Bingo at Creative Inspirations

Good Morning Everyone, 
This is my last week as GD for Creative Inspirations. Thank you for having me ladies.
This week the theme is a bingo board...

I followed the first row down for my card, Snowflakes, Pearls and Stamped Image.
The image is 'Winter Birds' from Stampendous, and is of course coloured with Promarkers.
The background papers are from DoCrafts. I used a Spellbinders edgeability die to create the scalloped edge.

The snowflake die is from Marianne Creatable and the pearls are from my stash.

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

Penguin Presents

Good Morning Everyone, 
I hope everyone is safe and well especially if you have been affected by the storms.
The kids are home today, so it's just a quick card from me. This is the ever so cute 'Penguin Presents' from Lili of the Valley.

I've coloured him with promarkers and flexmarkers. The background papers are from Lili of the Valley - Frosty Christmas.

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

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Promarkers - Give me a P (Penguin, Purple presents, promarkers)
LOTV ideas to Inspire - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter - An Easel card.
Mariannes Design Divas - Winter/Christmas (3 dies : LR0136, LR0123 AND LR 0205)

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

Boo to You too at Di's Digi's

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's the weekend and the kids are on half term - a whole week off school - yay!! I love having them at home. A few people asked which book character Tom went to school as.....it was Gangsta Granny by David Walliams! 

Today sees the start of a brand new challenge at Di's Digi Designs Challenges and the them this fortnight is.....
                                            HALLOWEEN
I've used the ever so cute 'Boo to You too' which you can find here.

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

I've used a MB bat die, a MB Arboscello tree die and a Crafts too fence die.

We are sponsored by 'There She goes Clear Stamps' with a $10 voucher for one lucky winner.

 

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 more of Di's fabulous images.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Cards for Men - Halloween
Simon Says Stamp - Halloween
Crafty Creations - Halloween
Divas by Design - Spooked
Cute Card Thursday - Spooktacular
Stampin for the Weekend - Something Spooky
Dream Valley - Halloween
Pile it On - Halloween

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

Check it Out at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
The kids finish for half term today and as it's book week at school they have to go dressed up as a character from a book. Well, I never thought I'd see my 8yr old son wearing red tights and a skirt for school!!
We have a new challenge starting over at Winter Wonderland today and this week the theme is....
                                    CHECK THIS OUT
I've used the gorgeous 'Christmas Angels - Praying' from Lili of the Valley. 

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

I've used a Spellbinders poinsettia die and a Marianne Creatables Ivy die. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash.


This week we are sponsored by the fabulous Crafters Companion who are offering a £10 voucher to one lucky winner.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Anything Goes

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

A Swirly Fir Tree at Crafty Little Fairies

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a brand new challenge starting at Crafty Little Fairies today and this week the theme is .....
                                       ANYTHING GOES
I've used 'Swirly Fir Tree' from Lili of the Valley for  today's card.

I've coloured it with promarkers. I've used a Spellbinders poinsettia die, a Marianne Creatable ivy die and a Whimsey corner die.

The ivory net and the bead in the center of the poinsettia are from The ribbon Girl.

Our sponsor this week is CRAFT ALL DAY who are offering a £10 voucher for one lucky winner.

There is also asecond prize offered by our very own fabulous Squirrel, and that's 2 brand new LOTV stamps.
                                                   

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Sweet Stampin Christmas - Cards for Men
Here Come the Boys - Christmas in Cream and Brown
The Ribbon Girl - Colour Challenge : Brown
Papertake Weekly - O Christmas Tree
LOTV Ideas to Inspire -Anything Goes

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

A sketch at Creative Inspirations

Good Morning Everyone, 
I'd like to say a Big Hello to my new followers - Thank you for taking the time to follow my little blog and I hope you enjoy your visits.
I'm here with my GD card for the Creative Inspirations challenge, where this week the theme is a sketch.
I've used 'Xmas Kiss' from Penny Black for today's card. 

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

I've used a spellbinders poinsettia die and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley.
Here the sketch for you to follow, and don't forget to check out the challenge blog for some fabulous inspiration.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Hazelnuts Monthly challenge - Anything goes

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

A cute Penguin

Good Morning Everyone, 
I hope you all had a good weekend. I managed a couple of quick cards. I have a Christmas Fair coming up at the beginning of November and already have a few orders for Granddaughter/Grandson cards....so here's the first one!

This is one of the images from the cute penguin set at Digi Stamp Boutique. I've coloured him with promarkers, and added lots of glitter.

The background papers are from Papermania - First Noel. I've used a MB  bow die and a Marianne Creatables snowflake die.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Digi Stamp Boutique - Customer Challenge
Simon Says Stamp - Christmas
Crafty Creations - Sparkle and Shine

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

Button it Up at Joanna Sheen

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a brand new challenge starting on the Joanna Sheen Challenge Blog and this time the theme is.....
                                          BUTTON IT UP
I've used the gorgeous decoupage from the Jayne Netley Mayhew Decoupage - Spring Collection.

I've used a Marianne Creatables Button flower die, A Marianne ivy die and a Spellbinders edgeablility die. 

Now, if you check out all the work of my brilliant teammates, you will see that they all managed to use real buttons on their projects.  The last time I saw my jar of buttons, Emma was using them to help with some Maths homework..then she hoarded them...I can't find them anywhere! Rather than get stressed out I used a Marianne die instead!
Don't forget there's a fabulous £15 voucher for the Joanna Sheen website for the winner, so well worth entering.

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. Enjoy the rest of the weekend
Lorraine x

Hazel and Nutty at Creative Inspirations

Good Morning Everyone, 
I'm back with my 3rd card as GDT for Creative Inspirations and this week the new challenge is...
                                     AUTUMN COLOURS
I've used the gorgeous 'Hazel and Nutty' from Sugar Nellie for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The background papers are from Prima - Fairy Flora Pad.

I've used a MB Cherry blossom die, a Magnolia scalloped dotty lace border die, a Joy!crafts swirl die and a Martha Stewart butterfly punch.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Creative Craft Challenges - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Halloween Hues or Autumn Colours
The Squirrel and the Fox - Things with Wings
Totally Gorjuss - Wings and Things
The Sugar Bowl - Anything Sugar Nellie
Penny Black and More - Anything Goes (2nd entry)
ABC Challenge -X for Xtra Special
Simon Says Stamp - Use a Rubber Stamp

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

James - Snowman

Good Morning Everyone, 
I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I actually got the chance to make a card just for fun yesterday. I used the gorgeous James and Snowman from Lili of the Valley.

I've coloured him with promarkers and added lots of glitter. The background papers are the Frosty Christmas pad from Lili of the Valley

I've used the new 'Merry Christmas' die from Memory Box - I love this die, and I think you might just be seeing a lot more of it!! I added a Marianne Creatables snowflake die, also covered in lots of glitter (the die cut not the die!) and a bit of ribbon from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Anything Goes
The Ribbon Girl - Lovely Lili  : Anything goes
Passion for Promarkers - Snow is Falling
Charisma Cardz - Animals

I've got a craft fair this morning so hopefully I will sell one or two cards.
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Izzy's Spider at Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's the weekend already! I can't believe how quickly this week has gone. It's time for a new challenge at Di's Digi Design Challenge today and this fortnight the theme is...
                                  HALLOWEEN COLOURS
I've used the ever so sweet 'Izzy's Spider' which you can find here.

I've coloured her with promarkers and drew the spider's web in the top corner.

This fortnight we are sponsored by MARKER POP! (winner pays shipping if any) with a $10 gift voucher for one lucky winner.
                                            
Don't forget if you use one of Di's fabulous images 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:-
Stamp and Create - Fall or Halloween
My Mums Craft Shop - Halloween
Sarah Hurley Challenge - Halloween
Crafty Catz - Halloween
Stampin for the weekend - Anything Goes
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Halloween
Ladybug Crafts - Halloween

Thank you for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
Have a fabulous weekend whatever you are doing.
Lorraine x

Wrap it Up at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have  anew challenge starting at Winter Wonderland today and this week the theme is....
                                                 WRAP IT UP
We want to see boxes, bags, tags, wrapping paper etc. or you could include presents, bags etc on your project eg on the image on your card.
I bought a little kraft card box from a local shop and decorated it.
The papers are First Edition - Silent Night. I've used a Magnolia lace edge die and a Spellbinder poinsettia die.

This week we are sponsored by My Craft Heart

who are offering a £10 voucher

and Iva Nova Chest who are offering these gorgeous goodies

I'd like to enter the following challenge:-
Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Anything but a card

I hope you have a lovely day and thanks for taking the time to visit me.
Lorraine x

Kitten Cuddles at Crafty Little Fairies

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for a brand new challenge at Crafty Little Fairies, and this week the theme is ....
                                         PRETTY IN PINK
I've used the gorgeous 'Kitten Cuddles' from Lili of the Valley for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers and the background papers are a LOTV pad - Always and Forever.

I've used  a Marianne Creatables Button Flower die and A Whimsey Corner die. The sentiment tags are from LOTV and the ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

Our sponsor this week is LIVE AND LOVE CRAFTS with a £10 voucher for one lucky winner.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Anything goes
Divas by Design - 3 or more layers

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

Angellica and some sad news at I ♥ ProMarkers

Good Morning Everyone, 
This is my second post of the day and as it's Wednesday that means a brand new challenge at  I ♥ ProMarkers. It's also my last post as part of the I ♥ ProMarkers  Design Team. This was the first design team I joined about 18 months ago. They are an amazing bunch of girls and I've had a fabulous time on the team. Thanks for having me ladies and I hope the challenge continues to go from strength to strength.

I'd better tell you about this weeks theme and it is....
                                  BROWN AND ORANGE
I've used the gorgeous 'Angellica' from Sugar Nellie for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The paper is from First Edition - 

This week we are sponsored by Doctor Digi

They are offering 5 DIGI IMAGES OF YOUR CHOICE for the lucky winner.

Don't forget, you must use ProMarkers, FlexMarkers, AquaMarkers ,Trias  or the new Neon Markers on your work, if not you entry will be deleted.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

The Sugar Bowl - Anything Sugar Nellie
Loves Rubber Stamps - Polka Dots
Allsorts Challenge - Autumn Colours
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Heck of a Challenge - Autumn Colours

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

Pumpkin Soup at Creative Inspirations

Good Morning Everyone, 
This is my second week as GDT for Creative Inspirations, and this week the theme is....
                                      HAPPY HAUNTING
I've used a Penny Black stamp called Pumpkin Soup.

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

I've used a MB bat die, a Mb ghost die and the gorgeous black hessian is from The Ribbon Girl. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Spooky
Penny Black and More - Anything Goes
Stamping Sensations - All creatures Great and Small

Don't forget to stop by the creative inspirations blog and check out the fabulous work by the DT.
I'll be back shortly with my second card of the day and a bit of sad news!
Lorraine x

A lovely day at GNPE Harrogate

Hello Everyone, 
I've had a few requests to show you the things that I bought at the GNPE at Harrogate on Sunday. So here goes...
One or two paper pads from Lili of the Valley. I was going to buy a few stamps but I got chatting to Anne and completely forgot about them! The reels of ribbon were from Meiflower.

And then a couple of embossing folders and one or two rubber stamps. The Whimsey stamps were on offer at only £3.50 each - what a bargain!

And then...mmm...

I thought they would come in handy for those DT projects, when it's 'anything but a card'....but I think they will still be in the cupboard this time next year!!

While I was wandering around the stalls ,I bumped into the lovely Mel from Create and Craft fame, and had a natter - What a lovely lady! 

Right, I have to go out for a run now! and then Parents Evening at school later so I'll find out if my little munchkins behave themselves or not!! lol 
Thanks for taking the time to visit and I'll try and catch up with you all later.
Lorraine x

Jack-o-Lantern at Without Words

Good Morning Everyone, 
I manged to get to the GNPE at Harrogate yesterday and spent a small fortune on things I really, really need!! lol I managed to get one or two Wee stamps and some paper pads from Lili of the Valley.....and....and!!
Anyway today sees the start of a brand new challenge at Without Words and this month the theme is....
              PUMPKINS (ORANGE,BROWNS AND GREENS)
I've used a fabulous image from QKR Stampede called 'Jack-o-Lantern'.

I've coloured him with Promarkers and Flexmarkers. The background papers are from K & Company and Nit Wits.

The sentiment is from Digi Stamp Boutique.

Our sponsor for October is the lovely Teresa at MY CRAFTY HEART with a £10 voucher for the winner

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Allsorts Challenge - Autumn
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Autumn is here

I have to go to Church this morning to watch Emma in her Harvest Festival Service, with the Infant school. It usually takes about an hour, followed by Tom in his Junior School Harvest Festival Service for the next hour - no crafty time for me today!

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