The Versatile Gina K Designs Holiday Tapestry Stamp Set

I recently posted some embossed Christmas Cards I made (and 2 Birthday Cards) using this awesome Gina K Designs Holiday Tapestry Stamp set.  I wanted to make some cards that were not embossed so I gave it another try.  I used Gina K Designs Card stock in Blue Raspberry and Christmas Pine.  The green and blue inks are memento and the multi colored one is the multi-colored Tsukineko Kaleidacolor in the Spectrum Colors variety.  I am not sure if this is available any more but there are videos of how to make your own multi-colored temporary ink pads using baby wipes on You Tube.

The cards seemed a little bit boring so I added pearl embellishments to the flowers and I used Wink Of Stella to the leaf designs in the center of the designs at the top and the bottom of the cards.  You cannot see the sparkle in the photos but it really make the design seem special in real life.  

The Stamping Village Happy Birthday Collaboration Stamp Set

I love this collaboration stamp set that has images provided from multiple stamp companies.  I purchased it several months ago but finally got the chance to play with it.  

I had an old 6 x 6 paper pack (birthday themed) that I paired with it.  I cut the larger layer 3.5 inches by 5 inches.  I then cut down the biggest left over piece of the same patterned paper to 1 1/2 inches by 5 inches.  That allowed me to utilize most of the paper on 2 separate cards.  I mixed and matched several of the papers throughout all of these cards.  I also took several more of the left over pieces and made my own background design on one of them. I really like to get as much use from my papers as possible.

I picked out 2 copic marker colors that coordinated with the multicolored papers and used them throughout all of the cards.  I stamped one image in each of the smaller rectangles then minimally colored them.  One of the stamps was a "And Many More" stamp which is stamped inside the 3 cards that say Happy (or Hoppy) birthday.  I used the "Sending Birthday Wishes" stamp inside the other cards.  The only stamp I did not use on these juvenile type cards was the "Happy Birthday with love" one by Gina K Designs.  It has hearts all over it and just reads more mature to me.  I will make an adult card with that one.

The cards seemed a little "flat" in design to me so I added wink of stella to all the colored images and I also added a line of gemstones to the cake image card.  It seemed more teenage in design to me and definitely for a girl.  Now they all look good.  I have 11 nieces and nephews that are baby to high school age.  I also have 4 adult nieces and nephews but that's another story.  These cards can go to the family with 5 children and I don't have to worry that I sent the same card to more than one child in the family.  That is a relief.

 

Gina K Designs Wreath Builder Stamp and Template-A Winner in my Book!

   Gina K was demonstrating her amazing wreath builder kit at a stamping meet I was at.  It had been sold out online and  I was giddy as a child when I learned she brought some for sale. 
     This card was made using only the stamps and template from the Wreath Builder set. 
     I used the Altenew  mini ink pad sets of 4 in the Tropical Forest collection for the Greens and in the Red Cosmos collection for the pink/red colors plus Gina K Designs Black Onyx for the sentiment. 
     I used Nuvo clear drops for the centers of the large flowers and Wink of Stella glimmer pen on the large flowers.  Then I added buttons to the bottom.  I used an old designer paper from JoAnns on the card base too. 

     This card again used only the Wreath Builder stamp set and template.  I used Wink of Stella glimmer pen on the thistles and Nuvo crystal drops for embellishing.  Then I added buttons. 
     I used memento inks for the purple and blues along with Gina K Designs Onxy Black for the sentiment.
     Buttons are my thing this year but I have noticed that it varies by year.  I like ribbons one year then sequins the next, then buttons, etc.
     This is the only wreath where I intentionally made the floral design slip inside the sentiment circle.  I think I like it done both ways.

     I simply cannot put this stamp/template set away.  It is addictive.  For this card I again used the Altenew  mini cube sets in the greens and pinks plus Gina K Designs Onyx Black for the sentiment.
     I added Wink of Stella glimmer pen to the large flowers and pearl embellishments. 
     It really is just a simple wreath with a sentiment but it speaks volumes.  I was never "into" wreaths before but I am SOLD now!

     This card also only uses the Gina K Designs Wreath Builder stamp set and template.  I embellished it with pearls and Wink of Stella glimmer pen for the large flowers and the red hearts.
     I intentionally used two different colors on the large flowers and for some reason this blend of colors if very striking to me.  I used memento inks for the purple, plus the Altenew mini cubes for the green and the pink/reds plus Gina K Designs Onxy Black Ink for the sentiment.

     This card has a more masculine feel from the colors and the deer.  Again I used only the Wreath Builder stamps and template, memento ink plus Gina K Designs Black Onxy for the sentiment.  I embellished with clear crystal Nuvo drops in the center of each flower and added the deer die cut from Gina Marie Designs.
     I decided to leave the banner the deer is on blank so as not to be overwhelming.  This card needed space to rest the eyes.

     I think this is my favorite wreath card so far.  I love the vintage feel to the colors and the pearl accents.  I did not use a central circle stamp around the sentiment and even though I love the ones that have it, I think I like this one better with the pale flowers inside. 
     I used the Altenew mini ink cube set for the greens  then memento ink for the pink and purple.  I also used Gina K Designs Black Onxy ink for the sentiments. 
     In addition to the pearl accents I used Wink of Stella glimmer pen on the large flowers. 

Pretty Peonies by WPlus9

Pretty Peonies by WPlus9 and Hero Arts Happy Mother's Day

Cute little Poinsettia Christmas Mini Tote Bag

     I just created this cute little tote bag made of card stock using a free design from Bird's Cards and my Silhouette Cameo. 

      I resized it to fit 2 entire bags on a 12x12 sheet of card stock.  After assembling the green tote using 1/8 inch double sided adhesive, I saw how gosh darned cute it was and had to decorate it for Christmas. 
     I used a Poinsettia cutting file that I thought I got from Bird's Cards but can't find anymore (maybe she no longer is offering it-I noticed many files that I previously downloaded are no longer available) and my Silhouette to cut out two Poinsettias on one sheet of 8.5 x 11 card stock, then cut out some leaves to go behind it.  No leaves were included in the Poinsettia file.
     I then cut out paper to decorate the front, back and sides of the tote using scraps from an old paper pack purchased 3-4 years ago from JoAnn's.
     I lifted the leaves of the poinsettia flower a little to make it more three dimensional, then assembled everything using a brad to keep them in place.  I used a large glue dot to attach the poinsettia to the tote, then added a glittery self adhesive dot (from the Dollar Tree) to the brad in the center of the Poinsettia. 
     I then used Wink of Stella on the Poinsettia flower leaves-note to self: next time do it BEFORE assembly!
     It's about 4.5 inches high by 3.5 inches wide which is perfect for some miniature candies or small gifts.
     I want to make several more and if they turn out just as cute I will include those images below.  The music note background paper paired with the poinsettia is so cute but because I am out of those scraps I will be playing with other papers.