Tuesday, May 6, 2014

LOTV - Birthday Fairy Blog Hop!

Good Wednesday morning, everyone - it's time for another Lili of the Valley blog hop! This time, we're celebrating the release of 10 new Birthday Fairy stamps that will be available for purchase on the LOTV website starting at 10AM (UK time) on Saturday, May 10, as we celebrate LOTV's 10th birthday. (Notice the "10" theme going on here? )

The shop in Leeds is open Saturday for the birthday celebrations. There will be so much going on, and design team members from all over the world will be there, along with new products, demonstrations, and special offers throughout the day.  It's going to be a fun day!

If, like me, you're unable to get to the shop in person, fret not...there will be some online fun going on and details will be released soon about those.  Lucy will be on LOTV's Facebook site throughout the day, bringing you news, chats, and pictures of the celebration. (To join the virtual party, click on the "events" tab on the LOTV Facebook timeline page linked, and you'll see a button to join the online party.)

And now for the hop details. Simply travel from one blog to another, following the links on each post, for some fun inspiration using the new images.

As always, we'll have some hidden prizes along the way. Two winners will be randomly drawn from all comments left on the participating blogs. Even we design team members don't know who the "lucky blogs" are, so make sure to comment on each one to give yourself the best chance of having your name drawn as one of two lucky winners of a full set of the new Birthday Fairy stamps!

The two lucky winners will be announced on the Ideas to Inspire blog on Saturday morning!

Here's the linked up list of blogs participating today...


Kathy (you're here!)
Lou

As you may already know if you've "hopped" with us before, my focus on the team is the use of the beautiful papers and the sentiment stamps. Today my card is showing off the beautiful and spring-filled colors of the Promises patterned papers and coordinating Promises solids, and uses Sketch #10 from the I2I blog as inspiration for the layout...




For the sentiment circle snuggled in among the flowers, I used Set 9, Mixed Circular Sentiments, and for the sentiment in the upper right, Set 25, Handwritten Phrases...





This little butterfly is from Set 66, Grunge Elements...it's colored with Spectrum Noir pens, and sparkled up with Crystal Stickles and a few little pearls...

Patterned papers:   LOTV Promises and Promises Solids
Stamps:   LOTV Set 9/Mixed Circular Sentiments,  Set 25/Handwritten Sentiments,   Set 66/Grunge Elements
Dies:   Spellbinders A2 Scalloped Borders Two;  My Favorite Things Leaf-Filled Flourish;   
Poppy Stamps Massa Leaf Background
Flowers:   Wild Orchid Crafts          Lace:   TheFunkieJunkie.com          Pearl spray:   local craft store          
Pearls:   Recollections          Clay corners:   Martha Stewart mold and air dry clay



Your next stop on the hop is a visit to Crafty Lou's for some more fairy stamp inspiration.  Remember to stop by the I2I (Ideas to Inspire) blog on Saturday to see if you're one of the two lucky winners.

Thanks for stopping in for a visit...have fun, and good luck, on the hop!









115 comments:

  1. wauwwww this is also so beautiful Katy, I love the sea of flowers that mounted it, but also the text stamp fits there so beautiful.
    hugs rian

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  2. Hi Kathy, your card is stunning as always with a wonderful use of the collection of papers and the beautiful flower arrangement is gorgeous.
    Chris x

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  3. Very pretty papers and wonderful sentiment ,lots of interest in the flowers and embellishments makes a lovely card.

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  4. This is such a stunning and elegant card! xxx

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  5. Kathy, your card is soo detailed, I can't stop watching :)

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  6. Wow what a beautiful arrangement

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  7. Ååå, I will came back. I found so much inspiration on your blog. Lots and lots of beautyfull cards. This card is so great with two of my fawo colours purple and turquoise.

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  8. What a beautiful card. Love the papers you used and the sentiments are lovely. That flower cluster is amazing. Love every detail of your card.

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  9. Your card is stunning Kathy. So many beautiful details. Holly x

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  10. Ohhh I love your card! IT'S amazing cute!
    Greetz Geertje

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  11. a beautiful Card !!!

    hugs, Jenny

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  12. Just gorgeous, so very pretty, love it.
    Off hopping, Happy 10th Birthday LOTV love Jane x

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  13. What a beautiful flowers on your card. It is something else, but super fun.
    Hugs anja

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  14. Lovely card, love your mass of flowers and the design is gorgeous, xxx

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  15. Beautiful card they always remind me of vintage flower cards xx

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  16. Beautiful card, i like the flowers and the details.

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  17. Love the card the flowers are lovely ...x

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  18. oh thats beautiful Kathy. I absolutely adore how you make the cards with the sentiments, it shows them in a whole new light.
    hugs Lou xx

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  19. I love this delicate looking card it is so elegant beautiful xx

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  20. What a beautiful floral arrangement!

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  21. Your work is so creative its just amazing this is stunning the flowers and papers are fabulous. Love and Happy Crafting hugs Carole x

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  22. Your card is such an inspiration, the flowers are stunning. Marlene

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  23. Wow so many flowers - lovely

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  24. I love how creative you are with just using text stamps. Simply gorgeous.

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  25. Beautiful and I love those papers.

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  26. I always feel so inspired by your designs Kathy. This is stunning. I love the gorgeous design, beautiful colours and wonderful detailing too.
    Sue xx

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  27. My favourite of all the paper pads this looks amazing, Kathy! Your flower arranging always stuns me and your vintage style looks incredible! xx

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  28. A wonderful card, beautiful papers used.

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  29. Beautiful card kathy, love your flowers

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  30. Oh my gosh so pretty what an inspiring design I love it so much .. thanks for the inspiration
    hugs sarah xx

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  31. This is so gorgeous, the flowers look incredible and such pretty colours!
    Rebecca.

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  32. Hi Kathy! Wow! Stunning card and gorgeous colours, Beautifully embellished!
    Hugs, Hazel xx

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  33. Wow gorgeously embellished! Love that beautiful butterfly!

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  34. Wow, this is a gorgeous piece of art. Hugs, Ankie

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  35. Hallo Cathy,
    an ocean of flowers in so beautiful colors and perfect placed.
    So gorgeous and the pretty butterfly is on the way.
    Everything is so beautiful colored and placed perfect!
    An amazing flowering dream you created,thanks you so
    much for this pretty inspiration,
    hugs die waldfee

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  36. Beautiful and elegant card Kathy, I love the flowers and butterfly.

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  37. Beautiful card. The colours are so lovely and you have so many wonderful details in your embellishing.

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  38. Gorgeous card!!
    Hugs, Sonja.

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  39. Just love your style of card design, this is stunning. Fran

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  40. Simply - WOW! Love it - beautiful colours and so wonderfully embellished! Hugs, Juliex

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  41. Beautiful, stunning and elegant!

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  42. Very pretty card, lovely use of colour and flowers teamed up with the adorable LOTV papers. Fern x

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  43. Gorgeous card, such pretty colours.

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  44. stunning make - so very pretty xx

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  45. This is absolutely gorgeous, Kathy! Beautiful papers and flowers!

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  46. Stunning piece of art, such a beautiful combination of colours and flowers.
    Lorraine

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  47. Wow...Stunning!! Its great to get inspiration when it comes to putting papers together etc and this card sure does inspire me!! Your flowers are just beautiful with the pearls and leaves! Love this so much! Like you i will be following the fun online...sounds like great fun!!
    Hugs
    Lynne xx

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  48. OMGosh I want this card, it is totally all girlie and feminine!!! I love the colors, all the flowers and embellishments. Beautiful colors too!

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  49. Gorgeous colours and layers. Lovely card

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  50. Your Card is just so beautiful so much to look at :)

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  51. beautiful card with those nice colors!
    Helene

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  52. Gosh this is an amazing card. The promises pad is my favourite and I have just received the solids pad today. And a blog hop too. Oh happy day.

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  53. Stunning card with so many gorgeous embellishments. Debra x

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  54. Wow, as always your card is stunning and showcases the papers beautifully with all the fabulous details and sentiment xx

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  55. stunning card, the papers are as always beautiful as is your design.

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  56. These are lovely papers and I think the distressed edges look great. A nice mix of flowers in beautiful complementary colours finish it perfectly. x

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  57. Love these papers, & such a beautiful card to show them at their best

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  58. Hi Kathy what gorgeous colours you used. LOTV papers are such a fab quality and thickness. I only own a Christmas pad...I love it x

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  59. Pretty papers make a beautiful card. Gorgeous. Hugs, Carol S.xx

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  60. Perfect... colors, flowers... all...

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  61. Full of spring prettiness. Love the look of your cards. x

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  62. Wow! Who wouldn't love to receive this card! It's amazing!

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  63. wow another gorgeous creation....stunning Kathy.

    Fi
    x

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  64. All i can say is WOW!! Love what you've done with this card, so much beautiful flowers!

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  65. Kathy you make such gorgeous cards......beautiful !

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  66. Hello Kathy,
    Yours card is so romantic. I love it.
    Hugs,
    Guida

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  67. Beautiful card! I love your colors.

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  68. WOW Kathy - this is absolutely stunning. Hugs, Claire x

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  69. Beautiful card, wonderful design and colours, Kate x

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  70. Kathy, your card is amazing and so pretty x

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  71. Wow this is amazing ! Love it x

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  72. What a beautiful card you made.
    Greetings Ismel

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  73. Such pretty papers Kathy and your card showcases them beautifully! x

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  74. WOW this is gorgeous, I love the beautiful papers and all of your flowers!
    Tammy

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  75. Great card Kathy,great paper and love your colours.

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  76. what a beautiful and elegant card

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  77. Love the colour combination you used, and so beautifully embellished.

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  78. Again beautiful set of cute stamps! Also it is great to see all these cards you have made for our inspiration. Thanks :)
    Annemaritta. P.S. Those hand written sentiments are really beautiful. Oh, also your sewing reminds me that it is a very good with cards. Gosh, your creation is bjuutiful :D

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  79. Wow, this is stunning Kathy. I love the papers and all the gorgeous embellishments scattered amongst the beautiful flowers.
    Enjoy the rest of your week.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  80. Your card is beautiful, love these colours and your design.

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  81. Pearls, lace, stitching, flowers, stamping, distressing, etc., etc.!!! Amazing detail! A work of art!

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  82. Incredible card with such gorgeous details! Love the colors and paper choices!

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  83. This is such a beautiful card Kathy!

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  84. Your flowers compositions are always gorgeous! this card is wonderful! I love papers choice and layout! You are a very artist!
    Ileanaxxx

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  85. Stunning Cathy, your details are amazing - so beautiful :)

    Tanya xx

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  86. What a sweety. Great doen. Hugs marja

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  87. Beautiful card Kathy
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  88. Lovely papers and use of diecuts. The flower bouquet looks stunning x

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  89. Wowee! Your flower arrangement is fabulous, gorgeous DPs too :)

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  90. oh my word Kathy!!! This is stunning....
    Hugs,
    Marjorie xx

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  91. Those flowers are gorgeous. I love how the sentiments are the focus of the card, haven't been brave enough to do that, but you show how well it works. xx

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  92. I LOVE the colours :) absolutely gorgeous:)

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  93. Absolutely stunning Kathy. Wow!

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  94. Gorgeous card. Love the papers and lush colours. Hugs, Wends x

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  95. Oh, wow, Kathy! Just beautiful! I love all the flowers!

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  96. Hi Kathy this is a stunning card! Thanks for sharing such lovely inspiration!
    Hugs Lynsey x

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  97. Gorgeous card and always so many beautiful details to see on your cards x Susan x

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  98. lovely card, just magical, love how you have done your flowers best wishes maria xxx

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  99. Oh so pretty! I love all the embellishments! Pretty! :) Nancee

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  100. Thank you for the inspiration. I'm going to be shopping for the sentiments, plus adding lacy bits to my stash! Iris-Beth

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  101. Nice combinations of flowers, very detailed card, thanks for sharing!

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  102. Lovely card, loads of detail, butterfly gorgeous.

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  103. All that lovely details! Love your card with a complete flowerstore on it! ;-)

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  104. So different and very very inspirational!!

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  105. A fabulous card Kathy! Just goes to show you don't need an image on every card, you've done a beautiful job with the sentiments, thank you for sharing it with us all. x

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  106. WOW!! Super gorgeous! You certainly know how to show off such beautiful products!!

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  107. Again à lovely and beatiful card and without image so lovely

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  108. Oh my goodness, Kathy, your card is breathtaking, with soooo many gorgeous embellishments to admire!! I totally LOVE it!

    Hugs,
    Jennifer. x

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