At first I was struggling with this combo for some reason. Then inspiration hit and I made three cards! For all the cards I used Gina K Designs stamps and Pure Luxury Innocent Pink and Lipstick Red card stock.
I used one of the sentiments from Elegant Florals for this card. Ironically I didn't plan on making this card, but just a few hours before the start of this hop inspiration struck and so I whipped up this card. I have to say I am very pleased with how it turned out and it was a quick card to.
For my next two cards I used the sketch from this weeks Mix It Up Monday hosted by Sharon Harnist.
I used Sweet Strawberries for this card. I flipped the sketch.
Finally this card came to me as I was drifting off to sleep a few days ago. It uses the chalkboard technique. I first gave this technique a try back in December and really enjoyed it.
I decided to color the poinsettia with colored pencils. I used Joyful Holiday for this card. One Christmas card done for 2013!! I surprised myself by using pink and red going into Valentines day and I didn't make one of the for it!
Your next and final stop in the hop is the fabulously creative Betty!
Make sure to leave a comment as you go along because we will choose a random comment and that stamper will win a grab bag of Gina K. Designs products! Look for the announcement on Tuesday, February 12.
Thank you for stopping by.
Brenda
I love all 3 of them! They are so different and each is perfect!
ReplyDeletefrom struggling to three cards -- great job!!
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy! I love all three cards - my favorite is the Christmas card - you make me want to get started on mine!
ReplyDeleteyou are on a roll! these are great! like Joy...want to go to do Christmas card real quick (-: but really wanting that strawberry smoothie LOL ...or daiquiri ..oh yeah!
ReplyDeleteLook at you go my friend, 3 amazing cards!!
ReplyDeleteThese are all awesome, Brenda! Each so different!!! What great inspiration you've delivered!!!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go with 3 beauties!! love the gems too ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Brenda, I love the challenge sketch card, your elegant thinking of you card and yum on the sweet strawberries cocktail card.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards.
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Three lovely, different cards. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards Brenda!! Each one is so beautifully designed.
ReplyDeleteBrenda, it sure doesn't look like you were struggling, these cards are gorgeous! Isn't it funny how one minute we can't have a single idea, then suddenly they've overtaken all other thoughts!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing.
Wow! I like them all but that first one is a real attention grabber! Nicely done on all.
ReplyDelete3 Awesome cards - love them all!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. That strawberry daquiri looks yummy. I love how you did the last card.
ReplyDeleteAll three cards are perfect colors for this hop. You nailed the idea perfectly!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and how you used the challenge along with the blog hop inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAll of these are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNot one, not two, but 3 fabulous cards.
ReplyDeletePinks and Reds - gotta go grab mine!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. Thanks for sharing all your talent.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on all three cards.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards. They're all so different.
ReplyDeleteLove all of them! Maybe #2 is my favorite, though.
ReplyDelete3 great cards using the colors and each uniquely different! Great job!
ReplyDeleteEspecially love the blackboard technique for the Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteAll three cards are beautiful. I love the red and pink color combo.
ReplyDeleteI love all 3 but my fav is the blackboard card! I think they are all winners! Great Job!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I really like the first one. I just love sentiments as focals.
ReplyDeletestunning set of cards!!!!!! love the color combo on the first -- very striking cards :) TFS :)
ReplyDeleteI simply love the first card--awesome!
ReplyDeleteAll are very pretty but I especially like the first one. I like the different shapes and the colors are really pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazingly wonderful work you did with all of these card designs. I really am inspired.
ReplyDeleteThese are all lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteStriking cards! Interesting that you thought of a Christmas card. That drink is so realistic, I can almost taste the strawberries. LOL
ReplyDeleteAll gorgeous. loving the pinks and reds together.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome and talented you are!
ReplyDeleteLove those valentine cards ^_^
ReplyDeleteI really like the pink and red combos here! Even the Christmas card ;)
ReplyDeleteall three are wonderful and bright with color.
ReplyDeleteYour cards really make me smile. They are gourgeous.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty to look at!
ReplyDeleteLove them.
ReplyDeleteYour 'struggles' certainly turned out great! Very pretty and well put together.
ReplyDeleteGreat designs!
ReplyDeleteI like How Sweet you are, maybe because I like strawberries, pretty card.
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm, I can't decide which of your cards I like best, they are all 3 more that beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Jan
ReplyDeleteAll of these cards are so lovely.
ReplyDeleteLoving the strawberries!
ReplyDeleteLove all the cards! Gives me some ideas for layering and using my die-cuts. Very inspirational! Thanks for sharing your talent and techniques with us!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards. I love strawberry cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBren, wow!! All three cards are stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteThe daquiri looks like you could take a sip. Fav though was the chalk board.
ReplyDeleteReally like what you have done. The first one seems to be in perpetual motion. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful designs!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are all very beautiful, love the poinsetta card back to more christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, such inspiration! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteGosh, Brenda, all three are just gorgeous and so different from each other! :^)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Penny
Wow the Christmas card is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteThree great cards.
ReplyDelete& a head start on Christmas.
Good idea.
mary l.
Beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteVery rich colors!
ReplyDeleteThanks for 3 beautiful cards. Now we know how versatile the new stamps are.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat elegant designs -- love your use of pennants!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pennants- beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs! 3 awesome cards!
ReplyDeleteAll three of your cards are beautiful! I really like the poinsettia on black! Very dramatic effect. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. The strawberry daquiri one makes me want to reach thru the computer screen and grab it!!
ReplyDeleteThree beautiful cards
ReplyDeleteYou have done a great job of layering and the use of texture. Great cards.
ReplyDeleteHaHa - now I'm in the mood for a strawberry dacquiri - GREAT cards. I love them all TFS
ReplyDeleteI would never think of using pink and red for Christmas but it looks great. I might give it a go too thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteI really like your background on the first card. I tried that technique and it wasn't too successful but your looks wonderful. i also like your pink xmas card. I still can't get used to pink for xmas.
ReplyDeleteLove them all but that poinsettia is stunning - I have got to try that!
ReplyDeleteLove all of them, but that first card, with the lovely pp. really is my fav! Oh, then there's the drink card, and the X-mas card. Actually, I just love all of them! LOL
ReplyDeleteThree different and beautiful cards - you inspire me!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Like the colors used.
ReplyDeleteThe card you hadn't plan to do is absolutely beautiful
ReplyDeleteLov e the smile stamp.
ReplyDeleteI really love that first one, Brenda!!
ReplyDeleteI really like all three of your cards. The first one is so pretty and love the sentiment. The second one I want to drink and Ironically enough I was just looking at the craft store yesterday fr a strawberry stamp I could use for a project I'm starting. Lastly, your third card, love the pink and red for a Xmas card. You make it work beautifully
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the different takes on the same card sketch...nice cards!
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are lovely!!
ReplyDeleteI love the card you almost didn't use. And I think you are an overachiever - getting Christmas cards started already! Nice job on them all.
ReplyDeleteBrenda, Gorgeous cards!! I love them all!
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards Brenda, they're just beautiful. Thanks for all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet card!
ReplyDeleteReally impressed with your creativity-gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteAll so different but all so fabulous!! Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteall 3 are lovely- but the first card is my favorite!
ReplyDeletethanks you
Holly
Three beautiful creations, Brenda - I can't even choose a favourite! Great job with this challenge! (And I didn't know you can color black card stock!)
ReplyDeletePretty colouring and different designs! Well done on the first 2013 Xmas card! x
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! Love them all!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Brenda!
ReplyDeleteJust love your card, love the fancy focal point and backround of your card. Very Pretty!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness... once the pink/red inspiration hit you...you created some gorgeous cards, Brenda! You're always so creative though. ;D
ReplyDeleteHugs!