Hi everyone! I hope your week is going well - the weather has been pretty erratic here in the South East of England but it's still warm and the sun is peeking out quite a lot - bliss!
So today, the Lili of the Valley design team are having a blog hop to celebrate the launch of the new Christmas products - and you're going to love them because I know I do! As you can imagine, they are super sweet with a mix of 22 cute character stamps; new vintage boys & girls, snowmen, penguins and angels.
The stamps will be available to buy on the website from midnight on Friday August 1st (UK time) along with new Christmas paper pads and some useful clear stamp sets (Christmas sentiments, carols and mini images and also some everyday recipes).
But onto the hop! Just ‘hop’ from one blog to another following the links and leave a comment along the way. And if you're lucky, you may win a prize! We will let you know tomorrow evening who the winners are! So the prizes are:
1st prize is the 12 angels, penguins and snowmen
2nd prize is the 10 vintage children
So you should have got here from the lovely Lou and you now need to hop off to marvellous Mindy. Or if you want to start from the beginning, go to the Ideas to Inspire blog.
And here is my card using My Snowman Friend, sentiment from the Christmas Wishes set and papers from the T'was the Night 8x8 pad...
Adorable image, huh?! I coloured it in with my Prismacolor pencils and I used a Martha Stewart holly and berries punch. Another punch that I've never used before but have owned for years! I really must make a concerted effort to use at least one item a week that I've never used before!
I hope you enjoy the hop! You can get all the deets on the Ideas to Inspire blog and don't forget to check back there tomorrow evening to find out if you're a winner!
oh Mary thats just fabulous, love that holly paper too! I so want to get my head into doing rectangle cards but I seem to be stuck in square!!!
ReplyDeletehugs Lou xx
Great card Mary J. Sweet image. Holly d
ReplyDeleteohhh Mary it is a very nice card, and the new stamps are zo cute i love it.
ReplyDeletehugs rian
Wow, I love this, it's so fresh and such an adorable stamp!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, this image really is adorable. And it stands out beautifully from the rest of your card. Fab work! Hugs! xx
ReplyDeleteHow cute!!! This little guy is certainly in his element :o)
ReplyDeleteLove your colouring and your paper also.
Hugs, Candy
Mary your card is lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary what a cute little fella! Fabulous card and your unused holly punch looks fab!! Susan xx
ReplyDeleteLove it!!! Super sweet image - think this is one of my favs (so far).
ReplyDeleteLove the CAS design - perfect!!
Debs xx
Gorgeous card Mary, and lovely colours used.xx
ReplyDelete♥aNNie The Journey is the Start
Super-duper cuteness!!! Love the darling image which you coloured so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning sample, as always from LOTV, love Carolyn x
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Love your ability to use LOTV's "vintage" stamps and turn them into something so modern...
ReplyDeleteSo cute, that image is adorable. Am amazed you haven't used your holly punch, I use my Woodware one loads. Use it more, it sets it off perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThis image is so cool,love it!Your coloring is gorgeous.The colors you choose are so beautiful,great,
ReplyDeletehugs die waldfee
The boy really can be proud of his new buddy!
ReplyDeleteI love the image and the card you've made with it!
Lia xx
I think this is one of my favourite stamps so far, I just love the way this little chap stands, he looks as he's having a good old natter to that very smart snowman lol!! fabulous colouring as always Mary:).. gorgeous papers and I really need these new sentiments lol!!
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Marjorie xx
Lovely card, so cheerful and bright. Love how you created this scene. Thank you for an inspiration!
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Anna xxx
Lovely card, so cheerful and bright. Love how you created this scene. Thank you for an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Anna xxx
Just stunning and so inspiring as always, Mary! That is my fave of the images that I have seen so far and I love, love, love that sweet snowman! Great papers and layout too! xx
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ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the way you have coloured this cute image, love the way the little boy looks so casual leaning on the snowman.
Chris xx
Oh Mary j I love that image and those papers are just yummy,
ReplyDeleteHugs Kelly
A gorgeous card! This image is so cute and looks great with the beautiful paper.
ReplyDeleteRebecca.
Mary this is a gorgeous card, I have to admit this stamp is my favourite from the new release that I have seen so far, it works so well with the paper you have used and the card would be great for both adults and children, lovely :) xxx
ReplyDeleteI think this is my favourite stamp so far
ReplyDeleteWhat a super fresh card Mary !!
ReplyDeletehugs Diane xx
Fab card love the little guy & his snowman xx
ReplyDeleteI like it. Its so happy!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card love this stamp he's just fab great design love and Happy Crafting Hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteLovely image coloured brilliantly, my images don't look like that. Sue x
ReplyDeletetotally adorable! such a cute image and your DP's are gorgeous! love and hugs Davinia xx
ReplyDeleteStunning card and lovely image
ReplyDeleteThese papers are lovely. The card is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSo, so cute Mary! I love the fab cheery colours, and the rounded corners at the bottom are a great touch! Love this! x
ReplyDeleteVery sweet Mary J
ReplyDeleteSo cute, love this card
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card. I love the sweet image, fabulous colouring and beautiful paper too.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Wow this is fab! The image really pops and comes to life with those gorgeous papers behind! Love the added holly too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Mary love the image fabulous paper's and design
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx :)
Such a fabulous card, gorgeous image. Marlene
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, just adorable.
ReplyDeleteI can safely say this has just got to be the best release ever! Off hopping, Jane x
Wonderful colors and beautiful colored image! Thank you so much for your inspiration!
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Tina
Totally gorgeous! That's some amazing fussy cutting you've achieved! Jo x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Mary J, love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteLesley
A gorgeous card Mary J. I love the new stamp and pretty papers, fab design too.
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
Another fab snowman card! This little chap looks well chuffed with his new friend! A lovely, bright Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Mary J. I love your colouring and papers. The simple design is just perfect.(ps just saw your card from yesterday too - the fox one - it made me giggle!!)
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Annette
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Love the DP you've used and what a fabulous Christmas stamp, coloured so perfectly. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Mary J
ReplyDeleteFabulous card... Love the new image..... Beautifully coloured....
Hugs Sylvie xx
Very cute card Mary, love the adorable image and the papers are gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteDonna x
Gorgeous card Mary. Beautiful image and papers.
ReplyDeleteThese paper pads are going to have to be a must in my stash. Love the card.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Great card with a lovely image.
ReplyDeleteMary J, another beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteI say, I say, I say... what did the little boy say to the snowman? Ear, you could grow carrots in there.
ReplyDeleteSorry. I don't know but it looked like they were maybe sharing a good joke. Not that the one above is! Love those happy modern papers. A beautiful card
Fabulous card, I like the different shape and the freshness of it. Super cute image too...just hope he doesn't lean too hard on that snowman!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card!!
ReplyDeleteI have seen the great blog hop giveaways!! I love the new collection and cross my fingers!
Wow, this is gorgeous! Such an adorable new stamp! Beautiful colouring and I love the paper you used!
ReplyDeleteLove this Mary... another perfect design... love the little snow mound you've put behind them too... makes it more realistic I think. I think I'll be queueing up for these new stamps as I always do...... though I haven't used many of my last buy yet! LOL!
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Christine x
Fantastic card. I really like the effect you have created by popping up the fussy cut image on the patterned paper. Great colouring of this super cute new image. Love those papers too.
ReplyDeleteOh what a nice card!!!
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Hi Mary
ReplyDeleteOh what a fresh looking Christmas card I love the colours so very cute, hugs Sarah xx
Love how you've popped up the image and used bright colors! Love the layout with it's clean lines too!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing card, I am totally in love with that backing paper. Gorgeous image and love the little details you have added. Fern x
ReplyDeleteSo cute and cheeky, love it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Card Mary. Loving the new images and this one is so cute and beautifully coloured.
ReplyDeleteDeborah A
Amazing what we all have hidden away in our stashes that we've never used Mary! I'd hate to admit what's in mine, lol. Love the sweet image and the CAS lo, it's refreshing to see.
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Brenda B
Cute image. Lovely colors. Did you fussy cut this out? If so, you're my hero.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh... cute just got cuter! Such a sweet image with the boy leaning on his snow buddy and your colouring is wonderful. Fab papers too.
ReplyDeleteJust love these Vintage boys stamps. Your card is beautiful Mary J, love the new papers and sentiment stamps too.
ReplyDeleteLove your fresh cute card Mary. That paper is high on my wish list and that image is so cute! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mariska
Super cute little boy and snowman image , gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteMore my style Mary always love the clean and fresh feel of your cards you can almost feel the chill from this cute wee chap and the snowman friend he's built thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely bright card. Great image.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute, and super smart to get a jump on those pesky Xmas cards! lol! Great work!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, love the colours you have used. Thanks for sharing xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card Mary J. Such a cute image and fab papers too xxx
ReplyDeleteCute.. he is so proud over his snowman!! Maybe there is a few girls looking!! :) Great image.. FAB coloring.. Great shine in his clothes..
ReplyDeleteLovely colours Mary J and the papers look fab x
ReplyDeleteI love this card. The image is adorable and I love the papers used and the layout!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card - love the little boy and the snowman.
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What a bright and cheerful card! Who wouldn't love to get this for Christmas?? It is beautiful! Love the holly paper you used is so cute and that image is darling! THANKS so much for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteSuper card, super snowman
ReplyDeleteLovely sample, looking forward to the release.
ReplyDeleteoh how cute are all these images. How do you choose ??? Not easy. Lovely card. xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card and the new papers are fabulous too!
ReplyDeleteI love how you fussy cut the image to make it POP! Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us hoppers!
ReplyDeleteI love how you fussy cut the image to make it POP! Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us hoppers!
ReplyDeleteWow...very cheerful and fun.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!
Wow!!! Your card is so beautiful Mary. Full of crafting loveliness and festive cheer.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Donna x
Such a sweet image, lovin your pretty DP too :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, love the cute image.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card and adore this stamp. Love your colouring and the design. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeletelovely card! I love this new stamp!
ReplyDeletehugs Anke
Very sweet & I like the contemporary colours.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful & cute x
ReplyDeleteSo cute, Mary J.
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Guida
Cool guys, cool card! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Mary...fabulous colouring and I just love the image..July! and we had temps of 20oC..today..gorgeous weather for Winter..
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Just so sweet, beautiful colouring and papers, Kate x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always hun.....:o)
ReplyDeleteVicky xx
Such a cute card, and great paper choices and coloring!
ReplyDeletePerfect card for a boy, love it. Kx
ReplyDeleteso cute! Love the image!!Great card!
ReplyDeleteCheryl R.
This is such a beautiful card! I love the bright colors!
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful x
ReplyDeleteJust lovely and so fresh looking. I love how the boy is casually leaning on his snowman! So cute!! x
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous are these new stamps?! And the papers!! Cannot wait till 1st August!
ReplyDeleteAbsoloutely gorgeous creation!
Lovely card! The image is fab and the papers look really great. Debra x
ReplyDeleteThink I might need this one, and the papers too! Gorgeous card hun :o) Hugs, Lisa x
ReplyDeleteThis is such an adorable image Mary and I love the paper and design.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week.
Hugs Sharon. x
This is a very 'cool' stamp, great for the males in our lives. Love the CAS design you've gone for. x
ReplyDeleteMy Snowman Friend - I adore this one! I love the papers too, this pad is no. 1 on my wish list! Beautiful card xxx
ReplyDeleteOh just love this stamp and the papers are fab
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card
ReplyDeleteand love the colors
you used!
Carla from Utah
just love the images from lili of the valley you`ve made a gorgeous card
ReplyDeletenice card... love the papers... lovely image...
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Moxie Craftie
OMG..your card is so sweet!! Love the papers used & the coloring is superb!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful ,i like his design, a stamp,and the paper
ReplyDeleteAhh this is just so cute, love it
ReplyDeleteVery nice card
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card Mary! This image would be perfect for my nephew for Xmas! Hope you are well hon! P x
ReplyDeleteI'm getting more depressed as I go through this blog hop, seeing all these gorgeous stamps, cards etc and not having any of my own to play around with. Your card is just as gorgeous as all the others!!!! :-( :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! The papers are gorgeous and that image is so cute!
ReplyDeleteAnother sweet image for my wishlist; beautiful card
ReplyDeleteRegards Helen
Wonderful bright colors! I love coloring,paper, image and layout!
ReplyDeleteIleanaxx
Beautiful card!! :)
ReplyDeleteLoving the snowman and the boy - a perfect winter card although I do hope that all these Snowmen are not trying to tell us something!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is adorable! Love the bright colours.
ReplyDeleteSooooo coool Mary. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs Tracy x
Bit of a cheeky one, lovely
ReplyDeleteOh my word! Just when I thought things couldn't get any cuter!!! Fabulous card Mary xxx
ReplyDeleteWow, that stamp together with that background paper is really nice. It made me happy. :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Mary, I love that paper and your layout is fab!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet image too :)
Tanya xx
Thanks for the chance to win those lovely stamps!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!
Susanne
What a cute image! Gorgeous card! x
ReplyDeleteLovely card once again. Great image.
ReplyDeletevery cute card x
ReplyDeleteLove your card it is clean and simple..
ReplyDeleteThis card is so adorable, love it
ReplyDeleteLovely image. A very modern and traditional Christmas card all in one. Lovely. Thanks for the inspiration. Tracey
ReplyDeleteamazing cards x
ReplyDeleteHappy blog time your cards stunning xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable card, so eyecatching, just love the stamp and those wonderful papers.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun cute card!
ReplyDeleteLove this bright, fun card and that cute image.
ReplyDeleteThis image is fantastic and so cute.love your card.Hugs x
ReplyDeleteThis My Snowman Friend image is lovely and the papers are gorgeous. The image has been beautifully coloured too. x
ReplyDeleteHow darling! Love the image and how you have brought it to life. Love the background paper too!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable designed card. Hugs, AntoinetteT
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card - I love the image.
ReplyDeleteKath x
so gorgeous mary.stunning image and i love your paper and colours ;D
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