Monthly Mix Challenge - Gina K Designs

Hello Crafters! I am a long-time fan of Gina K and her products. That is why I am 

Absolutely thrilled to be your host for the month of May challenge. I will call this challenge

THREE THINGS!

It is like a tic tac toe challenge, but here is the twist. I have picked the three things.  

You must include an image, a die-cut, and a sentiment. 

The possibilities are endless!

Here is my example.

Items used: 

Thick Brush stencil

Sweet Spring Stamp and matching die

Master layouts 1

Sea Glass ink

Colored with Copic markers 

Gina K Almalgon ink

Gina K white base weight cardstock. 

Black onyx cardstock 

After using the stencil with Sea Glass ink, I adhered it to the card base using the Master Layouts 1 die. I simply stamped and colored the Sweet Spring Stamp set with various Copic markers and die-cut it with a matching die. Next, I added it to the base of the card with foam tape. The sentiment is from the same set.  I added a few crystals from my stash.  

 I hope that you will join us for this challenge, I would love to see what you create. 

Gina has been a big part of my life. I remember watching her videos at work while I had to sneak them. Back then it was Stamp TV and there was a video on card making every Wednesday.  Later, when Gina opened her brick and mortar store, I made a trip to see it and Gina. I was so nervous to finally meet the beautiful person that I saw in the videos. I was lucky to only live 40 minutes away, and I was able to take classes and visit often. I have met so many kind and sweet people that now are my online besties and I have even met some of them in person. 

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments! 

                                                                    

Seize the Birthday Challenge #222 - Pastel Colors

Our "Topping" option this time is...

If you are not into using the toppings, just make sure it is a birthday card. 

Joann is our host for this challenge and she has opted for pastel colors.  I do love pastel colors and forget how pretty they can be on a card. 

Here is my card

I got some inspiration for this card from Pinterest. I used the Gina K Designs Master Layouts One dies for the background. The design papers are MFT and also the borderline die used here as the birthday candles. I also improvised the flames using a leaf die from PTI. The little sprigs are a die from Tim Holtz. Embroidery floss for bows completed the look that I wanted. 

Sometimes you don't need a sentiment on the front to know that it is a Birthday card. 

We have a new Surprise Party Guest for the next couple of months.

She is Jenny Martin and you can find her creations HERE

Make sure that you stop by the blog too. 

http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments!