Sunday 12 August 2012

Forever friends Christmas

Hello Everyone, 
I hope you're all having a good weekend.  We took the children to the seaside for the day yesterday, and had a lovely day, ice cream on the beach, fish and chips for tea. Then today I have got sand all over my kitchen floor - it gets everywhere!
I can't believe it's the Olympic Closing Ceremony tonight - it's been a brilliant 2 weeks, I've really enjoyed watching all the sports. What a fantastic 'Team GB' we've got!
Anyway today's card is using a stamp from Forever Friends that I got in a kit years ago. I've also tried something new, I've had a go at paper piecing, and used the background paper for the present.
He's coloured with promarkers and I've added glitter and gems on his hat. The background paper and the lace die are both from Magnolia.
The Poinsettia is a Marianne Creatable die and all the holy leaves are from a Cheery Lynn die.
I've finished off with a couple of LOTV tag stamps and some ribbon from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
My Mums Craft Shop - Christmas in August
ABC Christmas challenge - Paper piecing
Joanna Sheen - Try something New (Paper Piecing)
Reddy Teddy Go - Anything Goes
Forever Friends - Something New (Paper Piecing)
Cute Card Thursday - Tag You're It
Simon Says Stamp - Bingo (Glitter, Free, Diecut)

Thank you for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments.
The children want to play Badminton in the garden now!!. . . so I'll be round to visit you all later!
Lorraine x




42 comments:

Marilyn said...

So cute Lorraine! Sweet image and I love the papers and die cuts you've used. Good job on the paper piecing too.

Loving My Crafts said...

He's so cute Lorraine, lovely design and beautiful colouring. Glad you enjoyed your outing to the coast.

Stamps and Paper said...

Gorgeous creation Lorainne...such a cute little bear and lovely traditional colours

Anne

Kim Dibben said...

Gorgeous card Lorraine, fabulous image, love the paper piercing (something I keep meaning to try)
beautiful papers, great layout
hugs
Kim xx

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Lorraine, I love the cute FF bear and the colours and poinsettia are beautiful.
Yes, I have enjoyed the Olympics too, I think the closing ceremony will be fabulous

sue

Unknown said...

How fabulous Lorraien , I love the design and the details on this card are fantastic a super christmas card well done hugs Elaine

Laurel Beard said...

You are getting me in the Christmas spirit. I love this. ANd love the glitter on the hat! Great job!

Thanks for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp challenge!

Debs M said...

what a gorgeous card, love the image and bp's and those tags/ribbon are yummy! Thanks for joining us for our ‘Anything Goes’ Challenge and Blog Hop at Ready-Teddy-Go! If you haven’t ‘hopped’ yet start at the Challenge Blog and there are hidden prizes along the way! Don’t forget to add your details to Mr Linky on one of the Dt’s Pages!
Hope to see you again soon x


Debbie Dt

KandA said...

Fabulous card Lorraine, Love the colours and christmas papers. Brilliant paper piecing xx

Squirrel x said...

Hello Mrs B - what a super card hun, and lovely paper piecing. Great colours, and those little tags were just made for this. Brilliant. Sxx

Carol Willis said...

Great card Lorraine. Love the super-cute image, papers and layout.
Hugs
Caz x

Gaynor Greaves said...

Hi, love your card, the colours are great and love the image, thanks for joining our challenge at MMCS, Gaynor x

Crafting Queen said...

Really lovely card, such a cute image.

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous,love the image and fab colours.xxx

Little K Smith said...

Aawwww super sweet card hun, just love the FF bears. I love the flower and lovely papers! And thank you for joining in with us at ABC Christmas too :)
Kelly.x

Barbara said...

What a cute card, fabulous! And yes: the Olympics were great to watch "Team GB" did a fantastic job, so many memorable moments... but I liked our (Germany's) and many other performances as well.

Wishcraft said...

Super cute! Love the image with his fab paper pieced present, great layout too :o) Hugs, Lisa x

coldwaters2 said...

Oh my word Lorraine this is totally adorable I love that cutie image, the colours and design are smashing, it looks so sumptuous
Hugs
Lorraine x

coops said...

so gorgeous lorraine.fab sweet bear and i love your traditional colours :D

xx coops xx

Tanya said...

Sooo cute Lorraine! Gorgeous card, I love the traditional Christmas colours and the sparkles too :)


Thanks for joining us at Forever Friends Challenge Blog :)

Tags xx

Tanya said...

Back again Lorraine, the card is still wonderful :P

Thanks for joining us at My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge Blog this time! :)

Tags xx

debby4000 said...

Love your gorgeous Christmas card Lorriane.
luv
Debby

Delphine said...

Gorgeous, Lorraine! Adorable image and I love those reds! Great paper piecing too:-)! Hugs Delphine xx

Dena said...

Love the traditional colors Lorraine! The paper piecing really brings it all together perfectly!!!
Hugs, Dena

Irene said...

A brilliant card Loraine, with gorgeous traditional colours and an cutie image.

Well done for trying somthing new.
luv
irene
xxx

Eileen said...

This is gorgeous Lorraine. Great distressed look. Fab image and beautifully coloured. Love the embellishments
Eileen x

June Nelson said...

Hi Lorraine sweets, awww isnt this just soooo bloomin cute!!! love the colouring its the best sweets love it huggies June xxxx

downrightcrafty said...

gorgeous card super cute image Lorraine and love the glittery fluff on the hat
Hugs Kate xx

Claudia said...

Hi Lorraine, what a sweet Chrismas card and the glitter makes it so perfect.
Thank you very much also for your visits and your so lovely comments on my blog.
I wish you a wonderful evening.
Hugs Claudia

Pop's Cards said...

Hi sweetie this is amazing, hugs Pops x x x

Crafty Moone Cards said...

Gorgeous card Lorraine. Sounds like you had a lovely time at the seaside. Sue x

pinky said...

Ah its just gorgeous Lorraine. Love your image and beautifully decorated layout.

Karen M said...

I love that cute bear:) Your card is just gorgeous, hugs x x

Sharon said...

Lol i sympathise with you about the sand! Gorgeous card thank you for playing along with us at CCT.x

debby4000 said...

Just popping back to say thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamps Challenge.
luv
Debby

xxxtglxxx said...

This looks brilliant Lorraine! :) I love FF Bears! Beautiful deep colours and the paper-piecing looks fab.

I chuckled when I read your post, I thought you said you got ice cream and fish and chips all over your kitchen floor! LOL - tut my eyes!! :D


Thanks so much for joining us at the Joanna Sheen Challenge,

hugs

xxalisonxx

Julies Crafty Creations said...

Supercute card. Thanks for joining in with our challenge over at Forever Friends and good luck.
Julie x
My blog
Pennys Challenges DT member
Fashionista DT member
Forever Friends DT member
OSAAT DT member

Bettina L. said...

Fabolous design and I love all the sparkles on the bear. Thanks for playing at ABC Christmas Challenge and good luck. Hope to see you back wednesday for a new challenge. Bettina xx

Helen said...

Awww...such a cute card!
Thanks for playing with us at the ABC Christmas Challenge!
Helen x

Anonymous said...

Fabulous card hunny so cute that you PP'd the Present, Thanks for Playing along with us this time for our Paper Piecing Challenge at ABC Christmas Challenge this time, hugs Samantha :0)

Lacey Stephens said...

Fabulous card! Great take on the Paper-Piecing challenge! Thanks for playing along with the ABC Christmas Challenge. We have another fun one this week...Q is for Quilted Background. We hope you can play along again!
~Lacey
www.stampandcreate.com
ABC Christmas Challenge DT

Daniele said...

such a sweet card, just loving the sparkle. Thank you for joining us at Ready Teddy Go this month
hugs

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