I talked to my mom, who purchases a lot of store bought cards. She said it's really hard to find these cards in stores too. Then I searched the internet for stamps that said what I wanted. No luck.
It's no secret that I love Gina K Designs. Gina has this extra special way of making everyone feel like they are special. I'm SURE that I'm her favorite customer. Totally sure of it. I'm sure you are her favorite customer too, she's like that. So I felt totally comfortable taking this idea to her. Making a stamp set that is for offering peace, comfort and support. Gina got back to me within an hour and we were on the phone dreaming up what such a set would include. She asked me to write a bunch of sentiments that I thought should go in the set.
I wrote a pile of them. My favorite idea was a broken sentiment that started with "In this difficult time..." then you could choose any of a handful of completing phrases. Gina used my ideas. Then she added beautiful flowers and worked out the font and editing. The end result is the set Comfort and Peace. I'm thrilled. Really honored, and excited to see this on the market. I think it's unique and needed.
Here are some cards I made using the set.
I also really wanted to let you all know that I was very serious working on these phrases. I thought a lot about how people would feel when they needed these cards. It was hard for my heart. I realize though that if we didn't extend ourselves in love we would never need these cards. And that's the magic of this whole thing. We do have pain and heartache, but the love we have is always worth that pain. I hope this is true for all of you, and I hope that love brings YOU peace and comfort when you find you have to pull this set out and make these cards.
Working on this project with Gina was fun. Really fun. I got to talk to the famous Gina K on the phone several times, which is always a pleasure. I got to see my ideas turn into stamps. I did have a big secret for a few months, which was so fun it was almost painful.
If I could, *and I guess I can, it's my blog* I'd dedicate my efforts on this set to Jill, whose trials right now break my heart.
ETA: The set will be included in the release that will be on the 20th. Thank you so much Donna for reminding me of this very important detail! Hugs,e
ETA AGAIN!: I TOTALLY forgot this. You can WIN this set. I have one with your name on it. Just post here and I'll pick a winner. No hard game or anything, just post and I'll draw a name. :)
ETA yet again: I will draw a winner sometime on Sunday. After church for me, which ends at 2, then I come home and get my tots down for a nap and all... So sometime on Sunday afternoon. I will try to contact the winner through their blog or email, but if there is no email I'll only be able to post it here. :) Oh and if you win it, but then also get it as your 1 free with 3, just pass it along to a stamping friend. Or have two, if that suits your fancy.
163 comments:
I cannot find them at all on Gina's site that you bookmarked. Which section please?
WOW these are great stamps, Erin! I am so lucky I am 30 minutes from Gina K! So, I have been able to go hang out with Gina a couple of times! She is the BEST!
Erin,
What a special experience you have had! Also I love the cards you have made!
So glad there is now a set for those cards that are so hard to make, but so greatly needed by the recipient! Hope that makes sense....
Anyways, so exciting you go to work and talk with the Gina K!!!
SOOO sweet of you to give away a stamp set. i, too, struggle with finding the right sentiments so this set would certainly fit my needs!
i meant to post that i LOVE your new banner too :)
What a great idea for a stamp set. I know I have tried to find cards for my brother-in-law who has a brain tumor. There really is very little out there for situations like this. So I am sure there will be a strong response to this set! The cards you made are really nice too! TFS.
These stamps are great! Especially 'I am here for you' says it all and must give the person who receives it extra strength.
Greetings from Belgium, Annelies
I absolutely love this set - the sentiments are perfect!! And I love the flowers too;)
Thanks for the chance to win - pick me pls.
Sue R
rarinstamp@shaw.ca
What a wonderful set you have helped create , it's awesome and you have made some great cards with it !
You are so right that there was a need for this type of set and there wasn't one out there. I've never liked making these types of card because I just never had the really appropriate stamps and I don't always know what messages to hand write.
Thank you for putting the idea out and working so hard on it - the sentiments and the set as a whole are perfect.
You are so right - sometime people we know and love find themselves in these sorts of situations. These sentiments are lovely and really hit the mark.
Thank you
What a great idea. I always use the computer for situations like this but using stamps makes it so much easier to place the sentiment you want. Congratulations!
Denise
Oh I love this set!! Its just perfect! Congrats to you!! You are now famous :).
Thank you so much for all the thought and care that went into these sentiments. They are such important and sometimes difficult sentiments to convey and this set captures everything so perfectly! Kudos to you! And a huge thanks!
This is beautiful!!
I really like the assortment of sentiments!!!!
What a wonderful set of sentiments Erin, these are beautiful. And your cards are quite lovely.
This is an amazing set of stamps. I can definitely use these! Thanks for putting so much thought into these - they are definitely something that has been missing from the market!
Wow! Your cards are beautiful, your idea is wonderful and your blog candy is YUMMY!
Congrats Erin. What a great idea.There are; like you say, occassions when special words are needed. I think you have covered it very well indeed. THANKS!
Erin, I am so touched by your passion and how you give your heart to everything and everyone.
Thankyou for making this happen, so that we can give comfort and joy to others.
you rock!
Sarah / Loobylou@stampshack
Wonderful set. Congratulations!
This is a beautiful set. The sentiments are perfect for those diffucult times........thank you and congratulations!
This is one of the best sets I have seen in a long time. Great job!
I am always looking for sentiments like these! Great cards and a great idea.
Erin--YOu are awesome--I LOVE LOVE LOVE this new set and have been having a blast playing with it. I didnt know that you were the idea behind it and I just had to come over here and say Congratulations on a gorgeous stamp set idea. It definitely fills a void in my collection! Hugs!
PS-Your cards are beautiful too!
Your cards are just gorgeous! I too love GinaK, and how she makes you feel so special! Thanks so much for putting so much thought into this set, I am scraping pennies to try and get this! haha!
Erin, this set is exactly what has been needed for those very difficult times that happen to our family and friends. You did an amazing job of compiling these wonderful sentiments. Congrats to you on this very special occasion.
What a wonderful set that will be used over and over again - those sentiments are just perfect for those difficult times we never know what to say and those flowers are gorgeous. Love your cards too.
dragonflydreams@bigpond.com
This is definitely a set I need! Those are some great sentiments!!!
Unfortunately, I need this set. It is one I don't want to HAVE to buy, but it expresses the feelings so well for many people I know right now. Thank you for creating a set that speaks from the heart and is truly beautiful.
~Pamela
Finally!! Thank you for your efforts and hard work. This set is just perfect!
I think this is a wonderful set...great idea....I think it will be a fabulous addition to my(everyones) stamp collection....thanks
No doubt these stamps have been long awaited for. I have had to print out my words and cut and paste to the card without the use of stamps so this is perfect. Some of these very expressions I have been using.
I am so thankful you put together such a useful and from the heart set.
Thank you!
Erin, I had to head over here after seeing you on GinaK's blog! Congrats, girlie! What a wonderful idea you had! ;)
Wow! Perfect sentiments!!!
Beautiful set. Love the cards.
Erin what a great idea! I was recently in need of just such cards. Gina K has a heart of gold and her stamps reflect that.
Erin, we are going through a rough spot in our lives right now and just by reading these beautiful sentiments that you created and seeing your cards, I feel better. I can just imagine what sending one to a person who is stuggling can mean to them. Thank you for your kindness.
Cheryl Sims
This set is absolutely wonderful. You are so right about not having a set like this that express more than sympathy or well wishes, it really speaks from the heart! I guess I will have to find "3" to buy this month, which we know won't be hard over at Gina K!
I saw this set on Gina's blog - I SOOOOO love this set. I wish you could purchase it alone! I hope I am lucky and get chosen; I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY want this set! Did I mention how much I love this set? : ) Great job!
nlundeen@catt.com
Nicki
Erin, how wonderful! (on so many levels..) How on earth did you keep it secret? I read your blog pretty regularly and you never even dropped a hint. Now that's restraint!
Congratulations on your acheivement -and on putting these difficult thoughts in to words for the rest of us.
This set certainly fills a huge void in the stamping sets that I own. Thank you for stepping forward with your ideas. Barb
Erin, thank you so much for your input in making this set - it's VERY needed in the industry and I also have found it very hard to find sentiments that are just right for these occasions. Well done!
These stamps are great and just what I need as a middle aged woman with aging relatives and friends. Thanks for you endeavor.
I would love the chance to win!
SAndyh50
what a terrfic post!
don't enter me for a feree ste obviously I just ahd to come and gush how wonderfult eh set is/you are! Thanks for detailing the process of how it was made!
Isn't Gina K the best?
HUGS!!
apologies for my typos above, how embarrassing, I was hurrying so I could go help my little one!
Erin, What a wonderful idea you had and to pursue it by contacting Gina K! I love the sentiments you choose and how you can intermingle them to say exactly what is needed for each card. Your samples are terrific (as always) and if I am not chosen to win this free set, I am definitely buying one on the 20th!.
Cheri - Ctinyjoy at the stampshack
I absolutely LOVE these sentiments! Perfect!! Love your blog too :-)
Erin!!! I am so proud of you! That is awesome! The stamp set is beautiful.
Ek that last comment is from Tiph.....I cannot figure out how to add my name. I'm a dork
That is so stinking cool Erin!!! And I love the sentiments, they are PERFECT!!!
Erin,
The set is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks so much for recommending it! I love everything about it. There have been times that I too have searched for something that said "just the right thing" in a terrible situation. This set would have made it a whole lot easier to show someone I care. Again, Thanks!
Erin,
These sentiments are wonderful, and you're right, we really needed them!
It would be nice to win them! hint hint....LOL
Great job with these ideas!
HUGS
Joanie/ccstampin12 (at The Shack)
This is a gorgeous stamp set! This is so needed, too! I can think of 4 people right off the top of my head that these sentiments are perfect for, where get well soon or with sympathy wouldn't really apply. Thank you so much!
Erin,
I have goose bumps just reading your post. I am so PROUD of you for pursuing your idea. You are right - Gina K is a special person - she has a special gift of making every customer feel that they are her ibe and only customer. I can't wait until Sunday night to place my next Gina K order so I can get my hands on this set!
I love every card you've created with this set. Super job.
Thanks for following your dream so that we can create some very special cards for our loved ones.
(It was nice talking to you too)!
Hugs,
Teresa
Erin, what a wonderful gift you have given us and all of the people we care about! You did a super job and I am so proud of you! I will be buying this set for sure. Nancy (directmailscrapper)
Erin, I am speechless (for once.) What you have done is so awesome and I am so happy for you. Your stamps are wonderful and you are so right that sometimes it's hard to find just the right sentiment for situations such as those you wrote about. I wish you (and Gina K) much success with this new set.
I am so happy that you and Gina got together. We all know someone who needs a little comfort and this stamp set is perfect. Thank you for the inspiration on this stamp set.
Retired Heather
First time visiting your blog and I'm in totol awe. I love all the cards you created for this wonderful stamp set. The sentiments are perfect!
This is an amazing, much needed set. I am in love with it! You put a lot of thought into those phrases, and it shows. Thanks for giving me the chance to try & win it!
This set is awesome. Very beautiful and the sentiments are perfect for those "difficult" times. What a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
I saw a window card with this set and thought, wow that is beautiful. I didn't even know it was not released yet. All the beautiful thought that went into this set makes it even more wonderful.
Thank you for collaborating on this great set of sentiments. They are perfect for when you don't quite know what to say! Nice job and thanks for sharing the chance to win them :)
Erin,
This set definitely fits in where others don't. Very well done and your cards are extremely nice!
Congrats on your big news, Erin! YOU ROCK DA HOUSE! And, you know I'm all over this blog candy contest, so here is my entry. LOL! Even if I don't win, I'm getting this set. I think the sentiments you came up with really do speak from the heart, and are phrases that people feel but find difficult to put into words. Here's to MORE and MORE success to you in the future!
EK you are super super sweet!! What an awesome idea! And thanks to GinaK for making it a reality.
I ♥ U girl!!
Carolina/ ApocalipsisR
Wow Erin that is way too cool. Way to go girly! i am expecting you to go to da top!!!!
Dude, you have made me cry. Darn you! I love this. I love you! I love that Gina K did this for you. You are right, it is sad when we need sets like this but they are needed and this set rocks. I know someone I could send this card to right now. Someone who needs help in her marriage where I don't know how it will turn out. But I'm thinking of her in this difficult time.
Dude, you have made me cry. Darn you! I love this. I love you! I love that Gina K did this for you. You are right, it is sad when we need sets like this but they are needed and this set rocks. I know someone I could send this card to right now. Someone who needs help in her marriage where I don't know how it will turn out. But I'm thinking of her in this difficult time.
Yes - thank you for this set! I will definitely have to have this set, too. It's true, it's so hard to find the "right" words for a sympathy card - good job!
This set is very nice and does in fact fill a void, as I have also struggled to create a card that communicates heartfelt expression for someone that is experiencing a difficult time. They are lovely, as is your card. Thanks! Teresa
Oh wow does this fill a void. As with everyone else, at times you just need that perfect sentiment.
Thanks for the opportunity! Michelle
Erin, what a wonderful and very very useful stamp set this is. I don't know how many times I could have used sentiments like these in the past. Thanks for doing this for all of us.
Congratulations on a major accomplishment. Way to go girlfriend!
Joanne (tojoco)
Thank you for contacting Gina! The set is lovely with perfect sentiments. Great job!
Erin beautiful cards made with beautiful stamps
Inspired ;)
Julie x
Oh, Erin! That is just precious. I want this set for sure. What a blessing for you to have come up with these sentiments. In hard times, sometimes it's difficult to know just what to say to someone and I think these sentimetns are PERFECT. THANK YOU for using your talents to better this world!
Bethie Poo
Beautiful cards and sentiments. Your'e right there was a need for these. Congrats, stamp designer.
Sabrina
I have also been looking for a stamp set that is like this. You did a perfect job at coming up with a broad range of things to say when there really is nothing "right" to say. Congrats on having the idea come to fruition! Have a great weekend.
Erin Congratulations on your BIG News! What a great opportunity! This is a beautiful set & I can tell you put a lot of hard work and thought into it. You should be very proud!
Congratulations! The sentiments are just wonderful. Thanks for your samples and the chance to win some goodies. Sandra L-M
Beautiful cards! I especially love the last card in blue and brown. Gorgeous!
this is so cool erin!! way to go!!!
Congrats, Erin! It's a beautiful set!
Oh Erin, this is fabulous. I love the cards you did with these. Excellent idea. Glinda
So cool and perfect! Can't wait to see these and they will be on my must have list.
You did an AWESOME job. Really love this set. Thanks for your hardwork in making this set. Love your cards.
I absolutely love this set. You did an amazing job coming up with the perfect thing to say.
That's amazing Erin.Congratulations!. I'm so happy for you.The cards are fabulous. Hugs, Lim.
I love this set. The sentiments are just so perfect for some situations! I'd love to win the set. Thank you for the opportunity!
Great stamps! You are so right that there needed to be a set like this! Thanks for making it happen!
Erin - I love this set! Thanks so much for sharing your idea with GinaK! I love her stuff, too! Your card are gorgeous! TFS!
What a beautiful set of stamps! You were/are so right! It is very difficult to find sentiments such as these...yet they are so needed! Thank you for taking the step forward to make these stamps a reality! And thank you, also, for giving me the opportunity to possibly win them!
I LOVE this set! I have also, unfortunately, needed these types of sentiments, and you have filled a void in my stamp collection. Thank you!
This is a wonderful idea Erin. And the set is beautiful!
EK, {jumping up and down just for you} this is totally awesome!! You are so creative and have found the empty open space that no one else has filled in stamped greetings. This is very exciting to see and makes me want more stamps ... you little enabler you.
What a wonderful job the two of you did on this set. It looks great and is definitely a must have for me.
Julie
These are such unique, beautiful stamps. And you're right, they are so practical but yet practically nonexisst in the stamping world. I think you two did a wonderful job creating them and I can't wait to get them and put them to good use! Thanks so much for sharing your amazing ideas!
Oh, Erin, you so totally rock! Having been the recipient of these type cards I know they are so very important. You came up with some amazing sentiments. The sentiment that helped me the most in a card was...find peace within. That card has a permanent place in my creative space, it says so much in so few words. Congrats and thank you for doing this important work, Erin.
WOW, I'd love to win! Thanks for the chance!
So cool you are a stamp designer now! Congrats and I love the set!!
Congratulations on your new designs. These are wonderful stamps that we, sadly, will need all too often. Great job!
Erin,
It is so exciting to see your idea become a reality. This set will touch so many lives because of your love. Congratulations.
Janet aka Jarie
Erin,
You had a terrific idea and thanks for talking to Gina about it. These words are needed for card makers. Thanks again :)
I cannot tell you how much I love this idea! I, too, have made blank cards and hand-written my sentiments, but no matter how carefully I write, my penmanship is woefully inadequate. Now there are elegant stamps to express my feelings, and I can still add a note in my own hand.
Hey Erin,
Look at you go...and what a wonderful idea that you were able to put into motion. There is definitely a need for card sayings with meaning. ps. love your blog
beckyl
Thank you so much for following through with your idea so that we all can have those sentiments to use. Truly wonderful!
THAT IS ONE OF THE NICEST STAMP SETS I HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME. IT IS SO OUT OF THE ORDINARY AND WE REALLY NEED IT WHEN WE CANNOT FIND THE RIGHT WORDS TO SAY!!
Erin - I'm CRAZY proud of you girl! It's an awesome set and something we've all needed for a long time. I told my Mom about it and said "Erin designed it ... MY Erin!" She's super proud of you too. Love you! ~TJ
I love the new sentiment set...you are so smart!!
Such a great set! Thanks for the chance to win it!
What a great idea for this set...it is really needed. And the chance to win it is even better! Amy O.
Great cards, and a great set..Thanks so much for the chance to win.
kim3timemom@yahoo.com
Very well thought out Erin! I love the sentiments you included, very approprite. Beautiful flowers too! You saw a need and acted on it - Great job and thank you!
Erin~ Congrats on the set with Gina. What an honor and what a beautiful set. Love the samples you created.
WOW!! Erin, this set is beyond great. I am so happy we have gotten to know each other over at SCS and this set really conveys the caring person that you are. You must be over the moon to see your idea come to life. Great Job!
Kimber
Congratulations Erin!! This is a great set of stamps! Your cards are wonderful!
Melissa Boston
wow! congrats, erin! how wonderful to see your idea come to fruition!!! so glad to have gotten to know you on the cpd! bubbles
Thank you for sharing your creative spirit & helping to come up with this wonderful set!
Thank you for sharing your creative spirit & helping to come up with this wonderful set!
Erin, you are so kind and thoughtful. I love that you made your idea happen. You totally rock!
Erin, this is sooooo great & I'm so honored to call you my friend!! I'm so impressed that you got a stamp set you wanted made and doubly impressed that you thought so much about other people and cared enough to make stamps like these! You are da' bomb!!!
Beautiful cards and a beautiful stamp set. TFS!
Great idea!!! These will sell out quickly!
What a good idea... this set will make it easier to make the cards that no-one wants to have to make.
Love your cards, and your blog!
How often have we heard the phrase........."words cannot express"?
Now for ALL STAMPERS you have resolved the problem.
Many congratulations on this achievement Erin, we appreciate your work, thoughtfulness and caring.
Congrats Erin! These sentiments are wonderful...I'd LOVE to win this awesome set!
~Brenda H.
Erin,
You've done a great job with this new set. It's funny, but I didn't realize I needed this set, until I saw Gina's post. The light went on and wow -- I need that!
Congratulations!
Diane M
Beautiful cards...this set is just perfect for those times when you need a special card and it's hard to come up with the right thing to say. This is a must have!
thanks for going to Gina with this need. We can all use a set like this!
You suggested a wonderful assortment of messages. Thanks for your efforts. The cards created with the set are beautiful.
the sentiments really are perfect.
TFS
Ang@todybran.com
Wow, what an awesome set. I make cards and send them weekly to brain cancer patients and this would be perfect! Thanks for the chance to win...and if I don't , I'm sure I will be buying from GinaK to get it free! LOL! :-)
Michelle Adams
What a wonderful idea Erin!! I love those new stamps!
Christie- the stamp shack!
Congrats Erin! You are so savvy! I'm really proud of you.
Also, if you randomly pick my name, please pick a different one. I've been blessed to win Gina's stamps other times.
I just wanted to say YIPPEE for you! I was so thrilled to see your name & face on Gina's blog e-mail!
This is a seriously fabulous set! Kudos to you for taking the initiative to meet the need of a gap in the industry! Best of luck should you choose to continue in design endeavors!!!
Erin, these are absolutely perfect!! There are so many times I could've used these, in fact I could just read them to myself right now!
Thank you for doing this, you've really filled a void in the marketplace.
Joyce Wheeler
(I had problems posting through Google so I had to go anonymous)
You should be so proud! You have helped make one of the best stamp sets that I have seen in the longest time. I would so love to win this set. Thank you for the opportunity!
I really like this stamp set. I have been looking for something like this for a long time. It's fabulous!
Erin, this set fills a real need. I will look forward to adding it to my collection! Thanks for your hard work and thoughtful research in putting this together.
this set is absolutely perfect. I've handwritten these very sentiments on cards because I too couldn't find what I wanted in a stamp greeting. Great job and what a beautiful set Gina turned it into!!
Erin ~ Such a GREAT idea for a stamp set. This set will make it easier to create those cards that are often times very hard. Thanks for the great idea and card samples. ~Peggy F
Wow, you're so great!!!
The Peace and Comfort stamp set is absolutely beautiful. A great set for those difficult times when you want someone to know that you care.
The Peace and Comfort set is a wonderful set with beautiful sentiments. It's just the set needed to show someone how much you care.
I am so impressed that you did this. I, too, find it difficult to say just the right thing. This stamp set will definitely be one I use often. Thanks, Erin, and keep up the good work. You're awesome!
What a beautiful set! The sentiments that you captured are just what is needed in so many different circumstances. Thanks for offering to give away a set!
Totally beautiful sentiments. Great job Erin!! It's wonderful.
Kudos to you for bring this idea to GinaK. The set is fabulous & could be used for so many situations when it's hard to know what to say. Thanks for the chance to win:)
WOW! That is HUGE news, Erin! I'm SO PROUD of you! Way to go! Congratulations.
Love,
Linzy
Erin, Lori shared your wonderful news.............I'm so happy for you! This is a must need set for everyone!
Congratulations!
Yes, these words are the perfect sentiments for those times when "with deepest sympathy" isn't the appropriate sentiment. Good to know that this is out in the market now.
riza
Erin this set is sooo gorgeous! It is a fabulous idea and I am so proud of you for coming up with it! I am so pleased that Gina took this on and between the two of you the set was created! I love it and can't wait to own it!
this is an amazing set Erin!
Erin, what a wonderful set this is! Thanks for the give-away! Whoever wins it will be happy with it! Have a great day!
Your ideas are wonderful. I too have needed word like these at difficult time. Thanks for your work with this set.
I really like this set for its simplicity. The flowers are beautiful and fit so well with what the sayings mean.
wow, I can so relate to needing a set of stamps to make cards for just this sort of thing...you did a beautiful job with this.....congratulations on getting it accomplished! So kind of you to give a set away too!
Girl you know I love this set! woohoo.
~ronice
Wow great set and cards. I'd love a chance to win since I won't be buying any new stamps in the near future :) I too like Gina K.
God bless,
Sarah
SeekingHim@gmail dot com
www.homeschoolblogger.com/OhioSarah
These stamps are so needed! Thank you!! I struggle with ideas sometimes. I love the examples you've made!
Thanks for sharing!!
Kimberly
Love this- unfortunately as I get older I'm having to make more cards that could use this sentiment.
EK, will this set become available for sale? I went to purchase it but the site states I must buy 3 other sets to get it free. You know me, after 12 years I do not need any more image stamps!
What a fantastic set! I'm looking forward to getting my hands on it!! ;O)
Erin, I just wanted to say that I am so thrilled for you! This is wonderful news! Congrats and good work on filling a huge need! Hope you are well.
Megan Hilton
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