LLLC Inspiration Monday - New Release Showcase

(This is my second post for today.  If you are looking for my Lollipop Crafts post please scroll down.)

Today I get to hop along with the La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Monday team to help showcase 14 new stamps being released today!!  If you've come from Kim's blog then you are on the right track.  If not, then head on over to the La-La Land Crafts blog to start at the beginning and get all the details.   

Today I'm showcasing Marci with Lantern.   She comes with a string of lanterns and a sentiment.  I hope you like.  :)

For my card I only used Marci and the sentiment.  I created my own background paper with a background stamp (Sku#447) and some distress inks.  Also used the lantern embossing folder from Cuttlebug.   I masked parts of Marci so that I could use the same RN background stamp to add some fun details to her outfit.  I stamped it in rich cocoa and then used a white gel pen.  After I colored the lantern I drew in some lines and added dots and flowers using a combination of Copics and white gel pen.  For the background, I embossed kraft cs with the lantern EF then used distress inks on the lanterns to give it a bit of pop.  Once I was satisfied with the color I decided to fussy cut them out and layer it over the bg paper.  (I only used two of the strings, the other one is on the inside of the card.)  This was all matted on to dark brown cs.  I added a sheer orange ribbon and for the sentiment kept it clean and matted it on to brown cs as well.

I bet you are all wondering who else is in this 14 stamp release extravaganza yea?  Well without further ado here they are.  Let's welcome the newest Marcis and Lukas to the family as well as some new background images:

Kimono Marci, Marci with Lantern, Karate Marci, Karate Luka

Hula Marci, Ukulele Luka, Graduation Marci, Graduation Luka

Travel Marci, Telephone Marci, Watercan Marci

Hollyhocks, Sunflowers, Fence

Wasn't that spectacular?  These images are just in time for Spring, Summer and graduation!!  Here's more news:

This time around LLLC will have different levels of PRIZES!

--Comment on EACH Blog from participating Guests and Design Team Members (links are attached below for your convenience) for a chance to WIN THREE STAMPS of your choice from our store! We will pick two winners from your comments on different blogs.

-- Make a qualifying* purchase in the La-La Land Crafts Store between April 23rd and May 1st for a chance to have your whole order refunded, making it FREE!
*rubber stamps only, digis excluded

In addition, we have a bundled package for a limited time!! You can purchase ALL the stamps in the release (14 stamps total) for $125.00…..a savings of over 20%!!

Here is the list of blogs for you to visit.  Make sure to leave everyone some love:

Cindy Haffner:  http://cindyhaffnerscorner.blogspot.com/

Debra James: http://www.james-ee.blogspot.com/

Faye Wynn-Jones: http://stampinfluffnstuff.blogspot.com/

Karen Maldonado: http://www.reallifeinpictures.blogspot.com/

Kim Dellow:  http://craftymakes.blogspot.com/

Leanne Poe: http://liloshaggymoto.blogspot.com/ (you're here already!)

Rosie Bridges: http://rosemaryscreations.blogspot.com/

Ruby Montes: http://rubyonlywrote.blogspot.com/

Sara Winter: http://daisy-dreams-cards-and-more.blogspot.com/

Suzanne Dean: http://scrapbitz.blogspot.com/

Tracy Colando Valure: http://tracysstampingcorner.blogspot.com/

Please check back at the La-La Land Crafts blog throughout the week for more inspiration! You’ll want to leave comments on all the DT and GDT posting projects this week to be eligible for the PRIZE drawings!!

Now, head on over to Rosie's blog and once you are done hopping to everyone's blog head on over to the LLLC Store and snatch up these NEW STAMPS!!

Mahalo for stopping by today!!

Hugs,
Leanne

Supplies:
Marci with Lantern & sentiment (LLLC)
Wild Flower Background stamp (Sku #447 Rubbernecker Stamps)
Asian Lantern embossing folder (Cuttlebug)
Distress Inks: Fired brick, vintage photo and spiced marmalade
Memento Ink: Rich cocoa
Sheer ribbon: Michaels
Dark brown and white cs (Neenah)
Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, R20
Hair: 100 N2
Outfit: R02, R05, R08, E47, E49, rich cocoa, white gel pen
Shoes: 100, E23
Lantern: E70, E71, E40, E42, E49, R02, R05