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Monday, November 18, 2013

Falling Leaves = Joy

Welcome back to Day 2 of the Lil' Inker Designs release!  There are lots of fun products being released this month and I've heard a lot of great feedback that you are liking what you've been seeing!

If you are following along in the blog hop, you should have come from our guest designer's blog Tracey McNeely! Did you see what she created yesterday?  It was adorable! I can't wait to see what she has in store for us today!   If you'd like to start at the beginning of the hop, visit Laura's blog.  There are prizes up for grabs so be sure to leave comments on the blog posts!

I love Autumn & Spring!  The neutral temps...not too cold, not too hot.  The beautiful changing colors on the trees.  I love when the streets are filled with colorful leaves, undisturbed.  They are just so beautiful!  My card today found inspiration in those changing and falling leaves.

Leaves of Joy

I used a similar concept to what I used on the card I showed yesterday on this card.  First I cut the new Cover Up Die: Leaf  Pattern out of some fabulous new mint green/turquoise cardstock that I can't put down (here's a fair warning that you will be seeing it A LOT on my blog!!). I cut different patterned papers and replaced some of the leaves with the patterns.  I love how some of the leaves on this die are stitched in typical LID fashion!

Leaves of Joy Closeup

I cut the "joy" (have I said how much I like that die??) in black and then added a black strip to ground it.  I love the contrast that the black adds to the card, especially against that mint/turquoise  green.    I added a black rhinestone for the dot on the "j".  Can you believe that there is NO stamping on this card!! That doesn't happen for me very often!




(this "joy" die was released last month)

Thank you so much for joining me today!  Don't forget to leave a comment for your chance to win a great prize from the LID store!  Your next stop on the hop is over to Karen's blog! 


Supplies:
Dies: LID Cover Up Die: Leaf Pattern, Joy Word Die
Cardstock: Sugar Candy by Recollections, Vintage White & True Black by PTI
Patterned Paper: Simple Stories I {Heart} Summer
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32 comments:

  1. Amy KollingNovember 18, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    You are SOO right! The black is such a bold fabulous addition Jen!!! (especially that extra black stripe!)

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  2. Cathy WeberNovember 18, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    Love the great pattern you created with the mixture of patterned and solid papers. The little strip of black gives the joy die cut a whole new look Jen.

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  3. LynNovember 18, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    Love your creations and agree the black strip is a very clever idea

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  4. IamUniquelyImperfectNovember 19, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    I love it!! The colors, the patterns, the dies, awesome!! tfs Patricia B

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  5. LyndalNovember 19, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    GORGEOUS card Jen - I LOVE the aqua too - really makes your design POP!

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  6. LindseyNovember 19, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    This is perfect! Love the bold colors and how you pieced the patterned papers inside. You are rocking these cover up plates.

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  7. Bev KarolakNovember 19, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    Love the black addition! Beautiful card. :)

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  8. Donna CalaNovember 19, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    Just the right patterns and colors! I know that I will fall in love whenever I visit your blog. What a gorgeous card!

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

    Love this design!

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  10. Mary-Anne VNovember 19, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    I like how you added the pp to the spaces on the die.

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  11. Brenda in INNovember 19, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    This was a great use of this die. Love all the colors.

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  12. Sue DNovember 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    I like all the colors and patterns of the leaves.

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  13. UnknownNovember 19, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Beautiful - so colorful, perfect to cheer up dreary winter days :)

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  14. Sue McRaeNovember 19, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Fabulous colourful card!

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  15. MeredithNovember 19, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    What a beautiful project!

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  16. SharronNovember 19, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Gorgeous--love the aqua with the mix of colors & patterns! And the black sentiment really looks awesome. I really like the added black strip.

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  17. cmNovember 19, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    So stunning! You and LID = magic!
    c

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  18. Tami B.November 19, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Very pretty, but after seeing yesterday & today's projects, you must have the patience of a saint to place all those pieces.

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  19. Terri (blindstamper)November 19, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Seriously made my jaw drop. What a WOW card!

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  20. cmNovember 19, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Another stunning card! Beautiful, eye-catching, striking!
    c

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  21. Loly BordaNovember 19, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Such a fun card! TFS

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  22. Larissa HeskettNovember 19, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Wow!! Such FUN cRds for today!! Loving your FUN Designs!! Thanks for sharing and have a fabulous Week!! ;)

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  23. Holly AKA KopyKatNovember 19, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    Oh that is so cool! I must have one of these cover up leaves, I love it.

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  24. JanisNovember 19, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    So pretty with all the colors and patterns of leaves you used!!
    <3 J

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  25. Tracey McNeelyNovember 20, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Jen I love how you added the patterned paper leaves to the die, it looks fantastic.

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  26. Linda BeesonNovember 20, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    What an unbelievable design!

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  27. D-November 20, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    I love your card. What terrific colors. TFS.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  28. anja curversNovember 22, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    So pretty!!!!!!!

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  29. Laura PryorNovember 22, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    WOWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! I love this card! It's super coool!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!! I am so trying this!

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  30. Barb GhigNovember 23, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Another beautiful card! I love how you alternated the stitching and patterns...Love the 'Joy' die cut, too!

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  31. Lisa's Creative NicheNovember 24, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Oh my! The background is amazing!

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  32. LaurieNovember 26, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    OH I love this! Gorgeous leaves and such a fun bold sentiment for this card! Pretty!

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