My Favourite 5 Christmas Cards from 2024

 Good Morning!
I have a yearly tradition where I share my favourite 5 Christmas cards that I've made that year on Christmas Eve however I'm a little late sharing them due to catching another bug over the last couple of days ... safe to say Christmas Day didn't exactly go as planned due to to spending the morning in bed. However I'm feeling up to sitting at my laptop briefly this morning so that I'd share them with you today, better late than never ...

The first two are using LOTV Digi Stamps, one from the latest release and the second is an older design in both traditional and non-traditional colour schemes.

My third card is a clean & simple card with a hint of colour provided from some Distress Ink. I always enjoy making C&S cards with the floral / foliage stamps by Penny Black.

This card is using my favourite colour scheme this year, brown and green. I was really happy with how the colours and papers matched the digi from The Paper Shelter that I'd coloured with a hint of gold for sparkle.

Last up is also the most recent card that I'd shared on my blog, using a pink colour scheme this gingerbread digi from Polkadoodles is a cutie and perfect for those girly Christmas cards.

I hope you've enjoyed looking at my favourite festive selection and I hope you all had a lovely Christmas!

xxx

Gingerbread Cookie

 Good Morning!
It's only a few days until Christmas but I'm still ploughing ahead with the Christmas cards. It is my favourite card occasion to craft for and at least I'l have a few ready to go in next years stash (which I'm sure will come in handy as this time next year I'l have a child pottering about! It honestly doesn't feel real yet knowing that in a couple of months time I'l be having a little girl.) Today's card isn't for a DT, it's one that I simply made for fun yesterday morning.
INGREDIENTS -
'Star Christmas Gingerbread Cookie' Digi by Polkadoodles
Sentiment by LOTV
Maja Design Papers
Artstudio Glitter Stickers, White Doodlebug Sprinkles & Pearls
Ribbons, Paper Doily, Clear Dew Drops & Star Buttons
Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder
Copic Ciao Markers

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
CRAFTY CALENDER - DECEMBER CHALLENGE
GEM OF A CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES
DIGI CHOOSEDAY - ANYTHING GOES
PASSION FOR PROMARKERS - ANYTHING GOES

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

Lili of the Valley Design Team - Happy Xmas!

   Good Morning!

I'm back today with a card using another of the Digi stamps from the latest release from LOTV ... a fabulous Christmassy bundle! I felt that this stamp was more suited to a clean & simple style so I kept the layers and embellies to a minimum.

Now remember that if you purchase this bundle between now and the 25th of December then you will also receive ALL of the LOTV Digi Stamps on the website ABSOLUTELY FREE! That's over 680 DIGI'S FOR FREE!
Equally if you purchase the Simply Prints version you will also receive ALL 460 Simply Prints for Free ... what more could you want for Christmas?!

INGREDIENTS -
'Christmas 24 Digi Stamp Set' by LOTV
Maja Design Papers
Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers & Art Studio Glitter Stickers

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
KRAFTY CHICKS - CHRISTMAS
PASSION FOR PROMARKERS - ANYTHING GOES

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

Lili of the Valley Design Team - New Christmas Release!

  Good Morning!

Yesterday LOTV launched a surprise new release of a gorgeous Christmas Bundle! Not only that but if you purchase this bundle between now and the 25th of December then you will also receive ALL of the LOTV Digi Stamps on the website ABSOLUTELY FREE! That's over 680 DIGI'S FOR FREE!
Equally if you purchase the Simply Prints version you will also receive ALL 460 Simply Prints for Free ... what more could you want for Christmas?!
Today I am sharing a card that I've made using one of the new designs, as soon as I saw this collection I couldn't wait to get this stamp coloured up!

INGREDIENTS -
'Christmas 24 Digi Stamp Set' by LOTV
Sentiment by LOTV
Maja Design Papers
Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers & Pearls
Ribbons, Flowers, Berry, Clear Dew Drops & Star Buttons
Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
KRAFTY CHICKS - CHRISTMAS
CRAFTY CALENDER - DECEMBER CHALLENGE
GEM OF A CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES
DIGI CHOOSEDAY - ANYTHING GOES
PASSION FOR PROMARKERS - ANYTHING GOES

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

Lili of the Valley Design Team - Cosy Penguin

 Good Morning!

Here's another card from me using an older design by LOTV which can still be purchased as both a Simply Print & Digi. I decided to make a layered card but not to add too many chunky layers from foam tape & embellishments as I wanted to see if it was still possible to make a layered card that could still be sent using a regular postage stamp ... it is.

INGREDIENTS -
'Cosy Penguin' Simply Print by LOTV
Sentiment by LOTV
Maja Design Papers
Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers
Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

Christmas Pudding

 Good Morning!
I'm back with another Christmas card today where I've used a pre-made topper from a selection of sheets that I was gifted from a fellow crafter earlier in the year. I made this card for my Grandad as it isn't too "cutesy" and of course who can resist a Christmas pudding?!

INGREDIENTS -

Topper & Sentiment Tag from stash
Maja Design Papers
Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers & Ribbons

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
CRAFTS GALORE - ANYTHING GOES
SPARKLES CHRISTMAS - FEATURE A CHRISTMAS SONG OR CAROL 
(We Wish You A Merry Christmas)

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

Penny Black Saturday - December Challenge!

Good Morning!
Today we have a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE. 
This month's challenge is 'Anything Goes with the Option of  'Winter Wonderland'.

I played along with this month's theme by using one of the foliage cling stamps as I've interpreted the wonderland part as Nature. I wanted to add a little bit of colour so I've used a green distress ink blended behind the image and also highlighted the mistletoe berries with Stickles frosted glitter.

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps

Frosted Stickles on the Mistletoe berries
Silver Glitter Dome Stickers by Art Studio & Clear Dew Drop

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SPARKLES CHRISTMAS - FEATURE A CHRISTMAS SONG OR CAROL 
(Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas)
KRAFTY CHICKS - STAMPS
SIMON SAYS STAMP AND SHOW - MAKE IT SPARKLE
(Sparkle on the Mistletoe berries & Embellishments)

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX     

Christmas Blessings

Good Morning!
Today's card is a little different for me, I've made this card for my Auntie that prefers the more religious side of Christmas and used a decoupage sheet that I was gifted from a fellow crafter earlier in the year. It's always nice to make something slightly out of your comfort zone but as you can see I've still tried to make it in my usual style.INGREDIENTS -
Decoupage Sheet from stash
Sentiment by LOTV
Maja Design Papers
Dew Drops, Doodlebug Sprinkles & Ribbons

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
CRAFTS GALORE - ANYTHING GOES

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

Creative Inspirations - December Challenge!

           Good Morning!

We're back with a brand new challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
This month's challenge theme is staying with the festive theme, it's 'Let it Snow!'
This month we've all used images provided by the sponsor, Polkadoodles, I do love their little Penguins.

INGREDIENTS -
'Theo Penguin - Build A Snowman' Digi by Polkadoodles
Sentiment by LOTV
Maja Design Papers
Snowflake die-cut, Dew Drops, Doodlebug Sprinkles & Ribbon
Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
KRAFTY CHICKS - ALL OCCASIONS
GEM OF A CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES
POLKADOODLES - ANYTHING GOES
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
DIGI CHOOSEDAY - ANYTHING GOES

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

Lili of the Valley Design Team - A Little Gift

            Good Evening!

Tonight's card is another one that I've made recently using an older design by LOTV ... this time however I have double checked and it is still available to buy from the online shop, both as a Digi and a Simply Print. I have used the Simply print version which is ideal for making cards in a hurry if you don't have time to colour.

INGREDIENTS -
'A Little Gift' Simply Print by LOTV
Sentiment by LOTV
Maja Design Papers
Tree Dies (the smaller one has been given a dusting with white glitter)
Glitter Ribbon, Dew Drops, Doodlebug Sprinkles & White Pearls
Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
GEM OF A CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES
POLKADOODLES - ANYTHING GOES
DIGI CHOOSEDAY - ANYTHING GOES
KRAFTY CHICKS - ALL OCCASIONS
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx