Karen's Creative Mess

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Gina K. Designs 2018 New Color Release!

 Welcome to our Gina K. Designs Color Hop! 
I am so excite to share with you a few projects
 I made using some of the fantastic New Colors 
From Gina K. Designs
Let me Introduce you to these Lovelies! 
We have:
Tranquil Sea, Coral Reef, Lucky Clover, Plum Punch
Key Lime, Slate, Sea Glass, Tangerine Twist

 Sandy Beach
Amalgam
(This Ink can be used with Copic Markers, 
Watercolors, Pencils & Gamsol) 
They are available in Ink Cubes
Ink Pads & Re-Inkers
All but the Amalgam is available in
Envelopes and Pure Luxury Card Stock
 Also Gina has made up Sampler Packs as 
well as single color packs! <3
Remember to leave a comment on each blog 
for a chance to Win a $25.00 Gift certificate
The Winner Will be announced 
on Friday April 13th. 
in the Big News Forum over at Stamp Tv

Here are a couple of card project I made using a few of the new Inks and papers:
This one I used the Wreath Builder Set:
Gina K. Designs:
*Stamp Set - Wreath Builder  with Template
*Die - Circle Layers from Wreath Builder kit
*Premium Dye Ink - Key Lime, Sea Glass, Coral Reef, Tranquil Teal, & Tangerine Twist
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On this one I stamp the image with the new Amalgam on Bristol Smooth Paper and did a little watercoloring using the inks listed below! 
Gina K. Designs:
  • Stamp Set - You Make Me Smile 
  • Premium Dye Ink - Jelly Bean Green, Coral Reef, Slate, Tangerine Twist, Sea Glass, Tranquil Teal and Key Lime
  • Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, Tranquil Teal, &  Black Onyx
  • Connect Glue   
Twine - Black & White, Bling, Bristol Smooth Paper
Next Up Is Laurie! :) 
Enjoy the beautiful card projects and have a great day!  


Karen Hightower - You Are Here! 
Laurie Schmidlin ( Up Next ) 
Theresa Momber

Thank You for stopping by and 
I hope you take a little time to get inky!
If you haven't gotten your new inks, 
They are available @ 

134 comments:

Cat Tidwell said...

Sooo gorgeous Karen as always! Love how you colord the 2nd one, very unique!

Mary Kay Werry said...

Your cards are so pretty. That coral is just fun to look at.

Judy Woodland said...

Awesome cards, I like everything about them! I love that you used the inks to watercolor. GENIUS!! Thanks for the great inspiration!

Mindy Eggen Design said...

stunning cards and cannot wait to try the new black ink!

PeggyL said...

Absolutely love your "Hello Friend" card. The colors pop off the paper! Thanks for the inspiration!

Melanie said...

very sweet cards!

Golda said...

What a beautiful wreath and flowers! Thanks for showing the Amalgam ink with water coloring.

richardbreaks said...

Beautiful cards! I love your flowers. That key lime has to be my favorite.

Miesje Flach said...

Hi Karen - I love your samples and these new colors are wonderful! Ordered the Amalgam ink also.

Tara said...

Absolutely stunning! Love the wreath builder card! Thanks so much for sharing!

LadyEm Davis said...

I feel like this Amalgam ink is gonna change the world of coloring.
Love your cards lady.
So pretty.

Ericka Strange said...

Beautiful cards and I love all these colors! The Amalgam ink looks amazing and I love the teal!

Debbie Rumpza said...

Lovely cards. Your watercoloring is so pretty.

Unknown said...

Love all your cards!

Arlene said...

Love both your cards Karen. I think I like the second card best because it's a floral.

NittyPearl said...

Very nice

Unknown said...

Pretty cards. Love the colors.

Sheri said...

your cards are so cheery. The new colors are perfect!

Jeanne Beam said...

Beautiful cards. Love all the new colors of ink pads. Thanks for sharing...

Barbara Patrick said...

Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing with us.

Jackie said...

Beautiful cards! I've been trying to resist the wreath builder set, but everyone is wearing me down with such pretty cards!

Mimi's Craftroom said...

I absolutely love those teal flowers.

Barb Thompson said...

Thanks for the great inspiration!

jeanchaneyaz said...

I love that you used watercolor with the new black ink. I saw someone use Copics and I am so happy to have an ink that will work with both now offered. Can't wait to get my hands on it!

Tara's Creative Space said...

Cute cards. And I’m so excited about this release

Judy Inukai said...

Beautiful cards. I love coloring on the second one. Can't wait to get these new inks.

Teri C said...

So cute. I especially like the blue one! I love these new colors!

Woendi Levitt said...

Loving these colors!! Awesome cards

Jbee said...

Beautiful cards. Your coloring is awesome. Thanks for sharing🙂

Janie said...

Very pretty cards. I really love your work.

Lagene said...

WOW your projects are awesome! I love the new colors! I especially love the Tranquil Teal flowers!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Karen, I am blown away!

amymwz said...

I can't wait to play with these new colors and my recent stamp sets I have gotten.

Unknown said...

I love the new colors. Your wreath-builder card is especially sweet!

Susie G. said...

Great cards, as always. Love these new colors.

Pam said...

B U Ti Ful! Gorgeous cards! Gotta love that wreath maker.

Janice Woll said...

Beautiful cards. Beautiful coloring.

Sandy said...

Great cards, the second one with those blues is amazing. I think I need that set of stamps!

SueB said...

I'm lovin' the great new happy colors and thanx for the inspiration!

Treva Grett said...

Beautiful cards! Love all the new colors!

Trishlowder said...

Gorgeous cards, love the coloring.

Sheila said...

Your cards are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

Joanne G said...

Beautiful cards. Love your coloring on the second one.

Avra Williams said...

Very pretty! Loving these new colors!

Dawn Thomas said...

Love them both.

Bonnie said...

Beautiful cards. I can not wait to receive the new color inks and card stock.

JANIS FROM CANADA said...

Oh Karen how Pretty are your Cards..... The first with that pop of colour and I love how the salutation is really the focal point of the card... It makes me smile.... Thanks for that.... Your second the Colouring of the flowers are so pretty...I don't usally like blue flowers (well ever)... For some special reason I Love these... Thanks so much... and Gina's designs are amazing... Thanks Gina...

Sheri Gilson said...

Beautiful cards, Karen! I love the bright & cheery design of your wreath builder card!

pam kelley said...

Awe, such cute cards. Love your color play!

Verna Angerhofer said...

I just love your work. These are so beautiful with the new colors.

Deb said...

Beautiful cards! So excited to get my order now, after seeing so many beautiful cards using the new colors!

Jane M said...

Gorgeous cards and new inks!

Margaret said...

Beautiful cards Karen and I'm amazed on how crisp the black ink looks after the coloring.

Cindy Martin said...

That new black is going to come in handy. Love your cards.

nonnacindy said...

Love that you used the inks for your water coloring. Pretty cards.

Robin Walston said...

Beautiful Spring-like cards. Thanks for sharing.

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

I love the floral card. Such beautiful colors
thanks for sharing
Barb Housner

Lisa K said...

Beautiful cards! Love these new colors.

Sue Y. said...

Your cards are so darn adorable..Loving the Make me Smile stamp set and the colors..I so want to try the Amalgam and I keep pronouncing it like a dork. :)

sentsue said...

Very nice cards. Those colors are so pretty!!

Sue D said...

Cute, cheery and pretty cards.

Dana M said...

Gorgeous cards! Love your color combinations and how you showcased the new colors.

Johanna said...

Beautiful inks, card stocks and card. Wow. Love how you did your card.

Joy Meadows said...

These new colors are so pretty. Your cards showcase them wonderfully. Love both of them.

debraben said...

Lovely cards! Thanks for sharing your talents with us all!

Sue Wareham said...

Beautiful Inspiration cards

Unknown said...

Thank you for these examples! I love how you did your bow with twine. :)

Booknplays said...

I always love your cards. You really showcased the new colors.

Dee Earnshaw said...

your cards are just gorgeous - love the wreath card:)

Retta said...

I'm so excited about the Amalgam ink. I always have a gamsol issue with the inks I have tried. Beautiful cards, Karen!!!

Gayle said...

Beautiful cards to showcase the new gorgeous and have to have colors.

sparkerlpc said...

I love your pastel colors and the way that you can blend colors so well...beautiful cards!

Stacey Kowbel said...

Beautiful cards! The colours are so pretty!

Unknown said...

Teal colors are my favorite thanks for sharing your beautiful cards.

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Gorgeous Karen!

Unknown said...

So pretty

Sharon Fontenot said...

Lovin' your cards as always, Karen. I am excited to get 9 more card stock colors to use on the Silhouette. I've never noticed anyone else mention this, but love the way Gina K card stock cuts on the Silhouette -- just like butter -- even the most intricate designs.

Susan B. said...

Great cards Karen. Loving all the new colors!

Beverly R said...

These colors go so beautifully together. You've created some beautiful cards as usual.

Robin said...

Beautiful cards. I so love the new colors.

quilt4fun2 said...

The new colors are so pretty. I like how you used many new colors on your beautiful wreath card. The new colors make water colors that are wonderful and your friend card shows how well they work. Great job.
















sabell said...

Your cards are so beautiful! I’m loving all these gorgeous new colors. Can’t wait to try the new Amalgam ink!

MonicaK said...

Love these cards.. the colors pop and bring out all the detail...

Amy M said...

I love your cards and cannot wait to try the new ink...as I love to watercolor

Unknown said...

Beautiful use of new colors with wreath builder! love, love

Diana said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Very pretty cards Karen!

Lorraine said...

Very pretty cards and I love all the new colors.

Unknown said...

I didn't realize you can watercolor with the inks. Awesome

Roberta S. said...

Karen, Your cards are beautiful and hard to pick just one. Thank you for sharing & inspiring us to just give "it" (whatever technique you are sharing in the fan group) a try.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous! I can’t get enough of the Wreath Builder, makes for beautiful cards!

Susan White said...

Beautiful cards!! I love these colors!!

creative lady said...

Beautiful cards Karen....love them both!

Bea said...

Beautiful cards and love the colors!

Jennifer Nicole said...

Nice cards, can't wait to try the new inks!

Hope Mitchell said...

Ummmmm...luscious cards with luscious colors!I want them all!

Janelle H. said...

Very nice cards! Amalgam ink is going to be an industry game changer!

lynn said...

I like the size of your cards, as well as your designs...very nice...

Lynn Cromrich said...

Love the new colors and the way you used them.

Beth said...

Finally getting to hop - the colors are just incredible - they pop right off the screen!

Charlsie said...

Very happy and bright cards. Thank you

Kathy S said...

Love your beautiful cards and how you pulled the new colors together so well. Thank you for sharing.

Lacey Morken said...

Such beautiful cards!

Gayle Bartholomew said...

Wonderful cards, am loving all these vibrant new colors.

Beverly Perdue said...

Beautiful cards! I love the Hello Friend colors.

MsJudyC said...

Very, very pretty.

mamabaer03 said...


Such lovely cards. I ordered the new colors today and look forward to using them.

Joy Golinski said...

Awesome cards, Karen! Can't wait to get the new inks!

Unknown said...

Love you cards and these new colors. Cannot wait to get my order. Happy crafting

Melanie said...

Such pretty cards. Love the new colors.

TAS said...

Wonderful cards. Thank you for sharing.

Linda said...

I love you blue flower card. It's such bright Blue.

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful cards! I really love the Sea Glass and Coral Reef colors for your flowers on the wreath design!

Kym Maxwell said...

I simply cannot get over these new colors!!! I am in LOVE!!! Cant wait to get them so I can play!!your cards are fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing!!!Big Hugs!!

Marcia said...

Both of your cards are really Perry and showcase the new colors beautifully. I really love the soft look of the water colored card.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Great use of these new colors! WONDERFUL creations!

JoAnn said...

Beautiful cards. Love the one with the blue flowers.

ocean-dreamer said...

Beautiful! I’m can’t get enough of the Wreath builder!

Theresa's Studio said...

Gorgeous cards! Love all the new colors!

Mary Gregor said...

another stamp set on my wish list: You make me smile. Great cards and thanks for sharing.

PamC said...

The watercolored flowers are beautiful. I can't wait to try the new Almalgam ink.

Sandy M said...

Great looking cards. The colors on the second one is my favorite

Dawn S. said...

Lovely cards! I like the watercolouring with the new Amalgam ink.

cardscookiecarrotcake said...

Your cards are always so lovely! I love your water colored flower.

Ruth said...

Beautiful cards, as always!!

Susan said...

Hi Karen, I am so happy with the addition of two more "blues". Seaglass and tranquil sea! I love your coloring with the -You make me smile set!
Thank you

Cindy said...

Karen, love your work. New subscriber. Your cards are wonderful and the flower just is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

Unknown said...

Wonderful cards! I absolutely love the new colors - especially Key Lime!

Rosy Newlun said...

Those are so beautiful! I just received both of these sets in the mail. Love your color combos ♥

Lynn A said...

I love the "hello Friend" card. These new colors are so awesome.

phylliszimm said...

Wow beautiful card. Love the colors.

Terrie D. (StarSpry) said...

Your cards are lovely! I really need to try out the wreath builder :)

Marjorie DUMONTIER said...

That’s a lovely duo of cards !
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Unknown said...

I'm in love with the new Llama and Cactus stamps and dies!