Join-In

Good morning everyone, 
I hope you're all having a good weekend. I was hoping to get in the garden today and sort out the jungle of weeds but the rain clouds are coming in thick and fast!!
I've used a rubber stamp from Penny Black called 'Join-In' for todays card. 

I've coloured the little hedgies with my promarkers and used some glitter on the little bee's wings. I've used a Spellbinders edgeability die for the borders.

The background papers a mix of Nit wits and First Edition - Spring Drop. The gorgeous ribbon is from Fantastic Ribbons.(The one I won last week on the PBSC - Thank you!!) I finished with some flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and a bit of bling.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - In the Garden
Papertake Weekly - Cute, Cute, Cute.
Di's digi Designs Challenge - Springtime
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and I will try to get round to visit you all later.
Lorraine x

Butterflies & Pigtails

Hello Everyone,
Today's card is following a sketch at the Sugar Bowl, with the option to use your favourite Sugar Nellie stamp. . . mmmm. . .hard one - I love so many of the sugar nellies!! LOL

I've used Simply Sassy stamp called 'Butterflies & Pigtails' and I've coloured her with my promarkers.

I bought a new Butterfly die from Marianne Creatables, and then found a Martha Stewart butterfly punch that I've had for ages lurking at the back of a drawer!! (I'd totally forgotten I had it!!) So I used both - I think I might be using these quite a bit now!!

The background papers are from Nitwits, the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, and I typed the sentiment on my computer.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
The Sugar Bowl - Kiki's Sketch
Charizma Card Challenge - Pink & Girlie
Saturated Canary Challenge - May Flowers
Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and have a fab weekend.
Lorraine x

Love me Tilda

It's Wednesday and that means. .  . . . another challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers . This weeks challenge is 
                                                          BEADS OR CHARMS
We would like to see bead pins or charms on your cards.We have a brilliant prize on offer this week from our very own Karen - this set of bead pins.

I've used a magnolia stamp, 'Love me Tilda' for my DT card.

I've coloured her with my promarkers. The background papers are from Nit wits.

                                              

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the gorgeous bead pins are from our very own talented Karen

Good Luck with this weeks challenge, I can't wait to see all your fabulous creations!


I'd like to enter the following challenges
Joanna Sheen - Flower Power
Just Magnolia - Anything Goes


Thanks for stopping by today, and I really appreciate all your support and lovely comments. Have a good week.
Lorraine x

Christmas Penguin

Hello Everyone, 
I've managed to do another Christmas card!! - I WILL have a full box by December!!
The challenge at ABC Christmas challenge is to use one of two photographs for inspiration, one of which has Penguins on it so I chose this image from Di's Digi Downloads, which is called 'Penguin Hug'.

I've coloured him with my promarkers. I've added glitter to the snowman's hat and some white pearls for the mistletoe.

The central band is made from 3 layers. I used a band of card and covered with a wide ribbon, then used a dotty ribbon on top and for the bow.
The poinsettia's are a marianne creatables die. 
I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges
ABC Christmas Challenge - Photo for inspiration
My Mum's Craft Shop - Embossing
Stampin for the Weekend - 4 Layers
Totally Papercrafts - White on White.


Enjoy the bank holiday Monday and thanks for taking the time to stop by.
Lorraine x
OOh, Before I go I must share this photo with you. All weekend we have had a scarecrow competition in the village, and this one just made me smile!

Game On!

Good morning Everyone, 
This weeks challenge at Penny Black Saturday Challenge is to case the very talented Jenny's, easel card. This rubber stamp is called 'Game On'.

I've coloured this little hedgy with my promarkers. How do you get a half decent photo of an easel card!!??

The background papers are from Craft Creations. The fence die is from Marianne Creatables, and the little clouds are a memory box die. I can't decide if I've left it a bit too plain, but my Son thought it was 'cool' so I stopped before I spoilt it!
I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Case It
Cute Card Thursday - One for the Boys
Crafty Cardmakers - For the Boys 


Enjoy the bank holiday weekend and thanks for taking the time to stop by. I will try and get round to see you all tonight!
Lorraine x

Milly Me and My Dog

Good Morning Everyone, 
I've used a LOTV stamp 'Milly Me and My Dog' for today's card. As always I've coloured her with my promarkers.

The background papers are from my Crafters Companion CD and First Edition pad- Spring Drop. Looking at the photo now, I would have preferred to add pink ribbon, but I didn't have any left! - oh well, white will have to do for now!!

I've used my spellbinders edgeability die for the border, and finished off with some of the gorgeous Wild Orchid Crafts flowers.

I'm running a stall at our village craft fair tomorrow, we are trying to raise a bit of money for the church.  There's going to be lots of scarecrows around the village too! Must go and get organised, have a great Friday and thanks for taking the time to stop by.
I'd like to enter the following challenges
Lilies Little Fairies - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Birthday
Lorraine x

Hoot Owl

Hello Everyone, 
It's Team Karen's turn over at the Digi Doodle Shop Challenge. This week we have a really easy one for you. . 
                                               'Anything Goes'
The prize is a $10 gift certificate to spend in the Digi Doodle Shop.
I've used 'Hoot Owl' for today's card

I've coloured him with my promarkers. The background papers are from First Edition - Desert Blooms.
I've used Joy!crafts dies for the daisies and the swirls, and a marianne creatable die for the edge. The bow is seam binding from Wild Orchid Crafts.
Good luck with this weeks challenge and thanks for taking the time to stop by.
Lorraine x

Fairies!

Good morning everyone,

We have another challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers. This week the challenge is
                                                                         'Fairies'
and we are sponsored by the fabulous Joanna Sheen with a £10 gift certificate. If you need some inspiration or just if you have time to sit down with a cuppa, go and check out what my team mates have done - there' s some brilliant cards!
I used a sugar nellie stamp for my card called ' Jasmine'

I've coloured her with my promarkers, and added a bit of glitter to make her wings sparkle. If any one can recommend a good glitter I would appreciate it, mine doesn't seam to have much sparkle!!

The background papers are from Crafters Companion CD, Strawberry Kisses. I've used my spellbinders die again! I've finished off with some of the gorgeous flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and some ribbon and gems from my stash.
I can't wait to see all your little fairies - I really enjoyed making this card so have fun and good luck with the challenge.
I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Passion For ProMarkers - Bright & Light
Stamping for the Weekend - Sparkle & Shine.


I have a little bit of good news too - My Dad is coming home from hospital today!! He is paralysed down his left side and will need a wheelchair but things could improve. The nursing staff on ward 39 are just brilliant!! Thanks for all your kind comments and support over the last few weeks. It has been a great help.


Have a good Wednesday everyone and thanks for taking the time to stop by.
Lorraine x