Gina K Designs August Release Blog Hop | Day 1

Hello friends and welcome to Day 1 of the Gina K Designs August Release Blog Hop! Today we're featuring two brand new stamp sets - Wetlands 2 and Fabulous Rose Frame. Make sure you check out the details on how I created both of my cards and then check out how you can win a $50 gift certificate to Gina K Designs.

Dragonfly Cattail Card | Wetlands 2 Stamp Set

The first card I'm sharing used the new Wetlands 2 Stamp Set by Theresa Momber. This set is full of serene water images including cattails, dragonflies and cranes.

To create this card, I stamped the image in black ink on watercolor paper and then used a foam blending tool to apply a variety of Distress Oxide Inks in a rainbow of colors. I then used the Gina K Designs large Double Stitched Oval to die cut the paper. Before adhering it to the card front, I flicked it with a little water and dabbed it dry. I then layered it onto a piece of black cardstock die cut using the large Single Stitched Oval die.

Dragonfly Cattail Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Wetlands 2 Stamp Set by Gina K Designs

I also stamped one of the extra dragonflies onto the card. After stamping it, I kind of thought I should have masked it first. However, after a little more thought, I realized that the way I stamped it helps add a little more depth to the design. For an added touch of dimension, I applied Glossy Accents to the wings and body of the dragonfly in the forefront.

Thinking Of You Card | Fabulous Rose Frame Stamp Set

Next up is the beautiful new Fabulous Rose Frame Stamp Set by Melanie Muenchinger. Along with a gorgeous floral stamp set, this set also coordinates with two new die sets that cut out the banner or the flowers. Together this set gives you unlimited design possibilities.

I began by stamping the rose frame image onto watercolor paper using Versamark Embossing ink and then heat embossed it with gold embossing powder. To color the image, I used Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers and a water brush to achieve a watercolored look. I then finished off this part of the card by die cutting it using the coordinating Fabulous Rose Frame Die and attached this piece to the card front.

Thinking Of You Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Fabulous Rose Frame Stamp Set by Gina K Designs

To create the label or banner, I stamped the image with Versamark Embossing ink and again heat embossed it with gold embossing powder. The label also comes with a coordinating die called Fabulous Label Die that I used to die cut this piece as well. I then stamped the "thinking of" sentiment and then added the "you" using the You Die before attaching this piece to complete the card.

I hope you enjoyed the cards I shared with you today and I hope you enjoy the rest of the hop!

Blog Hop + Giveaway

Would you like to win a $50 gift certificate to Gina K Designs? If your answer is yes, then all you have to do is visit each blog along the hop (listed below) and leave a comment. One lucky winner will receive a $50 Gina K Designs gift certificate!

Gina K

Melanie Muenchinger - Today's Featured Illustrators

Theresa Momber - Today's Featured Illustrators
Beth Silaika
Cathy Tidwell
Chris Dayton
Claire Brennan
Donna Idlet
Juliana Michaels
Karen Hightower
Laurie Schmidlin
Rema DeLeeuw
Sean Fetterman
Sheri Gilson
Silke Ledlow
Susie Moore

Supplies

Are you interested in the Gina K Designs supplies I used to create these cards? To make them easy for you to find, I have listed them below. Affiliate links are used at no additional cost to you and I've linked to them because I use them and love them!