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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Gina K Blog Hop: Peace & Joy

The Cast and Crew for Gina K Designs welcomes you to Day #2 of our Inspiration Blog Hop! Gina, along with the Cast and Crew and Guest Designers, will inspire you with many beautiful ideas! And as you hop through our blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each of them because we will choose a few random comments and those stampers will each win a grab bag of Gina K. Designs products! To see the full list of winners check the Big News Forum at StampTV a few days after the hops.

Today we are highlighting this beautiful set from Theresa Momber called Peace and Joy!   Below is a short tutorial how I colored my cardinal.  




To select the colors for my cardinal, I picked all of the colors from the Spectrum Noir Reds pack & scribbled the colors on a small piece of cardstock so could select which ones to use.    I started on the belly with a CR10 marker. 



Next I used a CR8 marker and overlapped slightly.


Next I added CR11 and finished coloring the bird.


Then I added some TN3 all over to add just a bit of tan.


To try and add just a bit more shading, I added Spectrum Noir pencil 033.


After coloring the holly leaves with DG2 and DG4, I added Spectrum Noir Blendable colored pencils 057 & 106 for a bit more color.  For the berries, I used DR1 & DR5 and then added some white gel pen & Glossy accents.



Now it's time to hop along and see what other wonderful inspiration the designers have to share today.

Gina K
Theresa Momber - Illustrator of Peace and Joy
Beth Silaika
Cathy Tidwell
Debbie Corbari
Karen Hightower
Kendra Wietstock - you are here!
Laurie Schmidlin
Lee Murphy
Melanie Muenchinger
Sean Fetterman
Tricia Traxler

Our awesome Guest Designers for this month:

Joyce Casaldi
Joyce Evans Erb


Thanks for hopping by today ~ hope you enjoyed my tutorial.
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59 comments:

  1. Theresa MomberOctober 21, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Wonderful coloring and tutorial, Kendra! Your card is gorgeous!

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  2. MelanieOctober 21, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    I love this layout and rich brown with the red!

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  3. Lisa KOctober 21, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Love this bird. I like how you are showing how you colored him.

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  4. PAT PHILLIPSOctober 21, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    This set is stunning! I love to see the cardinals at Christmas.

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  5. CammiOctober 21, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Your cardinal looks amazing, and I think he's smiling! Thanks for the coloring tutorial!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 21, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    You have done a lovely job with this cardinal.

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  7. Barbara HowellOctober 21, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial and sharing your beautiful card creation. I love the colors you chose to showcase that gorgeous Cardinal.

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  8. caligurl57October 21, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    OMG!!!! I LOVE this card. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

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  9. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Love the embossed background and the rich full colors of your card.

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  10. Judy InukaiOctober 21, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    What a stunning card. Thanks for the great detailed tutorial. Love the embossed background and the entire layout. Thanks for the great inspiration.

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  11. lindarheaOctober 21, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    Your card is terrific and love the bird.

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  12. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    What a beautiful card, love the embossing on the black, what folder is that? Thanks for sharing the tutorial very helpful.

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  13. DeeOctober 21, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    A beautiful, rich-looking card with the dark brown embossed background and bright red of the cardinal. Good tip on choosing the shades of colors to use.

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  14. Linda AndersonOctober 21, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Such a lovely card. Great coloring, thanks for the tutorial. What a wonderful embossing folder too.

    Linda

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  15. BeckyOctober 21, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    What an elegant card. I forget to use black embossed cardstock as the background, but it certainly lends an air of sophistication to this beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Joyce ErbOctober 21, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    Love the embossed background and the background of the oval as well. Beautiful

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  17. Sue DOctober 21, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Very elegant. I like your coloring and the embossed background.

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  18. Sandy MOctober 21, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Absolutely beautiful. What more could I say.

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  19. Judy WoodlandOctober 21, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Thanks for the great tutorial! I think adding just a touch of that tan is genius! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration, I love your card!!

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  20. Verna AngerhoferOctober 21, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    That cardinal is colored beautifully! What a great look against the black background too. Thanks for the tutorial as well.

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  21. clelieOctober 21, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Thank you for the tutorial...always so helpful. Beautiful design!!

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  22. Deena & DonnaOctober 21, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Great treatment for this card - thanks for the inspiration!

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  23. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    Beautiful card, great design and a wonderful coloring tutorial! TFS!!!

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  24. DianeOctober 21, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    beautiful card. I love the coloring. That bird just pops.

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  25. Linda S.October 21, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    Thanks for teaching us how to color the beautiful cardinal. Your use of markers along with using colored pencils is fascinating.

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  26. Dawn S.October 21, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    Love the embossed background. Thanks for the colouring tutorial.

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  27. Helen F.October 21, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    What a beautiful striking color combination! Your cardinal is beautifully colored on your amazing card, Kendra.

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  28. Kay SOctober 21, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    Perfect Christmas card! Love the dark brown and red combo. Thanks for the coloring tutorial.

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  29. Dee EarnshawOctober 21, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Love the vibrancy of the cardinal and the matching red below. Really makes this card POP. Great tutorial. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  30. loisOctober 21, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    Clean and simple - always a great combo.

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  31. Karen Hightower October 21, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Kendra, This card is Gorgeous! I love everything about it. Wonderful tutorial also. Maybe the next on I color will be a bit better! Thanks so much for sharing! :)

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  32. Beverly PerdueOctober 21, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    Kendra, your card is just stunning! I love the rich red colors and the embossed background.

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  33. auntbubbelsOctober 21, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    Beautiful coloring

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  34. Kathy E.October 21, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    Thanks for the video...I love the red and black color choice...I just made one up for one of my holiday cards too. I was a bit nervous about using a black card base, but it turned out great and I feel better seeing how lovely yours is using this handsome bird!!

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  35. Nana GriffinOctober 21, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    Lovely card and the tutorial is wonderful!

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  36. DianaOctober 21, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    Awesome card - and love the tutorial - I have copied it for future use as my stamp set shipped today! Thanks so much for all you do for us!

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  37. JoniOctober 21, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    The cardinal looks wonderful. Thank you for the tutorial.

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  38. Maye M.LOctober 21, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    Very elegant card. Indeed a joyful to make and receive. Cheers!

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  39. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    Love this card and thanks for the info about coloring with the Spectrum Noir markers.

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  40. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    Love your Cardinal, and appreciate the tutorial also. Thank you

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  41. LageneOctober 21, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    WOWZERS! Gorgeous card!

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  42. CindyRomanDaversaOctober 21, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    So stunning!

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  43. Kathy KrugOctober 21, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    Beautiful coloring on the cardinal.

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  44. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    Very elegant. I have a friend who would absolutely love the red/black combo.

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  45. Jan CastleOctober 21, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    Beautiful card and coloring...thanks for the step by step!!!
    Jan

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  46. GayleOctober 21, 2014 at 10:19 PM

    Amazing coloring and thank you so much for the tutorials.

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  47. Jean BullockOctober 21, 2014 at 11:32 PM

    Way gorgeous. This beautiful card is going to be pinned. Love the color scheme and the beautiful embossing. Great coloring and thanks for the tutorial on how to color the Cardinal.

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  48. Sharon FontenotOctober 21, 2014 at 11:40 PM

    Very classy; very elegant card. Thanks for the Copics tutorial. They are so helpful to improve my Copic skills - and they really need it.

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  49. UnknownOctober 22, 2014 at 2:09 AM

    Impressive coloring and tutorials are so helpful. The dark embossed card stock behind the focal image helps make it stand out.

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  50. UnknownOctober 22, 2014 at 5:39 AM

    Wow, great tutorial. Very helpful. Great job! Thanks.

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  51. Debbie CorbariOctober 22, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    Love the tutorial Kendra! Your bird is beautiful!

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  52. JaneenOctober 22, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    thanks for the coloring tips

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  53. SharonOctober 22, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    Such a beautiful and elegant card! Thanks for the tutorial - those are so helpful!

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  54. UnknownOctober 22, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    Love these.

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  55. NanetteOctober 22, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    Wow...gorgeous! Thanks for the coloring tutorial.

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  56. MargaretOctober 22, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    Beautiful card and great tutorial.

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  57. Emily ThubbronOctober 22, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    I love the black and red together. Such a great combo for that beautiful cardinal. TFS

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  58. Crafty Math ChickOctober 22, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Thank you for the tutorial on your coloring of this beautiful cardinal.

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  59. AnonymousOctober 23, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Beautiful cards, love the gold christmas tree, and the coloring tutorial of the cardinal!

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