LOTV Challenge # 46...Valentines ♥♥♥

Hello Everyone !

This weeks LOTV Challenge is a super fun theme ...Valentines! ♥ ♥ ♥ We understand that there quite a few Valentine Challenges going on at the moment, so feel free to combine your card entries. We also want to thank the growing number of LOTV participants. We appreciate each and every one of you and look forward to viewing your cards!

Remember, it is not necessary to use a Lili of the Valley Image on your card, just follow the theme and upload your card to the LOTV Blog. For more DT inspiration, please click here.

*My card is a tent topper card. I simply wanted to have fun with the challenge and I simply let my creativity run wild.*

Card details...........
image LOTV, sentiment Amuse Art Stamps, card stocks PTI and Bazzill, inks Copic Markers, Nestie dies ( I forgot the label number), Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, EK Success heart border punch,flowers, half pearls and ribbon

You have two weeks to complete your Valentine cards. Have lots of fun with it!!!

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LOTV Challenge # 45..... Sketch Challenge!

Hello Everyone and Happy Thursday wishes to you!

This weeks LOTV Challenge is to make a card based off of the following sketch designed by our very own Domi! Thanks for the inspiration Domi! We also would like to welcome the very inspiring Bev (All Things I Love) to our design team as well!

As always, You have two weeks to complete your challenge card and you can use any stamp that you desire.
We hope that you enjoy this weeks challenge and we look forward to seeing all of your creations! Please link your finished card/project to LOTV Blog and for more inspiration and details of the winning package, click here.


My card features one of the new LOTV images and his name is "Balloon Bunny". Balloon Bunny and the rest of the new LOTV Spring collection will be available January 25th.




Card details
image LOTV Balloon Bunny, sentiment MFT sentiment pkg., card stock PTI and a scrap piece of rose color Bazzill, designer paper DCWV, inks Copic Markers and SU's pink. Tools used, MS boarder punch and nesties circle and scallop dies. Embellishments used were ribbon, Liquid Pearls, a drop of Stickles on the flame, flowers and pink gem stones.

I also want to thank Louise of Adori Graphics for my blog make-over. Louise is awesome at designing blogs and has the patience of a saint. Thank you for everything Louise!!
I hope you have a beautiful day and thank you all so very much for stopping by!

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LOTV Sneak Peek #2

Hello Everyone,

This is my second sneak peek preview of the new stamps that will be available at the Lili Of The Valley's on-line store January 15th. The name of this image is Rosie Posy and I think she is a sweetheart!


Rosie is colored in with Copic Markers and I lightly airbrushed the background with B000 for a little contrast. I embellished Rosie's sweater and the flower bouquet wrapper with Liquid Pearls and applied Stickles to the hem of her skirt and flower centers. The card stocks are by Papertrey Ink and Bazzil and the design paper is by Serendipity. Other tools used were my Cuttlebug embossing folder and MS punch. I also embellished my card with flowers,half pearls, ribbon and the sentiment is by LOTV.

Have a great day and thank you all so much for stopping by!
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LOTV Sneak Peek!

Hello and Happy Sunday Evening!

If you live in the "north" or an area where it snows, is it cold enough for you yet? I tell ya' we are getting a little of everything in Michigan, lots of snow and the cold weather right along with it...brrrrrrrrrr!

To help take the chill off of everything, LOTV has an assortment of brand new stamps that will be released very soon and these babies are gorgeous! (I think the release date of the new line of stamps is January 15th). Here is a sneak peek of one the new images and her name is "Baby Girl".



Be sure to check out the rest of the LOTV DT blogs throughout the week for more adorable sneak peeks of the new LOTV Stamps. (LOTV DT names are posted on the left hand side of my blog)


Card Details
stamp and sentiment are both LOTV, c/s PTI and SU, DP Imaginesce, inks Memento Pitch Black and Copic Markers. Tools 1" circle punch and small edged scallop scissors. Embellishments ribbon and half pearls. Liquid Glass and a tiny dab of Liquid Pearls on Baby Girls bow.

I've been so busy getting caught up on cards and household duties etc. this past weekend and didn't have a chance for blog duties. After a weekend of almost nonstop creating, I can kind of balance my cards and blog duties now...oh how I wish there were more than one of me at times! Have a great day and thank you all so much for stopping by!

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LOTV Thursday Challenge......New Year!

Good Morning Everyone!
I apologize for my absence from the blogging scene, I have so much going on right now that it isn't funny. My husband and my neighbor have finally finished remodeling our basement and the clean up and sorting has been a job indeed. I have a new crafting room and the recreation area for the family looks fabulous. Now I'm in the process of moving my craft supplies back into the basement and sorting through papers and stamps deciding what I want to keep, give away or sale. I didn't realize that I had so much stuff! So, in the meantime, I (we) have our hands full getting the recreation room and the rest of the house in tip top shape before the Christmas. I wish that I had some before and after pictures but the basement was so ugly that I didn't even bother with taking pictures. Now the area is brighter, the walls are paneled, the floor re-tiled, a drop ceiling was installed, and I finally have some storage! Nothing fancy but way better than it was before. I will take some pictures and post them next week:)



This weeks LOTV Challenge is to make a card celebrating the "New Year"! I know that I have a sentiment that says "Happy New Year" around here some where, but at the moment, I had to forgo a sentiment. In my head, I imaged the angel belting out a tune of Happy New Year wishes.

I wanted a sparkly New Year's card and once I had finished coloring my image, I rubbed my Versa Mark pad over the entire image, applied embossing powder and SU's Dazzing Diamonds on top of my image. Then I crossed my fingers and applied my heating gun to my image. I have to tell you, I was rather pleased with the results!


For more New Year card ideas, be sure to check out the LOTV Blog to see the DT creations. Keep in mind, you have two weeks to finish your card and all challenge cards should be linked up with the LOTV Blog. You aren't required to used LOTV Stamps but if you have them, why not use them:) Click on this link for more information. Have a great day and we can't wait to see your creations!

card details.....
stamp LOTV, c/s The Cut Cardstock Company, dp Graphic 45 and Creative Imaginations, Nesties lg. circle and circle scallop die, inks Copic Markers, Memento Tuxedo Black and Versa Mark. embossing powder, SU's Dazzling Diamonds, flowers and half pearls

Try to have a great day and thank you all so much for understanding:) Once the dust settles down, I'll be back with regular posting.

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Hello Everyone and Happy Thursday!

This weeks LOTV Challenge is to create a card based off this lovely sketch designed by the super talented Jacqui! I also want to welcome our two newest DT members to LOTV . Welcome aboard Nicola and Caz!


You have two weeks to complete your challenge card and you can use any image that you desire. However, if you have LOTV stamps, feel free to use them! For more inspiration, stop by and visit the LOTV DT blogs.

I made my card with one of the new fairies (Fairy Bouquet) and I think these new fairy stamps are so cute! My image is colored in with Copic Markers and the sentiment is by WOJ. Fairies wings are embellished with Twinklets and the ribbon sash with Liquid Pearls. The design paper is by DCWV and the card stocks are Bazzill and Papertrey Ink. Other embellishments are felt flowers, paper piercing, ribbon and Diamond Stickles.The background was airbrushed with Copic Marker B00.



Remember, you have two weeks to complete your challenge cards. Have loads of fun and we can't wait to see what you make!

Have a great day and thank you all very much for stopping by!

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LOTV Blog Hop Winner!

I would like to say Thank You to all who entered the LOTV Blog Hop. The blog hop was a success and we thank all of you for participating and playing along with the word game, you guys are awesome!!!!
As you all know, each LOTV DT member had to pick a winner for her individual blog. Well....the winner on my blog was
Denise!!!!! (i.ink.i.can)

Denise was number 63 and congratulations to you! I have already contacted Denise and forwarded her information to Marcea. Way to go Denise!!!

For a complete list of all of the winners, click here.
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LOTV Blog Hop!

"Today's the day for the LOTV Blog Hop!!!! We are celebrating the release of the new stamps on the LOTV Website, each DT member is offering the chance for you to win One of the new stamps of your choice. If you complete the blog hop, you will also have a chance to win 6 new images of your choice!



To enter, all you need to do is start at the LOTV Challenge Blog and work your way through each of the DT links leaving a comment regarding your favorite LOTV stamp. As you proceed through the blog hop, each DT member will give you a letter. (hang on to each letter or word until you finish the blog hop) Once you have completed the blog hop and collected all the letters, unscramble the letters to form a word and leave a comment with your answer at the final destination....The LOTV Blog. We will use Random.Org to choose the winner of blog hop and did I mention that the winner will receive 6 stamps of choice?! Sounds like a lot of fun to me! Best of Luck Everyone!


In staying with the order of the blog hop, you should have left Christine's blog onto mine. My special letter for you is the letter I ...... -----> Your next stop is Jo's Blog.

Take care and have fun!
The Blog hop will be open until Wednesday 18th November

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This is the order of the LOTV Blog Hop

1. Start here....LOTV Challenge Blog
2. Jacqui
3. Nichola
4. Domi
5. Bev
6. Marcea
7. Christine
8. Risa
9. Jo
10. Claire
11. Paula
12. Final Destination.....LOTV Challenge Blog

Card details......
image new LOTV Designer die Cuts (Christmas Bears) These images are already pre-colored. all you have to do is embellish if you desire and mat to your card! Easy Peasy!!! card stocks Bazzill and Papertrey Ink, Cuttlebug snowflake and swiss dots embossing folders, sentiment SU, inks SU's Real Red, ribbon, charm, Liquid Pearls (snow flakes) Stickles , flower and one half pearl.

Have fun with our blog hop and remember that each LOTV DT member will have a winner also! I will announce the winner as soon as I am given the "OK"! Have loads of fun and good luck to all!
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LOTV Thursday Challenge #39

Hello and Happy Thursday!

This weeks LOTV Challenge is to create a card based off this awesome sketch designed by our very own Marcea. What a fab sketch with lots of fab layers! Thanks for the inspiration Marcea!

My image is a sneak peek of LOTV new line of stamps that are simply named "Boys". The name of my image is "Boys-computer fun" and he will be on sale the first week of November. I think the main reason I chose this stamp is because of the little boys
facial expression.
In all honesty, I have seen this same expression on both of my boys faces when they are playing on their Play Station. The intense and focused look followed by rapid thumb twitters on the game controller...I tell ya' this image stole my heart!

As with all LOTV Challenges, you have two weeks to complete your card. You don't have to use LOTV Stamps but if you have them, please use them. When you are finished with your card, link your creation to LOTV Thursday blog. Have fun creating and we can't wait to view your creations.

Card details.......... image LOTV Boys-Computer fun, sentiment SU, c/s SU and PTI, DP Three Bugs In A Rug, Copic Markers, ribbon, Liquid Glass, paper clip from SU , Nesties lg. oval die, scalloped scissors, EK Success scallop punch and Dew Drops

Have a great day and thank you all so much for stopping by!

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LOTV Thursday Challenge...Childs Christmas Card!

Hello Everyone,

Sorry that I have been MIA the past few days. My husband and my neighbor are in the process of remodeling the remodeling our basement and once again everything is turned up side down. The basement is where my craft room is and a lot of my supplies are covered up. However, I did remove the main supplies and have set up a temporary station at the dining room table. Although it is not the same, it will do until they are finished. I can't wait to return to my new area which will include some built in storage. I have seriously outgrown those plastic type drawers from Target!



On to the good stuff! Today's LOTV Thursday Challenge is to make a Christmas card for a child. I made my card with the color theme red and white with lots of sparkle. The image is from LOTV ( Christmas Bunnies- Robin ) and I also downloaded the design paper which reads "Merry Christmas* Happy Christmas" from LOTV. My image is colored in with Copic Markers and embellished with Ice Stickles. I also added tiny drops of Liquid Pearls to the gift and stocking and add Liquid Glass to the candy cane. The other embellishments are ribbon and red half pearls.



As with all LOTV Challenges, you have two weeks to complete your card. You don't have to use LOTV Stamps but if you have them, please use them. When you are finished with your card, link your creation to LOTV Thursday blog. We are also looking for a GDT member... so...get creative as I can't wait to view your creations!

Have a great day and thank you all so much for stopping by!

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Lili of the Valley Thursday Challenge...Sketch Challenge!

Hello Everyone and Happy Thursday to you all!

This weeks LOTV Thursday Challenge is to make a card based on the sketch by our very own Jo Austin! Thanks for the awesome sketch Jo!!

Remember, you have two weeks to complete your card and you aren't required to use a LOTV Stamp. Once your card is finished, simply link your blog to LOTV Thursday's Blog! From what I understand, there will be a really nice treat for the winner of this sketch challenge. So......get your ideas together for the challenge! We can't wait to see what you make!


Card details.....
image LOTV ( Christmas Bunnies - Stocking ), sentiment The Greetings Farm, c/s SU and PTI, DP is from my stash, inks Copic Markers, flower, half pearls and Stickles

Be sure to stop by LOTV and check out the awesome DT cards! They are very lovely!
Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by!

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LOTV Thursday Challenge # 36 Color Challenge!

Good Morning Everyone and happy Thursday to you!

Today's LOTV Thursday Challenge is all about the colors BROWN, ORANGE and GREEN, the colors of fall. Although the weather is very warm in my area and the leave still green, by the first of October, the seasons could change in a heartbeat! I look forward to the cool weather though, in fact I like it! If I had my way, there would only be three seasons, spring, summer and fall! I'm not a fan of winter at all... too cold, too much snow and the limited daytime hours....sooooooooooo depressing.



The name of my image is Little Girl Swing and I think she is adorable! To see more beautiful cards, click on this link and check out the LOTV DT cards! You have two weeks to complete your card and you don't have to use a LOTV image. But if you have LOTV stamps, feel free to use them. When you are finished with your card, simply leave a link to your blog here! We thank you for your participation and can't wait to see your creations!

card details.....
stamp LOTV, sentiment rub on by Reminisce, c/s SU and Papertrey Ink, DP jillibean-soup,inks Copic Markers, ribbon, buttons and flowers.

Thank you for stopping by and have a super great day!

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