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Monday, April 3, 2017

Lil' Inker Designs April Release: Day 2

Jen Carter Grad Class Stars Closeup

Welcome to day 2 of the Lil' Inker Designs Release!  All of the products being shown today are currently available in the Lil' Inker Designs store!  If you are following along in the blog hop you should have come from Heather Hoffman's blog.  

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Jen Carter Grad Class Stars 2 wm

I have two graduates in my family this May; one from 8th grade and one with his Masters!  So needless to say this graduation stamp set came at the perfect time for me!  I started by diecutting the background with the Quilted Stitched So Sunny Die.  I then die cut my watercolor paper with the new Silly Stitched Square Dies.  I stamped the sentiment & a few extra stars from the Grad Class stamp set in VersaMark and then embossed it in white.  I used my Zig Real Brush pens to make the orange background.  I added stars that I had die cut with both the Starry Sky die & the Stitched Stars die set.

 Jen Carter Apple Eye Shaker Pick 2 wm

For my last card I started by die cutting that awesome background with the new Cover Up Die: Stitched Quatrefoil die.  Isn't that a cool background?  Next I used the Color Blocking die to create the diagonal pieces at the bottom and then stamped the sentiment from the Apple of My Eye stamp set.  For the apple shaker I used the new Apple Shaker Die.  I used my Zig Real Brush markers again to make the apple background and then put the larger apple on top.  For the stem of the apple I die cut another leaf to give it a little more texture.  Also, if you're looking for a good teacher set, this is a stamp & die set you should consider!

Grad Class stamp set
 Cover Up Die: Stitched Quatrefoil die

Apple of My Eye stamp set
 Apple Shaker Die

Silly Stitched Square Dies
Quilted Stitched So Sunny Die

 Starry Sky die
Stitched Stars die set

Color Blocking die

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65 comments:

  1. Melissa Saunders-LoderApril 3, 2017 at 11:43 PM

    Such darling card designs - love how bright and playful they are. =)

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  2. FD91354April 4, 2017 at 12:19 AM

    Very inspiring ideas. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. McStamperApril 4, 2017 at 12:57 AM

    Great cards. Beautiful orange background.

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  4. Magda Zaremba Art April 4, 2017 at 2:54 AM

    I love apple, and all shaker cards with it.

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  5. Becca YahrlingApril 4, 2017 at 4:45 AM

    I really love your graduation card; the colors are so pretty!
    And it's a cute design, too. And the apple is just darling!
    Shakers are my favorite & the apple was just made for that!

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  6. SharonApril 4, 2017 at 5:21 AM

    Loving the graduation stamps. Will come in very handy when I finally get around to doing my four children's Year 12 pages.

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  7. Lesley April 4, 2017 at 6:10 AM

    Gorgeous grad card! Love the orange splash of colour!!

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  8. Teresa DoyleApril 4, 2017 at 6:26 AM

    WOW Jen, these are FANTASTIC!!! Both are awesome!

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  9. Kelli CApril 4, 2017 at 7:20 AM

    I absolutely love those silly stitched dies!!!!

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  10. 2KutiesGrandmaApril 4, 2017 at 7:44 AM

    Such a creative choice to use orange on the graduation card - it really "pops".

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  11. NatalieApril 4, 2017 at 7:50 AM

    Really cute cards! Love the background you created for the gold stars.
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  12. NickiApril 4, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    I love the background dies that you used. The sunny background just makes your sentiment piece pop.

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  13. Dee EarnshawApril 4, 2017 at 7:57 AM

    love your cards. The background on the Reach for the stars card, is exceptional:)

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  14. Nan0807April 4, 2017 at 8:15 AM

    Great cards and awesome use of the dies and stamps in the release!

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  15. Arianna BarbaraApril 4, 2017 at 8:47 AM

    Oh my!!! Fabulous cards!!!

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  16. Mary HolshouserApril 4, 2017 at 9:29 AM

    Love the orange/peach background on the
    first card. The apple shaker is darling.
    thanks for sharing.

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  17. UnknownApril 4, 2017 at 9:35 AM

    I love the bold and fun colors! These are eye catching. And I agree, I need this apple set while my kids are still in elementary school. It will be perfect!

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  18. lizApril 4, 2017 at 9:56 AM

    That 2017 grad stamp is calling to me!

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  19. ShellyApril 4, 2017 at 10:31 AM

    Oh my, these are AWESOME!

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  20. UnknownApril 4, 2017 at 11:24 AM

    These cards are amazing! I love the beautiful watercolor for that great sentiment on the pale blue stitched background - just beautiful. And the second card - what great bold blocked colors! Love it.

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  21. DanaApril 4, 2017 at 12:05 PM

    Sweet cards!! Love the apple shaker!!

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  22. Elise SmithApril 4, 2017 at 12:26 PM

    These designs are so fun and modern! I love the stitched backgrounds :)

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  23. Stanlee RunnerApril 4, 2017 at 12:32 PM

    The apple shaker card is so cute.

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  24. ChristiApril 4, 2017 at 12:38 PM

    I love your graduation card. The quilted die and the stitched squares really finish off the design beautifully.

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  25. Lisa A creationsApril 4, 2017 at 12:42 PM

    Both cards are gorgeous! I like the graduation card best. Thanks for sharing!

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  26. NanceApril 4, 2017 at 1:14 PM

    Two beautiful cards! That sunny stitched cover up die is perfect for graduation card, looks like confetti.

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  27. Kristie GouletApril 4, 2017 at 1:16 PM

    Awesome cards!!! Love the graduation card!

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  28. Sue DApril 4, 2017 at 2:16 PM

    Awesome graduation card with all the stars and cute apple shaker.

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  29. Preeti D. (aka Dutt Preety)April 4, 2017 at 2:46 PM

    beautiful work! love the pops of color. The background quilted die is so pretty. thanks for sharing
    cheers
    preeti

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  30. Lisa PetrellaApril 4, 2017 at 3:35 PM

    Wow, Jen! Fantastic cards! I especially LOVE the first one---has such a dreamy and magical feel!!!

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  31. AsheldonApril 4, 2017 at 4:54 PM

    These are great modern stamps for grads!

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  32. Denise BryantApril 4, 2017 at 4:55 PM

    Pretty colors and textures on these delightful cards! Love that fun apple shaker!

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  33. Brandi RApril 4, 2017 at 5:59 PM

    Lovely cards! LOVE the background on the first one....super yummy color ♥

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  34. TommieApril 4, 2017 at 6:15 PM

    The orange background is so pretty!

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  35. Janet D.April 4, 2017 at 6:30 PM

    Love your cards, great color choices.

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  36. Maria Giselle B.April 4, 2017 at 6:46 PM

    Love that wash of watercolor on your first card. Loving your version of the apple die.-Maria Giselle B.

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  37. StampinLouieApril 4, 2017 at 7:52 PM

    Love the cards. The Quatrafoil cover plate is awesome!

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  38. NatQuebecApril 4, 2017 at 8:10 PM

    Lovely colored cards 😊

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  39. Pam D.April 4, 2017 at 8:53 PM

    Great cards! I love the orange on the first one. The dies are wonderful in this release, I can see using the silly stitched squares over and over.

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  40. reeree62April 4, 2017 at 9:31 PM

    Great cards, Jen! The Apple card is awesome, and you used that color-blocking die...I NEED that die for sure!

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  41. FeMApril 4, 2017 at 9:55 PM

    Awesome cards. I like the orange background on the first card.

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  42. NandiniApril 4, 2017 at 10:03 PM

    Love the bright orange background. And the glittery gold stars are beautiful! I also love the new apple themed stamps and dies and the Stitched Quatrefoil cover up.

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  43. croppinmamaApril 4, 2017 at 10:22 PM

    Nice designs with so many elements to create interest. The two dies for the backgrounds are perfect backdrops for both cards.

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  44. JanelleApril 4, 2017 at 10:59 PM

    Love your watercolor card! Such a great creative idea!

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  45. Marcela I. AlvarezApril 5, 2017 at 2:27 AM

    amazing cards! I love the orange background and the colors you chose!

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  46. TanjaApril 5, 2017 at 5:15 AM

    Great cards, i really like the background patterns too.

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  47. TanjaApril 5, 2017 at 5:15 AM

    Great cards, i really like the background patterns too.

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  48. Connie GApril 5, 2017 at 5:45 AM

    Love that watercolor orange wash! I never use orange and can't wait to try it.

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  49. VonmariedesignApril 5, 2017 at 7:42 PM

    Beautiful cards!!

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  50. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 10:04 PM

    Wow nicely done. The bright color choice makes the card pop.

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  51. Jennifer TApril 5, 2017 at 10:21 PM

    Really great use of color on both cards!

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  52. UnknownApril 6, 2017 at 7:46 AM

    I love what you did with these new stamps and dies!

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  53. MichelleApril 6, 2017 at 8:04 AM

    Fabulous designs! Love the sparkle on your first one and the cool colors and angles on the second one.

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  54. Patt H.April 6, 2017 at 4:16 PM

    The shaker card is totally awesome! Love the grad card also. Wonderful colors & saying! I need that stamp set!

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  55. Amy C.April 6, 2017 at 9:37 PM

    Great graduation card!

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  56. joellaApril 7, 2017 at 10:38 AM

    I love the color combo on the graduation card! Very nice!! And love the theme of stars on each layer! So creative!!!

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  57. AnnApril 7, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    Wonderful cards. Love those gold stars and super cute shaker.

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  58. Jessica PascarellaApril 7, 2017 at 10:21 PM

    Your details are amazing! Beautiful work!

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  59. Lisa's Creative NicheApril 7, 2017 at 11:13 PM

    Love the fun mix of patterns on the second card!

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  60. Serendipidade de PapelApril 8, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    Very colorful and fun cards!

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  61. JudieApril 8, 2017 at 12:10 PM

    Beautiful cards! Love the shaker card!

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  62. UnknownApril 8, 2017 at 6:28 PM

    Love the background you made! I need to try some orange, tend always to do pink or blue! Stars are great!

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  63. SusanMEApril 9, 2017 at 5:52 AM

    Love your creations!

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  64. Larissa HeskettApril 9, 2017 at 5:42 PM

    SUPER FUN and Artsy Card Designs!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE them!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  65. Alexandra MadisonApril 9, 2017 at 8:06 PM

    Great watercolor accents! I love this new release :)

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