GD LOTV Release Peek - Christmas Animals

Goood Morning!

Today is the day, people :)

The Christmas Animals collection at Lili of the Valley has been launched!!!!

So head over to the LOTV store and order your favourites before they're gone!

But wait just afew seconds - I have a couple of creations to show you first :) 

I've made two Tea Bag Cards using two of the images from the "Furry Festive Friends" and the cute little "Christmas Sentiment Tags" - one in red and one in green beautiful papers from Bildmålarna's new Christmas paper collection "Frosty Christmas".

I'll guess you'll see at lot of my creations dressed in these papers in the future, cause they're drop dead beautiful, and I'm so in LOVE with all of them :)

(Red) Tea Bag Card

Size: 4" x 4"

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Aged Mahogany & Forest Moss.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - "Furry Festive Friends", "Christmas Sentiment Tags" & "General Christmas Sentiments Small".

Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.

Papers: Bildmålarna - Frosty Christmas "Christmas Day", Bazzill - red & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Petite Scalloped Circles, Martha Stewart - Holly punch, EK Success - Circle punch 1 1/2".

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Self Adhesive Pearls, Cosmos Daisy, Wild Rose 25 mm, Rosebuds 4 mm, Semi Open Rose 8 mm, Open Paper Roses 10 & 15 mm, Stickles, ribbon.

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(Green) Tea Bag Card

Size: 4" x 4"

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Forest Moss & Pumice Stone.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - "Furry Festive Friends", "Christmas Sentiment Tags" & "General Christmas Sentiments Small".

Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.

Papers: Bildmålarna - Frosty Christmas "Green Christmas" & "Christmas Love", Bazzill - green & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Petite Scalloped Circles, Martha Stewart - Holly punch, EK Success - Circle punch 1 1/2".

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Self Adhesive Pearls, Cherry Blossoms, Sweetheart Blossom, Rosebuds 4 mm, Semi Open Rose 8 mm, Open Paper Roses 10 & 15 mm, Stickles, ribbon.

I'm entering these in to these challenges:

bearly mine - anything goes

crafty sentiments - flowers

my time to craft - christmas

stamp 'n' plus - flowers

tuesday throwdown - hip to be square

eureka stamps - anything goes

lollipop crafts - anything goes

simon says stamp and show - no rules

stamp with fun - bling

whoopsi daisy - add a sentiment

Thanks for looking - enjoy your day!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

GD LOTV - Blog Hop showcasing the new Christmas stamps - Win all the new stamps!

Wooohooo!

Good morning crafters, thanks for stopping by! 
Today we’re holding a Lili of the Valley sneaky peek blog hop, to celebrate the launch of their new 
Christmas Animals and Sentiment stamps!

There are 10 of the cutest animals and 4 sets of Christmas sentiments; they will be available to buy on the Lili of the Valley website from midnight tonight, and don’t forget you can also get their gorgeous new patterned paper pads on there too

The fabulous Design Team are all taking part, you just need to ‘hop’ from one blog to another following the links and leave a comment on each card. We’ve used all the stamps between us so hopefully we can give you lots of ideas and inspiration for using the new designs.

We don’t know where the prizes are so make sure you visit every blog. We will let you know at midnight tonight which were the ‘lucky’ blogs and 2 winners will be drawn at random from the comments that were left on those cards.

Prize 1; 1 set of the brand new Christmas sentiment clear stamp 4 sheets, 1 each of the new designs, worth £50.00
Prize 2; The full set of the new Christmas animal rubber stamps, worth £45.00You should have have come here from Katarina's blog, if not, go back to the start at Anne's blog ;)

Next stop on the hop is Lou!

If you get lost along the way, here's a list of all the blogs taking part, and remember you will need to visit them all to be in with a chance of winning;

Anne 
Bev 
Claudia Rosa 
Dawny P 
Dena 
Elise 
Fleur 
Gretha 
Katarina
Lena Katrine (me ;)
Lou 
Moni 
Pops 

You wouldn't miss this hop - there's so much cuteness to see :)

Here's my inspirational blog hop sneak peek - a card with a pocket inside, using the image "Teddy with Robin", "Christmas Sentiment Tags" & "Christmas Recipes"!

I've used my favourite paper from the new collection of Christmas papers "Frosty Christmas" from Bildmålarna for this card; "Snow Angels" (It's just sooooooooo cute ;) 

Pocket Card

Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Faded Jeans.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - "Teddy with Robin", "Christmas Sentiment Tags" & "Christmas Recipes".

Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.

Papers: Bildmålarna - Frosty Christmas "Snow Angels", Bazzill - blue & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Eyelet Squares, Martha Stewart - Aspen Snowflake edge punch, Crop-A-Dile.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Cheese Cloth, Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Metal Bead Caps, Moonstone Brads & Laces, Stickles, velvet ribbon, eyelets.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
a gem of a challenge - animals/teddies
allsorts - heavy metal
challenge up your life - christmas in summer
crafty calendar - teddy bears (and layers)
krafty hands - bling it up
crafty catz - animals
fat pages with attitude - anything goes with texture
forever friends - anything goes
lollipop crafts - anything goes
simon says stamps and show - no rules
stamp with fun - bling
the crazy challenge - anything goes
whoopsie daisy - include a sentiment
pretty little ribbon shop - bling/sparkle
ready teddy go - anything goes
unique crafters - sparkle and shine
gingerloft - heavy metal
no matter which challenge - anything goes
the crafty pad - to die for
pile it on - cuddly critters

Thank you so much for swinging by - good luck in the hop!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

GD LOTV Sneak Peek 1 - Christmas Animals

Good Afternoon!

I'm back with another post today :)

I've been creating a few sneak peeks from the new Christmas Release at Lili of the Valley, to be launched August 22nd, and here's my first creation!!

I've made  Cascade Card, using the cute little image "Snow Cute" along with a sentiment from "Christmas Grungy Sentiments" and some older sentiments and additional swirls from LOTV.

The image is coloured with Promarkers and Prismacolors, and along with the LOTV image, I've used one of the most georgeous new Christmas papers from Bildmålarna's new collection "Frosty Christmas" ;)

Cascade Card

Size: 4" x 8"

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Aged Mahogany & Forest Moss.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - "Snow Cute", "Christmas Grungy Sentiments", Additional Swirly Flower Stamps (not in stock) & "Christmas Greetings Small".

Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.

Papers: Bildmålarna - Frosty Christmas "Red Christmas", Bazzill - red & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Eyelet Circles, Martha Stewart - Aspen Snowflake edge punch & Holly punch.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Sweetheart Blossom, Open Paper Roses 10 mm & Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Stickles, pom pom ribbon, lace, dotted ribbon, eyelets.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:

Cards und More - anything goes

Celebrate the Occation - christmas in august

My Time To Craft - christmas

Just Keep On Creating - christmas

Crafty Ann's - christmas in august

Crafty Catz - animals

Frosted Design - twine/ribbon

Moving Along With The Times - shape up

Card and Scrap - tags

Christmas Crafting - two or more folds

Mema's Crafts - anything goes with red

The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - bling/sparkle

Sparkles Forum Christmas - punch it

Promarker Norge - anything goes

Thank you so much for visiting - have a lovely evening!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

GD LOTV Sneak Peek 2 - July Christmas Launch

Oh Happy Day!

Here's the other creation I made using one of the images from the upcoming release of  the Christmas Stamps Collection from Lili of the Valley!

This is an Easel Card using the cutie called "Winter Fairy"!
All the 24 new Christmas images will be available at midnight TONIGHT, so be prepared for some good shopping :)

Easel Card
Size: 6" x 6"
Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Iced Spruce & Seedless Preserves.
Stamps: Lili of the Valley - "Winter Fairy", North Star Stamps - christmas sentiment.
Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.
Papers: BoBunny - Believe "Peace", PPC Studio - Winter White "Flurries", Bazzill - teal & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.
Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Scalloped Rectangles, Martha Stewart - Aspen Snowflake edge punch & Holy punch.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Doilies, Satin Ribbon, Carnation, Hydrangeas, Open Paper Roses 20, 15 & 10 mm, crystals, pom pom ribbon, head pins (Nille), Stickles.
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NEWS!!!
Wild Orchid Crafts has got some beautiful new items in store - you make check out the georgeousness HERE!
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I'm entering this card in to these challenges:
The Crafty Bloggers Network - anything goes
Hooked On Craft - christmas in july
Lexi's Creations - christmas in july
Lollipop Crafts - christmas in july
Made Especially For You - easel cards
My Craft Spot - christmas in july
Stamp With Fun - lacy doily
The Cutie Pie - christmas in july
Whoopsi Daisy - christmas in july
Tammy's Scrappin' Corner - bingo (ribbon, X, flowers/stickles, X, die cuts)
Addicted To Stamps - christmas in july
Quirky Crafts - christmas in july
Sentimental Sundays - things with wings
Stamptacular Sunday - to DIE for
Come and Get It - bingo (ribbon, X, punched shapes/gems, die cuts, flowers)
Cute Card Thursday - fairy nice
Southern Girls - angels or fantasy
Totally Gorjuss - leaf it in
Crafty Ann's - easel cards

Thank you so much for all the lovely comments lately - I so appreciate every single one of them!
Take care and have fun!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

GD LOTV Sneak Peek 1 - July Christmas Launch

Hi peeps!

Lili of the Valley is about to launch their 1th Christmas Stamps Collection this year, on the 25th this month, and I got to make a couple of sneak peeks with the georgeous new images!!!

Here's the first one :)

Regular Standing Card
Size: 6" x 6"
Ink: Adirondack - Mushroom, Distress Ink - Pumice Stone & Aged Mahogany.
Stamps: Lili of the Valley - "Snow Queen", Stempelglede - christmas sentiment.
Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.
Papers: Lily Bee Design - Jingle "Mistletoe" & "Cranberry", Bazzill - red & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.
Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic Circles, Memory Box - Frostyville Border die.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Satin Ribbon, Pearl Stars, Doilies, Self Adhesive Pearls, Chrystal Stems, Stamens, Metal Corners & Poinsettias, Stickles.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
Speedy & Friends - christnas in july
Splendiferous Creations - die cuts
Emergency Crafters - circles
Stamping with the Dragon - christmas in july
Delightful Challenges - christmas sin july
Paper Crafting Journey - pearls & swirls
Paper Play - christmas in july
Shelly's Images - christmas in july
Willow Designs - christmas in july
Divas by Design - anything goes
The Paper Shelter - anything goes
Stanpavie and More - christmas in summer
Stampin' Royalty - anything goes
Crazy Amigo - free theme
Die Cuttin' Divas - christmas in july
Ladybug Crafts Ink - christmas in july
Stamp 'n' plus - anything goes
Tip Top Tuesday - circles
Christmas Cards All Year Long - poinettia/holly
Crafters Companion - ho ho ho christmas
Creatalicious - christmas in july

Thanks for peeking in - take care and have fun!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

LOTV Sneak Peek 3 - Summer Bears

Happy Mid-Summer Day!

The 3rd sneak peek for Lili of the Valley's Summer Bears release the 25th, is a tiny Square Box.

I've used the adorable image "Blooming Lovely" on the top, and a cute little image and a sentiment from the "Summer Bears Companion Stamps Set" inside.

Mini Square Box

Size: 9,5 x 9,5 x 6 cm

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Wild Honey.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - Blooming Lovely & Summer Bears Companion Stamps Set.

Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.

Papers: My Minds Eye - Stella Rose collections, Bazzill - green & yellow cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic Squares, Marianne Design - CraftAbles die, Martha Stewart - Vintage Floral edge punch.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Self Adhesive Rhinestones.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - here comes summer
Dutch Dare Card - summer fun
Paper Play - use a die
Raise the Bar - summer
Stampin' for the weekend - show us your style (girlie)
Craft Your Passion - flips & folds
Crafty Cardmakers - NO cards/ATC's/Tags
Creative Mondays - summer
Creative Belli - anything but a card
Divas by Design - to die for
Simon Says Stamp - anything but a card
Stamp & Create - bold & bright
Deep Ocean - welcome summer
Die Cuttin' Divas - summer colours (yellow, orange, red)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - girls, girls, girls
Paper playtime - anything goes with a sentiment
Trykkpressa - at least 3 folds
Nordsalten Hobbyklubb - summer, sun and yellow
Scrap 'a' long - summer
Anonyme Scrappere - summer

Thanks for peeking in - have a lovely Weekend!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

LOTV Sneak Peek 2 - Summer Bears

Good Morning!

I'm continuing showing off the sneak peeks I made for Lili of the Valley's upcoming Summer Bears release the 25th :)

The second project I've made, is an Easel Card using the cute image "A Little Message" and a sentiment from the "Summer Bears Companion Stamps Set".

Easel Card

Size: 6" x 6"

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Aged Mahogany & Bundled Sage.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - A Little Message (image) & Summer Bears Companion Stamps Set (sentiment).

Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.

Papers: Maja design - Life in the Country Collection, Bazzill - red & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic Squares, Marianne Design - CraftAbles die, Whimsy Stamps - Ticket die, Martha Stewart - Eyelet Lace edge ounch.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Pearl Brads, Crown Pins, Self Adhesive Pearls, Doilies, Sweetheart Blossoms, Rosebuds 4 mm, Open Paper Roses 20, 15 & 10 mm, Korthobby - postcard charm.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:

CLP - Sketch #48
Crafts and Me - anything goes
Divas by Design - to die for
The Paper Shelter - the great outdoors
Scrapalicious USA - summertime
Stampavie and More - something with wings
Bearly Mine - flowers
Celebrate the Occation - welcome summer
Crafty Sentiments - bright colours
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - girls, girls, girls
Forever Friends - anything goes
Lollipop Crafts - flowers in bloom
Love to Create - summertime fun
Addicted to Stamps - 1 or more pins
Let's Ink It Up - favourite embellishments (flowers, pearls, doilies...)
Penny Black and More - all my favourite things (flowers, pearls, doilies, DP's, dies, punches...)
Sentimental Sundays - summer fun
Crafters Companion - time to embellish
Marianne's Design Divas - animal antics

Thank you so much for visiting - have a terrific day!

Hugs, Lena Katrine