April 17th

Hello everyone,

Hope you're enjoying the month of April!!   I think by now you know that our April's challenge theme is to make a project you associate with April (such as Easter, Rain, Storms, April Fools Day, Spring, Autumn, IRS/Taxes) or April holidays (www.holidayinsights.com).  

Today, the 17th is (insert drum roll here) "Blah, blah, blah Day"!  How fun is that!?  So without further ado I present to you:

 I replaced the letter 'a' with a heart.  I hope my card brings you a smile or a chuckle!  :D
There is still plenty time to join in the challenge.

This month's sponsor is Gina K. Designs. You could win a $25 gift voucher to the store.

Supplies:

Gina K. Design Stamp - Better with You (Made with Love StampTV Kit)

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

Colouring Pencils

Hero Arts Yes Stamp & Cut

Hero Arts Love Stamp & Cut

Cindy and the Die Cut Diva's

A Little Boy with a Flower

Our sponsor this month is Gina K Designs and if you are unfamiliar with her range you will be surprised to know that she doesn't just stock stamps but her own brand of inks, card stock, pattern paper and embellishments as well.

On my project I have highlighted quite a few of these unsung heroes on a card for my nephew.

Gina K Designs Made With Love Patterned Paper 

Powder Blue Card stock

Massive Messages Stamp Set

Cheryl Lynn Alison Ribbons Die

Spellbinders Standard Oval Large, Standard Scallop Oval, Lil'Inkers Mini Bow die. 

For more information head over to my blog

House of Borowski

Spring Swing card

Hi Dawn here to share a card today. Our sponsor this month is Gina K Designs

 

I decided to try out a Swing card.  

For more details hop of to my blog to see more details.

Dawn and the Divas. 

Cloudy Skies

Our Sponsor for April is none other than

  Gina K Designs

The challenge for April is 

holidays, rain, spring, IRS, taxes,Easter, Storms

I think my sky says spring and a full stream cursing along the stream bed.  The colors I used for the weeping willows seem to spring. out to you.   I used Copic markers and inked the sky with one of my favorite distress inks, Broken China.  I used a torn piece of paper to sponge on the sky to give it depth.   I swiped Copic marker E31 across YG 61 for the ground and I think that says a brown land turning green.  The card is about 5 inches by 5 inches.  

You can see my blog post at A Bit of This and That.

Supplies:

Gina K Designs The Northwoods 2

Copic markers

QuicKutz Dies - these are large circles 

Die-namics Blueprints 11 - sentiments

Cuttlebug

Embossed wax paper background a la Gina....

Hi all.... just popping in to share some cards I made after watching Gina at StampTV 

I couldn't wait to do this technique as it has been a few years since I tried it out... so here's my results of embossed wax background.

  I CASE'd Gina's card for this first one.  I used Mermaid Lagoon distress ink to sponge the background.  Not sure who makes my folder as it has no name on it... But it was a great one to use, being very detailed.  I then used the flowers and leaves from Warm Spring Wishes and coloured with Distress inks and daubers before fussy cutting.  The sentiment is from Frame and Flowers 2. I used a La La land die cut for the corners.  And my flourish was one that came with a magazine so has no name on it.  My mat and the corners and flourish are all dark blue card.

And the other half of the ironed off wax paper

This one was sponged with Dried Marigold distress ink.  The flowers are from Frame and Flowers 2 and were stamped with Hero Arts Apricot ink - first layer stamped off and then the second layer being full strength.  The leaves are die cut with a MFT dienamics leaf die.  I added some Spectrum Noir glitter pen on the roses.

If you haven't checked out Gina K design's Stamp TV, I can totally recommend it..

Dawn & the Divas

Cheers!

Hello everyone Monica here for the Diva's today to share my first card for out April Challenge. Our wonderful sponsor is Gina K designs, for your chance to win a $25 GC for her shop enter your card here!

My card is for those of you dealing with Taxes, celebrating they got them in already or for anyone who loves a good daiquiri! 

I used the Gina K Sweet Strawberries set, some old Lawn Fawn paper and oval stitched dies. 

Added a bit of stickles to finish it! We can't wait to see what you create for us!

Monica

Gina K Designs Questionaire

Today we are talking to the fabulous Gina Krupsky, the company owner of ginakdesigns to get the inside scoop.

How did your company get started?
I started Gina K Designs because I often linked to draw images If I couldn't find one in my collection after the stamp company that I was demonstrating for changed their career plan, I changed mine and started my own company.

How long have been in business?
We have been in business in 9 years

Where can we find you?
www.ginakdesigns.com

What is one of your favourite products and why?
I personally LOVE embossing powder. I use it all the time and the love the variety of techniques you can do with it.I also think it gives cards such a polished look.

Where else can our followers find inspiration on your products? Do you have a design Blog or Facebook page?
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StampTV-170670423601/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ginakdesigns/
Stamp TV - www.stamptv.com

Live in the Sunshine

Our Sponsor for April is none other than

  Gina K Designs

This is my sample for the challenge of April holidays, rain, spring, IRS, Taxes,Easter, Storms

I mostly think of lighthouses in the spring, seeing the California seashore up by Crescent City where you can walk out to the lighthouse at low tide. 

I have so enjoyed working with these stamps.  I love lighthouses and of course had to make a card with one from the stamp set By the Sea.  I hope you enjoy her stamps as much as I do.

I used Copic markers on the lighthouse image itself and then used Distress inks to complete the sky and hint of water or grass, depending on your perspective.  

You can catch me at A Bit of This and That.

Supplies:

Gina K Designs By the Sea

Die-namics stitched oval STAX

QuicKutz cutting dies - Oval - large die cut

Copic markers 

Distress Inks - shabby shutters, peeled paint, mustard seed and I think the last was scattered straw

Cuttlebug

Spring Floral Card

Make a project for Aprils Challenge to win a prize from our sponsor-

April's challenge is to make a project you associate with April (such as Easter, Rain, Storms, April Fools Day, Spring, IRS/Taxes) or April holidays (www.holidayinsights.com).

Here is my project:

Sometimes, I just want a card that I can grab and is good for any occasion. I can write whatever I want inside, or stamp a sentiment that fits the occasion. And who  doesn't like flowers and butterflies?  I used Gina K. Designs Spring Florals , and the My Favorite Things (Stitched Oval) dies, Spellbinders (Scalloped Ovals) dies, and the Cuttlebug (Butterflies die & embossing set).

For more information on the materials used, please visit me at Just A Nutter Paper Crafter.

Make sure to enter our April Challenge for a chance at the Gina K. Designs gift card!

April Showers

Carol here with some April Showers

Gina K Designs stamped umbrella with die cut oval and clouds. 

Check out details on my blog:

http://creationsnz.blogspot.co.nz/

Come join us this month !

Carol and the Die Cut Divas

A Spring Winner and some Lovely Mentions

I hope everyone is enjoying Spring! its been very nice here, not much rain as of yet, but warmer weather is finally here.

Oh and I guess I should mention, I know we offered a prize this Month but I'm afraid it is no longer possible, I feel really bad for all of you who tried so hard, you really earned it, but sometimes these things just happen and there is nothing we can do about it.

APRIL FOOLS!!!!!!!!!!

Even though technically this is a day late.

LOL I know that was very lame of me but I just had so much fun typing all that up.... Enough Silliness, Now to announce Our Winners!

Congratulations to #138 Bad Kitty!!

Please Email us at the DCDivas@gmail.com and we'll get your Prize to you

and
Congratlations to # 9 Cicci vid pennan

Please Email us at the DCDivas@gmail.com and we'll get your Prize to you

 

and here are a some Honorable Mentions and Favorites selected by our Divas


Dawn.... I had so much trouble trying to pick a favourite but this one took my eye

love the real spring look. 

Cindy.... it wasn't easy picking a favorite.  However Angie's lovely scene made me dream of going outdoor and get some fresh Spring air!!

Arlene:  It was difficult to choose, but # 61, Helen, is my choice.  

I love the coloring of the girl and lovely simple design.

Cathie - I love the 3D effect of these flowers, they are so realistic and so bright.

Welcome to April!

Time for a new challenge and our sponsor this month is

April's challenge is to make a project you associate with April (such as Easter, Rain, Storms, April Fools Day, Spring, Autumn, IRS/Taxes or April holidays (www.holidayinsights.com)

What a perfect prize - $25 gift certificate to the store

Michelle's project shows a beautiful floral die from Anna Griffith with a lovely sentiment from the Gina K. Designs stamp set Hope Grows-

Dawn has used Warm Spring Wishes to make a birthday card with a Spring theme.

The technique used was demonstrated by Gina K over on Stamp TV,  ( see here)  See more at Dawn's World

Arlene has gone to the pelicans, quite literally.

When spring approaches the white pelicans begin their journey north again. This cycle is repeated every year. This is why they are often referred to as "snowbirds". This set is titled By the Sea.

You can catch me at A Bit of This and That.

Cathie has done a simple birthday card inspired by bright spring colours all with Gina K Designs products.

Gina K Designs Black Onyx and Innocent Pink card stock,

Frame and Flowers 1 clear stamp set and Fancy Frame die set 1.

 foiling elements from the Made with Love Samp TV kit,

For more details head over to my blog at House of Borowski

An InLinkz Link-up

Thank You All

Thank you for joining us at Die Cut Divas and thank you to our wonderful sponsors, 

Dies R Us and Bugaboo Digi Stamps:

Our Divas thank you so much.

Arlene wonders if there is any better way to end a month than with a glass of wine.  Just saying.

You can see Arlene's comments on this card at A Bit of This and That.

Michelle likes all the floral elements in this card-

You can see more information on this card at Just A Nutter Paper Crafter.

Cathie thinks you can't get any more spring than a brand new baby-

You can see more information on this card at House of Borowski

Monica

See more info here...

Warm Spring Wishes

 

Hi there.   Another spring card using Bugaboo digital image and a circle die.  There are plenty awesome dies at DiesRUs for you to use. 

Hope this inspires you.  There are some really awesome images available at Bugaboo Digital stamps however, to enter our challenge this month, it is not necessary to use Bugaboo.  Just as long as you use your Die Cut Machine somewhere on your project and follow our Spring Theme ( enter here)

Dawn and the Divas

Stand up for Spring

Happy Sunday everybody,

How are you enjoying the new Spring?  I've made an easel card today hence the post title!  :D

Our sponsors this month are:

Dies R Us and Bugaboo Digi Stamps:

 I used the lovely Rose Tag digi stamp from Bugaboo Digi Stamps and the Impression Obsession - Butterfly Set which can be found at Dies R Us for my card.  Let's take a look:

I coloured the image with colouring pencils, and smooth with a bit of solvent.  I prop it up on an easel card base covered with pattern paper.  Embellished with butterflies that's been die cut from Sookwang on white CS, then adhered with glitter.

Here's a couple of close up:

Supplies:

Bugaboo Digi Stamps: Rose Tag

Impression Obsession cutting die: Butterfly Set

Avery Elle stamp: Simply Said: Happy

Lawn Fawn cutting die: Stitched Labels

Colouring pencils

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

Sookwang
Elizabeth Craft Design Microfine Glitter (Diamond)

Cindy and the Die Cut Divas