Wedding Couple

Morning... It's Monday so that means a little CAS card from Lili Of The Valley and today I have a wedding card in very scrumptious colours!! I've coloured it in with SU markers as water colours and I really love how vintage the colouring it looks!

Card Recipe:
Image: Lili Of The Valley - Wedding Couple
Medium: SU Markers
Gems: Hero Arts
Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry from SU

I'll be back tomorrow... See you soon

Happy Anniversary ... CAS Monday with LOTV

Hello... Sorry I've fallen out of habit of late... a lot going on at the moment and I'm not sure where my head and my heart are and it's had a massive impact on my mojo :-( Plus I've had to move my studio around to put in a wardrobe and everything is just on the wrong side of me. Can't wait to get it back to normal although I think that's going to be a few months away.
I'm back today with CAS Monday with LOTV and this little cutie...

Card Recipe:
Image: LOTV
Sentiment: LOTV
Stampin up markers

Also, just a quick reminder that the new art pads at Lili of the Valley are on sale NOW!

 …and, they're having a sale!

For 48 hours until midday on Wednesday (UK time) there will be 10% off all on-line orders  …so make sure you get your favourites now as it’s while stocks last!

I'll see you later in the week I'm sure

Jen xxxx

So Sorry

Morning... A really quick card for you today using Lili Of The Valley as it is CAS Monday ....  This card is a quick make to post for a blogging friend who recently lost someone close..... Now this is more fresh and clean rather than CAS as I wanted to join in with Freshly Made Sketches 100th Sketch.... There are a few layers to be seen lol!!!

Inspiration:
Freshly Made Sketches: #100

Card Recipe:
Sentiment: Just To Say Statement Stamps from LOTV
DP: ADORBS by My Minds Eye
Crumb Cake & Pool party CS from Stampin Up
Pool Party Embossing Powder from Stampin Up

Think I may stick to more CAS cards for the time being.. found it strange to add this many layers to a card even though I used to make them like this!!

Have a great Bank Holiday Monday

Jen xxx

Sledging Buddies

Morning... Another sneak peek for you today using another super cute Polar Bear...

This one is "Sledging Buddies.. bet you can't wait until the 25th for these to be released?

Image: Sledging Buddies
Sentiment: Handwritten Christmas Sentiments

I'm off to edinburgh zoo today... I'll hopefully get to see the Panda's if they are up for showing themselves...

See you later...

Jen xx

James Making Snow Angels.... Lili Of The Valley Sneak Peek!!!

Morning... Today is the first of the new Christmas launch sneak peeks at Lili Of The Valley being release on 25th August.  There are 20 fabulous new stamps and James the Bear is back!!!!!

Here is my first card ...

Card Recipe:
Image: James - Snow Angel
ProMarkers & Prismas
Sentiment: LOTV
Washi Tape: Stampin Up

I've been up since 4:30 this morning doing an airpot run but hopefully I'll get to craft a bit tonight...

See you soon and don't forget to check out the rest of the LOTV design team to see what they have to show you!

Jen xx

Polar Pair... CAS Monday with LOTV and a Sneak Peek

Morning... I not only have my first Christmas card of the year but I also have the first sneak peek from the new Christmas stamps out on July 24th! I have used the very cute Polar Pair... This has to be one of my favourites!

I went against the temptation to use shades of blue with the polar bears and I really like this combo!

Card Recipe:
Image: Polar Pair from LOTV
Promarkers and Flexmarkers
DP: My Minds Eye
Sentiment: Pink Petticoat
Scalloped Die from Memory Box.

Hope you have a great Monday!!

Jen xxx

Little Aeroplane... CAS Monday with LOTV #12

Morning... After a little break I'm back with CAS Monday with LOTV... This cute guy I made at the open day in June and just didn't get round to posting him...

This little guy is one of my all time favourite boy stamps.. simply coloured in using 3 flex markers to give a sepia tone!!

Card Recipe:
Image: AEROPLANE from LOTV
Sentiments: Sentiment Tags
Twine: The Ribbon Girl

Sorry I need to rush today.. 1st of month is always busy

Jen xx

Box Carting ... CAS Monday With LOTV #11

Morning... wow what a busy weekend... I had a fabulous time on Saturday up at Lili Of The Valley, met some fabulous crafters and hopefully inspired a few as well as being inspired by Fleur and Lou! And then yesterday I had a crafty afternoon with Lizy and Vicky and then spent last night designing a blog for Vicky.. Nothing posted yet but you can see it here!
This weeks CAS Monday card was made on Saturday whilst at LOTV HQ.  I was showing a few techniques and this was the result of them being added together lol!.

Card Recipe:
Image: Little Lorry Bear LOTV
ProMarkers & FlexMarkers
Washi Tape
Sentiment: LOTV
Tab Die: Die-Namics

I've a busy week at work as it's the first week of the month but I'm hoping to get some crafting done this week....

Jen xx

The Potting Shed.. CAS Monday With LOTV #10

Wow, week 10 of my challenge already... that means I have used 10 stamps from the huge stash... only a few more to go lol!! Anyhow, here is the card for this weeks CAS Monday with LOTV.  The little mice are some of my favourites...

Card Recipe:
Image: Potting Shed from LOTV
Distress Markers
Sentiment: LOTV, Mum from Stampin Up
Twine: East Of India

We were hoping to get up to Cartmel Races today, but the forecast of rain has put a stop to that.... Hopefully I'll be able to sneak some crafting in ...

Jen

Get Well Bunny... CAS Monday with LOTV #9

Morning... I've got to be quick today but I wanted to get this posted....  Before I show you the card I wanted to show you this...

 I have some exciting news for you today... LOTV are having a May Madness sale! For 48 hours until Wed at 9.30am (UK time) there is 10% off all orders over £20.00

This weeks card isn't one of my favourites... I messed up on the sentiment :-(

Card Recipe:
Image: Get Well Bunny
FlexMarkers
DPs: Stampin Up

I also promised I would show you how I store my LOTV stamps... here are a couple of pics...

The carousel is from 7Gypsies .. although I am not sure if you can still get them!

I recently labelled them all up so I didn't have to search for the name of the stamps when using them.... for an hours work it makes it so much easier...

Thanks to everyone who has been joining in with my little self challenge... I really love seeing what you do!!

Right... that's all from me for now

Jen xxx

Tiptoeing Fairy.. CAS Monday With LOTV #8

Morning.. I thought at one point this weekend I wouldn't manage this weeks LOTV card... I think the rain dampened my mojo! Anyhow it's week 8 of CAS Monday with LOTV and I've used one of the very first stamps released!  How cute is this one?

I've organised my stamps and labelled them all up (what else does a crafter do when the mojo is love... re-organise) I'll try and remember to take a photo for next week!! So I'm going through them one by one using some of the oldest and favourites!!

Card Recipe:
Image: Fairy On Tiptoe LOTV
Sentiment: LOTV
Flexmarkers and Copics (Hair)
Ribbon: Stampin Up
Glitter from Stash
Perfect Pearls (along the grass)

Thanks to everyone who has been showing me their fabulous creations each week!!

I'm going to have a really busy week at work.... Hopefully I'll be back tomorrow!

Jen xxx

Round of Golf Anyone?... CAS Monday with LOTV #6

Morning.  Wow so week 6 of my LOTV challenge to make CAS cards.. Although I'm not getting through my older images as I have these lovely new ones to play with.  This is another from the new LOTV new release due on line next Monday!!

Card Recipe:
Image: Playing Golf from LOTV
Flexmarkers
Sentiment: Simply Sophisticated from LOTV
Twine: Lucky Limeade from Stampin Up

Really hope you can link up your CAS creations this week...

Jen x

A Touch of Paint.. CAS Monday with LOTV #5, Some Exciting News and a Sneak Peek

Morning... It's week #5 of my CAS Monday with LOTV, but before I show you my card I have some very exciting news....

Yes you are reading that correctly.. The lovely peeps at Lili Of The Valley have asked me to join their design team.  I obviously have a very different style than their current team so hopefully I'll be able to inspire everyone with a CAS style of card making to use the super cute images.

There is a second part to this news too in that I'm the first to show you a sneak peek of the new Vintage Boys collection out at the beginning of May.. This lovely chap is "A Lick Of Paint"...

Card Recipe:
Image: A Lick of Paint LOTV
Sentiment: Sentiment Tags LOTV
DPs: Country Gent LOTV
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Twine from The Ribbon Girl
Glossy accents on the paint

If you would like to show me your CAS LOTV creations... please link up below so I can visit you...

Jen xx

Lets Go Boating.. CAS Mondays with LOTV #4

Morning... I'm back for another self challenge to use my collection of LOTV stamps ... and It was also a lovely surprise to see that it was the same theme at LILI'S LITTLE FAIRIES this week as well. If you would like to find out why I'm doing this please read this post.  Here is this weeks card!!  

Challenges:
Lili's Little Fairies: Clean n Simple

Card Recipe:
Image: LOTV
ProMarkers
Sentiment: Stampin Up
Ribbon: Stampin Up
DP: Simple Stories

I've decided to add the linky again this week so I can see what you have created too!! Looking forward to having a nosy!
I'll be back tomorrow with another card but tonight I'll be catching up on visiting you all... sorry I am so far behind but had a chaotic Sunday!

Also, don't forget I have a few bits for sale which you can find by clicking on below link. 

For Sale Page

Jen xx

Help Wrapping.. CAS Monday with LOTV #3

So I'm a little late with this today... really could not get a decent picture... For those of you who missed the last couple of Mondays I am challenging myself that every Monday I will do a CAS card using an LOTV stamp!!  Here is this weeks creation using a super cute bunny (one of my favourites!!) .

A really simple card using a coloured card blank in a lovely cornflower blue colour!!  I hope you are using your LOTV stamps too... I will slowly get round them all....

If you would like to join in... leave me a link to your creation in the comments and i'll come over and have a look

Jen xxxx

Love & Laughter... CAS Monday With LOTV #2

Morning.. It's week two of my LOTV stamp challenge to create a clean and simple card using a LOTV stamp and this week I have made a wedding card!!....  This is one of my favourite stamps I love how they are striding across the page...

Card Recipe:
Image: Lili Of The Valley
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
DPs: Pink Petticoat Waterfalll Hearts
Sentiment: Stampin Up

I'm sure this one may well appear again over the summer with orders for wedding cards.

I have added a linky on this week for anyone who wants to join in.  Remember the rules... Use and LOTV stamp to make a CAS card... Its only for fun but I would love to see what you create.

That's me done for today... I'll be back later with updated craft room photos after spending Saturday re-organising the final part and moving bits around.

Also, don't forget I have a few  stamps for sale which you can find by clicking on this link. Postage to UK is included.

For Sale Page

Thanks for visiting

Jen xx

Leaping into Spring - CAS Monday With LOTV #1

Morning... I had a really good spring clean and clear out over the weekend and sorted loads out.  I might have to update my craft room photos this week.  I took photos of stamps I am selling so hopefully will add a page tonight with it on!

Anyhow, as many are aware I have about 100 LOTV stamps which don't really see ink very much anymore so I am challenging myself that every Monday I will do a CAS card using an LOTV stamp!! Clean and simple cards using a coloured image... hopefully to show that you can use these cute images for a CAS style. I might even try and enter their challenge!!

Updated: Following on from a couple of comments I thought I would name my challenge and maybe I'll add a linky next week to see what you come up with lol!!

CAS Monday with Lili Of The Valley (LOTV) 

This is the first one....

Inspiration:

Lili's Little Fairies: Spring Colours
Dynamic Duos: #45 Monochromatic Pinks

Addicted To CAS: #9 Spring

Card Recipe:
Image: LOTV Leap Frog
FlexMarkers
Card: Stampin Up
Sentiment: Stampin Up
Window Word Punch from Stampin Up
Button: Stampin Up

I hope you enjoy looking at my CAS take on LOTV ... I'll be back later with my for sale items

Jen xx