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Monday, 25 February 2013

Day 1 of the Lil' Inker Designs new release hop!

It's time for a new Lil' Inker Designs release and we are going to showcase new stamp sets and matching dies over a three day blog hop!  And of course what's a blog hop without prizes?  Make sure you comment as you hop long - the more you comment, the better your chance of winning!  We'll be giving away prizes for two $10 store credits!  You'll definitely want to hop!

Before I  get onto my make, just wanted to announce the new designer to our team - Suzanne Dahlberg of The Card Yard!  Welcome Suzanne - you are a fab edition to our team!

For my first project today, here is my card using the new Circles and Diamonds stamp set that works with the matching dies...


I loved playing around this set!  It's so satisfying creating your own background rather than rely on designer papers.  I used various VersaMagic inks - these give such a gorgeous chalky look and it's so opaque too.  For the white I used ColorBox Frost White which I think is the best opaque ink out there!  I also used the Stitched Square Mat for the layering and a touch of twine to finish it off.



So back to the hop!  You should have come here from sweet Jen Carter and you now need to hop off to the lovely Sarah Jay.  You'll then want to pop off to the store here to see all of the new goodies!

See you tomorrow with day 2 of our hop! 

 
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62 comments:

  1. heidy25 February 2013 at 04:50

    This is awesome MaryJ!
    Love it!
    XXX Heidy

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  2. Sarah25 February 2013 at 05:28

    Gorgeous colors, Mary!

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  3. Jen Carter25 February 2013 at 05:34

    Very pretty card!! It almost looks like chalk!

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  4. Alicia Thelin25 February 2013 at 05:56

    Gorgeous.... looks chalked to me!

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  5. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä25 February 2013 at 06:14

    Simple yet effective, love it!

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  6. Jolara25 February 2013 at 06:24

    GREAT ! hugs joyce
    ps i have a candy in my blog

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  7. Tracy Ercole25 February 2013 at 06:45

    Great card!!

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  8. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)25 February 2013 at 07:12

    Fab card Mary love the different colour inks on the Kraft background x

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  9. Jacqui's little piece of England25 February 2013 at 08:21

    Gorgeous Mary J

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  10. Elena25 February 2013 at 08:32

    Fabulous Mary J!! So clean and graceful, I love colors you used and tones... Your card makes me really SMILE!!

    Hughs,
    Elena

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  11. Sue25 February 2013 at 08:45

    Gorgeous card. I love the design and the colours are so beautiful.
    Sue xx

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  12. cowboydutrem25 February 2013 at 08:48

    I just love that stitched mat die!

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  13. Stamps and Paper25 February 2013 at 09:23

    Love your card Mary and your fab colours...I've made a quilt using this Japanese pattern...

    Anne

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  14. Pop's Cards25 February 2013 at 09:57

    Good Morning sweetie...

    This is just gorgeous as always...

    Love your colour choices too...

    Huggles Pops x x x

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  15. Marlou McAlees25 February 2013 at 10:26

    fabulous card Mary :) TFS :) :)

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  16. coops25 February 2013 at 10:53

    so stunning mary.fabulous striking design :D

    xx coops xx

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  17. Christine L25 February 2013 at 10:58

    Fabulous card Mary... so different from your normal style.. but I really love how you've achieved the change!

    And I'm closing my eyes for the rest of the week as I KNOW I'll want more L'il Inkers stash!

    Hugs
    Christine x

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  18. Amanda R25 February 2013 at 11:28

    Love how you used the chalk inks Mary, it gives it a really neat finish.

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  19. Alyce Kit and Clowder25 February 2013 at 12:22

    so beautiful! you are the master of cas. i love your cards you always make it seem so effortless and amazing! :D

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  20. Jana25 February 2013 at 12:25

    So pretty

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  21. Sasha25 February 2013 at 12:39

    This looks gorgeous, Mary. Your inking looks fabulous! x

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  22. Kristie Goulet25 February 2013 at 13:56

    Gorgeous card!

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  23. Margie25 February 2013 at 14:09

    Wonderful use of the new stamps!! LOVE!

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  24. Holly AKA KopyKat25 February 2013 at 14:34

    So beautiful, love the pattern and the fabulous colors.

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  25. Sue D25 February 2013 at 14:50

    Cheery card--love the colors you used.

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  26. Barbara T.25 February 2013 at 15:03

    Cool card. Love your use of colors.

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  27. Alison Scott25 February 2013 at 15:53

    Beautiful card. Simple and elegant.

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  28. Sue McRae25 February 2013 at 16:00

    Fabulous mix of colours on this card!

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  29. Houses Built of Cards25 February 2013 at 16:05

    Beautiful! LOVE the colors and vintage feel!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  30. Rachel Parys25 February 2013 at 16:09

    My mom makes quilts, she would love this!! Very pretty!

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  31. SugarGem25 February 2013 at 16:33

    Very pretty I love the distressed look you created. Reminds me of a cute beachy cabin quilt. Lovesugargem@gmail.com

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  32. Mary-Anne V25 February 2013 at 17:20

    Very nice...love the kraft background.

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  33. Miriam Prantner25 February 2013 at 17:24

    LOVE this! The pigment white on kraft is fantastic, gorgeous card!

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  34. Geri25 February 2013 at 17:31

    Love the 'country quilt' feel of your card! Thanks for sharing :)

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  35. Lisa Petrella25 February 2013 at 18:00

    SO CUTE! This looks like a SUPER FUN set!!!!

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  36. Sue B 25 February 2013 at 18:36

    Oh Wow! this is SO pretty Mary!! I love the background that you've created… it's a fab design! :-))
    Hope you have a good week hun!
    Big hugs
    Sue xx

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  37. Anonymous25 February 2013 at 19:22

    Beautiful work Mary! I love the colours you've used. I agree about stamping your own backgrounds; I enjoy it too.
    xx

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  38. Anonymous25 February 2013 at 19:31

    I love this. I can make a quilt without having to do all of the cutting, stitching, and griping (because I didn't do it right). I can't wait to get my hands on the stamps.

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  39. Lisa's Creative Niche25 February 2013 at 19:42

    oohhh love the pretty colors you used on the kraft paper!

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  40. Denise Bryant25 February 2013 at 20:10

    Beautiful card! Love this quilt look set! Great colors!
    DeniseB

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  41. Susie Sugar25 February 2013 at 20:23

    Very stylish Mary .....I really like it xx

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  42. donna mikasa25 February 2013 at 20:26

    You've created such a beautiful background--lovely colors, too!

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  43. Suzanne25 February 2013 at 21:18

    Oh Mary, I just love the look of white on kraft. This is so pretty -the sentiment banner is so eye-catching!

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  44. Kathleen25 February 2013 at 21:24

    Gosh Mary is does seem strange not to see an image on your card. This is brilliant and such lovely colours.

    Kath x

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  45. ScrapSoon25 February 2013 at 21:31

    Ohw how cute is that die!!
    LOVE IT.
    You have made a really great card with is.
    And so simple it looks.

    Also thank you for your sweet comments on my blog!
    You are a really got helper and an inspiration to me.

    Thank you for being so sweet and kind to me.

    Have a wonderful day!

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  46. Karin Åkesdotter25 February 2013 at 21:35

    This is FABULOUS!! Love your coloring on kaft and that die - so super sweet !!!

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  47. Shelly25 February 2013 at 21:40

    So terrific, your stamping is fantastic. I've never seen white ink so crisp and bright! You did a wonderful job with this card.
    Shelly

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  48. PJ25 February 2013 at 22:04

    Love love love your card!! Colors, white on kraft - all of it!

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  49. Isha Gupta25 February 2013 at 23:39

    Love the design and colors Mary. Lovely card.

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  50. McStamper26 February 2013 at 00:47

    Awesome card - love the colors.

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  51. Chunyuan26 February 2013 at 00:52

    awesome card.

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  52. Unknown26 February 2013 at 01:05

    beautiful colors! love your card!

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  53. Moosisk26 February 2013 at 01:50

    What an awesome sauce card! Thanks for the inspiration. :D

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  54. Laura Pryor26 February 2013 at 02:09

    Mary, wow! Just wow!!! I love the chalk look - so hot right now! This is so beautifully done!!

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  55. Anita26 February 2013 at 02:54

    Beautiful card Mary and I love that background!

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  56. Bev Karolak26 February 2013 at 06:54

    Beautiful card! Love the colours!

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  57. Unknown26 February 2013 at 12:50

    Beautiful Mary! Love the chalked colors.

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  58. Unknown26 February 2013 at 16:14

    Ohhh Mary J I love this.....

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  59. Fabiola26 February 2013 at 19:22

    très joli...biz

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  60. Anonymous26 February 2013 at 22:05

    Just brilliant Mary, love it!
    Helen x

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  61. SHartl26 February 2013 at 22:57

    this quilted background is fabulous! Love how it looks so different depending on the colors you use!

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  62. Dianne 27 February 2013 at 02:49

    03rd commentor"-" love the chalk look to very kool... Thanks for sharing Miss MJ, You know Mary J Blige is my favorite too:):)

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Hello! Thank you for taking the time for any comments, advice or thoughts you may wish to leave for me - I really appreciate you taking the time!

Mary J x