Hi...hope you are having a nice week so far?
really lovely to be here today with our Lili of the Valley
design team blog hop........
to celebrate the
launch of the gorgeous new Christmas stamps,
this is
the second set of the 2013 Christmas collection
and there are 20 stamps
including some of your favourite characters
and also a few more traditional
designs
The
stamps will be available to buy
on the website from midday on Sunday August 25th
(UK time)
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I’m sure
you know what to do by now ...
just ‘hop’ from one blog to another following the
links
and leave a comment on each card,
hopefully we can give you lots of ideas
and inspiration along the way for using the new images
There is a fabulous prize up for grabs on the hop,
we don’t know where it is hidden
so
do make sure you that you visit
and comment on every
blog
You have
a couple of days to join in,
we will let you know on Saturday evening
which was
the ‘lucky’ blog and
a winner will be drawn at random
from all the comments that
were left on that blog
The prize is a full set
of the new Christmas stamps...
that’s 20
rubber stamps, one each of all the newest designs
Here's a
list of all the blogs taking part
and remember that you will need to visit them
all
and leave a comment on each one
to have the best chance of
winning;
for my make i have used the really sweet image...
""" The Top Hat """
""" The Top Hat """
just love these characters,
i have coloured them with Versacolor cubes
and distress markers...
my card is quite simple,love kraft card and
have die cut some little felt trees
used lots of puff white embossing powder,
also a Grunge Christmas postmark
have die cut some little felt trees
used lots of puff white embossing powder,
also a Grunge Christmas postmark
i didn't realise until now that it looks like
the snowman is sprinkling the snow on the top hat :)
the snowman is sprinkling the snow on the top hat :)
You
should be visiting the very lovely Mary J next
and if you get lost you can always
go back
to the beginning and pick it up from there
Don’t
forget to stop by the Ideas
to Inspire blog
on Saturday
evening when you can
find out who the lucky winner is of that great
prize...
thanks so much for stopping by...
Enjoy
the hop… and good luck!
have a lovely day..hugs all.Lou.xxxxxx
ohhh Lou this one is so sweet, I love it.
ReplyDeletehugs rian
On no more stunning ideas... not enough hours in the day to try then all. Gorgeous image and a stunning layout, great coloring too. Love it. X
ReplyDeletewoooow love the stamp and winter coulors.
ReplyDeletehugs
angelique
This is just beautiful Lou, such a cute stamp. I see you have made some gorgeous felt trees again..they look amazing..can I ask..do you use 100% wool or a wool/acryllic mix? I used some cheapie felt in my die cutter and it wasn't very successful..LOL! Hugs x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgoeus. Love the details with the faux stitching,winter scene with trees adn sparkly snow and loove your colouring.TFS. Bettina xx
ReplyDeleteAdorable image, fabulous card
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty card and the image is just so sweet! xxx
ReplyDeleteYhis is just gorgous
ReplyDeleteLove the colours on your card! And the snow is fab!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Lou. Holly x
ReplyDeleteLovely card, great snow effect!
ReplyDeleteHi Lou,
ReplyDeleteYour cards always amaze me and this one is just gorgeous. I like the felt Christmas trees and the snow and it is such a cute image.
Chris X
Gorgeous card, and beautiful colouring of an adorable image!
ReplyDeleteI also really love the little tab with the brads, it just adds that extra little something :-)
Brilliant card the trees look fab. Love the snow effect as it makes the whole card have that real wintery feel x
ReplyDeleteLou
ReplyDeleteLove the card and the way you have used the snow - really adds to the whole effect of the card.
Elaine
Great snowy scene
ReplyDeleteHugs Kelly
Awwwwwwww that image is just delightful. Amazing colouring, I love the snow effect and gorgeous trees too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiration
Sue xx
Another super card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card another gorgeous stamp. How am I going to decide which one to buy !! Love and Happy Crafting Carole x
ReplyDeleteLove this one too. That little bunny really is too cute. Beautiful colouring. Rosemary I
ReplyDeleteWonderful card!
ReplyDeleteLove your layout and the use of Kraft paper....it's so versatile and seems to work with everything. Fab card xx
ReplyDeleteHi Lou, Lovely Christmas scene with wintry colour combo & snow.
ReplyDeleteMany Thanks.
Karen x
Lou, I LOVE this ...lucky lucky you getting to play with these beauties first...
ReplyDeleteTFS
HUgs xx
Beautiful card Lou.
ReplyDeleteLove these new stamps, they seem to get better each year.
Chris xxx
This is SOOO cute!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you have created the snow, it really does make it pop out of the card!!
You are so right aswell that it really does look like that cute snowman is sprinkling the snow on the top hat, how fun!
Thanks for sharing
Hugs
Kelly
xxx
Wow the new stamps are gorgeous. Lovely card.
ReplyDeletehugs Anke
Adorable card Lou. It's going to be so hard to choose a stamp from this collection. x
ReplyDeleteI love this image as I adore snowmen! A wonderful creation x
ReplyDeleteHI Lou,
ReplyDeleteYour colouring is so amazing. I love the look of your card the colours are beautiful. I'll definitely use your felt tree idea, they're fab.
Hugs
Karen x
So sweet this card, a helping hand. Really made me smile. Thank you
ReplyDeleteHallo,
ReplyDeletewow verry nice, love it.
The new images is beautiful and inspireing.
Thanks for sharing
Hugs Lotte
Absolutely adorable! TFS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the colouring..and I LOVE the felt trees!!
ReplyDeletethis is adorable Lou - understated and fabulous - love the kraft and your colouring is amazing xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I love the little felt trees and the "snow"!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so nice.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
bastel_fee
Wonderful card with a great image.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Nanda
Gorgeous card, love this new image x Rachel
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, another sweet image - I am spoilt for choice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! love the image.
ReplyDeletehugs, Helena
Hello,
ReplyDeletecute motiv with the animals, a dream :-)) i like your card soo much. thanks for showing.
have a nice day, hugs renate
Oh I love this. The inpsiration you are all giving us is phenominal on the blog hop.Thank you x
ReplyDeleteCute card! I love the felt Christmas trees, they just finish it off beautifully. Debra x
ReplyDeleteGreat card, I love your vintage technique, I can not get close to creating this great look. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little card. The felt trees are just amazing, fantastic detail.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Brenda
Snowmen and trees... It is a good looking card.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card! I love all the snow around these little cuties!
ReplyDelete<3 Emily L.
Wooowww!!!... Amazing card!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Vale ;)
Really like your card and the snow effect!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Lou. the new stamp looks fabulous and I love the design and all the pretty details
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
Great card I want them all I feel I should be singing jingle bells
ReplyDeleteAnn
Lovely couple..there in the snow!!
ReplyDeleteSeems real,
Hugs Blankina
Love your ideas on your cards. The details really make them pop, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely image! That snowman looks so happy to be getting a warm hat!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card!!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, this is another perfect card. ♥
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Heike
Gorgeous design - love it! x
ReplyDeleteJust when I don't think they can get any cuter - along comes this adorable image. Love the felt trees - the perfect embellishment! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity, I'm off to hop and gather more inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis stamp is adorable too!! Love this one and love the cute little felt trees that you have on it! Thanks so much for the chance to win... Only 2 more blogs to see.....
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card and I love it is mounted on kraft, it looks so traditional. Definitely need to have this lovely stamp.
ReplyDeleteLoving the blog hop and the new release look fabulous, off hopping! Jane x
ReplyDeleteI love the coloring technique it came out great thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh I am so in love with all of these stamps I've seen!
ReplyDeleteA wonderfully designed card, I love the little felt trees and fab snow!
Kelly.x
I love the animal stamps thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese new stamps with the animals are lovely. I cant wait to order mine.
ReplyDeleteWow such a simple, cute however effective christmas card. Love it! Great colouring and I absolutely love the felt trees. Great ideas floing now. Briliant bloghop :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet design!! I love those felt trees and the fun snowy texture!! Such a lovely design! TFS! HUGS :)
ReplyDeleteToo cute, I love how you've placed the "snow" ''.
ReplyDeleteToo cute, I love how you've placed the "snow" ''.
ReplyDeleteLove your card :-) xx
ReplyDeletethis is soooooo special, just loving the felt trees
ReplyDeletehugs
Love the little Christmas trees and gorgeous stamp.
ReplyDeleteHugs Ali x
Totally loving the release, can't wait for this one too, so cute.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so cute! I love the touches of snow you added to the cute image!
ReplyDeleteAwh! Soooo cute..gorgeous image and so beautifully coloured... lovely embellishments too!... Great trees!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Marjorie xx
so cute love the felt trees.
ReplyDeleteFrosty the snowman and the hat that makes him come to life what a magical image and love the card such detail but still looks clean and winter crisp and those trees are just so cute reminds me of fuzzy felts I use to play with as a child many many years ago, thanks for the inspiration and memory jogger too.
ReplyDeleteGreat card such fun those little tree's looking good hugs christa
ReplyDeleteWonderful image and a very lovely card, Kate x
ReplyDeletefabulous card, love the image
ReplyDeleteYour card looks like a work of inspiration. I love the felt trees too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card. The snow adds so much to it.
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful image made into a stunning card.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely stamp, so hard to choose
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card, it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteEmma x
Oh, that image is just darling. And your card is so gorgeous, what a great idea. So so cute.
ReplyDeleteLove love your felt pine trees! love your card very much, clean and simple style, and so so pretty! fabulous coloring of this cute scene. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteVery cute image, and fabulous colouring and layout.
ReplyDeletepauline x
So gorgeous - adorable image so beautifully coloured and I love the felt trees :o)
ReplyDeleteThanks for a fun hop.
Debs xx
Lou this is fabulous, love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteHugs Tracy x
These new characters are just so adorable. I love the little scene they're in here. Your card is gorgeous. Love the soft colouring.
ReplyDeleteAnother stamp on my 'must have' list.
Hugs
Annette
xx
Wow, your card is adorable, wonderful colors and Details. Love the new images.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Heike
so effect and so perfect colored
ReplyDeleteOh your card is adorable.Love this sweet image.Fab felt trees.Hugs Debbie x
ReplyDeleteLOVE the added touch of the dimensional embossing powder! Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! Love this image and yes, it looks like the snowman is sprinkling snow on the hat! Your coloring is wonderful on this beautiful image and those felt trees are fabulous! Gorgeous card! --Gail
ReplyDeleteOh love this! totally gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful colouring - gorgeous card x
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card and I love the image. Another one to add to my list.
ReplyDeleteHelen
Super cute x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the colouring! XXX
ReplyDeleteLovely Winter scene and great attention to detail.
ReplyDeletePoor Snowy! He'll get cold without his hat - quick Puss, put it on him! Another gorgeous Christmas make. xx
ReplyDeleteGreat mix of texture, lovely card x
ReplyDeleteVery cute and sweet!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Cute image.
ReplyDeleteLesley
Hi Lou, as always I love your card. Stunning image and design too. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeletelove this Lou...love the kind of country rustic look...love it!!
ReplyDeleteFi
x
These images are just toooo cute!
ReplyDeleteso stunning lou.i love your fabulous design and colouring and the image is adorable ;D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
Love the card and all the snow. It is very cute. Mickey
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW WOW FABULOUS AND STUNNING, LOVE THE DESIGN AND THE LAY OUT, THE IMAGE IS GORGEOUS XXXXXX
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card you've made with this sweet image, Lou!! Love all of them! Thank you for sharing this wonderful inspiration with us.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Karina
Love this stamp and your card is beautiful. The felt trees complement the image perfectly!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card - I love the kraft card - looks fab! Kate xxx
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done!
ReplyDeleteRegards, Britta
Love how your snowman is sprinkling the snow around on the hat looks fanastic stunning card !!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Loving the Kraft brown for Christmas. Think I may need all the new stamps :)
ReplyDeleteLove the card. Great choices of color and accents. I will probably
ReplyDeletehave to buy this stamp too!
Hi Lou,
ReplyDeleteWow
Another great LOTV image,
You have created a wonderful showcase card,
loving your attention to detail, it makes it stand out,
and I want to touch the snow,
a totally amazing card,
hugs,
Heather & Bronwyn x x
lovely card stamps are fab love the texture xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cute card, the type I really like. xx
ReplyDeleteJust lovely. I like the Kraft feel for a "C" card. The new image is adorable, suitable for all the family.
ReplyDeleteDebbiex
Hi Lou. How sweet of Puss and Jack to help the little snowman out with his top hat. Adorable and a great job of coloring. Nice layout, Lou. Hugs, :-)
ReplyDeletethe colours on your card are just perfect great image too
ReplyDeletehugs Margit
super sweet
ReplyDeleteYour card made me smile!!! It is simply perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your card very much. So cute and the snow is wonderful! I need to get some of that stuff!
ReplyDeleteLove this stamp!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your card. I am really fond of sunflowers and fall colours.
ReplyDeleteOK , now I have 2 favourites! I just love your card with the kraft paper and felt trees. Its the perfect look for this awesome new stamp.
ReplyDeleteCute card. Love where you used the snow. TFS
ReplyDeleteThis card is quite magical--just like Frosty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, so sweet image :)
ReplyDeleteDarling card! Love that sweet image and your fun felt trees! That snowman is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteMorning Lou, beautiful card! Love the colouring of the stamp! :-)
ReplyDeleteWat een prachtige kaart is het geworden.
ReplyDeleteCute card
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and simple
ReplyDeleteomg, how cute is this!! love it!
ReplyDeleteLoving the new stamps, hopping along to the next blog now. Thanks for the chance to win. Kim.
ReplyDeleteLovely card Lou your coloring is gorgeous really makes the new cuties pop out of the card :)
ReplyDeleteHugs Mandy xxx
Wow absolutely loving the cards & brilliant ideas.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for LOTV to be on Create & Craft next week - sky record at the ready .........
Fingers crossed I may be the lucky one to win the stamps
Hugs
Clare xxx
Love this Lou has a really rustic feel to it. Lisa xx
ReplyDeleteThe image is so cute! Love the card.
ReplyDeleteAnother favourite stamp and a very sweet card! Love it!
ReplyDeletexo Susanne H.
Lovely card! Love your coloring and color choices.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Finland.
Another stunning creation Lou! Love idea of the felt trees! Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Iris
The cards on the hop just keep getting better and better they are amazing :)
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love your style and the cute new images!
Hugs,
Jeannette
Fantastic card. Love how you have coloured the adorable image and those felt trees are magic.
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! Cute trees and I love the stamp!
ReplyDeleteDear Lou,
ReplyDeleteSo lovely colors, so sweet! I like the trees alot!
Greetings,
Marieke
what a wonderful creation lovely.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Cynthia
Gorgeous card thank you for the opportunity of winning the stamps. Off to hop. Lizzie xx
ReplyDeleteThis is very very lovely. Such a cute image and I am loving seeing the kraft white colour combo
ReplyDeleteHI Dear Lou!!! Now gosh, this is simply GORGEOUS!!!! I realllly love your colouring .. very rustic and I can imagine they are right outside their log cabin playing in the snow! :) They way you did the snow is STUNNING! And you even thought of the cleverest thing .. you put it on the hat too!!! I love love LOVE this .. as always!!!
ReplyDeleteAs always, I've had a wonderful hop with you lovely ladies!
Sending Big Hugs,
Elise
Hiya,
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card! Love the image and the coloring. Soo Amazing!
Hugs Britt
So, so sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteTeri
Awwww...how gorgeous is this!! LOVE this adorable image. LOVE all the texture on your card and fab colouring!!
ReplyDeleteFrom the top Hat to a TOP card, beautiful
ReplyDeleteHermien
Really cute. The snowy effect is great & I like the trees. Super effect with the snowman & the top hat!
ReplyDeleteLove the new stamps and your card they are both fabulous. I would just love to win the stamps. Thanks Wendy
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cute stamp and your card is fabulous! :o)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Cazza
x
Gorgeous! Your coloring is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGreat card love the snow
ReplyDeleteI wish I could do cards like this x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Lou, such a cute little scene, I love it! There's so much interesting texture too :)
ReplyDeleteTanya xx
Gorgeous Lou, love that sweet image and the cute felt trees.
ReplyDeleteKat x
Lovely card, cute image and great idea to make those felt trees !!
ReplyDeletexx Annie
Lovely card, another stamp for my collection of snowmen stamps. This one is cute.
ReplyDeleteElaine
Oh-oh! Another definite add to my wishlist. Love your card.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card. Great job coloring the image and what a fun new image.
ReplyDeleteIt does look like the snowman is sprinkling snow on the top hat...too funny...and cute!! What a fabulous card!! Love the 3D effect with the felt trees & snowy embossing!!
ReplyDeleteFABOLOUS HOP ! I´m love!
ReplyDeleteVery.very cute!
ReplyDeletefab card love the little scene beautifully coloured too x
ReplyDeleteOoh, love the subtle colours you have used. Great card, thank you for sharing. xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card with a cute image.
ReplyDeleteDeborah A
Beautiful! I just love the faux stitching and that you used felt trees. I have never thought of trying that!
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