Thursday, August 4, 2011

Gina K Inspiration Hop Day 2

Hi there! It's day two of the Gina K New Release Blog Hops and today the Design Team are spotlighting two of the new stamp sets, Heartfelt and Basket Buddies. My first card is with Heartfelt, a new set I illustrated. Details below...

Next up is the sweetest stamp set, Basket Buddies, illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger. Aren't these puppies adorable? This set also has two darling little kittens and so many sentiments that will work for almost any pet occasion. Basket Buddies also coordinates with Melanie's Spring Basket stamp set! I'll share the step by step photos for this card next week. Be sure to check out what the rest of the Design Team has to show you..

I colored the coneflowers with Copics, starting with V09.

Added V04.

Filled in with V01.

For the centers, I dotted in some Y17.

Then added E35.

On the foliage, I used YG23.

Then added YG95. After coloring, I cut out the image.

I cut a circle using circle Nestabilities and sponged Memento Bamboo Leaves.

Then sponged Memento Lulu Lavender on the other side.

Sponged Memento Grape Jelly.

I layered with Pure Luxury Vibrant Purple, cut with scallop circle Nestabilites, then cut a portion off and adhered both to the Pure Luxury Lovely Lavender card base. I adhered the flowers with Pop Dots and added the sentiment, cut with petite oval Nestabilities. I used my Scor-Buddy to add the score line details.

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

68 comments:

Unknown said...

Stunning cards, Theresa. I love those puppies. Their coloring is stunning.

Cat Tidwell said...

So awesome T! Love the scor-lines and the coloring on the puppies so rock...that base looks like leather even!

richardbreaks said...

These are so great! I love the way you cut your circles, and the score lines are such great energy!
The pups are adorable, too!

Debbie Rogers said...

Such a great new set you created Theresa....I've placed my order and can't wait to get it. Beautiful cards as always!

Misti said...

Your cards are stunning, Theresa!

Tina said...

Gorgeous gorgeous... LOVE the purple flowers... of course... and the embossing you did on it. The puppies are to stinkin cute!!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card, thank you for showing how to color it and for sharing it and the chance to win.

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Both of your cards are wonderful, and I love love how you colored the cone flowers!

Becky said...

Both of these are gorgeous..

Riette said...

Absolutely Amazing.

Kim Marie said...

Great great great tutorial :) Thanks for showing how any one can be a great 'colorist' :) Beauty and simplicity :)
Kim Marie

nicke said...

beautiful cards again and again you show how to colour the images well thankyou

--Marcy said...

There is never a "click" on your site where you don't learn something new....totally amazing, and sooo love your new set!

Beastybunny said...

Fabulous cards. Love the Copic coloring on the flowers. Great work.

alex said...

Love both the cards today but, the daisies are just so pretty, can not wait for heartfelt to arrive in the post.

Debbie D. said...

Awesome cards and these two sets are adorable.

Jessica Y. said...

What a wonder set, Theresa! Thanks for the inspiration!

Anonymous said...

Using my favorite colors again....how beautiful!

kmatelsky said...

Love your use of the scoring for dimension

great cards
kathleen

Nanc said...

Love love love the puppies and kitty. Have to have.

Luv 2 Create said...

Theresa,
Just love both of these sets that you and Melanie have designed. You are awesome ladies with so much talent. Thanks.
Marcie

Sharon said...

What a great set the Heartfelt is - just love it! And your card is beautiful.

The T-Shirt & Tole Shop said...

I love your color combos. Always such great choices.

Jean MacNaughton said...

love the way you did the background for the cone flowers!

Catherine Kraft said...

Love both of your cards!! The shading is absolutely breathtaking and I so appreciate the tutorial to show how you accomplished the flowers. I'm still learning how to blend with the Copics. I often have a tough time knowing what colors to blend together.

Lynn B. said...

Both of these cards are amazing! Can't possibly decide which one I like better. But I do know that this flower stamp is my favorite flower stamp ever!

carrie said...

Great cards! Love the coneflower card colors and layout. Thanks much for the picture by picture tutorial of coloring for this card.

cjgusloff57 said...

I love your new stamp set Heartfelt! Of course cone flowers and pumpkins are favorites of mine. Your cards are always beautiful and I so enjoy your Copic coloring as you make it look so easy! Unfortunately I never have the right Copics to use!

Unknown said...

How pretty! Love the colors, and I appreciate the tutorials!!!!

Madelene said...

Lovely cards!

Linda said...

Absolutely stunning. The coloring on both cards is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Beautiful colors~

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards!!
and I love your little tutorials, I am just starting to play with my Copics so these are awesome :)

janice moss said...

WOW! Let me say it again ---- WOW! All of it, right down to the embossed lines. Thanks for the idea (that I will have to scrap/card-lift!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Such BEAUTIFUL coloring Theresa, love what you did with the daisies in your set. Some day I hope to spgne at least half as good as you do.

Heidi Brawley said...

WOWZERS!!! love the tutorial too!

lisa808 said...

Two fabulous cards!

cardscookiecarrotcake said...

Both cards are beautifully made and colored. I truly want to learn how to do this. Thanks for the inspiration!

Miesje said...

More incredible, superb, fantastic cards. I love your set - it should be in my crafty little hands in a couple of days!

Anita said...

Stunning cards!

Gayle said...

Theresa, Love your work, love your cards. You can go from elegant to just darned cute.

Lagene said...

Love the coloring, placement, scoring & tutorial for the daisies! The puppies are so cute!

elizabeth said...

Beautiful Card!

Unknown said...

The cone flowers are gorgeous, they are all aglow. And those sweet little puppies! 2 cute!

scrappinmommom said...

Your cards are terrific. Thanks for always sharing your techniques.

pqueenie said...

The sympathy card is lovely and very tastfully done. Nice color choices.

Pat Jandacek said...

The sympathy card is beautiful and the puppies just darling.

Selma said...

Oh my gosh Theresa. Those flowers are gorgeous. One of my favorite cards. The puppies are cute are very cute.

Nana Griffin said...

Really love both cards!

Kris in Alaska said...

Love your tutorials and everything purple! TFS!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I like what you did with the placing of the scoring. I had never thought of partial scoring -duh!!! The flowers are beautifully colored.
The puppy card is cuuuuuute.
Jean McGee

Monica said...

I always sound like a broken record when I comment on your cards. They are always so inspiring and GORGEOUS! You are so wonderfully talented!

Unknown said...

I love both cards but your coloring is awesome!

jean w. said...

Always love reading your blog Theresa! Your tutorials are great! These 2 set are wonderful! Would love to win yours!

Ravengirl said...

Beautiful! I love your new set!

Jaclynn Marie said...

Another awesome stamp set!!! This card is elegantly colored and put together!! TFS!

Lee said...

Sweet, sweet puppies!! And your flowers are just to die for!!! Gorgeous!!

Sharon Harnist said...

Beautiful coneflowers and adorable puppy card, Theresa!

Renee V said...

Wow, gorgeous and amazing design!! Love the partial circles and the embossed lines in the corners. Beautiful colors too. Your work is amazing, will be following you now!

Janeen said...

i want the set just for these flowers alone. :)

Casmiles said...

You know I always comment on your shading - it's amazing BUT the cat and dog card is SUPER AMAZING - you can 'see' the texture in their fur. I'm always so in awe of your talents.

Casmiles said...

ugh - computers - do what you tell them to do - I said cat and dog card - it's obvious they are both dogs...sigh...

Carol said...

Beautiful card! Thanks for a fun blog hop!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Kay S said...

Gorgeous flowers. This is a beautiful set and you made an amazing card with it! Your card with the Basket Buddies is adorable also.

Sue D said...

Great cards! I like the scored lines on your flower card.

Sharon said...

Really lovely cards and thanks for such a great tutortial

JessicaK said...

Gorgeous cards. The sympathy card in particular is so powerful.

Hobby Musician Keyboard said...

Loving and delightful Coloring. Many thanks Theresa, for all this great inspiration!!

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