Sunday, January 2, 2011

Preview Day 1 and a warm welcome!

ETA: This contest is now closed.

The winners of Where you Heart is are:
Darla said...
Melanie you've done it again!!!!! I love this set and with my DH in the navy along with many of my friends husbands, wives, siblings and children too not to mention all the people that volunteer at our church or the hospital I work at I can see this set will get lots of use. Since my 2 year old always wants to make his own card whenever he sees mommy making cards and this bring such an obvious message I'm sure he'll love it too!!

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Karen (TLgirl353) said...
Giovana- both are fab cards- your coloring on the hands is amazing. I really enjoy your creations!
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The winners of Ready, Set, Snow are:
Luv 2 Create said...
These penguins are just the cutest. Luv your embossed snowflake background. It looks so real.
Thanks for the coloring tutorial. I learn so much from you.
This is such a fun hop and I am looking forward to Thursday as well.
Marcie

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Marcy said...
Love the "teasers" Can't wait to see what the whole sets are! I am crazy for little creatures, so excited about the animal one!

Congratulations to the winners! Please send you name, shipping address and the name of the stamp set that you won to info@ginakdesigns.com and we will ship them right out. Thanks to all who played along!
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I am so excited for our January release! This month promises to spark your creativity! And to help inspire all of you, I am SO honored to welcome a special guest designer who will be with us throughout the month.


A note from Latisha-

Hello there!

My name is Latisha Yoast and I am so honored to guest design this month for GinaK! I was born and raised in California, but around 12 years ago I started an adventure with my husband (and our then 2 year old), which would have us traveling all over this wonderful country. I am a stay at home Mother, raising my 14 year old daughter and 10 year old son, while my husband is a Helicopter Pilot for the US Navy. When I am not taking one of my children to Soccer, Cross Country, Swim, Baseball or Track practices/games/meets, you will find me making some paper craft of sorts. I like to create with a caffeinated drink like a Starbucks coffee or soda (Dr. Pepper or Pepsi). Whether I am making a something clean & graphic or, a little more layered, my goal is always to have a balanced project. I can't wait for you all to see this months new releases...you are in for a real treat!!!
xoxo
Latisha

Today, our design team is featuring projects from two brand new stamp sets that will be released on January 6th at 10:00 PM central time.

Introducing:

Where your Heart is by Melanie Muenchinger

Ready, Set, Snow! by Rupa Shevde


We're giving away FOUR of these new stamp sets!

While you are blog hopping today, leave a comment on each blog for lots of chances to win one of these fabulous stamp sets. I will announce the winners tomorrow, right here on this blog entry just before preview day 2. Each blog you comment on will count as an entry so you will have lots of chances if you comment on all of the blogs!

Ready to get inspired?


Tomorrow, we have two more fabulous stamp sets to share! Make sure you stop back.

Hugs,

Gina K.

150 comments:

  1. Welcome Latisha and so looking forward to her designs with the sets this month!!

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  2. Can't wait to see what you create for us, Latisha! This is going to be a fun release!

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  3. Gina- This is so exciting. I am off to hop and see what everyone has to showcase today! Woot woot!

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  4. There is so many wonderful cards - they are both must have sets!!!

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  5. {{{hugs}} and a huge welcome, Latisha!

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  6. Looks like some fun stamp sets to be released. Great cards and projects seen so far. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  7. I love blog hops, so I can't wait to see all the projects!

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  8. Welcome Latisha.

    Those little penguins are too cute.

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  9. I am in love with the "Where Your Heart Is" set. I know I must have that one! I'm sure I'll want more tomorrow too!

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  10. Welcome Latisha- all the blog hops give such great ideas and I Love these new stamps- they are fantastic!

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  11. WOW!!! Another couple of great sets!!! LOTS of possibilities for creative juices to take hold of!!!!

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  12. Although we have had way too much snow - I do love the stamps! LOL Excellent start to the New Year!

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  13. Welcome to Latisha (and a big "Thank You" to your husband for all he does for our country!). Looking forward to the inspiration!

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  14. Having fun hopping and loving all of the creations by the DT! Off to see the rest!

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  15. These are beautiful! I love the cards and the images are wonderful!

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  16. I came back to list - I've been to Donna Baker's site 3 times - she's not an active part of this hop today.

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  17. I cant wait to start hopping! Welcome to Latisha!

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  18. I am excited to visit with someone new to me and discover their talent and be encouraged by their designs. Thanks for taking the challenge. I know I will benefit from your skills
    blessings
    patti moffett

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  19. super cute sets, thanks for the chance to win them!!! love all the work the girls have created!!! And welcome Latisha! : )

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  20. As usual, I can't wait to see everything!

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  21. loving the new designs...so cute and a great hop TFS!!!!

    cathie
    scraphappycat@gmail.com

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  22. Anxiously awaiting the next set! Great job!

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  23. Welcome Latisha .. looking forward to seeing your creations and Thanks for the chance to win:)

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  24. Well Gina, looks like a fun week, Latisha sounds great can't wait to see what she creates.
    So far I like what i see with these two sets, especially the snow set, I love snow and love animals what a better combo!! Looking forward to seeing all the blogs!!
    Thanks

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  25. Gina, I am new to "blog hopping" but not new to your blog, I love it.. so I am going to try to keep up with this one . Love the new stamps and the new artist. Becky

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  26. each release is more and more amazing and inspirational. thanks for all you do to make these possible
    blessings
    patti moffett

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  27. What cute new images. Great inspirations on all the blogs.

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  28. Happy New Year!!

    Gina looking forward to all the new stamp sets & ideas for 2011..
    Love what I see so far!

    Many Blessings
    Susan

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  29. If it weren't for the blog hop, I would not have known that the Where your heart is was inspired by military spouses! I am so pleased! Thanks Melanie!

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  30. great images--off to blog hop!

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  31. Can't wait to see some of Latisha's designs! Glad to have you aboard this month. The brief glimpses of the new stamps look wonderful! My stash of Gina K 'rubbah' is growing and growing and... :-)

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  32. I'm half way through the hop... fabulous inspiration!

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  33. Welcome, Latisha! Looking forward to seeing more of your inspirational work. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  34. OOOOOOH, these look wonderful! Can't wait for MORE!! The hands are so inspiring. Welcome to Latisha...looking forwad to her art!

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  35. I'm loving the hop! Latisha, welcome and we'll be waiting to see your designs!

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  36. Looking forward to Latisha's inspiration & new stamps!

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  37. These sets are so cute. Can't wait to see all the projects!!

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  38. Love all the designs - great job Gina, as always!

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  39. That penguin is a must have. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  40. So far the sneak peek creations are terrific! I believe every military spouse and everyone who makes cards for Operation Write Home will want Melanie's new set (I know I do, LOL) and those penguin and bunny images are simply adorable. Off to hop some more. I hope you and your family have a very happy & healthy 2011!

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  41. Love all the new designs so much creativity
    Hugs

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  42. I look forward to the release. These sneak peeks look fun.

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  43. I love the animals they are so cute. Thanks for sharing your talents with us everyday.
    Happy New Year and all the best in 2011.
    Donna B

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  44. the new images look great! happy new year!

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  45. I love the looks of the new sets! How fun!

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  46. Loving the hands over heart stamp. The potential for this stamp is plenty.

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  47. I love the new stamps and they are a must have. I make cards for Operation Write Home and they would be perfect for that.

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  48. Great stamps and I can see there's going to be fun stamping with them.

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  49. Welcome Latisha! I have a son who is penguin crazy! Guess I'll have another set to add to my collection.

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  50. I am in love with the hands! I can't wait to color them with my copics!

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  51. I love the heart within the fingers. How clever. Great job. judy b

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  52. Huge congrats to Latisha!!! These sets are fantastic!

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  53. I love the penguin! So cute! Love it! What a unique way to show I love you with the heart.

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  54. Wonderful cards Gina, loved what the girls did. Loving those adorable critters.

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  55. Love the cute critters but my fav of the two is Where Your Heart is. TFS

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  56. Oh my gosh, those penguins are just too cute!!

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  57. I am bouncing along on the blog hop and have enjoyed all the cards along the way so far. Thanks you Gina, for a chance to win a set of stamps.

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  58. love the little critters. They would find a good home where they will be loved here

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  59. Getting ready to start the hop. It's a good thing I don't have any plans for the day. Love this week's sketch.

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  60. Welcome, Latisha!! Love your cards, Gina!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!!!
    debpaint16@aol.com

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  61. I'm lovin all the wonderful ways that these stamps can be used.

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  62. Welcome Latisha, wow I am excited about the new releases.
    http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/

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  63. Such fun! Welcome Latisha. Looking forward to seeing your designs.

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  64. Gina, I love these blog hops. Thanks for giving away such nice stuff. Welcome to Latisha!

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  65. What a great start to a New Year....welcome designer. Love the cards & stamp sets, especially like the squirrel, I had a pet one for 3 yrs.

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  66. Having fun with today's sneak peaks. I can't wait for the full reveal.

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  67. Always love to see the new sets coming out. Thanks for a chance to win a set!!

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  68. I'm about halfway through and the peeks are just fabulous!

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  69. Toured the whole blog hop...so many different inspiring designs for the new stamps. Great job everyone! Thanks!

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  70. This release is off to a fabulous start, Gina! Loving the previews so far! Congratulations and welcome to Latisha! Can't wait to see her awesome creations!

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  71. Always so generous. Thanks as always for an opportunity to save the budget!

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  72. I am new to blogging, but I think this is going to be FUN. Thanks for the opportunity to win new stamps and to learn.

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  73. Wonderful cards. God bless,
    Peggy Allen

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  74. Especially like the penguin, my oldest grand daughter's favorite animal. Great start to 2011.

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  75. Love the new designs, and especially love the little penguin Hope you had a Happy New Year

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  76. Thanks for the chance to win. Love the snow set.

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  77. Can't wait until Thursday! Thanks for all the inspiration.

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  78. I can't wait to see what you have for us! ")

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  79. Teasers are pleasers when it comes to blog hops!

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  80. Wonderful blog hop and such wonderful new stamps...now how to choose just one. Or maybe two... :)

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  81. So much creativity in one place! FUN

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  82. A squirrel stamp! Oh YEA! I have a friend who loves squirrels and I have been very creative to find images for her cards. Pick me, pick me!

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  83. Happy New Year!! Absolutely Fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win, you are so generous.

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  84. SO Excited about the new release...

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  85. Cant wait to see the whole set!

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  86. Can't wait to see all the previews and then the stamp set reveals! Welcome Latisha!

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  87. Welcome Latisha! Can't wait to see all the sets!

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  88. Welcome Latisha. Looking forward to your creative ispirations this week. Fabulous hop so far and looks like another winning release. Love what I have seen so far.
    Marcie

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  89. I love..love..love the stamps sets.
    THANKS SO MUCH!
    Pam
    wilson58@yahoo.com

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  90. Welcome Latisha, I'm looking forward to seeing all the fab designs made with these gorgeous stamps. Thank you Gina for giving us the chance to win one of these lovely sets.

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  91. Love the previews from all the designers. So far I am loving what I have seen of the sets and can't wait to see what else is in them.

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  92. Being new to the stamping word... I'm completely overwhelmed by the talent!! Absolutely stunning work!

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  93. Can't wait to see all the great stuff for this coming year! Y'all are fabulous!

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  94. I love these blog hops.. Thank-you..

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  95. You've done it again!! Great sets!

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  96. Humm I thought YOU would show us YOUR take on these stamp sets. Oh, well .. maybe next time.
    Thanks for the Blog Hop. ;-}

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  97. These new sets are awesome! Loving what I've seen so far!!!

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  98. Gina, you and your DTS are rock'n the stamping world and these new sets are spectacular! I can't wait for the release party!

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  99. AWWW.....these are wonderful stamp sets...so cute. I can't wait to have them. :)

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  100. I am loving the previews of these new sets! Can't wait to see the complete sets on Thursday. Welcome Latisha!

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  101. This is the first time that I have been involved in a preview count down. It is so exciting. Welcome Latisha! Can't wait to see the new sets.

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  102. Welcome Latisha and looking forward to your creations! Would love to own any of Gina K stamps!
    Ciao db:)

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  103. Looking forward to seeing the complete sets. Love the hands making a heart.

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  104. Welcome Latisha! I am enjoying the beautiful cards created by everyone on the design team.

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  105. I am soooo glad I found Stamp Tv!!! I love all your stamps---now if only I could fit them all into my budget--lol!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!!! Suebeebunny@hotmail.com

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  106. I am having fun. These are really cute stamp sets. It will be fun to see Latisha's work.

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  107. These stamp sets look like they are going to be a "must have"!! But I think that's every release for me!

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  108. I loved the cards on Giovanna's blog, but I can't comment there because you have to have a Google account. Oh well, they were awesome cards--please tell her for me!

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  109. Hey Gina, thought I would drop in to say that so far the design team has done a wonderful job showing off the "Where your Heart is" and "Ready, Set, Snow" Stamp Sets! Just Can't wait to see the whole sets

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  110. You have a great design team and they have all done a wonderful job!! And LOVE the penguin!

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  111. Just LOVE these stamps! The penguin is my favorite! thanks for sharing such cute things with us!!

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  112. Welcome Latisha! Gina you are so generous! I'm loving all the peeks form the designers. TFS the wonderful stamps!

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  113. Thanks for the sneak peeks. These look awesome! Hopefully my checkbook will let me buy these cutie patutie sets right now

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  114. Great sets! As always they both have so many applications. I like them both, but the Ready, Set, Snow is my favorite! Keep the great stamps coming!

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  115. Can't wait to view her work. Great sets. Thanks so much for all you do.

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  116. Welcome, welcome Latisha!! These stamps are just darling and a "must have" for a lot of us. Busy enjoying the blog tonight!

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  117. I can tell alreay tell this is going to be a fun release!




    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  118. Thanks for blessing for people with your lovely stamps. Always excited to open videomail from you!

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  119. Both of these sets look like so much fun--or should I say "snow much fun"! Looks like another fun release!

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  120. Love what I've seen so far! I see a couple sneak peeks in your mosaic that I look forward to seeing the whole thing!!! Two wonderful sets tonight and a great job by the DT!!

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  121. Welcome Latisha and looks like another fabulous release.

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  122. love your cards and videos.

    thanks for sharing

    Angela

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  123. Oops back again, having a lot of fun blog hopping looking at all the talent using these new stamps
    http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/

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  124. What can I say but, Wowee Zowee, and thanks.

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  125. Great sets. Especially like the penguins. Great blog hop.

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  126. I especially lovethesquirrel. My friend &I give each other squirrel gifts.

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  127. These sets are fantastic...cute and touching...wonderful.

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  128. Gina, wow. You've done a fantastic job with the stamps. I really love you heart cards so much. I love your bold coloring in Our Time Apart and the Praying for you is really creative and cute.

    Hugs....Tracy :)
    cottonpickincute.blogspot.com

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  129. I'm loving these two new sets. The cards were wonderful, and I enjoyed each stop along the hop. You've got a great set of designers.

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  130. Just finished the hop. Oh how I love Melanie's heart image. What a talented team.

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  131. Thank you Gina for putting this together. The cards are amazing. Love what you do for us. Inspiring our creativity. :)

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  132. Very cute new releases, how fun!! Congrats & welcome Latisha!

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  133. The little animals are so cute and would be great for so many occasions. And, the hand hearts are really cool. I would love to win these. Welcome Latisha. I'll be looking for your work.

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  134. Really enjoy your blog and the hops and the videos, its all good.

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  135. The blog hops always give me new ideas. It's a fun way to start the new year.

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  136. Can't wait to see more! Thanks, Gina, for all the chances to win! Welcome Latisha!

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  137. Gina, I appreciate the chance to win either one of these lovely sets as I purchased sets in the past and they are top quality. Not to mention (but I will) the sentimental value of them!

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  138. AAaakkk - hope I am not too late - durn thing called work ... LOL
    Looking like another credit card burner!!!!

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  139. Happy New Year, Great way to start the New Year, which a wonderful sneak peak. Love all the cards. Thanks

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  140. That penguin is soo cute! I love watching all the videos. Please keep them coming. Thanks for sharing.

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  141. The stamps are gorgeous and the cards are inspiring.

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  142. I too, make cards for OWH for the troops. I heart and hands is full of love. The snow card would give them a boost in the heat too. Have a good day.

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  143. I watch Stamp TV every day! I love the work you do the only thing is I just got my Cuttlebug and do not have much to work with like embossing folders or stamps or die cutters like spellbinders I have one Nestabilities the classic scalloped squares large I love it but to copy your everyday work I have to do everything by hand like your hands shaped into a heart stamp I drew by hand to create your project it takes a lot longer to make a card this way but I love watching your videos and try to follow a long with you I sure hope I win so I can add to my card making inventory PS keep doing the videos you inspire me! I love it!

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