DT Little Darlings - Blog Hop with Candies/Sneak Peek #2: Back To School

Little Darlings is having a Blog Hop today, celebrating the release of the new stamp line called

"Back To School" from Little Darlings/Love To Stamp!

If you came here from Angela, your on the right track - if not, go back to the Love To Stamp Store Blog, where it all begins :)

I've used this super adorable and fun image called "Go Team Go" for my Blog Hop card today - hope you enjoy it!

Size: 6" x 6"
Folding: Joy-Fold Card with a Shaker Frame
Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass.
Stamps: Love To Stamp/Little Darlings - Back To School "Go Team Go", Lili of the Valley - Circular "Calendar" Stamp and "Inspirational Sentiments".
Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.
Papers: Memory Box - Jubilee Collection, Bazzill - pink & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.
Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Label 18 & Classic Ovals, Martha Stewart - Butterflies punch & Swirling Lace border punch, Glue Dots - Hook & Loop, acetat.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Self Adhesive Pearls & Rhinestones, Sweetheart Blossoms, Gypsophilas on Stems, Long Stem Stamens, Pearl Stamens, Open Paper Roses 15 mm & 10 mm, German Glass Glitter 100 grit.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
Anonyme Scrappere - Summer
Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes
Papercraft Star - Anything Goes
Stampavie & More - Summer
Stampin' Royalty - Summer
The Emerald Fairies Garden - Girly
Aud Sentiments - Enjoy your day
Little Miss Muffet - Summer
Papirdokkene - Bingo (perler, sommer, blomster)
Divas by Design - Summer is here
City Crafter - Inspiration Photo (colours)
Crafty Cardmakers - Butterflies
Incy Wincy Designs - Shaker Cards
Gingerloft - Make it sparkle
Paper Sundaes - Beachy/Summer
Crazy 4 Challenges - Shaker Cards
Little Claire's - Things with wings
Totally Gorjuss - Punch/Die

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BUT back to the LD Blog Hop...
Angie has kindly given us the stamp we're using in our blog hop, to give away as candy for you, so one lucky person of you, could WIN this adorable stamp "Go Team Go" from me!
Just be sure to visit everyone on the team and leave a comment, and sign up to the blue froggy beneath!
All the winners will be announced at the Love To Stamp Store Blog August 5th!

Now, hop along to one of our talented GD's - Ann!

Thank you for taking part in our Blog Hop - have fun & enjoy!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Lili of the Valley - Challenge #107: Sketch

Lili of the Valley is once again ready with a new challenge - our Challenge #107 and a great SKETCH made by Domi :)

The "Little Fairies" have once again made some beautiful samples using the sketch, and of course we have a new awesome price up for grabs, so check out the LOTV challenge blog!

I've finally managed to squeeze in some time to make a card, and I've used the new adorable Christmas image "Christmas Dance" from LOTV for it :)

Size: 6" x 6"

Folding: Easel-Cared

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress ink - Spun Sugar.

Stamps: LOTV - "Christmas Dance" & "Christmas Greetings".

Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.

Papers: Poppy Design - Nostalgia "Rosa Vinterharmoni", Bazzill - light pink & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Label 18, Martha Stewart - Scandinavian Snowflake punch, EK Success - Snowflake punch.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Cotton Lace, Poinettias, Classic Colour Roses 20 mm & 10 mm, Self Adhesive Pearls & Rhinestones, Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist Chalkboard "Chalk", Ranger - Glossy Accents & Stickles "Frosted Lace", Doodlebug - Chrushed Velvet Flock.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:

Crafty Creations - Christmas in July

Creative Belli Blog - Christmas in July

Papercraft Star - Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

Anything Goes - Flowers

Partytime Tuesday - Anything Goes

Top Tip Tuesday - Make it girlie

Craft Your Passion - Christmas in July

Creative Stamp Friends - Monochrome

Karens Doodles - Bingo (flowers, die cuts, gems)
Card and Scrap - Punch/Dies
Outlines Monday - Christmas in July
Pollycraft - Christmas in July
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by - enjoy your day!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Little Darlings - Challenge #4: Girly & Sneak Peek #1: Back To School

Little Darlings is ready with a new challenge: Challenge #4 and the theme Girly!
The girls once again made some amazing projects, and again we have an awesome price, so check out the LD Challenge Blog :)
The DT is showing off lovely sneak peeks all week at the Love To Stamp Store Blog, from the new stamp line "Back To School", so check out the store blog too!!
The "Back To School" stamps will be released August 1th at the Love To Stamp Store :)

For my challenge card today, I'll show you my 1th sneak peek from the "Back To School" Collection;
"First Bell".
Once again I've used the bright and beautiful papers from MME's Stella Rose Papers (I looove these papers!!!), and these can even be purchased at the LTS Store :)

Size: 6" x 6"

Folding: Easel-Card

Ink: Adirondack - Espresso, Distress Ink - Tea Dye.

Stamps: Love To Stamp/Little Darlings - Back To School "First Bell", Lili of the Valley - Additions "Tickets" & "Words for Tickets".

Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.

Papers: My Minds Eye - Stella Rose "Mabel" Papers, Bazzill - orange & ivory cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Scalloped Rectangles, Magnolia - DooHickeys Lace border dies.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Cherry Blossoms, Open Paper Roses 20 mm, 15 mm & 10 mm, Long Stem Stamens, Self Adhesive Pearls, Silver Bells, Paper Doilies, satin ribbon.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:

Create 4 Fun - Sketch
The Crazy Challenge - Ribbons
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Anything Goes
Magical Monday - Let's Layer
Stamp & Create - Ribbons & Bows
Deep Ocean - Ribbons
Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes
Lollipop - Anything Goes
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Just Some Lines - Ease-Cards
Paper Cutz - Anything Goes
Stamp Something - Embellished

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Now, remember to head over to the Little Darlings Challenge Blog, or to the Love To Stamp Store Blog to have a look at all the beautiful sneak peeks the girls have made :)

Thanks for peeking in here today - take care!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Unik Hobby - July Challenge: Veronica

For my July stamp challenge at Unik Hobby, I got this super cool image by Stamping Bella/Mo Manning called "Veronica" :)

There was also attached a fun sentiment to the stamp, so of course I've used both for my card :)

I've made a Gate-Fold Card this time, with a Shaker-Frame (these are sooo fun to make :), in bright, lovely colours!

Size: 6" x 6"

Folding: Gate-Fold Card with a Shaker-Frame

Ink: Adirondack - Espresso, Distress Ink - Tea Dye & Tumbled Glass.

Stamps: Stamping Bella/Mo Manning - Veronica (image & sentiment).

Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.

Papers: My Minds Eye - Stella Rose "Mabel" Papers, Bazzill - Jam & Ivory cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Petite Scalloped Ovals, Acetat, Glue Dots - Hook & Loop (to close the card).

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Mixed Flower Blooms, Open Paper Roses 15 mm & 10 mm, Divine Twine, Self Adhesive Rhinestones & Buttons, Martha Stewart - Micro Beads "Fire Opal".

I'm entering this card in to these following challenges:

Gingerloft - Make it sparkle
Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes - Beachy/Summery
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Craft Your Days Away - Summertime
CES - Humour/Funny
Crazy 4 Challenges - Shaker Cards
Sweet Stampin' - Fashion
Frosted Design - Buttons
Fuzzy & Fancy - Summer
Paper Cutz - Anything Goes
Stamp Something - Embellished
Aud Sentiments - Make someone smile
Charisma Cardz - Sunshine Colours
Hanna & Friends - Summer
Little Miss Muffet - Summer
Crafts and Me - Flowers
Scrapalicious UAS - Anything Summer

Thanks for stopping by - take care!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

LOTV & WOC Christmas Party WINNERS & Some Little Darlings NEWS

Hi friends!

Just a short post today, to announce the winners of my WOC & LOTV Christmas Party Candy winners, and to give you some news from Love To Stamp/Little Darlings :)

Thank you so much to all of you that particpated in our Christmas in July Party, and a big thank you to all of you that entered our candies, and to all of you that left us such sweet comments!

But, first thing first...

The winner of my WOC Christmas Candy...

is...

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HEIDI!




And the winner of my LOTV stamp...

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THECOOK!

Congratulations to both of you!
Please contact me within 3 days, so I'll have your addresses, and I'll make sure you'll have your prices as soon as possible :)

Check out the Wild Orchid Crafts Blog and the Lili of the Valley Ideas To Inspire Blog, to see the full list of all the winners - including the Grand Price Winners!

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Little Darlings News!

There's a new Little Darlings rubber stamp release coming out on August 1st over at Love To Stamp and the Design Team is going to be showing off some super SNEAK PEEKS all week!!!

Head on over to the Love To Stamp Store Blog  

each day this week to catch a glimse of the NEW RELEASE called BACK TO SCHOOL!!!

There are prizes and surprises!

But you have to enter to have a chance to win!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

Sadness...

Yesterdays happenings here in Norway have touched our whole Nation, the whole Europe, the whole World!

Words can not describe what's going through my mind...

I'm shocked, I'm angry, I'm scared...

But most of all, I feel sadness - deep sadness!

I feel for the young people that lost their lifes, I feel for the ones that experienced such a nightmare, I feel for the parents, family and friends that's lost someone they love, I feel for all the people that's been touched by this in any way!

I light three candles tonight;

One for Faith, one for Hope and one for Love - may all three remain in all our hearts and thoughts during this difficult time!

Take care of your selves and each other!

DT Lili of the Valley - Sneak Peek #3: Christmas Collection I 2011

Hi everyone :)

Today I have another Lili of the Valley Sneak Peek for you!!!
There's lots of georgeous sneak peeks going on at the LOTV Ideas to Inspire blog, so check it out!

I still haven't found time to make a card with these new adorable images, but I managed to squeeze in some colouring again :)

Today I want to show you the cute little image called "O Christmas Tree"!

Aren't these two just the cutest???

The image is coloured with Prismacolor Premier Pencils. 

The fur on the girl's coat is made with white crushed velvet, and the snow is glittered up with Stickles "Frosted Lace".

Thanks for stopping by - have a lovely day!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Lili of the Valley - Sneak Peek #2: Christmas Collection I 2011

Hi :)

There's a lot of georgeous work on the LOTV Ideas to Inspire blog these days!!! 

The DT is doing a fantastic job showcasing the upcoming Christmas Cuties release from Lili of the Valley, so if you haven't seen any of the cute new images yet - pop over to the LOTV Ideas to Inspire and have a look!

I'm sorry I don't have a card to show you today - I just can't seem to find any time to make cards these days... But I managed to squeeze in some colouring time, so I thought I at least could show you one of the new cute images from the LOTV Christmas Cuties Release :)

This is "Ski Jump" :)

Isn't this a cute and fun image???

The image is coloured with Prismacolor Premier Pencils, and the snow's got some glittering by adding Stickles - "Star Dust".

Thanks for peeking - have a lovely weekend!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

PS! Remember - there's still some time left to join my WOC/LOTV Christmas Candies below :)

DT Lili of the Valley - Challenge #106: Fun & Games

Lili of the Valley is yet again ready with a new challenge - Challenge #106, and the theme:

Fun & Games!!!
The girls have made some beautiful samples for you to get inspired by, and we're once again offering a great price for one lucky winner, so check out the challenge blog!


I haven't got the chanse to play around with as many of the images from the latest Boys Collection as I've wanted too, but this challenge gave me the perfect opportunity to use one of these cute little boys :)

Size: 6" x 6"
Folding: Easel-Card
Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Tea Dye & Weathered Wood.
Stamps: Lili of the Valley - "Aeroplane" & Additions "Words for Tickets".
Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.
Papers: MME - Stella Rose "Mabel" Collection, Bazzill - turqouise & ivory cardstock, copy paper 280g.
Tools: EK Success - Corner Rounder punch,Crop-A-Dile.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Divine Twine, Buttons & Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Tim Holtz - Paper Clip, charm.

Challenges I'm entering:
CLP - Sketch #38
Creative Stamp Friends - Summer
Paper Playtime - Summer
Pollycraft - Summer Fun
Dream Valley - Summer Theme
Everybody Art - Dots
Tuesday Throwdown - Something Metallic
A Gem of a Challenge - Let's hear it for the boys
Sweet Stampin' - One for the boys
Totally Gorjuss - All about boys
Bling It On - Anything goes
Crafters Companion - One for the boys
Fuzzy and Fancy - Summer
Paper Cutz - The skies' the limit
The Stamp Man - Anything by Tim


Thanks for peeking in today - take care & have fun!
AND remember - there's still lots of time to enter the WOC & LOTV Christmas Party Candies :)
Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Wild Orchid Crafts/Lili of the Valley - Christmas in July...

...Showing Wild Orchid Crafts Christmas Products, Lili of the Valley Sneak Peeks AND Prices to win!!!



The Party is on - both on the Wild Orchid Crafts Blog and the Lili of the Valley Ideas to Inspire Blog!!!

Besides admiring the DT's awesome work, 
there will be two GRAND PRIZES - one on each Company Blog -  that will be drawn at the end of the week on June 24th.  But that's not all - every single project maker, do also give away candies during the week!!! 
So be sure to visit all blogs all week, and check out all the prizes!

Well, here's my Christmas project - A Tea-Dispenser, with lots of georgeous items from Wild Orchid Crafts, and a  real cute image called "Christmas Snooze" from the new Christmas Collection from
Lili of the Valley to be released the 25th!!!

Size: 7 x 12 x 20 cm
Template: Tea-Dispenser (I got the measurements for a single one from my friend Marianne).
Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Weathered Wood.
Stamp: Lili of the Valley - Christmas Snooze.
Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.
Papers: Fancy Pants - Christmas Magic "On The Tree", Bazzill - red & teal cardstock,
copy paper 280g.
Tools: Martha Stewart Paper Trimmer & Score Board, Spellbinders - Nesting Label.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Guipure Lace, Silver Metal Corners, Antique Gold Metal Flower, Silver Bells (coming soon), Silver German Glass Glitter, Divine Twine, Cheese Cloth (coming soon), Burgundy Organza Ribbon 25 mm, Poinsettias, Wild Roses 25 mm, Poppy Stem Flowers, Aster Daisies, Hip Rosebuds, Gypsophilas on a Stem, Hellebores, Mulberry Paper Leaf, & Long Stem Stamens, spacers, brads, silver tread, Distress - Crackle Paint "Piket Fence" (on the Vintage Metal Flower), Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist "Brick" on the red flowers and the Dazzels (made of Twine) & Chalkboard "Chalk" on the white flowers.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
The Crazy Challenge - Christmas in July
Die Cut Dreams - Four legged animals
Paper Creations Ink - Christmas in July
Christmas Inspirations - Free
The Crafty Pad - Christmas in July
Creative Inspirations - Xmas in July
I Did It Creations - Animals
Paper Sundaes - Christmas in July
2 Sisters - Christmas in July
Bling It On - Anything Goes
Sparkles Forum Christmas - Glitter
If The Shoe Fits - July Birthstone: Ruby
Sew Many Cards - Glitter
Simply Create - Christmas Time
Stamp Something - Christmas in July
Little Miss Muffet - ABAC
Craft Us Crazy - Christmas in July and/or...
Crafting for all Seasons - Furry Friends
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

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Still with me?
There's no party without some presents, right?
Well, WOC and LOTV have generously sponsored everyone on the DT's (including the GD's) with one price each, so therefor we all have TWO great prices each to give away!!!

Here's my Wild Orchid Crafts' Christmas Candy for one lucky person to win:

1 package of White Cherry Blossoms
1 package of Red Small Poinettias
1 bundle of Green Raffia Ribbon

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And my Lili of the Valley Price for one lucky person of you:

The stamp "Christmas Snooze"!

Just leave your name, e-mail and blogaddress to the blue froggy beneath, before Sunday 24th at 6 pm my time, and you're in for a treat :)
The winners will be drawn by Mr.Random.org, and announced shortly after the inlinkz is closed :-)

Thank you for joining our WOC & LOTV Christmas Party!
Happy crafting!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Lili of the Valley - Challenge #105: Pink & Blue AND Some WOC & LOTV NEWS

Lili of the Valley has once again prepared a great challenge for you!

For our Challenge #105 we would like to see lots of creations in the colours of;

PINK & BLUE!!

The DT's has once again outdone them selves with their georgeous creations, so head over to the challenge blog and have a look :)

I've made a new Pocket-Tag Card using the cute image Milly - Flower Power from the latest LOTV Summer Girls release :)

Size: 6" x 6"

Folding: Pocket-Tag Card

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Pumice Stone & Victorian Velvet.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - Milly "Flower Power" & Additions "Happy Circular Sentiments".

Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.

Papers: Maja Design - Crea Diem "Blomstra" & Sommartider "Blommor i sitt hår", Bazzill - pink & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Martha Stewart - Butterflies punch, Wild Flowers & Eyelet Lace punch around the page, Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Scalloped Rectangles.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Divine Twine, Self Adhesive Pearls, Mulberry Paper Leaf, Flat Flower & Classic Colour Range Rose 20 mm.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:

Sketch Saturday - Week #163
By The Cute and Girly - Things with wings
Whoopsi Daisy - Pink
Kort O Mania - Anything Goes
Clear it Out - Wings
Ladybug Crafts - Summer Birthday
The Crazy Challenge - Summertime
Creative Stamp Friends - Summer
Paper Playtime - Summer
Dream Valley - Summer Theme
I Did It Creations - Floral
Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes
One Stitch At a Time - Anything Goes
Crazy 4 Challenges - Summer
One Stop Craft - Summer Time
Card Makin' Mamas - Summertime
Stamp Something - Bugs/Butterflies
Stampin' for the Weekend - Wings and Things

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Wild Orchid Crafts has teamed up with Lili of the Valley to host a  

CHRISTMAS IN JULY PARTY!!! 

Starting Monday July 18th, we will be showing a week long of stunning Christmas creations made by the Wild Orchid Crafts Design Team, the Lili of the Valley Design Team, and a few Guest Designers.

Take a look at Wild Orchid Crafts Blog and LOTV Ideas to Inspire Blog during the 3rd week of July!

  You will also see lots of sneak peeks of the new Lili of the Valley Christmas Release, so you have a whole lot to look forward to :)

Thanks for stopping by here today - take care everyone!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Little Darlings - Challenge #3: Buttons & Brads/Eyelets

Just past midnight Australian time, early morning here in Norway...
A new challenge is set on the Little Darlings Challenge blog today, and for our Challenge #3 we would like to see creations wearing 

BUTTONS & BRADS/EYELETS!!!

The DT has made some pretty amazing projects again this time, so head over to the LD Challenge blog and have a look at them :)

I've made a really summery card again, in deep, rich colours, using the fun image "Cowabunga"!
We don't surf very much where I live (not at all actually *LOL*), but I love this image anyway, cause it makes me dream about going to Hawaii (or any other place that's warm and nice :)!

Size: 6" x 6"

Folding: Easel-Card

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Brokn China & Tea Dye.

Stamps: Love To Stamp/Little Darlings - Cowabunga, Crafters Companion - Celebrate Parade (sentiment).

Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.

Papers: My Minds Eye - Stella Rose "Mabel" Collection, Bazzill - Jam & Ivory cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Fancy Tags Two & Nesting Classic Squares.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Divine Twine, Flat Flowers, Buttons, Self Adhesive Swirls, Charm, Brads, Martha Stewart - Micro Beads "Fire Opal".

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
CLP - Sketch #38
Everybody Art - Maritim
Scrap Creations - At least 2 DP's and 2 Embellishments
Papertake Weekly - Hot colours
Party Time Tuesdays - Blue skies & sunny days
Tuesday Throwdown - Fun in the sun
The Crazy Challenge - Summertime
Creative Stamp Friends - Summer
Karens Doodles - Summer Fun
Paper Playtime - Summer
All Things Unity - Twine/Ribbon
Dream Valley - Summer Theme
Lollipop Crafts - Anything goes
One Stitch At a Time - Anything goes
Cupcake Inspirations - photo (colours)
2 Sisters - Summer time fun
Crazy 4 Challenges - Summer
One Stop Craft - Summertime
Totally Gorjuss - Summertime
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Fun in the Sun
Crafty Calendar - Under the Sea/Water theme

Thanks for visiting - have a lovely day!
Hugs, Lena Katrine