Twice as Nice

A Scheduled post for you today (Hopefully),  one of the worst things about being without my PC was not being able to show more of the fabulous new Lili of the Valley Release, so to make up for it here is one of the cards I made for the stand at the NEC. 

This delightful image is called “Twice as Nice” and comes complete with Sentiment.   The papers are by Magnolia,  lots of Doo Hickey Dies have been used here, the Border Die down the side is Swirly Lace Border Die, when the border was cut instead of throwing away the waste I thought I would use it on the bottom border (waste not want not), Doo Hickey Vintage Daisy's and Wild Strawberry Flower, and Martha Stewart Frond Branch Punch are all availabler from Dies to Die For.

Sorry this is a short one but have got a train to catch now.

Huggles

Jacs xxx

Just Magnolia Challenge

Well at last I have been able to create a DT card for Just Magnolia Challenge seems ages since I have participated, this week we are hosted by the lovely Mina who has chosen the Theme of Ribbon, Ribbon and More Ribbon, wow a challenge right up my street, thank you dear xxx.  I am also entering this card for Novembers Challenge on CPL Challenge.

I really enjoyed making this card, lots of my favourite images, dies, and of course ribbons!!!!!   I have used Copics to colour Tilda  and the fabulous Trees, the trees have been covered in Glamour Dust.  The inspiration for the colours I have used on Tilda were inspired by the delicious Magnolia Paper available from Dies to Die For. The Doo Hickey  “Lovely Fence” and Tilda Stamp are also available from Dies to Die For.

The Christmas Tree Stamps are old Magnolia ones, I am not sure if they are still available, but I bring them out every year I love the shape of them and they are a dream to colour.  I bought the Sizzix Snowflake Border Die from Crafts U Love at the NEC this is the first time I have had a chance to use it I distressed the edges of the snowflakes with Iced Spruce Distress Ink from the New Winter Collection of Three inks, (each one of them is an awesome colour these are another must have).

The Ribbon & Flowers I have used are from The Ribbon Girl and the Holly Berrys from Wild Orchid Crafts, I have used one of the stamps from the Lili of the Valley “Grunge “Grunge Post Card Stamp Sheet” on the Tag.

the Copics Used:

Dress & Hat B99, B97, B95, Coo

Ribbon R59, R37, R35, $22

Trees YG99, G94, YG61, G20

Flesh E11, E21, E000

Hair E74, E70, E40

I am off to babysit for Owen this afternoon and will be staying until Sunday Morning, cannot wait to see him, think we will have tea nice and early and sit down together to watch Children in Need this evening, I have got both of us a pair of Pudsey Ears to wear.

Have a lovely Day

Huggles

Jacqui xxxxxx

Lili of the Valley Challenge

Morning Peeps sorry for being AWOL for so long its been PC problems again,   MY PC has now been completely cleared of all previous programmes, files, E-Mails etc, and VISTA has been replaced by Windows 7  so its like a Virgin PC .  Keep your fingers crossed for me that my problems have now been solved.

Of Course the first card on my return has to be a Lili of the Valley Card, today is the start of the new Lili of the Valley Challenge which this week has the theme of A Christmas Card for Someone Special.  I’m afraid my card isn’t very special as whilst my PC was down I also seemed to lose my MOJO, but hope to find it soon.

This sweet image is from the latest Lili of the Valley Release and is called Summer- “Icy Angel”, she has been coloured with Copics and I have added copious amounts of Glamour Dust to her wings and dress.  The two postmark stamps are both from Lili of the Valley Grunge Christmas Post Marks Sheet, I love this set of stamps they are going to be so useful.  The Snowflakes (which have also been covered with Glamour Dust) are all punched with Martha Stewart Snowflake Punches and I have added little Gems to the middle of each.

I have tucked Cheese Cloth Fabric from Wild Orchid Crafts behind the Image and for added impact decided to scatter  matching Gems across the fabric.  The backing Paper is from last years Christmas Release from Magnolia.

I am going off to find my MOJO now, but hopefully will be back tomorrow.

Hugs

Jacqui xxxx

Lili of the Valley Challenge

Hope this has worked, if you are reading this then all is well

I am on my way to Birmingham as this is being posted,  if you are coming to the NEC don’t forget you can get your hands on the new releases from the Lili of the Valley stand, if not they will be on sale on the website from 10th November.  This weeks Challenge is BRIGHT AND SPARKLY

This really has to be my favourite of all the new Baby Images, as a bonus the sentiment comes with the stamp plate.  The papers are from my stash drawer, I have used A Doo Hickey Tag Die to tuck behind the image.  The Daisy Lace is fom The Ribbon Box and the awesome Silver Mesh Ribbon is from The Ribbon Girl.  Although it dosen’t show  there is loads of glamour dust on the image.

Hugs

Jacqui xxxx

Final Sneak Peek before the NEC and a Crafters Companion DT Card

 

Morning all, this will be my final sneak peek post before the NEC, also I have yesterdays DT card for this months Challenge on Crafters Companion Challenge which this month is Let It Snow Let it Snow, Let it Snow.

I will try to schedule more Lili of the Valley Cards whilst I am at the NEC, keep your fingers crossed I do it right, me and Technology do not get on to well.  I hope to see lots of you in Birmingham, it is always such a great place to meet up with friends.

Today my sneak is from the fantastic Mice Collection, I love the meeces they are perfect for men's cards as well as for the girls.  The papers are from Nitwits Collections “Buds and Blossoms”, for once I choose the Paper before colouring the image, I know it is much easier to do this but all my good intentions are forgotten when I see the images I just want to get colouring .

I have used quite a a few Dies on this card ,  The roses are made with a Marianne Designs Die, The leaves are a Doo Hickey Die as is the Border, and of course nesties have been used to cut out and frame the image, the Button is also a die by Die-Namics, all these dies are available from Tracy at Dies to Die For.

Now for my Crafters Companion Card, sorry I am late with this, I had to go out yesterday afternoon and forgot to schedule this one.

This gorgeous SWALK Image from the Winter Cheer Collection is Called Snowman.  I have used Spectrum Noirs to colour the image.  The paper on the base of the Rocker card is from the Winter Cheer Collection CD.  Again I have used a couple of die cuts on this card.  The Christmas Trees which I have distressed around the edge with Broken China Distress Ink, also available from Crafters Companion, and the fence are both Doo Hickey Dies.

I hope you can come and join us for this months Crafters Companion Monthly Challenge, Sara has donated a £30 voucher to spend on the website for one lucky person so it is well worth joining in.

 

Huggles

Jacs xxxx

Never too old for a hug

Hi Peeps, another Lili of the Valley Sneak Peeks for you today, this one is called “Never too Old for a Hug”, don’t forget that you can check out more sneak peeks from the DT by visiting Lili of the Valleys Ideas to Inspire Blog everyday.

 

The papers used on his card are by Pion and are avaiable from Dies to Die For, the sentiment comes with the stamp.   The latge flower is by Prima and the smaller ones are from Wild Orchid Crafts, as is the lace which I have stapled to the base.

 

I have woken up with a horrible scratchy throat today, hope it doesn't mean that  I am getting a cold.

Hugs

Jacs xxx

Happy Halloween

 

OMG last day of October 2 months until Christmas, must get my finger out and start getting organised, I usually have most of my presents bought, food ordered  for delivery Christmas Eve and most of my cards made by now, haven’t done any of it yet.

My  card today is another sneak peek from Lili of the Valley available on the website from 10th November, but they will be available to those luck enough to be going to the NRC this week.  I will be there from about 1pm on Thursday until Sunday close so hope to meet up with lots of old and new friends, don’t forget to come and visit us on the Lili of the Valley Stand.

Another little fairy for you today this one is “Never to Old for Cupcakes”  and again the sentiment is included with the stamp.   She has been coloured with Copics, the backing paper is from Nitwits Collections.  The Swirl is a Marianne Design Die and the lovely Pink Rose Ribbon (to which I have   added lots of Stardust Stickles) are from The Hobby House (Jill if you read this you will be my first shopping stop at the NEC).  The Flowers are by prima I have had them ages so not sure where I bought them.

I have added lots of Glamour Dust to her wings and to the swirl.  Sorry this is quick must get ready for Thirsday.

Have a good day and watch those ghosties and witches tonight

Huggles

Jacs xxxxx

 

Sunday Sneaks

 

Happy Sunday everyone, I was looking forward to having a lay in this morning but Rosie had different ideas and woke me at 6.30, so I am really thankful we put the clocks back, I have used the extra time well, done all the housework etc and now have a day free to craft.  I have a couple of Lili of the Valley sneak peeks for you today, I want to show you as many of the new stamps as possible before the NEC to help you make your shopping list. 

We are launching the new stamps at the big UK Hobbycrafts show at the NEC next Thursday, but they won’t be on sale on the website until the following Thursday, which is 10.11.11, so if you are at the NEC next week please come and visit our stand and be one of the first to get your hands on these delicious new images

I am going to showcase 2 of the Baby Collection today, but the whole new  Lili of the Valley release is made up of  Babies, Fairies, Mice, Sweet Little Girls and Cute Animals.

This is “All our Dreams” such a beautiful soft image, I have coloured baby and feather with Copics the sentiment comes with the image, The stunning backing papers are by s.e.i and are available from Crafts U Love, they are a really white background and are embossed with silver so mouth-watering.   A Mather Stewart punch has been used for the border and I have tucked a doily behind the image, the swirls and flowers are from The Ribbon Girl.

My Next Card is also from the Baby Range and is called Little Sleepy Head.

Again the Sentiment comes with the image, thanks  Lili of the Valley it is such a boon to have sentiments with images.   I think the papers are by Kaiser, I have had them so long not sure.   The image and frame were die cut with Nesties and the Doily behind is from a Cherry Lynn Die from Dies to Die For, as is the Die-namics Die I have used for the stars which were die cut from white card and then smothered in Glamour Dust.

Hope you have enjoyed these Sneakies

Hugs all

Jacs xxxx

A Card for CLP Challenge and a Sneak Peek

Morning all, its two cards from me today one is a delicious Sneak Peek from Lili of the Valley and the other is my entry for this months CPL Challenge using my New Magnolia Purchases. 

First its my CPL Challenge Card, once I saw the fantastic  Sketch for this months challenge I knew I just had to have a go

As you know I went to Crafts U Love last week and they had just had their latest delivery which included the new Magnolia Collection, I have been really disappointed with the last couple of  Tilda  releases and didn’t in fact buy any but this Christmas release was just irresistible, the papers accompanying the release are also one of their best.  I also bought a few of the new Doo Hickey Dies and have used them on this card, one  is the Mistletoe leaves I have used and the other is the Poinsettia Die.  

Instead of a paper layer tucked behind the image I have used the Lili of the Valley “Grunge Postcard  Stamp” and a little Post Stamp from their recently released  “Grunge Christmas Postmark Set" .  The card base is created with a Go-Kreate Die, love using these dies for shaped cards.

I thought I would show you a close up of the delicious Memory Box  Frosty Border Die from Dies to Die For, I have covered the border in Glamour Dust and add lots of Pearls.

 

Here is a close up of the sweet image.

Next I have a Sneak Peek from the New Release from Lili of the Valley we are launching them at the big UK Hobbycrafts show at the NEC next Thursday, but they won’t be on sale on the website until the following Thursday, which is 10.11.11, so if you are at the NEC next week please come and visit our stand and be one of the first to get your hands on these delicious new images.

This little image is called Positively Pampered and comes complete with her own sentiment, when I was colouring her I decided to use the same colours as my first Fairy Tiptoes card as I am sure it is the same fairy.

Again I have used a Go-Kreate die for the card base, the paper is by Magnolia.  I have distressed around the edge of the image and Sentiment  with Spun Sugar DI.  The Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the last (which is the last piece I have must remember to stock up at the NEC) is from the Ribbon Box.  Once again I have used one of my new dies from Dies to Die For this one is  Catalinas Wreath which has also been distressed around the edge with SPUN Sugar DI.

Well think this post is long enough so all thats left to say is for those of you in the UK don’t forget to put your clocks back tonight, woooooooheeeeee an extra hours sleep.  And all of you have a fabulous weekend

Hugs

Jacs xxx

Grrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!

Morning Peeps, back in the world of the Internet again,  isn’t it strange how being without Internet Access makes you feel out on a limb, I have really missed everyone this week, but BT assure me that all my problems should be over now.

One good thing was I had some time to make a few cards and catch up with the dreaded housework, so here is the first of the cards I made.

I received some of  my pre-ordered Dies from Dies to Die For at the end of last week and could not resist using the fabulous Memory Box Frosty Border on this card, I distressed the edges of the border and also of the Punched Snowflakes with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink.   The awesome Little Bears are from Lili of the Valley the stamp is called “Christmas Bears Mistletoe” who could resist them.

The papers are by Maja Designs and are available from Crafts U Love as is the Doo Hickey Label Die used for the label  tucked behind the image, and the Magnolia Snowflakes stamps .

Well thats it for today, be back tomorrow with another pre made card.

Hugs to you all

Jacs xxxxxx

Lili of the Valley Challenge

Good morning peeps, had a fab day yesterday ay Crafts U Love, they had just taken stock of the new Christmas Magnolias, I have been disappointed with the last couple of  Tilda releases but these Christmas stamps are just irresistible so of course I had to buy a few (6 or 7) and the new Magnolia Papers Wow!!!!!!!!!!  ended up buying all of them.   

I am off to a wedding tomorrow and intending wearing a pair of really feminine High Heels, but yesterday I badly twisted my ankle so not sure if I will be able to wear them now,  as the only other footwear I own are boots, and I don’t think they would look good with my floaty dress, may have to go out and get some flat shoes.    I don’t do feminine often I am much happier in Jeans and Tops after this fiasco think I may stick to them in future.

As its Thursday its time for a new Challenge on Lili of the Valley Challenge  Blog, this week we have a BINGO card for you to use, do hope you can come and join us.

I have used the new Digi stamp designed by Laila   just in time for Halloween and on sale from yesterday on the Lili of the Valley Website, isn't she sweet.   I am afraid the photo doesn’t do her or the card justice as it was late last evening that I took it and the light was really bad.    I have used Copics to colour her.  The paper is from Can I Be Frank pack from Nitwits Collections.  not sure where the little Ribbon Ghosts come from I have had them for years.  

I bought a pack of C0-Ordinations Black Magic Potion 9 from Crafters Companion a few months ago and this is the first time I have used it, I run a piece of the card through the Cuttlebug in a Halloween embossing folder and then using the Co-Ordinations Sand it Gadget I  sanded the black layer down to reveal the lilac inner core love how this looks.  My three items from the Bingo Card are Embossing, Pins and Flowers, my flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the Pins are from the Ribbon Girl.

   

If you pop over to the Lili of the Valley website today you will not only see this little cutie for sale but also the new  Sheet of  Grunge Christmas Postmarks Stamps these are awesome and I cannot wait to receive mine.

Thats it for today, have a good one

Hugs Jacs xxx

A Little Late.

This is a little late, but I have managed to make my DT card for The Ribbon Girl Challenge No 12 this week we are sponsored by Ribbon Girl and Lili Of The Valley and  our lovely teamie Kath chose the colours and she picked shades of Lilac and Green.

I do hope you can come and join us this month.

As we are sponsored by Lili of the Valley this month  I thought it was only right to use one of their images (as if I needed an excuse!!!!).  This is “Emma Walkies” and coloured her with a mixture of Copics and Fleximarkers, The Heart Stamp is from Cute as a Button Stamp Sheet, the corner stamped around the edge of the image is from the Ornate Corners Sheet and Word Stamp are all also from Lili of the Valley . 

The Shiny Heart Charm, White Guipure Lace, Seam Binding and Decorative Pins are all from The Ribbon Girl, wow what a fantastic website it is so full of delicious goodies.   The Flowers are a mixture of Prima and Wild Orchid Crafts.  The yummy paper is by Pion Designs Fairytale of Spring Collection available from Dies to Die For. 

 

Colours used on Image:

Mauves: Copics V12, Fleximarkers V718, V719

Greens: Copics: YG67, YG63, YG61, G20

Hat: E43, E42, E41

Flesh: E02, E00, E000

Tomorrow I am off to Crafts U Love, where I will be taking a morning and afternoon colouring class using Magnolias and Mo Manning Images, really looking forward to it.

Hugs

Jacqui xxxxx

As Promised a Really Quick Card

Well I promised a quick card today and this really is quick  .    Its not often I manage to make a card in a couple of hours. 

I have used a sweet cute Sugar Nellie image this one is called Wish upon a star, she has been coloured with Copics and I have added lots of Glamour Dust to her wings, fur and stars.  The Paper is the latest Christmas Download from Nitwits Collections   “HO HO HO”.

The Flowers and Ribbon are from Wild Orchid Crafts and Bell Charms are from The Hobby House. 

Copics Used:

Flesh: E02, E00, E000

Hair: YT14, Y35, Y02, Y11

Greens: YG63, YG61, G20

Reds: R27, R05, R02

Blues: B21, B00, B0000

Sorry this is very brief have lots to catch up on after 2 weeks.  Have a good day all

Hugs

Jacs xxxx

Morning

Hi and good morning, I haven’t dropped off the planet quite yet.  Had a really hectic fortnight and have not had time to blog or make cards, my Brother and dearest nephew Michael came over from the USA to visit it was fabulous to see them both and they gave Mum a real lift, I haven’t heard her laugh so much in ages, also had some magazine & TV work and prep for the Lili of the Valley Colouring weekend that was held this Saturday and Sunday.  Will hopefully have a card to post later today or this evening.  I have had a few e-mails from some blogging friends worried about why I haven’t blogged so thought I had better just add this short post to let you know \i am OK>

Huggles

Jacs xxx

Ahoy There

Hope you have all enjoyed a Sunday Lay in today.   I  am going to have my usual weekly cleaning session in the Craft Room today, I was so pleased with myself at the beginning of the week, I actually  cleaned up after myself  and put everything I had to used back in the correct place but as the week went by my good intentions gradually slipped and this morning I cannot see my desk

A boys card for a change, I actually made a similar card earlier in the year and was asked by the same person to make another one, thought it would be a doddle but its easier to make a completely different card than to try to copy one.  The papers are by Magnolia.  I have used a Martha Stewart Border Punch to make the wave pattern on the white and blue card.  The Ribbon is fron The Craft Fairy and the Charm from The Hobby House. Of course the fabulous stamp is from Lili of the Valley and is called  Land Ahoy

Off  to get this room tidy now, have a lovely day

Hugs

Jacs xxxxx

Titania–Queen of the Fairies

Morning Peeps, cannot say Good Morning after having spent 40 heart stopping minutes watching England battle against France in the Rugby, I have now turned off the second half  I don’t think my heart can take anymore, do hope England pick up in the second half but cannot see it.  Well done Wales though.

Well on a brighter note I have another Sugar Nellie image for you today, as you can see from the title of this post she is called Titania and not only is she Queen of the Fairies she is Queen of My Heart when I was growing up I always wanted to be Titania.   And yesterday I received an e-mail from Funky Kits telling me there were more Fairies on the website, I don’t think I have to tell you what happened do I.

I have used Copics to colour the image and added lots and lots of Glamour Dust.  I  didn’t want too much on the card as the image speaks for itself,  I have used paper from First Edition Paper Pack Festive Treats, and cut and glittered 2 trees cut with Marianne Designs Christmas Tree Die.  The Sentiment is from Lili of the Valley Christmas Circular Sentiment stamp set.  I wish I hadn’t put the doily behind the image now there is no point in it being there, but its too late to change it.

Colours Used:

Reds: R59, R35, R37, R35, R32

Browns R49, E77, E74, E70

Greys: Spectrum Noirs CG2, CG1, CG0.5

Now do I go back to watching the Rugby or carry on colouring my Lili of the Valley Image for tomorrows card, decisions decisions!!!!

Have a good weekend

Hugs

Jacs xxxx

Lili of the Valley Challenge

 

Morning, It seems an age since I lasted posted on here, but of course I couldn’t miss posting my DT card for the New Lili of the Valley Challenge which this week is “LET IT SNOW”.

 

 

 

 

“Under the Mistletoe” is todays image which has been coloured with Copics.  The lovely papers are from Nitwits Collections.  The sentiment if from  Lili of the Valley Christmas Circular Sentiment stamp set, and the sentiment on the base of the card is also from Lili of the Valley’s A5 Verses sentiment sheet.  The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, and the lovely Ribbon is from The Ribbon Girl.

 

I have added flat backed pearls to the Mistletoe Leaves which were cut with a Doo Hickey Mistletoe Die from Crafts U Love .

 

Just a quick reminder that we have had a couple of cancellation for our Colouring class in Leeds and there are now a few spaces left if you are interested details below

 

LAST FEW PLACES ON TWO 'ONE DAY COURSES' IN LEEDS AVAILABLE
ON 15TH OR 16TH OCTOBER 2011
Do you want to master your marker pens and create beautiful cards just like our talented Design Team? Whether you are a complete beginner or if you would just like to brush up on your colouring skills, we are offering you the chance to join an intensive day course run by Lili of the Valley's top designers to help you master the art of colouring images with marker pens for cardmaking and scrapbooking.
The aim of this LOTV Creative Colouring Day is to give you a comprehensive and intensive insight into Colouring with Copic and Promarkers with Tutors Jacqui Dennis and Bev Rochester so by the time you leave you'll be confident that you will be able to tackle and colour any image and be pleased with the results.
The course is £100 per person and includes two 3 hour sessions, as well as lunch and refreshments at Leeds Metropolitain University Headingley Campus. The event will start at 9.30am and finish at 5pm. You will also be able to buy Lili of the Valley Stamps and products whilst you are there. Places are limited so do contact us if you would like to book.
For a booking form please email admin@liliofthevalley.co.uk

 

 

Hugs

Jacqui xxx

Winner of Fleximarkers

Morning a bit late but here is the winner of my Fleximarker Candy:

144- Gill

Gill Please e-mail at jacqueline_dennis@btinternet.com with your snail mail address and I will get them off to you

Hugs

Jacs xxxxx

Some FlexiMarker Candy

Happy Sunday, I am away for a couple of days from tomorrow so may not be able to post, but I will try to get a card done at some point today to schedule for the morning.  In the meantime, I have some special delicious candy for you.  How would you like to win Set 3 and Set 4 of the New Fleximarkers.    These are the awesome new  Markers from Letraset with the fabulous soft brush nib and new colours.

The Colours in Set 3 are: CELESTIAL BLUE, CADET BLUE, PINK PEARL, WILD ORCHID, WATERMELON, TEA ROSE 

And Set 4  ANISEED, CHARTREUSE, AQUAMARINE, SURF BLUE, SORBET, SHOCKING PINK.

It couldn’t be easier to be in with a chance of winning them, just leave your name in Mr Linky below, and link back on your blog,   I will draw a winner on Wednesday Evening.

Best of Luck

Jacs xx

Hello Little Robin

I am afraid I have been rather a naughty Girl this week, I was being very good and keeping to my Craft Diet, didn’t even spend much at Ally Pally, but then I paid a visit to Sugar Nellie and saw lots of new cute stamps that I wanted, on my first visit I put them all in my basket, but after guilty feelings I put some back and only bought 4 I felt so proud of myself.  Afraid it didn’t last long the call of the rubba was so strong, I went back the next day and bought the rest of them, there is no helping me I am afraid.

 

 

Today I have a card made with one of the images from my second visit this little beauty is called “Hello Little Robin”, I tore the packet open and had to stamp her straight away.  I have used Go-Kreate  Large Frilly Frame No 8 Die for the base card, the Grey paper is Magnolia and the Pink is from Nitwits Collections. 

The die cut flowers  have been cut with Doo Hickey Die,  as has the leaf, both available from Crafts U Love, and sprayed with Pearl Glimmer Mist, whilst still wet I screwed them up a little.  I painted a grunge board heart with Tim Holtzs Picket Fence Crackle Paint, then again sprayed it with Pearl Glimmer Mist and edged with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink.  The roses and Pins are from The Ribbon Girl.

 

 

Copics Used:

Flesh: E11, E00, E000, Hair E23, Skirt and Wings BV23, BV000, T2, Jacket R81, RV000, RV0000, Greens YG93, YG91, E40.

Have a lovely weekend

Hugs

Jacs xxx