Tuesday, April 30, 2013

GKD Sneak Peek--Stamp It Big! 2

Hi there! I am very excited today because Gina is sharing a few more sneak peeks of the new May release stamp sets on HER BLOG.  Yesterday, she peeked the new sets from Melanie, Bethann and Theresa!  Go check out her blog and the post if you missed it---because they are wonderful.  Today, she is peeking new sets from Becky, Tami and me :)   (Yes, I'm jumping up and down!) My new set is called....... Stamp It Big! 2!

When I designed Stamp It Big! I had several more images and sentiments I wanted to include.  These were sentiments that would make the set more versatile and images that would be BIG, just like the bold sentiments.  Since there wasn't enough room for all I had envisioned...I knew there would be a Stamp It Big! 2.

Just like the original, Stamp It Big! 2 is a set that will work well with every other stamp set you own AND on it's own. There are several large focal words and smaller accent words/phrases that combine to form tons of card sentiments. And there are more images and accents that will compliment the sentiments in this set and the ones in the first set!

Without further ado---here is a sneak peek of Stamp It Big! 2 in action:

I just cannot wait to share with you all the fun images and words in this set.  If you have Stamp it Big! this set is an excellent companion to it.  And if you don't--it works just fine on its own (as above) or with your other Gina K Designs stamps!

The banner edge, bird and house are all part of this set as well as the "Hi" sentiment I embossed on the roof.  I love to paper piece and this large house enables me to mix and match patterned paper to my hearts content.  You will see lots more ideas using this set in the coming week.  But for now...I hope you enjoy this peek!

Don't forget to visit Gina's blog again tomorrow for a sneak peek of one of the adorable new Divas (by Debbie) and new products that will be added to the store on Thursday night!

All of the new stamps being peeked this week will become available in the What's New section of Gina K Designs on Thursday evening and there will be more sets peeked tomorrow on Gina's blog. Please join us for an illustrators hop on Thursday morning at 8 am CST (9 am EST) to see all the new sets in action and then for the Release Party on Stamp TV on Thursday night from 7-9 pm CST (8-10 pm EST).

Hope you like my new set! Thanks for stopping by!

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Papertrey Christmas! Subscriber Giveaway

As promised...I have a few Papertrey Ink goodies up for grabs.  Since I am spring cleaning...I thought it would be fun to give away some winter!

And winter looks like this:
Shape Up :Snowman Dies (set of 3 dies that coordinate with Shape Up Snowman Accessories Stamp set)
Shape Up Snowman Accessories Stamp set (BRAND NEW!)
Think Big Favorites #8 Stamp set

**Sorry, this giveaway is for Current Subscribers only! I periodically do giveaways just for current subscribers as a way to thank them for loyally visiting my blog.  This is not to gain subscribers.  If you would like to subscribe, that is great, but you will not be eligible for this drawing.   You can enter the next one :)  Thanks for understanding!** YES, if you subscribe through my blog or any kind of digital reader, then you can enter!

To enter: (Current Subscribers Only!) Please leave a comment below by Wednesday, May 1 at 9 a.m. EST  and Random.Cara will select a winner!  The winner will have five days to email me with his/her mailing address. If the winner does not claim the prize, a new winner will be selected.  Thanks!

Good luck!

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Adventures in PomPom Land Giveaway Winner!

.....is #2! Congratulations to:
Charlene who said...
"Oh my gosh...how absolutely adorable. May just have to go buy it. :-)"

Congratulations Charlene! Please email me your address so I can get your book to you!  Enjoy!
Thanks for stopping by!  Psst: another giveaway coming:)

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Cardmaker Magazine Spring Parade Blog Hop


Hello! Happy Wednesday:)  Today, the Cardmaker blog team and the Gina K. team are joining forces to share projects created with the Spring Parade Stamp TV Kit (by Gina K Designs).

You should have landed here from the awesome Beth's blog, if not, you might want to start at the beginning at the Cardmaker blog. (Full hop list below!)

Gina will be giving away a $50.00 gift certificate for one lucky commenter from her blog.  So be sure to hop on through and leave a little love along the way!

Here are my projects using the fabulous stamps from this kit: two cards and a tiny little gift card that could tie onto a gift bag.



Next stop, is my amazing friend, Melanie!

Here is the full blog hop list just in case you get lost along the way:


Thanks for stopping by!

Monday, April 22, 2013

Adventures in PomPom Land Giveaway

Hi there crafty friends!
Today I have a fun give-away for you---an adorable new craft book called Adventures in Pompom Land.  

Adventures in Pompom Land begins with handmade, not pre-purchased, pompoms, and every step is beautifully laid out with easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of images. Crafters can then create 25 charming creatures—from a sweet little bluebird to a lop-eared bunny—out of wool yarn, roving, and felt!

Here is one of my favorite projects from the book--so sweet and the step-by-step instructions make it seem so easy.  (Cannot wait to give it a whirl!)

If you would like a copy of this awesome new book, just leave a comment on this post by Thursday, April 25 at 8 a.m. EST.  Random.Cara will select a winner!  Subscribers can enter twice.

Thanks to Sterling Publishing for this awesome reader giveaway and thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Happy Day!

Hello! Hope you are enjoying your weekend so far!  I am going to my cousin's wedding today so that is always a fun time :)  Here is a little card to celebrate the warm (finally!) weather we have been having lately: 
I used Midway paper, buttons and shape stickers from October Afternoon on this card!! Totally love the big ole' cotton candy!  Bring on Summer!'

I'll be back later this week with a fun blog hop and another giveaway :) See ya soon!


Thanks for stopping by!

Monday, April 15, 2013

Gina K. Pin It to Win it Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Gina K. Designs "Pin it to Win it" Blog Hop!

Today, the Illustration Team has put together a special hop featuring many of their beautiful stamp sets enhanced by the Gina K. Designs patterned paper! As you visit each blog, "Pin" the project to one of your Pinterest Boards and use the words, "Gina K. Designs" in your description. We will search Pinterest for your pins and choose 3 winners who will each win a fun grab bag of stamps, patterned paper and embellishments.

Don't have a Pinterest account? That's okay! Leave a comment on each blog and, on Friday, Gina will choose 3 winners from all the comments too! Wanna' do both? You'll double your chances of winning some fun Gina K. Designs stamping goodies!

AND, from now through Tuesday night, Gina K. Designs is running a special sale- 50% off all stamp set duos, including 6 new ones AND 25% off ALL Gina K. Designs 6 X 6 Patterned Paper packs.
 Here are my cards featuring the patterned paper "Birthday Hoot" and Stamp it Big! stamp set:

Head on over to these awesome blogs for more cards to PIN!
Gina
Becky
Beth
Carolyn (you are here!)
Debbie
Melanie
 Tami
Theresa

Thanks for stopping by!

Sunday, April 14, 2013

OCL #2 Blog Candy Winner

Random.Cara picked #37 as the winner of the OCL #2 Blog Candy Winner
Congrats to Sabrina who said...
"WOW!! What a wonderful giveaway!! Thanks for the chance to win!"
April 11, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Congrats Sabrina! Please email me your mailing address so I can send those right out to you!
 

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Spring has Sprung Sale!

Woohoo!  Gina K Designs is having a "Spring Has Sprung Sale!"  Starting today, all stamp set duos are 50% off and patterned GKD patterned paper packs are 25% off!


Don't forget to load up your cart for free shipping and/or add a few more sets to get the One Free with Three set!  (Three single set or Duo sets equals one set.)
Stamp it Big! is now back in stock, as well as lots of other stamp sets that were out of stock!
Card featuring Stamp it Big!:
I will be back later to post the OCL blog candy winner.  (Random.Cara has yet to wake up---teenagers!)
Thanks for stopping by!

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Another OCL Giveaway!

Hello there---Boy this week flew on by!  As promised....here is another group of new or gently used Our Craft Lounge stamps that need a new home:

(click picture to make larger)
Sets included:  Boo Scaredy Cat, Smooth Sailing, Pat the Dawg House, Slow and Steady, Tea Time, Holiday Cheer, Out For a Spin, Fairy Dust is a Must, Ducky Days, A Little Witchy, Spook-tacular.


To enter: Please leave a comment by Saturday morning 8 a.m. EST.  Random.Cara will pick a winner.  The winner will have three days after I post to email me his/her address before we pick a new winner.  Subscribers can enter twice!


Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Playtime!

Hello!  I was playing around with some stamps on my desk and came up with this little number:


Fun?!   I have this punch (vase) that I haven't used in awhile so I pulled it out.  To create this design, I stamped the checkerboard design (from Stamp It Big!) onto a piece of white card stock and then punched the vase from it.  I ran a black marker along the edge of the punched design to give the vase an outline.  Then, I just stamped several flowers in different colors and added rhinestones!  Easy.  Love the fun whimsical look to this!  Might have to make a set of these.

Stamps used:  Stamp it Big! (checkerboard pattern on vase, flowers), A Year of Flowers 2 (Sentiment); Stamp TV Kit- Spring Parade (large flower) all from Gina K Designs.

I love mixing and matching stamps to create a whole new look!

Monday, April 8, 2013

Best Friend

Hello! Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend.   I did--we are FINALLY getting some spring weather here and I spent a lot of the weekend outdoors (except for the few hours I was inside the mall shopping for a prom dress with my daughter :)

As promised, here is another card using Stamp it Big:

I stamped the four checkerboard corners on a square of white cardstock.  Then, I used a black thin-tipped marker to draw a box around them to ground the design.  I stamped the flowers in the set in blue and then added a chipboard heart I had floating around on my desk!  I embossed the word "best" right on the chipboard heart and finally embossed the word "Friend" along the bottom of the card. 

Hope you have a wonderful day.  Oh yeah....more stamps to give away this week:)

Thanks for stopping by!

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Did you see?

...this special issue from Cardmaker Magazine---Quick and Easy Cards?  I am very excited to get my copy as I have lots of cards in this one and lots of my friends are in it too:)
 Psst...I spy two of my cards peeked on the front cover and also one from my friend, Melanie :)

Here is one of my cards from the book:
You can find this issue at your local newsstand or HERE!  Thanks, Cardmaker, for the great honor!
Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Guess what?

My stamp set---Stamp it Big! is back in stock :)  Yippee!  I will get working on some more ideas with it asap!   Today, I have this one to share. I made this card awhile ago but I don't think I ever posted it (oopsie!):
I used the Stamp it Big! Stamp set and coordinating Silhouette file (Gina K Designs) to create this.  The popped up elements were cut using my Silhouette and then I stamped the designs onto the cut designs.  Easy!


Thanks for stopping by!

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Stamp TV Kit- Spring Parade- Release Hop!


Welcome back to another hop featuring the new Stamp TV kit -Spring Parade!  Today is the day that this wonderful kit is released at  Gina K Designs! The design team has prepared a few more projects using this kit so we hope you will hop along with us again today.  And as you hop along, make sure you leave a comment on all blogs because we will be choosing a winner to receive this Spring Parade StampTV kit from Gina K Designs! Just check in tomorrow on StampTV and check the Big News forum to see if you are the winner!

Here are my cards to share today using the stamps, cardstock, ribbon, patterned paper and brads from this kit:

and

Check out these blogs for some wonderful ideas using this new kit:
Gina K
AJ Otto
Beth Silaika
Carolyn King
Carolina Buchting
Cathy Tidwell
Debbie Corbari
Latisha Yoast
Laurie Schmidlin
Lee Murphy
Melanie Muenchinger
Michelle Woerner
Sharon Harnist
Theresa Momber
Valerie Stangle
Sean Fetterman

Thanks for stopping by!

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Stamp TV Kit- Spring Parade- Preview Hop!

***DEDICATION:  Today's hop is dedicated to our own Sean Fetterman who is in the hospital recovering from a heart attack.  Sean--we are thinking of you and praying for you and know that you will be back to making those gorgeous cards very soon. xo 
If you would like to send Sean a card, cards can be sent to:
C/O Gina K Designs
4916 Triangle Street
McFarland, WI 53558  ***

The Design Team for Gina K Designs welcomes you to another awesome blog hop! This time we are featuring the brand spanking new StampTV kit- Spring Parade! We hope to inspire you with many beautiful creations and ideas! And as you hop along, make sure you leave a comment on all blogs because we will be choosing a winner to receive this Spring Parade StampTV kit from Gina K Designs! Just check back on Friday on StampTV and check the Big News forum to see if you are the winner!

Here are my cards for today:
and

Check out all of the amazing creations by the design team below:
Gina K
AJ Otto
Beth Silaika
Carolyn King
Carolina Buchting
Cathy Tidwell
Debbie Corbari
Latisha Yoast
Laurie Schmidlin
Lee Murphy
Melanie Muenchinger
Michelle Woerner
Sharon Harnist
Theresa Momber
Valerie Stangle
Sean Fetterman (please stop by Sean's blog and leave him a get well message!)

Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Hello!?

I apologize for being MIA lately.  I was scheduled to have gallbladder surgery this Friday but my body couldn't wait so last Tuesday I had the surgery.  I am doing GREAT and will be back with a new post tomorrow!


Thanks so much for stopping by!