Karen's Creative Mess

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Gina K. Designs June Inspirational Blog Hop! Day 2 "The Wetlands"


Hi everyone, 
 The Cast and Crew for Gina K Designs welcomes you to another
 fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop! Gina, along with the Cast and Crew, will
 inspire you with many beautiful ideas! And as you hop through their blogs, 
make sure to leave a comment on each of them because we will choose a  
random comment and that stamper will win a grab bag
 of Gina K. Designs products! To see the full list of winners
 check the Big News Forum at StampTV a few days after the hops. 

Today we are featuring the new Stamp Set 
"The Wetlands" By: Theresa Momber

First up:
On this card I used Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers
for the Image panel & for the Greeting!
Card Stock: White Heavy Base Weight, Black Onyx, & Jelly Bean Green
Stamped Image & Greeting in Black Onyx Ink
Added Black Onyx Gingham Ribbon
Burlap Layer & Bling from my stash!
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Next one:
On this one I used Dk. Chocolate, Kraft, & White layering weight Card Stock
Inks - Dk. Choc., Kraft,  & Blue Denim
Patterned Paper from the Casual Friday 6x6 Paper Pack
Spectrum Noir Markers & Pencils, Versa Mark
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Third one:
Made with Card Stocks - Kraft, Black Onyx, White Layering Weight,
Jelly Bean Green, & Wild Wisteria
Colored with Spectrum Noir Markers & Pencils.
I also used the canvas circles that were an incentive.
Black Onyx Gingham Ribbon
and black bling from stash.
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Last One:
This card is 3 1/2 x 5 1/2
 Card Stocks in Black Onyx, White Layering Weight
& the New Peach Bellini 
Inks: Black Onyx, Peach Bellini, Lemon Drop, & Tomato Soup
On this one I used the inks (Peach Bellini & Tomato Soup) & an
 little tiny bit of water to color the dragon fly.
And kinda Triple Stamp Technique.
Sponged all three layers in Peach Bellini. 
 The the bottom Layer I sponged Tomato Soup & Lemon Drop inks.
 Then I used repositionable tape to hold the layers together &
 stamped the images. Pulled it apart & colored the dragonfly.
 Added a piece of Black Onyx behind each layer. 
 Popped up the two top layers & attached it all to a Peach Bellini Card Base!
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Here is a look at "The Wetlands" stamp set
By: Theresa Momber
This Stamp Set along with other Fabulous supplies are
 available at Gina K. Designs

Don't forget to leave a message for your chance to win!!!
Thanks so much for hopping by! 
Have a Great Day & Happy Stamping!    :)

Are You Ready for more awesome creations?!
Just click on the links below for more from the

 Illustrators and Design Team!!!

Theresa Momber - Illustrator of "The Wetlands" Stamp Set
Karen Hightower - You are Here!  :)

Monday, June 29, 2015

Gina K. Designs June Inspirational Blog Hop!!!


Hi Everyone!!! 
The Cast and Crew for Gina K Designs Welcomes
 you to another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop! Gina, along with the Cast and Crew, will inspire you with many beautiful ideas! And as you hop through their blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each of them because we will choose a random comment and that stamper will win a grab bag of 
Gina K. Designs products! To see the full list of winners check the
 Big News Forum at StampTV a few days after the hops. 

Today we have Melanie Muenchinger's new set:
Triple Frame Fillers:

What fun stamps to create with!
 I used the following products by Gina K. Designs:
Heavy Base Weight -White Card Stock
Inks - Black Onyx & Peach Bellini
Stamp Set: Triple Play Fillers 
Dots from my stash.
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The second card:
I used Card Stock in Lovely Lavender & Black Onyx
Inks - Black Onyx & Wild Lilac 
The Bows are stamped in Versa Mark
Added bling from my stash…
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Next up is:
I Love the new Peach Bellini Card Stock.
 I also used Black Onyx & White Layering Weight Card Stock. 
 I used Black Onyx, Peach Bellini, Jelly Bean Green, and 
Lemon Drop Inks.  Triple Play Frame Stamp Set.
Dots from my stash.
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And Last one!
On this one I used one of the New Card Stock colors
Dusty Rose along with Heavy Base & Layering Weight - White,
and Cherry Red.
Inks: Cherry Red & White   Ribbon - White
Stamp Set- Triple Play Fillers
Pearls & Embossing folder from my stash!
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Here is a look at the new
 Triple Play Fillers Stamp Set By: Melanie Muenchinger

Remember to leave a comment for a chance to win
a grab bag of goodies from Gina K. Designs!
NOW!!!!
Ready for more awesome creations? 
Just click on the links below for more from the Illustrators and Design Team!! 
Thanks so much for stoping by and Have a Great Day!  :)
                                                 
Melanie Muenchinger - Illustrator of Triple Play Fillers
Beth Silaika
Karen Hightower - You are Here!  :)
Tricia Traxler

For this set and all other Gina K. Designs Product click HERE

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Gina K. Designs Flowers & Frames Inspirational Blog Hop!!!


What a Wonderful Thursday!!!

The Cast and Crew for Gina K Designs Welcomes you to another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop!
This blog hop is for the new StampTV kit, Flowers and Frames.!!

"We are hopping up and down with excitement that you will be 
able to order the fabulous new Flowers & Frames kit again!
StampTV Kit and other sets will be in stock 8 AM Central Friday, 6/5.
 Enjoy samples from the team today and browsing the store for other crafty items you need so you'll be ready to put them in your cart tomorrow morning and head directly to checkout! " 

  (And did you know we have a special group that you can join if you are a member of StampTV?  It’s called StampTV Addicts!  Tricia has all kinds of good advice and inspiration in there too!)

  Gina, along with the Cast and Crew, will inspire you with many beautiful ideas! And as you hop through their blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each of them because we will choose a  random comment and that stamper will win a grab bag of Gina K. Designs products! To see who won check the Big News Forum at StampTV a few days after the hop.

Here is the first card I made with the new Kit:
Flowers & Frames
I enjoyed water coloring & making this card!!! 
I used the Pure Luxury Card Stock in:
Cherry Red, White Layering Weight
Gina K. Inks : Black Onyx, Powder Blue, & Fresh Asparagus
Patterned Paper is: Floral Essentials
Twine - Red Hot
I used water color paper & Spectrum Noir Water Color Markers for
the flowers,  Mason Jar, & the window sill. 
The background is done with the Powder Blue Ink & water
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Up next is this little 4x4 card made with the Awesome Die
 that matches the Frame Stamp in this Kit!
Using Pure Luxury Card Stock: Heavy Base & Layering Weight White & Cherry Red
Patterned Paper - Floral Essentials      Ink - Cherry Red
I cut the frame out of the Layering Weight White Card Stock, & the PP
Glued the White & PP frame layers together. 
The White Layering Weight piece I cut the frame out of, I embossed with the folder.
Taped down the Red Cherry CS, added the White embossed layer. 
Stamped & taped down the sentiment.  Popped up the frame.
Added the Patterned Paper that I used to cut the frame out of to the inside. 
That way I still have a space to write a message on!
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 I did the 3 steps with the Large Rose…
I stamped the Rose with Gina K. Designs Inks in: 
Sweet Corn, Sweet Mango, & Tomato Soup on White Layering Weight Card Stock
The Leaves in Fresh Asparagus Ink on Jelly Bean Green Card Stock
Die cut both out with the dies in the kit.
The Background was made by sponging & splattering Powder Blue Ink 
on a piece of Pure Luxury Heavy Base Weight White Card Stock.
I added a piece of the patterned paper from the Floral Essentials Patterned Paper Pack.
Stamped the Sentiment in Black Onyx Ink. I also use some of the same PP with some Powder Blue Card Stock to the inside. Added some Black Onyx Twine. I also added White Gel Pen to the Rose for Highlights & some of the White Pearls from Gina K. Designs. 
I added a white dot from my stash to the bottom corner to finish it! 
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For my Last Card  
I used the Square Die to cut out this Gorgeous Frame & the inside.
I sponged the inside square with Fresh Asparagus Ink & stamped the sentiment in Black Onyx Ink.
The Frame is Embossed with Gina K. Designs Black Embossing Powder.
Before mounting, I used Gina K.'s  Pure Luxury Heavy Base Weight - White Card Stock, 
& stamped the two different sized flowers. I colored the flowers with Spectrum Noir Pencils. Then added the Sentiment & Frame
I stamped 3 more flowers on a smaller layer & colored them the same way! Layered that on a piece of Black Onyx Card Stock and mounted it to the inside. Added black pearls & some bling!  :)

This kit along with other Dies & Papers are all available at: 
Remember to leave a message for your chance to win
Thanks so much for hopping by! Have a Great Day & Happy Stamping!!!  :)
Are You Ready for more awesome creations?!
Just click on the links below for more from the
 Illustrators and Design Team!!!

Karen Hightower - You are Here!  :)