Today is Day 2 of the GinaK Designs Sneak Peeks for the month of May.
There are two sets being debuted today....The Special Father set, designed by GinaK's newest illustrator - Nina Brackett - and the With This Ring set, designed by Rupa Shevde. I'm showcasing the Special Father set in this post.
This set is in perfect timing, as I'm always struggling to find the perfect set to create cards for my grandfather. He just happens to be turning 80 years old this coming Sunday and this will be his birthday card! It's such an appropriate set, with the grandfather clock and the sentiments included in the set.
I started off with a piece of Chocolate Kiss cardstock (from GinaK) and then layered it with a piece of Close to Cocoa cardstock that I altered using the woodgraining technique (<--- click here to watch GinaK's video tutorial to learn how to do this technique). I used Close to Cocoa and Basic Brown ink for my woodgraining.
I wrapped the cardstock with a piece of ribbon I got in the dollar bin and stamped one of the semtiments from the Special Father set underneath it with black ink.
This set has two beautiful granfather clock images in it and I used the smaller of the two for this card. I stamped it on a piece of Ivory Pure Luxury cardstock with black ink and then colored it in with Copic Markers (I am totally digging using the Copics on the Pure Luxury cardstock that GinaK carries in her online store). I layered it on top of a piece of Kraft cardstock, then Close to Cocoa and then Chocolate Kiss.
I poked a hole through the middle of the pendulum with a push pin and added a mini gold brad to it. I also poked some holes above the ribbon and added some gold brads there, as well. Just a little bit of extra dimension without going overboard and completes the rich, old fashioned look.
Make sure to check out what the rest of the Design Team has done with both the Special Father and With This Ring sets.
* GinaK
* Melissa Shultz (GinaK's In the Spotlight Designer)
And make sure to tune in tomorrow for the sneak peek of Gina's brand new StampTV kit!
Erika, I love the soft warm feel of this card! Reminds me of an old library. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Theresa | May 26, 2009 at 01:15 AM
Your card is beautiful Erika. I'm certain that your grandfather will love his card.
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. Anderson | May 26, 2009 at 02:40 AM
Stunning Erika! love your brad details, what a beautiful design
Posted by: Melanie Muenchinger | May 26, 2009 at 07:20 AM
I love the simplicity and elegance of your card. I'm sure your grandfather will love, esp with all the details you've put into it. I love the brad. Thank you for making such a beautiful card with my illustration.
Posted by: NinaB | May 26, 2009 at 08:08 AM
This is wonderful. I love the simple, yet elegant look of this card. the gold brads are a great touch for some dimension, and some added elegance.
Posted by: Tamara | May 26, 2009 at 09:30 AM
What a gorgeous card, Erika!! I love the masculine feel it has - Happy Birthday to your Grandfather!
Posted by: Jessica | May 26, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Beautifully done. Love the gold brad accent on the clock...just adds something special! LOVe it!
Posted by: Carolyn King | May 26, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Love the layers, colors and coloring!! Super card, Erika.
Posted by: Lori Stokes Wright | May 26, 2009 at 05:42 PM
Erika, this is stunning! I love the woodgrain technique with the clock. Your Grandfather will cherish this!
Posted by: Sharri | May 26, 2009 at 08:28 PM
It's always a challenge for me to make masculine cards. I love the one you made!
Posted by: Melissa | May 26, 2009 at 08:39 PM
Beautiful card...love all of the brown and your grandfather will love it!
Posted by: Jennie Harper | May 27, 2009 at 09:02 AM