Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Gina K Release Inspiration Blog Hop: Day 2

Hi everyone!  Welcome to Day 2 of the Gina K Designs Release Inspiration Blog hop!  Today we are spotlighting the sets, Dreams illustrated by Tami Mayberry, and Birthday Bash illustrated by Rupa Shevde.  These sets are very different from each other and perfect in their own styles!

First up, is my card using Dreams.  I went very simple with this one, I just let the amazing oval frame image speak for itself. 
 Next is Birthday Bash.  What a fun little set this is!  Lots of super cute images.  I went with fun bright colors on this birthday card.  I added glossy accents to the balloons.
For even more samples of these new sets, you can visit each of the GKD Design Team blogs listed below.  Make sure you leave a comment here and on each of their blogs because Gina is going to draw two randomly chosen winners from all of the blog comments, and each will get a stamp set of their choice valued at up to $24.95!  Gina will announce the winners on her blog tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by!  I will leave you with a couple close up pictures.  Be sure to come back tomorrow as we continue with the May Release Inspiration Hop!
Card Deets:
Stamps - Dreams
Cardstock - Pure Luxury White
Pattern paper - Stella Rose "Hazel" (My Mind's Eye), Sunny Days (SEI)
Accessories - Spellbinders Labels Ten Nestabilities, Copics, white ribbon, clear rhinestones, corner rounder, scalloped border punch

Stamps - Birthday Bash
Ink - Tuxedo black
Cardstock - Pure Luxury White and Red Hot
Pattern Paper - Lime Twist "Out of the Blue" (My Mind's Eye)
Accessories - Standard Circles and Standard Scalloped Circles Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Copic markers, silver cord, yellow grosgrain ribbon, 2mm colored rhinestones, crystal effects


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88 comments:

  1. MelanieMay 31, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    aww that round card is so sweeet! thanks for inspiring me to get those labels 10, that is a great look!

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  2. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    The first card: Clean and simple and oooh so beautiful!! I love the labels die!
    The second card: superduper cute! I love what you did with the balloons!!!
    xxx
    Dutch Tulip
    Marja

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  3. Cat TidwellMay 31, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Awesome Michelle! And love those shiny balloons! Im like Mel, GOT to get that label set, lol!

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  4. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Love the bright cheerful colrs in the birthday card and your first is so pretty.
    Debbie D.

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  5. Rita KeggMay 31, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    cute cards ... thanks for sharing!

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  6. DebMay 31, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Beautiful, and adorable! Love 'em both!

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  7. Vicki DutcherMay 31, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Gorgeous first card - love the subtle touch of color

    Fun, fun bday card!

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  8. Glenda JMay 31, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Great work! Love them both!

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  9. StephanieMay 31, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Very cute cards! I love the brown/blue card very much! It's so elegant! And the second one is so cute!

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  10. ShellyMay 31, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Love the colors you used! Great cards! TFS!

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  11. Barbara ColbertMay 31, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    GReat job....stamp sets are great!!! And you showcased them well!

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  12. Teri CMay 31, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Love the bear!!

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  13. SandyMay 31, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Great cards.

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  14. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I too love the first CAS card, so pretty and the second is so adorable, perfect PP for the background and great job on the baloons, glossy accents?
    Wonderful job.
    Thanks
    Donna Przy....

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  15. Suzanne J DeanMay 31, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Very elegant Michelle, love the simplicity of the first card and the festiveness of the fun 2nd card! Beautifully done!

    hugz,
    Suzanne

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  16. MarisaMay 31, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Yummy colour combo on the first card and fun DP on the second! Great touch with the CE on the balloons and twine at the base. Have a great week (((Hugs)))

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  17. Nana DonnaMay 31, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Love your cards, the first one is beautiful. Too cute is that bear. Love your blog and became a follower
    http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/

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  18. ScrapacatMay 31, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I love both of these. I like seeing how you can use Tami's images without distressing the card. That's so cool. The round card? OMG I especially like how you put different colored rhinestones on the sentiment. Smart idea!
    ♥ky

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  19. ValerieMay 31, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Love both your cards. The colors on the second card really pop.

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  20. RietteMay 31, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Just love the CAS layout and colors! And the gloss on those balloons are great

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  21. Giovana May 31, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Beautiful cards Michelle! Simple, yet elegant.

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  22. Joyce ThurstonMay 31, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    love how you all use the same stamps and they come out so different

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  23. The Vannoy FamilyMay 31, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Such beautiful cards - Thanks so much for sharing Michelle! Love Gina K's blog hops - so inspirational! Have a great day!

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  24. Jaclynn MarieMay 31, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    These cards are AWESOME Michelle! The color combo of the 1st. is so SWEET!!! TFS!

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  25. Dottie WatsonMay 31, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Very nice cards. I love balloons and you made me smile with your card. Thnx..hugz, Dottie

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  26. calamitypamMay 31, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    So freaking adorable....I absolutely love your ideas!!! What beautiful work you do!!!

    Thanks for sharing your creativity and inspiring me!!
    Pam

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  27. Get ConnectedMay 31, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    love the new sets.

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  28. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Your cards are fabulous Michelle. Great use of the stamps.

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  29. KellyWMay 31, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Absolutely love your cards!!...thanks for sharing!!

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  30. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Thanks for sharing your talents!

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  31. Christine MacneilMay 31, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    What beautiful cards. You really captured the essence of each set. So different from each other.

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  32. Karen DensonMay 31, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Beautiful! Simple elegant cards.

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  33. RobinMay 31, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Lovely cards - the first is simple and elegant and the second so jazzy & fun. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

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  34. dklessigMay 31, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I like the simplicity of your cards

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  35. BarbaraMay 31, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Beautiful cards, love the color palette on your Dreams card, both DP's work so nicely together and love how you showcased the sentiment with that pretty Spellbinders die. Love your take on the Birthday Bash stamp set. I like how you've used the circle dies to showcase this cute bear and baloons. Love the "glossy accents" on the baloons too.

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  36. BonnieMay 31, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Love the brown and teal combination on the Dreams card. And the bright birthday card is the cutest---love the papers!

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  37. ArleneMay 31, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Very nice cards. Thanks

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  38. KaryMay 31, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Love the cute round card! The patterned paper go so well with the image. Great job!

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  39. dvsMay 31, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I really like the way you framed these.

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  40. Kay SMay 31, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Such simple elegance with the first card. Love the brown and blue together. The second one is darling and I love the balloons.

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  41. Sue DMay 31, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Your first card is very elegant and love the fun colors on the second.

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  42. Diane NMay 31, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Michelle I'm sure any 5 year old would be charmed by your adorable Teddy bear card!

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  43. YvonneMay 31, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Love both cards. You are very creative.

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  44. Nana GriffinMay 31, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Lovely! Like the labels 10 on the card idea.

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  45. NancyMay 31, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I'm glad I don't have to pick a favorite! Both are wonderful!

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  46. Crafty Math ChickMay 31, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Love the CAS style of your first card Michelle, and I like how colorful your second card is as well. Hope you had a Happy Memorial day weekend!

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  47. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Love your round Birthday card, Michelle. So happy!

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  48. Jenny McGeeMay 31, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    First card was so elegant and the second circle card, so cute.

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  49. GayleMay 31, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Gorgeous cards, Michelle. I really enjoyed the circle card.

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  50. Barbara HaleMay 31, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I really like the shaped card but I am really drawn to the card using Dreams.

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  51. Pam YoungMay 31, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    love those labels io and I rarely use them. Your cards are so beautiful!!

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  52. JillMay 31, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Loving both cards--great work

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  53. Designs By SkyMay 31, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I like the simple elegance of the first card, and the bright and colorful secod card. TFS

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  54. --MarcyMay 31, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    from subtle to pop off the page colors! Wow - nice job!

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  55. Verna AngerhoferMay 31, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I love what you did with the Dreams set card..so beautiful. And, the birthday card is so fun...and love the crystal affects on the balloons. I just know that card would be a big hit with my grandsons.

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  56. Karen (TLgirl353)May 31, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I love the choices of color you used- very nice cards, Michelle!

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  57. sandiMay 31, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Love the cards.

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  58. jazy1mMay 31, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Love your cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  59. SusanMay 31, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I really like the textures of your Dream card via the choice of papers. Your round teddy bear card would be perfect for a child's birthday!

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  60. MarshaMay 31, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Both cards are wonderful !

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  61. redstamper7May 31, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Sweet! Your paper sets off your images so well. Beautiful.

    Becky T

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  62. Michelle SingleMay 31, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    That chocolate and green card is absolutely stunning!

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  63. TinaMay 31, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Adore your first card!!! And DP you chose on the Birthday round card is fab!

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  64. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Brown polka dots are wonderful with the aqua paper below...very nice card! The round one is just precious!

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  65. LorraineMay 31, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Pretty first card and such an adorable second one!

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  66. TeresaMay 31, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Love the dreams card. Beautiful! Hugs, Teresa E.

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  67. Sue VanDeVusseMay 31, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Love that color combo on the first one and the fun design on the bear card.

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  68. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Michelle these are so beautiful! Love those cute balloons! :)

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  69. Cynthia BaldwinMay 31, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Love all the details you've included on these cards - great paper choices and love the ribbons!

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  70. JennieMay 31, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Sweet designs Michelle!! Love how you did the the Dreams design and the birthday circle card is adorable!!

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  71. Debbie RogersMay 31, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    The Birthday Bash set will make any child smile whether they be young in years or young at heart!

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  72. GoldaMay 31, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Wonderful cards. I like the label you used on the first one. Just stamping on it is a great look.

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  73. vlyratMay 31, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I really like the teal & brown together on the Dreams card. very nice~

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  74. KellyMay 31, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Darling cards! Your bear is so cute, and I love the "dreams" card!

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  75. BrendaMay 31, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Fantastic cards Michelle!

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  76. Melody (lacyquilter)May 31, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Great cards.

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  77. Patti aka NW LadyMay 31, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Both cards are super but I love that round little bear. So bright and fun, the Crystal Effects really make the balloons stand out.
    Patti

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  78. LageneMay 31, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Beautiful cards!

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  79. RavengirlMay 31, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Those are fabulous! I love, love, love your first card that you made with Tami's new set!

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  80. Kris in AlaskaJune 1, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Love your color choices in that first card! Details are awesome on both cards too! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  81. Luv 2 CreateJune 1, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Such beautiful cards. Love the color combos in both. Love the circle shape on the second one.
    Marcie

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  82. irishgalkellyJune 1, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Michelle,
    I just love the cas style of your first card! Simple yet stunning for certain!! Just gorgeous. Your second card is super sweet and the balloons take the show. Great inspiration on both. Thank you!

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  83. JoniJune 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Both cards are great, but Lighthouses are my favorite. Beautiful colors.

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  84. Lee June 1, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Ohhhh adorable circle card! And the Dreams card is just stunning!!!

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  85. CarolinaJune 2, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Love the color combo on your first card - beautiful CAS in every way! Your circle card is adorable - love the bit of cord and crystal effect are the perfect touch!

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  86. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Love your circle card...Both cards scream for CAS!

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  87. thekolbesJune 2, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Love them both
    Trish
    krazykcrafters at msn dot com

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  88. Andrew PowellJune 2, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Wow wow WOW! I really love them both, but that metal flower just mesmerizes me! LOVE that!

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