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Monday, March 21, 2016

Gina K ~ Handmade Botanicals Inspiration Hop

The Cast and Crew for Gina K Designs welcomes you to another fabulous blog hop celebrating a new incentive stamp set by Gina K called Handmade Botanicals. We hope to inspire you with some beautiful card projects as you hop along to each of the designer’s blogs!

Enjoy the gorgeous inspiration samples from the team and then comment on each blog for your chance to win an awesome GKD gift certificate!  To see who won, check the Big News Forum at StampTV a few days after the hop.

Here is my card for today, I also have a tutorial to share... so keep scrolling down to see how I used my Spectrum Aqua Markers on this card.


Step 1: Using the Olive Spectrum Aqua Marker, add color directly from the marker to the Handmade Botanicals image.



Step 2: Using the Moss Spectrum Aqua Markers, add ink from the marker to the edges of each leaf and to the center stem of the image.


Step 3: Using a spray bottle of water, lightly mist some water on the colored stamp.
Step 4: Stamp the image on Spectrum Noir Watercolor paper.


Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4 two more times.


Step 6: Using a water brush, lightly blend the colors on each leaf.


Step 7: Using large sticky notes, mask the areas on each side of the stamped images.  Then using the Frame & Filler background stamp, ink in a light color and randomly stamp the image for some texture.  Note: It is important to do this step last after the image is dry so the ink doesn't smear from the water.


Here's a close up of the leaf images with the background.




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

Gina K
Allie Gower
Beth Silaika
Cathy Tidwell
Karen Hightower
Kendra Wietstock - you are here!
Laurie Schmidlin
Melanie Muenchinger
Sean Fetterman
Silke Ledlow
Susie Moore
Theresa Momber

Don’t forget to pop over to the Gina K Designs Store and check out all of the new products available this month in the “What’s New” section at http://www.ginakdesigns.com.


Thank you for stopping by!
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51 comments:

  1. Allie GowerMarch 21, 2016 at 9:06 AM

    What a wonderful technique, you made it so easy to understand. The finishing detail with a background image is an awesome idea. Thanks, Kendra!

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  2. Theresa MomberMarch 21, 2016 at 9:09 AM

    Gorgeous card, Kendra! Love your wonderful tutorial.

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  3. BethMarch 21, 2016 at 9:15 AM

    love the textured look of the leaves!

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  4. MelanieMarch 21, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    Fabulous tutorial! Love the blending and additional texture from the linen stamp!

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  5. Karen Hightower March 21, 2016 at 9:21 AM

    Beautiful card and I love the tutorial as well! I love the leaves and the background texture on this card! :) <3

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  6. Susan WhiteMarch 21, 2016 at 9:49 AM

    I like your card and the tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

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  7. DebMarch 21, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial! Beautiful card!

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  8. Lisa KMarch 21, 2016 at 10:25 AM

    Love the tutorial. Thanks for showing it.

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  9. BeckyMarch 21, 2016 at 11:06 AM

    Thanks for sharing your fab tutorial. The card is stunning. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Sheri GilsonMarch 21, 2016 at 12:35 PM

    Beautiful card, Kendra! Love the texture a the great natural design to spotlight the new florals!

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  11. DianaMarch 21, 2016 at 1:41 PM

    Your card is beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial and for sharing!

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  12. Irene S.March 21, 2016 at 1:59 PM

    Beautiful card and great tutorial!

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  13. Verna AngerhoferMarch 21, 2016 at 2:29 PM

    I love the way you made the ferns. Thanks for sharing how you did it too! The card is gorgeous!

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  14. Judy WoodlandMarch 21, 2016 at 3:47 PM

    Beautiful!! This stamp set is perfect for this type of technique, thanks for the great tutorial!

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  15. SissycMarch 21, 2016 at 3:55 PM

    Nice technique !

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  16. UnknownMarch 21, 2016 at 3:57 PM

    Such a lovely card, another clean and simple design. I am really loving that stamp set you all are using.

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  17. DayleneMarch 21, 2016 at 4:03 PM

    Thanks for showing and giving good instructions on making your card. It is lovely!

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  18. Judy InukaiMarch 21, 2016 at 4:04 PM

    Awesome! Thanks for another wonderful tutorial. I always forget about the Frame & Filler background stamp and it is perfect for this set. Thanks for the great inspiration.

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  19. LindaMarch 21, 2016 at 5:19 PM

    Lovely card. It is simple, but elegant with the background and the twine and button. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  20. sweetcheeksMarch 21, 2016 at 5:26 PM

    great card. Really classy.

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  21. Silke LedlowMarch 21, 2016 at 5:39 PM

    Gorgeous card! Great way to use this set!

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  22. Sharon UnderwoodMarch 21, 2016 at 5:43 PM

    Very pretty! Thanks for the tutorial.

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  23. McStamperMarch 21, 2016 at 6:04 PM

    What a really pretty card. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  24. Heidi MyLittleStampingBlogMarch 21, 2016 at 6:20 PM

    This technique looks beautiful!

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  25. soozMarch 21, 2016 at 6:25 PM

    Must haul out some of my texture stamps... I'd forgotten how they add that subtle finish!

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  26. Kathy E.March 21, 2016 at 6:55 PM

    Lovely card...the background was such a lovely addition!

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  27. CarolynMarch 21, 2016 at 7:01 PM

    I love your tutorial on the ferns . And your card is simple yet elegant. Can't wait to try it.

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  28. JeanHMarch 21, 2016 at 7:19 PM

    Hi Kendra, Love the way you added color to the leaves. Would I have trouble if I tried this? You made it look easy. Great job!

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  29. NJMullinsMarch 21, 2016 at 7:24 PM

    simple and elegant card. Love the fern image!

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  30. ElMarch 21, 2016 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful card, thanks for the tutorial and inspiration

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  31. Creative Daisy CraftsMarch 21, 2016 at 8:11 PM

    Great tutorial Kendra...got Spectrum Aqua markers recently but still need all the help I can get. I'll follow this step by step, you explain it so well. Amazing card, always useful to have a few of these ready Hugs Liz

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  32. Nana GriffinMarch 21, 2016 at 8:26 PM

    A great tutorial and card.

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  33. Kathy KrugMarch 21, 2016 at 8:53 PM

    Beautiful design.

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  34. mtscrapgalMarch 21, 2016 at 8:56 PM

    Pretty card & excellent tutorial.

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  35. UnknownMarch 21, 2016 at 10:09 PM

    I love the card and I love the tutorial. It's nice to know how you did what you did!

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  36. quilt4fun2March 21, 2016 at 10:44 PM

    Beautiful card and nice tutorial for this pretty technique! Great job!
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  37. JaneenMarch 21, 2016 at 11:26 PM

    So pretty with the added texture look

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  38. Karen @ Misplaced MojoMarch 21, 2016 at 11:28 PM

    The additional linen texture really made this card. The watercoloring is awesome, the stamp is beautiful, but the background texture was just the thing! I also love how the hemp cord and button add to the natural look of the card. Would be great for a guy, but is totally ok for a woman too. Just perfect!

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  39. Ladyj711March 22, 2016 at 12:19 AM

    These ferns and branches are really pretty. The beauty of nature.
    Your card is lovely. I think about using my markers instead of inks
    But I usually don't. Maybe now next time I will.

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  40. UnknownMarch 22, 2016 at 12:59 AM

    Your card is so very nice. I have liked ""simple elegance" for many years, and this certainly qualifies. I really do need to find a way to afford those Spectrum Aqua markers!

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  41. kittykat3308March 22, 2016 at 1:42 AM

    You card and tutorial are wonderful. Thank You

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  42. UnknownMarch 22, 2016 at 6:38 AM

    Love your card and always love learning techniqes, thanks!

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  43. LindaBMarch 22, 2016 at 9:28 AM

    Love! this card. I will be making some of this design today, thank you.

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  44. Dawn S.March 22, 2016 at 12:34 PM

    Great card! Thanks for the tutorial.

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  45. Penny MMarch 22, 2016 at 6:51 PM

    Beautiful card! Love the twine and button that was added! Thank you for sharing your techniques!

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  46. ShelleyVMarch 23, 2016 at 10:45 AM

    You are a master at watercolor and you bring out the natural beauty of this stamp set so well.

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  47. MitziMarch 23, 2016 at 1:46 PM

    Beautiful card and a great tutorial.

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  48. Bobbie BluegillMarch 23, 2016 at 9:04 PM

    Beautiful. The subtle background adds just the right amount zip.

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  49. Sue DMarch 24, 2016 at 9:34 PM

    Beautiful--I like how you colored the leaves.

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  50. Mary HolshouserMarch 25, 2016 at 2:51 PM

    Clean and simple but so pretty.
    thanks for the directions in making the design.
    Also thanks for sharing a fabulous design.

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  51. WyogemMarch 27, 2016 at 1:48 AM

    Nice demonstration of the technique. Would make a great card for a "stack of cards" gift.

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