Friday, March 18, 2011

Gina K March Release Inspiration Hop ~

Featuring Celebrate in Style and Stenciled Silhouettes.


 Celebrate in Style is Gina K Designs and StampTV's special edition 2nd anniversary set, available for free with your qualifying purchases of $35.  
Skirt is paper pieced and raised up with dimensional foam. 

Stamps: Celebrate in Style
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Paper: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White, Bubblegum Pink and Black Onyx
Patterned Paper: Gina K Designs StampTV kit Springtime Silhouettes
Other: Clear embossing powder (image is heat embossed before coloring in) Copic markers, Oval Nestabilities die, GKD pink sheer ribbon, Fiskars Scallop blade, Celery rhinestone (in flower), Dimensional foam



Stenciled Silhouettes is this month's Free with 3 set.
Just the flower portion of the image was inked in white and stamped three times to create the background on the upper blue portion of the card. 
White base is Scor-Pal diagonally embossed for texture and interest.
Stamps: Stenciled Silhouettes
Ink: White pigment ink, Versafine Onyx Black
Paper: Gina K Designs Little Boy Blue, Black Onyx, White
Other: Nestabilities Oval and Scalloped Oval dies, Oval punch, GKD Black/White Gingham check ribbon, Scor-Pal, Corner rounder, Dimensional foam

If you missed the release party last night, you can visit Gina K. Designs to see all the sets and product released last night!  


For even more samples of these new sets, please visit each of the GKD Design Team blogs listed below and leave a comment. The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have of winning!  Tomorrow, Gina will announce on her blog the randomly chosen winners who will each win one of these fabulous new stamp sets!

All sets that will be appearing on the design team blogs over the next several days are available now for purchase, no waiting!

Thanks for visiting!
V.~



119 comments:

Theresa Momber said...

Val, these are gorgeous! Love the clean designs and contrast with the black.

Vicki Dutcher said...

The green is so pretty - but that blue one....excellent! Just fabulous cards!

Leslie said...

Val I love your stenciling on the card and the green is just so happy and full of life! Thanks so much for sharing them!

Sherry Kushibab said...

That green DP on the first card with the pink for the sentiment really makes this card stand out. My favorite card is your second...really, really like this one. Stamping on the background and the blue with a pop of that black - a lovely card.

Barb said...

WOW--awesome cards--love them!

catdidit said...

Both are so awesome Val, but really love that stenciled one, with the checked ribbon...wowza!

Stephani said...

Great job on both cards but especially like the blue one. Love how you did the background and the color combo.

debmiata2001 said...

What gorgeous cards. I love the them both.

carpediem said...

the stencilled stamp images are a fabulous idea! laura j

Marilyn B said...

I love both of these cards. The skirt matching the card background is wonderful and I love the blue of the second card.

Naomi Armenta said...

oooh...love the colors you used!

Stampin Cats said...

Love the cards and the colors. They do remind me that spring is right around the corner.

Sharon Mattingly said...

Great cards. Especially like the way the thank you card was done.

--Marcy said...

Loved how you tied the layers together on these! Something I haven't worked with before! Got to use it!

Leigh M said...

LOVE your blue card with the black gingham ribbon. Beautiful....

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Very pretty cards, Valerie! Great color choices!

Paula Laird said...

Beautiful! The scoring adds so much to the second card!

AJ said...

love them both Val!!

Mélyane said...

Two awsome cards!!!Love the blue Thank you card!! thanks for sharing!!

FrancineB said...

Beautiful cards. Both cards are very soft and elegant.

Debbie Yates said...

Val your cards are just beautiful. I especially love the lines and clean design on the Stenciled Silhouettes...and your colors work so well together!

Collette said...

Such pretty examples - love how you brought the background into the paper pieced and then the image on the second into the background. Great job!

stampandweave said...

I really like the cheery springy green and the way you made your own background on the blue card!

Cynthia said...

The dress in green is lovely! Great designs.

Chris said...

Great Cards, Valerie! The stenciled spring card is stunning!

Grammyzanne said...

Great ideas using the stenciled silhouettes set.

Janeen said...

i'm just loving this dress in all the different colors. thx.

Janeen said...

i'm just loving this dress in all the different colors. thx.

Kimberly S. said...

Wow! I must say I have been loving the Celebrate in Style set the most, and while I do love your green dress card, you have made me LOVE the Silhouette set now, too!! I LOVE how you stamped your own background....gorgeous!!!

carrie said...

Great cards! Love the technique you used with the mirrored paper piecing of the image with the background.

mollymoo951 said...

Love the green with the dress crad! The black & blue color combo is crisp.

Lagene said...

Beautiful cards!!!!!

Katherine said...

Absolutely beautiful cards! Love your color choices.

klarcher said...

Gorgeous cards, I'm loving all the beautiful colors

PJ said...

Love your cards, choice of colors, etc. Your work is very, very nice!

Crafty Math Chick said...

I REALLY like your stenciled card Val - it looks like a real stencil instead of a stamp and that black matting really makes everything POP! I like the pretty floral DP you used in your paper piecing of 'Celebrate in Style' as well.

Lindsay M. said...

Love Love Love your cards!!!! Stunning both of them!!! The green paper is gorgeous!!!!
The blue card is amazing!!!! Great job!!

Ashley Stover said...

Love those color combinations, simply beautiful.

chrissy said...

Pink and green are one of my favorite color combinations!!!
Chrissy Bornfleth

naneruth said...

Oh that green and pink! Very pretty. Love the blue stencil look. What a great job on that.

Nana Connie said...

Love, love, love the color choices you made for both these cards! The stencil bouquet looks almost Wedgewood! Incredible. These are such great sets.

Beastybunny said...

Ooooh! How pretty! Both of them. I love the blue and white card. Looks like the blue and white dishes my grandmother used to own. Love it!

bernietom47 said...

Fabulous cards! Great colors. Love green and pink and the blue stencil look.
Blessings Bernie

Anonymous said...

Great cards to inspire me. I love both color choices.
crafty teacher

Barbara Hale said...

Your cards are just adorable - love the color choices.

pat said...

lovely cards

Tamara said...

Love that whit chalke! If thats wat u used!! But the way you did it is georgious!

DebbieM said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Love the green and blue! :)

Wide Eyed Stamper said...

Lovely work Val. Brilliant idea with the 'stenciled' one

peggy wainman said...

Love the colors!

Colorado Crafter said...

Great cards!! TFS!!

Jessica said...

Love your cards. Very pretty.

mdog said...

Love the stenciling! Different!

Carol said...

How soft and pretty your thank you card is....I love it in white and blue.

Sharon Jones said...

V! I love those color combos!! Keep 'em coming, chick!! U R GR8!!

Deb said...

Two gorgeous cards! I love love love the blue!

Lynne said...

Beautiful thank you card, love the stencil set.

Sharon Harnist said...

LOVE your pink and green dress card, Val -- so fresh & Springy! And the blue delft feel of your Stenciled card is gorgeous!

Jan Castle said...

Yum...the green is LOVELY! Both cards are wonderful!
Jan

Betty Neville said...

So beautiful Val! Beautiful color combos, and thank you for reminding me that I have white pigment ink!

Gerrie said...

The green is my favorite.

Gayle C. said...

Valerie, Beautiful...I love that you repeat the patterns and design on both the background and the main image...great looks.

Ravengirl said...

Amazing! Love, love, love what your did with the stenciled silhouettes in white!

Sue D said...

Fabulous cards--I like the pretty green on the first and the ribbon on the second.

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

These are lovely.

Sue Bridges said...

Such Great designs!

Detra said...

Really pretty. Love the paper piecing. tfs.

Big Anne said...

The patterned paper on the "Celebrate in Style" card is so bright and cheerful! It really makes the focal image pop. And the Silhouette card is so delicate and feminine; the gingham ribbon is the perfect accent for it.

You did an outstanding job!

Donna said...

Terrific cards, both are so pretty!! Love the stamps as well!!

Miesje said...

Fantastic cards! Love them both!

Kary said...

Lovely cards!! I like the soft shades of your second card. It's pretty!

HandySandy41 said...

Love the crisp clean style. Beautiful Cards!

Judy said...

Lovely, just lovely! TFS

Anonymous said...

Pretty dress card! The blue flower card was a surprise and I love it! Great colors and I love the bow. Thanks for sharing.

Chris R. from Iowa

Nancy said...

Such lovely springy cards!

Marsha said...

Love them love them! Elegant yet simple. Wonderful!

Cathy said...

Love this new release and all of the creative inspiration! Fabulous!!!

Penne said...

Gorgeous cards... I love them both! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

Carey said...

Your color and pattern combinations are very nice. Love how different they feel from the others I have seen. Thanks for sharing!

Kelly said...

Fantastic cards Val! I really love the blue and white "stencil" card!

Debbie said...

Lovely cards Val...so creative!

Marsha said...

Both are so pretty. Love them.

Geri said...

Beautiful choice of colors on both of these cards!! So pretty!!

ddlady said...

Love, love, love the blue of your stenciled silhouettes card. It looks so "Dutch" to me.

Julie said...

Lovely color combination, pretty spring green.

Susan said...

My goodness -- such amazing cards! Love the blue background and the matching focal image on the second card.

Mary Hansen said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration!

Neesey said...

You're cards are just beautiful. I love them. Very pretty.

Lee (LuvLee on SCS) said...

Lovely paper pieced dress.....I did mine in the pink! LOL And I love the elegance of the flowers stamped in white!

Nancy said...

Both of your cards are so pretty! They made me smile. :)

Isabel Z said...

I just love all the detail that you use when you create. What a beautiful effect it has on the finished product.

Fab and Sassy said...

amazing cards

Laurie said...

What wonderful cards. Love the black gingham!

inkyfingers said...

so nice!

irishgalkelly said...

What pretty cards. Love the blue one with that pretty bow and the sweet pastels on your dress card.

StampinDi said...

Great cards! Love the blue abd black together.

Nana Donna said...

Very pretty cards. love the white on blue
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Donna Phelan said...

Both cards are so unique in their looks, you are very talented!

Lisa said...

These cards are so sweet! Love your color choices!

Vera said...

Love your style, Valerie! Awesome cards!

pqueenie said...

The blue and black card is gorgeous!

Cheri said...

WOW! Val, these are gorgeous. I love the stenciled card. It's soft and has impact. Love how you pieced the dress with the background paper. Very neat idea.

scrappinmommom said...

Love both of these cards. Great idea matching the dress to the background of the card. Absolutely love the stencil card. I must get that stamp.

firstgrandma6 said...

These cards are gorgeous! I love the stenciled card colors!

Debbie B said...

Love the green!!! TFS



Debbie B

Bonnie said...

Love what you did with the stencil stamps!

Barbara Colbert said...

Great job!!! Really like the stenciled look!

Lorraine said...

Beautiful cards! Love the soft colors and designs.

Kay S said...

Such lovely cards! The green dp is perfect for the dress and I love the blue and black with the white stencil stamps -- very striking.

joy said...

Eeeeeeek! I love the blue and black gingham! What inspiration!

Traci said...

Love the Green. The Blue is so pretty also. Thank you for sharing. ;0)

Traci Lord

Die Cut Lady said...

Love the green for the dress card!

Carole said...

Very impressive. Love the green!

Shannah said...

Wonderful cards!!

Terri E. said...

Really liking the flower card.


It's a good life!
Terri E.

Anonymous said...

both of your cards just say SPRING to me! lovely work!
linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

Sandy said...

cute cards love how you used the stencil stamp

jan farnworth said...

pretty cards

Scrapacat said...

Oh wow! I love them both but especially the powdery feel of the stenciled card. Lovely!! ♥ky