Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Gina K. Blog Hop: The Northwoods & Poster Board Sentiments


 


The Design Team for Gina K. Designs welcomes you to another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop!


 The sets which we are featuring today are 
The Northwoods
Poster Board Sentiments


Gina and the Design Team will inspire you with many beautiful ideas! 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.
Here are the samples I made with the sets:

Looking back at all the samples which I created for the month, I now realize I was on a blue and green kick. Next month I will have to spice things up with some other colors! :)
This one allowed me to use a coloring technique from the Master herself (Theresa). I used a nestability to die cut the main image, left it right in the nestie and sponged it! Super easy!
The Northwoods & Lots of dots

I am going to have a great stash of birthday cards in my basket! This one has a masculine feel, don't you think?
The Northwoods & Lots of Dots
 I have never done the chalkboard technique and really wanted to try it! Here it is with the great poster board sentiments set! I heat embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder and versamark. Once the sentiment cooled, I sponged the black cardstock with a dauber dipped in white ink! I lightly smudged the white ink all over to give it the "wiped chalkboard" effect.

Poster Board Sentiments & Lots of dots
 This card was so simple and easy to make with some designer paper and some buttons!

Poster Board Sentiments


 Swing by the blogs of the other design team members!



Tomorrow is Dots & Diva day! Swing by!!!


all items from Gina K. Designs unless otherwise noted


blue thinking of you
stamps: The northwoods, lots of dots
paper: powder blue, white
ink: powder blue, chocolate
misc: gina k. blue ribbon, thread, button, nestability die


green tree birthday

stamps: The northwoods, lots of dots
paper: asparagus, white
ink: asparagus
misc: gina k. green sheer ribbon

pink chalkboard card
stamps: poster board sentiments, lots of dots

paper: black onyx, passionate pink
ink: white, versamark, black
misc: white embossing powder

red sympathy
stamps: poster board sentiments
paper:white, gina k designer paper
ink: red hot
misc: buttons





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90 comments:

  1. GoldaMarch 5, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    These are all wonderful! I have to say, I love the look of the Northwoods in blue.

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  2. Theresa MomberMarch 5, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Wowza, Beth! Your samples are stunning. My fave is the second. Love the simplicity and that dotted background. Wonderful designs!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 5, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    These are spectacular! You are awesome! :)

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  4. Susan WhiteMarch 5, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Beautiful cards!! Love the blue thinking of you!

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  5. MelanieMarch 5, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    love the white and green card!

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  6. Cat TidwellMarch 5, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    All are so awesome Beth! I really love those trees in the blue!

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  7. Teri CMarch 5, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    These are ALL so gorgeous!!!!

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  8. Pat GaskoMarch 5, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Great cards. The first two cards are my favorites.

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  9. DebbieGMarch 5, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Beautiful cards, my favorite is the Northwoods card in blue

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  10. Ava GavloskiMarch 5, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    great cards beth, love all the color tones selected

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  11. --MarcyMarch 5, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Great inspiration!

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  12. OlgaMarch 5, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    The cards are very gorgeous!

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  13. windinstarsranchMarch 5, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    I love these trees. Nice work as usual.

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  14. Karen DensonMarch 5, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    I love your cards. I too have never tries the chalkboard technique, but your card is so beautiful, I really want to learn it. And, personally I love blue. The sympathy card (the last one) is beautiful, and what a fast, easy card to make. Thank you for sharing.

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  15. Marilyn from MIMarch 5, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Really great ideas for us once again.

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  16. AnoukMarch 5, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    beautiful cards with the trees

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  17. LageneMarch 5, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Wonderful cards! I love your trees in blue!

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  18. Nana GriffinMarch 5, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    A wonderful selection of cards. Love the first two and can't wait to try this out.

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  19. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Love your cards. The blue tree one is awesome and love the chalkboard looking one too

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  20. dsharpMarch 5, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Very nice cards. My favorite are the first two being the blue and the green cards. Very pretty!

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  21. Kathryn AMarch 5, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Great cards! The dots as a background work surprisingly well!!

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  22. Kathy BergerMarch 5, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Beth, I just LOVE your style. These four cards are all absolutely fabulous, but I especially love the blue "thinking of you" card and the red sympathy card.

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  23. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Breath-taking cards, Beth. i love the moods they create! Thanks for sharing.

    marianneDOTwanhamATgmailDOTcom

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  24. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Simple is better! They certainly don't look simple- I can make these cards too! Luv!

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  25. Verna AngerhoferMarch 5, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Wonderful cards....each and every one of them. You rock!

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  26. June SefscikMarch 5, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Beth...love all your ideas and cards. Thank you for sharing...love the ideas for the sympathy card.

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  27. Nana DianeMarch 5, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Simply gorgeous! I'm feeling the need to create! Thanks for sharing!

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  28. cardscookiecarrotcakeMarch 5, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Lovely cards!

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  29. Pam Zirbel March 5, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Beth! I love these cards! I dont do much in the way of dots...but love it!!! And yes, that IS a masculine card! LOL

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  30. klarcherMarch 5, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    wow,wow,wow and wow, I'm always in need of guy card ideas and you have really inspired me

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  31. Sue DMarch 5, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Very nice tree cards and love the chalkboard technique.

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  32. Emily ThubbronMarch 5, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Beth, your cards are beautiful. I have been inspired.
    xEmilyx

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  33. LORRAINE pMarch 5, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Beautiful projects. I am a slave to pink, really loving this. I have not yet tried the chalkboard technique, guess it's time to dive in.

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  34. mermaid feniciaMarch 5, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Love those cards ^_^

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  35. freetimegoneMarch 5, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Awesome cards. I love the look of the chalkboard so I probably should check it out.

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  36. NanettesplaceMarch 5, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Love them all, but that blue tree card is my fav!

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  37. elizabethMarch 5, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    These are all so pretty! Beautiful work.

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  38. Sharyn PoleselMarch 5, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Great cards! I'm really loving the Northwoods card in blue....so stunning.

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  39. BarbaraMarch 5, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Wow! You have done so many card and with different techniques too. Great hop.

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  40. MyAuntKathMarch 5, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Nice cards!

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  41. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Truly cool! Love them all.

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  42. Connie LudgateMarch 5, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    All the cards are very pretty. I like the trees.

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  43. SharonMarch 5, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Great cards! Love the trees.

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  44. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    love the soft mistiness of the first card!
    thanks
    Holly

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  45. Rosy NewlunMarch 5, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Hi, Beth - what a gorgeous selection of cards to show! Love your color choices and the designs of each one!

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  46. Judy InukaiMarch 5, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Super cards. Love the blue trees.

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  47. Pat JandacekMarch 5, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Thank you for the wealth of beautiful specimens! Especially love the CAS tree treatment with the dots behind the image.

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  48. itsablingflingMarch 5, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Beth, I love what you did with your Northwoods stamps. Both cards are really sweet looking. When I first saw the Northwoods stamp set, I thought, "That's nice," but now that I've seen the DT creations using these stamps, the stamp set went from just being "nice" to being amazingly awesome! I don't have the set yet. I've already spent my crafting budget for March & April, but as soon as I can, I will be purchasing this set to see if I can capture the same beauty in my cards as you and the other DT have done. Awesome work Beth!!!

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  49. joyMarch 5, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    The Northwoods set is just so pretty and I love both of your cards using those stamps. The poster board sentiments are so versatile and I like your chalkboard rendition.

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  50. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    The poster board sentiment stamps really lend themselves to the chalkboard technique. Love your trees also - I like how you combined some different trees on the first blue one for a more realistic effect.

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  51. TammyMarch 5, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    I'm just going to say "wow!"

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  52. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    really loved the first two tree cards. The 2nd one would be good for a guy card

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  53. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Perfect use of the stamps, I love your cards. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  54. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Very nice cards. I esp. like the first one....blue is my fav color.
    Jean McGee

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  55. Pat KenoyerMarch 5, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    These are such pretty cards. I have got to try the chalkboard technique.
    Love the blue card but each card has it's own beauty.

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  56. WendyMarch 5, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    I love the detail in both tree cards. Very nice.

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  57. CindyRomanDaversaMarch 5, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    I love these cards! I must get these stamps!

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  58. Designs By SkyMarch 5, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    love all the cards, but I really like the simplicity of the green card birthday. TFS

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  59. OneofakindMarch 5, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    The tone on tone are my favorites especially the blue with the trees.

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  60. LynneMarch 5, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    the trees are amazingly versitile and your cards are wonderful. the new sentiments just the best.

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  61. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    All your cards are great! I especially like the blue one.

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  62. Doris W.March 5, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Love your Northwood cards! Especially the soft blue one.

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  63. BeckyMarch 5, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    What gorgeous cards!

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  64. DonnaMarch 5, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Fabulous cards, I love the colors you used. Thank you

    Donna C.

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  65. RobinMarch 5, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    These are so pretty! Great inspiration!

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  66. KittyMarch 5, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    All of your cards are beautiful

    Kathleen

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  67. fuzzyloverMarch 5, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    I love polka dots and the first two cards are my absolute favorites - especially the first one.

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  68. DJreflectionsMarch 5, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    There is nothing like the beauty of a single tree on a card. That is my favorite.

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  69. Raquel RodriguezMarch 5, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    All your cards are beautiful. But I specially love the blue one.

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  70. Melody (lacyquilter)March 5, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Wonderful cards.

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  71. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Beautiful cards, love the colors you chose for each one!

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  72. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Beautiful cards! Loved the chalkboard technique!

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  73. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Okay, well, you had me at the dots...LOL I love the Dots stamp set, couldn't buy it fast enough. Now, it just can't get here fast enough!! LOL Love your creations. Love the dots set, and how you used it with the other sets. That is so great, more bang for my buck when I can use more than one set on the same card. I am anxiously awaiting all the sets I purchased!! Even bought the cut-files. I am seriously into these sets! LOL Thanks for the inspiration...this entire hop has given me so many ideas! Just need those stamps! Just like Christmas! Ha!

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  74. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Loved the dotsy card and chalkboard effect!

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  75. Angela B.March 5, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Lovely cards!

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  76. Cynthia ClarkMarch 5, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    OMGosh, love the blue one!

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  77. GayleMarch 5, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    another beautiful variety of cards.

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  78. Photo Gift LadyMarch 5, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    the blue card is my favorite. It's so serene.
    Sherry aka Foreveraftercrafter

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  79. LuannaMarch 5, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Your cards are beautiful. I especially liked the two using Northwoods and Lots of Dots.

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  80. Jan CastleMarch 5, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    All 3 projects are wonderful Beth...like the blue tree the best!

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  81. BeverlyBLMarch 5, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    I especially like the "Birthday Wishes" card, but they are all very nice.

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  82. RavengirlMarch 5, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    These are all really pretty! I like the green and blue theme.

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  83. Lady Bug StampersMarch 5, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Wow all the cards are so beautiful thanks for the inspiration and Love the green and white one best.

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  84. JessicaKMarch 5, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    So beautiful, and wow that chalkboard card - so awesome

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  85. Betty NevilleMarch 6, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Wonderful assortment of cards! Great job with the chalkboard technique!

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  86. Kris in AlaskaMarch 6, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    Love how you paired the dots and the trees!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  87. Lee March 6, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    Stunning tree designs!! That blue card looks like a winter wonderland!! And I also love pink and black! Perfect!

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  88. LisaMarch 6, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Love the unique designs you came up with using these sets. You are so creative!

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  89. mandaljMarch 6, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    Really like the chalkboard card!

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  90. CarolinaMarch 7, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Beautiful cards Beth - love the monochromatic approach you took to The Norhwoods set and the polka dots detail is the perfect touch. Your chalkboard technique card is amazing!

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