Tuesday 17 November 2009
No Computer!!!
As far as the LOTV Blog-Hop is concerned I will have to close my part of it and pick my winner now (by Random.org) instead of later on this evening. I will let Marcea know who it is and she will contact them on my behalf. Thank you all for your lovely comments and for taking part in the blog-hop, good luck to you all.
I shall miss you all but will be back when the computer has been sorted. Bye for now.
Wednesday 11 November 2009
Lili Of The Valley BLOG-HOP
There are lots of prizes to be won along the way, and you will LOVE visiting all the DT blogs, and seeing all their gorgeous creations....
You should have got here from Marcea's Blog, if not, then please start the Blog Hop from the Lili Of The Valley Challenge Blog and follow the DT's links in order so that you can collect each of the letters they give you.
For a chance to win the BIG prize of 6 of the new images of your choice, you need to collect and make a note of all the letters. Re-arranged they will make up a word/words. Keep this in a safe place as if your comment is drawn (by Random.Org) on the LOTV Challenge Blog we will ask you for the answer by email, if correct then you will be the winner! The Blog-Hop ends Wednesday 18th November.
BEST OF LUCK EVERYONE!!!
So what do you need to do?
Remember every DT member also has a prize of a stamp of your choice from the new release. All you have to do for a chance to win the stamp is to leave me a comment and tell me what your favourite LOTV stamp is and link the Blog-Hop on your blog.
EDITED: SORRY, THIS PART OF THE HOP HAS NOW CLOSED! (see post above)
Wednesday 4 November 2009
Thistledown & Wild Roses Sneak Peek
Lili Of The Valley DT (40) - 3 Papers/2 Stamps/1 Embellishment
Pollycraft (27) - Sketch
Simon Says (29) - Give Thanks
I have used one of the new 'Fairie' stamps from the Lili Of The Valley November release, isn't she gorgeous? This one is called 'Thistledown and Wild Roses' and the stamps will be launched at the NEC, Birmingham 5th-6th November and available to buy online from 11th November.
I have coloured the image with pencils and outlined her wings with a clear Sakura Stardust pen (doesn't show up in picture sadly) before stamping a sentiment onto the image. The ribbon is also glittery.
Card Recipe
Stamps - LOTV
Papers - Papermania
Flowers/Ribbon - Stash
Thanks for looking.
Image Folder
Cupcake Craft (64) - Sketch
Creative Card Crew (35) - Ribbons & Gems
Crafty Creations (40) - Pull-Out
If you look carefully at the front of this one you might just make out the three strips of corresponding paper going across the card (they have butterflies on). I think maybe I should of backed them with card so that they showed up a bit more. It was only when I finished that I realised they weren't very clear. The image has been coloured with my pencils as usual. I am hoping that Crafty Creations will accept it for their challenge as you 'pull-out' the images inside, fingers crossed!
Card Recipe
Stamps - Sugar Nellie/Personal Impressions
Papers - Joni Gray
Flowers/Brads/Ribbon - Stash
Thanks for looking.
Monday 2 November 2009
AWOL and a few challenges at last!
Challenges
Crafty Creations (39) - Thanksgiving/Gratitude
Daring Cardmakers - Getting Punchy With It (Latest Punch Purchase)
This is the new card I quickly made for a friend to thank her for all the help she kindly gave me yesterday. I covered the base card with paper and put a panel of another paper down the left hand side. I then used my new MS punch (bought yesterday) to cut another panel (pearl paper) for the bottom of the card. The digi stamp image is coloured with pencils and layered using Nesties. The sentiment is stamped from a new set of stamps, also bought yesterday, and similarly layered. The flowers are made up using another new MS punch (Cornflower) and a Prima Got flower that has been sprayed with Glimmer Mist, although you can't see the subtle pearl effect in the picture.
Card Recipe
Digi Stamp - Graphic Garden
Sentiment Stamp - Woodware
Papers - Making Cards Magazine
Flowers/Brads - Stash
Challenge
Paperplay (40) - Parlez Vous (Another Language)
This is a card I made earlier this year to celebrate Chinese New Year. The colours red and gold symbolize good luck and this year it is the year of the Ox. The main image is a chrysanthemum which I simply stamped and embossed. The words 'Kung Hei Fat Choy' is what Chinese people say when they greet each other at New Year and means 'Congratulations And Be Prosperous'.
Challenges
Charisma Cardz (43) - No Backing Paper
The Pink Elephant (39) - Brown/Yellow/Neutral/Own Choice (Green)
This is another card I made earlier this year and have never shown. Although the colour yellow is not very significant you will see that the flower on her hat is indeed yellow. The main image has been stamped and coloured with pencils as usual and layered onto brown and green card. The neutral backing is parch marque card. The sentiment has simply been stamped onto the backing card and peel-off borders to finish it off.
Card Recipe
Stamps - Personal Impressions
Card/Peel-Offs - Stash
Challenge
Stamp With Fun (31) - A Card With A Scene
Last but not least, another one I made earlier this year but didn't show. OK so I know I didn't 'make up' the scene with different stamps, but, it's still a scene so I think it should be alright for the challenge :-) This time I coloured the image with pencils but then applied water for a watercoloured look. The background is glossy photo paper which I applied alchohol ink to (the best bit I've ever done ha!ha!). I used bubble stickers to finish it off. Again, a simple card.
Card Recipe
Stamps - Penny Black/See D's
Bubble Stickers - Stash
That's all for now so thanks for looking.
Sunday 25 October 2009
Off To The Halloween Party!
Crafty Creations (38) - All Hallow's Eve
Truly Scrumptious (18) - Sketch + Autumn
The Rainbow Lady (78) - Halloween
Stamp Something - Halloween Somethings
Stampin For The Weekend (21) A Haunting Good Time
Penny Black (72) - Halloween
Secret Crafter (55) - Orange + One Other Colour
One Stop Crafts (52) - Celebration
When I saw these challenges I immediately thought of a Halloween Party so this young lady is all dressed up ready for the party. The image was first stamped onto white card and then onto the spotty paper. I then cut out her clothes and bag from the spotty paper image and added these to the other image. I then coloured in the stripes on her stole with a MLP pen. To give her some glitz I coloured bits with a Sakura Stardust pen. I covered the white base card with black card and orange spotty paper and added three pieces of ribbon. I stamped the sentiment, layered it and attached with foam pads. I finished it by adding some orange and black flowers and a little black heart gem. Hope you like it.
Card Recipe
Stamps - Penny Black/Woodware
Paper - My Mind's Eye
Ribbons - Anita's/Hobbycraft
Flowers/Gem - Stash
Thanks for looking.
Friday 23 October 2009
Computer Fun! Sneak Peek
Sunday Sketch & Stamp (13) - Sketch
Creative Card Crew (33) - Babies & Children
Doodle Palace - Non Sporty 11 - 16 yr old Boy
This is my first attempt at an easel card and I was quite suprised how easy they are to make. Apologies for the poor picture, it was taken with my camera late last night and I will be the first to admit that I am rubbish at taking close-up photos.
I have used another of the 'Boy' stamps from the November Release from Lili Of The Valley. This one is called 'Computer Fun' and the stamps will be launched at the NEC, Birmingham 5th-6th November and available to buy online from 11th November.
I started by covering the base card with the birthday text paper then cut and rounded a strip of black card and placed it in the middle following the great sketch. I then coloured the image with pencils and a silver pen and layered it with Nesties before placing over the strip. I then printed the 'title', layered it and attached with foam pads. I then covered the inside with plain paper after punching a scalloped edge along one side (I have kept it plain so that it can be written on). The sentiment was stamped and layered in the same way and attached with foam pads. Finally I added a few buttons to finish it. I think this would make a great card for a non sporty boy, what do you think?
Card Recipe
Stamps - LOTV/Woodware
Paper/Buttons - Stash
Thanks for looking.
Thursday 22 October 2009
Sketch Saturday Challenge (73)
Card Recipe
Digi Stamps - Pollycrafts
Sentiment Stamp - Dovecraft
Paper - Stash
Thanks for looking.
Simon Says Challenge (26)
Card Recipe
Decoupage Image - C & C Triple Treasures CD
Sentiment - Computer generated
Paper/Pearlies - Stash
Thanks for looking.
Rope Swing
Lili Of The Valley (39) - Sketch
This week on the LOTV challenge we have a lovely sketch by Marcea for you to follow. For my card I have used one of the NEW boy stamps called 'Rope Swing', available now from Lili Of The Valley. I just love this image as it reminds me so much of my sons when they were small boys, such a long time ago...
I first covered the base card with paper and added a panel down the left side and an oval at the bottom. Next I cut a strip of the green card and attached a panel of paper to it. After tying some raffia around it I attached this to the top of the card. I coloured the image with pencils but he was too 'clean' so I dirtied him up with chalks, much better methinks. There was still something missing, but what? Having given it a bit of thought I remembered that my sons usually made a noise when they were swinging, hence the word I added. Satisfied, I then chalked around the edges and layered him with Nesties. I finished the card by adding a button with raffia tied through it. I really like this card, I hope you do too.
Card Recipe
Stamp - LOTV
Papers - Summertime Designs
Raffia/Button - Stash
Thanks for looking.
Tuesday 20 October 2009
Boo!!!
Delightful Sketches (9) - Sketch
Cute Cards (82) - Spook Fest
One Stop Crafts (51) - Halloween
Stamp With Fun (29) - Halloween
Cupcake Craft (61) - Things that go bump in the night
What a great sketch to work with and fun themes. I've tried to keep it fairly simple by using plain card rather than mixing patterns of paper. The main image has been coloured with MLP pens. The sentiment is computer generated and the little spiders are stamped.
Card Recipe
Digi Stamp - D.A.I.S.I.E.
Spider Stamp - Hero Arts
Paper - The Creative Cottage
Thanks for looking.
Monday 19 October 2009
Christmas Cutie
Simon Says (25) - Sketch
Doodle Palace - Celebration + Sparkle
Stamp Something - Bling It Somethings
Following the lovely sketch I started by covering the base card with gold mirri card. I then cut a red strip, tied a ribbon around it, added a punched flower and attaching with foam pads. Next I layered up the cute little dog using Nesties. The dog is coloured with pencils and I have added glitter glue to his hat to give him some sparkle. The flowers are punched and attached with foam pads. Finally I added some bling in the shape of gem hearts.
Card Recipe
Digi Stamp - Graphic Garden
Ribbon - Anita's
Brads/Gems - Stash
Thanks for looking.
EXCITING NEWS!
He flew to China on Friday and was supposed to be getting married tomorrow. Imagine the suprise when he phoned and said that they had just done it! They have completed all the paperwork side of things which mean that they are now legally married. However, they will now do all the ceremonial side of a traditional Chinese wedding (the dressing up bit etc). As I cannot be there with them they have recorded a message from me over the phone which will then be read out at the ceremony, so I will still be a part of it.
I am sure you will all join with me in wishing them good luck for a long and happy life together as husband and wife.
Saturday 17 October 2009
Another Lili Of The Valley Sneak Peek/Challenges
Our Creative Corner - Sketch
Paperplay (39) - Favourite Embellishment (Flowers)
Colour Create (29) - Red/Yellow/Black/White (Flowers & Checks)
I have used another of the new stamps soon to be released from Lili Of The Valley, for details scroll down to the previous post. This one is called 'In Love', aren't they just the sweetest bunnies. I have coloured them with pencils and MLP pens. I have not added the sentiment, as in the sketch, as I'm not sure yet who will get this card.
Card Recipe
Stamp - LOTV
Paper - Scrapbox
Flowers/Brad - Stash
Thanks for looking.
Friday 16 October 2009
Lili Of The Valley Sneak Peek/Challenges
If you loved the last release from Lili Of The Valley I am sure you will be eager to get your little hands on the new stamp release in November! They are absolutely gorgeous! There are 16 designs in the range, including 7 Boys, 4 Fairies, Bears and Bunnies all suitable for many occassions. The stamps will be launched at the NEC, Birmingham 5th-6th November and available to buy online from 11th November.
Meantime, the Lili Of The Valley Challenge DT have been lucky enough to play with these lovely designs and will be giving you some sneak peeks to whet your appetite. Have a look at some of the designs by visiting the challenge blog and the DT's blogs and see for yourself how gorgeous these stamps are.
As soon as I saw this design I knew he was going to be my favourite. Having brought up three boys this image just took me straight back to when they were little, playing their rough and tumble games and coming in covered head to toe in mud...
Challenges
Sketch Saturday (72) - Sketch
Cupcake Crafts (61) - Buttons/Stitching
Creative Card Crew (32) - Scallops
C.R.A.F.T. (21) - 1 Ribbon/2 Buttons/3 Papers
Charisma Cardz (41) - It's So Distressing
This gorgeous stamp is called 'Rope Swing' and I have coloured him with pencils (and chalks to 'dirty' him up as he was too clean). I then added some faux stitching with a pen and distressed the edges with chalks. The sentiment has been computer generated and distressed also. I didn't think ribbon looked quite right so I used raffia instead. I hope you like him as much as I do.
Card Recipe
Stamp - LOTV
Papers - Summertime Designs
Buttons/Raffia - Stash
Thanks for looking.
Wednesday 14 October 2009
Cute Kitty
Stamp Something - Brown Plus Something
Stampin For The Weekend - Orange/Brown/Leafy green
One Stop Crafts(50) - Brithday Cards/Projects
Secret crafter - Autumn Colours
The Pink Elephant (36) - Fall
I made a similar card to this a few months ago and liked it so much I thought I would make another one but alter it here and there. The stamped image has only had the eyes coloured with a MLP pen and Diamond Glaze added to enhance them. I have sponged around the edges with various ink pads. and the flowers and leaves are punched. I am hoping I can get away with entering this for The Pink Elephant challenge as I have used the 'colours' of Fall, what do you think?
Card Recipe
Stamps - Papermania/Borrowed From Friend
Papers - Daisy & Dandelion
Foam Letters/Brads - Stash
Thanks for looking.
Friday 9 October 2009
A Tweet Christmas Carol...
Sketch & Stash (20) - Sketch
Digital Tuesday (27) - Music To My Ears
Cute Daisy May - Pink Christmas
Following the sketch I covered the base card with some of my new paper from DCWV. I then attached an old CD to the centre. Onto this I placed the layered digi stamp image, having coloured it with pencils. I have made the little birds into robins so that the image would fit into a Christmas theme. I then used my new punches to make some flowers with pearl centres. Finally I added some gorgeous pink glittery ribbon.
Card Recipe
Digi Stamp - Cute Daisy May
Papers - DCWV/Funky Fairys
Pearls - Hobbycraft
Ribbon - Stash
Thanks for looking.
Thursday 8 October 2009
Emma's Flower
Friday Sketchers (72) - Sketch
Our Creative Corner - Inspiration
One Stop Crafts (49) - Autumn Inspiration
C.R.A.F.T. (20) - Colour Inspiration
Apart from the sketch challenge all the others are inspiration challenges with Autumn colours so I have coloured the flower in a rich orange colour. The other flowers have been punched out of the same papers I used for the backing.
Card Recipe
Stamp - Little Claire
Papers - My Mind's Eye
Sentiment - Lyndsey Marie Digi Freebie
Brads - Papermania
Thanks for looking.
Christmas Tree Bunnies
LOTV (38) DT Card - A Child's Christmas Card
Papertake - Sketch
Crafty Creations (36) - All Shades Of Pale
This week at Lili Of The Valley we would love you all to play along and create 'A Child's Christmas Card'. The DT have made some gorgeous cards to inspire you so why not pop along to the challenge blog and have a look. We look forward to seeing what you create.
For my card I have followed the wonderful sketch from Papertake.I have used one of the new Christmas Bunnies stamps from LOTV combined with some of my favourite papers. I coloured the image with pencils for a nice soft look, layered it with Nesties, inked the edges and added glitter glue. I layered a 3D word sticker at the bottom. I finished the card by adding snowflake buttons. I love the soft colours of this one, I hope you like it too.
Card Recipe
Stamp - LOTV
Papers - Shabby Princess
Buttons - Hobbycraft
3D Sticker - Stash
Thanks for looking.
Wednesday 7 October 2009
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge (19)
Thanks for looking.
The Sugar Bowl Challenge (20)
Card Recipe
Stamp - Sugar Nellie
Papers - Scrapbook, Scrapbook
Ribbon/Pearls - Stash
Thanks for looking.
Tuesday 6 October 2009
Winter Wishes
Whiff Of Joy (50) - Sketch
Simon Says (23) - Red/Green
Rainbow Lady (76) - Christmas With The Stars
Here is another Christmas card, at this rate I shall end up with too many... I have coloured the image with pencils as usual and layered it using Nesties. Everything else, apart from the peel-off stars, came from a scrap pack which I bought last year and hardly used. I had forgotten I had it until I came across it the other day so now I'm going to try and use some of it up.
Card Recipe
Stamps - WOJ/Woodware
Papers/Tag/Flower Diecuts - Imagine That
Peel-off Stars - Stash
Thanks for looking.
A Cut Above The Rest
Charisma Crafts (39) - Decoupage
Daring Cardmakers - Folding Up
Secret Crafter (52) - Celebration
This is a card I was asked to make for someone who is celebrating her 40th birthday. As you can see I have made an 'offset' gatefold card featuring a decoupage image of a hairdresser, can't remember where the image came from, sorry. I added a couple of dragonfly brads as 'wall decoration' as dragonflies were also requested.
Card Recipe
Decoupage Image - Sorry, can't remember
Paper - Funky Fairys
Brads - Lakeland
Sentiment - Computer Generated
Thanks for looking.
Monday 5 October 2009
Snowflake
A Spoonful Of Sugar (71) - Christmas
Creative Card Crew (30) - All That Sparkles
ABC - E is for Embossing
Creative Inspiration (18) - Christmas In October
Pollycrafts (25) - Snowflakes/Sparkle/Spots/Stripes/Swirls
A card at last!!! I finally managed to make a card this week. As you can see it's another Christmas card so that takes care of 'A Spoonful Of Sugar' and 'Creative Inspirations' challenges. It has an embossed panel which 'ABC' are asking for. I have also managed to include four out of five things for the 'Pollycrafts' challenge. There are plenty of snowflakes (including the stamp's name), sparkly snowflakes and ribbon, and the spots and stripes are on her outfit. The sparkly bits are also what 'Creative Card Crew' wanted. Not bad for one card I think.
Card Recipe
Stamp - Sugar Nellie
Paper - Crafter's Companion
Gems/Ribbon - Stash
Thanks for looking.
Thursday 24 September 2009
Last Post...
Penny Black (67) - Lace & Pearls
Creative Inspiration (17) - Sketch
Paperplay (36) - Spot This
Following the sketch I covered the base card with spotty paper and then added the plaid paper. Next I punched a strip of card along both edges to make the 'lace'. Having stamped and coloured the image with pencils I layered it and attached it with foam pads. I finished off by adding pearls to the image (to look like falling snow). I also added some glitter glue and a couple of pearls in the corner.
Card Recipe
Stamp - Penny Black
Pearls - Papermania
Paper - Scrapbox
Thanks for looking.
Autumn Time
Friday Sketchers (70) - Sketch
Stamp Something - Favourite Colours Or Papers (paper)
One Stop Crafts (47) - Beary Nice
Ooh La La (37) - Shades Of Autumn
Stamp With fun (25) - Autumn
Digital Tuesday (25) - Falling Leaves
Cupcake Crafts (58) - Distressing Techniques
I started this card by cutting two strips of cream card and scalloping one edge of each and placing these onto the base card following the sketch. I then cut a rectangle of my new favourite paper and placed this in the middle. I then cut an oval of yellow card using my Nesties and Cuttlebug. Once cut I then stippled inks around the edge to distress it. I coloured the image with MLP pens and cut it out before attaching to the oval with foam pads. Once complete this was then attached to the middle of the card with more foam pads. I stamped the leaves, cut them out and also attached with foam pads. To finish I added three buttons at the top.
Card Recipe
Stamps - PSX/Freebie Digi Stamp From D.A.I.S.I.E.
Paper - My Mind's Eye
Buttons - Stash
Thanks for looking.
LOTV Challenge DT Card
Thanks for looking.
Monday 21 September 2009
Fun at the Cuttlebug Spot
Thursday 17 September 2009
Sitting Pretty
Sketch Saturday (68) - Sketch
Pollycraft Monday (24) - Black/White/Other
Colour Create (27) - Neon Green/Black (Optional- Leaves/Charm)
The kitty cat on this card was heat embossed onto black card with white detail EP. His eyes were coloured with a marker pen and Diamond Glaze added for a raised, wet look (this really makes the eyes 'pop out'). The green paper is as close to neon as I could get and believe me it is darker in real life. The large flower started off cream colour but I just went over it with a marker pen, added a stamped greeting and button.
Card Recipe
Stamps - Funstamps/Hero Arts
Papers - Shabby Princess
Flowers/Button/Brad - Stash
Thanks for looking.
Wednesday 16 September 2009
The Sugar Bowl Challenge (19)
Card Recipe
Stamp - Sugar Nellie
Papers - Papermania
Flowers/Brads - Stash
Thanks for looking.
With Love
Cute Card Thursday (77) - Strawberry & Mint Julep
Allsorts (18) - Sketch & 2 Colours Of Choice (Pink & Green)
Simon Says (21) - 3 Embellishments/2 Papers/1 Image (Flowers/Gems/Brad)
I like the fresh colours of this one and what a difference using different colours make to a stamp (see post further down). The image has been coloured using pencils this time to give a softer look.
Card Recipe
Stamps - Whiff Of Joy/Personal Impressions
Papers - Summertime Designs
Flowers/Gems/Brad - Stash
Thanks for looking.