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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Gina K Inspiration Blog Hop Day 4

Hi there! It's the fourth and final day of Gina K blog hops for our May release and tonight we are featuring Debbie Corbari's Darling Divas and the new Free With Free set, A Little Something. Debbie has come up with three more fabulous Divas this month. I used images from the Green Thumb Diva to make my card. (step by step photos below)

And this is my A Little Something card. This stamp set is free with the purchase of three full stamp sets.  I paper pieced the vase and used Copic markers to color and shade. I love the sweet images in this set!

Be sure to visit all the designer blogs for more inspiration.

Gina K - Illustrator of A Little Something
Debbie Corbari - Illustrator of The Darling Divas
AJ Otto
Becky Oehlers
Beth Silaika
Carolyn King
Cathy Tidwell
Latisha Yoast
Laurie Schmidlin
Lee Murphy
Melanie Muenchinger
Sean Fetterman
Sharon Harnist
Tami Mayberry
Valerie Stangle

To make my card, I started by cutting and embossing white cardstock using Spellbinders™ A2 Matting Basics A. Then I stamped the flower pot with Gina K Black Onyx and the watering can with Gina K Bubblegum Pink. The water droplets were stamped with Gina K Turquoise Sea.

I used my Y17 Copic to color in the centers of the flowers.

For the leaves on the flowers I used YG25 and for the petals, I think I used RV17. Sorry I must have forgotten to click the photo for that step.

For the flower pot I used E97.

Then some deeper shading on the pot with E15.

Used a sticky note to mask the top section at the bottom of the flower pot, then sponged Gina K Fresh Asparagus ink.

Then used my E35 Copic to shade a bit just below the pot.

I removed the mask and sponged Gina K Powder Blue around the edges of the die template.

I layered with Pure Luxury Grass Green, cut using Spellbinders A2 Locking Loops. I used a white card base (4 ¼ by 5 ½ inches) and added some Color Companion buttons to embellish.

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

  1. SandeMay 9, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Adorable. Fantastic coloring and thanks for the tutorial.

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  2. MelanieMay 9, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    That mini scene is darling! Thanks for reminding me to ground my images like this, sometimes I do, sometimes I don't...

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  3. Cheryl WrightMay 9, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Great cards, Theresa. Thanks once again for posting tutorials.

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  4. Cat TidwellMay 9, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Love these T!! As usual, the coloring, sponging, all are pure perfection!

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  5. Joan VMay 9, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Such cute cards. I always love your tutorials. Thanks for all the inspiration.

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  6. BarbaraMay 9, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Such cute cards. I am going to have to try that masking technique.

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  7. TeresaMay 9, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    This is really cute! Love how you color and thanks for your time in sharing all your beautiful cards :)

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  8. Nana GriffinMay 9, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Very lovely cards!

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  9. CardsbyMarianne.blogspt.comMay 9, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Adorable! These stamps are on my wish list for sure!

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  10. Debbie CorbariMay 9, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Yay!! I was hoping I'd see someone use the watering can and flowers! Absolutely perfect! Both cards are fabulous..but you always do fabulous! ;)

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  11. RitaMay 9, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Adorable love it!

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  12. TerriMay 9, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Where do you get your inspiration? Beautiful cards as always.

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  13. SharonMay 9, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Love both cards! Great designs and coloring on each. Thanks for the tutorial - they are so helpful.

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  14. UnknownMay 9, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Love your cards. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the tutorials. They are wonderful!

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  15. Sue DMay 9, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Lovely framing on both.

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  16. Lisa H.May 9, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    So loverly! Thanks for taking the time to give us the great tutorials this week!

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  17. MariaMay 9, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    cute cards

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  18. Patricia LMay 9, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Beautiful cards, thanks for showing us the great ideas to be used so many different ways !!

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  19. Dana D.May 9, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Loved what you did today. Amazing coloring and details. Great new stamp sets.

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  20. DeeMay 9, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    i wasn't sure how to use just one small stamp on a card, but you showed us how! Amazing! Your work is always above the norm. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Sharon HarnistMay 9, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Darling cards, T -- those Matting Basics dies are perfect for you, aren't they? (Glad I have them because you inspire me all the time)!!

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  22. guilinger2May 9, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    I always love your cards! coloring is a challenge for me, but you make it look so easy with your step by step photos. Thank you!

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  23. MojcaMay 9, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    oh this is gorgeous. thank you for the inspiration.

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  24. Betty NevilleMay 9, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    These are just beautiful, Theresa! Love your design, and the bright springy colours!

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  25. UnknownMay 9, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    That is such a sweet gardening card! Love it!

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  26. AnonymousMay 9, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Loved the cards and your tutorial. Thanks.

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  27. Susan WhiteMay 9, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Loved the cards so cute, love the little scene!!

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  28. UnknownMay 9, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    very lovely
    thanks
    Holly

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  29. MelindaMay 9, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Wonderful cards. Thank you for all your hard work with making step by step instructions. Always appreciated! TFS

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  30. UnknownMay 9, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    I knew I could count on you to make great card, and you did. These were not my favorite sets and I like what you did with them.

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  31. Sharyn PoleselMay 9, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Great cards, as always! Love the watering can.

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  32. Virginia WingoMay 9, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Another great lesson in coloring,your the best.

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  33. UnknownMay 9, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Greaaat cards. You are the first one to use the watering can - great job and again thanks for the tutorial.
    Jean McGee

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  34. UnknownMay 9, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Love your cards Theresa, the outdoor scene is especially lovely
    Shirley
    X

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  35. windinstarsranchMay 9, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    these sets are so versatile. I have sure seen that in this hop. Probably the most diverse inspiration I have seen in any of the hops so far. I am so glad to get to go along for the ride.

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  36. nancyMay 9, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    You sure do inspire us!!

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  37. LindaMay 9, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    what a lovely thank you card very pretty!

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  38. CarolMay 9, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Fun projects, thanks for sharing all your ideas this week!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  39. UnknownMay 9, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Really sweet cards Theresa, love them both. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  40. Helen F.May 9, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Sweet cards, Theresa. It's always fun to see how your scenes are created TFS!

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  41. Verna AngerhoferMay 9, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    I adore your style and the cards you created are just wonderful. You always make it look so easy to create them too. Thanks for sharing your talents in so many ways!

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  42. Sharon UnderwoodMay 9, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Thanks for sharing your creations with us. I sat all afternoon working with one of your tutorials today. LOVE it! Thanks so much for putting those together.

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  43. AndreaMay 9, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Your touch is always inspiring Theresa and I love always your step by step instruction it makes it so easy to achieve Thank you

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  44. MargaretMay 9, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    As always your cards are adorable. I just love stamping scenes. Whether they are simple or outside the box.

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  45. LageneMay 9, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Beautiful cards and thanks so much for the tutorial!

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  46. Beverly PerdueMay 9, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Amazing cards! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  47. UnknownMay 9, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    Oh! Another classy card with your beautiful backgrounds! Love that vase stamp and the way you used it.
    Thanks for showing us how you do it!

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  48. jandbspiegelMay 9, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    What nice cards - I love the "grassy" look in the first one

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  49. GayleMay 9, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Ha what a lovely imagination and talent you have Theresa. Green Thumb Diva card is way too cute and clever.

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  50. RavengirlMay 9, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Sweet little scene! I like how you created the ground for the flower pot.

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  51. ~ Jo ~May 9, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Love the cards! And really have enjoyed your creations and tutorial all week. Thank you!

    Hugs,
    Jo

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  52. AnonymousMay 10, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    Beautiful cards. And congratulations on going through to the second round at Spellbinders. You are SO worth it!!

    //Ulrika AB in Sweden

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  53. UnknownMay 10, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    What I like about your blog is that you give step by step instructions. I also learn more about the products available. What great Spellbinders you've got. I wish they were more available around me. I guess I'll have to order online more often. Thank you!

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  54. KittyMay 10, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Beautiful

    Blessings,
    Kathleen

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  55. Carolyn KingMay 10, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    awww..so cute! love that watering can card. Such a cute scene!

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  56. itzamitziMay 10, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    I love the bright summery colors and your use of buttons. I need to start using up some of mine.

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  57. ~ ConnieMay 10, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Both of your cards are awesome! Love the Rainy Day Diva; I have sooo many gardening friends that would love to receive it.

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  58. SusanMay 10, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Love your cards and I always appreciate your coloring tutorials.

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  59. mtscrapgalMay 10, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Your cards are so beautiful. Theresa. The watering can is so cute. Thanks for the tute too.

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  60. Rosy NewlunMay 10, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Hi dear Theresa <3
    Your blog is so fun for me to visit!! I just love your watering can, floating there watering the flowers! And the scoring you did on the second card, it POPS the entire image out! If I could just remember 'simplicity' like this!!! many hugs to you :)

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  61. GoldaMay 10, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    So very pretty!

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  62. KayMay 10, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Love these! Thanks for the detailed instructions. Can't wait to try these techniques!

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  63. LuannaMay 10, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Both of your cards are great, but I really loved the first one. I appreciate the tutorial too.

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  64. mandaljMay 11, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    Love the first card! So cute!

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  65. RobinMay 11, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Love your coloring technique. Thanks for sharing the "how to!"

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