Thursday, May 9, 2013

New Release Blog Hop- Day 4

Today is the final day of our new release blog hops and I have to say that the design team has outdone themselves throughout this entire release. SO much inspiration and I'm excited to be able to share some of their great ideas in future videos on StampTV!

Today, we are showcasing the last sets of this release including:

Green Thumb Diva

Rainy Day Diva

Mr. & Mrs. Diva


The new One free with 3- A Little Something

Check out what the design team has created using these sets. And as you hop through the blogs, make sure you leave a comment on each of them along the way because we will be choosing a winner from all of the comments who will win a prize package full of Gina K. Designs stamps, paper and embellishments!

Start hopping here:


We hope you have enjoyed the blog hops over the last few days! Stop by our BIG NEWS forum at www.stamptv.com on Monday to see the list of blog hop winners! And stay tuned for videos featuring these fabulous new stamp sets all month long!

Make it a great day and Happy Stamping!
Hugs,
Gina K.


Wednesday, May 8, 2013

New Release Blog Hop- Day 3

I've been having so much fun hopping through the blogs and gathering ideas for future card projects! I hope you have too!

Today, we are featuring two more of the eight new sets released last Thursday night including:

Weather or Not by Beth Silaka



By The Sea 2 by Theresa Momber


Check out what the design team has created using these sets. And as you hop through the blogs, make sure you leave a comment on each of them along the way because we will be choosing a winner from all of the comments who will win a prize package full of Gina K. Designs stamps, paper and embellishments!

Start hopping here:
 




Tomorrow, we have the final new release blog hop including the new One free with 3 and the Darling Divas! Make sure you stop back! 

Make it a great day and Happy Stamping!
Hugs,
Gina K.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

New Release Blog Hop- Day 2

Wasn't yesterday's blog hop fantastic? Well, today, we are going to do it again!

This morning, the team is featuring two more new sets with a wide array of projects to jump-start your mojo!

Today's featured stamp sets are:

Simple Flowers by Tami Mayberry
























Stamp it BIG! 2 by Carolyn King
























Check out what the design team has created using these sets. And as you hop through the blogs, make sure you leave a comment on each of them along the way because we will be choosing a winner from all of the comments who will win a prize package full of Gina K. Designs stamps, paper and embellishments!

Start hopping here:




Tomorrow, we will be hopping again with more beautiful new stamp sets so stay tuned!

Hugs,
Gina K.

Monday, May 6, 2013

New Release Blog Hop- Day 1

I'm so excited about how much everyone loves our new release! The illustrators have outdone themselves again this month!
Today, we will be taking you on a tour of two of our brand new sets including:

Pretty Patterns 2 by Melanie Muenchinger

























And Bold Blooms by Becky Oelhers
























These beautiful new sets will help you create beautiful cards through spring and WAY beyond! Check out what the design team has created using these sets. And as you hop through the blogs, make sure you leave a comment on each of them along the way because we will be choosing a winner from all of the comments who will win a prize package full of Gina K. Designs stamps, paper and embellishments!

Start hopping here:




Stay tuned for another great blog hop tomorrow!
Enjoy today's hop and have a great day!
Hugs,
Gina K.


Thursday, May 2, 2013

Tonight's the Night and You're Invited!

Everyone is buzzing behind the scenes at Gina K. Designs and StampTV because tonight is our release party and YOU'RE INVITED!

The party starts over at StampTV and here is the direct link to the party chat thread: PARTY CHAT

Today, the illustrators have gotten together to showcase all of their new stamp sets with an invitation blog hop! As you hop through the blogs, leave a comment on each one and we will choose one lucky winner who will win a prize package full of stamping products and embellishments!

Here is a little invitation video for you. (If you are reading this in an email or RSS feed/reader, you will have to click over to the blog to see the video.)


Along with all of the beautiful new stamp sets, tonight we are releasing EIGHT new colors of ink along with ribbon, buttons and reinkers! One of the most requested ink pads is being released tonight as well and that is our new Black Onyx.


















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The number one question I have been getting about the new Black Onyx ink is, 
"Can it be used with Copic Markers?"

I had the design team play with the new black ink for the last couple of weeks and one of the design team members who is also a Copic instructor and design team member said that it worked great! No smearing and she colored directly over the lines to really test it.

The first time I tried it, I heat set it first because I was scared. LOL! It worked beautifully for me. No smearing at all! Beautiful rich dark black lines and bright, vibrant Copic color. Once I heard the reports from some of the other designers, I tried coloring without heat setting, and again, NO problems at all! I did let it sit for a couple minutes first since the ink pad was brand new and a little juicier than my Memento pad, (and I know any ink will smear if it's still wet.)

But, a couple of our design team members did not have as much luck. They said that it smeared for them.  Because of that report, I can't say that it will work for everyone.

So my best answer is this: 
The overwhelming majority of our team, (including me,) has had great luck and thinks that our new Black Onyx ink performs as well as Memento Black ink. If you are looking for the blackest black ink for solid stamping,  vibrant line art, rich backgrounds, crisp borders and bold greetings, give this ink a go!














And then try it yourself with Copics to see if it is a suitable replacement for you. If not, you will still have the most vibrant, rich, black ink for all of your other stamping needs. And that's well worth it.
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So, are you ready for some fabulous inspiration from our illustrators?
Start hopping here and then we will see YOU tonight at StampTV! (Dig out your party hat!)




Make it a great day!
Hugs,
Gina K.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Sneak Peeks Day 3

Today, we have our final two sneak peeks of stamp sets that will debut tomorrow night at 7:00 PM central time! And stay tuned tomorrow morning for an invitation to our release party including a blog hop by our illustration team- complete with projects featuring their new sets!

Speaking of new sets... today's first sneak peek is one of three new Darling Diva mini stamp sets! EVERYONE loves the Divas and this month, Debbie Corbari takes you through spring and beyond with three adorable new mini sets!

























Green Thumb Diva will bring out the gardener in you! With adorable springtime images and heartfelt greetings, this Diva along with her two new Diva friends will have you making all kinds of great cards this spring! And you may even meet Mr. Diva this time!

To see a card project featuring the new Divas, visit Debbie Corbari's blog here: Debbie's Blog

This month's new "One free with 3" stamp set is a perfect set for lots of different occasions!

























Whether it's birthday cards or gift card holders for graduations, A Little Something will will be a set you reach for again and again! And the best part is- it's FREE when you purchase three full size stamp sets valued at $19.95 or more in one order. (3 Diva's and/or Duos equals 1 full size set for this promotion.)

Stop back tomorrow for a sneak peek at our new ink pads, ribbons, and buttons! And then come hang out with us tomorrow night at our release party from 7-9 PM central time at www.stamptv.com.

Make it a great day and Happy Stamping!
Hugs,
Gina K.