17/07/2024

Lili of the Valley Design Team - Happy Christmouse!

              Good Morning!

Here's another card that I've made using one of the re-released designs from LOTV
Today's design is part of the 'Happy Christmouse' set. Who could resist these cheeky little mice stealing the Christmas pudding?!

INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'Happy Christmouse' Stamp set & Sentiment
Maja Design Papers
Frantage 'Shabby White' Embossing Powder
Ribbon, Gold Pearls & Gold Sticker

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
STAMPING SENSATIONS - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX   

14/07/2024

Lili of the Valley Design Team - Christmas Release!

             Good Morning!

Some of you may already be aware LOTV have recently re-released some of their older Christmas designs as Polymer Stamp sets! I couldn't resist having a play with one of the designs as soon as I found out and you can get the stamp I've used today as part of the 'Cosy Penguin' set. 
These are currently set as pre-orders so head over to the website to place your order as they're selling out quick!

INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'Cosy Penguin' Stamp set & Sentiment
Maja Design Papers
White Frantage Embossing Powder
Clear Dew Drops, Gold Pearls & Wooden Star
 Ribbon & Gold Peel-off Sticker

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
STAMPING SENSATIONS - ANYTHING GOES
TIME OUT CHALLENGES - SEEING STARS

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX   

06/07/2024

Penny Black Saturday - July 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  Food!'
I have a selection of stamped images in a box from swapping with fellow crafters many moons ago, this is one of the stamped images from my collection.

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Maja Design Papers
Ribbon, Paper Doily, Assorted Flowers & Dew Drops

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - STRIPES

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX    

03/07/2024

Creative Inspirations - July Challenge!

       Good Morning!

We're back with a brand new challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
This month's challenge theme is 'Anything Goes!'
I decided to make another Christmas card for this month's challenge using a pre-coloured LOTV topper that I've had in my stash for a few years. Perfect for if you don't always have the time to colour a main image!

INGREDIENTS -
Pre-coloured Topper & Sentiment Stamp by LOTV
Maja Design Papers
Ribbon & Shimmer Dome Stickers

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

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

05/06/2024

Creative Inspirations - June Challenge!

      Good Morning!

We're back with a brand new challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
This month's challenge theme is 'Christmas in June!'
If you're anything like me I'm always rushing to make Christmas cards at the start of December so this is the perfect chance to get a head start!

INGREDIENTS -
'Snowball Tree Theo Penguin' Digi by Polkadoodles
Sentiment Stamp by LOTV
Maja Design Papers
Ribbon & Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers
Frantage Embossing Powder

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
STAMPING SENSATIONS - ANYTHING GOES
ALLSORTS - LOT'S OF LAYERS / ANYTHING GOES

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

01/06/2024

Penny Black Saturday - June 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  Happy Birthday' as it's the challenge blog's 16th birthday this month! It is also the perfect option considering I've been topping up my stash over the recent months.

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamp
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Ribbon, Assorted Flowers & Dew Drops

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX    

17/05/2024

Lili of the Valley Design Team - Sneak Peek!

              Good Morning!
This coming Monday there is a brand new release coming from LOTV and today I'm sharing a sneak peek with you all. The super cute collection is all about Bee's! There are so many cute little designs which are perfect for layered cards like today's or simpler smaller designs. Trust me you'll fall in love with them all as quickly as I did!

INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'Bee's' Stamp Set and Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Die cut & Clear Dew Drops
Stickles (used on the bee's wings)

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - USE PATTERNED PAPERS
WE LOVE STAMPING - ANYTHING GOES / VINTAGE

ALLSORTS - SPOTS & STRIPES

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX   

07/05/2024

Creative Inspirations May Challenge - Feminine!

   Good Morning!

I hope you all had a lvoely bank holiday if you also live in the UK. I spent mine mostly gardening but I finally had the chance to make a card for this month's challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS where the theme is 'Feminine!'
 We are joined by our long-term sponsor All Dressed Up who have kindly let us use one of their digi's for our creations.

INGREDIENTS -
'Little Petal' Digi by All Dressed Up
Sentiment Digi by LOTV
Assorted Papers from my stash
Ribbon, Wooden Button, Flowers & Clear Dew Drops

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - FEMININE
WE LOVE STAMPING - ANYTHING GOES

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

04/05/2024

Penny Black Saturday - May 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  Pastel Colours!'
I'm still topping up the birthday collection so here is another card with a birthday theme using one of the older stamp designs.

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamp
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Paper Doily, Ribbon, Assorted Flowers & Dew Drops

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - FEMININE

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX    

13/04/2024

Creative Inspirations - April Challenge!

      Good Morning!

Okay so I'm a little late making my card for this month's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS however it's better late than never as they say!
This month's challenge theme is 'The Season of Spring' and I decided to play along using a digi I'd printed off last year but never got around to colouring up, until now. The main circle is originally blank so I added a birthday sentiment by LOTV.

INGREDIENTS -
 Digi by Kit & Clowder
Birthday Digi Sentiment by LOTV
Clear Dew Drops

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
ALLSORTS - IT HAS TO BE SPRING

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

06/04/2024

Penny Black Saturday - April Challenge!

       Good Morning!
Apologies for not sharing anything over the last few weeks, I've had a lot going on in my personal life so crafting has taken a back seat but today I finally have a card to share.

Today we have a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE. 
This month's challenge is 'Anything Goes with the Option of  Numbers!'
My Birthday card stash is pretty low at the moment so I decided to make a start on building up my collection.

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamp
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
First Edition 'Summer Breeze' Papers
Paper Doily & Turquoise Dew Drops

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TIME OUT CHALLENGES - STRIPED

 Thanks for stopping by and hopefully I'l be back again soon.
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX    

07/02/2024

Creative Inspirations - February Challenge

     Good Morning!

We're back with a brand new challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
This month's challenge theme is 'For Someone You Love  / A Special Friend' which basically means you can make a Valentine's card if you'd like to do so but if you're not a fan don't worry, you can make something for a friend instead!
This month we're joined by Polkadoodles again and we've used another cute digi from their bear collection.

INGREDIENTS -
'Bella Bear with Bouquet' Digi by Polkadoodles
Sentiment Stamp from my stash
Maja Design Papers & Forever Friends Hearts Paper
Assorted Flowers and Ribbon
Clear Dew Drops & Doodlebug Sprinkles

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - LOVE IS IN THE AIR
STAMPING SENSATIONS - ANIMALS, BIRDS & CREATURES
WE LOVE STAMPING - ROMANCE

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

03/02/2024

Penny Black Saturday - February 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  Wings!'
I haven't played along with the optional theme as I wanted to use this dinky stamp on this month's card. Last year I made a couple of small 3x3 cards with my smaller PB stamps and this one joins the set. Purposely kept C&S it makes them versatile for any occasion or even just as little note cards.

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamp
Dew Drops

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely weekend!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX    

16/01/2024

Lili of the Valley Design Team - The Biggest Cake!

             Good Morning!
I'm still churning out the birthday cards and today's card is one of those. In fact it is the other half's birthday this weekend and this is the card that I'm planning on giving him. I haven't used any floral embellishments with this in mind so I think it can just about pass for a male birthday card! lol
The stamp I've used is an older design by LOTV called 'The Biggest Cake'

INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'The Biggest Cake' Stamp & LOTV Sentiment
Basic Grey Papers from my stash
Ribbons & Doodlebug Sprinkles

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - CUTE CRITTERS
STAMPING SENSATIONS - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX   

06/01/2024

Penny Black Saturday - January Challenge!

                      Good Morning!
I hope you are all keeping well. Unfortunately I've been off work since Wednesday due to a rather nasty viral/sinus infection (tbh I don't even know what it is) so I've felt pretty lousy and still do ... hence why today's post is rather late lol

Today we have a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE. 
This month's challenge is 'Anything Goes with the Option of  Something New!'
I have played along with the 'Anything Goes' option and made a Birthday card as my stash of these is rather low of these at the moment.
INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamp
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Assorted Flowers, Ribbons, Wooden Heart & Doodlebug Sprinkles
Paper Doily & Twinklets

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

 Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely weekend!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX    

03/01/2024

Creative Inspirations January Challenge - Pink & Pearls!

  Good Morning!
Today we're launching our first challenge of 2024 over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
This month's challenge theme is 'Pink & Pearls!'
We would like to see you use BOTH the colour Pink and some Pearl embellishments on your creations. We are joined by our long-term sponsor All Dressed Up who have kindly let us use one of their digi's for our creations.

INGREDIENTS -
'Ballet Leson' Digi by All Dressed Up
Sentiment Digi by LOTV
Maja Design Papers
Ribbon, Wooden Button & Pearl Embellishments

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - SOMETHING NEW
(New Digi)

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx