Friday, October 28, 2011

Gina K Designs CSS Sketch Hop

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Isn't this a great sketch that Melissa made! Love it - you can go simple or go elaborate, whatever you choose. I went with a more masculine card -- I always need more of those! Using the dp from the STV Stamp Kit, along with the new freebie paper Gina gave us (doesn't she rock!) this is my card. I sponged in my striped panels with a dauber and red ink. Kind of like that technique of "changing the color". I used GKD Celebrate the Season for my main focal panel. Not to hard of a card to make!

Have fun on the rest of the hop today! Pop on over to SUE MORRIS - You will see some terrific inspiration I have no doubt!  One random commenter will win their choice of stamp set up to $24.95!!  Good luck!

Thanks for stopping by~

140 comments:

Miesje said...

Love your not too hard card! Looks awesome and I love the colors. You are right, masculine cards are a challenge in itself!

Cheri said...

I love it GF....love that you used the free digi paper. Perfect masculine card. I wanted to remind your hoppers that if they leave a comment on your blog, they'll be entered in a drawing for a free GKD stamp set ($24.95 value). Yipppeee!

Marsha said...

Really pretty with the red coloring and love that branch.

Sharri said...

Beautiful card Vicki! I love the colors and how you framed the sentiment/branch!

The Vannoy Family said...

Pretty, pretty, pretty card! Love your red! Thanks for sharing!

Melissa said...

Gorgeous card Vicki! Love, love all of the red and you used the freebie paper too!

Payne Holler Cards said...

wow - the freebie dp looks awesome...wonderful card!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Gorgeous masculine card! I love the way you framed the branch! Sponging the free patterned papers (from Gina) is awesome! Great job!

Lynn B. said...

This is a great card, Vicki! I really like the extra wide black border on your image/sentiment.

Theresa Momber said...

Gorgeous, Vicki! I love the bold contrast of the black against your dp.

Anonymous said...

Wow, Vicki, this card is the Bomb! Isn't it amazing how sponging those papers changes them up so? Beautiful card!!

craftieodmae said...

fantastic card.............that paper is awesome!

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Vicki, this is so pretty! Love how you stamped the oval with that branch and the sentiment.

Kay S said...

Gorgeous! Love the colors and the dp you used!

joy said...

Great card for any occasion with a wonderful color combo! Wonderful job, Vicki!

Unknown said...

Beautiful colors,love the orange!

scrappinmommom said...

Really like the card, simplicity is better and I always love red and black..

Deb said...

So gorgeous, Vicki! Love this rich color against the black! That frame makes things really pop! Dramatic and stunning!

terrie said...

Such a nice card..well done

Lynn Sichky said...

Beautiful card, great colors!

ShersL84bed said...

Beautiful

ShersL84bed@aol.com

One Scrappy Gal said...

Beautiful card! Really an inspiration!

Michele Gross said...

Beautiful!! Dramatic and elegant :)

Unknown said...

super great card i hope i get time today to play alog.

kaybee said...

Very pretty card. Love the tree branch in the oval. Very striking.

Priscilla said...

Love the card and how you changed the color of the dp paper. Always looking for ideas for masculine cards. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Beautiful card - love those colors and the image is great. Thanks for sharing.

Nana Griffin said...

Very nice card!

msteelee said...

This card could be used for so many occasions - a great one to have in your "stash." Thanks!

Marj said...

Very nice card--love the branch! Thanks for sharing!

cardscrapper said...

Love this card. Thanks for sharing.

Laraine R said...

Great masculine card!! Love the colors!!

Anonymous said...

This is a really nice card. The colors are great!

Linda said...

Love your card and the simplicity of it. Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

Judy Boyd said...

Pretty fall colors. Great card.

Anonymous said...

I like the branch stamp. Lory D

Riette said...

Love how the GKD free digi-paper makes this card work! I also recently printed that out :D

Elizabeth said...

Love the card and your color choices.

Jan said...

Love the clean lines of your design & color combo...very nice card.

Anonymous said...

very pretty card thanks for sharing i hope if u have time to stop by my blog thanks
melissastampingvoila.blogspot.com

sweetmarie said...

Love the colours, reds always are so appealling!

Shirley Ross, rockin' heARTist said...

Beautiful card.

Brenda & Ian said...

The black brads caught my eye immediately.

cardscookiecarrotcake said...

Lovely card. I like the colors and the black brads.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card, I love the elegance.

Pam D said...

Love blk and red together, nice job. TFS!
pdela-torre@wavecable.com

Tosha said...

Great success on achiving a masculine feel, very nice card.

the 2 Pink Ladies said...

I, too, like the free paper from Gina. Haven't used it yet, but I plan to do so. Like your card you make.
Hazel
hdhall6002atsbcglobaldotnet
www.the2pinkladies.com

Scrapacat said...

Love the balance you achieved with the 3 brads in the frame. Great colors too!
~ky

kylee said...

Wonderful job! Love the colors used and the shadow of the wording as opposed to the zig zag shape.

Thanks for sharing!

ky

Sharon in Arizona said...

Yep, love this sketch and adore your card!!! I like the colors you chose for the free paper. Thanks for sharing, hugs, Sharon :o)

NJMullins said...

Clean, simple, and elegant. Great card!

Carol said...

Lovely design and beautiful colors!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

HandmadebyRhonda said...

Very nice card. Tfs
*Rhonda*

Michelle said...

With such elegance and simplicty...the colors mesh so well together with the sketch...It's beautiful

--Marcy said...

Love the colors!

Unknown said...

Yummy colors and wonderful interpretation of the sketch. I LOVE it!

Sonya van Stee said...

Great card! Colours are perfect for the season :)

Kelly said...

Love, Love, Love This! Just beautiful!

Miss Boo (a.k.a. jen70) said...

Simple and elegant! Love it!

Margaret said...

I am always looking for new ideas for masculine cards. I love this idea!

Sharon said...

What a great card! Color and design just right for a masculine card.

cjgusloff57 said...

Great card! It works for either a man or a women. Nice use of Gina's paper....I downloaded some myself and will have to give this a try.
Corrine Ann

Stephani said...

Great card. Love the color combo.

Eleanor Everitt said...

Great card. Thanks for opting for masculine. It's so difficult to come up with "man" ideas -- especially when they have no hobby like hunting or fishing.

alex said...

Beautiful card, beautiful colours, just love it

Carolyn Disher said...

I love how you used the background paper, much more effective than a solid sheet would have been.

Carolyn

marie41837 said...

It always amazes me the imganition that comes out of these sketches. I'm out of commision for awhile. Can't wait to get back into my studio.

Linda Palmer said...

I love it! Great job on the sketch. Love your papers and what you did with the branch.

Anonymous said...

yea..finally a card I think I can do. Lovely.
Tis
cattish@verizon.net

Diane said...

The colors are beautiful, thanks for sharing!

okiedee said...

Love the card and it is not complicated...and I think I can do this! Thanks for sharing.

Chana Malkah said...

Love your card! Shows how elegantly even a simple sketch can be interpreted!

2amscrapper said...

love your take on the sketch

Aixa M. said...

Very elegant. Love your interpretation of the sketch!

Theresa's Studio said...

Great card and colors. Love this sketch.

Joan said...

Very pretty and inspiring!

Verna Angerhofer said...

That is gorgeous..love the papers you used and what a cool sketch design. Love it.

patm said...

Love the card and I love this sketch.

Vesta said...

Love to see masculine cards. I always have more trouble with those! Love the sketch!

LORRAINE p said...

Great multi-occasion card. I have no masculine cards in my stash. This one is a keeper. Thank you for sharing.

LoveSnailMail said...

Clean and classy!

jazy1m said...

Love Love the card and colors. Thanks for sharing.

jean w. said...

Love that you colored in the freebie DP! Great card!

Creative Mojo said...

An example of the Simplicity and Beauty of Art!
x0x
Lizabeth

patti said...

I always need ideas for masculine cards... This is simple, yet classy

Golda said...

That is fantastic! It does look masculine. How fun that you got to go first on the hop this time!

Jean said...

Thanks for reminding me to check on that paper-it worked great for your card.

CraftyJo said...

I love the colours you've used on this card, great interpretation of the sketch.

Jackie W. said...

so pretty. I love tis sketch.

Anonymous said...

very elegant card, beautiful!

Mary Ann said...

I love the colors in this beautiful card - simple and elegant!!!

Sharon said...

Masculine cards are always tricky for me, love the colour choices you made, great card!

margaret said...

I have never sarted with a sketch and am excited to see what you gals come up with. Very pretty!

Madeleen said...

Awesome card Vicky!

RuthAnn said...

Beautiful card, thanks for sharing.
Take care, RuthAnn

Olena said...

Gorgeous! Love the colors and the papers you used! Great job! Olena

Barbara Bryant said...

I love this sketch and you did a great job with the colors.

Life Full of Sunflowers said...

great card Vicki - I love how you changes the color.

Dee said...

Very attractive card. The color red jumps out, and the black contrast gives the card a bit of an Asian look. Pretty!

CraftyTravelFrog said...

I like the colors! Very versatile -- could be a sophisticated Hallowe'en card, a "Happy Fall" card, or a Thanksgiving card.

Joyce McNealy said...

Nice card. I just love these hops. I get so many ideas from you very creative people.

Pam said...

Vicki your card is absolutely stunning. Love the colors and the black frame

Gerry said...

Nice card. Love the colors

Linda said...

This is a beautiful card!

kim.scrapper said...

Great card, love the black and red color combination.

Theresa said...

This is really nice

JourneyGirl said...

Great card! Thank you for the eye candy!
Dekida

Anonymous said...

I love your card and your colors. Gorgeous!

Joan

Unknown said...

Just love the color combo, so rich looking, and I too need more masculine looking cards, great design!
Thanks
Donna

Honortem said...

Great colors- and such a fun layout!

Terri J said...

Love the simplicity, gorgeous card.

Barbara Colbert said...

Gorgeous masculine card! Nicely done!!!!

crotnem said...

I love your fall card.

crotnem said...

What a great card my friend!

Melinda said...

Beautiful job!

Yvonne said...

Love the colors. Everything just pops.

Anonymous said...

Love everything about this card.

Barb said...

beautiful card.

Lagene said...

Beautiful card!

Dawn B. said...

Love the colors! I liked the use of the digi paper! You ladies have so many creative ideas, thanks for sharing!

stampqueen said...

Great card!!! That digi paper looks good in red!!! Love how you framed the main image too!!!

Arlene said...

Very pretty card. Thanks for sharing.

June Sefscik said...

Love the card and immediately recognized the "freebie" paper. LOVE IT!

Kim said...

Such a great sketch and a great card

Betty Neville said...

Beautiful card Vicki! Love the red/black combo, and the frame you created for the image!

Kris in Alaska said...

So pretty! TFS!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Gwen said...

Love the branch inside the oval !!! Great sketch !!!

Sue D said...

Very dramatic color scheme!

Oneofakind said...

That little branch is showing up on all kinds of projects. Great use of the sketch.

Judy Averill said...

Great colors used and wonderfully versatile design.

Judy Averill said...

Great colors used and wonderfully versatile design.

Judy Averill said...

Great colors used and wonderfully versatile design.

P Halloran said...

love the card...great colors for October

Anonymous said...

Love this, red and black are one of my favorite combos.

Lori said...

This is a great masculine card Vicki, love it!!!

mermaid fenicia said...

That's a very nice card ^_^

bbsox55 said...

Love the colors!

Carolina said...

Gorgeous color combo and love how you framed the sentiment - simply elegant!

Kristin said...

I love the branch in the oval, so simple and pretty!