Sunday 28 July 2013

Joanna Sheen : Boys will be Boys!

Good Morning Everyone
I hope you are all enjoying the weekend. We have a new challenge starting at the Joanna Sheen Challenge Blog this morning, and this fortnight the theme is....
                                       BOYS WILL BE BOYS
I've used an image from a rubber stamp set called 'Gruffies -Slice of Happiness - JSHM053', which you can find HERE.
I've coloured him with my promarkers, and the backgrond papers are from Echo Park - It's a Boys Life.
We are sponsored by the fabulous Joanna Sheen with a  £15 gift voucher for one lucky winner. It would be fabulous to see lots of entries using Joanna Sheen images - there are so many to choose from at www.joannasheen.com

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

There are some changes happening over at the Joanna Sheen challenge blog and a fabulous specials section on the Joanna Sheen blog too. So grab your self a cuppa and have a browse!
Thanks for visiting me today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Wednesday 24 July 2013

Sant's Hat at I ♥ ProMarkers

Good Morning Everyone
It's Wednesday and that means another challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers. This week the theme is .....
                                     CHRISTMAS IN JULY
I've used 'Santa's Hat' from Penny Black for today's card.
I've coloured him with promarkers, and added lots of glitter to his hat. The background papers are from Lili Of the Valley.
I've used a Spellbinders Poinsettia die, a Spellbinders fancy oval die and A Whimsey corner die. The sentiment tags are from Lili Of the Valley and the ribbon and pearls are from my stash.
Our sponsor this week is Letraset who are offering a pack of promarkers as a prize.


Don't forget you MUST use either ProMarkers, FlexMarkers, TriaMarkers or AquaMarkers and of course follow the theme to be entered into the prize draw.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

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

Saturday 20 July 2013

Special Day Moments at Di's Digi Designs Challenge

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Saturday and time for another challenge at Di's Digi Design Challenges. This fortnight the theme is . ...
                            WEDDING OR ANNIVERSARY
I've used the gorgeous new image called 'Special Day Moments' which you can find here.
I've coloured them with my promarkers and the background papers are from a Forever Friends pad called
The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley and the ribbon and pearls are from Meiflower.

This fortnight we are sponsored by THE CUTTING CAFE and they are offering any 3 SETS of choice from their shop of fabulous cut files, digi sentiments and other digi designs!!
The Cutting Cafe
And don't for get that if you use one of Di's images on your project you will be entered into a prize draw to win two more of Di's fabulous images...how cool is that!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
The Paper Shelter - CAS
The Squirrel and the Fox  - Something Spooled

Thanks for visiting my little bog today and for all your lovely comments. I hope are enjoying the sunshine and have a lovely weekend. Lorraine x

Friday 19 July 2013

A Boy and a Girl at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
There's a brand new challenge starting at Winter Wonderland today so it's another Christmas card from me! 
This weeks theme is ...
                                      A BOY AND A GIRL
I've used Moorhead decoupage for today's card. It hasn't quite turned out as I intended....I blame the heat!! lol
The lilac background card is from the Snowman paper kit from Crafters Companion.
I've used a MB star die and the ribbon and bling are from my stash.
This week we are sponsored by Wild Rose Studiowho are offering two stamps of the winner's choice.



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

Thursday 18 July 2013

Girl Sledging at Lilies Little Fairies

Good morning Everyone, 
There's a new challenge starting over at Lilies Little Fairies this morning and this week our theme is...
                                           CHRISTMAS IN JULY
I love making Christmas cards and I think this one is number  22 so far this year! I've used 'Girl Sledging' from LOTV.
I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter. The background papers are from Nit Wits.
I've used a Marianne Creatable tree die, a Marianne Creatables Snowflake die, a Spellbinders fancy oval and some ribbon from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Pretty in Pink
Holly Jolly Christmas - Outdoors
Marianne Design Divas - Layer it Up

Emma's sports day went well yesterday. It was so hot the teachers gave the kids ice lollies at the end of the races! Tom went kayaking with cubs. He absolutely loved it and at the end of the session all the boys lined up for a few Jetty jumps into the lake! 

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments. I hope you're getting chance to enjoy the sunshine.
Lorraine x

Wednesday 17 July 2013

Anything Goes at I ♥ ProMarkers.

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Wednesday and time for a brand new challenge over at I ♥ ProMarkers. This week it's one of those theme's that we all love.....
                                  ANYTHING GOES
I've used one of the images from the Vintage Boys Black and White Sketch Pad from Lili of the Valley. 
I've coloured him with my promarkers and the background papers are from K and company. I'm not sure which collection they are from as I bought them many moons ago!
I've used a die namics fishtail flags stax die.

Our sponsor this week is Stampfairy, and the prize is a $10 gift certificate for their online store.


Please remember you MUST use either ProMarkers, FlexMarkers, TriaMarkers or AquaMarkers and of course follow the theme to be entered into the prize draw.

It's been a very busy week so far. Tom has his sports day on Monday, then I helped out in class yesterday and it's Emma's sports day today! 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.I hope you have a lovely day.
Lorraine x

Saturday 13 July 2013

Fresh Cut Tree!

Good Morning Everyone, 
Just a quick post today as I'm taking the kids out for the day while the weather is nice! And yes, while it's nice and sunny ....it's another Christmas card!
This is Fresh Cut Tree from QKR Stampede. I was lucky enought to win this on the Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge a few months ago but I've only just got around to using it!

I've coloured with him with my promarkers and the background paper is from Craft Creations.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
ABC Christmas Challenge - N for no Embellishments
Sweet Stampin Christmas - Snowmen
Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Christmas Trees
Fab n Funky - Christmas in July

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

Wednesday 10 July 2013

Funtime Rosie at I ♥ ProMarkers.

Good morning Everyone
It's Wednesday again and that means another challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers.
This week we have a sketch for you, and here it is....
I've used funtime Rosie from Digi Stamp Boutique for today's card.
I've coloured her with Promarkers and Flexmarkers. The background papers are from First Edition - 
I used a MB tree die, a MB fabulous phlox die, a Poppy craft Stamps simple banner die and the ribbon and gems are from my stash.
I've rotated the sketch, but when I added the flowers I stuck them in the wrong corner...Oooops!

This week we are sponsored by Inky Impressions with a $10 voucher for one lucky winner.

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

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Digi Stamp Boutique - Customer Challenge
Crafty Catz - It's Childs Play

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

Monday 8 July 2013

Make Believe it's Christmas in July!

Good Morning Everyone, 
What a fabulous sunny weekend. We had lovely blue skies for the school fair on Saturday and I even managed to sell one or two cards.
All this sunshine and I'm making Christmas cards! I've only just bought this Penny Black stamp, it's called 'Make- believe'.
I've coloured them with my promarkers and the background papers are from Nit Wits.
I've used a Marianne Creatables tree die, Marianne Creatables snowflake die and MB precious stars die.
The ribbon and gems are from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Christmas in July
Penny Black and More - Dies and Punches
CSAYL - Seeing Stars
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas - For a Child
Allsorts Challenge - Favourite things (promarkers and snowflake die)
Sweet Stampin Christmas - Cute, cuddly and non trad colours

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

Saturday 6 July 2013

Swingin Pippa at Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a brand new challenge starting at Di's Digi Designs Challenge today, and this fortnight the theme is....
                                         PAPER PIECING
I've used the gorgeous Swinging Pippa for my card which you can find here
I've coloured her with my promarkers and the background papers are from Nit wits.
I've paper pieced her dress and shoes. I've used a Spellbinders edgeability die, a Martha Stewart butterfly punch, LOTV sentiment tags and Ribbon and pearls from my stash.

Our fabulous sponsor this fortnight is....
                                                           THERE SHE GOES 

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

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
My Mums Craft Shop - Just for Girls
The Cutie Pie Challenge - Paper Piecing

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
I'm having a stall at our school summer fair today to try and sell a few of my cards, so I'll be round to visit you all later.
Lorraine x

Friday 5 July 2013

Caroling Trio at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a brand new challenge starting at Winter Wonderland today and this week the theme is ....
                                             EASEL CARDS
I've used a gorgeous Penny Black Slapstick stamp called 'Caroling Trio'.
I've coloured the cute little mice with my promarkers and the background papers are from Lili of the Valley.
I've used a Marianne Creatable snowflake die, A MB frostyville border die, A Marianne Creatable tree die and a Marianne Creatables fence die.

This week we are sponsored by The Hobby Hous
With a £10 Voucher for the lucky winner.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Sweet Stampin Christmas - Cute, cuddly and Non traditional colours
Cupcake Craft - Anything but Square
ABC Christmas Challenge - Men or Mice
Divas by design - Cute
Fab n Funky - Anything but square
The Squirrel and The Fox - Christmas in July
Thank you for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Thursday 4 July 2013

Red, White and Blue at Lilies Little Fairies

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge at Lilies Little Fairies today and this week we have a colour challenge for you. The theme is...
                                  RED, WHITE AND BLUE
I've used 'Aeroplane' from LOTV for today's card. 
I've coloure him with promarkers and the background papers are from Craft Creations.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Sentiments - Red, white and Blue
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations - red, White and Blue

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



Wednesday 3 July 2013

Colour Inspiration at I ♥ ProMarkers

Good morning Everyone, 
I'm sure Wednesday mornings are coming around quicker every week!! Well it's that time again...another challenge at   I ♥ ProMarkers
This week the theme is....
                                            COLOUR INSPIRATION
We have a fabulous photo for you to take your inspiration from, and here it is....
                                   

I've used an image from the Just Inklined CD for today's card.
I've coloured them with promarkers and the background paper is from Craft Creations.
The butterfly is a Marianne Creatables die and the pearls and ribbon are from my stash.
Our fabulous sponsor for this challenge is POLKA DOODLES

And this fabulous CD is the prize for our winner.



Don't forget, you MUST use either ProMarkers, FlexMarkers, TriaMarkers and or AquaMarkers and of course follow the theme to be entered into the prize draw, if not your entry will be deleted.

I'd like to enter the following challenges-

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

Monday 1 July 2013

A Little Bit Crafty Challenge - Die-ing for it!

Hello everyone, I'm back again! (Please scroll down for Without Words)
This time we have a new challenge starting at A Little Bit Crafty and our theme this month is....
                                      DIE - ING FOR IT!
I've used a fabulous image from Saturated Canary called 'Jelly Bug' - Isn't she sweet??!!
I've coloured her with promarkers. The background papers are from Nit Wits.
I've used a MB fabulous Phlox die, a Whimsey corner die, A Spellbinders floral Oval, a Spellbinder classic oval and a Martha Stewart butterfly punch. The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley and the ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

We have three sponsors this month Smeared ink - who are offering a $15 voucher
 

Saturated Canary with a fabulous prize
                                                

Cheery Lyn Designs who are offering a $20 voucher
                                                           


I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Divas by Design - Pretty Pearls
Charizma Cradz - 3,2,1, (3 embellies(Ribbon, flowers, butterflies) 2 papers and 1 image.
Dream Valley - Make your own flowers
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

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

Without Words Challenge - Summer Picnic

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge starting at Without Words today and this month our theme is....
                                        SUMMER PICNIC.
I've used 'Break for Cake' from Penny Black for today's card.
I've coloured them with my promarkers and the background paper is from the Perfect Pair pad from Lili of the Valley.

We have two sponsors for July, firstly RICK ST DENNIS,  offering a prize of two digital images


And secondly the fabulous Crafters Companion.


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