Louis and Daisies

Hello Everyone, 
I hope you're having a good day. I've got a week off work now and by the end of today the kids will have finished school too, so I'm very happy!! 
It's challenge time over at the Digi Doodle Shop and this week the theme is
                                                                       Bunting.
The prize is a $10 gift certificate to spend in their online store.
I've used Louis and daisies for my DT card.

I've coloured him with my promarkers. 

The background papers are from Nitwits. I've used a spellbinders edgeability die for the border and Joy!crafts die for the daisy flowers. The bunting is a stamp by Molly Bloom which I coloured and cut out.


I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafters Companion - Here comes Summer


Thank you for taking the time to stop by my little blog today, and for your comments, they really make my day.
Lorraine x

The Adamant Golfer

Good morning Everyone, 

It's Wednesday, so that means another challenge at  I ♥ ProMarkers. This week we want to see you use a 

                                                                        'Digi Image'

We are sponsored by the Digi Doodle Shop and the prize is a $10 gift voucher to spend in their online store.

I've used 'The Adamant Golfer - Stroke of Genius' for my DT card.

I've coloured him with my promarkers.

The backing papers are from K & Company. I've used a spellbinders edgeability die to create the border.

If you're stuck for inspiration, check out what my fabbie team mates have done. I'm looking forward to seeing your entry!
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Here come the Boys - Anything Goes

Thank you for taking the time to stop by, your comments really make my day.

Lorraine x

Little Robin

Hello Everyone, 
Well, I have another Christmas card to share with you today. The image is the 'Cute Robin Collection' from Digistamp Boutique.

As always I've coloured him with my promarkers, and added a bit of glitter to his hat.

The background paper is Magnolia - Holly Christmas Song. I've used a Marianne Creatable die to make the poinsettias. The little bell was wrapped around the neck of a chocolate reindeer last Christmas - and my mum's always telling me to throw things away!!! LOL (not that I'm a hoarder!!). The ribbon is from my stash and I've finished it off with a bit of bling!


I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
ABC Christmas Challenge- J for Jingle Bells
Winter Wonderland - Sing a Song


Thanks for taking the time to stop by.
Lorraine x

Double Deckers

Hello Everyone,
I hope you all had a good weekend. I've used a stamp called 'Double Deckers' from Penny Black for today's card.

I've coloured the bus with my promarkers, then cut it out and reattached with few foam pads.

The background papers are from Craft Creations. The map was my neighbours, she was about to throw it away but I had other ideas!!  I've used my spellbinders edgeability die for the border,and I've finished off with some navy ribbon and some red gems.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Sir Stampalot - Medals and Monarchs
Penny Black & more - London Celebrates
Papertake Weekly - True Colours
Simon Says Stamp - Mans card
Charizma Cardz Challenge - No Flowers Allowed.
Passion for Promarkers - Birthday

Thank you for taking the time to stop and read my little blog, your comments really make my day!
Lorraine x

Monochrome Magic

Hello Everyone,

We have another gorgeous day here, so I'm sat in the garden with laptop on lap, washing on the line and kids playing with a frisbee! Mmmm, washing could be dirty again soon!!

I've used  a clear stamp set - In the Garden for todays card, and coloured the little cat with my promarkers.

The backing papers are from a very old pad - Classic Christmas by Anita. 

I've used my Joy!crafts die for the flowers and finished them with a bit of card candi. The swirls are a joy!crafts die too and I've added a bit of bling in the corners.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Monochrome Magic
Totally Papercrafts - Animals.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by. Your comments really make my day!
Have a good weekend.
Lorraine x

Happy Together

Hello Everyone, 
What a gorgeous day! I had a lovely surprise yesterday - I won the tag stamps on the Lilies Little Fairies Challenge - I'm absolutely thrilled! I was actually going to buy them last week but I had a limited budget and went for a few of the images instead!, so to then win them is just Brilliant!!

This weeks challenge is anything but a square card. My die cutter is a cuttlebug which doesn't fit the larger dies so this card is made by drawing round a plate and cutting it out! - so don't look too closely or you'll see by bad cutting!! LOL!

I've coloured this gorgeous image, 'Happy Together' with my promarkers. The background papers are from Craft Creations. The butterflies are a Marianne creatables die and a Martha Stewart punch.
I've finished off with some of the gorgeous flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.
I'd like to enter
Lilies Little Fairies - Anything but a Square Card.
I need to tidy round the house this afternoon as I've got lots of children coming for tea!
Have a good Friday, and thanks for taking the time to visit me.
Lorraine x

Faye and Freddie

Good Morning Everyone, 
I can't believe it's Wednesday already!! Where has the week gone?!! We have a brand new challenge over at I ♥ ProMarkers and this week we want to see. . .
                                                                               DIE CUTS
We are sponsored by Die Cut Dreams and the winner will receive a selection of die cuts.
I have used a Sugar Nellie Stamp called 'Faye and Freddie'

I've coloured her with my promarkers, and added a bit of glitter on her fairy wings. The background papers are from the good old First Edition Spring Drop!

The gfence and bird house are a marianne creatables die as are the leaves behind the flowers. These are made using my joy!crafts die. I've used Spellbinders nestabilities circles and scalloped circles for the sentiment. 

I wasn't quite sure about this card, I love the image, and I'm quite happy with the background but do the two go together?? Too late to worry now!! LOL!!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
The Sugar Bowl - Anything Goes
Passion for Promarkers - Birthdays
Cute Card Thursday - A touch of Sparkle.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by, all your comments really make my day!
Lorraine x

snowy and Hedgie

Hello Everyone, 
What an absolutely gorgeous day, blue sky, sun shining and all my washing hanging on the line!! And what am I doing. . . .making Christmas cards!! I have to say it was very strange taking a photo of this one with all the sunshine outside!!
The Winter Wonderland Challenge this week is to have embossing as part of your main image. I've used a Penny Black rubber stamp called 'Snowy and Hedgie'

I have embossed the white background with a Crafts Too Embossing Folder - snowflakes. I cut the image out so the snowflakes looked like they were falling behind Snowy and Hedgie. I used 3D foam pads to reattach!

The navy background is embossed with a Crafts Too Embossing Folder. I used my spellbinders edgeabilities for the border.

The Christmas tree is cut with a marianne creatables die, and finally I added a ribbon from my stash and a bit of bling!
I'd like to enter the following challenge:-
Winter Wonderland - Embossing
Thank you for taking the time to stop by.Have a good day and enjoy the sunshine if you can.
Lorraine x

Another Patchwork Flower!

Hello Everyone,
The challenge at Lilies Little Fairies is 'Bear Essentials', and this is the only LOTV stamp I have with a bear on it!. I really need some more crafty stash - but Hubby is keeping an eye on my spending at the minute!!

I've coloured this little cutie with my promarkers.

The background papers are from Papermania. I've used a spellbinders edgeability die for the border and a Martha Stewart punch for the butterfly.

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.I've finished off with a bit of ribbon from my stash, and for some reason now, I can't tie a bow for love nor money!! 
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Lilies Little Fairies - Bear Essentials
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and your comments really make my day. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Lorraine x

Catnap

Hello Everyone,
Today's card is for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge, and they want to see something recycled on your card. What are my recycling bits?. . well the easy ones are the flowers which are from scraps of card and the bow is from some packing ribbon that came on a candle. I have to admit the bow nearly ended up in the bin! I had to iron the ribbon first as it was covered in creases, my iron was too hot so the first bit shrivelled up!

The rubber stamp is  called 'catnap'and I've coloured it with my promarkers.

The flowers are cut with a Joy!crafts die and finished with a bit of card candi. The background papers are from the docrafts Papermania range. I'm still not happy with that bow - it could end up in the bin! (recycling bin!).
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Recycle
Papertake Weekly - In the Garden
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

The Snowman

Hello Again Everyone, 
2 posts in one day!! - No housework done and my craft room is an absolute tip!! Oh well, there's always tomorrow!! LOL!
The challenge at Winter Wonderland is 'Frosty the Snowman'. The only rubber stamp I have with a snowman on was this one of the Snowman.

I bought a 3D kit last year for my Christmas cards and the rubber stamp was free with the kit. Back then (6 month ago!) I didn't do rubber stamping, so it was stuffed at the back of a drawer. I'm now addicted!!

I've coloured him up with my promarkers. The background papers are a mix of Forever Friends - Christmas Snow and Dovecraft - Back to Basics Christmas. 
I've cut the Poinsettias with a Marianne creatable die, and added a bit of ribbon and bling from my stash to finish with!
I'd like to enter:-
Winter Wonderland - Frosty the Snowman
Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and all your comments really make my day!
Lorraine x

All better

Hello Everyone,
It's Team Karen's turn over at the Digi Doodle Shop Challenge this week, and we want to see cards that are
                                                                        Work Related.
We are sponsored by the Digi Doodle Shop and the prize is a $10 voucher to spend in the online store.

The digi stamp is called 'All Better' and is from the Digi Doodle Shop. I've coloured her with my promarkers.

The background papers a mix of Papermania and Craft Creations.The flowers are cut with a Joy!crafts die and finished with a bit of card candi.
I'd like to enter the following challenges
My Mum's Craft Shop - Feeling Blue/Get Well.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by.
Lorraine x

Lets make a picnic

It's time for another challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers, and this week the challenge is. . . 
                                                                           Anything Goes
We have a fantastic new sponsor this week and they are The Paper Shelter. There is a fabulous prize of $20 to spend in their online store.

 I've used 'Lets make a Picnic' for my DT card, and I've coloured her with  my promarkers.

The background papers are from First Edition - Dreamcatcher, and a scrap of lilac dotty paper from my stash. I've used a spellbinders edgeability die for the border.

The gorgeous flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, 25mm roses and white sweetheart blossom. I've finished off with some little butterflies cut with a martha stewart punch and a bit of bling.


I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Joanna Sheen - Happy Birthday
Wild Orchid Crafts - Anything Goes


Thanks for taking the time to stop by and enjoy your Wednesday.
Lorraine x

Football Crazy

Hello Everyone, 
I've finally made my card for this weeks challenge at Lilies Little Fairies. My favourite tool has to be my promarkers, (Closely followed by my cuttlebug!) I may not always colour the images very well and they might not turn out as intended but I do love colouring!!

The rubber stamp for this card is called 'Football Crazy' and I've coloured him with my promarkers.

The background papers are from my scrap box, but I think the green one is from Craft Creations, the pale blue  one if from Forever friends and the dark blue dotty one I have absolutely no idea!!
The little white clouds are cut with a memory box die.
I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:-
Lilies Little Fairies - Favourite Tool
Totally Papercrafts - No Pesky Girls Allowed.
Bunny Zoe's Challenge  - Anything Goes
I really appreciate you taking the time to visit me, and any comments you leave make my day! :-)
Lorraine x

Fairy Daisy

Hello Everyone, 
Well I've been at work today and I've come home to a mountain of ironing and kids toys all over the place! So this is just a quick post for me today. When I saw this image at Di's Digi Downloads I just couldn't resist!! She's called 'Fairy Daisy'.

I've coloured her with my promarkers and added some glitter to her fairy wings.

The background papers are a mix of Nitwits and First Edition. I've used a spellbinders edgeability die for the border. The daisies are made using a Joy!crafts die with a little bit of card candi for the centre. 
I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:-
My Mums Craft Shop - Fairytale
Di's Digi Designs - Springtime
Paper Sundaes - Things with Wings
Thanks for taking the time to stop by.
Lorraine x

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