Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Inspiration Hop Day 3!!


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 think these flowers are absolutely beautiful so of course I had to use this image!!  In the past I have really enjoyed coloring traditional rubber stamps with markers and them spritzing with water before stamping.  I don't recall trying this with clear stamps so I decided to give it a try tonight and I am so happy with the results!!  There isn't any difference and since I really like this technique I am so happy!!


Can you just smell fall?  I had a lot of fun choosing which colors to use for this card!  Fall is my favorite time of year!!  From the warm days, cool nights, bonfires and of course the gorgeous trees!!!  

Check out all the amazing designs and inspiration:

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70 comments:

  1. BethAugust 15, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Both cards are beautiful but I am especially drawn to the blue card!

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  2. Theresa MomberAugust 15, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Gorgeous creations, Lori! Love the elegance of the first card and the leaf print is fabulous!

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  3. MelanieAugust 15, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    love that fall design!

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  4. Cat TidwellAugust 15, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    These both are so awesome Lori! I love that blue one especially too, so clean and crisp and fresh!

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  5. SherryAugust 15, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Both your cards look so simple until one looks close and notices all the details thanks for sharing them

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  6. --MarcyAugust 15, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Awwww - just gorgeous!

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  7. Anne BiesterfeldAugust 15, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Love the layout of the leaves on the blessings card. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. BarbaraAugust 15, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    My fav time of year too, and your cards are wonderful.

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  9. Anita BraddockAugust 15, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Beautiful cards love the flower on the white it lets the flower and the leaves shine. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win

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  10. Kathryn AAugust 15, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I love the cool, blue flowers! The leaves are great, too--we just need some cooler fall weather to go with them. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  11. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Fabulous cards and really a great variety of colors.

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  12. JanetAugust 15, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Just love those blue flowers and pearls, WOW they pop right off the page, exciting!

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  13. TammieLienAugust 15, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I love fall and pretty flowers so cute:)

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  14. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Great use of that flower. Very beautiful cards.

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  15. Victoria H.August 15, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Fantastic cards....how lovely is the first and warm autumn in the second.

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  16. alexAugust 15, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Lovely cards, love the blue and the design, the fall card is just stunning :-)

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  17. Doris W.August 15, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    I love your blue card! So pretty!

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  18. daisystitcherAugust 15, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    I really like your designs - especially the simple blue flower - so elegant.

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  19. Carolyn KingAugust 15, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    beautiful cards---LOVE that stunning blue and white design!Great cards, Lori!

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  20. SharonAugust 15, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Pretty cards! Like the CAS design of each!

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  21. Debbie BradfordAugust 15, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Both cards are beautiful but I especially love the blue and the elegance of it.

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  22. OlgaAugust 15, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    So beautiful and sweet!

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  23. mermaid feniciaAugust 15, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Those are nice cards ^_^

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  24. JulieAugust 15, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Beautiful, love both card, but especially like the leaf one.

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  25. Nana GriffinAugust 15, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Great cards! Love the blue flowers.

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  26. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    the blue card is simply gorgeous! kinda stands out in the fall colors
    thanks
    Holly

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  27. Joyce T.August 15, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    awesome cards designs.

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  28. AnonymousAugust 15, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Gorgeous CAS designs.

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  29. KYCrafterAugust 15, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Love the elegance of the blue and white card. The fall card is great with fall colors!!

    L.H.-Frankfort, KY

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  30. Verna AngerhoferAugust 15, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Your cards are both very beautiful! Thanks for sharing your talents and all the inspiration!

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  31. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Your flower card is so simple, but so elegant!

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  32. MitBemAugust 15, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    When I entered your site and the first card is so elegantly done - I just said outloud WOW ! Simple , elegant and the blue coloring. Then came the fall card - Wow (but not as loud as the first. :). Thanks for sharing - well done !

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  33. Diana E.August 15, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Your Blue White card is so lovely and a change of pace. It gave such a peaceful feeling as I entered your blog. Thanks for sharing so much of your talent with all of us.

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  34. Kathy E.August 15, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Both cards have such great focal points...great range of color too!! Thanks

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  35. BevBAugust 15, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Beautiful cards, thanks for sharing.

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  36. JoniAugust 15, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Both cards are beautiful.

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  37. windinstarsranchAugust 15, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I think you are right the water spritz turns out so nice. Love both of these cards.

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  38. Susan F.August 15, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Beautifuly elegant!

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  39. KittyAugust 15, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    I like both of your cards but if I had to chooses just one, it would be the fall leaves

    Blessings,
    Kat

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  40. Rosy NewlunAugust 15, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Glorious cards, Lori - love your spritzing the blue flowers. I always forget so many techniques!!!!

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  41. zehraAugust 15, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    both cards are pretty, i especially love the blue one

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  42. Pattie J.August 15, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    both are simple and beautiful.

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  43. cardscookiecarrotcakeAugust 15, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Sweet cards Lori, I like the layouts you used.

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  44. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Very pretty!

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  45. JanAugust 15, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    So soft, sweet and pretty. Thanks for the ideas.

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  46. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Wow! Just beautiful cards:)

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  47. Sue DAugust 15, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Very pretty floral card and lovely autumn leaves card.

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  48. ajaxAugust 15, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    These cards are fab. The blue one is so beautiful and I love the fall leaves. Especially the way you colored them. Thanks

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  49. Lisa H.August 15, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    The blue card is really elegant. What a lovely design! thanks for sharing the great technique of spritzing the inked stamp with water! The autumn leaves card is beautiful. I love your ideas!

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  50. Vicki DutcherAugust 15, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Love all the white! Fabulous CAS cards

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  51. GoldaAugust 15, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    I love your first card and the second is lovely, too.

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  52. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Super cards (but secretly I am loving your fall one--bring it on!!) :)

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  53. Jo4HimAugust 15, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Great cards; love the blue one. Thanks for sharing

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  54. Robin Kay TAugust 15, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Love fall cards and colors! Thanks!

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  55. LaineeAugust 15, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    We are nearly into Summer over here in Australia so I really do appreciate the fantastic Autumn card you made. Loved the simplicity and crispness of the first card too, Lori :)

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  56. RobinAugust 15, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    SOOOOOOO pretty!

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  57. GayleAugust 15, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Love the cards and the colors.

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  58. NJMullinsAugust 15, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    i love the clean layouts you have used. The blue card is especially lovely!

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  59. ValerieAugust 15, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    The blue card gets my vote too but they are both well done. Thanks for sharing.

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  60. LageneAugust 15, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Love how you've matted & set both cards up so beautifully!

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  61. Kris in AlaskaAugust 16, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    So very lovely! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  62. Betty NevilleAugust 16, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    These are beautiful, Lori! Love your layouts, and the lovely colors!

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  63. LoriannaAugust 16, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    What a neat idea...the use of
    pattern paper is so effective
    I never would have thought of it
    Hugs
    Lorianna

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  64. An'Jenic G.August 16, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    Cute and simple cards. TFS AJ-

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  65. Kay SAugust 16, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful blue and white card. It is so clean, but so lovely! Great fall card. I love fall colors, so I'm really enjoying seeing all the great fall cards in this hop.

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  66. BeckyAugust 16, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Both are beautiful Lori, I love that white and blue one.

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  67. JimmiAugust 16, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Beautiful cards, Lori!!

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  68. Mary-Anne VAugust 16, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Great cards...love the elegant blue and the fall colours on the 2nd.

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  69. terryAugust 16, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Both cards are lovely, but I am especially drawn to the leaf card!

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  70. SharonAugust 16, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    I hate to say it but you ladies are making me want fall with all your beautiful inspiration. Beautiful cards

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