Karen's Creative Mess

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Gina K. Designs Hot Summer Blog Hop Part Two - Day 2

Welcome Everyone! 
It is Day 2 of our 
Gina K. Deigns Hot Summer Blog Hop Part Two
and what fun this has been with all these
 Fabulous Sets that have been released this month! :) 
Today We are Featuring Two More Wonderful Sets! 
Autumn Wreath Builder - By Gina K. Designs 
Autumn Wreath is temporarily out of stock, But don't worry if you didn't get one, They will be back soon! 
Peaceful Roses is the New Incentive 
Stamp Set (Free With a $75.00 Purchase)  
Gina K. Designs will be Giving a $50. Gift Code to someone who leaves a comment on all the blogs! :) Good Luck <3 
It Could Be YOU! 

Here is the: Autumn Wreath Builder Stamp Set 
This is a wonderful addition to the
 Original Wreath Builder Set. 
I love the fall images in this set! <3  

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Autumn Wreath Builder 
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, Coral Reef, 
      & Fresh Asparagus
Premium Dye Ink - Coral Reef, Fresh Asparagus, Jelly Bean Green, Dark Chocolate
Single Stitched Rectangle Die
 Versa Mark, Ribbon, and Wink of Stella


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Next I did a little watercolor background and stamped the greeting and image after it dried! :) 
Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Autumn Wreath Builder 
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base Weight & Black Onyx
Patterned Paper Pack - Giving Thanks
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Foam Squares, Bling, Watercolor, Watercolor Paper



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This one is from the release party! 

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Autumn Wreath Builder 
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, Fresh Asparagus 
Premium Dye Ink - Fresh Asparagus, Jelly Bean Green, Honey Mustard, Sweet Mango, Tomato Soup,
      & Dark Chocolate 
Twine, Ribbon, and Bling 




Check out this Incentive stamp set! 
This is Peaceful Roses! <3 

I wanted to do something different, so I used Slate Cardstock to stamp the image on with the Amalgam Ink and colored in with Prisma Color Pencils, then added some Wink Of Stella on the flower and leaves! Of course the background stamp sets were a must again! <3 
Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Peaceful Roses (Incentive Stamp set) 
Background Stamps - Gauze & Petite Flourish
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, 
   & Slate
Premium Dye Ink - Bubble Gum Pink, Jelly Bean Green, & Slate
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Other supplies - Wink of Stella, Foam Squares, Enamel Dots, Twine 



This is the one from the Release Party! 
These background stamps work well with so many images! 
I also colored with Zig Markers! 

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Peaceful Roses  (Incentive Stamp Set)
Background Stamp Set - Diagonal Stripes and Gauze
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, & Black Onyx
Premium Dye Ink - Plum Punch, & Jelly Bean Green
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, Bristol Smooth Paper, Black Pearl Bling 


For the Last one today! 
 I used the Greeting From Grand Garden and one of the New Stencils. Mega Flowers for this fun card! I love all the Flowers! <3 
Gian K. Designs:
Stencil - Mega Flowers
Stamp Set - Grand Garden. By: Alicia Krupsky
Premium Dye Ink - Wild Dandelion, Coral Reef 
Gingham Fancy Ribbon - Black / White
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Connect Glue
Gina Detail Clear Embossing Powder
Versa Fine - Black, Black pearl Bling


Thank You for stopping by! 
I hope you have enjoyed all the inspiration so far. 
Next Up is Laurie. 
Enjoy the rest of the hop!  
And Remember To Take A Little Time To Get Inky! ;) 
Thank you again! 
To shop > Gina K. Designs 

Karen Hightower > You Are Here 

Don't forget to leave a Comment for your chance to win! :) 



87 comments:

Cat Tidwell said...

w.o.w. ANd you made all this goodness during a move! :D

PeggyL said...

Your cards inspire me! Thanks for sharing!

Melanie said...

I love the watercolor wash with that patterned paper. Do I have the Giving Thanks pack?? The print is totally unfamiliar to me, but so cool!

cstandrew said...

love your cards. the first one is so sweet.

Gayle Bartholomew said...

All of your cards are lovely and so inspiring. The autumn wreath builder set makes me long for fall (and cooler weather).

Debbie said...

Beautiful cards Karen!

nonnacindy said...

Just when I thought I had seen it all. Wonderful all of the cards are amazing.

DebbieR said...

These are all so beautiful-it would be very hard to pick a favorite!

Becca Yahrling said...

Oh my! So much fabulous inspiration! I love the little acorns, so cute! Love the way you colored your pretty roses in both cards. Gorgeous cards.

Bonnie said...

I have got to get some of that giving thanks paper pack.

Marjorie DUMONTIER said...

Again today, you’re offering a great variety of designs ! And they’re all beautiful ! I might have a little thing for the very last one with the suns on the background. Thanks for the inspiration !
[margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

Miesje said...

I love them all - wow you were busy! Each one is pretty and inspiring.

Unknown said...

Wowza, very stunning cards. I love fall such beautiful colors. thank you for sharing

the creative card said...

LOVE them all Karen! You cards are gorgeous.....as always!

Lisa K said...

Such pretty cards! Love the wreath builder cards. The rose is beautiful.

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Another day of beautiful cards and inspiration. Love them all Karen!

Janet said...

I love your use of watercolors!

MsJudyC said...

Karen, I love your cards.

Jbee said...

Great cards. Really liked the rose on dark paper. I'm going to have to try that. Tank you for sharing

Debbie Rumpza said...

So many amazing cards! I really love the sweet little acorn!

Jan said...

I love the cards you made. Love the colors!

Leanne said...

All pretty cards.

Connie Hinkle said...

Beautiful cards 😍

Robin said...

Such cute cards. You really did it great with so much great inspiration.

Val p said...

Lovely cards. Thanks for the inspiration!

Theresa's Studio said...

Wow! So much inspiration in one post! Great job on all the designs!

Johanna said...

Love your work Karen. Can't believe what you accomplish at times.

Diana said...

Karen, your cards are - well - stunning, awesome, beautiful and so inspiring! I love the slate roses - slate is becoming one of my favorite colors! Thanks for sharing! Hugs!

Rose Mary Smalley said...

You never fail to amaze me with your beautiful cards. I am especially in love with the one you did using the incentive stamp set, Peaceful Roses.....just wonderful. Thank you Karen, for always being so great in sharing your lovely work. Hugs

Cyndi said...

Stunning cards. I love the Peaceful Roses incentive stamp -- so gorgeous.

Sherry said...

Love the watercolor wash. Adore the wishing you peace rose card.

Retta said...

You are still the layering queen! Just love the way you put your cards together. Your leaf wreath is so pretty! The coloring with the incentive stamp is so pretty in both cards They are all just gorgeous!!!!!

Gloria said...

Beautiful cards!

Debbie said...

Wonderful cards! I especially like the two cards using the incentive stamp set. Thank you so much for sharing.

Verna Angerhofer said...

Gorgeous Autumn card designs and I love the beautiful rose ones too.

Lagene said...

Great new stamps! I especially love the leaves and acorns wreath!

Booknplays said...

Beautiful cards. I especially like ones done with the incentive stamp.

Marcy H. said...

Fabulous Cards!!

Judy Inukai said...

These are all so gorgeous. I really like how you've included the wonderful background stamps with these new sets. Your coloring of the rose on the slate CS is awesome!

Susie Moore said...

Your creations are always amazing! You are my card idol!!

cjgusloff57 said...

Oh my goodness! My head is spinning with all kinds of wonderful inspiration! Thank you so much!

Miriam Baker said...

Love all the wreath builder card.

Janice Woll said...

Love all cards. Especially like the leafy wreath and the slate rose.

Mary Holshouser said...

Wonderful cards. The leaves on the last is
amazing but my choice would be the simple
first one. Love the little flowers and
acorns, highlighted with the bow.
thanks for sharing
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Janice Woll said...

Love all cards. Especially like the leafy wreath and the slate rose.

Linda said...

Your Roses cards are to die for! I love colors And layer outs. Of both cards.

Charlsie said...

All your cards are beautiful but I really like the watercolor. Thank you

Cathy said...

Thanks for the inspiration. Especially the wreath builder card!

Cindy Holmes said...

GORGEOUS, AWESOME, AMAZING!!!So many beautiful cards! I would have to say that my 2 favorite cards would have to be the ones with the Roses! The colors are so fantastic!!

Unknown said...

I love the first card with the little acorns at the top! It immediately made me smile and gave me the "warm fuzzies!" I've also been wanting to try this watercolor technique. Thanks for that extra push to go ahead and just do it! DJ

Arjita said...

yours cards are always amazing something which can never plan and achieve ...love all of them specially the rose (u know i love florals ;)

Sheri Gilson said...

Beautiful cards, Karen! Love the colors and design of your first card using the autumn wreath builder set! 🍁🍂

Carol Jones said...

Your cards are so beautiful! I love the variety you have made. And your coloring is gorgeous!

Jeanne Beam said...

So many gorgeous cards. Love the Autumn Wreath builder stamp set.
Thanks so much for sharing...

Deb said...

Wonderful cards! You have been BUSY!! Thanks for the inspiration!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Ahhhhhhhh”! Absolutely gorgeous cards!!!

MaggieM said...

Love the fall cards the best!

see mary stamp said...

The Autumn Wreath Builder set suits so many different styles of cards. Love the simplicity of the watercolor background as much as the autumnal celebration of the card full of leaves, acorns and pumpkins. Just wonderful!

Susy Ramirez said...

Wow! Beautiful! So many lovely cards. Great stamp sets. Thanks for the inspiration.

Marilyn said...

Karen

Your whole card display is super fantastic! Your use of the brightly colored stenciled card to the peek-a-boo twine on the "wishing you peace" card is really inspiring. Such wonderful talent! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

Carol Lokhorst said...

I have yet to stamp and color on dark paper - really pretty!!

k ostgard said...

Love your cards purple is my favorite.
Have blessed day!
Kim

Dana M said...

Beautiful cards! I love the variety of styles you showcase, really shows the versatility of the stamp sets.

4Ucards said...

The purple roses just blew me away. I would love to have this card in my mailbox. Thank you for sharing all your beautiful creations.

Sue D said...

Wonderful Thanksgiving cards and pretty florals. I like the use of gingham ribbon.

Paula Fuller said...

I love the multiple uses of the "Autumn Wreath Builder" stamp set. The images are so versatile. I can't wait to receive mine.

Stacey Kowbel said...

Such gorgeous cards!

Marge Burns said...

Gorgeous and love thecolors

Nana Griffin said...

These are all goegeous especially the rose.

Janice Ashby said...

I just love all your cards, Karen! Especially like the watercolor background for the words on the second card. Oh, so many things to try!

Dee Earnshaw said...

love your cards - they are so creative:)

Arlene said...

Beautiful cards Karen! My favorite is still the one you did for the Release Party with Peaceful Roses.

Linnea S said...

wow! really luv how you filled in that oak leaf wreath so full!!!

Gayle said...

Lovely wreath cards and elements and love the purple peaceful roses and your layering.

Jaycee C. said...

This Fall Wreath Builder set looks very versatile. Love the zip coloring on the incentive stamp.

creative lady said...

Karen, you outdid yourself on all your cards. I love them ALL! Thanks for the inspiration.

Amy M said...

Beautiful watercolor roses.

Hope Mitchell said...

Very artistic cards. Thanks for sharing.

Linda said...

Love your cards, they are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

Grenouille Greetings said...

This post is overflowing with prettiness and I love how you actually used your wreath builder set to NOT build wreaths on some of them! Lovely!

luvhymns said...

I love the 3 totally different cards made with the Autumn Wreath builder. And the roses on the slate cardstock is stunning!

Unknown said...

Beautiful and creative cards

Billie Sue Woolley said...

Fantastic cards. Putting the baker's twine through the holes is a great way to keep it where you want it on the card. I also liked using pink instead of yellow. The simple Thanks card with the vellum is striking.

Unknown said...

Super job on these cards! They are all fantastic and make me want to play for the restof the afternoon.

Unknown said...

Love all of the cards but I have to try the offset center card. Really neat. Thanks so much.

debber said...

Would you share how you colored the GORGEOUS Gina K Peaceful Roses "wishing you peace" card. It is a beautiful purple with purple gauze background stamp and green diagonal stripes stamp. Please. I love it and I do not color well.
Thank you

debber said...

Please email me your reply. Thank yuo again