tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-948865161727463222024-03-13T11:56:58.480-04:00Lil' Inkerby Laura PryorLaura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.comBlogger356125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-40948538151126539542012-11-06T09:45:00.002-05:002012-11-06T09:45:16.114-05:00Coming Soon! New Release Hop!<div style="text-align: center;">
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We're getting ready to release a new batch of goodies beginning on Monday, November 12th at 12:01 EST right here on the Shop Blog!
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We'll be showcasing projects from all of our designers all week long featuring four new stamp sets and three new dies and of course there will be PRIZES!</div>
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See you Monday, November 12th right here
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If you love to color and would love to be a part of a fun and flexible team with a growing company this might be the right fit for you!
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We're accepting applications now and it's open to ALL!
Please click <a href="http://shoplilinker.blogspot.com/p/lil-inker-designs-2-cute-ink-design.html">THIS LINK</a> for additional call details.
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Have a lovely day!
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This year's theme is Encouragement! What could be more encouraging than to tell someone you love who's on a weigh loss journey that they look awesome! This past year I've been going to Weight Watchers and I've lost 63 lbs! Nothing makes me feel better or more determined to keep going than a nice compliment!
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I started by using my baby onesie die. Then, I trimmed off the bottom and I notched in the sides to show a trim waistline! I added a "belt" using a black strip of paper and a brad. Then I added the shirt to kraft paper which I printed my sentiment on.
I hope you like it! You can read ALL about the Gallery Idol contest <a href="http://www.papercraftsconnection.com/blog/2012/05/gallery-idol-open-auditions-start-today/">HERE</a> and the gallery containing the Encouragement cards is <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/gallery_idol_2012/">HERE</a>. This is such a fun contest. I LOVE being able to see then entries and then vote for my favorites as the rounds progress!!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Thank you to everyone for your support and wonderful comments! We are just delighted your enjoying our new goodies!!
Stay tuned for a hop recap post containing all the deliciousness created by our designers for this release!
Small Bow Dies are back in stock and we still have a small supply of Large Bows, Texture Plate:Frame 1, Embossing Pad Kits and Sentiment Flag Additions sets!!!
Have a great day!!!!
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Almost 2 years ago, I was combing the Internet for a die that cut a ribbon tail ended flag because I wanted one for my own personal craft projects. I couldn't find one...ANYWHERE! I saw an opportunity and I went for it and about 4 months later Ariana and I released our Sentiment Flags Die and Stamp Set. Today, we're releasing our follow up set, Sentiment Flag Additions Die and Stamp Set!<br />
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Sentiment Flag Additions Stamps contains new sentiments for babies, weddings, birthdays,even apologies! We've added new borders for our original sentiment flag die, a new striped flag pole stamp and a wavy flag border stamp which both coordinate with our new Sentiment Flag Additions Dies. <br />
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The die set contains a flagpole die and a wavy flag die. These dies ALSO coordinate with our Original Sentiment Flag stamp set.
We did our very very best to make sure that these sets can work together or individually AND we've added lots of purchase options in our store so that if you own the original set you can purchase the new set, stamps only or dies only. ALSO the Original Sentiment Flag set is restocked as of today!!! AND it too is available as a set, stamps only or die only. This way you'll be able to pick and choose which pieces you want OR realize a savings by purchasing the sets.<br />
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Ok, so before I continue....I do have 2 projects to share with you today and they do use our SF Additions stamps but unfortunately I didn't get to finish my project using our new dies :( I had some free time today but I thought you'd be happier to hear that I was busy packing and shipping all of your orders! I promise I will be sharing that project soon. The flagpole die is just tooooo cute!
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Here is what I have for you today. I was searching for an easy teacher appreciation gift on Pinterest and I found <a href="http://www.eventtrender.com/blog/2011/11/a-is-for-apple.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> and then decided to try my hand at it. Check out the link. It gives you the recipe for the delish dip which was super easy to make. It's Marzetti's Caramel Dip (I used lite), cream cheese and Heath Bar Toffee Bits!
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I used our new Small Bow Die to embellish the packaging and I used the thank you stamp from our Sentiment Flag Additions set and I am just in love with this perky and fun font!!!! I just love the way these turned out! This was seriously the easiest gift I've ever made!
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While I did use our Welcome Baby sentiment from SF Additions on this next card it's really the texture frame I wanted to talk with you about today again. I had an idea as I was crafting for a new use with the B side or plain frame side of our new frame 1 texture plate. I thought it would be really really cool to mask it off and stamp a border around the outside of the frame! I used post its which made this technique really easy. HOWEVER, it was my intention to stamp a gingham background and for whatever reason I could not get my stamp to cooperate. It wasn't stamping a full image and after 2 failed attempts I switched to polkadots. I really wanted to share this with you because I think this opens up a lot more possibilities for this new product. Don't you think??
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I have had so much fun this week. I'm so inspired by and thankful for all of your wonderful comments and feedback. I'm looking forward to picking 2 winners from all the comments. One will receive our new Sentiment Flags Additions Set and one will receive a $10 store credit!
Everything you saw this week along your travels is still available in our <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com/">LID Store</a> now. We are getting a little low on Small Bow Dies and Texture Plate Collection: Frame 1 so if you're eying them...snap them up before they are backordered. Fringe Flowers have been restocked as well as our Original Sentiment Flags Die and Stamp set! So if those are things you've been waiting for, wait no longer.<br />
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I am going to send you on your way to <a href="http://stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Amy Kolling's blog</a>. I know she and our designers will have wonderful and inspiring goodies to share with you today!
ENJOY! And thank you and I will be back in a few days to announce our hop prize winners!
Thanks for stopping by!
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I hope your loving this new addition to the Lil' Inker product line up as much as we are!
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Here's the project I made to share with you today. I thought that since this is a frame I should put a picture in it. So I did!<br />
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I thought this would be a super easy way to make a super cute Christmas Card. All I had to do was emboss my cardstock, trim down my favorite photo of my son and add some fun embellishments. In this case, I used the goodies from our <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com/product/holly-jolly">Holly Jolly Die & Stamp Set</a>.
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Isn't our new texture plate a great backdrop for a photo?
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I am going to make today's post short and sweet and send you on your way.<br />
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A quick thank you to our amazing Design Team! They are totally knocking it out of the park with their projects for this release! I hope your enjoying it all!!
Next up is the amazing and talented <a href="http://www.scrappybetties.blogspot.com/">Alicia Thelin</a>!
Thank you so much for stopping by today!
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TODAY, I'm excited to release not only a new goodie but to introduce a BRAND NEW PRODUCT into the Lil' Inker Family!
Introducing the first release from our new <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com/product/texture-plate-frame-1" target="_blank">Texture Plate Collection...Frame 1</a>!<br />
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Our new Texture Plate is double sided and perfectly embosses a frame on an A2 sized card. Side A embosses a woodgrain frame with an inset, dotted frame and Side B embosses a simple or plain frame (complete with mitred corners) and also has an inset, dotted frame. <br />
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I really thought it would be so fun and so clever to give the focal images of your projects center stage by framing them with a beautiful but soft background with one easy step! And this really is beautiful in person. The dotted frame in the center is raised in your paper and I think it makes all the difference!
What's also neat about our Frame 1 Texture Plate is that depending on how you cut and score your cardstock it works perfectly for a horizontal or vertical card layout! <br />
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In case you have not yet worked with an embossing plate, it's different than an embossing folder in that it only adds texture to one side of your card. When I used our new texture plate I lined everything up (paper to plate) by eye and then I added a tiny piece of tape to keep my alignment as I passed through my machine - works like magic! And speaking of using these plates...I have found that you truly get THE BEST impressions with an Embossing Pad Kit SO MUCH SO that I am stocking them in our store.
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Our <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com/product/embossing-pad-kit" target="_blank">Embossing Pad Kit</a> contains 2 rubber embossing pads, 1 thick and 1 thin. It's the combination of these 2 different thicknesses that gives the perfect impression in your paper. I've tried a lot of different things...shimming 1 pad with paper, expensive crease pads and let me just say this is THE BEST $6.99 I've ever spent!!! LOL!!!
If you purchase our Texture Plate Collection: Frame 1, for a limited time you can also purchase our Embossing Pad Kit for $5.00 (regularly $6.99) if you use the code <b>EPKIT5</b> at check out. <br />
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Again, it's not something that you have to have to use our texture plate but I really recommend it for a clean, crisp and true texture!
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And more on using our new texture plate...I have a Sizzix Big Kick. Here's my sandwich from the bottom up:<br />
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Ok, enough CHIT CHAT! Let me show you a project!
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I think this card is a really great example of how you would incorporate our Texture Plate into a simple project! It basically did all the work for me. I added a simple sentiment on our double ended banner die from our <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com/product/flags-tags-dies-and-stamp-set" target="_blank">Flags & Tags</a> Die collection and I covered some chipboard numbers with patterned paper. I think this project took less than 10 minutes. Admittedly, I <i>could</i> have spent longer making my numbers a little neater looking...but no one's perfect, right? HA!!! My aunt loved her handmade card so that's what counts! LOL!
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I also used our new Texture Plate: Frame 1 in my post from yesterday which you can see <a href="http://www.shoplilinker.blogspot.com/2012/05/new-release-hop-day-2-bow-dies.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Do you love this new product? I hope so. Ariana and I worked so hard to design this for you and to bring you the first in a series of texture plates that we think you are going to love love love!!! Ariana worked especially hard to design the woodgrain texture. A round of applause for her please! She's so amazing at what she does!!! Love that gal! ...I digress!
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Ok, so before I send you on your way here is my daily reminder to leave some love along your travels today and all this week so that you can be entered to win one of two amazing prizes; a Sentiment Flag Additions Die and Stamp set and a $10 credit. <br />
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Remember, today is day three of our hop. Monday and Tuesday we release our Large and Small Bow Dies and seriously, if you're just joining us PLEASE go back and look at our previous posts. I truly think that our Bow Dies are something that EVERY PAPER CRAFTER will love working with!<br />
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OH and speaking of Bow Dies... Are you on Facebook? Lil' Inker is giving away 2 Small Bow Dies through <a href="http://www.facebook.com/papercraftsmagazine?ref=ts#!/papercraftsmagazine" target="_blank">Paper Crafts Magazine's Facebook page</a>. To participate and be entered to win, click on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150816982293821&set=a.75251968820.77724.37815888820&type=1&theater" target="_blank">THIS LINK</a> and then leave a comment on the photo about what you'll be doing to celebrate Mother's Day! Easy Peasy and I will be picking 2 winners in a few days!
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OK, now HOP! :) You can head on over to <a href="http://stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Amy Kolling's blog</a> to see what deliciousness she has for you today! Enjoy!!
Thank you for joining me today!!
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Thanks for joining us again today! Today we're have more Bow Die projects to share with you.
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Are you just joining us today? Check out <a href="http://www.shoplilinker.blogspot.com/2012/05/new-release-hop-day-1-new-bow-dies.html" target="_blank">THIS POST</a> from yesterday and to bring you up to speed we've released 2 new Bow Dies. <br />
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These dies are available in 2 sizes. Each die cuts three pieces (bow, tail and knot); and when assembled make the CUTEST bows AND they feature our signature stitching detail for just a little extra fun. The Small Bow Die cuts a perfect sized bow for tags, smaller projects and even accessories while the Large Bow Die creates a bow that is the perfect topped for an A2 sized card or even gift wrap.<br />
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Here is a project I made to share with you today featuring the Small Bow Die.
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This is an A2 sized card so you can really visualize the difference in size between yesterday's bow and today's! (There's a little sneaky peek of our new Texture Plate Collection: Frame 1 which we'll be showcasing tomorrow!) <br />
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I cut and assembled this cute little pink bow and I was very inspired to make a baby card. (The sentiment is also from a set we're releasing this week.) Isn't the bow a terrific embellishment for a sweet baby card? <br />
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These dies have been really hard to put down and judging by your response to them and how fast they are flying out of here YOU won't be able to put them down either!
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While I happen to think they are SO SIMPLE to put together I created a photo tutorial for you so you can see for yourselves and then have a reference when they arrive in your home.<a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-6ocO03v6jzZVJ2M0U0b3ZLNWs/edit" target="_blank"> HERE</a> is a link to the tutorial online.
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What do you think? Are you loving these??
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Before I send you on your way, let me remind you to leave us all some love along your way as we'll be giving away one Sentiment Flags Additions set as well as a $10 store credit to 2 lucky commenters! <br />
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Also, all of the goodies we are releasing this week are all available for purchase now at the <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com/">LID Store</a> so you can see them and pick and choose which you'll think you can't live without! And SPEAKING OF CAN'T live without....just wait until you see the newest product addition to Lil' Inker Designs!!! More on that tomorrow!
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For now, head on over to <a href="http://scrappybetties.blogspot.com/">Alicia Thelin's blog</a> and see what she has in store for you. I've seen a peek and it's amazing. So head on over! You won't want to miss it!!!
See you tomorrow and thanks for stopping by today!!
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Today we're introducing our new Bow Dies!
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The Bow Dies are available in 2 sizes; large and small. Each die cuts three pieces and when assembled make THE MOST ADORABLE bow featuring our signature perforated stitching detail. The Large Bow Die is the perfect size for an A2 card, large tag, even gift packaging. The Small die is just right for a small tag, accessories or even use multiples on an A2 card.
Today, I'm featuring a card made using our Large Bow Die. Have a look!
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Our Bow Dies are so fun and so simple to work with and once cut are assembled in just a few short steps. To show you just how easy they are to work with I put together a tutorial which you can view <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-6ocO03v6jzZVJ2M0U0b3ZLNWs">HERE</a>. Go ahead....take a peek. I'll wait! Ha! <br />
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What makes these dies so easy to work with are the built in little ...I'm calling them the "bullseyes". See all the rounded little parts? They all work/fit together. They're guides so that you know where to put your glue dots. Line up the bullseyes and you'll get perfect, even bows every time!
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Before I send you on your way, let me remind you to leave comments along your way to day and every day this week! We will be giving away 2 prizes; 1 $10 store credit as well as a Sentiment Flag Additions Die and Stamp set which we'll be showcasing later this week! <br />
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Remember, all of the goodies we're releasing this week are available now and can be seen in the <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com/">LID store </a>today.
Also available today...our Original Sentiment Flags set has been restocked!<br />
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What do you think of these new dies? Do you love them? I'll tell you what I think.....(ok, I know...I'm a little biased) but I think these dies are amazing and I think every crafter should own them because I seriously can't think of a project that wouldn't look awesome with one of our bows on it (LOL). And did I mention they're super cute with felt too?
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Ok, I am going to send you on your way to enjoy the rest of our hop. Next stop is <a href="http://stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/">Amy Kolling's blog</a>. Enjoy what everyone has for you!
Thank you so much for joining us today!<br />
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There are still sets left at the <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">LID Store </a>today!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V92Lfccxa-c/T2vF-CMUObI/AAAAAAAADQg/hrJWGcpuf-k/s1600/CoffeeStamps.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 373px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V92Lfccxa-c/T2vF-CMUObI/AAAAAAAADQg/hrJWGcpuf-k/s400/CoffeeStamps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722885421035436466" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-omIOlntVadA/T2vF90DZkzI/AAAAAAAADQQ/77ScGvjhRGk/s1600/CoffeeDies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-omIOlntVadA/T2vF90DZkzI/AAAAAAAADQQ/77ScGvjhRGk/s400/CoffeeDies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722885417239941938" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ui8tOCZFe3o/T2vF9qp9mmI/AAAAAAAADQI/E_8uYe1P2NQ/s1600/BunnyStamps.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 373px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ui8tOCZFe3o/T2vF9qp9mmI/AAAAAAAADQI/E_8uYe1P2NQ/s400/BunnyStamps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722885414717332066" /></a><br /><br />And speaking of enjoy.....get ready to enjoy a post from all of our designers today with more amazing projects showing off our new goodies.<br /><br />I am planning to come back with some pictures to add to the informal tutorial I wrote up on Monday about using our Coffee Cozies dies and their registration marks for perfect stamp to die placement. AND I will be back to announce the winners of the prizes we're giving away for this release. You have until 11:30 P.M. EST Saturday March 24th to comment to be eligible for the random drawing.<br /><br />We are experiencing a slight delay getting our Funny Bunnies orders out the door. We really appreciate your patience while we get these orders packed and shipped and all ready for you. It shouldn't be long at all. I'm guessing that they will all have grown wings and will be well on their way by Monday the latest!<br /><br />So I am going to leave you to get started on the rest of your crafty little way! The first stop on the hop today is <a href="http://www.scrappybetties.blogspot.com">Alicia Thelin</a>!<br /><br />Enjoy have a fabby day and I'll see you in a few days with a pictured tutorial, Prize Winners, hop re-cap AND I'm hoping to snap some pics on Saturday at my first Shoe Box Swap. I'm going with Ariana and our friend and DT member Sarah Jay is going to be there and we'll be meeting for the first time!!!! OH YAY!!! I cannot wait and I just MIGHT be bringing some prizes with me!<br /><br />Ok, off you go! Thanks for stopping by today!<br /><br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view¤t=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-5895563362509664702012-03-22T00:01:00.000-04:002012-03-22T00:01:01.432-04:00New Release Hop Day 4 - Funny BunniesOh my goodness! I can't even believe today is Thursday already! SO many of our new sets have grown little wings and are off and flying to their new homes as we speak. We're so happy with the response we've received from our customers and fans this week regarding our new sets. If you think this release is good...oh boy! You just wait until NEXT MONTH!!! More on that at the right time! <br /><br />Let's talk more bunnies!!! Isn't this set so great!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_K48JOXewrE/T2qQwXNOnFI/AAAAAAAADPw/7_n_xNKAxZQ/s1600/BunnyStamps.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 373px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_K48JOXewrE/T2qQwXNOnFI/AAAAAAAADPw/7_n_xNKAxZQ/s400/BunnyStamps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722545437065256018" /></a><br /><br />If you're just joining us today, we're showcasing our new 2 Cute Ink set called Funny Bunnies! It's jammed packed with cuteness with TWO focal bunny images, a basket image, two different egg stamps and NINE sentiments. <br /><br />If you think bunnies are only for Easter, think again!!! This set contains some great sentiments for everyday use such as "Hiya, Sweetie!", "Just hopping by with a great big bunny hi" and "Fewer things are lovelier than friends like you". Aren't those good? I think so! HA! But I think it's also neat that so many our sentiments in this line are truly interchangeable with all of the other images in the 2 Cute Ink line and this really gives you more bang for your buck, don't you think?<br /><br />I have a quick and easy card I made to share with you today. Have a peek....<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tkmz0O2pwio/T2qQwqpQUoI/AAAAAAAADP8/dFCBVNjzwSM/s1600/Hoppin%2BBy%2BBunny.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 376px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tkmz0O2pwio/T2qQwqpQUoI/AAAAAAAADP8/dFCBVNjzwSM/s400/Hoppin%2BBy%2BBunny.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722545442283082370" /></a><br /><br />I tried to color an actual, colorful, swirled lollipop. I added some clear embossing powder over it to give it some shine. It's hard to see in my picture but it's pretty cool in person. I made a grassy hill for my bunny to stand on and I added in the clouds by sponging with white craft ink and using a negative from a cloud die cut. I also embossed my sentiment which is a great way to add a little shine and really have your sentiment pop off the kraft paper.<br /><br />Ok, come and get your copy of this set in the <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">LID Store</a>. They are selling fast! And don't forget to leave comments along your way through the hop today to be eligible for our prizes; a $10 store credit and a Funny Bunnies set!<br /><br /><a href="http://stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/">Amy Kolling</a> is the next stop on your way today and then onto Sarah Jay, so a quick hop today but TOMORROW pour yourself a cuppa coffee. It's our group post day so our entire team will have something new to share with you!<br /><br />Thanks so much! Make it a good day!<br /><br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view¤t=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-12061350488025894672012-03-21T00:01:00.003-04:002012-03-21T00:01:00.608-04:00New Release Hop Day 3 - Funny BunniesHello and welcome to Wednesday, day THREE of our new release hop! Thank you for joining us and supporting us with your delightful and exciting feedback over the last few days! <br /><br />Today we're here to introduce what I know is going to make you squeal with delight. This is truly my favorite set from our 2 Cute Ink line so far AND it's our largest with two main focal images and three supporting/coordinating images and EIGHT sentiments. We really have a nice variety of sayings for this set. They can be used for Spring, Easter AND everyday! There's just something about these bunnies which makes me think this is our cutest set yet! Have a look...<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kZS-PbAO1ig/T2lGutdz7mI/AAAAAAAADPk/r1rui4eUWGI/s1600/BunnyStamps.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 373px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kZS-PbAO1ig/T2lGutdz7mI/AAAAAAAADPk/r1rui4eUWGI/s400/BunnyStamps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722182569843486306" /></a><br /><br />So sweet. Right?<br /><br />Here are a couple of projects I made using these funny little bunnies. I love making little scenes for these guys and this first project is no exception. Have a peek...<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qenEnKV-bnE/T2kulW0BujI/AAAAAAAADPM/YYew9C8P_b0/s1600/Sweet%2BBunny%2Byellow%2Band%2Bpurple.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qenEnKV-bnE/T2kulW0BujI/AAAAAAAADPM/YYew9C8P_b0/s400/Sweet%2BBunny%2Byellow%2Band%2Bpurple.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722156020864760370" /></a><br /><br />I wanted my little bunny to look like she was sitting on a spot of grass. I used the "l" die from our Jingle Joy set to cut a piece of felt (green grass) for her to sit on and of course I added a couple of white felt clouds to adorn her sky! I just love this Springy feel of yellow and purple too. <br /><br />Let me just stop for a minute and tell you how easy and fun these images are to color. A coloring/Copic marker expert I am NOT. I used some quick "flicks" or strokes to add color for fur and a combo of markers to color her bow and the same "flicks" technique for her ears and that was pretty much it. It took me less than 5 minutes to do and overall I think the results are pretty darn okay!! <br /><br />So if you're new to coloring I think our 2 Cute images are an easy, fun and CUTE way to get your feet wet. Not into coloring? Seriously, paper piecing is loads of fun and gives you just as cool an effect! So it's true that these sets really are for all and any skill level!<br /><br />Ok, one more project for you today....I made this fun little lollipop holder!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C9Qn3393zhQ/T2kulEAlpjI/AAAAAAAADPA/vd1G8Ys6O9M/s1600/Bunny%2BPop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C9Qn3393zhQ/T2kulEAlpjI/AAAAAAAADPA/vd1G8Ys6O9M/s400/Bunny%2BPop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722156015817172530" /></a><br /><br />I started by carefully inking my image so as to avoid the actual lollipop part of the stamp knowing that wanted to add a real one and then stamped and colored my image. Then, I used our oversized sentiment flag from our Flags & Tags set to cut out the tag and because this die has the clear backer I could lay the die over my bunny and line it up and actually see through the die so I could place the bunny on the flag wherever I wanted him! Yet another reason every paper crafter should own this die, LOL!!<br /><br />After sponging the sky and adding in some grass with my Copics (you guessed it...more "flicks")I used a glue dot to stick my pop on the tag exactly where I wanted it and added in a little strip of paper for a hand?...paw? as if he's holding the pop for you! The rest is pretty easy...a strip of decorative paper, some twine and of course a sentiment! Here I used our Easter sentiment. I thought this would be a really fun way to give a sweet little Easter treat. I hope you like it!<br /><br />Ok, so...LOVE, right? A total must have set for bunny lovers, colorers, paper piecers and stamp lovers in general for making sweet Spring cards, Easter greetings or just for everday like saying hi!<br /><br />Remember as you hop along to view our bunny cards for today remember to leave comments along the way. We are going to pick two winners from this week's comments. One will receive a $10 store credit and the other will win our brand new Funny Bunnies set!<br /><br />I hope you're enjoying this week as much as we are! Both sets that we've previewed this week are currently available to take home today from our <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">LID Store</a>!<br /><br />Now, I'm going to send you on your way to the FABBY <a href="http://www.scrappybetties.blogspot.com">Alicia Thelin's blog</a> to see what crafty goodness she's up to today!<br /><br />Enjoy, have fun and thanks for stopping by today!!<br /><br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view¤t=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-1748302887401009042012-03-20T00:01:00.001-04:002012-03-20T00:01:00.349-04:00New Release Hop Day 2 - Coffee CoziesThank you so much for all the wonderful comments you left for us yesterday. Judging by your feedback I think it's safe to say you're loving our new Coffee Cozies set! YAY!!!<br /><br />And an extra thank you for the feedback you left regarding the registration marks on these dies. If you missed my post yesterday about the new feature you can go back and read all about it <a href="http://shoplilinker.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-release-hop-day-one-coffee-cozies.html">HERE</a>. These dies have a built in alignment tool so that your stamps and dies line up PERFECTLY and it's really SUPER simple to use. Run your dies through your cutting machine and use the negative that remains to help line up your stamped art to your die by making marks in the alignment holes. Go ahead on over and read all about it. I'll wait :), LOL!! <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QQZz7tIE430/T2fiZqXxmLI/AAAAAAAADOQ/Rbj5mgMY8lQ/s1600/CoffeeDies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QQZz7tIE430/T2fiZqXxmLI/AAAAAAAADOQ/Rbj5mgMY8lQ/s400/CoffeeDies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721790782096119986" /></a><br /><br />However, I can't emphasize enough that this is truly only an option for perfect alignment and we've had just as super results with these products using them the traditional way of die cut first, then line up by "eyeing it" and stamping. <br /><br />Have you taken a few minutes to look at all the stamps that come in this set and the super cute fonts and sentiments? <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6PHVr7VLZ4o/T2fiZ56m9nI/AAAAAAAADOY/x91Lm059LGk/s1600/CoffeeStamps.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 373px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6PHVr7VLZ4o/T2fiZ56m9nI/AAAAAAAADOY/x91Lm059LGk/s400/CoffeeStamps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721790786268755570" /></a><br /><br />What are some of your favorites? I'm loving the Vitamin "C" sentiment. I'm also loving the smiley face in this set. I actually drew it and Ariana perfected it in her graphics software. Heidi Schwoerer of 2 Cute Ink also helped on this set and did a fabulous job of taking my sketches and making them into this cute artwork.Thank you again, Heidi!<br /> <br />So apparently I'm loving the Coffee and Friends sentiment because I just noticed now as I am typing this that I used this sentiment on today's project as well! That's okay! This project shows you how nicely the dies work just by themselves with some patterned paper. Have a look....<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HhFp4cfCyro/T2fiaFKj9jI/AAAAAAAADOo/jDg2j4riU5M/s1600/Coffee%2B%2526%2BFriends.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HhFp4cfCyro/T2fiaFKj9jI/AAAAAAAADOo/jDg2j4riU5M/s400/Coffee%2B%2526%2BFriends.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721790789288457778" /></a><br /><br />It also shows you how the over sized sentiment flag from our Flags & Tags set is literally the perfect backdrop for every project and how I think every paper crafter in the world should have one!!! LOL!!! I swear..I haven't put this guy down. LOVE!!<br /><br />Now, tomorrow we will begin to post projects featuring our new 2 Cute Ink set which seriously and honestly is the BEST one we've done! So please come back and visit us tomorrow and Thursday so you can see it. And Friday the entire group will be posting. So pour yourself some Vitamin "C" on Friday because our hop will be plentiful and loaded with goodness! Also, don't forget to leave comments along the way as you hop because we'll be giving away prizes, a $10 store credit and our new Funny Bunnies set from 2 Cute Ink! Both of our new sets are already in the <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">LID store </a>and are ready to go home with you today! So run right over for a preview of the Funny Bunnies set!<br /><br />I'll leave you now to head on over to the amazing and talented <a href="http://leiphartonart.blogspot.com/">Emily Leiphart's blog</a> to see what crafty goodness she has brewing!<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by today!<br /><br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view¤t=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-88928293096652097772012-03-19T00:01:00.001-04:002012-03-19T00:01:00.783-04:00New Release Hop Day One - Coffee Cozies!YAY! I can finally share this set with you! Welcome to our New Release Hop Day One....Introducing Coffee Cozies!!<br /><br />We have been working so hard on this set for what seems like FOREVER! I really wanted to bring you a set of dies and stamps which focuses on the cutest part of coffee, the cozy! What's a coffee cozy you ask? Why, it's the little sleeve that goes around your to-go cup, of course!<br /><br />This set includes 4 dies: coffee cup, lid, cozy and handle which can be used to make a cute to-go cup or even a sweet little mug...mixable and matchable for that perfect cup!<br /><br />The coordinating stamp set includes 26 stamps, our largest set yet and includes cute images to dress up your cozy as well as many wonderful coffee themed sentiments like "Good Morning" and "Warm and Sweet Just Like You" which are done in a lovely and decorative font! There's even a fun smiley and steamy swirl stamps...lots and lots of possibilities with this fun set!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2HG64-pHruY/T2ZoSYn7HtI/AAAAAAAADNg/jXn0HABg6EM/s1600/CoffeeStamps.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 373px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2HG64-pHruY/T2ZoSYn7HtI/AAAAAAAADNg/jXn0HABg6EM/s400/CoffeeStamps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721375041677631186" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-32uybcN5zOs/T2ZoSJ9aeVI/AAAAAAAADNU/hHFbz3FAtB0/s1600/CoffeeDies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-32uybcN5zOs/T2ZoSJ9aeVI/AAAAAAAADNU/hHFbz3FAtB0/s400/CoffeeDies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721375037741234514" /></a><br /><br /><br />A VERY special thank you to Heidi Schwoerer of 2 Cute Ink, contributing artist on the Coffee Cozy set! Thank you, my dear! Heidi took my hand drawn art which wasn't TOO BAD (LOL) and made it into something adorable! Round of applause for Heidi!!!<br /><br />Let's have a look at a project I made using this set to help you fall in love with it as much as I already am!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a9lBK382ZG0/T2ZoSmxZb7I/AAAAAAAADNs/KOqubNKjLYY/s1600/Coffee%2BGift%2BTag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a9lBK382ZG0/T2ZoSmxZb7I/AAAAAAAADNs/KOqubNKjLYY/s400/Coffee%2BGift%2BTag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721375045475463090" /></a><br /><br />Before I get to the ins and outs of this project let me take a minute to talk about this die set. We've done something new with this set if you noticed from the graphic above. We've added registration marks to these dies to help with lining up your stamps and dies...the thing about this feature is that it's there as an option for you to use if your a perfectionist like me and want perfectly stamped dies....let me explain...<br /><br />If you'd like to use the registration marks for perfect stamp placement you will want to run your dies through your cutting machine using a scrap piece of paper. It's the negative here that will give you the perfect placement. See those extra holes the die cut out on the negative? Those are the registration marks and they are the key to proper alignment. Put the negative aside for now...but KEEP it with your set when you store it so it can be used over and over again.<br /><br />To begin, first stamp your image...color it to your heart's content or stamp it with dye ink in your favorite color...and when it's perfect and ready for cutting lay the die negative (from above) over your stamped image and line it up so that there's nice, even white space all the way around your stamped image. Using a pen or marker(I like marker best)fill in the holes in the negative then remove the negative.<br /><br />Now, lay your die over your stamped image and line up the markings on your sheet so you can see them through the holes in the actual die and CUT! THIS method will yield you perfect results.<br /><br />BUT, you do NOT HAVE to use this method for perfect alignment. Ariana and I designed this set in such a way that you can use the standard, slightly faster method of die cut first, then stamp by eyeing just as easily and effectively and pretty darn perfectly too! Again, this new method I described above is an option that we thought it would be nice for you to have!! I like options! <br /><br />So my first project above is what I thought would be a super cute way to give a coffee gift card to a friend or the babysitter or a thank you for a neighbor! Of course I didn't get a picture of it but I actually made a pocket on the back of this tag so the gift card has a nice little place to sit! I just love this combo of kraft and pink and I think that the heart is my favorite cozy stamp! You likey?<br /><br />I have one more project to share with you...Have a look....<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zBKdQVFLSMU/T2Z5vinnvaI/AAAAAAAADOE/vsaVLLDPKL8/s1600/Polka%2BDot%2BCoffee.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zBKdQVFLSMU/T2Z5vinnvaI/AAAAAAAADOE/vsaVLLDPKL8/s400/Polka%2BDot%2BCoffee.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721394234274594210" /></a><br /><br /><br />I just love that you can mix and match colors to make infinite coffee cup combos! This one uses an aqua and red combo that I just love as well as the flower cozy stamp and possibly my favorite sentiment from this set. Here I used the "l" from our Jingle Joy set to create the perfect slit in the top of my card where I threaded my ribbon!<br /><br />Ok, ARE YOU READY FOR MORE???? We are giving away prizes this week as we celebrate new release week so don't forget to comment all along the hop each day. We'll be giving away a $10 store credit and our 2 Cute Ink set releasing this month which we'll be showcasing here beginning Wednesday.<br /><br />Now, I'm going to send you on your way to Design Team Member Alicia Thelin's blog so you can see what's up at <a href="http://www.scrappybetties.blogspot.com/">Scrappy Betties</a>! Have fun today! I can't WAIT to hear what you think of this new set! Oh and one more thing before I forget BOTH of our releases are available for purchase at the <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">LID Shop</a> today so that if you want them both they're yours for the taking with no waiting! <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today! We'll see you tomorrow for hop day 2 and more fun with Coffee Cozies!<br /><br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view¤t=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-83761781890243295432012-02-04T00:01:00.000-05:002012-02-04T00:01:01.809-05:00Valentine's Day Goodies Hop Day 4!Hello there! I'm so glad that we've had some extra time to share some awesome projects with you this week using our new Valentine's Day goodie products, Hamster Cupid and Of the Heart dies and stamps.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XtDyPah5-uE/TyyUfeEAIhI/AAAAAAAADJg/gbzeCLf_CaE/s1600/heartdies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XtDyPah5-uE/TyyUfeEAIhI/AAAAAAAADJg/gbzeCLf_CaE/s400/heartdies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705098096338280978" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-udA3WsGXvtA/TyyUfcubg1I/AAAAAAAADJQ/Cvz52c25R1g/s1600/hearts%2Bstamps.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-udA3WsGXvtA/TyyUfcubg1I/AAAAAAAADJQ/Cvz52c25R1g/s400/hearts%2Bstamps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705098095979365202" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TeGr3cXoTiI/TyyUfJJKXAI/AAAAAAAADJI/LFDxpXTzZag/s1600/CupidHamster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TeGr3cXoTiI/TyyUfJJKXAI/AAAAAAAADJI/LFDxpXTzZag/s400/CupidHamster.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705098090722778114" /></a><br /><br />Here are some of my favorite projects I've made with these goodies...<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2rj3NA0LUZ8/TyyXLud3MvI/AAAAAAAADKs/_nf4wz7rplU/s1600/Cupid%2BSample%2B2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2rj3NA0LUZ8/TyyXLud3MvI/AAAAAAAADKs/_nf4wz7rplU/s400/Cupid%2BSample%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705101055679214322" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OTFvM3EybL0/TyyW62THa6I/AAAAAAAADKc/qNWUf69IS7E/s1600/Sweetheart%2BTag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OTFvM3EybL0/TyyW62THa6I/AAAAAAAADKc/qNWUf69IS7E/s400/Sweetheart%2BTag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705100765723847586" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BdHIR2uZdZQ/TyyW6TP7LzI/AAAAAAAADKQ/DeKUYojLZyw/s1600/U%2526I%2Bcard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BdHIR2uZdZQ/TyyW6TP7LzI/AAAAAAAADKQ/DeKUYojLZyw/s400/U%2526I%2Bcard.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705100756315221810" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qej1q42CxOI/TyyW59hee1I/AAAAAAAADKE/NPKmaaK2Iio/s1600/Hearts%2BCard%2BSample.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qej1q42CxOI/TyyW59hee1I/AAAAAAAADKE/NPKmaaK2Iio/s400/Hearts%2BCard%2BSample.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705100750483258194" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CvyPq4FjlXk/TyyW5j5hEgI/AAAAAAAADJ0/JswqDPmoPcI/s1600/heart%2Bpop%2B1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CvyPq4FjlXk/TyyW5j5hEgI/AAAAAAAADJ0/JswqDPmoPcI/s400/heart%2Bpop%2B1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705100743604769282" /></a><br /><br />I am going to send you right on over to <a href="http://leiphartonart.blogspot.com/">Emily Leiphart's blog</a> so you can see what loveliness she's created for you today!<br /><br />Thank you for hopping along with us this week. We're so glad to see you're loving these new sets as much as we are. Take them home with you today by visiting the <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">LID Store</a> at the end of our hop today.<br /><br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view¤t=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-21835734754439664892012-02-03T10:46:00.001-05:002012-02-03T10:46:54.448-05:00Re-Stock Notice: Original Pinwheel Die<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ztx3F8IPczA/TywBNyOXTSI/AAAAAAAADI8/8vh3e3pk6v0/s1600/pw-dies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ztx3F8IPczA/TywBNyOXTSI/AAAAAAAADI8/8vh3e3pk6v0/s400/pw-dies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704936164303523106" /></a><br /><br />Hello! Just a quick note to let you know that the Original Pinwheel Dies (large size) will be back in stock much sooner that expected!! You can begin placing orders today at the <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">LID Store</a> and your die will ship to you in about 10-14 business days or ASAP after they arrive.<br /><br />We also have coordinating Mini Pinwheel Dies and Pinwheel Sentiments stamp sets available. Pick up the whole lot and get ready to be making fun and whimsical projects for Spring!<br /><br />For today's hop post, please scroll down.<br /><br />Happy crafting!<br /><br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view¤t=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-15968632482359815852012-02-03T00:01:00.000-05:002012-02-03T00:01:00.756-05:00Valentine's Day Goodies Hop Day 3!Helloooo!!! Are you enjoying the time we're spending bringing you loads of creative ideas and uses for our new Valentine's Day goodies? I am LOVING seeing all these gorgeous projects from our fabby designers.<br /><br />Today I have a little ditty made using Hamster Cupid. This set is proving to be my favorite from our 2 Cute Ink collection. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-31Q9tEvtEDY/TytH-IEkafI/AAAAAAAADIk/GfUARlSCEYA/s1600/CupidHamster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-31Q9tEvtEDY/TytH-IEkafI/AAAAAAAADIk/GfUARlSCEYA/s400/CupidHamster.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704732485638973938" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zNuxXdUxTSE/TytJ3q3ZfPI/AAAAAAAADIw/pxehJ_xvNpY/s1600/More%2BCupid.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zNuxXdUxTSE/TytJ3q3ZfPI/AAAAAAAADIw/pxehJ_xvNpY/s400/More%2BCupid.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704734573743144178" /></a><br /><br />I used a sketch somewhat based on Jen del Muro's Sketch For You To Try from January. I also snuck in our oversized sentiment flag from our <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">Flags & Tags set </a>released last month. <br /><br />So, I am going to send you on your way to visit the amazing <a href="http://limedoodle.blogspot.com">Debby Hughes</a> of lime doodle and from there on to the equally amazing <a href="http://jensinkspot.blogspot.com/">Jen Carter</a>. From Jen's blog you can head on over to the <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">LID store</a> and take home your very own Hamster Cupid today! At only $8.95 he even makes the perfect valentine for a crafty friend!<br /><br />Have a great day and we'll see you again tomorrow for more crafty fun!<br /><br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view¤t=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-74252681661953387172012-02-02T00:01:00.001-05:002012-02-02T00:01:01.876-05:00Valentine's Day Goodies Hop!Hiya!! Day two of a little hop we've prepared for you showcasing our Valentine's Day goodies. I seriously haven't been able to put these goodies down. They're fun, easy to use and make great Valentine's Day cards!<br /><br />I made a little something to share with you today using our cute Of the Heart Dies and stamp set...LOVE! <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a7zmI2Rnikg/Tyi2qLBfuCI/AAAAAAAADH0/kjwJRTo1kNg/s1600/heartdies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a7zmI2Rnikg/Tyi2qLBfuCI/AAAAAAAADH0/kjwJRTo1kNg/s400/heartdies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704009763694557218" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ElarS1jO_v4/Tyi2qTx0cdI/AAAAAAAADIA/xhavvPUiUU8/s1600/hearts%2Bstamps.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ElarS1jO_v4/Tyi2qTx0cdI/AAAAAAAADIA/xhavvPUiUU8/s400/hearts%2Bstamps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704009766044725714" /></a><br /><br />Have a peek at my project.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VJtVQr5VQh4/Tyn4EPcxPMI/AAAAAAAADIM/ITwHncz8bSE/s1600/Sweetheart%2BTag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VJtVQr5VQh4/Tyn4EPcxPMI/AAAAAAAADIM/ITwHncz8bSE/s400/Sweetheart%2BTag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704363154791808194" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6oKP5jZ-028/Tyn4EYnOx2I/AAAAAAAADIc/TWqa9ZCA52I/s1600/Sweetheart%2BTag%2Bdetail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6oKP5jZ-028/Tyn4EYnOx2I/AAAAAAAADIc/TWqa9ZCA52I/s400/Sweetheart%2BTag%2Bdetail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704363157251606370" /></a><br /><br />I thought it would be really fun to make a cute little tag and I had this idea that the faces from our Acorn stamp set would be perfect to dress up our hearts and give them character. I was so happy to see it worked. Unfortunately right now the Acorn stamp set is on backorder but it will be coming back very soon! I heat embossed the sentiment which really makes it pop of my white shimmer paper. Gosh I love the font of this stamp set!<br /><br />Now, I'm going to send you on over to visit the amazing <a href="http://stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/">Amy Kolling</a>. Enjoy our hop today and visit us at <a href="http://www.shoplilinker.blogspot.com">our LID Store</a>! <br /><br />See you tomorrow!<br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view¤t=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-25472113092883264562012-02-01T00:01:00.000-05:002012-02-01T00:01:01.237-05:00Valentine's Day GoodiesHiya!! Today kicks off an extra little hop we've prepared for you showcasing our Valentine's Day goodies which were previously released January 20th. We LOVE these products so much ...well...we wanted to show them some more love! One day with these guys was just not enough, LOL!<br /><br />Here is our cute little set of hearts dies and arrow...LOVE! SO MANY of you wrote to me requesting a set of hearts dies with our signature perforation detail. I thought they would be so fun in the collection but aren't they even cuter with their matching arrow? <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a7zmI2Rnikg/Tyi2qLBfuCI/AAAAAAAADH0/kjwJRTo1kNg/s1600/heartdies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a7zmI2Rnikg/Tyi2qLBfuCI/AAAAAAAADH0/kjwJRTo1kNg/s400/heartdies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704009763694557218" /></a><br /><br />I thought a neatly written, cute, little font would be perfect to coordinate with out sweet heart dies and thus a stamp set was born. It's the perfect match and makes GREAT tiny valentines!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ElarS1jO_v4/Tyi2qTx0cdI/AAAAAAAADIA/xhavvPUiUU8/s1600/hearts%2Bstamps.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ElarS1jO_v4/Tyi2qTx0cdI/AAAAAAAADIA/xhavvPUiUU8/s400/hearts%2Bstamps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704009766044725714" /></a><br /><br />And of course we have this fabulous little Hamster Cupid! This guy is seriously my favorite from our 2 Cute Line. From his smaller stamp size right down to his chubby goodness and cute sentiments he is the PERFECT little gift for your crafty Valentine.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Gtzz_ht9tY/Tyi2qLUzCMI/AAAAAAAADHo/aO6XAfHEAC4/s1600/CupidHamster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Gtzz_ht9tY/Tyi2qLUzCMI/AAAAAAAADHo/aO6XAfHEAC4/s400/CupidHamster.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704009763775514818" /></a><br /><br />Go grab your coffee and get ready for some oo-ing and ahh-ing as we hop on over to a few of our designer's blogs today featuring inspiring projects using these new products. Our first stop today is the amazing <a href="http://limedoodle.blogspot.com">Debby Hughes of lime doodle</a>!<br /><br />All of these products are in stock and currently available for purchase at our <a href="http://www.shoplilinker.blogspot.com">LID Store</a>! You can head right on over after the hop to check them out!<br /><br />Enjoy the creativity we have for you today and we'll see you tomorrow for a few more!!<br /><br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view¤t=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-1046369668785920772012-01-21T18:31:00.000-05:002012-01-21T18:32:23.400-05:00Hop Wrap Up - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!What an amazing week of new releases! Thank you for all your comments and feedback this week as well. Everything has grown wings and is flying out the doors. We're so excited that you're loving this release!<br /><br />Here's a little rewind of what we released and some of the inspiring projects made by our designers!<br /><br />Of the Heart Dies and Sentiments<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kIJDs8Gq7B4/TxtCEfVXvvI/AAAAAAAADGg/cVe5Vz1WmGo/s1600/Teresa%2Bhearts.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 379px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700222398265540338" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kIJDs8Gq7B4/TxtCEfVXvvI/AAAAAAAADGg/cVe5Vz1WmGo/s400/Teresa%2Bhearts.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-spEOX_ncIxI/TxtB4QnbRCI/AAAAAAAADGU/Rl5U8KWw718/s1600/jen%2Bc%2Bhearts.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700222188156306466" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-spEOX_ncIxI/TxtB4QnbRCI/AAAAAAAADGU/Rl5U8KWw718/s400/jen%2Bc%2Bhearts.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IoEyFNuOfuM/TxtB4Y6kSsI/AAAAAAAADGI/VC_9jGNWAB4/s1600/em%2Bhearts.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700222190384073410" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IoEyFNuOfuM/TxtB4Y6kSsI/AAAAAAAADGI/VC_9jGNWAB4/s400/em%2Bhearts.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVDbRnKo4DU/TxtB31eEAbI/AAAAAAAADGA/Iz30nr6Us4c/s1600/AmyHeart1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 328px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700222180869276082" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVDbRnKo4DU/TxtB31eEAbI/AAAAAAAADGA/Iz30nr6Us4c/s400/AmyHeart1.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KqZ-9jfL68Q/TxtB3noNEWI/AAAAAAAADFs/Q_e8WKuZMhs/s1600/Alicia%2Bhearts.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700222177153716578" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KqZ-9jfL68Q/TxtB3noNEWI/AAAAAAAADFs/Q_e8WKuZMhs/s400/Alicia%2Bhearts.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LP18XN8-Euw/TxtB3cp0U1I/AAAAAAAADFk/3W3_t37YrYI/s1600/alicia%2Bhearts%2B2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700222174207693650" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LP18XN8-Euw/TxtB3cp0U1I/AAAAAAAADFk/3W3_t37YrYI/s400/alicia%2Bhearts%2B2.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LokTxQt_NC0/TxtAobI0oMI/AAAAAAAADFY/OixbEFLhDpk/s1600/U%2526I%2Bcard.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 317px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700220816591200450" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LokTxQt_NC0/TxtAobI0oMI/AAAAAAAADFY/OixbEFLhDpk/s400/U%2526I%2Bcard.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0yYGfGrPvuY/TxtAnzhvKMI/AAAAAAAADFI/Sp43adp7I7o/s1600/Multi%2Bhearts%2Bcard.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700220805958281410" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0yYGfGrPvuY/TxtAnzhvKMI/AAAAAAAADFI/Sp43adp7I7o/s400/Multi%2Bhearts%2Bcard.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KCMvGCCfEt8/TxtAnmd0MRI/AAAAAAAADE8/Ql_0Lx5C5Ro/s1600/heart%2Bpop%2B2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700220802452173074" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KCMvGCCfEt8/TxtAnmd0MRI/AAAAAAAADE8/Ql_0Lx5C5Ro/s400/heart%2Bpop%2B2.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1istwtRc9w/TxtAnXG0u3I/AAAAAAAADEw/BZTXHQYC-0k/s1600/heart%2Bpop%2B1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700220798329207666" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1istwtRc9w/TxtAnXG0u3I/AAAAAAAADEw/BZTXHQYC-0k/s400/heart%2Bpop%2B1.jpg" /></a> Hamter Cupid - 2 Cute Ink<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AA-ZSuqJT-g/Txs_-HOXsrI/AAAAAAAADEo/i2VMBEbIfQs/s1600/Cupid%2BSample%2B2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700220089691255474" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AA-ZSuqJT-g/Txs_-HOXsrI/AAAAAAAADEo/i2VMBEbIfQs/s400/Cupid%2BSample%2B2.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O15azwqxTZM/Txs_98QcBrI/AAAAAAAADEY/jTw-pZQMvU8/s1600/jen%2Bc%2Bcupid.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 328px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700220086747137714" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O15azwqxTZM/Txs_98QcBrI/AAAAAAAADEY/jTw-pZQMvU8/s400/jen%2Bc%2Bcupid.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RqI5wCMDeMc/Txs_9oPFZrI/AAAAAAAADEI/PdDTa7I1EWo/s1600/em%2Bcupid.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700220081372751538" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RqI5wCMDeMc/Txs_9oPFZrI/AAAAAAAADEI/PdDTa7I1EWo/s400/em%2Bcupid.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yi4_h5jNgPM/Txs_9f7E0AI/AAAAAAAADEA/UbxdLYPvxVM/s1600/AmyHamster1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 314px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700220079141343234" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yi4_h5jNgPM/Txs_9f7E0AI/AAAAAAAADEA/UbxdLYPvxVM/s400/AmyHamster1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></p><br /><p></p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 284px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700217976307731458" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3sHIA4QcRxg/Txs-DGQeTAI/AAAAAAAADDE/fs6_9qEOXn0/s400/Alicia%2Bcupid.jpg" /><br /><br />Sweet Bee - 2 Cute Ink<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W2cL44xf3r0/TxtFkRRgA4I/AAAAAAAADHA/mjdzqac2jqA/s1600/Sarah%2Bbee.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W2cL44xf3r0/TxtFkRRgA4I/AAAAAAAADHA/mjdzqac2jqA/s400/Sarah%2Bbee.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700226242781905794" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8i_KngCwEKU/TxtFkGwCv4I/AAAAAAAADG0/Nf2QWa8vUTo/s1600/Bee%2BV-day%2BSample.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8i_KngCwEKU/TxtFkGwCv4I/AAAAAAAADG0/Nf2QWa8vUTo/s400/Bee%2BV-day%2BSample.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700226239957221250" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kIknqXin1_w/TxtFj3NRoFI/AAAAAAAADGs/jPmskjWkfTY/s1600/TERESA%2BBEE"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kIknqXin1_w/TxtFj3NRoFI/AAAAAAAADGs/jPmskjWkfTY/s400/TERESA%2BBEE" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700226235784863826" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--s_Xyr36d1M/Txs_bd9BoMI/AAAAAAAADDo/2QaPtlYCkNg/s1600/debby%2Bbee1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700219494497099970" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--s_Xyr36d1M/Txs_bd9BoMI/AAAAAAAADDo/2QaPtlYCkNg/s400/debby%2Bbee1.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m_FoWxYvtXc/Txs_bfAYLKI/AAAAAAAADDY/S1AiizP6JRk/s1600/jen%2Bd%2Bbeecuzzz.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 278px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700219494779595938" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m_FoWxYvtXc/Txs_bfAYLKI/AAAAAAAADDY/S1AiizP6JRk/s400/jen%2Bd%2Bbeecuzzz.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ki5EUAR4pMw/Txs_bBB9QGI/AAAAAAAADDQ/3QKABsq4yM4/s1600/Jen%2BC%2BBee"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700219486733156450" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ki5EUAR4pMw/Txs_bBB9QGI/AAAAAAAADDQ/3QKABsq4yM4/s400/Jen%2BC%2BBee" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFouTnOh324/Txs-C6ioH-I/AAAAAAAADC0/z0vLVgtGw10/s1600/em%2Bbee.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700217973162647522" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFouTnOh324/Txs-C6ioH-I/AAAAAAAADC0/z0vLVgtGw10/s400/em%2Bbee.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IevB8-sfFdA/Txs-Clf_FoI/AAAAAAAADCo/EQgb_0_6WyI/s1600/amy%2Bbee.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 356px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700217967514424962" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IevB8-sfFdA/Txs-Clf_FoI/AAAAAAAADCo/EQgb_0_6WyI/s400/amy%2Bbee.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tKXcqKUQipM/Txs-CfYpXOI/AAAAAAAADCY/xpAh0AirfFQ/s1600/Alicia%2Bbee.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 279px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700217965873028322" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tKXcqKUQipM/Txs-CfYpXOI/AAAAAAAADCY/xpAh0AirfFQ/s400/Alicia%2Bbee.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9cIMA7Puw30/Txs-CChWRtI/AAAAAAAADCQ/iIniB6ucXwY/s1600/Alicia%2Bbee%2B2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 322px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700217958124898002" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9cIMA7Puw30/Txs-CChWRtI/AAAAAAAADCQ/iIniB6ucXwY/s400/Alicia%2Bbee%2B2.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Cutie Cat - 2 Cute Ink<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RhfNc9jQRkc/Txs9bRatBfI/AAAAAAAADCA/BpOPirEdexw/s1600/Cat%2BSample.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700217292108662258" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RhfNc9jQRkc/Txs9bRatBfI/AAAAAAAADCA/BpOPirEdexw/s400/Cat%2BSample.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6cmAQNbCin4/Txs9bKHDLdI/AAAAAAAADBw/VqGaoE01NKo/s1600/teresa%2Bcat.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 383px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700217290147179986" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6cmAQNbCin4/Txs9bKHDLdI/AAAAAAAADBw/VqGaoE01NKo/s400/teresa%2Bcat.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BH0sN2Esgj0/Txs9a4YX6RI/AAAAAAAADBk/ScXu_ISfCqQ/s1600/Sarah%2BCat.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700217285388003602" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BH0sN2Esgj0/Txs9a4YX6RI/AAAAAAAADBk/ScXu_ISfCqQ/s400/Sarah%2BCat.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UjcO3tEbUH4/Txs9ausCFBI/AAAAAAAADBc/2YjImDZ1LSg/s1600/Jen%2Bd%2Bcat.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700217282786104338" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UjcO3tEbUH4/Txs9ausCFBI/AAAAAAAADBc/2YjImDZ1LSg/s400/Jen%2Bd%2Bcat.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eOuwKIGYEt0/Txs9acxp1uI/AAAAAAAADBQ/5Xk3KeW47tU/s1600/jen%2Bc%2Bcat.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700217277977843426" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eOuwKIGYEt0/Txs9acxp1uI/AAAAAAAADBQ/5Xk3KeW47tU/s400/jen%2Bc%2Bcat.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--3PyLPf-CwM/Txs9IB48EJI/AAAAAAAADBE/9wfesiyajUU/s1600/em%2Bcat.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700216961522995346" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--3PyLPf-CwM/Txs9IB48EJI/AAAAAAAADBE/9wfesiyajUU/s400/em%2Bcat.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DvrMfO3Jh8o/Txs9HkeCYjI/AAAAAAAADA4/YMVsGaPWM6I/s1600/Debby%2Bcat.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700216953625535026" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DvrMfO3Jh8o/Txs9HkeCYjI/AAAAAAAADA4/YMVsGaPWM6I/s400/Debby%2Bcat.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eXq8VNU8p4E/Txs9HVO9V6I/AAAAAAAADAs/ZA6eAvX5QfY/s1600/amy%2Bcat.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 341px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700216949535758242" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eXq8VNU8p4E/Txs9HVO9V6I/AAAAAAAADAs/ZA6eAvX5QfY/s400/amy%2Bcat.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-35WwztD6QVQ/Txs9HEhRLnI/AAAAAAAADAg/hy5FRg914Cw/s1600/alicia%2Bcat.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 317px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700216945049153138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-35WwztD6QVQ/Txs9HEhRLnI/AAAAAAAADAg/hy5FRg914Cw/s400/alicia%2Bcat.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Flags & Tags <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OMdGGlMTZoA/Txs9GvrrDvI/AAAAAAAADAU/W5CN6xTbm3M/s1600/Sarah.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700216939455647474" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OMdGGlMTZoA/Txs9GvrrDvI/AAAAAAAADAU/W5CN6xTbm3M/s400/Sarah.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZP3bVUS3W8A/Txs8wVxxfxI/AAAAAAAADAI/NujSK7ls8rI/s1600/jen%2Bd%2Bnotecards.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700216554544791314" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZP3bVUS3W8A/Txs8wVxxfxI/AAAAAAAADAI/NujSK7ls8rI/s400/jen%2Bd%2Bnotecards.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4sUVCxfiPY8/Txs8wKpIoGI/AAAAAAAAC_4/7Mx6G6_J0AM/s1600/jen%2Bc%2BFlags_%2526_Tags_Bday_Set.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 341px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700216551555768418" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4sUVCxfiPY8/Txs8wKpIoGI/AAAAAAAAC_4/7Mx6G6_J0AM/s400/jen%2Bc%2BFlags_%2526_Tags_Bday_Set.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mrf2ImpG9Bk/Txs8v2LhmLI/AAAAAAAAC_s/5VPhJJAyJHU/s1600/em%2Bfand%2Bt.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700216546062866610" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mrf2ImpG9Bk/Txs8v2LhmLI/AAAAAAAAC_s/5VPhJJAyJHU/s400/em%2Bfand%2Bt.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SlGjHHPDkA8/Txs8vquZvkI/AAAAAAAAC_k/ER9OlPB5FYM/s1600/Amy%2Bf%2526t.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700216542987927106" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SlGjHHPDkA8/Txs8vquZvkI/AAAAAAAAC_k/ER9OlPB5FYM/s400/Amy%2Bf%2526t.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g6reC23Zhlw/Txs8vbRrDQI/AAAAAAAAC_Y/xkxLyGwCSJ0/s1600/alicia.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 271px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700216538840894722" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g6reC23Zhlw/Txs8vbRrDQI/AAAAAAAAC_Y/xkxLyGwCSJ0/s400/alicia.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AkHv6TxgvtE/Txs8cFY_qlI/AAAAAAAAC_M/AYmaPVI3bJM/s1600/Debby.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700216206548511314" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AkHv6TxgvtE/Txs8cFY_qlI/AAAAAAAAC_M/AYmaPVI3bJM/s400/Debby.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JYsj_QkKnfo/Txs8b2tpwjI/AAAAAAAAC_A/cS_Kj8tf5e8/s1600/Teresa%2BSample.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700216202608624178" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JYsj_QkKnfo/Txs8b2tpwjI/AAAAAAAAC_A/cS_Kj8tf5e8/s400/Teresa%2BSample.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--2eT17kP1W4/Txs8baJYwMI/AAAAAAAAC-0/oLnN76fDpfk/s1600/Love%2BFrame%2Bangle%2Bshot.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700216194940321986" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--2eT17kP1W4/Txs8baJYwMI/AAAAAAAAC-0/oLnN76fDpfk/s400/Love%2BFrame%2Bangle%2Bshot.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I hope that's everything!! There were so many amazing projects this week! My jaw is still on the table! I cannot WAIT to get up into my craft room and play some more with these products. But first I have a little packing and shipping to do, ok A LOT!! LOL!<br /><br />How about some winners? Now, according to what I had planned for the week there were going to be 2 winners; 1 for a $10 store credit and 1 for the 2 Cute sets, BUT I actually thought it would be fun to split the sets and award a third winner!<br /><br />So here they are.....<br /><br />The winner of the $10 store credit is "Denisse". Her blog is <a href="http://handmadecardsfromtheheart.blogspot.com/">Cards from the Heart</a><br /><br />The winner of the Cutie Cat stamp set from our 2 Cute Ink line is "canadian_liner". Her blog is <a href="http://cjmacbred.blogspot.com/">Caroline's Creations</a>.<br /><br />The winner of the Sweet Bee set from our 2 Cute Ink line is "Lisa Petrella". Her blog is <a href="http://bellalistona.blogspot.com/">Bellalistona</a>.<br /><br />Ladies, email me at lpryor1 at hotmail dot com for further instructions and congratultions!!!!<br /><br />Thanks again to everyone who hopped along and commented! Head on over to the <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">LID Shop</a>. We still have the entire release in stock, but not for long!!!!<br /><br />Have a GREAT weekend!<br /><br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view&current=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" /></a></p>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-49258711455077884982012-01-20T00:01:00.001-05:002012-01-20T00:01:02.457-05:00BONUS GOODIES FRIDAY!!!!!!!!Wooo hooo!!! It's BONUS GOODIES Friday!!!<br /><br />It's been a WONDERFUL week of hopping and I'm excited to finally be able to share our bonus goodies with you today! <br /><br />First up, he has the sweetest face and the cutest, most chubby body and I WUV him.....it's Hamster Cupid from our amazing 2 Cute Ink line......<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nl2u6R1QkTE/TxjBZc72nyI/AAAAAAAAC8U/wZ0eUyS2LNs/s1600/CupidHamster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nl2u6R1QkTE/TxjBZc72nyI/AAAAAAAAC8U/wZ0eUyS2LNs/s400/CupidHamster.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699517971445489442" /></a><br /> <br />Our Hamster Cupid set is a **NEW** mini sized stamp set with the main focal image measuring approximately 2 x 2.5 inches. This makes him cuter AND quicker to color! With sentiments like "Big Love" and "GOTCHA" he's sure to put a smile on your Valentine's face!<br /><br />Here's what I made featuring this chubby lil' guy... I'm not sure I can part with this card! THAT'S how much I love it!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K1Vmb45xHSg/TxjBZNX8orI/AAAAAAAAC8M/FRqxXZKK3Hw/s1600/Cupid%2BSample%2B2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K1Vmb45xHSg/TxjBZNX8orI/AAAAAAAAC8M/FRqxXZKK3Hw/s400/Cupid%2BSample%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699517967268356786" /></a><br /><br />I stamped him right onto the oversized sentiment flag from our Flags and Tags set...love that he fits! Sweet, right? I can hear your "awws", LOL!<br /><br />NEXT up is a set I love just as much. I'm anticipating this set growing wings and flying off the shelves as I received loads of requests for a die set like this. Introducing Of the Heart dies and coordinating sentiments! <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tvxd5qnxOzw/TxjCoFTjc3I/AAAAAAAAC8k/Hb7Mq7Ua0XQ/s1600/heartdies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tvxd5qnxOzw/TxjCoFTjc3I/AAAAAAAAC8k/Hb7Mq7Ua0XQ/s400/heartdies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699519322312110962" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6sHoaeN8yE0/TxjCouQEC9I/AAAAAAAAC8w/Vy-3pOXxbjs/s1600/hearts%2Bstamps.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6sHoaeN8yE0/TxjCouQEC9I/AAAAAAAAC8w/Vy-3pOXxbjs/s400/hearts%2Bstamps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699519333303323602" /></a><br /><br />And even though these were highly requested I couldn't just stop at heart dies with our signature perforated detail. I thought it would be super fun to include this cute little arrow die. Of the Heart is a one piece die which will cut all 4 pieces with only one pass through your cutting machine. When I envisioned a coordinating stamp set for these dies I saw cutey, little, clean and simple note cards with almost an "I wrote it myself" sort of feel and this font does just the trick! I'm LOVING this neatly written grouping of sentiments. My Fave is "Love Ya" because it fits on the largest heart and the sentiment "For you, lots of these"...love!<br /><br />Brace yourselves, I have a whole bunch of pictures to share with you of projects using the Of the Heart set.<br /><br />First, I have been wanting to make these pop holders for like EVER and I finally had the perfect "petal" to use. I cut out 5 hearts and punched a small hole in the bottom of each, stamped each heart with "Love Ya" added a circle over the center and pushed a Dum Dum lolli right through and tied off the "stem" with green baker's twine.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CJrdT7fFhAQ/TxjEYccvizI/AAAAAAAAC9U/JOZQZijhkpE/s1600/heart%2Bpop%2B1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CJrdT7fFhAQ/TxjEYccvizI/AAAAAAAAC9U/JOZQZijhkpE/s400/heart%2Bpop%2B1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699521252670016306" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-snaiQtTj8IY/TxjEYDk0yKI/AAAAAAAAC9I/HuvcM7xzGko/s1600/heart%2Bpop%2B2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-snaiQtTj8IY/TxjEYDk0yKI/AAAAAAAAC9I/HuvcM7xzGko/s400/heart%2Bpop%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699521245993027746" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jo264x6oI8U/TxjEX-KgYuI/AAAAAAAAC88/xTbKqBerJBI/s1600/heart%2Bpop%2B3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 362px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jo264x6oI8U/TxjEX-KgYuI/AAAAAAAAC88/xTbKqBerJBI/s400/heart%2Bpop%2B3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699521244540461794" /></a><br /><br />Wouldn't these make great treats for classmates for Valentine's? I think I'll make a bunch more. This came together super fast!<br /><br />Here is a note card I made using our heart dies and some of the dies from our new Flags & Tags set and using the stamps U & I from the coordinating Of the Heart stamp set. These letters are individual so that you could say I {heart} U as well!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x6N5mFsdEnQ/TxjFFxSHetI/AAAAAAAAC9s/Rd00KCuQh_M/s1600/U%2526I%2Band%2Bpop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 355px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x6N5mFsdEnQ/TxjFFxSHetI/AAAAAAAAC9s/Rd00KCuQh_M/s400/U%2526I%2Band%2Bpop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699522031356705490" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7NZ6zU90x2A/TxjFFcMh2zI/AAAAAAAAC9g/AovQhzfRlpQ/s1600/U%2526I%2Bcard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7NZ6zU90x2A/TxjFFcMh2zI/AAAAAAAAC9g/AovQhzfRlpQ/s400/U%2526I%2Bcard.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699522025696123698" /></a><br /><br />Last but not least and maybe my favorite of my hearts projects is a card with multi hearts. This also came together super fast after several passes through my cutting machine and simple touches of vellum scallops and a coordinating sentiment on our double ended banner die!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t4Llwuh66pU/TxjFmujzgQI/AAAAAAAAC-E/PzZPh9aQRrI/s1600/multi%2Bhearts%2Bcard%2Bdetail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t4Llwuh66pU/TxjFmujzgQI/AAAAAAAAC-E/PzZPh9aQRrI/s400/multi%2Bhearts%2Bcard%2Bdetail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699522597561270530" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ch0ZOvTeW-s/TxjFmikoHzI/AAAAAAAAC94/balDT39vqMU/s1600/Multi%2Bhearts%2Bcard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ch0ZOvTeW-s/TxjFmikoHzI/AAAAAAAAC94/balDT39vqMU/s400/Multi%2Bhearts%2Bcard.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699522594343493426" /></a><br /><br />Gosh I just love these hearts!! I hope you do toooooo!!! OH...AND...how could I forget?! As an added fun and versatile option the smallest heart in the die set is the PERFECT match to Sweet Bee's wing!!!!!! Oh, think of the fun options there!<br /><br />Now, if you're still here, you're awesome! I'll have you head on over to <a href="http://www.leiphartonart.blogspot.com/">Emily Leiphart's blog</a> as I know she will have something fun for you today! THEN, after you continue on your hop today you can head on over to the <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">LID Store</a> and pick up these goodies and your other favorites from this week!!!!<br /><br />Thanks for making it a GREAT week! Leaving you with one more shot of my most favorite project from this week using our Flags & Tags set...I couldn't help it! LOL!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k0s-Ocxrr9s/TxjSzQCOUqI/AAAAAAAAC-Q/l5rt3pKz-Jc/s1600/Love%2Bframe%2Bin%2Bthe%2Broom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k0s-Ocxrr9s/TxjSzQCOUqI/AAAAAAAAC-Q/l5rt3pKz-Jc/s400/Love%2Bframe%2Bin%2Bthe%2Broom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699537106356818594" /></a><br /><br />Love,<br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view¤t=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-84097255350633909042012-01-19T00:01:00.003-05:002012-01-19T00:01:00.608-05:00Hop Day 4!Hello! Welcome to hop day 4! TOMORROW is our bonus goodies Friday! But TODAY is another fun day featuring a release from our 2 Cute Ink line. Yesterday I brought you Sweet Bee. Today I bring you Cutie Cat! <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MZaENgRmg5s/TxeDzLFvmtI/AAAAAAAAC70/ZQq5tOep63k/s1600/Cutie-Cat.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MZaENgRmg5s/TxeDzLFvmtI/AAAAAAAAC70/ZQq5tOep63k/s400/Cutie-Cat.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699168768634100434" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z1nQgrOOFaY/TxeREwT9gXI/AAAAAAAAC8A/u233B9G06nI/s1600/Cat%2BSample.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 324px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z1nQgrOOFaY/TxeREwT9gXI/AAAAAAAAC8A/u233B9G06nI/s400/Cat%2BSample.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699183364334780786" /></a><br /><br />This Little Guy just warms my heart. I am absolutely in love with his sweet smiling face! Aren't you? Both of our 2 Cute Ink sets from this week are currently available at the <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">LID Store </a> AND we still have some sets available from our December release of Arctic Friends, Snow Mouse and Cocoa Bear!<br /><br />TOMORROW is a very exciting day! We are releasing a bonus set of goodies with a Valentine's Day theme that you are going to love! Some of our designers will be featuring projects with these new goodies so there's more hop for you!<br /><br />Don't forget to leave comments along the way this week because we are giving away the 2 Cute images Sweet Bee and Cutie Cat as well as a $10 store credit.<br /><br />Our Flags and Tags set released on Monday and Tuesday is going FAST! We are just thrilled that you're loving it!<br /><br />NOW, head on over to see <a href="http://stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/">Amy Kolling</a> because I KNOW she's cooked up something specia for you today!<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of the hop today!<br /><br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view¤t=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-17175684142850406232012-01-18T00:01:00.000-05:002012-01-18T00:01:02.639-05:00Welcome to Hop Day Three with 2 Cute Ink!WOW! Thank you so much for all your positive feedback on our brand new Flags and Tags set! It's grown little wings and is flying off the shelves!<br /><br />Get ready for more excitement! Today and tomorrow we're introducing 2 fabulous new sets from our collaborative line with 2 Cute Ink. Today, I'm bringing you a project using our new Sweet Bee set. Seriously, I am in love with our sentiments with "bee flair". From Bee Mine to Just Bee-cuzzz, these sentiments are absolutely perfect for this adorable image which is also so fun to color. This set contains 6 stamps: bee image, three sentiments, flower stamp and hearts background/accent. It's these little extras that truly make the 2 Cute sets so much fun! You can't beat an adorable 6 piece stamp set at this price!! Have a look at the whole set:<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-erqPwL1FqGo/TxYians-cUI/AAAAAAAAC7c/8pUp2JcnA-I/s1600/Bee.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-erqPwL1FqGo/TxYians-cUI/AAAAAAAAC7c/8pUp2JcnA-I/s400/Bee.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698780219213508930" /></a><br /><br />And here is what I made using our new <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">Sweet Bee set</a>. You'll notice our double ended banner die from our Flags & Tags set fits this sentiment perfectly!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QHMGxgsVDWE/TxYiUPBBmxI/AAAAAAAAC7Q/NzX73Lfjr7k/s1600/Bee%2BV-day%2BSample.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QHMGxgsVDWE/TxYiUPBBmxI/AAAAAAAAC7Q/NzX73Lfjr7k/s400/Bee%2BV-day%2BSample.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698780109507500818" /></a><br /><br />SO SO sweet!! I am LOVING having our new <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">2 Cute Ink line</a> in the store. I love our stamps and dies but it is so nice (and therapeutic) to bust out the markers every once in a while, don't you think?<br /><br />Now, as you may have read yesterday this is a super busy week....Here are some things to remember...<br /><br />Friday 1/20 is our Bonus Goodies release day. We have an AMAZING grouping of Valentine's Day items that you will be sure to SWOON over! I can't imagine one crafter not wanting these goodies in their collection and I imagine they are going to go FAST!<br /><br />Don't forget to leave comments this week as 1 lucky winner is going to receive this month's 2 Cute Ink sets and someone will receive a $10 store credit. <br /><br />Now, I will send you on your way to see <a href="http://stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/">Amy Kolling</a> who will be sure to have something fabulous for you to see today!<br /><br />Thank you! We'll see you tomorrow for more fabulous projects featuring Sweet Bee and I'll be back tomorrow with a Cutie Cat project.<br /><br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view¤t=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-58399843858566824392012-01-17T00:01:00.000-05:002012-01-17T00:01:01.114-05:00Welcome To Hop Day Two: Flags & TagsHello! Welcome to our hop day two featuring <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com/product/flags-tags-dies-and-stamp-set">Flags & Tags</a>! This is an amazing amazing set with so many possibilities. I haven't been able to put these supplies away! <br /><br />If you're just joining us today, <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com/product/flags-tags-dies-and-stamp-set">Flags & Tags</a> is a three piece die set containing an over sized sentiment flag, curly label tag and double ended banner die. The three can be layered together for a beautiful look or used separately....LOTS of options especially when paired with the Flags & Tags stamp set. The coordinating stamp set has background images and borders for the curly label and BEAUTIFUL sentiments all which are perfectly sized to fit on the double ended banner die! one sentiment was even inspired by something my Grammy says to us all the time, "You're my Lovie". The Curly Label Tag is also the perfect tag for gift packaging with it's border stamp and To: From: stamp included in the set! <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-78l4omToVaA/TxS8XZKvHQI/AAAAAAAAC7I/jPq-GHsq63U/s1600/FlagsTagsStamp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 373px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-78l4omToVaA/TxS8XZKvHQI/AAAAAAAAC7I/jPq-GHsq63U/s400/FlagsTagsStamp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698386538609450242" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O67yeDpu4F0/TxS8XB2glbI/AAAAAAAAC60/OHlfqjhTIrY/s1600/Flags_Tags.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O67yeDpu4F0/TxS8XB2glbI/AAAAAAAAC60/OHlfqjhTIrY/s400/Flags_Tags.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698386532350596530" /></a><br /><br />I have been wanting to build on my Sentiment Flags concept for some time and I'm just so excited to be able to release this set this week. I finally knew which direction I wanted this set to take after making <a href="http://shoplilinker.blogspot.com/2011/11/welcome-to-holiday-release-day-5-group.html">THIS CARD</a> during our holiday release back in November. It's like a bell went off!!!<br /><br />Here is a home decor project I made using just the dies. Have a look...<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6Avz2HcSu38/TxS8Wyg8bMI/AAAAAAAAC6s/ogT72s3Lp5o/s1600/Love%2BFrame%2Bwith%2Bbow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6Avz2HcSu38/TxS8Wyg8bMI/AAAAAAAAC6s/ogT72s3Lp5o/s400/Love%2BFrame%2Bwith%2Bbow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698386528233614530" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l4YzKUW83mU/TxS8Wi5xuDI/AAAAAAAAC6k/X3AMHqOUqok/s1600/Love%2BFrame%2Bangle%2Bshot.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l4YzKUW83mU/TxS8Wi5xuDI/AAAAAAAAC6k/X3AMHqOUqok/s400/Love%2BFrame%2Bangle%2Bshot.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698386524042803250" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ud47Ps4L8ns/TxS8WWrRYPI/AAAAAAAAC6U/q4ez7dvJ8G4/s1600/Love%2BFrame%2Bwith%2Bbow%2Bdetail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ud47Ps4L8ns/TxS8WWrRYPI/AAAAAAAAC6U/q4ez7dvJ8G4/s400/Love%2BFrame%2Bwith%2Bbow%2Bdetail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698386520760738034" /></a><br /><br />I made 4 tags to spell the word love and hung them inside the frame which has an open back (that's the wall color in the background). I hung this at the bottom of my stairs and it's literally in the perfect spot so I can see it all the time. I was inspired to make this hanging tag decor after some Pinning on Pinterest...LOVE! This actually came together quite fast because of these FAB dies. I am so excited about the way this turned out!!!! It looks amazing in person....somehow my pictures just don't do it justice! I hope you see the versatility in this set as you hop along today! One word: AMAZING!<br /><br />Now, as you may have read yesterday this is a super busy week....Here are some things to remember...<br /><br />Friday 1/20 is our Bonus Goodies release day. We have an AMAZING grouping of Valentine's Day items that you will be sure to SWOON over! I can't imagine one crafter not wanting these goodies in their collection and I imagine they are going to go FAST!<br /><br />Don't forget to leave comments this week as 1 lucky winner is going to receive this month's 2 Cute Ink sets and someone will receive a $10 store credit. <br /><br />Our 2 Cute Ink sets are currently available for purchase in our store but our designers will be showing you projects featuring them tomorrow and Thursday. So if you wanted a sneaky peek of these 2 new sets, head on over to the <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">LID Store</a>!<br /><br />Now, I will send you on your way to see <a href="http://stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/">Amy Kolling</a> who will be sure to have something fabulous for you to see today!<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of the hop today and see you tomorrow with projects featuring our new sets from 2 Cute Ink: Sweet Bee and Cutie Cat. We still have a limited quantity of last month's release from 2 Cute Ink (Arctic Friends, Snow Mouse and Cocoa Bear). Please visit the <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com">LID Store</a> for more information!<br /><br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view¤t=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94886516172746322.post-64673087236320400262012-01-16T00:01:00.001-05:002012-01-16T00:01:04.244-05:00Welcome to Hop Day One: Flags & Tags!!!Today is a very special day! Not only is it the kick off of our brand new release with a fabulous hop it's the reveal day of a product that you are going to LOVE - maybe our best set yet!!!<br /><br />The name of this set is called <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com/product/flags-tags-dies-and-stamp-set">Flags & Tags</a>. Have a look!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A_QoPhHRu4U/TxN820iRbxI/AAAAAAAAC5g/jkhrTmwuWt4/s1600/FlagsTagsStamp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 373px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A_QoPhHRu4U/TxN820iRbxI/AAAAAAAAC5g/jkhrTmwuWt4/s400/FlagsTagsStamp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698035234810982162" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JOZ6MqbRLfw/TxN82uKLCAI/AAAAAAAAC5U/bC6VVYvfMSQ/s1600/Flags_Tags.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JOZ6MqbRLfw/TxN82uKLCAI/AAAAAAAAC5U/bC6VVYvfMSQ/s400/Flags_Tags.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698035233099286530" /></a><br /><br />This is a three piece die set containing an oversized sentiment flag, curly label tag and double ended banner die. The three can be layered together for a beautiful look of used separately....LOTS of options especially when paired with the Flags & Tags stamp set. The coordinating stamp set has background images and border for the curly label and BEAUTIFUL sentiments all which are perfectly sized to fit on the double ended banner die! <br /><br />Here are a couple of things I made in literally minutes. I love fun, fancy and FAST, don't you?<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g0Xf9oKyLXw/TxN84AFIjXI/AAAAAAAAC5s/ToNszHwQBlo/s1600/Thank%2BYou%2BTag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g0Xf9oKyLXw/TxN84AFIjXI/AAAAAAAAC5s/ToNszHwQBlo/s400/Thank%2BYou%2BTag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698035255089859954" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GnDLQmJ6KNY/TxN84H0FRlI/AAAAAAAAC50/tidDttGnWRI/s1600/Thank%2BYou%2BTag%2BDetail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 331px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GnDLQmJ6KNY/TxN84H0FRlI/AAAAAAAAC50/tidDttGnWRI/s400/Thank%2BYou%2BTag%2BDetail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698035257165825618" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A-vYKUGgZhs/TxN84e_1E0I/AAAAAAAAC6E/Bf8Qdfd7efY/s1600/Thank%2BYou%2BCard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A-vYKUGgZhs/TxN84e_1E0I/AAAAAAAAC6E/Bf8Qdfd7efY/s400/Thank%2BYou%2BCard.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698035263389111106" /></a><br /><br />The oversized sentiment flag is a uniquely designed die. The die was designed much like a frame and then overlayed with a clear backer. It closely resembles a nesting die yet it has the addition of the clear backer which is really neat as it allows for perfect placement when cutting and it even embosses! Also, because the die was created with the clear backer it allowed us to keep manufacturing costs lower which means reduced costs for our customers. It's really a win win!<br /><br />Are you loving this set? Truly, I think it's the most fabulous set we've created. The dies are amazing, versatile (which I love to provide customers with) and the font of the sentiments is truly beautiful. This set also contains the sentiment "You're My Lovie"...it's something my Grammy has always said to me and now says to my son too! Awwwww!<br /><br />I can't WAIT to see what you create with it and what the design team has in store for you today. Before I head you on your way I want to remind you that we have prizes for you this week.....one lucky person will receive a $10 store credit and one lucky person our fabulous 2 Cute Ink collection being released this week so be sure to leave comments along your way!<br /><br />******ATTENTION********** Wait...there's MORE!!! LOL<br /><br />This Friday, is Bonus Goodies Friday! We are releasing an AMAZING, MUST HAVE SET OF GOODIES on Friday 1/20 all with a Valentine's Day theme. A hint? A set of dies and 2 stamp sets! You will flip! I haven't been able to put these goodies down!!!<br /><br />SOOOOO, a very exciting week this week! Stay tuned for more. For now, head on over to visit <a href="http://leiphartonart.blogspot.com/">Emily Leiphart</a> who is SURE to have some inspiring eye candy for you today featuring our new Flags & Tags set!<br /><br />Tomorrow, we'll be back with day 2 of Flags & Tags and then Wednesday and Thursday with images from our adorable 2 Cute Ink line and then on Friday with our delish bonus goodies. NEW for this hop....you will be able to purchase our January release items today at the <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com/">LID Store</a>. Our bonus goodies will be available for purchase on Friday.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you LOVE Flags & Tags!!<br /><br /><a href="http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/?action=view¤t=LauraBlogSig-1.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt70/lilinker/LauraBlogSig-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Laura Pryorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499110309967256457noreply@blogger.com4