Lil' Inker Designs October Release Day #3

Well, it's the last day of our new release hop at Lil' Inker Designs and I'm super excited to show off these last couple products.  Hopefully, you started out at the the Lil' Inker Blog so you don't miss a stop on the hop and have come here from the amazing Caly's blog.  If you are feeling a little lost, make sure you hop back to the Lil' Inker Blog to get back on the trail of fun.  You can also check out the Lil' Inker Store where all of the new release goodies, and a whole lot more, are ready and waiting for you to put in your cart!

My first card on this final day uses Blossoms & Banners Autumn Stamps, Blossoms & Banners Autumn Dies, and Cover Up Die: Diagonal Plaid.

I started this card by embossing an image from Blossoms & Banners Autumn Stamps in gold on some kraft cardstock.  I liked how it looked, especially after I colored it lightly with some copics.  So, I cut it out using the Blossoms & Banners Autumn Dies but I wanted a little more with a twist so I stamped the image again with black and colored it in before flipping it and tucking it behind the gold embossed image.  A little foam tape gave it some extra dimension.  Next, I went about building the background.  I started with one of my favorite ways to add texture, the Cover Up Die: Stitched Woodgrain.  I decided that the Cover Up Die: Diagonal Plaid should be set on the diagonal and cover just a portion of the card.  It added such a fun look!  then to bring in the black, I added a strip of black with a touch of rose gold.  Some sequins finished it off just like the fun fall leaves!  Here's a closer look:

My final card uses the new Peace On Earth Word Die, a touch of the Classic Christmas Stamps, and has a little plaid thing going on too!

When I was coloring the images from Classic Christmas Stamps, I just couldn't help cut color all of them.  Well, then I just had to use them!  So, I made another card with a little more modern twist.  I started with some plaid and layered two cuts of the Dual Dotted Circles Dies in different colors.  Then I added the gorgeous Peace On Earth Word Die in bright white which I coated in glossy accents.  A simple bit of Classic Christmas, was just the right touch.  Here's a closer look:   

Thanks for checking me out and don't forget about our giveaway!

You'll want to leave comments along the way because Laura is giving away the ENTIRE NEW RELEASE to a lucky commenter during the new release hop.  The winner could be you.  I hope you are enjoying our new release!  We love sharing these awesome products with you!  Be sure to keep hopping, here's the list:

Laura/Shop

 Amy Kolling

Caly Person

Chrissy Larson <---Yup, that's me!!!

 Heather Hoffman

Jen Carter

 Jessica Frost Ballas

Karen Baker

Kimberly Rendino

Lisa Henke

Don't forget you can check out the new release right now in the Lil' Inker Store and you can get all the goodies I used today.  Here's what I used:

     

       

     

Lil' Inker Designs September Release Day #1

Hi, you guys!  It's day one of the Lil' Inker Designs New Release Blog Hop and I'm super excited to share all the new products with you!  I think you are really going to enjoy this release and all the new inspiration from our team.  It's packed with fun, as always and, lucky for you, all the new products are available right now at the Lil' Inker Store!  We have an amazing blog hop for you today so, hopefully, you are coming from Amy's blog and if not, you won't want to miss her amazing creations or anyone's for that matter!  So make sure you didn't miss anyone and start at the Lil' Inker Blog.  Now for the fun!

My first project for today features the coolest undead characters ever!  I used the Zombie Kids Stamp Set, Zombie Kids Die Set, Wonky Rectangles Die Set, and the previously released Cover Up Die:  Stitched Woodgrain, Stitched Mats: Long & Skinny Rectangles, and Dip Dyed Ombre Paper Pad.

When I saw these cool zombies, I knew I needed to have them busting through a barricade like in The Walking Dead.  I think Rick and the crew would think twice about taking out these cute zombies though.  I stamped my Zombie Kids and cut the out using the Zombie Kids Die Set.  I colored them using copics and I made sure they had a bit of a green tint to their skin.  We can't have fresh looking zombies!  Next, I used Cover Up Die:  Stitched Woodgrain and Stitched Mats: Long & Skinny Rectangles to create my wooden barricade on some green striped paper.  Once I had them all layered, along with my zombies, to the green, I ran the whole thing through my die cutter using the Wonky Rectangles Die Set.  Layering everything before cutting the final shape ensured that the stitching on the Wonky Rectangle was on all my wood planks also making everything more cohesive.  Layered on a purple ombre paper from the Dip Dyed Ombre Paper Pad was just perfect.  A bit of bling and enamel finished it all off just right.

Next up, I had more fun with the Zombie Kids Stamp Set and Zombie Kids Die Set.  This time I couldn't wait to build a scene with the new Tombstone Peek-A-Boo Die, Dual Dotted Border Builder Dies, and Stitched Mats: Rounded Rectangles.

I just couldn't stop with one zombie card when this set is SO awesome!  My next walker is wandering through a spooky cemetery.  I have had this cute Halloween paper for far too long.  I admit that I've been hoarding it.  It had to be used for this release though.  It was too perfect.  Now, the Tombstone Peek-A-Boo Die is totally cool and can be used SO many ways!  It has one side that does not cut so you can totally use it to make little peek-a-boo windows in your cards!  I wanted a simple tombstone for this card so I cut that side out myself on my trimmer but you can bet there will be some window cards coming from me soon!  I layered my Tombstone Peek-A-Boo Die with some patterned hills made using the Dual Dotted Border Builder Dies.  I love that I can cut RIP or BEWARE or both on my tombstone all with one run through of the die cutter!  I layered my Zombie Kid between the layers and then finished my card front by rounding the corners using Stitched Mats: Rounded Rectangles.  I totally love the sentiments found in the Zombie Kids Stamp Set and this one just makes me happy!  Here's another 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 gives out a $15 Lil' Inker Designs store credit to a lucky commenter each day of the hop.  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!

Laura/Shop

Jessica Frost Ballas

Lisa Henke

Angel Rivera

 Amy Kolling

 Chrissy Larson <---Yup, that's me!!!

 Sarah Jay

Heather Hoffman

Jen Carter

Joy Taylor

 Karen Baker

 Stephanie Gold

Don't forget you can check out the new release right now in the Lil' Inker Store and you can get all the goodies I used today.  Here's what I used:

 

Chrissy's Christmas Catch Up 2

Are you ready for another Chrissy's Christmas Catch Up card?  Are you going to get some catching up done this weekend?  I have to admit that I'm extremely excited about this one.  I just LOVE it!  What do you think?

I started with a teal card base which I textured using Cover Up Die:  Stitched Woodgrain.  Next, I cut a piece of patterned paper from the Simon Says Stamps December Card Kit using Stitched Mats: Long & Skinny Rectangles Dies.  I attached that using foam tape and added the Merry & Bright Holiday Greeting Die at a fun little angle.  After that, all I had to do was add some stars and an enamel dot to finish up this fun card!

What have you been creating??  Let me know what you think of my card so I can go check out your creations!  I'd love to see them.  Have a great day!

Here's what I used for this card:

Coffee Inspired!

If you don't know me yet, one thing you should know is that I pretty much run on coffee.  I hobble to my Nespresso machine every morning and walk away with the amazing elixir which means happiness for me and everyone around me.  ;)  I have cold brew coffee in the fridge because I feel better drinking coffee in the afternoon if it is iced and you will NEVER see me pass up a Starbucks or Caribou Coffee without getting something.  That's just wrong!  

Starbucks' e-mails receive VIP treatment in my inbox so when I saw that there was a new drink in town, I knew I'd be packing up and heading to get my toasted graham latte as soon as my children were awake and dressed.  What I didn't count on was falling madly in love with the cup my latte came in.  I had just received my Lil' Inker Designs goodies for the October release from Laura and the Leaf Love Dies already had hearts in my eyes.  So, when I saw the amazingness that is the autumn Starbucks cup, I knew it was destiny.  It killed me to keep this card to myself but I couldn't possibly show it off before the release.  So, now I can.  Woo hoo!!!  Here's the cup that was my inspiration:

Here's what I created:

I cut my Leaf Love Dies from watercolor paper and drew lines with a Copic pen to emulate my inspiration.  I then used watercolors to highlight areas of my leaves.  I layered my leaves on a black rectangle cut using Stitched Mats: Long & Skinny Rectangles Dies.  I stamped and embossed a sentiment from Nuts About You Stamps in white on my rectangle.  Then, I wrapped these layers in twine and got ready to add it to my card front.  The card front was textured with Cover Up Die:  Stitched Woodgrain.  I LOVE this cover up die!!  I bet you couldn't tell.  ;)  I needed something to bring in the green from the cup so I used this star paper cut with Embossed Dots Rectangles Dies.  Once I had everything attached, I cut some extra leaves using Acorn Dies and added those.  I think it totally captures the cup and I just love it!

Thanks SO much for listening to my ramblings about coffee.  Ha ha!  I hope you enjoyed my card and will check out the awesome products I used here: