Penny Black Saturday - October Challenge

       Good Morning!
Today's card is for the new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE.
This month's challenge is 'Anything Goes with the Option of  'Use Bright Colours!'
As you can tell I haven't played along with the theme, instead opting to make a C&S Christmas Card. I always love to make at least 1 card a year with this stamp, it's one of my all-time favourite Penny Blacks.

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamp
Silver Glitter Stickers

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

 Thanks for stopping by & have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX     

Penny Black Saturday - September Challenge

      Good Morning!
Today's card is for the new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE.
This month's challenge is 'Anything Goes with the Option of  'Use A Die!'
I always enjoy making Christmas cards so I thought I'd make one for this month's challenge. I've used an image received by a fellow crafter many moons ago so unfortunately I don't know the name, it's definitely a cutie though!INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamp
LOTV Sentiment
Maja Design Papers
Penny Black Tree Die
Ribbon, Dew Drops & Gold Glitter Stickers
Copic Ciao Markers

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

 Thanks for stopping by & have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX     

My Favourite 5 Christmas Cards of 2025!

 Merry Christmas!
A quick post from me today but one that I try to make sure that I do every year, it's become somewhat of a tradition for me now!
Here are my favourite Christmas themed cards that I've made this year.
First up is this one using a design by Mo's Digital Pencil that I've had for years. Usually I pair it with a blue colour scheme but this time around I went for my favourite colour green.
I've no idea of the name of this stamp, all I know is that it is by Penny Black! I've only actually got some stamped images of it and not the real thing as I was gifted them by a fellow crafter. I love the vintage style of this and gave it a contemporary twist.
This card is in a fairly simple style to keep most of the focus on the sentiment ... along with a rather showey bow!
Lastly it just wouldn't be right not to include the last 2 cards using LOTV stamps. I'll always have a soft spot for the older designs as they're just too cute!

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!
xxx

Lili of the Valley Design Team - Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

      Good Morning!
Christmas is literally just around the corner and this morning I'm sharing another card with you all that I made recently.
It's using another of the older designs from LOTV called 'Christmas Snowman' with forest themed papers to match the image.INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'Christmas Snowman' Digi Stamp
LOTV Sentiment
Maja Design Papers
Snowflake Die-cut
Ribbon, Dew Drops, Art Studio Glitter Stickers & Pearls
Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder
Copic Ciao Markers

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
POLKADOODLES - ANYTHING GOES
GEM OF A CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES
PASSION FOR PROMARKERS - ADD A SENTIMENT

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX   

Merry Christmas

      Good Morning!
I'm definitely favouring the colour green for my Christmas cards this year and I'm also fond of a pre-coloured image now and again, today's card is featuring both. The main image is topper I received in a bundle of goodies from a fellow crafter which I love for the gardening theme, so much so I almost didn't use it as I didn't want to part with it! lolINGREDIENTS -
Coloured Topper
LOTV Sentiment
Maja Design Papers
Snowflake Die-cut
Ribbon, Dew Drops & Art Studio Glitter Stickers

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
POLKADOODLES - ANYTHING GOES
GEM OF A CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX   

The Merriest Christmas

 Good Morning!
I'm back with another Christmas card today,
this time it's all about the sentiment as I've made that the focal point and just finished it off with a slightly showey bow and of course some sparkle!

INGREDIENTS -
'Merriest Wish' Stamp by Stampendous
Maja Design Paper
Ribbon, Dew Drops & Glitter Dome Stickers by Art Studio

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
ALLSORTS - ANYTHING GOES
SIMON SAYS STAMP - SPARKLE & SHINE

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX   

Lili of the Valley Design Team - Bunnies Decorating the Tree

     Good Morning!
Over the last few days I've been trying to get some extra Christmas cards made, I never seem to have as many as I think I do!
Today's card is one that I made yesterday using one of the older designs from LOTV called 'Bunnies Decorating the Tree' which is still available to buy as a digi over on the etsy store if you fancy it for yourself.INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'Bunnies Decorating the Tree' Digi Stamp
LOTV Sentiment
Maja Design Papers
Snowflake Die-cut & Tree Die-cut
Ribbon, Dew Drops, Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers & Gold Pearls
Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder
Copic Ciao Markers

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
ALLSORTS - ANYTHING GOES
PASSION FOR PROMARKERS - ADD SOME BLING
SIMON SAYS STAMP - USE DIES
POLKADOODLES - ANYTHING GOES
GEM OF A CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX   

Penny Black Saturday - December Challenge

      Good Morning!

It's time for a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE.
This month's challenge is 'Anything Goes with the Option of  'Snow/Snowmen!'
I've made a clean & simple set of cards, one in a regular square shape and the other on a more slender base. I do enjoy making less fussy cards once in a while, the only thing is they never seem to photograph too well!

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Doodlebug Silver Dew Drops
'Weathered Wood' Distress Ink
 'Fog' Simon Says Stamp Ink Pad

I'd like to enter the following challenges -

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX     

Creative Inspirations - November Challenge

            Good Morning!

We're back with a brand new challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
This month's challenge theme is 'Wrapped Up in Winter!'
So think wrapping up against the winter weather, present wrapping or simply celebrating the season of Winter and of course Christmas!

INGREDIENTS - 
'Chill' Digi Stamp Mo's Digital Pencil
Maja Design Papers
Snowflake Die cut & Foliage Punch by Martha Stewart
Ribbons, Berries, Pearls and Gold Shimmer Dome Sticker
Frantage Chunky White Embossing Powder

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SPARKLES CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - FESTIVE WEAR
STAMPING SENSATIONS - CHRISTMAS
WE LOVE STAMPING - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS
PASSION FOR PROMARKERS - SPOTS AND/OR STRIPES
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

Penny Black Saturday - October 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  'Too Cute to Spook!'
I haven't played along with the theme this month as I need to bulk up my Christmas card stash. This stamped image is one that I was gifted by a fellow crafter many moons ago so I all I know is that it is one of their much older designs, unfortunately I don't know the name.

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamped Image
LOTV Sentiment
Maja Design Papers
Flowers and Berry
Snowflake Die, Clear Dew Drops & Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickere

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SPARKLES CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - NON-TRADITIONAL COLOURS
TIME OUT CHALLENGES - SEASON

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX     

Lili of the Valley Design Team - Penguin Photo Strip

  Good Afternoon!

Christmas has arrived at Lili of the Valley with some brand new designs based around the fun of a photo booth! I managed to get this card made whilst the baby was having a nap yesterday, I'd been itching to make something for a few days. The Christmas photo booth designs feature snowmen, penguins, robins and reindeer and today's card is using the penguin set.
You can find them over on the website by clicking HERE.
INGREDIENTS -
 'Penguin Photo Strip' LOTV Digi Stamp
Snowflake Die
Gold Pearls & Clear Dew Drops

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SPARKLES CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - SPARKLE & BLING
SIMON SAYS STAMP- CUTE CRITTERS
TIME OUT CHALLENGES - FAVOURITE SONG
(Merry Christmas)

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

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