Welcome to my blog. This is where I love to share all my cardmaking. I'm a DT Member for Lili's Little Fairies,Crafty Emma's Store (CES Challenge Blog) and Dream Valley. I have no willpower and am a hoarder of paper pads, pens and rubber stamps galore. I love visiting other crafters blogs and have gained many cyber friends threw blogland. Thankyou for taking the time to look at my blog today and I love reading each and every comment.

Thursday 24 February 2011

LOTV DT Card + Special Guest & Challenges!!!!


 Another thursday and only a few more days left of the school holidays. I have managed a bit of crafting and that includes making todays card for the LOTV Challenge Blog and todays new theme is "Circles". Well how could I resist giving you a sneak peek of one of the many new releases due out in March. This is called "Toadstool for Two". Aren't they adorable and so much fun colouring. I have used my Copics & Prisma Pencils and used my new Grand Nesties for the Circle. All the flowers are from Wild Orchid.


You need to pop on over to the LOTV Idea's To Inspire Blog. We will be giving lots more sneak peaks and you can order your new stamps from the LOTV Shop from 9th March.

Again, not the best of photo's but I tried my best. Roll on spring, I love the warmer weather.
On another note my nan is doing well. She got threw surgery and is doing as well as can be expected at her age. Not sure when she is being released yet. I've tons of new stash to play with but with my grandparents and the kids off school I'm amazed I've managed any crafting at all. But needs must and its my escape route where I can switch off and absorb myself with my cardmaking.


Heres a few challenges;
Little Red Wagon - Animals'
Crafty Creations - At the Bottom of out Garden Lives (bunnies)'
IncyWincy - Punches or Dies
Creative Cottage - Fabulous Florals'
Do You Stack Up - Anything Goes'
Bunny Zoes Crafts - Spring Flowers Everywhere'
Copic Creations - Warm Colours
Guylou's - Anything Goes'
Sweet Stamps - Flowers

And this card has been made by my very sweet daughter Zoe who is 8 yrs old. All mummy did was trim the papers as directed and Zoe done all the rest. I think she's done a fab job and am very proud of her. Even more so as her card is up on this weeks challenge at the LOTV Challenge Blog. Her first GDT.


And don't forget my Blog Candy in the post above which is open to all.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by today and will be back on saturday with more.

Hugs
xxx

65 comments:

Dragonlady said...

Hi Claire

Beautiful card and love the image - another one to add to my list - can I wait till the NEC in November??? - what do you think!!!
Your daughter has done a fabulous job too. Isn't it lovely how they like to join in with the card making - my 6 year old loves it although she is more interested in washing her shells today then off to see Gnomeo amd Juliet this afternoon!

Hugs Ali x

Victoria said...

lovely card but Zoe's is better ;)

Mau xx said...

Wow! Love the image, is that cute or what :)
Great card, and Zoe what can I say.. your card is super and your papers are beautiful. Well Done Zoe.. and mum xx

Emma said...

Such adorable cards Claire...the image and details are gorgeous. And wow Zoe has done a fabulous job.
Hugs Emma x

Anonymous said...

Hiya claire,gorgeous card great use of flowers,Your daughter has made a fab job of colouring on her card xx jo xx

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Claire,
This card is gorgeous. I lov ethe colours and image and that ring of roses is magnificent.
Hugs,
Fiona x

Riet said...

So beautiful card Claire,I love the image and the colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.x

Marion said...

Hi Claire, Fabulous card and i'm loving these new images to come. Your daughter has done a splendid job of her card, well done.
hugs
Marion

Unknown said...

Hi,
Love your card.. it's gorgeous! Love the little roses, such a lovely idea... have commented on the challenge blog too about this!
Hugs
Kim
x

cheryl said...

oh hun these are just gorogues,and your daughter is just so super talented,her card is just brilliant hugs cheryl xxx

celia said...

Such a lovely couple and beautiful card!!!!
Hugs, Celia.

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Claire
A gorgeous card and a gorgeous image,and i can see where Zoe get's her inspiration from,tell her she made a gorgeous card,
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Country Mouse said...

I LOVE that image!!! What a beautiful card!

cebelica said...

Your card is fab! I love all the flowers! :) Your daughter did an excellent job with her card as well!

WencheP said...

Supersweet! Adorable image. Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up.

-Wenche

Cindy Haffner said...

Ohhh total SWEETNESS!!

Denise said...

Gorgeous card. Can't wait for the release of the new stamps - these bunnies are just too cute!! Thanks for joining us at DYSU xx

Niki Estes said...

This is absolutely adorable!! I love the new cute little bunny image!

Jackie said...

What a gorgeous card and such a delightful image. Zoe's card is gorgeous too, that little girl is very talented :o)
Jackie xx

Anonymous said...

Hey there sweetie!! Your card is just darling!! Love the flowers and your sweet image with your coloring is delightful!! :) TFS! HUGS

Tracey T said...

Not just one but two wonderful cards - well done, Zoe! Hope all goes well with your Nan and that she makes a good recovery. Hugs, Tracey xx

Rach said...

two fantastic cards, awesome.xx

Tamara Morton said...

Gorgeous card, I love the roses around the circle and these new stamps are fabby, can't wait for them to be released. Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stamps this week.
Hugs
Tamara

Peggysue said...

Very cute card Claire! Love the rose border. I’m glad you joined us for the DYSU Anything Goes challenge & hope to see you again!

Sue said...

Hi hun
aww totally gorgeous card, awesome colouring,luv all the flowers, your daughters card is beautiful, takes after her mum, sue,x

Maria Therese said...

Aaaaaaaaaaaawww so sweet!!

Juls said...

too cute!!! I love the roses around the edge of the frame!!! Hugs Juls

Faye said...

Wow, Zoe's card is amazing! She's never only eight!! Please don't tell me there are going to be new LOTV releases. As for this card, it's gorgeous, the little ring of rosebuds is very striking and very effective, it looks so pretty. xxx

pinky said...

Claire your card is gorgeous, look at all those little rosebuds, beautiful!! But I am afraid Zoe is giving you a lot of competition, wow is she a wee crafter or what, its just gorgeous!!

Chelsea said...

Hi Claire, so nice to visit your blog. Lovely card and image. The rose border is so cute.
Love,
Chelsea

Flutterby Trina said...

absolutely beautiful! Love the image, Thanks for joining us at Incy Wincy Designs this week, Good Luck

xxxx

Nannieflash said...

Well done Zoe, youve done a stunning job on your card, as good as mums any day. With love and hugs Shirleyxx

An Occasional Genius said...

Hmm, well it's obvious where Zoe gets her talent from, 2 absolutely gorgeous cards. Tell Zoe that my little one (also 8) is seriously impressed by her card. Glad to hear your Nan is doing well. Hugs xx

Pia said...

so wonderful card, lovely images. Have a nice day
hugs Pia

Loes Oorschot said...

This is a gorgeous card Claire! I love the colours as well as the wreath made out of little roses. Your image is so beautifully coloured.
The card that Zoe has made is wonderful! She is a very talented girl!

xx Loes

Sharon said...

WOW Claire! I love all those gorgeous mini pink roses in the scallops - they looks wonderful :) Beautiful card!

Sharon x

Doreen said...

Wow Claire fabulous card,I can see where zoe gets all her talent from.xxx

Wishcraft said...

Oh nooo not more cuteness from LOTV, my poor bank balance can't take it LOL! Gorgeous card Claire, love this image and all the flowers. Your daughter's card is FAB too :o) Lisa x

Jo said...

Such a cute card Claire! Thanks for sharing your creation with us at DYSU! Hope to see you next time!

Miranda said...

wow this is sooo cute, I think I just fell in love with that image
gorgeous card Claire. thanks for joining us at the DYSU challenge blog this week

hugs
Miranda

Heather said...

Hi Claire, fabulous cards, I think this one has to be my favourite, I love toadstools and mushrooms - such a magical feel about them. Fabulous colouring and such pretty details!!
Glad you could join us at Copic Creations.

Zoe - beautiful card sweetie, your colouring is wonderful, I love your choice of papers and all your beautiful details are just perfect.
A big hug from me and one for Mummy as well,
Heather xx

Femmy said...

gorgeous card!! and what a cute image!

Jules said...

Super cute Claire!!

I am pleased that your Nan is doing OK .. .. she must be desperate to get home.

Have a good weekend.

Love Jules xx

coops said...

stunning card claire.the image is so adorable and fantastic colours and details.
your daughters card is gorgeous, better watch your stash :D

xx coops xx

Stacey Adams, SweetStamps.com said...

Adorable card Claire. Thank you for joining the SweetStamps.com challenge and Good Luck! Zoe's card is fantastic, guess (the talent) runs in the family!

Kim. said...

Two gorgeous cards, love the new image and the papers you chose really suit.
Well done Zoe you did a great job of your card, beautifully coloured and lovely papers too.
Kim xXx

Tanya said...

Gorgeous! Super sweet image and coloring and I adore the tiny roses. And your daughter's card is so sweet, she did a fabulous job! You must be thrilled to have her crafting with you :D

Murielle said...

OH...Claire, it's very gorgeous!!!!
Beautiful papers and your flowers are fabulous.
Have a nice weekend.
Big hugs, Mumur

Miria said...

Hi, Claire. Happy your granny is getting better. Your card is fab but Zoe's is simply amazing, well done, hun =)! Hugs, Miria

BA said...

claire this is so cute!!!! really adorable
have a wonderful week end
xoxo BA

Sparkplug17 said...

Such darling cards! I love Zoe's card as well!

Unknown said...

Hi Claire sorry it's been a quite a while since my last visit, and I will be popping back more often, your card is beautiful love this cute image and all you wee rosebuds just gorgeous, and what a clever daughter you have only 8 Zoe card is beautiful just amazing creativity for her age she must get it from her Mum have a great weekend Hugs
Sarah x

Anonymous said...

This is such a sweet card. That image is darling and so beautifully colored! hugs, Angela

shulsart said...

Oh, this is just too cute, love all those roses. Good luck and thanks for joining in on the fun at Sweet Stamps blog

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

What a sweet card, so gorgeous!
Hugs Jacqueline

xxxtglxxx said...

Awww this is so cute! :) Im loving the sneak peaks and these new images look adorable.

Great card, I love the roses framing and your colouring is awesome ;)

hugs

xxalisonxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Claire,
Your daughter's card is so sweet and beautiful.
I love her card.

Gorgeous card Claire, I love the roses around the circle and these new stamps are wonderful.

Hugs Jannie.

papertrails leaver said...

This is so cute and your daughters is precious as well! Love that she creates with you. Enjoy the holiday and thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations!:-) Amy

Sandy Fredrick said...

So cute, I love how you used the flowers on this card. Thank you for joining our challenge at SweetStamps.com

Gina K said...

Adorable card and image. I love how you put the flowers around it. I'm glad your nan is doing well! Thanks for playing along with us at Guylou's Inimitability!

Shelly said...

Great project Claire, the image and flowers are so pretty! Thanks for joining us at The Creative Cottage! Shelly x

Jackie Randolph said...

Oh my this is just adorable!! I just love how you used the flowers to trim the circle of the image.
Thanks for sharing with us at Sweet Stamps!

Michele said...

One of THE CUTEST CARDS EVER!!!! That image is so stinkin' cute!!! I'm new to these stamps, but that just went on the "must own" list as my mom LOVES bunnies!!

Zoe's card is adorable, too!! Love the butterflies all over it!!

Thanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
LuvkittysFandF at Gmail dot com
Butterfly Whispers

Roxy said...

I am totally ion love with that card its gorgeous i also love the flowers going all around :)

trisha too said...

Aww, what cute cards!! Tell Zoe she's doing great!

:)


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