Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Gina K June release inspiration blog hop: Day 2

Hi everyone!  Welcome to Day 2 of the Gina K Designs May Release Inspiration Blog hop!  Today we are spotlighting the sets, Whimsical Wishes illustrated by Theresa Momber and Garden Fresh.

First up is a card I made using Whimsical Wishes.  This set was designed to coordinate with last month's set, Vogue Vases and both are favorites of mine!  I used some of the Dots and Stripes paper from Echo Park, Spellbinders Labels Seventeen and some baker's twine. 
My next card uses Garden Fresh.  I have to say, I love this set.  The fruit images are too cute and I don't have a set like it in my vast collection, so I am one happy girl!  I went with something a bit different on this card- I stamped my own background.  I used ColorBox inks for these images.  They stamp so crisp and clear!  There is a bit of Echo Park paper peeking out from under the gingham ribbon and some tiny bling on each fruit.

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 June Release Inspiration Hop with the 1 Free with Free set!  
Card Deets:
Stamps - Whimsical Wishes
Ink - Lavendar (ColorBox)
Cardstock - Pure Luxury white and chocolate brown
Pattern Paper - Dots and Stripes 6x6 pad (Echo Park)
Accessories - baker's twine, Spellbinders Standard Circles SM and Labels Seventeen Nestabilities, rhinestones

Stamps - Garden Fresh
Ink - Citrine, scarlet and orange (ColorBox)
Cardstock - Pure Luxury white and black
Pattern Paper - Dots and Stripes 6x6 pad (Echo Park)
Accessories - black gingham ribbon, red button, Standard and Scalloped Circles LG Nestabilities, rhinestones

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85 comments:

  1. joyJuly 6, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Wow! Your stamping is perfect! Love how the black gingham and black frame around your sentiment makes the "you're so sweet" pop!

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  2. MelanieJuly 6, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    you really rock the tiny bling, i always love these sweet touches on your cards!

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  3. Theresa MomberJuly 6, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Michelle, these are gorgeous! Fabulous designs.

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  4. Cat TidwellJuly 6, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I always love your designs, so unique Michelle!

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  5. RietteJuly 6, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Love your cards! Layout and colors are devine.

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  6. TinaJuly 6, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    VERY nice designs, Michelle! REALLY REALLY like the fruit card!

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  7. Vicki DutcherJuly 6, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    AWESOME couple of cards - clean and gorgeous

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  8. Joyce ThurstonJuly 6, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    love them both. One reminded me of a summer fruit salad. :)

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  9. crotnemJuly 6, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Very cute cards girl.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Beautiful and FUN cards Michelle!

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  11. ScrapacatJuly 6, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  12. ScrapacatJuly 6, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Simple and so sweet. I love these!

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  13. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Great cards, Michelle.

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  14. ShariJuly 6, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    your second card has made me seriously think of getting a set that was no on my list really cute idea

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  15. richardbreaksJuly 6, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your garden fresh card!! And I totally dig the random rhinestones on the other! Awesome job!!

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  16. BeastybunnyJuly 6, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Great job. I love both of these cards.

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  17. RavengirlJuly 6, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Both of these are fresh and fun! I just love them!

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  18. FrancineBJuly 6, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Lovely! Very elegant and fresh.

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  19. Debbie D.July 6, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Cute,cute,cute!! Always love your designs.

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  20. jjocarlsonJuly 6, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    gorgeus!

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  21. Isabel ZJuly 6, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I love your fruit card; it's so cheery and it makes me smile.

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  22. pakoskoJuly 6, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    i love the crisp colors you used!

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  23. SharonJuly 6, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Great cards! I especially like the colors and papers on the Hope card.

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  24. Gayle C.July 6, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    So very cute, Michelle, love the array of fruit and the simplicity of the stamped circle on the Whimisical Wishes card.

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  25. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Great design and such wonderful choice of colors!! Terrific cards!!
    Thanks
    Donna Przy....

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  26. Lynn B.July 6, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Great designs on both of your cards. I particularly love the fruit card. The dp you created is just wonderful.

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  27. LindaJuly 6, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Love the cards. The colors are beautiful and love the fruit card. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  28. CelinaJuly 6, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    My favorite is the Garden Fresh card. I love the background you created using the different fruit. I'm really starting to love that set.

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  29. Mary C. FarringtonJuly 6, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Michelle - you are the first to use all the fruit on one card and I really like it. The colors are so vibrant. The bling on your first card is precious.

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  30. CheriJuly 6, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Packing a WOW in each card. I am so loving that bg stamping with the Garden Fresh stamps, Michelle.

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  31. Lori FinchJuly 6, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    cute, cute, and super cute!

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  32. Dianne BeansJuly 6, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Beautiful! Creative! Loved seeing your cards.

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  33. KellyJuly 6, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Cute cards. Thanks for sharing!

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  34. GoldaJuly 6, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I love the striped papers you used on the first card and the varied and fun fruit all over the second. The little bits of bling on the fruit is great.

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  35. Nana GriffinJuly 6, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    These are great! Very lovely and looks like they can be made fairly quickly.

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  36. LouAnnJuly 6, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Beautiful cards.

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  37. marilynwillauerJuly 6, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    You've been busy, love your cards!!!

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  38. Sue DJuly 6, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Fabulous cards!

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  39. Life On the Scrappy Side StoreJuly 6, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Love the citrus! So fun great cards tfs

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  40. cardscookiecarrotcakeJuly 6, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Lovely cards. The black gingham gives your citrus cards such an elegan touch.

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  41. KaryJuly 6, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Fab cards, Michelle!! Love the colours and sweet designs.

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  42. NewbieJuly 6, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Love the cards! And the bling is a nice touch to really finish things off!!

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  43. PeanutJuly 6, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    very nice and lively.

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  44. LynetteJuly 6, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Great cards!!

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  45. Sonya van SteeJuly 6, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Beautiful creations once again! You never cease to amaze me! How do you get the tiny little bling arranged so perfectly!? Great cards!

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  46. --MarcyJuly 6, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Love the embellishments - really sets it off!

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  47. Joan VJuly 6, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Michelle, what fun cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  48. TriciaJuly 6, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Wonderful cards...love the vegies & fruits cards.

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  49. JoanJuly 6, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Fabulous....love both cards.

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  50. DeborahJuly 6, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    neat cards....

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  51. JanJuly 6, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Two really nice cards....thanks!

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  52. Kay SJuly 6, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Love how you created the three color blocks for the background on the first card and the "fruit salad" background on the second ne is just fun and summery looking!

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  53. Diana SolingJuly 6, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    beautiful. I love all the different elements you used and layering!

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  54. SusanJuly 6, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I like your colour blocks on your first card. Your second card is fun and whimsical - the little red border and that gingham bow just make it pop!

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  55. NancyJuly 6, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Great cards, but really love the "fruity" one!

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  56. SueJuly 6, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Love both of your cards..but the Garden Fresh is my favorite! I love the different colors and the ribbon

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  57. DianeJuly 6, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Very cute cards..love the garden fresh one with the gingham ribbon!!

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  58. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    These are such awesome cards hun! Love that fruity fun one! :)

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  59. Karen (TLgirl353)July 6, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    MIchelle- I especially like the black and white gingham ribbon on the second card.- Gives it a little retro look!! Both are wonderful creations!

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  60. KarenJuly 6, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Such fun cards. Really like the garden fruits and that gingham bow.

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  61. TamaraJuly 6, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I love that secound card, very sweet!!

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  62. Barb GhigJuly 6, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Hi Michelle,
    As always, your cards are just FABULOUS! Great color choices and design!

    Thanks so much for your inspiration, and for a chance to win a set of stamps!!!

    Wishing you a great day!

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  63. Verna AngerhoferJuly 6, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Your cards are so bright and cheery. What a virtual delight they are.

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  64. JoanJuly 6, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Both of your cards are stunning--so colorful- clean, neat designs!

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  65. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Really pretty cards...especially love your very own patterned paper with the fruit!

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  66. JessicaKJuly 6, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Wow, those do stamp so crisply on the CS. What a fun card with the all the colors and images.

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  67. Nana DonnaJuly 6, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Simple wonderful, love the checked bow
    Cute these new stamps are a must have, hope I win a set
    http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com

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  68. Betty NevilleJuly 6, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Wonderful cards Michelle! Love that fruit dp!

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  69. Lee July 6, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    LOVE that trio of striped dp...oh my word you matched them up perfectly!! And darn cute is the veggie and fruit bg!!!

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  70. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    I love your layering techniques, which I need to learn! :)

    S. Carter

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  71. Mi MiJuly 7, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Love the card. Such pretty colors.

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  72. JenniJuly 7, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Both your cards are lovely! Great colours too!

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  73. BarbJuly 7, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    love the cards and stamp sets.

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  74. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Michelle lovely layout and color choice on your Hope card. Your fruit card really POPS with the bright colors you chose, against the black ribbon and layer under the sentiment. WOW!

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  75. DebbieMJuly 7, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Gorgeous cards! Love your garden background. :)

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  76. Jenny McGeeJuly 7, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Cute cards. Love how you added a touch of bling to both cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  77. mitzJuly 7, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    ..such a talent you are.. great job on both cards..
    mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

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  78. Stacy MorganJuly 7, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Both are great, I want to eat the second one. hee hee

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  79. Jeanne HJuly 7, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Love that striped paper! Great card. :)

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  80. Sharon HarnistJuly 7, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Such fun, bright cards, Michelle!

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  81. BrendaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Beautiful cards Michelle!

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  82. Giovana July 7, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Beautiful cards! All the bling around is awesome!

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  83. mtscrapgalJuly 7, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Lovely cards thanks for the inspiration.

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  84. LageneJuly 7, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Great cards & love the touches of bling!

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  85. CarolinaJuly 10, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Ahhh, ever so darlin' in every way!

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