Monday, June 29, 2015

Inspiration Hop, Day 1: Triple Play Fillers and Video

Good morning! The Cast and Crew for Gina K Designs welcomes you to another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop! As you hop through each of the designers' blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each of them because we will choose a random comment and that stamper will win a grab bag of Gina K. Designs products! To see who won,  check the Big News Forum at StampTV a few days after the hop.

 Today we are sharing samples and ideas for my Triple Play Fillers. I am crazy for the images in this set!  


Today's video is simple, showing some tips for some of the borders, one bow, and the stick pin elements.  

Here are photos of both samples, the top made with GKD Wild Wisteria, Charcoal Brown, and Moonlit Fog, and below with GKD Peach Bellini, Dark Chocolate and Moonlit Fog. Very similar design, although I made just a few changes, swapping out the stick pin cap images and didn't fill in the border.  I think these would work nicely as contemporary but classic designs for anytime, or a mother who is having a baby boy or girl. Our White Pure Luxury cardstock looks so nice and crisp with the cool tone of the Wisteria, and the Ivory so rich with the warm Peach.


I love how when you two step stamp just select parts of the Moroccan and diamond borders, the little bits just seem to come to life like tiny shimmering facets!  Cardstock and ink are GKD Pure Luxury Lovely Lavender, Moonlit Fog, and Dark Chocolate. (Ivory mat)
 So fun to pop in some different colors and patterns quickly, no cutting or coloring! This square card was made with just one ink pad, full strength and stamped off, GKD Prickly Pear!

And although I just can't bring myself to make a Christmas video yet, I couldn't resist posting a Santa card with the belt, since it seems to be my family's favorite so far! 

Embossing the bold rings around the circles makes it extra fancy and looks great with that big gold buckle! Cardstock is Pure Luxury Red Hot ans I used the frame and greeting, and ornament elements from Triple Play Frame. The plaid fillers on the belly band are stamped in Cherry Red. 

 More videos and ideas in the coming weeks with both sets! :)


Ready for more inspiration? Just click on the links below for more from the Illustrators and Design Team!

Beth Silaika
Cathy Tidwell
Karen Hightower
Laurie Schmidlin
Lee Murphy
Sean Fetterman
Tricia Traxler

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48 comments:

  1. Karen Hightower June 29, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Wonderful cards Melanie! This stamp set gives you so many options and it was really easy lining up the images to repeat them! Love all of these creations! :)

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  2. Lisa KJune 29, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    I always enjoy your videos. The Santa belt card is cute!

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  3. terrieJune 29, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful cards...some many ideas...
    Well done Melanie

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  4. PriscillaJune 29, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Love your cards. Such versatility with this set

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  5. PriscillaJune 29, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Love your cards. Such versatility with this set

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  6. MacimbaloJune 29, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Wow! So many choices and options with all the stamps in the sets along with the gorgeous new colors!

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  7. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    I did not even notice the stick pin element in the set until you showed us these cards. I think the Santa belt is darling too. TYFS.

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  8. AnonymousJune 29, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Never ending combinations and such fun with the new colors!

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  9. SherryJune 29, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Fantastic samples this looks like a very versatile stamp.

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  10. BeckyJune 29, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    I love all the samples. I can't wait to get my set and play. So many possibilities.... Thanks for sharing!

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  11. CindyRomanDaversaJune 29, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    This set is so wonderfully versatile and I think it's my favorite! I love the pin! I think I will emboss it for some dimensional fun! Your cards are so fabulous!

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  12. LindaJune 29, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    These cards are absolutely stunning. I love the simplicity and the colors. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  13. Mom MJune 29, 2015 at 9:48 AM

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  14. Mom MJune 29, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Love it all!

    Alice M

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  15. Momo123June 29, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Beautiful cards!

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  16. JillJune 29, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    Beautiful cards!!! Love watching your videos--thanks!!!

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  17. scrappinmommomJune 29, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Your Santa belt is so cute and what an awesome idea. Love the stick pins with the bows. They are all so nice! Thanks for the video.

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  18. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    This set shows an interesting concept.
    Love the look of layers without the bulk.

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  19. Verna AngerhoferJune 29, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    I love all those gorgeous cards you created with that awesome set.

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  20. SheliaJune 29, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Wow, these are all so beautiful!! I really like the Santa belt card, so cute. I think the bows with the hat pins are my favs!! Gorgeous!!

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  21. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    THIS IS A VERY VERSATILE SET SO MANY WAYS TO USE IT AND GET OPTIMAL USE FROM THIS SET. GREAT JOB MELANIE!

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  22. Joyce ErbJune 29, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    WOWZA! Great cards! I'll HAVE to CASE the first and last ones LOL. That santa one is so awesome

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  23. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    Love your stamp sets and videos. Learn so much from you and all the design team. Can't wait to get your new set "Triple Play Fillers". God Bless.

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  24. ckeller219June 29, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    Again, wonderful cards and ideas. I love this set and it's versatility. Can't wait to get mine.

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  25. ShelleyVJune 29, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    I love the way you keep making your past sets better by adding new elements that you mix and match with the previous releases and come up with fabulous new designs. Can't wait to see what you do with the zipper!

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  26. JoniJune 29, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    All your cards are beautiful but I really love the ones with the bows and pins. tha pins are so cute. Great job.

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  27. CarolJune 29, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Beautiful projects, thanks so much for sharing this inspiration!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    PRETTY cards! That stick pin element is quite clever!!!

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  29. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Your "Thinking of You," "Thank You," and "Celebrate" cards look so very usable!!! We do not play the Santa Claus game at our house, but the card looks cute anyway.

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  30. GayleJune 29, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Love your samples. Ordered both the frame and filler so hope you keep the inspiration coming. Thanks.

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  31. Nancy LynnJune 29, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Melanie, great inspiration and I just love how your stamps do all the hard work for you. Coming up with my own ideas is a challenge for me, and your stamp sets solve that problem. TFS

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  32. Sue DJune 29, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Fun Santa card and I like the classic elegance of the other cards.

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  33. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Wow, such cool things being done here. Beautiful and fun to make! Thanks.

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  34. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Such great ideas! Love your videos

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  35. caligurl57June 29, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    I really liked all of your cards but the Santa belt is my favorite!! Sooo cute!

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  36. mtscrapgalJune 29, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    I love how your sets go together so well. Thanks

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  37. kittykat3308June 29, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    Beautiful cards

    Blessings,
    Kathleen

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  38. Susan WhiteJune 29, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    So many different cards from just one set!! Love it!!

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  39. SharynJune 29, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    The Santa belt is so cute! I love your stamp sets. Thank you for the wonderful videos!

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  40. Judy WoodlandJune 29, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    Geez, I cannot WAIT to get this set - so much inspiration here. Thanks for the great video!!

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  41. Brandi RJune 29, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    Wow, Melanie! These are all fabulous! Absolutely adore the Christmas card.....that Santa belt is awesome! ♥

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  42. Dawn S.June 29, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    Thanks for the video and all the inspiration!

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  43. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Awesome, love them!!

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  44. DianaJune 29, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Love all the cards - especially the Christmas card! Just starting mine and need ideas and inspiration! Thanks for sharing with us!

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  45. Lady Bug StampersJune 29, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    Wow fantastic cards It sure gives me some good ideas for the stamp set now. TFS
    Linda K.

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  46. L.A. De ValkJune 29, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    Very creative. Lots of good ideas.

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  47. Nana GriffinJune 30, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Just love them all! So glad I decided to get this set.

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  48. PatJune 30, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    Oh, may! Your sets allow for so much creativity. Thanks for showing some of the results of that! Beautiful cards and I agree with your family that the belt/buckle stamps are wonderful assets.

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