Monday 25 February 2013

A Hop You Really Won’t Want To Miss :)


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Good morning sweet peeps and I hope that you are all OK and that you had a nice weekend – why do they go by so quickly???
Today is not only the start of the week but it’s the start of a very special week over at Lili of The Valley because it was 9 years ago  that Lisa and Laila started the company.
So to kick off the birthday celebrations we are having a competition and a fun design team blog hop!
Make sure you visit all the blogs on the list because as usual there will be hidden prizes along the way and the winners will be picked at random from the comments that are left on the cards
But we want you to get involved as well cos we have a …
BIRTHDAY CARD COMPETITION
… and it’s really easy to take part – we’d just like you to make us a card for our birthday – easy peasy :)
The design team have all made a birthday card for the hop so if you are stuck for ideas, check them out and they will hopefully inspire you.
The competition closes at 6pm on Saturday the 2nd of March
The winning card will be drawn at random ...and because it’s our 9th birthday the prize is 9 stamps of your choice worth over £40.00!
We will also pick our top 3 from the blog and the Facebook entries and these cards will be featured on the Ideas to Inspire blog
That’s not all  .… the designers of our top 3 cards will be asked to join us for a much sought after guest DT spot so there are 3 really good reasons to enter.
The rules are simple;
1. Make us a birthday card using a Lili of The Valley image and enter it using the linky on the Ideas to Inspire blog,
upload it to our Facebook page or email a picture of your card it over to admin@liliofthevalley.co.uk  ...it doesn’t matter how you enter, all the cards will go into the prize draw.
2. Mention the competition on your own blog and put this image on your sidebar
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That’s it ...  and we are so looking forward to seeing all of your lovely cards!
So what did I do then?
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This is my card and there’s a bit of shameless casing going on here from our Lou with the number 9 on the candle  - what a FAB idea
The image I used is Cake Glorious Cake and I did the Copics thing with them with these colours -
Skin – E000, E00, E11, E13
Hair – E31, E35, E50
The rest – C00, C2, RV0000, RV000, RV02, RV23, YG0000, YG01, YG03
And the papers are from the Perfect Pair paper pack – they are soooo pretty these papers.
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A bit of birthday bloomage :)
 
 
 
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The sentiment is from Set 18 – Greetings Postmarks

 
 
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I thought the black and white bow went with her stripy tights.
It’s made from 25mm Black No 10 Small Check ribbon from
The Ribbon Girl  :)
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So that’s my card done  so now on with the hop.
If you haven't been there already, nip on over to the Ideas to Inspire blog and start there then work your way through the list. There are prizes hidden along the way but we don't know where they are so to be in with a shot you need to visit us all and leave us all a comment as you go.
Here’s the blog list with the links -
Dawny (moi!!)
Enjoy the hop and good luck and huggiest of hugs to all xxx

97 comments:

debby4000 said...

Oh what a wonderful, sweet card Dawny.
luv
Debby

Loopylou. said...

oh this is just gorgeous Dawny, I love the cut out frame bit with the image inside,it looks beautiful
hugs Lou xxx

Sue said...

Stunning card Dawny. I love the image and the colours and layout are wonderful. I especially love that gingham ribbon.
Hugs Sue

Ingrid said...

This is a gorgeous card Dawny!! Love the colours!!!


Hugs

Ingrid

Unknown said...

What a clever idea with the candle, love it xx

Julie said...

Beautiful card, perfect image for a birthday card.

Alison said...

Sooo cute, love the image and the design of the card

Hugs
Alison xx

Crea Astrid said...

What a beautiful card with nice bright colors. What a sweet stamp.

Hugs, Astrid.
http://creaastrid.blogspot.nl/

rian said...

wat een lieve kaart
groetjes rian

Newtoga said...

Gorgeous card, loving the new papers. More on my want list :)

Squirrel x said...

Stunning hunny! Hugs Sxx

Debs M said...

beautifully coloured and put together - gorgeous stamp! x

Kerttu said...

Adorable card, cute stamp and pretty colors:)

hugs
Kerttu

Tkat said...

very pretty

Gail said...

dawny this is a fantastic card, and the colours are fab. Gail

Unknown said...

Fantastic attention to detail matching the bow with her tights! lol Am loving the colours and all the gorgeous flowers you've added, it's a lovely image too x

Lorraine said...

This is gorgeous Dawny. The image is adorable and I love the colours and the big bow.
Lorraine x

mapowska said...

What a sweet birthday cake! :D
Super card!

CuteNCrafty Mommy said...

Wonderful. I love everything about this card:) I put in my card and put your competition image on my sidebar. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful creation:)Great idea on the tights and bow. Cute cute cute:)
Here is my creation; HERE
I like to mix up where I get my stuff from too. I have LOTV, Magnolia, Spellbinders and more:)
Tabitha

kelly ledder said...

Gorgeous as always Dawn, I love all of those blooms amazing!

Unknown said...

Such a cute card. Love the colours you have used.

Louise said...

Very pretty card, colors and layout are amazing
Louise

Annie H said...

Georgeous card, really festive with all the flowers !!
xx Annie

Tanya S said...

OMG How sweet is this card ! I love it ! Love love the bright colors :)

Marcia Hill said...

LOVE this card and especially how you made the candle into a "9". This has always been one of my favorite birthday stamps...thanks for more great inspiration!

Monydav said...

This card is very sweet, i love the colors!
Hugs, Monica.

Carole said...

Clever idea with the candle.That cake looks so heavy for little fairy to carry!Lovely!

Unknown said...

Lovely card for LOTVs birthday. Nice stamp en beautiful colors.
X saskia

Kelly Lloyd said...

Great colour combo Dawny, gorgeous image and flowers too
Hugs Kelly

Pat said...

Fabulous, Dawny! I just love the funky and fun papers and layering...perfect backdrop for this adorable LOTV image!! Hugs. Pat Frank

Amanda R said...

Love your flower arrangement and the black gingham ribbon is the perfect accent!

frlphoebes kreativ-blog said...

Like your coloring,it´s feel like spring,smile.The image you used is lovely.Your work is great,have a nice day,
hugs,Sylvie :O)

Unknown said...

Fab card, especially love how you personalised the image by making the candle a 9 x

Mojca said...

Waw I love the pretty big bow and the image is just fabulous. hugs! Mojca

Hanneke said...

What a great card, I love the image and flowers! Hugs, Hanneke

Betty Boop said...

A very sweet card. Lovely pink/green colour.

rachel said...

such a fabulous card Dawny - really wonderful colours and those flowers are amazing! Hugs Rachel xx

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

Love your colour scheme - so soft and pretty.

Sabrina said...

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CARD!

Berina RGA said...

very sweet card.. i like the cream on the cake!! and the flowers are just awesome!!

Carla S. said...

Gorgeous card, Dawny! I love the colors, papers and beautiful flowers! Wonderful coloring of the cute image!

Samantha said...

ooooh! This is so cute!! Love your choice of colours

Jane said...

Hi Dawny I love this stamp and your card is super cute, great ribbon too! x

JoanneO said...

Love your card! It has such a fresh look to it. Great coloring and layering. Love the papers, too.

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful card. I love this cute image and the colours. Hugs Elfie

Sonia Stephenson said...

Loving everything about your card xx

Alison Scott said...

Beautiful card. I love this image.

Kerri said...

love your card it is great!!

Kelly D said...

awww this card is lovely, I do like the layout and I do like the colours, the colours are a great combination.

Thanks for sharing
Hugs
Kelly x

Janet Wilson said...

Love the cake stamp, & great card

CuteNCrafty Mommy said...

Oooops, this is my creation Here

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card Dawny. I especially love that big bow. Holly x

Sharon said...

This is beautiful Dawny. The image is adorable and the papers and embellishments are scrummy.
Hugs Sharon. x

Shazza said...

absolutely gorgeous card x

naomimade@comcast.net said...

Hi Dawney, 'case away' LOL! Because that means it will be ok if wee do it to... LOL!! Thanks for sharing this beautiful card!

Scatty Kath said...

This is one of my favourite stamps but I haven't had a chance to use it yet. What a pretty card!

Cazzy said...

Gorgeous colours and card, and that little fairy with the huge cake is so cute!

Lotte said...

Great card, I love your bundle of flowers. Gorgeous! Hugs Lotte

Ea Christiansen said...

Gorgeous card with nice and bright colors.
Hugz
Ea

karen said...

Wow such beautiful colours, very sweet image, hugs, Karenx

The Hardy Stamper said...

This is such a beautiful card, using one of my favourite LOTV images. I love the new Perfect Pair papers and your flowers match perfectly too!

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Gorgeous, the black is so unusual with the softer colours x

Purplecat 64 said...

Hi Dawny
What a great card,
loving your fresh colour combo,
and the sweet image,
hugs,
Heather & Bronwyn x x

purplekt22 said...

Gorgeous card - love how the flowers match perfectly with the papers. Just got a load of flowers like that so it's given me inspiration about how to use them. x

Elise said...

OoH Dawny! This is absolutely GORGEOUS! I really love the colors and that black/white bow makes everything just pop right out beautifully!!! Wowwww! Love it! Thanks for another fabulous hop with your lovely ladies!

Big Hugs,
Elise

Tanya said...

Oh wow, Dawny, this is amazing! I love all the flowers, and that black gingham bow is fabulous! Really stands out nicely :) Your colouring is fantastic, and I love your layout - it's just perfect!

Tanya xx

Denise Goeldner said...

Fab card and lovely vibrant colours hugs xx

Pouwla said...

Lovely card!
Hugs Pouwla.

Annette said...

Gorgeous card Dawny. I love the cute little button sentiment and I'd never think of using a black ribbon, but this gives a really lovely contrast.
Annette
xx

Jude said...

Beautiful card Dawny. Love your colouring of this cute image.

Hugs
Judex

Unknown said...

A beautiful card, love the lovely bright colours.

Mary said...

What a gorgeous card! Love the color combo.

Brenda Lee said...

Fantastic card! I love the bright pink and green combo. What a great idea from Lou to use the #9 on the candle...it's perfect for your card.

Carol S. said...

Hi Dawny, Love your card, simply beautiful. Great idea changing the candle! Hugs, Carol S.xx

Iris Wiechmann said...

Adorable card! Love the bright colors and the luscious bow!

Hugs,
Iris

kavitha said...

so so sweet,lovely birthday card

Unknown said...

Stunning card Dawny, love the design, and that big pink rose and then the matching buds, are just wonderful, I love flowers!! And yours are all gorgeous!!!
GREAT card,
hugs
Donna
Thanks for all you do and for the chance to win.!!

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Dawny
A gorgeous and beautiful card fabulous colour's
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Sarie Los said...

Lovely card :)

Tracey said...

gorgeous card x x

Pop's Cards said...

Hey sweetie, this is just gorgeous....

I love what you have done here, a really gorgeous creation...

Hugs Pops x x x

Nat said...

Beautiful, love the colours & fab embellishments.
Natx

Danielle C said...

Wow! Love your card and flower arrangement. The image is of course adorable!
Danielle:)

Jo said...

I'll be taking a workshop with you on Saturday at the birthday bash, can't wait :-)

Jessica Strider said...

What a sweet stamp image. I love your colouring job and all the pretty flowers. :)

Trish said...

Incredible card, Dawny and I particularly like your idea of altering the candle. TFS
Hugs,
Trish x

Emma said...

Love your card & love the flowers, mine never seems to look right when i put them on x

Claveh said...

This is such a lovely card Dawny, I love the springtime colours that you used. Thank you for sharing. xxx

Hermien said...

Great colors, beautiful card

Groetjes Hermien

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

your card is amazing!!!

Maggie said...

Fabulous card Dawny love the fresh colours

MaggieH

Cathy P said...

I love, love, love this card. The image is so cute and one I have been considering adding to my stamp collection. I've just bookmarked your blog to play along with your challenges.

Jennifer said...

Great card, I love it, so cute and so colourful. :-)

Unknown said...

Stunning, love the idea of the cut out to frame the image. You guys are just so clever :-)

Cindy :) said...

Wow....another beauty.....I just love all you DT girls, fabulously talented:)

Nela said...

Beautiful card!
Love your coloring!
Nela

Erin- said...

What a great color scheme. I really like the way that you matched the bow to her tights! You have such an eye for detail. :)