Monday, October 16, 2017

LID Christmas Release - Day 1



Hello! Today is the beginning of a fun new release at Lil' Inker Designs - a super fun mix of stamps and dies in this release! So excited to start sharing them with you! You should have arrived here from Chrissy Larson - if you stopped by here you can refer to the entire blog hop at the bottom so you don't miss a stop or a chance to win the amazing giveaway. I also have links to all the new products I used on today's cards!


This release is totally fabulous as always! I love the mix of fun and cute - and then there is this JAW dropping and gorgeous Vintage Christmas Wreath stamp set that I used on this card!


It is just beautiful on it's own - but for this card, I colored it in with a bit of distress inks used as watercolors, then layered it up with some gorgeous pattern paper finished off with some jute twine to add some lovely finishing texture - perfect for the rustic feel of this! I love how the Coordinating Dies make it super easy to get such a lovely border around the whole thing without fussy cutting!


And then the next card using some more florals, but a more modern and simple design - I told you there was lots of variety in this release!


For this one, I started by cutting out the new Cover Up Die - Geometric Snow from white cardstock, then layering over a soft blue cardbase using tiny bits of foam adhesive to adhere it for lots of dimension. I then added some florals from the new Festive Florals stamp set, colored with Copics and cut out with their Coordinating Dies.


I added a sentiment - also from Festive Florals stamp set, white heat embossed on a tiny panel of black cardstock cut with Rounded Rectangles dies. I colored in the center of the letters a bit with a red colored pencil, then used the Press & Seal technique of layering everything how I wanted it, picking it up with the Press & Seal, adding adhesive to the back, and then adhering it back on the card. As a finishing touch, I added some sparkly Nuvo Drops to the berries for shine!


Your next stop along the blog hop is Jennifer Carter - head over there next to finish the hop before you go shopping. See you tomorrow with more projects and fun!

And now the really fun part! One lucky person is going to win THE ENTIRE RELEASE! Winner will be chosen from comments left along the hop - so the more comments you leave, the better your chance of winning!


Here is the entire Blog Hop line-up - make sure and check out each stop and leave your comments:

Heather Hoffman (you are HERE)

Product links are all below - including affiliate links where possible, which simply means if you use one of the links below that I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!!!


44 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness...that cover plate die is GORGEOUS!! I love how you popped it up (that must have taken some time!) and paired it with the festive florals. So so pretty! Now I can see that I will need these in my collection. LOVE this release!

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  2. Such classy cards Heather! Simply beautiful :)

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  3. Beautiful cards! Such amazing talent!

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  4. Gorgeous cards! The last one is my fave!!

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  5. Wow! You have put forth some beautiful creations! I love your first card. It reminds me of an old fashion Christmas! Well done!

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  6. Love seeing that gorgeous cover up die! That wreath is making me so happy!!! I have a long wish list!

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  7. That cover die is beautiful! Love your creations with this release.

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  8. Your cards are wonderful! What a great release!

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  9. Heather, your cards are so beautiful.
    The wreath is my favorite.

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  10. love your cards - they are so beautifully created and designed:)

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  11. Gorgeous cards. I love them both but the wreath really catches my eye! Gorgeous!

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  12. Both cards are stunning, Heather! That geometric snow die is awesome!!

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  13. Beautiful cards. I love that geometric background!

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  14. Gorgeous cards, the more I see of the vintage Christmas wreath stamp set the more I want it!!

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  15. Heather, you are just such a talent!! I adore all your cards!!

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  16. The Geometric Snow die is really lovely. It looks great with some dimension and that pale blue background.

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  17. Oh my goodness Heather these are both beautiful. Love the Vintage Christmas Wreath card, such a beautiful job on it. The Geometric Snow cover up die is gorgeous they way you used it. Its such a beautiful die.

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  18. Stunning cards - the cover plate and vintage wreath are really eye-catching!

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  19. Very pretty!! Love all of the great layers to your projects.

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  20. Great release. The cover up die is gorgeous!

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  21. Wonderful cards, that wreath is gorgeous! I also love the simplicity of the sprigs tucked under your sentiment as well!

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  22. WOW!! What a fabulous release, those products are making me drool, love your beautiful work!

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  23. Love the new cover plate & the Wreath is amazing! I love your cards! Thanks for showing how wonderful these stamps & dies can be!

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  24. Awesome cards! I am in love with the Geometric Snow design.... fabulous die! Your Vintage Christmas Wreath card is lovely too!

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  25. Beautiful cards. Love the colors and design of each one. The cover plate is so pretty.

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  26. Both of your cards look wonderful! I love the Vintage Christmas Wreath card the most. You did a beautiful job coloring it!

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  27. Beautiful card So! I especially love that first one!

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  28. Beautiful.... Especially the Geometric snow card

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  29. You have definitely made these stamps shine! I love them and your cards!

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  30. Beautiful cards but I do love the snowflake cover up plate, makes a beautiful background, another great release!

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  31. Beautiful cards. The Vintage Christmas Wreath card is wonderful.

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  32. Oooh I really love both of your cards here on hop day #1. Both are striking. I really like the snowflake cover die over the blue background.

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  33. I love that "music" background, to pop up the beautiful christmas wreath! I also love that geometric snow background and winter sprigs layout!

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  34. Wow! Wow! Wow! Stunning colouring and details!!! Your cards are really breathless!!!

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  35. Both cards are great but the second is my
    favorite. Love the blue behind the "snow".
    Fantastic.
    thanks for sharing.

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  36. Great cards, the Vintage Wreath Set is amazing as well as your card!

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  37. Lovely cards. Love the snow grid and the wreath stamp.

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  38. Gorgeous cards! Love the kraft card. 🙂

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  39. These are beautiful! Love the layers on both!

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