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Friday, December 2, 2011

Gina K Inspiration Hop Day 3

Hello! It's the final day of inspiration hops from Gina K Designs. Today we are featuring the new Free With Three stamp set, along with two more new duos mini sets. I love the clean, elegant look of the free with three set, called Inspiration Blocks.

Next up is a duo, called Master Butterfly. This bold line butterfly is so beautiful! For my tag I used a portion of the sentiment, and the word "grow" from Inspiration Blocks. These two sets go together so beautifully.

Next up is the fun duo, Just Calling To Say. I stamped the phone image in Memento London Fog, then the sentiment with Tuxedo Black. The designer paper is GKD, Vintage Chic.

For more inspiration, be sure to click through to see what the rest of the design team has to show you...
For my card, I cut a card base using Pure Luxury Kraft. Since I was stamping directly on my card base, I added the score line, but didn't fold yet. The score line allowed me to see the area I was working with, so I could position my stamping, yet it still laid flat to be easier to work with than if I had already folded the base.

I lined up all three of the Inspiration Block silhouette images on my long acrylic block. I love this block from Gina K. The grid lines help so much! I stamped the images onto my card base, using Stazon Opaque White ink.

Next, I used Memento Bahama Blue Marker to fill in the open lines of the butterfly, and Bamboo Leaves to fill in the open lines of the foliage images.

Used my N1 and N2 Copic markers to add a drop shadow along the bottom and left side edges of the blocks.

I stamped the sentiment, then added score lines above and below using my Scor-Buddy, then added some self adhesive nail heads to accent.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!





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66 comments:

  1. Cat TidwellDecember 2, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Awesome designs T! Love how you showed to give those block images color!

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  2. alexDecember 2, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Wonderful, love the use of the DP on the last one and the blocks and tag on craft looks fab :-)

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  3. Kay SDecember 2, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Beautiful! The blocks on the craft are so pretty and I really like the dp and the way you placed the ribbon on the phone card.

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  4. SusanDecember 2, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Love your cards and tag. Love how you created depth with the blocks and the DP with the phone card is perfect.

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  5. MelanieDecember 2, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Omgosh, love the optical illusion! wish my white pad weren't all dried up, wahh! The others are gorgeous, too!

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  6. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopDecember 2, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    love your projects. thanks for sharing

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  7. Teri CDecember 2, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Great job on these!!

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  8. OneofakindDecember 2, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    So beautiful and so many great ideas with the square block!!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Love the simplicity of your butterfly tag.

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  10. Luv 2 CreateDecember 2, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Great cards and tag.
    Marcie

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  11. SharonDecember 2, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Beautiful cards and tags!

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  12. dklessigDecember 2, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I love you dream card.

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  13. LorraineDecember 2, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Such pretty cards! Love the clean designs!

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  14. SusanDecember 2, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Love the design on the block card. Absolutely lovely.

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  15. Christine MacneilDecember 2, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Simply exquisite! Love both your card and the tag. Beautiful.

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  16. stampingbowdDecember 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    STUNNING!!! Thanks for showing step by step!!! I didn't realize that you colored in the shadow...I thought they were popped up. I would love to try that technique!!! Thanks for showing opaque, I didn't know how it looked!!! Gorgeous card with these stamps!!!

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  17. SusanDecember 2, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Everyone's using Kraft paper this time around. I need to get some. i totally love your inspirational blocks. I would never have guessed they weren't cut and popped up. they look totally three dimensional!

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  18. KristenDecember 2, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Great cards. I can't wait to try to do something similar - so inspirational.

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  19. Lynn B.December 2, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Thanks for demonstrating an entirely different take on this stamp set!

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  20. elizabethDecember 2, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I am amazed that you used copic markers to create the drop shadow. From just looking at the card I thought you had popped the squares on foam tape. It really looks so three dimensional.

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  21. Rosy NewlunDecember 2, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I, too, am in awe of using shading to create the 'popped' look of the tiled squares! I learn so much from you. I just have to get over my fear of using kraft paper, and stamping onto it :) how lovely your cards are!

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  22. JoanLDecember 2, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Beautiful card and tag. Thanks so much for sharing the instructions.

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  23. RavengirlDecember 2, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    How cool! I love how you made those blocks looked popped up!

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  24. RietteDecember 2, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    THese are just gorgeous. I also like the popped up blocks

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  25. UnknownDecember 2, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    It's so fun to see the different interpretations of using these sets. Love the triptych layout and the Just Calling to Say card is lovely.

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  26. PamDecember 2, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Wonderful designs. I am in awe that each designer can use the same stamps but come up with different designs that are so beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  27. Judy InukaiDecember 2, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Beautiful.

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  28. NanetteDecember 2, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Love all your projects!

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  29. RaeDecember 2, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Loved your cards. I always look forward to your tutorials on coloring and the ideas for using the stamps. Love the stamps, of course.

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  30. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I really like the effect of the partial butterfly on the bookmark. Beautiful.

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  31. AnneDecember 2, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Again, what can I say---love those cards and tag. Your ideas are amazing.

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  32. LoriDecember 2, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    You know I love them all Theresa, wowza!!!!!

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  33. GoldaDecember 2, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Fantastic! Thanks for the details on "how to".

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  34. margaretDecember 2, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    WOW, I love the use of the sets to make a very appropriate versatile card. Thanks for sharing

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  35. LageneDecember 2, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Gorgeous! I love your shadowing!

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  36. Robin Kay TDecember 2, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    So beautiful! Can't wait to order this stamp set!

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  37. Pam~December 2, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Beautiful cards, Theresa! Thanks for the great stamps and inspiration! This has been the best hop!

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  38. cardscookiecarrotcakeDecember 2, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Beautiful designs. The shadowing makes those blocks pop.

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  39. MarieDecember 2, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Amazing work love them all. thanks

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  40. --MarcyDecember 2, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Wow - what a great idea, and putting all 3 on one card, with the precision of the cut outs is super easy!

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  41. jazy1mDecember 2, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Amazing designs. Thanks for sharing.

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  42. DeeDecember 2, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Lovely set of entries, Theresa! My absolute favorite is the butterfly, and like the way you arranged it a bit off the edge of the tag. Thanks for new ideas to try.

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  43. UnknownDecember 2, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    BEAUTIFUL creations, love them all, especailly the last one, the black & white is so elegant!

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  44. Lindy KDecember 2, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I am impressed by all of your work here. The kraft and aqua work so well together. The circles and telephone go together so well. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  45. Anita BraddockDecember 2, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    How beautiful is this. love all of your projects. what a great job. the colors and the papers are the best. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  46. mtscrapgalDecember 2, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Love all the details of your card. Thanks for the instructions. Very helpful.

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  47. Tami B.December 2, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I love the way you did this. Thanks for a new technique to try.

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  48. Bertha WDecember 2, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    very good technique, I really thought that you had cut out the three images. Thanks!

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  49. GayleDecember 2, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    More great cards making me wish I could buy them all.

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  50. Mary DDecember 2, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Love your cards. The scoring on the cards really adds a nice touch. I haven't try the process of scoring yet, but will try as soon as my Christmas cards are finished. Thanks for sharing.

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  51. Mary DDecember 2, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Love your cards. The scoring on the cards really adds a nice touch. I haven't try the process of scoring yet, but will try as soon as my Christmas cards are finished. Thanks for sharing.

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  52. DarlaDecember 2, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Great cards, love the look on Kraft paper

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  53. LisaDecember 2, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Okay...4th blog with the butterfly stamp and I must have it! Love how the 'hop' show you such versatility!

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  54. TeresaDecember 2, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Amazing. Thanks for all your wonderful inspiration! Hugs, Teresa E.

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  55. NJMullinsDecember 2, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I live them all! The subtle colors and beautiful layout is charming.

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  56. CraftyMomFLDecember 2, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    wow! great ideas - thanks!!

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  57. Kris in AlaskaDecember 2, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    So lovely! Love your tag especially! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  58. a Seeker of the TRUTHDecember 2, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    wow! All three projects are works of art. I love your cards and your tag. They are stunning and truly inspirational. Thanks for sharing

    hugs julie

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  59. littlestamperDecember 3, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Great cards and tag!!!

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  60. HelenDecember 3, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    A lovely card. I love this set - it's so versatile.

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  61. Sue DDecember 3, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Great projects--I like how you stamped in white and colored and added a drop shadow on the first card.

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  62. PatiDecember 3, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Very cool! Pretty cards and tag! Thanks for the tutorial, wow, that's a shadow drawn on. I totally thought you had popped the images out/up.

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  63. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I love the card and the drop shadow effect.....very clever!

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  64. Sandy (Cheesy)December 3, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Lovely butterfly stamp. Great cards and tutorial.

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  65. Miriam PrantnerDecember 4, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Great cards. Love that one with the phone, the paper goes perfectly!

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  66. JanLMDecember 5, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Wonderful card. I love this set with the blocks. Great Layout & ideas. thx.

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