Preview Party- Day 2
When I was a little girl,
I had a tendency to come downstairs in the morning, ready for school with a striped shirt and flowered pants. My Mom would say, go up and change, you can't mix stripes with flowers like that! So I would grumble up the steps thinking to myself that mixing stripes with other patterns was just fine and someday, I would do it as much as I wanted!
Today is one of those glorious days.

Introducing the newest set by Melanie Muenchinger, "Jumping for Joy!" Melanie has created a brand new set of animal images that are a must have in your collection. She has maintained the letter style that runs through her entire hippy and hoppy collection so once again, these stamps will mix and match so well. But the animals in this set are TO DIE FOR CUTE!!! (They have to be- Gina K. Designs, stamps with personality, right?)
I don't know what I love more, the super cute way this zebra is kicking up her heels or the adorable heart spot in the middle of her forehead! LOL!
And what else do you see on that card?

Yes, it's our newest Bling & Dazzle- Zoo Brads! These brads are perfect for all your wild life. Whether you are making a Zebra or Giraffe card, or you are scrapbooking your kids camping trip with scouts, these brads will take your jungle projects to the next level. I am truly in love with these new little blings!
For my next preview, I mixed "Jumping for Joy" with our new stamp set called "Woo-hoo!" For those of you who remember back to the days where we sold individual stamps, you will recognize many of these images in the "Woo-hoo!" set. They had all been retired and we brought them back in time for your July 4th projects. We decided that we would keep them in our collection because they lend themselves to everything you want to celebrate!
The greeting and the fireworks are from the "Woo-hoo!" set and the rest is from "Jumping for Joy!"

I love this seal! Her looks so cute! I perched him on top of that little drum and put a sparkler in his hand, uh flipper. Then, I colored him with colored pencils and Odorless mineral spirits. Of course, with all those fireworks and sparklers, I had to add some stickles.

I can think of so many other used for those fireworks too. I will share a bunch more ideas in the future. I am contemplating the perfect wedding card for those... How romantic with the night sky!
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So what do you think? Are you having as much fun as we are with this new release? Wait until you see tomorrow's projects. Let's just say, the stamp I chose brings back one of my fondest childhood memories. Maybe yours too!
Want to win one of these sets?
Leave a comment here on this entry and I will draw two names. One will win "Jumping for Joy!" and one will win "Woo-hoo!"
Want to see some more sneak peeks? Check out what Melanie Muenchinger, Joanne Basile, Michelle Giraud, Emily Giovanni and Barb Schram have created!
We have two winners from yesterday's contest!
Many Happy Re-turns goes to-
5/17/2008 1:28 PM dodi k wrote:
LOVE the summer feel of these sets! And can't wait to try "Smackin' acetate!" Great technique!
And, You are my Sunshine goes to-
5/17/2008 12:32 AM Carolina wrote:
Love your card and the rest of the sneak peeks with Rupa's new retro set. Thanks for sharing your watercoloring technique.
Congrats to your both. Send me your snail mail and I will ship them right out.
Have a great day!
Hugs,
Gina K.
I had a tendency to come downstairs in the morning, ready for school with a striped shirt and flowered pants. My Mom would say, go up and change, you can't mix stripes with flowers like that! So I would grumble up the steps thinking to myself that mixing stripes with other patterns was just fine and someday, I would do it as much as I wanted!
Today is one of those glorious days.

Introducing the newest set by Melanie Muenchinger, "Jumping for Joy!" Melanie has created a brand new set of animal images that are a must have in your collection. She has maintained the letter style that runs through her entire hippy and hoppy collection so once again, these stamps will mix and match so well. But the animals in this set are TO DIE FOR CUTE!!! (They have to be- Gina K. Designs, stamps with personality, right?)
I don't know what I love more, the super cute way this zebra is kicking up her heels or the adorable heart spot in the middle of her forehead! LOL!
And what else do you see on that card?

Yes, it's our newest Bling & Dazzle- Zoo Brads! These brads are perfect for all your wild life. Whether you are making a Zebra or Giraffe card, or you are scrapbooking your kids camping trip with scouts, these brads will take your jungle projects to the next level. I am truly in love with these new little blings!
For my next preview, I mixed "Jumping for Joy" with our new stamp set called "Woo-hoo!" For those of you who remember back to the days where we sold individual stamps, you will recognize many of these images in the "Woo-hoo!" set. They had all been retired and we brought them back in time for your July 4th projects. We decided that we would keep them in our collection because they lend themselves to everything you want to celebrate!
The greeting and the fireworks are from the "Woo-hoo!" set and the rest is from "Jumping for Joy!"

I love this seal! Her looks so cute! I perched him on top of that little drum and put a sparkler in his hand, uh flipper. Then, I colored him with colored pencils and Odorless mineral spirits. Of course, with all those fireworks and sparklers, I had to add some stickles.

I can think of so many other used for those fireworks too. I will share a bunch more ideas in the future. I am contemplating the perfect wedding card for those... How romantic with the night sky!
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So what do you think? Are you having as much fun as we are with this new release? Wait until you see tomorrow's projects. Let's just say, the stamp I chose brings back one of my fondest childhood memories. Maybe yours too!
Want to win one of these sets?
Leave a comment here on this entry and I will draw two names. One will win "Jumping for Joy!" and one will win "Woo-hoo!"
Want to see some more sneak peeks? Check out what Melanie Muenchinger, Joanne Basile, Michelle Giraud, Emily Giovanni and Barb Schram have created!
We have two winners from yesterday's contest!
Many Happy Re-turns goes to-
5/17/2008 1:28 PM dodi k wrote:
LOVE the summer feel of these sets! And can't wait to try "Smackin' acetate!" Great technique!
And, You are my Sunshine goes to-
5/17/2008 12:32 AM Carolina wrote:
Love your card and the rest of the sneak peeks with Rupa's new retro set. Thanks for sharing your watercoloring technique.
Congrats to your both. Send me your snail mail and I will ship them right out.
Have a great day!
Hugs,
Gina K.





Woohoo! I can't wait to see the full sets of these! Fab-you-luss!
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Hi Gina and family.
It was SO great meeting you today at your fabulous booth. And, Rupa too...bonus! I love your company. You are a class act Gina. Thanks for the photo shoot and autograph. You are a stamping rockstar and remember to carry plenty of Sharpies!! You never know when you may need them. Big Hugs! I love my new OINKEY! Can't wait to play.
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that zebra wants to go home with me!
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These look too cute! You really create a wonderful line of stamps and great cards to showcase them!
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Melanie sure has a way with animals. They are adorable! Thanks for the preview.
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These sets look great. Ilove Melanie's stamps - she is so great with animals. I would love to win these!
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These sets are going to be great. The animals are just precious and Woo-Hoo looks like it is going to be fun to use.
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I love that adorable zebra card!
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Wow another great set, I love the zebra he is so cute!!
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The sneak preview so far is a MUST HAVE! The brads are just to cute. Thanks for a chance.
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I am so excited to add to my "melmel" collection of stamps! This little zebra is too stinkin' cute!
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I absolutely adore that sweet little zebra and those zoo brads are awesome. I can't wait for the release of the new stamps.
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I love these new stamps! I can't decide whether I love the zebra or the seal the most. How can I possibly wait until Thursday? Thank you for the opportunity to win one of them.
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The new stamps designed by Melanie are darling. They have so many possible uses. Would love to win a set.
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Gina, I think Melanie has hit the jackpot with this set! I love your stripes/flowers card! Just stunning.
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I just love these little animals. I can't wait to see the whole set!
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Cute stamps. Like the zebra best.
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gina theze r al wa to col i cant wat to c them al on tuesday
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Those are just so adorable! I can't wait to get them!
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Awwwww! Tell me puh-leeeeze who "wouldn't" be wishing for "Jumping for Joy!?" I'll say who ... no stamper in their proper state of mind! Indeed!
Awesome, as usual, Ms. Melanie!
:o) Tex
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Oh I have to have these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just to cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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OH WOW!! I love the zebra one! The pink flowered paper, white and black, and those AWESOME bling brads!! YUM!
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Love the zebra card, looks so real.
cute stamps, thanks for letting us see
these great stamps.
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Very cute!!
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Oh my, those are eatum up cute. I would love to make those for my granchildren. Will check on getting them. Thank You for sharing.
LeaH t.
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You did it again! What great Stamps!
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WOW!!! These superduper, I luv's em....
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I have this SAME paper pack which I bought 2 months planning to make a pink and wild zebra card!! Too cute(I'll still make one, have to change it up a bit!!) and could our seal cards be more similar?? love your fireworks!
oh, and I love the story about "little Gina", I had a few outfits and hats that made my mom cringe, too, big surprise!
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I love stripes and flower together, as you showed they do work. Thanks
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I just love these animals and would be Jumping for Joy and shouting Woo-hoo if I won these stamp sets.Keep them coming!
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Ahhh...now how sweet are these new stamps!!!! They are just precious!
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Cute cards ! Would love to win one one of these sets !
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Wonderful cards - I'm getting more and more excited to the release. The brads are a must have...thanks for offering those!
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Forgot to mention how exciting about winning You are my Sunshine stamp set...thanks so much! I'll email my address to you shortly - Woo hoo...can't wait to get them!!!
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These sets look sooooo cute! I can't wait to see what the full sets look like!
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Ooh - those zoo brads - I must have them! Adorable cards!
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These animals are great! Love both that zebra and the seal! I would give them a very good home. Thanks for the chance to win!
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OMG!!! I absolutely love love love both of these sets! They are way too cute...some of my favorites that I have seen...I hope that I win....
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Great new ideas with the wildlife!!! would love to see the whole set, its a jolly new idea compared to our wildlife in South Africa,lol
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Such cute animal sets Gina! Thanks for the sneak peek, can't wait to see the releases!
~Meredith
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That zebra is just too cute! Love the seal too! Both cards are adorable. I can see my grandkids loving these!!!
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Love the seal..I think seals are really cute...
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How sweet are these stamps. Beautiful cards. I can't wait to get my hands on these.
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One of these days I am going to be the lucky one to win one of your stamp sets.
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I just love that cute little zebra card. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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You're right, Gina, these animals are so sweet! I think it's the look on their faces!
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Oh, how cute!! Love the Jumping for Joy set. Just too cute. Can't wait to see the rest of it. Now if i could only win it!! lol
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I adore both of the stamps. They are soooooo cute.
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I just LOVE both of these cards! I've never gotten any of your stamps, so I would LOVE to try them out!
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win some of your adorable stamps!
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Another great release! What fun!
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Haven't won anything yet from a comment on one of you sets yet....but they are so worth the comment on how wonderful they are win or not. I can hardly wait to see the other animals that are "Kicking up their heels"
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Loved the cards! I especially loved the color and pattern combo with the zebra. Gets me inspired to try different patterns together.
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These sets look great - love the bling! Heather
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Oh my gosh I am loving the new zebra. How does she get the animals to have such precious expressions? I love it!!!
It's a good life!
Terri E.
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Very cute images! The seal is especially adorable!
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Love them both, can't wait till the release. And I too mixing stripes and patterns. Thanks ~Julie
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Adorable!!!!! A girl after my own heart when it comes to mixing prints. And the zebra brads, I've got ideas for those already!
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I would LOVE either of those sets (although I'll admit that I can't get enough of zebra's lately), they are so adorable. I also enjoyed how you mixed the stripes and flowers. My dds' must have your sense of style because that is how they like to dress too!
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Those animals are just too cute. Can't wait to see the entire set!
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The Zebra is just too cute. Love the fireworks and seal card too.
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I just love all of melanie's animal images. They are so adorable!
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Oh goodness.. Zebras.. hmmmm I've been actually looking for Zebra stamps because I have a little sweet boy who I've become his Chemo Angel and he LOVES Zebras!! That stamp would be prefect to make him some cards! Oh I can't wait to see what other animals are playing around too!
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How cool is this set?? The highlight of my morning is opening your blog to see what is new! You gals ROCK!
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Love, love the adorable zebra & seal. How cute are they. Can't wait to see what other cute animals you have. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Great sets, as always! I would love to win these, pick me!
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That zebra is just precious! Thanks for sharing!
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Wooo hoooo for stripes and florals together
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Wow,Gina, wonderful sets again! Thanks for the chance to win.
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So cute! Love them both!
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Cute stamps. I love the little heart on the zebra, too cute! And I don't see why you couldn't wear stripes and flowers!
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OH MY!!! How cute is that zebra and seal? I most definitely have to add this set to my collection!!!
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I love Melanie's animal stamp, they are all so adorable. Please Please pick me!!!
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I love what you do with stamps--such talent and inspiration. Looking forward to seing the new sets.
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Hi Gina, I love Melanie's sets and these are no less than wonderful. Thanks for the inspiration. Love, Denise x
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These are just adorable. Sure would like either one in my stamping room.
Thank you for all of your wonderful card ideas.
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The sneak peeks are SOOO cute!!! Love the brads too! Can't wait to see the complete sets!
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Oh - I am so loving this preview! I haven't been stamping long enough to know what the "Woo-hoo!" images looked like, so I'm really looking forward to seeing this set. And Melanie does it yet again!
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Melanie has done it again - her sets are so sweet! I love their cute little faces.
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Love the animals! They are too cute. I can't wait to see the entire set.And the fireworks are a must have. WooHoo!
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These sets are really cute. Love what was done with them. So inspiring.
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I can't wait to see the rest of the animals, these are great. I have also been looking for a good 4th of July/Patriotic set too! WooHoo.
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these are toooo cute!! Hope you pick me.Will definately need to pick up some of those zoo brads.
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Oh my gosh, these are so stinkin' cute & putting the heart in the middle of the Zebra's forehead really just add's that special touch.
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Great summer animals. Love that zebra
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That little zebra is absolutely CUTE!
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These cards look really great, and I would love a set of stamps, I wish I could buy them in Australia
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These are great. Can't wait to see the rest of the set. Thanks for a chance to win.
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Love the animals - that zebra is too cute. Can't wait to see the rest of the set.
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These are the best yet. The zebra is to die for and yes, patterns and stripes rock! Again you have exceeded all hopes!
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I LOVE that seal - and the zebra is so darn cute too!!!!!
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Super cute animals... Love your cards Gina... great colors and lay-outs... TFS!
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Love them. The card is so dare cute. I know I will be placing another order soon. I just got my first, and boy am I hooked. My husband THANKS YOU!!!! LOL
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These are adorable! I just love the animal sets! Thanks for a chance to win one!
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OMG, these animals are SO stinkin cute! Please pick me!!!
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WOW! Gina I am loving both of these sets! That zebra is just so adorable and I have NO stamps for the 4th of July! Crossing my fingers that I can win!!!
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So cute!Can't wait for the reveal!
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Love this preview and yesterdays of course! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us tomorrow!! Thanks for the chance to win!
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Can't wait to see the rest of each of these sets. Great previews.
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Love the samples! That zebra and seal are stinkin' cute and I'd love to have either!
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OMG! How cute are the zebra & seal! Love them both and love the mix of papers. Can't wait to see the rest of the set!
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These are so adorable!!!
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I just love the zebra & seal images that are so cute & fun....The brads are awesome also !!!!
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These guys are the cutest! Wonderful for the grandkids.
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LOVE these new stamps! So many great ideas with them too. They are awesome!!!
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My Mom used to say the same thing to me! LOL I would be SO honoured to win one of those 2 sets..they are TOO TOO CUTE!!!! Thanks for the great prizes!!
Chris
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I want to be the first in line to buy these!! My grandkids love animals & it just happens that zebras are their favorite! This one is absolutely adorable.
Also have many ideas for the fireworks.
Kathy
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Cute! Cute! Cute! These critters are...well...SO CUTE! Did I mention how cute these sets are? Love them.
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I Love, Love, Love all the previews. I can't wait to buy.
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Thanks for the chance to win some goodies. Very cute sets. Sandra
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Melanie certainly has a talent for creating wonderful animal images! I love your card with the seal and the fireworks...great idea!
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The seal and the giraffe are just too cute for words. I can't wait to see the rest of the set. I am glad you brought back the 4th of July set. I missed getting that one.
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OH GINA!!! I love those sets.....I am new to your store, but I am falling with all of your sets...so PICK ME!!! LOL
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they just keep getting better and better!!!
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Super cute stamps. What's not to love?!? The brads are perfect and a must have for me.
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Yes, Gina, I would love to win some stamps. PLEASE pick me!!
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I would love the win the Jumping for joy set! that zebra is too cute.
In Ripley's believe it or not, there is a picture of a horse with a 'heart' on it's side! kinda reminded me of that! too cute! thanks for the chance to win!
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WOW, another Melanie animal set? LOVE it! And I LOVE your card mixing stripes and flowers! LOL What an adorable childhood story!
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The facial expressions on these animals are so adorable. I can't wait to see the rest of these sets.
-*Linda*-
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So stinkin' cute! Can't wait to see the rest and get my hands on them! Thanks for the chance to win!
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WOW all of the previews have been great. I am anxiously awaiting tomorrow to see what else you have to show us. Yippee!!
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Wonderful sets!! I really love the seal card...I have a real weakness for seals and penguins!
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Super cute images and great cards! Would love a chance to win!
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THese new sets are awesome! Totally what I need to add to my colection of stamps!
I can't wait to see the rest of the sets!
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Just too cute for words!! I'd love to be the proud owner of any of these stamp sets!
Love them!
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Hi,
I am continually amazed by your generosity
Blessings
Rev. Judy
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I love the zebra and your card Gina. My mom used to talk to talk fashion sense into me as well ... glad to see you being a rebel in your cards
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These sets are so cute!
My b-day is July 4th so love the fireworks.
It was nice meeting you yesterday & having my picture taken w/you.
Anxious to use my Nestibilities...
Darlene
SCS Gramma_Dar
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Congrats to yesterday's winners!
I love the seal, and the soft coloring. I have to go back and read how that was done. I was too excited to enter my comment to read the description!
DeniseB
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Love these cards! I can't wait to see the whole reveal this month!
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Love to win a new set! They're GREAT.
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These sets were so worth waiting for! Love the seal and zebra and those fireworks are awesome! The animal bling is a perfect touch! Love all the cards everyone made using these fabulous stamps too! TFS!
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OMG how fun! They are darling sets. That seal makes me SMILE big!
emily
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Those are great stamps! I'd love to win a set.
Claudia
scfranson@charter.net
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I just love how Melanie draws her animals. You can just see their personalities! I'd love to win this set!
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Melanie has outdone herself again!
~ jess k
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The zebra is just too adorable. And I love the brads.
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Those adorable animal brads JUST may be the kick I need to scrapbook some zoo pics! Sooo cute! Thanks!
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I would love to have both of those they are so cute!
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Oh, yes...I would LOVE to win one of these sets! I finally got to see you in person yesterday at the St. Paul Stamp Expo. You are even cuter IRL!
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WOO!HOO! Zoo animals! And they look soooo cute! How exciting! This is definately a "must-have" set! With a 5 year old daughter who is obsessed with animals, this set will definately get a lot of use in our house!
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I would LOVE to win one of these sets. Seriously...I love Melanie's stamps! Thanks for the opportunity!
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I'm always saying "WooHoo!" and now my husband has started saying it as well. I've got to make him a card with that set. Once again, I love what Melanie does with animals! Can't wait until Tuesday.
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The zoo animals are so cute, looks like they are ready to party!
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I LOVE this Jump For Joy set! I live in the middle of nowhere, in Texas, on a ranch full of exotic animals. This set could certainly compliment my zebra pictures in a scrapbook!
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Love the zebra!! So exciting Cynthia
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Oh wow!! That new set by Rupa is mine. I love all the new design team samples. I cannot wait until the releast party.
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Melanie did it again! *sigh* One day I'll end up with a real zoo in here!
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I love these little animals. So cute!!
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WOOHOO!! I love Melanies stuff, and this is no exception!! Too cute!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
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Hey Gina - I love those animals - and I loved your post about growing up and not allowing to wear stripes with flowers, etc. I am looking forward to meeting you very soon at the Expo!
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I am loving all the sneak peeks. Great job on the stamps and the gorgeous cards!!!
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Jumping for Joy and your Who Hoo Sets are adorable. Gotta love both the seal and the zebra. I would be Jumping for Joy if I won either one. Darlene L
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I'm lovin the cutie-pie animals. Fireworks are a must have! See you at the expo today!
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Oh Gina, these cards are soooo cute! I just love that zebra! I can hardly wait to see more, and YES, I would LOVE to win one of these sets!!
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Awww.... I love both animals! That zebra is just the cutest ever!
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OMG- I love the new sets - Melanie is one of my favorite designers. Pick me - Please pick me!
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Love both these sets...they will go so well w/the hippo and giraffe set...I would love to win one of these.
Pinky
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I just love animal sets and can't wait to see the set in full. Thanks for the oppurtunity to win
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I was so excited to see Day 2! I came right to my computer this morning before I did anything else to see what you had to share
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These sets really appeal to me. I grew up in Baraboo with circus in my blood! And I love your floral and stripes together.
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WOW!! Both of these sets are AWESOME!! PICK ME, GINA K!! PICK ME!! Can you see me waving my hand frantically?
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WOW! Cute cards! I love getting great ideas in my inbox! The zoo brads are awesome!
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Great cards and again, Melanie has created an awesome stamp set. The fireworks are perfect, too!
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The zebra and seal are darling! It will be fun to see the entire set. Those zoo brads are cool!
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