Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Gina K March Release Inspiration Hop Day 4

Hello! It's the last day of the Gina K Designs March Release Inspiration Hops and today we are featuring the fabulous new StampTV Kit, Springtime Silhouettes.  You can see a video introducing the contents of the new Springtime Silhouettes kit, click here.

  I just love this butterfly and silhouette flowers from the new kit.You can find all the new release products here in the Gina K Store. For more inspiration check out what the rest of design team has to show you.

I stamped the butterfly with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with Copics, beginning with Y17. 

Added YG23. 

Added BG02. 

Added B04. 

Added B24. 

Then added B66.


I meant to leave those little dots on the wings uncolored, but forgot. So I went back and filled them in with my opaque white gel pen. 

For the background, I sponged Memento Lulu Lavender. 

Then sponged Memento Grape Jelly. 

Then sponged Memento Paris Dusk. 

I cut out the butterfly and added Pop Dots to the wings for added dimension. 

The flowers and sentiment were stamped with Stazon Jet Black ink. I layered the background with Pure Luxury Black Onyx and used a White card base. Then I glued the butterfly body directly onto the background, with the wings popped up.

Thanks for visiting. I hope you have a wonderful day!

109 comments:

Jerry said...

I love the coloring on the butterfly. Thank you for the pictures.

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

This card is really gorgeousness!

Cat Tidwell said...

Oh so awesome T! Love the colors on the butterfly!

Sharon Mattingly said...

How beautiful. Coloring is so good.

Giovana said...

Beautiful card T!! Love your coloring skills!!

Christine Macneil said...

Simply gorgeous! Love the colors on the butterfly.

Tina said...

Seriously GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!

Clare said...

Absolutely fantabulous!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! Love the step-by-step on coloring the butterfly. I need to use my Copics more!

Barbara Colbert said...

Beautiful...lovely coloring!!! And great directions too!! That butterfly is gorgeous!

Kaatje said...

i like your bright colors and thanks for all the explanations on how to do it

Debbie Bradford said...

Very pretty! Thanks for the coloring explanations.

Joni said...

So purple. I love it.

Tammie Edgerton said...

Love the colors of your butterfly. Simply gorgeous!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

I needed some help with coloring butterflies- thank you for the tutorial. This card is so soothing, Theresa.

Nana Griffin said...

simply gorgeous!

Sheree said...

Gorgeous!! I LOVE how you coloured your butterfly!

Miesje said...

Beautiful Theresa! That butterfly looks like it is about tho flutter away! Great card and tutorial!

jan farnworth said...

stunning if i had this card i would treasure it very pretty.

Michelle Woerner said...

Stunning Theresa! Note to self, do NOT use butterfly image on card the SAME day as Theresa! LOL! Hugs to you my talented friend.

Michelle VP said...

How rich and beautiful! I love your shading and step by step photos. :)

StampinSher said...

How I wished I had half the amount of your supplies! I certainly do appreciate each time you share how you color. Thank you so much. Oh the card, magnificent!

Beastybunny said...

The colors are just striking! And thanks for the coloring guide. I am just learning to use my Copics so appreciate any guidance I can get.

Anonymous said...

your tutorial was very helpful, and inspiring! thanks for sharing
linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

Anonymous said...

Oh Theresa this is so beautiful.Such versatility in this set.
crafty teacher

Unknown said...

Oh Theresa how GORGEOUS! I love how you show HOW to make your cards too.....like I could do that! HA! Fabulous!

Billie A said...

STUNNING I love the colors and the graduation of colors. Very very pretty.

Cathy P in AZ said...

Gorgeous!!! Your coloring and background inking are FABULOUS.

Stephanie said...

Loved the step by step photos on color the butterfly and the background paper. Neat techniques!

Cheryl S. said...

This card is gorgeous as I love the simplicity and elegance of it!
Thanks also for the tutorial. This is a wonderful stamp set and one I would love to own.

Lynne said...

This is my favorite card so far. The coloring is fabulous. Thanks for the tutorial.

NanaConnie said...

Obviously, I love this card since purple is my favorite color! Magnificent. I might even try doing one myself since your instructions are so clear and simple. I am definitely getting the kit this month!

Stephani said...

Another beautiful card! And thanks for the tutorial. It's very helpful.

Sharon Harnist said...

Absolutely stunning butterfly, Theresa!

Lynn B. said...

I know I've said this before, but I SO appreciate your tutorials. Thanks for including them!

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Love the gradient color shading on the background and that butterfly is gorgeous!

seamom said...

WOW! I love butterflies, and this is awesome!

Unknown said...

Your coloring and shading is simply not to be outdone! The butterfly looks as if it is about to fly off the page. It looks so very real! Awesome work, Theresa!

Sue D said...

Ooooh--very pretty!

Luv 2 Create said...

Gorgeous card and that butterfly is beautiful. You make the coloring look so easy.
Marcie

iCreateforfun said...

Beautiful color. Great job with the stamp set.

Linda said...

This is a great example of lovely designs. Very pretty.

Helen Neely

Janet's Joy said...

Gorgeous butterfly!

Unknown said...

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh this is such a beautiful card it needs to be framed!! You have done a magnificent job. Thank you so much for the coloring tutorial too- I love them!

Susan said...

How perfectly gorgeous. Love the purple background and your butterfly. Thanks for such great colouring instructions!

sandi said...

Love the colors. Thank you for sharing!!

Ravengirl said...

This is breath-takingly beautiful! am so inspired by this card!

--Marcy said...

So wonderful! Thanks for always sharing your process - it sure helps!

Carol said...

Awesome card! I have really been enjoying this blog hop!


Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Auntie Jill said...

Thanks for tutorial - I love all the coloring you did. Gorgeous card.

Gayle C. said...

Beautiful butterfly, thanks for the coloring tutorial, beautiful release cards. I look forward to visiting you blog every day.

Stampin' Gram said...

Beautiful coloring and sponging, Theresa. Anyone would love to receive this card!

Betty said...

You do such awesome tutorials. Thanks.

Carol said...

Love your card and the tutorial is so great. Still getting used to my copics, so all the help I can get is wonderful.

KVencel said...

Ooooooh! BEAUTIFUL! Soft as a whisper but warm w/color!

Jenny McGee said...

Beautiful coloring on the butterfly. As always your coloring is awesome.

Rita Kegg said...

This is beautiful .... love how you are all doing this for more than one day .... it gives up more ideas to inspire us. Thanks! Blessings

Scrapacat said...

This is so pretty, but I especially love the stained-glass effect on the butterfly. ♥ky

Diana F. said...

You always create the most beautiful cards!! This butterfly card is one of my favorites - it's just gorgeous!!

POSH said...

I just love that sweet butterfly...great color combo.
Thanks for sharing the inspiration.
http://posh-creations.blogspot.com

Betty Neville said...

Beautiful Theresa! Your butterfly is gorgeous!

✿♥ Mélyane ♥ ✿ said...

Such a "soft" looking card!!! I love it! Thanks for the tutorial! I wish I would have copics too!!! Thanks for sharing

Tanya said...

This is beautiful! I love the sponged background, striking and looks easy. Thanks for the inspiration.

sprgstn16 said...

Another absolute beauty!!

Maxine #6215 said...

I might have to add copics to my arsnal. Love the card.

Judy said...

Beautiful butterfly coloring.

Sherry Kushibab said...

Love the colors on your butterfly and how it stands out from the lovely purple background. Really like that you showed step by step all that you did for those of us who always stare at these creations and go hmmmm - how did she do that!!!

Lorraine said...

Beautiful! Love the colors and your coloring of the butterfly!

Casmiles said...

sigh - this card is absolutely beautiful! The colors, the layout, and of course the butterfly!

Unknown said...

Stunning card, just stunning!!!
Love the rich colors.
Donna J

Marsha said...

Really beautiful.

Lagene said...

GORGEOUS!!!! Thanks for the tutorial!!!

carrie said...

Outstanding card! Fantastic coloring of the butterfly and love how you sponged the background.

Janeen said...

absolutely striking. beautiful coloring as always from you. :)

Donna said...

Beautiful card, Theresa! Thank you for the coloring tutorial. Love the look of your cards!

Cynthia said...

Beautiful use of these images, Theresa.

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

so stunning, I live for your tutorials, they are just so fabulous.

Bertha W said...

Love your butterfly - thanks for sharing how to color it.

Becky Jo said...

Beautiful card, just love the colors you used! You did a wonderful job on it!! TFS I wanted to let you know I appreciate all the tutorials you post on your blog. They have been very helpful to me. Hugs!!

Carole said...

You never fail to impress with your amazing talent for coloring.

Anonymous said...

Theresa, this card is gorgeous!! I thought (when I first saw the card) you sponged on that gorgeous background! Really sets off this card!

Jenny H. said...

Spectacular!! I love, love the colors and your coloring job!

Golda said...

That is simply beautiful!

Anonymous said...

LOVED your butterfly card! Have to get this stamp set!! Thanks for helping us with our coloring too!
Diane (from Singapore)

lisa808 said...

So pretty. Purple is my favorite color.

Ashley Stover said...

So beautiful, that butterfly is absolutely gorgeous!

Amanda said...

Purple is my favorite color I love this card. I also want to say how much I love the step by step pictures to create it! I have been struggling with making a back ground like this but, I think I get it now!

joanieg said...

Absolutely Beautiful comes to mind when I saw your card. Thanks also for the great tutorial.

Joanie

Karen Denson said...

Wow, what an amazingly beautiful card. The coloring on the butterfly is beautiful. Thanks for the great directions.

Leanne said...

Beautifully colored butterfly.

Lindsay M. said...

Oh my crafty goodness!!!! Love love love this card!!!! Gorgeous!!!! I love how you sponged the background, stunning!! Thank you for all of the tutorials you give us!! Amazing!

Neesey said...

I thought you sprayed the back round. I was all ready to hear the airbrush word! This card turned out very pretty. TFS

Monica said...

Gorgeous as always!!

Jan Castle said...

B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!! Your coloring is really special!

Peggy said...

Awesome! Love the way the butterfly is shaded. Thanks for sharing the step by step technique.

JessicaK said...

Beautiful sponging and shading, wow.

Lisa said...

A beautiful card - indeed! Love the colors!

Deebi27 said...

Beautiful and sooo calming!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful!
I love these style of cards

Vishu said...

Awesome card

Sonja's Doings said...

Fantastic work - love how you coloured the butterfly.
Thanks for showing how you made it.

Teri C said...

Gorgeous as usual!!

Debbie Rogers said...

Your coloring is stunning. Love this card!

Unknown said...

Absolutely stunning Theresa. Great use of the card kit.

Barb said...

stunning--your colors just pop off the page!

Auntie Em said...

Gorgeous! Great tutorial
Thanks for sharing! :)

LindaS said...

As always a beautiful combination of colors. Love your butterflies.

Traci said...

Love how you showed coloring the butterfly. So very pretty. TY for sharing. ;0)

Traci Lord

POSH said...

Beautiful card. I love the butterfly!
Thanks for sharing.