Monday, 30 July 2012

Victoria and Friends

I’ve a rather untraditional Christmas card today, quite shocked myself with this one lol.  The stamp is from the new Lili of the Valley release, wow I am loving this release so much!  The stamp is Victoria and Friends, so sweet.  The adorable sentiment is from Lili of the Valley’s Grunge Christmas Postmarks.

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Coloured with distress inks and markers, I am really enjoying playing with them (especially as I can take them to work and sit and colour at lunch times – can’t do that with a full set of copics Winking smile )

Erm, I got a bit carried away with the stickles!!

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The papers are Nitwit Collections, Cotton Candy Kisses – not a Christmas kit but it works for me, these digi kits are so versatile.  Printed on 160gsm paper (whatever is on offer at Staples when I stock up lol) using a very antiquated HP printer (at least 10 years old and still going), on normal setting using compatible inks from Internet Ink (no affiliation – just love their product, service and fast despatch).  I’ve popped this here as I get asked this question over and over. Smile

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All the embellies are from Wild Orchid Crafts (except for the daisies and snowflake brad):

Trellis rose, cottage roses, hip rose buds, aster daisies lace, seam binding, stamens.

That’s it from me today, I should have another paper give-away ready to blog tomorrow.

hugs

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77 comments:

  1. Linda30 July 2012 at 05:46

    What a sweet card
    hugs Linda

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  2. Tonya30 July 2012 at 05:57

    Wow, Bev! Your card is stunning. I love all the Stickles and your coloring is awesome as always. Super sweet image too.

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  3. Baukje30 July 2012 at 05:59

    So very pretty, I LOVE the colours.
    Hugs...........Baukje

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  4. Ankie vd Polder30 July 2012 at 06:11

    Gorgeous. Great colours. Hugs Ankie

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  5. Unknown30 July 2012 at 06:17

    Wow what a beautiful card. Love all the sparkle.
    Hugz
    Ea

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  6. Miranda Slagboom-de Groot30 July 2012 at 06:42

    Very lovely.
    Hugs Miranda

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  7. Sande30 July 2012 at 06:47

    Oh, what a WONDERFUL card. This image is so sweet and the colors are great!
    Have a wonderful day, Bev!

    Hugs, Sande xx

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  8. ChrisAndCat30 July 2012 at 06:58

    Absolutely gorgeous, unusual colours as you say but I think it works really well. I've just received this stamp must use it soon. Love doggy's little green hat!

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  9. Jacqui's little piece of England30 July 2012 at 07:11

    What a lovely card Bev.

    jacqui x

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  10. Maryann Laursen30 July 2012 at 07:27

    Soooooooo beautiful Bev, really awesome coloring as always hun and the finished card is stunning. Love it hun.

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  11. Lisa30 July 2012 at 07:36

    Wow this is stunning Bev! Love this sweet image and gorgeous colour combo.

    Lisa x

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  12. Tracy30 July 2012 at 07:39

    I take it you are talking about the distress ink pens?? I had a play with my friends yesterday and completly mucked it up... I think it might take serious practice.. but I do love your idea about taking them to work! hugs
    Tracy

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  13. Marjorie30 July 2012 at 07:44

    This is so beautiful hunnie, lovely colours and papers...and isn't that image so adorable...stunning hun!!
    Hugs,
    Marjorie
    xx

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  14. Pouwla30 July 2012 at 07:50

    Wauwie Bev, what a gorgeous card!
    Love it!
    Hugs Pouwla.

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  15. hellerlittle30 July 2012 at 07:50

    Absolutely gorgeous, unusual colours as you say but I think it works really well. I love all the Stickles and your coloring is awesome as always.
    Hugs hellerlittle

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  16. Miria30 July 2012 at 07:53

    Hi, bev. Your card is adorable, I do love how you coloured the sweet image! Hugs, Miria x

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  17. iReneM30 July 2012 at 07:55

    Gorgeous!
    x

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  18. Riet30 July 2012 at 08:09

    Schitterende kaart Bev,lief die stempel,zo mooi ingekleurd.
    Prachtig papier en bloemen.
    Dank je wel voor de prijs die ik gewonnen heb bij je.


    Liefs Riet.xx

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  19. Colien30 July 2012 at 08:11

    Wonderful, pretty card. Love this colours, even they are not of the original Christmas -kind. The image is adorable!
    grtz.Colien

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  20. Sharon30 July 2012 at 08:20

    Absolutely stunning Bev. Loving these non-traditional Christmas creations. hugs Sharon x

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  21. Anonymous30 July 2012 at 08:20

    Simply gorgeous. Hugs Sheila.x

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  22. Carol Willis30 July 2012 at 08:29

    Beautiful card Bev. Love the sweet image, beautifully coloured as always and the layout is fab.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  23. Claire30 July 2012 at 08:33

    it's really pretty. Hugs, Claire x

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  24. My'scardcorner30 July 2012 at 08:37

    Just lovely Bev.
    Myrax

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  25. maxine30 July 2012 at 08:38

    Stunning card Bev lovely colours and cute image x

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  26. Anonymous30 July 2012 at 08:42

    Beautiful card, as always, Bev. You can't have too much stickles.

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  27. Chrissy30 July 2012 at 08:47

    Such a beautiful pink Christmas card Bev, gorgeous image and colouring, love the pearl in the snowflake..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  28. Sue30 July 2012 at 08:48

    Stunning card Bev, I love the image and the colours and detailing are gorgeous

    Hugs Sue

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  29. rachel30 July 2012 at 08:53

    beautiful work Bev - just stunning xx

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  30. shirley30 July 2012 at 08:55

    Hi bev i love this card colours are butiful and the image is so cute hugs shirley xxx

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  31. misteejay30 July 2012 at 09:00

    Beautiful card Bev.

    Toni xx

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  32. kathy s30 July 2012 at 09:12

    this is so pretty and the stickles really give it a Christmassy feel love the whole "kit and kaboodle"- thanks for sharing

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  33. Lorraine30 July 2012 at 09:24

    Another stunner Bev. Love the new release too and you've really made this one come to life!
    Lorraine x

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  34. Kelly Lloyd30 July 2012 at 09:35

    Hi Bev,

    Beautifull pretty chistmas card.

    These images are adorbale..

    Oh and you can NEVER have too much stickles on christmas cards. heehee..

    Have a good day Bev

    Hugs Kelly

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  35. Jacqueline.S30 July 2012 at 09:39

    HI,what a wonderful Christmas card,the colours are great.Have to agree the image is lovely. :)

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  36. jo30 July 2012 at 10:06

    hi bev , wow amazing card hun, xx

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  37. Anonymous30 July 2012 at 10:15

    Hi Bev
    very pretty card.
    hugs
    Sandra (craftynan)

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  38. Anonymous30 July 2012 at 10:16

    Bev pretty card love the colours

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  39. Redanne30 July 2012 at 10:39

    Hi Bev, it really shouldn't work but it does! Very pretty image and gorgeous card, love all the embellies in pink, it is so feminine. A x

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  40. Sandra H30 July 2012 at 10:41

    beautiful card Bev as always xx

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  41. Moni30 July 2012 at 10:46

    Stunning card, fab image and great details. Hugs,Moni

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  42. Victoria30 July 2012 at 11:11

    Stunning soft colours for this beautiful Christmas stamp.

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  43. Sol30 July 2012 at 11:23

    Beautiful image.. and Stunning Coloring.. I love the Colors.. and Flowers are Beautiful... FAB card.. and the little dog is so cute.. :o)

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  44. Talk to the Tail30 July 2012 at 11:45

    What a beautiful card Bev. xXx

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  45. Tanya30 July 2012 at 13:13

    Beautiful card, I love all the sparkles :D Fabulous girly Christmas card :)

    Tags xx

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  46. Carla S.30 July 2012 at 13:51

    What a gorgeous Christmas card, Bev! I love the papers and flowers and adorable image! Fantastic coloring and sparkle!

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  47. Kara Lynne30 July 2012 at 14:29

    So gorgeous! I love the way you colored the image and so thankful to see this girl done up as I think she's my favorite from the new collection!

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  48. Margaret30 July 2012 at 14:30

    Wow! I must have that stamp. She is gorgeous and of course your card using the image is just amazing! I love how you put your cards together.

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  49. sallysbitz230 July 2012 at 14:34

    So Beautiful x

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz.blogspot.co.uk

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  50. Mojca30 July 2012 at 14:37

    Waw Bev I love this card. Gorgeous coloring and loveeee loveee loveee all that sparkle. Hugs! Mojca

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  51. Zw@@n30 July 2012 at 17:34

    Wow, what a pretty card. The stamp is so cute and your coloring is stunning as always. Love, Wilma

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  52. Annette30 July 2012 at 17:53

    She's gorgeous Bev, lovely colouring and I'm not usually a 'green' person, but this is really soft and sweet.
    Annette
    xx

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  53. Ani30 July 2012 at 18:10

    What a beautiful card! I love it!

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  54. Kim.30 July 2012 at 18:17

    I totally agree these papers really do work for Christmas. Love the new image and it is beautifully embellished.
    Kim xXx

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  55. Sarah30 July 2012 at 18:48

    Such a beautiful festive card Bev, love the non-traditional colours and all the sparkle x

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  56. Unknown30 July 2012 at 18:49

    Hi Bev, such a sweet card. I love this new LOTV image and that sentiment is a total must have! Hugs, Frea

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  57. Crea Astrid30 July 2012 at 18:49

    Wowww what a beautiful Christmas card. The stamp ia so sweet. Nice colors.

    hugs Astrid.
    http://creaastrid.blogspot.nl/

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  58. Sue Nicholson30 July 2012 at 19:45

    Stunning !!!!!!!!!
    cheers Sue N xx

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  59. Lau W30 July 2012 at 19:51

    Hello Bev ! This is a so lovely card, so sweet !
    xxx

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  60. Holly AKA KopyKat30 July 2012 at 19:55

    This is so beautiful

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  61. Chrissie30 July 2012 at 19:56

    What a brilliant Christmas card - may have to start my now!! xx

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  62. Anne30 July 2012 at 20:03

    love it!!! Stunning as always Bev
    Anne x

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  63. nannapat30 July 2012 at 20:13

    Pretty colours and the sparkle is gorgeous. Pat x

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  64. Pop's Cards30 July 2012 at 20:44

    This is gorgeous babes, so love the light colours that yo have used, fabulous creation as always huggles Pops x x x

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  65. A Casa di Ale30 July 2012 at 20:47

    BELLISSIMA LA COLORAZIONE DEL TIMBRO E DELIZIOSI I DETTAGLI

    CIAO DA ALE

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  66. Anonymous30 July 2012 at 21:03

    I do like this, our Bev. Love that shade of green_ a really pretty card, indeed!

    AliceH

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  67. Donna30 July 2012 at 21:59

    Absolutely beautiful Bev.
    The stickles along with everything else look fab.
    Hugs.
    Donna.
    xxxxxxxxxxxx

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  68. yvon30 July 2012 at 22:03

    Wow!! This is gorgeous.
    Hugs, Yvon

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  69. Vivi Casale30 July 2012 at 22:19

    this is a fabulous card Bev!!
    xoxo

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  70. Pam30 July 2012 at 22:27

    Bev,

    Such a sweet card. There's no such thing as too many stickles, is there?
    Love them!

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  71. Betty Neville30 July 2012 at 23:45

    Just beautiful! Love the sparkle!

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  72. DebraK30 July 2012 at 23:53

    Your corner flower spray is stunning, Bev! From here it looks light green and pick but maybe it is light cream? No matter, it is perfectly dainty and feminine. The rose hips are so petite! One of these days I will get bold enough to print paper--haven't done it yet. I'm wondering how true to color it is? Maybe I ought just to try it, huh? And, how can anyone refrain from using too many stickles--they are so FUN and vibrant!

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  73. Mary Lou31 July 2012 at 00:05

    Awesome Bev!! How cute this image is ;)
    Hugz

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  74. Anne B.31 July 2012 at 06:21

    AMAZING coloring and use of glitter.

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  75. Rainbow inks31 July 2012 at 08:21

    Love all you do it's another beauty

    Hugs
    Rosalind

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  76. Craftychris31 July 2012 at 13:03

    ooh the gorgeousness of this one is huge! Love it xx

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  77. Tess Ekwall31 July 2012 at 17:25

    This is so beautiful!! Lovely colours and papers, and that image is so adorable. Just stunning! Great work. Hugs, Tess.

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