Monday, February 17, 2014

Day 1: Stately Flowers 8 and Lots of Washi

 Good morning!   The Cast and Crew for Gina K Designs welcomes you to another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop! Gina and Cast &Crew will inspire you with many beautiful ideas for the newest stamp sets from Gina K. Designs.  As you hop through our blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each of them because we will choose a few random comments 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 StampTV a few days after the hops.

Are you as excited about the new Stately Flowers 8 set as I am?  Today I have a video for you on how to color the orange blossom on the card above.  White flowers are really enhanced when you add just a few shadows on them and a little color around them so they don't fade into an already white background.  It's simple, I promise.  Supply list for this card below.  Please enjoy!


I hope you will try this technique even if you don't have these exact markers.  Don't forget to download the free cut file if you have a Silhouette!

Supplies used:


Stately Flowers 8 stamp set and Stately Flowers 8 Studio cut file
Gina K. Moonlit Fog ink
Pure Luxury  White, Wild Dandelion, Turquoise Sea
Copics YG11, Y08, BV31, G21, YG11, YG67, BG10, B00
Black stitched ribbon, black baker twine, adhesive pearls

 Florida-Orange Blossom
South Carolina-Yellow Jessamine
Tennessee-Iris
The next set we are showcasing is Beth Silaika's Lots of Washi.  I decided to two-step stamp the two diamond borders to create this harlequin border using Charcoal Brown for the outline, Grass Green for the bold filler, and Dark Chocolate just to add a few diamonds in side.  I also used the Dark Chocolate for the greeting from Lots of Lines and added the single diamond to make an accent below "thanks".  Base is Warm Cocoa and I used the Color Companions Kraft button mix to pop up above the pattern.

Lots of Washi

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71 comments:

  1. Sharyn PoleselFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Beautiful card, Melanie! Thanks for showing us how to color and shade that gorgeous image! You always make it look so easy!

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  2. Susan WhiteFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Beautiful cards Melanie!! I love all your beautiful Flowers.When you finish the stately flower series, maybe you could do a Provincial series for us Canadians *hint*hint*
    http://members.shaw.ca/kcic1/flowers.htm

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  3. Theresa MomberFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    Beautiful cards, Mel! Your coloring is stunning. Fab new set!!!

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  4. scrappinmommomFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Thank you Melanie! Once again I learn so much from your videos. Your cards are lovely and I want to get the new Stately Flowers set. Your videos are such an incentive.

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  5. Debbie CorbariFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    Beautiful cards Mel! Love the look and feel of your orange blossom card! And the harlequin look of your lots of washi card!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    GREAT video, BEAUTIFUL creations! Your flowers make me HAPPY! ;)

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  7. IrisFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Gorgeous card - so beautifully colored. Love the washi tape card too.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  8. JudyFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Thank you for the video. You make it look so easy! Love the flower as it is the state I'm from. The wadis tape card is a gret masculine card for any occasion!

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  9. Lisa KFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    Beautiful cards. Love the flower and the thanks card is very nice.

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  10. SharonFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Beautiful card! Your coloring is always gorgeous and your videos so helpful!

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  11. lisa808February 17, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Thank you for the awesome coloring video. Beautiful card!

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  12. Karen Hightower February 17, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Two wonderful cards. Thanks for the tutorial. So inspiring… Beautiful work.

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  13. Verna AngerhoferFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    Both cards are stunning! But I so love the floral one and how the blue background makes the white on the flower pop so well. Great inspiration indeed!

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  14. BettyFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Thanks so much for the video and cut files. Beautiful card.

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  15. RavengirlFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    Thank you for the video!

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  16. Karen Hightower February 17, 2014 at 10:02 AM

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  17. Cat TidwellFebruary 17, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    I just totally love how you colored this! You rock Mel!

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  18. NancyFebruary 17, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    Love the video and the card is stunning! The flowers agains the yellow just pop! Well done indeed!

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  19. Lee February 17, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    So absolutely breathtaking!!! I'm seriously going to give this a try since I really would love to have white flowers on some of my cards!!!

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  20. Kathy BergerFebruary 17, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Thanks for the coloring tips. I am often at a loss on how best to handle coloring something that is white! Love your flowers! I am going to have to get them all (gradually).

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  21. LeslieTFebruary 17, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    OMG! Gorgeous cards and thanks for sharing this video! I'm a relatively novice Copic user and it looks like I've been doing it all wrong! LOL! I'll be looking at this one again! Thanks so much! :)

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  22. Allie GowerFebruary 17, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Incredible video and lovely cards. I'm really enjoying your new Stately Flowers 8 set.

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  23. UnknownFebruary 17, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Fabulous video! Watching makes me realize that I really can create different effects with my markers.

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  24. AdrienneFebruary 17, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Thank you for the video tutorial on coloring white flowers with Copics. Very useful information. I can't wait to try this technique.

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  25. Nana GriffinFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    A beautiful job on the cards and thanks for the video!

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  26. Theresa's StudioFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    Thanks for sharing your coloring tips. Very Helpful.

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  27. Judy InukaiFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    Oh I'm beyond excited about this awesome set. Thanks for the wonderful coloring tutorial. It makes it so easy seeing someone actually do the coloring and shading. Can't wait to give it a try when my own set arrives.

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  28. BarbaraFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Love your Orange Blossom card and really appreciate your how-to video to get the depth of color on that gorgeous flower. It's beautiful.

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  29. BarbaraFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    I could sit and watch you make beautiful cards all day long. Thanks so much for the video, it makes it so much easier to learn coloring techniques.

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  30. NanWFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    Beautiful card. Thanks for the coloring video.

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  31. KellyFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Your flowers are absolutely beautiful! Great cards!

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  32. Sharon HarnistFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    Wonderful video tutorial and beautiful watercolor look, Mel! Loving this new set!

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  33. Jean BullockFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Both cards are lovely. The flower stamp is beautiful and I love the harlequin washi stamp. Very cool.

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  34. Doris W.February 17, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Gorgeous orange blossoms! Love your cut frame! Thanks for the coloring lesson!

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  35. Sue DFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    Wonderful cards and thanks for the coloring video.

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  36. BeckyFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    What awesome cards. Thanks for the great video.

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  37. GoldaFebruary 17, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    Beautiful work! The stamps are great, too.

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  38. Cheryl S.February 17, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    Love the washing card and thank you for the wonderful video.

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  39. UnknownFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    You were right, Melanie. I thought the iris was my favorite, but now this one might be. Thanks so much for the great tutorial - so helpful for coloring white images.

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  40. UnknownFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    Your new flower set is gorgeous Melanie! I was so happy to see another one released. Also like your other card, I didn't really connect the dots that those two images could be used together. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  41. NJMullinsFebruary 17, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    Awrsome cards. The video was very helpful, and I just love your flowers! I also like the double stamp on. The harlequin border. Very cool!

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  42. LynneFebruary 17, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Number 8 is the best. This video and the iris video are terrific.

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  43. Maye M.LFebruary 17, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    Love the Washi Tape stamps. Perfect for masculine cards as the one you made. Thanks for the very detailed video on coloring technique.

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  44. Celeste GoffFebruary 17, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Such pretty cards and the floral stamp set makes me want spring to be here more than ever!

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  45. ErikaFebruary 17, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Awesome cards. I so enjoy watching the videos that show the coloring technique.

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  46. Christy's Simple CreationsFebruary 17, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    I absolutely love that flower card. .. so soft and pretty. :)

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  47. MyAuntKathFebruary 17, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    These cards are just beautiful. I enjoy your videos so much! Thanks Kathie kdobbins194807at yahoo dot com

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  48. RobinFebruary 17, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    real cuties!

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  49. mswhizzFebruary 17, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    I love it when you do videos because they make me feel like I could actually achieve similar results.

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  50. TammieLienFebruary 17, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    Gorgeous gorgeous and thanks for sharing:)

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  51. Annie CFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    Thanks so much for this tutorial. I learned so much in this short video!

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  52. JanisFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    Just gorgeous!!! Love this set and love your coloring!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com

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  53. FiestyCrafter (Tina)February 17, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Beautiful first card!! You did amazing coloring in the image! Thank you for the tutorial. The second card is cute and simple!

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  54. GayleFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    Beautiful, Melanie, I'm so glad I ordered this set. Thanks for the coloring tutorial and the freebie cut files, too.

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  55. LuandaFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    I love both of your cards. Thanks for the tutorial on coloring white flowers. I've never known how to do that. I'm anxious to try it for myself.

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  56. Kathryn AFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    Wow! Love these orange blossoms! Sure glad to see your tutorials ;)

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  57. UnknownFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    Beautiful and elegant! Thanks!

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  58. Jan CastleFebruary 17, 2014 at 10:04 PM

    Thanks so much for the tutorial of your lovely flower composition! Great to watch you color and explain...a big help!
    Jan

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  59. Rosy NewlunFebruary 18, 2014 at 12:04 AM

    Thank you for the coloring video Melanie. That touch of yellow on the petals really packs a punch and I love it! Can't wait for my set to arrive. And great way to use the lots of washi stamps, leaving some diamonds white, some colored green, some brown ♥

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  60. pajaropr@aol.comFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    This a simple but beautiful card, love the way the stamp is colored.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Lurdez

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  61. pajaropr@aol.comFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    This a simple but beautiful card, love the way the stamp is colored.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Lurdez

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  62. kramommaFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Thanks for the videos you make and the images your design.

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  63. ChristineCreationsFebruary 18, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    Oh my word Melanie...the colouring on that orange blossom...just amazing.

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  64. Dee EarnshawFebruary 18, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Your cards are always so pretty. I love all your cards, they really inspire me to have a go

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  65. KittyFebruary 19, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    Beautiful samples

    Kathleen

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  66. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    I love this card! I pinned it so that I could revisit later.

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  67. DebbieFebruary 20, 2014 at 2:06 AM

    love this card and love the way you explain the coloring on the video
    upnurse at aol dot com

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  68. UnknownFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    Your colors are exquisite! Thank you for taking the time to share.

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  69. UnknownFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Your colors are exquisite! Thank you for taking the time to share.

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  70. Helen F.February 20, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    Gorgeous, Melanie! Thanks for tutorial on coloring that beautiful image! Wish it was as easy as you make it look :-)

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  71. CraftyMomFLFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    I love your video - can't wait to try this technique

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