DT Lili of the Valley - Challenge #114: Button It

Hiya friends!

Lili of the Valley is once again ready with a new challenge today!!!

The theme for our LOTV Challenge #114 is:

Button It!

The DT-fairies have all made some delightful creations for you to have a look at, and we have a great price up for grabs as always, so check out the challenge blog!

I've made a Christmas card again, using an image from last year's LOTV Christmas Collection, and some georgeous digi-papers from NitWit Collections - hope you like it :)

Size: 6" x 6"

Folding: Easel-Card

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Barn Door, Stormy Sky & Frayed Burlap.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - "Baby's First Christmas", Poppy Design - Christmas Text Seal.

Colouring: Letraset - Promarkers.

Papers: NitWit Collections - Cottage Charm Too (digi-papers), Bazzill - red & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Marianne Design - Creatable Die "Tree".

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Paper Doilies & Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Buttons, Glitter, Stickles.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:

CLP - September Sketch

Bearly Mine - 3x Designer Papers

Creative Card Crew - Easel-Card

Oldie But An Goodie - One for the boys
Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes
Bows 'n' Berries - Glitter
Critter Sketch - Anything Goes
Get Hippity with Ippity - Buttons/Bows/Bling
Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Anything Goes
Anonyme Scrappere - Buttons
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes
Simon Says... - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by - have a lovely day!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Sketchy Colors - Challenge #86: Sketch

Sketchy Colors is yet again ready with a new challenge!!!
For our SC Challenge #86 Marianne has made another great SKETCH for you to play with :)

Bunny Zoe's Crafts has sponsored us with one last great price this month, and the DT has made some beautiful samples for you to have a look at (as always), so check out the SC Challenge Blog :)

I've made another card using one of the cutest Cuddle Buddly digi-images - hope you enjoy it :)

Size: 6" x 6"
Folding: Easel-Card
Ink: Archival Ink - Jet Black, Distress Ink - Pumice Stone.
Stamps: Cuddly Buddly - Toby Tumble "Special Friends" (digi-image), Whimsy Stamps - Raindrop Echo "Treasured Moments Tickets".
Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.
Papers: MME - Stella Rose "Hazel", Bazzill - bright pink & ivory cardstock, copy paper 280g.
Tools: Spelbinders - Nesting Classic Rectangles, Whimsy Stamps - Shapeology "Ticket Die".
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Cherry Blossoms, Open Paper Roses 20 mm, 15 mm & 10 mm, Rosebuds 4 mm, Wild Rose 25 mm, Self Adhesive Pearls.

I'm entering these challenges with this card:
Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes
One Stop Craft - Easel Cards
Hanna and Friends - Anything Goes
Southern Girls - Anything Goes
Some Odd Girl - Colour Challenge
Digistamps 4 Joy - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Punches/Dies
Scrap Creations - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Creature Comforts
By The Cute and Girly - All things bright and beautiful
Creatalicious - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking - have a great week!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

GD Ooh La La Creations - Challenge #89: Punches/Dies

I'm so sorry I'm running sooo late with my OLLC GD-project...
My printer didn't work properly, so I didn't get to print out the papers I was gonna use - so I bought myself a new printer :)

This week's Challenge #89 at Ooh La La Creations is:

Punches & Dies!

I know the DT have made some beautiful cards for you to have a look at, and there's a great price to collect if you participate in the challenge, so check out the OLLC Challenge Blog :)

I've decorated a tag this time, using one of the georgeous toppers from OLLC's Collection Autmn Poser :)

Size: 8 x 16 cm

Ink: Adirondack - Espresso, Distress Ink - Vintage Photo.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - Inspirational Sentiments.

Papers: Ooh La La Creations - Autmn Poser "Femme Fatale" (topper), Bazzill - brown cardstock, copy paper 280g, kraft tag.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Petite Circles, Martha Stewart - Cherish edge punch.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Cotton Lace, Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Lilies, Carnations, Open Paper roses 20 mm, 15 mm & 10 mm, Paper Doilie & Berries.

I'm also entering this in to these challenges:
Crafty Purple Frog - Fall into Fall
Delightful Challenges - Happy Fall Y'All
Digi Doodle Shop - Autumn Colours
Hanna & friends - Anything Goes
Pals Paper Arts - Lace
Paper Play - Autumn Leaves
Pixie Dust Studio - Round and Round
Southern Girls - Anything Goes
Crafting 4 All Seasons - Fall Colours
I Break For Challenges - Fallin' For You
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Fall
Simon Says - Stamp - Dies to Die for
Crafts 4 Eternity - Autumn Days

Thank you so much for stopping here today, and thank you so much for all your sweet comments about my new hair style, my craft space and my latest creations!
You're the best!!!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

New Hairstyle and Some :( News

Almost all my life, I've had half long or long hair, and for about the last 10 years, I've pretty much had the same hairstyle...

I found out that I needed a change, and went to my hair dresser om Tuesday!

My hair dresser and I desided to be a bit crazy, and my hair style suddently changed drasticly (at least, I think so :) *lol*

This is a picture from early June this year...

Before my hair cut on Tuesday, my hair was much longer and lighter than this...

And this is my new hair style ;)

Not easy to take pictures by myself :(

But - improvement or not? What do you think?

♥♥♥

Little Darlings's starting the Sneak Peeks of the Fall release at the Love To Stamp store blog today...
I'm sad to tell you, that I desided to step down from the LD DT due to perconal reasons :(
I want to thank Angie so much for having me on her amazing DT, and a big thank you to all of the sweet DT-girls too, for this great time being on the same DT!
I wish you all the best, and I'll see you in blog land :)

Hugs, Lena Katrine

My Craftspace

Here's finally some pictures of my new-build craft space :)
I've never had my own craft room... For the past 5 years I've used the dining table/-room for all my craft stuff!!
One criteria I had for my hubby, when we desided to redecorate our living room/ dining room, was that I had to have a room for my hobby! I suggested we could tear down the integrated closet we had in our office, so that I could use that space for a crafting table and some shelves. He desided to move his office down stairs, so I could have our old office intire to my self (exept for one corner of the room, that my son uses for his computer :)
Do you see why I love him so much :)

My hubby was a real sweetheart and build this for me - exactly like I wanted to have it!
The original space I had available was 2 metres wide, 60 cm deep and 2,40 metres high, and this is what came out of it :)

Bench and shelves placed...

The dresser with all the drawers did I get from my mum, and makes the perfect storage for all my paper roses - sorted by colours :)

Here's finally all my stuff in place - everything's not perfectly sorted yet, but I guess I'll figure out what works best after using the space for some time :)

Here's my "office" part, on the opposite side of the room:

As I mentioned, it still needs to be totally oranized like the way I want it, but I already love my craft room!
So, what do you think?

Have a great weekend sweeties!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Lili of the Valley - Challenge #113: Aqua & White with Glitter

Lili of the Valley is back with another Challenge!!!!
For our LOTV Challenge #113 we would like you to make something in the colours of;
Aqua & White...
...with the option of using GLITTER on your project :)

The DT has made some georgeous projects again this time, and we have a great price up for grabs as usual, so check out the challenge blog!!

I've made a Christmas Gift bag this time - hope you like it :)

Gift Bag
Size: 12,5 x 16 cm
Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Pumice Stone.
Stamps: Lili of the Valley - "Angelic Harp", North Star Stamps - Christmas Sentiment.
Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.
Papers: Papirdesign - Karens Jul, Melissa Frances - Courage, Bazzill - aqua & white cardstock, copy paper 280g, paper bag.
Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Petite Scalloped Ovals.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Guipure Lace, Metal Corner, Satin Ribbon 12 mm, Head Pin, Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Wild Rose 25 mm, Cherry Blossoms, Open Paper Roses 15 mm & 20 mm, Rosebuds 4 mm, German Glass Glitter Fine "Silver", charm, stickles, eyelets.

I'm also entering these challenges with this bag:
Flutter By Wednesday - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes
City Crafters - Let's face the music
Deep Ocean - Lace
Scrap Creations - Anything Goes
My Time To Craft - L is for... (lace)
Sweet Stamps - Anything But a Card
Bows and Berries - Glitter
Crafty Boots - Things with wings
Creative Stamp Friends - Anything But a Card
Die Cut Dreams - Flower Power
Hooked on Craft - Ribbon & Lace
Magical Monday - Christmas in September
Stamp Fairy - Glitter
Stamp With Fun - Anything Goes
Stamp & Fun = Creativity - Shapes and/or Die Cuts

Thanks for looking - have a lovely weekend!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Sketchy Colors - Challenge #85: Black, Orange & White

Happy Tuesday Friends!

I'm so sorry for posting this so late, but I'm really behind of things, and are struggling to get ahead :)

But finally - here's my project for our Sketchy Colors Challenge # 85:

Something in the colours of Black, Orange & White!

The other DT-girls have made some georgeous samples for you to have a look at, and Bunny Zoe's Crafts is sponsoring us with another awesome price this week, so check out the challenge blog!!!

By the way - Bunny Zoe's got lots of great craft news in store right now and a really big SUMMER SALE!!!!

For my SC-project in black, orange & white, I desided early that the challenge would be perfect to make a Treat-Bag for Halloween, so here's my Trick or Treat Paper Bag :)

Gift-Bag
Size: 13 x 20 cm
Ink: Adirondack - Espresso, Distress Ink - Black Soot & Tea Dye.
Stamps: Art Impressions - Halloween Frame, hÄnglar & stÄnglar - Bat Boy & Halloween sentiment.
Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.
Papers: Carolees Creations - Spooky Stripes, Bazzill - black & orange cardstock, copy paper 280g, kraft paper bag.
Tools: Martha Stewart - Iron Gate edge punch, Glue Dots - Hook & Loop.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Cheese Cloths, Pearl Swirls & Self Adhesive Pearls, Tattered Angels - Chalkboard Glimmer Mist "Charcoal", ghost brads, spider charms, ribbon.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
Crafty Boots - Things with Wings
Creative Stamp Friends - Anything BUT a Card
Heart Song Inspirational - Orange and/or Buttons
Pollycraft - Swirls and Pearls
Stamp With Fun - Anything Goes
Card Cupids - Anything Goes
Getting Cricky/Simply Sunday - Halloween
One Stitch at a Time - Punch It
Quirky Crafts - Anything BUT a Card
Catch the Bug - Create a Scene
Crazy 4 Challenges - Pumkins
Make It Colourful - Black & Orange
Frosted Design/Fabolous Friday - Punches
Sew Many Cards - Halloween
Card and Scrap - Charms
Creating Memories in Time - Halloween
Creatalicious - Anything Goes
Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet - Things with Wings
Papertake Weekly - Things with Wings

Now I'm soon off to the hair dresser to get my hair cut :)
Thanks for popping in - have a lovely day!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Lili of the Valley - Challenge #112: Red, Green & White

A whole week has passed away, and Lili of the Valley is yet again ready with a new challenge!

For our LOTV Challenge #112 we'd like to see you create something in the colours of;

Red, green & white...

...with the option of making something for Christmas :)

My teamies have as usual made some pretty beautiful creations for you to have a look at, and of course we have a great price for one lucky participant, so head over to the LOTV Challenge Blog :)

Here's my Christmassy card in red, green and white, using one of the georgeous images from the LOTV Christmas Collection II!

The card folding is inspired by my friend Anne Kristine's beautiful Envelope Card :)

Size: 15 x 15 cm

Folding: Envelope Card by Anne Kristine

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Pumice Stone.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - "Shine a Light" & "Christmas Greetings".

Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.

Papers: 3ndypapir - "Tiril" & "Felicia", Bazzill - ivory & red cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Label 18, Martha Stewart - punch around the page set.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Wild Rose 25 mm, Cherry Blossom, Aster Daisy, Open Paper Roses 10 mm & 15 mm, Rosebuds 4 mm, German Glass Glitter "Silver", Off-White Berries, Organza Ribbon 12 mm, Charm, Stickles, Glossy Accents.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:

Everybody Art - Flowers

Scrap Creations - Unique Fold

Crafty Boots - Anything Goes

Die Cut Dreams - Flower Power

Heart Song Inspirations - Glitter and/or Chipboard

Woodware USA - Happy Holidays

Papercraft Star - Anything Goes

Truly Scrumptious - Decorate the inside

Fab 'n' Funky - Bingo (flowers, ribbon, stamped image)

By The Cute and Girly - All things bright and beautiful

Crafters Companion - Christmas Wishes

Papiravisen - Anything Goes

Kort & Godt - Die Cuts/Dies

Card and Scrap - Charms

Thank you for taking the time to visit me!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Sketchy Colors - Challenge #84: Sketch

A new challenge is ready at Sketchy Colors today!

Marianne has once again made a great SKETCH for you to play with for our Challenge #84, and the DT's made some beautiful samples for you to have a look at :)

Bunny Zoe's Crafts is sponsoring us with some great prises the intire month of September, so check out the challenge blog :)

I've made a new card using another of those cute Toby Tumble images by Pachela Studios at Cuddly Buddly - hope you like it :)

Size: 6" x 6"
Ink: Archival Ink - Jet Black, Distress Ink - Broken China & Wild Honey, Vivid! - Plum.
Stamps: Cuddly Buddly - Toby Tumble "Just Saying Hi" (digi image), Lili of the Valley - "For You" Circular Sentiments.
Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.
Papers: My Minds Eye - Stella Rose "Gertie" Papers, DCWV - The Rustic Stack paper, Bazzill - yellow & purple cardstock, copy paper 280g.
Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Scalloped Circles and Classic & Petite Scalloped Ovals, Bazzill Basics - Circle Stensil, piercing tool, Stampin'Up! - Word Window Punch.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Metal Corners, Self Adhesive Pearls & Rhinestones.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
Delightful Sketches - Bling It
Digi Doodle Shops Best - Circles
All That Scraps -Anything Goes
Fab 'n' Funky - It's so funny
Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes
By The Cute and Girly - All things bright and beautiful
Nordsalten Hobbyklubb - Metal
Papiravisen - Anything Goes

Thank you for visiting - take care & have fun!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

Redecorating the Living-Room

Good morning!

Today I'll show you the pictures of my new and improved living room, as I promised you yesterday!

I'll start with a pic of "during the process":

The living room used to be in bright red burlap texture wallpaper, with a hiddeous brown floor, and a tiny wall in wood, that splitted the living room and dining room in two.

The stupid wall was removed, the roof was painted and all the walls changed into panel walls.

Some of the furniture where painted white, the stove where skipped out (we've ordered a new one), and the floor was exchanged. All the wires, switches and lamps where exchanged too.

Here's how the dining room part turned out:

Here you can see the kitchen connected to the dining room - that room will get a make-over later this fall (it's got a horrible blue colour on the walls, and I hate the wooden interior), along with our son's room ;)

Here's the painted cabinet (that used to be in natural pine) and the dresser used to be dark brown.

Here's the actual living room:

We used to have a saffron yellow couch with wooden brown details and a table to match, now we have a big, black leather couch - that we all love, and a black table to match!!!

The little cabinet in the corner and the lamp/fan in the seiling, did also get some layers of paint - it used to be dark brown.

The whole room has switched place, cause the couch is now in the part where the TV used to be, and vice versa.

We exchanged our 32" Philips TV with a new 46" Samsung TV, and got a new TV-rack and a shelf too :)

 Just a few more details left, but we already love our new living room :)
So much light and space, and the couch is so big and soooo comfy!!

In a few days, I'll show you my craft room!!!
I've never had my own craft room - I've used the dining room/table for my craft space the last 5 years, but now my dearest hubby helped me "build" my own craft space/room in our old office!!!
I'm such a happy girl :)

Wishing you a wonderful day!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

Kurs hos Unik Hobby Torsdag 15.09

Hei hei!

På torsdag 15. September kl 17.30 skal jeg holde nytt kurs hos Unik Hobby på Hamar!

Denne gangen skal vi lage et tøft og anvendelig herrekort :)

Dette må du ha med deg:

Underlag

Saks

Svart blekkpute til stempling (f.eks Archival Ink - Jet Black)

Distress Ink-puter i fargene Pumice Stone og Chipped Sapphire til stempling og sverting av kanter

Svamper til sverting av kanter

Lim som tørker blankt

Dobbeltsidig tape og Limputer

Linjal
Kantskrape (saks kan evt. brukes istedet)
Syl
Stoppenål

Materialer til kortet er inkludert i kurspakken!

For øvrig informasjon, se hjemmesiden til Unik Hobby og/eller Unik Hobby Bloggen!

Velkommen til kurs - håper vi ses på torsdag!

Klem fra Lena Katrine