Tuesday 18 August 2020

Craft Consortium - 'Noel' Collection

 Hi everyone

I'm sharing a sneak peak of the new collection being launched by Craft Consortium (in partnership with Clare Therese Gray). If you loved the 'Circus' and 'Farm Meadow you will love this Christmas collection. The 'Noel' collection has a lovely vintage nostalgic feel about it and includes paper pads, stamp sets and embellishments. It you like an old fashioned Christmas this will tick all your boxes.

I'm sharing all 6 of the cards I made using the beautiful stamps and papers. The collection will be launched on the Craft Consortium website, and in good craft shops as of Friday 21st August

This collection and other collections are available from the Craft Consortium's website and good craft retailer's websites. In the USA, it will be distributed by Notions Marketing. You can also go direct to the Craft Consortium's website here and sign up for an update on any future product launches. 

Craft Consortium Product Used
Noel - Stamp Sets (as shown above)
Noel  - 6" x 6" and 12" x 12" Paper Pad
Noel - Adhesive Pearls

Other Things I Used: 
6” x 6” and 5" x 7" Card Blanks (White, Kraft, Green), Copic Pens, Prismacolor Pencils, Make It Colour Card, Strathmore 'Toned Tan' Colouring Paper, Card (White, Deep Red, Pink, Green, Kraft, Navy, Aqua), Glitter Card (Aqua), Mirror Card (Gold)

Ornate Circle and Live Laugh Love Die (Dienamix), Ornate Label Dies (Hunkydory), Pin Hole Layering Circle Die (Tonic), Circle Die (Tattered Lace), Page Edger (Crealies), Square Dies (Tonic), Lace Frame Die (Sweet Dixie), Scalloped Circle Die (Crealies), Stitched Circle Scallop Frame (MFT), Christmas Sentiments (Hunkdory), Dot Strip Die (Sizzix), Seasonal Sprigs Dies (Crafter's Companion), Mini Holiday Greens Dies (Sizzix), Scattered Holly Embossing Folder (Crafter's Companion), Black Hybrid Ink, Gold Embossing Powder, Versamark Ink, Glossy Accents, Star Punch, Clear Glitter Pen, Sequin Bits, Gold Glitter Pen, Glitter, Mini Pearls, Gems, Glue, Double Sided Tape, Funky Foam 

If you would like to know how I made a specific card or need more information please email me (my address is on the right), and I will send you the details. x

If you purchase any Craft Consortium products could I politely ask that you give feedback on their facebook page or website and let them know what you think.  Please support our Craft suppliers. Thank you. xxx

Why not follow us on Facebook - Craft Consortium NetworkCraft Consortium Ltd or our our Instagram page. We'd loved to see you.  Thank you so much for dropping by, don't forget to say hi :) 

Please Note - I am part of the Craft Consortium's Design Team and I receive their lovely products to play with and share with you; I do not receive any kind of payment for my samples or my participation. Thank you. x

I'll be back tomorrow with another card made using this fabulous collection, so see you then. TTFN!

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x Janine x

Lili Of The Valley - Christmas 2020 Launch #3

 Hi everyone

Today I'm sharing the 3rd of my cards using a digi stamp from the brand new Lili Of The Valley Christmas 2020 collection, which launched last week. All the new digi stamp are now available in the LOTV Etsy shop. 

For my card today, I used 'All Of Us' and 'Christmas Circular Sentiment' (snowflake version).  To colour the image I used my Copic pens with some new Super Smooth colouring card that LOTV have also launched. As previously mentioned the Christmas 2020 collection includes lot of santas, penguins and sentiments in different designs (the collection includes 60 sentiments). (This has now been added to my Etsy store)

FYI, if you struggle using digi stamps or haven't got a suitable software package on your computer then why not check out my 'Tutorials' page on this blog or in the 'Files' section on the 'We Love Lili Of The Valley' facebook group (if you are a member). I have written 4 pictorial tutorials on how to download a free software program called WPS Office and then how to use it with digi stamps.

For your information, here is the link to the LOTV Etsy Store to check out all the digi stampsand the LOTV online store to check out the rest of their goodies.

Here's What I Did
First I added a piece of pretty snowflake paper to the front of a 6" x 6" white card blank, leaving a slim border around the edge. Using white card I die cut a pretty detailed square and glued it flat to the centre of the card front.

Using my graphics software I imported the cute snow family along with a sentiment and resized them both to fit my project. The image was printed directly onto tan colouring paper. As the paper I was using is only thin (like copier paper), I trimmed down the  image and stuck it onto card and then die cut it into a circle. 

The image was coloured in using Prismacolour pencils and when it was finished it was glued to a white die cut fancy mat. I added snow to the background by adding white pencil dots and larger dots using a white pen. Funky foam was glued to the back of the topper and attached to the centre of the card front on top of the white square. 

To finish the card I add a few pearls to the snowflakes and in the corners of the square. 

Here's What I Used
Digital Stamp: All Of Us  
Sentiment: Christmas Circular Sentiment (snowflake version).

Prismacolor Pencils
Snow Family - White, Lilac, Violet, Parma Violet, Light Cerulean Blue, Canary Yellow, Pale Vermilion, 50% Cool Grey, 70% Cool Grey, Black, Burnt Ochre, Sienna Brown / Hats, Scarves, Gloves & Trimmings - White, Cloud Blue, Light Cerulean Blue, True Blue, Peacock Blue, Jade Green, Light Aqua, Aquamarine, Blush Pink, Pink, Carmine Red, Poppy Red, Crimson Red, Chartreuse, Olive Green, 50% Cool Grey, 70% Cool Grey, Black

Other: 6" x 6" White Scalloped Card Blank, Toned Pad (Strathmore), Black Hybrid Ink, Christmas Paper (from stash), White Card, Circle Die (Crealies), Doily Circle Dies (Tattered Lace), Decorative Background Die (Sweet Dixie), White Pen, Glue, Double Sided Tape, Funky Foam, Pearls

Or why not join us on social media at  'We Love Lili Of the Valley' Facebook Group run by the Design Team, the official Lili Of The Valley Facebook page and on Instagram.  We'd loved to see you.

Please Note - I am part of the Lili Of The Valley's Design Team and I receive their lovely digi images to play with and share with you; I do not receive any monetary reimbursement for my samples, advertisements or my participation. I do, what I do for fun and relaxation. Thank you. x

Thank you so much for dropping by, and please don't forget to say hi :)  I'll be back soon with more sneaky peeks of the fabulous new LOTV Spring stamps. TTFN

Challenges entered:

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x Janine x

Friday 14 August 2020

Lili Of The Valley - Christmas Collection #2

  Hi everyone

Today I'm sharing the 2nd of my cards using a digi stamp from the new Lili Of The Valley Christmas 2020 collection which launches tomorrow (14th August). For my card today I used 'Snow Couple' and 'Christmas Circular Sentiment' (snowflake version).  To colour the image I used my Prismacolor pencils with some new Super Smooth colouring card that LOTV are also launching. As mentioned in my previous post the Christmas 2020 collection includes lot of santas, penguins and sentiments in different designs. Once the launch has taken place I will add the links to the digi stamps I used. Edit - ADDED

FYI, if you struggle using digi stamps or haven't got a suitable software package on your computer then why not check out my 'Tutorials' page on this blog or in the 'Files' section on the 'We Love Lili Of The Valley' facebook group (if you are a member). I have written 4 pictorial tutorials on how to download a free software program called WPS Office and then how to use it with digi stamps.

For your information, here is the link to the LOTV Etsy Store to check out all the digi stampsand the LOTV online store to check out the rest of their goodies.



Here's What I Did
First I added a piece of embossed snowflake paper to the front of a 6" x 6" white card blank, leaving a slim border around the edge. 

Using my graphics software I imported the cute snow couple along with a sentiment from the new collection. I resized then both to fit my project. The image was printed directly onto colouring card, and die cut into a circle frame. The image was coloured in using Prismacolour pencils and when it was finished it was glued to a blue die cut scallop mat. Large snowflakes cut from white card were added to the card front.

Funky foam was glued to the back of the topper and attached to the centre of the card front over the top of the snowflakes. To finish the card I added glitter to the snow and hat bobble, along with a few pearls. 

Here's What I Used
Digital Stamp: Snow Couple
Sentiment: Christmas Circular Sentiment (snowflake version).

Prismacolour Pencils:
Snow Couple - White, Cloud Blue, Violet, Parmaviolet, Light Cerulean Blue, Canary Yellow, Pale Vermilion, 20% Warm Grey, 50% Warm Grey, 70% Warm Grey, Black, Burnt Ochre, Dark Umber / 
Hats, Scarves & Gloves - Light Cerulean Blue, Copenhagen Blue, Ultramarine, Blush Pink, Pink, Carmine Red, Poppy Red, Crimson Lake, 20% Warm Grey, 50% Warm Grey, 70% Warm Grey, Black, Chartreuse, Dark Green / Umbrella - Blush Pink, Pink, Carmine Red, Poppy Red, Crimson Lake, Black, White / Snow - 50% Warm Grey

Other: 6" x 6" White Card Blank, White Super Smooth Colouring Card (LOTV), Black Hybrid Ink, 'Frosty Christmas' Paper Pad (LOTV), White Card, Blue Card, Stitched Scallop Circle Dies (Creative Expressions), Mini Paper Snowflakes Dies (Sizzix), Glitter, White Pen, Glue, Double Sided Tape, Funky Foam, Pearls

Or why not join us on social media at  'We Love Lili Of the Valley' Facebook Group run by the Design Team, the official Lili Of The Valley Facebook page and on Instagram.  We'd loved to see you.

Please Note - I am part of the Lili Of The Valley's Design Team and I receive their lovely digi images to play with and share with you; I do not receive any monetary reimbursement for my samples, advertisements or my participation. I do, what I do for fun and relaxation. Thank you. x

Thank you so much for dropping by, and please don't forget to say hi :)  I'll be back soon with more sneaky peeks of the fabulous new LOTV Spring stamps. TTFN

Challenges entered:

Hugs

x Janine x

Thursday 13 August 2020

Lili Of The Valley - Christmas Collection 2020 #1

 Hi there everyone

I hope you're all keeping safe and well. Well I'm doing my best to stay safe while still going shopping and meeting up with friends. It's so hard to keep the balance between being cautious and being in a state of paranoia isn't it. But it's the new 'normal' so I guess we all just have to do what we need to do, I just everyone else would do it too. 

Anyhow onto something more uplifting, I'm sharing one of my cards using a new digi stamp from the new Lili Of The Valley Christmas 2020 collection which launches tomorrow (14th August). For my card today I used 'Penguin Trio 2' and 'Christmas Circular Sentiment' (plain version).  To colour the image I used my Copic pens with some new Super Smooth colouring card that LOTV are also launching. The Christmas 2020 collection includes lot of santas, penguins and sentiments in different designs. Once the launch has taken place I will add the links to the digi stamps I used. (This has now been added to my Etsy store)

FYI, if you struggle using digi stamps or haven't got a suitable software package on your computer then why not check out my 'Tutorials' page on this blog or in the 'Files' section on the 'We Love Lili Of The Valley' facebook group (if you are a member). I have written 4 pictorial tutorials on how to download a free software program called WPS Office and then how to use it with digi stamps.

For your information, here is the link to the LOTV Etsy Store to check out all the digi stampsand the LOTV online store to check out the rest of their goodies.



Here's What I Did
First I added a piece of embossed snowflake paper to the front of a 5" x 7" white card blank, leaving a slim border around the edge. 

Using my graphics software I imported the cute little penguins along with a sentiment from the new collection. I resized then both to fit my project. The image was printed directly onto colouring card, and trimmed down to fit behind the die cut rectangle frame. The image was coloured in using Copic pens and when it was finished it was glued behind the frame. 

Funky foam was glued to the back of the topper and attached to the centre of the card front. To finish the card I added glitter to the snow and hat trims, plus a few die cut stars and pearls. 

Here's What I Used
Digital Stamp: Penguin Trio 2 
Sentiment: Christmas Circular Sentiment (plain version).

Copic Pens: Penguins - C3, C5, C7, 100, Y15, Y17, E000 / Hats, Scarves & Gloves - BG000, BG10, BG11, BG13, C0, C1 / Presents - RV00, RV02, RV10, RV13, YG01, YG03 / Snow - B0000

Other: 5" x 7" Top Fold White Card Blank, White Super Smooth Colouring Card (LOTV), Black Hybrid Ink, 'Snomes' 12" x 12" Paper Pad (Craft Consortium), Teal Card, Teal & White Glitter Card, Stitched Rectangle Scallop Edge Frame Die (MFT), Mini Snowflakes Die (Lawn Fawn), Glitter, Glue, Double Sided Tape, Funky Foam, Pearls

Or why not join us on social media at  'We Love Lili Of the Valley' Facebook Group run by the Design Team, the official Lili Of The Valley Facebook page and on Instagram.  We'd loved to see you.

Please Note - I am part of the Lili Of The Valley's Design Team and I receive their lovely digi images to play with and share with you; I do not receive any monetary reimbursement for my samples, advertisements or my participation. I do, what I do for fun and relaxation. Thank you. x

Thank you so much for dropping by, and please don't forget to say hi :)  I'll be back soon with more sneaky peeks of the fabulous new LOTV Spring stamps. TTFN

Challenges entered:

Hugs

x Janine x

Monday 3 August 2020

Lili of the Valley - Tea Time Party #4

Hi everyone

Happy Monday, today I have another of the sweet 'Teatime Party Initials' digi stamps from Lili Of The Valley, as you can tell I love this collection. I think the collection is so cute and so versatile, they look perfect with or without a sentiment and can be combined together.  There is also a set which includes lots of extra sweet rabbits and mice and more.  For my card today I chose the letter 'V' and Prismacolour pencils to colour with. 

FYI, if you struggle using digi stamps or haven't got a suitable software package on your computer then why not check out my 'Tutorials' page on this blog or in the 'Files' section on the 'We Love Lili Of The Valley' facebook group (if you are a member). I have written 4 pictorial tutorials on how to download a free software program called WPS Office and then how to use it with digi stamps.

For your information, here is the link to the LOTV Etsy Store to check out all the digi stampsand the LOTV online store to check out the rest of their goodies.


Here's What I Did
First I added a piece of pretty pink heart paper to the front of a 6" x 6" white card blank, leaving a slim border around the edge. In the centre of the card front a thin die cut square border frame was added.

Using my graphics software I imported the sweet 'V' image with the little mice along with a sentiment from a previous collection, I resized then both to fit my project. The image was printed directly onto colouring paper, and die cut it into a circle. The image was coloured in using Prismacolor pencils and mounted onto a fancy die cut circle mat. Funky foam was glued to the back of the topper and attached to the centre of the card front, in the middle of the square frame.

To finish the card I added plus a few pearls in different sizes. 

Here's What I Used
Digital Stamp: Letter 'V' Teatime Party Initials
Sentiment Handwritten Phrases
Teatime Party Initials - Full 26 letter Alphabet Bundle
Tea Party - Extra Stamps

Prismacolour Pencils:
Mice - White, Burnt Ochre, Sienna Brown, Terracotta, Blush Pink, Pink / Letter 'V' - White, Blush Pink, Pink, Carmine Red, Crimson Lake / Flowers - White, Canary Yellow, Pale Vermilion, Lilac, Parma Violet, Violet / Grass & Leaves - White, Chartreuse, Yellow Chartreuse, Apple Green, Limepeel, Olive Green, Dark Green

Other: 6" x 6" White Card Blank, Strathmore Toned Tan Paper, White Card, Black Hybrid Ink, 'Lullaby' 12" x 12" Paper Pad (Lemoncraft), 'Frames, Banners, Squares' Die (Julie Hicky Designs), Double Pierced Circle Die (Crealies), Glue, Double Sided Tape, Funky Foam, Pearls

Or why not join us on social media at  'We Love Lili Of the Valley' Facebook Group run by the Design Team, the official Lili Of The Valley Facebook page and on Instagram.  We'd loved to see you.

Please Note - I am part of the Lili Of The Valley's Design Team and I receive their lovely digi images to play with and share with you; I do not receive any monetary reimbursement for my samples, advertisements or my participation. I do, what I do for fun and relaxation. Thank you. x

Thank you so much for dropping by, and please don't forget to say hi :)  I'll be back soon with more sneaky peeks of the fabulous new LOTV Spring stamps. TTFN

Challenges entered:

Hugs

x Janine x

Sunday 2 August 2020

Lili of the Valley - Tea Time Party #3

Afternoon everyone

Today I have another of the gorgeous Lili Of The Valley digi stamp from the recent 'Teatime Party Initials' collection.  I absolutely adore this collection, I just think it's so sweet. The collection includes lots of sweet rabbits and mice with letters of the alphabet plus lots of little extras. The stamps are perfect for all occasions, especially birthdays and thank you's. For my card today I chose the letter 'P' and Prismacolour pencils to colour with.

FYI - if you struggle using digi stamps or haven't got a suitable software package on your computer then why not check out my 'Tutorials' page on this blog or in the 'Files' section on the 'We Love Lili Of The Valley' facebook group (if you are a member). I have written 4 pictorial tutorials on how to download a free software program called WPS Office and then how to use it with digi stamps.

For your information, here is the link to the LOTV Etsy Store to check out all the digi stampsand the LOTV online store to check out the rest of their goodies.


Here's What I Did
First I added a piece of blue checked paper to the front of a 6" x 6" white card blank, leaving a slim border around the edge.

Using my graphics software I imported the cute little 'P' image along with a sentiment from a previous collection, I resized then both to fit my project. The image was printed directly onto colouring paper (a new one for me), and die cut it into a indented square. The image was coloured in using Prismacolor pencils and mounted onto a fancy die cut square mat. Funky foam was glued to the back of the topper and attached to the centre of the card front.

To finish the card I added plus a few pearls in different sizes. 

Here's What I Used
Digital Stamp: Letter 'P' Teatime Party Initials
Teatime Party Initials - Full 26 letter Alphabet Bundle
Tea Party - Extra Stamps

Prismacolour Pencils:
Rabbit  - White, Burnt Ochre, Sienna Brown, Terracotta, Sepia, Peach, Blush Pink, 20% Warm Grey / Birds - White, Burnt Ochre, Sienna Brown / Letter 'P' - White, Cloud Blue, True Blue, Light Cerulean Blue, Copenhagen Blue / Flowers - White, Cloud Blue, True Blue, Copenhagen Blue, Lemon Yellow, Yellowed Orange, Pale Vermilion /  Grass & Leaves - Chartreuse, Spring Green, Limepeel, Olive green

Other: 6" x 6" White Card Blank, Strathmore Toned Tan Paper, White Card, Black Hybrid Ink, 'Lullaby' 12" x 12" Paper Pad (Lemoncraft), 'Doily' Square Die (Tattered Lace), Stitched Indented Square Die (Elizabeth Craft Designs), Glue, Double Sided Tape, Funky Foam, Pearls

Or why not join us on social media at  'We Love Lili Of the Valley' Facebook Group run by the Design Team, the official Lili Of The Valley Facebook page and on Instagram.  We'd loved to see you.

Please Note - I am part of the Lili Of The Valley's Design Team and I receive their lovely digi images to play with and share with you; I do not receive any monetary reimbursement for my samples, advertisements or my participation. I do, what I do for fun and relaxation. Thank you. x

Thank you so much for dropping by, and please don't forget to say hi :)  I'll be back soon with more sneaky peeks of the fabulous new LOTV Spring stamps. TTFN

Challenges entered:

Hugs

x Janine x