Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Gina K March release inspiration blog hop: Day 4

Hi everyone!  The Design Team for Gina K. Designs welcomes you to another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop. Gina and the Design Team will inspire you with many beautiful ideas! And as you hop through their blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each of them because we will choose a few random commentors who will each win a grab bag of deeply etched, pre-cut Gina K. Designs stamps! To see the full list of winners check the Big News forum at Stamp TV a couple of days after the hops!!

Today we are spotlighting the One Free with Three set, Great Sayings and the Believe in Yourself Duo.  In honor of Gina's 3 year anniversary, Believe in Yourself is free with any $35.00 purchase through March 31st!
 
 My first card uses Believe in Yourself -this butterfly is stunning!  I inked it in yellow and tapped red ink along edges.  The delicate pattern paper is Piccadilly from Basic Grey.  I did a lot of sewing on this card -even a little zig zag!  I played along with the Deconstructed Sketch 42, LOVE this sketch!
Next up is my card from Great Sayings.  I went super CAS with this one and got the layout idea from the fabulous Laurie Schmidlin (isn't she amazing?)
So I originally stamped the sentiment directly on the back panel, but it smeared slightly!  I couldn't start over because that was the LAST piece of cute green dotted paper I had!  So I improvised.  Turned out OK in the end.  See how blurry the "me" was?
Check out all the amazing designs and inspiration:

 Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!  I will leave you with some close up pictures.

Card Deets: 
Stamps -  Believe in Yourself
Ink - Cherry and Papaya (AMuse)
Cardstock -Pure Luxury White, Wild Dandelion and Ocean Mist cardstock
Accessories - Spellbinders Circles and Lacy Circles and Ironwork Accents, mulberry flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts), copic markers, stardust stickles

Stamps - Great Sayings
Ink - Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Cardstock - Pure Luxury White and kraft cardstock
Pattern Paper - Jillibean Soup Watermelon Gazpacho 6 X 6 paper pad
Accessories - Clear rhinestones, purple baker's twine, yellow button, corner rounder, copic markers
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62 comments:

  1. Theresa MomberMarch 14, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    These are beautiful, Michelle! Love the way you inked the butterfly!!

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  2. RietteMarch 14, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Thanks for the honesty! Makes me feel I'm not the only one doing things like that! What I also love about this butterfly is how easy it seems to be cut.

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  3. Cat TidwellMarch 14, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Gorgeous butterfly and love that rolling hill you created for the flowers!! Awesome designs Michelle!

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  4. Crafty Math ChickMarch 14, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    These are both so fresh & pretty Michelle! I love the pretty patterned papers you send and love that fancy border in your One Free with 3 card and how the tree is growing out of the patterned paper mound on your second card.

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  5. OlgaMarch 14, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Amazing cards!

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  6. Vicki DutcherMarch 14, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Fun cards! I love the "grass" :)

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  7. Nana GriffinMarch 14, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Love them both! Nice colors.

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  8. Elizabeth CooperMarch 14, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Lovely cards! You made me smile by sharing your smeared sentiment story. I love seeing how others 'rescue' their cards, since this kind of thing happens to me all the time! Thanks for sharing your lovely work.

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  9. Anita BraddockMarch 14, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Wow how Beautiful your cards are. love the butterfly and the flowers. the layering and the attention to details are Awesome. thanks for sharing. abbraddock@msn.com

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  10. Tami B.March 14, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    It just goes to show that sometimes accidents are a very good thing in disguise. Having the sentiment popped up makes it stand out and take notice.

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  11. BeckyMarch 14, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Gorgeous cards. Love the colors of that butterfly.

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  12. Cheryl W.March 14, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Beautiful cards! Thanks for showing how you recovered from a smeared stamp. We all have that issue from time to time and it's so much better to move forward, rather than stop and start over.

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  13. LageneMarch 14, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Lovely cards! I'm in love with the butterfly card!

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  14. MarisaMarch 14, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    At first I thought this was the Verve butterfly as they are so similar. Love the variegated colouring you used on it. Totally darling second card :)

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  15. RozyMarch 14, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Very lovely!

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  16. LuannaMarch 14, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Loved both of your cards. That flower is becoming a real favorite of mine.

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  17. alexMarch 14, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    So stunning, love the butterfly card, and the DP hill is brilliant, it really sets off the sentiment set :-)

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  18. SharonMarch 14, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Both cards are so pretty. Such nice background papers and colors used.
    And the coloring on the butterfly is so pretty.

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  19. UnknownMarch 14, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Your Believe card is unbelievable! Absolutely gorgeous!

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  20. RavengirlMarch 14, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    So very pretty! I love the fussy cut butterfly!

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  21. mermaid feniciaMarch 14, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I love those cards ^-^

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  22. JaniceMarch 14, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Love the way you inked the butterfly! Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 14, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Michelle,
    I love your layout! And the purple and green is just a yummy combination. The butterfly just pops right off of the page on and they all are wonderful.

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  24. Rosy NewlunMarch 14, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Oh, Michelle, that butterfly!!!! I have to study it and try to case it! Thanks for teaching me not to give up when smudging, just 'work around' it :)

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  25. AmyMarch 14, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one who has to improvise to cover smudges! I love the details on your cards. Lovely!

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  26. SusanMarch 14, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Love your green dots! Glad to know I'm not the only one who improvises when an error occurs (not a mistake, that has different implications!)You might want to invest in some UnDo--then you wouldn't have to worry about un-sticking precious one-of-a-kind things.

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  27. Anne BiesterfeldMarch 14, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Your cards are lovely,very inspiring.

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  28. ScrapacatMarch 14, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    I love your color choices! So many delicate details too. You are amazing!

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  29. JenniferMarch 14, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Lovely cards!
    Wow! That butterfly is GORGEOUS! Nice bling you added!
    Regards,
    Jennifer

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  30. JenniferMarch 14, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Lovely cards!
    Wow! That butterfly is GORGEOUS! Nice bling you added!
    Regards,
    Jennifer

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  31. UnknownMarch 14, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    These are Gorgeous Michelle
    Well Done
    Hugs Elaine

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  32. LorraineMarch 14, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    So pretty and fun! love the butterfly!

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  33. janet33234March 14, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    Beautiful cards. Very creative.

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  34. Judy InukaiMarch 14, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Beautiful cards. I really like the coloring on the butterfly. Love use of the twine on the second card and the way you covered the fuzzy word (I hate it when that happens). You covered it quite well. We've have never known if you hadn't told us.

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  35. UnknownMarch 14, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    that butterfly stamp is great!
    thanks
    Holly

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  36. Debbie BradfordMarch 14, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    These are so pretty! I love the layering and sketch of the first one.

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  37. TrishaMarch 14, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Both of your cards are beautiful, Michelle. Really love the second card so much and, especially the sentiment.

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  38. scrappinmommomMarch 14, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    What beautiful cards. Love the verse on the second and the butterfly card is so uplifting and bright.

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  39. Angelica SchmidtMarch 14, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Two gourgeous cards Michelle! Love both of them!

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  40. LetaMarch 14, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    amazing cards...love using the dp for the hill

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  41. RobinMarch 14, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    These are so pretty and it's nice to know I'm not the only one who has to fix things.

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  42. Caryn SMarch 14, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    The curved edge of the kraft card is so unique! both cards are lovely.

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  43. Pat JandacekMarch 14, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Your cards are beautiful and certainly complement the lovely expressions. TFS

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  44. Melody (lacyquilter)March 14, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Gorgeous cards.

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  45. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopMarch 14, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    both so pretty.

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  46. Gee SauvageauMarch 14, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Both cards are very special. What I especially like about the second one is that your green dot paper looks like it's got a path across the top of it, so it goes well with your quote. Nice job!

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  47. Sue DMarch 14, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Great cards--I like how you inked up the butterfly and the layout on the second card.

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  48. Luv 2 CreateMarch 14, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Can't get over how beautiful this butterfly image is. Everyone's take on this image is fabulous. Couldn't possibly go wrong with this stamp. It is gorgeous dressed up or down.
    Marcie

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  49. SharonMarch 14, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Your cards are stunning and I love this butterfly too...great recovery on your sentiment on the second card, I will have to remember that little tip

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  50. StampinSherMarch 14, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Amazing card with the Great Sayings and it is a terrific way of covering up an ooops. I love the fix because it pops out and is perfect with the rest of the card. Wonderful job! TFS

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  51. zehraMarch 14, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    This butterfly coloring is sweet and pretty, love the saying card, so awesome, yes mistakes happen but the end result added more pop and dimension, TFS

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  52. Wendy ThompsonMarch 14, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    Beautiful cards Michelle I love the pastel colours

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  53. Holly AKA KopyKatMarch 14, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    These are so beautiful, love how you used them

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  54. NanetteMarch 14, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Very pretty! Isn't it great how we can fix those little mistakes.

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  55. FrancineBMarch 14, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Both cards are so pretty. I like how you used the patterned paper for some fun grass.

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  56. Betty NevilleMarch 14, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Gorgeous cards Michelle! Beautiful colors and layouts!

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  57. Kris in AlaskaMarch 14, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    Lovely, simply lovely!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot ocom

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  58. Verna AngerhoferMarch 15, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Beautiful cards. I love the mini scene you created with the PP too, by making a grass line for the flowers. Neat idea indeed!

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  59. Lisa H.March 15, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Such creativity in today's hop! I just love the little extras you add to your cards!

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  60. CinBoopRella's PlaceMarch 15, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Wow, your Believe card is so wonderful! And the other card in inspirational!

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  61. GayleMarch 15, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Beautiful cards, Michelle, that flower is gorgeous and great sketch too.

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  62. Jo4HimMarch 15, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Love the cards, especially the second one-great layout. thanks for sharing.

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