Tuesday 28 June 2011

Ladybug Blog Hop!!!!


What do you want first,the good news or the bad? I'd go with the good news every time! :) So the good news is that it's Tuesday and time for a Blog Hop with Ladybug Crafts Ink to celebrate the new release of Christmas stamps. How exciting is that,even the design team haven't seen all of the releases,only the one we've been given to work with so I can't wait to do a bit of hopping myself to see what the rest of the the team have come up with!
The DT have followed this week's challenge theme chosen by Amanda and it's "Christmas in June" 
So in the words of Julie Andrews in Sound Of Music,
"Let's start at the very beginning,it's a very good place to start!" 
So the first stop on the Hop is Kerry, then follow on from there. Once you've posted your comment here,the next stop on the hop is "Pinky". The winner of the hop will receive all of 4 of Christmas stamps and 5 runners up will each receive their choice of  1 of the stamps.
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What do you think of the cute stamp I had to play with,it's called "Dear Santa" and comes complete with both of the sentiments shown on my cards.


He was gorgeous to colour,I used Copics and added some stickles to the tree ornaments.


I decided to make a second card,this time using some paper piecing to create a Christmas table cloth and wall paper,not sure I'm happy with the faux stitching here though,I might go back and alter the corners at a later date.



I'm using my cards for the following challenges:-
First card-
MIM43,Anything goes,
CCC30,Die cuts,
Fun With Shapes 86,Die cuts.
Second card-
Craft Your Passion,Use red,
TSG113,Use at least 3 dies,
PIO26,Circles,
Phindy Place 61,Circles,
Sew Many Cards 58,Embossing,
Secret Crafter 140,Embossing.
I'm really hoping that you join in with the fun!
Oh and the bad news????? Today's my last spot as Guest Designer with the lovely Ladybugs! Thanks for making me feel so welcome!
Thanks for stopping by,
Julie.x
p.s Some excellent news,up until July 5th,the new stamps will be available at a discounted price of £5.50
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39 comments:

  1. pinky28 June 2011 at 09:10

    Brilliant card Julie, don't you just love these stamps!!

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  2. Jo Street28 June 2011 at 09:38

    I just love this image, reminds me of my children, I love the paper piecing on the second card, the wallpaper is such a brill idea. Great colouring too.
    Jo x

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  3. Boryana28 June 2011 at 09:59

    2 simple and great projects! Good job! :)

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  4. Valchen28 June 2011 at 10:33

    Wow, this is just amazing - I love the embossed paper, and also love the image! Great!

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  5. Amanda R28 June 2011 at 11:25

    Love it Julie! Great coloring, great papers, great design!

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  6. Kerry28 June 2011 at 12:38

    Oh flip...I've got two competing for TP now!!! Don't go thinking this will sway me to keep you on lol. Julie I adore your cards...that wallpaper and table card are just FABULICIOUS!!! I really like the doodling in the corners and wish mine would look as good. Hmmm...maybe that could be a future challenge???!!! xx

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  7. Donna28 June 2011 at 13:48

    Amazing cards, I love what you've done with the background of the second card. hugs Donna x

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  8. Tina28 June 2011 at 14:04

    such a sweet image...hes working away on his list....love the colors and details

    Tina

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  9. cowboydutrem28 June 2011 at 14:24

    I love both but I think I prefer the sketch of the first one...

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  10. Whimsey28 June 2011 at 15:10

    Oh what great creations; fabulous use of the white gel pen on that scalloped nestie - brilliant! Great colors...love how he's thinking so hard about that list!

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  11. Pami28 June 2011 at 16:50

    Hi Julie, wow these are gorgeous! Can't decide which is my fav! I love your colouring and paper piecing and the papers are just fab. sniff, sniff, can't belive you are going ;-( Pami x

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  12. Lisa Jane28 June 2011 at 19:08

    oh wow these are fantastic - i particularly like the one with the "wallpaper" - what a fab idea
    Wonderful cards
    Lisa x

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  13. Pop's Cards28 June 2011 at 19:29

    Hi sweetie, these are really gorgeous hun, stunning creations hugs pops x

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  14. Unknown28 June 2011 at 20:48

    Hey girly.. Both your cards look wonderful..

    Hugs, Linda

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  15. Susan28 June 2011 at 21:21

    Awwww - sounds like my son - and with the tongue too :D
    Love your card - love the colours - gorgeous xx

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  16. fionalawlor28 June 2011 at 21:41

    Gorgeous cards! I love the sentiment on the first card lol
    Fiona L x

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  17. Mary J28 June 2011 at 22:02

    Julie, this is just ADORABLE! I love the doodling too - really great!!

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  18. coops28 June 2011 at 22:11

    fantastic card julie.the image is fab and stunning colours and design :D

    xx coops xx

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  19. Anita28 June 2011 at 22:25

    This is so cute Julie. Beautifully colored and I love your papers and layout.

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  20. Sue U28 June 2011 at 23:26

    Such a brilliant image (so my kids, with the tongue poking out and everything...) and you have made two amazing cards, but brilliant idea to paper piece the second one! I'm so glad you were GD for June, and that you had a great time!!

    Sue xx

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  21. Jovita AKA Tia Goofy29 June 2011 at 01:06

    fab cards!

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  22. StephC29 June 2011 at 01:54

    Lovely cards! I like the paper piecing you did on the second one. Thanks for playing along with us at the CCC!

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  23. Unknown29 June 2011 at 02:56

    Both are very cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  24. Tine29 June 2011 at 08:16

    Hi. Lovely cards. Thanks for joining us at Phindy's Place.
    Tine :)

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  25. darling Ho29 June 2011 at 08:31

    Both cards are so cute!! Love the colour you used.
    Thanks for sharing it. ~darling Ho~ SMC-DT

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  26. Gaynor Greaves29 June 2011 at 08:58

    This just might be my fav card so far, really nice, Gaynor x

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  27. Miria29 June 2011 at 13:40

    Gorgeous card, Julie. I love the image and papers!Thank you for the chance, Miria xx

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  28. Tip Top29 June 2011 at 16:37

    OOhh! He is left handed - how lovely!! And it looks like its going to be a long list!

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  29. Anonymous29 June 2011 at 21:20

    Fab cards, love the image and great layouts!
    Helen x

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  30. paper fun30 June 2011 at 05:39

    Beautiful cards. I love the paper pieced wall paper.

    Thanks for joining us at Sew Many Challenges.

    Mari

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  31. Lyndi30 June 2011 at 15:15

    Fantastic cards. I love this image, the wee tongue sticking out looks like my kids when they're concentrating LOL.

    Lxx

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  32. Babette30 June 2011 at 18:29

    Stunning card, love the papers. And jet another lovely image.
    Hugs,
    Babette

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  33. mixamatoasties30 June 2011 at 22:11

    Love the card! Susan xx

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  34. Andie's Space1 July 2011 at 20:17

    Hi Julie,
    What fab cards! These look wonderful. Thanks for joining us at Secret Crafters this week.
    Hugs,
    Andie xx

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  35. Kerrie3 July 2011 at 02:18

    OMG... how cute is this image, and your cards are gorgeous....

    Thanks for sharing your creation with Make It Monday.
    Don't forget......... if you leave a comment on another entry, mention that you saw their card on "Make It Monday" for a chance at second prize. The more entries you comment on the more chance you have of winning second prize.

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  36. A New Crafter3 July 2011 at 22:51

    The christmas stamps are just so cute, first time I have seen this one, I think we have all been there, writing to Santa! Colours are lovely but the paper piecing on the wall and tablecloth - perfect.

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  37. A New Crafter3 July 2011 at 22:55

    Beautiful card and love the paper piecing as well, great for the wallpaper and the tablecloth!

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  38. Sarah4 July 2011 at 13:20

    Gorgeous cards, I have bought this image, I love him, sooo cute, never thought to use paper piecing for the table, love that idea so I may nick that if I'm allowed x

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  39. Nancy in Iowa5 July 2011 at 03:30

    Both cards - SO adorable - love all the details and of course your wonderful coloring skills!
    He looks like he is concentrating so very hard - it just wouldn't do to forget an item on the list!

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Thank you for taking the time to comment,you've made my day! Julie.x