Retro Rubber Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Hello everyone!

I am here with Retro Rubber Challenge blog and we have a new challenge, which is to make a card with fruit related staamps or paper. 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 are my cards for your inspiration:

I love creating handmade card sets as gifts, and this set of five cards was so much fun to put together! I used the beautiful Primrose Garden Basics Collection (12x12) patterned paper from Paper Rose as the focal point for each card. The soft floral design paired perfectly with the simple, elegant sentiments.

For the sentiments, I pulled out a favorite retired Taylored Expressions set, Handlettered stamp set, which was released in 2019. I heat embossed the Just a Note sentiment in white onto a dark gray circle for a crisp contrast. The remaining sentiments are from Taylored Expressions Pop Sentiments stamp set, released in 2024.

I kept the card designs simple so the gorgeous patterned paper could really shine, adding a few scattered embellishments for a little extra sparkle. I made five cards to coordinate as a gift set—perfect for sending a little note of friendship, gratitude, or encouragement!

Supplies:

• Paper Rose – Primrose patterned paper
• Taylored Expressions – Hand Letter (retired, 2019)
• Taylored Expressions – Pop Sentiments (2024)
• White embossing powder
• Dark gray cardstock
• Embellishments

Retro Rubber Challenge Blog - Sketch

Hello everyone!

I am here with Retro Rubber Challenge blog and we have a new challenge, which is to use anything relate to spring, which could include paper too. 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. I have used Gina K. Designs Stamp Set called Beautiful Butterflies which was released August 2020.

Are you ready to play along? Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get some more inspiration! Thank you for stopping by, you have until May 5th to join the fun!

Thank you for stopping by, please come back again soon.

SWEET N' SASSY STAMPS - Begin Again

Hello everyone!

I am here again with Sweet n' Sassy Stamps featuring the beautiful stamp set called "Begin Again".  This is a beautiful set, I love the different sizes of the butterflies and the sentiments in this set are very nice and can be used for many occasions. 

Here is my card for your inspiration:

• A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
• Black Panel:   4" x 5 1/4"Floral Panel:  3 7/8 x 5
• Stamped the images with VersaFine Clair - Ink Pad Nocturne Ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.
• Inked blended using the embossed resist technique.
• Stamped the sentiment from the "Begin Again" stamp set.
• Finished off the card by adding some pearl embellishments.

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

Here is a list of supplies I used on my card, Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.

Gina K. Designs Spread Your Wings

Hello everyone!

I am here sharing a a card  from the January 2021 release by Gina K. Designs using the Beautiful Wings stamp set illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger. 

Here is my card for your inspiration:

I stamped the background with an image from the Beautiful Wings stamp set using GKD ink Faded Brick and Honey Mustard.   I die cut the layer with the Master Layouts 4 for the scalloped layer.  I then stamped the moth image from the same set and colored it with copics.  I die cut it and added it with foam squares to my card and added the sentiment.  I finished the card off by using GKD Sugar Plum embellishments.  

Thank you for stopping by.  Here is a list of supplies I used on my card, Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.

GINA K. DESIGNS - January 2021 NEW RELEASE

Hello everyone!

I am here sharing a couple of cards from the January 2021 release by Gina K. Designs using the Beautiful Wings illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger. You can see more inspiration from the full release on the Gina K. Designs & StampTV Friends Facebook page. To see the full release, you can go HERE under the What's New section.

Here are my cards for your inspiration:

I used watercolor for the background on my card, I stamped the image using GKD Black Onyx ink and used clear embossing powder over it.  I stamped the image and heat embossed with GKD Detail White embossing powder.  I used the NEWLY Released Master Layouts 4 for the scalloped layer and the Master Layouts 3 for the stitched layer.  

My second card, I did some ink blending in the background, I used the Master Layouts 1 to die cut the layers and stamped the images using GKD Black Onyx ink.  The sentiment is from the same set.  I finished the card off using GKD Galaxy sequins.

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

Here is a list of supplies I used on my card, Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.

Rinea and Poppystamps - Butterflies

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the Rinea and Poppystamps collaboration! I'm so excited to be using Poppystamps products, I have been a fan for many years. I am using the Rinea Violet Starstruck, Blush Starstruck, Frusha Starstruck, Lavender/Gold and Fuchsia/Gold foiled papers on my project today.

Here is how I created my project:

1.  My card is a top folding A2 card measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.

2.  I used the Poppystamps Beautiful Butterflies Sidekick Frame and Stencil.  I used the Beautiful Butterflies Sidekick Frame to die cut the Frusha Starstruck foiled paper. I cut the Lavender/Gold  foiled paper at 4 x 5 to adhere it to the back of the sidekick frame.  I adhered both pieces to the cardbase.  

3.  I then die cut multiple butterflies from the Violet Starstruck, Blush Starstruck and Frusha Starstruck foiled papers and randomly adhered them to the sidekick frame.  

4.  I stamped the sentiment from the Poppystamps Butterfly Greetings stamp set, adhered it to the sidekick frame with adhesive.  

I love how this card turned out.  I have been wanting this Butterfly Sidekick Frame for a while, so happy I was able to use it..

Closer look at the card.

I hope you have been inspired by my project today. Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back again soon!

Listed below are the products I used. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I have used compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

SUPPLIES USED:

Rinea - Spring

Hello everyone!

I am here with Rinea and this month we are collaborating with Creative Embellishments. Creative Embellishments has chipboard, wood veneers and other crafty supplies. I am sharing a Spring card with you today. I am using the Rinea Blush Starstruck, Blush/Gold Glossy Solid Pack
Ebony Starstruck Solid Pack, Violet Starstruck Solid Pack, and Lavender/Gold Glossy Solid Pack.

Here is my card for inspiration.

Closer look at the card.  

Here is how I created my card.

1. My card is an A2 card measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2,

2. I die cut the top layer with Violet Starstruck Solid Pack, I cut a piece of Lavender/Gold Glossy Solid Pack the same size as the top layer and adhered it to the card base,

3. I then painted the tulips and the Spring word by Creative Embellishments with distress inks, I let it dry and added some Sheer Shimmer onto the tulips and leaves.  The picture doesn't show it very well, but the card is beautiful in person,

4. I then die cut the butterfly with Rinea Blush Starstruck, Blush/Gold Glossy Solid Pack
Ebony Starstruck Solid Pack adhered the pieces together and adhered  it to my card.

I hope my card has inspired you.  I know in my area it is already feeling like Spring, the flowers are growing and looks like they will be blooming soon.

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

Listed below are the products I used. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I have used compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

SUPPLIES USED:

Gina K. Designs - Stamp-n-Foil Blog Hop

Hello everyone!

I am here with Gina K. Designs showcasing the beautiful Stamp n Foil™ Collections along with Stamp n Foil™ Craft Dies to go with the stamps!  These new products by Gina K. allow you to stamp, die cut, and foil your projects for your cards, scrapbook pages, art journals and more.

All of the new Stamp n Foil™ are available in the Gina K. Designs store under the tab "What's New". We hope to inspire you with some beautiful projects as you hop along to each of the designer’s blogs!

The best part of the hop is you have a chance to win a $50 gift card for the Gina K. store, all you have to do is visit and comment on each designers blog post.  Have fun!

Ready for some inspiration? Here are a few of the projects I have created for today’s hop:

For my first card, I used the  Stamp n Foil™ Background Patterns "Where's the Party".  I am in love with these patterns!  My card is an A2 card, I used the gift from the  Stamp n Foil™ Foil-Mate™ "Time to Celebrate" and stamped the solid image onto the gift and then foiled it.  I then stamped the sentiment from the Stamp n Foil™ Clear Stamps "Where's the Party"and  die cut it with the Stamp n Foil™ Craft Dies "Where Flowers Bloom Collection".  I stamped the sentiment and then die cut it with the Gina K. Designs Double Stitched and Stitched Circle Die.  I then popped the gift above the words with a foam square and adhered it to my card.  I finished the card off by adding some matching bling.

I had so much fun creating the card above with the same Stamp n Foil™ Background Patterns "Where's the Party", I created another card using the left over pieces from the foiled pattern.  I created the solid piece by foiling some Deco Foil Toner Sheet using the Brilliant Blue.  I die cut the balloons with the Stamp n Foil™ Craft Dies "Where Flowers Bloom Collection",  I then foiled them with the new Glitter Foils Brilliant Blue, Twinkling Pink and Dazzling Orange and I also used the Glitter Foils Glittering Green  and Sparkling Silver.  The sentiment is from the Stamp n Foil™ Foil-Mate™ "Time to Celebrate" and I foiled it with the Brilliant Blue.  I love all these glitter foils!  They are so much fun and makes your project really stand out.

My next card is an A2 card, the base of the card I used Gina K. Designs Lovely Lavender card stock.  I am using the Foil Mates™ Background Patterns "Vibrant Vines".  I foiled the background with Foil Mates™ Glittering Green.  I stamped the butterflies with Gina K. Designs ink Lovely Lavender, I then die cut the butterflies from the from the Stamp n Foil™ Foil-Mate "Butterfly Kisses" with the Stamp n Foil™ Craft Dies "Butterfly Kisses Dies", I then foiled them with  Gina K. Designs Fancy Foils™ Wild Lilac.  I stamped the sentiment from the Gina K. Designs Stamp n Foil™ Clear Stamps"Butterfly Kisses" and then die cut it out with the Gina K. Designs Double Stitched Rectangle Die and cut the black layer out with the Gina K. Designs Stitched Rectangle Die.   I used foam tape to pop this up on my card and finished the card off by adding some rhinestones to the butterflies.

My next card is an A2 card, the solid card stock layer I used Gina K. Designs Blue Raspberry. I am using the Foil Mates™ Background Patterns Bold Backdrops.  I foiled the background with Foil Mates™ Brilliant Blue and Twinkly Pink.  I stamped the butterflies with Gina K. Designs ink Blue Raspberry, I then die cut the butterflies from the from the Stamp n Foil™ Foil-Mate "Butterfly Kisses",  using the Stamp n Foil™ Craft Dies "Butterfly Kisses Dies".  I then foiled them with  Gina K. Designs Fancy Foils™ Brilliant Blue.  I stamped the sentiment from the Gina K. Designs Stamp n Foil™ Foil-Mate "Butterfly Kisses" and then die cut it out with the Gina K. Designs Double Stitched Square Die and cut the blue layer with the Gina K. Designs Stitched Square Die.  I used foam tape to pop this up on my card and finished the card off with adding some rhinestones to the butterflies.

My last card is from the Stamp n Foil™ Foil Mates™ Detail Sheets "Where Flowers Bloom".  I am using the Foil Mates™ Background Patterns "Vibrant Vines".   I stamped the flowers with Gina K. Designs ink Lovely Lavender.  I then die cut the flowers and leaves from the Stamp n Foil™ Foil-Mate "Where Flowers Bloom", I then foiled them with  Gina K. Designs Fancy Foils™ Wild Lilac.  I stamped the sentiment from the Gina K. Designs  Stamp n Foil™ Foil-Mate "Where Flowers Bloom", then die cut it with the Gina K. Designs Double Stitched Rectangle Die and cut the black layer out with the Gina K. Designs Stitched Rectangle Die.  I finished my card off by adding some Nuvo Glitter Drops Purple Rain to the center of the flowers.

I hope I have inspired you and you are ready to use this wonderful product!  I am in love with the foils and foil mates!  Enjoy the gorgeous inspiration samples from the team and then comment on each blog for your chance to win a $50 Gina K. Designs gift certificate! To see who won, check the Big News Forum at StampTV a few days after the hop.  

Here is the list of designers, be sure to visit everyone and leave a comment for a better chance to win!  Thanks so much for stopping by, please come back again soon!

Gina K.

Beth Silaika

Cathy Tidwell

Donna Idlet - YOU ARE HERE!

Karen Hightower

Laurie Schmidlin

Lisa Hetrick
Melanie Muenchinger

Rema DeLeeuw

Sheri Gilson

Susie Moore
Theresa Momber



a2z Scrapbooking - Hello

Hello everyone,

I'm here today with a2z Scrapbooking with a CAS card with you today.  This month on a2z Scrapbooking the challenge is "Anything Goes".  I love these kinds of challenges, because you get to use anything you would like.  I am using the cute butterfly called "Delicate Butterfly Fancy", this is a great die to have in your stash, it is not to small and not to large.  You can use it anywhere where you need to fill a space.  I am also using the stamp set by Hero Arts "Spring Hello".  I love the font on the "hello", it is so elegant and fancy.  I thought this sentiment from the set went perfect with my card.  I finished the card off by adding so sequins.  What do you think?

If you like any of the products I used on my card, please stop over at the a2z Scrapbooking Esty store. You can also use the code "Donna15" to receive 15% off of a $25.00 order.

I hope I have inspired you to join the ANYTHING GOES challenge this month! . You will have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the store! Good luck and please come back again soon!

Supples Used:

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Gina K's Blog Hop - Sending Love Stamp TV Kit

Hello everyone!

This is my first post as a Gina K Design Team member!!!  I am very excited for this opportunity and I hope that I will inspire you in your crafting endeavors.  I am also excited about the opportunity to share with all of you the new "Sending Love" Stamp Kit!!!

The Cast and Crew for Gina K Designs welcomes you also to another fabulous blog hop celebrating the new “Sending Love” StampTV Kit. We hope to inspire you with a variety of different techniques and styles used by our Design Team featuring the stamp sets and patterned paper pack from this new kit. We hope that you enjoy these beautiful card projects as you hop along today.

The first set is called, “Art from the Heart”. Art from the Heart features an eclectic variety of images and greetings depicting crafts, art, shopping and my little Village Paper & Ink Shop!

The second set is called, “Sending Love”. Sending Love features spring flowers and butterflies, perfect for watercoloring, Copic markers, colored pencils and more!

Enjoy the gorgeous inspiration samples from the team and then comment on each blog for your chance to win a $20 Gina K Designs gift certificate! To see who won, check the Big News Forum at StampTV a few days after the hop.

My first card I stamped an image from the "Art from the Heart" set.  I stamped my image twice and colored them with copics.  I cut out the flower pedal, added some "wink of stella" to give the flower a shimmer, off centered it and popped it up on the stamped image.  I finished my card off with a sentiment.  Very clean and simple, but I love how it came out.

My second card is from the Sending Love stamp set.  I taped off about 1/2 off with painters tape and inked Gina K's ink Jelly Bean Green, Bubblegum and Wild Lilac.  I stamped the butterflies, colored them with copics and cut them out.  I then stamped the butterflies on my inked piece of paper and then popped the butterflies on top.  I finished it off with one of the beautiful sentiments in the set.  

The new “Sending Love” StampTV Kit is now available in the “What’s New” section of the Gina K. Designs store. Visit www.ginakdesigns.com to purchase your kit today!

Ready for more awesome creations?! Just click on the links below for more from Gina and the Cast & Crew:

Gina K
Allie Gower
Beth Silaika
Cathy Tidwell
Donna Idlet - YOU ARE HERE
Karen Hightower
Kendra Wietstock
Laurie Schmidlin
Melanie Muenchinger
Sean Fetterman
Sheri Gilson
Silke Ledlow
Susie Moore

Don’t forget to pop over to the Gina K Designs Store and check out all of the new products available this month in the “What’s New” section at http://www.ginakdesigns.com.

Thank you for stopping by!