Funtime Dan

Hello Everyone, 
I hope you're having a lovely weekend.  I've got a quick card to share today using the fabulous Funtime Dan from Digistamp Boutique.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Echo Park - All About a Boy. 

I've used a Marianne Creatables fence die, a MB cloud die and a LOTV sentiment stamp.

I followed sketch number 68 from Papertake Weekly.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Papertake Weekly - Sketch 68
Passion for Promarkers - One for the Boys
Digi Stamp Boutique - September Challenge

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

Candy Star Ted at Di's Digi Designs Challenge

Good morning Everyone
We have a new challenge starting over at Di's Digi Designs Challenge today and this fortnight we want you to....
              SHOW OFF THOSE COLOURING SKILLS
I've used the ever so cute 'Candy Star Ted' which you can find here.

I've coloured him with Promarkers and flexmarkers, and added lots of glitter. The background paper is from Craft Creations.

I've used a Marianne Creatables tree die and a Marianne Creatables snowflake die, LOTV sentiment tags and ribbon from my stash.

This week we are sponsored by THE CUTTING CAFE and they are offering a choice of any 3 items from their shop!!

Don't forget if you use one of Di's fabulous imagges on your project, you will be entered into a second prize draw to win two more of Di's images - how cool is that!!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Ladybug Crafts - Anything Goes
Marianne Design Divas - Anything Goes

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

Baby Jesus at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for a brand new challenge at Winter Wonderland and this week the theme is....

Photo Inspiration

I've used  'Baby Jesus' from Wild Rose Studio for today's card.

I've coloured them with promarkers and Flexmarkers. The background papers are First Edition - Silent Night.

I've used a spellbinders edgeability die, A Spellbinders Poinsettia die and a Marianne Creatables Ivy die.

Our sponsor this week is the fabulous Crafters Companion who are offering a £10 Voucher for their online store to one lucky winner.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

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

Lorraine x

Hedgy Truffles at Crafty Litttle Fairies

Good Morning Everyone
It's time for another challenge at Crafty Little Fairies. This week the theme is...
                            AUTUMN COLOURS
I've used the adorable 'Hedgy Truffles' from Penny Black for today's card.

I've coloured them with Promarkers and the background paper was from a freebie in a magazine.

I finshed off with ribbon from my stash and some LOTV sentiment tags.

Our sponsor this week is My Crafty Heart with a £10 voucher for one lucky winner
                                                   

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black and More - Autumnal Colours
Dream Valley - Autumn
Love to Create - Colour Inspiration
Loves Rubber Stamps - Fall Colours
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

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

A little Gem at I ♥ ProMarkers.

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Wednesday, already! and that means time for another challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers.
This week the theme is....
                         TO MAKE YOUR OWN FLOWERS
I've used the very cute ' Little Gem with Rose' from Pink Gem Designs for today's card.

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

The flowers are a MB fabulous Phlox die. I've used a Whimsey corner die and LOTV sentiment tags. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

This week we are sponsored by PINK GEM DESIGNS and our winner gets to choose 3 digi images as their prize. 

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

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-


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

Santa Claus is coming to town....

Hello Everyone, 
Well, Grease was fabulous, we had a lovely night out with lots of dancing and singing! I've a very quick card to share today using the gorgeous 'Old Saint Nick' from Sugar Nellie.

I've coloured him with promarkers, and added lots of glitter. The background paper is from Craft Creations.

I've used a Marianne Creatables tree die, a Crafts Too fence die, a MB star die and a crafts too embossing folder

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Promarkers - Embossing
Papertake Weekly - Make it Sparkle
Christmas Stampin all Year Long - Anything Goes
Christmas at Sweet Stampin - Here comes Santa
Divas by Design - Anything Goes
Sugar Bowl - Anything Sugar Nellie
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas - Stamp, stamp, stamp

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

Joanna Sheen - Coffee and Cream

Good Morning Everyone, 
I hope you are all enjoying the weekend. It's time for a new challenge at Joanna Sheen today and this fortnight the theme is....
                                 COFFEE AND CREAM
I've used House mouse decoupage for today's card.

The paper are from First Edition. I've used a Spellbinder edgeability die, and a Joy!crafts daisy die with card candi in the center of the flowers.

The prize is a fabulous £15 Joanna Sheen voucher to spend in the online store.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Catz - Decoupage

I've scheduled this post as I went to see Grease last night at the Grand Opera House - so hopefully I really enjoyed it and now the kids are letting me have a lovely lie in!! lol Thank you for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Lorraine x

Christmas Candles

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's the weekend...yay!! I'd like to say a big 'Hello' to my new followers. Thank you for taking the time to join my little blog and I hope you enjoy your visits.
The Penny Black Saturday Challenge this month is 'anything but a card', so I  thought I'd have a go at a few Christmas candles....

I'd like to enter the following challenges
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - anything but a card.

I'm going to see Grease at the Grand Opera House tonight with some girlfriends. I haven't been to the theatre for ages so I'm really looking forward to it.
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments. Have a fabulous weekend
Lorraine x

Bear and Butterflies at t I ♥ ProMarkers

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Wednesday and that means another challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers .This week the theme is...
                                                      ANYTHING GOES
I've used the gorgeous 'Bear and Butterflies' from Lili of the Valley for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and flexmarkers. The background papers are from First Edition - 

The hessian ribbon is from The Ribbon Girl and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. The ribbon, lace and pearls are from my stash. I've used a MB pipi butterfly die and MB cloud die. 

This week our sponsor is Inky Impressions, who are offering a $10 gift voucher for their online store.

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

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Ribbon and Lace
Wild Orchid Challenge - Add a die cut
Ready Teddy Go - Summer Days

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

Alf

Good Morning Everyone, 
I hope you all had a good weekend. Our was very busy. Paul ran the 'Great North Run' yesterday in 2hours 18mis and so far has raised almost £800 for Macmillans Cancer Support. His legs are aching a little this morning but it's all for a good cause. One of our Son's friends is receiving treatment for cancer at the minute, he's only 8 years old but he's a little fighter. He was the mascot for Manchester United at their game on Saturday this weekend and it really gave him a boost!
I've just got a quick card to share today. I need to build up my stock of mens cards before my next fair.
This is Alf from Digistamp Boutique. (Sorry - wonky photo!!)

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from DCWV - LaCreme Stack.

I've used a Die namics Fishtail stax die and the sentiment is from a Crafter's Companion set.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Digi Stamp Boutique - September Challenge
The Squirrel and the Fox - It's Raining Men Totally Papercrafts - Birthday Boys
My Mums Craft Shop - Boys Only
Whimsey Stamps Challenge - Masculine Cards
Crafty Catz - Men/Boys

After doing so well in the run and feeling very happy with himself, Paul came home to find out that he has won the Lumix/Panasonic Photographer of the Year 2013!! Talk about getting big headed!! lol...and I struggle to take a straight photo of my card!!

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

Henry's Mushroom Tea at Di's Digi Designs Challenge

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge starting at Di's Digi Designs Challenge today and this fortnight the theme is ....
                               FABULOUS FALL COLOURS
I've used the gorgeous 'Henry's Mushroom Tea' for today's card, which you can find here.

I've coloured the little hedgies with promarkers and flexmarkers. The background papers are from Prima - Fairy Flora

I've used a MB Arboscello Tree die, a Crafts Too fence die, a Marianne Creatables Ivy die, MB Twigs and Berries die and a CC Designs Mushroom border die.

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

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Cuttlebug Mania - Back to Nature
Pile it On - Tic Tac Toe ( Patterned paper, Dies, Autumn Colours)

Hubby's running in 'The Great North Run' tomorrow trying to raise a bit of money for the Macmillan Nurses. It's forecast for rain and wind, but I think he's looking forward to it!! Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments.
Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Snowman Song at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge starting at Winter Wonderland today and this week the theme is....
                        FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
I've used 'Snowman Song' from Crafty Sentiments Designs for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and flexmarkers, and added lots of glitter. The background papers are from Dovecraft.

I've used a Marianne Creatables tree die, a Mariane Creatable snowflake die and a MB snowflake border die.

This week we are sponsored by Crafty Sentiments Designs

and the winner will receive 3 digi images.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Crafty Sentiment Designs - Anything Goes

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

New Baby at Crafty Little Fairies

Good Morning Everyone
We have a brand new challenge starting at Crafty Little Fairies today. This week the theme is....
                                                          NEW BABY
I've used the gorgeous 'Baby with Bunny' from LOTV for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and flexmarkers and the background papers are from Nit Wits.

I've used a Magnolia Lace die, a MB Precious Hearts die and an X-cut heart die. The ribbon and bling are from my stash.

This week we are sponsored by LIVE & LOVE CRAFTS with a £10 voucher

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
LOTV Idea's to Inspire - Ribbon and Lace
Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes

Thank you for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement. I really appreciate it.
Lorraine x

Emma at I ♥ ProMarkers

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Wednesday and that means a brand new challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers. This week the theme is......
                                    3 DIFFERENT SHAPES
I've used 'Emma' from Visible Image for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers and flexmarkers. The Background papers are from Nit wits.

I've used a MB cherry blossom die, a Whimsey corner die, LOTV sentiment tags and ribbon and pearls from my stash.

This week we have two sponsors

and

The Paper Shelter

Prize is a $10 voucher.

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:-
Cute Card Thursday - Pretty in Pink

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

Lorraine x

Alyssa

Good Evening Everyone, 
I thought when the kids went back to school, that I might get a bit more time in my craft room, but oh no..everything else seams to have taken over!! And I'm helping out in school two afternoons a week now too! 
I've just got a very quick card to share today. This is Alyssa from Digi Stamp Boutique.

I've coloured her with Promarkers and Flexmarks and the background papers are from Nit wits.

I added a few liquid pearls and a few from my stash too.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Digi Stamp Boutique - Customer Challenge
Bunny Zoe's Crafts  - Something Blue
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Got the Blues

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

Candy Winner Re Draw!

Good Evening Everyone, 
I'm afraid that the winner of my candy draw still hasn't come forward, so I have had a redraw and the lucky winner is...

Number 20 that's you...Kat
Drop me an email (lorrainebailey829@gmail.com) with your address and I'll get the die in the post to you! 
Lorraine x

Wish Upon a Star

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's the weekend...the kids are at home!! yay! They've only had 3 days at school this week but I've missed them!
I've used a Sugar Nellie digi image for today's card called 'Wish Upon a Star'.

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her wings..to my chair..the desk ...the carpet....my hair! The background papers are from Nit wits.

I've used a Marianne Creatables poinsettia die, and a  Marianne Creatables ivy die. The red berries are from The Ribbon Girl and the pearls and ribbon are from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
The Sugar Bowl - Anything Sugar Nellie
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas - Layer it Up
Totally Gorjuss - Anything Goes
Christmas Stampin All Year Long - Layers
Fab n Funky - Opposite Colours (Red and Green)

I almost forgot.... my candy winner hasn't come forward yet. If I don't hear anything by the end of the weekend, I'll do a re-draw.
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments - I love to read them all.
Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Boy and Girl Sledging at I ♥ ProMarkers.

Good Morning Everyone, 
Well, the kids go back to school today:-( ....all kitted out in new uniform and shiny shoes - that won't last! We've had a brilliant summer holiday, I wish it could have lasted longer!

It's Wednesday and that means it's time for a brand new challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers. This week the theme is......
         USE MORE THAN ONE STAMPED IMAGE
I've used 'Boy Sledging' and 'Girl Sledging' from Lili of the Valley for today's card.

I've coloure them with Promarkers and added lots of glitter. The background papers are from LOTV - Frosty Christmas

I've used a Marianne Creatables Christmas tree die and a bit of ribbon from my stash.

This week we are sponsored by Lili of the Valley with a £10 voucher for one lucky winner.

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

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Cardmakers - Christmas Snow or Ice
Cutie Pie Challenge - Cute Christmas
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
The ABC Challenge - U for Unlimited
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Ribbon or Lace

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

Happy Anniversary at Without Words

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a brand new challenge starting at Without Words today and this month the theme is....
                                     HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
I can't believe that the Without Words challenge has been running for a whole year, and that's all down to the hard work of our fabulous Squirrel who set up the challenge blog. 

I've used the adorable' Bertie Bouquet' from Di's Digi Designs for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from First Edition - Floral Pavilion.

Our sponsor this month is the fabulous QUIXOTIC PAPERIE with a £10 voucher for one lucky winner.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Whimsey Stamps Challenge - CAS
A Creative Romance - CAS 

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