Thursday, March 4, 2010

A Thank You Blog Hop!


Tonight several GinaK Designs designers are joining together to host a special thank you blog hop to our recently retired StampTV Challenge Hostess Team. The four designers we're honoring tonight have provided weekly challenges for the STV members for the entire months of December, January, and February and we are so thankful for their inspiration and hard work!
Each participating designer was asked to choose one challenge shared during the past 3 months and make a card to share on their blogs tonight as well as to send that card to the hostess.

My card today is for Selma Stevenson. I used heat embossing on my card, from Selma's Heat Embossing Challenge. When I think of Selma, I always thing of flowers, so I decided to make a card with flowers from the Spring Florals stamp set on it. Everything Selma does is gorgeous, but her flower cards are always my favorites.

Visit these links to see all the projects we've prepared for our alumni hostess team:
And, the new StampTV Challenge Hostess team is also joining in on the hop tonight!

To see all the challenges the Retired Hostess team has shared during their term, visit the StampTV Idea Center . There is even a PDF version of each hostesses challenges, so they can be saved & even printed out for everyone's reference!

To make my card, I started by stamping the crocuses, from Spring Florals, using Memento Tuxedo Black.

I stamped the crocus image a second time and scratch paper and cut it out, then used that to mask the first image I stamped. With the mask in place, I stamped the crocus image agina.

Then I moved the mask to the new crocus image and stamped the daisy image.

I used Copics to color the flowers, starting with Y17 on the crocus stamens. Then I added V09 to the deepest shadows on the flowers.

Added V06.

Added Vo4.

Then I used Y17 on the daisy flowers.

Filled in with Y21.

For the centers of the daisies, I used E53 and E37. For the stems and leaves I used YG03 and YG95.

Then I used my Versa Mark pen to add Versa Mark ink to the images. I heat embossed the images with clear embossing powder. The Versa Mark ink allowed the powder to stick to the image.

Next, I sponged using Memento Cantaloupe ink.

I sponged Memento New Sprout on the bottom and Memento Angel Pink on the top.

Sponged Memento Bamboo Leaves along the edges of the bottom and Memento Rose Bud along the edges of the top.

I layered with Pure Luxury Black Onyx and Passionate Pink. The cardbase is Creme De Menthe.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a great day!

29 comments:

Tina said...

So very very pretty!!!!!

Carolyn King said...

so beautiful!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Absolutely a lovely card, Theresa!

Patti J said...

This is so beautiful, Theresa! This is such a nice thing that you are doing for these wonderful ladies! Thanks for being so thoughtful!

Maria said...

Simply Stunning!

Jennie said...

Beautiful card Theresa! I too think of flowers when I think of sweet Selma...this is just gorgeous and I know she will love it! Thank you gals for doing this, so very sweet of you ALL...

Miss Boo (a.k.a. jen70) said...

I'm always amazed at your coloring and sponging abilities! I love the colors you put together for this one. Gorgeous!

Melissa said...

Such a pretty card!

Dianna said...

Theresa,
Before Selma moved to where she currently resides, I had the priviledge of having her for not only my good friend, but for my "Stamping Instructor". Now I know that I am pretty bias when it comes to talking about Selma, but I think you would agree with me that she has TALENT beyond words. She is also a very patient instructor, and always wanted to teach us new techniques and share her knowledge.

The card you made for Selma is absolutely beautiful, and yes, flowers and Selma go hand in hand.

Sincerely,
Dianna Towner
Vancouver, Washington

NinaB said...

Theresa, this is amazing. I'm sure Selma will cherish your beautiful card.

Flowers said...

Beautiful cards! These florals are gorgeous and nice job illustrating them!

A Consuming Passion said...

Oh I wish I could sponge like you!!!! This is such a beautiful card I'm sure Selma will cherish it!

Karen W said...

This is absolutely gorgeous. I think I need those stamps and I need to try and CASE this card. Just beautiful!!!

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Carla S. said...

This is absolutely gorgeous, Theresa! I love the flowers and soft sponging! Selma will love to receive this!

Melanie said...

love how your sponging shows off that sentiment, beautiful!!

joy said...

Love, love your card. Beautifully colored and very clear instructions! You are a great inspiration.

Selma said...

This is such a sweet thing you are doing for us. Theresa I always admire all your work. This card is so GORGEOUS . . . I really love it. Thank you so much. I feel so honored to be receiving another card from you. This one will go in a frame too! I always love doing anything with GK stamps and it has been a big honor to host the BP challenges. Thanks for all your support and I will cherish your card forever.

Anonymous said...

WOW!!! Your card is just stunning!!!! So beautiful!

Debbie said...

This card is absolutly beautiful. When I first looked at it I assumed the background was made with spray thing (I cannot remember the name). It has really inspired me to get out the sponges and blend away. Thank you

Kathryn B said...

This is sooo! beautiful! I just love your cards.

Christiana said...

I really love how you go step by step though your whole creative process! I know it must be terribly time consuming, but I really appreciate you doing it. It's so helpful!

Another gorgeous card.

SandyK said...

Your card is fabulous!

Lee said...

So absolutely gorgeous Theresa!!!!

Carolina said...

Such a stunning card Theresa and another great tutorial...love your tutorials ~ I always look forward to them!!!

Thanks for taking the time to be part of this amazing hop...hugs & smiles!!!

Becky said...

I so enjoy coming by here to see your cards and tutorials, I have learned so much.Thanks for sharing your talent with us. This is just gorgeous.

Deebi27 said...

Your sponging is such a prominent part of your style. It makes everything to display for us POP! I use the brushes and am wondering if I should experiment with the sponges? I love the effect you get with your sponges!

Betty Neville said...

Really gorgeous card Theresa! Thank you also for your wonderful tutorials! I love learning from you!

LindaS said...

WAW - You did it once again - I was wondering how to make the "clear" look at the flowers - and here I go. Once again - thanks.