MORE Gina K Samples!!

Here are three more samples made with the NEW RELEASES
available NOW at Gina K Designs!

Stamps ~ Inspiration Mosaic, Signs of Autumn StampTV kit

Stamps ~ Inspiration Mosaic, Signs of Autumn StampTV kit

Stamps ~ Inspiration Mosaic, Signs of Autumn StampTV kit

Ready, Set....RUN to Gina K!!

They're UP!
The NEW RELEASES are in the Gina K Designs store!!

Here are two of my samples using some of the new releases:

Image from the new StampTV kit: Signs of Autumn.
DP from the Sunlit Summer digital pack.
And...you'll get some of those ivory sateen flowers in the StampTV kit!

Stamps ~ Inspiration Mosaic


I'll post more sample cards on Friday!

Now...GO SHOP!

Almost GINA K Time!!

It's almost time for the Gina K Designs Release!!!


Head over to GINA'S BLOG for all the previews and
links to blog hop!


I've got some samples made and ready to post at the release party...
Thursday, July 30th 8 - 11 EST.
Join us HERE!


See the post below for a Shimmerz Giveaway!

gratitude = A Shimmerz Giveaway!

The drawing is now closed ~ Congrats to KathyH!



I'm just loving the Basic Grey Lemonade papers!
I paired a sheet with So Saffron and Pink Passion.

The stamps are from the fabulous set: Gratitude = Joy by Unity.

I embellished with Hot Pink Rhinestones (<--- on Sale!!) in each flower and Gold Satin Ruffle Ribbon.

How about a SHIMMERZ GIVEAWAY!

Thanks to Mandy at Limelight Papercrafts, I have one to give away! ...the NEW Tickle Me Turquoise!!
Just leave a comment on this post with your favorite Shimmerz color!
You can see all the Shimmerz at Limelight HERE.
I will draw a winner (random from slips of paper) on Sunday, Aug 2nd.

SEE THE POST BELOW FOR
LIMELIGHT PAPERCRAFTS SALE INFO!!

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Gratitude = Joy
Paper ~ white, so saffron, pink passion, Basic Grey Lemonade
Ink ~ black, so saffron, gable green, pink passion
Accessories ~ nesties, Gold Satin Ruffle Ribbon, Hot Pink Rhinestones, dimensionals, sponge

Limelight Papercrafts SALE and Info!

Limelight Papercrafts
7/28/09 - 8/2/09

*All Kaisercraft Rhinestones 20% off! (Only $1.50 per package!)

*Basic Grey Clear Stamps 20% off!

*Basic Grey Designer Cardstock - only $15 per pack!

*All Fun Flock 20% off! (Only $1.99 per jar!)

HERE is a link to everything on sale!



NEW SHIMMERZ IN STOCK

Limelight has the NEW Shimmerz colors!

The new Spritz is called Caribbean
Sunset, and you are SURE to love its sunny sparkle.
Also released are Island Salsa, Tickle Me Turquoise, and Jilted Jade.

Did someone mention NEW BASIC GREY????
...Coming in late August or early September are Basic Grey's new lines:

Eerie

Eskimo Kisses

and Indian Summer

Nook and Pantry will ship out to Limelight in early October.

It's a Color Challenge! **PRIZE**

Please join me over on StampTV for this weeks color challenge ~ STVCC23 Pink and Green!



These darling flamingos are from the set: Cuddles and Hugs.
AND ~ I used Basic Grey Lemonade which will be available at Thursday's release!!

Please upload your creation to the STV gallery, using the tag STVCC23.
You do not need to use Gina K stamps to participate, although we'd love it if you did!
In fact, if you use Gina K Stamps in your entry, that your name will be added to the prize drawing TWICE!
Please be sure to create a new project for the challenge versus linking up something you've created before.

You have until next Monday, Aug 3, at 8am CST, to upload your sample.
One winner will be drawn at random to win a Gina K stamp set valued at $24.95 or less!

It's night two of the sneak peeks!
Start at GINA'S BLOG!

It's a Gina K Preview!!!

I'm so very excited to be a part of the Gina K Designs Center Stage Spotlight team for July!

Here is a card that I made with one of the BRAND NEW Gina K Designs stamp sets that will be available for purchase this Thursday, July 30th after our Release Party! It starts at 7 pm CST - please join us!! ...we'll have contest questions, challenges, chatter, and tons of eye candy to share!

This card is made with Melanie Muenchinger's new stamp set called Inspiration Mosaic:



This card uses a NEW cardstock color that will be released Thursday night: Green Apple! It is FABULOUS!!

I started this card by embossing the mosaic in a shimmery chocolate brown (although it looks gold in the photos) and then filling in the squares with cuttlebugged pieces of Green Apple and Chocolate Kiss.



For more projects made with the stamps previewed today, be sure to check out our other Senior Design Team Member's Blogs:
Gina, Cathy, Donna, Emily, Erika, Kurtis, Jessica, Lee, Lynn, Melanie, and Theresa

And, don't forget to check out our CenterStage Spotlight girls joining us in Previews today: Sue Walsh is showing an Elegant Post card today and JenMarie Taylor has a card made with the new Inspiration Mosaic stamp set.

Wild Hugs

How sweet are these kitties!

This is from the Gina K set Cuddles and Hugs illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.

I used nail heads on the left corners...these are great...self-adhesive.


The paper is from the 6x6 pad of Basic Grey Granola from Limelight
Papercrafts.

Psst...Limelight is having a GREAT SALE!

7/20/09 - 7/26/09
Enter the code SIZZLE at checkout to receive 15% off of your order!
And....all orders of $15 or more will receive a FREE package of Kaisercraft Pewter Pearls!

BE SURE TO CHECK IN SUNDAY NIGHT AT 11 PM EST....
THE GINA K DESIGNS SNEAK PEEKS BEGIN AND I'LL HAVE
A PEEK RIGHT HERE ON MY BLOG!!

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Gina K Designs: Cuddles & Hugs
Paper ~ vanilla, old olive, BG Granola
In ~ memento, adirondak espresso
Accessories ~ nailheads, may arts ribbon, sakura glaze pen, nesties, dimensionals

It's a SKETCH, with a PRIZE!

It's Limelight Papercrafts sketch time!!

This time our focus is on SENTIMENTS!
.....stamps, die cuts, patterned paper, rub-ons...any SENTIMENTS!



The Details:
**Use the sketch provided and the focus is on SENTIMENTS!
**Key word for SCS upload is LLPC026
**Post a comment with a link to your card on Mandy's blog by Sunday, July 26 at midnight (or before winner is drawn Monday a.m.).
**PRIZE ~ a Unity sentiment stamp, winner's choice!
(Winner is chosen randomly from all participants.)




I used the Birdie Inspiration set by Unity.
It has FABULOUS sentiments!

I used some fun ruffle ribbon in gold and added the bird and branch to dress up the sentiment.

And added some Basic Grey lilac/violet pearls to finish it off.





Be sure to check out the rest of the Limelight Chicks to see their Fabulous Creations!
Limelight Papercrafts Blog ~ Mandy
Live, Laugh, Love, Create ~ Lorie
My Little Creative Escape ~ Lisa
The Inked Spot ~ Ryann
My Reality ~ Lee
Caffinated Cropper ~ Amy
The Willow Garden ~ AJ



LIMELIGHT PAPERCRAFTS SALE INFO!
7/20/09 - 7/26/09
Enter the code SIZZLE at checkout to receive 15% off of your order!
And....all orders of $15 or more will receive a FREE package of Kaisercraft Pewter Pearls!

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Unity: Birdie Inspiration
Paper ~ white, perfect plum, almost amethyst, BG Wisteria
Ink ~ perfect plum, more mustard
Accessories ~ ribbon, nesties, BG pearls, ek success border punch, cb textile folder, dimensionals

Saddle and Rope

I know I keep saying it...but I LOOOVE this Gina K Designs set.

It is Out West illustrated by Theresa Momber. ( <--- go check out Theresa's blog, her work is AMAZING! )

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Gina K Designs: Out West
Paper ~ anilla, chocolate chip, The Paper Studio Wood Fence, My Mind's Eye
Ink ~ Memento Black
Accessories ~ hemp, scor-pal, nesties, cb textile folder, antique copper brads, copics, dimensionals, heidi swapp edge distresser

This is good...

LIMELIGHT SALE!

This week's SALE at Limelight Papercrafts:

7/20/09 - 7/26/09
Enter the code SIZZLE at checkout to receive 15% off of your order!

And....all orders of $15 or more will receive a FREE package of Kaisercraft Pewter Pearls!

Blessings on the way...

Hi! This just feels so summery to me!
The background paper is from the NEW and YUMMY Basic Grey 6x6 Lemonade pad.

I just LOVE this Patchwork Petals stamp by Unity.



To embellish the patchwork petals...I used some Basic Grey Glazed Brads and primas from The Bitty Bag ~ a fabulous 'grab bag' of primas!

And this fabulous sentiment is from Birdie Inspiration by Unity - another GREAT set to have on hand...wonderful sentiments.



I topped it off with some fun and whimsical tulle!

You can get all this yumminess at Limelight Papercrafts!
There's always a SALE (see the homepage) going on too!


Recipe:
Stamps ~ Unity: patchwork petals, birdie inspiration
Paper ~ white, rose red, kraft, BG Lemonade
Ink ~ white, black
Accessories ~ white tulle, BG glazed brads, primas, corner rounderAND a CLEARANCE SECTION (top left) too!

*Giggles*

This was for IC183... and this was my inspiration picture from Design Dazzle:



Recipe:
Stamps ~ Unity: Giggle Grove
Paper ~ white, tangerine tango, SU dsp: kiwi kiss and tangerine tango
Ink ~ memento
Accessories ~ white brads, slot punch, in color ribbon,nesties, circle punch, tiny twinkle, dimensionals

Wisteria Horse

Still lovin' on my Gina K Out West set designed by Theresa Momber.

This card was for Melanie's challenge to stamp on dp ~ STVPF21.



The paper is the fabulous Basic Grey Wisteria.
I sprayed the entire card with Bamboo Leaf Shimmerz Spritz.



Recipe:
Stamps ~ Gina K Designs: Out West, Tag Lines
Paper ~ old olive, almost amethyst, lovely lilac, BG Wisteria
Ink ~ memento black
Accessories ~ brad, prima, ribbons, copics, bamboo leaf shimmerz spritz

Chickies and how to WIN some Rhinestones!

I'm in LOVE with the new Basic Grey I got from Limelight Papercrafts!

This card uses the Lemonade papers and the Birdie Trio stamp set.



The beautiful sentiment is from Something Within by Unity.

I embellished with:
3/8" White Satin Ribbon
Soft Pink Rhinestones
Split Pea Rhinestones

Wanna WIN some Rhinestones???
Go check out the Limelight Papercrafts Creative Blog HERE!

This week's SALE INFO at LIMELIGHT PAPERCRAFTS:
7/13/09 - 7/19/09

25% off:

All Stampendous Clear Stamps and Stamp Sets!

October Afternoon Cherry Hill and Weathervane Stamp Sets!

Crate Paper Lemongrass Paper Collection and Accessories!

And....all orders of $15 or more will receive a FREE package of Kaisercraft Pewter Pearls!

Limelight SALE!

WEEKLY SPECIALS 7/13/09 - 7/19/09

25% off:

All Stampendous Clear Stamps and Stamp Sets!

October Afternoon Cherry Hill and Weathervane Stamp Sets!

Crate Paper Lemongrass Paper Collection and Accessories!

And....
all orders of $15 or more will receive a FREE package of Kaisercraft Pewter Pearls!


Click HERE to get to Limelight Papercrafts!

Sweet Ganache

Mmmm....doesn't this look yummy?!!

This is from Rupa's new set over at Gina K Designs: 100% Sweet.

I went over the icing with a Sakura Glaze pen so that it looks like Ganache!

I sprayed the entire card with Bamboo Leaf Shimmerz Spritz...it's sooo shimmery IRL!

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Gina K Designs: 100% Sweet
Paper ~ white, chocolate chip, SU dsp
Ink ~ black
Accessories ~ copics, sakura glaze pen, clear spic pen, shimmerz spritz in bamboo leaf, nesties, brown organdy, rose red grosgrain, dimensionals

Whatever Floats...

Your Boat!

Don't Forget ~ the Lucky 7 Special is going on
over at Gina K Designs!

Here's another card using one of the SALE sets:
Whatever Floats Your Boat


Click HERE to get to Gina's Blog for all the details!!

Go check out some more fabulous creations:
Jessica
Melanie
Brenda

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Gina K Designs: Whatever Floats Your Boat
Paper ~ white, pumpkin pie, apricot appeal, DCWV Pocket full of Posies stack
Ink ~ black
Accessories ~ copics, sharpies, glaze pen, brads, nesties, ribbon, dimensionals, corner rounder

Go Comment!

Cosmo Cricket is donating $1 per comment on THIS POST, up to 1,000, to their local food bank.
What a wonderful idea!
Go comment!

Shimmerz SALE!

TODAY ONLY...a surprise sale at Limelight Papercrafts!!

Shimmerz and Shimmerz Spritz will all be 40% off!

That's $2.93 for the Shimmerz Spritz,

$2.33 for the Blingz,
and $2.27 for the regular Shimmerz!

WOW ~ WHAT A DEAL!!!

Don't forget the weekly sale that's going on:

25% off:
All Glitter
Bazzill Chips
All Fun Flock

20% off:
All Pink Paislee Stamps
All Unity Stamps

Gina K Designs ~ Lucky 7

Lucky Seven Sale Event: July 9 -13, 2009

Click HERE to get to Gina's Blog for more details!!

Buy any three of these seven stamp sets (regularly priced at $23.95 each) for $49.95 and you can choose from one of these normally priced $19.95 stamp sets for free! (A value of $91.80)

OR, for an even more amazing deal: Buy them all for $125! Purchase all of the Lucky Seven stamp sets and you will receive all 4 of the free stamp set choices for free! (A total value of $247.55)

Lucky Seven Stamp sets available for this sale event:
Many Happy Returns
How Sweet it Is!
Jumping for Joy
Zoo Animals
Christmas Blessings
Whatever Floats Your Boat
Cuddles and Hugs

Stamp sets available for free with the purchase of 3 of the Lucky Seven Stamp Sets:
WhooHoo!
Rectangle Greetings
Heartfelt Hits 1
Kindred Greetings for Kids


Here's a card I created using the set: Whatever Floats Your Boat



Click HERE to get to Gina's Blog for more details!!


Recipe:
Stamps ~ Gina K Designs: Whatever Floats Your Boat
Paper ~ white, more mustard, chocolate chip, Basic Grey Mellow
Ink ~ black
Accessories ~ nesties, brown satin ribbon, glaze pen, dimensionals

WIN some BUTTONS! It's Sketch Time!

It's time for a Limelight Papercrafts Sketch!
The product focus is BUTTONS!

The Details:
**Use the sketch provided and use BUTTONS!
**Key word for SCS upload is LLPC025
**Post a comment with a link to your card on Mandy's blog by Sunday, July 12 at midnight (or before winner is drawn Monday a.m.).
**PRIZE ~ package of buttons, winner's choice!
(Winner is chosen randomly from all participants.)


Pull out those buttons!
Limelight Papercrafts has a fabulous selection of Basic Grey Buttons...I so LOVE 'em!
Use whatever buttons you have and play along with us.
A randomly drawn participant will WIN THIER CHOICE OF A PACKAGE OF BUTTONS!

I ended up moving my row of three buttons over the the top left...
It helped balance out my sentiment circle on the right.

The sentiment is Chocolate Friends by Stampendous.
I just LOVE this stamp!

The cupcake stamp is 1,2,3,4 Thousand Cupcake Calories by Unity.
Psst ~ it's ON SALE this week!

I embellished with 3/8" Brown Satin Ribbon and some Icicle Stickles on one of the cupcakes.

Oh, and that fun apricot paper-the scallop border-is from the Basic Grey Offbeat 6x6 pad.

Be sure to check out the rest of the Limelight Chicks to see their Fabulous Creations!
Limelight Papercrafts Blog ~ Mandy
Live, Laugh, Love, Create ~ Lorie
My Little Creative Escape ~ Lisa
The Inked Spot ~ Ryann
My Reality ~ Lee
Caffinated Cropper ~ Amy
The Willow Garden ~ AJ

Now...head on over to Limelight Papercrafts!
Here's some SALE info:

25% off:
All Glitter
Bazzill Chips
All Fun Flock

20% off:
All Pink Paislee Stamps
All Unity Stamps

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Unity: 1,2,3,4 Thousand Cupcake Calories; Stampendous: Chocolate Friends
Paper ~ white, creamy caramel, chocolate chip, baja breeze, Basic Grey Offbeat 6x6 pad
Ink ~ memento, adirondak espresso
Accessories ~ copics, nesties, cb swiss dots folder, brown satin ribbon, basic grey buttons, white embroidery thread, ek success border punch, dimensionals, icicle stickles

Enjoy Your Day

This is for CC225...I was gonna pass on this color challenge but glad I didn't!
Love how these colors POP!

Stamps: Unity: Tiny Giggle Grove, May KOTM
Paper: white, kraft, night of navy, so saffron dsp
Ink: memento, white
Accessories: yellow rhinestones, gold organdy, navy grosgrain, top note die, dimensionals

A Birthday Hoot

This is for STVCC19 over on StampTV.

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Gina K Designs: Owl Always Love You
Paper ~ vanilla, BG Wisteria
Ink ~ memento, almost amethyst
Accessories ~ ribbons, nesties, border punch, brads, dimensionals