LOTV - new launch tomorrow

There is a brand new release from Lili of the Valley tomorrow ... Wednesday 29th April and I have just filmed a video showing you every single image and sentiment. 

As usual it is a wonderful collection of cute, usable images for all ages. The digits are especially for all the boys in your life .... young and old plus some really versatile sentiments. 

You can purchase these from LOTV’s Etsy shop plus there are details and card samples on their website. 

Press play to watch ...

Don’t forget there is also a really wonderful Facebook group full of inspiration plus sneak peeks from the design team. 

I hope you enjoy my video. I plan to be more active online .... I’m getting there slowly. You can click these links to my Instagram, Facebook and YouTube channel .... hope to see you there. 

Awww…. baby Toreads!

 

 

Good evening folks, ooh what a busy day I have had hence the lateness of my post. Still, better late than never. As most of you know by now the launch of Toread stamps and CD-Rom is on Friday. It is brought to you by Crafter’s Companion and will be Pick of the Week on Create and Craft at 12 noon. You just know they will not last the week, in fact I will be surprised if the last til the end of the weekend.

Now isn’t this the cutest baby you have seen in ages! I believe this stamp will be one of the exclusive stamps to Create and Craft so you will have to tune in to order it.

I have stamped him onto Neenah using Memento ink and then coloured with my Spectrum Noirs ….. talking of which have you seen the brand new pen storage solution from Crafter’s Companion yet??? It has caused quite a stir on my Facebook page when I posted a pic of it earlier – more details tomorrow about that!

Challenges:

Oldie but a Goodie – Show us your ribbons (gold card & ribbon)

Totally PaperCrafts – For a Child

 

Have a great evening and see you all tomorrow xxx

Final Paintbox Poppet Sneak Peek & Candy

I can hardly believe it is Thursday already, where has the week gone???? Not long now until the launch of Paintbox Poppets by Crafter’s Companion tomorrow on Create & Craft …… how exciting. There has been loads of positive feedback from all the sneak peeks over on the Facebook page so why don’t you come join us and see what all the excitement is about.

So here is my card for today. I have stamped this little beauty onto Neenah and coloured her with my Spectrum Noirs pens.

The papers are from the matching CD-Rom and there are also gorgeous sentiments for sale too .... delish!

So how would you like a chance to win a copy of the Paintbox Poppets CD-Rom???? Just leave a comment on my post and you will be entered into the draw. You can increase your chances of winning by leaving a comment on my other posts this week. I will draw a winner in the morning and post it here about 10am.

Have a lovely day xxx

Strawberry Kisses – Flower Power!

Hi there, not long now until the launch tomorrow on Create and Craft TV at midday for the beautiful Strawberry Kisses range!! We are all so excited at Crafter’s Companion about this latest release because the images are just so cute. The CD-Rom is crammed full of pretty papers with some really stunning designs. I am in love with it so much and know you will all be as soon as you see the shows. I hope you have been enjoying the sneak peeks from the Design Team. If you also pop over to the Crafter’s Companion website you can view all our samples in the Strawberry Kisses Gallery.

So onto another of my sneak peeks …….. how adorable is this stamp!!!!!!!

I have to admit this image is one of my favourites, but then again I love them all so it is such a hard choice to only pick one favourite.

Remember also that the sentiment comes with the main image which means even better value for you!

As usual I have stamped onto Neenah card and coloured with my Spectrum Noir pens. I really like adding the grass to my images now and am going to do this a lot more often in the future. It is so easy to do and finishes it nicely.

I have matted and layered using the scrummy Core’dinations card and also used it to punch out the butterfly ….. it has a really great texture to it and is still beautiful when it hasn’t been sanded.

I shall be back in the morning with another card to share along with the times of the live shows. Have a fab evening and see you all in the morning!!

xxx

Lili of the Valley .... A sneak peek!!!

Hi there - how is your weekend???? I am loving having a whole weekend off for a change. I have been very naughty this week though and got totally confused with my days. This meant I was late with my DT card for LOTV challenge. The good news though is that it means I have been able to use a brand new image from LOTV on my card.

I was so excited when I saw all the new stamps which are coming out next month .... you are going to LOVE them sooooooooo much, I promise!!!! All of the stamps will be available at the Hobbycrafts show from Thursday but if you are wanting to order them online you will need to wait until the 10th of November ..... what torture!!!!!!

I have used the sketch from this weeks challenge on Lili of the Valley (so very late, sorry Mummy Fairy) and I have used one of the new stamps. This little lady is called Summer and is a new character for LOTV drawn by Molly Harrison. The stamp is called 'My Best Friend'and is just so adorable.

The sentiment stamp also comes with the stamp so a great little set I am sure you will agree!

A closer look at Summer - isn't she sweet!

Make sure you also visit the inspiration blog over the next couple of weeks where you will be inundated with lots and lots of cards using the new stamps .... I am so excited about this release.

Challenges:

Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes

Totally Papercrafts - Glitter It

Hope you enjoy your weekend and remember to get ready to get your new images as soon as you can!

Time to Celebrate …….. Brand new SWALK is launched today!!!!!!

Hi there, well I am just way too excited to leave this post until the morning so I decided to share my sneak peek tonight before bed instead. I know lots of you can’t wait until midday for the launch of SWALK’s Winter Cheer by Crafter’s Companion over on Create and Craft TV. It is going to be this week’s Pick of the Week but I have a feeling it won’t last all week so I would get in there quick to avoid disappointment. The 12 stamps and CD-Rom are amazing – the stamps are so cute and the papers are divine – perfect for all year round. Ok, enough chat …. here is my card ….

It certainly is a time to celebrate too – I hope you manage to get your stamps if you are trying. My image was coloured using Spectrum Noir pens ….. they are so easy to use and blend perfectly on the recommended Neenah card.

Right then, I am off to bed …… can’t wait for the live shows with Leann Chivers and to see all the fab samples ….. I love her to bits and she always makes me laugh – hope you enjoy your day whatever you are doing :o)

More SWALK peeks ….. not long to wait now!!

Afternoon lovely people of blogland ….. are you all getting excited now about Crafter’s Companion newest release???? Just incase you have no idea what I am talking about there is a brand new SWALK range due to be launched on Friday. Keep checking the news and inspiration blog for details plus find out how you can win all 12 stamps plus the matching CD-Rom!!!!

I love this stamp – it is a winter twist of the infamous original image for SWALK. These characters are just so sweet. The papers are from the CD-Rom and as I have already mentioned earlier this week they are delicious!!!!!!

Make sure you come back again this week for me sneak peeks and remember to check out the other DT blogs for more inspiration.

Challenges

One stop craft challenge – Anything Goes

Have a great week xxx

Another SWALK Winter Cheer Sneak Peek

Hi folks, was just about to say good morning but then realised it is half way through the afternoon. I am on nights just now and have just woken up so it is my morning. Still loving my new job – last night I was learning how to put on plastercasts – not the modern funky coloured ones but the old fashioned plaster ones…. quite a messy job,

I thought you would like to see another sneak peek from the new SWALK Winter Cheer range which will launch on Friday.

The stamps are all just so cute and I have to say that the papers from the CD-Rom are all just stunning. Make sure you take part in the blog hop for a chance to win all the stamps and the CD-Rom – details are on my post below but also on the news and inspiration blog too.

Right, off for some breakfast ….. see you all later xxxx

Blog Hop – SWALK Winter Cheer with Crafter’s Companion

Hi all, and welcome to the Crafter’s Companion Blog Hop to celebrate the release of the SWALK Winter Cheer stamp range and papercrafting CD-ROM.

If you have landed here from Pam’s blog then you are hopping in the right direction. If not then you need to pop over to the Crafter’s Companion News blog to begin.

Our DT have had a great time creating with the new ranges from Crafter’s Companion and to celebrate the launch of these stunning new collections on Friday 14th October we have decided to give you a chance to see some Sneak Peeks and also have the chance of winning a fabulous Prize:

All twelve new SWALK stamps and the co-ordinating papercrafting CD-ROM!

All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning this great prize is visit each blog in order and then go back to the Crafter’s Companion News Views and Inspiration Blog to leave your link on Mr Linky.  Along the way you will notice that each Blog will give you a letter - make a note of these as they will make a word which we will ask you for if your number is drawn by Random.Org on the morning of Friday 14th.

My letter is: I

From here, you need to hop to Marianne’s blog.

PLEASE DO NOT TELL US WHAT THE WORD IS ON THE CRAFTER’S COMPANION NEWS VIEWS AND INSPIRATION BLOG, WE WILL E-MAIL YOU FOR THE ANSWER IF YOUR MR LINKY NUMBER IS DRAWN.

 

Challenges

 

ABC Challenge – A = Anything Goes

One Stop Craft Challenge – Anything Goes

Good Luck!!! x

Sneak peek – SWALK Winter release

Morning folks, oooh I am so excited to be able to share one of the brand new SWALK stamps with you. Crafter’s Companion will be launching them next week so keep checking back for more peeks from the Design Team.

I love this image – Leann thought it suited me down to the ground …. hmmmmm I wonder why! I have coloured her with my scrummy Spectrum Noir pens and added some stickles, gems and pearls for a bit of bling.

As well as the stamps there is also a brand new CD-Rom crammed full of gorgeous papers and elements. The colours and designs are right up my street and I just adore them all.

Make sure you also visit the news and inspiration blog for up to date information about the release. here is also the chance to be a guest designer for Crafter’s Companion so make sure you check it out if you are interested.

I will be back tomorrow with another sneak peek …… oh, and I may be hop, hop, hopping too if you know what I mean lol xxx

Lili of the Valley Party Girls Sneak Peek

Hi everyone, well here I am very late tonight but I just wanted to share one of the brand new stamps from Lili of the Valley. There are lots of beautiful new stamps and some amazing circular sentiment stamps which are going to be released at the NEC next week!!!!

This beautiful girl is called Little Ballerina and I love her to bits already - wait until you see all the others. The rest of the DT are also showing sneak peeks too so pop along and have a look. I will be back later this week with more peeks and will hopefully get a card made with the wonderful sentiments - these are going to sell out sooooooooo fast!

Enjoy the rest of your evening xxx

Another SWALK sneak peek

Here is another card using the brand new SWALK images from Crafter's Companion. They are available to buy RIGHT NOW and they are also Pick of the Week on Create and Craft so get switched onto sky channel 671 to view lots of the samples and demos.

I just adore all the sentiments that come with the images but the image could be used for lots of occassions. Not sure if you can see her blingy ring on this pic but I made sure she had a nice sized rock onher finger lol.

Have a great weekend xxx

Crafter's Companion SWALK Sneak Peek Day 4

HI there, me just popping in with my 4th sneak peel for the fab new release of SWALK images and CD by Crafter's Companion. Have you taken part in our blog hop yet??? If not then pop over to the news, views & inspiration blog for details of how to join in the fun.

What a sweet bride and groom - the sentiments for this set are so cute but I didn't use them - I know that other members of the DT have so make sure you pay them a visit too!

You will have to excuse my wonky heart - I just cut it free hand but hey, you can do whatever you like when you make your own cards ... right???? 

Will be back again tomorrow. Going to head off to bed shortly - went back to work today and I was exhausted by lunch .... never mind - it is almost the weekend ... woohoo!

Crafter's Companion SWALK Sneak Peek Day 3

Hi, me again. Just popping back to share another of the upcoming super cute SWALK stamps, due for launch on 22nd October!!! Have you all been following the blog hop????? If not then pop back to the News, Views & Inspirations blog for full details.

Make sure you come back tomorrow for another sneaky peek - the other DTs also have lots of cards on their blogs too so please pay them all a visit if you have time

xxx

Crafter's Companion SWALK Sneak Peek Day 2

Hi there, I thought I would pop back today and share another of the brand new SWALK stamps from Crafter's Companion with you all. They are all so cute it is hard to pick a favourite. Today I have chosen this sweet little baby ..... he is just so adorable don't you think.

The beautiful gingham papers are from the CD which compliments this range and the designs are all fabulous. Lots if extras too like sentiments, flowers and borders.

Now for something for all of you who colour with copics and promarkers. You know how hard it is to try and find the perfect paper for blending ... well look no further! From Monday you will be able to buy the PERFECT paper from  Crafter's Companion Website. It is called Nennah Classic Crest Solar White, it is 216gsm, is ultra ultra smooth and perfect for seamless blending. Even better that that is it is only £3.99 per pack for 20 sheets – trust me, if you love your promarkers and copics – you need it, just ask all the DT, they can’t get enough!

Don't forget about our blog hop too ...... see the post below for all the details about the hop and make sure you pop over to the news, views and inspiration blog too for lots more fun and details of all the show times on Ideal World and Create & Craft!

See you tomorrow for another sneak peek!

LOTV - a sketch

Morning everyone and it is time again for another fab challenge on Lili of the Valley and we have a great sketch for you all to follow. Did you all manage to get the brand new kitties yet??? They are available on the website and remember that Lisa and Laila will be at Harrogate and the NEC too so please pop by and tell them how much you love the new stamps (you can also treat yourself to a few more too whilst you are there, lol)

Copics

Bear - E50, E51, E53, R85
Chair -E31, E33, B02, B24, B45
Bird - E31, E33, E35, E37
Drink - Y11
Ground - YG03, W1, W3
Background - chalks



Challenges

Kaboodle Doodle - Happy Birthday
Creative Card Crew - Going Dotty
Crafty Creations - Spots & Dots
Crafty Catz - Something for the Boys
Crazy 4 Challenges - It's a man thing
One Stop Craft Challenge - Spots & Dots
Secret Crafter - Anything Goes



I have used another of the yet to be released teddies that are hopefully going to be out towards the end of April - what a fab image for those difficult make cards. I have dug out some old papers, aren't they gorgeous! Only a few sheets left but I do love them. The buttons are from my crafty feeling kits and the ribbon is from stampin up ... not much else to tell on this one so shall see you all tomorrow - have a fab day. Oh, before I go .... see the post below for news on a brand new challenge ... byeeeeeee x

Launch Day for Lili of the Valley and a sneaky sneak peek!

Good morning, this is a very early post because I don't want any of you to miss out on the brand new launch from Lili of the Valley. As you all know, LOTV is one of the must have stamp brands and just wait until you see the brand new cuties that are being launched today!!!! You better be quick because you know these fly off the shelves so fast! And at less than £4 a stamp they are such fabulous value for money. I am sure you have all seen the many sneak peeks over the last few weeks by the Design Team, if not have a peep at my sidebar for links to all their blogs or you can see all the stamps HERE!

Here are a couple of the gorgeous new images of Thomas the cat which are now available!!


The next stamp is NOT available yet but I just wanted to show you a sneak peek - I think I have caused a little confusion earlier in the day - apologies for this xxx

Now I am being a little bit naughty because I know it is launch day but I couldn't resist showing a peek from the next lot of stamps that will hopefully be launched next month. You can slap my hands if you like but I just had to share this cute bear with you. If you like bears you will love the next launch .... that's all I am saying for now! I just love teasing you all :o)



Copics

Dress - RV02, RV23
Apron - YG03, YG11
Cake - Y11, Y21
Bear - E50, E51, E53
Cat - W1, W3, W5



Challenges

Sketch Saturday - Sketch #93
Kaboodle Doodles - Happy Birthday
Creative Card Crew - It's a Celebration
My Time to Craft - Kidz Kardz

That's it from me for now .... a day at uni ahead of me so I will have brain strain by this evening. I hope you all manage to get the stamps you want before they sellout. See you all later xxx

Brand new LOTV stamp ... sneak peek!

Hiya, oooh I am so excited to be able to let you see this card because it is a brand new image from Lili of the Valley . There are going to be 6 new stamps available to buy on 10th March and the Design Team will be showing you sneak peeks over the next few weeks. How cute is this kitty, I just had to get my pens out straight away! I am sure you will agree that LOTV are just going from strength to strength, I cannot even express how thrilled I am to be on th DT!!


Copics

Cat - E000, E08, E31, E35, E50, E51, E53
Flowers - RV000, RV02, RV29, RV34, YG03, G14



Challenges

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch #37
The Pink Elephant - Ribbon
Pile it On - Flowers
Secret Crafter - Mother's Day
Totally Gorjuss - Flower Power
Stamp Something - Touch of Spring
Cute Card Thursday - Metal Mania
Quixotic - Something for Mum



Materials

I have decided just to ramble on about my materials rather than just list them - you all know how I love to talk, lol. Well as I have already mentioned I have used this scrummy image from LOTV which will be available in a few weeks (bargain too at less tha £4!!). I think it goes perfectly with my new papers that I bought last week. They are the new Forever Friends A5 Pink Parfait paper pack and the little sentiment is also from the same range. I have used 2 fab Martha Stewart punches which are both available from Tracy at Dies To Die For . I have if course used the lovely border punch and also this fab branch punch. Tracy is expecting a huge delivery of MS punches so keep an eye on the website and also on her blog for details of new products and special offers. The flower, brad, ribbon and gems were all out my stash and I think that is it!

Off to try and make myself gorgeous in an hour ... omg think I need a miracle, lol .... but after a few drinks I will not worry as much. I hope you all have a lovely evening, see you again tomorrow I hope xxx

Another new LOTV stamp ..... wanna peek??

Good morning folks, hope your week is off to a good start. Hopefully your journeys are a lot safer this week - looks like the thaw is upon us!!


I am back with another sneak peek from Lili of the Valley and boy oh boy didn't I say these were cute!!!! I am finding it hard to pick a favourite, I love them all! I am also in love with my gorgeous new MS heart punch that I bought from the gorgeous Tracy at Dies To Die For.... how delish is it!



A couple of challenges too....

Cupcake Craft Challenge - Going Girly
Cute Daisy May - Flower & Ribbon
Creative Inspirations - Anniversary card
Cute Card Thursday - All New
Pixie Dust - FAB (Flowers, Amore, Border punch)

And there you go! What do you think? The release of the new stamps should be at the end of the month - I promise to let you all know as soon as I find out an exact date. Have a fabulous day whatever you do. I have a placement later at the family planning clinic so I am looking forward to that - it is the emergency drop in clinic so I expect it will be very interesting. See you all later x