My work on the team will consist primarily of using LOTV's fun and varied sentiment and background stamps. The other ultra-talented Design Team members will awe you with their abilities to bring the wonderful image stamps to life on their gorgeous projects.
So in the spirit of "jumping right in," I'm participating today in Lili of the Valley's design team blog hop to celebrate the launch of their gorgeous new Christmas stamps. This is the first set in their 2013 Christmas collection, and is an adorable mix of 16 cute characters...I think you're going to love them!
The stamps will be available to buy on the website from midday on Thursday July 25th (UK time) along with some fabulous new art pads and patterned papers.
I'm sure you know what to do...just "hop" from one blog to another following the links, and leave a comment on each card. I know you'll get lots of ideas and inspiration along the way, no matter what your style is.
There is a fabulous prize up for grabs on this hop, and we don't know where it is hidden. So make sure you visit and comment on every blog in the hop. We will let you know tomorrow evening (Wednesday, July 24, UK time) which blog in the hop was the "lucky blog," and a winner will be drawn at random from all the comments that were left on that blog.
The prize is a full set of the new Christmas stamps...
that's 16 stamps, one each of all the new designs!
Here's a link 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:
Kathy (you're here!)
Here's my card for the hop. Now, I know what you're probably thinking - "doesn't look like Christmas to me!" Did I mention I'm new to the team? As in really *new*? LOL Never fear...by the time the next blog hop rolls around, I'll be in full sync with the rest of the team. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy what I've made with this birthday sentiment, from Set 61, Quotables/Celebrate. (I couldn't resist...there's something fun and funky about putting a quote by "The Red Rocker" on a decidedly shabby and softly feminine card! LOL)
My goal was to make the sentiment stand out, front and center...so I used a light and airy floral cluster based with a couple flourish die cuts to border the sentiment, and used the placement of the ribbons and darker roses to bring focus to the start of the phrase...
Supplies:
Sentiment stamp: Lili of the Valley Set 61 Quotables/Celebrate
Patterned papers: Authentique Cherish collection (A & B);
My Minds Eye Lost and Found/Madison Avenue collection (dot)
Dies: Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork; My Favorite Things Royal Leaves
Pink roses: LayoutsFromTheHeart.etsy.com Sweetheart blossoms: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon: Offray Pearls: Recollections
Your next stop on the hop is Kim's blog...if you want to start at the beginning, head back to LOTV's Ideas to Inspire blog to get going on your inspiration journey with a prize at the end.
Don't forget to stop by the Ideas to Inspire blog Wednesday evening when you can find out who the lucky winner is of the great prize.
Thanks so much for visiting today. Have fun on the hop...and good luck!
WOW!!! Your cards are STUNNING!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new DT place with LOTV. I love your card, such a beautiful sentiment and all the detailing you have added is totally gorgeous.
Sue xx
So beautiful! I love the new stamps. Congrats to your new DT Job
ReplyDeletehugs Anke
Oh my goodness your card is beautiful congratulations on your new DT position
ReplyDeletejacqui x
Congratulations Kkathy...you so deserve this honour! Your cards are so special and well suited to this spot on the design team.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card as always!
Congrats on your DT position! Beautiful with the pink and gold to your card! It´s so elegant with the colors, sentiment and details!
ReplyDeleteHugs, June
Congratulations on your lotv DT job. Your card is gorgeous! I've just been looking through your blog and admiring your creations. You make absolutely gorgeous cards, so such attention to all the pretty details. I love your style of work, elegant and romantic. Thanks for the inspiration! Marlies
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations, love your cards, so inspiring and this is no exception.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the LOTV DT. Your card is beautiful, love all the lovely details you have included in your design. I look forward to seeing all your lovely creations.
Chris X
So precious! :)
ReplyDeleteWoW WoW, gorgeous cards!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Danica
HUGE congrats on your new DT post - and no wonder with such a simply stunning card. Love the amazing details and fabulous design.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a fun hop.
Debs xx
Congratulations on being on the DT. Your card is absolutely stunning and can't wait to see what else you create.
ReplyDeleteSharon xx
Simply gorgeous...:o)
ReplyDeletebiggest of hugs Vicky xx
Wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on joining the DT. That's a very pretty Christmas Birthday card ;)
ReplyDeleteFabulous Kathy! Christine
ReplyDeleteStunning creation Kathy.....congrats on your DT position too!
ReplyDeleteHugs Jo x
Wow dit is prachtig ! Love it !
ReplyDeleteCongrats Katy on your DT Post !! You card is just super gorgeous...cannot stop seeing it again n again..
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your DT position on the LOTV team. I'm so looking forward to seeing more of your fantastic creations.
ReplyDeleteI have had a little look at your blog, your work is amazing.
I love this gorgeous card, your embellishing is outstanding and the colours are so pretty
Hugs Kelly
So beautiful. id love to receive a card this pretty. I love the shabby chic look.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new DT post,so well deserved your work is stunning!....
ReplyDeleteThis card is gorgeous...love everything about it!
San x
What a beautiful card. Nice colours and details. So chic.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Astrid.
WOW OH WOW! This is GORGEOUS! I have such a hard time using a sentiment as my main image so I really look forward to seeing your work! You do this so beautifully! Congraulations on joining LOTV!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! xxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolut stunning card here Kathy so beautiful decorated and I like the sentiment is the focal point too. Simply gorgeous hun.
ReplyDeleteAnd welcome on board here with an awesome tream of talented ladies. Looking forward to see lots more of your beautiful work hun.
Stunning card Kathy.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making the DT at LOTV.
Holly
xx
Totally gorgeous Kathy- what a beautiful mix of elements and the sentiment really does take centre stage.Congrats on the new DT gig!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Your card is beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful. The embellishments show off the sentiment perfectly.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Kathy. The embellies look so pretty.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new DT spot.
Lorraine x
Huge congrats on your new dt spot Kathy! This is an absolutely stunning card Hun, luv the attention to detail. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new DT place and your card is just beautiful, love the flower arrangement and all that distressed layering, Mary x
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet colors, I love your card!
ReplyDeleteAnd the new stamps are so cute!.
Love, Dieke.
A freat Vintage and elegant card! Thanks for reminding that it´s fun to use a sentiment this way! Greetings, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new DT position, your card is gorgeous & so different with only the sentiment x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, love the way you use the greeting, such a fresh look. Can't wait to see what else you create using the greeting stamps.
ReplyDeleteChristmas or not, I think it's gorgeous! Lovely colours and great detail!
ReplyDeleteWow wow and more wows, looks like I'll be following your blog on a daily basis now Kathy your designs are stunning.
ReplyDeleteIt might not be a Christmas card but it is stunning!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card - love all the texture and interest.
ReplyDeleteToni xx
Absolutely stunning love it hugs xx
ReplyDeleteLove the way you use the sentiment stamps. Makes me want to get mine out and play :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome aboard :)
Hi Kathy,
ReplyDeleteWow
What a stunning card,
total stunning and delightful,
hugs
Heather & Bronwyn x x
This is so pretty, I love the distressing on the edges. Congratulations on becoming a design team member. Love your work
ReplyDeleteHugs
Karen x
Welcome to the LOTV design team your work looks amazing Love and Happy Crafting Carole x
ReplyDeleteStunning card, Kathy!Congrats on your DT position!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance
hugs, Miria xx
Well done on your new DT position. Birthday card fits right in with the Christmas Blog Hop.....it's Jesus's birthday after all lol. Great card, fab sentiment xx
ReplyDeleteWelcome to lotv DT. Your card is beautiful and such attention to detail.X
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new post with LOTV. This card is stunning, I love the colours and the vintage look.
ReplyDeleteSuper embellishments to set off the sentiment. Fab card, Kathy & congrats at joining the team at LOTV.
ReplyDeleteKathy, what a beautiful card, you achieved exactly what you wanted. Love the quote
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your DT-job. Your cards are gorgeous, especially this one. Love the beautiful stamp!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jeannette
It's really stunning what you do using the sentiments, I will learn a lot with you. Hihi....Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful
ReplyDeleteJackie x
Hope to see such cards from you again!
ReplyDeleteSabine
Beautiful card - the colours are stunning and show off the sentiment so well.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Beautiful birthday card, very delicate :)
ReplyDeleteelegant card great colours TFS Hugs Margit
ReplyDeleteCongrats on joining the team. This card is stunning - I love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteSunning card Kathy, lovely design and colours.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to LOTV, looking foreard to seeing more of your beautiful cards, Kate x
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove how you work with text and the embellishment it match great together
ReplyDeleteLove the focus on the sentiment in your fabulous card, Kathy. Many congrats on your new DT post! Tracey x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Kathy and welcome to LOTV, really looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Brenda B
what a gorgeous shabby chic card, such pretty colours and embellishments. I am looking forward to seeing your DT creations for LOTV.
ReplyDeletehugs, annie x
Kathy! WELCOME again to the team girlie!!! Your card is so very GORGEOUS!!!!! Wow oh wow!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Dena
Congratumations Kathy!Your card is relly lovely.What sweet colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sentiment card, congrats on your,DT position!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card i love it
ReplyDeletehugs rian
Great to see you on my fave stamp manufacturers DT team and a really warm welcome. This could be a Christmas birthday card..;0) It's lovely and I look forward to seeing all your creativity x
ReplyDeleteWelcome Kathy. Your card is so pretty! A real work of art x
ReplyDeleteFirst of all: Congrats for making the LotV DT! Your cards really are truly unique and it's an amazing talent to put the sentiments in the center of attention and still create truly cute and girly cards. I have never seen anything like your cards :o)
ReplyDeleteThis said: super beautiful card ♥
Congrats on your DT. Love your card, love how the sentiment is the focal point, love all the gorgeous decorations too. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh it is beautiful! Congratulations on your new position on the dt.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Iris
Simply gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is really stunning and it took my breath away when I saw it.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your DT place and I can't wait to see more of your beautiful work xx
Really, really beautiful. The details are awesome .
ReplyDeleteKathy welcome to the DT, can't wait to see all of your creations, and this card is stunning. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card with such lovely words!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful card!!! *_*
ReplyDeleteValentina ;)
Oh this is totally beautiful and so elegant. hugs! Mojca
ReplyDeleteyou are NEW to the LOTV DT, im NEW to blog hops, and LOTV New stamps are amazing good luck, love Lesley xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Congratulations on being on this super team...looking forward to seeing your wonderful creations..I love how you have used this stamp with the beautiful flowers,,so inspired..Thank you ;0)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the DT post, and looking forward to seeing more of your gorgeous work! This card is so beautiful and simply elegant!
ReplyDeleteTeri
this is simply awesome.. congrats...
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
hugs xx
Gorgeous card! I love the layering and sentiment.
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy, Welcome to the greatest DT in the world!!:-) Love your card and your blog. All the hours I spend, colouring in an image and you show us that we can still make stunning a card without the image! Thank you so much. Will now become a follower. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on joining the fabulous DT team! Your card is stunning! What a lovely sentiment and I love all the embellishments xx
ReplyDeleteOhh! my all time favourite colour combination. Stunning card.
ReplyDeleteClair xxx
Congratulations on joining the team, Kathy! Your card is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteStunning card :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and embellishments, good luck with the launch of the new range. Congrats on your new DT Cheers Sue N x
ReplyDeleteKathy welcome to the LOTV Team. I look forward to seeing your cards. This card is absolutely stunning! All your embellishments and the layout are amazing!
ReplyDeletebeautiful creation!
ReplyDeleteKarin / sharona82
Congratulations on joining the LOTV DT, well deserved, your creations are superb! Off hopping, thanks for the chance & inspiration. Jane x
ReplyDeleteLovely card, & welcome to the team
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy, A beautiful card love your style & cant wait to see more. Thank you Karen x
ReplyDeletekathy your card is so elegant and stunning. looking forward to see more of your cards soon
ReplyDeleteStunning, love it, xxx
ReplyDeleteVery classy, I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work
ReplyDeleteGorgeous...congratulations! xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new appointment. I love the way you have used the sentiment as the focal point of the card. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLesley
Wonderful, Elegant card & soft colors!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new venture.
ReplyDeleteYour card may not be Christmas but, It is so beautiful with lots of lovely detail and colour. The sentiment is gorgeous.
Hugs
Donna x
Simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely wonderful kathy and i can't wait to see what else you do! Congrats on the dt post xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sentiment and love your card.
ReplyDeleteWow this is amazing. I love all the layers and I love the combinations that you have used that sentiment is brilliant. Congratulations on your DT post I bet you are mega excited and after seeing your card today I can't wait to see what you produce in the future.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Hugs
Kelly
xxx
Love it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Beautiful, just love it!..
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on joining the LOTV DT! Your card is beautiful and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteabsolutly wonderful your card!!!, love patty
ReplyDeleteStunning card, Kathy! Wonderful design and details! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful! I love the new stamps.
ReplyDeleteHugs Heike
This is a gorgeous card, fab sentiment and layout and many congrats on your DT post too. Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kathy on your New Role of DT with Lotv. Look forward to seeing your creations :) Your card is gorgeous a perfect way to show off the fab sentiments from the quote stack and you have done so beautifully :)
ReplyDeleteHugs Mandy xx
Congrats on the DT, fabulous card. TFS Lizzie
ReplyDeleteMany many congratulations on your new post with Lotv you will do them proud and seeing your creation l can see you are a worthy crafty your card is so beautiful and presented to perfection xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your post with LOTV, you have created a fabulous card. Did wonder if I was on the blog hop at one stage! LOL.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your DT post with LOTV, this card is fantastic Kathy! I love it! Absolutely devine :D The sentiment is great and I love all your embellishments, so beautiful :) Looking forward to seeing lots more of your work for LOTV :)
ReplyDeleteTanya xx
a lovely soft card-I love the sentiment and the flowers look great. Good luck in the DT-you'll be great! x
ReplyDeleteThis is so so pretty! I love how you have used the sentiment as the focal point and your flower cluster is beautiful :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your LOTV DT position too!
Hugs, Kat x
HUGE congrats Kathy, so jealous of your new DT, but I can soooo see why you've been asked. your cards are lovely and I've just been hopping around your blog a bit and they're all so lovely. This one's no exception. Gorgeous and it shows that you don't always have to have a character image, a sentiment can be just as worthy of being the centre of attention on a card.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Annette
xx
Love your card ;)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to be the newest design team member for SUCH an amazing company. Congrats! And I can see why they chose you ... you have a lovely creative style!
ReplyDeleteWelcome and wow what an amazing card to start with!! Love your style and how you put the focus on the sentiment. TFS!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, love your style x
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card I love the sentiment and the way you have embellished it to make it all girlie.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful - congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card sweetie. Congratulations on becoming the new member of the LOTV DT. Hugs xNx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kathy for joining the design team. I can truly see why you have made it your cards are all fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThe soft colours and the vintage look of this card is outstanding - well done you!
It is a beautiful card - I love the shabby chic look! I can't wait to see more of your creations!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Kathy!! Stunning card you made!! Looking forward to your creations..I've gotten so used to making cards with images, that I forgot about making a beautiful card like yours with a sentiment as the focus. Will be checking your site closely for inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteSuperbe carte, elle est toute en douceur. Merci de ce beau partage.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Kathy on your DT position, well deserved. You are gifted in turning a sentiment into the focal point, love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Kathy and welcome to a magnificent team. The design, layout, and beautiful details of this card are amazing. Nice to get a break from the Christmas cards though and to get to see this fantastic beauty. "Hugs"
ReplyDeleteCongrats on joining in on the DT, Kathy! Your cards are delightful... lots of beautiful details!
ReplyDeleteWow what a card. Love everything about it - the colors, swirls, flowers, pearls...
ReplyDeleteHugz
Ea
WOW! such a stunningly beautiful card! Love the vintage look and sentiment :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and beautiful card Kathy love the colour's and design and Congratulations on your DT position
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx :)
Loving the sentiments x
ReplyDeleteKathy, welcome. Beautiful card. xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Kathy.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing what you create
xxx
Very sweet card, Kathy! And welcome to the team!
ReplyDeleteRegards, Britta
Welcome Kathy - your card is beautiful :) - I love these sentiments and the shabby chic look of your card :) x
ReplyDeleteWonderful un-Christmas card Kathy, very inspiring..
ReplyDeletePauline x
Congratulations so pleased for you.Adorable.Love it.Hugs x
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Kathy! They are so lucky to have you! You are one of my very favorite card designers! Your card is beautiful by the way! I've never seen Sammy Hagar(♥)quoted on a stamp!Cool!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Kathy, this is such a great sentiment to use also Love the vintage look you have used :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to have found your blog! Love, love your cards, your work is stunning! Love all your details! Will definitely be looking at all of your beautiful creations and using them as inspiration when I make my cards. Thanks very much for sharing and congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWow I love your card, such great inspiration! I can't wait for this release! Lyns xx
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely! I'm always at sixes and sevens if I don't have an image to color but seeing how lovely your cards are with such sweet sentiment has ideas whirling through my head!
ReplyDeleteLaura c.
Love this beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Kathy, love how the sentiment is the focal point of the card.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing more of your work with LOTV.
Kat x
wow Kathy, fabulous card. looking forward to more of your beautiful work. ann
ReplyDeleteSo, so pretty!!! Your work is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kathy!
ReplyDeletethey are so lucky to have you on their team. :)
I think it is very sweet. Welcome to the team I look forward to seeing your inspirations.
ReplyDelete