Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Inspiration Hop, Day 1: Timeless Beauty and Have Faith

Hello, and welcome to our first day of inspiration hops for the newly released stamp sets and supplies from Gina K. Designs!  We are giving away a $50 gift certificate each day, all you have to do is leave comments on the blog as you hop through, the more comments you leave the more chances you have to win! Winner announced on Gina's blog June 14th.

You should be coming from LISA'S blog!


First up, we have Alicia's Timeless Beauty set. The new stencils Mermaid Scales and Leafy remind me of some of my favorite textile patterns, so I decided to use two on this card, blending GKD Blue Denim and Powder Blue inks over the scalloped Mermaid Scale stencil on a piece of white cardstock, next removing the stencil and stamping the image of the woman over the sponging in black, and then cutting it out to paper piece on top of the second stamped image on my card base.  For the background I used the same inks over the Leafy texture stencil.  I love how using both a light and heavier touch on the card makes such bold and yet ethereal impact with the contrast.  Lady is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. Top layers of the scarf are popped up with foam squares. I used one of the Life Changing Brushes for all of my blending.
Ocean Minded card kit  (Mermaid Scale Stencil included)


For the next card, I used two generations of GKD Faded Brick and Red Velvet inks with the lip print to make this fun collage background, then colored the tube to match my favorite L'oreal tubes (or Yves St. Lauren if I can afford it! I wish!) with Spectrum Noir markers.  I thought it would be sassy to add the heart image from the new Ocean Minded stamp set from the new card kit in Red Velvet ink like it was drawn on a mirror in lipstick, and the tiny greetings fit inside the envelope so I stamped and cut one out and popped it up to add dimension. Cardstock is GKD Pure Luxury Prickly Pear, Black Onyx and White. 

Next up we have Emily's Have Faith set, and the greetings are so encouraging and work for many situations.  I first blended GKD Passion Pink and Stormy Sky on white over the new Art Deco stencil, removed the stencil and then stamped the sentiment in Jet Black Amalgam.  To make the greeting stand out more, and look like a sun rising triumphantly, I used the circle from the Sunshine stencil (in the Ocean Minded card kit , see photo above) to mask the middle and create rays above and below with the same ink colors and Sunshine Stencil and Life Changing Brush.  These stencils are really fun to layer and make new combinations!


On this next card, I gently blended some GKD Wild Dandelion ink over the Sun Spots stencil from the new Ocean Minded Card Kit like warm sunshine, and then stamped the sentiment in Jet Black Amalgam.  Cardstock is Wild Dandelion. How simple but effective.




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Next stop on our hop today is MINDY!
Thanks so much for visiting me today and your sweet comments! 
Which card do you like best?

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63 comments:

  1. Your cards are so beautiful. Loved the way you used a stencil for the lady's shawl and a different one for the background. I have several of the stamps you designed and love using them.

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  2. This is so motivating to see your creativity!

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  3. STUNNING job with the Timeless beauty set! I Love all your techniques with stenciling!

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  4. Wonderful, as always. I love how you used the stencil to create color and texture in the woman's clothing!!! Never would have thought of doing something like that.

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  5. Such beautiful cards! I love all of the ways you used the stencils and 'drew' the heart with the lipstick.

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  6. The stenciling is my favorite part. Very cool, and subtle...

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  7. Love all your cards and these stamp sets are unbelievably gorgeous.

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  8. So inspiring makes me want to go play with my stencils. Beautiful.

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  9. I love the lady's stenciled wrap!

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  10. Beautiful cards and coloring Melanie!

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  11. Great designs, amazing how diverse the uses are with stencils...very creative!

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  12. Love those stencils in the new release and how they are used partially on a card base.

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  13. I love what you crafted to share on the hop! Such nicely made cards indeed!

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  14. Beautiful work once again! Thanks for sharing

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  15. I like the way you used the stencils. Very nice.

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  16. The heart drawn with the lipstick is
    a fun idea. Love the lady in blue.
    Great cards. thanks for sharing
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  17. Beautiful cards. I love how you used a stencil for the dress in the Timeless Beauty card -- very clever. The stencils in this release are amazing.

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  18. Love, love, love how you used the stencil to create a design on the shawl!!

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  19. Marisela Delgado said: great cards. mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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  20. They are all great, but I especially love the ones from the Have Faith set.

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  21. Wonderful new products and I love all the various ways you used them. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  22. Your cards are always so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us!

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  23. Thanks for sharing your pretty cards. The stenciled backgrounds are beautiful!

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  24. Thanks for sharing your pretty cards. The stenciled backgrounds are beautiful!

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  25. Your cards are very pretty. I sure am loving the stencils in this release!! Thanks for sharing with us!!

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  26. Love your artistic style - such fun and fabulous cards!

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  27. Great cards. I like the stenciled backgrounds.

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  28. Such sweet cards. My favorite is the one with the lipstick prints!! FUN!! Great release!!🌵💜

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  29. Adorable and sweet cards!!! Beautiful release!

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  30. Wow! Your use of TWO stencils on the Lovely Lady is especially inspiring. All your cards and background stencils really stood out to me ! Gorgeous

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  31. I love the whimsy love the whimsy of the lipstick card. Blending looks great.

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  32. Your cards are so adorable.
    Valerija xx

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  33. WOW! Absolutely gorgeous cards!! I am in awe of all the creativity along the hop!

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  34. I love your cards and I really love that Ocean Minded Card Kit - so many possibilities.

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  35. I love how you used the stencils as textiles with the Timeless Beauty stamp!

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  36. My, how talented you are! All of your cards are incredible. All of the stencils in this release and the Ocean Minded Card Kit are going to make their way to my crafting room. The other things I want will have to wait for another payday!

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  37. Beautiful cards Melanie! I love all the new stencils in this release.

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  38. I love how you used the stencils on the first card! So clever!!!! All your cards are terrific, Melanie!!!!!

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  39. Such beautiful cards. Great release!
    Thanks for sharing...

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  40. Love your cards. Like your paper piece idea for the lady.

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  41. I like what you did with the sun spot stencil

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  42. I love the sunspot stencil and your cheery yellow card. I also love the stenciled dress on the lady. Clever use of the stencil.

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  43. awe melanie, love all your cards!!! and all your stamps!!!

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  44. I love how you used the mermaid stencil to fill in her scarf and wrap! Genius!

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  45. I love the lady and how you colored her and all the different dimensions you gave it with two different stencils. Stunning, absolutely stunning.

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  46. Hi Melanie :) Your cards are delightful!!! Your last two are soooooo bright and encouraging! Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  47. Love the stencil backgrounds!

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  48. Awesome new designs! Love the stencils! Fab backgrounds!

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  49. My Fav is "Keep going you will make it" I loved the light pink colors and background stencil. So soft and pretty.

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  50. Love how you used all those wonderful stencils!

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  51. Awesomely cards.. each card is unique and different.. thanks for the inspiration..

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  52. Beautiful cards. I love what you made using Timeless beauty. Sooo pretty. Great release.

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  53. Awesome cards Melanie, especially the first one, so delicate. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration.

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  54. love your timeless beauty card!

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