I nked up the greetings with blue and brown markers before stamping to highlight "brighten" and punhced out this cute little flower with the Marvy flower punch and added a button to the center. I trimmed out some simple leaves from Pure Luxury Creme De Menthe and scored them in middle folding and curling them with my fingers to add dimension before adhering them under the popped up flower. I cut the scalloped border using some decorative scissors.
Don't forget to decorate the inisde! Card base is Chocolate Brown. Hope this card made you smile! :)
Next we have Nina Brackett's new set "Gleefully Yours", filled with musical images and sentiments. The first thing I thought of when I saw this set was spotlighting the microphone, by stamping it on a rectangle of white CS, then covering the middle with a mask, leaving a diagonal space open at each corner to sponge in some black ink, sponging heavier at the corners and with a lighter touch toward the mask. Doesn't this look illuminated and take center stage now? The B&W color scheme and clean lines mixed with the fancy details make for a nice art deco look.
Next we have Nina Brackett's new set "Gleefully Yours", filled with musical images and sentiments. The first thing I thought of when I saw this set was spotlighting the microphone, by stamping it on a rectangle of white CS, then covering the middle with a mask, leaving a diagonal space open at each corner to sponge in some black ink, sponging heavier at the corners and with a lighter touch toward the mask. Doesn't this look illuminated and take center stage now? The B&W color scheme and clean lines mixed with the fancy details make for a nice art deco look.
I matted it onto Black Onyx and stamped the wavy staff behind it in Memento Tuxedo Black on White Pure Luxury. For just a hint of bling I added a silver metal adhesive dot to the microphone.
Check out the rest of our Gina K Designs team for more inspiration with these two sets and leave comments for chances to win the sets free! I hope we will see you tonight at the party on StampTV at 7 PM CST!
- Carolina Buchting
- Carolyn King
- Cathy Tidwell
- Colleen Schaan
- Deb Felts
- Emily Giovanni
- Gina K
- Giovana Smith
- Janice Whiting
- Jennie Harper
- Lee Murphy
- Melanie Muenchinger
- Michelle Woerner
- Nina Brackett (illustrator of Gleefully Yours)
- Theresa Momber
- Tina Gilliland
- Vicki Dutcher
- Latisha Yoast - Guest Designer
See you tonight at the party!!!
Oooh, love the design and colors on the top card! Gorgeous!!! The second is just so elegant!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Designs Mel!! Really love that classy 2nd one!
ReplyDeleteFabulous ideas! I love the flowers on the inside of the first card, and the spotlight on the second is perfect!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards, Melanie! Love the colors, layout and pretty flower details of the first! The spotlight design of the second is so cool!
ReplyDeleteTOTALLY awesome cards!!!!! Those leaves are perfect and that black and white... spotlight... LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeletegreat cards. i love the first...fabulous!! the second is such a cool look...clever!
ReplyDeleteLove how you place the microphone in the spotlight, very cool! Super smile card, love the highlighted word.
ReplyDeleteWow, your Gleefully Yours is so dramatic and I just love the Smile with the designer paper as well as those flowers inside the card.
ReplyDeleteWow, great first card! The second one is oh so elegant!
ReplyDeletewhat great designs, love your work!
ReplyDeletelinda patti tpatti@windstream.net
Great cards! I love especially the first one!
ReplyDeleteLove the first card, so colorful with such pretty flowers. Love the spotlight on your second card!
ReplyDeleteThe talent I've seen over the last few days just blows my mind... you cards are gorgeous !!! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! These stamps are so fun!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE the first card!!
ReplyDeleteLoved both of your cards as usual. tfs.
ReplyDeleteTake a bow, Mel! This is an outstanding performance! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLoveing them!!!!The musical one is perfect and the one with the trees is so colorful and fun! That DP is perfect!
ReplyDeletelove the flowers on the inside of the card!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are fantastic Melanie!!
ReplyDeleteYour work is just fabulous - clean and classy!
ReplyDeleteFeeling cheery after seeing your SMILE card! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards! I just love these two stamp sets!
ReplyDeleteMelanie, LOVE your cards!! The first card has SO many gorgeous details - love the colours, the flowers, and the row of trees. The second card is so Cool!!
ReplyDeleteTwo more wonderful cards! Love them both. The flowers are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWOW... that first one is so bright and colorful... love the design and the second... GREAT!!! Stunning in black and white!
ReplyDeleteMelanie-
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!!
Such a wonderful job...really love the first one.
ReplyDeletecraftyteacher13
Absolutely GORGEOUS CARDS!! Your use of color is OUTSTANDING and your layout is so appealing to the eye. Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you carried the little posies inside on the tree card. Great touch!
ReplyDeleteAnd your Class Act card is so stunning and artistic.
Great work!
Thanks for sharing! :o)
Great designs..inside and out!!!! Love the flowers....the colors, layout..perfect!!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards as always, Melanie! The colors on the first one are gorgeous and I love the stage curtains you added on the second card.
ReplyDeleteYou get a dotted label 8 stamp with the one free with three? :-O How awesome is that? Love your cards Melanie, the DP and layout is great in the first one and the spotlight design of the second is so cool!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards.
ReplyDeleteLove the "brighten my day" card - your colors and paper choices are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs, love the CAS of the first one and the second is classy.
ReplyDeleteI like the colors on your first and the spotlight on the second.
ReplyDeleteI love this Glee set. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove both your cards. The inside and the outside of your card is gorgeous. Love the classy black and white card too!
ReplyDeletethe colors on the first card are just wonderful! Love what you did on the inside too! And I think the touch of metal bling on the microphone is genius! Don't think I would have thought to add that myself.
ReplyDeleteBoth designs are adorable, Melanie. The second is very elegant in B&W!
ReplyDeleteLove your card, these stamp sets look awesome, now I have to try and pick three from all the previews.
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Both cards are beautiful, one is fun and the other is classy.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, especially the one with the trees. Nice design
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! That Gleefully Yours is a must for my collection!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors!
ReplyDeleteNina, I just love the designs you make to go with the Nestie labels.
ReplyDeleteLoved the microphone card. So simple and eye catching.
ReplyDeleteSooooo Cute! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteMelanie, your cards are beautiful. I love the top one (from the Smile set?)...I will totally CASE that one!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards. The second one is classy but I really love the first card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMelanie that first card is just awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. You have such nice designs.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely LOVING your samples, Melanie!! Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteOh, that row of trees really DID brighten my day!! Great cards girl!!
ReplyDeleteLove the happiness that comes from the first card and the second card is absolutely classy with that clever, elegant design! A real wow!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. The first really will brighten someones day. Love the CAS of the second card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love the inside decoration. Thanks for reminding me to do this! They both made me smile. Classy and fun!
ReplyDeleteawesome cards! love them!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors and love how you have framed the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteReally nice. Great design.
ReplyDeleteNice to see the inside of your card. Great colors. Suzyq
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards. The colors on the "Smile" card are great. Love the dramatic look of the "Gleefully Yours" one.
ReplyDeleteLove these! Such wonderful colors and layout on the first card, and the spotlight design is perfect for the second!
ReplyDeleteLoving both of these cards! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour smiles card is so pretty and I love the surprise inside!
ReplyDeleteI love both card, but the detail of the first card really grabs me. I will be pulling out my old scissors for future projects.
ReplyDeleteI really like the wavy notes behind the focus. Very clever.
ReplyDeleteYou always know how to take the simplest things and turn them into something gorgeous. Love your work and your designs. Have a great day, see you tonight.
ReplyDeleteMarcie
Gorgeous cards! I love the spotlight on the mic!
ReplyDeleteI really love the first card from the Smile set! All the polka dots really work together. And the Gleefully card is very regal in it's black and white! Great cards, both of them. SO HAPPY it's finally release night!
ReplyDeleteAll the previews have been great, I can't wait to see the full reveals tonight!
ReplyDeleteCarol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the design and what a fabulous idea. I love flowers and I love it.
ReplyDeleteLove this cards and cant wait to see the whole stamp set!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards as usual Melanie.
ReplyDeleteYour mic really does look spotlighted... LOVE your cards as usual. :) You are talented.
ReplyDeleteTwo classy cards. Love them.
ReplyDeleteLove both cards...love the boarder band with the grove of trees!
ReplyDeleteI love how you put the microphone center stage with the music in the background. Beautiful cards, Mel.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards..thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletePam
aka mema
I love both of them! The first is so fun and the second so striking!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! The masking and black sponging reminds me of curtains on a stage!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards with the new stamps....great design and colors as always!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards! Love the addition of flowers on the inside.
ReplyDeleteGreat colour combo on the first and loving this CAS design with the second. Fantastic job showcasing these thanks so much!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card designs! And I must have that row of trees, LOL!
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards, I like the colors & layouts.
ReplyDeleteYour Smile card is such a fun design Melanie...great colors and detail. Love the classiness of the Gleefully Yours one, reminds me of a Tux! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteOh! Really love the first one!!! Love those trees! hehehe!
ReplyDeleteYes I am smiling and can not wait to do some cards myself. What a great inspiration which you always are.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous! The first is so cheery. The Gleefully Yours card is classically elegant! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove that you finished off the inside~~ something I am NOT doing! Great cards~~
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always so fabulous. I really love them.
ReplyDeleteNice Cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your classy 2nd card (black and white looks great!).
ReplyDeletedelgador at bellsouth dot net
Your Brighten my day card is lovely, the colors,DP and layout are marvelous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful set of cards. They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat designs Mel - the second one is just soooo classic!
ReplyDeleteOhhh gorgeous cards! That little tree stamp is my favourite!
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards. Love the fonts on the sentiments.
ReplyDeleteMelanie,
ReplyDeletewhat a cute idea with the Spot Light effect for the mic. That set is so much fun and you all had a blast using them. I never think to use markers with the multi part stamps, but I love the two toned stamping. I enjoy your blog mail everyday!
I absolutely adore your 'Smile' card - the color combo, the design...it's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour first card great and the microphone card is elegant! Love them both.
ReplyDeleteGreat takes on these designs.
ReplyDeleteMelanie, Your cards are so well made, and I love that you continue to create on the INSIDE of the card. You are truly inspirational! I really like the stamps you featured. I am certain I will be getting these two sets soon!
ReplyDeleteLove the colour combo on the first card. Really liking the sentiments and the trees with this reveal.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love those tiny tiny buttons. I might have to look in my stash now lol Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards, but specially the one with the little trees!
ReplyDeleteWow you and all the designers are just outdoing yourselves, if I hade to judge, I could not pick a winner!
ReplyDeleteYou are a class act with your super card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe second card is so elegant.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your cards! I "need" that pure white luxury card stock! Haha!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, the one with the Mic is so clean and simple but so elegant!! Classy!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I especially love the music one!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a talented lady! I already bought your new stamp set and am ready to get started. Your cardes tonight are so lovely.
ReplyDeleteLoved your cards. Cool Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe trees and flowers are adorable. The second card makes you feel like you are onstage.
ReplyDeleteI love the trees and the colors of green you chose. So beautiful
ReplyDeleteReally like your cards, Melanie! Can't decided which is my fav! Thanks for sharing - so much inspiration! Have an awesome day
ReplyDeleteso pretty
ReplyDeleteSo cute! These are great.
ReplyDeleteMelanie, this is wonderful - I love it!
ReplyDeleteSandra
Wonderful cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the colors you used from Basic Grey Marjolaine for the first card! Just soooo pretty! And the class act card - really IS a class act! FABULOUS use of black and white for that card!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the stamps on your cards! Yummy!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! The mike is adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh the SMILE design is soooo colorful and fun!!! And I love the peeking of the "curtains" on the music card!!
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