Sep 21 2008

Company Spotlight - Gina K Designs!

Published by inkypaws at 8:38 am under Company Spotlight, Gina K. Designs

 **Update -Blog Candy winners list can be found HERE!

This week I’d like to tell you a little about Gina K. Designs …

...and give away some Gina K Blog Candy!!!!

I had the opportunity to work with Gina as a Guest Designer and let me tell you, she is one smart cookie! She has a way of keeping one step ahead of the stamp company pack. Her customer service is excellent and she just as sweet as can be. :)

A little about Gina (from her site):

It started with a pig, a cow and a chicken. Then came the silly crab and Gina Krupsky became Gina K. of Gina K. Designs. Gina designs stamps that range from whimsical to elegant and little bit of everything in between. From her “Tickle your Funny Bone” line that will give you a chuckle, to her “Stamps for a Cause” - stamps that raise money for different charities, Gina K. has created not only a fun line a stamps but a stamp company that makes a difference.

Gina’s stamp sets are packaged two ways. The larger sets come in an indexed bag and the other sets come in nifty DVD tins. There are all some images available as singles.

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The stamps come to you as a red rubber sheet premounted on EZMount. Once cut they are ready to use with your clear blocks.

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Gina has a variety of artists with different styles. Among them you can find whimsical, humorous, classic art images and some jaw dropping floral images.

Gina’s illustrators:

Gina Krupsky

Alicia Krupsky (Gina’s super talented daughter!)

Asela Hopkins

Carolyn King

Melanie Muenchinger

Rupa Shevde

Jason Sampson

My first card features the Botanical Dreams set by Asela Hopkins. The flowers were stamped on Shimmer paper with Aged Mohogany ink. I took a paintbrush and added some color to the petals with Aged Mohogany ink. I sponged a little Vintage Photo and Tea Dye ink randomly onto the cardstock. I realigned the flower images and stamped the flowers again in Age Mohogany ink.

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My next sample uses images from the Owl Always Love You set. I stamped and colored the owls with Copic markers. I created a mask by cutting a circle from copy paper with a Circle Nestabilities die. I positioned the open part of the circle where I wanted the moon and sponged with Scattered Straw ink. I then positioned the cut out circle over the moon (and owls) and sponged Faded Jeans ink to make the night sky.

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I’m adding an extra sample this week because I wanted to show you a special Gina K Designs “Stamps for a Cause” set called Whimsical Autumn which was created by Carolyn King to benefit the Alzheimer Association. All proceeds from this set will be donated. It’s a win win deal! Carolyn has created a beautiful set and your purchase will help a wonderful cause.

The pumpkin and leaves were colored with Copic markers on white cardstock. The pumpkin image circle was cut and embossed with a Circle Nestabilities die and then sponged with Aged Mohogany ink before removing it from the die. The leaf panel was sponged with Aged Mohogany and Vintage Photo ink.

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Gina has been kind enough to donate some blog candy! I have singles to give away winners and an Owl Always Love You set! So there will be FOUR WINNERS!!!! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post to be entered into the random drawing for the prizes. I will be picking a winner Wednesday September 24th at 8:30 AM CT. Good Luck!!! Smiley from millan.net

After you are done leaving a comment here to enter for my Blog Candy please visit Carolyn King’s blog she has a HUGE giveaway!!!

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88 Responses to “Company Spotlight - Gina K Designs!”

  1. # Carolyn Kingon 21 Sep 2008 at 8:57 am

    Wow…all of your samples are AMAZING…..I love what you did with that pumpkin (my jaw dropped when I saw it!!!)

    You rock, gf! THANK YOU!

  2. # Traceyon 21 Sep 2008 at 9:13 am

    Those cards are AWESOME!! I love those stamps! I am off to check out Gina’s site!!

  3. # yvonnewon 21 Sep 2008 at 9:50 am

    Beautiful cards! thanks for sharing your talent:)

  4. # Laurieon 21 Sep 2008 at 9:52 am

    Love what you did with the pumpkin, and the owl! Outstanding job on all the sponging! Gina K designs is such an awesome company - thanks for spotlighting it - and all her wonderful designers!

  5. # Heidi Kimmerlyon 21 Sep 2008 at 10:06 am

    Love Gina’s stamps and would love to own more! Pick me!!!!

  6. # StampinCathyon 21 Sep 2008 at 10:08 am

    Fabulous samples. I just love your creative style. This would be a great birthday present for me if I was the lucky stamper…hint hint!!! :) Thanks for a chance.

  7. # Tammy Son 21 Sep 2008 at 10:21 am

    I love Gina K stamps! She has some really great sets. How sweet of her to donate some blog candy.

  8. # Shannon Erskineon 21 Sep 2008 at 10:32 am

    Love all 3 of your cards Jeanne! your coloring always amazes me!!

  9. # Rachel Hopeon 21 Sep 2008 at 11:36 am

    I love what you did woth all of these…those owls are so cute!!

  10. # Angion 21 Sep 2008 at 12:57 pm

    All your cards are fab — your coloring is great! Thanks for the chance to win some Gina K stamps! Those owls are so darn adorable…

  11. # bluemoonon 21 Sep 2008 at 1:40 pm

    I am a huge fan of your blog and of your wonderful cards! Below all your FAB creations, you always put the recipe and show all items used in your work & I appreciate that a whole bunch! Love the botanical dreams card and hoot hoot is just too cute! Thanks for sharing.

  12. # trishon 21 Sep 2008 at 1:46 pm

    I love Gina’s stamps and your cards gave me some new ideas on how to use them. I’m going to try the masking technique with my owls soon. (Hopefully today!) Thanks for the great ideas!

  13. # krcraftson 21 Sep 2008 at 1:47 pm

    I love the coloring on the owl card!! Beautiful!!

  14. # Brendaon 21 Sep 2008 at 1:51 pm

    Beautiful cards, and a great job of spotlighting Gina K. designs. I love their stamps. I mostly buy Stampin’ Up, Gina K. and Unity stamps. Your cards have gave me a lot of inspiration. Thank you for the chance to win.

  15. # Susan Gon 21 Sep 2008 at 3:34 pm

    I love Gina K’s stamps. Your cards are fabulous with all three of these sets. I’d sure like to be a lucky winner this time.

  16. # Cheryl Simson 21 Sep 2008 at 4:25 pm

    I have adored Gina’s stamps since the beginning. She is so talented and is surrounded by an awesome group of designers. Thanks for the chance for the candy.
    Cheryl Sims

  17. # Lorraineon 21 Sep 2008 at 5:02 pm

    Today’s story about Gina K is great - will definitely go and have and better look at her site and her guest designer sites. Thanks for the chance at winning some blog candy.

  18. # Sandy Hillon 21 Sep 2008 at 5:23 pm

    I love all the cards you are showing. GinaK Designs is a terrific place to visit and shop. I always look forward to her monthly releases. Thanks Jeanne for the opportunity to win some blog candy here. Hopefully, I will be one of the four.

  19. # Erin Gleeon 21 Sep 2008 at 5:41 pm

    “Owl” always love your creations! Very cute! Thanks for the chance at some blog candy~Mmmmmm!

  20. # lauraon 21 Sep 2008 at 6:13 pm

    Great cards. Gina K is one of my favorites not only because of her awesome stamps but her. she is extremely generous and kind hearted and one of a group of stamp owners that work with each other. even though they are competitors.

    thanks for the blog candy chance

  21. # Denise ~ Paper Ponderingson 21 Sep 2008 at 7:27 pm

    Amazing cards!!

  22. # askagainon 21 Sep 2008 at 7:29 pm

    Wonderful cards! Gina’s sets are my favorites and they stamp so wonderfully.

  23. # Dee (OkieDee)on 21 Sep 2008 at 7:37 pm

    Wonderful cards..I really love the Owl’s…so cute..whimsical..just a really happy card..thanks for all the samples and a little bit about Gina and the artists.
    Thank you also for the opportunity to win the blog candy…keepin’ my fingers crossed here!

  24. # Jo R.on 21 Sep 2008 at 7:43 pm

    Your colouring skills just blow me away Jeanne! I love looking at your work and I always leave your blog feeling happy! Thanks for your generosity.

  25. # Eileen Mon 21 Sep 2008 at 7:58 pm

    Gorgeous cards with all of those sets. I especially love Botanical Dreams, I have not done enough with my set s yet.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  26. # Linda Pon 21 Sep 2008 at 8:41 pm

    lOVE YOUR CARDS AND LOVE GINA K STAMPS…
    LINDA

  27. # Phyllison 21 Sep 2008 at 9:00 pm

    Autumn, my favorite time of the year! I don’t own any Gina K designs but I darn sure need to. I do like her designs! Beautiful cards Jeanne thanks for sharing.

  28. # Maria Lon 21 Sep 2008 at 9:01 pm

    Hey Jeanne, great cards!! Thanks forr an chance at awesome blog candy!!

  29. # Julie Hugheson 21 Sep 2008 at 9:07 pm

    love Gina’s stamps and your work! Thanks for sharing.

  30. # Vickion 21 Sep 2008 at 9:16 pm

    Love the owls! They are gorgeous as are your other cards!

  31. # Lesly Adamson 21 Sep 2008 at 9:26 pm

    Oooh, pick me! I love Gina K Stamps and have quite a collection, but can always use more. I love your blog!

  32. # Harleyon 21 Sep 2008 at 9:33 pm

    Those are fabulous looking stamps. I especially love the Autumn ones! :D And your cards are fantastic!!

  33. # Lana Pon 21 Sep 2008 at 9:54 pm

    I love Gina K stamps and have just a couple. It is truly amazing what you did with that pumpkin!!! Very beautiful. Thank you for this blog candy and for mentioning Carolyn’s very worthwhile cause.

  34. # Stephanieon 21 Sep 2008 at 9:55 pm

    I love Gina K’s work….. I think your work is incredible too!! Thanks for the chance to win!

  35. # Linda C.on 21 Sep 2008 at 10:01 pm

    Fabulous examples! I have some of Gina’s stamps but would love some more!

  36. # Susieon 21 Sep 2008 at 10:20 pm

    Super Duper cards, love the colors you used… tfs…..maybe I will win this time………

  37. # Judyon 21 Sep 2008 at 10:26 pm

    this is a wonderful card. for a very in need cause.
    thanks for the chance to win this great blog candy..
    I will have to go on over and check out Gina’s stamps for sure.
    Judy

  38. # Jennon 21 Sep 2008 at 10:37 pm

    You are OH SO talented!

    Those owls are too cute, what a great pice of candy!

  39. # Terraon 22 Sep 2008 at 12:32 am

    I love the owl card, how cute is that!

  40. # Tiffany Johnsonon 22 Sep 2008 at 1:46 am

    I love that botanical dreams set! Your cards are jaw-droppers!

  41. # Paulaon 22 Sep 2008 at 3:21 am

    Wonderful cards and wonderful candy - thank you for your generosity! …gorgeously designed stamps. There is not enough room in the WORLD for everything on my wish list…lOL Good Luck all X

  42. # AndiDon 22 Sep 2008 at 3:54 am

    I love that pumpkin stamp! And you did an awesome job with it!

  43. # Sharon Kingon 22 Sep 2008 at 5:47 am

    As always your work is beautiful! Thank you for the chance to win some great blog candy.
    Sharon King

  44. # SueBon 22 Sep 2008 at 6:25 am

    Jeanne, you make such beautious cards - TFS! And THANX for the chance at such t’riffic blog candy!

    I LOVE Gina K - and those of us who’ve ordered for a while will remember the stampingfreak days - my first Halloween font stamps came from that site, before the GinaK days!

  45. # Annon 22 Sep 2008 at 7:58 am

    The stamps are really cute - you make the prettiest cards - amazing!!

  46. # Erin Mon 22 Sep 2008 at 8:27 am

    Oh my goodness, such cute cards and freebies! Who could ask for more. I love the pumpkin card - it looks like Cinderella will step out at any moment.
    Erin M.

  47. # Lorrion 22 Sep 2008 at 8:40 am

    Love your cards, love Gina K designs….

  48. # Jingleon 22 Sep 2008 at 9:37 am

    Great cards! I love the stamps!

  49. # Karen mon 22 Sep 2008 at 9:38 am

    Your work is so beautiful. Gina K designs have such cute stamps and their stamps for a cause are one of my favorites. Blessings…

  50. # CJ Maxon 22 Sep 2008 at 9:56 am

    Love your cards…..especially the owl one.
    Great stamps!

  51. # Sharon in NEon 22 Sep 2008 at 10:32 am

    You make it look so simple…and so enticing. I have to try this now.

  52. # Laurieon 22 Sep 2008 at 12:23 pm

    This is the first time I’ve been to your blog, it’s definitely not going to be the last time though. Great work. Thanks for sharing!

  53. # Peggy S. From Ohioon 22 Sep 2008 at 2:07 pm

    I’m so anxious to make fall cards - I just love them. Thanks for sharing your creations w/us in blogland! Thanks, also, for the chance to win some blog candy!

  54. # Val Son 22 Sep 2008 at 2:24 pm

    Wonderful cards! I love the Gina K stamps…wonderful designs!

  55. # Michelleon 22 Sep 2008 at 3:04 pm

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful designs and for the chance at blog candy!

  56. # Julie Templeon 22 Sep 2008 at 4:34 pm

    Your cards are so FABBY!! I just LOVE Gina K, and would be excited to win some new stamps! Thanks…

    Julie

  57. # Michelle Adamson 22 Sep 2008 at 4:51 pm

    I love Gina K. stamps! I love all of your samples, too! Thanks so much for the chance!!!

  58. # Sandyon 22 Sep 2008 at 5:30 pm

    Wow!! What super wonderful cards!!I checked out Cammie’s blog earlier and she is doing such an awesome job raising money for such a good cause!!

  59. # Joan Ervinon 22 Sep 2008 at 5:39 pm

    I love all your cards, Jeanne, but I don’t see any brayering…hummmmm!! heeheehee!! You are the master of copics, for sure!!! Thanks for the chance to win some of those AWESOME Gina K. stamps!!

  60. # Shelleyon 22 Sep 2008 at 6:14 pm

    So cute…I love them!

  61. # Nancy L.on 22 Sep 2008 at 6:29 pm

    You and Carolyn are super nice! You girls are donating to a great cause. Thanks for the chance to win!

  62. # Marlaon 22 Sep 2008 at 6:48 pm

    Wow, thanks for offering this! I absolutely love Gina K’s designs :)

  63. # cathy tidwellon 22 Sep 2008 at 7:05 pm

    Awesome creations Jeanne, as usual! You are so inspiring to me!

    No secret that I love Gina K too, lol! I agree with you 100% on everything you said, she rocks and her design team and illustrators too!

  64. # jamie schnirchon 22 Sep 2008 at 7:58 pm

    Your ‘friend’ card using the Botanical Dreams set is absolutely lovely!!! Thanks, Jamie Schnirch

  65. # jackie (strappystamper)on 22 Sep 2008 at 8:37 pm

    Wonderful cards! I love the owl card…so cute! I own a couple of Gina K single stamps but none of the sets. I love her Stamps for a Cause program. I have great respect for her!!

  66. # Mariaon 22 Sep 2008 at 9:24 pm

    these are beautiful cards!!! i love them all!!

  67. # AnnMarieon 22 Sep 2008 at 9:54 pm

    Love your owl card!! Really nice job! I visit your blog daily! : ) You are super talented!

  68. # Crissy Armstrongon 22 Sep 2008 at 9:58 pm

    I love all three of these beauties, Jeanne! Just gorgeous creations. You have talent by the truckload, woman!

  69. # Ivyon 22 Sep 2008 at 10:44 pm

    I love these cards!! Check out my site for some blog candy!!

  70. # SherriRileyon 22 Sep 2008 at 11:00 pm

    Great cards! I just love them. I love checking your blog for ideas!

  71. # Andreaon 23 Sep 2008 at 1:58 am

    Wow, the stamps and your card´s are great!
    Super candy, thanks for the chance to win this.
    Hugs, Andrea

  72. # Jeanneon 23 Sep 2008 at 8:03 am

    What great cards–you have such talent!! Thx for the chance to win such great blog candy too! :)

  73. # Bevon 23 Sep 2008 at 8:24 am

    I love them all, most especially the the pumpkin card! Gina K. designs are always a favorite!

  74. # candyon 23 Sep 2008 at 10:22 am

    Wish you could give classes…so amazing. Love those stamps!

  75. # Glenda Uon 23 Sep 2008 at 12:46 pm

    Love your cards…especially the pumpkin card! I don’t own any Gina K. stamps….need to find a stamp shop that carries them. Thanks for sharing!

  76. # Catherineon 23 Sep 2008 at 1:24 pm

    I LOVE all of the cards, they are absolutely stunning and beautiful :)…I stop by your blog often to see what else you have created…please don’t stop creating :). Thank you so much for this chance to get some great blog candy :D!

    Hugs,
    catherine
    http://www.mystampinggrounds.blogspot.com
    catlevy@eastlink.ca

  77. # PatsyBon 23 Sep 2008 at 2:11 pm

    All of these cards are just fantabulous!! OF course, it always helps when you start with stamps like Gina K. makes!! I have one set of her stamps and I use them constantly! Love your blog and your work!

  78. # Sharrion 23 Sep 2008 at 2:20 pm

    These cards are fantasic! I have several of Gina’s sets and love them all!
    Good Luck everyone! You will love whatever set you win.

  79. # Michelle (mybelle101)on 23 Sep 2008 at 2:48 pm

    LOVE the cards, and the images are so cute!! Thanks for the spotlight on Gina K…I don’t have any of her images yet, but I’m going to have to change that! :)

  80. # dorison 23 Sep 2008 at 3:28 pm

    great cards, lovely stmp, I want them too :)

  81. # Mary Lou Kempon 23 Sep 2008 at 4:46 pm

    Love the pumpkin card and the owls. Can’t beat a card made with a cute image and fall colors.

  82. # Bev J. (Maxell on SCS)on 23 Sep 2008 at 6:43 pm

    All cards are so great. You do wonderful coloring and shading. Really liked the last pumpkin card. tfs

  83. # Gina K.on 23 Sep 2008 at 8:46 pm

    Jeanne,
    Thank you so much for featuring my company. You are such a sweetheart and a rockstar designer as well. I loved working with you and meeting you at the CHA AND I hope we get to do both of those things again soon!
    Love and Hugs,
    Gina K.

  84. # avonleaon 23 Sep 2008 at 10:54 pm

    That pumpkin is so sweet! I’m lovin’ that basket o’ apples, too!

    Thanks for this chance, Jeanne!

    Cris

  85. # Ann I.on 23 Sep 2008 at 11:36 pm

    Your cards are awesome! Love Gina K. stamps/designs! Thanks for the chance to win!

  86. # Shellyon 24 Sep 2008 at 2:36 pm

    I love your sample cards! Thanks for the chance to win some of Gina K’s great stamps.

  87. # Kayon 24 Sep 2008 at 8:44 pm

    I just received my first Gina K. stamps this week (Boy- they have to be THE fastest shipper/service company on this side of Mars!) My sister-in-law has Alzheimers so I jumped at the chance to particiapte. I love your cards and I am loving Gina’s stamps! Thanks!

  88. # Alesia fowleron 27 Sep 2008 at 11:18 pm

    These are so cute! I have just gotten into stamping and I can’t believe how many I still NEED. LOL Love, love, love the cards! Hugs Alesia

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