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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Elegant Verses Blog Hop

ETA: Entering for the free ElegantVerses set is now closed. The winner will be announced shortly Sept 18, Friday morning. Thanks to those who participated.

Welcome to the ELEGANT VERSES blog hop! I have so much to share with you today. All supplies are by GinaK Designs, unless otherwise noted.

Card #1: I inverted the post from the Elegant Post set to make a stand for the birdcage, which was colored with Copics (E53, 55, 57).

Papers: Simple Elegance digipaper pack, SU Summer Sun, Chocolate Kiss
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, SU Summer Sun, Copics
Others: lace by Wrights, buttons by PTI



Card #2: I first ran a piece of paper through my Cuttlebug with SU's top note die. I trimmed it to 4" length, then stamped the sentiment. The patterned paper is from Emily's Rich and Shabby digipaper pack, which I printed on kraft paper. I swiped my inkpad on the edges with Memento Rich Cocoa to give it a more distressed look.

Paper: Soft Sand, Chocolate Kiss, Rich & Shabby digipapers, PL Ivory
Ink: SU Bravo Burgundy, Memento Rich Cocoa

Others: ribbon by Michael's, button by Buttons Galore, Mark Richards pearls, SU Top note die

Card #3: I stamped the post sideways. The DP is from Simple Elegance digipaper pack and the lamp was colored with Copics.

Paper: Chocolate Kiss, PL Ivory, Simple Elegance pack, SU So Saffron
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, SU Ruby Red, Copics
Others: ribbon by PTI, buttons by Buttons Galore, Prima flower, brown pearls by Basic Grey, SU Top note die


Card #4: I printed the patterned paper from Grungy Elegance digipaper pack on kraft carstock. The white curvy panel is the other half of the top note die cut from Card #2.

Papers: Green Apple, PL Ivory, Grungy Elegance digipapers, SU Summer Sun
Inks: SU Old Olive
Others: ribbon by Offray, button by PTI, MS butterfly punch, Pearl


Card #5: I printed out the digipaper on kraft cardstock. I die cut the bottom using Spellbinders Labels 4.

Papers: SU Bravo Burgundy, Simple Elegance digipapers, PL Ivory
Ink: SU Bravo Burgundy
Other: Pearls, Spellbinders Labels 4 dies
, ribbon by Michael's

Finally, Card #6 is probably my favorite of all of them because of its simplicity and elegance woven into one card that's very easy to make (took no more than 5 minutes, plus 15 minutes drying time). I stamped the verse on Soft Sand with craft ink to create a pattern, waited 15 minutes for the ink to dry before the assembly of all the elements. The ribbon is actually satin bias tape that I picked up at our local textile shop. Doesn't it make a pretty, luscious ribbon? I also bought the buttons there.


I hope you've been inspired to create. Leave a comment for a chance to win this set. I will draw the winner this Friday. Please hop on over to my good friend Silke Ledlow's blog for some special projects she'll be sharing with us tonight. Then, stop by these GinaK Design Team Members' blogs participating in the blog hop tonight: Gina Krupsky, Carolyn King, Donna Baker, Emily Giovanni, Erika Martin, Jessica Fick, Lee Murphy, Melanie Muenchinger, Theresa Momber.

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73 comments:

  1. Beautiful stamp set, Nina, and beautiful card designs! They are gorgeous and very inspiring!
    ~Angie

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  2. What a wonderful set of cards! I love how you show different uses for the post. :)

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  3. wow Nina...so glad I was sent here...your cards are so lovely! and how clever are you! ty for sharing and a chance ...luv this set! Cher

    hilly77@comcast.net

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  4. loved how you used the stamps in different positions than intended. I also love the Digi Paper printed on Kraft - I am so doing this!! Loved all of your cards!!

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  5. Wow Nina, you rock girl! All your cards are amazing.
    Thanks for all the inspiration.
    God bless
    Giovana

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  6. Nina - thank you for inviting me again for a fun round of blog hopping!!!

    All of your cards are gorgeous!!! Wonderfully designed!!! Hugs ~S~

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  7. Love all the ideas you showed us and how you used the post different ways.

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  8. I love all your cards. Thanks for a chance to win the set and giving some ideas on how we can use them.

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  9. Nine, so many gorgeous cards! Great inspiration!

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  10. Wow! All these cards are amazing. anitamocha@charter.net

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  11. Gorgeous cards all of them!! I love how you showed different uses for your set. I have elegant post and love it!! Thank you for all the fabulous ideas!

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  12. Such a beautiful variety of cards! Lovely verses too! Thanks so much for sharing with all of us!! Audrey

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  13. Nice cards. I think #4 is my favorite - love the DP.

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  14. OMG! What an awesome set of cards, Nina. I love the variety of images and layouts that you come up with, and the play with textures and fibers in these.

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  15. Nina- Thank you for sharing these beautiful cards with us. I appreciate seeing new ways for me to use your verses set.

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  16. All the cards are so pretty -- I really like the one with the brown ribbon, and the really like digipaper on kraft cardstock, #1 is gorgeous! Oh, they are all special!!

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  17. Great set of cards! Card #2 is my favorite, Love that sentiment.

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  18. Wow, these are really beautiful! I have never thought of printing patterned paper on kraft cardstock, but it makes some really yummy papers!

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  19. Oh my goodness! Nina, you have been one busy girl. All of your cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing them.

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  20. Stunning!!!! I love the creative ways this set can be used with your other sets and alone! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!! I love your stamps!!

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  21. Wow Nina - love all these cards what great sets you put together can't wait to see some Nina Christmas!!!!

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  22. Beautiful cards, Nina! Your stamp set is so lovely - I've seen so many elegant cards with it!

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  23. What creative ways to use a beautiful set! I know you are the designer, but these are just lovely, all nine of them. Thanks for the inspiration...

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  24. Wow..gorgeous cards, and very clever all the ways you used them....that is what I call thinking outside the box....you have a great imagination! I couldn't pick a favorite one,they are all so elegant!

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  25. I love how your verses have both script and print in them. Love the simple but elegant sample as well- got to have some quick cards!

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  26. beautiful Nina, my fave is the first card!

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  27. Wow Nina! You've made each and every card so special. Your mojo is rocking!

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  28. Wonderful cards Nina!!! You Go Girl!

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  29. These stamps are perfect for Faithbookint! It would be a blessing to win a set.

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  30. you were not kidding - you did have a lot to share! Thanks for all the inspiration - the cards are beautiful!
    Sandra

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  31. What a beautiful stamp set, Nina! I love how innovative you are - turning the post on it's side, or upside down, etc... And girl, printing those DP's on Kraft CS is fabulous looking! (and I would LOVE to have your recipe for Cuttlebug/SU!!!). Beautiful cards!

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  32. All gorgeous! Great job. Love the set too.

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  33. Your cards are just amaZING and so inspiring. I just love this set. Thanks for a chance.

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  34. Love the verses! All of your cards are stunners.

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  35. Nina, What beautiful verses for this stamp set. It is on my need to get list. I love your cards too.

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  36. Nina, your cards are all beautiful ..love the details. Never thought of printing DP's on kraft paper...must try. Your verses are lovely. Off to blog hop....T. Pollack

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  37. Nina - love this verse set. I am glad that we were sent to your blog - you have very beautiful cards - I like your style. Of the 4 cards you created to profile these stamps - hmmmm I cannot pick 1 favourite - they are all great.

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  38. WOW WOW WOW Nina! Stunning creations!!

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  39. WOW, what a variety, Nina! These are all so gorgeous and I love how you showed how versatile the stamps are! I MUST get my hands on these!

    Freida
    freida38801@yahoo.com

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  40. Beautiful examples, Nina! What a versatile set. This will be a definite for my wish list. The DT did a wonderful job! Thanks for becoming a designer with Gina K.

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  41. Nina-thank you for the wonderful blog hop. I enjoyed all the gorgeous samples. You are such a creative person and I love you style. This set is so versatile. I would love to have it. Thanks for a chance to win it.

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  42. Your cards are gorgeous! You are very creative!

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  43. What magic you created with that one stamp. WOW

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  44. Love this blog hop with so many beautiful ideas. ALL your cards are so pretty. It is great to see all the different ways you can use it.

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  45. Gorgeous set!! I love the one about a smile being the light in the window of your face. How wonderful!!!

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  46. What a beautiful stamp set and your cards are breathtaking as well! Thank you for your generosity in sharing your stamp set as well as your talent.

    Melissa
    melissa.banian@gmail.com

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  47. OMG Nina, everyone of your cards is beautiful!

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  48. What a wonderful share of ideas using your great set. Thanks so much for sharing. I would love to win this set. Dar

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  49. Wow, Nina, you've been very busy! These are some gorgeous cards. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  50. Awesome creations! I especially love what you did with the bird cage Stand, and your lamp. TFS
    DianeL
    loyaz1@wbhsi.net

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  51. Beautiful stamp set. Love your creations and a chance to win the set.

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  52. wow...beautiful cards Nina--love your sets! I esp love the post sideways!!

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  53. what a beautiful set Nina!!!!
    your cards are gorgeous and oh so elegant! pure eye candy!
    Blessings, Maria

    off to hop...

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  54. They're all beautiful cards, you make it all look so easy! What an ingenious idea of turning the lamp post upside down for a bird cage stand! How clever you are!

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  55. Thank you for this opportunity to be a winner for your fabulous stamp set through the Gina K. collection. Your creations are lovely.
    Smilin' Sher

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  56. I just love this new set of sayings and Bible verses. I have it on my list of have-to-haves! Thanks for a chance to win the set, too. Yippee!

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  57. Thanks for the opportunity to win this set.

    Sandra
    www.magnoliaandivy.blogspot.com
    magnoliaandivy@gmail.com

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  58. Thanks for doing "out of the box" things on your cards. They turned out looking spectacular!

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  59. Your cards are beautiful and I love all the verses. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win a set!

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  60. These are gorgeous cards and the verses are wonderful!

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  61. very elegant and beautiful. Can't wait to get the set! Thanks for the chance to win the set! Love your designs would like to copy your talent if I may...:) thanks again!

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  62. the cards are great. very elegant. thank you.

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  63. Oh my gosh, what absolutely gorgeous and elegant cards. Love these beautiful sentiments, too. Thanks so much for sharing.

    carolyn s
    ceashark at aol dot com

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  64. Great card ideas. I had to get this set for my mom as part of her Christmas present. She is getting lots of GinaK stuff this year.

    Thank you for sharing

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  65. Wow!!! All of these are BEAUTIFUL!! I love your use of the Top Notes die cuts. I am very glad to have found your blog through MFW Blog too, I love your classy and clean style!!! I love your line of stamps as well, Elegant Post is GORGEOUS! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  66. I am new to this line of stamps but found your cards very well done. I am inspired. Great stuff.

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  67. Thanks for offering the blog candy of this set! It's fantastic, and I'd love to win.

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  68. Thanks for showing us so many ways to use your set. I also liked how you used the top note die--I just ordered one.

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  69. Very beautiful cards!!!!
    Really love your style!
    Thank you!

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  70. OH WOWZERS!!! :) Love every single one of these Nina! Great job and I'm so loving these verse sets. I'm gonna have to go check them out more. Gina K is our sponsor this week over at Stampin' Sisters in CHrist Challenges!! :) I hope you'll get a chance to come play along! And I just wanted to say that I thoroughly enjoyed your cards last week for the Back to School challenge! :) And your DDs are the cutest li'l girls!! Have a lovely day.

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  71. Very inspiring creations. I would love to win your stamp set.

    Denise H.

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Thank you for your kind comments.