Monday, July 9, 2012

Inspiration Hop Day 1!!

The Design Team for Gina K. Designs welcomes you to another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop!!! Gina and the Design Team will inspire you with many beautiful ideas! And as you hop through their blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each of them because we will choose a few random comments and those stampers will each win a grab bag of deeply etched, pre-cut Gina K. Designs stamps! To see the full list of winners check the Big News forum at Stamp TV a couple of days after the hops!!

I'm loving the simple elegance of this set!!!  Not only do I love the images but the sentiments are great!!  I haven't really seen any grandparent sets and I think this one is perfect!!  I'm so lucky to still have my Grandma so I will be using this set quite a bit!!!  This card I made for a co-worker who just became a Grandma for the first time!!

It was hard deciding which of the images from Melanie's new set to use!!  They are all great and will be getting lots of love!!  I finally decided on the chevron stripes, I wanted to use a brighter color but didn't want my card to be blinding so I added gray, I accidentally fell in love with this color combo!!  :)


Check out all the amazing designs and inspiration:
Tami Mayberry – Illustrator Grand Tags
Melanie Muenchinger – Illustrator Pretty Patterns

Perfect Love Supplies:
Stamps:  GKD Grand Tags
Ink:  Memento Espresso Truffle, Potters Clay and Rose Bud
Paper:  GKD Pure Luxury, Chocolate Brown & Carnival Pink
Accessories:  Pop Dots, Nestabilites Labels 22, Carnival Pink Ribbon

Hello Supplies:
Stamps:  GKD Pretty Patterns
Paper:  GKD Pure Luxury White & Carnival Blue
Ink:  Memento Bahama Blue & Gray Flannel
Accessories:  Pop Dots, Twine, Carnival Blue Ribbon, Silver Pearls

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70 comments:

  1. Theresa MomberJuly 9, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Love these, Lori! Wonderful CAS designs.

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  2. Sarah BiswabicJuly 9, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    I love the blue and gray colors together!! Very pretty!!

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  3. Carolyn KingJuly 9, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Pretty cards Lori. Can never go wrong with chevrons! love the color combination on that one!

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  4. RuthAnnJuly 9, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Great cards, thanks for sharing.

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  5. Sue S.July 9, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    The cards are great and I to like the chevron card colors.

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  6. OlgaJuly 9, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Very nice Lori!

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  7. Teri CJuly 9, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Nice cards Lori!

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  8. itzamitziJuly 9, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Love the blue and silver one and immediately thought how great it would be with a photo in the top half.

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  9. VickiJuly 9, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Beautiful is the word that comes to mind. I love both cards. I like the pink and black combo. The chevron card is so pretty!!!

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  10. --MarcyJuly 9, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Nice! I agree about the photo - that would be a great addition!

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  11. Maxine #6215July 9, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    I too love the simplicity of the card.

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  12. Pam Tiedtke, or Pammie LouJuly 9, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Your cards are fabulous!!! ALL of them! I'll be following you and your ideas, fer sure! hehe Love them!!

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  13. TinaJuly 9, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Oh Lori, both of these are awesome!! Great job!!

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  14. MelanieJuly 9, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    The gray looks terrif with the blue, I actually thought it was silver embossed until I read!

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  15. Sharon RoselliJuly 9, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I agree love the blue and grey together! great cards, love them all.

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  16. HarrietJuly 9, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    I love your card, actually I love all your cards. Thank you for sharing. Harriet

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  17. Cat TidwellJuly 9, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Awesome Lori! Love both of them!

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  18. BeckyJuly 9, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Beautiful job on these Lorie.

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  19. Debbie BradfordJuly 9, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    These are pretty cards that you designed very well. I also like your blue and gray combination. I think you hit upon something that will be the new combo!

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  20. Nana GriffinJuly 9, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Great CAS cards!

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  21. NJMullinsJuly 9, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    your blue and grey is wonderful! great cards both!

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  22. jodyleblancJuly 9, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Your cards a beautiful and I Dig all of the fun shapes of the background paper.

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  23. UnknownJuly 9, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    I really the color combo on the chevron card as well. Your first card is done with such elegance. Nice job!

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  24. ToshaJuly 9, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Great use of both sets, thanks for the share.

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  25. JulieJuly 9, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    love the new designs. Great cards.

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  26. meemee48July 9, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Two very cute cards. Love both sets.

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  27. Judy InukaiJuly 9, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Great cards. Love the chevrons.

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  28. Katherine K :)July 9, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Great cards! Love the blue/grey combo! That card really pops! TFS!

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  29. LisaJuly 9, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Very cool how your pink "love" matches the pink bow on your Tags card..and a great example of how a grandparents set can be used for others!

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  30. KellyJuly 9, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    These are really fun. I think I like that blue and gray together too!

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  31. SharonJuly 9, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Great designs and colors!

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  32. JaniceJuly 9, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    So cute!

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  33. Victoria H.July 9, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Gorgeous...love these cards! Blue and grey is one of my favorite color combos!

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  34. gobluektb05July 9, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Beautiful clean lines!

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  35. Vicki DutcherJuly 9, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Way to put out the great samples!! :)

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  36. AnonymousJuly 9, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Nice cards, love the pink bow.
    Christina P.

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  37. Sue DJuly 9, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Wonderful cards using these sets!

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  38. Billie DeeJuly 9, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    What beautiful cards!

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  39. PamJuly 9, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Great cards those Chevrons are awesome

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  40. Joyce T.July 9, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    very pretty. you made it look CAS but I'm sure it was a lot of work.

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  41. cjgusloff57July 9, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Pretty cards! I always like something in Pink! Thanks for sharing.

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  42. MyAuntKathJuly 9, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Oh wow! I love the blue & gray. Both cards were very nice.

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  43. RavengirlJuly 9, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Wonderful cards! It's easy to see why you love that gray and blue color combo!

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  44. GayleJuly 9, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Great cards, Lori, love the one for the new grandmother.

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  45. Kathryn AJuly 9, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Love the blue and gray! And it looks like I may have to put Labels 22 on my wish list...

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  46. ElizabethJuly 9, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Very pretty cards. Well done!

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  47. RobinJuly 9, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    These are great! Wonderful colors.

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  48. Joyce ErbJuly 9, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Both are beautiful CAS cards. I love the pink and brown together

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  49. LindaJuly 9, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    Nice cards. Don't you love those happy accidents!

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  50. Verna AngerhoferJuly 9, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Your cards are great. I am so loving those sets and seeing all the designers creations has really encouraged me to get inky myself.

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  51. Kay SJuly 9, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Beautiful cards, Lori! I like the blue and gray together -- very pretty!

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  52. GoldaJuly 9, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Beautiful cards! I love the blue and gray together, as well.

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  53. JoniJuly 9, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Both cards are great but love the pretty patterns.

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  54. Sandy (Cheesy)July 9, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Loved your CAS cards. Your color combos are perfect.

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  55. KristenJuly 9, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Great Cards! Really love what you have done with the grand labels set!

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  56. ajaxJuly 9, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    These cards are so pretty. I love the colors on both of them. I can relate to the grandparent one because I am a grandmother and great grandmother. I will never forget the day my first granddaughter was born. A special bond to this day. Thanks

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  57. SandyJuly 9, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Nice cards. CAS and pretty.

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  58. ~ ConnieJuly 9, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    Thanks for the great ideas that combine elegance and simplicity.

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  59. AnonymousJuly 9, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    I really like the metallic look of the chevrons. :)

    S. Carter

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  60. sunnyrc2001July 10, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    I love both of your cards, simple & beautiful.

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  61. Rosy NewlunJuly 10, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Great cards, Lori - so nice how you set the elements of the vertical type card #1 - the tags fit perfectly that way, and the clean, simplicity of your blue and gray chevron - very smart looking!!!

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  62. Rosy NewlunJuly 10, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Great cards, Lori - so nice how you set the elements of the vertical type card #1 - the tags fit perfectly that way, and the clean, simplicity of your blue and gray chevron - very smart looking!!!

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  63. alexJuly 10, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    Gorgeous cards, love the simple clean designs :-)

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  64. UnknownJuly 10, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Fabulous CAS! I need to take some cues from you! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  65. mtscrapgalJuly 10, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I'm glad we have a Grand set too. The sentimenst are priceless. I like the blue and silver combo in the second card.Thanks

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  66. Judy ScottJuly 10, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Very nic

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  67. KayJuly 10, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    I'm working on a grandma scrapbook. Can't wait to incorporate this set.

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  68. SoniaJuly 11, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Great cards! I love the pops of color!

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  69. RozyJuly 11, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Very pretty cards...love those chevrons!

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  70. UnknownJuly 13, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Love the Grand Tags card it is really elegant :o)

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