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Monday, November 2, 2015

Gina K Designs Inspiration Blog Hop

The Cast and Crew for Gina K Designs welcomes you to another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop! This blog hop is for our October StampTV Kit Release called Sparkling Christmas.  We hope to inspire you with some beautiful card projections as you hop along in the hop this month!  Enjoy the gorgeous inspiration samples from our team and then 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. For my card today, I used the beautiful snowflakes from both stamp sets included in the kit (Holiday Season & Sparkling Christmas stamp sets) along with this awesome sentiment. I also used the Edible Eggplant and Lovely Lavender cardstock from the kit. Scroll down to see how I made my card.



Step 1: Arrange the images, stamp side down, on watercolor paper.

Step 2: Place an acrylic stamping block over the stamps and press firmly to secure the stamps to the block.


Step 3: Ink the images with white pigment ink, stamp the images and then heat emboss with white embossing powder.



Step 4: Select Spectrum Aqua watercolor markers to color the backgrounds of each snowflake.  I selected Heather, Wildflower and Purple.   Use a paint pallet and waterbrush to apply colors.


Step 5: Spritz water several times so the watercolor paper is nice and wet.  NOTE: The paper will curl, but don't worry, once it dries it won't say that way.

Step 6: Using a water brush, dab color from the pallet to the wet paper.  You want the colors to run.


Step 7: Continue to add additional colors and water until you get the desired effect.


Step 8: Continue to spritz with water so the paper stays wet.


Step 9: Once finished with the snowflakes, use a heat embosser to dry the paper and then assemble the card.


Step 10: Add clear rhinestones to the center of each snowflake and color with LV3 Spectrum Noir alcohol ink marker.


Here's a close up of the snowflakes.



Ready for more awesome creations? Just click on the links below for more from the Illustrators and Design Team!!

Thank you for stopping by! Don’t forget to stop by the Gina K Designs Store to purchase your StampTV Kit at http://www.ginakdesigns.com.
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70 comments:

  1. MelanieNovember 2, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Lovely tutorial! Makes the flakes so ethereal!

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  2. Karen Hightower November 2, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Thanks for sharing this tutorial! I Love the snowflakes and coloring the bling! :) Very Pretty! <3

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  3. Tricia November 2, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    What a great tutorial, Kendra!! Soooo pretty!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 2, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Color bling, now that is pretty cool. The whole effect is stunning.

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  5. Karen (TLgirl353)November 2, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Super design in a non traditional color combo!

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  6. DianaNovember 2, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Awesome card! Love the colors you picked. Thanks for the tutorial and for sharing with us!

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  7. brendaskraftycorner.blogspot.comNovember 2, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Kendra, thank you for showing us how to do this technique! Lovely card!!

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  8. ElNovember 2, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful card. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  9. AnonymousNovember 2, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Wow! Enough said.

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  10. Queen-of-CardsNovember 2, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    so pretty. Great tutorial! thank you

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  11. Lisa KNovember 2, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the tutorial.

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  12. ldiggsNovember 2, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Love the resist technique! Very pretty card!

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  13. Casie WNovember 2, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Great reason to try my new watercolor markers! Thanks!

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  14. Designs By SkyNovember 2, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    That card is gorgeous! Thanks for tutorial

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  15. KarenNovember 2, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    This is quite lovely!!! I love the use of purple on your card!! It is striking!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  16. New CreationsNovember 2, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Fabulous! Thanks for pictorial!

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  17. UnknownNovember 2, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    thx for tutorial Lovely card!

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  18. Kathy E.November 2, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Loved the way us used the watercolor markers on this card...I have some of them but have not used them much yet..needed to see some examples and thank you for providing me with a great one!!

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  19. jean w.November 2, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Wow awesome card and love that you give instructions too!

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  20. UnknownNovember 2, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Love this card! Your color choices are fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

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  21. MacimbaloNovember 2, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    So pretty, thanks for showing how to do this!

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  22. AnnekeNovember 2, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    What a great card. Thank you for this tutorial.

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  23. Margarita Navarro-RiveraNovember 2, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Wow! Love your watercolored snowflakes! Those colors are fantastic!

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  24. UnknownNovember 2, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    The snowflakes are so very pretty in purple.

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  25. thestampingladyNovember 2, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    Soooo very pretty. Thanks for sharing how you created this look. Love the use of purple.

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  26. Cindy Coutts @ Cindy B DesignsNovember 2, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    I'm a big lurker at your blog since I own all the Spectrum Noir products and you're a tremendous help. Your tutorials are great. I'd love to see you on video :) Your cards are all just lovely.

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  27. LageneNovember 2, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing the process!

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  28. Sharon UnderwoodNovember 2, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Great tutorial! I really like how you added color around the snowflakes. Great idea!

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  29. Allie GowerNovember 2, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Very pretty, great tutorial!

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  30. KaatjeNovember 2, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    rhanks for all the explanation so usefull and a great card

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  31. Joyce ErbNovember 2, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Love watercoloring, thanks for sharing

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  32. DetraNovember 2, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    Love, love, love these snowflakes. Really like the shades of purple done in water color. Sooo pretty.

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  33. Dawn S.November 2, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    Gorgeous! Thanks for the step by step instructions!

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  34. BeckyNovember 2, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    Gorgeous snowflakes. Thanks for sharing your tutorial. I struggle with watercoloring, but you make it so simple.

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  35. TLI74November 2, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Thanks for showing the how to. I love the colors. Thanks

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  36. SharonNovember 2, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    Beautiful card and great tutorial - thanks!

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  37. carol mcgregorNovember 2, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Simply beautiful card. Thanks for showing me how to duplicate this. I am going give it go. Thanks again.

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  38. BethNovember 2, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    I always forget that you can color your elements! thanks for the reminder!

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  39. quilt4fun2November 2, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    Great job showing how to use this technique to make such a beautiful card! Love it.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  40. LizzieNovember 2, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    Very pretty card and the coloring gives your that chill in the air feeling. Thanks for the tutorial it really helps those of us who are looking for new ideas. Thank you for all your work on this learning experience

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  41. UnknownNovember 2, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    So cute! Great tutorial

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  42. UnknownNovember 2, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    I just bought my aqua markers and love that you provided this tutorial. I can't wait to spend time in my craft room!

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  43. Dee EarnshawNovember 2, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    Love the colors you have used on your snowflakes and the tutorial is just perfect.

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  44. RettaNovember 2, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    I can't wait to get my stamp kit so I can try this! Just gorgeous!!!

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  45. Verna AngerhoferNovember 2, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    I love the snowflake card design you did. Gorgeous colors.

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  46. LindaNovember 2, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    Great tutorial and card. Love the color. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  47. UnknownNovember 2, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Love the card and the tutorial is awesome!!!! Beautiful as always! Hugs! Seanie

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  48. Nana GriffinNovember 2, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    Nice color and tutorial.

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  49. Granny 4854November 2, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    Love the card and I really like the way you show the details!!

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  50. AnnieDNovember 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    Very pretty technique! Thanks!

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  51. UnknownNovember 2, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Haven't used watercolor paper much a bit intimidated, but thanks to your tutorial I have a project to try!!! Feeling excited about recreating your beautiful card, already imagining other stamps and colors with this technique. Thank you for sharing :)

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  52. Judy InukaiNovember 2, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    Stunning! I'm loving all the purply snowflakes I'm seeing. Thanks for the great tutorial.

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  53. GayleNovember 2, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Really cards and awesome tutorial.

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  54. SharonNovember 2, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    Stunning affect! Love your colour choice

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  55. sweetcheeksNovember 2, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    Lovely and very different from traditional Christmas cards. Wonderful

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  56. Brandi RNovember 3, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    Beautiful! Love the colors and technique. ♥

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  57. Denise BryantNovember 3, 2015 at 12:47 AM

    Elegant card! Love the snowflakes!

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  58. Ladyj711November 3, 2015 at 1:06 AM

    I love how you embossed the snowflakes white and then blended color around them. I want to try that with my
    Distress inks

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  59. kittykat3308November 3, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    Your card is beautiful. Thank you for showing us how to make it.

    Kathleen

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  60. UnknownNovember 3, 2015 at 3:36 AM

    Thank you for another wonderful tutorial.

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  61. Joyful ImperfectionsNovember 3, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    Stunningly beautiful!

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  62. UnknownNovember 3, 2015 at 5:44 AM

    Very nice, thank you! Your tutorials are always so helpful.

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  63. GoldaNovember 3, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    What a gorgeous card! Love the non traditional colors. Thanks for the "how to".

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  64. CraftyMomFLNovember 3, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Can I just say thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I recently got the Spectrum Aqua markers and I am constantly looking for tutorials - your card and detailed steps are FANTASTIC!!!!!

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  65. Sue DNovember 3, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Very pretty snowflakes!

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  66. Emma RoseNovember 3, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    Lovely card and original take

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  67. Ladyj711November 3, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    Love what you did with the snowflakes

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  68. Ladyj711November 3, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    Your cards are lovely.

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  69. bluemoonNovember 4, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    Hi Kendra, thank you for the awesome tutorial. Your card is beautiful.

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  70. KristineNovember 18, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    Wow, what a cool technique. I'd never seen this before, thanks!

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