Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Gina K Release Inspiration Blog Hop: Day 3

Hi everyone!  Welcome to Day 3 of the Gina K Designs May Release Inspiration Blog hop!  Today we are spotlighting the sets, Elegant Elements which is the 1 free with 3 set, and By the Sea illustrated by Theresa Momber. 

First up is my card using Elegant Elements.  This set has 7 fabulous element images!  I just love this round one.  I embossed them with clear EP and it just made them POP.  I left the sentiment off and am keeping this in my stash for whatever occasion comes up.
Next up is a Father's Day card I made with By the Sea.  What I love about these images is that they can be colored lightly (for us coloring challenged) and still look amazing.  In addition to busting out my oldie but goodie embossing folder, Swiss Dots, I added some scoring lines at the bottom to add a bit of interest (you can kinda see it in the close up pic).

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 finish the May Release Inspiration Hop with the StampTV Kit! 

Card Deets:
Stamps - Elegant Elements
Ink - Razzberry and Dark Brown (ColorBox)
Cardstock - Pure Luxury White, Passionate Pink, Chocolate Brown and Kraft
Accessories - Standard Circles LG and SM Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Rhinestones, Swiss dots EF, burlap string

Stamps - By the Sea
Ink - Tuxedo black
Cardstock - Pure Luxury White and In the Navy, Bordering Blue
Pattern Paper - Lime Twist "Out of the Blue" (My Mind's Eye)
Accessories - Reverse Wonky Rectangles Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Copics, Swiss dots EF, burlap string


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77 comments:

  1. JennieJune 1, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Pretty cards Michelle! Love the By the Sea design and the colors on your first one. Great job!

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  2. RavengirlJune 1, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    These are some fabulous cards! I love your remark about the light coloring for us coloring-challenged folks! I fit that description so well!

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  3. --MarcyJune 1, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    The design elements are so crisp - such fine details. The by the sea card is just pure perfection!

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  4. Sue VanDeVusseJune 1, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Your lighthouse card is so clean and fresh, love your coloring on the lighthouse. Fun use of those medallions.

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  5. Cat TidwellJune 1, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I agree with sue, so clean and fresh on that lighthouse one, LOVE it! Nice crisp lines...and love what you did with the medallions, nice grouping like that!

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  6. Teri CJune 1, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Love the lighthouse!

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  7. TinaJune 1, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Nice designs and I really like the pop of red on the lighthouse card!

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  8. crotnemJune 1, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    great cards. Love them

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  9. Sue BridgesJune 1, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Awesome cards

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  10. BeckyJune 1, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Gorgeous cards, love what you did with the design stamps.

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  11. JillJune 1, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Very nice cards

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  12. Glenda JJune 1, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Absolutely terrific! Great work.

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  13. Vicki DutcherJune 1, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Both cards are fabulous. Love the pop of color on the lighthouse.

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  14. RietteJune 1, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Oh dear, an embossing tool and powders are going higher up on my list and my wishlist is starting to $dd up too! :D I've also thought about trying out cards where one can add a sentiment later - very clever!

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  15. JaneenJune 1, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    ohhh, love the medallions on kraft, (have you been talking to Cat and Vicki) Your light house is beautiful on that color paper. thx

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  16. LindaJune 1, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Love the cards and the two stamp sets, Elegant Element and By the Sea. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  17. PattybJune 1, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Wow, I love both of your cards. Those stamps are so versatile!
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Blessings, Pat

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  18. Luv 2 CreateJune 1, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Just love both of your cards, and both of these stamp sets. Aren't they wonderful and so versatile??
    Marcie

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  19. CarolJune 1, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Beautiful cards, I love the colors and the design.

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  20. JaniceAileenJune 1, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    So classy! Great job, Michelle!

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  21. MarshaJune 1, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Beautiful cards. Looks like the medallions will be fun to use. And I love the lighthouse.

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  22. Karen (TLgirl353)June 1, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Lovely cards, as always! Love the wonky label you used- looks great with the lighthouse!

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  23. BarbJune 1, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Stunning, Just Stunning Creations! Love how colorful they are--thanks so much for sharing!

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  24. ScrapacatJune 1, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I should use my clear embossing powder more often. Gorgeous work!
    ♥ky

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  25. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Michelle,
    Both cards are great, especially like the fathers day card, that is so appropriate and love how you colored both cards!!

    Donna Przy...

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  26. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Great use of the stamps. Your cards are wonderful, I just love the Father's Day Card.

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  27. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    SUPER! Thanks for sharing!

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  28. Debbie RogersJune 1, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    The possibilities are endless with Elegant Elements!

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  29. SandyJune 1, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Lovely cards.

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  30. CharleneJune 1, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Love your lighthouse! I just purchased this set and can't wait to have a play with it!
    Thanks for the inspiration!
    SouthernMrs
    at verizon
    dot net

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  31. Debbie BradfordJune 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Fantastic! I love your light house card and the circles do indeed pop. Very nice.

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  32. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Both cards are amazing. The free set has so many possibilities.
    Debbie D.

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  33. SharonJune 1, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    beautiful cards - really like the embossed backgrounds

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  34. Auntie EmJune 1, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Lovely cards! I like the soft colours you used on the lighthouse and the blings in the centers of the medallions.
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  35. Diane NJune 1, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Michelle I really liked your use of today's stamp sets. Very nice cards.

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  36. Jenny McGeeJune 1, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Great cards. I love the light house one.

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  37. Christine MacneilJune 1, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Love both your cards, Michelle. I can't wait to get my hands on these stamps!

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  38. Lillian ChildJune 1, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    So very lovely, Michelle!

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  39. sandiJune 1, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Love the lighthouse card the best.

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  40. Designs By SkyJune 1, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    lovely cards! TFS

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  41. Sue DJune 1, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Great cards--I like the score lines and your coloring on the lighthouse card.

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  42. strac1June 1, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    elegant elements is up my alley -- so beautiful and thought evoking but yet relaxing -- i love this!!!

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  43. strac1June 1, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    elegant elements is up my alley -- so beautiful and thought evoking but yet relaxing -- i love this!!!

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  44. margaretJune 1, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    i LOVE ALL THE IDEAS. i AM A CUDDLEBUG USER AND ANY IDEAS USING THAT TOOL IS GOOD WITH ME! THANKS!

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  45. Caroline D.June 1, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing them. These sets look great and thanks for showing the whole set.

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  46. SandyJune 1, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Great pairing of the 'Elegant Elements' with what is my favourite CB folder (Swiss Dots). The embossing powder really makes them pop!

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  47. SusanJune 1, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    What beautiful new stamp sets. I love the Elegant Elements card you created -- so simple and elegant. Your father's day card is a perfect masculine card.

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  48. Nana GriffinJune 1, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Both of these are great!

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  49. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 4:28 PM

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  50. cardscookiecarrotcakeJune 1, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Like how classy and simple the elements card looks.

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  51. Crafty Math ChickJune 1, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Very pretty Michelle! I like the rhinestone centers of your first card and that wonky rectangle Nestability shape coordinates with that lighthouse image so nicely. The embossing is a lovely effect as well.

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  52. MiesjeJune 1, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Beautiful! I really like the lighthouse card a lot!

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  53. Barb GhigJune 1, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I love your cards ~ So, so pretty! Thanks so much for the inspiration and for a chance to win some goodies!!!

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  54. LageneJune 1, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I love your cards! These new sets are amazing!

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  55. Barbara HaleJune 1, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I love the card you made with the elegant elements set. I don't blame you for keeping this one in your stash for any occasion.

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  56. CharoJune 1, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    I like the way you colored the lighthouse stamp!

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  58. CraftyTravelFrogJune 1, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Neat idea -- using the medallions!

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  59. KaryJune 1, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Hi Michelle, these cards are Gorgeous!

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  60. GayleJune 1, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Lovely cards. The medallion card is fabulous.

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  61. LindaSJune 1, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Wonderful coloring of the lighthouse. Love the circles and how the card is designed.

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  62. Betty NevilleJune 1, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Wonderful cards! Love them both!

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  63. JessicaKJune 1, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Elegant elements indeed. These are gorgeous on that card.

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  64. GoldaJune 1, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I can see so many uses for those elements. Wonderful job! Love the seaside images as well.

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  65. marilynwillauerJune 1, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Once again you have posted some beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing.

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  66. ValerieJune 1, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Really showing the versitile of the stamps. Great job!

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  67. BrendaJune 1, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Beautiful cards Michelle!

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  68. NeeseyJune 1, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    These medallions you made for this card are adorable. Great Father's Day card also. Love both of these cards.

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  69. Lee June 1, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    The embossing sure does POP! And the lighthouse card is so cool in the swiss dots!

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  70. Kris in AlaskaJune 2, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    The lighthouse is my fav but both are awesome! Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  71. CarolinaJune 2, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Stunning cards Michelle! Love how you embossed the elements on the first and the Father's day card is just beautiful!

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  72. bbryantJune 2, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    These are awsome cards cant wait to try this

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  73. Isabel ZJune 2, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Absolutely divine what you created!

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  74. Teri CJune 2, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Wonderful projects!

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  75. ClareJune 2, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Wonderful job on both cards! Very striking!

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  76. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Awesome job milady...They're so beautiful.

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  77. thekolbesJune 2, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Gorgeous
    Trish
    krazykcrafters at msn dot com

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