Lili of the Valley Challenge - Pink, White & Silver!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog we are sad to announce it is our last challenge of the year...infact it is our last challenge ever....Lili the Valley will no longer be running a challenge blog......but don't be sad as Jacqui will be running a new independent challenge featuring Lili of the Valley images...it will be called Lilis Little Fairies Challenge.

Anyway here is a card I made using James the Bear - Christmas Cracker, which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Bear - C0/C1/C2/C3
Hat - R81/R83
Cracker - R81/R83/C3/C5
The papers are all DCWV Rose-Tinted Christmas which I have layered with some silver mirror card. I have added an old Craftwork Cards bauble sentiment, some silver ribbon salvage from a gift I got from the Lush store and a few snowflakes punched with my Martha Stewart punch.

So hop on over and join in with our last LOTV challenge of the year, and prepare yourself for the new Challenge Blog in 2012.

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Anything Goes!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog our theme is Anything Goes....you can do whatever/make whatever you like using a Lili of the Valley stamp/diecut.

For my card I have used one of the Jenny the Bear stamps, this one is called  Gifts Galore which I have coloured with Copics using the following colour...

Bear - C0/C1/C2

Hat & Scarf - B000/B00/B01/B02

Gifts - B000/B00/B01/B02/Y21

Robin - R29/E25

The papers are some scraps of Dream Street Wonderland papers from 2008 that I had laying around. I have kept this one pretty simple by just using an EK Success border punch and the snowflakes that came out I have added to the card. I have embellished with some AC satin ribbon, a couple of Making Memories pins and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT creations...

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Creature Comforts!

This week on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog our theme is Creature Comforts...Your card should include a LOTV stamp with an animal on.

For my card I have used one of the new stamps being release today...HERE, this one is called The Potting Shed. I have coloured the image with Copics using the following colours...

Mice - C0/C2

Pots - E15/E17

Fence - E57

Pansies - BV02/BV04/G12/G14

Misc. - W0/W2/E41/Y32/R37

The papers are all Do Crafts Tulip and I have layered them with some Bazzill Kraft cardstock. I have added some AC satin ribbon, a few pins (the purple one was white and I coloured it with Sharpies). The sentiment is a fab freebie from Create with TLC and I have added some flowers and bling.

Be sure to check out all the new images in the Store and also all the DT creations on the Challenge Blog.

Lili of the Valley Sneak Peek - Little Cutie!

So here is a sneak peek of one of the new images being released at the NEC this weekend, and if you cannot get to the NEC, they will be available online from 10th November.

I have stamped the image onto Craftwork Cards Digital cardstock, and coloured it with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Clothing - E51/E53

Ducks - Y21/YR31/B21

Teddy - E30/E31

Water - B000

The papers are all 7Gypsies Baby Oh Boy, I have added some AC satin ribbon, a couple of pins (the duck is Fancy Pants and the heart is Heidi Grace). The sentiment has been created with a Melissa Frances rub-on, a American Crafts Thickers number "1", Making Memories mini alphas and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Sketch

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog it's Sketch Time. For my card I have used one of the Beary Mine die-cut squares which I cut using my Nestabilities. The papers are all Making Memories Mistletoe which I have layered with some shimmery red cardstock from Craftwork Cards. I have added some SU 11/4 inch ribbon, a few pins, some bling and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Be sure to hop on over to check out the rest of the DT's creations using the sketch.

Cute Card Thursday - Tree-mendous!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is Tree-Mendous.

For my card I have used one of the Die Cut Designs Sheets, this one is called Beary Merry Christmas, to which I have added some Stickles. The papers are all Making Memories Mistletoe which I have layered with some Craftwork Cards red shimmer cardstock. I have embellished with some red bling, a sentiment and tree cut from one of the sheets of paper.

I adore these die-cuts...I always love the cards that I make with them. Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's Tree-mendous cards!!!!

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Warm & Cozy

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog our theme is Warm & Cozy. For my card I have used one of the Xmas images called Igloo for Two which I have coloured with Copics using the following  colours...
W5/W7/W9/C0/C2/R83/BG53
The papers are all My Minds Eye Be Merry which I have layered with some random cardstock from my stash. I have added some organza ribbon, a Craftwork Cards sentiment and some trees cut from the papers. On the scene I have also added some Stickles and FlowerSoft.

Be sure to check out the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog to see the rest of the DT's creations.

Cute Card Thursday - Animal Crackers!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is Animal Crackers...we want to see an animal as or included in your main image.

For my card I have used a Lili of the Valley image called James the Bear - Deck th Halls which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Bear - E30/E31/E33

Tinsel - G28/G29

Star - Y21

Gift - YG01/YG03/R37/R39

The papers are all Making Memories Mistletoe which I have layered with some red cardstock. I have kept the embellishments to an all time minimum by just adding a couple of trees cut from the paper and also a Craftwork Cards circle sentiment.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT creations HERE...

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Aqua, White & Glitter...

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog we have another colour combo for you...Aqua, White with the added option of glitter!

For my card  I have used an image called Party Pup and I have coloured him with Copics using the following colours...BG53/C0/C1/C2/C3/YR00

The papers are all Magnolia ones...well scraps of papers from previous years, and I have layered with the some Bazzill off white cardstock (cannot remember the colour), I have added some PaperCellar Raffia ribbon, a couple of heart pins, some seam binding, pearl bling and an ancient sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's creations over on the Challenge Blog...I am always amazed how differently we interpret a challenge theme.

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Thank You!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog our theme is "Thank You". Now I know this is a little early as school isn't even back yet...or a little late as they are already on holiday....but it doesn't hurt to be prepared...

For my card I have used Back to School Girl....isn't she adorable. I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E53

Clothing - R37/R39/E37/E39/E40/B39

The papers are all October Afternoon School House and I have added some Bazzill cardstock to the base. The sentiments are Craftwork Cards and Create with TLC....and I have finished off with some American Craft satin ribbon, pearl bling and a couple of heart pins (the navy ones is a white one coloured with a Sharpie pen).

The Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog DT are taking a little break, so this challenge will be live until August 31st...giving you all plenty of time to take part.

Christmas in July!

Wild Orchid Crafts and Lili Of The Valley have teamed up to host a

'Christmas In July Party'.

There’s sneak peeks of the new Lili Of The Valley Christmas release and the new Christmas Goodies from Wild Orchid Crafts. These creations will be featured on the

Wild Orchid Crafts Blog, LOTV Ideas To Inspire Blog and also daily on the featured Designers Blogs so be sure to check it all out.

And no party would be complete without a little goodie bag so there’s candy all the way as well – woohoooo :)))))!!! 

It’s the 4th day of the party and time for me to show you are sneak peek and offer my candy, If you would like to win the stamp I have used on my card today please leave a link to your blog on Mr Linky Below

So here is my Card and info on how I made it...

I used an image called Under the Mistletoe which I have coloured with Copics. The papers are all Fancy Pants Hot Chocolate which I have layered with some Bazzill bling cardstock, I have added some gorgeous Wild Orchid Craft flowers, and a bell charm. The sentiment is a really old Craftwork Cards one that I found in a sale box at Ally Pally last year.

So be sure to pop back over to the Wild Orchid Crafts & Lili of the Valley Blogs and see more awesome creations....and don't forget to add your name to my Linky below to be in with a chance of winning the stamp that I have used in the card above...

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Fun & Games!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog our theme is Fun & Games. For my card I have used one of the new Christmas Images being released on Monday 25th July. She is called Christmas Dance and I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E50/E53

Clothing - BG000/BG01/R81/Y32

The papers are all by Magnolia from the last two Christmas releases, and I have layered them with some blue cardstock from my stash. I have added a doily cut with my Cheery Lynn English Tea Party Die, some pins from my stash, some AC satin ribbon, flowers and a Craftwork Cards circle sentiment. For the snow I have added some white Flower Soft and to the fur trim I have added some DecoArt Glamour Dust.

Be sure to pop on over to the Lili of the Valley store on Monday and place your order for the new images...

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Pink & Blue!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog we have a colour scheme for you...Pink & Blue!

For my card I have used one of the girl images called Milly - Just for You which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E50/E53

Clothing - B21/B23/R81/R83

Flower/Butterfly - Y32/R83/B23/G12/G21

The papers are all DoCrafts/PaperMania from the Tulip range which I have layered with some Bashful Blue SU cardstock. I have embellished with some ribbon, a Craftwork Cards tag sentiment, some twine and pearl bling.

Be sure to check out the rest of the wonderful DT creations...HERE.

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Sketch by Donalda!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog we have a sketch for you by Donalda. 

For my card I have used Little Lorry Bear which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Bear - E30/E31/E33

Lorry - R27/R29/W0/W2/BG72/Y17

The papers are all October Afternoon Road Map which I have layered with some black cardstock. I cut the balloons with a CC Designs die and added some twine to them, I finished off with a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Be sure to check out the challenge HERE as the DT have made some gorgeous samples.

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Celebrate!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog our theme is Celebrate. We want to see your  Weddings, Birth, Birthdays even just celebrating the everyday cards, so get your thinking caps on.

For my card I have used  the Cheers Bear stamp which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Bear - E30/E31/E33/E11

Clothing - BG10/BG11/BG13/YG03/YG05

Gift - BG10/BG11/YG03/YG05/BG13

Drink - YR23/YR24

The papers are all Memory Box Valise which I have layered with some Bazzill Kraft cardstock. I have used my nestabilities to cut the star and image, and added a Jenni Bowlin mini bingo card,  cut a couple of the tickets from a sheet of the paper, added an "18" using AC foam Thickers, and "Today" using Making Memories Tiny Alpha's and finally added an embroidered beer mug to finish off.

Be sure to check out the challenge, and join in for a chance to win a £10 LOTV shopping voucher...you will find the challenge, and the rest of the DT cards HERE.

Lili of the Valley Challenge - Sketch by Donalda!

This week over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog we have a sketch for you provided by the lovely Donalda. For my card I have used one of the new girl images released last week called Milly Cuddle Time which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E18/E19

Clothing - Y17/Y37/R39

Dog - E30/E31

Cat- E40/E41

The papers are all Crate Paper Emma's Shoppe which I have layered with some Bazzill Kraft cardstock. I have also used a couple of the stickers from the collection pack, a sentiment by Craftwork Cards, and some Cherry Blossoms and Poppies.  I have also used my Martha Stewart zig zag punch and Nestabilities.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's creations HERE.

Lili of the Valley - Girls!, Girls!, Girls!

It's the day you have all been waiting for with baited breathe....release of the Girls! Girls! Girls! stamps by Lili of the Valley. You can find all 16 of the stunning new stamps HERE.

For my card I have used a stamp called Doggie Delight which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E47

Clothing - YG03/YG05/E50/E51/E53

Cupcake - E51/E37/Y17

Doggie - C7/C9/R37/R39

The papers are all PaperMania Little Cake Shoppe which I have layered with some Bazzill Kraft cardstock. I have added some AC satin ribbon and a Craftwork Cards circle sentiment.

Be sure to take a look at the new images....there are just so many "must haves".

Lili of the Valley - Anything Goes & Girl Time!

Last month was Boy Month, and this month is Girl Month....and being released on June 14th are 16 gorgeous new girly images for you to add to your growing LOTV stamp collection...and they are all so cute it will be hard to choose...

Anyway this card was made for the Lili of the Valley Challenge this week which happens to be an "Anything Goes" week. The image is called Just for You and I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E18/E19
Clothing - B000/B01/B02/R21/R22
Flowers & Butterfly - G12/Y21/Y38
The papers are all some really old WRMK that I got cheap in TKMaxx the other week, and I have layered them with some Bazzill Kraft cardstock. The ribbon was some that I got just after Easter in a sale at Dobbies, and I have added pins and some cardstock sticker flowers also by WRMK. The sentiment is one from Create with TLC and a few Making Memories mini alpha stickers.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's cards...and see more sneak peeks of the new stamps being released on June 14th.....HERE.

Lili of the Valley News!!!!

Good morning all you LOTV lovers, I have news of 2 exciting happenings at Lili of the Valley this week, first as from MIDNIGHT TONIGHT there will be 10% off all purchases from the Lili of the Valley Website. What a great time to get those stamps you have been looking at and wanting....go fill your baskets!

The second bit of news is the release on 14th June of our new Summer Girl Images, from tomorrow you will be seeing sneak peaks on the Design Teams Blogs.

Lili of the Valley meets Cute Card Thursday!

A little bit of combining from me this week....here is my card for the Lili of the Valley Challenge - Punch It!, and also for the Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Embellish It!

I have used one of the new images from Lili of the Valley called Cheers Bear which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Bear - E30/E31/E33/R01

Clothing - R27/R27/YR23

Drink - YR23/YR24

Parcel - BG10/BG11/BG13/R27/R29/E50/E51

The papers are all My Minds Eye Alphabet Soup Boy which I have layered with some Bazzill Kraft cardstock I have used a Nestabilites to make the large star and an SU punch for the smaller star. I have also added Glossy Accents to the glass to make it shine like glass, and finished off with  a sentiment by Create with TLC.

Be sure to check out both the challenges.
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