Welcome to Day 1 of Gina K Designs’ May release stamp set inspiration blog hops! Our first stamp set being introduced today is:
Vogue Vases by Theresa Momber - Isn’t this a fun set? You can design any kind of floral arrangement you’d like in the vases, or use any of the elements separately!
I decided to make a birthday tag card, using some of fabulous new patterned paper from the new May/June Stamp TV Kit-Vintage Chic AND the gorgeous new Gina K Designs cardstock color this month, Just Peachy – I LOVE these colors together!
I created a tag card base measuring 5.50” x 3.75” out of Gina’s Pure Luxury Heavy Base Weight Ivory Cardstock cardstock (folds at the top) and attached a strip of black & white patterned paper from the new Vintage Chic Stamp TV Kit (you can see Gina’s preview video of the kit HERE and see what she used to also color the patterned paper!). Since the Ivory cardstock and the patterned paper printed on white didn’t match, I just used my Copic E50 marker to color the white to make it match the Ivory cardstock:
You can see the original white color of the patterned paper on the right in the photo above.
The flowers were stamped in black onto the Ivory card base and then again onto Just Peachy cardstock, cut out and popped up over the original stamping. The vase was also stamped onto Just Peachy cardstock,cut out and popped up.
See those pretty swirls right above the patterned paper? That’s a great border/shelf stamp that’s included in this set!
Our second stamp set today is Border Bling by Melanie Muenchinger - This set matches Spellbinders Labels One, Four, Nine, Fourteen, Sixteen and Classic Oval Nestabilities (and a bunch more you can find, I’m sure)!
I used the tall frame on the upper right, that matches with one of my favorite Spellbinders – Labels Four:
I stamped the large bling frame with StazOn-White Opaque ink onto Gina’s Kraft cardstock. Immediately after stamping, I sprinkled Crystal Glitter onto the ink and let it dry –- hopefully you can see the pretty sparkle in this photo:
Next, I stamped the oval bling frame with Broken China Distress Ink onto patterned paper and die cut it with Classic Scalloped Oval Nestabilities. The edges of the patterned papers were distressed and machine stitched to the Ivory card base. Scor-Tape holds the rouched aqua seam binding in place.
These Gina K design team members also have samples to share today. Make sure you leave a comment on each of the blogs because on Tuesday, we will choose two random winners from all of the comments who will each get a free stamp set of their choice valued at up to $24.95! The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to win!
- Gina K
- AJ Otto
- Carolina Buchting
- Cathy Tidwell
- Deb Felts
- Donna Baker
- Emily Giovanni
- Giovana Smith
- Janice Whiting
- Jennie Harper
- Jimmi Mayo
- Lee Murphy
- Melanie Muenchinger
- Michelle Woerner
- Sharon Harnist <== You are here!
- Theresa Momber
- Tina Gilliland
- Vicki Dutcher
Also, visit StampTV and check out the videos, more samples, contests and challenges from last night's release party in the release party schedule on the main page. Enjoy the hop and weekend! The design team will be back after the Memorial Day holiday on Tuesday, with another May release stamp set blog hop so we hope you'll join us then. But I'll be back on Monday to share the Mix It Up Monday Stamp TV Challenge that I'm hosting, so I hope you'll join me!
{Vogue Vase Birthday Tag}
Stamps: Gina K Designs-Vogue Vases,
Tools: 1/4” & 1/2” circle punches
Paper: GKD Pure Luxury Heavy Base Weight Cardstock-Ivory & Just Peachy, GKD patterned paper pack-Vintage Chic.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad; Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks-Antique Linen
Copic Marker: E50
Accessories: Ranger Tim Holtz Ink Blending Tool, The Twinery Twine-Charcoal, black pearls, Pop Dots,
{Border Bling Birthday Card}
Stamps: Gina K Designs-Border Bling,
Tools: Spellbinders Labels Four, Classic Scalloped Ovals-Sm Nestabilities
Paper: GKD Pure Luxury Heavy Base Weight Cardstock-Ivory & Kraft, My Mind’s Eye Stella & Rose-Hattie
Ink: StazOn-White Opaque, Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad; Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks-Broken China & Brushed Corduroy
Accessories: Ranger Tim Holtz Ink Blending Tool, Crystal Glitter, Aqua Seam Binding, Maya Road Small Organza Rose trim-teal, Pop Dots, 1/4" Scor Tape, Tonic Tim Holtz Paper Distresser
I absolutely love your tag and your card is GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Melinda | May 27, 2011 at 08:26 AM
gorgeous projects today Sahron! I love hwo that peach pops off the b&W!
your deisng with the layered tags and the oval inside the labels Four look terrific, so glad I hooked you up with a border for your favortie die, hee hee! the patterned papers you chose really complement them!
Posted by: Melanie Muenchinger | May 27, 2011 at 08:33 AM
Always fantastic!
Posted by: Doris | May 27, 2011 at 08:38 AM
Gorgeous card and gorgeous tag.
Posted by: Rebekka | May 27, 2011 at 08:46 AM
Sooo gorgeous Sharon! I love how you colored that white cardstock...now I need an E-50 marker, lol! And love how you stamped the oval in the scallop cut out, looks fantastic!
Posted by: cathy tidwell | May 27, 2011 at 08:51 AM
so lush and beautiful!!
Posted by: richard | May 27, 2011 at 08:59 AM
Your tag is GORGEOUS, Sharon!!! I think you are the tag Queen!! Your bling card wonderful... love the idea of layering one inside the other!!! Great job!
Posted by: Tina Gilliland | May 27, 2011 at 09:18 AM
Love the tag and card!
Posted by: Jo Ann Glenn | May 27, 2011 at 09:20 AM
Great projects, Sharon. I'm loving both sets. Very cool!
Posted by: Donna | May 27, 2011 at 09:20 AM
These are SO very lovely!
Posted by: Lillian Child | May 27, 2011 at 10:01 AM
These are lovely. Great idea to use tags to make a card - I will borrow this concept! The glitter on the second one really does show. I'll bet it's even better in person. Have a great holiday weekend!
Posted by: Ky Scrapacat | May 27, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing! Have a great holiday weekend.
Posted by: loubear82 | May 27, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Gorgeous tag and card Sharon!
Posted by: Sharri Seffens | May 27, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Great idea of using the Copic on the white cs.
Posted by: Sharon Harris | May 27, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Such gorgeous projects!!
Posted by: AlienAnessa | May 27, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Just beautiful projects...really love the tag.
Posted by: Debbie | May 27, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Great cards, love your style!
Carol B
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Posted by: Carol B | May 27, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Love your cards! They are truly little works of art! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kim | May 27, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Love your cards!!
Posted by: KellyG | May 27, 2011 at 12:34 PM
As those before me already said...love your tag tooo
Posted by: carla | May 27, 2011 at 12:38 PM
I just love Vogue Vases. And the interpretation each one has given their individual creations. Gorgeous. I am going to get this set, whether I win it or buy it!
Posted by: NormaJ | May 27, 2011 at 01:07 PM
Tag is pretty but card is gorgeous.
Posted by: Sonya Everding | May 27, 2011 at 01:17 PM
The turquoise ribbon folds are amazing. I'm definately going to practise that. Both are so beautiful.
Posted by: Riette | May 27, 2011 at 01:22 PM
These are really stunning Sahron. Your first card is so striking - I LOVE that color combination, and I love the scrunched up ribbon and pretty patterned paper in your second card too.
Posted by: Crafty Math Chick | May 27, 2011 at 01:22 PM
Your cards are always so elegant. Glad you used the new Just Peachy cs, too.
Posted by: Connie Duckert | May 27, 2011 at 01:24 PM
Really beautiful cards!
Posted by: Bev E | May 27, 2011 at 01:27 PM
Very elegant.
Posted by: Sandra Fulmer | May 27, 2011 at 01:28 PM
Great Cards
Posted by: A Heinecke | May 27, 2011 at 01:36 PM
Like your contributions, and the tag idea is a fairly new one for me. It really grabs my attention!
Posted by: Joan Schonrock | May 27, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Simply stunning.
Posted by: Joni | May 27, 2011 at 01:44 PM
Beautiful cards, Sharon! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Christine Macneil | May 27, 2011 at 01:45 PM
they're both awesome
Posted by: Joyce Thurston | May 27, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Fantastic!
Posted by: Billie Dee | May 27, 2011 at 02:15 PM
I especially like the treatment of the Vogue Vases..a beautiful tag. The card, too, is lovely and the color and treatment of the ribbon, gorgeous. TFS
Posted by: Pat Jandacek | May 27, 2011 at 02:19 PM
Very very pretty!! Thank you!
Posted by: Geri Rissman | May 27, 2011 at 02:22 PM
Love the tag and the card, both are beautiful. Love these stamps, take care and thanks for sharing.
Posted by: RuthAnn King | May 27, 2011 at 02:25 PM
So pretty! Love the ribbons!
Posted by: Shirley McCullough | May 27, 2011 at 02:25 PM
WOW, love that ribbon in the 2nd card. Great work.
Posted by: Jenny McGee | May 27, 2011 at 02:48 PM
Love the tag and such a beautiful card
Posted by: Jill A. | May 27, 2011 at 03:09 PM
Your tag card is just gorgeous - I love the idea of coloring in the white background on the black & white dp. Really pretty.
Posted by: Barbara Hale | May 27, 2011 at 03:14 PM
Beautiful ribbon treatment on your aqua card!!
Posted by: vicki dutcher | May 27, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Love the tag card. Beautiful
Posted by: Gerry | May 27, 2011 at 03:28 PM
Your Vogue Vases tag is my favorite of this amazing blog hop.
Posted by: Jana | May 27, 2011 at 03:38 PM
Lovely layers on the "Bling" card Sharon! The new "Just Peachy" cardstock works so well with the new Vintage Chic set also!
Posted by: Debbie Rogers | May 27, 2011 at 03:48 PM
Sharon your work is always amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Posted by: Linda Duensing | May 27, 2011 at 03:55 PM
Your artwork is once again so very lovely. I am so inspired by it. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Verna Angerhofer | May 27, 2011 at 04:06 PM
Your tag and card is great
Posted by: Stephanie Z. | May 27, 2011 at 04:10 PM
Really like the tag! and the card is just gorgeous!
Posted by: Sharon Mattingly | May 27, 2011 at 04:49 PM
Love your tag and birthday card,
Posted by: Diane Neri | May 27, 2011 at 04:49 PM
I love the shabby chic card done with Border Bling. Stunning!!!
Posted by: Karen Shirey - Wide Eyed Stamper | May 27, 2011 at 04:50 PM