Fabulous Favorites & a CAS Card

This is a card that I made last July during the CAS holiday weekend challenges and never got around to posting here. I picked this one since it matched yesterday's CAS "Party" challenge. The design was inspired by this card.

Stamps: Lazy Days of Summer (Gina K. Designs)
Paper: white, SU Bermuda Bay
Ink: SU Bermuda Bay & Taken with Teal
Tools: Martha Stewart border punch
Accessories: SU white taffeta ribbon, pop up dots


Here are some fabulous CAS cards I found in the SCS Gallery!

I thought it would be fun to add something new this season. In preparation for the new DT search coming this Friday evening, I decided to link a few of my favorite cards from the gallery. There's no chronological order to these cards, just cards I really like. HINT: They may also give you a hint for the styles I'm looking to find for next season.

LilLuvsStampin
nancy littrell
CAKath

hobbydujour
cmcmathey
Lynn in St. Louis

hooked_on_stampin
eshac
jandjccc

maryrose
Loll Thompson
morningsun47



Fabulous Cards from out Current and Alumni Design Team

stampingout
stagccva
mamamostamps

fionna51
stamperjen0
Biggan


I have a lot more to show off, so check back tomorrow for some more fabulous favorites and updates on the DT search news!

Cupcake Themed CAS Cards & Gallery Favorites!

CAS Theme Challenge: Cupcakes (140)

Stamps: Unity
Cardstock: GP white, SU rose red
Designer Paper: Basic Grey
Ink: Memento black, SU rose red,
Copic markers (R85 rose red, Y15 cadmium yellow, YG23 new leaf, B00 frost blue)
Tools: SU designer label punch & Scallop border punch
Accessories: SU white taffeta ribbon

July 4th, 2011 Clean & Simple Splitcoast Holiday Challenges

CAS Holiday Challenge #2: Inspiration challenge (American Flag Cupcake Stand)

Stamps: Unity
Paper: white, SU regal rose
Ink: black, Copic markers
Tools: Cuttlebug swiss dots EF
Size: 4.25 square

July 4th, 2011 Clean & Simple Splitcoast Holiday Challenges

CAS Holiday Challenge #20: In honor of the 4th, let's use 4 of something
(4 buttons, 4 colors, etc...)
CAS Holiday Challenge #14: Make a card with stripes.

Stamps: Gina K. Designs
Paper: white, SU old olive, tempting turquoise, pumpkin pie,
apricot appeal, retired dp, tempting turquoise dsp
Ink: old olive
Tools: SU circle punch & modern label punch, MS cupcake punch,
Cuttlebug swiss dots EF
Accessories: brads

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CAS Gallery Favorites

dawnscards
catdidit
stampingout (CAS DT Alumini)

maryrose
mamaxsix
smowteach

elmo98ca (CAS Fall 2011 DT)
stagccva (CAS Fall 2011 DT)
lisa lara (CAS DT Alumni)

TrishG
Benzi
stamperjen0 (CAS DT Alumni)

limedoodle
pbvkt
macmad2

A Happy Hello

Splitcoaststampers Hope to Cling Challenge C: Round card
These challenges benefit patients being treated for breast cancer
at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.

StampTV Inpsiration Challenge

Stamps: Heartfelt (Gina K. Designs~Theresa Momber)
Paper: GP white, SU chocolate chip, pumpkin pie & pumpkin pie dsp
Ink: Palette burnt umber, early espresso, Copic markers
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, SU large oval punch
Accessories: twine
Technique: Hand stitching, paper piecing

Hearts Theme Matching Game

I really enjoyed today's Splitcoast Inspiration Challenge: Patina's. This is my second project for the challenge. I worked on and off all day on this matching game which was inspired by the candy matching game below. I didn't have enough candy stamps from one company, so I ran with the candy hearts idea and made a "Hearts" matching game.

Here's the finished project. I used a small flavored instant coffee tin to hold the pieces. I covered it with SU rose red designer series paper (retired). I also used SU white taffeta ribbon and Creative Memories heart maker. The rest of the details are listed below. I also have more photos to show closer up images of the game pieces.

TOOLS: SU circle punch, Marvy Mega scallop punch
INK: SU and Copic markers, Memento black
Cardstock: GKD white, SU melon mambo

Gina K. Designs sets

Fairy Tales (Tami Mayberry)
Heartily Yours (Nina Brackett)
Hopeful Hearts (Tami Mayberry)
Just Keep Swimming
Sent with Love (StampTV kit)

Gina K. Designs sets

Sent with Love (StampTV kit)
Sung from the Heart (Rupa Shevde)
Warm Winter Wishes (Carolyn King)

Gina K. Designs sets

Elegant Post (Nina Brackett)
Heartily Yours (Nina Brackett)
Hopeful Hearts (Tami Mayberry)
Sent with Love (Stamp TV kit)

A Cowgirl Double Challenge Card

I'm so used to making CAS cards that this card took for a very loooong time. But I wanted to use the sketch for this week's Mix it Up Monday challenge on StampTV.

And this is also for today's SCS Free 4 All Challenge: Two by Two - Do things in twos ... two of the same image, two bows, two buttons, two brads ... as long as there are two of the same thing somewhere on your creation.

So, I have two boots, each popped up at different heights. The main image is mounted on two different Nestabilities' styles. I have 2 rhinestones, one on each boot. I used to photo corner punches. And finally, I used two different patterns of designer paper.

The Gina K. tan leather BG mat is textured. I'm really disappointed it doesn't show on either of the photos. The "floor" that the boots are on is in SU's retired creamy caramel and is embossed with Cuttlebug's distressed stripes EF.



Stamps: Out West (Gina K. Designs/Theresa Momber - Illustrator)
Paper: GP white, SU chocolate chip, creamy caramel, pretty in pink and pretty in pink dsp, GKD tan leather, unknown plaid dp
Ink: Palette burnt umber, SU chocolate chip and early espresso markers, Copic markers (E23, E25, E33, E59)
Tools: Cuttlebug distressed stripes EF, Spellbinders Nestabilities Label 10 die cut, Spellbinders Nestabilities lacey ovals, CM custom cutting system (for the plain oval), SU photo corner punch
Accessories: chocolate chip grosgrain ribbon, rhinestone stickers, pop-up dots
Size: 5x5

Featured Stamper - June 26, 2011

SCS Featured Stamper Challenge: sevencats

I was inspired by Claudine's cute dress card
that she made for a color challenge and a sketch challenge.

(I've linked a few of my favorites from Claudine's gallery at the end of this post!)

* I changed the layout.
* I used the same colors.
* I used similar images and embellishments.

Gina K Designs' Stamps: Celebrate in Style, Perfect Pennants
Paper: white, black, SU real red & kraft dsp
Ink: black, SU crumb cake, black marker
Tools: SU scallop border punch, MS leaves punch, SU square lattice EF
Accessories: Prima, brad, Kaiser Crafts rhinestone, SU kraft taffeta ribbon
Technique: paper piecing

Roar Like a Big Cat
WT326 Elegant Swan

FS226 All Aboard
CAS113 Easter Dog

CAS114 Baby Elephant
Potted Irises

FS218 Baby Giraffe
Tea For Two

FS125 Simple Flower
Caterpillar Hug

F4A48 Nutty For You
CAS102 Tic Tac Love

IC267 Tea Time
F4A47 Doggie Love

Cake Mouse
Oliver with his Dog

IC262 Vintage Ornament
Santa Kitties

CAS Cards & Favorites

I've posted a few wonderful cards I've seen recently in the SCS Gallery along with my CAS challenge cards for this week. Hope you enjoy them!

Beate
Kittie747
mamamostamps
hskelly
Zoie
janay
~more favorites at the end of the post~

CAS Color Challenge (117): chocolate, sand, baby blue & white

Stamps: Guiding Light (Gina K. Designs)

Paper: white, chocolate chip, kraft, bashful blue
Ink: chocolate chip

CAS Sketch Challenge (115):
Inspired by DT member mamamostamps

Stamps: Sent with Love (Gina K. Designs)
Paper: GKD kraft & white
Ink: Palette burnt umber, Copic markers: RV34, R83, R10, E43, C0
Tools: corner rounder, Cuttlebug forest branches EF
Accessories: SU pretty in pink taffeta ribbon, button, hemp

More Favorited Cards found in the SCS Gallery

Bar
virgo5
cookiebaker
giogio
melmel
justcrazy
Biggan
stampercamper
peanutbee

CSS Alumni Color Challenge

Gina K. Designs ~ StampTV
Center Stage Spotlight Alumni Blog Hop

If you arrived here from Deb's blog, you're in the right place!
If not, you'll want to go back to StampTV so you won't miss a thing!

Color Challenge




Gina K. Designs' Stamp Sets

Happy Camper
(Illustrator: Theresa Momber)
Life is Good
(Illustrator: Theresa Momber)



GKD Cardstock: white, fresh asparagus, & kraft (in place of sand)

I tried to make a part of a bird flying off/on the edge of the cardstock on the left by the twine. I used Rupa Shevde's Spring has Sprung for that. It doesn't show much and wasn't to scale which is why I added the twine where I did.Live and learn!


Other

Ink Pads: Black Memento, SU garden green & bashful blue
SU Markers: basic black & basic gray
Copic Markers: W-3 warm gray, W-5 warm gray, YG67 moss
Accessories: twine, brads, pop-up dots, handmade cloud template




Don't miss out on seeing Joy's blog

Pieces of Joy

CSS Alumni Bog Hop - It's a Treasure!

Gina K. Designs/StampTV
Center Stage Spotlight Alumni Blog Hop

If you arrived here from Geri's Blog, then you're in the right spot.

If not, you'll want to go back to StampTV so you won't miss a thing.

This time around we're introducing a new hop theme - Treasure Chest.
Each time we have one of these hops, the theme and/or challenge will change.

The theme for this hop is Animal Kingdom!

Enjoy your day! Bookmarks

Stamp Set: Hope Grows
Illustrator: Theresa Momber

There's snow bunny like you!

Stamp Set: Ready, Set, Snow!
Illustrator: Rupa Shevde

I used a Martha Stewart snowflake border punch
and layered three punched layers to get this look
on the snow bunny card.

From one old fossil to another!

Stamp Set: Dino-Mite
Illustrator: Theresa Momber



Make sure to leave a comment as you hop along because on
Tuesday morning (March 1st),
we will randomly choose one of the comments from all the blogs
who will get a stamp set of their choice valued up to $24.95!

Next up is Jennie's Blog

~Stamp the Day Away~

CSS Alumni Blog Hop

Gina K. Designs/StampTV
Center Stage Spotlight Alumni Blog Hop

If you arrived here from Giovana's Blog, you're in the right spot.

If not, you'll want to go back to StampTV so you won't miss a thing.

Sketch Challenge
Created by Melissa Cash



I was so excited when my new order arrived in my mailbox.
This card was made with a stamp set released this month.

Ready, Set, Snow!
Illustrator: Rupa Shevde



I love you snow much!

For those of you who don't know so well, yet, I love the color orange!
Gina K's Sweet Mango is perfect for my penguin.

Not too light,
Not too bright.
It's just right!

Tools & Accessories

Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder
Spellbinders Nestabilities: scalloped squares
Martha Stewart Infinite Loops Trim punch
Stampin' Up punches: circle, large oval & designer label
Copic Markers: Y38 honey, Y35 maize, B12 ice blue
SU bashful blue ribbon
pop-up dots
brads


Next up is Joy's Blog

~Pieces of Joy~

Center Stage Spotlight Alumni Blog Hop

Gina K. Designs/StampTV

Center Stage Spotlight Alumni Blog Hop

If you arrived here from Giovana's blog, you're in the right spot.

If not, you'll want to go back to Stamp TV so you won't miss a thing.


I'm still waiting for my order with the newly released stamps to arrive in my mailbox, but all of my GKD stamps are fun to use! Hope you're enjoying the hop!

Today, we have 2 color challenges that inspired our cards and projects.

Encouraging Bookmark

Gina K Stamp Set: Bug Me Anytime

Illustrator: Nina Brackett

Cardstock: white, sweet corn, & fresh asparagus

Ink: Memento black, Copic markers, SU markers

Accessories: eyelet, brad, ribbon

Congratulations on Your Baby Boy

Gina K. Stamp Set: Oh Boy

Illustrator: Tami Mayberry

Cardstock: white, sweet corn, red hot, turquoise sea

Ink: Memento black, Copic markers, SU markers

Accessories: ribbon

Tools: SU scallop edge punch, Cuttlebug EF folder

Don't miss out on seeing Jennie's blog!

~ Stampin' Away the Day ~

Color Challenges

This wonderful fabric covering these dresser drawers was found at JoAnn Fabrics. The photo is the inspiration for today's color challenge at Christian Paper Crafts. The print has leaves and birds which are not a requirement of the challenge, but I liked them! *u*

Anniversary Birds

Stamps: Elegant Post (Gina K. Designs)
Paper: sahara sand, black, white, concord crush dsp
Ink: basic black, cherry cobbler, Copic marker W2
Tools: CM custom cutting system, Spellbinders Nestabilities scallop circle die cut
Accessories: Offray 1/8" ribbon, pop-up dots
Size: approx. 6.25x3.5 (Fits into a letter sized envelope)

Splitcoast CAS Color Challenge: Wild & Krafty Chocolates

wild wasabi
kraft
chocolate chip
white

Stamps: You are Not Alone (Gina K. Designs)
Paper: white, chocolate chip, SU dsp
Ink: SU marker: chocolate cgip, Copic marker: E43 dull ivory
Tools: CM custom cutting system
Accessories: SU kraft taffeta ribbon. pop-up dots

Christmas Blessings

It's crazy that Christmas has come and gone already! We had a white Christmas here. Hubby received an early gift last week... an epidural of steroids for his Spondolitis. He has 2 more rounds of shots. We weren't expecting to see any improvement until after the third round... but WOW! He is walking so much better and he can stand pain-free for over 5 minutes. It's truly a blessing.

I have a couple of Christmas photos and some holiday bookmarks I made for people who work with my son on a daily basis.



These bookmarks were made using Gina K. Designs stamps: Funky Christmas (Gina K.) and Warm and Wonderful (Rupa Shevde)

This is my son with his favorite gift on Christmas morning. Mom did great this year! Normally hubby does the shopping since he knows all the cool video games. So yeah, I'm proud of myself. LOL!

So, what is he reading that is so fascinating? It's an Eyewitness book titled, Robots!

Cousins Christmas Photo 2010
Take 101

Molly and Me

Isn't my niece the most adorable 3 year-old!?!
As soon as she walked in Grandma's door,
she ran into the family room and flew into my arms for a hug.
Kids can really make a person's heart feel mushy. *u*

Stamp TV CSS Alumni Blog Hop

Gina K. Designs/Stamp TV

Center Stage Spotlight Alumni
Blog Hop

If you arrived here from Deb's blog, you're in the right place!
If not, you'll want to go back to StampTV so you won't miss a thing! :)

Sketch Challenge

Featured Gina K. Designs Stamp Set: Spirit of Christmas

GKD Cardstock
cranberry tart
green apple
creme de menthe


Tools & Accessories
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots EF
Spellbinders Nestabilities labels #10

Martha Stewart snowflake punch
whisper white taffeta ribbon
Copic Markers
R29 lipstick red
YG23 celadon green
V17 amethyst

Don't miss out on seeing Joy's blog

Pieces of Joy

CSS Alumni Color Challenge

Gina K. Designs/Stamp TV

Center Stage Spotlight Alumni
Blog Hop

If you arrived here from Janice's blog, you're in the right place!
If not, you'll want to go back to StampTV so you won't miss a thing! :)

Blog Hop Details:
Create a card or project using the following color combo:

• White or Ivory
• Brown
• Light Blue (Little Boy Blue, Ocean Mist, or Turquoise Sea)
• Yellow (Lemon Drop, Sweet Corn, or Wild Dandelion)

Gina K. Designs Stamps
Faithful Florals - Illustrator, Tami Mayberry
Purrr-fectly Delightful (butterflies)
Illustrator, Theresa Momber

GKD Cardstock: Ivory & Chocolate Brown
SU Ink: early espresso, brocade blue, so saffron
Accessories: Offray ribbon
Technique: sponging, clean & simple

Don't miss out on seeing Joan's blog!
Stamping with a Passion

The cute teacups are from an older set called Signs of Autumn.
When it was released it was part of a Showtime kit.



SCS F4A36 - paper piecing
StampTV sketch challenge

Stamps: Signs of Autumn, Fanciful Tags (Gina K. Designs)
Cardstock: chocolate chip, blushing bride, white, kraft
Designer Paper: SU blushing bride & kraft dsp
Ink: Palette burnt umber, Copic markers (E37 - Sepia, E71 - champagne, R20 - blush)
Tools: SU word window & modern label punches
Accessories: brads, taffeta ribbon
Techniques: paper piecing, CAS

This is an oldie but goodie Gina K. set
illustrated by Theresa Momber.

SCS Color Challenge: Peach Espresso Craze

Stamps: Autumn Beauty - Gina K. Designs (Theresa Momber)
Paper: GKD sweet mango, SU very vanilla, early espresso, really rust
Ink: Memento Tangelo, SU creamy caramel, pumpkin pie, really rust, pumpkin pie, Copic markers (E08, YR16, YR23, Y38)
Accessories: vanilla taffeta ribbon, caramel gingham ribbon, GKD assorted buttons (neutrals), sponge

Wow! Wow! Wow!

You have to see this card made by Illustrator from Gina K. Designs, Melanie Muenchinger!
It make CAS cards to elaborate cards. It's a set of borders for year round use. And it coordinates with some of her other sets. I'm enjoying all the snippets, but this one is first on my wish list. I'm embarrassed to say I was actually giddy when I saw the cards in the blog hop... giddy! LOL!

Melanie's Card

Isn't this card gorgeous?!? OK, here is the blog hop that starts with Gina. Here is the link directly to Melanie's blog. You have a chance to win this set in both places.

Gina's Card

Gina's Blog


Cat's Card

Cat's Blog

Carolyn's Card

Carolyn's Blog

Emily's Card

Emily's Blog

Lee's Card

Lee's Blog

Theresa's Card

Theresa's Blog

Splitcoast Sketch Challenge 304

I'm still going crazy with the layers.

I matched this sentiment with the image of books because I laugh with and talk back to the characters in books. Hubby thinks I'm very strange.

Stamps: Ippity, Unity
Paper: white, chocolate chip, kraft, pink pirouette, melon mambo
Ink: Palette burnt umber, Copic markers
Tools: CM custom cutting system, Spellbinders Nestabilities scallop oval die, SU large oval, circle, & designer label punches
Accessories: ribbon, pop-up dots



Stamps: Warm Winter Wishes (Gina K. Designs)
Paper: white, pear pizzazz, retired SU dsp
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers
Tools: CM custom cutting system, Spellbinders Nestabilities: Scall oval die and Labels #10 die, Martha Stewart branch punch
Accessories: SU taffeta ribbon, Cotton Candy Stickles, pop-up dots