Karen's Creative Mess

Monday, July 9, 2018

Gina K. Designs - Hot Summer Release Blog Hop Day 1 Part 1


 What A Hot Summer it is! 
Gina K. Designs and Team Welcomes You 
to Day 1 of the  
Hot Summer Release Blog Hop!
Today we are featuring two new sets. 
This Girl Is - by Melanie Muenchinger
&
Unicorn Wishes - by Beth Silaika
Both of these sets are fabulous and so many possibilities with them! 
For your chance to Win a Gina K. Designs $50.00 Gift Certificate 
leave a comment on all the blogs! A winner will be announced on Friday! 
Here is a look at our first stamp set up! 
This Girl Is.... Melanie Filled This set full of inspiration! :) <3


This was a fun card to make! 

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - This Girl Is  by- Melanie Muenchinger
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, & Black Onyx
Premium Dye Ink - Black Onyx, Ocean Mist
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Fine Detail Embossing Powder - Black Onyx
Connect Glue
Zig Clean Color Markers, Acetate, Copic Markers, Versa Fine

This one is from the release party! 
Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - This Girl Is - by Melanie Muenchinger
Background Stamp - Petite Flourish
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, & Black Onyx
Premium Dye Ink - Jelly Bean Green
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black
Connect Glue
Zig Clean Color Markers, Bristol Smooth Paper, Foam Squares






Next we have Unicorn Wishes! 
Beth has created a magical set with this cute little unicorn and the greetings are perfect to put a smile on everyones face! :) <3 
The stars are all sparkly, didn't catch it in the photo, what a fun set to make fun and wishful cards! :) 

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Unicorn Wishes  by Beth Silaika
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, Black Onyx, & Metallic Silver
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Connect Glue
Ribbon, Copic, Spectrum Noir Glitter Marker, Foam Squares

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This one is from the Release Party

Gina K. Designs:
Stamp Set - Unicorn Wishes -by Beth Silaika
Pure Luxury Card Stock - White Heavy Base & Layering Weight, Black Onyx
Premium Dye Inks - Grass Green, Jelly Bean Green, Fresh Asparagus, Ocean Mist
Amalgam Ink - Jet Black 
Connect Glue
Black & White Twine, Copic marker for Unicorn hair, butterflies & sun, Spectrum Noir Glitter Brush Marker, Foam Squares  



I hope you have enjoyed the cards created for this release and I know you are ready to check out all the other fabulous cards from the team! 
Thank You for hopping by! :) Next up is.....
Melanie Muenchinger - Illustrator - This Girl Is
Beth Silaika - Illustrator - Unicorn Wishes 
Karen Hightower - You Are Here! 

Thank you again and Remember to take a little time to get inky! ;) 
These sets are now available over at Gina K. Designs 
  


68 comments:

Cat Tidwell said...

You amaze me! What awesome cards with all you have going on my friend!

Debbie Rumpza said...

Wow! I love how you added some fun to your cards with the pop ups! Great ideas!

marilyn said...

love your cards.

Annheidel said...

Wonderful cards using these new sets!

Melanie said...

Well, I'll be darned! How clever to do the little flower toss on acetate! I love it!

Dee Earnshaw said...

your cards are gorgeous - love your easel card - great design:)

Arjita said...

Karen your cards are beautiful and so unique as always ... you always inspire me

Donna Hawkins said...

Fabulous cards! Very creative and I love how unique they are!

Vicki said...

These are all spectacular new stamp sets. I especially love the "This Girl Is" set! Perfect for that young woman that needs an extra boost every now and again. Beautiful cards from the Designers also.

Pam said...

Awesome cards! Loved the little unicorn!

Wanda R. said...

Wow - such beautiful cards. I love the font of the unicorn wishes set and I just love all the possibilities with the This Girl Is set. Thanks for sharing!

Lisa K said...

Very nice! I see the acetate banner which looks like a great idea. Love the unicorn on the hilly grass. All so lovely.

Janice Ashby said...

Wonderful cards! I like how you made the girls sleeves see-through. Very clever!

Miriam Baker said...

Love strong women.

KimK said...

Great cards! Love your ideas!

Laurie said...

I loved that you made a different style of card! The stand up card allows one to see the inside, too! Nice!

porterm said...

Karen, I love how you kept the unicorn card simple and clean and the star card is fabulous - great for a child or adult. The cards using "This Girl Is" are fabulous! Your use of some of the smaller elementrs in the set is very effective. Great cards!

MsJudyC said...

Your cards are just amazing.

Robin said...

all lovely cards. Love them all.

Brandi R said...

LOVE these! Fabulous cards. ♥

jeanchaneyaz said...

Lovely cards, and I find myself drawn to that unicorn the most!

dnutts said...

Especially liked your wish up9n a star card

Judy Inukai said...

Great cards as always. I love the one with the acetate.

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Lovely cards Karen. I love them all!

Lynn K said...

Wonderful cards

Linda said...

Love the lady card with hearts. In the background that is very loving and neat ideal/

LD Flanegan said...

Alright, I WANT, NEED the directions!!! Karen, you are amazing, thanks for inspiring us all.

Bea said...

Your cards are simply beautiful!! Love the easel cards. I, too, would like directions. Great cards-thanks!!

Dawn S. said...

Beautiful cards! I love the one with the butterfly on the unicorn's nose. So cute!

Retta said...

What beautiful and unique cards, Karen! Love them all!!!!

Verna Angerhofer said...

All the cards you made with these wonderful sets are amazingly well designed and beautiful!

Mary Anne Wirth said...

I love the gray background and the black gingham bow. That card looks simple but elegant.

Denise said...

All the cards are beautiful, and I especially like the use of acetate in the first one. This blog hop is providing so many good ideas!

Sheila said...

All your cards are adorable. Thanks for sharing

Barb said...

Great Designs!

Arlene said...

Karen, I love the cards you made with Melanie's new stamp set. So clever! You even managed to use acetate for this month's challenge!

Booknplays said...

As usual, your cards inspire me!

Miesje said...

Your samples are so good - love them. I really like how you used the unicorn! My first thought when I saw this set was that I am not into unicorns - umm - now I am!!!

lindagrady said...

What a great new image, "The Girl". Can be used in so many different styles of cards. Love what you did here with both cards. Have 2 nieces who love anything to do with unicorns; adding to my wish list.

anastaciast said...

Is "WOW" not enough of a comment? :)

Shala

Janice Woll said...

Beautiful cards and so different. Love the acetate and the shape of the first card. Fantastic coloring.

Golda said...

Lovely cards. I really like the first one with the acetate, so it looks like she's catching the flowers.

Kim Marie said...

Easel cards always amaze me and yours in AWESOME! Love all your other projects too! Great job!
Kim Marie

Diana said...

Wow! Love your cards! Thanks for sharing!

Nana Griffin said...

Great ideas. Very lovely.

Helen F. said...

Karen each card in this post is amaZing! Your designs are wonderful!

Cindy Holmes said...

OH MY GOODNESS these cards are sooo FANTASTIC!! Such gorgeous bright cheerful coloring going on too!

Debbie said...

Your cards are terrific! Thank you so much for sharing them.

Suna Stirk said...

Beautiful cards, love love love these stamp sets so much!

Dana M said...

Such beautifully designed cards! Gorgeous and fun. I just love the flowers on the acetate sheet - fantastic!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards!

Marilyn said...

Karen,
Stunning work as usual! The flowers floating in the air is just ... well WOW! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

ShelleyV said...

I love the way you put the butterfly on the unicorn's nose - so sweet!

Mary Holshouser said...

Love the easel card.
The lady works so well for the
design. Great cards.
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Marjorie DUMONTIER said...

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Cathy Loveless said...

I just love your cards! I would have never thought to do the flowers above her head on acetate. Your imagination leaves me stunned.

Johanna said...

Love how your mind works. You come up with some amazing creations.

Stacey Kowbel said...

Fabulous cards! I love your easel card!

Isabel Z said...

OMG, I love these designs.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

So beautiful! Love the new products!

Amy M said...

nice cards

Roberta S. said...

I love the hearts and flowers flowing between her hands in the 1st card.

Lagene said...

Beautiful cards, I especially love the first easel card!

Laraine R said...

Fabulous cards!

Arianna Barbara said...

Wow! Gorgeous set of cards!!!

Sue D said...

wonderful cards!

Beth said...

absolutely love this!

PackerNona said...

Thanks for sharing all your wonderful talent. It's getting harder to decide which sets to invest in.