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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Gina K Release Hop Day 1

Hello! It's that time again. The Gina K Design Team are hopping with inspiration ideas for the new stamp sets released just last night. First up is such a wonderful set from Melanie Muenchinger, called Stately Flowers. This is filled with stunning floral images of state flowers and the best part is it is just the first in a series of sets featuring state flowers. Since I'm from California, I had to use this beautiful California Poppy on my card.

And next is a set that is the perfect compliment to Stately Flowers, called Make a Statement. I love the gorgeous butterfly in this set! The sentiments are so fun and will go so well with all the up coming state flower stamp sets. 

 Next up is a cute little mini set, or Duo, called Close Knit Friends. What perfect stocking stuffers these little Duos will make.

Now let's see what the rest of the team has to show you...

To make the first card, I started by stamping the poppy with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with Copics, starting with YR07. 

Added YR04. 

Added YR12.

Added Y17. 

I filled in with Y000, then deepened the shading a tiny bit with R08.

For the flower center, I filled in with Y21, then shaded with E49 and E19. 

Used G05 on the stems and foliage. 

Then added YG95.

Then added some shading around the image with BV00 and BV11.

I sponged around the edges with Memento Cantaloupe ink. 

Then sponged with Memento Desert Sand. 

Stamped "California Poppy" with Memento Bamboo Leaves. 

For the sentiment layer I stamped the sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and then stamped the decorative line with Memento Bamboo Leaves. I sponged the edges the same way as the focal image.

 I layered with Pure Luxury Black Onyx and used a Fresh Asparagus card base. I used a corner rounder to round the corners.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful day!
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85 comments:

  1. MelanieNovember 30, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Your coloring on the poppy is the bomb!! love those yellow highlights! love what you did with the butterfly and silhouettes, too, looking forward to putting him with all the flowers!

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  2. BeckyNovember 30, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Your colors and coloring is always stunning Theresa.

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  3. Vicki DutcherNovember 30, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    BEAUTIFUL - All of them! I especially love the layout of Close Knit!!

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  4. Teri CNovember 30, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Super job! SOOO pretty!

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  5. froebelsternchenNovember 30, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    wonderful!
    Thank you very much for all your wonderful step by step Tutorials!

    xxx Susi

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  6. Pam~November 30, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Perfectly colored and highlighted! Your cards are always a exquisite and I so enjoy looking at them. Thanks for the all the tutorials. I'm learning so much from you!

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  7. jazy1mNovember 30, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Loved all your cards. My favorite was the flower card and the butterfly card. Awesome colors. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. jazy1mNovember 30, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    So loved this card. The colors are awesome. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. TinaNovember 30, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Theresa your coloring just POPS on that poppie and butterfly!!! GREAT job as always!!!!!

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  10. RettaNovember 30, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Beautiful work and great instructions!

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  11. stampingbowdNovember 30, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Gorgeous, Stunning! I have run out of adjectives!!! Amazing artistry!!! Thanks for showing the step by step copic coloring!!!

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  12. alexNovember 30, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Beautiful all of the projects are so beautiful, thank you for sharing, and yet another great tutorial : )

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  13. Tami B.November 30, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    What I wouldn't give to be able to color just a fraction like you do. Beautiful!

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  14. SharonNovember 30, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    The coloring on the poppy is awesome! And colors used on each card - just beautiful. Great cards!

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  15. SusanNovember 30, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Love your cards. As always I truly appreciate the time you take to do the coloring tutorials. It really helps to see the progression of the flower from start to finish. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  16. LageneNovember 30, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Gorgeous cards & Thank you so much for the poppy tutorial!

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  17. JoanNovember 30, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Your copic coloring on the flowers is amazing. And the butterfly seems like it's flying off the page-gorgeous!

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  18. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Wow! You almost make me want to learn how to use these copics.

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  19. MarciaNovember 30, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Beautiful cards - I love all the tutorials you so - I learn so much!

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  20. MelissaNovember 30, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Beautiful cards Theresa! I love your tutorial on the CA Poppy, you nailed the colors perfectly. You are a CA gem my friend!

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  21. BarbraNovember 30, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    such beautiful samples you have created. And the coloring. It's breath taking. Thank you for the tute on how to color that poppy. I am new to Copics and need all the help I can get. :)

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  22. mermaid feniciaNovember 30, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Those are really beautiful cards. ^_^ I wish I have the money to buy those stamps.

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  23. Barbara ColbertNovember 30, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Stunning coloring!!!

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  24. Else49November 30, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Wow! and thank you for the tutorial.

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  25. Giovana November 30, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Fantastic creations as always Miss T. Love them!!

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  26. cardchemistNovember 30, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Spectacular! Love the color tutorial

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  27. grammasueNovember 30, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Your cards are simply elegant!! I soooo much appreciate the copic coloring tutorial. Thanks.

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  28. Luv 2 CreateNovember 30, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Stunning cards and fabulous coloring. Thanks once again for all your tutorials. Can't tell you how much I have improved by following your tutorials.
    Marcie

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  29. LoriNovember 30, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    You are absolutely amazing Theresa!!! Your cards are stunning!!

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  30. WordbirdNovember 30, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    All gorgeous, Theresa... and your coloring is divine! ;D

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  31. Anita BraddockNovember 30, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    How Awesome is this. love the colors and the papers. the Details are just beautiful. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
    abbrddock@msn.com

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  32. --MarcyNovember 30, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Always a treasure to see what you did! Again, your tutorials are so wonderful - thanks so much for the extra work!

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  33. Lynn B.November 30, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Growing faint just looking at the gorgeousness of your coloring!!!

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  34. Brenda LeeNovember 30, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    What SWEET cards!!! Love them all. Thanks for the tutorial too. :)

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  35. littlestamperNovember 30, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I love the coloring, and your cards are SOOO pretty!

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  36. RaeNovember 30, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    As always, your coloring is superb, and I love the new sets. Already have the State stamp set and the Close knit Friends on my wish list.

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  37. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Very, very well done, you useage if the Copics are just awesome, thanks for showing us the details, lynn

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  38. margaretNovember 30, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I am leaving posts but they are not published,, I love all the cards and responses.

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  39. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopNovember 30, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    love your poppy coloring...
    p.s. thanks for the copic tutorial!

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  40. scraplizardNovember 30, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Pretty cards and I love the vibrant colours

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  41. ElizabethNovember 30, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    As always your coloring is amazing! My favorite is the knitting basket. I think it's because of how the image pops on that great rich red card stock base.

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  42. Christine MacneilNovember 30, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Gorgeous cards, Theresa. It's always so awe inspiring to see what you create! THanks for sharing.

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  43. RavengirlNovember 30, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Amazing! Your poppies are gorgeous!

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  44. PaulineNovember 30, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Such fantastic creations! I really am in awe of crafters who colour with copics ... it looks awesome ... I'm still dreaming of having them. Thank you for showing how you've created that gorgeous card... you've really breathed life into my favourite flower!
    hugs and blessings, from Australia,
    Pauline

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  45. peggy wainmanNovember 30, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I love how your coloring takes center stage on your cards!

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  46. LorraineNovember 30, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Beautiful creations! Your coloring and sponging are always so awesome!

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  47. SandyNovember 30, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Beautiful cards. Thank you for the details on coloring.

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  48. GayleNovember 30, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Theresa, I love your work...it really is art.

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  49. TrinaMNovember 30, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Really quite exquisite cards and thanks heaps for showing how you colored your fabulous Poppy.

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  50. Robin Kay TNovember 30, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Your details are amazing. I love the shading you achieved!

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  51. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Your Poppy is GORGEOUS (of course!) love that little bamboo stamp to accent your sentiment, it's really lovely!

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  52. FerrellGraph-xNovember 30, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Your coloring of the poppies is amazing! There are exactly as I remember my state flower! Breathtaking!
    Kindest regards,
    Jennifer

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  53. GoldaNovember 30, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Nicely done! Love the bold colors.

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  54. GwenNovember 30, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Beautiful coloring and beautiful cards!!

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  55. lisa808November 30, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Your coloring always amazing.

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  56. Mary DNovember 30, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Beautiful card. Thank you for sharing how to color shade the poppy flower.

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  57. Mary DNovember 30, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Beautiful card. Thank you for sharing how to color shade the poppy flower.

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  58. RietteNovember 30, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Gasp. Beautiful.

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  59. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Your cards are always inspirations for me. Your tutorials are wonderfully informative. TFS!!
    Jean McGee

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  60. MyAuntKathNovember 30, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Oh, Theresa! I love your style and the coloring is phenomenal! Love your color choices.

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  61. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    LOVE that green cardstock and the CAS styles are among my favorites. Great coloring techniques, too. Someday I'll get something I color to look that nice. Practice, practice, practice.

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  62. Gladys R.November 30, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Your cards are beautiful. Love
    the coloring and really appreciate
    the step by step tutorial.

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  63. Kris in AlaskaNovember 30, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Wow! You're coloring makes the poppies look so real! Love them all! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  64. MarieNovember 30, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Wow... the coloring is great...loved it. thanks for sharing.

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  65. Bertha WNovember 30, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Loved the colors you used on the poppy card, thanks for sharing!

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  66. Heather S.November 30, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    I follow several "crafty" blogs and I have to say, yours is the most inspiring. I am in awe of your skill and abilities. You really do inspire the mind. Thanks :)

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  67. Debbie RogersDecember 1, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    I can only hope that someday I can even get close to your coloring skills Theresa. The bow really sets off the Poppy card!

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  68. NancykDecember 1, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    This is stunning - probably one of the best drawn poppy stamps I've seen.

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  69. SusanDecember 1, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Love all these cards. Thanks for showing us how you make these beautiful cards.

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  70. stampqueenDecember 1, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Beautiful!!!! Love the coloring tutorial too!!!

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  71. donnaDecember 1, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I just love that you let us know the colors that you use and in what order! The cards are gorgeous!! I am inspired

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  72. NanetteDecember 1, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Very pretty...TFS!

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  73. Nana GriffinDecember 1, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Beautiful cards!

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  74. Lee December 1, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    You set the perfect stage for allowing the images to just shine!!! Soooo pretty!!!

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  75. Betty NevilleDecember 1, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    So beautiful Theresa! Thank you for all your detailed tutorials!

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  76. Payne Holler CardsDecember 1, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    always eye candy and lessons learned!
    thanks so much for the time it takes to post your coloring steps, hugs!

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  77. cardscookiecarrotcakeDecember 1, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    As always, beautiful coloring. These stamp sets are great.

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  78. sharon gDecember 1, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Your coloring in unbelievable!

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  79. SusanDecember 2, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    One of these days I need to sit down and try copying all your copic tutorials. Maybe I'll actually figure out shading, etc!

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  80. Judy InukaiDecember 2, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Your coloring on the poppy is wonderful. I always appreciate your very detailed coloring instructions.

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  81. PatiDecember 3, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Very pretty cards! I love your coloring and the colors you used on each card!

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  82. Sue DDecember 3, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Fabulous cards and great coloring.

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  83. Sandy (Cheesy)December 3, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Really like how you did the sentiment. Very unusal. The coloring of that poppy is beautiful.

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  84. Miriam PrantnerDecember 4, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Great projects! I just love that set with the knitting. Great coloring!

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  85. JanLMDecember 5, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Such beautiful work, which I know from receiving your blog in my inbox. Thx. for the inspiration.

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