Joanna Sheen Challenge - Shirley Barber

Good Morning Everyone, 
I hope you are all having a good weekend. We have a new challenge starting today at the Joanna Sheen Challenge Blog. this fortnight the theme is......
                                              DON'T BE SQUARE
I've used an image from the Shirley Barber project Book and CD.

The image and papers are from the Shirley Barber CD. I love this CD it's full of gorgeous designs. I think I'll be using this quite a lot!!
The prize is a £15 voucher to spend in the Joanna Sheen online store.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Whimsey stamps Challenge - Shaped Cards

Thank you for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Live Laugh Love!

Good Morning Everyone, 
When I saw the new release from Sugar Nellie, I just couldn't resist!! The whole Return to Fairy Glen collection just dropped into my basket! This little sweetie is called 'Live Laugh Love'

I've coloured her with my promarkers, and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The background papers are from Nit wits.

I've used a Joy!crafts swirl die, a MB cherry blossom die and LOTV sentiment tags. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
The Sugar Bowl - Anything Sugar Nellie
Bunny Zoes - Wings
ABC Challenge - Pretty in Pink
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes
Stampin for the weekend - Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss - Happy Birthday
Ruby's Rainbow - Things with Wings

Thanks for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Pink and Blue at I ♥ ProMarkers

Good Morning Everyone, 
These Wednesdays are coming round far too quickly!! But as it is Wednesday, it means we have a brand new challenge starting at  I ♥ ProMarkers. Our theme this week is....
                                                 PINK AND BLUE
I've used 'Tobey Heart Balloon' for today's card. When I chose this image I had completely forgotten about our colour scheme theme....so it hasn't quite turned out as I intended!!

I've coloured him with my promarkers and added some faux stitching with a fineliner pen. 

We have 2 sponsors for this challenge, which means we will have 2 lucky winners! Our first sponsor is

Marianne Designs

And this is their fab prize.

And our second sponsor is Crafty Sentiments Designs

And their prize is 3 digi's of the winners choice.

Don't forget you must use Promarkers, Flex markers and or Tria markers on your project to be eligible for the prize draw.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Creative Craft Challenges 2 - A stitch in Time
Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes
Cupcake Craft Challenges - Not for Flowers

Thank you for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

A couple of cas's

Good Morning Everyone, 
What a weekend!! I had a fab day out with some friends on Saturday. We went over to Manchester for the day, a lovely pub lunch followed by a bit of shopping and then....to the Ethiad Stadium to see Olly Murs and Robbie Williams in concert!!!! Absolutely FANTASTIC!!! The noise, the atmosphere...just brilliant and Robbie...WOW! We got home at 2am on Sunday and I'm still catching up with myself...I'm no good at late nights!!

This is a very quick card from me today. A friend saw my new Lili of the Valley stamps and asked for a couple of CAS cards with these sentiments....so here we go...
The stamps are both from Set 42 Statements - Congratulations set.

I've used a crafts too embossing folder- Daisy and swirl, gold mirri card and gold ribbon.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Ideas to Inspire - Use a sentiment
Crafty Catz - Embossing
Challenges 4 everyone - Anything Goes

Tom pinched the lappy for his homework yesterday so I haven't had much computer time. I have to sort out new tyres for my car today and I'm in school this afternoon followed by a few of the kids friends coming for tea! So if I don't get the chance to catch up with you all today I promise to visit soon.
Lorraine x

Day on the Lake at Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone
We have a new challenge starting at Di's Digi Design's Challenge today and this fortnight the theme is....
                                                     SUMMER FUN
I've used 'Day on the Lake' for today's card which you can find here.

I've coloured them with my promarkers. The background papers are from
I've used a MB wave die and a dinamics flag stax die.
Don't forget that if you use one of Di's images an your entry, you will be entered into a second prize draw to win 2 of Di's images.

Our FABULOUS Sponsor this fortnight is MY TIME MADE EASY and they are offering a $25 gift certificate to be spent in the shop.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Cute card Thursday - In the Summertime
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Fab n Funky - Animals
Loves Rubber Stamps - Summer
Thank you for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments. Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
There's a new challenge starting at Winter Wonderland today. This week the theme is.....

'Christmas Presents'

(this could be a card with presents on the image, or make a present)

I've used a precoloured James bear die cut square from LOTV for today's card.

The papers are from the Frosty Christmas pad from LOTV.

I've used a Marianne Creatables Fence die, a Marianne Creatable tree die and LOTV sentiment tags.

This week we are sponsored by Crafty Ribbons

They are offering our lucky winner this fabulous prize.

Thanks for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Bumble Bee Fairy at Lilies Little Fairies

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge starting at Lilies Little Fairies this morning. This week the theme is....
                            IN THE GARDEN
I've used 'Bumble Bee Fairy' from LOTV for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The papers are Perfect Pair pad from LOTV.

I've used a MB cloud die, A MB tree die, a Marianne Creatables fence die and a Marianne Creatables button flower die. 
Our sponsor this week is Stamposaurus with this fabulous prize.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Ideas to Inspire - Use a sentiment (tags)
Southern Girls Challenge - Use a Punch or a die cut

Thank you for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Anything Goes at I ♥ProMarkers.

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Wednesday and that means a new challenge over at I ♥ProMarkers. We didn't get many entries for the last challenge so this week we have a very easy theme for you....
                               ANYTHING GOES

I've used a Bestie image from Sherri Baldy for today's card.

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

I've used a MB fabulous phlox die, and a Whimsey corner die. The sentiment stamps are from LOTV and the ribbon and pearls from my stash.

Our sponsor this week is Sherri Baldy, 3 winners will each receive 5 Bestie Digi's.

Don't forget you must use Promarkers, Flexmarkers and or Tria markers on your project to be eligible for the prize draw.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
The Hobby House - Anything Goes
Ladybug Crafts Ink - Flowers and Ribbon

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

Funtime Rosie

Good Morning Everyone, 
Well, that's another weekend over...already! Time is going far too quickly!
It's another quick share today. This is the gorgeous 
'Funtime Rosie' from DigiStamp Boutique.

I've coloured her with my promarkers and the background papers are from Nit Wits.

I've used a Spellbinders edgeability die, a Marianne Creatable fence die, a MB cloud die, a Poppy Stamps Simple Banner die, and a MB fabulous phlox die, oh yes and a Martha Stewart butterfly punch.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
DigiStamp Boutique - Customer Challenge
The Hobby House - Anything Goes
Charizma cardz - Digis Only

Thank you for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments. 
Lorraine x

Hedge Delivery

Good morning everyone, 
I've got a very quick card to share today. I love these little Penny Black hedgies and this one's called 'Hedge Delivery'.

I've coloured him with my promarkers. The sentiment is computer generated.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Masculine
Penny Black and More - CAS 
Simon Says Stamp - Transport
Loves Rubber Stamps - Masculine Theme
Divas By Design - Happy Birthday
Fab n Funky - Birthday

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
Have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x

Kenny K Competition

Good Evening Everyone, 
Kenny K are having a competition to name 5 of their new girlz which are being released on the 23rd June.

I thought it would be a good idea to get the kids involved in this competition..........Tom and Emma have spent the last 30 minutes arguing over this, but here are the names they finally agreed on!...

1 - Delightful Daisy
2 - Ravishing Rosie
3 - Wonderful Wendy
4 - Fantastic Flora
5 - Athletic Anna

I hope you like the names!
Thanks for visiting my little blog. Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Kite Flying Ted at I ♥ ProMarkers

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Wednesday and that means another challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers.
This week the theme is....
                                        CIRCLE CARDS
I've used Kite Flying Ted from Di's Digi Designs for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and flexmarkers. 

I've used a Marianne Creatables fence die, a crafts too banner and  a MB cloud die.

Our sponsor this week is the fabulous  Di's Digi's with a $10 gift certificate for one lucky winner.

Don't forget, you must use promarkers, flex markers and or tria markers on your project to be eligible for the prize draw.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Cutie Pie Challenge - One for the kids
Papertake Weekly - Hello Boys

Thank you for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.

Lorraine x

Gone Fishing and taken my Mojo with it!

Good Morning Everyone, 
I was in two minds whether or not to post this card...Mr Mojo has done a runner and I'm really struggling to put anything together. I still haven't made my DT card for I ♥ Promarkers on Wednesday!!
I've used a Penny Black stamp called 'Gone Fishing' for this card.

I've coloured them with my promarkers. The Sky and water background papers are from Craft Creations, the others are from Echo Park - Scoot.

I've used a MB wave die and Mb cloud die. The little anchor is from a die cut sheet from Craft Creations.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Masculine
Simon Says Stamp - Father's Day
Crafty Creations - One for the Boys
Charizma Cardz - Layers
Stampin for the weekend - Cute

Thanks for visiting me today and for all your comments. I really enjoy reading them all.
Lorraine x

Sunflower Daisy at Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's the weekend...yay!! We have a new challenge starting at Di's Digi Designs Challenge today and this fortnight our theme is .....
                                           PRETTY BORDERS
You all know I love Di's images, and this one's no exception....I just don't like my card!! I think Mr Mojo has taken an early holiday!
The image is the adorable 'Sunflower Daisy' which you can fine here.

I've coloured her with my promarkers and flexmarkers. The background papers are Dovecraft - garden party.

I've used a spellbinders edgeability die, A joy!crafts daisy die, a Marianne Creatable fence die and a Marianne Creatable butterfly die. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

Don't forget if you use one of Di's images on your project, you will be entered into a second prize draw to win 2 of Di's fabulous images.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Heck of a Challenge - Bingo (Flowers, Die cuts and Pearls)
Stamping Sensations - Summer Blooms
My Mums Craft Shop - Dies Dies Dies
The Paper Shelter - Flower Power
ABC Challenge - O is for Open

Thank for visiting my little blog today and fro all your lovely comments. Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a brand new challenge starting at Winter Wonderland this morning. This week the theme is .....
                                 FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS
I've used Bismarck from Mo's Digital pencil for today's card. 

I've coloured him with my promarkers and added lots of glitter to his hat. The background papers are from Lili of the Valley - Classic Christmas pad.

This week we are sponsored by J & C Creations who are offering a £10 gift voucher for one lucky winner!

We're supposed to have a lovely sunny day today so I'm going to try and get some time in the garden.
Thanks for visiting me today and for all your lovely comments. 
Lorraine x

It's that Tiptoe Fairy (again) at Lilies Little Fairies

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Thursday and a we have a new challenge starting at Lilies Little Fairies. Our theme this week is.....
                                                     GOOD LUCK
I've used one of my all time favourite stamps from Lili of the Valley...Tiptoe Fairy.

I've coloured her with my promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The background papers are from Lili of the Valley- Perfect Pair.

I finished off with a bit of ribbon from my stash, and some LOTV sentiment tags.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Ideas to Inspire - Use a sentiment
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Passion for Promarkers - All that Glitters
Allsorts Challenge - Here come the girls

I hope you can join in the challenge this week, and don't forget you must use a Lili of the Valley image on your project.

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

All stitched Up at I ♥ ProMarkers

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Wednesday already....gosh this weeks going so quickly!! We've had some gorgeous sunny weather here- doesn't it make you feel good!
Any way we have a new challenge starting at I ♥ ProMarkers today. This week the theme is....
                                    ALL  STITCHED UP
We would like to see some kind of stitching on your project, real or faux, it's up to you!
I've used a fab image from Digi Stamp Boutique called 'Grandad Relaxing'.

I've coloured him with my promarkers. The back ground papers are a mix of K and Company and A boy's life- Echo Park.

I've done the 'stitching' with a fine liner pen!!

The sponsor for this weeks challenge is Letraset . The prize is a set of promarker pens

Don't forget you MUST use either ProMarkers, FlexMarkers, AquaMarkers or Trias on your work, to be eligible for the prize draw.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Digi Stamp Boutique - Customer Challenge (will add when June challenge is posted)

Ladybug Crafts - For the Men in our lives

Cards for Men - Dad

Creative Craft Challenges - For the Fellas

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Sweet Stampin Challenge - It's all about Father's Day

PArty Time Tuesday - Father's Day
Anything Goes - Father's Day

Thank you for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Peggy at Without Words

Good Morning Everyone, 
The kids go back to school today and I'm still ironing their uniforms!! I'm not organised at all!! 
It's time for a  new challenge at Without Words. This month the theme is....
                                       HOT COLOURS
I've used the very cute 'Peggy' from Wee stamps.

I've coloured with her with promarkers. The background papers were a freebie from a magazine, Beach Babes from Fancy Pants designs.

Our sponsor for June is MY CRAFTY HEART with a £10 store voucher

Don't forget, your card must be cas, ie have minimal or NO embellishments, and have a hand coloured image to be eligible for the draw.  My DT teamies have made some fabulous cards to inspire you.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes
Penny Black and More - CAS
Whimsey Stamps - Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss - Anything Goes with Flowers

Thank you for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments. I really appreciate them.
Lorraine x

Joanna Sheen

Good Morning Everyone, 
I hope you are all enjoying the weekend. We have a brand new challenge starting over at Joanna Sheen today. This fortnight the theme is.....
                                            SPOTS AND STRIPES
I've used an image from the fabulous Tom Mielko CD. The Cd is full of gorgeous images and they print out so well.

The background papers are from Craft Creations.  I used a Spellbinders edgeability die for the border and added a few pearls.

I've kept the card quite cas as I didn't want to detract from the gorgeous image. I just added a few pearls and ribbon from my stash.
There's a £15 Joanna Sheen voucher for the winner, so a great reason to enter!!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes
Totally Papercrafts - Anything Goes

Thank for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments. Have a lovely Sunday.
Lorraine x

Let them eat cake at A little bit crafty

Good morning Everyone, 
I can't believe it's June already and that half term is almost over....time is going soooo quickly!!

We have a brand new challenge starting at A Little Bit Crafty this morning, and this month the theme is....
                                        SOMETHING SWEET
I love this little cutie from Sugar Nellie, she's called 'Let them Eat Cake'.
I tried to give her blonde hair....but I think I need a bit more practise!!

I've coloured her with my promarkers and flexmarkers, and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The background papers are from Nit Wits.

I've used a MB Cherry Blossom die, A Whimsey corner die and a Spellbinders fancy oval. the ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

We have 3 fabulous sponsors this month which means 3 fabulous reasons to enter!! Our sponsors are....

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
The Suagr Bowl - Anything Sugar Nellie
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
The Cutie Pie Challenge - 3-2-1 (3 flowers, 2 papers, 1 image)
Loves Rubber Stamps - Bows
Passion for Promarkers - Add ribbon,lace or twine (Ribbon)
Divas by Design - Tie a ribbon
Fab n Funky - For the Girls

Thank you for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments. Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x