Wednesday, April 24, 2013

CardMaker/Gina K. Designs Hop!

Good morning and thank you for joining us today for a fabulous joint blog hop with the CardMaker and Gina K. Designs/StampTV design teams!  Today we are working with the new Spring Parade StampTV kit.  I love all the colored cardstock and patterns in this kit, but since I have done several posts using those colors and papers already, and I know you will probably see several using them during the hop, I went with a different color palette of Pure Luxury colors, and the one mini stamp set I have not yet worked with in the kit, Sweet Friend with this cute birdie and branch.
I used my Copics to add a few accents to the hearts and leaves and Sakura glitter pens for some sparkle.  I hand cut the sentiment with scissors to create the speech bubble.  
Green ribbon is also included the kit.

Supplies used: Spring Parade Stamp TV Kit, Pure Luxury Bubblegum, Dark Chocolate, and White cardstock, green organza ribbon, Memento Rich Cocoa, Bubblegum and Grass green ink pads, Copics, Sakura glitter pens from Gina K. Designs, Copics, Spellbinders A2 Curved Borders One.

Now please enjoy hopping with the rest of these talented designers and see what ideas they have in store for you! Be sure to leave comments because Gina will be drawing one winner on her blog to receive a $50 gift certificate to purchase the Gina K. Designs products of your choice from the online store!    Good luck!  Happy hopping (and shopping!)


Next up on the hop is the the lovely and talented
Debbie Corbari!

 
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67 comments:

  1. Allie GowerApril 24, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Very pretty. You color beautifully!

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  2. Becky CowleyApril 24, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    LOVE the glittery accents!

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  3. Sue DApril 24, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Very sweet--love the cute little birdie.

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  4. sandiApril 24, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Love the stamp set so cute. Thank you for sharing.

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  5. scrappinmommomApril 24, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Melanie it is so cute, love the curved accent on the edge and the cute bird. What a cheerful card.

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  6. UnknownApril 24, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Beautiful card, I love how you stamped the little hearts AND leaves on the tree branch! Smart Cookie! :) I love my Sakura pens, especially the Clear Star!

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  7. Carolyn KingApril 24, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    aww...love the bottom scallops, the speech bubble and the purple accents! Awesome card!

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  8. BethApril 24, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    i love the colors and that scalloped edge! WOOOOOOWEEEEE! I would love to case this!

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  9. BrookeApril 24, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Gorgeous, Melanie! Love your coloring on this and the little speech bubble!

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  10. Cat TidwellApril 24, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Awesome Mel! Love the little speech bubble you created and that curved border is a perfect touch!

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  11. Angelica SchmidtApril 24, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    You make the most beautiful cards Melanie! Love the hearts and leaves that you added to the branch! Also love the way you cut our out the sentiment!

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  12. LynneApril 24, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    The hearts on the tree branch are adorable.

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  13. BeckyApril 24, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    This is beautiful, wonderful colors.

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  14. Nana GriffinApril 24, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Lovely!

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  15. Theresa MomberApril 24, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Totally awesome! I love your coloring and especially love the leaves!!!

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  16. Pam Zirbel April 24, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    LOVE!!! That bubble is adorable and that trim on the white front layer is verry cool!!! Great card!

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  17. AnoukApril 24, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Love your card, so cute

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  18. windinstarsranchApril 24, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    really sweet and pretty. Nice work.

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  19. Doris W.April 24, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Love your birdie and the heart leaves! Great color combo!

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  20. UnknownApril 24, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Beautiful!

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  21. Gina K.April 24, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    WOW Melanie, when you color anything, I just stare at it forever! This is so beautiful!!

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  22. Verna AngerhoferApril 24, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Amazing colors and lovely design. Great idea mixing in some hearts along with the leaves.

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  23. Joyce T.April 24, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    love your cards always and this one is no exception.

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  24. Lee ReedApril 24, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Ahhh, so sweet!

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  25. Sharon HarnistApril 24, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    So sweet, Mel -- love that sweet bird, the scalloped border and speech bubble!

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  26. Gregsgirl's crafty cornerApril 24, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    so cute with the speech bubble, a lovely card

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  27. brendaskraftycorner.blogspot.comApril 24, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Such a beautiful card! Love how you put some curve on decorated edge of white cardstock.

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  28. ChristineCreationsApril 24, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    What a sweet colour combination Melanie! Perfect little white highlights and I love the speech bubble (perfect cutting) and the curvy border (I have that one too and love it!)

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  29. Kathryn AApril 24, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Cute bird :) love that edging, too!

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  30. Debbie CorbariApril 24, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Melanie..this is ADORABLE! I love the accents you made with the copics and sakura...it adds so much to this! And that speech bubble is way to perfect to be hand cut..just sayin' ;)

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  31. Eileen L.April 24, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Very pretty. Love the die cut edge and your card colors, that cute Birdie is perfect.

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  32. BunnyApril 24, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    A very nice card. The border is so pretty and delicate.

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  33. StephanieApril 24, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    What an adorable card!! I really like the wavy/lacy edge on the white panel. Cute!!

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  34. CraftySue52April 24, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Pretty card...love your coloring!

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  35. Miriam PrantnerApril 24, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    So sweet, love that the bottom edge is curved on the stamped piece!

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  36. sarahApril 24, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    I HAVE got to get the spellbinders curved borders.. it is just adorable! Thanks for sharing- so cute!

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  37. Susan PApril 24, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    I love the pink and black. Great choice. Great card!

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  38. Bobbi-spapertrail.blogspot.comApril 24, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    I could squish this little bird. Your card is adorable, and I see your talents on other blogs too. Love your designs.!!

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  39. ValerieApril 24, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    I love the addition of the accent coloring!

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  40. Rosy NewlunApril 24, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Dear Melanie - I always enjoy stopping by to see what you've made!!! This is genuinely ADORABLE!!! And it is a great idea to use a different group of colors than what we have been seeing - nice way to shake it up a bit!!! Best wishes for a glorious day to you and yours! Thank you for all your contribute ♥

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  41. UnknownApril 24, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Really nice card, and inspirational, too! Love the word bubble, can't believe on smoothly you "hand" cut that out? Wow. I just run my Silhouette, hands are not what they used to be, heck, most of me isn't what it used to be!! LOL I peeked at your Outside the Box...well done, there also. Love your work!

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  42. RavengirlApril 24, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Wonderful! I love the accents to the hearts and leaves. They are quite pretty.

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  43. TrishaApril 24, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Very sweet card, Melanie. Love it.

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  44. CheribearApril 24, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    What a pretty card. I love Gina's cards because they are always very simple to make. Her videos are so easy to follow. She always has new ideas to share. Thank you for a chance to win...

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  45. Cheryl W.April 24, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    This is one of my favorite cards on the hop. Love the colors and the layout. Beautiful!

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  46. Darlene GabrielApril 24, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    What a beautiful card. Love the pink,black and white combo. This little birdie is so cute.

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  47. IvankaApril 24, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    This is just perfection Melanie!! I love that curved border...must be on the look out for that. Beautiful card!

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  48. GayleApril 24, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    So cute birdie and just love that curved spellbinders border.

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  49. KittyApril 24, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Your cards are just beautiful. That little bird always makes me smile.

    Blessings,
    Kathlen

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  50. Sharyn PoleselApril 24, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    This is so lovely! Your coloring is beautiful.

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  51. AnonymousApril 24, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Mel....is there anything you can't do? You are so good! This is yet another master creation! I love this so much! Hugs! Seanie

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  52. EstherTApril 24, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    This is so pretty. The soft colours, and the sweet design make it a card that anyone would love to receive!

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  53. LageneApril 24, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    AWWWEE! This is sooo CUTE! Love your design!

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  54. UnknownApril 24, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Not personally a fan of bird stamps and I love what you do with flowers.
    Liked the "lace" at the bottom of the card.

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  55. WilmaApril 24, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Your card is just BEAUTIFUL!! You do such a nice job: coloring, fussy cutting, composition and all the rest!!

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  56. Judy InukaiApril 24, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Great card. Your coloring is beautiful. I love the curved scallop edge. Thanks for the great inspiration.

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  57. calamity janeApril 24, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Fantastic card!! The little curved scalloped edge adds so much! Love that bird!!!

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  58. Cheryl WrightApril 25, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Oh my goodness, love this, Melanie!

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  59. TammieLienApril 25, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Gorgeousness..Love,LOve,,,Thanks for sharing:))

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  60. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    This is absolutely adorable! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  61. MelindaApril 25, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Wonderful card, love your choice of colors, they work well together. TFS

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  62. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Love the colors used. Love the little birdie. Great job.

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  63. mtscrapgalApril 26, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    I love the branch stamp. Yours is so cute with leaves and hearts. Cute birdie too. Thanks

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  64. SoniaApril 27, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    What a sweet card! The simplicity adds a touch of elegance. I love the curved lacy bottom edge!

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  65. ~ Jo ~April 28, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    wow what a sweet card... I love that its simple and so beautiful!

    Hugs,
    Jo

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  66. Sofia ;)April 29, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Love the cute little bird!! Your card is sweet!!

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  67. Jennifer ScullApril 30, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    oh I love the border you gave to this cute card! so much fun! :)

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