Sunday, March 15, 2009

Gina K challenge sketch cards


I'm happy to be hosting several challenges for Gina K on StampTV & SCS this week!  I wanted to share the cards & sketches with you so if you'd like to play for a chance to win some free stamps you can.  The first card is using the new set A Charmed Life illustrated by Melanie
One thing I love about stamping is trying to think outside the box while mix & matching sets - her sets tend to lend themselves to such fun that way!  I inked up the top of the wine glass in her set and masked in tulips from A Year of Flowers set.  I added a flourish punch & tiny little flowers from the charms in the set in between my two left panels that were stamped with a sentiment from the set.  I finished my card off with some gingham ribbon & brads from the Gina K Floral Frenzy kit.  The black onyx cardstock I used for layering is new by Gina K - the thickest cardstock I've ever had and a 'true' black!  I love it.   

Here is my sketch & link to the challenge on StampTV for details on how you can play along!  I hope you do play - if you use Gina K stamps on your card you get 2 entries for the drawing!  

My next card also uses the same sets to make a floating lotus flower in a water bowl.  The colors were inspired by the new digital papers Rich and Shabby made by Emily on the design team, I just love them and the sheer bloom I found at my LSS was the perfect touch for my embellishment!  The relax sentiment is from Perfectly Polished.  

Here's a close-up of the sparkle from the copic atyou spica pen on the lotus & gloss from crystal lacquer.  
Here is the sketch & link to the challenge on SCS if you'd like to play along!  

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10 comments on "Gina K challenge sketch cards"

jacque4u2c on 9:51 AM CDT said...

Cha-ching! These are awesome! I really love how realistic the water in the vases are! really inspiring! TY

Barbara Schram on 3:49 PM CDT said...

Ohhh My....these are great Donna! LOVE the glass used as a flower vase! YOU are so creative! I want to get to the TV weekly, but haven't had the chance yet!!!! Hopefully this week!!!

Denise Marzec on 4:22 PM CDT said...

Great effect with the crystal lacquer, and I'm LOVIN' the tulip card. That image is just so beautiful and your colors are so eye catching!

Christi Flores on 5:28 PM CDT said...

Wow Donna!! You totally rocked these cards!! Fantastic!!!

Cat Tidwell on 6:17 PM CDT said...

I just love these Donna! To me, yellow is one of the hardest colors to color and show depth, but you have done this wonderfully! and love the floating flower, wonderful idea! And I am working on these challenges right now, took a brief break, lol!

Anonymous said...

great designs, I got a card done today , with the first sketch, wait til you see! ;)

Melanie

Lee on 12:27 AM CDT said...

Oh you know I love 'em!!! And that lotus flower card is soooo cool!!! I gotta try that when I get my stamps!!!

Carolina on 2:59 AM CDT said...

Ohhhh, you really nailed the challenges Donna - hope to get a chance to play tomorrow. Hope you had a good weekend!

Rose Ann on 10:36 AM CDT said...

This is beautiful, Donna!! I love that flower, and how added the pretty sparkle!!

Rose Ann on 10:38 AM CDT said...

Your tulips are gorgeous as well!! I love the colors!! (Oops...I thought they were in a different post!)

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