Kiss me Once, Kiss me Twice and Make a Difference

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Good morning and welcome back!

Today, I have a very special video for you. In this video, I’m going to show you a stamping technique that you may have seen before, but this time, I’ve added a little twist to it and I’m calling it, “Kiss me Once, Kiss me Twice.”

But that’s not what makes this video special. The stamp set that I used to create these cards is a very special stamp set because it was designed to help raise money for disaster relief for the Bahamas.

As the news came in about the total devastation in the Bahamas, one of my best friends, Jennifer McGuire and I were texting back and forth feeling absolutely helpless. We knew that the people of the Bahamas were stuck. These weren’t the wealthy people who could jump on a plane and take off. These were the local people who didn’t have much to begin with. Their homes weren’t hurricane sturdy and they didn’t have money to leave. Just about everyone lost everything and worse, many lost their lives.

Jennifer and I wanted to do something to help, so we came up with a concept for a stamp set that not only featured beautiful, tropical images, but also captured Jennifer’s essence and heart by including words and greetings that will help you share handmade kindness.

Introducing Love and Kindness

This set is available as a stamp set only or a stamp and die bundle and 100% of the net profits are going to the Global Empowerment Mission. This group is already there helping and making a difference.

The short-term goal of this organization is to empower people struck with tragedy by providing emergency aid, cash cards, food and housing. And long-term, GEM provides quality education, diverse vocational training and job creation to people in third world countries such as Haiti. The objective is for people in developing countries to have a self-sufficient and sustainable economy, ultimately eliminating their dependency on foreign aid. Learn more about them down at the end of this post.

Crafter’s have the biggest hearts! And your purchase of this set is a win-win. You get to help make a difference and you get fun new stamps and dies!

So let’s talk about today’s cards. 🙂

For my first care, I used the Kiss me Once Technique.

And the second card uses the Kiss me Twice Technique.

This supply list is almost the same for both cards and the measurements are the same as well.

 

Measurements:

White Card Base- 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ and folded in half

Black Layer- 3 7/8″ X 5 1/8″

White Layer- 3 3/4″ X 5″

Scraps for ovals and flowers

 

Supplies:

Stamp and Die Set- Love and Kindness

Ink: Kraft, Black Onyx, Grass Green, Lucky Clover, Key Lime, Bubblegum Pink, Passionate Pink, Plum Punch

Single and Double Stitched Ovals Dies, Acrylic Blocks, GKD Adhesive Dot Runner, Foam Squares, Misti

 

For the third card, I created a quick card off screen to show you the versatility of the set and how you can make a more masculine card. I did add a few sequins but you can leave those off if you don’t want the sparkle.

Measurements:

White Card Base- 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ and folded in half

Black Layer- 3 7/8″ X 5 1/8″

Skeleton Leaves Layer- 3 3/4″ X 5″

Black Strip- 2 1/8″ X 5″

White Strip- 2″ X 5″

 

Supplies:

Stamp and Die Set- Love and Kindness

Ink: Grass Green, Lucky Clover, Key Lime, Black Onyx

Acrylic Blocks, GKD Adhesive Dot Runner,  Misti, Sequins

 

You can purchase the Love and Kindness Stamp Set HERE

You can purchase the Love and Kindness Stamp and Die Bundle HERE

 

Thanks so much for considering joining me today!

Make sure you head over to Jennifer’s YouTube Channel HERE to watch her video. She really made some gorgeous cards!

 

And learn more about The Global Empowerment Mission HERE. You can also donate directly here. And even if this stamp set or a donation isn’t possible for you today, please share our videos. That’s another awesome way to make a difference! 🙂

 

Have a great day and Happy Stamping. 🙂

Hugs,

Gina K.

38 Comments

  1. Charlene Baker

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Lovely cards and a video that enables us to try and do as you do! I think this is my Third order this past week. I may have to come out of retirement and get a job! Thanks for allowing us to share in donating to a very worthwhile cause!

  2. MrsB8T

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Thank you for being so generous

  3. avrawill

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Thank YOU (and Jennifer!) for making a difference! This set is beautiful, as are your cards! I’m excited to watch both videos a little later.

  4. Vicki Kroll

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    A very special stamp and die set for a very special cause. So thoughtful and generous to give all the proceeds to the Bahamians in their time of need. I enjoyed learning the Kiss me once and kiss me twice technique. The results are so neat. I will give it a try. Love your card.

  5. babsdiehl80

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Great cards & wonderful cause. Looking forward to receiving my stamps & dies.

  6. Michele K. Henderson

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Your cards are absolutely beautiful! I LOVE the idea of how you are helping the people of The Bahamas! THANK YOU!

  7. Joanne Hoffmann

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    What a blessing you and Jennifer are to our stamping community and to the world! This is absolutely wonderful and you have made my heart sing!! Cards are ingenious and I can’t wait to play!! Thanks for being YOU, Gina!! Love to you!!

  8. Joanne Hoffmann

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    PS Cards are so beautiful!! Another “oldie but goodie” technique!! Love the resulting texture you achieve with this fun technique!!

  9. Henriëtte

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Great stamp set and very good cause Gina and Jennifer, you both are so generous, heart warming and awesome!
    Your cards are, as always, gorgeous, the Kiss me Once, Kiss me Twice technique is stunning.
    Thank you so much for showing your stunning inspiration.

  10. Jane Normile

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Beautiful cards, and I love the stamp set!

  11. Della

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Love this technique and thank you for sharing. You and Jennifer are so kind for creating these stamps and dies and donating the proceeds to such a good cause. Bless you both.

  12. Kathy Mc

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Fabulous techniques and gorgeous cards, Gina! How sweet of you to donate the proceeds for the people of the Bahamas! Nothing makes me feel better than to spread our love and share our kindness. The tropical theme is so beautiful and appropriate.

  13. Nancy R.

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Beautiful set! Your collaboration with Jennifer M. created such a wonderful combination of sentiments and floras. I love your video of the kiss me once and twice! Awesome look. Also, I appreciate your bonus tip using the darker cutout to line up the dies. I struggle with this a lot and am excited to try it out. Thanks for your kindness in creating this set to help those deeply affected by the hurricane. I am definitely ordering!

  14. Laura Ruscetti

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Gina, Thank you so much for taking the lead and helping us all to remember those people who have lost everything! You are truly a gem! I also love the giving nature of Jennifer McGuire! Together you both pack a powerful punch! Love you Ladies!

  15. Marta G

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    You are both very talented and with a BIG BIG ❤️. Thank you so much!

  16. Sheri K

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Great cards, great stamp set for a great cause! Thanks for doing this!

  17. margaritanavarrorivera

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Gina, I love this stamp and die set! You and Jennifer are real gems for designing this set to benefit the hurricane victims of the Bahamas. Such a selfless, kind and generous act! I admire both of you very much!

  18. Lois

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    God bless you both in your efforts to support those who have been less fortunate in the hurricane. Thank you & may you be blessed.

  19. Rosy Newlun

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Thank you for all you and Jennifer do for others. I love this set! Mahalo 🌅💜

  20. Beatrice

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Thank you both for offering this stamp set and all the proceeds
    going to benefit the hurricane victims of the Bahamas! Gina &
    Jennifer have hearts of gold & are blessed in helping provide
    for this community ! I’ve been to the Bahamas many times &
    survived a hurricane their and in my home state NJ & Hurricane Sandy damaged my home! I offer my prayers & well wishes to all that help along with the individuals! I love this stamp & die set and your video showing different stamping techniques! I will watch Jennifer’s video too!

  21. FeM

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    Your actions are a great example of kindness. That you for all you do.

  22. Denise Ward

    Saturday, September 21, 2019

    What a great stamp set and what a wonderful thing you are doing by donating proceeds to help others through GEM. The cards you made are as beautiful as the spirit of love and compassion that led you to design them.
    Blessings!

  23. Susan Kuenzel

    Sunday, September 22, 2019

    Beautiful–the stamp set, the cards and the spirit and generosity. I ordered my set and can’t wait to create cards with it. Thank you!

  24. Michele W

    Sunday, September 22, 2019

    What a wonderful stamp set for a great cause. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Thanks, too, for a great video. I look forward to trying this fun technique.

  25. Dee Earnshaw

    Sunday, September 22, 2019

    love this new set, Gina – this technique is very clever in making a lovely texture on the images – thanks for sharing and your generosity in helping the Hurricane victims

  26. Dawn Skene

    Sunday, September 22, 2019

    Beautiful cards and a great technique! So generous of you to donate your proceeds to the people of the Bahamas.

  27. Patti

    Monday, September 23, 2019

    Great technique and beautiful stamp set for a worthy cause!

  28. Lagene

    Monday, September 23, 2019

    Awesome set for a great cause! Beautiful projects, love this technique!

  29. lmwinters

    Monday, September 23, 2019

    Kindness only begins to describe you Gina, you are such a giving and sharing person. We are all blessed to have you in our lives.

  30. pam edwards

    Tuesday, September 24, 2019

    You are so thoughtful and kind. This is a beautiful stamp set. Not nearly as beautiful as you and all the stamping family. Everyone makes time to help people in need. thanks to you and Jennifer many people will be able to get their lives back together.

  31. Hope Mitchell

    Tuesday, September 24, 2019

    How fun for you and JM to be working together to make life better for some tragic-stricken friends. Wish Congress had Gina’s and Jennifer’s to work in tandem.

  32. Yvonne S Lustenhouwer

    Tuesday, September 24, 2019

    Your generosity is overwhelming. Thanks to you both

  33. Geri Clark

    Tuesday, September 24, 2019

    Wonderful stamp set you an Jennifer have here to raise money for the victims that where in the hurricane. You both have kind hearts. God Bless.

  34. Sidney

    Tuesday, September 24, 2019

    How gorgeous and I actually ordered this set before I saw the video. 💕

  35. Marsha

    Wednesday, September 25, 2019

    Brilliant idea with the template on soft stone! Thank you!

  36. Elga Miller-Delancy

    Thursday, September 26, 2019

    The kindness and generosity of you and Jennifer is heartwarming. We here in The Bahamas are so grateful for all of your support. May God continue to establish the work of your hands, expand your reach and bless all of your business ventures. Thank you and Jennifer both for remembering The Bahamas, and in particular our family and friends who were impacted in Marsh Harbor, Abaco and Freeport, Grand Bahama

  37. jacqueline smith

    Sunday, October 6, 2019

    I love this set, your’s and Jennifer’s presentations of it is inspirational. I also appreciate good causes supported by great people!
    As an aside and I’m sure not the appropriate place to put this, but…🤷‍♀️. I found your ‘Rustic Autumn ‘ stamp set being sold on amazon by JaneMo Stamping for$3.28. It just seemed hard to believe, so I went back and forth between your site and amazon’s to see if it was the same, it was. Maybe I’m out of line, but, I hate to think that someone else might be taking your products and calling them their own. 🤷‍♀️🤔

    1. Gina Krupsky

      Sunday, October 6, 2019

      That is a knock off set that we will have to try to get removed. Thank you for letting us know and for your support of the authentic stamp set. This hurts our stamp designers and our company so much. We appreciate you so much!

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