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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Inspiration Hop, Day 2: Simple Snowflakes, Mistletoe Memories, Deck the Halls

Good morning!  The Design Team for Gina K. Designs welcomes you to another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop! Gina and the Design Team will inspire you with many beautiful ideas, and as you hop through their blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each of them because  a few random comments will be chosen and those stampers will each win a grab bag of Gina K. Designs products! To see the full list of winners, check the Big News forum at Stamp TV a couple of days after the hops.

The first set is Becky Oehler's Mistletoe Memories. This is a really cool two step set that allows you lots of different ways to arrange the mistletoe in addition to adding the berries.
 I really like the stitch detail around the leaves and berries.  I stamped the mistletoe in Memento Cottage Ivory and used Rhubarb Stalk to give it more color.  
Pattern is from Merry Little Christmas pack.
  
Cardstock is Pure Luxury Ivory and the new Christmas Pine.  I added a pierced detail with the Scor-Bug embosser to coordinate with the stitching in the image. 


 TIP: Do your Scor-Bug embossing on the back of your mat and flip to give it a raised bump, which is sometimes more noticeable than the pierced holes.
Next we have Simple Snowflakes by Tami Mayberry.  I love a "punchy" set like this, so I stamped them several times in the same colors as above with a 1 1/4" punch and arranged them on an ivory base.
I added a 1 3/8" circle punch of the new Christmas Pine CS to accent the center flake. I also added some small adhesive rhinestones.
  
 Our last set today is Beth Silaika's Deck the Halls. Do you love these two step ornaments, or what?

 This awesome print from the new GKD Designer paper pack Merry Little Christmas inspired the design and color, those little diamond bursts I thought went so well with the ornaments.
 I popped the cut ornaments over the stamped wire and used a scrap from another print in this pack to make a border. Cardstock is Pure Luxury Ivory and inks are Memento Rich Cocoa, Cottage Ivory, Love Letter, and Rhubarb Stalk.  TIP: Stamp the ornaments twice with different inks then snip them up or punch to paper piece for a two tone ornament.

 I also some added some adhesive rhinestones to bling up the details in the ornaments.

 Please see the rest of our team for more inspiration using these fabulous sets!  Don't forget to comment to increase your chances of winning a grab bag!







  • Gina K
  • Tami Mayberry - Illustrator Simple Snowflakes
  • Beth Silaika - Illustrator Deck The Halls
  • AJ Otto
  • Carolina Buchting
  • Carolyn King
  • Cathy Tidwell
  • Deb Felts
  • Giovana Smith
  • Jimmi Mayo
  • Lee Murphy
  • Lori McAree
  • Melanie Muenchinger (you are here, thanks for visiting!)
  • Michelle Woerner
  • Sharon Harnist
  • Suzanne Dean
  • Theresa Momber
  • Vicki Dutcher
  • Emily Giovanni
  • Tina Gilliland
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    68 comments:

    1. Create It SimplyOctober 30, 2012 at 8:55 AM

      Awesome job! I need to get cut files to the ornaments. Love those!!

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    2. Karen (TLgirl353)October 30, 2012 at 8:56 AM

      What fun and festive cards! Love these!

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    3. Betty BHOctober 30, 2012 at 9:11 AM

      Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing.

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    4. Carolyn KingOctober 30, 2012 at 9:16 AM

      I LOVEEEEE that warm wishes card. So. much! Stunning!

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    5. BethOctober 30, 2012 at 9:19 AM

      Of course I love the ornament card! But the clean and simple look of the snowflake/warm wishes card is just divine!

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    6. Teri COctober 30, 2012 at 9:21 AM

      Every one of these is GORGEOUS!

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    7. choman9912@aol.comOctober 30, 2012 at 9:21 AM

      Great cards!! Thanks for the inspiration.

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    8. DonnaOctober 30, 2012 at 9:24 AM

      Love those wonderful colors! Great samples for some really fun sets!

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    9. squonksOctober 30, 2012 at 9:32 AM

      LOVE the cards. Each one rocks. Thanks for sharing

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    10. ColleenOctober 30, 2012 at 9:33 AM

      Beautiful! Very festive looking
      ColleenB.

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    11. Karen Hightower October 30, 2012 at 9:36 AM

      Oh my, all the are wonderful. Love your layouts and designs.

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    12. Theresa MomberOctober 30, 2012 at 9:43 AM

      Love 'em! So bright and merry with the traditional colors. Super cool the way you did the snowflakes!

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    13. MichelleOctober 30, 2012 at 9:54 AM

      Lovely!!!

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    14. MichelleOctober 30, 2012 at 9:54 AM

      Lovely!!!

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    15. Nana GriffinOctober 30, 2012 at 9:55 AM

      Lovely job. The colors are great.

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    16. Emily ThubbronOctober 30, 2012 at 9:55 AM

      Beautiful job on these cards.

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    17. Michelle WoernerOctober 30, 2012 at 9:58 AM

      What? You had me at the snowflake circles then I scrolled further and saw the amazing ornament card! Great job on all of these!!

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    18. UnknownOctober 30, 2012 at 9:58 AM

      Gorgeous cards Melanie, every single one of them. Just stunning, thanks for the inspiration!

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    19. Evette K.October 30, 2012 at 10:07 AM

      Great job Melanie! I followed your work in all my craft mags. Love your work so much. evette

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    20. SharonOctober 30, 2012 at 10:08 AM

      Such bright and fun cards!

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    21. BeastybunnyOctober 30, 2012 at 10:13 AM

      Great cards. Love the bright and bold colors!

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    22. Verna AngerhoferOctober 30, 2012 at 10:21 AM

      Wonderfully designed cards. But I have to admit I am partial to the ornament one. All put me in the holiday mood though.

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    23. Sharon HarnistOctober 30, 2012 at 10:31 AM

      Love your Scor-Bug tip, Mel -- I'll have to use that! Love your pretty multi-snowflake and ornament cards, too!

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    24. DebOctober 30, 2012 at 10:38 AM

      Fabulous, Mel! And ooooh, you reminded me that I have one of those tools hanging around here somewhere! :)

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    25. MamaOctober 30, 2012 at 10:40 AM

      Love your stamp designs!!

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    26. HarrietOctober 30, 2012 at 10:55 AM

      I especially liked "sending warm wishes"...lovely.

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    27. PriscillaOctober 30, 2012 at 11:04 AM

      Great cards! Love them all. I'm bummed as the set DTH is out of stock! Thanks for all the inspiration>

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    28. meemee48October 30, 2012 at 11:15 AM

      Love your take on these stamps sets. Beautiful!

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    29. bridget22868October 30, 2012 at 11:42 AM

      AWESOME JOB!!!

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    30. OlgaOctober 30, 2012 at 11:42 AM

      The cards are all wonderful! Love the card using Simply snowflakes stamp set. It looks perfect!

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    31. Sue DOctober 30, 2012 at 11:53 AM

      Very pretty cards using these sets!

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    32. Mardi Joy WeberOctober 30, 2012 at 11:57 AM

      Hi,
      I tried to do this on my computer and it wouldn't work! I don't know why. So I'm back on my iPhone. Anyway, I love the colors you used and I love that big shiny button on the card using Mistletoe Memories!
      Thanks for the inspiration.

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    33. BarbaraOctober 30, 2012 at 12:06 PM

      You are making it very hard to resist purchasing these stamp sets. I feel my self-control waning! Love your mistletoe card and that fab button. Beautifully done card.

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    34. Giovana October 30, 2012 at 12:45 PM

      Love all the bright colors you used Mel!! Fantastic creations.

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    35. TrishaOctober 30, 2012 at 12:53 PM

      All three cards are beautiful. Love the deck the halls card.

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    36. Kris in AlaskaOctober 30, 2012 at 1:10 PM

      Wowsers! How am I ever going to keep track of all this inspiration! Fabulous!

      Kris in Alaska
      funamom at yahoo dot com

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    37. UnknownOctober 30, 2012 at 1:20 PM

      very lovely cards- thank you for the ideas!
      Holly

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    38. AnonymousOctober 30, 2012 at 1:30 PM

      Great job! Love all your designs and colors. Very inspiring.

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    39. LetaOctober 30, 2012 at 1:56 PM

      AMZING card designs...Love them all

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    40. SnoopyOctober 30, 2012 at 2:20 PM

      Fantastic cards! Love the bright colors.

      Hugs,
      Snoopy :D
      Snoopy's Homemade Fun

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    41. LoriOctober 30, 2012 at 2:45 PM

      Love your festive cards Mel, they are SO pretty!!

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    42. windinstarsranchOctober 30, 2012 at 3:27 PM

      very nice. Such great ideas thanks for the inspiration.

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    43. Jan CastleOctober 30, 2012 at 3:30 PM

      Wonderful Christmas projects!
      Paper Hugs,
      Jan

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    44. RavengirlOctober 30, 2012 at 4:09 PM

      Cute, cute cards today!

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    45. None NoneOctober 30, 2012 at 4:47 PM

      Cute! I love the retro look of the third card - so gorgeous.

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    46. Joyce ErbOctober 30, 2012 at 5:07 PM

      Beautiful cards, love the ornaments

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    47. GoldaOctober 30, 2012 at 5:15 PM

      What fun examples!

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    48. UnknownOctober 30, 2012 at 6:27 PM

      i love how you incorporated the button into your card design. Great job. Thanks for sharing

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    49. miatagalOctober 30, 2012 at 7:32 PM

      Beautiful creations, Melanie! TFS

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    50. marciOctober 30, 2012 at 7:45 PM

      Love your cards. Thanks for sharing!

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    51. SusanOctober 30, 2012 at 8:01 PM

      Such nice warm colors and the bling on your Deck the Halls card really makes it pop!

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    52. RietteOctober 30, 2012 at 9:00 PM

      Oh my. The Snowflakes card is amazing!! I'm bookmarking that! And Deck the Halls ... FABULOUS!

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    53. KittyOctober 30, 2012 at 9:34 PM

      Your cards are so beautiful.

      Blessings,
      Kat

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    54. UnknownOctober 30, 2012 at 9:35 PM

      Your colors are FABULOUS!

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    55. Mida WilliamsOctober 30, 2012 at 10:07 PM

      Three beautiful cards

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    56. Sharon UnderwoodOctober 30, 2012 at 10:44 PM

      I love your card using Simple Snowflakes--colors are so bright & cheerful!

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    57. Jan CastleOctober 30, 2012 at 10:56 PM

      All three are winners!!!
      Paper Hugs,
      Jan

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    58. Diana EvensenOctober 30, 2012 at 11:00 PM

      What fun ornaments!

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    59. NJMullinsOctober 30, 2012 at 11:16 PM

      Love them all!

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    60. --MarcyOctober 31, 2012 at 4:35 AM

      Those cut files sure make quick work of these stunning cards

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    61. Vicki DutcherOctober 31, 2012 at 11:07 AM

      What fun seasonal cards!!

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    62. Holly Annette AmeroOctober 31, 2012 at 11:22 AM

      Awesome work! Thanks for all the fun ideas. I just don't know which is my fav.

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    63. Sonya van SteeOctober 31, 2012 at 12:09 PM

      Awesome projects! Lots of fun ideas and great designs! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us again today!

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    64. CarolinaOctober 31, 2012 at 2:06 PM

      Eek - love! The colors are so fun & bright...you really were able to capture the Christmas spirit come through on these!

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    65. Anita BraddockOctober 31, 2012 at 4:28 PM

      Beautiful cards love the ornament stamps super. thanks for sharing

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    66. SharonOctober 31, 2012 at 6:46 PM

      Wow...can't pick a fav, they are all awesome!

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    67. JillOctober 31, 2012 at 9:57 PM

      Beautiful cards, you did a wonderful job on all of them. Thanks for sharing.

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    68. SusanNovember 2, 2012 at 2:49 PM

      Great cards, as usual. Love those ornaments!

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