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 Release Peek 2 - Summer Bears

Good Morning!

Did you get your cute Summer Bears from Lili of the Valley yesterday?

If not, there's still time, so head over to the LOTV store and get your favourites :)

And to tease you just a little bit more, I'd like to show you my last project (for now) showcasing one of these sweet images :)

Here's a Corner Bookmark I made, using one of the mini images, and a sentiment, from the LOTV Summer Bears Companion Stamps Set.

Corner Book Mark
Size: 5" x 5 1/2"
Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Aged Mahogany & Bundled Sage.
Stamps: Lili of the Valley - Summer Bears Companion Stamps Set (image) & Vintage Sentiments "Just To Say".
Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.
Papers: Maja Design/Inkido - scraps, Bazzill - red & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.
Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Petite & Petite Scalloped ovals, Whimsy Stamps - Country Heart Die, EK Success - Leaf punch.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Organza Ribbon, Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Open Paper Roses 20, 15 & 10 mm, Bildmålarna - Charm.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
Dream Valley - things with wings
Ippity - bright colours
Sentimental Sundays - cute & girly
Craft Your Passion - things with wings
Fashionista - winged things
Incy Wincy - anything goes
Love To Create - anything goes
Stamp and Create - bold and bright
Tammy's Scrappin' Corner - anything goes with any artist
Totally Stampalicious - red & white and ...
Card and Scrap - roses
Anonyme Scrappere - summer
Papiravisen - flowers


Thanks for looking - enjoy your day!
Hugs, Lena Katrine

GD LOTV Release Peek 1 - Summer Bears

Hi again!

Have you seen it???

Lili of the Valley has released the Summer Bears Collection today!!! Yey!

You better hurry ordering your favourites, cause these are going out fast :)

This is my 4th sneak peek creation, that suddently become a release creation *lol*, using one of these cute little Summer Bears images :)

Pocket Tag Card

Size: 6" x 6"

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Stormy Sky & Bundled Sage.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - Sending Love & Summer Bears Companion Stamps Set (sentiments), Whimsy Stamps - Everyday Mini Postage Stamps.

Colouring: Promarkers & Prismacolors.

Papers: Bildmålarna - Dreams "Up in the Sky", Maja Design - Life in the Country "Kitchen Garden", Bazzill - blue & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic Squares, Whimsy Stamps - Mini Postage Stamp Die, Marianne Design - CreaTables die.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Moonstone Brads & Metal Corner, Korthobby - clock charm, Camelia - paper frill flowers, Ranger - Crackle Accents.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:

Crafting When We Can - summer fun
Here Come The Boys - metal and/or embossing
2 Sisters - anything goes
All Sorts - any die will do
Craft Your Days Away - teddy bears
Raise the Bar - summer
Cute Card Thursday - here comes summer
Moving Along With The Times - happy birthday
Paper Play - use a die
Charisma Cardz - summer

Thank you so much for all your sweet comments - enjoy your day!

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 - Release Day Peek & Candy Winner

Woohooo! Today is THE day!!!
Angie is opening her store LOVE TO STAMP today, and the cute Little Darlings images are out for sale!!!
There's lots of georgeous sneak peeks of the Little Darlings at the Love To Stamp Blog, and you'll even find presentations of all the DT-members there too :)
Remember to take a hike to the shop, and order your Little Darlings, and discover the whole lot of other beautiful craft items Angie stores too!

On Wednesday 18th we'll be having a Love To Stamp Blog Hop, with an awesome price to collect, so mark the day!!!

To celebrate the opening of the Love To Stamp store, I've created a new card with one of the Little Darlings images - Testing the Water!

Size: 6" x 6"

Folding: Easel-Card

Ink: Adirondack - Espresso, Archival Ink - Jet Black, ColorBox Fluid Chalk - Olive Pastel, Distress Ink - Weathered Wood.

Stamps: Love To Stamp/Little Darlings - Testing the Water, Lemonade - sentiment.

Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.

Papers: Maja Design - Fika "Pratstund" & "Blommor på bordet", Bazzill - green & ivory cardstock, copy paper 280g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic & Petite Circles.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Pearl Stamens, Aster Daisies, Open Paper Roses 25 mm, 15 mm & 10 mm, Søstrene Grene - ribbon, Kuttut - charm.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:

Creative Cowgirls - Anything Goes

One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes

Scrappy Frogs - Anything Goes

Crafty Emma's - Holidays

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

Divas by Design - Aything Goes

My Mums Craft Shop - To Die For

Penny's Paper-Craft - Anything Goes

Stampavie and More - Ribbon

Freshly Brewed - Photo Inspiration (lilac/purple & green)

Sew Many Cards - Anything Goes

Stamp Something - Anything Goes

Charisma Cards - Under the Weather

The Play Date Cafe - Photo Inspiration (lilac/purple, green & white)

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Winner of my Celebration Candy

Mr.Random has done his job, and drawn a winner of my Blog Candy!

The lucky one is...

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No 125

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Congratulations Sanna!!!

Please contact me within 3 days at lenaoien'at'bbnett.no (or Mr.Random will draw a new winner), and the price will soon come your way!

THANK YOU SO MUCH...

...to all of you that entered my candy and left me such nice comments about my Little Darlings DT position!!!

I'll promise there will be more candy coming up in the near future!

Hugs to you all!

Lena Katrine

DT Lili of the Valley - Release Day + A Candy Alert!!

Woohooo! Today is THE day!

The new range of stamps from Lili of the Valley,

"It's A Boy Thing",

is now available at the LOTV Shop!!!

So I thought I would kick off the release with this super cool image called

"Karate Kid"!

Size: 6" x 6"
Folding: Pocket-Tag Card
Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Black Soot.
Stamps: Lili of the Valley - Karate Kid & Calendar (text circle).
Colouring: Prismacolor Premier Pencils.
Papers: My Minds Eye - 29th Street Market "Bright Together Whitewashed Boards" & "Mellow Sweet Tiny Sprinkles", Bazzill - grey & white cardstock, copy paper 280g.
Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Label, QK - CC Stars, black pen for faux stitching.
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Tim Holtz - Film Strip Ribbon, Sprocket Gears & Hinge Clips.

I'm entering this in to these challenges:
Scrap-Creations - Circles
Scrappekammeret - Something for a Boy
Scrappy Frogs - Anything Goes
The Stamping Boutique - Circles
Paper Crafting Journey - Bling
Stamp Insanity - Bling it on
Divas by Design - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter - Bling it up

 

 

Now - hop along to the shop to order all your favourite new boys' stamps!!

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Candy Alert

The Ribbon Girl have very kindly offered to host some candy on their blog for todays boys launch.
The prizes are a fab goody bag from them and two £10 vouchers from LOTV - so two prizes!!

1st prize the goody bag from The Ribbon Girl and a £10 voucher from LOTV
2nd prize a £10 voucher from LOTV
You'll find the candy on The Ribbon Girl Blog!

Thanks for stopping - happy shopping, and best of luck in the candy draw!

Hugs, Lena Katrine

LOTV Release Day - A Card & the LOTV Release Candy Winner

Finally the the day for the new release at Lili of the Valley is here :)

We sure hope you're gonna love all the new stamps as much as we do!

Some of the DT fairies may be posting their beautiful creations with the new stamps,
at the Ideas to Inspire blog, or at their personal blogs, during the day, so be sure not to miss those :)

And don't forget - run to the LOTV store, to buy your new stamps!!!

Here's a card I've made using the georgeously cute image and sentiment "Together Forever",
in the colours of pink and lime :)

Aren't these sweet friends just adorable??

Size: 15 x 15 cm

Ink: Adirondack - Pitch Black, Distress Ink - Shabby Shutters.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - Together Forever (image & sentiment).

Colouring: Letraset - Promarkers.

Papers: Memory Box - Jubilee & Gossamer Collections, Bazzill - green & vanilla cardstock, Letraset - Cartridge Hevyweight Paper 270g.

Tools: Spellbinders - Nesting Classic Rectangle & Label, Martha Stewart - Royal Butterfly punch, EK Success - leaf punch & label punch.

Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts - Wild Rose 25 mm, Cherry Blossoms, Open Paper Roses 10 mm & 15 mm, Gypsophilias, Self Adhesive Pearls & Heart Shaped Pearl Beads, Ranger - Stickles "Star Dust", Kuttut - lace.

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

CLP - #32 "Sketch"
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - #8 "Love is in the air"
By the Cute and Girly - "Bling it on"
Cupcake Craft - #124 "Something New" (new papers and image)
Ooh La La - #71 "Bling it on"
ABC Challenge - "L is for Lace"
Fab 'n' Funky - #54 "Anything Goes"
Flutter by Wednesday - #136 "Open"
The Creative Cottage - #30 "Something New"
The Pixie Cottage - #51 "Sketch and/or Punches"
Craft Your Days Away - #11 "Anything Goes"
Creative Inspirations - #50 "Something New"
One Stitch At A Time - #44 "Love & Valentine"
Sentimetal Sundays - #37 "Anything With Wings"
Rainbow Lady - #134 "It's all new to me"
Delicious Doodles - #7 "New"
Let's Ink It Up - #8 "Anything Goes"
Creative Cowgirls - #4 "Something New"

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me comments!!
I can't say often enough how much I appreciate it :)

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Winner of my LOTV Release Candy

I'm shoced by all the entries to my LOTV Release candy!!!
Thank you so much to every one of you for enetering, and to all of you that have left me such nice comments, and to all of my new followers - love you all to bits!

Mr.Random has helped me draw a winner, and the lucky new owner of the new stamps
"Teddy Romeo" and "Blue Haze" is...

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No 307

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LINDA

Congratulations sweetie!
Please send me your fully name and address to lenaoien'at'bbnett.no within 2 days,
and your price will soon be on it's way to your mail-box!

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs Lena Katrine