Good morning everyone and thanks for stopping by!
Today we are holding a Lili of the Valley design team blog hop to celebrate the launch of their gorgeous Pretty Vintage stamps
There are 26 new clear stamp sets and it’s a fabulous mix of backgrounds, sentiments, quotes, tags and more...
They keep up perfectly with the current trend for all things vintage and grungy whilst still retaining a bit of the feminine charm that you’ve come to expect from Lili of the Valley!
The stamps will be available to buy on the website from midnight (12am) on Wednesday 12th June (UK time)
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The LOTV design team are all joining in and you may have noticed a new name on the list.
We’re all thrilled to welcome our new teamie ...it’s the very fabulous Mary J!
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You just need to ‘hop’ from one blog to another following the links and leave a comment on each card. We know that these stamps are a little bit different so hopefully we can give you lots of ideas and inspiration along the way for using the new images.
There is an amazing prize up for grabs on this hop, we don’t know where it is hidden so do make sure you that you visit and comment on every blog
The prize is a full set of the Pretty Vintage stamps...
... that’s 26 A5 sheets, one each of all the new designs, and it’s worth a massive £325
We will let you know tomorrow evening which was the ‘lucky’ blog and a winner will be drawn at random from all the comments that were left on that blog :)
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, because we don’t know where the prize is hidden.
Ideas to Inspire
Anne
Dawny
Dena
Elise
Fleur
Gretha
Jen
Lou
Mary
Mindy
Moni
So what did I do?
Well I did something totally and utterly and completely different for me, that's what :)
For a start, I deviated from my usual 6x6 square card base, and I also just kept to black cardstock. And I've been faffing with the editing as well and I added a darker edged misty thingie (I'm sure there's a technical terms for it - maybe vignetting?). I will have to find out but till then sorry peeps, it will have to be darker edged misty thingie!!!
I used one of the Vintage Backgrounds Prints stamps to create the main panel and rather than stamping with ink, I used copper gilding flakes. I've never used these before and they do give a lovely shine which wouldn't work for all stamps etc but for these I think it's fine.
I think this set stamps is so useful to have in your stash as it works for both male and female cards. In fact, there's quite a bit in this release that works like that - marvellous!!!.
For the rolled flowers I stamped another panel and gilded it in the same way then just cut out 3 circles. As these panels are a fab size, you can easily get 3 or 4 circles from each one.
This lovely sentiment is from Set 58 Pretty Grungy - Good Times.
Can you guess what I did with it lol!!!
As it had a bit of a French feel to it, I added a feather which I had in my stash for an extra bit of ooooh la la. It just wouldn't behave itself for the pictures and kept wafting all over the place.
Silly feather!!!!
So that's the old card done and now it's back to the hop.
Don’t forget to stop by the Ideas to Inspire blog tomorrow evening when you can find out who the lucky winner is of this fantastic prize
Enjoy the hop… and good luck!
Huggiest of hugs to all xxx
deze is wel heel appart. maar wel mooi
ReplyDeletegroetjes rian
deze is wel heel apart, maar wel heel mooi
ReplyDeletegroetjes rian
Love the feathers, love reading your blogs. Can't wait to see the new stamps. x
ReplyDeleteOh oh, love this card! Getting so many ideas from the blogs!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow...love this project...stunning!
ReplyDeleteFabulous creation, loving the sneak peaks. I do not know how I am going to decide which ones to go for, sorry Mr Bank Manager! Jane x
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing card, love the look, fab image and details, Kate x
ReplyDeleteWow how dramatic Dawny and I love it. I really enjoy seeing something very different. Happy Monday x
ReplyDeleteVery Very beautiful!
Sabri e Ile
Wow this colour combo is really striking, love the grungy feel to it and I also am a fan of the darker edged misty thingy LOL, hugs Sara xxx
ReplyDeleteVery different. Love the frou frou of the feathers x
ReplyDeleteVery dramatic! Love it! I am impressed with the misty edge thingy - I am rubbish with my photo's! xx
ReplyDeleteWow! This is so different for you but I love it. Christine x
ReplyDeletemorning Dawny!!
ReplyDeleteoh my!! oooooh la la, Moulin rouge here !! I adore the black and gold colour combo and the big feathery bit looks awesome.
huge hugs Lou xxx
Wow, what a different card, love the colour combo. I so need these new stamps,roll on 12th.
ReplyDeleteChris X
Amazing card Dawny. Totally different but I love it. Holly x
ReplyDeleteWow....such a dramatic card...love it!
ReplyDeleteSan x
wow lovely card very different,but very inspiring angxxx
ReplyDeleteC'est tres chic, love it
ReplyDeleteStunning card Dawny. I love the design, wonderful colours and gorgeous flowers.
ReplyDeletehugs Sue xx
Wow wow wow Dawny.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, I love it.. The black and embossing is so striking together. A wonderful way to use those fab new stamps
Hugs Kelly
Hi Dawny
ReplyDeleteFabulous card.... Cant wait to see all the new stamps....
Hugs Sylvie xx
Wow very dramatic.
ReplyDeleteFabulous and fantastic card Dawn love the colour's and the style
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx :)
OOh la la such a gorgeous card, love the feathers and flowers
ReplyDeleteHello Dawny,
ReplyDeleteA nice card...with beautiful colors together...my compliments!! With love,Jessica
wow, fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThat's really something different! Very well done!
ReplyDeleteRegards, Britta
Such a different card but i do like it. Can't wait for the new stamps to be released x
ReplyDeleteSo elegant!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful chic.
Hugs, Astrid.
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Oooh la la indeed, stunning card. Love the black and the feather. Love the new look for LOTV with these stamps.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sally xxx
Wauw, Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs Anneke.
beautiful card,amazing with the feather.
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning Dawny - I do love a bit of embossing but have to say the gilding flakes will most certainly be making an appearance in my craft room very soon now too ;)
ReplyDeleteI am positively drooling over these new stamps, Congratulations to all of the LOTV DT, you have done a beautiful job of demonstrating just how versatile they can be, thank you :D
Beautiful card, and I love those flowers too. All looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteAn abolutely gorgeous card, I love these new stamps! xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the design of this and the colour!
ReplyDeleteStunning card, great colours and layout, love it :-)
ReplyDeletespeciaal maar mooi.
ReplyDeletegroetjes Nathalie
What an awesome card! Feels French just by looking at it! Would love to see it in real life...looks full of texture! Congrats
ReplyDeleteWow this is fab. Love the gilding and especially the roses xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous details and a gorgeous card :o) Hugs, Lisa x
ReplyDeleteLove this look, the colours are gorgeous, bet it looks even better in real life!! X
ReplyDeleteStunning card.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this creation, the colours and the flowers, and the feathers... that sentiment is fab!
ReplyDeleteTFS!
Wow, fantastic the black and copper. So elegant, is that the right word?? Maybe suave, yeah, very...
ReplyDeleteWow! Absolutely stunning!! I can't wait to get the new stamps - so looking forward to using them!
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
Hi dawn
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, fab design :)
It's so different Dawny to your usual style but I love it. :) Gilding flakes and feathers! Wow!
ReplyDeletedifferent, but i like it! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the styling of this card, the colouring and use of materials it great!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! This is so elegant and STUNNING!!!! Love the copper and black! Hugs, brigitte
ReplyDeleteStunning card Dawny, love it!
ReplyDeleteWendy xx
Wow this is different, I would love to have a go with these colours, x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card, love the colours you've used!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card! I love that big stamp and the stunning black feather and flowers. Hugs, Hanneke
ReplyDeleteMorning Dawny! Hope you are well x Lovely card xxx
ReplyDeleteNow that's a stunning card Dawny, love the colours amaazing, Gaynor x
ReplyDeleteVery striking card. those colours are great together. The feather is a wonderful addition too.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! This is stunning, absolutely gorgeous!! xhugsx Nikki
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeus card.
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the French style and the colours are fab!
ReplyDeleteEmma x
Stunning card! I love the colors and the feathers are a great touch.
ReplyDeleteThe copper on black looks very classy!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, love the layout and thank you for the opportunity of winning the new stamps
ReplyDeleteWonderful card!
ReplyDeleteIleana
Fantastic inspiration Dawny, very chic.
ReplyDeleteHugs Ali x
So cute! Love your color combo!
ReplyDeleteJasmina
I don't know where to begin Dawny! I LOVE this card and even if it is out of your comfort zone you totally knocked my socks off. That stamp, as you say, is perfect for both feminine and masculine cards and art journals! Oh wow, I just love this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! I love the feather!
ReplyDeleteWOW, an amazing card! Great to see something different :-)
ReplyDeleteJenfie x
Love the vintage feel of this card.Will have to try this myself.
ReplyDeleteLooks like it's been made to advertise for a dancing cabaret!
ReplyDeleteDawny such an awesome card - love the use of the gilding flakes it really stands out on the black and I'm with you - let's call it a black smokey kind of outline thingy ;o)
ReplyDeleteThis new range of stamps is just incredible - i love love love them and have already got me mits on a couple.
Thank you for the opportunity to win such a massive prize.
Have a fabulous week.
Toodles
Hazel xx
LOVE how graphic your card is!
ReplyDeleteCool looking card! I especially like the flowers.
ReplyDeleteLove the misty look to your photo! Love the embossing!
ReplyDeletestunning card, the gilding on the flowers really makes a difference, love it all x
ReplyDeleteI love this too. This blog hop is going to cost me a fortune. ;-)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. Love those flowers and the silly feather :-) Anne x
ReplyDeletethis is amazing - the colour contrast is just fabulous - love it all xx
ReplyDeleteWow! This is stunning, Dawny! Love the colors and feathers! Very elegant!
ReplyDeleteSuch a stylish card, love the black base and the feather!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, loving the grungy effect but then blinging it up with the flowers and the flower really brings it to life xx
ReplyDeleteWaw such a gorgeous peace if work! really elegant. Hugs! Mojca
ReplyDeleteLove the unusual coulours ... such a wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Anja
wow, that is all.
ReplyDeleteYour card is very special, had a mysterious feel!
ReplyDeleteHi Dawny, Love this card. The flakes look amazing and the feather and flowers are a great finishing touch. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteWow, that's gorgeous Dawny, love the feather and the black and gold, very 'Moulin Rouge'! Hugs, Wends x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, love the vintage style along with the feather and roses. Beautiful!
ReplyDeletePenny
these new stamps look exciting.
ReplyDeleteSo classy! Love how different it is from your usual design :)
ReplyDeleteThe dark colors are completely different for me. I think the card is beautiful, but I would really have to work hard to get such a wonderful result with the dark colors.
ReplyDeleteThe Stamps are soooooo beautiful !!!!
ReplyDeleteWow...very sophisticated..love the black & copper!
ReplyDeleteStunning ideas & cards
ReplyDeleteWould love to win the stamps - can't wait to see the full collection
Fingers crossed I might be the lucky one as I could give them such a good home .... (tho I think Ffion might help to rehome them as well if I won)
Hugs
Clare xx
wow, that card is so impressive.....just wow
ReplyDeleteWow Wow wow! So very different -really like this black and copper!
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic card! I love that panel. And the vignetty thingy!
ReplyDeleteHeel origineel, leuk met de veer !
ReplyDeleteWow, that is different! And beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe black color is very diffrent.. But I love the card!! Love the feather..
ReplyDeleteHugs
Ingrid
I'm in awe with this one! Whatever you did is absolutely stunning. Fantastic color combination and design. "Hugs" Carol
ReplyDeleteWow. This is stunning. Totally different then I have ever seen but just stunning! Hugs Lotte
ReplyDeleteWow! Very nice color on your card.
ReplyDeleteLena
Wow! I love the color.
ReplyDeleteLena
Hi Dawny, How gorgeous is this card then? The new stamps look fabulous. x
ReplyDeleteJust amazing! I would have never thought of using the gilding flakes. it really does add a nice touch!
ReplyDeleteOooohhh La La Indeed Dawny! It's utterly divine! I love the feather too!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Dawn xx
Wow Dawny this is so striking.Love it.Hugs Debbie x
ReplyDeleteI really love this card! It's a bit romantic, yet could be given to a friend. The feather really makes it!
ReplyDeleteStunning card. Love the antique look.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card. I'm sure it is even prettier than its picture. A very unusual and surprising card. I never would have guessed what you used. Good Job Gramma Donnie
ReplyDeletelove your card!!!
ReplyDeleteI Love the new stamps. Great card.
ReplyDeletehugs Anke
Oh Dawny, this is just beautiful, gorgeous stamps and I love the feather, it's such a nice touch:)..
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Marjorie
xx
Wow! Love this project Fabolous!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Gro
Wonderful card
ReplyDeleteStunning card, and a great example of what can be done with just a few ingredients! The feather is the perfect little extra touch! Thank you for sharing your creativity!
ReplyDeleteWow, loving the copper. I've not yet tried gilding flakes but they look fab used with this set. Great card :)
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card! Very stylish and elegant! hugs, Marlies
ReplyDeletegreat colour combo, very ooh-la-la
ReplyDeletex
So different, but so lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. I would never use this colorcombo, but the result is fabulous. Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteHugs Aartje
Love the card .. You are so talented!!
ReplyDeleteLove the card .. You are so talented!!
ReplyDeleteWow, fab effect with the colours. Love the feather too.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Annette
xx
wauh so perfect
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Dawny. Love the colours and design.
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
WOW!WOW!WOW! WHat more can a girl say!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOoh very different but very lovely :)
ReplyDeleteZo dat is heel wat anders, cool....
ReplyDeleteGreat card and love the feather and all things French - just beautiful. x
ReplyDeleteThat it totally different for you Dawny, you must have had to psyche yourself up for that one!! I do like it though, very cool.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Brenda
I love the feel of this card. The combinations you used are gorgeous and something that I'd not have thought of. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSo totally different from your other cards, but even pretty as always!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Dawny. The colour scheme and design are stunning and I love the feather. The new stamps are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sharon. x
Amazing. Love the feathers
ReplyDeleteOh La La! Am loving the new stamps.
ReplyDeleteOhw, it's a gorgeous one.
ReplyDeleteMarie-Anne
What a great card - looks really old :o)
ReplyDeleteHugz
Ea
What a fabulous card Dawny, love the feathers and the flowers.
ReplyDeleteHugs Dorte
Wow, your Card is amazing, love the colors and all the beautiful Details.
ReplyDeleteHugs Heike
Wow, what a dramatic card! Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Dawny. That feather makes it very exotic.
ReplyDeleteKat x
Wow I am loving this creation.
ReplyDeleteCaz
Would love to win the stamps as I spend most of my pocket money on crafting & love LOTV stamps
ReplyDeleteHugs Ffion aged 12
xx
Just up my street!! Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card looks so dramatic and opulent Dawn, very effective use of the stamp x Lis x
ReplyDeleteFabulous creation. Love the effect the copper gilding flakes give.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Judex
Great card!! Love the technique!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Dawny, so glamorous! Love the feathers and the black, so elegant :D
ReplyDeleteTanya xx
Wow, this is stunning.
ReplyDeleteWhat a dramatic look! Very fun and elegant at the same time.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your card is striking. Really gorgeous. Loved the feathers on the black background.
ReplyDeleteEwwwwww la la! That black is soooo striking...lovin your embellishments!
ReplyDeleteWowwww Dawny! This is so ultra ELEGANTLY chic!!! I don't know how to put this into words .. but it feels like one of those special invites to a super FAB party?!! I so love it!!! Absolutely GOR-GEOUS! As always, I've enjoyed this hop with you lovely ladies!
ReplyDeleteSending Big Hugs,
Elise
Such a different card! LOVE the copper on the black. Beautiful stamps :o)
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are gorgeous and the feather is the perfect finishing touch!
Hugs, Candy
I love this card, very vintage.
ReplyDeleteRene from OZ xo
Wow, I love this! It *almost* makes me want to dig out my gilding flakes which I've only used once :)
ReplyDeleteTres chic Dawny and love the colour combo!
ReplyDeletewow ! superbe carte j'adore l'embossage et la grandeur des sentiments ! j'ai hâte de découvrir tout ce lot
ReplyDeletesuper aussi de découvrir tous vos blogs grâce à ce jeu.
Wow! I didn't know you could do so much with just comments
ReplyDeleteLooks very ohh la la. so very different to your usual, fab card x
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the flowers.
ReplyDeleteGr Elly
Stunning card, love the colours :)
ReplyDeleteStunning card, I love the colours :)
ReplyDeleteI love the colors that you used on this card!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, great idea. Love it. xxx
ReplyDeleteGosh Dawny These stamps are just so different, your card s stunning. Debbiex
ReplyDeleteabsolutely stunning so elegant love and Happy Crafting Carole x
ReplyDeleteThis is really different - love hopping round blogs you get so many ideas. Hugs xx Clare xx
ReplyDeleteWat chique zo in het zwart.
ReplyDeleteGroetjes Hermien
very different. love the colours
ReplyDeleteWow!! This is stunning Dawny, love the elegant look!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!
ReplyDeletexx
Loving this vintage style, gorgeous keep up the good work hunny xx
ReplyDeleteWOW. Very cool and unusual.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
so elegant...love how you stamped on black.
ReplyDeleteHi Dawny ...Love these fabulous new vintage style stamps, and wow!! your sample card is simply amazing!!. Thanks so much for this great blog hop and chance to win
ReplyDeleteHugs
Pauline x
That's gorgeous, love the colours!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, I'm in love with LOTV stamps and designs :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful, I'm in love with LOTV stamps and designs :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great and original card! That would be very different from my normal style too but I love it. It is very Parisian!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I always love black with a tan. The feather adds the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, the black feather adds the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteLove the feathers and the colour scheme! Great card!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you did the colors.. super cute!
ReplyDeleteLove your card and can't wait to see the new stamps.x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. I especially like the colours you have chosen to work with. Donna.x
ReplyDeleteLove the distressed look of your card.
ReplyDeleteLove the distressed look!
ReplyDeleteDawny, your card looks stunning!!! Wow, love it!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sande xx
very beautiful card
ReplyDeleteAlthough your card is (relatively!) simple in design, it is also very dramatic. I must admit I am also a fan of dark backgrounds highlighted with copper, gold, silver or other metallics. Can't wait to see the new stamp sets tonight!
ReplyDeletewonderful project loving the new stamps i don't have many vintage styles ones so would be great to win some
ReplyDeletethanks joanne
Waw, amazing card!
ReplyDeleteSo different , can't wait- but have to!!
ReplyDeleteSue