Hi...really lovely to be here today,
hope you have enjoyed the week so far :0)
we have been out getting new school uniform for George
as he moves up to secondary school in the Autumn
and Sophie has been out driving alot
as she has passed her theory test last week
and has the main test in two weeks....
time to stop them both growing up now ;0)
today is our new release blog hop over at LOTV
for the amazing and so gorgeous new Christmas images,
paper pads and clear stamp sets...
there is 22 cute characters stamps;vintage boys and girls,
snowmen,penguins and angels...
(clear sets-Christmas sentiments,carols,
mini images and everyday recipes)
these will all be available to buy on the website from
midnight on Friday August 1st (UK time)
All of the LOTV design team are joining in...
As always there are fabulous prizes up for grabs
We have a full set of the
Here's a list of all the blogs taking part,
i loved colouring this sweet image..
hope you have enjoyed the week so far :0)
we have been out getting new school uniform for George
as he moves up to secondary school in the Autumn
and Sophie has been out driving alot
as she has passed her theory test last week
and has the main test in two weeks....
time to stop them both growing up now ;0)
today is our new release blog hop over at LOTV
for the amazing and so gorgeous new Christmas images,
paper pads and clear stamp sets...
there is 22 cute characters stamps;vintage boys and girls,
snowmen,penguins and angels...
(clear sets-Christmas sentiments,carols,
mini images and everyday recipes)
these will all be available to buy on the website from
midnight on Friday August 1st (UK time)
All of the LOTV design team are joining in...
you need to ‘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
As always there are fabulous prizes up for grabs
on this hop, we don’t know where
they are hidden
so do make sure you that you visit
and comment on every
blog
We will
let you know tomorrow evening
which were the ‘lucky’ blogs and the winners
will
be drawn at random from all the comments
that were left on those
blogs
We have a full set of the
new Christmas image stamps to give away;
1st prize is
the 12 angels, penguins and snowmen
2nd prize is
the 10 vintage children
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;
"" Winter Walk ""
they are so sweet,i have set them
in a bit of a Winter's scene with snow,
walking under cones and pine leaves...sparkle too,
also used a couple of the new Christmas sentiments
and the Noel is from Grungy sentiments clear set,
added some pearls,brads,faux stitching and a button
and coloured with distress markers...
Next
stop is our lovely Mary J
and if you get lost you can start again at the beginning
and
pick the links up from there.
don’t forget to
stop by the Ideas to Inspire blog tomorrow evening
when you can find out
who the lucky winners were of the prizes
before the new products go on
sale...
i wish you lots of ""Luck""
hope you enjoy looking at all
the design teams gorgeous makes,
have a lovely day, hugs all.Lou.xxxxxxxxx

oh swoonage! Lou this is just amazing. I love your style of vintage but gorgeously yummy. Hope you are all enjoying the hols, send george and soph a squish from us
ReplyDeletehugs Lou xx
Such a sweet image. Love your colouring. Good luck to Sophie for her driving test. Holly x
ReplyDeletehow sweet is this one???
ReplyDeletei love it.
hugs rian
This is right up my street, great stamp, beautifully coloured, fabulous earthy colours and bags of texture. Wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card. I like the colours you used on your card. And the image is very cute too. HugS! xx
ReplyDeleteAhhhh.....what a wonderful image!!
ReplyDeleteLove that sentiment too :o)
Fantastic work on your card - the snow looks real!
Hugs, Candy
Lou, such a cutie image ,well coloured and with a beautiful design paper.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Lou - the image is adorable and I love the texture and depth to your card.
ReplyDeleteThe kids definitely grow up too fast for sure!!!
Debs xx
Love this adorable image which you coloured so perfectly. GORGEOUS CARD.
ReplyDeleteSuch a romantic image... Love your use of multiple sentiments on the card.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable, love the colours and the scene with that cute stamp
ReplyDeleteFRiends forever...!!
ReplyDeleteNot just the image, but everything from LOTV make me a friend of the brand.
Great image and I am touched by it!
Lia xx
Awh! This is just soooo sweet Lou, I love how they are holding hands.. sweet:)... fabulous colouring as always and I just love the new sentiments!..
ReplyDeleteYou've made such a lovely Christmas scene Lou..
Hugs,
Marjorie xx
What a sweet, romantic image and I love the depth of colour you’ve achieved on this adorable couple, Lou! Gorgeous, gorgeous design! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Lou,
ReplyDeleteThis image is so romantic, I love the soft colours you always use and all the special little touches you add to your creations.
Chris xx
Another Gorgeous new release.. Great card Lou,
ReplyDeleteHugs Kelly
This is beautiful, such a gorgeous image and I love the texture you've added for the snow!
ReplyDeleteRebecca.
Lou this is a lovely card, I love the traditional and cosy feel of the colour scheme and the image is so sweet :) xxx
ReplyDeleteFab card
ReplyDeleteLovely card it has such a wintery feel about it xx
ReplyDeleteAmazing Lou, love the soft dreamy effect with your colouring and what a fabulous different card !!
ReplyDeletehugs Diane xx
Two cuties! I really like your card :)
ReplyDeleteLove your card, image is gorgeous. Sue x
ReplyDeleteStunning just love your design and this new stamp is delightful
ReplyDeleteLove and Happy Crafting Hugs Carole x
be still my beating heart! this is gorgeous!!! i love the image and i love the colour combo you have used it suits this image perfectly! love and hugs Davinia xx
ReplyDeleteLove the scene you have created.
ReplyDeleteI love this stamp. Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteAwww that card is fo gorgeous and cute
ReplyDeleteI love this so very much! The stamp is gorgeous of course, as is your colouring, and I love all the details. x
ReplyDeleteLovely vintage card
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Lou. The image is so delightful. I love your soft colouring and gorgeous detailing too.
ReplyDeleteSending good luck wishes to Sophie for her driving test!
Sue x
Aww what a sweet stamp! Beautiful card and embellishments!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Lou love the image fabulous colour's and design
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx :)
Just stunning and romantic. Marlene
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, just adorable.
ReplyDeleteI can safely say this has just got to be the best release ever! Off hopping, Jane x
Wonderful colored image! Thanks for your inspiration! Greetings from Germany,
ReplyDeleteTina
This is such a cute card and the image is to die for. Another favourite me thinks.
ReplyDeleteLesley
Fabulous card, Lou! This latest release is adorable, Jo x
ReplyDeleteLou, your card is amazing! This stamp is just gorgeous and the detail in your card is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteOh Lou, this is adorable. I cannot believe how many images are being released, but they are all so gorgeous, how am I going to choose!!
ReplyDeleteLove your card Lou, it is so pretty.
Hugs
Annette
xx
A gorgeous card Lou. I love the new stamp and pretty papers.
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
Another gorgeous card with a vintage feel. I love all the little embellishments you've added to compliment the beautiful stamp x
ReplyDeleteOh! Lou, this is just so wonderful hun, the adorable image is coloured to perfection and as always your design & details are amazing. Love it!
ReplyDeleteDonna x
Such a sweet image and a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, love the colours and of course the image.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Wonderful warm feeling card. I like the new images alot.
ReplyDeletewow!!! Lou what you made is so very beautiful and the color is perfect.
ReplyDeleteLove the scene and the dusky colours. Gorgeous card
ReplyDeleteLovely card...quite a vintagy feel,and those sentiments are great.
ReplyDeleteVeru sweet and lovely card, with cute details and sentiments!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great blog hop giveaway, I love the new collection and cross my fingers!
Wow, this is gorgeous! Such an adorable new stamp! Beautiful colouring and I love all the details!
ReplyDeleteAwh! What an adorable image. Gorgeous card I love the warm, rustic feel with the colouring, distressing and texture.
ReplyDeletelove this stamp!!! very very nice!!!
ReplyDeleteLiefs Joke
Oh What a sweet card I really do like it the finishing touches are stunning, hugs Sarah xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable scene! I love how you layered different shapes together to help create the dimension along with your amazing coloring!
ReplyDeleteWow Lou, I never know how you come up with such amazing ideas for your cards. Each and every one is so unique and this one is no exception. Gorgeous! Fern x
ReplyDeleteAwe isn't this just the sweetest.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the new image and papers.
ReplyDeleteDeborah A
Another beauty Lou, just adorable.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Brenda B
Ugh! With all these comments we are going to need luck to win. What a cute card. I love the pigtails on the little girl along with all the embellishments.
ReplyDeleteThis is an adorable image and a gorgeous card! I love all the layers and embellies and think it's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteJust love this image and your wonderful colouring Lou. A beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Lou, your card just screams COZY! Love the new image and the sentiments you used. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mariska
Super cute image! Love the faux stitching and all the sentiments, gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteAh so sweet I can see I'm really going to struggle this christmas if the trend is grunge and vintage as I'm more clean and simplistic (a few bits more added than simple) but I do love looking at the creations of those who can so thank you for sharing your fab card.
ReplyDeleteLovely card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the colours you have used, how you manage to get them all to work together amazes me. Thanks for sharing xx
ReplyDeleteGreat card Lou. I love this image and your colouring. Fab sentiments too xxx
ReplyDeleteStunning!! Love your coloring. Looks like a real aquarel!! Stunning.. I love the soft feel to it.. Beautiful work!!
ReplyDeleteHi Lou such a warm and snuggly card x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. What a sweet image.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty - love the sweet image and the soft, romantic look.
ReplyDeleteisoscia at aol dot com
This is a wonderful Christmas card. Oh My! It is just beautiful. From your frosted pine cones and needles to your paper to your amazing coloring and layout. This is a work of art. THANKS so much for this incredible inspiration.
ReplyDeleteDarling image! Love your card Lou!
ReplyDeleteFab colour scheme, gives such a warm feeling
ReplyDeleteLovely sample, looking forward to the release.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colouring, very old world Christmas. Love the embellishments and sentiments xx
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card - I particularly like the archway of pinecones!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nicely distressed vintage feel to your card that you crafted to share. The image is so darling too! I feel like I am walking right behind them! Thank you for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteAww...I need this stamp!!!
ReplyDeleteLou, your card is stunning. Congrats!!!
Wow!!! Such a stunning card full of festive cheer.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Donna xx
Awww how cute is this image! Beautiful card :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the image.
ReplyDeleteLou this card is just amazing. I don't know how you do it but their clothes have a fluffy texture like fabric. Crazy or magic!! Sweet image and another on my buy list. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeletethis is so gorgeous. I love your style!
ReplyDeletehugs Anke
Another new favourite fof me. I love theimage, the colours & the vintage look :0)
ReplyDeleteGreat card and such a sweet image x
ReplyDeleteCosy and cute! And I like how you painted it!
ReplyDeleteCosy and cute! And I like how you painted it!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Lou, great card.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Guida
Sweet image and a fabulous card. Love your colouring and colour theme, Kate x
ReplyDeleteSweet stamp, so beautifully colored! Love the texture you added and all the details! Great card!
ReplyDeleteLovely image, beautiful card. Kx
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet image love it!!
ReplyDeleteThe coloring is really soft too!
Cheryl R.
This is such a sweet Christmas image! What a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful x
ReplyDeleteAh so sweet and this is such a lovely and heartfelt sentiment. Gorgeous card Lou! x
ReplyDeleteLovely image set off by the gorgeous shaped card. The colouring is stunning! Debra x
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous are these new stamps?! And the papers!! Cannot wait till 1st August!
ReplyDeleteAbsoloutely gorgeous creation!
Aww so sweet! Gorgeous card Lou, really lovely :o) Hugs, Lisa x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. Such and adorable image with a fabulous vintage feel to the card.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sharon. x
Wow! Fush a cute stamp and in such natural festive colours - it is so very good! Can't wait to get crafting! x
ReplyDeleteAwww this is sooo sweet, what a lovely card you've made xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card and so different
ReplyDeleteJust lovel it
Oh sweet and such
ReplyDeletea cute stamp! Such
lovely colors.
Carla from Utah
love the images gorgeous christmas card
ReplyDeletebeautiful card... love the image.. love the leaves you have added with the hint of snow...
ReplyDelete-Berina
Moxie Craftie
Awesome card Crafty Lou!! Your coloring is fantastical!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card
ReplyDeleteI like his design
HI Lou!!! Oh my gosh .. truly LOVE your card! All those lovely dies on there, and then your GORGEOUS colouring scene .. mixed with your teensiest beautiful details .. sigh .. it's beyond STUNNINGNESS! Even frost on your branches too .. I love it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you're all enjoying the summer days and having a chance to do more things! :) Your babies must be really happy now that school is out .. heheheh!
Sending You All Biggest of Hugs!
Elise
Stunning card, loving your colouring.
ReplyDeleteOh so sweet , lovely card
ReplyDeleteLove this card, and another fab image!! I just need all of them! P x
ReplyDeleteLove your card with it's shabby chic/vintage feel, just wishing that I had some LOTV stamps myself to play around with!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Your coloring is beautiful!
ReplyDeletePretty card and another adorable image. Regards Helen
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image,colors,coloring,details...I love all in this creation!
ReplyDeleteIleanaxx
Beautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely and has a very soft hue about it - so lovely for a winter scene!
ReplyDeleteI love the colour combinations and your card is simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh so beautiful. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs Tracy x
Ahhh, so romantic
ReplyDeleteOh my! This is so sweeet!!! Very vintage and textural. Love this blog hop so much!!
ReplyDeleteNaaaw, so sweet. :-) liked this vintage stamp.
ReplyDeleteStunning card Lou! The colours are great, I love the snow effect and that image is darling :)
ReplyDeleteTanya xx
Thanks for the chance to win those lovely stamps!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wintery card!
Susanne
Gorgeous card. Love it! x
ReplyDeleteLovely stamp. I like the vintage twist, fab card.
ReplyDeletelove how vintage this looks, amazing x
ReplyDeleteGreat card love the colours and the image is great!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the grungy look of this card. x
ReplyDeleteLove the image and everything else about this card. Stunning. Thanks for a chance to win this stamp. Tracey x
ReplyDeleteStunning so very pretty x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutley love this stamp and the colours you have used are just wonderful. So sweet and such a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteLove the vintage feel of this card!
ReplyDeleteAw, what a darling, cozy little scene for those lovebirds.
ReplyDeleteWow I am loving the rich colours on this adorable image.so sweet.Hugs x
ReplyDeleteThis Winter Walk stamp would make a wonderful winter anniversary card too. So pretty and love the snowiness! x
ReplyDeleteDelightful! You draw the viewer right into your card.
ReplyDeleteSuper Lovely card...so precious. Love that sweet image..so beautifully designed. Big Texas Hugs, AntoinetteT
ReplyDeleteA lovely cute card.
ReplyDeleteKath x