Another Lili of the Valley Sneak Peek!

Good Morning!

I have another sneak peek to share with you all today from Lili of the Valley! 

As mentioned on my previous post Lili of the Valley are releasing some new stamps on the 1st of January and today's card is featuring another of the new designs! This one is called 'Lily Daisies' and I have also used one of the new circular sentiments to go with it.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

THE RIBBON GIRL - ANYTHING GOES

INGREDIENTS -

Lili of the Valley Stamps

Maja Design Papers

Doodlebug Sprinkles

Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Berries, Wooden Heart Button, 

Assorted Flowers, Seam Binding Ribbon, Organza & Glitter Organza Ribbon

INKS USED -

C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35,R11, R20, R81, R85, RV10, RV69, RV95

B000, B00, BG93, BG96 & W1

 Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lili of the Valley Sneak Peek!

Good Morning!

I have a sneak peek to share with you all today from Lili of the Valley! 

On the 1st of January they are launching a lovely set of stamps featuring a brand new Fairy called 'Lily' as it will be 15 years since the shop started next year! 

There will also be some lovely new circular sentiments which work with her perfectly along with other designs. There will also be 2 larger sentiment stamps released and some bunting stamps in various designs which includes numbers and letters to fit to personalise!

Today's card is using one of the Fairy stamps and I have kept all the focus on her without adding any sentiment, making the card versatile enough to be used for any occasion whether it's Christmas, Birthday, Thank You or simply to say hello!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

THE RIBBON GIRL - ANYTHING GOES

INGREDIENTS -

Lili of the Valley Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Glitter Stickers

Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Berries, Wooden Star Button, 

Assorted Flowers, Seam Binding Ribbon & Glitter Organza Ribbon

INKS USED -

C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35,R11, R20,

B000, B00, B93, B95, B97 & W1

 Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

A Trio of Penguins!

Good Morning!

I'm starting the week with a trio of Penguins for you! Next month I'm selling some cards at a Christmas Fayre and I wanted to add some cards that were a little simpler alongside my usual style so that there is a bit of variety. These cards are made on 3x3 card blanks and can be used individually or bought as a set. I shall be doing the same with some other christmas animals so stay tuned ...

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

ALLSORTS - C&S CHRISTMAS

SPARKLES CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - EMBOSSING

(Heat Embossing used with Frantage over the images)

PENNY BLACK & MORE @ ALLSORTS - MAKE SOMEONE SMILE

INGREDIENTS -

Lili of the Valley 'Penguin Collection' Stamp Set & Sentiment Stamps

Papermania Glitter Stickers

COPIC CIAO MARKERS -

C1, C3, C5, C7, BG93, BG96, Y17, Y38, YR28, R35, R37, R46, B000, B00, W1 & W3

Thanks for popping by,

Happy Crafting!

Natalie

xxx

Fairy Birthday Wishes

Good Morning!

Today's card has a Birthday theme and I've just used the one design paper which is pretty minimal for me! The image is another from an LOTV Art Sheet as I am trying to promote just how lovely they are, they're also fab for cards when you don't really have the time to colour.

I also have even more news about Lili of the Valley to share with you all today, they have just released a selection of Digi's over on their Etsy store!

You may remember that they had to withdraw Digi's from the main website a little while ago but they have now found a way to sell some of them again over on Etsy. 

So if you'd like a peek simply click their logo below ...

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

RIBBON GIRL - ANYTHING GOES

INGREDIENTS -

Lili of the Valley 'Flower Fairies' Art Sheet

Lili of the Valley Sentiment Stamp & 'Blooming Lovely' Papers

Dovecraft Enamel Dots

Cheesecloth, Wooden Heart, Paper Doily & Organza Ribbon

Assorted Flowers & Berries

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

A Unicorn Christmas with Lili of the Valley

Good Morning!

I have a Christmas card with a difference for you all today, I have used a brand new Art Sheet image by Lili of the Valley that isn't actually a dedicated Christmas sheet. However seeing as there seems to be a trend with Unicorns as Christmas decorations this year I thought ... well why not!

The image is from the Art Sheet 'Enchanted Unicorns' and the papers are also new from Lili of the Valley.

On the subject of LOTV I would also like to mention that they have just released some brand new A6 Stamp Sets featuring some of the older designs that we all know and love! So if you missed the chance to buy them the first time they were around now is your chance! 

Simply click the picture below to have a peek at them over on the website ...

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - SNOWFLAKES

RIBBON GIRL - ANYTHING GOES

ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - 'X IS FOR XMAS'

INGREDIENTS -

Lili of the Valley 'Enchanted Unicorns' Art Sheet

Lili of the Valley Sentiment Stamp & 'Watercolour Dots' Paper Dots

Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Glitter Dome Stickers

Cheesecloth, Wooden Snowflake, Paper Doily & Glitter Organza Ribbon

Assorted Flowers & Berries

Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

A Lili of the Valley Sneaky Peek!

Good Morning!

I have a sneak peek to share with you all today from Lili of the Valley! 

Next week they are launching an assortment of stamps, art sheets and papers with a general theme and trust me they are simply gorgeous! In this launch there are 6 Paper Pads, x5 A5 Rubber Stamp Sheets, 12-14 A6 Rubber Stamp Sheets and 6 Art Sheets!

Today's card is using an image from the Art Sheet 'Pretty Girls' which will also be released on one of the A5 Rubber Stamp Sheets. The papers are also new and from the set 'Watercolour Dots' which matched the colours in the image perfectly.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - SPARKLES

INGREDIENTS -

Lili of the Valley 'Pretty Girls' Art Sheet

Lili of the Valley Sentiment Stamp & 'Watercolour Dots' Paper Dots

Doodlebug Sprinkles 

Cheesecloth, Wooden Heart, Paper Doily and Organza & Seam Binding Ribbon

Assorted Flowers & Berries

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Birthday Birdies

Good Morning!

I have a light breather for you all today with a card that isn't Christmas themed. I have to admit though it was a pain to photograph due to the fact it's pale yellow and white and the light levels were rather bright! You can barely see the embellishments in the bottom left corner or tell that the white layer beneath the image is actually embossed, but at least now you know they're there! lol

The image is one by Lili of the Valley that was part of their 'Simply Print' range but is now available on one of the Art Sheets!

INGREDIENTS -

Lili of the Valley Simply Print Image

Penny Black Sentiment Stamp

Doodlebug Sprinkles

Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Assorted Flowers & Organza Ribbon

Thanks for popping by,

Happy Crafting!

Natalie

xxx

A Red & Grey Christmas Carolling Bunny!

Good Morning!

I'm back with another card using the new LOTV 'Carol Singing' stamp set, this set has a lovely selection of characters that work either alone or paired together, along with a couple of accessory stamps for finishing touches. The papers I've used today are also by Lili of the Valley and are selection of some new designs.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANIMAL ANTICS

INGREDIENTS -

Lili of the Valley 'Carol Singing' Stamp Set & 'Scandi Christmas & Winter Woods' Papers

Lili of the Valley Sentiment Stamp

Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Glitter Sprinkles

Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Berries, Wooden Star

Assorted Flowers & Glitter Organza Ribbon

COPIC CIAO MARKERS -

E00, E21, B000, B00, C1, C2, C3, C5, BG93, BG97,

Y00, Y02, Y08, R35, R37, R46 & W1

Thanks for popping by,

Happy Crafting!

Natalie

xxx

A Pink Christmas

Good Morning!

Today's card is another one using a Lili of the Valley Art Sheet, I seem to be a little bit obsessed with these at the moment as they're just so useful to make cards when you're limited on time. I've given this card a contemporary pink theme which is a colour scheme I don't use too often for Christmas!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANIMALS

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - FOOD / DRINK 

(Carrots for the reindeer)

INGREDIENTS -

Lili of the Valley 'Cosy Christmas' Art Sheet

Lili of the Valley Sentiment Stamp & 'Winter Pastels' Paper

Doodlebug Sprinkles 

Cheesecloth, Wooden Star & Organza Glitter & Pearl Ribbon

Assorted Flowers & Berries

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

Good Morning!

I'm back with another card using the new LOTV 'Carol Singing' stamp set, I've also teamed it with a sheet of paper from one of the new pads. 

If you haven't already made a start on your Christmas cards I'd recommend you do so, it'l be Christmas Eve in exactly 10 weeks!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

STAMPING SENSATIONS - SHADES OF AUTUMN
(I know it's a Christmas card but the colours are Autumnal)

INGREDIENTS -

Lili of the Valley 'Carol Singing' Stamp Set & 'Vintage Christmas' Papers

Doodlebug Sprinkles

Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Berries, Assorted Flowers & Glitter Organza Ribbon

COPIC CIAO MARKERS -

E31, E33, E35, B000, B00, C1, YG63, W1 & W3

Thanks for popping by,

Happy Crafting!

Natalie

xxx

Winter Wonderland Robin

Good Morning!

Today's card is an extremely Clean & Simple Christmas card using another of the lovely new images from the Lili of the Valley Art Sheets. I wanted to keep the card simple so that all the focus is on the main image, only adding some minimal finishing touches.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

ABC CHALLENGE - 'V' IS FOR VERY QUICK

INGREDIENTS -

Lili of the Valley 'Christmas Robins' Art Sheet & Lili of the Valley Sentiment Stamp

Doodlebug Sprinkles, Papermania Glitter Stickers & Ribbon

Also if you are a member on the social networking site Facebook then why not come and join our Lili of the Valley page? It's a place for everyone who loves Lili of the Valley to share and view creations along with making some new friends at the same time! If you're interested then simply click the picture below ...

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Carol Singing Cuties

Good Morning!

I was able to make something this week using the new LOTV 'Carol Singing' stamps as my Stick 'n' Peel finally arrived! This stamp set is super cute and every design included coincides with each other so you can mix and match as much as you want!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

SIMON SAYS STAMP - LET'S GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES

SPARKLES CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - CHRISTMAS IS FOR KIDS

THE RIBBON GIRL - ANYTHING GOES

INGREDIENTS -

Lili of the Valley 'Carol Singing' Stamp Set & 'Frosty Christmas - Grey' Papers

Papermania Glitter Sticker & Doodlebug Sprinkles

Wooden Star, Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Berries, Assorted Flowers & Glitter Organza Ribbon

COPIC CIAO MARKERS -

E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, B000, B00

R11, R20, R37, R46, R59, C1, C2, C3, W1 & W3

Thanks for popping by, have a lovely Sunday!

Happy Crafting!

Natalie

xxx

Christmas Pengiuns

Good Morning!

I'm back with another card for you all using another sweet image from the new Lili of the Valley Art Sheets! If you love them just as much as I do then you can find them all over on their website HERE.

Today's image is from a sheet called 'Christmas Friends' and is one of the slightly larger designs, perfect for cards where you want all the focus on the main image. 

I have also used a sheet form one of the new Paper Pads 'Winter Pastels'.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES

SPARKLES CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - CHRISTMAS IS FOR KIDS

INGREDIENTS -

Lili of the Valley 'Christmas Friends' Art Sheet

Lili of the Valley Sentiment Stamp & 'Winter Pastels' Paper

Doodlebug Sprinkles 

Cheesecloth, Wooden Star & Organza Glitter Ribbon

Assorted Flowers & Berries

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a lovely weekend, 

I shall be celebrating my 28th birthday tomorrow!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Decorating Christmas Mice!

Good Morning!

It's the start of October today so what better way to celebrate than with a Christmas card ... any excuse! Today's card is another one for the LILI OF THE VALLEY DESIGN TEAM and I've used an image from the Art Sheet 'Christmas Mice'. Isn't it cute?!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

INGREDIENTS -

Lili of the Valley 'Christmas Mice' Art Sheet

Lili of the Valley Sentiment Stamp & 'Winter Woods' Paper

Papermania Glitter Stickers, Doodlebug Sprinkles 

Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Organza & Seam Binding Ribbon

Assorted Flowers & Berries

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lili of the Valley Design Team!

Good Morning!

As you all know I had rather a long break from crafting and only got back into it a couple of weeks ago. Before the break I was part of the LILI OF THE VALLEY DESIGN TEAM and luckily they were kind enough to have me back when I spoke them last week! 

This is my first card back for them and I have used an image from one of their new Art Sheets called 'Christmas Pugs'. These Art Sheets are beautifully coloured and perfect if you don't have time to colour yourself. You can find this particular Pug design along with 3 other variations of him HERE'

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

ABC CHALLENGE - S IS FOR 'SNOW'

INGREDIENTS -

Lili of the Valley 'Christmas Pugs' Art Sheet

Lili of the Valley Sentiment Stamp & Papers

Papermania Glitter Stickers, Cheesecloth & Glitter Spot Organza Ribbon

Assorted Flowers & Berries

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lili of the Valley Design Collective - Sneak Peek !

Good Morning!

Today's card is a SNEAK PEEK of an up-coming release from Lili of the Valley! 

You may have spotted that there a some new stamps available to pre-order over on the LOTV WEBSITE right now of stamps suitable for teenagers along with some fab new sentiments.

 I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of the designs and some of the sentiments so today I'm sharing what I made!

 INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Jasmine Coffee' Rubber Stamp

LOTV Paper (now retired)

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Pink & White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Ranger Glossy Accents & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 

Cheesecloth, 40mm Daisy, White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt, Ivory 30mm Wild Roses, 30mm Pale Pink Trellis Rose, 30mm White/Purple - Pink 2 Tone Wild Rose, Bark Heart, Seam Binding Ribbon & 38mm Ivory Sugar Sprinkles Sheer Ribbon 

INKS USED -

Copic Ciao Markers - C2, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, R20, R81, RV95, 

B000, B00, W1 & W3

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lili of the Valley - Spring Facebook Challenge !

Good Morning!

LILI OF THE VALLEY are holding a Spring Challenge over on their

FACEBOOK PAGE which starts today! 

All you need to do is dig out your 'Spring' themed LOTV images, create something and then upload it to their fb page to be in with a chance of winning one of their fab prizes!

You have until 6pm on Sunday 13th March and it's one entry per person.

The first 4 Winner's will be able to choose from the following -

Any 2 Sentiment Sheets or

Any 5 Rubber Stamps or

Any Cross Stitch Kit or £20 to spend in the eBay store!

There is also 1 more prize for the 5th Winner of a £10 Voucher from The Ribbon Girl!

 INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Spring Bunny with Daffs' Rubber Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Silver Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Ranger Glossy Accents & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 

Maja Design Papers, Cheesecloth, 40mm Daisy, White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt, Ivory 30mm Wild Roses, White Tulips, Bark Heart & 38mm Ivory Sugar Sprinkles Sheer Ribbon 

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C3, E00, E21, R20, Y00, Y21, B000, B00, BG93, BG96 & W1

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lili of the Valley Design Collective !

Good Morning!

Now that we are in January it's time for me get back on track with my monthly cards for the LOTV DESIGN COLLECTIVE! 

Each month each of the ladies that are part of the Collective make two creations showcasing the gorgeous products by Lili of the Valley. To kick start the year I have created something back in my usual style and made a really girly card!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

PENNY BLACK & MORE @ ALLSORTS - ONE FOR THE GIRLS

DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

 INGREDIENTS -

'You're A Star' LOTV Stamp

Assorted LOTV Papers

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Pomegranate Apples by Live & Live Crafts

White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily, Frantage & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 

Cheesecloth, 40mm Daisy, 30mm Vintage Pink Wild Rose, White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt, Paradise Aqua Seam Binding, 38mm White Organza Ribbon, 
Stickles Star Dust & Bark Heart.

 INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, E31, E33, R20, RV13, RV21, B000 & W1

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lili of the Valley Design Collective !

Good Morning!

I think a few of you will be glad to see that there is a little relief from the Christmas themed creations today, I wanted to make something that wasn't Christmassy for a change! lol

Today's card is my first one of the month for the LOTV DESIGN COLLECTIVE .
Incase you don't already know I am part of a group of ladies that create cards for Lili of the Valley each month.

Along with making something that isn't for Christmas I have also used an image from one of their Art Pads, they're great if you don't have time to colour but want to make a card!
I purposely left this card without a sentiment so that it would versatile for many occasions such as Thinking of You, Get Well Soon or something more personal.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

SIMON SAYS STAMP - THINKING OF YOU

SKETCH SATURDAY - SKETCH

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Beautiful Blooms' Art Pad

Maja Design Papers

Paper Doily

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Yellow & Purple Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue, Twinklets & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 

Cheesecloth, White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt & Ivory Carnations

Thanks for popping by and have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lili of the Valley Sneak Peek !

Good Morning!

I have a sneaky peek for you all today of some new designs from Lili of the Valley!

These stamps are due to be released next week at the NEC and online on Monday the 10th November. Of course they also come with a special offer of any 6 designs for 22.50.

Today's cards are using two of the new releases,

Woodland Friends and Grunge Postage Florals!

I was originally going to try find a way of using all three Woodland Friends designs on one card but in the end opted to make 3 individual cards. You will notice that the layouts and styles are the same with little aspects tweaked on each card, keeping them a set.

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Woodland Friends' & 'Gurnge Postage Florals' Stamp sets

LOTV 'Country Gent' Papers

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Gold Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Collall All Purpose Glue, Paper Doilies & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 

Cheesecloth, Wooden Small Heart Buttons, 40mm White Daisy,
Brown Seam Binding Ribbon, Oloroso Seam Binding Ribbon, Sea Moss Green Seam Binding Ribbon & White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt.

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers -E21, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, R11, BG93, BG96, W1 & W3

Thanks for popping by and enjoy the Halloween weekend, unfortunately I shall be working!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX