Sunday, September 18, 2011

Lil' Inker Fall Blog Hop - Day 1


Today is just the beginning of some scrumptious
week of fun in the Lil' Inker world.
There are two brand new products debuting....

{If you play close attention,  you'll find a sweet little
clue about the second product unveiling for later this week.}

No. 1 is the ever-darling Fringe Flowers Die:

Click here for a handy-dandy tutorial.

What a fantastic focal point, beautiful and EASY.
Can you see all those perfect little folds?

I have a few tips and tricks up my sleeve for this darling little die:

1} A heavier weight material such as felt works perfectly.
If you'd like to try other thinner fabrics, be sure to use a shim or two.
And consider adding some fusible webbing/interfacing to the fabric.

2} Use a piece of scrap card stock underneath the felt when die cutting.

3} It fits perfectly in my SU! Big Shot.

4} For  best results only cut one at a time.

I have two more projects, I just couldn't put this die down...


Easy card using the stamps from Lil' Inker Sentiment Flag set.

The center is made with houndstooth felt, next I cut and sewed on a Fringe Flower strip of red and then rolled them in one long continual roll.
Again, so easy! A birthday gift for any age girl, even my teen daughters loved them.

And just one more....


I secured the flower with hot glue and another piece of felt to keep it neat and pretty on either side.
And for the trick... stuff and glue a small craft pom-pom in the back center of the flower...
this makes the center of the flower puff-up!

Thanks for stopping by... be sure to head on over to Amy's blog for even more fabulousness with Fringe Flowers by Lil' Inker.
You are here >>>Alicia<<< You are here

36 comments:

Amy said...

Alicia, I LOVE the hair accessories. My daughter would adore them. Where did you find the houndstooth felt? It is amazing!

Margriet said...

Beautiful hair accessoires. I am sure all girls will love them!

Robin said...

Wow... how cool is the houndtooth felt!! Super fun and fab projects!
Robin

Maureen Merritt said...

Wow, super cute projects! hmm, looking for a clue as to the other product being released...I'm guessing leaves?

Laura Pryor said...

Ok, I don't even know what to say. I'm speechless!!!! The hair accessories are absolutely AMAZING Alicia! Holy WOW!!! What a versatile way to use our new die and what FABULOSITY you've created wth them. WOW!! Thank you!!!
Laura

Monika/Buzsy said...

Oh, these are so pretty! Love the little headband! What a great die! :o)

Emily Keaton said...

These are really pretty! Thanks for the hints on using the die. :)

Jen Carter said...

Fabulous!! I love the felt you used for the flower on your card! Very pretty!! The hair barrets/band that you made are wonderful!! Such a fun design too!

Rochelle said...

The hair bows are adorable! Totally stealing that!

Emily Leiphart said...

Gorgeous card and hair accessories, Alicia! I love how you've sewn the edge of the flower for a neat finish.

Sue D said...

Wonderful fringe felt flower projects!!

mustangkayla said...

LOVE the idea of the card with hair pins on it! Love the headband too! Love the color combo on the card! Faboo work!

Chunyuan said...

awesome projects. Love the two toned flower.

reeree62 said...

I'm in love!! Beautiful, just beautiful!!

Sarah said...

Those hair clips are just adorable! Love the houndstooth felt too. Great choice.

Super Jen said...

Dang it, you are making these dies "must haves" with those fun hair accessories!

Dana said...

These are amazing and so fun!!

Julie Ranae said...

Those projects are absolutely WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!

Karen B. said...

My cousin's daughter is in desperate need of hair things, and this die would come in so handy with your tutorial!

Lori said...

What fabulous hair accessories! Love your creative use of the die!

Lindsey said...

Love how you've used this flower die!

Marlena M. said...

Oh, wow, such great ideas for gifts! ;)

Karen Diebolt said...

Great prize giveaway

Becky Dunham said...

Wow Alicia! So many goodies in one post! I love how the houndstooth looks by itself but with the color is even better! I think my teen girls would like this too! Thanks for all the great tips!

Chan said...

Gorgeous card, Alicia, and the hair accessories you created are so super-fun!

*Alison* said...

Oh my heavens.. AMAZING... I totally want this die.. I love that you turned it into a hair piece.. :) so fun! hugs

Lisa Petrella said...

Super CUTE projects!! I know LOTS of little girls who would totally ADORE those hair accessories!!!

Dana said...

I LOVE your card!! Its gorgeous!!!

NatQuebec said...

I love the card and the wreath is sooo cute :-)

Gretchen said...

Holy macaroni! I love that wreath!!

mustangkayla said...

Love the wreath! So pretty!

Roberta said...

Love it!

Karen Day said...

What a wonderful card idea for a little girl :o)

Emily Keaton said...

Beautiful projects! I just love what you've done with this new mini die. Thanks for the inspiration!

Basiljen said...

These are adorable!

Annabella Merlin said...

These cards are adorable! I love how the accents where pasted in one focal point and the texture is awesome!