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Monday, November 18, 2013

LID:: November Release Day 2

**Please scroll down for my The Craft's Meow and Perfect Paper Crafting Blog Hop Post**


Welcome to the second day of the Lil' Inker Designs November Release Blog Hop! If you are following the hop, you should have arrived from Jen's Blog, but a complete list is available on the Lil' Inker Designs Blog.

I've always admired how Lil' Inker Designs flawlessly creates products that work so well with each other release after release. My cards today both feature previously released products as well as the new releases.

So the above card uses Rain Boy, all colored up and distressed! He was adhered to the card base that has the amazing Cover Plate Die, Swirls on it. It reminded me of splashes and puddles, so I thought these two products went really well together! I added the sentiment right down on the bottom, to let the swirls and the little boy take center stage, but highlighted it with a tab from May Arts Chevron Twill Stripes in Yellow.





I had my nephews in mind when I made the first card, and this card too! This bright birthday card features the new Stitched Ovals Die, as well as other previously released favorites such as the Balloon Dies, the Original Sentiment Banner Die,  Balloon String Die and the sentiment comes from the Sun Sentiments Stamp Set.
 


Ok, so I hope you are as excited as I am for this release! I'll send you on your way to Sarah's Blog for more inspiration. There is a one $10 store credit winner for each day of the release hop and the winner will be picked from a secret prize blog, so remember to comment along the way!


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31 comments:

  1. IamUniquelyImperfectNovember 19, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    I love your cards. Too Cute! The colors, the dies. Amazing! tfs Patricia B

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  2. LyndalNovember 19, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    GORGEOUS cards Karen - LOVE how you paired the die cut pattern with the Lil Inkers little boy & his umbrella!

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  3. LindseyNovember 19, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    I love how you are combining the old with the new. This cover up die does look like rain drops...I love how you used it.

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  4. Bev KarolakNovember 19, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    Fantastic cards Karen! Loving all the new releases. :)

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  5. LynnNovember 19, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    Two adorable cards Karen. You are rocking your new goodies!

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  6. Donna CalaNovember 19, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    The coverplate looks really beautiful with the matted image.

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  7. Kristie GouletNovember 19, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Great cards, Karen!

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  8. Mary-Anne VNovember 19, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Very sweet cards...love the use of these new dies.

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  9. Brenda in INNovember 19, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    These are both cute boy cards. They are sometimes hard to make so I love these.

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  10. Lisa EltonNovember 19, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    I just love to visit your blog, I'm ALWAYS inspired by your work! These are fabulous Karen!

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  11. Sue DNovember 19, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Adorable cards. I like the texture on the first and the bright colors on the second.

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  12. UnknownNovember 19, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Oh that little boy card has stolen my heart!!

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  13. MeredithNovember 19, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Thank you for sharing these wonderful cards!

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  14. krcmasterpieceNovember 19, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Love the textures from the embossing folder. Really adds a lot of character to a card.

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  15. SharronNovember 19, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Fabulous cards! Love that cover-up plate with your little guy in the rain!

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  16. Tami B.November 19, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    The swirls just took on a whole new look. How cute!

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  17. Terri (blindstamper)November 19, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Love the subtle use of the swirls on the first card, and the gorgeous, bold colors on the second!

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  18. cmNovember 19, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    Pretty X two! You've showcased the new release fabulously once again!
    c

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  19. LynndaNovember 19, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Both cards are beautiful and great colors... hugs...x

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  20. Loly BordaNovember 19, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Love your mix of the old and the new! You made me want to have everything! LOL! TFS

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  21. Larissa HeskettNovember 19, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    OMG!! LOVING your 1st card so much Karen!! Such a neat design!! Thanks for aharing these were both amazing!! Have a Fabulous Week!! ;)

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  22. Holly AKA KopyKatNovember 19, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    OMGosh I love the rain boy and the cute design, the other card is so fabulous for birthdays or any day is a good day for balloons. Great designs.

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  23. JanisNovember 19, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    Happy and cheerful. Nice design!
    <3 J

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  24. Tracey McNeelyNovember 20, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Both so cute Karen, Ii love how you made the swirls look like raindrops--brilliant! Love the festive balloons with the oval behind too.

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  25. D-November 20, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Oh I LOVE both of your cards. TFS.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  26. anja curversNovember 22, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Wow both cards are wonderful thanks for the inspiration.

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  27. Laura PryorNovember 22, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Two really super fun cards here, Karen! I love the use of the Swirls and Rain Boy together! Perfect combo!
    Also seeing balloons makes me smile. The layout it great!

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  28. Barb GhigNovember 23, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Both cards are so pretty! I love how you combine the old and new so beautifully!

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  29. canadian_linerNovember 23, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Sweet little cards, making great use of your LID goodies! Love the swirls backing the puddle image, and the birthday balloons are cute!

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  30. BrendaNovember 24, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Outrageously stunning! That background die is incredible. I'm adding it to my wish list.

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  31. Lisa's Creative NicheNovember 24, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Awww love that sweet first card!

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