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New Release Blog Hop- Day 4

Today is the final day of our new release blog hops and I have to say that the design team has outdone themselves throughout this entire release. SO much inspiration and I'm excited to be able to share some of their great ideas in future videos on StampTV!

Today, we are showcasing the last sets of this release including:

Green Thumb Diva

• Debbie Corbari
•  AJ Otto
• Becky Oehlers
• Beth Silaika
• Carolyn King
• Cathy Tidwell
• Latisha Yoast
• Laurie Schmidlin
• Lee Murphy
• Melanie Muenchinger
• Sean Fetterman
• Sharon Harnist
• Tami Mayberry
• Theresa Momber
• Valerie Stangle

New Release Blog Hop- Day 3

I've been having so much fun hopping through the blogs and gathering ideas for future card projects! I hope you have too!

Today, we are featuring two more of the eight new sets released last Thursday night including:

Weather or Not by Beth Silaka

Check out what the design team has created using these sets. And as you hop through the blogs, make sure you leave a comment on each of them along the way because we will be choosing a winner from all of the comments who will win a prize package full of Gina K. Designs stamps, paper and embellishments!

Start hopping here: 

• Beth Silaika - Illustrator of Weather or Not
• Theresa Momber - Illustrator of By The Sea
• AJ Otto
• Becky Oehlers
• Carolyn King
• Cathy Tidwell
• Debbie Corbari
• Latisha Yoast
• Lee Murphy
• Melanie Muenchinger
• Sean Fetterman
• Sharon Harnist
• Tami Mayberry
• Theresa Momber

New Release Blog Hop- Day 2

Wasn't yesterday's blog hop fantastic? Well, today, we are going to do it again!

This morning, the team is featuring two more new sets with a wide array of projects to jump-start your mojo!

Today's featured stamp sets are:

Simple Flowers by Tami Mayberry
























Stamp it BIG! 2 by Carolyn King
























Check out what the design team has created using these sets. And as you hop through the blogs, make sure you leave a comment on each of them along the way because we will be choosing a winner from all of the comments who will win a prize package full of Gina K. Designs stamps, paper and embellishments!

Start hopping here:

• Tami Mayberry - Illustrator of Simple Flowers
• Carolyn King - Illustrator of Stamp It Big 2
• AJ Otto
• Becky Oehlers
• Beth Silaika
• Cathy Tidwell
• Debbie Corbari
• Latisha Yoast
• Lee Murphy
• Melanie Muenchinger
• Michelle Woerner
• Sean Fetterman
• Sharon Harnist
• Theresa Momber

New Release Blog Hop- Day 1

I'm so excited about how much everyone loves our new release! The illustrators have outdone themselves again this month!
Today, we will be taking you on a tour of two of our brand new sets including:

Pretty Patterns 2 by Melanie Muenchinger

























And Bold Blooms by Becky Oelhers
























These beautiful new sets will help you create beautiful cards through spring and WAY beyond! Check out what the design team has created using these sets. And as you hop through the blogs, make sure you leave a comment on each of them along the way because we will be choosing a winner from all of the comments who will win a prize package full of Gina K. Designs stamps, paper and embellishments!

Start hopping here:

• Melanie Muenchinger - Illustrator of Pretty Patterns 2
• Becky Oehlers - Illustrator of Bold Blooms
• AJ Otto
• Beth Silaika
• Carolyn King
• Cathy Tidwell
• Debbie Corbari
• Latisha Yoast
• Lee Murphy
• Michelle Woerner
• Sean Fetterman
• Sharon Harnist
• Tami Mayberry
• Theresa Momber

Stay tuned for another great blog hop tomorrow!
Enjoy today's hop and have a great day!
Hugs,
Gina K.

Tonight's the Night and You're Invited!

Everyone is buzzing behind the scenes at Gina K. Designs and StampTV because tonight is our release party and YOU'RE INVITED!

The party starts over at StampTV and here is the direct link to the party chat thread: PARTY CHAT

Today, the illustrators have gotten together to showcase all of their new stamp sets with an invitation blog hop! As you hop through the blogs, leave a comment on each one and we will choose one lucky winner who will win a prize package full of stamping products and embellishments!

Here is a little invitation video for you. (If you are reading this in an email or RSS feed/reader, you will have to click over to the blog to see the video.)


Along with all of the beautiful new stamp sets, tonight we are releasing EIGHT new colors of ink along with ribbon, buttons and reinkers! One of the most requested ink pads is being released tonight as well and that is our new Black Onyx.


















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The number one question I have been getting about the new Black Onyx ink is, 
"Can it be used with Copic Markers?"

I had the design team play with the new black ink for the last couple of weeks and one of the design team members who is also a Copic instructor and design team member said that it worked great! No smearing and she colored directly over the lines to really test it.

The first time I tried it, I heat set it first because I was scared. LOL! It worked beautifully for me. No smearing at all! Beautiful rich dark black lines and bright, vibrant Copic color. Once I heard the reports from some of the other designers, I tried coloring without heat setting, and again, NO problems at all! I did let it sit for a couple minutes first since the ink pad was brand new and a little juicier than my Memento pad, (and I know any ink will smear if it's still wet.)

But, a couple of our design team members did not have as much luck. They said that it smeared for them.  Because of that report, I can't say that it will work for everyone.

So my best answer is this: 
The overwhelming majority of our team, (including me,) has had great luck and thinks that our new Black Onyx ink performs as well as Memento Black ink. If you are looking for the blackest black ink for solid stamping,  vibrant line art, rich backgrounds, crisp borders and bold greetings, give this ink a go!














And then try it yourself with Copics to see if it is a suitable replacement for you. If not, you will still have the most vibrant, rich, black ink for all of your other stamping needs. And that's well worth it.
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So, are you ready for some fabulous inspiration from our illustrators?
Start hopping here and then we will see YOU tonight at StampTV! (Dig out your party hat!)




Make it a great day!
Hugs,
Gina K.