SAME SET SYDROME FEATURING Create and Inkspire July 2020 Kit

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the Handmade Happiness Facebook Page Same Set Syndrome blog hop. Your NEXT stop is over on Instagram with Valerie Powell.

This collaboration is a series of hops that will be for six months featuring small stamp companies. This month we are using the Create and Inkspire July 2020 card kit here.  The August kit has been released also, it is very nice, especially if you love rainbow colors, you can see that one here.  Be sure to hop along to each person, there are a few kits that can be won, among some other prizes.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

My first card is an A2 card, I used some dies to die cut the layers, the top layer I used the stencil that came with the kit and ink blended the leaves on the background.  I used my misti to add the sentiment from the stamp set from the kit.  I stamped and colored the flowers with copics. I added some foam tape to the flowers and popped the flowers onto my card.  I added some embellishments and twine which is also included in the kit.

My second card is an A2 card also.  I used the paper from the kit to create the background.  I stamped and colored the flowers with copics.  I stamped the sentiment from the stamp set from the kit and heat embossed it in white.  I added velum onto my card, added the flowers and sentiment.  To finish off the card I added the embellishments that is also included in the kit.

I hope you have been inspired, thank you so much for stopping by, don't forget your next stop is Valerie Powell Instagram page.

GINA K. DESIGNS AUGUST 2020 NEW RELEASE INSTAGRAM HOP

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The Gina K. Designs design team is over on Instagram today with a hop filled with inspiration featuring the August 2020 Release! There are TWO $25 gift certificates to the Gina K. Designs store up for grabs! The hop starts HERE...hope to see you there!

Here's a closeup of the cards I created today for your inspiration!

My first card features the Welcome Home stamp set illustrated by Bethann Erin Silaika. The sentiment is from the NEW incentive set (free with a qualifying order) called Take card. My card measures 4 x 9, the black layer is 3 5/8 x8 5/8, the top layer is 3 1/2 x 8 1/2.

My second cards are slimline cards, the measurement is the same as the card above. I am featuring the the Grow Positive Thoughts stamp set illustrated by Hannah Drapinski and the sentiments are from the Love Conquers illustrated by Emily Loggans. The first card I used the Fizzy stencil from the Peace, Love and Sushi Card Kit. The second slimline card, I cut 1/2" stripes and added them to my card. The colors I used are from the Peace, Love and Sushi Card Kit card stock that comes with the kit.

My third card is featuring the I Like the Way You Roll stamp set and dies from the Peace, Love and Sushi Card Kit. . The background layer I used the Master Layouts 1 embossed with the Fizzy Stencil.

My fourth card features the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set illustrated by Melanie Muenchger and the Master Layouts 2 die. This set is currently sold out but you can go to the Gina K. Designs store and use the "Notify Me" button so you will know when the set is restocked. 

My fifth card features the NEW Wildflowers and Weeds illustrated by Lisa Hetrick, the sentiment is from the Beautiful Butterflies.  I used the Master Layouts 2 die for my layers.  The card measures 31/2 x 5.

My last card features the NEW Delightful Blooms (which is also sold out, head over to the store and hit the "notify me" button. I colored the flowers with copics this set was illustrated by Arjita Singh, The sentiment is from the Flower Child stamp set from the NEW Peace, Love and Sushi Card Kit, I used the Master Layouts 2 die for the layers. 

Here is a list of supplies I used on my cards along with the NEW items for the August 2020 release. Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support and thank you for stopping by, I hope you have been inspired.

RETRO RUBBER CHALLENGE BLOG #142 - Sketch

Hi everyone!

I am here again with another Challenge with Retro Rubber Challenge Blog and it's a sketch. I hope you will join in on the fun. Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get more inspiration, the design team has some wonderful creations!

The rules to play along with Retro Rubber Challenge is very simple, make sure the stamp you use on your project is at least one year or older. For more details on the rules, you can find them over on Retro Rubber Challenge blog.

Here is my card for your inspiration. The set I am using is from MFT Stamps, Pure Innocence Happy Birthday to You stamp set, which was released July 2017.  I'm guessing this stamp set has been retired, I cannot find it on their website.

My card is an A2 card, I followed the sketch to the "t".  I stamped and die cut the image, I fuzzy cut some paper and added it to the gift box.  I then colored the girl with copics.

Thanks again for stopping by, please don't forget to stop over at the Retro Rubber Challenge blog and join the fun and check out the beautiful projects the design team members have created.

Joy Clair Designs - God Guides

Hello everyone!

I am here with Joy Clair Designs sharing a card I created using the God Guides Digital Set.  This is a wonderful digital stamp set, it has three floral images and four bible verses.  You can use this set over and over again for many occasions.
Here is my card for your inspiration:

My card is an A2 size top loading card, I cut the first layer at 4 x 5 1/4, The next layer I used a background die to die cut it out.  I then printed my images, and used my scan and cut to cut the floral images I needed for my card.  I colored the flowers with copics (I used V09, 12 and 15, the leaves I used Y03, 17 and 68).  I then die cut the sentiment with a circle die, I left the die around the sentiment and inked around it.  I then added it to my card, using foam tape and popped the floral images onto the card.

Here is a closer look.

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Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps - Good Vibrations

Hello everyone!

I am here with Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps featuring a couple of rubber stamps from the NEWLY 60's release. The peace stamp is called Peace Hands which comes with two peace hand stamps, a large one and small one. I am using the small Peace Hands stamp, the sentiment is Good Vibrations. ALL the 60's stamps are 15% off.

Here is my card for your inspiration.

My card is a 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 size card.  I cut the black 4 1/8 x 4 1/8, I used wreath builder 4" stencil to create the peace signs in the circle.  I used rainbow colors to stamp the images.  I finished the card off by adding rainbow color sequins.  

Here is a closer view of my card.

I hope I have inspired you. If you did not know, Crackerbox and Suzy Flaunt it if You Made it Facebook group there is a monthly card making "theme" and August's technique of the month is to create a FRAME with stamps! If you post your creation on the facebook page using the technique and a stamp from the sale category, you get a 5.00 store credit towards you next purchase.

The August special is:

Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back again soon!

GINA K. DESIGNS August 2020 New Release BLOG HOP - DAY 3

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Welcome to Day 3 of Gina K. Designs August 2020 new release blog hop! You should be coming here from Beth Silaika's blog, if you get lost along the way, you can get the full list over at Gina K. Designs blog. The release is now available over at Gina K. Designs and can be found HERE under the "what's new" tab. Today the design team is featuring the NEW Gina K. Designs Peace, Love and Sushi Card Kit. 

There is a prize up for grabs for each day of the hop. Just leave a comment on each stop of the hop for a chance to WIN a $50 Gina K. Designs gift certificate! A total of THREE certificates will be awarded. The winners will be announced over in Gina K. Designs blog.

GINA K. DESIGNS PEACE, LOVE AND SUSHI CARD KIT

My first card I am using the Lovely Lotus stamp set and dies, I love this set!  My card is an A2 size card, I used the ocean mist cardstock for the base.  I used the Master Layout dies 2 to cut my layers.  I used the Fizzy Stencil which is in the kit to in the background of my card.  I colored the lotus flowers with copics and added them to my card.  I finished the card off by adding the sentiment.

My next card I am using I Like The Way You Roll stamp set and dies.  My card is an A2 size card, I used the kraft cardstock for the base.  I used the Master Layout dies 2 to cut my layers.  I used the Fizzy Stencil.  I stamped and die cut all the elements from the stamp set and colored them with copics and added them to my card.  I finished the card off I stamped the sentiment and die cut it out with the sentiment strip from the Master Layout 2 dies. 

My next card I am using Flower Child stamp set.  My card is an A2 size card, I used the black  cardstock for the base and the Gold Matallic for the first layer.  I used the Master Layout dies 2 to cut my layers.  I stamp and heat embossed the element and sentiment with GKD fine gold embossing powder.  I colored the floral image with colored pencils.

NEW INCENTIVE SET - TAKE CARE 

(FREE WITH A $75 ORDER)

My last card, I am using the incentive stamp set called Take Care.  You can get this set free with a $75 order before taxes and shipping.  My card is an A2 size card, I used the sea glass cardstock for the base and used the Master Layout dies 2 to cut my layers.  I masked off the squares and ink blend with an ink blending tool.  I stamped and masked the images from the set.  I finished the card off by adding the sentiment.

Master Layouts 2 Dies

New Cap Word Dies

I hope you have enjoyed the blog hop the last few days and have been inspired! Please stop over to Facebook page for more inspiration! Come back tomorrow for Day 2 for the Gina K. Designs August 2020 new release blog hop. Don't forget your NEXT stop will be Karen Hightower. If you get lost or looking for the full hop list you can find it over on the Gina K. Designs blog.

GINA K. DESIGNS August 2020 New Release BLOG HOP - DAY 2

Hello everyone!

Welcome to Day 2 of Gina K. Designs August 2020 new release blog hop! You should be coming from Arjita Singh blog, if you get lost along the way, you can get the full list over at Gina K. Designs blog. The release is now available over at Gina K. Designs and can be found HERE under the "what's new" tab. Today the design team will be featuring Welcome Home by Beth Silaika, Love Conquers by Emily Loggans, and Delightful Blooms by Arjita Singh.

There is a prize up for grabs for each day of the hop. Just leave a comment on each stop of the hop for a chance to WIN a $50 Gina K. Designs gift certificate! A total of THREE certificates will be awarded. The winners will be announced over in Gina K. Designs blog.

Here are my cards for your inspiration.

Welcome Home by Beth Silaika

My first card is Welcome Home by Beth Silaika, it's an A2 card, for the background, I masked off the bottom and added the grass, and then created the clouds.  I added the sentiment and colored the images with copics and added them to my card.

Love Conquers by Emily Loggans

My next card I used GKD inks to create the background using the heartfelt stencil.  I used the Master Layout 1 dies to cut my layers.  The card base is an A2 size card.  I added the sentiment from the Love Conquers by Emily Loggans.

Delightful Blooms by Arjita Singh

My next card is an A2 size card, I used the Master Layout 2 dies to cut the layers.  I stamped and embossed the floral image with white embossing powder from the Delightful Bloom by Arjita Singh.  I colored the image with zig markers (025, 050,  024, 046, 094 and 021).

I hope you have been inspired! Please stop over to Facebook page for more inspiration! Come back tomorrow for Day 3 for the Gina K. Designs August 2020 new release blog hop. Don't forget your NEXT stop will be Karen Hightower. If you get lost or looking for the full hop list you can find it over on the Gina K. Designs blog.

GKD NEW AUGUST 2020 RELEASE

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thank you for your support).

GINA K. DESIGNS August 2020 New Release BLOG HOP - DAY 1

Hello everyone!

Welcome to Day 1 of Gina K. Designs August 2020 new release blog hop! If you are coming here from Beth Silaika's blog, you are in the right place.  If you get lost along the way, you can get the full list over at Gina K. Designs blog. The release is available over at Gina K. Designs and can be found HERE under the "what's new" tab. Today the design team is featuring Beautiful Butterflies by Melanie Muenchinger, Wildflowers and Weeds by Lisa Hetrick and Grow Positive Thoughts by Hannah Drapiniski.

There is a prize up for grabs for each day of the hop. Just leave a comment on each stop of the hop for a chance to WIN a $50 Gina K. Designs gift certificate! A total of THREE certificates will be awarded (one for each day of the hop). The winners will be announced over at Gina K. Designs blog.

Here are my cards for your inspiration!

Beautiful Butterflies by Melanie Muenchinger

My first card I created is an A2 card created with the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set.  I cut the layers using the Master Layout dies 2, I inked the top layer with GKD inks, and stamped the images with GKD Amalgem ink.  The sentiment is from the the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set that I stamped and heat embossed with GKD fine white embossing powder.

Here are the supplies I used for this card. Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.

Wildflowers and Weeds by Lisa Hetrick

My second card is a top loading A2 card, using the Wildflowers and Weeds stamp set, cut the layers using the Master Layout dies 2, I embossed the background with GKD Rounded Swirl stencil and inked the background, I stamped and die cut the images from the Wildflowers and Weeds set and adhered them to the card, I heat embossed with GKD fine white embossing powder.

Here are the supplies I used for this card. Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.

Grow Positive Thoughts by Hannah Drapiniski

My last card I created using the Grow Positive Thoughts.  This is one of my favorite sets from this release.  My card is an A2 top loading card.  I used the Master Layouts 1 die cuts, I stamped the image and colored it with copics.  

Copics colors used R81, 83, 85, R27, 46, 59, Y03, 17, 68, skin colors E23, 25, 37

Here are the supplies I used for this card. Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.

I hope you have been inspired! Please stop over to Facebook page for more inspiration! Come back tomorrow for Day 2 for the Gina K. Designs August 2020 new release blog hop. Don't forget your NEXT stop will be Karen Hightower. If you get lost or looking for the full hop list you can find it over on the Gina K. Designs blog.

Gina K. Designs AUGUST 2020 MONTHLY MIX CHALLENGE

Hello everyone!

I'm playing along with the Gina K. Designs Monthly Mix Challenge.  This months hostess is Mindy Eggen and she is challenging us with the Design Concept, "White Space". You can find out all the details HERE.

Here is my take on the challenge, My card is an A2 size card, I am using the "I Like The Way You Roll" Stamp Set from the NEW Gina K. Designs Peace, Love and Sushi Card Kit.  My layers I used the new Master Layer 2 dies.  

Thank you for stopping by, I hope you will join the fun!

Here are the supplies I used for this card. Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.

GINA K. DESIGNS August 2020 CARD KIT & ILLUSTRATOR RELEASE PARTY

Hello everyone!

It's release day over at Gina K. Designs! Below are all the new products that were released tonight along with samples I created for your inspiration. All product are available in the Gina K. Store, here.

Please be sure to come back next week for the blog hop with lots more inspiration! As always there are prizes to be won.

PEACE, LOVE AND SUSHI CARD KIT

GKD Lovely Lotus Stamp Set

My first card I'm using the Lovely Lotus Stamp Set from the Peace, Love an Sushi Card Kit.  I stamped and die cut the largest lotus flower and colored it with Copic markers.  I added some wink of stella to give the flower some shimmer.  The background is alcohol ink, and the layers are from the new Master Layouts 2 dies.

Here are the supplies I used for this card. Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.

GKD I Like The Way You Roll

I'm using the I Like The Way You Roll from the Peace, Love an Sushi Card Kit.  I created three note cards measuring 4 1/4 x 4 1/4, the layers I used the GKD Single and double stitched square dies.  I used the stencil from the kit, added some Glitz Glitter Gel, Iridescent.  The images I used on the card I colored with Copic markers then used foam squares to pop them up on the card.  I heat embossed the sentiments and die cut them from the new Master Layouts 2 dies.

Here are the supplies I used for this card. Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.

GKD Flower Child

My last card from the Peace, Love an Sushi Card Kit.  I inked the background with GKD ink, stamped the image and added the sentiment.  I used the Master Layouts dies for the layers on the card.  To finish the card, I added some black rhinestones in the center of the flowers.

Here are the supplies I used for this card. Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.

Beautiful Butterflies Illustrated
by Melanie Muenchinger

This card features the Beautiful Butterflies Illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.  I die cut the layers with the Master Layouts Dies 1, I embossed the background with GKD Ornamental Fans stencil.  I die cut the GKD Single and Double circle dies, I inked the background and stamped the sentiment from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set.  I stamped the butterfly with GKD embossing and watermark ink, heat embossed it with GKD White embossing powder.  I die cut the butterfly and used a foam square and attached it to the card.

Here are the supplies I used for this card. Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.

Wildflowers and Weeds Illustrated
by Lisa Hetrick

My card features the Wildflowers and Weeds Illustrated by Lisa Hetrick.  I used the Master Layouts Dies 1 for the layers.  I stamped the wheel from the stamp set, stamped and die cut the flowers and leaves and adhered them to my card.

Here are the supplies I used for this card. Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.

Grow Positive Thoughts Illustrated

by Hannah Drapinski

My next card I am using the Grow Positive Thoughts Illustrated by Hannah Drapinski.  I created an eclipse card with the new word die Hello.  I inked the background with GKD inks, I then used the GKD embossing and watermark ink to watermark the Elegant Script in the background.  I finished the card by adding the sentiment.

Here are the supplies I used for this card. Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.

Welcome Home Illustrated by Beth Silaika

My card is created using Welcome Home Illustrated by Beth Silaika.  I stamped the houses with black ink and colored them with Copics.  I inked the bottom and created the clouds, and then stamped the branch.  I stamped the bird and die cut him out and added to the card.  I used foam squares to add the houses to the branch.  I finished the card off by adding the sentiment.

Here are the supplies I used for this card. Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.

Love Conquers Illustrated by Emily Loggans

My next card, I am using the Love Conquers Illustrated by Emily Loggans.  I used the technique that Rina showed in a video.  I inked the background, then added the stencil on top and used black ink.  I embossed the sentiment and added hearts to finish off the card.

Here are the supplies I used for this card. Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.

Delightful Blooms Illustrated by Arjita Singh

My last card, I am using the Delightful Blooms Illustrated by Arjita Singh.  I created a slimline card along with an eclipse card using the newly released word die Friend.  I stamped the image and colored it with Copics.  I added some interest around the card with the GKD Rounded Swirl stencil.  I added the sentiment and finished it off by adding some sequins.

Here are the supplies I used for this card. Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.

Closer look of the eclipse card.

Here are the supplies I used for this card. Affiliate Links used at no cost to you.

Master Layouts 2 Dies

New Cap Word Dies