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Thursday 22 August 2013

Snow much fun!

It's a Lili of the Valley design team blog hop to showcase the next launch of more cute Christmas stamps - another great excuse to start making those Christmas cards now!  The stamps will be available to buy on the website from midday on Sunday August 25th (UK time).  I have two design team makes, the first using Sledging Buddies and Christmas Handwritten phrases...




And here is my second make using Snow Buddies and Christmas Hand Written Phrases...



Super cute, huh?!!  I love love love these polar bears!  Don't forget to ‘hop’ from one blog to another following the links and leave a comment on each card for a chance to win prizes...

The prize is a full set of the new Christmas stamps...
that’s 20 rubber stamps, one each of all the newest designs!
 
If you're already on the hop you should have come here from the lovely Lou and you now need to hop off to sweet Moni. If you'd like to join the hop, go here for the start and all the deets of the hop Ideas to Inspire blog. 
 
Don’t forget to stop by the Ideas to Inspire blog on Saturday evening when you can find out who the lucky winner is of that great prize!
 
 

199 comments:

DesignerDiva said...

Both as fabulous as ever Mary, love the 2nd though, the flags steals it for me!
Hugs Laurie x

rian said...

wauwwww Mary the first card can I find very pretty but the second one is really suppppper. Hugs rian

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Oh two very beautiful cards Mary, the images speak for themselves they are just wonderful and I live how you've kept the cards clean and striking. Living those handwritten sentiments too. X

Welkom bij Happy Stamper said...

ooooh they are sooo cute,
lovely cards
hugs
angelique

Jane said...

Hi Mary J...2 lovely cards but I especially love the 2nd one..such vibrant clean colours. These new stamps are so cute x

Bettina L. said...

These are both beautiful. Great design with the yellow snowlakes,use of diecuts, andlooove the sparkly snowflakes and added dp underneath the image.TFS.Bettina xx

Karin Åkesdotter said...

These are ADORABLE Mary!

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Awww these are both such adorable images and two fab cards

NGCARDS said...

This is such a beautiful card and the image is just so sweet! xxx

debby4000 said...

Both are absolutely adorable.
luv
Debby

crafty said...

Both cards are simply lovely

calleigh said...

Love the polar bears! You have given me a lot of inspiration!

theCook said...

Beautiful cards! I especially love the second one with those hanging strips of paper...

Unknown said...

THese stamps are so sweet.

Great cards Mary J

Holly
x

Chris said...

Hi Mary J,
Two fab cards, I love what you have done with these cute Polar Bears and love the colours you have used.
Chris X

Sammy said...

Both are brilliant, but I especially love the colour of the second card, and the ribbon tabs below the image. LOVE!

Emma said...

Both cards are stunning love the new stamps x

Kelly Lloyd said...

Brilliant cards Mary j.
Love these images
Hugs Kelly

Craftetter said...

Mary
The first one is my favourite of the two but they are both lovely. I just love the brightness of the first - it has a very clean look. Love the colouring.
Elaine

Doreen said...

Two gorgeous cards,love the images.xxx

Sue said...

Awwwwwwww I love those cute images so much!!! Your colouring is wonderful and your CAS designs showcase them perfectly
Thank you for the inspiration
Sue xx

Sue - said...

Two really cute cards. Love those bears.

Carole Pollard said...

these are gorgeous just love these cute stamps Love and Happy Crafting Carole x

Rosemary said...

Gorgeous cards. Love the bright colours and characters. Rosemary I

Tara Cardwell said...

Oh Mary they are just soooooo adorable!
Tara
x

Sasha said...

Both your Christmas designs are so sweet and adorable, Mary xx

ILEANA ARTUFFO said...

Wonderful cards!

Unknown said...

Two more gorgeous cards, how spoilt are we! Fabulous images, love the layout on the second card xx

lis-m said...

I love these ALL... hurry up Sunday...
Thanks for such beautiful makes Mary
hugs xx

Kelly D said...

Mary I love your cards! The same image but two totally different cards!!
Love it!
Thanks for sharing
Hugs
Kelly
xxx

Unknown said...

Hello Mary J. Lovely simply sweet cards & cool colour combo's.
Thank You.
Karen x

Christina - Pieces of Dreams said...

Oh my, this card is wonderful. I love this design, and the stamp too.
Chris xxx

Anke said...

Wow the new stamps are gorgeous. Lovely card.
hugs Anke

Rosietoes said...

Adorable cards and images. x

Karen Davies said...

HI,
Love your card, the colouring is beautiful. I love how you've used the bright snowflakes. These snow buddies just make me smile so much.

Hugs
Karen x

Lotte said...

Hallo Mary J.

I love your cards. The new stemps are beautiful and verry inspireing.

Thanks for sharing with us.

Hugs Lotte

Unknown said...

Both these cards are 'snowilicious'. Thank you

cdjcape521 said...

Great cards, so adorable! TFS!

Unknown said...

These two friends really make you smile! They are adorable! Wonderful cards x

rachel said...

wonderful cards Mary - both very CAS and both stunners xx

Unknown said...

Those cards are SO cute!! The colouring is beautiful. Hugs

Jadie said...

I love these cute polar bears! I really like the way you added the patterned paper cut into banner shapes on the second card!

Felis_bunte_Welt said...

Both cards are wonderful.

Hugs,
bastel_fee

Nanda said...

I like both cards, so colorful and bright, just wonderful.

Hugs, Nanda

Rachel V said...

Gorgeous card, love this new image x Rachel

Kathy Rogers said...

lovely vibrant colours, Especially love the 2nd one. I may have to case it, it is so pretty.

JH said...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE both of your cards. They are too cute for words!

Julie said...

Gorgeous cards, love the new images.

Helena (Gvendalen) said...

Both card are very beautiful!
hugs, Helena

Renate´s Stempelwelt said...

Hi mary,

both cards are beautiful, but the 2. card is my favourit :-)) so nice!! wonderful & wow :-)

LG Renate

Debra K. said...

Lovely! Think I'm getting overloaded with all these beautiful cards!!!

Anonymous said...

Two beautiful cards Mary, really cute.

Hugs
Brenda

kingsharon1967 said...

AAArgh this is so cute I love it. Well done xx

Tracy said...

Your cards are adorable. Have a great day.

Lorraine said...

Two gorgeous cards. I love the new stamps and the cas design.
Lorraine x

Dirtybird cake said...

What a nice job. I like the foo foo, but I like the simpler cards too... Easier to mail... silly me. But these are great.

Emily Lauritzen said...

Absolutely adorable cards! Love these polar bears!
<3 Emily L.

Valentina Pagan said...

Beautiful cards!... I love them both!
Vale ^_^

Amy said...

adorable cards!

Unknown said...

I love them both but by a very small margin my favourite is the first
Ann

Blankina said...

Both polar bear stamps are great!!
Would love to win these ofcourse. Wish everyone goodluck to win..
Hugs Blankina
PS Your cards are great!!

Christine L said...

I love both Mary... but like Laurie said in the first comment.. I love the little fishtails in the second.. I really must try to remember that one!

Good to see a new take on LOTV cards... breath of fresh air!

Hugs
Christine x

The Hardy Stamper said...

Both cards are gorgeous Mary! Got to love those cute polar bears!

Anonymous said...

So lovely cards! I love these bears too...! :)

kuya said...

LOL Those two are quite the pair! I love your cards ♥

Hugs,
Heike

Hellen Pearce said...

Gorgeous images - they look like they're really having fun lol ! x

deesdesigns said...

WOW! These are two lovely creations - I can't choose between the two of them. I LOVE the clean, crisp look of your cards and the coloring is perfection! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity, I'm off to hop and gather more inspiration.

Lesley said...

Your cards are lovely Mary, such cute images and so beautifully coloured.

Teresa said...

Thanks Mary J for sharing these 2 super cute little cards with all of us... they are both adorable...only 1 more blog to hop to and can't wait to see what is there!

The Craft Bucket said...

Aww, I love them all but sadly I can't have them all. It is going to be hard to choose, loving the little polar bear! Jane x

Tress said...

Wow, Mary! Adore both of these stunning cards! My favorite is the second one, Let it Snow!

Little K Smith said...

Aaawww two super gorgeous cards! I adore both the images and the designs are fantastic too!
Kelly.x

Midwife Jem said...

Love both of these!

Sunflower Happiness said...

I love these two Characters, I will be getting these too.

Unknown said...

OHHHHhhhh i love both of yours cards. Great CAS cards and i really like the hand written phrases. Thanks for such a brilliant bloghop my favorite by far! :0)

Unknown said...

OHHHHhhhh i love both of yours cards. Great CAS cards and i really like the hand written phrases. Thanks for such a brilliant bloghop my favorite by far! :0)

Creations by Shirl said...

Aw they both are snow cute...love it Mary!

*Vicki* said...

Oh my word!! Now how stinkin' CUTE are these guys?!! Such beautiful coloring and lovely designs on both!! TFS!! HUGS :)

carsondcat said...

I love the snow buddies.. too stinking cute lols.. great cards..

Sonia Stephenson said...

Lovely cards :-) xx

Daniele said...

so sweet
hugs

Dragonlady said...

Great fun cards.
Hugs Ali x

Unknown said...

Wow love these so simply but very,very effective. Great for those last minute quick cards.

Stamps and Paper said...

Gorgeous card Mary...love the little bear images

Anne

Niki Estes said...

Such cute cards! I love the CAS designs!

Bev Chapman said...

super cute polar bears so inspiring

Marjorie said...

Beautiful cards Mary J.. I just love how you portray your images, your cards always look so clean and fresh and adorable!! love them!
Hugs,
Marjorie xx

Julye said...

What more fab images so not fair all these beautiful cards how is anyone suppose to choose favourite to spend their pannies on. Love the wee baby and the boys would so relate to the sledging bear both gorgeous cards and images too.

Christa said...

love your card mary , so sweet hugs christa

Elena said...

Oh Wow, Mary J. the two cards that you made are soooo awesome. Love them both...

Have a nice Evening!
Elena

cuilliesocks said...

Great image and a lovely card, Kate x

Rachel Parys said...

What adorable little buddies!! Great Xmas cards!!

Anonymous said...

both cards are fabulous Mary. beautiful.

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards. I love the pop of yellow and how you carried it through with the yellow snowflake.

lovetomakecards said...

Super cute is right!

Carole said...

Fab images - so cute and really crisp and clean cards - very fresh.

Janet Wilson said...

Love both cards, but love the second stamp more

Unknown said...

Both your cards are fabulous! I love both the images and love the way you've used the yellow highlights on the first card.

Emma x

Danielle Champagne said...

Hello Mary J, both cards are totally adorable. Love the images very much, and you coloring is exquisite. Hugs.

Laura said...

Those images are so adorable. And I just love how you created the cards using splashes of color. Absolutely stunning. Thank you for the inspiration.

Pauline C said...

Two fabulous cards mary with wonderful images and coloruing - love how you ahve really made the colours "pop"
pauline x

Debs said...

Two stunners Mary J - love the cute image and fabulous colours.
Thanks for a fun hop.
Debs xx

Crafteezee said...

Both gorgeous Mary, going to be hard not to resist these stamps.
Hugs Tracy x

Annette said...

OMW these are adorable. I really love polar bears so these are soooo my kind of images. Love the cards you've created to showcase them.
Hugs
Annette
xx

Heike's Creativeplace said...

Wow, your cards are adorable, wonderful colors and Details. Love the new images.

Hugs
Heike

Dina said...

these are so nice thanks for the inspiration

Debbie said...

Two adorable cards.Love both designs.Stunning makes.Hugs Debbie x

Chrissy said...

Both are fantastic Mary J..gorgeous colouring and fabulous details..love the images, just adorable.

luv CHRISSYxx

Heidi H said...

Adorable! Love the polar bear images!!! Super sweet cards.

Gail said...

These are adorable stamps made into beautiful cards! Both are so cute...love your coloring on each and the snowflakes on these cards are adorable with the buttons in the middle. LOVE the ribbons you have on the second card, too...what a wonderful embellishment! Beautiful cards!!! --Gail

XxJULESxX said...

Both cards are just gorgeous and to cute!!

Debs M said...

love these stamps and your cas cards and layouts are fabulous! x

Unknown said...

Your cards are so cute. I just love the little polar bears.
Helen

Unknown said...

These are so cute x

Tineke de Jong said...

Such a beautiful card! XXX

Rachel said...

Very cute cards and adorable images :-)

Squirrel x said...

Ahh! Just too cute! How am I going to choose? Mary J you are wicked girl. Stuff it, I'll get the lot, lol! xx

Unknown said...

Lovely cards, like the crisp colours on the first card, love everything about the 2nd one. Just wondering how I'm ever going to afford all these stamps! Can't wait to try them out!

Stamping Bubbles said...

I love the polar bears. Oh no two more stamps to add to my collection.
Lesley

Sabrina said...

Oh my.... This little penguin and polar bear are just way too cut and adorable and so are your cards!!!

Carol S. said...

these are 2 stunning cards, Gorgeous colouring. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Fiona said...

gorgeous Mary J....love the layout and your colouring really pops!!

Fi
x

coops said...

both so gorgeous mary.your designs are fabulous and i love the super sweet images :D

xx coops xx

Mickey said...

Mary J I love both cards. the coloring is great and the polar bear and penguin are so cute. Great use of color, Mickey

KraftyKim said...

Lovely images.

Cookie said...

WOW WOW WOW YOUR CARDS ARE STUNNING AND SO SUPER CUTE, LOVE THE DESIGNS AND LAY OUTS, VERY CLEAN AND CRISP, THE IMAGES ARE STUNNING XXXX

Karina said...

What a wonderful cards you've made with this sweet images, Mary!! Love all of them! Thank you for sharing this wonderful inspiration with us.
Hugs, Karina

Maria said...

Love both your cards - the use of colour - especially the red- is wonderful - makes the fun images 'pop'!

Kathleen said...

Two wonderful cards, you are like a breath of fresh air for the LOTV images, bright and beautiful.

Kath x

Unknown said...

I love how all the cards on this hop are so different - the bright snowflakes on the first card are really unusual and really pop! I am inspired! Thanks Kate xxx

Muhriel said...

Aren't these two friends just fabulous? I hadn't seen the one you used in your second card, but that's really a cutie! And the card you made is just great!
Regards, Britta

Nikki said...

Your 2nd card is my fave it's all the aqua colours you've used in with the reds so cute!!

Newtoga said...

Loving the Polar bear/Penguin combo stamps. Great cards x

Unknown said...

I'm pretty sure I'm buying this stamp too. Great job .

Wendy said...

These are gorgeous Mary, adorable images and fabulous designs.
Wendy xx

Purplecat 64 said...

Hi Mary
Wow
What wonderful cards,
love your fresh colour way,
a lovely showcase for those wonderful LOTV images, simply stunning,
hugs,
Heather & Bronwyn x x

lesley lawton said...

I love the polar bears too so cute great colour choices too x

Alma said...

Bears and penguins what a lovely combination and what beautiful cards xx

Debbie said...

Hi Mary
Oh I love the Polar Bears, they really look fab for Christmas. I think your card is one of my favourites (but don't tell anyone!!)
DebbieX

Unknown said...

great cards sweet images
hugs Margit

Donna said...

What an adorable pairing, Mary J, with the bear and tiny penguin. So cute. :-)

Unknown said...

really lovely

Laila B. said...

Both cards are stunning. In the first one I loved the touch of yellow, made the image pop. And the second one love the layout and the small details. By the way perfect coloring... ;)

Cynthia Cole said...

I love your cards. Especially the Let it Snow one. Very festive and bright colors. Awesome!

karen adams said...

Adorable cards and stamps!

Tracy said...

Whew! Think I sprained my finger scrolling down here. :-) These new images are so stinkin' cute Mary. May have to invest in a few of these. Gorgeously designed cards as always. Hugs!

Anonymous said...

I really love these stamps with the polar bear and penguin. they're so cute. I love the design on your cards also its very fresh.

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Fun cards. TFS

Chris W said...

The coloring and layering is perfect on both cards!

Mari said...

Sweet card, lovely image :)

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful coloring on your sweet cards! Love the cute polar bear and penguin images!

Unknown said...

Morning! Such cute images.. love the snow buddies! :-)

Unknown said...

Een geweldig mooie kaart.

Unknown said...

Oh so cute how am I going to choose just a few of the stamps

CraftyNatalie said...

Two lovely simple designs.

Yvi said...

great work, way to go!

Kim Pritchard said...

Very cute cards and loving the new stamps, hopping along to the next blog now. Thanks for the chance to win. Kim.

mandy said...

Wow Mary both cards are stunning I love the snowflake embellishments they are gorgeous :)

Hugs Mandy xxx

Clare Jones said...

Wow absolutely loving the cards & brilliant ideas.
Can't wait for LOTV to be on Create & Craft next week - sky record at the ready .........
Fingers crossed I may be the lucky one to win the stamps
Hugs
Clare xxx

Lisa said...

Great show of the same stamp two different ways Mary J thanks for showing us. Lisa xx

Unknown said...

Both of the cards are great! Love your design!

Susanne said...

Clear colours and layout, I like it very much the way you designed your cards!
xo Susanne H.

Manna said...

So bright and beautiful cards!
I'll love them :)
Greetings from Finland.

Iris Wiechmann said...

Both cards are absolutely brilliant and inspiring! Love the bright colors!

Hugs,
Iris

Fabiola said...

je les adore toutes les 2, je ne peux pas choisi tellement elles sont belle, biz

sharon said...

A super sweet delicate card :)

Anita said...

I love them both! They're sooo cute :)

Jeannette said...

Two cards and both so beautiful!
Whow, I really love the new stamps!

Hugs,
Jeannette

loulou said...

What fun cards. These stamps are so cute. Love the shading behind the bear in the second - really makes the image pop.

Natalie said...

OMG, I love the cards, both of them! 1 stamp but 2 totally different cards! Thanx for charing.

Marieke said...

Dear Mary,

So beautiful and lovely the card with an icebear from the newest lotv collection! So sweet!
I like the lovt stamps alot

Greetings,
Marieke

Cynthia said...

very nice Mary J

greetings Cynthia

Lizzies said...

Gorgeous cards thank you for the opportunity of winning the stamps. Off to hop. Lizzie xx

ionabunny said...

Loving the polar bear penguin images. Snow buddies is just too cute.....

Elise said...

HI Mary! Wheeeeee! (This went through my mind as I saw the first card! hehe!) They are having a TON of fun sliding down that hill! :) Both of your cards are soooo GORGEOUS! I so LOVE the colors!!!!

As always, I've had a wonderful hop with you lovely ladies!

Sending Big Hugs,
Elise

Anonymous said...

Hi,
I like both cards really much. The bears are soo cool and seems soo happy!
Hugs Britt

Teri said...

Oh.... I have fallen in love with an adorable polar bear!!! Just absolutely awesome!!!
Teri

Hermien said...

What a GORGEOUS cards

Hermien

craftyb said...

2 adorable images....2 cute cards....I really love the colours and banners on the 2nd card!

Scatty Kath said...

The polar bears are great. I like the multi coloured tags!

Wendalyn said...

Love the new stamps and your card they are both fabulous. I would just love to win the stamps. Thanks Wendy

Cazza said...

These are fantastic Mary J! :o)
Hugs,
Cazza
x

Mamameerkat said...

love the images especially the penguin holding onto the bears ears the way you have added to them is great

dal24 said...

such a cute card x

Julie said...

Super cute - love these two cards!

Hugs

Julie x

Tanya said...

These are both gorgeous Mary! I love polar bears :D Your clean style is fantastic, I love all the little tabs on the second one and the borders on the first one :)

Tanya xx

Kat said...

Gorgeous cards Mary, I'm loving these new images.

Kat x

Annie H said...

OMG my wishlist is growing, these bears are the cutest. You made such a gorgeous card with them, super !!
xx Annie

Elaine Greenwood said...

Two cute cards using polar bear stamps. I really like the first one, it's nice and bright.

Elaine

Deb said...

Two very fabulous cards!

Renae said...

Great cards. I really like the simple style.

Patty said...

OMG...both of these images are adorable and you have showcased them perfectly!! TOO CUTE!!

kotkotin said...

FABOLOUS HOP ! I´m love!

Kathy @ Stamping Still said...

These are both so cute! Love your colouring!

Suzie Q said...

such lovely cards mary love the bright colours you have chosen to compliment them x

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

Beautiful card!

Deborah said...

Two gorgeous cards. Love the images and layout on both.

Deborah A

Sara said...

Brilliant cards! I love the color scheme and the flags you used!

Danica said...

They are sooo cute, lovely cards.
Hugs Danica

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