Gina K Blog Hop

11/05/2013

Gina K Blog Hop

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We've been fans of Gina K for a long time, and we're excited to announce our first blog hop with their design team! Hop with us for some fabulous prizes too! Make sure you leave a comment on the post for a chance to win a Gin K Design stamp set ($24.95) !

W'e'll also be giving away a Designing with Gelatos Kit valued at $24.95!

Each day this week, we'll have a new post to share- so don't forget to stop by our blog and Gina K's blog!

Using the Grateful Heart papers and Summer Blooms stamp set, I created this Autumn-themed layout featuring my son while pumpkin picking.

I started with a shape stencil ( I used the waste from an insurance card) and used Gelatos in Fall colors to create rectangles around the paper. I sprayed with water and allowed the color to puddle and drip.

Once, dry, I placed the stencil over the shape again and used a PITT Artist pen to draw a sketchy line around as a border.

Next, I used the Summer Blooms stamp set and Stamper's Big Brush Pens in coordinating shades to create some leaves around the page.

I cut some of the papers to mat the photo and created banner pieces with a ribbon end at the top of the page. I added Fall colored gems around the page for interest.

Using the PITT Artist pen in Brown, I journaled about how lucky I am to be my son's Mama! Love this time of year and all the color and how my kids love to do traditional Fall activities as a family. This line of papers and stamps complements my memories so well and the Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft products work so well with the Gina K products!

By Jen Matott
Nov 5, 2013 8:00:00 AM | Gelatos, Layouts, Mixed Media, PITT® Artist Pens, Scrapbooking, Stamper's Big Brush, Stamping

198 Comments

Vibrant colors! I've seen and heard great things about Gelatos Products. I would love a chance to try using them. TFS

Posted by: Rita Simmons | 11/05/2013 at 04:10 PM

Your page is absolutely STUNNING. I love the vibrant colors and the layout is perfect. Well done!!

Posted by: Judy Woodland | 11/05/2013 at 04:25 PM

I love those Gelatos. I can't seem to find them in South Australian stores though. They look such fun.

Posted by: Julie Craig | 11/05/2013 at 04:30 PM

Love gelatos the colors are so pretty

Posted by: Michelle | 11/05/2013 at 04:35 PM

WOW! This is a look I have never seen before! You can be "clean and simple" (me) or messy and artsy (wanna be me!). Thanks for sharing your gift!

Posted by: Cammi Engelhard | 11/05/2013 at 04:36 PM

Love FC & Gina K, these products work so well together.

Carol B
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Posted by: Carol B | 11/05/2013 at 04:42 PM

Want to get some Gelatos. Thanks for a chance to win some.

Posted by: Susan B | 11/05/2013 at 04:43 PM

I love to be inspired to try new things:)

Posted by: Terri Feierabend | 11/05/2013 at 04:49 PM

Looking forward to trying gelatos! The colors are so pretty!

Posted by: jan m | 11/05/2013 at 04:56 PM

nice ideas!

Posted by: DHaus | 11/05/2013 at 04:57 PM

I would love to try Gelatos. The colors are beautiful!

Posted by: Jackie Posnansky | 11/05/2013 at 05:12 PM

Looks like a water color.

Posted by: Cindy DeSpain | 11/05/2013 at 05:13 PM

So simple yet beautiful!! Love the colors/coverage you get with the Gelatos.

Posted by: Valerie Bullock | 11/05/2013 at 05:19 PM

Oh my goodness, the effect with the Gelatoes makes me swoon! So beautiful with all the glorious color!

Posted by: karenladd | 11/05/2013 at 05:27 PM

Love this page! Gives me inspiration and now work is done for today I am going to my craft cave.

Posted by: Terresa Wood | 11/05/2013 at 05:36 PM

That would make great wrapping paper for a special someone.

Posted by: Kristen V | 11/05/2013 at 05:43 PM

Another great tutorial! Thanks so much :)

Posted by: Shari Czerwinski | 11/05/2013 at 05:45 PM

Love the fall color. Nice scrapbook page
Thanks for the chance to win.

Posted by: Sharon C | 11/05/2013 at 06:13 PM

What a lovely page. I like how you upcycled something to use as a template for your gelato colouring. Sweet page.

Posted by: Ann Jobes | 11/05/2013 at 06:16 PM

Wow... This is Beautiful. I love the colors.

Posted by: Amy#8546(TheTigersHaven) | 11/05/2013 at 06:35 PM

It is so interesting to see what can be done with the Gelatos. Can't wait to try them.

Posted by: Barb B. | 11/05/2013 at 06:42 PM

WOWZERS! I love this layout!!!

Posted by: Lagene | 11/05/2013 at 06:43 PM

WOWZERS! I love this layout! The gellato color splotches are awesome!

Posted by: Lagene | 11/05/2013 at 06:46 PM

Love this gorgeous LO, Jen! You were the person who introduced me to gelatos. I've loved the fabulous colors they create ever since.

Posted by: Pam | 11/05/2013 at 06:49 PM

what a great layout - I just love the colors

Posted by: Barbara | 11/05/2013 at 06:58 PM

So clever, love the shapes of color. just beautiful.

Posted by: Barbara Hernandez | 11/05/2013 at 07:01 PM

Love your layout!

Posted by: Kelly | 11/05/2013 at 07:21 PM

Love it

Posted by: Donna Burgoyne | 11/05/2013 at 07:22 PM

I want me some Gelatooooos!

Posted by: Maggie89 | 11/05/2013 at 07:29 PM

Lovely layout. Love the look you can get with the Gelatos.

Posted by: LynneZ | 11/05/2013 at 07:39 PM

Great Layout! Thanks for sharing.

Posted by: Veronica Miller | 11/05/2013 at 07:55 PM

Love the colors and technique!

Posted by: Dawn S | 11/05/2013 at 07:58 PM

What a beautiful layout I love the drips running down and the colors you chose TFS

Posted by: Deborah | 11/05/2013 at 08:00 PM

I haven't tried to make a layout with my gellatos, but your post inspired me to try it out! Love the lusciousness of them!!

Carmen L

Posted by: Carmen Lucero | 11/05/2013 at 08:10 PM

I have just a few of these, but would love to have more!

Posted by: Susan S | 11/05/2013 at 08:25 PM

Great look and colors!

Posted by: Darlene Loucks | 11/05/2013 at 08:48 PM

Wow, this layout is beautiful! I love the way you used the gelatos, thanks for sharing.

Posted by: Robin Buchholz | 11/05/2013 at 09:09 PM

The colors in on this page are so vivid and beautiful, thank you for sharing.

Posted by: Sheila | 11/05/2013 at 09:19 PM

I'm new at this, so I don't quite understand how to make something like this. It's different.

Posted by: judy grace | 11/05/2013 at 09:21 PM

Pretty cool technique that I will try to use in a layout.

Posted by: Kristi | 11/05/2013 at 09:25 PM

Looks like a piece of art! Thanks for sharing!

Posted by: Beverly Perdue | 11/05/2013 at 09:31 PM

Love the colors. Love the simple beauty of the layout.

Posted by: Vicki Poole | 11/05/2013 at 09:49 PM

Ooooo Ahhhh, nice

Posted by: Julie D. | 11/05/2013 at 09:55 PM

What a great layout! Love those colored panels!

Posted by: Miriam Prantner | 11/05/2013 at 10:01 PM

Beautiful colors.

Posted by: Marsha D | 11/05/2013 at 10:21 PM

Great Blog!!! I love how you used the waste from a credit card as a stencil!! It just goes to show how creative you are!

Posted by: Susan Tipton | 11/05/2013 at 10:32 PM

This is such a simple but beautiful scrapbook page... Thanks for the inspiration. I also just watched Donna Downey show how to use the Gelatos and now I am really anxious to get my hands on some of those yummy colors!

Posted by: Marita Summers | 11/05/2013 at 10:32 PM

These "blocks" of fall colors really catch your eye... This looks like a simple but very do-able scrapbook page! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win a design kit!!

Posted by: Marita Summers | 11/05/2013 at 10:35 PM

What wondrous colours on a dull fall day WOWSA

Posted by: Colleen | 11/05/2013 at 10:36 PM

Great page! I would love to try some Gelatos, thanks for the chance to win.

Posted by: Lori | 11/05/2013 at 10:41 PM

beautiful love it!!! looks like fun

Posted by: Cbrocious1984 | 11/05/2013 at 10:48 PM

It looks easy but I wonder what it looks like in real life...

Posted by: kramomma | 11/05/2013 at 10:55 PM

Great fall LO, beautiful job!!

Posted by: Cindy Miller | 11/05/2013 at 11:13 PM

I am enjoying seeing what the designers do with your Gelatos.
Jean McGee

Posted by: Jean McGee | 11/05/2013 at 11:28 PM

Love the richness of the colors; well done!

Posted by: Susan K Smith | 11/05/2013 at 11:32 PM

I'm impressed with what I'm seeing done with the Gelatos. Can't wait to give them a try. Hope they're as easy to use as they look!

Posted by: Elaine | 11/05/2013 at 11:40 PM

Enjoyed the tutorial and like the simple design. Thank you for featuring an interesting technique, I look forward to getting some Gelato's soon and trying them out.

Posted by: Vanessa Taylor | 11/05/2013 at 11:52 PM

lovely * lovely ...colors that i usually put together. ...& I LOVE pumpkin anything.....simple, but very touching to me. & yes, i'd be grateful to make some gelato puddles of my own .

Posted by: mindy | 11/05/2013 at 11:58 PM

beautiful colors. The gelatos just make me want to play.

Posted by: gloria l | 11/06/2013 at 12:01 AM

Gorgeous! I love Faber Castell products! I am really looking forward to learning new ways to use them.

Posted by: Cat | 11/06/2013 at 12:16 AM

Love the lay out!! Thanks for sharing!!

Posted by: Carla | 11/06/2013 at 12:52 AM

I like this layout! And the way the colors blend are beautiful! I have just heard about Gelatos and would love to try them!

Posted by: Beth F. | 11/06/2013 at 01:14 AM

I like the colors.

Posted by: Melody | 11/06/2013 at 01:50 AM

loved how you have used the stencil to add gelatoes and then defined colors using the fine tip pen !!

Posted by: suman | 11/06/2013 at 03:20 AM

Great inspiration and I had to go out and get a few Gelatos just to try them!

Posted by: Anne S | 11/06/2013 at 06:32 AM

Awesome autumn colors and design!

Posted by: Maggie Funke | 11/06/2013 at 08:03 AM

Thanks for the chance to win.

Posted by: Meredith | 11/06/2013 at 09:37 AM

Wow! If only I could make scrapbook pages look this good! LOVE it!

Posted by: cat | 11/06/2013 at 09:43 AM

Love your page! And seeing the steps to create it is a treat too!

Posted by: Rachelle | 11/06/2013 at 10:26 AM

WOW Elegant, vintage, beautiful. Love it.

Posted by: Lurdez | 11/06/2013 at 10:44 AM

Definitely have gelatos on my Christmas list now. Love the effect.

Posted by: sharonv | 11/06/2013 at 10:49 AM

loving this hop - get to learn new techniques!
Sandra ltb

Posted by: Sandra ltb | 11/06/2013 at 11:02 AM

Very Lovely page !!!

Posted by: Therese DuMoulin | 11/06/2013 at 12:23 PM

This is so beautiful! Going to have to check out these products

Posted by: Joyce erb | 11/06/2013 at 01:23 PM

i need some of these. so many materials you can use golatos on. i want to try stamps and spray with water. my craft room is not complete without them.

Posted by: NADINE ILLINGWORTH | 11/06/2013 at 01:52 PM

love the page

Posted by: linda smith | 11/06/2013 at 02:23 PM

Thanks for the chance to win.

Posted by: Meredith | 11/06/2013 at 03:54 PM

wonderful page...love the design!

Posted by: Lynda | 11/06/2013 at 04:59 PM

I'm think I need to try the Gelatos, love the look!

Posted by: Pam | 11/06/2013 at 05:42 PM

Love how you did the rectangles of colors........so cool!!!

Posted by: Cheryl O | 11/06/2013 at 05:57 PM

cute page