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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Gina K Inspiration Hop Day 2

 Hello! It is day two of the Gina K Designs inspiration hops for our November release. I have a card featuring my new set, Elegant Florals. This is a sympathy card, but the sentiment is stamped on the inside only. I'll show you the step by step photos for this card on Friday.

 Next up is Beth Silaika's newest, Sentimental Holiday. I love the elegant images and greetings in this set! I love the elegant images and sentiments in this set and how easy it is to make a quick, elegant holiday card.

 And as you hop through their blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each of them because we will choose a few random comments and those stampers will each win a grab bag of Gina K. Designs products! To see the full list of winners check the Big News forum at Stamp TV a few days after the hops.
Start hopping here...
Gina K
Beth Silaika – Illustrator Sentimental Holidays
Theresa Momber – Illustrator Elegant Florals
AJ Otto
Becky Oehlers
Carolina Buchting
Carolyn King
Cathy Tidwell
Deb Felts
Emily Giovanni
Giovana Smith
Jimmi Mayo
Lee Murphy
Lori McAree
Melanie Muenchinger
Sharon Harnist
Suzanne Dean
Tami Mayberry
Tina Gilliland
Vicki Dutcher

 To make the gold card, I started by cutting and embossing Pure Luxury Ivory card stock using Spellbinders™Nestabilities® Matting Basics A. Then I cut a curve on on a sticky note to mask and sponged Memento Rich Cocoa ink.

I moved the sticky note a few times, sponging more Rich Cocoa ink, to make snow banks. 


 Then removed the mask and sponged lightly around the edges of the die template.

 I stamped the tree and star using Versa Mark ink. Then I sprinkled Ranger Superfine Embossing Powder over the images and heat embossed.

 There were a few places on the bottom of tree that I hadn't stamped well and didn't have great coverage of from the embossing powder, so I used my Versa Mark pen over those places and added more embossing powder. I love the the Versa Mark pen for fixing those little mistakes!

 I added a little shadow under the tree with my W3 Copic marker.

Gina's Pure Luxury Good As Gold card stock matches the Superfine Embossing Powder so perfectly! I used a piece for my card base (4 ¼ by 5 ½ inches). To embossed a frame on the card base, I secured one of the Matting Basics A die templates on the inside of my card base, using small pieces of painters tape, then embossed. By placing the die template on the inside of my card base, it creates a raised frame on the outside. 

I adhered the focal layer to the card base, using Pop Dots and added a bow, using Gina's gold lined ribbon. The sentiment was also heat embossed with gold embossing powder, then cut out and embossed with Spellbinders Fancy Tags One.

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



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61 comments:

  1. Carolyn KingDecember 4, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Gorgeous cards Theresa! Love that elegant flower and the gold embossed beauty using Beth's set--wowza!

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  2. MelanieDecember 4, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    terrific layering of the images and die cuts for your set, it rocks! I love the bold scene, too, though the shadows on the hills were gold ink too at first!

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  3. Vicki DutcherDecember 4, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    Oh wonderful! Your golden card is amazing~

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  4. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS! Your technique is always so perfect! :)

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  5. BethDecember 4, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Emboss-erriffic!

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  6. Sharon HarnistDecember 4, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    AMAZING gold tree card, T -- so elegant! And that peace lily is just gorgeous! This is such a fabulous set!

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  7. LindyDecember 4, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    both of your cards are elegant beauties and I love your new stamp set!

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  8. M LuddyDecember 4, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    So many nice elements to this card!

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  9. Giovana December 4, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Fantastic cards Theresa!! I may CASE your creations :)

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  10. Cynthia ClarkDecember 4, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    I love that calla lily stamp. So beautiful.

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  11. TkatDecember 4, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    great tutorial. love both cards -- so pretty!

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  12. Marcee RodgersDecember 4, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    WOW! Jaw dropping!

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  13. LageneDecember 4, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Simply elegant! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  14. Connie GageDecember 4, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Love this, love how you made the hills on this card.

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  15. Lee ReedDecember 4, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    My first reaction to both cards was: "How elegant and warm!" You've used a color scheme I didn't think of using for these occasions...and I really like them. And as always; Beautiful work, Theresa!

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  16. Cindi HallDecember 4, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Theresa-you are the queen of card makers! I love everything you do-you are so talented!

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  17. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    These cards are stunning! I especially like the embossed frames for both cards. I definitely need to add that to my ever-growing wish list.

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  18. DebDecember 4, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Love the cards.

    Love the use of Spellbinders (or any dies) and copics. (two of my fave tools!)

    Thanks for the step by step. I can learn even more techniques from your blog..


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  19. Kathryn ADecember 4, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Both cards are lovely (as usual-grin), but I especially love the gold one. Thanks so much for the tutorials!

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  20. LisaDecember 4, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Beautiful cards! Can't wait to see the details on the floral card. It looks so 3D! How do you like the spellbinders layering tool? Haven't seen too many tuts using it yet.I love to use gold for Christmas, well done!

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  21. Verna AngerhoferDecember 4, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Once again your cards are beautiful and elegant. You never cease to amaze me with your talents.

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  22. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Wow! I learned so much from your little tutorial on the gold card. I'm just starting out and love all I learn from these hops.

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  23. Pam Zirbel December 4, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    HOLY SMOKES!!! These cards you made are amazing!!!!! Well done....AGAIN!

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  24. --MarcyDecember 4, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Just perfect! Love the stamps, love your work, love the inspiration!

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  25. dklessigDecember 4, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Gorgeous cards, so elegant

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  26. BeastybunnyDecember 4, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Wow! So elegant and classy! Love these cards!

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  27. Joyce T.December 4, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    great cards.love the gold one!

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  28. Judy InukaiDecember 4, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Both cards are awesome. Your tutorial is great. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration.

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  29. ParkerDecember 4, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    This card is quite thought out and looks like fun to do.

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  30. CarolDecember 4, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    These cards are gorgeous and elegant. Thanks for the ideas!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  31. Judy K.December 4, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    You always seem to amaze me! I love both cards. The gold Christmas tree card is so elegant, I will have to borrow your idea.

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  32. Vanna BDecember 4, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Stunningly detailed card-- you took such time and effort to add the additional effects. WOW!

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  33. RavengirlDecember 4, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    These are both breathtakingly beautiful cards! I adore the gold card with the Christmas tree!

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  34. SharonDecember 4, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Just beautiful! The Christmas card is so elegant!

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  35. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    GORGEOUS cards! Man oh man! :)

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  36. LoriDecember 4, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    These are so incredibly gorgeous!!!

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  37. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    I absolutely love this card! I also learned something new. The versa mark pen. Thank you for sharing this wonderful card!

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  38. jean w.December 4, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Such gorgeous cards Theresa!

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  39. Rosy NewlunDecember 4, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Way to create, Theresa! Love your sponged snow, and I just used your calla lily and sentiment for a sympathy card. Many hugs (& sunshine your way) rosy

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  40. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Amazing cards! Love these stamp sets.

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  41. MarshaDecember 4, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Pure beauty. Thank you for another wonderful tutorial.

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  42. cardscookiecarrotcakeDecember 4, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Stunning!

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  43. Cheryl WrightDecember 4, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Both these cards are amazing, Theresa! They are absolutely stunning, and oh so elegant!!

    Thank you so much for sharing your techniques, and of course your talents - it's always appreciated.

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  44. GayleDecember 4, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Beautiful cards, Theresa, the gold embossed card is stunning.

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  45. mtscrapgalDecember 4, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    The cards are both gorgeous. Great tute for us too. Thanks, Theresa

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  46. lisa808December 4, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Two beautiful cards.

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  47. Sherry ButcherDecember 4, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    TFS your cards and the step by step instructions for the gold tree card.

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  48. Doris W.December 4, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Gorgeous cards!

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  49. Anne MolbergDecember 4, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Once again,AWESOME!! love the stamp sets!!

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  50. Mida WilliamsDecember 4, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Both beautiful cards. My favourite is the Christmas card.

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  51. ajaxDecember 4, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Both of the cards are so elegant and beautiful. I love the way your team is going simple, yet elegant this Christmas. Thanks for all the instructions too.

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  52. Deb EDecember 4, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Thank you so much for your tutorials. I particularly love your stamps and the shading you do. I have learnt so much.

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  53. Lee December 4, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Sigh.....serious elegance just makes me want to stare all day! Absolutely gorgeous!

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  54. KittyDecember 5, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Your cards are gorgeous. I love them both

    Blessings,
    Kat

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  55. BarbDecember 5, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    love these stamp sets.

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  56. ElizabethDecember 5, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Two absolutely stunning cards.

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  57. Jo4HimDecember 5, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Gorgeous cards-both are very elegant. TFS

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  58. Pat JandacekDecember 5, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Both of these cards are just gorgeous! Your tutorials are always appreciated.

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  59. KarenladdDecember 5, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    What elegant cards...and thank you so much for the snow bank masking tutorial! Such a lovely effect!

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  60. UnknownDecember 5, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Gorgeous cards. Love the colors you used.

    marianneDOTwanhamATgmailDOTcom

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  61. Kris in AlaskaDecember 5, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    So glad I"m on your email list to get these tutorials! That tree card is inspiring!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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