Precious moments

A simple Anniversary card made for some friends.  I used a lovely new coloured simply print from Lili of the Valley called Precious Moments.  The sentiment is from The Works and I used some old paper and bunting.  The torn edge stitched die is from Daisy Mae.

I am planning to get some crafting done today and have some new LOTV images printed ready to colour.

 

Rainbow bear

I have another of the new coloured simply prints from Lili of the Valley on today's card.  This one is rainbow bear.  I used another of my new Daisy Mae die along with some old Cheery Lynn toadstools, ribbon from stash and a butterfly punch.

I had a lovely play with a new stencil and Card-io stamps following a youtube video on Tuesday afternoon.  It was a great learning exercise and although I am not happy with all of the finished work I learnt a lot so will be having another go. I have kept the one I did so I can see what I like about it and what I don't or didn't quite work as well as it should.

Graham has a training day on Saturday ready for the start of the powerboat season so I will have a crafting day.  The divers and rescue team who are all volunteers have to practice getting the divers out of the water, boat handling etc so he will be enjoying himself as will I at home.

 

Champagne anyone?

Another coloured simply print from Lili of the Valley, this one is Little Ted Champagne.  I used the vintage hearts digi papers from the new Love range at LOTV.  The sentiment ribbon is Dovecraft paper posies, the sentiment is LOTV and I used Hunkydory Moonstone flower dies.

 

Rosy and Cosy

I love the name of this sweet image, Rosy and Cosy. The papers and coloured image are more from the Love Range launched recently by Lili of the Valley.  These papers print so well really showing off the gorgeous colours.  I used my fave Marianne fence die, Crafts Too butterfly and Sue Wilson sweetheart flower dies.

 

Amongst the roses

Another sweet card using the new Love Affair digi papers and a coloured simply print image from LOTV.  This one is Love Swing.  The stamp is a wooden one from The Works.  I used a stitched circle Lawn Fawn die and some Prima Roses.

 

More teddies

Following yesterday's post I have another of the new coloured simply prints from LOTV to share.  This one is Teddy and roses and I used two of the new vintage heart digi papers. The sentiment is LOTV, stitched scalloped curved die is MFT.

I mentioned I play Wordle every day well I have discovered Quordle now.  I have played it for the last two days and love the extra challenge of guessing 4 words in 9 goes where the letters you put for the first word are for every word. Really gets the brain going. 

 

New simply prints and digi papers

These are from the latest Lili of the Valley launch.  I used some gorgeous digi papers from the Love Affair range and Little Teds Together coloured simply print.  The ribbon is from Crafty Ribbons and I used some old Dovecraft bunting.

Hope you are all staying safe from Storm Eunice.  As I type this the rain has just stopped and it is windy but nowhere near as bad as predicted yet. Am hoping it doesn't get worse later.

Edited well it got much worse after lunch, more heavy rain and very very windy but thankfully not as bad as some other places.

 

Boating Bears

I can't believe it is a week since my last blog post.  However I have been making some things I can't share with you yet. This is another from the latest launch from Lili of the Valley.  This one is Boating Bears which I have coloured with Copics.   I used a Lawn Fawn mini cloud stencil and salty ocen Distress Oxide for the sky.  The paper is Craft O'clock Plum in Chocolate.  

I thought she needs a parasol so used some Core-dainations which I sanded and cut with an old Marianne die.  The lace is from my stash, roses from Wild Orchid and the little tag is from the paper pad.

Looking forward to a trip out this morning for breakfast and a walk by the river.  Have a good weekend.  I will be back tomorrow with another card.

 

Teddy and chocs

Another cute teddy from the new Lili of the Valley launch.  I fussy cut him and coloured him with Copics.  The papers are Dovecraft Make a Wish and I used a Sweet Dixie flower die and LOTV sentiment.

 

 

Second sneak peek

There are some adorable teddy bear digis in the new launch coming soon at Lili of the Valley.  This one is Little Ted together.  I coloured it with Copics using chalk for the sky.  I printed the image quite large so kept the design simple.  The paper is MFT and the cross stitch hearts are a Memory Box die.  I added a LOTV sentiment and some doodling.

We are off for routine check ups at the dentist today.  Let's hope we both get away with no fillings.

 

Time for pudding

I was on a roll on Monday making 3 Christmas cards and 2 Birthday cards.  This is one of the newer stamps from LOTV called Teddy pudding.  The sentiment is also LOTV.  I coloured the image with Copics and added glittered fun flock to the fur.  The papers are some old ones from LOTV and I used a Memory Box stocking die.

Sneak peek

We had a lovely time at the craft fair on Saturday. Very friendly people and lots of them came to have a look. I had sold several things but had only taken £25 by 11.30. Then a couple came along and bought a wooden black and 3 of my cross stitch. They were 2 of the 4" bees that I did a while ago and the larger dainty dancer which I finished about 3 weeks ago. They spent £38.50 so that made getting up at 5.15 worthwhile. I love making the cross stitch pictures and have sold 7 this month. It isn't the money it is knowing how much people appreciate the work that goes into them and makes me want to stitch more.

So onto my card which is a sneak peek from the second Christmas launch from Lili of the Valley. This is angel bear and I just couldn't wait to colour her with Copics.  The papers are some old Dovecraft ones.  I used a Martha Stewart fern punch, flowers from Hobbycraft and a Viva pearl pen.  I also used a clear sparkle pen on her wings.  Back tomorrow with another sneak peek. Today I will be doing a few chores then back to craftroom while hubby is out again.

 

Teddy Stocking

Did you get your hands on any of the new LOTV stamps and/or simply prints? The opening price is an amazing deal.  I used the digi stamp Teddy Stocking. I coloured it with Copics. I had a disaster as I had cleaned some of my red Copics that morning as they badly needed it. I have never had a problem with using them straight after cleaning but I did this time.  I coloured the stocking and it just wouldn't blend properly and ended up with a shiny patch which normally means a pen needs cleaning.  

I thought well I could paper piece it but as it is a digi stamp I couldn't guarantee I could print another the same size. So I traced the stocking using greaseproof paper. Cut that out and laid it on some patterned paper and then cut my stocking out.  Thankfully that worked as I didn't want to waste the image which had taken me a while to colour.

I used a MFT stitched scalloped border, Dovecraft star, Marianne Designs poinsettias, foliage from a Sue Wilson set and a candy can dies.

Poorly Ted

When I saw this image in the LOTV art shop I just had to buy it as I thought it is so sweet.  I am not sure I would want to take a pill that size though. I expect the bunny means well.

 It comes a resizable coloured digi which I diecut using a stitched die from The Works. The papers are First Edition It's a Boy.  The sentiment is LOTV and I used a Lawn Fawn bunting die.

 

In the shed

Another coloured simply print from LOTV. I have been making these cards for something special which I will tell you about soon. This one is In the Shed. The light was awful when I photographed this but the backing paper is actually dark green woodgrain. I used a MFT trellis fence die and thought what else shall I use. I have a number of birdhouse dies so chose one of them along with some tiny bird dies.  The sentiment is LOTV and I added some flowers from Michaels in America, I rarely use flowers on men's cards but thought these ones don't make it look too girly.

 

Cute Bear

I have another of the new images launching on Friday to share with you. This is cute bear 4, coloured with Copics. I found the gingham paper, think it came from an old LOTV pack. I love gingham for baby cards. The sentiment is LOTV, ribbon from stash and square doily from Ebay. I used Dovecraft 3d pearl effects around the image and kept the layout simple.

Had a lovely visit to my Mum yesterday as we are in a support bubble. She continues to keep herself busy painting, knitting and puzzling. Today's exciting outing is to get our click and collect shopping at Tesco. Stay safe everyone x

 

New baby January launch

Now that the Christmas cards are finished it is time to get some stock made in anticipation of craft fairs hopefully later next year. Lili of the Valley are having a launch of very cute baby and animal stamps in January. This is cute bear 1 coloured with Copics. I used the dotty method to colour him and am really pleased with how it turned out. I put down so much colour going over it to get it right. The papers are First Edition It's a girl. I used a stitched square die from The Works and Dovecraft pale pink 3D pearl effects.

I haven't had much time for crafting this week though I have been cross stitching in the evenings whilst watching Netflix. We have just finished watching The Crown which was very good. A real eye opener although it has to be taken as a drama and not a documentary so not all of it is 100% accurate I am sure.

We are going out for breakfast this morning to our usual little place where they only have 3 tables. It is one of the best breakfasts and we will be able to take a walk by the river too.

 

It's launch day

 Today is launch day for the new James and Jenny digis at LOTV. As well as the stamps there are coloured simply prints which is what I have used for my card today. These simply prints are so beautifully coloured and as I had limited time to make this for today I opted for a coloured image rather than colouring one.

Image - James looking up

Papers - Maja coffe in the arbour

Die - Go Kreate frilly #10

Burlap butterfly - Papermania

Lace - Crafty Ribbons

Other - cheesecloth, pearlised enamel dots

Jenny floral border

Here I am with a first sneak peek of the new James and Jenny bear digis launching on Friday at LOTV. So many people love James, myself included so it is lovely to have some new images to play with. I also have the simply prints which are beautifully coloured and I can't wait to use those too.

Image - LOTV Jenny floral border

Medium - Copics

Papers - MFT

Dies - Crafts too butterflies, Sue Wilson sweetheart blooms, Hunkydory Moonstone fabulous florals

Punch - Martha Stewart fern

Other - doily and pearls

This morning I am off to deliver four of my decorated heart boxes which a lady bought on Facebook and then after lunch we are off to visit my Mum so no time for crafting today.

 

Building a snowman

I know it has been a few days since I last blogged but I haven't been doing as much crafting as usual. I really enjoyed  creating this vintage looking card though. With all my craft fairs cancelled and the vintage tearooms/gift shop closed I haven't had the need to make as many cards. I do want to get more Christmas cards made though and a friend asked me to make hr two Birthday cards. I will also get round to some scrapbooking I have promised myself.

Image - LOTV Bears and snowman

Medium - Copics

Papers - LOTV vintage Christmas

Dies - Joy Christmas tree, Sue Wilson cut and lift poinsettias and foliage

Sentiment - LOTV

Other - sparkle pen, fun flock, ricrac, pearls, baker's twine, vintage photo DI