CSS Alumni Blog Hop

Gina K. Designs/Stamp TV
Center Stage Spotlight Alumni

If you arrived here from Giovanna's blog, you're in the right place!
If not, you'll want to go back to StampTV
so you won't miss a thing! :)

Blog Hop Sketch

I struggled with this sketch, but I'm glad I tried it because I like how it turned out. I used 4 stamps from Theresa's Aloha set. The bubblegum pink layer is stamped with the largest flower in the set. The punched small flowers are splattered with Momento Tangelo ink using the "sand" stamp from Melanie's Gifts from the Sea set. If you are unable to see the splatter, right click on the card to open another window. It will have a larger photo.

I'm really lucky to have this Aloha set. I played in the CHA challenges on StampTV and was randomly drawn as the winner of this set! Thanks Theresa!

Recipe

Gina K. Designs Stamp Sets
Aloha ~ Theresa Momber (Illustrator)
Gifts from the Sea ~ Melanie Muenchinger (Illustrator)

Cardstock: sweet mango, bubblegum pink, white
Ink: Momento Tangelo & tuxedo black, SU pink passion,
Copic markers: RV04 shock pink, R83 rose mist, Y38 honey,
YG09 lettuce green, E71 champagne
Accessories: SU & Michael's ribbon, spiral clip, white gel pen
Tools: 1" circle punch, CM custom cutting system, pop-up dots
SU's large oval & oval scallop punch, Spellbinders' Nestabilities scallop circle die

Don't miss out on Jennie's blog
~ Stampin' Away the Day

Stamp Show Treasure in Use!

Fashion fades... only style remains!

It's a miracle this card is here. It was easy to make, but it took me ~ 45 minutes to get a good photo. DH used the camera and changed the settings. While trying to fix it, I messed it up way more. LOL! What a morning... and it's been the first challenge, with the exception of the CAS, that I've done in a long time. Now that my camera is fixed, I hope to do another challenge soon.

These Rubbernecker stamps are part of my stamp show treasures. The set is called Fashion Icons.

After seeing Biggan's cute bows, I decided to give it a try. Wow, that was harder than it looks. Not as hard as getting that photo though. Good grief!

Favorites from the Galleries

Just dropping by with a few awesome cards I was able to catch in the galleries.

sparklegirl
stampingout (CAS)
LeisaJane
Kelly H
Biggan (CAS)
scrapsbym
Clear and Simple (CAS)
LexAndDave (CAS)
Shell (CAS)
dahlhousedesigns (CAS)
catcrazy (CAS)
fionna51 (CAS)

Rubber Stamp Show

Heirloom's Rubber Stamp Show
Novi, Michigan
August 7, 2010

This is Randi. She was working in the Our Daily Bread Designs booth. Randi is extremely talented. She is on ODBD's design team plus many others. We are both part of the design team at Christian Paper Crafts.

We were so excited to meet each other in person. Meeting people is even better than buying stamps and accessories!



It was so fun to meet Roxie! Neither one of us knew that the other was attending, but when we saw each other, we knew instantly who the other was.

We were trying sooo hard not to blink. This was the last photo. One or both of us kept blinking. LOL!

Splitcoast Stampers
Rox71 - Sketch Challenge Hostess
Miss Boo - CAS Challenge Hostess

Here's a picture of some of treasures I found. I shopped at DRS Designs, Our Daily Bread Designs, Rubbernecker, and Spellbinders. I also added a few Copic markers to my collection.

And yeah me! I didn't go over budget!

SCS Featured Stamper Favorites (al_silver2)

Yeah Alanna! She is a CAS challenge DT alumni and her gallery is filled with CAS goodness. Here are just a few of my favorites.

Smile (CAS)
Big Thanks (CAS)
Umbrella Day (CAS)
Tic Tac Toe (CAS)
Thanks a Bunch (CAS)
Swinging Birdcage (CAS)
One... Time for Fun! (CAS)
Gingham Apples (CAS)
Friend Always

OOPS!

When I saw the Ways to Use It challenge yesterday on SCS, I just had to play. I've had Unity's woodgrain BG stamp for awhile now, but I don't remember ever using it. The first layer is popped up from the base card. It's so strange for me not to use ribbon. My card feels 'nekked'! LOL!

Stamps: monkey (CC Designs), woodgrain BG (Unity), sentiment (TAC)
Paper: kraft, close to cocoa, pretty in pink
Ink: black, close to cocoa, Copic markers
Accessories: brads, square punch (for the tag), SU large oval punch, pop-up dots

In the Sea

CAS Sketch Challenge inspired by Ravengirl
It wasn't a surprise to find her as last week's featured stamper :)
#76 - July 19, 2010

These card were very quick. No embellishments. The dp is a bit busy though. I may try again later.

Imaginisce: stamps & dp
GKD: sentiments & turquoise sea cs
SU: regal rose cs & small scallop punch
EK Success: large scallop punch
Other: Copic markers, paper piercer
Technique: faux stitching
Size: 4.25 square
I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes.

Side Swiped

Double Challenge

Free 4 All #23 - Side Swiped
Let's give our creations something special along the side(s) or bottom!
SplitcoastStampers

CHA Envy Challenge #1
Stamp an image sideways, upside down, or at a different angle than normal.
StampTV

Stamps: Quite a Catch (Gina K Designs)
Paper: pink pirouette, pretty in pink, sahara sand
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers (Y35 maize, R20 blush)
Accessories: eyelets, brads, SU taffets ribbon, large oval punch & scallop oval punch, pop-up dots, Cuttlebug E(Victoria & Swiss Dots), CM square maker

Favorites

I've been very negligent of updating my blog. I have been making cards, but not enough gallery time... at least not as much as I'd like. Here are some great cards I was able to see.

Beate
joan ervin
catcrazy #1
CherylQuilts
abbysmom2198
catcrazy #2 (CAS)
stamphappy1972
Kharmagirl
ravengirl (CAS)
virgo5
(When I read StampTV's challenge to turn things around, I immediately thought of this card. :) My card is in the post above.

CASEing the Featured Stamper

SCS Featured Stamper ~ ravengirl

Question: Did you stack the cups or is the image already made with the 4 cups together?
Actually, I'm not sure. A stamping friend sent this stamped image to me in a card. For some reason, I assumed it was a single stamp of 4 cups. Now, I'm not sure. Good question!

I don't like coffee, but I love tea! I received from a stamping friend quite some time ago.

SCS Featured Stamper: ravengirl
Yeah! I could have copied her cards all week if I had time. :) I'm so happy to have her be a part of the CAS design team this season.

*I used kraft, black & white, but I changed the green to a light blue/turquoise color.
*I altered the layout a bit.
*I used the same image.
*I used dp instead of crimping regular cs.

Here's Toni's card I cased.

Stamps: Flourishes
Paper: SU kraft, black, & kraft dsp
Ink: black, Copic markers
Accessories: SU black satin ribbon and brads, pop-up dots

Featured Stamper Favorites (7/26/10)

ravengirl is this week's featured stamper on SCS! I could spend all week in her gallery and CASEing cards. Toni is currently on the CAS design team. I love her work!

Cherry Buttons (CAS)
Chloe's Cupcake (CAS)
Generational Silhouettes
Feelin' Guava (CAS)
Measured Moments (CAS)
Flocked Florals (CAS)
Happy Thymes
Modern Verve (CAS)
Recycled Ink Spots Box
New Year's Birthday
Verve Birthday
Chocolate & Vanilla (CAS)
Ordinary Chocolate (CAS)
One Dirty Red Fish (CAS)

More Gina K Designs!

StampTV Sketch Challenge


Hope Grows - Gina K Designs (Theresa)
Seeds of Kindness - Gina K Designs
sprinkles BG - SU
CS (SU) - kraft, bashful blue, so saffron, retired dsp
Ink: crumb cake, bashful blue, apricot appeal, certainly celery
Accessories: taffeta ribbon, SU scallop edge punch,
CM circle punches, pop-up dots

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Gina K Designs' Team Blog Hop Challenge

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Inking a Cuttlebug Folder

I've wanted to try this technique but have never just went ahead with a card in mind. Well, this challenge made me do it. And I LOVE it!

Gina k Designs' Stamp Sets
Botanicals - Gina K
Hope Grows - Theresa Momber

Colors: certainly celery, black & white
Accessories: Martha Stewart lace edge punch
CM custom Cutting System, taffeta ribbon, spiral clip
Spellbinders Nestabilities scallop circle die
Cuttlebug Victoria Embossing Folder

Blog Hop 4 Center Stage Spotlight Alumni

Gina K. Designs/Stamp TV
Center Stage Spotlight Alumni

It's all about Inspiration!

If you arrived here from Giovanna's blog, you're in the right place!
If not, you'll want to go back to StampTV
so you won't miss a thing! :)

Blog Hop Details

Create a card or project based on this fun gift basket from 1-800 Flowers.

Isn't this fun!?! And there's plenty of orange to get me excited. You probably know already how much I like the unpopular orange. LOL! I did read a few comments on SCS after the orange color challenge in April that some people were starting to like the color. That put a big smile on my face!

This is a close up to give you a better view of the shades of orange. Come on... admit you like it! * insert cheesy grin here *

Hope Your Birthday is Sweet!
Sweetest Blessings
Illustrator~Gina K.

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities lables #9,
brads, SU large oval & scallop punches
Martha Stewart butterfly punch

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers: YR12 Loquat, YR00 Powder Pink
YG25 celadon green, C0 cool gray #0

Don't miss out on Joan's creations here ~ Stamping with Passion

Comparing Cardstock Colors

I made a color comparison chart for the
Stampin' Up! and Gina K. Designs cardstock.
The the new peach parfait designer paper is
combined with a lighter shade that matched
the retired blush blossom.
Go figure that it's retired!

The card in the post above is made with
peach parfait and the coordinating dsp.

Seeds of Kindness

SCS Featured Stamper: 1busymomof2
Here's Latisha's beautiful card that inspired me.

* I changed the black to brown.
* Similar layout and images
* Added brads

Main Image: Rubbernecker
Sentiment: Gina K Designs
SU cardstock: kiwi kiss, chocolate chip
Ink: chocolate chip, old olive, summer sun, pumpkin pie
Accessories: SU satin ribbon, brads, pop-up dots
Tools: SU wide oval punch, Nestabilities oval die

SCS Featured Stamper Favorites (1busymomof2)

Latisha's gallery is amazing! Here are just a few of my favorite cards.


Cupcake Wars (CAS)
Pool Party (CAS)
All my Love (CAS)
My Hero (CAS)
Wonderful (CAS)
Just Because (CAS)
Sweet Life
Hello
Thinking of You (CAS)
Birthday Wishes (CAS)
Tulip Thanks (CAS)
Great Love & Miracles
Merry Kiwi Kisses (CAS)
Thank You Cards
Dreaming (CAS)

SCS Color Challenge

I wish... I could take away the pain.

SCS Color Challenge: Wild Cherry Mist
Wild Wasabi
Cherry Cobbler
Marina Mist

I just got my new SU colors, today. And I love them!!!

The dessert option for the color challenge this week: Cards for a Cause - Boy Cards. This is for an eleven year-old boy who is battling cancer. You can read about him here.

Stamps: Quite a Catch (Gina K Designs)
Paper: wild wasabi, cherry cobbler, marina mist, white, creamy caramel
Ink: black, marina mist, baja breeze, Copic markers
Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Seeing Spots EF, SU Lattice EF, CM custom cutting system, spiral clip, marina mist ribbon

A Few Faves Using Gina K Designs

I only had a little bit of time for cruising, today. But I found these awesome cards!

heavensent
jessjean
jessjean
eliotstamps
eliotstamps
TheresaCC
redwasher1
LuvLee

Serenity Prayer

Splitcoast CAS75 - Dry Embossing

Christian Paper Crafts Color Challenge: royal blue & white

Stamps: Serenity Prayer (Our Daily Bread designs), Itty Bitty BGs (SU)
Paper: white, brilliant blue
Ink: brilliant blue
Accessories: CM custom cutting system, Spellbinders Nestabilities,
SU scallop edge punch, Offray ribbon, pop-up dots, Cuttlebug Victoria EF