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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Blossom Tutorial and Gina K Blog Hop

 Hello! It's the second day of our blog hop to introduce the new Gina K Designs StampTV Kit, Spring Parade. The new kit is now available at the Gina K Store. For my card I used one of the mini stamp sets, included with the kit, called Blossom.

Before I get to the details about my card, be sure to see what the rest of the team have to show you…
Gina K
AJ Otto
Beth Silaika
Carolyn King
Carolina Buchting
Cathy Tidwell
Debbie Corbari
Latisha Yoast
Laurie Schmidlin
Lee Murphy
Melanie Muenchinger
Michelle Woerner
Sean Fetterman
Sharon Harnist
Theresa Momber--You are here
Valerie Stangle

As you hop along, make sure you leave a comment on all blogs because on Friday we will choose one Winner to win this awesome StampTV kit!! Just check back in a couple of days on StampTV and check the Big News forum to see if you are the winner!

 I started my card by cutting and embossing Pure Luxury Ivory cardstock, using a Spellbinders™ A2 Matting Basics A die template. Then I sponged Gina K Fresh Asparagus ink at the bottom.

 Next, I sponged Gina K Innocent Pink from the top.

 I stamped the tall flowers, using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Then I removed the die template and used sticky notes to protect the edges, before stamping the blossom image several times at the bottom, with Gina K Fresh Asparagus.

 I used a Stardust Glitter pen to add some sparkle to the flowers.

I layered with Pure Luxury Just Peachy and used Dark Chocolate for the card base (4 ¼ by 5 ½). I also embossed a frame on the the card base, using a larger Matting Basics A die template. The sentiment was stamped on ivory, cut out and adhered using 3D Foam Squares.

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

  1. Nana GriffinApril 4, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    This is so lovely, Theresa! It could be a framed picture on the wall.

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  2. Ava GavloskiApril 4, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    love you vision of design, very unique and keep the magic going!!!

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  3. dklessigApril 4, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    Theresa, another lovely card and great tutorial. Thank you!

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  4. ColleenApril 4, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Absolutely Stunning.
    You, I must say, give the best tutorials when it comes to shading,etc.

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  5. SharriApril 4, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous Theresa!!

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  6. joyApril 4, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    So, so pretty. I love how you have stamped the blossom image at the bottom edges.

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  7. BethApril 4, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    I love the black on the sponged background! That is SO beautiful!

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  8. RavengirlApril 4, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    So very pretty! I love the shimmer and the framing of the image!

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  9. UnknownApril 4, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Beautiful card, gorgeous shading--as always!

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  10. JoanLApril 4, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    As usual, another jaw dropping work of art. Love it!!

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  11. BarbaraApril 4, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial, really appreciate them. Nice use of the flower for the grass.

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  12. CraftyMomFLApril 4, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    so pretty!

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  13. SharonApril 4, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Gorgeous! Your coloring is always stunning! And always enjoy your tutorials.

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  14. JaneenApril 4, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    softly beautiful, thanks for the "how to"

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  15. UnknownApril 4, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    LUV you cards!

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  16. UnknownApril 4, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful stamping! Beautiful card as well. Amazing design team and I have really enjoyed this hop.

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  17. Susan WhiteApril 4, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Absolutely Gorgeous!! I love it so much that I am going to make it and frame it for my wall!! Cannot wait to get this kit!!

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  18. --MarcyApril 4, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Tremendous! Again!

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  19. AJApril 4, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    wow. so awesome! LOVE this!! :)

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  20. AnonymousApril 4, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Is there nothing you can't do? You are so awesome!! This is stunning! Great work! Love it! Hugs! Seanie

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  21. Emily ThubbronApril 4, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Theresa, your card is amazingly beautiful. I love the background.

    EMily

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  22. Kathryn AApril 4, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Love your cards and I love how your scoring around the focal point makes it look like a picture frame!

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  23. UnknownApril 4, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Your instrucitons are priceless. thanks for sharing your talent.

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  24. PamApril 4, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    I love everything you do. This card is gorgeous and I am so thankful that you show us the steps you take to make the card so I can try new and different techniques.

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  25. laurie vApril 4, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Beautiful! Love that you showed a project instead of a card. Inspiring!

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  26. LenoriaApril 4, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    This is so beautiful!

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  27. RitaApril 4, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Beautiful! Love the color combination. Have a great day!

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  28. meemee48April 4, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Thanks for showing us all the shading techniques. The more I try it the better I get, but there is much room for improvement. You card is gorgeous!

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  29. shari MApril 4, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    love all your designs, and this is no exception. TFS

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  30. Kay MerrymanApril 4, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    You have the most magical cards and I always love your color choices. The blossom image is a great addition to the tall flowers as it "anchors" the flowers so stylishly!

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  31. Doris W.April 4, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Fabulous!

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  32. Karen (TLgirl353)April 4, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Theresa- I love these soft colors. Great design!

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  33. Verna AngerhoferApril 4, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Another fantastic card design. I love those gorgeous sponged works of art you do, which you so kindly show us how to do too. I am always thrilled with your work.

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  34. AnonymousApril 4, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Beautiful card Theresa! And great detailed instruction.

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  35. Carolyn KingApril 4, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Love your gorgeous glittery flowers on the perfect background!

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  36. rscholzApril 4, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Love how you sponged the backgroud and how you made the card look like a picture frame. Thanks for sharing.

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  37. mermaid feniciaApril 4, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Love that card ^-^

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  38. Christine MacneilApril 4, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Lovely card! Beautiful as always. Thanks for the tutorial steps!

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  39. Robin AApril 4, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Another beautiful card. You are so talented.

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  40. CarolinaApril 4, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Simply stunning in every way!!! The colors and the beautiful sponging, so glad you framed it because it really does deserve to be framed - love it!

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  41. Sharon UnderwoodApril 4, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Your cards are on a level all their own. Outstanding! Blending, color palette, design. Awesome, my friend!

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  42. Anita BraddockApril 4, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Very stunning card. love the Techniques you used its such a great idea. thanks for sharing.

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  43. UnknownApril 4, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Very nice, as always. You know how I feel about your work. Thanks!

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  44. Lisa KApril 4, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    I love the sparkle on the flowers.

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  45. Denise BryantApril 4, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Pretty card! Love those flowers!

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  46. marcelle bApril 4, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Such a beautiful card!!

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  47. ScottieboysthreeApril 4, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    What a wonderful card and use of shading. Thank you for the pictures showing it's creation.

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  48. GabiApril 4, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Very beautiful, as always, and love the tutorial!

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  49. RobynLouiseApril 4, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    The black embossed frame really sets it off and the white inner frame just emphasises the subtle colouring further. Absolutely gorgeous!

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  50. CarolApril 4, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Love this new kit, it is full of adorable images and really useful sentiments.

    Thanks for sharing your fun project ideas!

    Carol B

    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  51. jean w.April 4, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the pink and green combo sponging.

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  52. Beverly PerdueApril 4, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Hi Theresa, Your card makes a pretty picture! Love the soft spring colors. Your cards are works of art. Thanks for sharing.

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  53. BeverlyBLApril 4, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    So pretty. And thanks so much for the demo on how you got your results. I am not very good at figuring out how things were done so appreciate all the explaination I can get.

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  54. MyAuntKathApril 4, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    This is just beautiful!

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  55. Sharyn PoleselApril 4, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Another beautiful card! I love watching your sponging technique.

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  56. Karen Hightower April 4, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Beautiful work as always.. Love it. :)

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  57. Allie GowerApril 4, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    VERY pretty.

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  58. Sue DApril 4, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Very soft and pretty!

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  59. LageneApril 4, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Gorgeous card! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  60. UnknownApril 4, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Love the simplicity of your card and love the colors. Thanks for all the inspiration.

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  61. MclayApril 4, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Wow! This is such a stunning way to use these lovely stamps and products! Thanks for sharing!

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  62. RitaRApril 4, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Love the use of the embossed frame and the overlap stamping. Great mix of the colors used.

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  63. UnknownApril 4, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Those flowers are very versatile. Love that embossed frame.

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  64. GayleApril 4, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Awesome, your work deserves to be framed, Theresa.

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  65. LorettaApril 4, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    This is one of my favorite cards of all.Love the color combo.TFS

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  66. LynneApril 4, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    So pretty. thanks for the great tutorial.

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  67. CardsbyMarianne.blogspt.comApril 4, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    This card is sooooo pretty! Just love it.

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  68. calamity janeApril 4, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    What a lovely card!! Great & easy to follow instructions too! Thanks for sharing!!!!

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  69. mamablitgerApril 4, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    As usual a fantastic artwork you created!
    Thanks a lot for shamring !
    Hugs from SPAIN

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  70. KittyApril 4, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    Very beautiful

    Blessings,
    Kathleen

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  71. AnonymousApril 5, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    Beautiful card. Thanks again for a detailed tutorial. :)

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  72. SusanApril 5, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Love your card!

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  73. SusanApril 5, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    Love your card!

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  74. RietteApril 5, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Oh my word. The frame looks real! I usually can't wait to get to your blog and am never disappointed. I'm all inspired now to go unpack my crafting stuff :D

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  75. NJMullinsApril 5, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    As always, your muted and subtle sponging technique set the tone for a elegant card. Love the matting that you did to go with the embossed frame.this shows that these stamped images are truly artwork! Gorgeous!

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  76. Linda EApril 5, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Theresa, thanks so much for sharing your technique for coloring the lovely background on your card.

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  77. ScrapacatApril 5, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    I would have never thought to use that line/dots flower for 'grass'. It's perfect! Gonna have to try that when I get mine. Thanks for awesome inspiration, as always!
    ~ky

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  78. mikeslittlesisApril 5, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Love the sponged background

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  79. Rosy NewlunApril 5, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Dreamy peachy background, Theresa! Your stamping turned out just beautiful -- a1l the best <3

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  80. Annie CApril 5, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    You always impress me with your artistry. Beautiful card, soothing colors. TFS.

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  81. Lucy NewtonApril 5, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Gorgeous card, thanks for the tut!!!

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  82. Sharon HarnistApril 6, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Love this blingy silhouette design, Theresa -- wonderful colors you used!

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  83. VanessaApril 10, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Such a beautiful card. It's so dreamy and calming. Thanks for sharing!

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  84. BettyApril 16, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    as always, great stuff!

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  85. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    http://pinterest.com/pin/156570524518338084/ love the shading techniques!

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