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

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes + Optional Spooky Colour Combo!

Good Morning!

Due to it being my birthday the same day that the October Challenge went live for PBSC I completely forgot to make a card :( However I have made a card for the mid-way reminder post that is up on the blog today, hopefully I've redeemed myself!

 This month the challenge is 'Anything Goes + Optional Spooky Colour Combo!'

I decided to use the colours Orange and Green and made an Autumnal Birthday Card, instead of blending the ink once stamped to give it a smoother finish I decided to leave the stamped image with it's imperfections to create an effect that mirrors the fading of Autumn leaves. I hope you all like it.

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

STAMPING SENSATIONS - SHADES OF AUTUMN

PENNY BLACK @ ALLSORTS - AUTUMN SPLENDOUR

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Stamps

Sprinkles by Doodlebug

INKS USED -

Distress Inks - Peeled Paint, Shabby Shutters, Crushed Olive, Gathered Twigs, 

Carved Pumpkin & Ripe Persimmon.

Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

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

Something Different ...

Good Morning!

I have a card that's a little bit different for you all today. I was asked to make a card by my Mum for a friend that had recently lost her own mum, she was also very good friends with my late grandma. When they were talking on the phone together she commented saying that there was a robin in her garden for the first time, which is why today's card has a robin as the focal image.

I went for some Autumnal colours and kept the card without a sentiment due to the occasion.

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

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - AUTUMN

INGREDIENTS -

Printed Robin Image

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Doodlebug Sprinkles 

Orange Lace Ribbon and assorted Flowers & Berries

Thanks for stopping by,

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