Wednesday, March 23, 2011

GKD Springtime Silhouettes Inspiration Hop~

While I loved all the stamps in the release this time, this set in particular speaks to me the loudest. There's just something about the images, mixed fonts, and how they are work so wonderfully together that make this set rise to the top for me.

The swirl image was repeated 3 times to create the background on the ivory layer.

Stamps: GKD Springtime Silhouettes STV Kit
Ink: Versafine Vintage Sepia, Memento Angel Pink and Desert Sand
Paper: GKD Pure Luxury Ivory and Chocolate Brown
Patterned Paper: Springtime Silhouettes from this month's STV kit
Other: Nestabilities Circle and Petite Scallop Circle dies, Pink/White gingham check, Corner rounder, Sewing machine, Sanding block, Dimensionals
Finished card is 3-3/4" x 5-1/2"


A return to the misting technique again for this card.
Ink up the flowers in various Memento markers and quickly spritz with water before stamping the image to paper.  This is a technique I used all the time in my early days and one that works so well with solid floral images.
Finished card is 3 1/4" x 6 1/2"
Stamps: Springtime Silhouettes STV Kit, Botanicals (torn strip)
Ink: Versafine Vintage Sepia, Memento Desert Sand
Markers: Memento Pear Tart, Cantaloupe, Lilac Posies and Desert Sand
Paper: GKD Pure Luxury Ivory
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Other: Nestabilities Labels 6, Mini paper clip, Green grosgrain, Antique mini brads, Spritzer tool, Corner rounder, Dimensional foam

Available now at Gina K Designs

For even more samples of this new set, 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!  Gina will announce the randomly chosen winners on her blog tomorrow!
Thanks for stopping by today!
V.~

97 comments:

catdidit said...

I so love that soft pink and brown on the first and such a wonderful design on the 2nd one Val!

Sharon Mattingly said...

Very pretty cards!

Theresa Momber said...

So beautiful, Val! Love the colors on both cards.

Giovana said...

Beautiful and elegant!!

Chris said...

Beautiful cards. They will bring a smile to their recipients, for sure!

Tina Gilliland said...

Love both these, Val! The colors rock!

Clare said...

Very nice cards! Love the colors!

stamper said...

Lovely cards!

Barbara Colbert said...

Beautifull!!! NICE!

Kaatje said...

perfect card in lo and color

Debbie Bradford said...

I love the simplicity and elegance of the cards.

Melanie said...

bedautiful projects i love how your frame and hun that sweet little cage with the bird! That swirl elment is such a gorgeous stamp, great subtle background you created!!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

oooh- I love the pink and ivory together. Both of your cards are so pretty!

naneruth said...

Very pretty!

Miesje said...

Very pretty! I love them both.

Marge said...

Oh my -- LOVE BOTH your gorgeous cards so much!!! B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!

jan farnworth said...

great cards

Michelle VP said...

What pretty cards! I especially love the layout and colors of the first one. :)

StampinSher said...

Colors are wonderful and the simplicity of your cards are the best! They are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

RedGem said...

I love these cards... great color combinations!

Beastybunny said...

I love the simple and clean designs. Just fabulous.

Anonymous said...

thanks for sharing your great projects with some of these new images!
linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

Anonymous said...

Both so pretty. Great idea to use the large stamp to create a background.
crafty teacher

Donna Phelan said...

Wow, just love the size, shape, and layout of your birthday card, Valerie. Well Done!

Billie A said...

Great cards love the look. Very nice.

Cathy said...

Such pretty and fresh cards! LOVE the color combos!

Paula Laird said...

Beautiful!!!

Stephanie said...

Very lovely cards & nice details

Lynne said...

Very nice card. Intriguing ribbon.

Nana Connie said...

Love the CAS on both cards! Huge impact. This is such a delicious kit this month!

Lynn B. said...

Love that water color technique. I'll have to try it.

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Simple, yet gorgeous! Love these.

seamom said...

Really nice cards! Both if them.

Penne said...

Love the colors AND the clean and simple design. My type if cards! Thanks for sharing...

Sue D said...

Very pretty--I really like the pink and brown on the first.

Luv 2 Create said...

Very pretty. Love the clean lines of both your cards.
Marcie

Birds i View said...

Oh, what nice cards. Great job.

Janet Z said...

So soft and pretty!

Leslie said...

Very Lovely cards Val! You did a gorgeous job

Susan said...

Great cards Val! My favourite is the pink one -- so lovely!

Ravengirl said...

These are both so beautiful! I love those misted flowers!

--Marcy said...

Pretty! Love the results

Carol said...

Awesome cards! I have really been enjoying this blog hop!


Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

jillemac said...

Love how you stamped the background on the birdcage card. Beautiful!

Gayle C. said...

Hi Val, I love that you stamped a background on your first card....both are beautiful...thanks.

Betty said...

Great cards

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Love these cards.

Carol said...

Love the watercolor look of the flowers. Both cards are beautiful.

KVencel said...

The designs are beautiful! The first soft & pretty. The second has my favorite--Copic coloring!

Jenny McGee said...

Love your cards, both simple and elegant. Nice work.

Betty Neville said...

Lovely cards Val! Love the soft colors!

Rita Kegg said...

This is beautiful .... love how you are all doing this for more than one day .... it gives up more ideas to inspire us. Thanks! Blessings

StinkerbellSteph said...

Lovely pop of color on the mustard card and the pink and cream is charming!

DottyA Cards & Things said...

Love this stamp set...and your card is beautiful!

Scrapacat said...

Isn't it interesting that we learn very strong and fundamentally sound techniques early that we abandon too soon. Lovely cards! ♥ky

POSH said...

The cards are sooo sweet! Thanks for sharing the inspiration...

Diana F. said...

I absolutely love your card with the birdcage stamp!! The layout, the colors - it all works perfectly together! Gorgeous!

Mélyane said...

Lovely cards! Thanks for sharing!!!

Tanya said...

Wow, these are stunning, thanks so much for sharing!

Maxine #6215 said...

I wish my stuff turned out so well. Lovely.

Sherry Kushibab said...

Love the colors and the circle die on the card with the bird cage...great job....papers are so soft and lovely.

Judy said...

Beautiful work.

Lorraine said...

Beautiful card creations!

Casmiles said...

lovely cards!

Donna said...

Both cards are so pretty, but think the first is my favorite, love pink and brown together, and this one is so soft and just so pretty!!
Wonderful job, and
Thanks
Donna J

Marsha said...

Love the softness of the first card. Both are wonderful.

Lagene said...

Beautiful cards!!!!

Janeen said...

i was wondering how to use the bird cage, love the way you designed this card.

carrie said...

Pretty cards! Love the way you created the background for the first card.

Sandra said...

I love different sized cards! Great job.
Sandra ltb

Cynthia said...

Sweet designs, Valerie.

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

These are both so fabulous

Bertha W said...

Thanks for sharing the misting technique - loved the card, simple but elegant.

Carole said...

I love the misted flowers. Must try that.

Sharon Jones said...

V, I love the cards...great job! I also adore this stamp set!

Jenny H. said...

So soft and pretty. Really like these!

Diana Crick said...

Both are gorgeous but my favourite is the birdcage, elegant and refined, soft and so, so gentle. Love it,
hugs, Diana

Golda said...

Very nice cards.

Ashley Stover said...

Gorgeous cards, I love the watercolor technique, it is so elegant.

Amanda said...

Awesome cards

joanieg said...

Great cards. I like your style.

Joanie

Leanne said...

Pretty & neat cards.

Karen Denson said...

Simplicity and beauty. Both cards are amazing.

Neesey said...

Both your cards are very pretty. A nice soft touch. TFS and send us here in Washington some sun!

Monica said...

I love both cards.. very elegant and classy!

Jan Castle said...

Nicely done!!!!

Peggy said...

Lovely cards. Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

JessicaK said...

Great vintage tones, and i'm loving the little birdcage in the Stamp TV kit.

Sonja said...

So beautiful work.

Teri said...

Great work!

Debbie said...

Soft and sweet cards...so cute!

Barb said...

very, very pretty cards!

LindaS said...

Elegant cards. I especially love how the PP catch up the gentle stamped background.

Rose Ann said...

Both are gorgeous, Val!! I especially LOVE your birdcage card!!

dibsndabs said...

The two cards are very nice. I especially like the delicate flowers.

Traci said...

Love the pink & brown combo. Very pretty cards. Ty for sharing. ;0)

Traci Lord

Roberto Brockman said...

I love the simplicity and elegance of the cards.