Friday, November 8, 2013

Gina K / Faber-Castell Blog Hop Day 5

 

 
Welcome to Day 5 of the Gina K. Designs/Faber-Castell Blog Hop!  We've got another incredible day of inspiration for you, so lets get started! Don't forget to keep those comments coming to enter to win a Gina K. Designs stamp set of your choice (up to a $24.95 value)
 
 
Pop over to the Faber-Castell Blog and leave a comment for a chance to win a Designing With Gelatos Kit, too!


 So I looked at the package of Faber-Castell 50's Diner gelatos and I had to decide how I could tackle this latest designing hurdle:  figure out how to use these products and then make something that will not be totally embarrassing! I watched a few Youtube videos and decided that it was going to be simple!  I took a piece of Gina K. white card stock and punched out the snowflakes.  I colored with the Aqua Dolce gelato and then smeared it with my fingers. It was like a hazy misty sleet background! Not Bad. I kind of like it!  I adhered it with foam squares on top of the kraft, with small pieces of white behind the main image.  I covered the negative images with stickles and stamped "celebrate" from Lots of Lines in black ink.  A few dew drops and I was pretty happy with the result!  What do you think?


Here was the hop order (just don't want you to miss any of the "Fab"er-Castell projects (get it FAB!)


 

 all items from Gina K. Designs unless otherwise noted

paper: kraft, white
ink: black
stamps: lots of lines
misc: Faber-Castell 50's Diner Gelatos, dew drops, stickles, punches
 





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88 comments:

  1. MelanieNovember 8, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    lovin' the sleet! great design, you did it! (no embarrassment here) :)

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    1. Nancy NNovember 8, 2013 at 9:12 AM

      Turned out nice and wintery, great job Beth.

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  2. Cat TidwellNovember 8, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    I think it turned out AWEsome! you funny girl you with the 'FAB' haha! :D

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  3. Carole RNovember 8, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Fabulous Card! You make it sound so easy. Love the misty sleet!

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  4. Theresa MomberNovember 8, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Very cool technique, Beth! I love the effect.

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  5. RietteNovember 8, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    These sound like fun to use!! Great idea to use the negative cut-out.
    xxx Riette

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  6. jcobbNovember 8, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Great idea and fantastic job! Such a beautiful card.

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  7. TerriNovember 8, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful snowflake card. Very pretty color.

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  8. cardscookiecarrotcakeNovember 8, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Beth, your card is both beautiful and simple. Love the punched out snowflake and the icy look you went for. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  9. ETNovember 8, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Nice smearing effect.

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  10. Chris HandyNovember 8, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Love your use of Gelatos.

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  11. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    That's exactly how I prefer my Hazy Misty Sleet.....ON a beautiful card. Love how you punch out the snowflakes too, very pretty--without all that shoveling! :)

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  12. Eva LaneyNovember 8, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    oh great card, I love your snowflake and that you popped it up and the coloring fab, I need some gelatos!!!

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  13. Terry D.November 8, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    I LOVE your card ! I need to go to store to get supplies. Thanks for the idea !!!

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  14. Verna AngerhoferNovember 8, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Gorgeous and love how you popped it had the white show underneath. Adding the stickles was a festive touch too.

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  15. 4UcardsNovember 8, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Beth, I am also happy with the results of this card. I see cards in my future with hazy mist. Thank you for sharing.

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  16. MarshaNovember 8, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    What do I think? I think I love the results. Really like that negative die cut.

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  17. JaneenNovember 8, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    ah-mazing. wow, love the soft look. gonna have to try that.

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  18. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Thank you for sharing this amazing card

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  19. sharon gNovember 8, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    It is such a great idea to have the snowflake show through, all glittery and pretty.

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  20. AnonymousNovember 8, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    very pretty. You can feel the cold wind blowing. Some of the snowflakes are too big to blow so they are prominent on the card. Great job. Will have to try this one. thanks for sharing.

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  21. BetsyNovember 8, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Very pretty! And I love that it's easy enough to mass produce!

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  22. BeverlyBLNovember 8, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I really like how your whole card turned out. Sounds easy and I really like that background. Smearing inky paint like substances can be a freeing experience.

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  23. katskards-1November 8, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Love how you dug in and got dirty! Finished card is lovely and bet it looks even more fabulous in real life.

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  24. BarbaraNovember 8, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    I think that this card is amazing and would be easy to reproduce many for Christmas this year.

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  25. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Beautiful! I like how you used the gelato with your finger on the back ground cool effect.

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  26. BarbaraNovember 8, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Love the soft blue background you created with the Gelatos for your wonderful snowflake technique. The Stickles glitter glue really shows beautifully on your card and adds the perfect pop for the card. Really pretty and I'm filing this in my mind for Christmas. Thank you for sharing.

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  27. Helen F.November 8, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    How could anything you make be embarrassing, Beth? Your card is so creative and just plain beautiful! Love how you blended the pretty blue background (sky) for your snowflakes. :-)

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  28. Nana GriffinNovember 8, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    A very lovely card and another interesting way to use the products.

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  29. MarjNovember 8, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Beautiful. Love the background!

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  30. Sharon RoselliNovember 8, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Your card is beautiful! I never would of thought that the gelatos would look that nice! love the snowflakes.

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  31. --MarcyNovember 8, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Versatile coloring system. Muted, or bright and bold - nice to have all the options!

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  32. OneofakindNovember 8, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    That really is "fab" and simple to case. Great job on the use of GKD with Faber- castell.

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  33. Suman PanditNovember 8, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    love the soft colors and just a hint of shine, so elegant and beautiful !!

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  34. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    I like the snowflakes. I think it would be cool to do the background first, then punch. Glue the punch outs on envelopes.

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  35. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Love the snowflakes. Great card!

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  36. Patricia LNovember 8, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    I think you should be happy with the result, gorgeous card !

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  37. AnonymousNovember 8, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Amazingly gorgeous Beth! WOW! Love it! Hugs! Seanie

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  38. snazzyjjNovember 8, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Cute card Beth. Gelatos are a lot fun to play with and make interesting backgrounds.

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  39. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    just like a snow storm!
    thnaks
    Holly

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  40. whitneymaryannNovember 8, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    No reason to not be happy with the results (except maybe a blue fingertip!).

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  41. sharonvNovember 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Beautiful card with a terrific use of gelatos. I want to try these.

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  42. stampinfranniNovember 8, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Your card is beautiful! Really like this. Have to give it a try. Wish I had the aqua gelato. It's so pretty! TFS

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  43. LindaNovember 8, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Beautiful card and I love the way you used the gelatos. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  44. Dee EarnshawNovember 8, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Lovely card, Beth. Thank you for sharing. Looks like fun to make

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    1. GregTNovember 8, 2013 at 2:20 PM

      Beth, love the snowflakes with the lt blue. TFS

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  45. LSmithNovember 8, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    I like how you did the background, and using the stickles is great!

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  46. NanWNovember 8, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    I love the Gelato look you created here.

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  47. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    I think you did an amazing job. What a cute idea!!

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  48. Dawn S.November 8, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    I love this card! You did a great job. Thanks for the ideas.

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  49. Rosy NewlunNovember 8, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    How fun! It turned out beautifully! I saw on YT a lady used gesso first, then let it dry, then gelatos and sprayed a touch of h2o before blending and it was creamy goodness. She did a comparison with and without gesso. I imagine we could use glossy card instead of plain w/gesso. Love your aqua color!!!

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  50. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    I think you ended up with a very beautiful card! Thanks for sharing!

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  51. Kathy HNovember 8, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    It came out great Beth! Sounds like so much fun!

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  52. janeyNovember 8, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Aqua Dolce gelato - how interesting! Thanks for the information and sharing with us.

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  53. LauraEvaNovember 8, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    This is beautiful---well done!

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  54. Disco QueenNovember 8, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Love the gelato background Beth. New products are always a little scary, so it's great to know you can get professional results from the get go.

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  55. gobarb26November 8, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    CAS...it has elegance to it. The smeared background is a great idea!

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  56. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Super cute card Beth. I love how you have used that negative space, and the Stickles are the perfect touch. Great use of the Gelatos here....that's for the inspiration!!

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  57. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Beautiful elegant card.

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  58. Cheryl S.November 8, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    How creative to smear the background! It looks just like a windy, snowy day.

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  59. mtscrapgalNovember 8, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    The gelato worked great for a background of the snow flakes. Thanks

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  60. sueymemNovember 8, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    I love the free form background.

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  61. Die Cut LadyNovember 8, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    I love the use of the negative space. Nice card.

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  62. Shari CzerwinskiNovember 8, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Such a beautiful card!

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  63. craftsbyrevaNovember 8, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    what a beautiful card! great job

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  64. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Gotta say it's pretty cool!

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  65. jonim52November 8, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Awesome!

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  66. EvelynNovember 8, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Love the quick background for the snowflakes!

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  67. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    I really like how whispy the background came out...love them gelatos!!!

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  68. RebNovember 8, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Love the simple elegance of this card and once again a different method of using the gelato's. Thank you :)

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  69. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Super cute card. Love it.

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  70. CardsbyMarianne.blogspt.comNovember 8, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Turned out to be a very pretty card if you ask me!

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  71. PapertanglerNovember 8, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    I like your soft hazy sleety snowy background. Lol. Very pretty. Like the punched snowflakes and the dewdrops are the perfect sparkle.

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  72. LuandaNovember 8, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Beautiful card. I love the effect you got using the gelato on the background.

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  73. KrayNovember 8, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Card turned out very nice and cute!

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  74. barbara macaskillNovember 8, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    I think you should celebrate your beautiful card! It turned out perfectly! I love the soft colors!! TFS!

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  75. Lucy E.November 9, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Amazing card-lovely color!

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  76. Robin B.November 9, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    Pretty card! I love the color and those dew drops, thanks for the inspiration.

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  77. JulieNovember 9, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    Gorgeous card...simple but very elegant.

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  78. Betty NevilleNovember 9, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    It's beautiful! You did a great job!

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  79. LageneNovember 9, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    Beautiful, BRRR it really looks like a stormy, snowy night!

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  80. KittyNovember 9, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Your card is just beautiful

    Kathleen

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  81. Designs By SkyNovember 9, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    I like this, it reminds me of blowing snow. tfs

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  82. UnknownNovember 9, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    I think you did a great job on this one. So wintry and into the season! Thanks.

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  83. dyeandpigmentNovember 9, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Oooo, love your card.

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  84. Susan WhiteNovember 9, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Love this card!!

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  85. Jan CastleNovember 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Cool winter card!!!!!

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  86. CraftyRiaNovember 10, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Elegant card!

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