Karen's Creative Mess

Monday, November 2, 2015

Gina K. Designs Sparkling Christmas Inspirational Blog Hop!!!




Good Monday Morning and Welcome to the 
"Sparkling Christmas" Hop!!!!
So glad you have stopped by… :)

The Cast and Crew for Gina K Designs welcomes you to
another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop! 
This blog hop is for our October StampTV Kit Release!  
We hope to inspire you with some beautiful card 
projects as you hop along with us today! 
 Enjoy the gorgeous inspiration samples from the team 
and then comment on each blog for your chance
to win an awesome grab bag of Gina K. Designs goodies!!! 
 To see who won, check the Big News Forum at StampTV a few days after the hop.

There are Two stamp sets
 "Sparkling Christmas" & "Holiday Season" 
in this Awesome StampTv Kit this month with some
 Beautiful Patterned Paper and Two Snowflake Die to boot!  :)
Here is a look at the new kit!
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On the First One I used Both stamp sets.
 I also used both dies from the kit and cut them out in Silver Paper.  I wanted to show the inside of the card, because 
 I very carefully cut one of the snowflakes in half and placed 
each half above and below the sentiment. 

Gina K. Designs Products used are:
* Stamp Tv Kit "Sparkling Christmas"
* Pure Luxury Card Stock: Black Onyx, White Layering Weight
* Premium Dye Inks: Moonlit Fog, & Black Onyx
* Fine Detail Embossing Powder - Silver
* Spectrum Noir Markers - IG-2 & IG-3 for the shadows from the trees
* Wink of Stella for some sparkle on the snow
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Next Up is one made with the "Sparkling Christmas" Stamp Set
Here are the Gina K. Designs Products used to make this one:
* "Sparkling Christmas" Stamp Set By: Gina K.
* Pure Luxury Card Stock - Cherry Red, & White Heavy Base & Layering Weight
* One Die from the Kit
* Fine Detail Embossing Powder - Silver
* Little red flat sequin things from my stash along with some silver paper
* Note: The silver paper is hard to photograph with out a reflection! 
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Look at these cute little guys or girls!  :)  

The Following Gina K. Design Products Used:
*Stamp Set - "Holiday Season" By: Gina K.
*Pure Luxury Card Stock - Prickly Pear, Fresh Asparagus, Edible Eggplant, White Layering Weight
*Premium Dye Ink - Black Onyx
*Patterned Paper from the incentive Paper Pack
*Spectrum Noir Pencils 
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Oh, I hope ya'll like the texture on this one. :) 
I Love this Patterned Paper!!!!  :) 

Here are the Gina K. Designs products that I used:
*Stamp Set - Sparkling Christmas By: Gina K.
*Pure Luxury Card Stock - In The Navy, Ivory on the inside
*Premium Dye Ink - In the Navy
*Twine - In The Navy
*Patterned Paper is one of the incentives
Burlap & wood dots from my stash

Here is one more:  :)

I used the following Gina K. Designs Items:
*Stamp Set - Sparkling Christmas By: Gina K.
*Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base Weight, In The Navy on the Inside with Layering Weight White
*Premium Dye Ink - In The Navy
*Fine Detail Embossing Powder - Clear
*Prismatic Glitter - Silver
*Spectrum Noir Marker - IG4
Finished it off with Versa Mark stamped snowflakes, the dots and the snowflake adhesives
 from the incentives, some silver twine, & glitter pen   :)  <3 

Have a Wonderful day!!!  Now...
Are You Ready for more awesome creations?! 
Just click on the links below for more from the 
Illustrators and Design Team!!


Gina K -


Thank you for stopping by! 
Don’t forget to stop by the Gina K Designs Store to purchase your StampTV Kit at http://www.ginakdesigns.com.

74 comments:

Melanie said...

These are all fantastic, Karen! But if I had to pick faves, the first and last are really speaking to me! (okay, and the third and fourth...the 2nd is very nice, too! lol Guess I can't pick

Tricia T said...

Oooo - Karen! What gorgeous cards!!! I really like the masculine one with the incentive papers, and I love the first one... and, and... just, WOW!

Bonnie said...

Wow Karen, that last blue one is something so special. Love all your attention to detail and tons of sparkle.

Diana said...

Awesome cards - really love the masculine one! Think I'll "try" to CASE all of these! Thanks so much for sharing!

brendaskraftycorner.blogspot.com said...

Karen, love all of your beautiful creations today! Great inspiration with new kit!!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Wow- these are all terrific, Karen!

El said...

Beautiful.
The first is my favorite, but it was so difficult narrowing it down to one. Your cards are all gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

All I can say is that I am truly impressed with your cards!

Queen-of-Cards said...

so many beautiful samples! thank you

Lisa K said...

I cannot select a favorite! They are all so wonderful.

ldiggs said...

I just love the scene you created with the trees, and also the card where you showcased the owls! I can't choose a favorite!

Casie W said...

Really appreciate your including the products you used for these wonderful inspirations!

Designs By Sky said...

Wow, Love the cards, and I love how you did the inside of card 1! TFS

Karen said...

Beautiful cards!!! I love your use of the snowflakes!! So inspirational!!! Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Absolutely Gorgeous cards Karen! I love then all the sweater one is adorable!
And completely Love the Trees (1st card) the inside is done up so clever! kudos!

Kathy E. said...

Every one of your cards was super...The first was so beautiful! I loved the framing of the center image...Really liked the layers of the snowflake in card 2...The colors in card 3 were unexpected but so cute and perfect for the fun owls...The texture in the masculine card was great an so impressive..and the use of color in the last card made the snowflakes pop!
What great work...Thank You!!!

Unknown said...

You certainly have been very busy.
All of your cards are great.
Those silly owls make me laugh right out loud.

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh! The inside of the first card is beautiful!!

jean w. said...

Oh my you are so creative! Love the blue card with snowflakes and the one with sequins!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards! The masculine one is great, I've been looking for an idea for my brother who lives by himself in the bush, I'll have to try and case this one. Thanks for sharing!

Anneke said...

WOW what a great cards... so many different cards and techniques. Very inspiring!
Hoo can resist those cute owls??? I know for sure I have to get this kit - thank you for your awesome cards and ideas :)

Macimbalo said...

Karen, all your cards are so awesome! You are really an inspiration!

Margarita Navarro-Rivera said...

Great cards. Love the snowflake cards!

thestampinglady said...

You certainly shared a nice variety of different cards. I was especially drawn to the Merry Christmas card with the burlap and black pattern paper. WELL DONE!!

Darlene

Cindy Coutts @ Cindy B Designs said...

All I can say is WOW! The first two cards are stunners!

Sharon Underwood said...

I always love your cards, Karen! They're gorgeous!

Allie Gower said...

Very pretty.
All your cards are gorgeous.
Splitting the snowflake - so creative!

Kaatje said...

great cards . love the one with just the saying so classy

Joyce Erb said...

Stunning cards. I loved them all but 2 are being put into my inspiration book - LOL Love how you split the snowflake and the use of the sweater paper.

Johanna said...

Love all your designs but I especially like the snowflake cut out and the silver words. After 4 weeks in Europe I definitely need some inspiration to get me started again. Thanks Johanna

Detra said...

I love so many of the images in this set but the Merry Christmas with the swirls may be my favorite. Great cards!!

Dawn S. said...

These are all so beautiful! I think my favourite is the last one with the snowflakes.

Becky said...

Fantastic cards! I love them all. If I had to pick one, my very favorite would be the last one, but it would be a really difficult choice. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

TLI74 said...

I am very impressed with them all. But those textured ones. WOW Thanks

Sharon said...

Wonderful, wonderful cards! Cannot even pick a fave! The little owls are just darling. And the textured one is so neat!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous cards, especially the first one!

carol mcgregor said...

Oh my gosh. Fantastic cards. You are truly and artist. Thanks for sharing.

Beaumonde Designs said...

Your cards are so pretty, as always. I especially liked the pattern paper card. It has so many distinct textures!! All the cards are gorgeous!! Love 'em all!! - Payel (Beau Monde Designs)

quilt4fun2 said...

All of your cards are beautiful...so many different techniques and textures! Fabulous job on your cards...I could not pick a favorite!
quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

Beth said...

If I had to pick - i think the blue one is my fav!

Lizzie said...

WOW! It would be impossible to chose a favorite one in this collection. I love every one of them and you've given me some ideas for masculine cards with your printed paper cards. The first one with the trees is out of this world beautiful so elegant. You always come up with unique designs . Love Love
lizbailey2@me.com

Jacqueline said...

I really love the red/white/silver card that has dimension -- really creative way to use the die!

Unknown said...

Wonderful cards! Each one is different and shows the breadth of you creativity. Thanks so much for sharing them.

Retta said...

OMG, Karen! These cards are amazing!!!!!!

Nikki said...

What a selection of cards! The first one is my favorite.

Dee Earnshaw said...

Wow, you have been busy, Karen!! Love the inspiration you have brought with your one-of-a-kind cards. Love your Owl card the most, I think; or maybe your Christmas Greetings card; or do I mean your patterned paper Merry Christmas card. They are all my favorite!!!

Linda said...

Oh my goodness. Too many to choose a favorite because they all are in one way or the other. Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

Verna Angerhofer said...

Totally awesome cards. Each one I think is my favorite until I see the next one. You were one busy person making all these beauties.

Unknown said...

Beautiful as always Karen! Great work! Hugs! Seanie

Granny 4854 said...

Wow, looks like a lot of work, but so beautiful!

Nana Griffin said...

all of these are so cool!

AnnieD said...

These are the best cards!

Unknown said...

Your cards are amazing, they jump off the page can't wait to try and case your cards!! Excited to get to my scrap booking room & this kit is definitely going on my wish list!!

Judy Inukai said...

Thud! I love them all, but that first one with the snowflake is awesome. It is a gorgeous flourish for the sentiment. I love how you used the negative of the snowflake with the silver behind it. The Merry Christmas tree stamp is beautiful embossed in silver.

Gayle said...

love all of your cards....the Merry Christmas with thw die cut snowflake is awesome.

Sharon said...

I actually gasped when I saw your first card, I love the sentiment sandwiched between the beautful snowflake...but then I kept scrolling and they are all jaw dropping, wow! Great job!

sweetcheeks said...

Love the use of the Navy Blue and the patterns used on the card with the burlap. Wonderful

Brandi R said...

Beautiful cards! Love how you did the sentiment in the first one. GREAT job with the inspiration ♥♥

Denise Bryant said...

Awesome variety of cards to show off this delightful release!

Ladyj711 said...

The snowflake cards are just lovely.

kittykat3308 said...

All of your cards are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your cards with all of us.

Kathleen

Unknown said...

Your Black, White & silver Christmas Greetings is very striking, as is the Red, White & silver Designed Merry Christmas Tree, although for very different reasons. The Three Owls on a Limb are very cute, and the Designer Paper is calling me to make up the real thing from this card and the Knitted Sweaters with Designed Merry Christmas Tree!!! The Christmas Greetings Snowflakes are also calling me!!!

Joyful Imperfections said...

Lovely cards, and oh wow, the blude snowflake card really stands out!

Unknown said...

Now those are just great! Wonderful job. Thanks!

Golda said...

What fun cards! The "sweater" paper gives such a fun touch to your work.

Sue D said...

Wonderful variety of cards. I like how you split the snowflake for the inside verse and the owls are adorable.

Renee V said...

These are all super super cute, and that 1st card looks like it came right out of a card store.. So professional looking. I don't know how you did it, but it's very beautiful :)

CraftyMomFL said...

I love how you dressed the inside of the card - gorgeous!

wannabcre8tive said...

Wow, you have made fabulous cards. The fourth one is my fav.

Emma Rose said...

Gorgeous cards

Ladyj711 said...

The last snowflake card is really striking. The torn paper look is striking. How
Did you get that beautiful blue blended background!l?

bluemoon said...

All I can say is I'm blown away! I love all of your cards, and wonderful ideas showcasing the new products in this kit. I want it all lol!

Betty Neville said...

WOW Karen! So many beautiful cards - love your layouts and your attention to detail!

Kristine said...

The birds on the branch are so adorable. :)