Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Day 1:Inspiration Hop "Falling for You" Kit

Good morning and thanks to all of you who turned out for our release party last night! :) Today begins August's Inspiration Hop for all the new stamp sets with the Gina K Designs team! First up, the newest StampTV kit, "Falling for You"! What a great mix of eclectic images and fun sentiments!
I could have started with any of the images really, there are so many I am drawn to, but I just thought this sentiment was so punny with the image and a perfect opportunity to try out my Echo Park "Walk in the Park" DP with these adorable trees! I stamped the trees on two other prints from this pack and pieced the tree tops over the trunks stamped on Grass Green Pure Luxury. I die cut a circle from this green CS and some Ocean Mist, then made a wavy cut through the green for hills, layered it over the aqua and finally popped up the prints on the trees.
Card also use Pure Luxury White, Chocolate Brown, Bubblegum Pink cardstocks.


Please visit the rest of our team for more fun inspiration with this set!
Thanks for visiting today, tomorrow we'll be back with projects using my new "Basket Buddies" and Theresa's "Heartfelt" set!
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78 comments:

  1. richardbreaksAugust 3, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    That echo park paper could not be more perfect. Love the paper piecing too!! Great job.

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  2. Debbie D.August 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    This is an adorable card and an adorable set.

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  3. MistiAugust 3, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Fabulous card, Mel!!!

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  4. nickeAugust 3, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    love the card so much bright fresh and sentiment is lovely

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  5. TinaAugust 3, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    So very very pretty!!!! LOVE EP paper on these trees!!

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  6. Karen (TLgirl353)August 3, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Adorable and the dp is perfect!

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  7. Vicki DutcherAugust 3, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    So cute with the bg paper!!

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  8. SarahAugust 3, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    wow, the trees are the best!

    Hope you find some Orange Leaf in your neck of the woods ; )

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  9. RavengirlAugust 3, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Cute! I love how you are echoing the fun pattern in the Echo Park paper!

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  10. alexAugust 3, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Love the way the stamps work so well with the paper, a truly cheerful card x

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  11. DonnaAugust 3, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Cute card< Melanie!

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  12. MiesjeAugust 3, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful Melanie - that paper is perfect choice!

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  13. --MarcyAugust 3, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Yikes - that DP and the new stamps were made for each other!

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  14. BeastybunnyAugust 3, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    What a fun whimsical card. Fantastic!

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  15. ScrapacatAugust 3, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Oh so cute! I love seeing all the Echo Park papers on the hop.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Words well spoken. Everything pops.Love it.

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  17. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Stunning card, Melanie. I love how well you coordinated that background paper with the stamp...

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  18. Nana GriffinAugust 3, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Adorable card and the paper goes so well with it!

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  19. MarshaAugust 3, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Such a bright, cheery card with the trees matching so well.

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  20. RietteAugust 3, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Just love this card and thanks for the instructions! Going to try that circle background soon!

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  21. Pat RAugust 3, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Sharp looking card! Love the design, the dsp, and especially how you highlighted the 'pleasant trees'.

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  22. Luv 2 CreateAugust 3, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    This stamp was made for this echo park paper. I can't remember the last time I saw a creation of yours that did not have some elaborate coloring on it. Great job.
    Marcie

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  23. Rosie GuiherAugust 3, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Great card and love the paper!

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  24. KellyWAugust 3, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Love your card...and the stamp set!!

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  25. Melody (lacyquilter)August 3, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Love the punny sentiment.

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  26. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopAugust 3, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I knew I had seen that DP somewhere and what a cute background it makes for your paper pieced trees.

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  27. peggy wainmanAugust 3, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I love that ypou used such bright colors with a fall themed set!

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  28. Kris in AlaskaAugust 3, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Love the Echo Park paper with that tree stamp! They were made for each other! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  29. Verna AngerhoferAugust 3, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I love this card...and the papers are amazing with it.

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  30. LindaSAugust 3, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Wonderful bright colors. Lovely card.

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  31. scrapdiva77August 3, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Love this card, the colors of the
    Echo Park paper are so beautiful.

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  32. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    That card is so adorable love the set, thank you for sharing it and the chance to win.

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  33. Joanna McDonaldAugust 3, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    This is a really cute card! I love
    the way you created the grass and,
    the dp is perfect!

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  34. SharonAugust 3, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    What a bright and cheery card! And the sentiment is so cute!

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  35. VanessaAugust 3, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    fun, fun fun card! Love the button accent.

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  36. crotnemAugust 3, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Cute card. Your art is great!!!

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  37. CheriAugust 3, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    A-dorable! Love those trees and that dp. Great card!

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  38. DetraAugust 3, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Love that sentiment and the way you highlighted it...

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  39. lisa808August 3, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Pretty colors and card. Adorable sentiment.

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  40. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    What a match, Melanie! Somebody planned well! :)

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  41. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Great card! So cheerful!! Love this new stamp set from Gina K Designs!!!

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  42. Evette K.August 3, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Have to agree the Echo Park paper is grand but the way u put it all together was Wonderful!!!! Love your card. Thanks for sharing. God bless. ekc

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  43. Crafty Math ChickAugust 3, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    LOVE this card and all the color in it Melanie! :-O The tree trio image from the new Stamp TV kit matches that 'Walk in the Park' Echo Park DP PERFECTLY (I am so glad Gina carries it in her store now). I love the background grass and sky you created behind the trees and how you highlighted a word with color too. SPECTACULAR Melanie! Really!

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  44. Lynn B.August 3, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Thanks so much for explaining how you accomplished the look. I doubt I would have figured it out just by looking. Love every element of this card.

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  45. jean w.August 3, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Just love the trees stamped and the dp!

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  46. GayleAugust 3, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Happy Colorful card...very sweet, Melanie.

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  47. elizabethAugust 3, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    That stamp coordinates so well with the paper. Beautiful card. BTW, I absolutely loved all of your card samples at the release party. Gorgeous work!

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  48. Pat JandacekAugust 3, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    This is the most wonderful combination of colors and images and sentiment. TFS all your many talents, Melanie.

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  49. Kay SAugust 3, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Cute, cute card! Lovethe paper pieced trees and the fun tree background paper.

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  50. buggin2stampAugust 3, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    What a fun card! Love the bright colors!

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  51. Sue DAugust 3, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Cute card--the papers are perfect!

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  52. VictorianroseAugust 3, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Looks like the bloggers like the tree stamp, I love th saying that goes with it, nice card!

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  53. JaneenAugust 3, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    so simply sweet, Melanie. what a great idea with the die cut. i always learn something from you. thanks.

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  54. The Vannoy FamilyAugust 3, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Cute,cute, CUTE card, Melanie - great color scheme - thanks for sharing! Just bought the StampTV kit - can't wait! Enjoyed looking and finding inspiration from you GinaK ladies!

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  55. Emmy LouAugust 3, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Always love seeing your talent displayed, and this card is no exception! I am a big fan of all the GinaK Design work.

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  56. cardscookiecarrotcakeAugust 3, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Cute card! Love the bg paper and your paper piecing the trees just pop!

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  57. AnitaAugust 3, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Stunning card!

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  58. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    ADORABLE! The EP paper is just perfect for this stamp set. Gotta have that paper.

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  59. CCCAugust 3, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    LOve your card-wonderful. So fantastic

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  60. GailAugust 3, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Great match with the EP paper! Great card :)

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  61. SharonAugust 3, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Wow you couldn't have choose better paper it's they were made for each other, great card

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  62. Debbie RogersAugust 3, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Perfect choice of paper to go with those trees...Very nice!

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  63. LageneAugust 3, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Love this bright card!

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  64. Betty NevilleAugust 4, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Love this bright and cheery card! Perfect dp too!

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  65. Cindy LouAugust 4, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    So pretty and colorful. Love the paper piecing.

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  66. carrieAugust 4, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Love how you picked such colorful paper for this card.

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  67. Catherine KraftAugust 4, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    You card is so cheerful with all the colors. This card is so perfect on a day like today. Great job!
    Blessings~

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  68. Mary FriederichsenAugust 4, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Your right Melanie that is PERFECT!!
    Just so pretty,I love it!

    Hugs,
    Mary

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  69. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    WOW!! Perfect choice in dp. Nice and colorful card.
    Jean McGee

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  70. MonicaAugust 4, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Such a great card!! Love the bright and cheery feel to it!

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  71. Lee August 5, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    How fun! I also used that paper for the kit too...just perfect!

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  72. Sharon HarnistAugust 5, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Absolutely love everything about this tree card, Mel!

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  73. Renee VAugust 5, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Beautiful! Love your coloring over the sentiment and the little scene you created with the trees :)

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  74. CarolAugust 5, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Adorable card! Thanks for a fun blog hop!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  75. CasmilesAugust 5, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Fun card - colors are so happy and the echo park paper is perfect with the card.

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  76. Donna BakerAugust 6, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    that's super cute with all those trees! GMTA with the paper-piecing of those fun trees!

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  77. KaryAugust 7, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Very, very cute!! The tree image goes so well with the Echo Park dp. Love the paper piecing.

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  78. JessicaKAugust 8, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    The EP paper is perfect for this set. Beautiful colors and the paper piecing is so cute.

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