tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57099964150805718422024-03-13T00:28:13.771-04:00My Little Yellow CottageLinda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.comBlogger321125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-69181625934737780022015-07-18T14:10:00.000-04:002015-07-18T14:11:14.060-04:00A Tree House for Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! Today, I'm sharing a card made with a <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/index.html">Lili of the Valley</a> stamp, called <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Stamp_-_Tree_House.html">"Tree House"</a>. Don't you love this stamp? It speaks of Summer to me...I love it. The Copic Sketch Markers that were used to color the main image are pictured below.</div>
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<b>Stamps:</b> Lili of the Valley "Tree House", Stampendous Interior & Exterior Sentiments</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> Doodlebug "Friendly Forest" 6x6 Paper Pad, Doodlebug "Snips 'n Snails" 6x6 Paper Paid, Lili of the Valley "Up, Up & Away" Paper Pad, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Tools/Accessories:</b> Cuttlebug, My Favorite Things Stitched Circle Dies, Copic Sketch Markers</div>
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<b>Embellishments:</b> Doodlebug "Key Lime" Boutique Brad, Doodlebug "Welcome Home" Boutique Brads, Doodlebug "Sprinkles" Enamel Dots, The Twinery Baker's Twine</div>
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Linda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-75680085709661198162015-07-02T14:51:00.000-04:002015-07-02T14:51:32.918-04:00A Little Peek at Odd Dog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! Today I have a special sneak peek at a new <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/index.html">Lili of the Valley</a> line of stamps, featuring "Odd Dog". Isn't he the cutest? I love him! There are 8 various "Odd Dog" stamps being released this Saturday, July 4th. Don't misss out and while visiting <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/index.html">Lili of the Valley</a>, check out all the other new products and deals. Pictured below, are the colors of the Copic Sketch Markers used to color the images.</div>
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<b>Stamps</b>: Lili of the Valley "Odd Dog Flowers", "Happy Bears" Sentiments</div>
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<b>Papers/Cardstock:</b> Pebbles "Front Porch" Designer Paper 6x6 Pad, Paper Trey White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Ink:</b> Memento Tuxedo Black</div>
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<b>Tools/Accessories: </b>Cuttlebug, My Favorite Things Stitched Square Die, Spellbinders' Scalloped Square Die, EK Success Mini Scalloped Corner Punch, Lawn Fawn Grass Die, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals</div>
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Linda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-67729343107083953302015-06-25T12:31:00.002-04:002015-06-25T14:02:45.519-04:00Get Well Soon!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! Today, I am sharing a cutie pie stamp from <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/index.html">Lili of the Valley</a> called <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Little_Nurse.html">"Little Nurse"</a>. Isn't that sick little bear, the cutest? The pretty papers are from the <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Paper-Pad---Sunny-Side-Up.html">NitWit Collection</a> called <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Paper-Pad---Sunny-Side-Up.html">"Sunny Side Up"</a> and was perfect to compliment the stamp image. Both the stamp and the designer paper can be purchased at <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/index.html">Lili of the Valley</a> and they have many more pretty papers and adorable stamps to choose from. Check them out! Below is a photo of the Copic Sketch Marker colors that I used to color the image.</div>
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<b>Stamps:</b> Lili of the Valley "Little Nurse", Birthday and Best Wishes Sentiment (Interior), Stampin Up! Exterior Sentiment</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> Lili of the Valley Nitwit Collection "Sunny Side Up", Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Tools/Supplies:</b>Cuttlebug, My Favorite Things Stitched Circle Die, My Favorite Things Pierced Sentiment Die, Spellbinders' Pinking Circle Die, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Copic Sketch Markers</div>
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<b>Embellishments:</b> Simplicity Daisy Trim, Making Memories Mini Heart Brads, Doodlebug Large Heart Brad, Michael's Sheer Ribbon</div>
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Linda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-45967628670935639422015-06-10T17:31:00.002-04:002015-06-10T17:31:21.459-04:00Wishing You Happiness...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! The card I'm sharing today features another supercute <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/index.html">Lili of the Valley </a>stamp, called <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Stamp---Afternoon-Stroll.html">"Afternoon Stroll"</a>. Don't you just love that adorable baby carriage with the teddy bear and bunny? LOL! I bought the stamp because of that...can you believe that? The pretty papers on this card are from the Nitwit Collection <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Paper-Pad---Dress-Shoppe.html">"Dress Shoppe"</a> 8x8 Paper Pad. There are gorgeous other papers in this designer paper collection and can be purchased at <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/index.html">Lili of the Valley</a>. I don't know what happened to my photo colors because the dress on the little girl looks more salmon-colored in the photo but I did, honestly, choose Copic colors to match the pinks in the designer paper. Oh well...I hope that it doesn't take from the overall card. Below is a photo of the Copic Sketch Marker colors that were used for the main stamp image.<br />
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<b>Stamps: </b>LOTV "Afternoon Stroll", LOTV Sentiment</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> LOTV Nitwit Collection Dress Shoppe 8x8 Paper Pad, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Ink:</b> Memento Tuxedo Black</div>
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<b>Accessories/Tools: </b>Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Copic Sketch Markers</div>
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<b>Embellishments: </b>Making Memories Brads, Paper Trey Ink Satin Polka Dotted Ribbon</div>
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Linda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-66737841406162822442015-05-28T14:44:00.000-04:002015-05-28T14:44:42.950-04:00More Cute Little Bears<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! I have another card made with a <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/index.html">Lili of the Valley</a> stamp...specfically more cute little bears. The name of this adorable stamp is <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Stamp---My-Favourite-Friends.html">"My Favourite Friends"</a>. Don't you just love the illustrative style of <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/index.html">LOTV's </a>stamps? I can't get enough, lol. I was shooting for the pink & white plaid paper to serve as a wallpaper, literally, behind the main image. But now that the card is finished, I'm not sure anyone will pick up on that. Below are the Copic Sketch Marker colors that I used to color the image.</div>
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<b>Stamps:</b> Lili of the Valley "My Favourite Friends", Sentiments to Fit Small Scroll, Stampendous Interior Sentiment</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> Nitwit Collection "Country Meadow" 8x8 Designer Paper Pad, Pebbles "Family Ties" 6x6 Designer Paper Pad, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock</div>
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Linda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-31202431158730329342015-05-09T11:15:00.000-04:002015-05-09T11:15:40.192-04:00Gotta Love Teddy Bears!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! I have a card to share featuring the supercute <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/SET-88---Happy-Bears.html">"Happy Bears" Stamp Set</a> from <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/index.html">Lili of the Valley</a>. No matter what your age, you just gotta love a Teddy Bear, right? I know I do! This cute set has 6 different bears, accessories and lots of sentiments...a great bargain! I kept the design and layout simple to spotlight that darling Teddy Bear. Below is a photo of the Copic Sketch Markers used on the image.</div>
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Pictured, below is the card interior with coordinating designer paper and design & layout. Now, don't you just have to have that <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/SET-88---Happy-Bears.html">Teddy Bear stamp set</a>? You know you do, lol.</div>
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<b>Stamps:</b> Lili of the Valley "Happy Bears", "Sentiments to Fit Scroll"</div>
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<b>Tools & Accessories:</b> Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Pinking Circle & Regular Circle Dies, My Favorite Things Stitched Circle Die, Stitched Scalloped Border Die, Stitched Fishtail Die, Martha Stewart Corner Rounder Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Copic Sketch Markers.</div>
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Linda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-21360118436249219062015-04-23T17:53:00.002-04:002015-04-23T17:53:24.156-04:00A Little Lamb, So Sweet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! I have another <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/index.html">Lili of the Valley</a> Collective Card to share with you today...<a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Stamp---Little-Lamb.html">"Little Lamb"</a> is the featured stamp used on the main image. I just love little lambs, they always make for such sweet cards, don't you think? Pictured below, are the Copic Sketch Marker colors that were used to color the image.<br />
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<b>Stamps:</b> Lili of the Valley "Little Lamb" & "Sentiments to Fit Scroll"</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> Nitwit Collection "Country Meadow" and "Pastel Dreams", Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Tools/Accessories:</b> Spellbinders' Regular & Scalloped Rectangle Dies, My Favorite Things Fishtail Die, EK Success Open Scallop Border Punch & Mini Scalloped Corner Punch, Copic Sketch Markers, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals</div>
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<b>Embellishments:</b> Hero Arts Felt Flower, Doodelbug Button, Jolee's Boutique Mini Flowers, Theresa Collins Enamel Dots</div>
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<b>Techniques: </b>Copic Coloring and Machine Stitching</div>
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Linda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-49852055337418689482015-04-09T15:18:00.000-04:002015-04-09T15:18:43.355-04:00My First Collective Card...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! Today, I am sharing my first card as a member of the<a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/index.html"> Lili of the Valley</a> Collective Design Team. So excited to be a part of this great group of artistry and such a wonderful stamp company. For this card, I chose <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Stamp---Annabel-Upside-Down.html">Annabel Upside Down</a>...she is so cute and whimsical and how could she not make for a cute card? Impossible! Below, are the Copic Sketch Marker colors used on the main stamped image.</div>
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<b>Stamps:</b> LOTV "Annabel Upside Down"</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> Doodlebug "Snips & Snails" Designer Paper Pad, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Accessories/Tools:</b> Cuttlebug, My Favorite Things Stitched Cloud Die, My Favorite Things Stitched Scalloped Border, My Favorite Things Square Die, Memory Box Tree Die, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Copic Sketch Markers</div>
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<b>Embellishments:</b> The Twinery Twine, Doodlebug Enamel Dotss, Jolee's Boutique Daisy</div>
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Linda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-10255492149274019722015-04-01T16:24:00.002-04:002015-04-01T16:24:30.764-04:00A Little Therapy Today...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! It's been awhile since I've posted a card. A lot going on in the family...my Daddy has been hospitalized, various diagnostic tests and now on to a rehab center. My sister had knee surgery today! It has been one stressful week...so I sat down for some cardmaking therapy today. The card features a girl stamp from There She Goes "Blossom by Blossom" and it just spoke to me that Spring is here and everything is going to be alright. Below is a photo of the Copic Marker colors used for the main image.<br />
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<b>Stamps: </b>There She Goes "Blossom by Blossom", Inkadinkado Exterior Sentiment</div>
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<b>Ink:</b> Memento Tuxedo Black</div>
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<b>Papers & Cardstock:</b> LOTV Nitwit Collections: "Up, Up & Away" & "Country Meadow"</div>
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<b>Accesories & Tools:</b> Cuttlebug, Spellbinders' Circle & Scallop Border Die, Lawn Fawn Grass Border Die, My Favorite Things Fishtail Die, Copic Sketch Markers, Sewing Machine Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Crochet Thread</div>
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<b>Embellishments:</b> Simplicity Mini Daisy Trim, Doodlebug Button</div>
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<b>Techniques:</b> Machine Stitching & Copic Coloring</div>
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Hello! I have some exciting news to share...I am thrilled to announce that I have been offered an opportunity to serve on the Lili of the Valley (a rubber stamp company in the UK) Design Collective for a 6-month term. I am honored & humbled to be a part of such a wonderful stamp company along with so many gifted, creative ladies. What is blowing my mind is that I am serving on an international design team! Woo hoo!!! Starting in April, I will be sharing card creations featuring the lovely LOTV products. You're going to become addicted to LOTV when you see their beautiful products!!! Look for my first Lili of the Valley Design Collective posting in a week or so.</div>
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Hello! Boy, have I got a card to share with you...a real humdinger and not in a good way. When I reached for this cute Lili of the Valley stamp, I envisioned a fun, cute card that would give me much joy to create. NOT. I colored the little girl, had all my papers cut and trimmed and embossed the exterior white background...all was going famously well. Things started going south when I started sewing on this humdinger. The inside sentiment panel shifted while sewing and the stitching at the top of the panel almost ran off the panel...Grrr...But! I had a fix for that. A punched flower would cover that just fine...tee hee. So after solving that problem, I proceeded with embellishment...that ribbon bow...gave me a fit! I don't know why but I had a personal wrestling match with it. I won!</div>
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Continuing the headache of the making of this card...I cut out a 4.25"x11" piece of white cardstock for the card base and after I glued the card interior to the base, I realized that the card interior was wider than the card base. Grrr...I thought, "Hmm...I'll just trim that edge when I'm done." So, I glued the card front to the card base and that was a little larger, as well. You'd think, I'd check all that before gluing, wouldn't you? So, then I try peeling the whole card base away from the card front & card interior and the thing starts ripping. DRIVE ME CRAZY! Did I mention that yet? So, I got it peeled away and cut a new card base a little larger than the first one and then I saw that the card front was too long, so I proceeded to trim the bottom white area (which was below the green scalloped bottom on the front of the card). It finally fit the dang card base and I was so over this card by the time that I photographed it, that I'm only blogging it out of principle. AAAUUUUGGGHHH! - As Charlie Brown said. I'm so glad this card is DONE.</div>
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<b>Stamps:</b> Lili of the Valley "Blossom", Inkadinkado "Hello, Girlfriend", "There She Goes "Blossom By Blossom" Interior Sentiment</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> Lili of the Valley NitWit Collection "Pastel Dreams" Designer Paper Pad, Paper Trey White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Tools/Accessories:</b> Cuttlebug, Cuttlebud Argyle Embossing Folder, Spellbinders' Circle Die, Martha Stewart Scalloped Border Punch, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Copic Sketch Markers, Sewing Machine, Thread.</div>
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<b>Embellishments:</b> Paper Trey Ink Aqua Mist Ribbon, Teresa Collins, Doodleug & Queen & Co. Enamel Dots</div>
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Linda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-40630755507089782222015-02-13T18:08:00.000-05:002015-02-13T18:11:14.029-05:00A Little Out of the Zone...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! Today, I'm sharing a card that definitely put me in the no-comfort zone. I typically make cards along the cutesy flavor and rarely do cards that are romantic or femininely girlie. I purchased this cute Taylored Expressions Tea Stamp and wanted to make something feminine. So, after 2 or 3 days of doing and undoing the main layout and design, I finally said to myself, "Let it go....it will be fine." I'm not sure how I feel about the finished card, but hey, it's finished, lol.</div>
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<b>Stamps: </b>Taylored Expressions "In Other Words - Tea", Paper Trey Ink "Autumn Abundance" Sentiment</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> Basic Grey "Mint Julip" Designer Paper Collection, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Accessories/Tools:</b> Cuttlebug, Cuttlebug Dotted Swiss Embossing Folder, Spellbinders' Large Scalloped Border Die, Spellbinders' Circle Die, My Favorite Things Fishtail Die, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Copic Sketch Markers</div>
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<b>Embellishments:</b> Paper Trey Ink Polka Dotted Satin Ribbon, Flower Brad, Doodlebug Sprinkles Enamel Dots</div>
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<b>Techniquies: </b>Copic Coloring, Machine Stitching</div>
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Linda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-41578791061798544972015-02-07T21:26:00.003-05:002015-02-07T21:27:47.175-05:00A Birthday Stash<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! I'm trying to increase my birthday card stash, so I have a simple birthday card to share. I used a Lili of the Valley stamp but I don't know the name of the stamp, as it now is retired...sorry. I colored the little girl and balloons with Copic Sketch Markers, popped her up on Stampin' Up! Dimensionals and added a few embellies and Voila! Below are the Copic Sketch Markers that I used for the image.</div>
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<b>Stamps:</b> Lili of the Valley Girl and Sentiments</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> Pebbies "Family Ties" Designer Paper Collection, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Ink:</b> Memento Tuxedo Black</div>
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<b>Accessories/Tools:</b> Cuttlebug, Spellbinders' Circle Die, Paper Trey Ink Cloud Die, EK Success Border Punch & Corner Rounder Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Zots, Millinneum Fine Point Marker</div>
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<b>Embellishments:</b> Really Reasonable Ribbon Polka Dotted Sheer Ribbon, Doodlebug Buttons, Doodlebug Sprinkles Enamel Dots</div>
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Linda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-70946655641932391122015-01-27T22:06:00.000-05:002015-01-27T22:06:04.053-05:00A Hug & A Squeeze From Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! I have another card made with another Lili of the Valley stamp! Am I hooked or what? This stamp is called "Kitten Cuddles". I just love that sweet kitty face! Lots of die cuts (clouds, grass, oval opening) made this card come together fast. The slowest part of making this card was the fussy cutting of the girl in the swing...I had to leave 2 small white areas uncut, as I didn't want to make the image too vulnerable to tearing. Below is a close-up photo of the popped up clouds behind the popped up girl in the swing.</div>
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<b>Stamps:</b> Lili of the Valley "Kitten Cuddles", Stampi' Up! Exterior Sentiment, Stampendous "Squeeze from Me" Interior Sentiment</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> Lili of the Valley Nitwit Collection "Promises" Designer Paper Pad, Docrafts Papermania "Capsule Collection" Designer Paper Pack, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Ink:</b> Memento Tuxedo Black</div>
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<b>Accessories/Tools:</b> Cuttlebug, Spellbinders' Oval Die, Lawn Fawn Grassy Border Die, Paper Trey Ink Cloud Dies, EK Success Scalloped Border Punch, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Zots, Adhesives, Copic Sketch Markers, Prismacolor Colored Pencils</div>
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<b>Embellishments:</b> The Twinery Baker's Twine, Doodlebug Button, Jolee's Boutqiue Flowers</div>
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Linda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-80207918436375962032015-01-24T15:44:00.003-05:002015-01-24T15:44:30.895-05:00So in Love with Annabel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! I have another card that I made with a Lili of the Valley (United Kingdom) stamp set, called "Posey Trio". I am so in love with Annabel Spenceley's illustrative style...she is the illustrator of so many of the Lili of the Valley stamps. I'm convinced that you cannot make an ugly card with Annabel's stamps! I am also in love with the NitWit Collection of designer papers that Lili of the Valley sells, as well. I have grown so tired of the dark, dreart and large print designer papers that have been on the market for the last couple of years. So, when I found the NitWit Collections of designer papers with the sweet dainty floral papers and coordinating solids, I was sold! Below is a photo of the card interior with coordinating papers, layout and design.</div>
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Hello! I am very frustrated today, trying to Copic Color 3 Bears, in an attempt to try a new technique to make them look dimensionals, fuzzy & furry and this girl is not having much success. So after 2 days of coloring, waiting for the layers to dry in order to add more depth, only to screw things up, I put it down slowly and walked away from the table. LOL! So, I decided to share one of my Christmas presents with you. I have been wanting to complete my Copic Marker Refill supply and find a suitable storage container for them, since they are uniquely shaped refill bottles and after searching high and low for the perfect storage container, I found this great polystyrene bin, which is part of the Like-It Bricks System from <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/welcome.htm">The Container Store</a>. I purchased the 11" Wide Tall Tote with 4 flexible polystyrene turquoise dividers.There are various products available and they can stack to create flexible organization for storage. You can slide stacked bins for easy access and use repositionable dividers and labels to further organize your goodies. The dividers come in different colors and the only reason that I purchased turquoise ones, is because my craft nook color theme is lime and turquoise and white. But that's more information than you want or needed. Here's a link if you're interested in purchasing the <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/welcome.htm">Like-It Brick Tote</a> for your Copic Marker Refills. It's not exactly rough and tumble for travel but I don't travel with my refill bottles so it worked out perfectly for me...and there is still room to enable me to buy more marker colors and refills!</div>
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Linda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-23263511161542404232015-01-14T22:48:00.004-05:002015-01-14T22:51:28.082-05:00A Spotlight on a Fantastic Designer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! Today, I am sharing a card that I made that is a close replica of the supercute card that <a href="http://maryjdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/">Mary J</a>, a designer for Lili of the Valley stamps made with this cute Annabelle stamp. Check out Mary J's blog <a href="http://maryjdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/">here</a>...she is fantastic! I fell in love with <a href="http://maryjdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/">Mary's</a> design, layout and had to buy this Annabelle stamp from Lili of the Valley. So my card is not my original design, although the card interior is, but rather a spotlight on the fantastic creativity of <a href="http://maryjdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/">Mary J</a>.<br />
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<b>Stamps: </b>Lili of the Valley Annabelle Stamp, Paper Trey Ink "Everyday Button Bits" Front Sentiment, Kolette Hall "Joy" Interior Sentiment</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> Lili of the Valley Nitwit Collections "Petal Fresh" Designer Paper Collection, ColorMates Spring Green Cardstock, Bazzill Cardstock, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Accessories:</b> Cuttlebug, Lawn Fawn Grassy Border Die, Paper Trey Ink Cloud Dies, Spellbinder's Circle Dies, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Adhesives, Copic Sketch Markers, Prismacolor Pencils.</div>
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<b>Embellishments:</b> Jolees' Boutique Bees & Interior Flower, Paper Trey Ink Polka Dotted Satin Ribbon</div>
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Hello! I needed to stock up on my birthday cards as there are birthdays, birthdays, birthdays coming up. I don't know why I don't ever have many on hand...I guess, it has to do with the fact that I enjoy making everyday cards, for some reason. Don't know what that's all about, lol. The cute image that was used in this card is from Lili of the Valley in the UK, and I don't know the name of it, as it is a retired stamp...sorry. I just love whomever illustrates these cutie pie images at Lili of the Valley.</div>
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Hello, and Happy New Year! I'm sharing a card that I made for my baby brother's birthday. He was the only one in my immediate family that I had not ever made a card for and I thought it was way past due. I used Gina K's "By the Sea" stamp set to create a masculine card. The photo below is the close-up of the main image.</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> Carta Bella "Ahoy There", Maja Designs, "Life By the Sea", Paper Trey White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Accessories:</b> Cuttlebug, My Favorite Things Blueprints 21 Die, EK Success Large Corner Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Doodlebug Enamel Dots, The Twinery Baker's Twine, Brass Seashell Charm</div>
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Hello! I whipped a quick card today which is a rarity for me, lol. What made it quick was a few dies: the My Favorite Things Snow Drift, Blueprints 21 & Fishtail Flag dies. Not much coloring involved in the little penguin which also added to finishing the card quickly. I realized after I photographed the card, that my little tree row shifted upward, over the snow drift on the left, but didn't have time to reshoot. The flaw is proof that this card is handcrafted...LOL! Below is the card interior with coordinating papers & design.</div>
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<b>Stamps:</b> Lawn Fawn "Winter Penguin" & "Snow Day", Stampin' Up! "Be Merry" Sentiment</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> Doodlebug "Frost Friends" Designer Paper Collection, Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Accessories:</b> Cuttlebug, My Favorite Things Snow Drift Dies, Blueprints 21 & Pishtail Flags Dies, EK Success Small Oval Punch, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Copic Sketch Markers</div>
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<b>Embellishments:</b> The Twinery Lilac Baker's Twine, Theresa Collins Enamel Dots, Dress It Up Button Snowflake, KaiserCraft Self-Adhesive Pearl</div>
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Linda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-64084762368003421992014-12-14T12:57:00.006-05:002014-12-14T12:57:54.071-05:00With Love At Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! I have a card made with another of my new Lili of the Valley stamps, made in Leeds, England. My new guilty pleasure! I love these little people and the style of the illustration...so sweet & whimsical. I originally colored the image before the one you see in the photo above, and put glitter glue on the little girls fur collar and hat, but the little girl's blonde hair smeared from the glitter glue. YIKES! I had to recolor a new image so I didn't dare mess with glitter glue over top Copic coloring. Lessons learned here, lol. Below is a close-up of the colored image.</div>
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<b>Stamps:</b> Lili of the Valley</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> Lawn Fawn "Snow Day", Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Accessories:</b> Cuttlebug, Spellbinders' Label Die, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Sakura Souffle Pen, Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen</div>
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<b>Copic Sketch Markers:</b> R11 Pale Cherry Pink, R14 Light Rouge, R27 Cadmium Red, Y13 Lemon Yellow, Y21 Buttercup Yellow, G16 Malachite, G20 Wax White, B000 Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 Frost Blue, B41 Powder Blue, E00 Skin White, E25 Caribe Cocoa, E31 Brick Beige, E34 Orientale, 0 Colorless Blender</div>
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<b>Embellishments:</b> Recoolections Glitter Brads, Recollections Glitter Wreath, Really Reasonable Ribbon Lace Trim, Pebbles Gingham Ribbon, Doodlebug Button</div>
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Hello, I have a new stamp to share! Squeeaaallll! I've discovered Lili of the Valley stamps in England and I'm in love. I love the style of their illustrations...they are so British-looking, lol. I couldn't wait to ink up this little guy bringing home a Christmas tree. I don't know if you can see it in the photo or not, but I Stickled/Glittered the snow he is walking on. Below is a close-up of the colored image.</div>
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<b>Stamp:</b> Lili of the Valley</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> Docrafts "Christmas in the Country", ColorMates Solid Cardstock, Paper Trey White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Accessories:</b> Cuttlebug, SpellBinders' Oval Die, EK Success Border Punch, Sewing Machine, Thread, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Zots, Crystal Stickles, Sponge</div>
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<b>Copic Sketch Markers:</b> RV000 Pale Purple, B000 Pale Porcelain Blue, B00 Frost Blue, B06 Peacock Blue, B24 Sky, B32 Pale Blue, B41 Powder Blue, B39 Prussian Blue, G24 Willow, G28 Ocean Green, G40 Dim Green, G94 Grayish Olive, E00 Skin White, E25 Caribe Cocoa, E31 Brick Beige, E34 Orientale, 0 Colorless Blender</div>
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<b>Embellishments:</b> Really Reasonable Ribbon Rick Rac & Glitter Ribbon, Basic Grey Opaline Self-Adhesive Pearls, Dress It Up Snowflakes</div>
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Hello! I managed to get back to cardmaking this week but I think my mojo was missing. This is one of those cards where I had a visual in my mind, but as I starting generating the visual, it just wasn't looking like what I had hoped. So, I typically, lay these types of cards down and walk away for a day or so or until I can deal with looking at it without getting depressed or frustrated, lol. I proceeded to continue the design that I originally planned, using some new WOW Embossing Powder for the snow drifts and as you can see in the close-up photo below, it did a weird, inconsistent thing when I put the hot gun on it and blistered in some areas but not all. But, this girl was not starting over! I popped up the 3 snow drifts, outlined the tops of the drifts with Stickles and popped up the birch trees and after a little embellishing, put this puppy to bed.</div>
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<b>Stamps:</b> Lawn Fawn "Joy to the Woods", Stampin' Up! Interior Sentiment</div>
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<b>Papers:</b> Carta Bella "Bundled Up", My Mind's Eye "Sweater Weather", Paper Trey Ink White Cardstock</div>
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<b>Tools:</b> EK Success Mini Scalloped Corner Punch & Regular Corner Punch, Stampin' Up! Dimensionals, Zots, Sponge, Adhesives, WOW Opaque Bright White Embossing Powder, Stickles "Crystal Ice", Signo Silver Gel Pen</div>
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<b>Embellishments:</b> Dress Me Up Button Snowflakes, KaiserCraft Self-Adhesive Pearls, Copic Sketch Markers</div>
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Hello! I've been sidetracked from cardmaking this month in a quest to recreate my mother's 1950's Putz-inspired Glittered Christmas Village. I enjoyed making this nostalgic village which has holes in the back of each building to use a string of C7 multicolored lights. My village sits atop a glimmered blanket of "snow" on top of my piano, as my mother's village sat atop our upright piano when I was a young girl. Below are the houses, close up.<br />
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Linda Bornemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992766379422830782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709996415080571842.post-14548486004361599022014-11-09T17:38:00.000-05:002014-11-09T17:41:38.423-05:00Putz'-in Around<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! I've gotten a little sidetracked from my cardmaking the last few weeks...it may be a result of being sick for 2 weeks with the worst head cold I'd ever had and while sick I was searching through Pinterest and ran across the cute little Christmas Glitter Houses that were manufactured in Japan, sold in dime stores during the 1940's-1950's. Many fans of the little glitter Christmas houses would buy several houses, buildings and churches to create a Christmas village scene. My mother had such a Christmas Village set that she always displayed on top of our upright piano while I was growing up. Each house has a hole in the back, where she would place a string of C7 (nightlight bulb size) multi-colored lights and that would make the little houses' windows light up with the warmest glow. It was and remains a very cherished memory of my childhood Christmases. With that said, I ran across some Putz-inspired bare cardboard houses on Etsy and decided to make one or two myself. The house above is a larger scaled house than the original Putz Christmas Glitter Houses from the past. I painted it yellow to resemble my actual Little Yellow Cottage. Below is a 3/4 angle of the house.</div>
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Below is a smaller Putz-inspired Christmas Glitter House about 3"x4" and is more resembling of the actual Putz houses from the 1940's-1950's. It, too, has a hole in the back to insert a electric light or a battery-operated LED flicker light.</div>
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I've enjoyed making these magical little Christmas Glitter houses so much, that I've purchased 3 more little houses and a little church. I'll share photos when I've finished them. Whatcha think?</div>
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Thanks for visiting, I always love to hear your thoughts & comments.</div>
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