Monday, November 29, 2010

Gina K Previews - Day 1

Hello! It's preview time again, for Gina K Designs! Today we are showing two new stamp sets that will be available this Thursday night. First is a wonderful new set from Melanie Muenchinger, called Mugs and Kisses. This set will be perfect for holidays and special occasions all year long and will be great for creating gift items.

I came up with this card that has a pocket inside to hold a few hot chocolate packets. You could also fill a cello bag with just one packet and a few Ghirardelli sqaures and place that in the pocket. (details below)

Next is a gorgeous new set from Tami Mayberry, called Block Greetings. The block images in this set will coordinate with Spellbinders dies!!! I love that the square is the perfect size to use with the Pendant Die, one of my favorite Spellbinders dies. (I'll post the step by step instructions for this card later on my blog)

This is such an exciting new release since it's our first with all our new DT members. Be prepared for some amazing inspiration!! Check out all these designer's blogs to see what they have to show you...

To make my project, I started with a sheet of Pure Luxury Lipstick Red card stock. I cut a piece 5.5 by 9, then using the left over 3 inch strip, I cut that to 3 by 6 inches.

I used my Scor Buddy to add score lines on the larger piece, at 4 and 5 inches.

Creased my folds.

On the small piece, I scored the narrow side at .5 and 1.25 inches.

On the wider side, I scored at .5, 1.24, 4.75 and 5.5 inches.

I used my scissors to cut away the pieces shown.

Then cut away the next two pieces as shown.

Then I added the cut lines, as shown, to create tabs to fold under.

Creased my folds.

Placed Scor Tape on the three flaps.

I removed the backing from the center flap and folded the sides over it to adhere.

Then I removed the backing from the sides and adhered to the card base. Two packs of Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate fit perfectly.

I stamped the mug from Hugs and Kisses and colored with Copics, starting with E00 all over.

I added E57 to the outside edges and used E35 to blend into the first color.

I used E59 for the inside. After coloring, I cut out the image.

For the background, I cut a piece of cardstock to 3.5 by 5 and sponged Memento Desert Sand.

Then sponged Memento Rich Cocoa.

I stamped the XOXO image repeatedly using Memento Desert Sand.

I placed a sticky note on the background, as a mask, and sponged Memento Rhubarb Stalk.

Then sponged Memento Rich Cocoa.

I used C1, C3 and C5 to color the spoon, then cut it out.

The mug and spoon where adhered using Pop Dots and the background was layered with Pure Luxury Chocolate Brown. I also added some piercing and brads.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

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Carol said...

Beautiful project samples! Thanks for sharing.

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Great cards! Love the cocoa box! RosieG(gramig05)

Vicki Thompson said...

Love the cards and appreciate the tutorial. I so need them!

Susan McK said...

Love your projects and thank you so much for the clear step-by-step instructions. I will definitely be using them.

Manderly said...

Hi Theresa! After many months of searching the internet for stamping and card making sites, I finally came upon Splitcoasters. The reason I tell you this is as I was viewing cards in the gallery, a CASED Theresa card my first favorite! I am so glad to find you are on the Team and as a bonus for me, I have subscribed to your blog. Sounds sorta dumb, but I am still finding my way around SC and so happy to find your site!! I love your work and also the great cards you made from the new sets. I appreciate your directions too! You are the best! Thank you so much, Theresa!

Marsha said...

Both wonderful as always. Thanks for all you tutorials. They are great.

Sue Bridges said...

As usual your colors are just perfect! great job

Anonymous said...

Love your projects. Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

joy said...

your blue card is BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for the tutorial on how to make the chocolate holder.

Jenny H. said...

Just wonderful!

Lina said...

Awesome project. - love the step by step instructions. Can't waitto try this one.

Susan said...

Love the hot chocolate project - really neat and you always give such great instructions with pictures. The blue card is really classy. Have always loved your work and your great instructions.

JulieAS6078 said...

Absolutely stunning! Thank you, thank you, thank you for including the directions for the pocket card! I'll be watching for the tutorial on the Happy Birthday card on your blog. TFS and inspiring me!

Marsha said...

Fabulous projects! :)

Therese said...

Thanks for sharing instructions. They're awesome.

Christine Macneil said...

Awesome! Love your projects. Thanks for all the details.

Unknown said...

I could reach out and lift that beaker.....is that what you call them in the USA. Or is it just a cup.
Either way............just fabulous.
Kind regards to all at Gina K
from the UK

Anne Harada said...

Oh wow, thanks for sharing all the deets on how you created this super project! Love the new sets, your samples are amazing!!

Payne Holler Cards said...

yikes! love them both! cant wait to try that pocket inside for the cocoa!! really looking forward to this release (-:

lisa mosher said...

I love your hot cocoa card with pocket, thanks for sharing how to make it!

Anonymous said...

Your step by step instructions are fab!

Donna said...

Theresa, your projects are always amazing! Thanks so much for the tutorial. Can't wait to try it out!

Beth Miller said...

Thanks for the tutorial!

lisa808 said...

Love the mug set and the hot cocoa gift you made.

missy said...

beautiful designs!!

Robin said...

Great idea, thanks for the detailed instructions.

JudyO said...

You must be having so much fun using the stamps for the first time. You have done a great job. Your mug with the hot chocolate inside is terrific. Thanks for the directions on how to make it. Your card with the blocked greetings stamp is very pretty. Thanks for showing me your ideas and creativity.

Mickey said...

what a sweet idea. Anyone would be tickled to get this card. Nice work.

lindasue said...

Beautiful work!!

Rebekah said...

TFS Theresa, wonderful tutorial!

Paula Laird said...

These are amazing! Thanks so much for the tutorials!!

jean wilson jlt03@comcast.net said...

Theresa as always thanks for the great cards and ideas!

Janeen said...

what a genuinely warm idea.

Anne S. said...

wow!! TFS and the tutorials are great!!

Sharon in Arizona said...

Beautiful projects, Theresa. And thanks so much for sharing the tutorials. Hugs, Sharon :o)

Carolina said...

Beautifully colored as always and love the CAS design you used for the cocoa holder (must try that holder...love it).

Your Block Greetings card is just gorgeous! Love how you added the ribbon treatment and the way the main piece just pops!

Selina said...

Fun projects... thanks for the step by step instructions.Great ideas

LesleyfromWI said...

Love that cocoa cup card and thanks for sharing the tutorial. I would love to try to make it!

Darla said...

Another great tutorial and great cards

Alberta said...

Absolutely Gorgeous and Creative!

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