Wednesday 3 June 2015

Crazy Days of Summer...

Good Afternoon...
It is lovely to have some sunshine on our side of the mountain today, 
and doubly lovely that the sun is shining for our 
Summer Special Challenge Event at Lili of the Valley

We are holding our first Facebook challenge and would love to see all your summer style cards and projects using any LOTV goodies.
The Challenge is open until the end of Thursday 4th June and there are some fantastic prizes for the winners who will be announced on Friday 5th June.  The whole event is rounded off with a fun day on Saturday 6th June at the Lili of the Valley shop, when the new products will launched.

To enter the challenge you need to like the LOTV Facebook page which is  
Here
join the Summer Event and post a picture of your summer themed creation, made using 
LOTV products, to the time line.

Simples!

My card today is made with a selection of gorgeous Lili of the Valley products.

I used a lovely Lili of the Valley rubber stamp 'Swing Time' which I coloured with Copics.  I decorated the edge of the image with some hand stitching and a dash of distress ink.

I then used some gorgeous new LOTV papers from the Sunny Side Up collection to create mats and layers and added a new LOTV sentiment. 

The flowers are made with the same paper using a teeny tiny flower punch from Xcut and some adhesive pearls.

And here we are, what could be better on a summer's day than a bit of peace and quiet relaxing on a swing with your best friend!
Ingredients
Lili of the valley Rubber Stamp - Swing Time
Make it Colour Blending Cardstock from Quixotic Paperie
Memento Ink Pads
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad
Copic Markers
Lili of the Valley Papers from the Sunny Side Up Collection
SpellBinders Floral Doily Accents Border Die
Twine from The Ribbon Girl
Teeny Tiny Flower Punch from Xcut
Assorted Small Adhesive Pearls from The Hobby House and Papermania
Collall All Purpose Glue
Inks Used
Memento Ink pad in Expresso Truffle - Image
Memento Ink pad in Rhubarb Stalk - Sentiment
Copics - Skin E0000, E01, E21
Hair E70, E74, E77
Little Dog E41, E42, E43
Frock R21, R22, R24, YR21, YR24, YR27
Signo Uni-Ball Gel Pen in White - Polka Dots
Cushion Y93, Y95. Y97 and Blender 
Swing E53, E55, E57
Background B0000, B000, B00 and Blender
Thank you for visiting...

Happy Crafting...
Sue...xxx

Remember to pop and have a look at all the loveliness at 
Lili of the Valley, and to join in the summer fun on Facebook

Please leave a comment if you pop by, I really appreciate them and do enjoy reading them all...xxx



17 comments:

Rebecca Bradshaw said...

Hi Sue, sorry I haven't stopped by for a while! I absolutely LOVE this stunning card. The papers look gorgeous all layered up and those flowers are perfect.
Rebecca.
x

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card, my favourite image,love the papers to Debbs xx

Gibmiss said...

Hi Sue
This is great love the colours the image is fabulous...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Nataliascraft said...

Gorgeous card, beautiful colouring and fab design x

Katrina Bufton said...

Fab card Sue, love the colour combo and all the flowers. Well done on getting the curve of the sentiment lined up, it looks great.
Katrina xx

Donna Mosley said...

Beautiful card Sue, love the design and scrummy colours. A really happy card.

Donna x

Donna Mosley said...

Beautiful card Sue, love the design and scrummy colours. A really happy card.

Donna x

Kat W said...

This image looks so fab teamed with the gorgeous new papers and it's the most wonderful cheerful design :-)
I have been really loving the tiny flowers you add in pretty waves on some of your cards; so much so that I may just 'borrow' that idea some time!

Big hugs, Kat xx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Beautiful papers and a fabulous image for a summer card, love it.
Lorraine

crafty-stamper said...

I love this LOTV image and fabulous colouring,great selection of bright coloured papers and little flowers
carol x

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

Sue!! This is so, so, so gorgeous. I love the colours too. Have a wonderful weekend x

Sue said...

This is really gorgeous Sue can't wait to get these papers! they are so pretty have a great weekend huggles Sue xx

Darnell said...

Eep! That image just melts my heart!! You have done a brilliant job of showcasing her, Sue!! Hugs, Darnell

Christine L said...

Well I'm back from my hollibobs properly now (got all my washing and ironing done too!), so I'm trying to catch up on my blog commenting.... it's a mammoth task!

Of course, I'm loving all your creations........ but WOW to this little lady on her swing...... you've really outdone yourself using these strong coloured papers and those beautiful flowers around her.... I just LOVE it!!

Hope you're feeling a bit better now hon.....
Big hugs
Christine x

Whisper said...

Oooo so adorable and i so want those new papers too, such lovely fabby colours, Luv Sam x

Jeanette said...

This is so pretty! I love the color palette and your coloration :)

Debs said...

Stunning card Sue - love the DP's - so much so I have ordered all the new paper pads and can't wait for them to arrive :o)
Such pretty detailing - totally fabulous.
Hope you are looking after yourself.
Debs xx