Need for Speed

Hello Everyone, 
Thank you very much for all your lovely birthday wishes yesterday and for the fabulous cards I received, they were gorgeous!
My Hubby bought me lots of crafty goodies and a big box of chocolates and the children made me two gorgeous cards. I had a lovely day and even got my lie in!
I also need to say a big 'Hello' to my new followers. Thank you for taking the time to visit my little blog and I hope you enjoy your visits.
Now onto today's card. I've followed the sketch at 'here come the boys' and used a Kenny K image called 'Need for Speed'

I've coloured him with my promarkers and the background papers are from Papermania.

I finished off with 3 bits of card candi!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Here Come the Boys - Sketch
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Designs - Frogs, Snails & puppy dog tails
Paper Shelter - Layers on Layers
Cute Card Thursday - A stitch in time
Kenny K's Krafty Krew - Anything Goes

Thank you for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments. I really appreciate them
Lorraine x

Stocking Puppy

It's Wednesday and it's another challenge over at  I ♥ ProMarkers, and it's my birthday! I'm hoping to get a lie in bed so I'm scheduling my post, there again the kids will probably get me up at the crack of dawn!! 
Anyway, back to this weeks challenge, it's a really easy one.....

                                                    ANYTHING GOES

Our sponsor this week is the Digi Doodle Shop with a $10 Gift Certificate for one lucky winner.
I've used  'Stocking Puppy'  from the Digi Doodle Shop for today's card.

I've coloured the image with my promarkers. The background papers are from Craft Creations. I'd actually made the background for a different card to enter one of the challenges, but I really liked the look so I decided to use it for this one instead!

I've finished off with a bit of ribbon and some bling from my stash.
Don't forget to be entered into the prize draw you must use ProMarkers, FlexMarkers or Aqua Markers on your project. Good Luck!

I'd like to enter the following challenges
ABC Christmas challenge - Q for Quilting
Winter Wonderland  - Red & Green

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments.

Tiptoe Fairy

Hello everyone, 
I dug out one of my favourite LOTV stamps today, she's Tiptoe Fairy.

I've coloured her with promarkers. The background papers are from Craft Creations and Dovecraft.

The flowers are from WOC and I've finished with a bit of ribbon from my stash and a few pearls.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Lillies Little Fairies - Spots or Stripes (I've gone for the spots)
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Fairies
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Summer
Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

It that Gift Hedgy again!

Hello Everyone,
I hope you're all having a good weekend. I've been having a mad rush with my cards just lately, so many to do and not enough time to do them all in! My deadlines all finish this week, so then things should get back to normal!
Today's card is using 2 Penny Black stamps. The first is 'Gift Hedgey' and the second is from a transparent set called 'Piece of my Heart'.

Sorry for the wonky photo! The background papers are from First Edition and K & Company, and I've coloured the images with my promarkers.

I've finished off with some ribbon from my stash and a bit of bling.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Double the trouble
Cute card Thursday - Bling it Up
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Out of the Frame

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments. 
Lorraine x

Back to School

Hello Everyone, 
I hope you are all enjoying the bank holiday weekend. I've used an image from Digi Stamp Boutique for today's card. She's part of a set called 'Off to school - Rosie & Dan' and I've coloured her with my promarkers.

I've followed the sketch at  Sketchy Challenges

The background papers are the ones I won from Bev Rochester - thank you very much Bev!

The flowers are a Marianne Creatables die and the ribbon is from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges
Whimsey Stamps Inspirations - Lots of Layers
DigiStamp Boutique - August 
Simon Says Stamp - Back to School
The Sketchy Challenges - Chantal's Sketch
Divas by Design - Anything Goes


Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments. I really appreciate them.
Lorraine x

Kissing Gate!

Hello Everyone, 
It's almost the weekend and I have a week off work!! Yay! It's been a hectic few days and I've got a little bit of news for you!!! Oh yes, I hear you say! What's that then?
Well I was in the middle of making my card for Di's Digi Challenge, which is Weddings, Anniversary or Engagement. I'd coloured the image and kept changing my mind about the backing papers. Then I received an e-mail asking me if I'd like to join the DT!! Would I !! Yay. Thank you Di and the DT for asking me. I got very excited and couldn't concentrate on finishing the card off! Anyway here it is!

The image is one of course from Di's Digi Downloads and it's called 'Kissing Gate'. I've coloured them with my promarkers.

These background papers are from K & Company after changing my mind so many times, I gave up!  The ribbon does match the backing paper but it looks a lot lighter on the photo, I'm obviously having one of those crafty days!
I won't enter this into Di's Digi Challenge this time! But if you want to enter here's the link  HERE.  

I would like to enter the following challenges:-
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
My Mums Craft Shop - Wedding Anniversary
Simon Says Stamp & Show - No Rules
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Weddings/Anniversary's

Have a good Friday and thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Butterfly & Thistle

Hello Everyone, 
We have a new challenge over at the Digi Doodle Shop, and this weeks challenge is to use

                                              PEARLS

The prize is a $10 gift certificate to spend in the Digi Doodle Shop online store. I've used Butterfly & Thistle for my DT card.

I've coloured the image with my promarkers. The background papers are Nit Wits.

I've added some Marianne Creatables die cut butterflies and added pearls down their backs. The border is a spellbinders die and I've finished off with a bit of ribbon from my stash.
I'd like to enter the following challenge:-
Ruby's Rainbow - Butterflies
Totally Papercrafts - Love is like a Butterfly (Dolly Parton)

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Cutest Ice Cream Cart!

Good morning everyone, 
It's Wednesday and that means another challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers. This week the challenge is

                                                                                             TRANSPORT.

Our sponsor this week is  The Paper Shelter with a fantastic prize for one lucky winner, with a $20 gift certificate for their online store.
I've used 'Cutest ice Cream Cart' from the Paper Shelter for my DT card.

I've coloured her with my promarkers. The background papers are from Papermania and I finished off with a bit of ribbon and some bling from my stash.

To be entered for the prize draw you must use promarkers, triamarkers and/or Flexmarkers on your project.  There are some fab cards from my team mates which you can check out on the Promarkers blog.
Good luck with the challenge!
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments. I'll be round to visit you all later.
Lorraine

Party Girl

Hello Everyone, 
A very quick post for me today as it's my little girls birthday - 5 already, I can't believe how quick the time has gone. She's dressed up as Snow White, and sat colouring with her new pens! She was born a month early and was so small and just slept all the time, and now. . . .  .Whirlwind springs to time!!and I love her just the way she is!

My cards this week are a bit naff! I've got quite a few things going on at the minute and I'm finding it hard to concentrate on one thing at a time!!  Anyhow, I've used 'Party Girl' for this card and coloured her with my promarkers.

The background papers are the new collection from Nit Wits called 'Slice of Life'. I was lucky enough to win the challenge at Lilies Little Fairies last week and these are the papers I chose for my prize! Thank you very much LLF and Nit Wits.

The border is cut with a Spellbinders die and the butterfly is from Marianne Creatables. The flowers are WOC and I've finished off with some ribbon from my stash and a bit of bling!
Now, birthday meal to prepare before the Grandparents arrive, and then birthday cake!! 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Lillies Little Fairies - Oh so Girly
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Wild Orchid Challenge - Summer Flowers

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments. I'll be round to visit you later when the birthday girl has zonked out and gone to bed!!
Lorraine x

Charlotte

Good morning everyone, 
Gosh I'm early today!! We are heading across to the 'other side of the Pennines' tonight to help celebrate my In-Laws 50th wedding anniversary. Lots to do before we can set off, and Hubby has just finished a night shift and is now snoring his head off!! I thought I might as well make a card while I got the chance!
I've used a Sugar Nellie stamp, one of my favourites. This is Charlotte! I've coloured her with my promarkers and of course added lots of glitter to her fairy wings!

I've followed the sketch at the Sugar Bowl. (Sorry for the wonky photo!!)

The background papers are from First edition and the Butterflies are a Marianne Creatables die and a Martha Stewart Punch.
I've finished off with a few pearls and a bit of ribbon from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following Challenges:-
The Sugar Bowl - Sketch with Optional Butterflies
Penny Black & more - Whiskers or Wings (2nd entry)

Have a lovely weekend, and thank you for taking the time to visit me today.
Lorraine x

Kite Flying

Hello Everyone
I hope you are all having a good week. I'd like to say a big HELLO to my new followers too. Thank you for joining me and I hope you enjoy your visits.
I've had a go at a shaped card today. The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and is called 'Kite Flying Ted'

I've coloured him with my promarkers. The background papers are from craft creations. The fence is a Marianne Creatables die and the dragonfly is from Memory Box.

I hope Debby doesn't mind but I pinched the idea for the kite string from a card she did a few weeks ago. Here is the LINK. I'm sure you all already know her work, she's one very talented lady!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
DigiDesign Challenge - No Squares Allowed
Simon Says Stamp - Animal Antics
Here Come the Boys - Boys Toys 
Passion For Promarkers - Not a Square

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments. I really appreciate them
Lorraine x

Scented Garden

Good Morning Everyone
It's Wednesday so that means we have a brand new challenge over at I ♥ ProMarkers. This week we would like to see
                                        GARDENS
How easy is that!! 
We are sponsored by the fab  Di's Digi Downloads, with a $10 gift certificate for one lucky winner.

I've used a Penny Black stamp called 'Scented Garden' fro my DT card.

I've coloured him with my promarkers. The background papers are from First Edition.

The flowers are a Joy!crafts die with added card candi (again - what would I do without it!!) and I've finished off with some ribbon and a bit of bling from my stash.
I can't wait to see all your lovely entries and don't forget you must use Promarkers, Flexmarkers or Triamarkers to be eligible for the prize draw. My team mates have done some fab cards you can check them out here!

I'd like to enter the following challenges

Charisma Cardz Challenge - Flora and Fauna
Penny Black & more - Wings or Whiskers (Whiskers on the mouse!)
Cutie Pie Challenge - Spots and Stripes
Papertake Weekly - Spots 'n' Stripes

Thank you for visiting me today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Fairies Bouquet

Hello everyone, 

Firstly I like to say a big 'HELLO' to my new followers, and 'Thank You' for taking the time to visit me, and I hope you like what you see.

Today's card is a monochrome card. I'm quite happy using a grey scale but introduce a colour and for some reason I panic! Anyway I had a go at using blues!

The image is 'Fairies-Bouquet' from Lili of the Valley and I've coloured her with my promarkers. How could I do a fairy without adding glitter to her wings!!

The background papers are from Papermania. The butterflies are a Martha Stewart punch and the flowers a Joy!crafts die with card candi centres. I finished off with a bit of ribbon and some bling from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Lillies Little Fairies - Monochromatic

Divas by Design - For a female

Stampin for the Weekend - Monochromatic

Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Sir Stampalot Challenge - Take Flight

Thank you for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments. I love reading them and really appreciate you taking the time to leave them.

That's all for now!

Lorraine x

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

Bumble Bee!

Hello Everyone, 
It's Team Karen's turn over at the Digi Doodle Shop Challenge this week and we have a brand new challenge for you. This week we want to see
                                                                                      WINGS
The prize is a $10 gift voucher for the Digi Doodle Shop online store. I've used Bumble Bee Set for my DT card.

I've coloured him with my promarkers. The background papers are from Papermania and Craft Creations.

I've used a spellbinders die for the border. The flowers are from WOC and I've finished with a bit of ribbon from my stash. 
Good luck with this weeks challenge, I can't wait to see your entry!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafts & Me Challenges - Use a Digi
No Matter Which Challenges - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Bingo : Die Cut, Free, Glitter

Thanks for visiting me today and for all your lovely comments. I really appreciate them.
Lorraine x

Emma's Bag!

Good morning Everyone, 
It's Emma's birthday in a couple of weeks, I can't believe she will be 5!! Where has the time gone!! Anyway I've got her a few girly things, hair ties, necklace, a few bits and pieces and I wanted a small bag to put them in. A couple of days ago while she was ransacking my craft room, she found a box of LOTV die cut squares. and took a shine to this little teddy. . .so that's what I've used for her bag!

This little cutie is from a die cut sheet called 'Cuddly Teddies'. I used 3 of the same image and cut them out to make my own decoupage. (Sorry poor photo!)

The pink stripy background paper is from Craft Creations and the border die is from Magnolia. The sentiment stamps are from LOTV and I've finished off with some ribbon and a bit of bling from my stash. 
I could have added a die cut butterfly and some flowers but Emma tends to like things pretty but quite plain so I hope she likes this! She loves bags and carries them round everywhere so I've made it from 350gsm cardstock and super glued the sides!! I'll still be very surprised if it lasts the day!! lol. 

I'd like to enter the following challenge
Lili of the Valley - Anything but a card

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Socialite

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Wednesday and that means another challenge over at I♥Promarkers 
This week we want to see
                                           VINTAGE
and we are sponsored by our very own Karen, the prize is a set of bead pins. (colours may vary)

I've used a Kenny K image for todays card and she's called 'Socialite'.

I've coloured her with my promarkers, and added glitter to her dress and beads. What would I do without my glitter!! The background papers are from Nitwits and Papermania.

The ribbon is from my stash and the bead pins are from my Team mate Karen.

Don't forget you must use ProMarkers, Flexmarkers or Triamarkers to be eligible for the prize draw.  I can't wait to see your entries.

I'd like to enter the following challenges
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Thanks for taking the time to visit me and for all your lovely comments. They really make my day!
I'm at work now so I'll be round to visit you all later.
Lorraine x

Winter Fairy

Good Morning Everyone, 
I've had a busy few days and not much time for crafting, although I have had chance to watch a little bit of Team GB! WOW, I love it- they are doing so well. Can't wait to see how Sir Chris Hoy & Victoria Pendleton get on later this afternoon.
Anyway onto today's card, yes I've managed to get one done!!
I've used one of the new stamps from Lili of the Valley called 'Winter Fairy'. She's so cute and I've coloured her with my promarkers, and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings.

The background paper s are from Hot off the Press and Magnolia.

I've used a Magnolia Lace die and some Marrianne Creatables Snowflakes. I've finished off with a ribbon and a bit of bling from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Lillies Little Fairies - Christmas in July
Secret Saturday Crafter - Gifts
Winter Wonderland - Ribbon & Lace (Magnolia:scalloped dotted lace die - hope it's ok?)
Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
I'll be round to visit you all later.
Lorraine x

Mermaid

Hello Everyone,
I hope you're all having a good week. I've managed a card today inbetween the rowing, cycling judo. .  .!!! 
I've used 'Mermaid' by Kenny K for today's card.

I've coloured her with my promarkers. The background papers are from Craft Creations,a magazine freebie and Papermania.

The ribbon was also a freebie from a magazine, it is really pretty and covered with little white flowers.The gems are from my stash. I've followed the sketch at Papertake weekely, but the young lady who wants this card loves bunting so I added some using a Whimsey die.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Papertake Weekly - Sketch
Passion for Promarkers - Underwater
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
KennyK's Krafty Krew - Bunting

Secret Saturday Crafter - Bright & Cheerful

Thank you for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your lovely comments. They really make my day.
Lorraine x

Tobi

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Wednesday and we have a brand new challenge over at I ♥ ProMarkers. This weeks challenge is
                                                               Dots and Stripes
We are sponsored by the fantastic Joanna Sheen with a £10 gift voucher for one lucky winner.
I've used 'Tobi and Watering Can' by Penny Johnson for my DT card.

I've coloured her with my promarkers and the backing papers are from Craft Creations.

The flowers are from WOC and I've finished off with a Marianne Creatable Butterfly and a bit of bling from my stash.
You must use Promarkers, Flexmarkers or Triamarkers to be eligible for the prize draw. If you are stuck for inspiration, check out my fabbie team mates.
Good luck with your entry!


I'd like to enter the following challenges
Diva's by Design - Flowers
Whimsey Stamps Challenge - Summer Fun

Thank you for visiting me again and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x