Three In the Nest Creations: Because

Good morning, you guys! It's an amazingly nice day here for January and I'm not complaining one bit. I'm sitting here with a kitty on part of my keyboard so it's taking me a little longer to type this since I have to correct for kitty butt errors. ;) Again, can't complain. I hope you are having a morning as nice and relaxing as mine and are excited to join us for this week's CAS(E) this Sketch challenge. It's a fun one and you won't want to miss out on the amazing cards the team created! Make sure to go check them out. For now, here my creation(s):

Yes, I made three cards for this sketch because I used the awesome Lil' Inker Designs Color Blocking Die. I picked three pieces of paper from the American Crafts Dear Lizzy Lovely Day paper pack and layered them so I could make one cut and three cards from that cut. You can check out Jen's video to see how you can line them up for an easy one cut/three card method. After cutting, I mixed up the papers and attached them to my card bases before adding a sentiment on a strip of coral cardstock using the Because Stamp Set. I just love the font on this stamp set and it's a perfect little birthday sentiment. Here's a closer look at my super simple card and take on this week's sketch:

Thanks so much for stopping by to check out my take on this week's sketch. See you over at CAS(E) this Sketch.

It's day two of the Lil' Inker Designs New Release Hop and I get to share even more fun goodies with you today! I'm sure you've already been eyeing all the awesome new items, lucky for you, you can get it all right now in the Lil' Inker Store. Hopefully, you checked out all of Angel's amazing creations before hopping here. If not of it you get lost along the hop you can always find your spot by going to the Lil' Inker Blog. For now, I'm ready to show off some more fun stuff!

First up, I decided to try my hand at some intense coloring using the Corner Adorner Stamp Set, the Quilted Stitched So Knotty Die, the Because Stamp Set, and Because Word Die.

My card started with some wood veneer paper which I added some fun texture to using the Quilted Stitched So Knotty Die. This is one amazing die! It makes me think a little celtic knot like. LOVE IT! Next, I stamped and colored the large floral in the Corner Adorner Stamp Set. I had a blast coloring this amazing image and I just know you will too. I cut it out and added it to my cardbase with foam tape. Then I went about making a sentiment. I started with just the gold Because Word Die and the sentiment from Because Stamp Set stamped on white. I moved all over around the card but I just couldn't make it look how I wanted. So I layered some vellum with another piece of textured wood veneer paper cut using the Stitched Mats: Long & Skinny Rectangles. Once I layered it all under my floral, I thought it needed just a touch more color so, I added a small line of wine cardstock to pull it all together. Here's a closer look:

Next up, another look at the Quilted Stitched So Knotty Die this time paired with the Friend Stamps and Friend Word Die.

I went a little wild with this card and ran the Quilted Stitched So Knotty Die through my diecut machine at a jaunty angle on my card. Next, I created a frame with the same navy paper to frame my textured center using Dual Dotted Rectangles Dies. I stamped and embossed the dotted image from Friend Stamps on the frame as a grounding point for my sentiment. Next, I cut my sentiment using Friend Word Die the from some soft green paper. I added this above my dots and added a strip of vellum underneath with the remainder of my sentiment. Finally, I added some neat little floral like images from Friend Stamps and some sequins. Here's a closer look:

I hope you enjoyed my creations and will join the rest of the team on the hop. You'll want to leave comments along the way because Laura is giving away the ENTIRE RELEASE to one lucky commenter. It could be you. I'm sure I'll see you on the hop and tomorrow for another fun day of release projects. See you then!

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