Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Ghost Reruns!!

Hi there and a happy Wednesday to you all!  I am running (or trying to) at about 225 mph today trying to finish all my chores and work before I leave early tomorrow morning for Charlotte, NC for the Women’s Southern Craft Show/CHA Supershow.  If you see a speeding BMW convertible with a crazy dancing woman driving---well then you know that would be me trying to get to Charlotte by 1 pm LMBO! Winking smile I’m always running behind even under the best circumstances and I’m sure tomorrow will be no different!  I’m so excited to see all MY CRAZY friends and my *very special roomies* Pat Jaynes & Dana Shaw—we ARE the 3 musketeers LOL!  Charlotte, oh boy you better watch out cuz we are gonna TEAR IT UP (errr well at least I will be, they will watch and laugh)!  If you come to the show I will be at Betty’s Stamping & Scrapbooking Room booth tomorrow at 4 pm and then on Friday at 1 pm for a bit—so stop by and say HI!!!

BTW for all you ghost hunters you know that I had SOME big ghosty stuff going on in my house last year (including the video that shows “mr.ghost” throwing stuff at me).  I stopped mentioning it cuz’ I did get some weird exorcist-like people stalking me but I have had some stuff going on since then.  BUT NOTHING LIKE LAST NIGHT—OMGoodness was I creeped out!  I went to bed and my Ipad was on the floor next to the bed charging and turned off & closed—I had been asleep when I heard the beep-beeps of Words 4 Friends.  So I sat up and looked over the bed to see my Ipad cover wide open, words game open on the screen and tiles moving around by themselves.  I KID YOU NOT—something was playing the games for me.  So if you got game responses (Pat, Kim and more) last night it was NOT from me---I was so freaked I tried to wake up James but he was mumbling and telling me I was dreaming or on drugs (as if I need drugs to see stuff lol).  I WAS NOT—I was too scared to leave the room and get my Iphone so I could videotape it but it was STRANGE to see the tiles move around the screen and hey the words “it” did were pretty high scoring too so thanks LOL.  But “mr. ghost” please don’t do that cr*p again cuz’ Suzanne cannot take this kinda stuff, people already think I’m nuts and this only confirms it ‘kay?  Thanks much!

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Gina K Release Day #1

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Today starts off 3 days of fun blog hops showcasing the
Brand New Gina K releases for September! 

Today the DT is sharing projects done with “Under the Weather” and “Holiday Basket”.   I did a card yesterday (see post below this one) with this fabulous set “Holiday Basket” illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.  I love the versatility of this set and I decided to eliminate the basket this time and focus on the gorgeous poinsettias instead!  My papers are new holiday ones by Authentique and I used a holiday embossing folder and a border punch (EK Success) to play up the card w/o taking away from the image.  The pine branch die cuts are by Marianne Designs from the UK.  I colored two images of poinsettias and cut them both out and popped some of the flowers up for dimension.  Some of the petals got a coat of Crystal Lacquer for shine, some got Stickles in Stardust and then some more of those “Elements Earth Textures” by Art Institute Glitter in the flower centers for more texture (this time using Saffron—read more about these in yesterday’s post).  All the cardstock colors are from Gina K’s Luxury Cardstock line here! (great for embossing too)

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This particular cutie is from the “Under the Weather” set illustrated by Rupa Shevde and the lil’ animals in this set are so cute (even if they are ill lol)!  I used some fun lavender shaded papers and some Spellbinders dies to showcase the image.  One of the sentiments I stamped right onto my patterned paper in dark purple ink.  A few rhinestones and a bow made with the Bow Easy finish it off.

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This cutie got colored with Copics and then I added some Stickles to the pillow for sparkle.  The tissue box I paper pieced (then shaded with Copics) and cut out & popped up with a dimensional. For some more fun I added some real tissue to the box   Winking smile


Now keep on hopping along to see more great inspiration using these sets---you are sure to find some new ideas and ways to use them!!  And you can win a set as well!

103 comments:

  1. Stunning flowers! And who won't feel better after getting such a cutey-card.

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  2. Both cards are so beautiful! Your coloring is absolutely amazing!

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  3. Hey have fun at the supershow and thanks for sharing your work I love the holiday card

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  4. I love, love, love the little sick mouse!!! The colors are gorgeous and the real tissue touch is perfect!
    Brigitte

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  5. Love love the cute stamps coming out!! Thanks for sharing your cute cute card!!

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  6. These are both so awesome....do I need to say it? Your coloring ROCKS!! LOL! LOVE it! And I want to see that video of your ghost!!

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  7. Oh my goodness. That little mouse is so darling. Hope he feels better soon. Thanks for sharing your talents.

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  8. Just love the Christmas card, and that poor little mouse needs a cuddle x

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  9. these projects are beautiful Suzanne!

    (re the ghost: what the ????)

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  10. Hee... you know I LOVE these BOTH!! But my fav is that purple goodness!!! *HUGS*

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  11. these are adorable Suzanne.. Don't worry I have a ghost in my house that visits me...

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  12. Your Holiday card is so pretty and love all the details you added, including those lovely pine branches, really added to the card. The little mouse get well card is adorable and the added detail of the paper piecing and the real tissue made it a fun, creative piece. Wonderful job on these two sets. I hope, I hope, I hope I win, I'd love to have these sets.
    Hugs~
    catherinesangels@yahoo.com

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  13. Hello Suzanne, and thank you for sharing your beautiful inspirations with us! I love the purples you used with Rupa's get well set, and what a pretty Christmas card with Melanie's new set! Great job on both!

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  14. Suzanne-Your christmas card is beautiful, I love pointsettias. And the little mouse is adorable! I like your color choices and the real tissues are such a clever idea :). Thank you for sharing!

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  15. Beautiful poinsettia card--love all the extra detail you added. Very cute get well card.

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  16. Beautiful poinsettias and that mouse is just too cute! The ghost would have freaked me out too!

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  17. Terrific cards. The little bear with the tissue box is adorable.

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  18. The floral card really makes me feel in the holiday mood.

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  19. wonderful cards, love both of them.

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  20. Love your cards especially the get well card.

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  21. Love, love, LOVE StampTV bloghops - this design crew is so talented - including you, Suzanne - really like your copic coloring! Love all your tutorials - Thank you for sharing!

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  22. Great cards and I really like how you popped up the tissue box and added a tissue - too cute!

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  23. Poinsettia card is beautiful! Get Well card is just so darn cute!

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  24. Beautiful flowers - what a gorgeous card!
    And the poor little mouse is so cute!

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  25. Cute, cute, cute get well card. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Gorgeous cards! Love the christmas card. :)

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  27. These are terrific Suzanne! You did such a great job showing how Melanie's basket fillings look so terrific on their own in your holiday card, and I LOVE the sparkle you added to the sleeping mouse's pillow, and how you sort of created a pillow for the central image with the embossed section underneath - so clever!

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  28. I love your Christmas card and the "get well soon" card is pretty great too. Love all the details.

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  29. amazing card creations. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the ghost thing. :)

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  30. Stunning flowers and an adorable get well card!

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  31. Your poinsettia card is beautiful, Suzanne! I'm a little partial to your Get Well card though! Please obey the speed limits as you travel... we want to keep you with us! TFS

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  32. Beautiful work...just beautiful...you are all very talented ladies....thanks

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  33. Love your cards! I've been looking for a Christmas card idea and I think yours if perfect. Thanks

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  34. Beautiful cards, Suzanne. Love the color scheme you used on your under the weather card, it's lovely!

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  35. Your poinsettias are gorgeous and I love the colors on the totally cute mouse card.

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  36. Suzanne! Your projects are wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  37. Your cards are fabulous, Suzanne! I love the little mouse and the poinsettia card is gorgeous. I didn't laugh (too much) about your ghost story.....'cuz I lived with ghosts once too, and it scares the pants off you sometimes.

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  38. When I grow up I'm going to color and make cards just like you. LOL!! Love the cards.

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  39. Great card. being a mauve/purple lover of course it takes top marks. Also a critter person, so loved it completely

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  40. These to stamp sets are invaluable in any crafters stash of stamps.
    Thanks for sharing. RuthAnn

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  41. Both of your cards are gorgeous and your coloring is amazing!

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  42. Beautiful cards!! I would freak out too if that happened to me,lol.

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  43. Lovely poinsettias and what a cute get well card... clever idea with the real tissue! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  44. Aren't you glad there are so many more colors in poinsettia's these days? It's a copic colorer's dream! And that tissue box with the real bit of tissue in it! Brilliant! I'm am SO going to CASE it!

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  45. all i have to say is classy, classy, classy and cute, cute, cute.

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  46. The poinsettia card is beautiful. And who wouldn't be cheered up with your get well card. The tissue box is a nice touch!

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  47. Very cute card, with the winter season coming, this would get alot of use.

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  48. What a gorgeous Christmas card! I love the little "extra" of the real tissue in the box! Clever!

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  49. The poinsetta card is beautiful, however the little sick guy is just adorable. Great job with the copics.

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  50. Wow! The colors you used in your projects are stunning!! Have a great time in Charlotte!

    vsturm@ec.rr.com

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  51. WOW! Gorgeous cards!!! I love that little mouse!! so cute!!! Love the papers you used!!

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  52. Great cards. I really like the sick mouse and the purple paper. So cute!

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  53. Great detail work and the teeny-tiny tissue is a great addition. :)

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  54. Both of your cards are wonderful. Nice job.

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  55. I for one love your ghost stories - I have to say though, I am glad its not ME who has the experiences!! LOL

    Beautiful works of art you created -- all could be framed and hung up for a decoration!

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  56. very cute....enjoying this new release....

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  57. Very cute! I love the tissue accent. I hope Mr. ghost gives you some peace.

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  58. Holy smokes where do you get all these ideas? fabulous

    Nancy

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  59. Really love that Christmas card. Wow, so elegant. The get well card is adorable. Drive careful!

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  60. Beautiful samples, Suzanne, love both of them. The little sick mouse is just too adorable for words.

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  61. Love the flowers, the get well card was great. Thanks for sharing.

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  62. Love these new stamps. Your cards are beautiful, as always.

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  63. Stunning poinsettias; cutie get well card.

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  64. cute cards you did a great job with the coloring!

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  65. What great cards; love the mouse! Thanks for sharing

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  66. Espectaculares tus tarjetas, te felicito.

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  67. Beautiful projects, I love the colors and design.

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  68. Very cute cards love the colors.
    alisha.moorenielsen@gmail.com
    http://scrappin-happens.blogspot.com/

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  69. I just love both of your cards . The coloring is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  70. Love the color palette on your flower card. I love to see different combinations than I have used before. Thanks.

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  71. That mouse is just sooooo adorable. Just love what you've done with all these stamps.

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  72. Beautiful cards, Suzanne! That little tissue is too cute!

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  73. Really want to snuggle that poor mouse. And how creepy is your ipad issue. Wow!

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  74. Love the flowers in the first card. Fantastic holiday colors. Great wok.

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  75. I love both of your cards, great idea, love the stamp set

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  76. Love your poinsettia card, Suzanne! It is gorgeous! Cute little mouse card, too. I really like the colors you used.

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  77. wow very cute. thanks for sharing your great cards and thanks for the chance to win.
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  78. I love the Christams card Beautiful. and the Cutest mouse ever. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  79. Both the cards are inspirational...tfs!

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  80. I love the poinsettia card and your coloring is wonderful. Thanks for sharing...
    Glenda

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  81. thanks for the inspiration
    Christmas is so fun

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  82. What a gorgeous, elegant Christmas card. This is such a great stamp set to make beautiful holiday cards.

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  83. Lovely cards and cute as well, your coloring is awesome!!
    Thanks for sharing
    Donna

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  84. awesome cards Suzanne! Always love your creations!

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  85. this card was enough to sell the set - how adorable, even tho' he is sick! Have a good time in Charlotte!

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  86. Fabulous cards Suzanne! Gorgeous coloring!

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  87. love your projects great color and idears

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  88. These stamps are to cute. I like your cards and how you used them.

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  89. Oh what a fun way to wish someone well! Amazing cards, as always, Suzanne!

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  90. Both cards are gorgeous but I really love that Christmas one. That is awesome.

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  91. Those poinsettias are amazing!!! And that little mousie...oh his matching tissue box is too cute!

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I appreciate all your lovely comments and taking the time to stop by! hugz,Suzanne

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