Lil' Inker Designs Release Hop {Day 3}

 

Welcome to Day 3 of the new release from Lil' Inker Designs and this month we are celebrating the holidays!!  What do you all think of the release so far??  I'm loving it....that's for sure!

 

You should have arrived here from the amazing Alyssa Scritchfield......if not, please start back at the beginning over on the Lil' Inker Designs blog! 

 

 

Today I've decided to share a card using the largest of the new Jingle Bell Dies.  I've die cut the bell with thick silver glitter paper (almost like chipboard) and layered it with foam adhesive onto a Basic Gray tag (that was die cut using the Folding Tag Die).  My sentiment (from Jolly and Joyful Sentiments) was selectively inked with Versamark and heat embossed with White Filigree EP.  A little bit of silver metallic cord tied the whole thing together.

 

 

 

 

 

Now, your next stop on the blog hop is the fabulous Jeanne Jachna.......a special Guest Designer this month! 

 

 We will be giving away 2 $10 store credits as prizes with this release. Please remember to leave comments for everyone to increase your chances of being chosen from our secret prize blog!!!

 

{'Tis the Season}

Stamps:  Jolly and Joyful Sentiments (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper:  White (PTI), Basic Gray (SU), Glitter Paper (Unknown source)

Ink:  Versamark

Dies:  Jingle Bell Dies and Folding Tag Die (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc:  Metallic silver cord, Foam Adhesive

Mama Elephant Anniversary Stampede!!!!

 

****Please scroll down or click HERE for my Lil' Inker Designs New Release post!!!**** 

 

 

 

Welcome to the Mama Elephant Anniversary Stampede! 

Thank you for coming by today to celebrate our one year anniversary with us! We are joined by our new Design Team and an all star line-up of dear friends and guest designers. So much talent jam packed into this! You will not want to miss a single stop!
 

You should have arrived from Emily Leiphart's blog......if not, start back at the beginning of the Stampede at the Mama Elephant Blog.
 

We've also got a great sale going on:

• Use code BIRTHDAY for 10% off your entire purchase (valid 10/15-10/16 EST only). 
• FREE Party Kit stamp set with $100 purchase (after discount 10/15-11/14 EST only or while supplies last)
• FREE Party Kit stamp set and matching Party Kit die set with $150 purchase (after discount 10/15-11/14 EST only or while supplies last)

 

Let's talk prizes! Mama Elephant is giving away a $10 gift certificate on EVERY stop of the Stampede! In addition to that, we are giving away one a grand prize of $50 gift certificate to one lucky winner! Winner will be chosen at random from all the blogs, so make sure you hit everyone up!

 

I'm very excited to help Mama Elephant celebrate their FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!!  I've used the newest scene building set called Toy Shop.  It's just adorable!  I've used it here for a "sweet" birthday card......using the cupcake stand and lollipop images.  I've stamped my images with white ink and then colored in areas with my Copics (the white ink "resists" the Copic ink).  My rooftop looks more watercolored as I added Wink of Stella over my coloring.

 

 

 

 

You have 4 chances to win (leave a separate comment for each):

 

1. Leave a comment on this blog post.

 2. Become a follower of our blog: http://tinyurl.com/mefollowers

 3. Like/share us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mamaelephant

4. Follow/tweet us on Twitter: @HeyMamaElephant

Here is today's Stampede Lineup:
 Mama Elephant
Kristina Werner
Nichol Magouirk
Lexi Bridges
Jenn Biederman
Emily Leiphart
Amy Kolling--->Me!
JJ Bolton

 

 

Thank you all SO much for stopping by today.......Your next stop is JJ Bolton......she is amazing!!!

Remember the Stampede continues tomorrow with even more guests!!!

 

{Happy Birthday}

Stamps:  Toy Shop (Mama Elephant)

Paper:  White, Hibiscus Burst, Kraft, Hawaiian Shores, Harvest Gold (PTI)

Ink:  White (Wplus9), Onyx Black (Versafine)

Misc:  Twine (Timeless Twine), Enamel Dots (MME), Copics

Lil' Inker Designs Release Hop {Day 2}

 

Welcome to Day 2 of the new release from Lil' Inker Designs and this month we are celebrating the holidays!!  These new goodies will SURE make it easy to whip up some cards for your loved ones! 

 

You should have arrived here from the amazing Alyssa Scritchfield......if not, please start back at the beginning over on the Lil' Inker Designs blog! 

 

 

Today I'm sharing a new word die:  Joy.  Word dies are so versatile.  Here I've actually die cut the 'Joy' word into the top border of the bottom piece of dotted paper.  Then I die cut a second Joy word and coated it with Martha Stewart Coarse Glitter and then inlaid the die cut word back....kind of like a puzzle.

 

 

 

 

 

 Now, your next stop on the blog hop is the fabulous Jeanne Jachna.......a special Guest Designer this month! 

 

 We will be giving away 2 $10 store credits as prizes with this release. Please remember to leave comments for everyone to increase your chances of being chosen from our secret prize blog!!!

 

{Joy}

Paper:  White (PTI)

Pattern Paper:  December Documented (Simple Stories)

Dies:  Joy Die (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc:  Sewing Machine, Coarse Glitter (Martha Stewart)

Lil' Inker Designs Release Hop {Day 1}

 

Wahoo!  It's time for more Lil' Inker Designs goodies and a Blog Hop!!!!  It's new release time for Lil' Inker Designs and this month we are celebrating the holidays!!  These new goodies will SURE make it easy to whip up some cards for your loved ones! 

 

You should have arrived here from the amazing Alyssa Scritchfield......if not, please start back at the beginning over on the Lil' Inker Designs blog!  We also have a very special guest designer this month......she will knock your socks off!  Jeanne Jachna......come on down!

 

 

I'm sharing a project using the new Cover Up Die: Christmas.  There is so much detail in this die......it is amazing!  It truly makes for EASY cardmaking!  I've made a red and green version, adding in a little bling to the snowflake centers!

 

 

 

 

 Now, your next stop on the blog hop is the fabulous Jeanne Jachna.......a special Guest Designer this month!  Wahoo Jeanne!

 

 We will be giving away 2 $10 store credits as prizes with this release. Please remember to leave comments for everyone to increase your chances of being chosen from our secret prize blog!!!

{Merry & Bright}

Paper:  Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, White (PTI)

Die:  Cover Up Die: Christmas (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc:  Gems

Fall and a Birthday!

Is anyone else enjoying the BEAUTIFUL weather?  We sure have with football games, baseball games, and a trip to Gary's Berries (a HUGE pumpkin patch with TONS of fun things to do) this weekend.  However, I've been gearing up for a very fun week here on the blog......a Lil' Inker Designs Release and a few *surprise* blog hops I'm helping with!  So stay tuned!  :)

I have a fun BIRTHDAY card to share using the Stitched Stars Dies from Lil' Inker Designs!  In just over a week, my *baby* will turn EIGHT so I needed a special card for her.  Where has the time gone??  *sniff, sniff*

I just love how a "little bit" of twine really dresses up a card!  I've used Tuxedo Black Timeless Twine......it's just bold and perfect!  I've added dimension with foam adhesive between the star layers and a sequin to the center star.

 

 

Please join me later tonight for Day 1 previews of the newest Lil' Inker Designs goodies!!

Thanks for sharing a part of your day with me!

 

 



{Look who's having a birthday}

Stamps:  Snarky Sentiments (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper:  White, True Black, Hibiscus Burst, Lemon Tart (PTI)

Ink:  Onyx Black (Versafine)

Dies:  Stitched Stars Dies (Lil' Inker Designs)

Twine:  Tuxedo Black Twine (Timeless Twine by Bella Creationz)

Misc:  Foam Adhesive, Sequin, Stickles

 

 

CAS-ual Fridays Challenge: In Stitches

 

Welcome back to another episode of CAS-ual Fridays!!!  This week's challenge is all about STITCHES!  Remember to link up your Clean & Simple (CAS) card using any type of stitches!  This should be fun so let's see them!

 

 

I've had this sketch in my head for a while now and finally put it to use.  All the stamps are from VERVE,  I knew the pumpkins from Tall Oaks would look fabulous in a "window" card......a little stamping, coloring, and embossed sentiment was all it needed to pull it together!  Oh yeah......a few blanket stitches too!  The zigzag stamp is from Borderline and the sentiment is from Bountiful Harvest.

 

 

 

 

 

Our fabulous sponsor this week is one that I have grown to love.....Simon Says Stamp!  I'm going to link this up to the Simon Wednesday Challenge:  use a rubber or clear stamp!

 

 

I am the host this week over at Splitcoast Stampers for the Viva la Verve Sketch.......I'd love for you to check it out.  (For all the details, check them out HERE and then click on October week 3)

 

{So grateful for you}

Stamps:  Bountiful Harvest, Tall Oaks, Borderline (Verve)

Paper:  Basic Gray (SU), White (PTI)

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Verasmark, White (WPlus9)

Dies:  Stitched Mats: Circles (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc:  Corner Chomper, Filigree White Embossing Powder, Copics, White Crochet Thread, Foam Adhesive

Reverse Confetti Blog Hop!

Hello October (cooler weather—yay!) and Hello REVERSE CONFETTI Fans!  It’s the 8th of the month –Blog Hop time!  Are you all ready to savor some sweet inspiration?  Grab a cuppa and take some time to enjoy this month’s creative Blog Hop from Reverse Confetti.  Last month’s release was all about fall and spooks and today we are inspiring you with projects and cards using those stamps and any other previously released stamps from Reverse Confetti.  Along with the Confetti Crew (our fabulous design team), we’ve also invited some extra friends to join in on the action!  

 

 

The hop started over on the Reverse Confetti blog, and you should have made it here from my very good friend Nina Yang's blog!  It would be worth your while to start at the beginning of the hop, so you don’t miss a thing. We have tons of inspiration for you to see using all of Reverse Confetti’s amazing stamp sets!

 

I've used Spooky Cuties and Spooky Sentiments to whip up this card for 2 challenges and I got to use my Washi stash!  Wahoo!

 

 

I hope you’ve enjoyed hopping with us today. Be sure and hop with us on the 8th of EVERY MONTH for more REVERSE CONFETTI inspiration! Now it’s time to hop on over to a fabulous stamper.....Gayatri Murali's blog!. If you get lost along the way, you can find the hop order and list of all the participating designers over on the Reverse Confetti blog. 

 

 

How would you like to win some Reverse Confetti goodies of your very own?  Leave a comment on each stop along the way for a chance to win a $15 gift certificate to REVERSE CONFETTI. Comments are open until Thursday, October 10th at 2pm CST, and the winner will be announced on the Week in Reverse post on the 11th over on the Reverse Confetti Blog!

 

A few things before you hop along though, just to keep you “in the know”…  

• SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY (SFYTT)—Play along with us each month for your chance to win the ENTIRE NEXT RELEASE and to be invited to play along with the Confetti Crew as we sneak peek and hop with all the new stamps.  Click HERE for more details and link list.

• ‘FETTI FINDS—Link your REVERSE CONFETTI creations to the link list posted on the Reverse Confetti blog each Monday.  (Note:  Reverse Confetti stamps are required for ‘Fetti Finds.)  A ‘Fetti Fave will be announced on the Reverse Confetti Blog from that months’ entries.  The ‘FETTI FAVE will receive the ENTIRE NEXT STAMP RELEASE and be invited to play along with the Confetti Crew as we sneak peek and hop with all the new stamps.  Click HERE for more details and link list.

I've played along with 2 challenges with my card today......Curtain Call and Retro Sketches!

 



 

Celebrate the creative side of you!

 

{Boo to you}

Stamps:  Spooky Sentiments, Spooky Cuties (Reverse Confetti)

Paper:  True Black, White (PTI)

Ink:  Onyx Black (Versafine)

Dies:  Limitless Layers Circles (PTI)

Misc:  Washi Tape, Foam adhesive