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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Gina K Designs Feb 2010 Previews, Day 4

I am so excited to finally show you my latest set, Lovely Labels, which has been months in the making. I worked on this set more than any other set I've ever designed. I hope you will like it as much as I do. :-)

I knew as soon as I started using my Spellbinders Labels dies that I wanted to design stamps to go with them. When I started to work, I wanted to do two things:
  • Design stamps that are fancy and decorated, not merely outlines of the dies,
  • Include more than one type of the labels in the set. As a stamper myself, I know I can't afford to buy a stamp set for each die set I own. So, I decided to create in one large set, four Labels dies (Labels 1, 4, 8 and 9) designs. The 2 stamps for each of these die sets are the sizes I often find myself using regularly.
By the way, you don't need to have the Labels dies in order to enjoy these lovely labels stamps. They are good stamped as they are or hand cut, as you will see when I introduce my Guest DT next week. Included in this set are some all occasion sentiments that can be used for birthday, anniversary, get well, wedding, etc. as seen below on my cards.

I also designed a new digital paper pack called Swing into Spring that compliments the new Spring Assortment paper pack. I made these papers because I've always loved these simple, classic patterns which I haven't been able to find in Croatia and I'm too impatient to get them from the US (not to mention the expensive international shipping). I can print these as much as and in whatever size pattern I want. These papers will be available as full letter sheets or as quarter sheets (4 designs in one page).

I want to show you 3 different styles using Lovely Labels. The first is my current favorite, vintage shabby. This is easily achieved with Lovely Labels. Stamp and die cut the label and sentiment from Inside & Out. I then cut my double-sided Webster's Pages patterned paper, sponged and distressed the edges, stitched around, adhered the lace, ribbon, buttoned flower and pearls.

I went for clean and simple on my card set below, and these were quick to make as well. It helps that GinaK Designs carries the coordinating papers, inks and ribbons.

And here they are individually. Click on the photos to get a bigger view. This one uses Creme de Menthe cardstock and Memento New Sprout ink. The sentiment is from the new Free with 3 set, Inside & Out, a great set with the greetings on the front and a coordinating sentiment for inside the card.

This one uses the new Lovely Lavender cardstock and Vivid Purple stamped twice to get a more pastel color. The sentiments in my next three cards are included in the Lovely Labels set as well.

This one uses Ocean Mist and Vivid Aqua ink stamped twice.

Finally, this one uses Innocent Pink cardstock and Memento Angel Pink ink.

And finally, a classic and elegant design using Lovely Labels. So, you see how versatile this set is, no matter what you style preference is? :-)

Check out these designers' links for even more samples made with Lovely Labels, set as well as the new Free with Three stamp set called Inside & Out, and the Spring Florals card kit:
Jessica Fick
Theresa Momber
Melanie Muenchinger
Carolyn King
Tami Mayberry
Lee Murphy
Lynn Mercurio
Kurtis Amundson
Donna Baker
Emily Giovanni
Erika Martin
Bev Gerard
Colleen Schaan

We'd love to have each of you make plans to join us tomorrow night for the big Release party over in Gina's Forum on SCS! The virtual party starts at 7pm CST and is filled with contest questions from Gina, challenges from three of our designers, and tons more samples from the entire GKD team! I'm hosting a fun challenge, so I hope to see you there.

For some helpful tips on how Gina's Release parties work on SCS, check out this discussion on StampTV.
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41 comments:

  1. This set (and your cards) are gorgeous! I'm going to be broke after tomorrow night - LOL! Thank you for your creations and inspiration!

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  2. Nina, this is an awesome set! Way to go on another great stamp set! Oh, if I could afford to buy all the sets I wanted! ;) Beautiful cards, too!

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  3. This will be a favorite for all of us! I can't wait to get my hands on the stamps!

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  4. OMG...These are gorgeous. This truly is a must have set.I love all the colors and shapes

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  5. Nina, this is awesome....these stamps and paper are so elegant too..... I might just have to get all of these set now.....

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  6. GORGEOUS Nina! A must have for sure!

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  7. I'm not sure I understand how these work as I am new to the whole nestibilities and big shot. are the stamps the inner color on each of the labels - they are shaped to fit just inside each of the labels? sorry for being dense, but like I said, I am new to the nesties.

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  8. Your label set is PERFECT!!!! It is EXACTLY what I've been wanting!!! I love, love, love it!!! Maybe even more than you do!!!! TFS!!!

    Jodi

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  9. I love your new set! Perfect - I am so excited about it! And your cards are gorgeous, as always!

    Hugs,
    Vanessa

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  10. Nina, I am crazy for your fab new set! Beautiful job!

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  11. These are incredible, Nina!! You've created a wonderful set, congratulations!! I know it's going to be a big hit! Blessings!

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  12. this set is AMAZING, Nina!! LOVE that you can use them with the dies! love your beautiful cards, they showcased your stamps perfectly!! wow!

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  13. Nina, you've done it again..........I absolutley LOVE this new set of yours..........It's a must have, so useful for quick cards as well as a layered card. Fantastic, Congratulations this set will be huge!!!

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  14. You do vintage shabby like nobody's business! Love all your cards & digital paper. Great set, Nina!

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  15. Nina - great job! Love what I have seen of this set!
    Thanks for all the inspiration.
    Sandra

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  16. Absolutely brilliant, Nina! This set is just amazing! All your card designs are beautiful! I am excited - this set is a must-have! And the spring papers are so pretty!

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  17. Nina, I LOVE your new set and papers...can't wait to stop at the store tomorrow to get them!

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  18. Wow I love this set and your cards are amazing using it!!!

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  19. Nina, this is brilliant!!!! Way to go. This set is a must and I can't believe that it has never been done. I could so use it TODAY!!! Thanks

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  20. Nina! I love your new set! Your cards are so pretty with all of the spring colors! I can't wait to buy this set tonight!!!!!

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  21. Nina - I think this has to be one of my favorite stamp sets ever! What a fabulous idea! I love using nesties (especially the labels) on my cards and this set will make them even more versatile! Can't wait to order this set!

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  22. Beautiful creations Nina!! Love your new set.

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  23. Beautiful, I've been looking for some papers I could use to make some card sets. This might be it! TFS

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  24. WOW Nina, your cards are gorgeous and I'm totally in love with these nestie label stamps! I own all but one of those nestie sets, so I'll have to order that too :) Great work!

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  25. LOVE your new set and your samples are beautiful!

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  26. I pozdrav sa Slovenije.:-) Hvala, da si posjetila moj blog, baš sam sretna jer vidim, da sama radiš krasne stvari. I ti tvoji papiri i štampiljke (ne znam, dali je to dobar izraz :-)) se mi stvarno sviđaju. Moram da si sačuvam ovaj link i isto link od CardPatternes, da se ponekad prijavim za izazov. Nadam se, da je OK, da pišem na hrvatskom jeziku inače mogu i u engleskom. :-)

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  27. WOW!!! This is a must have set. LOVE 'EM.

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  28. Hi Nina! All these cards are so pretty! Love the Houndstooth series :)

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  29. Super cute cards, Nina! I adore your set and am thrilled to have it in my collection!! It's going to be flying off the shelves, I just KNOW it!!

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  30. Oh Nina, this is gorgeous!! Love the red ribbon with the lace, it's so rich ... love all the frames and quotes with it!

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  31. Nina, I'm head over heels in love with your new set... as I am with everything you do!!! This set and the digi papers are definitely going in my basket!!! Great samples, dear girl.

    Hugs and congratulations!
    Lisa

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  32. Great samples! The last card is my favorite. Your new releases are to die for!

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  33. wonderful samples, nina-my fav is the last card!--gotta have those papers-love them!

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  34. Beautiful cards & such a cute digital kit! :-)

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  35. This set is so fabulous...just love it :o) Beautiful cards Nina, you really showcased its versatility and my absolute favorite is vintage shabby one...I just heart this one so much!!!

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  36. Oh how I love that labels, what a great idea and LOVE the papers and your adorable cards using all of it.

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  37. yup! going to have to get this set. Your cards are all stunning! Clean and simple never ever looked so good!

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Thank you for your kind comments.