Hi Everybody,
I'm playing with the Wreath Builder Stamp Set again from Gina K Designs, adding a few more colors and elements this time. I'll get braver the more I play around with it. This set has a stencil template so that you can turn your cardstock around a 'notch' and continue stamping around it using a stamp positioner such as a Misti.
I love the colors on this card! I used Gina K Designs mini ink cubes in Lipstick, In The Navy, Sweet Corn and Applemint. The hearts are from the stamp set that she used as the incentive stamp set with the current kit called Doodle Sayings, as well as the sentiment inside the circle. The stems I stamped in the green color is from the set by Lisa Hetrick called, You Are (love this set too. I used matching cardstock from Gina K in In The Navy and Lipstick as well.
I am so excited about this stamp set because I have so many stamp sets with small stamps that I normally don't use and now that problem is solved.
I used Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Pen on the yellow berries and Gina K's new Crystalline Drops on the navy hearts. This is the first time I've used this pen and I LOVE it! It was so easy to use and guide because of the pen form.
Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope I inspired you to try this awesome new stamp set that takes the guess work out of making a wreath style design on your card.
Regina
Hi Everybody,
Wow, I didn't realize it has been so long since I posted. I have been having severe knee pain since about last September. I started getting the different injections such as cortisone, gel injections, etc., and nothing worked. I have to get a double knee replacement!!! I was in shock, both knees bone on bone. First surgery is in April. I just haven't felt like being creative but I'm really trying hard to make a card once every day or so to keep my mojo up. :)
The card I made today is from Gina K. Designs called You Are. I have to admit, I'm not very good at figuring out the best ways to use piece parts in a stamp set. I usually shy away from the ones that will build a scene or add to a wreath like with this one I used today but I am trying to take a leap out of my comfort zone this year. I can honestly say I had a lot of fun with this. I can see lots of possibilities!
I made a background using Oxide Inks in Picked Raspberry, Abandoned Coral and Candied Apple. I really do love this color combination. Next I stamped the wreath with Versafine Onyx Black Ink and stamped a few additional pieces having no clue what I was doing. At the end of this post I will provide a link to ideas on how to use this set on the illustrator's blog.
I used Zig Realbrush Markers in the same colors as my background and used the Clear Nuvo Drops on top to add a little shine for a separation from the matte background. I used Brutus Monroe Alabaster Embossing Powder for the sentiment. I didn't plan very well as there wasn't enough space at the bottom for the sentiment I wanted to use. I used tape on two of the stamps to mask the words I didn't want to use.
To finish off, I used clear sequins from The Ton Stamps and added Pale Gold Nuvo Drops on the berries.
Here's a link to Lisa Hetrick's blog, illustrator for Gina K Designs. You will find ideas on how to use this set and cut files as well. HERE'S the link....
I hope I inspired you to take the plunge out of your comfort zone and try something new.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
Regina
