Hip to Be Square Hop
Edited to add:
This contest is now closed.
The winner of Hip to be Square is:
Patty Price wrote:
That card is absolutely DARLING!!!!! I would just LOVE to win it! Thanks for the opportunity!!!
Congratulations! Please send your shipping address to info@ginakdesigns.com and we'll ship it right out!
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Look at this card that Melanie Muenchinger made!

This is one of my favorite cards from Melanie's gallery over at StampTV featuring her new stamp set, Hip to Be Square. And tonight, we are celebrating this set with a Hip to Be Square blog hop!
Check out all of the beautiful new projects our senior design team members have created using this fun and trendy new set!
And leave a comment here because I am going to randomly draw a winner who will win this fabulous set!
After you're done hoppin', enjoy even more inspiration at the Gina K. Designs Idea Center here: Hip to Square. Melanie's tip sheet has been added to the Idea Center as a PDF so you can print out her tips and suggestions for a handy reference tool!
Here are all the Designer's Blog Links to check out tonight:
This contest is now closed.
The winner of Hip to be Square is:
Patty Price wrote:
That card is absolutely DARLING!!!!! I would just LOVE to win it! Thanks for the opportunity!!!
Congratulations! Please send your shipping address to info@ginakdesigns.com and we'll ship it right out!
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Look at this card that Melanie Muenchinger made!

This is one of my favorite cards from Melanie's gallery over at StampTV featuring her new stamp set, Hip to Be Square. And tonight, we are celebrating this set with a Hip to Be Square blog hop!
Check out all of the beautiful new projects our senior design team members have created using this fun and trendy new set!
And leave a comment here because I am going to randomly draw a winner who will win this fabulous set!
After you're done hoppin', enjoy even more inspiration at the Gina K. Designs Idea Center here: Hip to Square. Melanie's tip sheet has been added to the Idea Center as a PDF so you can print out her tips and suggestions for a handy reference tool!
Here are all the Designer's Blog Links to check out tonight:
Melanie Muenchinger Carolyn King Cathy Tidwell Donna Baker Erika Martin Jessica Fick Lee Murphy Nina Bracket Theresa Momber
September's Center Stage Spotlight Team:
Giovana Smith Kay Simmons Linda Payne and finally, Melanie's Guest Designers for Hip to be Square: Karen Knegten Selma Stevenson
Make it a great day!
Hugs,
Gina K.
Make it a great day!
Hugs,
Gina K.







This card is spectacular. I love this new set.
Thanks for sharing.
Jamie
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This is a gorgeous card. I really like the candy cane paper.
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Hi Gina
Every designer has done a great job with this stamp set. Great cards and projects. Thanks for giving us a chane to win it!
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How could you not like this beautiful card.. so simple yet so well put together.. thanks for the inspiration..
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This is really cute. Great new stamps.
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What a cute card and that set looks fun.
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How very cool! I am so inon this one !
GramaCat
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I love all the card designs.
This stamp set is a must have.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Cute Card! How cool would it be to win this set! Thanks for the chance.
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Loved this card... so simple and so unique. Will add it to my Christmas designs.
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What a cute card! I am loving that set more and more!
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LOVE this set!!! Thanks for a chance
to win it!
Lori
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Cute card and set.
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oooooh!!!!!!
so cute!!!
hard to believe it is almost snowman time
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Am looking forward to hopping around all the blogs and would love to win this versatile set illustrated by Melanie!
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VERY cute card - I do love that stamp - thanks for the opportunity to win.
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Love it! Love it!! So versatile, so practical for so many occasions. Would love to win this set.
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I adore this new set....well, I adore all of Mel's sets! Thanks for a chance to win!
~Angie
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Oh, I do love cute snowmen! Great card!
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Love this card --- Melanie NEVER disappoints! Thanks for the chance to win Gina!
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Ohhh cuuuute!!! I love the candy canes!!!
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I LOVE the colors and layout. And the snowman is ADORABLE!
Ansa
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What a fun card! And your post yesterday was amazing- thank you!
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Such an adorable card girls. I would love to win this.
thanks much
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What a cute and fun looking card!
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Great card!!!! Would love to win this set...thanks for the chance.
Jan Castle
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Your generosity, ideas, talent, etc just keep on coming. It's just amazing and so appreciated. As for the stamp set, OMG I'd love to with this set. so much can be done with this set. YES, YES, YES...PLEASE!
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WOW! I love this new set, and all of the samples that I've seen on the blog hop!
Eileen
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I love your card. It is so pretty. And I love these stamps. It something I know I got to have. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Such a cute card...it makes me smile!
The candy cane paper is also so perfect for the holiday season. I would love to win this set...thanks for the chance.
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this card is so cute!!! this may be the perfect set for my Christmas Cards this year.
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Love this set! Thanks for the chance to win it.
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I love it too!
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Really cute card! I would love to win this set!
Thanks for the chance!
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This is a fabulous card. Melanie is super talented and so creative!
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Such simple ideas make such great cards, so adorable.
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MelanieM, oh my I love that hoilday cad you made us it is so cute thank you for sharing....
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Very nice, cute and Very Merry! All those cards shown at the Idea Center made with this stamp set are really great and inspiring. A lot of ideas keep coming and it is a very good reason to have this stamp set.
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I agree that Melanie's card is top-notch! Cute as a button & makes me want to buy the set, for sure
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This is so cute! Love this set! Would love to win it too! Thanks so much.
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Love the colors and love this set. Would love to win this - thanks for the chance.
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This is really a cute set...ty for sharing..and hats off to your whole team..they really are awesome! Can't wait to start xmas cards...ty for a chance, Cher
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Just finished the hop and these team members just out did themselves. There are amazing designs, colors and creativity! What inspiration!
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Love this set! What an awesome card!
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Cute set!
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This is such a cute and versatile set! Thanks for the chance to win. Have a beautiful day!!
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I love that card! The set is so versatile and I look forward to seeing all the different cards that the VERY talented ladies (and gentleman) come up with!
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What a cute card and set.
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I love this set and cannot wait to see what others have done with it. I can see it making a great Christmas Card looking through the square window!
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Love this card. I am having a lot of fun looking at all of the cards made with this set.
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That is so cute. Love to have that set to play with.
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I absolutely love this set. I can't wait to get my hands on this and create some adorable snowmen cards! Love all the samples, what inspiration!
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Your card is just to cute! I just love the color combo and the stamps. Thanks for a chance.
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This card is so cute...what a versatile set!
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Adorable card and great stamp set. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Oh So Cute... simple NOT 'square' at all. Give me the simple, cute and easy things.. nice work.
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Oh, I LOVE this card, and I really love this stamp set. It has so many possibilities. Thank you for the opportunity to try to win.
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That is a great one. I love your blog hops.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
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This card is so cute! I love this set and have enjoyed hopping to all the blogs! Thanks for giving us a chance to win this one!
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Have to try for this one. Melanie's sets are always so cute and flexible. Love this card, and can't wait to see what everyone else came up with tonight.
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Awesome card. This is such an adorable set.
Teresa
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Beautiful card!!! Thanks for sharing.
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I LOVE the Hip to be Square stamp set, there are endless possibilities. I especially like the little tags that were attached to the candy canes and the mini candy bars. Thanks for another great opportunity to win a fabulous stamp set.
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I am starting to see possibilities with this set. I wasn't sure at first, but have been inspired by the design team.
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Just love this set and would love to win it. So many different ideas on how to play with it. Thanks for a chance to win it.
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I love this card and can't wait to see all of the design teams take on it tonight.
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Gosh Gina, is it tonight yet??? Can't wait for another awesome hop! Would LOVE to win this set! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
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love the "squareness" of this card.
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I love making square cards and this one makes me smile. Love those vibrant colours.
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This is the cutest card!!! Absolutely love it!!
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such a cute set!!
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What a great set! I loved the blog hop - thanks for all the great ideas!
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Great blog hop--it was great to see everyone's wonderful ideas with this set.
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It just keeps getting better. It is so nice to have a blog hop and see what everyone has created. Such talented ladies!
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It feels like Christmas just looking at this sweet card.
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When this set first came out I didn't think I needed it or would use it. The more I see done with it, the more I think I would use it and now it is a must have! I just have to get this one. Thanks to all for showing all the different ways to use this one. What enablers you all are - lol
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I love all the examples from this set. It's on my list of ones to buy!! Thanks for the chance of winning one!
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Wow!! My creative juices just go SO crazy with creations when I look at this set!! Melanie's cards and goodies are SO wonderful, too!! It would such a wild blessing for me to win this set -- it would be SUCH fun to play with these stamps!! Oh! The joy to make and give to other people, young and old alike would be absolutely fabulous!! Thank you for sharing and giving the opportunity to try winning a set.
~Amy S.~
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This stamp set has just oodles and oodles of possibilities.
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Very cute stamp. I love how fun it would be to work with.
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Such a cute card! This is an awesome site. Thank you Melanie and all you ladies for such inspiring ideas.
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Love the card, it is getting me in the mood to do my Christmas cards. Have a great day. Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne
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Melanie's card is beautiful! Her sets are always inspiring! Thanks again Gina for the wonderful opportunity to win!
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Awesome, another blog hop. Cannot wait to see all the wonderful creations the design team and guests made. Thank you for the chance to win Gina.
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Terrific blog hop, Gina! Awesome ideas for Hip To Be Square! Thanks for the chance to win this versatile set!
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Another fabulous set from Melanie! I'd love to win this one!
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Awesome Christmas card - I just love all of Melanie's work!
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This is going to be such a wonderful set to play with! Just love the pieces!
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Oh how cute! Melanie does it again. Wonderful card.
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Gina and Melanie, What a great set! Your design team have really shown how versatile this set is. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Love this set!
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This IS a fabulous set. It makes me smile because it is so whimsical and fun. Love it!
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What an amazing bunch you are! The blog hop is just so much fun and this set has so much potential. Every designer has a different take and they are all wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win this set!
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What a fun holiday card. It just makes you smile. Your design team ROCKS!
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Great set of stamps! They are definitely the happy type of stamps! Awesome card, too. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
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Very cheery card. I'll have to check out Melanie's tip sheet when I get home from work.
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Pretty!
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Love Mel's card!!
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Such a cute card! Thanks for sharing!
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Love the stamp set and all the samples made with it. Thanks for the chance to win the new stamp set.
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Love this stamp set, so many ways to use it comes to mind. Thanks so much for giving us the chance to win it.
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That card is absolutely DARLING!!!!! I would just LOVE to win it! Thanks for the opportunity!!!
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So talented! Love the set and would so enjoy having it in my stamp room.
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Fabulous set (and card) from Melanie. There are so many ways to use this set!
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Cute Sonwmen!!! Lovely card. Its a must have holiday stamp set. TFS.
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This is fast becoming one of my FAVORITE sets - that card is just the cutest !
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This is a great stamp set. Love the card. Thanks for the chance to win.
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What an awesome, versatile set!
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I love the versatility of this set, Gina. And the card is so adorable!
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How does Melanie do it....over and over she just designs the most amazing stamp sets!!
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I agree - this design is very fun and festive! The blog hop will be fun to click through!
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What an adorable card. Love the candy cane paper.
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What a cute set for Christmas cards and tags. I can see lots of uses for this one. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Your new snowman sets rock! I love making my Xmas cards with them as they are so adorable! Great work Girl!
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Love snowmen and this card is way tooo cute!! I so need to think outside the A2 size card and get "Hip to be Square".
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I love this card, I love this set, and I loved all the DT cards and projects. Thanks for the chance to win.
Susan H.
tomsue@charter.net
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Wow--what an awesome variety of ideas. Each one is just so clever. What a versatile set. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Love the cute Christmas card. I'm still looking for ideas for my cards this year--this could work!
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What a great blog hop and so many wonderful samples. Melanie's set is so versatile. It's another winner!
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I am so excited to see all the beautiful and fun cards using Melanie's set! Her stamps are so creative and can be utilitzed in so many different ways!!! I love the versatility of her stamp sets. The Christmas card is really great! Thanks for another idea for my Christmas cards this year.
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This card is just SO cute! I love how this set works together...if is on my wishlist! Now if only that money on my wishlist appeared!
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Love this card! It's so bright and cheery. Thanks for sharing. And, I hope I win this set!!!
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That card is adorable! I can't wait for release day!
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Love ant card that has snowmen....what a great set and what possibilities.
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Awesome card with the yarn on the ornaments. Very clever!
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Gina
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WOW! This is one of the cutest cards I've seen! Adorable...
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Cute cute card and from what I've seen from the peeks so far this set looks like it is very versatile too. Look forward to see it all.
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You ladies continue to be such a terrific inspiration! Thanks for the chance to win such a fun set.
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Great card!!! I love how versatile this set is. Thanks for sharing!
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I love this card and the stamp set.
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Love that card of Melanie's and thanks for the chance!!!
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This set is "very merry".Would love to win it.
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Very nice card
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Love this set! It is soooo cute. All of the designers did a great job too!
Ronda C.
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YES I LOVE THAT SET TOO, IT ON MY LIST
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Fabulous card! What a great set!!
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Oh I love this new set!!! It's versatile and fabulous!!! I'm seeing so many possibilities!
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What an adorable card. I love Melanie's new set. I would love to have this set.
Denise
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I love this set and the color you chose.
Thanks for the chance to win.
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That card is so adorable - I love the design!
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Oh my goodness, how I would love this set! I have many friends that love my handmade cards. I showed them this photo and they are all begging me to get the set! Regardless, I always apprecaite your generosity! Have a great day! Paula
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Wow this is a cute holiday card--what a cute and versatile holiday stamp set.
Petie S.
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Those snowmen are so sweet! Thank you for the chance to win!!!!
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WOW- love the squares layout...so many options. Would love to win the set.
Angel
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Awesome card Mel!!
Gina you are surrounded by wondeful Artists! U can't go wrong. My stamp budget is shot so I'd love to win! Hope to Blog Hop tonight!
Thanks Mel for always designing stamps that give us so much bang for our buck!!
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What a wonderful card. The stamp set will be so versatile and wonderful to use. Thanks for the chance to win one!
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This is a really cute card and love the stamp set. Thanks for the opportunity to win this set.
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Thanks for a chance to win this great set of Melanie's!
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I've been drawn to this set the first time you showed a snippet of it and love it's versatility--so many different ways to use the set. Melanie is one of my favorite designers--love the tips she shares on how to use her sets to their fullest. I'd love to win this set and have it in my colection. Thanks for your generosity.
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I LOVE this card! What a cute set and the circles on the orn and snowman work so well together! I'd be thrilled to win this one!
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That Melanie is something else! This is a lovely set! I'd love to win it.
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Oohhhhh! Too cute! Thanks for the opportunity. I'd love to win that set!!
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Cute set. I see lots of possibilities to use it many
different ways.
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Love Christmas cards. This card is just too cute for words. I'd love to win this set
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The card is simply adorable. I love how versatile the stamp set is, this would make an excellent addition to my growing collection. Thanks for the opportunity.
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What a great set and card! I just love Christmas and this set would be a nice compliment to my increasing collection. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful set!
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Adorable card!! I LOVE snowman!!
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Absolutely GORGEOUS! And I love, love, love the set!
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Super cute set. Really cute card. I would love to have these versatile stamps in my collection oo. Thanks.
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OMG, I really love this card and stamp set !
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Love this set. It would go so perfectly along with the Inspiration Mosaic set also! So much wonderful versatility with Melanie's sets. I'm praying hard to win this set.
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I LOVE this card...it is gorgeous!!! This release is just awesome.
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This is such a beautiful card. I love this stamp set. What wonderful possibilities!!
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It's beginning to look alot like Christmas. Cute, cute card!! Hip to be Square is a great stamp set. So many possibilities. I love the idea that you can move the face stamp to the right or left and they look like they are looking in different directions! Thanks, can't wait to see what the team has come up with!
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Melanie is very creative - looking forward to checking out the website. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
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That card is beautiful. The set looks like it would be a really fun set that you would use for lots of things.
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Oh how I would love to win this set, Gina!!! And the card is too adorable for words!
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Fabulous fun! Reminds us that Christmas is closer than we think. We're expecting frost tonight in Southern Ontario.
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Great stamp set, the card is so CUTE
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Oh, that Melanie sure is creative! I love snowmen, and it's such a cute idea how she set this card up. Don't you just love fun Christmas cards???
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This set is so cute! Love the cards - will definitely check out the hop. Thanks for the opportunity to win your awesome stamp sets!
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This is a great set, one I'd love to win. You are so generous. Thank you. God bless.
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I'm trying not to be influenced by this wonderful set because my budget is screaming. I have the Inspirational Mosaic stamp & I love it. This one is great too! And I'm sure as I follow this hop around I will be wanting this set even more.
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You and your design team are so extremely talented. I wish I could buy everything.
GinaK Designs items will be added to my Christmas list.
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I so want this set and then I can make this beautiful card!
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What a wonderful design team you have - I do so enjoy your products and love the creativity I see here
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Love what everyone did with this set!! Especially the nugget holders!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
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Wow! What a lot of talent! Great projects!
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I get so much inspiration from your design team. Love all of the projects with this set.
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Everything Melanie touches seems to be magic!! These "magical" squares definately are HIP!! I want to win!!! Love it!!
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I love this card too!
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Very nice card and stamp set. Thanks for sharing.
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I love this new set and the card you made is so cute.
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Gina - Love the card and the set! Would really like to win this
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Lovely ideas, where do all these amazing ideas come from!!!
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Wow! What a great place to visit - the idea center! It's amazing what can be done with shapes! That Melanie (& your design team are) is soooo creative!! Thank you for the chance to win!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
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Gina - I love this set! I hope I win! The snowmen are so cute peeking through the squares!
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Simply adorable! I just love Melanie's creations....and the rest of your designers' as well.
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Just love the new set.... and love all the different ways the DT used it! Thanks for some great ideas and inspiration!
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Looking forward to the holiday season with Gina K. Designs!
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I enjoy seeing the different ideas everyone comes up with and all are using the same set! It's amazing.
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Love the card and would love to win the set!!
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I can see why this is your favorite Gina, lookat Mel's shading! And the color palette is yummy! Thanks for the chance to win this versatile set!
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Oh what fun! Darling set! Love making cards for the holidays, especially with cute, cute sets like this!
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this set seems like it has a lot of possiblilities. Love sets like that as you get the best for your buck.
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This is a fabulous set and I adore these snowmen and the colors, too! Wonderful!
Kim Marie
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This is a neat card. Can't wait to check out the other samples.
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Hi Gina, What a cute card Melanie has made! Thanks for sharing...she's so creative, and you're so giving!
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Very cute card! Can't wait to see more projects. Thanks so much for sharing and offering a set.
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I love that snowman and the fun DP that Melanie used. Off to hop around and see more samples. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win. I really love the possibilities with this set.
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love it.
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am I too late?
What a fun set!
Thanks for sharing.
Sandra
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Snowmen and ornaments are two of my favorite Christmas stamping items - would love to have this set.
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Oh how cute is this set! Thanks for the chance to win it!
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Love this set, and what a beautiful card. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Fabulous. I love that you can make the snowman face any direction.
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I love all of the cards on the blog hop!! I especially like Melanie's snowmen!! Thanks for the chance to win this great set!
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I agree that this card is stunning! Thanks for the chance to win that set
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The snow man is just so darn cute! I'd love to win the set. I hope I'd make ya'll proud!
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Love this set!!
My favourite card I've seen with it so far has to be the one on Melanie's blog with the sunflowers from a year of flowers, just goes to show how versatile this set is.
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What a fun card! I love anything with snowmen on it! Thanks for a chance to win the set....
DeniseB
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I love getting your updates every week,would be so honored win this prize.I thank you so much for the chance to win.
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I really like this card and Melanie's fabulous coloring. I would love to win this set, thanks for giving us the chance.
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Wow, beautiful card. Sure would like to win as I have very few Christmas stamps. Have a good one, Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne
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Melanie's talents are never ending. The card is fantastic as always.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
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I'm just crazy in love with this one!!!
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The jingle bells seem to all look so real in everyone's card that used them. It's making me want to get started on my cards.
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Beautiful card! I would love ..love...love.. to win this set.
Thanks for the chance....
Marie H
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What a cute stamp set. I collect snowmen for the Holidays.
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Nice set, thanks for the chance to win. Eileen
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