Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Gina K Designs Inspiration Hop!


Hi, and welcome to Gina K Designs' Inspiration Hop!  It's the first day of a three day extravaganza of card-making ideas!  Today we're previewing two newly released full-sized stamp sets, as well as two of our new Duo stamp sets.

Stately Flowers is the first stamp set in a series that Melanie has begun, which will feature the names and flowers of all 50 states!   My first card features the California poppy.  I love the cheerful colors and loose, open shape of these flowers...in fact, I love them so much that our china is a poppy Villeroy and Boch design named Amapola.  I am really looking forward to traveling to California for CHA at the end of January!

Notes:
Melanie's Stately Flowers
Basic Grey Picadilly designer paper
Copic markers
May Arts ribbon, twine
paper roses
Kaiser Craft bling


Make a Statement is a companion set for Stately Flowers.  Since my husband is retired USN, I couldn't resist making a patriotic card.  Even with all of the difficult times America has been having lately, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else!  (I am wondering if I can talk Melanie into a "Cajun Country" sentiment since that's where I'm from!)  ;)  This layout is an adaptation of Fall-to Layout 167.

Notes:
Basic Grey designer paper "solids"
Nestabilities hearts, scalloped hearts
small star brads
"squeeze" tiny tag die
Copic multi-liner
Thickers letters (colored with a Copic marker)
May Arts twine

If you scroll down to yesterday's release party invite, you can see the card I made using the Close Knit Friends Duo and read the story behind the design!

Here are the designers sharing projects made with today's featured sets!
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  1. Else49November 30, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Such a nice way of displaying this beautiful flower.

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  2. Theresa MomberNovember 30, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Deb, they're gorgeous! Love!

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  3. BeckyNovember 30, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Gorgeous card Deb.

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  4. Teri CNovember 30, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Love both of these! Wow!!

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  5. Vicki DutcherNovember 30, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Deb - beautiful samples! Love the perfect color combo on your USA card!

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  6. LageneNovember 30, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Gorgeous poppy & I love the USA card!

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  7. Karen (TLgirl353)November 30, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Two totally different card styles, but love them both!

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  8. MelanieNovember 30, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    I gotta say, I think that is the best darn patriotic card I have ever seen! And not 'cause it's my stamps, it's you!! How gorgeous is that ribbon treatment you did and I love how you did the tag, also!

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  9. stampingbowdNovember 30, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Gorgeous cards! The yellow is stunning! I love your patriotic card! I am with you...wouldn't want to live anywhere else. I used to live in Cajun Country!!!

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  10. jazy1mNovember 30, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Loved both of the cards. Favorite is the Poppy card. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  11. TinaNovember 30, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Great cards, Deb! The ribbon on your first is awesome and I love the patriotic themed card!

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  12. RettaNovember 30, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Especially like the USA card!

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  13. Tami B.November 30, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Both of your cards are beautiful.

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  14. Pam~November 30, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I'm proud to be from the USA too! This card is spectacular and makes me proud just looking at it ... fabulously done! Your stately flowers are gorgeous and showcased beautifully on your card!

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  15. SusanNovember 30, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Absolutely beautiful cards. Especially love the flowers. Great work as always.

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  16. alexNovember 30, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Beautiful cards, even tho I am British I do envy you pride in your country, and the ribbon on the first one is so beautiful : )

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  17. Robin Kay TNovember 30, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Love your creations... thanks for sharing

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  18. SharonNovember 30, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    What a beautiful card with the flower!

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  19. Michelle WoernerNovember 30, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Love these Deb! That yellow poppy card is stunning and Love the USA card!! Hugs

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  20. JoanNovember 30, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Your state/flower card is beautiful and I like the patriotic twist on the 2nd card.

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  21. MarciaNovember 30, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Great cards - love what you did with the USA card!

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  22. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Love your poppy with that label and bow and the paper you used!

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  23. grammasueNovember 30, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I especially like the poppy card and the way you incorporated the ribbon tag. Thanks for these lovely cards.

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  24. cardchemistNovember 30, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Love the patriotic card

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  25. janice mossNovember 30, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    So love yourr Poppy card...the coloring, your style and that Bow! Wow!

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  26. Barbra ByrnesNovember 30, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    wow! what beautiful poppies you have created. I can't wait to get my stamp sets after seeing all these gorgeous ideas from the blog hop. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

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  27. mermaid feniciaNovember 30, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Those are really beautiful cards. ^_^ I wish I have the money to buy those stamps.

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  28. Barbara ColbertNovember 30, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Great job!

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  29. Giovana November 30, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Fantastic cards Deb!! Your coloring is out of this world :)

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  30. MelissaNovember 30, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Gorgeous CA Poppy card Deb! You nailed the color of the CA Poppy perfectly. I think you are now an honorary Californian! I also like your FTL patriotic card also. You nailed this one.

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  31. lisa808November 30, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Awesome samples.

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  32. Luv 2 CreateNovember 30, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Great release as always and I don't know how you do it, but your card designs are always so wonderful. Absolutely love the Pround to be from the USA!!!!
    Marcie

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  33. scrappinmommomNovember 30, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Really like your poppy card and especially love the use of the heart on your Texas card.
    Nice!

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  34. Anita BraddockNovember 30, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    How Beautiful is this. I love both cards. the colors and papers are the best love the flowers and the ribbon and blong add that pop fctor. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
    abbraddock@msn.com
    www.anita-craft-corner.blogspot.com

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  35. Brenda LeeNovember 30, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Beautiful cards!!!

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  36. Lynn B.November 30, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Love the way you colored that poppy. And your patriotic card is wonderful. I absolutely love the tiny tag you used to add "the" to the sentiment.

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  37. dawnaNovember 30, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Wow... that poppy is beautiful.

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  38. Joan LNovember 30, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Gorgeous cards! Love the USA card!!

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  39. littlestamperNovember 30, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    WOW... Gorgeous cards!!!

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  40. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Beautiful cards that you've made with these stamps.

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  41. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopNovember 30, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    love them but I'm especially found of the poppy!

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  42. scraplizardNovember 30, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Pretty cards especially the one with the flower

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  43. ElizabethNovember 30, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Beautiful projects!

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  44. PaulineNovember 30, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Such a wonderful post filled with gorgeous creations! I adore your poppy card... so bright and cheery! Thanks for sharing on the hop!
    hugs and blessings, from Australia,
    Pauline

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  45. cardscookiecarrotcakeNovember 30, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I love both cards, the colors are stunning. The USA card is very special to send to a soldier.

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  46. peggy wainmanNovember 30, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I love the country/Americana feel of the USA card!

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  47. Cibele GlazerNovember 30, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    That poppy card is just stunning, Deb!

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  48. RavengirlNovember 30, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I really love both cards and your patriotic card really speaks to me!

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  49. LorraineNovember 30, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Your two cards are so different - but both are beautiful! The first is so lovely and the second is ruggedly masculine. Cool!

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  50. MyAuntKathNovember 30, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Relly nice cards! I couldn't agree with you more. We appreciate your husband's service!

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  51. SandyNovember 30, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Love them both.

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  52. TrinaMNovember 30, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Love the colors and designs that you have used to really showcase the stamp sets. Amazing coloring on your Poppy.

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  53. Cheryl ONovember 30, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Your cards are just beautiful, especially the poppies. Great job!!!

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  54. GayleNovember 30, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Deb, an absolutely gorgeous stately flower card....wow!

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  55. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    LOVE your USA card, so rustic and natural looking, well done! TFS!!!

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  56. GwenNovember 30, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Love those poppies, your USA card and those "knitting needles"!!! Super cute!

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  57. GoldaNovember 30, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Your poppy card is just beautiful! Love the look of the map card, which is perfect for a guy, too.

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  58. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Very pretty coloring on the flower and the patriotic card is a WOWZER ! ! ! TFS!!
    Jean McGee

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  59. RietteNovember 30, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Beautiful and so elegant.

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  60. KAY LONGNovember 30, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Great ideas! Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards.

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  61. Kay SNovember 30, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Great cards, Deb! The poppies are beautiful; fantastic coloring n them!

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  62. KellyNovember 30, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Lovely cards. I love the way you used the poppy stamp!

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  63. Rosy NewlunNovember 30, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Hi, Deb - your colors on the poppies are sooo realistic! Nice work!

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  64. Betty NevilleDecember 1, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Absolutely beautiful poppy card Deb! And that is one awesome patriotic card - makes me proud and I'm Canadian!

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  65. ValerieDecember 1, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Great patriotic card, great design, love the poppie card too. Great style!

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  66. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    That poppy image is turning out to be my favorite! I really like the little tack image, too. Great job!

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  67. Kris in AlaskaDecember 1, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    I can just see so many fun cards with both those sets! Great job! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  68. MarieDecember 1, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Wow... nice card, thanks for sharing

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  69. Bertha WDecember 1, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Loved your use of the ribbon slide, beautiful compliment for your poppy!

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  70. Debbie RogersDecember 1, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Lovin' the USA! Nicely done Deb!

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  71. SusanDecember 1, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Great cards.Really love the USA card.

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  72. NanetteDecember 1, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Great job! I really like the flower card...TFS!

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  73. Lee December 1, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Oh those Poppies are soooo beautiful!!! And the patriotic design is fabulous!!

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  74. ConniecrafterDecember 1, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    your first card is gorgeous!! the second one is so cool and creative, great patriotic card!

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  75. mitzDecember 1, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    ... you got it right..way to WOW us..
    mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

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  76. SusanDecember 2, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Love your USA card!

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  77. PatiDecember 2, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Very pretty colors on your poppy card and I love your USA card! Great colors & layout, very nice!

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  78. Judy I, St. Louis MODecember 2, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Beautiful. I love how you colored the poppy.

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  79. CarolinaDecember 3, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    your poppy card is just ever so sweet and your patriotic card is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

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  80. Sue DDecember 3, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Great cards--I like the heart on the USA card.

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  81. Miriam PrantnerDecember 4, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Both these cards are great, but that second one is just to die for! It looks so vintage, and love the stitching, distressing, tag, brads, just perfect!

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  82. JanLMDecember 4, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Very pretty floral - great matching! Both cards are so well done!

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