I'm so excited to share a preview of my new set for Ginak Designs, "Sew Pretty". I absolutely love vintage stuff and being a child of the 70's I was influenced by so many wonderful things from the 50's, 60' and the 70's. Designing this new stamp set was a blast and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed illustrating it. I think it has a lot of fun possibilities.
I stamped the image using Memento black ink and colored with copics. Yes even the background behind the gal is copics. (Not airbrushed just layering the colors until they appeared smooth.) I paper pieced the apron. Can't wait to do it again trying lots of fun patterns. The stamp set also includes some cute little designs that you can use on her apron.
I found the ribbon at Walmart and the background paper is by Webster's Pages "Petite Papers Combo Pack".
Hop on over and check out all of the wonderful things that everyone has created!
Designers Participating in Previews tonight:- Gina Krupsky
- Jessica Fick
- Cathy Tidwell
- Donna Baker
- Erika Martin
- Emily Giovanni
- Kurtis Amundson
- Lee Murphy
- Lynn Mercurio
- Melanie Muenchinger
- Tami Mayberry
- Theresa Momber
- Bev Gerard
- Colleen Schaan
- Suzanne Dean
- Nina Brackett
- Geri Utterback - our Center Stage Spotlight Designer!
- Asela Hopkins - Sew Pretty illustrator
The Release Party is this Thursday, April 22 on StampTV. We would LOVE to have you join us for the fun!
There will be challenges, contest questions, chatter, as well as tons of samples from the Design Team members from 7-10 (central time) all leading to the new products being available in GinaK's online store at 10pm.

Asela, I am just loving your new "Sew Pretty"! I also chose to paper-piece mine .. This set is perfect for sampling the many pretty papers and turning them into aprons! Thanks for such an inspiring stamp set!
~Bev
Posted by: Bev Gerard | April 20, 2010 at 11:07 PM
Asela - your new set is fabulous! I love the retro feel to it -- very June Cleaver! :- ) Can you tell I grew up in the 60s and 70s?! I can't wait to play with this set! I have lots of ideas spinning around in my head! Thanks for this great set!
Posted by: Kay Simmons | April 20, 2010 at 11:31 PM
Oh I love the lace and pearls you used!!! Too perfect!!
Posted by: LuvLee | April 20, 2010 at 11:41 PM
OH so awesome Asela! LOVE working with this set!
Posted by: cathy tidwell | April 21, 2010 at 12:14 AM
OMG Asela- I LOVE her necklace! so clever!! fabulous!! :)
Posted by: AJ | April 21, 2010 at 12:27 AM
I love this set! It will be one of my favorites! You have done a GREAT job in designing this set.
Posted by: joy | April 21, 2010 at 12:31 AM
The pearls are perfect of course!
Posted by: Lagene Sands | April 21, 2010 at 12:53 AM
LOVE this Asela! Cannot wait to play with your set---soo much fun!
Posted by: Carolyn King | April 21, 2010 at 01:06 AM
So elegant, love the pearls, such a sweet touch.
Posted by: Rebekka | April 21, 2010 at 01:25 AM
I just love your new set, Asela! Your card is fabulous indeed.
Posted by: NinaB | April 21, 2010 at 04:23 AM
Love the paper piecing and her beautiful pearls! Beautiful shading around the image and great addition of the lace.
Posted by: Sue VanDeVusse | April 21, 2010 at 06:10 AM
OH my goodness! I am sooo loving this set!!! Amazing work, as always!
Posted by: Mary Duffek | April 21, 2010 at 07:50 AM
Wonderful card, Asela! Love the DP and the lace trim! Great coloring! Your new set is awesome!
Posted by: Carla Suto | April 21, 2010 at 08:40 AM
I dig the pearls! Looks like a very cute set Asela!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
Posted by: Trena in Naperville | April 21, 2010 at 10:07 AM
So beautiful! Love your fab new set!!!
Posted by: Theresa | April 21, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Your card is great!! Love this set very much!
God bless.
Giovana
Posted by: Giovana | April 21, 2010 at 04:37 PM
perfect! Great job.
Sandra
Posted by: Sandra | April 21, 2010 at 10:04 PM
LOVE your stamp set, Asela! I just know it's going to be a huge hit!!! BIG HUGS!
Posted by: Jessica Fick | April 22, 2010 at 02:34 PM