Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Gina K. Designs | March 2024 Release

 

The Gina K. Designs March 2024 Release is NOW available! You can find the FULL release in the store HERE or direct links at the bottom of the post. 

I'm excited to be joining Gina K. Designs for the March 2024 Release! I have a few cards that I've created to share during tonight's LIVE Release Party over on the Gina K. Designs Facebook Page, YouTube Channel, and Twitch.
 
Before we get started, make sure to check out the NEW Card Kit. It's called Spring Celebrations Card Kit and it's jammed packed with goodies!!
 

 I also want to note a BIG Change to help Gina K with the inventory. Coordinating Die Sets are now ONLY available as a Stamp & Die BUNDLE. For those that don't use dies you can purchase the stamp set individually.

My first card features the NEW Ice Cream Social stamp set illustrated by the brand new illustrator, Dina Gerner. I stamped and colored the sweet image with Copic Markers and fussy cut them out. Dies are available in the Ice Cream Social Stamp & Die Bundle.

Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Kraft Mat: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"  - ML #1
Stitched Innocent Pink/Ink Blended Panel: 3 3/4" x 4 15/16" - ML #14
Kraft Rectangle Mat:2 3/8" x 4 1/8" - ML #2
Stitched Innocent Pink/Ink Blended Rectangle Panel: 2 1/4" x 4" - ML #2
Kraft Stitched Strip: 3 3/4" x 5/8" - ML #14
Kraft Circle Mat: 2 1/2"
White Stitched Circle: 2 3/8" - Single Stitched Circles
Red Hot Hearts: 3/4" - Double Stitched Circles
 
Copic Used:
Mouse: W0, W1, W2, W3, W4, W5 and R00 (Cheeks)
Shirt: Red R24, R27, R29 and Pink: R81, R83, R85
Ice Cream Cone: R81, R83, E35

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Die Cut Kraft Mat measuring: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" using Master Layout #1.
  • Die Cut Kraft Rectangle Strip Mat measuring 2 3/8" x 4 1/8" using Master Layout #2.
  • Die Cut Kraft Stitched Strip measuring: 3 3/4" x 5/8" using Master Layout #14.
  • Die Cut Kraft Circle Mat measuring: 2 1/2" using nested circle die set.
  • Die Cut White Stitched Circle measuring: 2 3/8" using Single Stitched Circles set.
  • Die Cut 3 Red Hot Hearts measuring: 3/4" from the Double Stitched Circles set.
  • Cut A2 Innocent Pink Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" to ink blend and create your background and Rectangle Panel. Using a combination of Distress Oxide Worn Lipstick, Festive Berries and Candied Apple. You will then use the Heartfelt Stencil with the Candied Apple. Spritz with water to add texture. You can also add a little Gina K. Designs Red Velvet and Charcoal Brown. Play until you get you panel as you desire. Once completed add White Paint Splatter and set aside to dry.
  • Stamp images from Ice Cream Social set to color with Amalgam Obsidian or Black Onyx and color with your favorite Coloring Medium. I used Copic Markers (see list above). Die Cut or Fussy Cut image out. I added Glossy Accents to the little Ice Cream cone.
  • Die Cut ink blended panel with the large stitched panel from Master Layout #14. Then carefully place and die cut the small stitched rectangle from Master Layout #2. Make sure it is in the place you want it and the mat will cover up where you cut it from the panel.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Red Rhinestones.
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My next card is a CAS (clean and simple) design featuring the NEW Ice Cream Social stamp set along with the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder. The strips were cut with Master Layout 8
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
White Embossed Panel: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
Bubblegum & Passionate Pink Strips: 3 3/4" x 1/4" and Bottom Strip: 3 3/4" x 3/16
Passionate Pink Circle Mat: 2 1/2"
White Stitched Circle: 2 3/8"
 
Copic Markers Used:
Mouse: W0, W1, W2, W3, W4 & R00 (Cheeks)
Dress/Flowers: R81, R83, R85, RV17 and T0, Y15, YG67
Drink: E34, E35, E37 
 
Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut White Panel measuring: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8". Partial emboss panel with Swiss Dots Embossing Folder. Leave the bottom 1 1/2" of the card free to stamp sentiment.
  • Die Cut strips using Master Layout 8 with Bubblegum & Passionate Pink card stock. You will need to cut the bottom strip by hand to measure: 3 3/4" x 3/16". To make it easier cut strips longer than your panel and you can trim down after they are glued down.
  • Die Cut Passionate Pink Circle Mat measuring: 2 1/2" with Nesting Circle die set. 
  • Die Cut White Stitched Circle measuring: 2 3/8" using the Single Stitched Circle die set.
  • Stamp mouse image from Ice Cream Social stamp set with Black Obsidian Amalgam or Black Onyx ink and color with coloring medium of your choice. I used Copic Markers (see list above). Die Cut with coordinating die or fussy cut out.
  • Stamp sentiment from Ice Cream Social stamp set with Black Obsidian Amalgam or Black Onyx ink.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Pink Rhinestones and Glossy Accents on the top of the Iced Coffee Treat. 
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My final card features the NEW On the Inside-Birthday stamp set. I paired it with the Layered Carnations Stencil which is also now available for purchase. I also show a look at how I used a sentiment in the inside.
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Lovely Lavender A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Plum Punch Mat: 3 3/4" x 5" - ML #1
White Panel: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" - ML #2
 
*Stencil the Layered Carnations with the Layered Carnations Stencil using Lovely Lavender, Plum Punch, Jelly Bean Green and Fresh Asparagus ink. Next stamp the sentiment in Black ink directly onto the card panel and mask with a post-it note to add White Paint Splatter for some added texture. Embellish with Clear Quartz Sequins.
 
Card Measurements (Inside):
Plum Punch Mat: 3 3/4" x 5" - ML #1
White Panel: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" - ML #2
Plum Punch Strip:3 5/8" x 3/16"
Lovely Lavender Strip: 3 5/8" x 1/2"
 
*Lightly stencil a single carnation and stamp sentiment in Black ink. 
 
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Gina K. Designs
March 2024 Release
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Gina K. Designs | Modern Floral

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The Gina K. Designs March 2024 Release is NOW available! With the launch of a new card kit the previous kits have been broken up and all the components are added to the store. Please note that the coordinating dies are now only available in the stamp & die bundle option.
 
The Modern Floral set from January's Hello Lovely Card Kit is now available and can be found HERE.
 
I created a card using the Modern Floral Collection (stamp, die and stencil) along with the Happy Hearts Embossing Folder to create my background.

Card Measurements:
Innocent Pink A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Gold Mat: 3 3/4" x 5" - Master Layout #1
Layering Weight White Embossed Panel: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" - Master Layout #2
Layering Weight White Sentiment Strip: 7/8" x 1/4"  - Modern Flower Die Set
Layering Weight "Friend" Sentiment: 2 7/16" x 1 1/4" - Modern Flower Die Set
 
Steps to Create Card:
  • Create Innocent Pink A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Die Cut Layering Weight White Mat using smaller rectangle die from Master Layout #1 measuring: 3 3/4" x 5". You will need to create your own gold mat by adding Embossing ink around the edges (direct pad to paper technique) and use Detail Gold Embossing Powder. It's a cheat way to create your own metallic paper and it will coordinate with your embossing perfectly.
  • Die Cut Layering Weight White Panel using the largest rectangle die from Master Layout #2. Emboss panel with Happy Hearts Embossing Folder.
  • Stamp and emboss "Hello" and "Friend" sentiments from the Modern Floral stamp set using Detail Gold Embossing Powder and die cut out with their coordinating dies.
  • Stamp  and emboss two floral outlines using the Modern Floral stamp set using Detail Gold Embossing Powder. Then die cut with the coordinating die. Next stencil flowers with Innocent Pink, Bubblegum Pink and Medium Carnation.
  • Assemble Card.
  • Embellish with matte gold pearls.
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Gina K. Designs
March 2024 Release
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Monday, March 25, 2024

Spellbinders | Let's Celebrate Collection by Yana Smakula

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 Spellbinders NEW March 2024 Arrivals are NOW available and can be found in the store HERE. Today I'm featuring cards from the Let's Celebrate Collection by Yana Smakula.

My first card features the NEW Floral Celebration Press Plate and Stencil Bundle (BD-0835) along with a sentiment from the Let's Celebrate Sentiments (BP-123). Please note that the stencil is only available in the bundle.

Card Measurements:
White A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
White Foiled/Stenciled Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"
Vellum Panel: 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
Sentiment: 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut White A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and foil Floral Celebration Press Plate and Stencil Bundle (BD-0835) with Gold Foil (GLF-014). Take panel and use coordinating stencil with Lovely Lavender, Wild Lilac, Sweet Corn, Jelly Bean Green, Grass Green and Fresh Asparagus
  • Take Foiled/Stenciled panel and cut down to 3 3/4" x 5" using Precision Layering A2 A (S5-487).
  • Die Cut Vellum Panel measuring: 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" using Precision Layering A2 A (S5-487).
  • Foil Sentiment from Let's Celebrate Sentiments (BP-123) on White card stock using Gold Foil (GLF-014) and die cut with coordinating die.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Gold Glitter Drops.
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My second card features the NEW Peony Celebration (S4-1333) and a sentiment from the Let's Celebrate Sentiments (BP-123) to create a CAS (clean and simple) Anniversary card. The peony is colored cut out of Dusty Rose and gold mirror card stock. Copic highlights added to Dusty Rose pieces before putting in to the gold die cut frame.
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
White Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"
Vellum Strip: 4 1/2" x 1 1/4" (folded around panel and attached to back)
Sentiment: 3 1/16" x 1"
 
Steps to Create Card: 
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Die Cut White Panel: 3 3/4" x 5" 
  • Cut Vellum strip measuring: 4 1/2" x 1 1/4"
  • Die Cut 4 Peony flowers using Peony Celebration (S4-1333). Cut 2 from Dusty Rose card stock and 2 from Gold Mirror card stock. I found that placing the dusty rose die cut onto a piece of Press 'N Seal kept the die together and I was able to add my Copic highlights with (R85, R83 & R81) and have the pieces together as they will be needed when piecing them.
  • Glue Gold Mirror dies to White panel in a design you like then piece pices into the gold frame.
  • Foil sentiment from Let's Celebrate Sentiments (BP-123) on White card stock with Gold Foil (GLF-014) and die cut with coordinating die.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Gold Disc Sequins.
 
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Let's Celebrate Collection by Yana Smakula
March 2024
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Sunday, March 24, 2024

Spellbinders | Tulip Garden Collection

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 Spellbinders NEW March 2024 Arrivals are NOW available and can be found in the store HERE. Today I'm back with another card featuring the NEW Tulip Garden Collection by Simon Hurley.

My card features the NEW Twirling Tulips 3D Embossing Folder and Stencil Bundle (BD-0846). Please note that the coordinating stencil is ONLY available in the bundle and not sold separately. I paired it with a sentiment from the NEW Handwritten Sentiments (S5-630).

Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Sweet Corn A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
White Postage Edge Panel: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
White Embossed/Stenciled Panel: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"
Sentiment: 1 3/8" x 5/8" (Thank), 1" x 5/8" (You) 

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut Sweet Corn A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". 
  • Die Cut White Portage Edge panel measuring: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" using Postage Edge Rectangles (S5-540).
  • Die Cut sentiment using Handwritten Sentiments (S5-630) with Vellum (shadow) and Sweet Corn (sentiment) card stock.
  • Cut a piece of Layering Weight White card stock and emboss with Twirling Tulips 3D Embossing Folder and Stencil Bundle (BD-0846).
  • Using coordinating stencil from the Twirling Tulips 3D Embossing Folder and Stencil Bundle (BD-0846) with Sweet Corn, Prickly Pear, Jelly Bean Green, Grass Green and Fresh Asparagus. Trim panel down to fit the A2 card by using the Precision Layering A2 A to measure 3 1/2" x 4 3/4". Lightly ink blend around the edges with Sweet Corn ink.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Lemon Yellow Pearl Mix
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Tulip Garden Collection 
March 2024
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Saturday, March 23, 2024

Spellbinders | Sending You Hugs

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 Spellbinders NEW March 2024 Arrivals are NOW available and can be found in the store HERE. This month Spellbinders has added a new line of paper products by Paper Roses and you can find them HERE.
 
I'm a huge fan of pattern paper and had to create a card with one of the collections. My card showcases the NEW Butterfly Garden 6x6 (PR25075) Paper Pack along with the NEW Everyday Foliage (S4-1339) and Handwritten Sentiments (S5-630) from the Tulip Garden Collection by Simon Hurley. It also features the beautiful Delicate Butterflies (S4-1176) and a sentiment from the Always and Forever Sentiment Strips (BP-025). Love being able to mix & match products from different collections!

Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Yellow Pattern Paper Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
White Scallop Border Strip: 7/8" x 5 1/2"
Butterfly Pattern Paper Strip: 2 3/4" x 5 1/2"
Yellow Arch Panel: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"
Vellum Arch Panel: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
White Foliage:  1 1/2" x 3 7/8"
Yellow/Vellum Butterfly: 2" x 1 1/2"
White Sentiment Strip: 1 5/8" x 1/4"
Gold Hugs Sentiment: 1 3/16" x 1"

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut Yellow Pattern Paper A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" using Butterfly Garden 6x6 (PR25075).
  • Cut Butterfly Pattern Paper Strip measuring: 2 3/4" x 5 1/2" using Butterfly Garden 6x6 (PR25075).
  • Die Cut White Scallop Border measuring: 7/8" x 5 1/2" using Basic Borders (S6-206).
  • Die Cut Chamomile Arch Panel measuring:  2 1/4" x 3 1/2" using Essential Arches (S5-526).
  • Die Cut Vellum Arch Panel measuring: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" using Essential Arches (S5-526).
  • Die Cut 2 White Foliage pieces using Everyday Foliage (S4-1339).
  • Die Cut Butterfly using Delicate Butterflies (S4-1176) in both Chamomile and Vellum
  • Die Cut "Hugs" using Handwritten Sentiments (S5-630) with Gold Mirror card stock. 
  • Foil "Sending You" sentiment using Always and Forever Sentiment Strips (BP-025) with Gold Foil (GLD-014)
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Friday, March 22, 2024

Creative Worship by Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps | Messy Marks Background

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 Hello Sweet Friends!
 
Today's card features the NEW Messy Marks Background stamp set from Creative Worship by Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps March 2024 Release. I also used a sentiment from the Birthday Guy stamp set. For embellishment I pulled out the Stars die set.
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Charcoal Brown Mat: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" - Precision Layering A2 B
Red Hot Panel: 3 3/4" x 5" - Precision Layering A2 A
Charcoal Brown Long Rectangle Mat: 1 5/8" x 3 7/8" - Master Layout 1
Red Hot Long Rectangle Panel: 1 1/2" x 3 3/4" - Master Layout 1
Charcoal Brown Mat: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2" - Precision Layering A2 B
White Panel: 2 1/8" x 3 3/8" - Precision Layering A2 A
Charcoal Brown Stars: 1 1/8" (large) and 7/8" (small) - Stars Die Set

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Die Cut Charcoal Brown Mat measuring: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" using Precision Layering A2 B.
  • Cut Red Hot A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Ink blend outer edges with Red Hot, Red Velvet and a very light hand of Charcoal Brown. Then stamp the Messy Marks Background stamp using Charcoal Brown Ink. I used a stamp positioner as I had to stamp a few times for a perfect stamped image. 
  • Die Cut Red Hot stamped panel to measure: 3 3/4" x 5" using Precision Layering A2 A. Touch up any ink blending if needed. Add white paint splatter for texture. Let dry.
  • Die Cut Charcoal Brown Long Rectangle Mat measuring: 1 5/8" x 3 7/8" using Master Layout 1.
  • Die Cut Red Hot Long Rectangle Panel measuring:  1 1/2" x 3 3/4" using Master Layout 1. Add a little ink blending with trio of colors used on main stamped panel.
  • Die Cut Charcoal Brown Rectangle Mat measuring: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2" using Precision Layering A2 B.
  • Die Cut White Rectangle Panel measuring:2 1/8" x 3 3/8" using Precision Layering A2 A. Stamp sentiment from Birthday Guy stamp set with Charcoal Brown ink.
  • Die Cut Charcoal Brown from Stars using the Stars die set. 
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Brown Hemp Cord and Red Enamel Dots
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