Thursday, February 13, 2014

Gina K. Designs Illustrators February 2014 Blog Hop

You're Invited!!

Tonight is the night! We are all so excited to party with you from 7:00- 9:00 PM Central Time in our forum at StampTV.com! All of the fun starts right here:
Today, the Illustrators have put together a little invitation hop for you! This hop features stamps that will be released tonight! So come hop along with us and don't forget to add a comment on each blog...we will pick an random winner to win an awesome grab bag of Gina K Design Goodies!!
Start hopping and be sure to leave a comment!!

 I made this valentine with my new stamp set Lots of Washi.

I stamped the circle strip with versamark on the 2.5 x 3.5 artist trading card size piece of card stock.  I printed the sentiment on white card stock and added some hearts with Becky's new Folk Filigree set.


These are mini whoopee cushions - the perfect valentine gift for a

  4th grade boy to give out to his classmates! A shout out to Heather Courtney who shared a Pinterest link about whoopee valentines! Thanks my crafty friend!

Here is a card which I created faux washi tape strips using Lots of Washi & Lots of Dots. The sentiment is from Signs of Spring by Theresa Momber. The frame is from Lots of Dots Alphabet. A few sequins adorn the card to give it some sparkle!



Finally, here is a card which I created with Lots Of Washi and Lots of ThanksIt uses custom bakers twine.  I made a video showing the process of creating this card.  Hope you like it!




I cannot wait to share more of the ideas with you next week during our design team hop! See you tonight at the release party! 

Check Out the other Illustrators blogs:


 







123 comments:

Theresa Momber said...

These are awesome! Fun Valentine idea and I so love the card with several strips using the washi stamps!

RedGem said...

I love the yellow color on your card, I will have to purchase that the next time. I love washi tape and with this stamp set I will have any color of washi tape I need!

Unknown said...

I love your CAS cards. So pretty.

Teri C said...

Love it!

Emily Thubbron said...

Beth, I love your Valentine's project. That is a great idea. Isn't Pintrest a wonderful thing? Those cards are fantastic. I really like the Celebrate Your Day one. I have to get that stamp set. Thanks for the great video too.

Kristin said...

I love the simplicity of the Thank You Card!

Judy Inukai said...

Great new set. I haven't gotten into Washi Tape yet but I like the look. This set would give the look without the expense of the tape. Thanks for the great tutorial and the tip about coloring baker's twine.

guilinger2 said...

Thanks for the great video! I'm very interested in the faux washi stamps! You did a great job show casing them.

Unknown said...

love the valentine, adorable and the other two cards are beautiful as well, great job as usual :)

Unknown said...

What a great idea....washi tape stamps! Love it! I really like that sweet corn color as well.

Allie Gower said...

Fun new set!

Gayle said...

Looks like a wonderful new set to stamp washi tape patterns. Just love your CAS style and your card. Thanks for the video and the tip on using the copics to color the bakers twine.

Unknown said...

I love this thank you card. So lovely.

brendaskraftycorner.blogspot.com said...

Beth, love your washi tape designed cards! Thank you for sharing.

Karen Hightower said...

Great card. Love the washi stamps. This will be great addition to my stamp collection.. :) Thanks.

Rose Hackman said...

I'm loving this washi stamps idea. Coordinated washi strips without the expense or storage issues!

Unknown said...

Loved your video! I never thought of making my 'own' Baker's Twine, have always died my own Seam Binding Ribbon--super clever idea! Love your cards, Lots Of Washi is an awesome set! ;)

Lisa K said...

Love the video. The new sets look great!

Unknown said...

Oh boy, I cannot wait for the release tonight. Your video was awesome, thanks so much for the tip on coloring the Baker's Twine - what a genius idea!! Your card was super cute, I think I'm gonna have to get that Washi stamp set. I can see so many possibilities! Thanks for the great inspiration!

Unknown said...

Can't wait to get my hands on those new washi stamps. Thanks for the tip on the baker's twine. I've used copics to color twine before but really liked the idea of just using dots of color.

Judy said...

Cute valentine! Your son with be the hit of the party! Love the two cards. Great stamping.

cardscookiecarrotcake said...

Sweet Valentine! I think these washi stamps are going to be a great hit, they look awesome!!

Sheri said...

Love the new stamps you used and the way you used them gives me hope that i can do them justice as well!

scrappinmommom said...

Thanks for the video. Really like both your cards, but the Thank You is so easy, yet so very pretty. Can't wait to see what else is coming in the Washi stamps. Love the Valentine, makes me think of my older brother, who was forever taking the whoopi cushion to school. Thanks.

Carolyn said...

Love your use of the washi! Haven't used it much myself and now I'm wanting to!

Linda said...

Loved all of your projects. The first card is outstanding, simple, beautiful colors and love the use of the washi tape. I keep buying the washi tape, but I haven't used it yet. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

--Marcy said...

Such fun examples! Easy, bright, impressive - what more can we ask!

Carol Held said...

These products just keep getting prettier ...and it love your rendition of them....see you tonight!

Lynne Platt said...

Each card was more beautiful than the one before! I can't wait until tonight.

Karen McAlpine said...

Great faux washi! Love the yellow card--so simple yet elegant!

Nana Diane said...

I love your cards! The embellishments with the "Lots of Washi" stamps almost look like ribbon. Thanks for sharing!

Christine Macneil said...

I like the faux washi! Great card, nice CAS design. Thanks for sharing your tip on creating custom bakers twine! I'll have to remember that.

Dawn S. said...

Thanks for the great ideas and the video!

Notes From the Sunporch said...

What a great idea for creating the twine in the color you need. Thanks so much.

Susan White said...

I love the washi tape strips on your card, and great tip for the twine. This set is definitely on my next purchase.

dandelion said...

You guys are really using some pretty colors for your cards. I'll give your techniques a try. THX

Nana Griffin said...

Cute idea making the washi strips and a nice video.

Erika said...

Can't wait to use the washi strip! Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

The washi tape stamps are going to be very useful. Thanks for the tip on the twine.

Diana E. said...

OH I LOVE THIS CARD.....Love the colors, washi tape, twine! What more can one ask for ! Thanks for this INSPIRATION! ! !

Betsy said...

LOVE the mini whoopee cushion card ~ How fun!!!

Janeen said...

fun idea for the boys. great card. i just added sweet corn paper to my GKD wish list

Louise H. said...

Beth, very creative idea. Great job.

Kathy Berger said...

Whoopee cushions?! What a wonderful idea!

Love the sweet card, and the fabulous tip for the faux baker's twine. Thank you!

lamepaw said...

Fun, fun ideas. Loved the thank you card. Who'd of thought you could make Baker's Twine? Thanks for the great ideas!

jeb said...

I have not been a big fan of washi tape but I love the stamp that you used for this card. I like the colors you used also. Great tip on bakers twine. You could save a lot of space in your craft room and make your own colors as needed.

L.A. De Valk said...

I like that flower with the button and your hand colored bakers twine. Very pretty card.

Betty BH said...

Very nice cards..love the mini whoopi cushion! TFS

Pat said...

I know the boys will love the Valentine - not so sure about the teachers and parents, though. The card is beautiful and since it appeared the button was sewn on I was curious to find out how you finished the backside....silly me! I hadn't thought of simply adhering the embellishment on! Thanks for the tutorial.

Doris W. said...

Great idea to color your own bakers twine!

Anouk said...

Beautiful cards and great ways to use the washi tapes

Verna Angerhofer said...

I am very excited to see the new Washi tape set in full detail. I don't own any tape much except for a couple of rolls that I got from Japan but they are pretty limiting. I can see where making faux ones would be awesome. Also thanks for the tip on the faux twine tip too.

Cammi said...

I am so doing the whoopsie cushion for Valentine's Day next year! What is a good sentiment? Thanks for the custom baker's twine idea. Clever girl!

Unknown said...

have not used washi tape much but now I am inspired

Kathy Krug said...

Love all the fabulous designs. Thanks for the video on the bakers twine.

Linda said...

Thanks for the great video.

Jan Castle said...

Ooooh, love the thank you card...beautiful card! The other project is great too, but I am drawn like a moth to that flower!

Sharon said...

Great cards! Love the simple yet beautiful thank you card!

lindagrady said...

Washi Tape is my favorite thing to use on my cards; can't resist buying them. Really like your cards and the ease of making them.

Pattyb said...

Live your card and video! Washi taoe is sooooo cool!

Cheryl Bux said...

Thanks for all the great ideas - can't wait for the release party!

Unknown said...

Thanks so much for the idea of customized colored baker twine, great idea!
Cher

Melanie said...

Jelly how professional all your titles look. Great job, girl!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards Beth... can't wait for the party

Connie Ludgate said...

Very nice designs and ideas. Thanks for the video too.

Barbara said...

Love that whoopee cushion idea for your son, still laughing!

Joyce Erb said...

Lots of nice cards, thanks for the inspiration

schristian said...

Thank you card was so simple to make, yet really cute.

Graciellie Design said...

What a fun valentine project! And great cards too! Thanks for sharing!

gracielledesign.blogspot.com

Disco Queen said...

Wow Beth! Great stamps. Thanks for the tip on making your own custom made bakers twine. I have inherited a lot of plain white string from my Dad & was wondering what to do with it all. It must of gone on sale ;-) Theresa x

MsJudyC said...

Love your card and the informative video.

Sue D said...

Very pretty cards and love the whoopee cushion idea!

Iris said...

Lovely cards - thanks for sharing.
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Suzi said...

Thanks for sharing. Haven't had much washi experience, but now I'd like to! :o)
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Sharon Kent said...

Great cards. I like the washi stamps. With these stamps I can have wachi any color I want without the cost of having to purchase so many.

Beverly Perdue said...

Thanks for all the great ideas and inspiration. Your cards are great. Love how you used a copic marker to create custom bakers twine.

gobarb26 said...

Love the cards. The washi tape idea is fantastic! Better than the real thing! ;-)

Dee Earnshaw said...

Love the custom baker's twine idea. Great cards

Miriam Prantner said...

Wonderful cards, loving the look of the washi set! Can't wait to see the full reveal!

Designs By Sky said...

great cards, and whoopie cushion. Thanks for the tip on bakers twine

Unknown said...

Great video tip and your cards are lovely. I love the CAS style you have. I'm still laughing over the whoopie cushions though!

Pam T. said...

Oh wow! I can't wait to see the whole set! I love those washi designs that you've shown so far!

Linda E said...

Beth, I love the idea of making your own washi tape look with stamps, and coloring your own bakers twine. Thanks so much for sharing.

Unknown said...

I really like what you've shown so far. Can't wait to see the rest!

mtscrapgal said...

Making our own washi tape, what a great idea. Thanks

Oneofakind said...

I know I am going to love the Lots of Washi set. Cannot wait for the release tonight!

sghay said...

I love that you used colored cards to make the white really pop with your stamps.

Leslie said...

Love, love, love your samples! I’m so excited about tonight and really looking forward to hanging out with you all! Hugs!

Terry D. said...

Very sweet and simple. Something I can do!!

Rosy Newlun said...

"Faux" washi tape --- wooooo you are peaking my interest!!! Beautiful CAS and colorful cards! And thank you for the brilliant idea to spot color plain twine, yeah!

Faye said...

Three great projects! So looking forward to seeing these stamps.

Rita C Jackson said...

I love washi tape so of course I love your cards. Looking forward to all you have to share.

Kim Haygood said...

I really like the look of the faux washi! These are so cool! The bright colors in the Celebrate card are awesome, too! Simply elegant cards! Love it!

Janet L. said...

Sweet cards and I'm sure all the little boys will love their whoopee cushions!

itzamitzi said...

I think washi tape is the greatest stuff... and now we can make our own. Yay! Love your two cards.

Alliesmem said...

The trick with the bakers twine is one I will certainly borrow.

Lagene said...

Love your two cards! Great faux washi tape! Thanks for the video!

jean w. said...

Great tip for creating customized bakers twine! Thanks for sharing this nice card!

jcobb said...

Washi stamps! What a fantastic idea! I love the simplicity of the yellow card and the aqua card is so pretty.

Luanna said...

Great ideas. I am anxious to see the complete stamp sets!

Sharon said...

Loving that we are getting videos on the hop:D the lots of washi stamp set looks super cool and loved your custom twine

cjgusloff57 said...

Great projects! I do like Washi tape and now there is a stamp.

Unknown said...

Great ideas, so unexpected.

Brooke said...

I am just getting into real washi tape but this is tens times better. One stamp, endless colors.

mandalj said...

Can't wait to see the entire Lots of Washi set!

Anonymous said...

Love the look of washi created by the stamp - great cards and ideas !!!

Jean Bullock said...

Clean and simple and simply lovely. Thanks for the tip on how to make your own custom colored Bakers Twine.

Terri said...

Great projects. Love them.

Unknown said...

Wow, I love your card! I haven't yet embraced the Washi idea, but I'm going to have to rethink that. I love how it looks. And I loved how you created the custom colored bakers twine. Thanks for sharing. I'm inspired to try this!

marypat27 said...

Love the colors

Unknown said...

Love the Whoopi!!! Spectacular idea! Bet the boys had loads of fun!!!

Cheryl W. said...

Love these cards - and they look like they'd be fairly simple to make - if you had the right Gina K stamps, that is!

Trina said...

I never thought to color my twine to match my card. Thanks for the idea.

Mrs B said...

Hi Beth. Love the beautiful cards and the fabulous new stamps. Great blog hop, sadly will miss the party as am in the u.k. and can't get the show : ( Have a good day. Take care.

Aileen said...

Brilliant cards and gift pack. Totally love those washie stamps.

Eileen L. said...

Very pretty card. I like the clean and simple. Love the washi stamp you used on your card, looking forward to seeing more.

Oxford Mom said...

Washi stamps.....what a great idea. Enjoyed your valentine and card ideas.

nzillingworth said...

i love simple cards always look clean and tidy

Betty Neville said...

Fabulous cards! Looks like real washi! Awesome concept!

Sherri said...

Loved watching you videos. Thanks for the inspiration

Unknown said...

Great idea about the bakers twine. I just never thought of it. Lovely simple thank you card too. Can be made in a snap when yo find yourself without one. Thanks for sharing your talent.

Maye M.L said...

Great card! Thanks for the technique for custom made twine. Really like this stamp set, indeed it looks like washi tape. Cheers

Epps said...

Like both cards,but my favorite is the pink and teal one. WOW! This stamp set is a must.
p.s thanks for the video

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