Friday 21 February 2014

Who Fancies A Hoppity Hop Then :)

Good morning everyone and thanks for stopping by!

Time for another Lili of The Valley design team blog hop and today we’re giving you some inspiration for using the latest products which will be available to buy on the website from midday (UK time) on Monday 24th February

There are 6 gorgeous paper pads, 5 new art pads and also another set of the popular sentiments tags for all your family members.

You know how it works peeps - you just need to ‘hop’ from one blog to another following the links and leave a comment on each card. As well as being in with a shot of winning the fab prize or prizes on offer, you're bound to get oodles of inspiration while you are on your travels.

Now talking of prizes, as always there's some hidden along the way. We don’t know where they are so do be sure to visit and comment on every blog - you have to be in it to win it me darlins :)

We have a full set of the 6 new papers to give away, 2 lucky winners will each get 3 pads .and there will be a 3rd prize of a set of the new family tag sentiment stamps

We will let you know on Monday morning which were the ‘lucky’ blogs and the winners will be drawn at random from all the comments that were left on those blogs.

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;

Ideas to Inspire
Anne

Becky

Dawny
(that'll be me then!!)
Debbie

Dena

Elise

Fleur

Gretha

Jen

Kathy

Mary J
Mindy

So what did I do then?

Well I did .....

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... a sweet birthday planner.
I based it on the recipe box that we did last year at one of the workshops and also from inspiration from our lovely Dena who did a birthday planner recently so I must give her some the credit here - it would be very wrong not to!!!!!

The  papers I used here are from the Heartfelt paper pad.
I love that they are so contemporary  but vintage at the same time - they are fabulous..

 

 

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I've been using the good old paper punches loads recently to create my own flowers.
It's good because they will always match your work if you make them from the same papers.

Love this crackle paper - can you tell lol!!!

 

 

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This is the back and that paper really does look like distressed wood.

 

 

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I added some strips which I'd faux stitched to all the edges - it not only looks a bit neater but it gives it additional strength as well.

 

 

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The inside was decorated as well and I kept the inserts simple.
I just printed these out on the compute using a rather snazzy font :)

Ok now back to the hop and your next stop is our Debbie  and if you get lost along the way, you can start again at the beginning and pick the links up from there.

Finally, don’t forget to stop by the Ideas to Inspire blog on Monday morning when you can find out who the lucky winners were of the prizes before the new products go on sale

Enjoy the hop everyone, thanks for joining in and  good luck!

Huggiest of hugs to all xxx

147 comments:

fame01 said...

Hi Dawny
what a nice pretty gift this would make beautiful thanks for the inspiration. hugs sarah xx

Unknown said...

Gorgeous idea Dawn. love it. Holly x

Aunty Sue said...

What A Great Project And Paper Pad Love Then Roses

sidan said...

Morning! I love Your handcrafts and see them on the blog LOTV´s Ideas.

NGCARDS said...

Loving the new products and your creation looks fantastic, something I may have to try out myself! xxx

englishrose897 said...

This is so gorgeous. Such a great idea. Sally

KraftyAl said...

What a great idea, thank you for the step by step instructions. Well done Alx

Unknown said...

Dawny, this is a lovely idea! The papers are fab and the wood one looks so realistic! Brilliant x

lis-m said...

hi Dawny, what a fabulous make... if only I was that organised...
thanks for sharing
hugs x

Debs said...

Wow what a great idea, your project rocks

Unknown said...

Great idea so useful and pretty
Ann

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

What a great idea! Beautiful project.

theCook said...

Wow I love your planner. Those papers are gorgeous, especially the wood one!

Anonymous said...

Hi Dawny, gorgeous Birthday Planner....really should do something like this, as I'm a bit useless with birthdays!! xxx

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Gorgeous and beautiful Dawny love the paper's and a fabulous idea
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Maryann Laursen said...

Such a great project you´ve made here, and those flowers are sooo beautiful. Awesome inspiration here and thanks a lot for that too.

Debs said...

Just beautiful Dawny and such a brilliant idea.
The flowers are gorgeous.
Love the new Papers - I NEED them all lol!!!
Thanks for a fab blog hop.
Debs xx

Aspiring crafter said...

I love everything about this -great idea and lovely papers!
XxRuth

Valerie said...

Lovely ideas and great products. Valerie

Marianne's Craftroom said...

What a lovely idea, everyone could do with this and yours is so pretty too

Julie B said...

Love your flowers Dawny. What a good idea for the centers.:)

Debbie Tinks said...

Good idea love the papers happy crafting
Debbie tinks x

Debbie Tinks said...

Love the planner and the papers lovely
Happy crafting

Valerie said...

Love your box, Valerie

Sarah said...

Beautiful and a perfect Mothers Day gift I'm thinking!! xx

Nananne said...

Love Love Love the crackle effect paper and making roses from it was an inspiring idea! such a lovely colour too. Great project to make.

Debra K. said...

Lovely creation Dawny! This is such a fab idea and would make a great gift. Your photography looks really good today. Debra x

Lauren Hatwell said...

What a great project! I love the paper roses. It would make a great gift but I'm not sure I'd be able to give it away ;oD Lx

Mounika Reddy said...

Beautiful gift!!! Loved those paper Roses and Red looks stunning on this project

Aileen said...

That is so neat, I love it. Love the papers you chose.

Anonymous said...

Fantastic project and what a lovely gift it would make.
Love Val in Spain x

Sammy said...

Such a fab idea Dawny! Just love it! And also, I love that with this - as opposed to a birthday calender - you can just add another card for any given month if there's a lot more birthdays. I may well have to make me one of these! x

Julie said...

Beautiful, great idea for a present. Love the papers.

Unknown said...

Danny I love this, it's super cute and great gift idea. Hopping along with the blog hop. Xxx

hotpotato said...

Like this idea, great as a gift.

Crea Astrid said...

What a beautiful creation. Nice paper and flowers you made.

Hugs, Astrid.

Unknown said...

Oooo what a fabulous project, so loving these new papers, roll on Monday, lol.

rian said...

Nice gift, whit beautiful colors
I like it
hugs rian

craftyknitter1 said...

Always love your work Dawny especially when on tv. Very crisp and clean. I like!

craftyknitter1 said...

Love your work Dawny especially when on tv. Like the crisp and clean way you do. I like!!

Maria :) said...

Love your birthday-planner dawny! That is a really great idea...maybe I should make myself one too. Is there a tutorial for it somewhere?

Muhriel said...

What a great ideea, and so nicely done with the new papers! Luv it! :o)
Regards, Britta

Lynsey said...

Love this Dawny - so pretty! Lyns xx

Lynsey said...

Love this Dawny - so pretty! Lyns xx

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Dawny, a really wonderful design. I LOVE those papers and beautiful flowers too.
I hope you have a good weekend.
hugs Sue xx

Annie said...

Wow....this is a fab idea and beautifully done :-) Loving the new products! xxx

Carole Pollard said...

Wonderful project just the perfect design and of course those stunning papers fab love and Happy Crafting Carole x

jackiescrafts said...

What a great project and so pretty too with the new papers
Jackie x

Unknown said...

This is beautiful, great idea. I could do with something like this cos I'm always forgetting birthdays lol

ILEANA ARTUFFO said...

Gorgeous project,as always!

Midwife Jem said...

Gorgeous! I need one of these.

The Craft Bucket said...

Fabulous, looks stunning and loving your flowers too! Off hopping, Jane x

Unknown said...

Gorgeous box x

sharon said...

What a fantastic idea, love it:)
There are endless things you could use this idea for ie recipes and addresses what a wonderful gift :)

Becky said...

This is just gorgeous Dawn. Those flowers are stunning.

Jolanda hilderink said...

lovely idea for the box. Looks gorgeous.

Rainey's Craft Room said...

I loved this project when I caught a glimpse of it on C & C...now it's great to see some close-up pictures of this fantastic planner, thanks Dawny.
Lorraine

Stamping Bubbles said...

What a great gift idea Dawny. I love these papers. Can't wait till Monday to be able to get hold of them.
Lesley

Rebecca Bradshaw said...

Absolutely stunning. Such a great idea and those flowers are gorgeous with the crackled paint paper!
Rebecca.

Unknown said...

What a brilliant idea!!! love it think ill be having a go at this thanks :)

Unknown said...

This is just lovely. I hadn't thought of making gifts :-)

Crafty Karen said...

more gorgeous LOTV papers! really lovely idea and a beautiful way to stay organised :-)

Anja's hobbyblog said...

What a nice gift
Hugs anja

Sonia Stephenson said...

This is gorgeous such a great idea. I love the papers and your flowers are stunning xxx

Julia L. said...

Fantastic! Could be used as a receipe box.

Carla S. said...

What a fabulous project, Dawny! I love the papers and whole design! Thanks for the inspiration!

Unknown said...

This is such a great idea Dawn. Love the roses and the papers!

Tanya said...

Beautiful box Dawny, love the rustic feel to it, so homely and gorgeous :D Great idea too, I need one of these to keep track of birthdays :)

Tanya xx

Lin said...

Dawny, just had to stop by and say how much I LOOOOOVE your project! Just adore those flowers, and how the whole thing came together!

Wwoman said...

This is a great project. Is there an instruction guide posted that will show how you made the box portion?

Carole said...

Wow. that's fan-tastic !!Love the idea and the papers are so lovely and rich.

rachel said...

ooo Dawny - this looks fabulous - I could certainly do with making one of these - clever xx

Kerri said...

your box is beautiful..and I love your flowers!!

Unknown said...

Great idea. I love it. :)

Anonymous said...

I love the Birthday Planner box, I really must make one! The papers are awesome! Love, love, love it!

CraftyLyn said...

Lovely project

Maggie said...

Very pretty fab papers and a useful project just what I need to make.....

MaggieH

Karien said...

Beautiful project!

Iris said...

Gorgeous planner - love those big red roses.
isoscia at aol dot com

Renae said...

Very cute project. What a fun way to remember birthdays.

Carol S. said...

Gorgeous box Dawny. Love the papers and would make a lovely gift. Hugs, Carol S.xx

fionalawlor said...

This is sooo fab! All of the papers that you have used are gorgeous and I love your flowers so much :)
Fiona L x

Unknown said...

Lovely box

Chris said...

Hi Dawny, this is a great idea and so beautifully decorated. Loved your show on C & C and even watched it again this morning on repeat before I went to work.
Chris xx

Shazza said...

gorgeous papers, love this project x

Janet Wilson said...

Love these papers, & a really great project

Paddington fan said...

Great project Dawny, really should try it myself - I couldn't be more disorganized lately if I tried!! Beautiful papers, love that distressed wood look lots!!
Love Jacky x

cdjcape521 said...

Very nice idea! Even though I live stateside, I subscribe to CM magazine, love your articles!

Jane said...

A great box Dawny showing off these lovely new papers x

Donna said...

OMG!!! What a gorgeous make.
The rolled roses are perfect and the detail is fab.
Hugs, Donna x

ionabunny said...

Love the wood paper and your faux stitched panels. A beautiful and practical dingsen

Marianne said...

A very good idea, beutifully made

Gregsgirl's crafty corner said...

love this idea, a great gift idea too, I love the roses you made from the papers!

Unknown said...

I like the clean lines on this project and your choice of snazzy font! Might have to steal (or borrow would be better) this idea.
Thank you
Jan

brenda said...

What a lovely idea, and a great gift for someone.

Unknown said...

Beautiful!!! your projects are always so fresh, thanks for the inspiration, look foward to seeing you on create and craft on Monday... lots of hugz n kisses..fee x

Unknown said...

That is lovely - given me some inspiration to think about!

Unknown said...

Beautiful!!! your projects are always so fresh, thanks for the inspiration, look foward to seeing you on create and craft on Monday... lots of hugz n kisses..fee x

Ansa said...

Love your choice of paper. What a great gift to anyone.

Claire said...

WOW Dawny, this is just amazing and I love the papers you have used too - this would make a fabulous gift and I need one of these, so will have to look up a tutorial on how to make it. Hugs, Claire x

KandA said...

Those papers are really fabulous and what a great creation xx

Unknown said...

Lovely idea and very pretty too! Love the roses made with that gorgeous paper.

Unknown said...

I was watching create and craft today The Lili Of The Valley papers and stamps are gorgeous as is your idea I love it.

The Hardy Stamper said...

This is such a good idea Dawny! I always have loads of cards to make each month and could really do with a system like this to make sure that I don't miss any important ones. The new papers look ideal for this too:)

Tammy said...

Fabulous Birthday planner Dawny, I love the flowers and your gorgeous papers!
Tammy x

Unknown said...

Such a supper idea, I loved it When you showed it on Create and Craft. Its great to see the pics. Love the papers, they would be so useful for lots of off the page projects. Best wishes Mariaxxx

susiestacey said...

Hello there lovely lady. Gorgeous box Dawny think l need to make one of these - l can't choose a fav of the papers as they are ALL gorgeous. Have a good weekend x Susan x

Guida Machado said...

Hi Dawny,
Your Birthday box is so nice. Very useful, I'm thinking of doing one for me :)
Hugs,
Guida

Unknown said...

Wowee, I might have to make myself one of those! It's lovely! Gorgeous xxx

Unknown said...

Hi Dawny, wow what a lovely box, the papers are all stunning, I would love them all. Looking forward to your next c&c shows, Jean x

Deborah said...

Fabulous Dawny. Love this project and will be giving it a go.

Deborah A

Kim Pritchard said...

Great project idea, thanks.

Lorraine said...

This is gorgeous Dawny. A fab idea- so useful.
Have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x

Lisa xx said...

oooh this is gorgeous, and what a great way to showcase such fab papers......might have to have a go at this project xx

Sheri said...

I ADORE this paper collection so much!! Your project does such an outstanding job of showing it all off!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! :)

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

oh my gosh...this is an amazing project!

Centellazul said...

What a great idea! Beautiful project!!!

Nikki said...

Beautiful papers on your box those flowers are great

missypope said...

I love seeing your inspirations every day !!!!!

Bunkeyboo said...

WOW what a fantastic idea,i can never remember birthdays,will be giving this a go.x

Sari / Granne said...

Those papers are awesome, your project gives them right.

Maja said...

Great project!

Carolyn said...

Nice project, I need to make one of these.

Fiona said...

what a fab idea Dawny..love those flowers too.

Fi
x

Dwie lewe rączki said...

Great work. These roses are just amazing

Susanne Rose said...

Wow, this is a fab birthday planner.Hugs, Susanne.

Kelly said...

LOVE all the new items! And those stamps are fab!
LOVE your planner! So need to make one of these!

Patty said...

Fabulous creation!! Love the papers and the font you used!! The flowers are beautiful!

Myzdamena said...

So gorgeous! I would try to make one myself but I am sure I would majorly fail and throw it in the bin. Fantastic <3

Kat W said...

This is just stunning - beautiful and so useful too! The new papers are lush and I think the Heartfelt ones are gonna be my fave!
Hugs, Kat x

Marjorie said...

Hi Dawny, this is truly beautiful!! gorgeous papers, can't wait for them to go on sale:).. Love what you have made! The flowers look stunning!
Hugs,
Marjorie x

Pat said...

Love this Birthday Planner, such a good idea and the papers are lovely. The flowers are really pretty too - I love the distressed look paper. x

CelestialStar said...

this is lovely

CelestialStar said...

this is lovely

Debbie said...

This is a fantastic creation Dawny.So useful and showcases the papers beautifully.Love it.Hugs Debbie x

F said...

This is so pretty and make a perfect gift!

cardmaking bird said...

Ooooo, love this! Great idea for something a bit different. I might make one of these to give to someone as a pressie! Can't wait for Monday's release - I missed the pads when you presented them on C&C and have been deperately waiting ever since - and it's been AGES!!!! Hugs, Marie xx

Unknown said...

Effective and easily adapted for other uses. The flowers are so pretty
Cheers
Joan

Sharon said...

What a beautiful gift idea. The box looks gorgeous and your flowers look devine, love it, hugs xSharonx

Unknown said...

What a lovely project! I must check that out and I can't wait to get my hands on that paper pad You've showcased so brilliantly! xx

Hempukka:) said...

Lovely projeckt! Love the flovers!:)

Louise said...

Gorgeous make Dawny - loving those fab roses. xx

Karyle said...

What a lovely gift. Great job.

Helen said...

Fabulous project...what a great idea and those flowers are stunning xx

Yvi said...

fab idea and it looks lovely!

Pauline C said...

What a fabulous idea Dawny and brilliantly executed ... I think that li'l box should be one of the prizes lol!!
Hugs
pauline x

Unknown said...

Thanks for all inspiration!!!