Hi there sweet peeps and hope you are all OK on this fine Saturday morning :)
Actually I’ve scheduled this so it may not be fine at all but it sounds fab as I’m writing it and we can live in hope!!!
So it’s time for another Lili Of The Valley blog hop and as our regulars will know, we choose one image and then we all make a project with that image so you get lots of ideas on how to use the stamp.
This month we’ve gone with
as she is just sooooo super sweet!!
There are prizes along the way from ….
.... but where are they?
Ahh well that would be telling cos this time we’ve hidden them – ohh we are awful !!!
But all will be revealed next week so you won’t be in suspenders for too long (unless of course you want to be but that’s really none of our business, you saucy minx!!).
The DT taking part in this mini hop this month are:
Anne
Dawny - moi!!
Fleur
Gretha
Lou
Pops
So if you’ve arrived here from our lovely Anne's blog then you are going in the right direction!!
So this is what I did with Miss Milly Hello.
I coloured her with Copics is these colours -
Skin – E0000, E000, E00, E11, E13, R00, R02
Hair – C00, C3, C4, C5, C7, Black (oooooooooooohh it makes a change from me usual blondie or light brown doesn't it me loves!!)
The rest - Boo, C00, C1, C3, C5, C7, RV000, RV00, RV34, YG00, Black,
And of course, the very yummity papers are from the Lili of The Valley Bonnets and Bowties paper pad :)
A bow and button twine combi here.
The ribbon is 25mm Shocking Pink Candy Check Berisford No 72 and I’ve used black button twine and a Medium Black Polka Dot Button.
I made the border myself (smart ass) by gluing 1.5” punched circles along a strip of white card.
I really like the chunky scalloped look :)
Is it me or does this have sort of Japanese-ee feel to it?
Right, I won't hold you up with me chunterings any longer – on with the hop!!
If you want to take part, it’s as easy as ABC. All you need to do is to -
a) leave me a comment
b) leave your name with old Linky at the bottom of the post
c) keep your fingers crossed that the Random Org chooses YOU as a winner xxx
So now it’s time to head on over to the luvverly Fleur's blog and good luck to all who enter.
As you are reading this, I will be enjoying myself at a fabulous class at Rosemary’s today. No I am not taking the class (although mine are a little bit fabulous I hope!!!). No, today I am doing one of the sweetness that is Debi’s classes. She makes the most beautiful stuff and today we are making one of ……………
…………. these.
You cannot see from the pic how gorgeous this is. It’s so different from my style and I want to give the old creative mojo thingie a bit of a shake up!!! I’ll post a pic once I’ve finished it so you can see how I get on if you promise not to laugh at my efforts!!!!
If you are interested in any of the classes up in sunny Frodsham, you can see the workshop schedules here
AND
if you aren’t doing anything next Saturday (22nd), why not come along because it’s
Crab Apple Crafts birthday,
wooohoooo!!!
We’ll be celebrating from 10am till 4pm and it’s FOC (even the drinks and cake are free, ohh yes they are!!!)
There’ll be demos by …..
Kay (owner of Indigo Blu)
plus Dorothy (from Woodware), Debi (Crab Apple Craft’s very own workshop tutor), Dawn (that’ll be me then) and the one and only King of Crafts himself, Nige :)
It promises to be a good day with lots going on, plus you can have a mooch around Rosemary’s shop which is full to the brim of gorgeousness.
So I’m nearly done but because before I go I must tell you about the giveaway over at The Ribbon Girl Blog.
So if you fancy winning these fab things which include ….
Pack of 5 clear drop crystal stemsPack of 5 pink heart crystal stems
Pack of 6 Kort & Godt Cream Chrysanthemum Flowers
Bag of 26 Assorted Small Polka Dot Buttons
Pack of 5 silver butterflies
Pack of 6 Kort & Godt beaded swirls
A pearl and diamante round flat back embellishment
Pack of 6 pink diamante daisy flowers
Pack of 10 Lilac Baby's Breath flowers
20g bag of mixed lilac/purple buttons
10g bag of dried French lavender
(when you empty out the little buttons from the organza bag, you could add some of the dried lavender to the bag and hang it in your craft room)
… then nip over and check out what you need to do – it’s very easy peasy.
So on that note I’ll beggar off (yes I really am going this time) and leave you to get on with the hop.
Huggiest of hugs to all xxx
ETA the dope here forgot to add Linky when this post first went out, so the first 11 comments aren’t in there but they will be added to the total number on Linky when I do the draw so they will be included – sorry peeps xxx
what a gorgeous card Dawn.
ReplyDeleteHugs Gail x
Love the black hair Dawny so different just a lovely card
ReplyDeletejacqui x
What a gorgeous card Dawny, I love the image and the border you made is just fab! x
ReplyDeleteThis is precious! Beautiful colors!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card - I really love the color-combination. And yes the black edges, kinda gives it a japanese feel to it - but that's just lovely.
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Ea
such a lovely colour combo!!
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely! I really like the pink and black colour combo and the papers are beautiful! No linky at the bottom of the page though :(
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely card. lOve the colours and papers you have used.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Dawny. Love the arrangement of the flowers n the bow with beautiful coordinating coloring of Milly.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Catherine
http://vidhucreations.blogspot.in/
Couldnt locate the Linky in ur post. Pls advice...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and beautiful card Dawny gorgeous colour's and love the layout
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx :)
Gorgeous colours, love the bow and added button and twine.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely card Dawny, I love the colours, as you say there is a slight Japanese feel to it. Beautiful. xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Yes it does have a Japanese feel to it. I do like how you have used the black in with the colours and just the right amount!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, super sweet card!! Love the cat sitting on the chair..very mischieveous looking!! :) Hope you had a great day at your workshop!!! HUgsxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Dawny. I LOVE the sweet image and the colours and details are all so pretty
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a good day
Hugs Sue
I love this one! It's so nice to see how you all do different things with the same image. The background papers are really pretty and Millie looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend
Lorraine x
WOW I love the black used with this card. Really stands out. BRilliant.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Hugs Kelly
My fav colours, black and pink! Stunning card, I love it :-) xx
ReplyDeletegorgeous card, beautiful colour combos love the black cord on the ribbon angxxxx
ReplyDeletelovely card Dawny ,,colours are gorjusss !!!
ReplyDeleteThis card makes me happy just looking at it! :) Take care!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the colour combo....the pink and black really pop : )
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the combination of black and shocking pink! It is an inspiration and the card would be the first I bought in a shop! Thanks so much for sharing it!
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous card! all those layers .... fabulous!
ReplyDeletexoxo Carly
Beautiful card, love the colours
ReplyDeleteJust love this card Dawny
ReplyDeleteSusan xx
Wow Dawny your card is awesome I love the black matting it works perfectly with the stamp she looks great with black hair :) love the way you created the border with circles and the fab ribbon and twine bow looks super :)
ReplyDeleteHugs Mandy xxx
Very pretty card. I always love pink and you've done a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteOhhh I have visited your blog yesterday too... love your work!!!
ReplyDeleteRina
Love the darker coloured chair Dawny and love the strong black edging. It really makes the image pop coupled with the bright papers. Lovely xxx
ReplyDeleteLove her with black hair, and your whole black&pink look is so crisp and funky - love it!
ReplyDeleteThe festive tag is amazing too... love the vintage look!
Alison x
I love the black accents and her hair! It's a wonderful contrast with the pastels.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Dawny! I love the way the bits of black really stand out - very unique and different! Your colouring is fab too!
ReplyDeleteTags xx
Dawn your card is lovely. I love the touch of black and the little bit of string on your bow.
ReplyDeleteAnnette
xx
Waw this is so so gorgeous. Love the colour combinations and thank you for the chance to win a lovely candy. Hugs! Mojca
ReplyDeleteLovely fresh feel to your card and I love the touches of black for definition.
ReplyDeleteTine :)
Hi Dawny,
ReplyDeleteThis is sooooooo sweet, a gorgeous creation, I love the papers and colours and as always beautiful colouring.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
p.s. Bobby says Hi, he has his first match of the season tomorrow!
Gorgeous card. I love the way you colored her. The papers are so pretty. Hugs, Robin
ReplyDeleteLove the chunky scallop border too - great image and lovely colours
ReplyDeleteLinda xx
I love your card, it does have a bit of a Japanese-y feel to it! What I got a kick out of is that you refer to yourself as a smart-ass :) Better smart than dumb LOL!!! You did a wonderful job with this stamp, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful card Dawny,I love the image and the colours.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous papers.
Hugs Riet.xx
Lovely card, I love how the black makes the other colours pop
ReplyDeleteLove Milly as a brunette! : ) The layering and textures are wonderful. Such a sweet card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and fabulous colours very striking.
ReplyDeleteLouise xx
Love the colours of this one
ReplyDeleteI so love the colour combo you have used - gorgeous card! Fab image too xx
ReplyDeleteStunning card Dawny - I love the colours you have chosen - and those leafy things are just stunning xxx
ReplyDeleteI really like the black you used, it's so effective in drawing your attention. Gorgeous coloring.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Katie
Oh, how I love the crystal clarity and the amazing contrast in your cards! This is amazing too!
ReplyDeleteDawn, she looks gorgeous even Japanese like she is still a stunning image, and your hand made border is wonderful and fits in so well on the card, your colour combination is stunning and her black hair too! the flowers are presented so beautiful all of your card is gorgeous shows how many ways the same image can looks and so different its great to see the differences on each card .....truly beautiful Dawn xx
ReplyDeleteBeautyful card Dawn!
ReplyDeleteHugs Pouwla.
A beautiful card, great colouring love the colours and the gorgeous papers
ReplyDeleteWowzers this is lush. Stunning work. love the pop you have given the whole creations with the black and bold colours - Its simply beautiful! Jenny x
ReplyDeleteOh what a beauty, I love the pop you haver given you creation with the black and bold colours. Simply Stunning! Jenny x
ReplyDeleteYour use of black is very striking :0) Lovely card
ReplyDeleteyes I think it's the beautiful shiny black hair that gives it a Japanese feel ... Sooooooo cute :)
ReplyDeleteWOWZERS Dawny this is simply stunning!!! Amzing coluring and I love how you do layers - gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of the weekend.
Debs xx
Milly is such a cutie! Love that you went with black hair, and that you made the scalloped border "by hand". As someone who has minimal supplies, I love finding tips / tricks that make use of the basics that I have on hand. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI loved the card, especially the pink and black colour scheme. It is amazing how different cards created with the same stamp look. Love the blog hop. Annaxx
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've seen her coloured up with black hair before....looks so good! Beautiful creation, Dawny!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours used on this one. so effective. Holly
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card for this beautiful blog hop:)
ReplyDeleteAdorable image:)
Sonia
Love your card! Like how you have done your bow too!
ReplyDeletePearl x
Absolutely gorgeous, she's adorable and love the colours & fab border.
ReplyDeleteWendy xx
Fabulous card Dawny. wonderful colouring of her hair.
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Judex
So Cute! I love the hints go black.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Julie
So adorable.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteLovely.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletesame image but again don'e so differently, thank you for bringingn us such wonderful inpiration
ReplyDeleteLovely card, I would have never thought about making the chair black, but it works.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used the black and fabulous layers.
ReplyDeleteFAB Card.. I surely found the Chinese feel.. in the colors.. And Those colors work so well together too.. FAB coloring and Cute embellishing! :o)
ReplyDeleteSuch a simple stamp and you have really made it pop out. Love it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Dawn. I too think it looks quite oriental- love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Trish x
What a lovely card. Those colors are very nice.
ReplyDeleteLove this image she is sooo sweet and you've coloured her beautifully.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sue W.
Hi Dawny, this is totally stunning. that black makes the whole card "pop"!
ReplyDeleteHugs x
I love the contrast in black with her! Really lovely!
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Tammy Louise
This is so pretty love your colour combo :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card. Your colouring in is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Such a sweet image!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your colour combo and the ribbon and fab button!
ReplyDeleteNatx
What a wonderful card I love the black and pinks together! The hints of black really make your little gals hair stand out!
ReplyDeleteLisa
Darling card! I love all your added details to make the card special! Great colors and choice of papers too!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
Lovely gorgeous card Dawn! x
ReplyDeleteWhat happens when you don't have URL? I have never quite figured out how to do that. I am still learning how to do things on the computer. I loved your sweet card and you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, Dawny! I love your style, the great colors and the beautiful pictures too:)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Iulia
Ab Fab!! I'm really loving your blog so far sweetie.. I'm just about to click to become your newest follower!!
ReplyDeleteSo inspiring.
Hugs,
Karen.xx