Announcement

CardMaker Magazine and Little Darlings news!

CardMaker Magazine is launching a new blog, and today they are starting a cross-marketing campaign together with Love To Stamp,  promoting their new blog and Little Darlings stamps :)  

Little Darlings is also being included in the “Our Favorite Products” section, in the January issue of CardMaker Magazine - currently on sale!

Angie is generously giving away a bundle of LD stamps to a random commenter on her  announcement post today, due to celebrate the cross-marketing, so head over to her blog and check it out!

  

The giveaway includes 5 Little Darlings stamps, one from each of the first 5 releases!!!  

The prize winner will be drawn  on December 15^th

Here's a small selection of cards I made with some of the cute Little Darlings images, during my time on the DT:

Thanks for stopping here today - now head over to Angie and make your comment :)

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?

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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

Little Darlings Christmas Release!!

Hi everyone!

Just popping in to let you now, that Love To Stamp will be releasing the Little Darlings Christmas Collection on Monday 22nd!!!

So pop on over to the Love To Stamp Store, and order your favourites on Monday!

I'll try to squeese in some crafting time the next days, so I'm able to show you my fave on Wednesday, when the new Little Darlings Challenge #6 is coming up, but I can't promise you anything yet...

Me and my hubby are using our summer vacation to redecorate almost our intire 2nd floor!!!

That's a lot of work, but we'll get there in the end - and it's becoming sooooo nice :)

Have a great weekend friends!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Little Darlings - Challenge #5: School Days

Bonjour amis!

I'm home from Paris, and I've had a fantastic time in this amazing city!!!!
I'll try to redigate and upload some pictures for you later on :)

But, today we're ready with our Little Darlings Challenge #5, and the new theme we've set up for you is:

School Days!
The girls have all made some georgeous samples for you again, and there's a great price offered for one lucky entrant, so head over to the LD challenge blog and have a look :)

I've made a card using the cute image "Jump", cause it really reminds me of my years in elementary school, where we used to enjoy jump roping in every free time between our sessions :)

This is so much fun to do when you're a kid, but jump roping ain't just as fun any longer, when you seem to pee your pants on every 10th jump *LOL*

Well, here's my card - hope you like it :)

Size: 6" x 6"

Folding: Easel-Card

Ink: Adirondack - Espresso, Distress ink - Pumice Stone.

Stamps: Little Darlings/Love To Stamp - "Jump", Bildmålarna - Autumn Tree, Lili of the Valley - Inspirational Sentiments.

Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.

Papers: Mindy Terasawa - "Summer Breeze" Papers, Bazzill - pink, brown & teal cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Petite Scalloped & Classic Ovals.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Seam Binding Ribbon, Self Adhesive Pearls, Poppy Stem Flowers, Open Paper Roses 15 mm & Pearl Spray, charm.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:

CLP - Sketch #39
Bearly Mine - Charms
Celebrate the Occation - Back to School
Daisy Doodles - School Time
Sentimental Sundays - Sentiment & Flowers
Sparkles Forum - One for the Girls
Just Some Lines - Outdoors/Summer
My Cheri Crafts - Back To School
Crafty Catz - Back to School
Daring Cardmakers - Poppies/Gladiolies
Mami Doodles - Flowers
Raise The Bar - Anything Goes
Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

Thank you so much for visiting, and thank you so much for all the sweet comments you give me!
Take care and have a lovely day everyone!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

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

♥

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 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

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

DT Little Darlings #2 - Favourite Colour Combo

2 weeks runs fast, don't they?

Little Darlings is ready with our Challenge #2, and this time we challenge you to create something in your "Favourite Colour Combo"!

If you haven't got any Little Darlings images yet, they're all available at the Love To Stamp store, but you're allowed to use any stamp you like in the challenge :)

The DT-girls have once again made some georgeous samples, using their favourite colour combos, and I've made a card in ONE of my favourite colour combos; Red & Turqouise, and
the amazing LD-image "Up, Up and Away!

I got inspired by some of my LD DT-fellows, and used some bright and rich colours for this card :)

Size: 6" x 6"

Folding: Pocket-Tag Card

Ink: Adirondack - Espresso, Archival Ink - Jet Black, Distress Ink - Weathered Wood & Tumbled Glass.

Stamps: Love To Stamp/Little Darlings - "Up, Up and Away", Lili of the Valley - Additions "Mixed Circular Sentiments".

Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.

Papers: Prima - Madeline Collection, Bazzill - cream & red cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Cheery Lynn Designs - French Pastry Doily Dies, Spellbinders - Nesting Classic Circles, Eyelet Circles, Classic Rectangles & Scalloped Rectangles.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Sweetheart Blossoms & Self Adhesive Rhinestones,

Basic Grey - Micro Mono Stickers, Tattered Angels - Chalkboard Glimmer Mist "Chalk".

I'm entering this in to these challeneges:

Bearly Mine - Summer
Deep Ocean - Flowers
Ladybug Crafts Ink - Use Red
Hooked on Craft - Anything Goes
Pollycraft - Travel/Holiday
Card Cupids - Summer
Stamptacular - Fun in the Sun
Challenge Up Your Life - Circles
On Stop Craft - Stickers
Scrappekammeret - Summer
Papertake Weekly - Here comes the sun
Crafts 4 Eternity - Embellishments starting with the letter R (rhinestones)
Stamp Something - Pretty Papers
Totally Papercrafts - DieCuts/Punches
Sentimental Sundays - Summery/Sparkly

Thanks for stopping here today - take care!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Little Darlings - Sneak Peek: Just Swinging

Good Morning!

Are you ready for another sneak peek from the Little Darlings Summer Collection II?

 Today I'm gonna show you a card I made, were I've used the cute and fun image "Just Swinging"!!

I love this image - too :)

There's lots of more sneak peeks at the Love To Stamp Store Blog, and more to come!!

The new LD Summer Collection II will be available to purcase at the Love To Stamp store the June 20th!

As I mentioned yesterday, Angie's having a great Blog Candy, were you could win the whole set of 10 brand new Little Darlings stamps, and if you haven't joined our Little Darlings Challenge #1, there's still time :)

But back to my card - A really colourful one this time :)

Size: 6" x 6"

Folding: Regular

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Broken China & Wild Honey, Archival Ink - Russet.

Stamps: Little Darlings/Love To Stamp - "Just Swinging", Lili of the Valley - Additions "Grunge Tickets" & "Words for Tickets", Magnolia - background. 

Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.

Papers: K&Company - Saffron Collection, Bazzill - red cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Petite Scalloped Circles.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Wild Rose 25 mm, Cherry Blossom, Open Paper Roses 15 mm & 10 mm, Gypsophilas & Self Adhesive Rhinestones.

I'm entering this card in to these challenges:

Sketch Saturday - Week #159

Anything Goes - Here comes Summer

Bearly Mine - Anything Goes

Scrap Creations - Anything Goes

My Time to Craft - More than 1 image

Use It Tuesday - Dies/Punches/Cut-Outs

Hooked on Craft - Anything Goes

Stamp and Create - Summer

Whoopsi Daisy - Free and easy

KB Cute Monday - Anything Goes

Totally Stampalicious - Anything Goes

Deep Ocean - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments - Summertime

Cute Card Thursday - Birthstone

(December's Birthstones - Bloodstone/Ruby, Onyx and Turqouise/Blue Topaz)

Hanna & Friends - In the garden

The Rubber Cafe - Summer

 

Thanks for stopping by - have a great day!

Hugs, lena Katrine

DT Little Darlings - Sneak Peek: Go Girl Go

Hi :)

The Little Darlings' DT-girls have been showing sneak peeks from the new Little Darlings Summer Collection II for a few days now, at the Love To Stamp Store Blog, and today I'm gonna show you a card were I've used the cute and fun image "Go Girl Go"!! I love this image :)

The new LD Summer Collection II will be available to purcase at the Love To Stamp store the June 20th!

Remember to sign up for Angie's Blog Candy were you could win the whole set of 10 brand new Little Darlings, and if you still haven't joined our Little Darlings Challenge #1, there's still time :)

Well, here's my card :)

Size: 6" x 6"

Folding: Easel-Card

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Bundled Sage.

Stamps: Little Darlings/Love To Stamp - "Go Girl Go", Lili of the Valley - Additions "Grunge Tickets", "Words for Tickets" & "Mixed Circular Sentiments", Magnolia - background image.

Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.

Papers: Maja Design - Life in the Country "Grow Strawberries" & "In my Flower Bed", Bazzill - white & green cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Martha Stewart - Picket Fence edge punch.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Sweetheart Blossoms, Long Stem Stamens, satin ribbon & self adhesive pearls, Kuttut - charm.

I'm entering this card in to these challenges:

Anything Goes - Here comes Summer

Bearly Mine - Anything Goes

Scrap Creations - Anything Goes

My Time to Craft - More than 1 image

Paper and Such Design - Photo Inspiration (the colours)

Try it on Tuesday - Tags & Butterflies

Use It Tuesday - Dies/Punches/Cut-Outs

The Cheerful Stamp Pad - Things with wings

Hooked on Craft - Anything Goes

My Partner In Crafting Crime - Tutti Frutti

Pollycraft - Ribbon & Flowers

The Shabby Tea Room - Pink Lemonade

By The Cute and Girly - In the garden

Crafty Calendar - Things with wings

Stamp and Create - Summer

Whoopsi Daisy - Free and easy

Card & Scrap - Ribbon/Lace

KB Cute Monday - Anything Goes

Totally Stampalicious - Anything Goes

Deep Ocean - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking - have a beautiful day!

We're gonna celebrate our son's (our youngest child) 10th Birthday today!!!

O'Boy, time flies!!!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

DT Little Darlings #1 - Summer

Are you ready???

Here's our first Little Darlings Challenge!!!

For our LD Challenge #1 we have this theme for you: SUMMER!!!

That should be a easy one, right - cause the whole 1th collection of the Little Darlings is like summer :)

You've 2 weeks to enter our challenges, so if you haven't got any Little Darlings images yet, there's plenty of time for it :)
You can get them all at the Love To Stamp shop!

My DT darling fellows have all made such beautiful samples for you to peek at, and there's a great price to win for those who enter our Challenge #1!

I've made a Pocket-Tag Card (yeh, you may be bored by them by now, but they're so much fun to make, that I can't help myself ;) using the really summery LD-image "Shellphone"!

Size: 6" x 6"

Folding: Pocket-Tag Card

Ink: Adirondack - Espresso, Archival Ink - Jet Black, Distress Ink - Pumice Stone.

Stamps: Love To Stamp/Little Darlings - "Shellphone", Lili of the Valley - Additions "Mixed Circular Sentiments ".

Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.

Papers: Pion Design - Minnenas Atelje "Collage", "Ring of Roses", "Ocean of Roses" & "Cut Out Sheet", Bazzill - french vanilla & rosy pink cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Label, EK Success - border punch.

Embellihments:Wild Orchid Crafts - Ribbon Slider Bucklet, Guipure Lace, Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Sweetheart Blossoms & Open Paper Roses 10 mm, Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist Chalkboard "Chalk", Ranger - Stickles "Star Dust", The Ribbon Girl - satin ribbon.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Here comes Summer
Bearly Mine - Anything Goes
Deep Ocean - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays - Summer Birthday Card
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Lace
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Happileigh Scrappin' - Flowers

 

Thanks for looking - have a fantastic day!

Hugs, Lena Katrine