Wednesday, November 11, 2009

A Scrapbooker AND Card Maker's Dream

I'm happy to be participating in a very special Gina K Design Release. Tami Mayberry has designed a very special and very large stamp set that will not only make card makers very happy, but will send scrapbook enthusiasts over the moon. It's probably the biggest and most complete calendar stamp set I've ever seen.

I chose to use the Calendar Bits & Pieces set to create a welcoming card that I might send to a friend or family member, inviting them to come visit. Before I separated the month stamps, I stamped them onto cardstock and used it as a list to let my recipient know that they are ALWAYS welcome...any time, any month.

Along with the twelve months, I stamped the separate words, cut them out and attached them to the frame image that contains my sentiment.

To add a little something to this long card, I added some bling and gingham ribbon topped with a matching gingham flower.

For some helpful tips on how to use the Calendar Bits & Pieces and Calendar Grid stamp sets, please be sure to check out Gina's blog and StampTV for a helpful video on just how quick and easy it can be to use! Both of these sets as well as the PDF version of the Calendar Grid image, if that's your preference, will be available for purchase tonight over on our online store.

Stop by our Illustrator's blog - Tami Mayberry for some projects with her timely stamp sets.

You may also want to check out these Gina K Designer Members who are joining in the preview tonight:


Additionally, these Center Stage Spotlight Designer are playing along too and have more ideas to share with you:

{Supplies}
Stamps: Calendar Bits & Pieces (Gina K Designs)
Paper: Pure Luxury Rocket Red, Farm Fresh (October Afternoon) Brown, Mica Metallic Amber (Paper Temptress)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Accessories: Red Gingham Ribbon, Mini Pop Dots, Sew Mini (Janome) Pearls - (Zva Creative) Gingham Point Blossoms (Maya Road)

26 comments:

Melanie said...

what a cute theme /sentiment you created!!

Lee (LuvLee on SCS) said...

Ohhh you are toooooo clever!!! I LOVE that year round design!!!! Just awesome and I must CASE it!!

Alita said...

Wow!
what a lovely and unique Card using this new stamp set!
Thank you for sharing your work with all of us and allowing us to be inspired by it!
alita

Sharri Seffens said...

Lynn, Great card! I love the idea behind it and all the element you used and the colors are perfect!

Payne Holler Cards said...

wow wow wow! this is awesome! love how you used this set..but your layout and embellishments are just over the top!!!

joy said...

What a cute idea!

Tinker and JingeBear's Mom said...

Lovely!!
~ky

Carolina said...

ADORABLE!!! Love all the details and the tag is just the perfect touch - thanks for sharing such a beauty with us!!!

Melissa Cash said...

Love it Lynn! I really liked all of your little pearls too, they are the perfect finish!

Natalie said...

Love the Welcome card! So much fun details!! Great design, thanks for the inspiration!

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Such a great idea for a theme. Your card is fantastic.

catdidit said...

Awesome Lynn! Love how you did the months and the ribbon treatment looks awesome too!

Deb said...

Love this Lynn (but then I do always love your stuff! *smiles*)! Your heart shines through in all your creations and I love reading the inspiration for them.

The little details are so fabulous...my favorites are the gingham ribbon/flower and the pretty swirlies! The whole thing is fabulous!

Kim Burmeister said...

Lynn, this is cool! I love, love, love your swirl! You are so creative.

Carla (cmsuto) said...

This is fantastic, Lynn! Love the papers, swirls and ribbon! Such a creative use of the new set!

Donna said...

What an amazing card! Very cute idea.

Theresa Momber said...

Ooooh, I love this! So creative and detailed!

Jessica said...

Very cute idea using the months stamped all together that way. TFS

Crystal said...

Lynn this is GREAT!!! Beautiful!

Juls said...

stunning idea for the card!! Love the sentiment! The way you have used the ribbon is amazing and I love your little swirl of gems!! fab!!

Justine said...

What a gorgeous project, love what you have done with this new set. That bow is very cool

Carolyn King said...

awww....that is fantastic. love that idea and the LONGGGGGG card! Great prima swirl!

Summerthyme Studio said...

Love this Lynn! Hope you are doing well!

Hugs

Vicki

Kathy V. said...

Boy, if you sent that card to me I'd have to come for a visit just to tell you how stinkin' cute your card is!

Love the idea for the card, AND the execution. Kudos!

NinaB said...

I love the pearls on the corner and whole card is just beautiful, Lynn.

Donna said...

how the heck did I miss this fabulous card?! I love it, all the bling & pretty ribbon embellishments are fabulous & a great idea for using this set!