Apr 20 2010
Gina K Preview #3 * “Sew Pretty” & “Welcome Home”
This is such a sweet week for Gina K fans! Tonight many of the design team will be sharing previews of the new “Sew Pretty” set and the new “Welcome Home” set … both to be presented during Thursday night’s Release Party over at Stamp TV!
Designers Participating in Previews tonight:
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Bev Gerard (Welcome! You’re here!)
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Geri Utterback – our Center Stage Spotlight Designer!
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Asela Hopkins – Sew Pretty illustrator
The Release Party is this Thursday, April 22 on StampTV. We would LOVE to have you join us for the fun!
There will be challenges, contest questions, chatter, as well as tons of samples from the Design Team members from 7-10 (central time) all leading to the new products being available in GinaK’s online store at 10pm.
Here’s a vintage-style sample featuring Asela Hopkins’ new set, “Sew Pretty”. In my early youth, my Mom loved to sew … and although she did some dress-making for others, she really enjoyed sewing all different types of aprons. In fact, she sold them and took custom orders. I have only one of those aprons, one she made for me as a little girl. But that’s why I knew I “needed” this set … history & the power of memory.
Admittedly, I’ve chosen from some of my own favorite colors and very lightly aged the paper edges with a couple soft colors. At the beginning of the year, I happened to purchase this lace, but have since chastised myself for having done so. Now, I’m glad it was ready & available. Isn’t that the way it goes?
Thank you so much for your treasured encouragement. I’m glad to see that you’re savoring another Gina K blog hop with us tonight! Here’s to a sweet week from here on out!
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Card Recipe: STAMPS = “Sew Pretty” by Asela Hopkins, for Gina K. Designs
PAPERS = Gina K.’s Pure Luxury White + Bubblegum Pink; Prism Island Mist Medium; Crafty Secrets dp
INKS = Memento Tuxedo Black; Distress Inks Antique Linen; Copic Markers – R11, R81, R83, R85, RV10, E00, E55, E57, G12, 0
ACCESSORIES = Corner Chomper, Liquid glue (Tombow Multi), Scor-Tape, Scor-Pal, Copic Airbrush System, sponge, May Arts Ribbon, lace, Foofalah Buttons, Glue Dots, Pop Dots, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Four
21 responses so far
Oh my lands!!!! What a truly gorgeous apron……..and the whole card too with that lace! What a special memory of your mom!!!
OK, so I NEED me an apron like that one, lol! LOVE this BEV!!
Love how you have paper pieced the apron! I love the chintz look!
Gorgeous!!! Truely retro!!!
fabulous…i love the colors, dp and lace you paired with this image! perfection!
This is so HOT…Gorgeous design paper.
oh how could you be upset that you bought that gorgeous lace? it is amazing! and your card just brings about so many feelings of warmth and coziness and chocolate chip cookies! 🙂 I love everything about it! such a neat stamp.
What a sweet story about your mom, Bev. That apron she made must be a precious treasure in your family, esp for your grandkids . I can imagine how wonderful it would be to own something that my great grandma made herself! I love the touch of lace and the soft, feminine colors are perfect.
I love this Bev. This sentiment just cracks me up, paired with this image. The housewife is so retro and the sentiment so modern and hip! You did an awesome job with this card. Well done, my friend.
What a wonderful card, Bev! I love the colors and papers and the gorgeous lace trim! Terrific layout and details!
Wow! This is gorgeous! The set and your memory *sweet* makes me want to sew some aprons now!
What great vintage images Bev (dare I say – I actually sort of remember my mum looking like that when I was little!) that paper and lace are perfect!!
Tex this is so fantastic. I love this set. Your card is beeeautiful.
Oooh, so gorgeous! Love those beautiful papers and the lace!!!
Oh Bev, your card is HOT!! I love the retro style and gorgeous colors!!
Love your card! It is perfect in every way!!
I just love this set, Bev, and your card is FABULOUS!!!!!! I love the paper pieced apron and the buttons and lace are the perfect details!!!!
Oh my gosh, Bev!! This is fabulous! Seriously your coloring/shading is so beautifully done. And that paper pieced apron is perfect.
I just ordered this set and I can’t wait for it to come!! What fun it’ll be! LOVE your card…love her paper pieced apron and your coloring is perfectly done! TFS!
Whoa, what a wonderful story, Tex! How funny, I love aprons. About 20 years ago I started sewing just white ones with lots of trim. I’ve have all of them because I dont know anyone who loves aprons. Guess you do though.
I thought your comments about your ‘natural’ siblings was a major disclosure. I like how you added I’m here.
I’m totally lovin’ this retro card! Your work is amazing!
Ohhhhh, I LOVE this Tex!