Welcome to my third day of my Blogaversary Celebration! Today, I have a preview from an upcoming release titled "Zoo Animals" from Gina K Designs illustrated by Asela Hopkins. I've really been loving these sweet animal images that Asela has had for us the last few months. They're SO sweet! And as a mom and daycare provider they're just perfect for all the little people in my life.
Last week, I ran across a card I had made from Asela's last release, wrote a little note and tucked it into my six year olds lunchbox. Let me say, he was thrilled when he came home and told me how excited he was to find a card in his lunch.
So, I knew right away, that the first card I was going to make is for my biggest fan. And, its in his lunch box today. I'm going to get into the habit of sending one card a week, it will just be a surprise what day it is.
I stamped the lion three times to have a paper tole effect. His body is the first layer, then his mane is popped up one level, then his face is popped up a third level. He was colored with Copic markers, then trimmed out, then given all those layers with dimensionals.
I happened to have this orange polka dotted paper handy in my stash pile (see, sometimes it pays to not clean up the scrap pile as I have the perfect pieces right at my fingertips) but then had to do some sorting through my file drawers to find just a bit of this So Saffron Designer Prints for the middle panel.
You'll see more samples of this adorable set on Gina's blog - and then be sure to blurf on over to visit Erika, Donna, Theresa, Kurtis, Jessica, Melanie, Carolyn and Sharri our In the Spotlight Guest Designer this month!
This is a preview of just one of the four sets being released from Gina K Designs on Thursday evening! Please join us on the Gina K Designs Member Company Forum for contests, challenges and previews! (Since I've been so busy with my Blogaversary Giveaway posts this week, I'll have lots of previews to share at the party instead!) Meet us Thursday night from 7-10pm Central Standard Time!
Don't Forget I've got Blogaversary Blog Candy too!!!
I have been having so much fun working with Gina K Designs over the last year. I got to hang out with Gina this past summer in Chicago, and let me just say she is every bit as personable and sweet as you'd imagine and so funny!!!
To celebrate my two year Blogaversary, I'm thrilled to give all of you a chance at some Gina K Goodness! One lucky winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Gina K Designs. You could use that for a new stamp set, or you could buy both the White and Ivory pure luxury cardstocks in both base and layering weights, or it would be about half the cost of the Floral Frenzy Stamp Kit. The choice is up to you.
All you have to do to enter is tell me what YOU would pick with a $25 gift certificate to Gina K Designs. This contest will be open until 12pm EST on Wednesday. I'll announce the winner when I announce Thursday's giveaway. Winner will be selected at random from all comments to this post.
Please be sure to include your email in your comment, or be sure to check back tomorrow. Any prizes not reclaimed within 24 hours will be redrawn!
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Happy blogaversary Joanne!!!! (Dont enter me in the contest, though!)
Awesome card (giggle..we used the same image! great minds-- eh!?)
Awww...your son is going to love that lion card. It's so sweet!
If I were to win the $25 gift cert for Gina K , I'd spread my winnings (and perhaps a bit extra) over:
- GKD Binder Box for stamp storage
- Little Tees stamp set
- some Pure Luxury paper (yum!)
I'm sure I'd add even more to my order!
What a cute card!
If I won the $25 for Gina's store, I'd be really happy since I currently have a cart filled up over there with some things I need to stock up on. With the extra spending money, I'd add either Warm and Fuzzy or Little Tees.
Thanks for the chance to win :)
Hands down, a stamp set would be my purchase. The difficult choice would be, "Which one?"
Happy Blogaversary Joanne.
Sweet Lion card.
This card is soadorable!! Love the dimensions on the lions head/face.
Happy Blogaversary! I have no clue what I would get with the gift certificate. I WANT too many things! LOL! Probably the cardstock, since I am in love with GKD PL card stock, and the new colors are so exciting! I can't wait to try them.
I would definitely buy the Pure Luxury Paper!
If I won the contest I would be definite ly using it towards some new stamp sets
Cute card!!! I think so far Ilike the lion the best!
What would I do with the $25 at Gina K's...stamp set for sure, but not sure which one, there are several I would want!!!
I would love some of the cardstock, or maybe I would have to pick a stamp set....I don't know...so much to choose from that I would want. Congrats on your anniversary. Love your cards.
Happy Blogaversary! I would get one of the pump bottles for my OMS, and the metallic rub on paste and a new stamp set!
Happy Blogaversary, Joanne! Love your cute lion card! If I won the gift certificate, I would get another great stamp set and more Pure Luxury CS (and probably lots more stuff while I was there)! Thanks for the chance to win!
happy blogaversary!! If I were to win the $25 GC I would have to spend it on stamps, but with new releases coming out, I am not sure which sets because I'm pretty sure I NEED all of them!
Now that card is ADORABLE!! My kids would have loved that when they were little!
If I were to win the gift certificate from Gina K, I would HAVE to get as much of her Pure Luxury paper as I could! lol I have heard the best things about this paper and would so love to try it! Plus, he stamps are amazing, but the first time I would order the Pure Luxury papers! lol
Thank you for the chance to win your blog candy today!
:)
Kim
very cute card - isn't it great when the kids appreciate your cards? I have an 18 year old son in college who proudly displays my cards in his room - so funny to see a tough football playing jock - displaying mom's cute cards!
Anyway - a $25 gift card from Gina would go towards stamps - maybe one of her new sets ...
Happy Anniversary!
Sandra
slbt17 at yahoo dot com
Happy Blogaversary to you Joanne! I have such a long wish list, and the new releases haven't been fully revealed! I think I'm in trouble... Here are some of the things on my wish list: blending stumps, onyx paper, binder box for stamp storage, binder sheets, Home Tweet Home, and Framed Friends stamp sets... and the list goes on from there!
Lisa H.
Well, Happy Blogaversary! Your card is just 'beautifully cute'! I love the color combination!
If I won, my choice would have to be some of the luxury c.s., or perhaps the pump bottle, or...maybe this set of stamps, or, WAIT!-mabyb some of those cute little raindrop brads....
So pretty, Joanne! I love the layered lion. Congrats on your blogaversary!
Oh this is just too stinking cute Joanne! I love the colors you have used and the whole layout! Love how you have popped the cute little lion up too! What a sweet idea with your son!
and what would I use it toward?? Can I use it toward my total order?? haha! It's looking like it be a big one, lol!! I just love all of Gina's stuffs....
Love the card!
If I were to win I would get ANOTHER binder box and refill pages. I would put the rest toward a stamp set!
Happy Blogaversary! I would love to get more paper and I would pick up another copic marker or 2. Thanks for the chance to win!
Kim S
LOVE IT!!! That is such a fabulous idea about the lunch box. My daughter is 2 1/2, but I will be tucking that away.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
Happy blogaversary!
Love your card! Those animals are so cute aren't they?
LOVE the polka dot background! The lion really pops out!
Great job on the lion card! I've heard so much about Gina K's pure luxury paper so that would be my pick if I won your contest! Have a great day!
Your lion card is adorable.
What would I choose with a GC from Gina K Designs? Probably some of the new stuff being introduced tomorrow. I have a feeling my wish list will be growing after tomorrow night.
What a cute card and that lion is adorable.
Let's see, if I had $25 to spend at Gina's...maybe the watercolors or Melanie's new set (which I'm sure I'll *have* to have) or some more stamp storage binders. So many choices!
Happy blogaversary!
Joanne
Congrats on your blogaversary!!
Love your card and your blog. If I were to win the gift certificate I'd choose the bottle for the OMS and some embellishments cause you can never have enough of those. SharriC
Love your card Joanne! The orange polka dotted paper is a perfect choice for the lion.
Happy blogaversay, Joanne! Good for you, and good for us (because we get to be inspired by your awesome cards). Thank you! Now to dream of winning the certificate...I'd love to use it toward the container for the mineral spirits. Now, that's a dream come true!
shecop@charter.net
sweet!! I was thinking of doing the same for John since I pack his lunch every day. thanks for the idea. your son is so cute
if I were to win your blog candy I think I would order boards and beams and the new lavander colored paper
Diana Cook
That card is so stinkin' cute! Love the colors and you son will be thrilled.
If I were to win...I would put it towards ordering the Floral Frenzy kit, unless I changed my mind Thursday night and decided to order the three new stamp sets. It is so hard when there are so many great products at GKD! :o) Thanks for the chance!
would get some stamps:))))
Happy Bloagaverary! You card s adroable! I amde zoo animals cards this week for my kids too! ;)
For me this one is easy, I would love to try out some of her paper and I've been drooling over A Year of Flowers and a few other sets.
I would have to get this new stamp set!
I think I would purchase this new set "zoo animals". It looks so cute and I have boys and know I would get a lot of use out of it!
Happy Blogaversary!!! I loved your sneak peek the bestest. What would I pick from GKD's store? Let's see...hmmm, Bold Flowers, Binder Sheets, This NEW release set, EVERYTHING!!! Hope I win :)
What a lucky boy you have! If I won I'd get something by melanie muenchinger....may just so hoppy since it is Easter time. although I love Just so Hippy! Can you believe I have nothing from her??
I hope to win to change that!!
Happy blogaversary and thanks for sharing your adorable lion card! Those animals are so doggone cute!
If I were to win the $25 I'd probably save it to put toward the next fun and exciting Stamp TV kit!
Happy Blogaversary!!! Now that saying should be a stamp!!! I think I would have to give the $25 gift certificate to my sister. She is just starting this wonderful craft of stamping and she would love it!!
Happy Blogaversary!
Happy Blogaversary!!!
So cute, I like the way you layered the loin's head.
If I won I would get a stamp set not sure which one as I would have to wait until the release tomorrow. I have many things on my list and I am sure I would be picking out more than just a stamp set. Thank you for the chance to win.
OMG - I don't know if I could decide - my $25 would definitely go towards some new stamps, I haven't tried the luxury CS yet, one of those great OMS pumps would be fab! Yay! Thx for the chance!
Keep Smiling! ~ Sonya http://thepinkpaperpenguin.blogspot.com/
So CUTE, Joanne!!! Love the colors and the way you popped him up in layers! Happy blogaversary to you, my friend!!!
Your card today is so sweet--just great for your son--he will love it. Spending $25--wants or needs--that is the ? I need more binder boxes for stamp sets, but love the set your previewed today--I have a brand new grandson--my first--and think this would be perfect for him.
What a cute birthday card. He'll love it! Thanks for the chance to win great candy.
Happy 2 year-iversary to you!!! If I won $25 to spend on Gina K stuff, I'd buy some of her great stamps and some of that awesome cardstock!!! It would be like Christmas deciding which ones to choose!!! Thanks for the chance to win. Cathy
Congrats! Great give away with the new release coming up. I never know what I need and always just end up with what I want. I think I would buy some Pure Luxury paper, stamp set and a binder. So, I'd probably end up spending more than the $25. Thanks for sharing!
Happy blogaversary, J! Wow, I have so many things in my cart waiting on the new releases :). But if I could pick a couple early with the gift cert, I would take home Rupa's Perfectly Polished and Mel's Year in Flowers sets (her Hand-in-Hand set would be next in line). THanks for this chance!
Jessica (jessicakerr1@yahoo.com)
Congrats to the winners :).
Wow you have a very nice candy for tomorrow, hope i will win :) :).
hmmm i will pick STAMPS lol
MJ
I love your cute card!
If I won #25 to GinaK's store, I would buy the new Zoo Animals set, and probably more of the new release sets. I am stocked up on her paper from my last order, and I already have binders full of her other sets!!
Happy Blogaversary! And thanks for the chance to win some goodies!!
Happy blogversary! Very cute lion card!!!
If I were to win, I would buy the fun flock set and some stamp storage boxes, but I know I couldn't stop there...LOL
Thanks for the chance!
Are you kidding? I'd want the "Zoo Animals"! Your card is adorable. Thanks for sharing, and for the chance to win.
Love all the dimension on your card. Its gorgeous!
Gorgeous card! I would spend the $$ on my first ever Gina K stamp set, and if I had any left after that, some of the gorgeous paper. (I think, possibly some embies... ) so much too choose from!
happy blogaversary!! it's so hard to pick what i would get with $25 at gina k... i love all of them! i would have to pick sweetest blessings and down on the farm. :)
thanks for the chance to win!!
Congrats! I would pick this super cute zoo set!!!
So cute!! I would have to go with a stamp set from Gina K...not 100% sure which one as there are so many on my "have to have" list. I am sure I will easily spend more than the $25.
I'd buy Asela's Warm and Fuzzy set, Pure Luxury Ivory cs in base weight and the BG 6X6 Bittersweet paper pad (even though I do NOT need more paper!) ;-)
Thanks for hosting this chance to win!
Love this card. If I won the $25 certificate, I would buy the pure luxury cardstock in pure white. So smooth and it takes color beautifully.
Hi happy day to u!! I would love any set...but it definitely would be a stamp set LOLOL Cher
hilly77@comcast.net
Happy Blogaversary!!! It would be hard to decide what to get. I really like the Year of Flowers stamp set. There are a number of other things I've been looking at. I'm sure I would go well over the $25.00!
I would get some of that awesome paper, momento ink, and the warm and fuzzy stamp set!
Well I think I'd definitely start with one or two of her new binder storage systems. I'm dying to try them out- they look amazing!!
I think I would order the pure luxury paper in white. I usually order the stamps from Gina so this would be a treat! Thanks Joanne! What a cute card for you son!
As much as I love the stamps - I've been dying to try her new paper!!
OOOOOH! I would choose some of the Gina K luxury cardstock; I would also want a binder box and maybe treat myself to a stamp set. But....how to choose which one!
Very cute lion card.
If I were to win the $25 gift certificate, I would love the "A Year Of Flowers" stamp set and some Pure Luxury paper.
Thanks for a chance and Happy Blogaversary.
JoAnn B. scrappingnana4@yahoo.com
Great card!!!! I'm sure your little one will come hom all excited today.
I'd put that gift certificate toward these new release sets!! I can't wait to get my hands on them. I'm loving all these previews.
I need some animal stamps, so I would use the $25 to buy the new release stamps. Thank for giving me a chance to win.
That lion is so darn cute! I too love animal stamp sets - you can do so much with them. I would definitely spend the 25.00 on a new stamp set. Thanks for the chance.
Happy blogaversary! I would have to buy some of that paper that you guys keep raving about! Or a set of stamps! Tough decision...
Happy Blogaversary!
I would probably get one of Gina K's stamp set...I don't own any (gasp).
I think I'd use it for that cute new zoo set, or the OMS pump jar thingy! I really need that!
Happy blogaversary!!! I'm always so inspired by your blog, thank you for sharing.
What would I do w/$25 gift certif to Gina K. . . . . put it towards some of the soon to be released goodies.
bam7679@sbcglobal.net
How cool!! Happy Blogaversary!! Hmm. $25.00 huh? I'd *HAVE TO* spend more than that of course, but I'd spend it on more Gina K Pure Luxury cs, Framed Friends,and all the new sets coming out. Then again - everything Asela, Mel Mel, and the rest of the designers create is wonderful too...ahhh! The list could go on and on!
Forgot to include my email!
sewcountrycrafts@yahoo.com
Happy Blogaversary! I really like Little Tees or Just so Sporty and some bling!
I love how you and Cammie both created 3 layers for the lion head to make it really pop.
If I had 25.00 to spend, I would buy the kohinor pencils, the white, ivory, and onyx pure luxury cardstock.
Happy Blogaversary! I have a cart full of goodies at Gina K's...paper, brads and such...how wonderful it would be to win your blog candy to go along with it!
don_sharolyn (at) yahoo (dot) com
I love the Take Flight set and I want to try the luxury paper!
Mitz
I would like to try Gina's new luxury paper and I would love to have Asela's new animal set. So cute! That would just be the beginning of my order as there are a number of other things I want.
I'm on the Pacific coast and just got this so I hope this is in time to enter....I would use the $25. for the glass holder for Gamsol that Gina showed on Stamp TV.
Jan Castle
Happy Blogoversary !!!! 2 years WOW!!!!!!
If I won the $25 GC I would buy the Tee set to go with my hoodie set. I just ordered the pure luxury in both white and ivory so I can color like a big girl and get better....
Hey Joanne!! Happy Blogaversary to you!
I would love to win a $25 gift certificate to Gina K! Oh what would I get? I don't know that I can pick one and I need to see the full new release first! LOL!
Thanks for a chance!
Happy Blogaversary to you. This is some sweet celebration candy you are celebrating with your readers. What would I do with $25 to GinaK? My list is so long, but if I have to pic one it would be the T-shirt set. Thanks so much for a chance.
Your card is just adorable and just love the details you added.
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