Karen's Creative Mess

Friday, February 23, 2018

Gina K. Designs February Release Blog Hop!

 

Hi Everyone and Welcome!
Today we are featuring the New Wreath Builder - Mini Kit
By: Gina K. Designs.
 Stamp Set Stippled Flowers By: Alicia Krupsky
Along with a wonderful  Incentive Set - Doodle Sayings,
 that is Free with a $75.00 purchase! 
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So before we get to the card projects, 
Be sure to comment on each Blog 
for a better chance to
Win a $50.00 Gina K. Designs Gift Certificate.
Winner will be announced over at 
Stamp Tv next week! 

Lets get started with the Wreath Builder - Mini Kit 
It was hard to walk away from this kit! 
The template is Still sitting in my Misti waiting to be used again.  :) 
Those templates and layering circle dies are a perfect addition to creating some fun card projects! 
Here are a couple of card projects made with this kit! 
Gina K. Designs Items Used: 
* Mini Kit - Wreath Builder
* Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base Weight, and 
    Black  Onyx
* Premium Dye Inks - Sweet Mango, Black Onyx, Grass Green,
    Red Velvet, & Bubble Gum Pink
* Tidy Towel
* Connect Glue
Other items - Watercolor Paper, Oxide Ink ( left overs from my craft mat - Picked Raspberry and maybe Candied Apple misted with water and picked ups some color with the paper.)

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On this one I stamped the flourish and greeting in my Misti,
and the leaves were stamped using a acrylic block. 
The Flowers were stamped using the 
3 3/4" X 3 3/4" Templet in my Misti.

Gina K. Designs Items Used: 
* Mini Kit - Wreath Builder 
* Pure Luxury Card Stock - Turquoise Sea, Black Onyx, 
    & White Layering Weight 
* Premium Dye Inks - Black Onyx, Turquoise Sea, 
    & Jelly Bean Green
* Connect Glue
Copic to color Heart,  Bling from my stash

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Next Up is: 
Stippled Flowers & Die Bundle By: Alicia Krupsky 

 Gina K. Designs Dye Inks were used 
 to Watercolor this card project. 
Gina K. Designs Items Used:
* Stamp Set - Stippled Flowers
* Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, 
    Black Onyx 
* Premium Dye Inks - Dusty Rose, Jelly Bean Green, 
   Fresh Asparagus, & Moonlit Fog (for the Background)
               Black Onyx for the inside and back
* Fina Detail Embossing Powder - Clear
* Connect Glue
Other Items - Velum, Versa Fine- Onyx Black, Bling from my stash

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I just have to say, I love this Flower set! 
Gina K. Designs:
*Stamp Set - Stippled Flowers by: Alicia Krupsky 
*Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, 
      & Black Onyx
*Premium Dye Ink - Black Onyx, & Fresh Asparagus 
* Connect Glue
Watercolor Paper, Daniel Smith Watercolors, Copic Fine Line Marker
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And for the Incentive Stamp Set- Doodle Sayings
Gina K. Designs:
*Stamp Set - Doodle Sayings
* Dies - From the Wreath Builder Kit (Layering Circles) 
*Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight,
   & Black Onyx
*Premium Patterned Paper - Bold & Blooming
* Connect Glue
Other Items - Bling & Ribbon from my stash 

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Combining the Wreath Builder Kit with Doodle Sayings 
for this Last Card. 

Gina K. Designs:
* Stamp Sets - Doodle Sayings and Wreath Builder 
* Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, 
    Black Onyx, & Tomato Soup
* Premium Dye Inks - Grass Green, Tomato Soup, & Sweet Mango
* Connect Glue

These are the Stamp Sets that I used for todays Card Projects:
Wreath Builder Mini Kit -

Stippled Flowers -




Doodle Sayings - 
                          

 There are a lot more wonderful cards projects ahead! 
Karen Hightower  < You Are Here! 
Laurie Schmidlin - Up Next :) 

Thank You so much for stopping by! 
I hope you take a little time to get inky! <3 


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Jackie S said...

The incentive stamp set card is so fun. Love the colors

Cat Tidwell said...

wow! i totally loving the flower watercolored onto kraft! Well, all of your cards really, but that one has to be my favorite..or the first one up there...haha!

Chrissy D said...

All of these are so pretty! Love the Kraft watercolored card. I have never done that! Great ideas!

Heather DePasquale said...

Love the stippled flowers set! Your coloring is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

Creations by Shirl said...

Oooh are these gorgeous or not! You rock those makes, love love your take on them. Great job on the new release and my eyes are going in all directions just starring at them. LOL~

Beth said...

The stipples flowers are just beautiful. Might have to buy this one as well!

Tara said...

So pretty! Love the sunflower card!

Mint63 said...

Very pretty - Great inspiration

Bonnie said...

Your designs make me want this kit yesterday.

Mary Gregor said...

Lovely cards, The colors are so spring looking. Thanks for sharing

crazycricut said...

The more I see the more I like the wreath builder template! Great cards

Connie Ludgate said...

Lovely cards. Bright and cheery card design ideas.

Debbie Rumpza said...

Lovely cards!

Lisa K said...

Your watercoloring is looking quite pretty! Love the Stippled Flowers set and cards you created. The wreath is quite lovely also.

PeggyL said...

Great designs! Love them.

Dana M said...

Fantastic cards! Amazing watercoloring. I love the alternate approach you took on the wreath design, both the daisy and the partial wreath design are so creative.

Unknown said...

Simply beautiful!!

Virginia Ellison said...

Karen, your designs are so lovely. I love seeing all the creations in a blog hop.

Unknown said...

What amazing card ideas. Love them all!

Dawn S. said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for all the inspiration!

Aly said...

Great cards. Thanks for sharing!

NancyR said...

So many different ways to use this kit. Great cards!

Holly Young said...

All of your cards are so pretty, but your last watercolored flower card is jaw dropping! The wreath builder set really looks to be versatile.

Retta said...

Oh my, your cards are amazing! Your flowers are just beautiful. I think I am in love with the wreath builder, though. Can't wait to get my hands on it. Love your ideas! Thanks for sharing!!!!

Marge Burns said...

Wonderful colorful cards I can't choose a favorite

the creative card said...

Karen...... Your cards are gorgeous! The 'With Love and Prayers" on kraft is incredible.....just stunning watercolour work!

Stephani said...

Your cards are amazing! The hardest part of doing this blog hop is I now have to wait for the stamp sets to get here so I can start creating! Thanks for the inspiration.

Sue Heil said...

Love them all especially the sunflower, great idea!

Stacey Kowbel said...

Lots of fantastic cards showcasing some great new products!

Lorie R said...

All so lovely!

Pdesmaraisdesigns.com said...

Hi Karen,
Gorgeous cards, you are so talented!!

Nyoka said...

Gorgeous cards !!! My favorite has to be " With Love and Prayers"..!! Love the color combo !! Thanks for sharing !!! God bless !!

Hope Mitchell said...

I always take time to watch anything you post. Your cards and designs inspire me always.

Sharri C said...

amazing cards and so different! Thank you for sharing!

Hedgehog said...

Thank you for the awesome ideas! Can't wait for my stamp set to get here!

Verhey Family Blog said...

Amazing card ideas.

Aileen said...

As always, your work is so well executed! Thanks for sharing with us!

Deb said...

Wow, I can't decide which I like better! I kept scrolling down the page thinking "Oh I like that one!" then I'd scroll further and think "Man, thats beautiful too!", all the way down ohhing and Ahhing! LOL Do LOVE seeing your cards! You are killing me though, since I can't afford to get the sets right now...but sure will HAVE to soon as I can, thats for sure!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

Sue Y. said...

Your cards are absolutely gorgeous...totally in love with watercolored floral, beautiful! 😉

Debd said...

Very pretty ideas. Can wait to get my sets!

Judie F said...

Loved your card ideas, Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

Darlene Gabriel said...

Beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

such beautiful cards. Love the colors you used
thanks for sharing your creativity

Barb Housner

Tammy said...

Your cards are so pretty!!! I love the stippled flowers and Die Bundle!!! The flowers are so versatile when colored. But I also adore the wreath builder, its the coolest thing ever!!! Thank you for such beautiful inspiration

Unknown said...

Wow, so pretty. Great job!

Shanna said...

Your cards are so beautiful!

Lisa A creations said...

Cute cards! Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Beautiful! Love those flowers!

Christa said...

Fun pretty cards!

Sandy M said...

What a wonderful set of cards. My favorites are the ones with the single Stipple flower in orange tones. All are spectacular.

Kristine said...

Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards and inspiration!

Verna Angerhofer said...

So much inspiration with all these magnificent designs. I hope I can achieve something even close to these beauties when my sets arrive.

Rema DeLeeuw said...

These cards are all beautiful Karen!

Lee and Lara said...

Love your cards! So beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

Diana said...

WOW! Awesome cards - as are all of yours! I love the Birthday and the watercolor with the kraft look. Thanks for sharing with us!

Bonnie said...

What a great blog hop, all of the projects are fabulous. I am dying to get my hands on these stamps sets.

Mary Jo Stew said...

Fun colors! Thanks

Joy Golinski said...

Beautiful cards! Can't wait to get my kit!

Holly said...

Beautiful cards! I really Love the With love & prayers one the flower is gorgeous!

Karen B said...

I absolutely love your cards! Especially the sunflower! What a fun new look!

Rachel Russell said...

You watercoloring is so impressive. Such life and beauty. Thank you for these breathtaking examples of your talent. What a great kit!

Dee Earnshaw said...

A stunning collection of cards, Karen - love them all - they are so inspiring and have given me so many ideas - really love your coloring on the 'with love and prayers' card - thanks for sharing:)

Jenny said...

Lovely cards, such a great release

Mmstampingnurse said...

I always love your cards!

Dayle said...

Gorgeous cards!

Anushree Vaish said...

Beautiful cards....thanks for sharing!!

Susie G. said...

Lovely cards! Love this release.

Unknown said...

love your cards and your colors and ideas. Thanks so much.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Oh, what fun you must have had!

BeverlyBL said...

Wow, girl, that is a bunch of beautiful /fun /clever cards. Clever sunflower. Beautiful Happy Birthday and With Love and Prayers. Thanks for all the variety.

Iris said...

Such pretty cards - love the variety of styles.

Heidi Yamazaki said...

Wow, you have really created some different ways to use the wreath stencil! Thanks for all the beautiful examples!

Heidi Yamazaki said...

I'm just so excited to have ordered the wreath set and get to start using it soon! I love all your examples!

Bellissima Cards said...

Karen....I SO enjoyed this HOP stop at your blog
Your cards are amazing...as always...
Thank you for the wonderful inspiration!

Sharon said...

So many great cards! Love them all!

Joy Meadows said...

Such beauties! I really love this new GKD release and you have used the new products beautifully!

Eileen said...

I like every single one of your cards. I definitely have to get this set. So much fun!

Bea said...

Beautiful cards and love the stamp set. Great job!!

Robin said...

Fantastic release. Love the wreath cards. Can't wait to get my kit. The Stippled Flowers are beautiful. Your cards are so beautiful. Thank you for such great inspiration.

Cheryl S. said...

These new stamps and stencils are awesome. I am enjoying seeing every one's unique ideas for these.

AndreaH said...

Wow what a great way to use all Gina k products. I don't know where you come up with the ideas. Thankyou for sharing your talent xx

amymwz said...

Your sunflower card is brillant. Wow. I would of never thought of that but I love it.

Paper-Ink-Cards said...

Karen, I am at a loss for words. Your work always makes me happy and I am so impressed with the creativity you had using this latest release from Gina K Design. Amazing!

Laura Pyle said...

Such pretty cards!!

Golda said...

As fun as these all are, I really like the "sunflower" you created.

luv2scr@p said...

Very nice cards!

Unknown said...

Great cards! I especially love the sunflower one. What a creative way to use the template.

Karen said...

What a wonderful array of cards! That wreath maker is so versatile!

Sandra Jensen said...

I love all your cards! So many unique ones! Lovely. This Gina K release sure has some fun stamping goodness in it!

Avra Williams said...

Wowzers! You never fail to amaze me, Karen!

Cindy m said...

Beautifully done. Love your sunflower design. ☺

Linda said...

all your card so pretty and cheery I need to see thee cards. today I am not have good day... and the card make me smile.

K . Shuster said...

Such pretty cards! And I could tell from some of your photos that the insides are probably just as well done as the front of the card! Thank you for sharing and reminding me to continue onto the inside!

Sharon Roselli said...

All your cards are wonderful but the coloring on the stippled blossoms is wonderful! Also love the sunflower made with the wreath template.

LindaF said...

Gorgeous cards, I love them

Charlotte C said...

You had me at that sunflower. All your cards are so beautiful and quite inspiring.

LPickerel said...

Gorgeous cards! I just love how you created that sunflower - I would never have thought of that. And the way you colored the stippled flowers - wow. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

Liz said...

Beautiful cards..everything positioned so beautifully thanks to Gina K. This is a really great invention!!!

Annette Gordon said...

The colouring on those flowers is exquisite. Just wow!

Johanna said...

So many classy looking cards to try Karen. thanks for sharing all your ideas.

Treva Grett said...

Thanks for all the beautiful card ideas. You are truly talented.

Unknown said...

Look at you and your sunny flower! Love sunflowers and what a clever way you used the Wreat Builder to create one. Thanks!

Janice Woll said...

All the cards are beautiful. The coloring is fantastic.

Beverly R said...

As usual, Karen, you have come up with unique and beautiful designs for these new products.

Lisa Cox said...

Love your ideas and excited to start making my own with this set!

the PaperTemptress said...

soooo cute! I am sooo in love with these stamp sets...got to have!
Patricia
the PaperTemptress

Amy McCue said...

Gorgeous! The wreath builder is amazing! Your cards are beautiful.

Miesje Flach said...

Your water-coloring is beautiful! I love them.

Nioki77 said...

Lovely cards

Judy Inukai said...

What gorgeous cards. I love your watercoloring. The love and prayers card has so much dimension and detail. The sunflower from the release party is awesome. Love it! Thanks for the super inspiration.

judy cook said...

Wow! The colors really pop on your first card, love the wreath card too. Thanks for sharing

dnisme@blogspot.com said...

Very creative use of the new release stamps. Bravo!

Betty said...

wonderful cards, Karen - love both the wreath builder and the stippled flowers so much!

Kathy Raker said...

The the watercolor card, all cute designs.

El said...

Gorgeous cards. Looking forward to trying out the template. Thanks for sharing your ideas and inspiring us.
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Jennifer said...

Great ideas - love your watercoloring especially!!!

Denise Terry said...

Drooling over that wreath builder set and all of the options there are for it!

Patti Bailey said...

These are all wonderful cards Karen!! :)

Unknown said...

Love the coloring on your With Love and Prayers card!

Janelle said...

Great cards! I Love the Peonies, and that wreath builder is a great idea!

Jill D. said...

Love your cards. They are just beautiful

Jeanne Beam said...

Your cards are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing...

Autism Journey said...

Beautiful cards! Thank u so much for all the amazing inspiration:) love the new release

kepsss said...

Purdy.

Unknown said...

Very pretty cards. I can’t wait to get my hands on this wreath kit! Great idea!!!

Patty said...

Excellent cards!! I am going just a little crazy over the whole Wreath Kit!! Gotta have it!!

Laurie said...

Love these cards! They're so uplifting. Thank you.

OneSmittenKitten79 said...

I loved all your creations but my favorite was the stripped flower on the craft paper! Stunning!!

Marsha said...

Just blown away with all these beautiful works of art. Love this new release.

ocean-dreamer said...

Beautiful cards! I just love them!

Unknown said...

Wow, you showed so many different techniques in these cards! Your no-line coloring is absolutely gorgeous. And that's brilliant how you made your own sunflower with the wreath builder! I never would have thought to do it, but you can bet I will CASE that if I can get my hands on this set! And the gingham ribbon you put with it is so perfectly summer. Basically, I just like looking at all the details on your cards, because they're all so well thought out! Thanks so much for sharing with us!

Megan said...

That "no line watercoloring" card is especially gorgeous!!

Nina Stallman said...

Wow, that sunflower is great!

quilt4fun2 said...

Oh my...beautiful designs and so many ideas. Great job coloring and shading. I love the new wreath stamping and look forward to giving that a spin.

Louise H. said...

Your cards are lovely. The shading with the water colors is so beautiful. Thanks.

SMWhite said...

OMG so pretty love all the different ways you used the stamps and dies!

Mcdsfarm said...

Your designs are wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

Paula H. said...

Gorgeous! Love your use of the stopped flower.

Barbara M said...

Love the wreath set.

Renee Collier said...

The "With Love and Prayers" caught my eyes immediately. Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for your inspiration!

Susan Moll said...

Beautiful cards!! I think I need all these stamps!!

Effie said...

Lovely cards!

Sue D said...

FAbulous cards--love the colors.

Retiring Crafter said...

Such lovely cards, and so many great ideas. I can hardly wait to get my wreath builder!

María Alba Negrón said...

Beautiful Cards!!!

Unknown said...

No mess here just beautiful😄

Unknown said...

Particularly love the wreath builder stencil and stamp set! So clever.

lindaplus3 said...

Wow.. so much beautiful artwork.. . The flowers look so beautiful. This bloghop is making my decision very hard. Not sure what set to get first lol... you did an awesome job :)

Unknown said...

Always love your creativity, Karen! I’m especially loving your card made with the wreath-builder kit and incentive stamp set!

Brandi R said...

These are wonderful! Love this release ♥

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards Karen. I might’ve like the first one the best it was just gorgeous and it’s simplicity and elegance the one with the turquoise sea and the jellybean green colors
Ldyjs@outlook.com

Patricia Carter said...

Love the wreath building set. Can't wait to get it. Thanks for sharing.

Meeri said...

I love your work!

Tina said...

Seeing your cards, I can’t wait to get my order
in the mail !! So inspiring!!!

justMarie said...

I love you sample for the doodle sayings!

Unknown said...

Karen, all of your cards are just beautiful!

Judy Woodland said...

EEK!! I can't remember when I have been so excited about a release. You have used everything BEAUTIFULLY here!! Thanks for the awesome inspiration, your cards are simply FABULOUS!!! And look at you making a sunflower with that template - GENIUS!!!!

Jean and Jan said...

These are beautiful.

cindy said...

Thanks for showing us even more ways to use these sets!!! I like to get my moneys worth out of stamp sets that I buy, and all these ideas certainly help.

Teresa Doyle said...

Oh my goodness Karen, what a stunning array of cards here! Just when I thought I was overwhelmed by how beautiful each card was, I scrolled down to see yet another beauty! I couldn't possibly tell you what I think of each one as this comment would turn into a BOOK! LOL Beautiful work!

Kelli said...

Wow! So many ideas from this release - very inspiring! Thanks so much for sharing!

Lynn Cromrich said...

I love how you used these stamp sets. I especially like the "with love and prayers" card. Love your color choices.

Laetitia Lisa said...

wow, the card you made with a red flower on it is so gorgeous !! lovely stamp set by the way

Unknown said...

I just Love all your ideas. Beautiful designs!

Val p said...

Thank you for all your beautiful cards. It really gets me inspired. All of the new stamp sets are amazing!

Unknown said...

Just loving the water colouring...beautiful arrangements with the wreath stencil. Looks like a great investment.

Evelyn said...

I love the striped flowers stamp set and that wreath builder kit is a must-have. Your cards are just beautiful.

Stanlee Runner said...

Beautiful cards, I absolutely love the sunflower card. Thanks for all the amazing ideas.

Bev Gerard said...

Such lovely works with the fabby new products! Looks like you've had tons of stampin' fun with these!

Lani said...

Very Nice! Thank you for sharing.

CamilleM said...

These cards make me wish spring were here!

Unknown said...

Love all your cards but the water colouring was magnificent and so beautiful.

Unknown said...

Love all your examples and the sunflower is my favorite. I never miss one of your videos (I's
miss hearing the Texas accent).

Debbie B said...

Beautiful cards! That new stipple flower is gorgeous and you did a fabulous job with it! I'm so excited about this new GinaK release! Mine just can't get here soon enough! Thanks for sharing!

Nana Griffin said...

Great cards! I love the flowers so much.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous cards! I immediately loved the wreath builder but you have made me fall in love with the stipple flower set. My poor wallet

k ostgard said...

Love all your cards especially the watercolored one.
Thanks for sharing wonderful inspiration.
Kim

Lori Troxel said...

Great techniques! I saw the video where you picked up the remnants of the ink and created the piece for later! So it is especially nice to get to see it in use. Thanks

JoAnneRIL said...

So much inspiration for this new release. Love that sunflower!!

mamabaer03 said...


YOur cards are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

shy324 said...

I loved the sun flower you did with wreath biulder, very creative.

LadyEm Davis said...

That sunflower card is my favorite today. Love love and more love!
Great cards, lady!
WOW

cm said...

A genius set of products and your showcases to illustrate samples of the many design possibilities are sensational! Gorgeous, all!
~carol

Ellen C said...

Your cards are lovely and inspiring.

debraben said...

Lovely cards!

Gretchen said...

So pretty! I love the wreaths!

jcamp2020 said...

Wow you are talented! Love your watercoloring. And that wreath set is a winner. Like how you used it for just a partial.. clever.

byAnnette said...

Pretty Cards!
Really like seeing different ways
to use template & supplies!

Janet said...

Oh my goodness...such fun ideas!

Unknown said...

I think my favorite is the one where you stamped the 3 flowers on the bottom. Shows a neat differ not way to use the template.

D.Ann C said...

Your gorgeous no-line coloring makes it look like that flower is floating on the water and sitting on the beach... marvelous! I also like your DIY sunflower... genius!

Gayle said...

Gorgeous as usual. The watercolor flower on kraft...wow

Susan B. said...

Such a great group of cards. Love the watercoloring on the flowers.Such a fun bunch of new products.

Candy Sews said...

Beautiful cards

cghundley said...

Love your second card!
The flowers are so
pretty on your cards.
Carla from Utah

wackymama said...

Every blog gets better and better. You have created some amazing cards. Your sympathy watercolor took my breath away. Beyond lovely. :)

Jessica Bruce said...

Very pretty!!

Eve N said...

The Stippled Flower stamps are so detailed and your coloring really brings out the beauty in them.

CindyRomanDaversa said...

Oh your cards are so wonderfully and beautifully created!!!! So loving them ALL!

Trina said...

I really like the water colored rose card.

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