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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Gina K Release & Blog Hop!

The Cast and Crew for Gina K Designs welcomes you to another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop! This blog hop is for our September Release and YOU are in for some treats today!  As you hop along, we hope to inspire you with all sorts of fabulous creations.  Now don't forget to leave a comment on each blog for your chance to win an awesome grab bag of GKD goodies!!   To see who won,  check the Big News Forum at StampTV a few days after the hop.

I'm using the lovely Vine & Butterfly Set by Theresa Momber.  I love all of the elements in this set ~ the lovely vine, three gorgeous butterflies, a flower and several fab sentiments!  Below is a tutorial I put together using this awesome set with my Spectrum Aqua Markers and Spectrum Watercolor Paper.


Step 1: Stamp the Vine stamp on watercolor paper with white pigment ink and heat emboss with white embossing powder.

Step 2: Select a variety of colors from the Spectrum Aqua Markers for the background.  I added my colors to a paint palette using the brush tip. {see list of colors below}


Step 3: Spritz the paper once with water and then begin coloring the background with an Water Brush.



Step 4: Continue adding new colors in small areas and blend them by going back and adding the previous color.   Use a variety of colors to fill the entire background piece.


Step 5: Stamp the butterflies in white pigment ink and heat emboss with white embossing powder.  Then color with a waterbrush in a few shades of blue and green.


 Step 6: Finish coloring both butterflies an trim with scissors.



Spectrum Aqua Marker colors used.



Close up of final piece...



Ready for more awesome creations?! Just click on the links below for more from the Illustrators and Design Team!!
  
Gina K
Melanie Muenchinger – Illustrator of Triple Play Holiday
Theresa Momber – Illustrator of Vines and Butterflies
Allie Gower
Beth Silaika
Cathy Tidwell
Karen Hightower
Kendra Wietstock - you are HERE!
Laurie Schmidlin
Payel Ray
Sean Fetterman

Tricia Traxler
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37 comments:

  1. Karen Hightower September 30, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Thanks for the Tutorial. I love the colors you used to create this beauty! Very Pretty! <3 :)

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  2. Karen (TLgirl353)September 30, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    This coloring effect is lovely!

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  3. Judy InukaiSeptember 30, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Stunning card. The colors are so cheery. Thanks for the great tutorial.

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  4. DebSeptember 30, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Ohhh, pretty! Thanks for the tutorial, I've not done anything like that yet so will have to try it! :-))

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  5. UnknownSeptember 30, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    What a beautiful card!
    Thanks for the step by step tutorial.

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  6. UnknownSeptember 30, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Really like the gradient colouring and the embossing. It makes the butterfly's pop. great step by step.
    Thanks

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  7. BeckySeptember 30, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Your watercoloring just blows me away. Thanks for sharing your tutorial. The card is gorgeous.

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  8. Verna AngerhoferSeptember 30, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Gorgeous card and a wonderful tutorial too!

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  9. sinnamon crunchSeptember 30, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    The tutorial is great. Makes it seem very doable for use newbies. Thanks

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  10. Cat TidwellSeptember 30, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    wowza! *picks self up off floor* TOTALLY loving these!

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  11. Nana GriffinSeptember 30, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Nice tutorial and card.

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  12. Tricia September 30, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    This is SUCH a pretty card! I love those bright colors!

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  13. MelanieSeptember 30, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    This card is really outstanding. Colors are glorious. Fab tutorial!

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  14. DianaSeptember 30, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    Love this card and the tutorial! All of these sets are going to be so much fun to color! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    So much fun, adding all that color and design. You are such a doll to share your style and techniques.

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  16. Lisa KSeptember 30, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    I like this tutorial. I need to give this a try.

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  17. Carole RSeptember 30, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial. The rainbow card is Beautiful!Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Sue DSeptember 30, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    wow--love the beautiful colors.

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  19. Dee EarnshawSeptember 30, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Beautiful card - the colors are so vibrant and summery. Thanks for the bonus tutorial:)

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  20. Theresa MomberSeptember 30, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    Kendra, what a gorgeous card and wonderful technique! I love the tutorial.

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  21. CindyloohooSeptember 30, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    Love the cards. And the new release.

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  22. cardscookiecarrotcakeSeptember 30, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    Gorgeous coloring Kendra. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  23. Dawn S.September 30, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    Beautiful card! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  24. Betty NevilleSeptember 30, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    Beautiful! Awesome background!

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  25. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 12:45 AM

    Thank you for sharing your expertise. Your card is so very pretty and springy looking.

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  26. kittykat3308October 1, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    Your card is beautiful and I have saved the tutorial

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  27. Allie GowerOctober 1, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Gorgeous card and fabulous tutorial. Such a fun, colorful card.

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  28. ShariOctober 1, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    Thank you for the instructions for sending hugs! Looking forward to trying it

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  29. Joyce ErbOctober 1, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    Love your cards, that is a beautiful butterfly and vine

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  30. Sharon UnderwoodOctober 1, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    I appreciate the tutorial on your card! Love the pretty colors.

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  31. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    What a beauty this one is!! I love everything about it. I definitely am going to try and case it! Thanks so much for the tutorial. Very sweet of you. I can't wait for my order to get here! :)

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  32. Ladyj711October 1, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    Kendra, I loved how you did the watercolor background.

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  33. GoldaOctober 3, 2015 at 12:41 AM

    This is beautiful! I love the bright colors.

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  34. LindaOctober 4, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    Wonderful card and beautiful coloring. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  35. SharonOctober 4, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    Great tutorial, I am dying to add the aqua markers to my collection!

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  36. Beaumonde DesignsNovember 2, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    Thabk you for sharing your creative process. Great tutorial. I really like the use of colors!! It is simply awesome. - Payel (Beau Monde Designs)

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  37. Renee VNovember 3, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    This is really pretty!!! LOVE rainbows and butterflies!

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