Friday, May 27, 2011

Vogue Vases and Border Bling Inspiration Hop

Hello and happy Friday! Today the Gina K Design Team are featuring projects using two of the new stamp sets from this month, Vogue Vases and Border Bling. First up is Vogue Vases a set I illustrated. More details below.

 Next is a new set by Melanie Muenchinger, Border Bling. This is a follow up to the fabulous Bring The Bling stamp set that is so fun to use and this set is just as fun and fabulous! This time Melanie gave us bling frames to fit some of your favorite Nestabilities die sets.

For more inspiration, be sure to check out what the rest of the team has to show you...

 To make my background on the first card, I started by sponging Memento Cantaloupe ink in the center of the cardstock.

 Sponged Memento Angel Pink at the top.

 Sponged Memento Rose Bud.

 Sponged Memento New Sprout on the bottom.

 Sponged Memento Bamboo Leaves.

 I used one of the branch arrangements to stamp some foliage along the bottom corner. I inked with Memento Bamboo Leaves and stamped off on scratch paper before stamping on the background.

 I stamped the silhouette vase using Stazon Jet Black ink.

 Stamped another arrangement with Memento Bamboo Leaves. 

 I stamped the arrangement a second time on another piece of Pure Luxury White, using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I used Copic markers to color the flowers, starting with RV29.

 Added RV25.

 Filled in most of the petal with RV21 and used my blender pen to soften the highlights. After coloring all three flowers, I cut them out.

 Adhered the flowers to the background using Pop Dots and used N1 & N3 to create a shadow under the vase.

The sentiment is also from Vogue Vases. I layered with Pure Luxury Black Onxy and used a Bubblegum Pink card base.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope your day is fabulous!

125 comments:

Melanie said...

That oval border looks terrific nested inside the labels nine border , awesoem design1 The lacquer drops look really pretty!

gorgeous tuturial, I am so excited about your new vase set, i have only gotten to make one card with so far but LOVE how it turned out!

Anonymous said...

WOW! Thank you for the step by step instructions. Your card is beautiful!

Becky said...

wow Theresa, you sure brought these to life, so beautiful.

Cat Tidwell said...

Love how you have stamped the bling and your vase card so rocks, love the subtle stamping in the bg...well love it all and this set, both of them so rock this month!

richardbreaks said...

I could just go on and on about how much I love your work... These sets you did in this release are genius! Love!

Tina said...

Simply breathtaking vase card!!! LOVE the green and pink! Mel Bling card is so so pretty in pink!!! Your satin bows are amazingly beautiful!

JoAnnG said...

Your attention to detail is especially nice.

Lillian Child said...

What a lovely card, and thanks SO MUCH for the tutorial!!!

Scrapacat said...

YOU are amazing. Wow - every time I visit you open my eyes to something new. I love that! I would never have put pink and green together for a background but you showed me it's brilliant! Have a great holiday weekend! ♥ky

Sharri said...

Wow! Gorgeous as always Theresa! I just love your new sets!

AlpacaRose said...

oooooo.... I love the colored background.

Anonymous said...

Holy moses, absolutely beautiful!!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards Theresa.Your two new sets are both on my wish list.
Debbie D.

Carol said...

Great card, love your style!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007@gmail.com

sprgstn16 said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I just love looking at your cards...and thanks again for showing us how you do it! :)

Kelly G said...

Your cards are beautiful!!

CarlavdM said...

What a surprise your step-by-step photo's...I was just wondering how you made the card...gorgeous

sandi said...

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Donna said...

Congrats on another winner set, Theresa. I love it! Thanks for the tutorial. Both cards are wonderful.

JoAnnW said...

Your card makes me wish it was my birthday & you could send it to me!!! Love the coloring!

NormaJ said...

Beautiful Theresa. I love this set. So many different variations and styles.

sonyaeverding said...

both cards are so pretty

Riette said...

Shader Superstar. Amazing cards. Thank you!!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Sigh... all of your creations are always so stunning and elegant Theresa. I REALLY love the images in your Vogue Vases set - so striking and will work so great with so many techniques!

~ Connie said...

Breathtaking! Your backgrounds are AWESOME; thanks for sharing your technique.

Bev E said...

I can't believe everyone is using the same sets but all the cards are different & all really lovely. WOW!

Sandy said...

Absolutely love the vogue vases card. Thanks for the detailed instructions.

Alice H said...

WOW! Thanks for the instructions.

Joan said...

The Vogue Vase card is gorgeous, your background is fabulous. And of course I like the "bling" card also.

Joni said...

great use of color. Thanks for the detailed directions.

Christine Macneil said...

Beautiful cards, Theresa! Can't wait to get my stamps in the mail!

Joyce Thurston said...

your card is gorgeous

Carole said...

Your wonderful coloring always amazes me. Such a talent!

Billie Dee said...

I love the colors you chose! Beautiful cards.

Pat Jandacek said...

Your tutorials are appreciated, Theresa. Both your cards are lovely, I'm partial to the Vogue Vases. I've never been able to assemble a bouquet in a round vase IRL that ends up looking good. Now I can live vicariously. All the cards in the blog hop that used these stamps were gorgeous. TFS your many talents.

gerissman said...

I always just love your creations!! So beautiful and I love the step by step tutorials too!!! I am always so anxious to see them!!! Thank you so much for taking the time!!!

Shirleo said...

Thanks! Your tutorials are so helpful! Love your work!

RuthAnn said...

Beautiful, these stamps are so
terrific. Love your use of them, thanks for sharing, take care.

Jenny McGee said...

Gorgeous coloring as usual. Love that cards.

Jill said...

Just beautiful!!!!!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Missed you last night - I hope your dad is okay!

Beautiful cards - love the pink and green one!!

Gerry said...

Beautiful!! The coloring on the vase card is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for the step-by-step directions for the coloring

Barbara Hale said...

I LOVE your new set, Vogue Vases. And your card is drop dead gorgeous - thanks for the great tutorial on how you did the card - the background is great.

Jana said...

Your Vogue Vases is my favorite stamp set this month. I love your work. Thanks for the tutorial.
terpstra1ataoldotcom

Debbie Rogers said...

Awesome job Theresa! The shading is wonderful & thanks for walking us through the steps with you!

Linda said...

Beautiful cards and thanks for the tutorial.

Linda D.

Verna Angerhofer said...

What beautiful creations you have done with these beautiful stamp sets and once again, such a great tutorial as well. Thanks so much.

Stephanie said...

Love your instructions on Copic coloring!

Diane N said...

Fabulous!

Celeste said...

Gorgeous! Thanks so much for the tutorial.

Sharon said...

Beautiful cards! Especially like the coloring and shading on the first.

Anonymous said...

sweet cards and great tutorial! love these new images!
linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

Tamara Pendleton said...

I Know there is no chance for me to do your type of Beautiful work Copic is out of my reach, air brushing to much for the wallet!

Michelle Woerner said...

Just stunning work Theresa! Just stunning.

scrappinmommom said...

What a WOW! Thanks for sharing and posting your tutorial.

Ancient Elf said...

As always, your work is simply gorgeous.

Lusiana said...

Beautiful cards as always, Theresa. Thank you for the inspirations!

bbryant said...

I love your tutorials I check daily to make sure I dont miss anything thank you so much.

Ravengirl said...

These are darling! Your sponging is magnificent as always. I really love how you have showcased Melanie's set too by popping up the oval with the sentiment!

Luv 2 Create said...

Fabulous stamp set, card design and technique. Thanks for sharing your creativeness.
Marcie

Marsha said...

Oh, my goodness. You just blow me away with your beautiful cards. Love the new sets.

Kay S said...

Love your gorgeous new set, Theresa! Thanks for the great tutorial and for sharing your beautiful cards!

Gayle said...

So very beautiful, Theresa. I love this new set of yours.

Golda said...

I love the different looks you get with your wonderful coloring, both the details and the background.

Susan said...

Great tutorial on colouring. Love both cards. The second one looks simple enough that even I could use it for inspiration!

Peggy M said...

your cards are beautiful

dklessig said...

Absolutely Gorgeous!

lisa808 said...

Stunning card.

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Fabulous cards.

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Gosh, these are so beautiful! Missed you at the party!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous cards Theresa, and just love the new stamp set you designed!!
Will be a new one I MUST have.
Thanks
Donna

A Touch of SOL said...

WOW! Love your artwork!
Marisol Gutierrez
atouchof_sol at yahoo dot com

Kelly said...

Lovely cards, as usual. Love all the sponged backgrounds!

Barbara Colbert said...

Great creations...excellent tutorial!!!! Love these stamp sets...LOTS of possibilities!!!!

Barb said...

beautiful.

mtscrapgal said...

Enjoyed the tutorial. Lovely card with its 3-D elements. Thanks

cardscookiecarrotcake said...

Love that vase card! Thanks for the detailed instruction, I will definitely try this.

Gee S. said...

I love the sets you design. I also really appreciate all the detail you give us about how you made your card. Thanks.

Lagene said...

Totally Gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial!

Kristina G said...

Great cards and congratulations on your new set. It looks like it has many, many fun possibilities.

Jennie said...

Beautiful cards T and love the colors on the Vases one...just so perfectly sponged!

Lorraine said...

Gorgeous cards as always! So love your coloring style!!!

Rita said...

Very pretty! Love the back ground on the vase card. :)

Kris in Alaska said...

Your blog is always my favorite on the hops because of your step by step instructions! Thanks for sharing!

TFS!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

Theresa your cards are so beautiful, your sponging/shading and coloring are....uhm....out of this world. No one does it like you! And I do appreciate all of your * how to's * So kind of you to show mere mortals like myself! :)

Barb Turpin said...

Oh my! I have to say at the beginning of the hop I was wow'd by the Border Bling set but very quickly realized I am going to need both of these awesome sets! I love your tutorial and want to try it out today! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

Isabel Z said...

LOVE what you created!

buggin2stamp said...

Wow, stunning! The vase set is my favorite in this release.

Clare said...

Absolutely beautiful!

Shelly said...

Your cards are simply wonderful! Thanks for the tut..your coloring is wonderful! TFS!

Deebi27 said...

The queen of sponging works her magic is such subtle tones and then pop comes the magic. Theresa you are are QUEEN of sponging and I keep trying my hand, but... Thanks for and ongoing tutorials!

Nana Griffin said...

Two absolutely beautiful cards!

Jo said...

That you so much for showing us how to create this beautiful card.

Jill said...

Beautiful job on your card, and a wonderful tutorial on how you created it. Thank you so much for sharing.

Mary Hansen said...

Stunning artwork, as always! Love your cards!

lakergirl said...

Once again...LOVE LOVE LOVE your card design & your new stamp set!!!
Ask Gina if she would consider wallpaper next- would love the balck & white for my bathroom! LOL
Kim

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Your Vogue Vases card is beyond beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial on that, they are always so helpful. Love the pink card, so girly, yet a touch of elegance.

Barb said...

Very Cute creations--I think I need to go shopping...................

Sharon said...

Oh my Gosh both cards are gorgeous! I love the way you stamped the foliage at the bottom of the first card the effect is beautiful

Laura's New Place said...

Oh so pretty, thanks for sharing the technique.

Anonymous said...

Love the Cards, thanks for sharing the tutorial, its fantastic.

Paige

Sue Bridges said...

As usual extraordinary !!!

Sonia said...

I love the card. Thanks for the short lesson on spmnging and stamping the background- I have not done much of this but will be sure to try it now.

pakosko said...

thanks for the great tutorial

Glenda said...

It's so nice to see how to use our Spellbinders with new sets. Border Bling has so many uses inside, outside or even as a fancy tag.

I love Vogue Vases for its many useful pieces. Thank you so much once again for showing us your wonderful coloring techniques.

Glenda

Shari said...

Absolutely beautiful Thankyou so much for the way you post. All of us new to using copics and sponging learn so much from you.

stampencamper said...

love the shadow effect on the vase card, it really makes the pinkflowers 'pop'

Kary said...

WOW!! Theresa, your cards are so beautiful!! Love the pink flowers popped up in your first card and the layering of the sentiment in your 2nd card. Ingenious idea!!

Kay said...

Love these cards and your instructions

Kathy's Kreative Spot said...

Beautiful, love the 2 toned shading.
Kathy
Katsews at gmail dotcom

Camerageek said...

i love how you explain how you make your cards step by step. very helpful for us beginning stampers. the blended background looks awesome also btw.

Janeen said...

what a great tutorial, and of course I was thinking, hmmm, i need to learn how to use those big sponges. they always make big round dots when I use them. the card is beautiful and I was intrigued with the back groudn.

Unknown said...

WOW WOW WOW!! Gorgeous card and thanks for the instructions on how to do it!

Sue D said...

Great cards--I like the background on the first card--so pretty!

Brenda said...

Beautiful cards Theresa!! I am really loving the set.

stampqueen said...

Both cards are great - love the first one best!!!

Betty Neville said...

Gorgeous cards Theresa! Love your new set!

calamitypam said...

I just love your cards and especially love the fact that you give step by steps so we can use your techniques on our designs!!! TFS!! Have a great, great day!!

dvs said...

Love your cards and wonderful tutorials.

sandi said...

Thank you for the step by step instructions on how you completed your cards. The cards are beautiful!! Thank you for sharing and I look forward for all your creations. Thank you again.

Neesey said...

love this card.........the coloring is amazing.

Carolina said...

I have to try this technique thank for another amazing tutorial! Love what you did with Mel's set - such a darlin' birthday card!

Unknown said...

Totally inspiring your tutorials.

thekolbes said...

Love them
Trish
krazykcrafters at msn dot com

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