My Favorite...Friends!
There is lots of competition in this industry and, yeah, it's true- not everyone plays fair, but...
there are a few people in this industry that really wish others well. Maybe it's a certain confidence in their own products, but they never have anything negative to say about their competitors and they even offer up a hand of friendship and guidance. That would describe a handful of my stamp company owning friends and one of them would surely be Kim van der Sanden from My Favorite Things.
I love this stamp set!! It's called "Can ya' dig it?" I love the greeting too, because a couple of times this year, I've gotten an email that would say something like,
"Go get a cuppa' coffee and call me when you can. Love, Kim"
LOL! I knew that meant a story, the latest "dish" or a new fabulous find and Kim and I would be giggling on the phone! That's what this greeting reminds me of.
Stamping is about sharing. It's about people. I mean really, aren't we making all these beautiful cards to share and brighten someone's day? So I decided that I would feature a few of the stamp company owners that I am honored to call my friends. These are women who inspire me, are there for me and brighten my day of a regular basis.
Some details about my card. (This is a square 5.5" X 5.5" card.) First, I stamped the image with the girl and I colored her with my new colored pencils. (Yup, not prismas! I've got a tutorial coming for these. Hang on.
) Then, I added a little crystal lacquer to shine up the flowers and gloves.
I used my square nestabilities and highlighted the embossed edge with some Metallic Rub-on paste.
The yellow background paper is from my Basic Grey Cupcake pack and the other patterned paper is by DCWV. I added some Stampin' Up ribbon and a cute purple clip. I used Stazon black ink but I colored the girl's skin with a Copic marker. I had to be very careful not to touch the ink with the marker so it wouldn't smear. My base cardstock is my Prism.
Thanks for allowing me to step outside of my Gina K. box and bring you one of "My Favorite People!"
My Favorite Things is having a release party on Wednesday night in their member company forum at Splitcoaststampers. I can't wait to see what's new!
Okay, Kim...Now can I have one of those cute little tub watermarks that everyone on your design team has? LOL! Just kidding but they are too cute!
Speaking of new releases...
You're going to love what we have coming up later this month! OOH!!! I am so pumped up for this one!
Back with more soon.
Hugs,
Gina K.
there are a few people in this industry that really wish others well. Maybe it's a certain confidence in their own products, but they never have anything negative to say about their competitors and they even offer up a hand of friendship and guidance. That would describe a handful of my stamp company owning friends and one of them would surely be Kim van der Sanden from My Favorite Things.
I love this stamp set!! It's called "Can ya' dig it?" I love the greeting too, because a couple of times this year, I've gotten an email that would say something like,
"Go get a cuppa' coffee and call me when you can. Love, Kim"
LOL! I knew that meant a story, the latest "dish" or a new fabulous find and Kim and I would be giggling on the phone! That's what this greeting reminds me of.
Stamping is about sharing. It's about people. I mean really, aren't we making all these beautiful cards to share and brighten someone's day? So I decided that I would feature a few of the stamp company owners that I am honored to call my friends. These are women who inspire me, are there for me and brighten my day of a regular basis.
Some details about my card. (This is a square 5.5" X 5.5" card.) First, I stamped the image with the girl and I colored her with my new colored pencils. (Yup, not prismas! I've got a tutorial coming for these. Hang on.
) Then, I added a little crystal lacquer to shine up the flowers and gloves.I used my square nestabilities and highlighted the embossed edge with some Metallic Rub-on paste.
The yellow background paper is from my Basic Grey Cupcake pack and the other patterned paper is by DCWV. I added some Stampin' Up ribbon and a cute purple clip. I used Stazon black ink but I colored the girl's skin with a Copic marker. I had to be very careful not to touch the ink with the marker so it wouldn't smear. My base cardstock is my Prism.
Thanks for allowing me to step outside of my Gina K. box and bring you one of "My Favorite People!"
My Favorite Things is having a release party on Wednesday night in their member company forum at Splitcoaststampers. I can't wait to see what's new!
Okay, Kim...Now can I have one of those cute little tub watermarks that everyone on your design team has? LOL! Just kidding but they are too cute!
Speaking of new releases...
You're going to love what we have coming up later this month! OOH!!! I am so pumped up for this one!
Back with more soon.
Hugs,
Gina K.
Love the card...love the attitude on life more! This makes me glad I shop in your store!! It is probably one of the reasons you are successful!
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I just wanted to say that I think it's great that you and Kim are friends. I have found that some (not all) of the people in this industry can be anything but nice to their competitors, so it's nice to see two owners as friends.
I love your new pic, BTW! Your daughter is quite talented!
Many blessings,
~Korin
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Hey Gina.
I love your new photo. Your daughter is very good at photography. I love the card you just posted and I love the great news that you are coming to Minneapolis this month! Go Gina! I'm so there. I haven't been attending the show the last few years but because you are coming, I'm so there. I'm going to send out an email soon to my friends and students. I can't wait to met you. Sweet Mary Anderson from NH told me about you Gina!!! I can't wait to purchase some of your awesome stamps. You are so kind, so sweet, and so generous always!!! Thank you. I look forward to meeting you real soon. Safe travels.
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Love your card and the fact that you can share another companies stamp like that. Also, what do you use for your copic markers as your black ink? TIA for answering my questions.
JeanAnn
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JeanAnn,
I usually use Brilliance Ink (Graphite is the color) and heat set it. No smearing at all!
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What a perfect way to end the day! You know I absolutely feel the same way about you. You are truly an icon in the industry and I am honored to call you my friend. And I can't wait to ink up my new Gina K. set to make hubby a cute card!! BTW-if you're ever interested in a DT position, it's yours!
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thats what I love about both your company and MFT!!!!!!!! can't wait to see your new stuff
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What a fantastic way to share your love of stamping and stampers. I admire what you are doing and I am proud to follow your blog. Well done Gina.
Retired Heather
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Wow you must be the nicest person in the whole world, what with all the great giveaways and tutorials and now featuring a competitor!! You are one awesome lady and your card is beautiful!! Please don't tell me about new pencils, I'm broke already!
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Gina you are gorgeous!I love your new picture! I love your blog and this last post is awesome! You and Kim are very talented ladies and it is nice to see that bussiness don't get on the way of friendship...I love this hobby! Thank you for the inspiration! Can't wait to see the new releases. I need to win the lotto so I can get all the sets
HUGS,
Nancy
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You never cease to amaze me with your kindness to others.I love that you did a spotlight on one of Kim's newest stamp sets. I think that it is wonderful that you and Kim are such good friends. Gina,you are a lady in every sense of the word.I love the card that you made it is so pretty and Spring looking. I *love* your new picture. You look gorgeous!
Mary
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Wow you just blew me away! That is what friendship is all about. It's nice to see women supporting one another in such a wonderful industry. You are truly amazing. Love the card!
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Love your card -- that set is awaiting some ink at my house, too! What a great relationship you and Kim have -- not surprising, since you both have big hearts!
Love your new photo!!!
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What a great card! It is nice to see you support your competition! Support of others will get you farther than sabotage! Thanks for showing me once again why I like your blog so much!
Diane
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Awww......what a sweet card and a wonderful post!! It's sooooo refreshing to see the friendship that I think crafting together is really all about!! And, hey.......I love y'all.....so keep on enabling away!!! LOL
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Kindness is a wonderful thing. Love what you wrote about your friend at My favorite things and I love your card.
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I did a total double take when this picture popped up and then said "Oh Man, I LOVE THAT!" I can see how you and Kim would be friends -- you're both fantastic. I'm happy to call you both "my boss ladies!"
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So nice to hear about your personal contact with Kim. I think that is great! Thank you for sharing. You are a success because you know what is important in life.
Looking forward to what is to come! I hate waiting!
Denise G
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Gina, you are one sweet lady. I am so glad to hear you and Kim are such good friends.
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Love the new pic Gina! Great photographer! i *heart* MFT too, I can't wait to meet you guys on the cruise!!!!
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...now I know what I forgot on my last order! I will have to order the metallic past with the next one...it's just so beautiful on your cards...and this one is just beautiful! This is one of the sweetest posts. I think it's wonderful that you shared this. I am also a fan of Kim and her product. I think her stamps are also so cute. Thanks for sharing and for being you! Take care and have a wonderful day!
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Gina.......this post is definitely A+ and so are you. Love your outlook on people and life in general. If you changed 1 person by this post it is worth its weight in gold. Love your card and can't wait to see the tutorial.
Brenda M. (aka Glitter Queen)
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Gina,
I am so glad that you use other stamps and are great friends. It really makes me feel better about doing business with you and Kim. You both seem like nice people and it is refreshing I am a little tired of all the greed in the world!
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Thank you so much for doing this highlighting of your favorite competitors. I believe women should support each other in business. I like to support those who support others. This says a lot about your character and I praise you for being strong enough to be willing to share the wealth. There a certainly enough of us stampin' nutters out there that will spend our last dime with you, Kim, and many of the others. You rock!
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I love the gardening card! Beautiful.
kisses
1001 acessórios
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This is beautiful. And so are you!
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How fun, I met Kim in Arlington, so sweet and methinks she has GOOD dirt!!!
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what a pretty card!! And I think as a customer, I like that you are friends and there for one another.
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