Wish Upon a Star

Good Morning Everyone, 
I'm still busy making cards for Christmas order so I haven't much to show you at the minute but here's one that was sitting in my folder...unblogged!
I've used a Mulberry Wood image from Crafter's Companion called 'Wish Upon a Star'.

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

I've used a Marianne Creatable tree die, a MC fence die, a MB star die and a De'sire snowflake die, covered in glitter!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Crafters Companion - Christmas/Winter

Charizma Cards - Christmas (2nd entry)

Stampin for the Weekend - Feeling Festive

Allsorts Challenge - Bring on the Bling

A Gem of a Challenge - Sparkles

The Cutie Pie Challenge - Scenes and Backgrounds

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

Lorraine x

Just a little Bouquet at Di's Digi Designs Challenge

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge starting today over at Di's Digi Design Challenge Blog and this fortnight the theme is....
               THANK YOU/THANKSGIVING
I've used the adorable 'Just a little Bouquet' which you can find here.

I've coloured her with promarkers and paper pieced her dress. The background papers are from the Always and Forever pad from Lili of the Valley.

I've used a Memory Box fabulous Phlox die and some pearls from the Hobby House.
Our sponsor this week is THE CUTTING CAFE and they are offering our winner 3 items of choice from their shop!!

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:-
Papertake Weekly - Giving Thanks
Creative Inspirations - Thank You
Pile it On - With Thanks

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today. I have another local craft fair this morning so I'll catch up with you all later. Have a lovely weekend. 
Lorraine x

Santa at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for a new challenge at Winter Wonderland, and this week we have a picture to inspire you...
                                                          
Please remember that your card/project must include a Santa .  Animals/people with Santa hats will not count.
I've used the fabulous 'Santa' from Di's Digi Designs for today's card.

I've coloured him with my promarkers and the background papers are the Classic Christmas pad from Lili of the Valley.

I've used a spellbinders poinsettia die, a Marainne Creatables ivy die and LOTV sentiment tags. The black hessian ribbon is from The Ribbon Girl, and the pearls are from my stash.

This week we are sponsored by Delicious Doodles who have offered a fantastic prize for of 4 digi stamps for this week's lucky winner.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Charizma Cardz - Christmas

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

Lace and Pearls at Crafty Little Fairies

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge starting over at Crafty Little Fairies today and this week the theme is....
                                  LACE AND PEARLS
I've used the gorgeous 'Getting Ready' from Lili of the Valley for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers. The background papers are the Antebellum pad from Lili of the Valley.

The lace and flowers are from The Ribbon Girl and the 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:-
Divas by Design  - Make it Pretty
Fab n Funky - Anything Goes
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Pink and White

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

All White

Good Morning Everyone, 
I thought I'd have a go at a 'white' card but to be honest with you, I think this one should have gone in the bin!  It does look slightly better in RL than on the photo...but not much!!

I've used a crafts too snowflake embossing folder, a MB modern landscape die, De'sire snowflake die and lots of glitter!
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Sweet Stampin Christmas - WoW
The Ribbon Girl - Colour Challenge :White
Creative Inspirations - WoW

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

celebrate! at the Joanna Sheen Challenge

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a brand new challenge starting on the Joanna Sheen Challenge blog today and this fortnight the theme is...
                                          CELEBRATE
I've used a gorgeous little House Mouse stamp called Birthday Cupcake for today's card.

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background paper is from Wild Rose Studio.
There is a fantastic £15 voucher for the winner, but don't forget to use Joanna Sheen products on your card.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments. I hope you are enjoying the weekend.
Lorraine x

Christmas Candle

Good Morning Everyone, 
I'm afraid it's yet another pink, granddaughter Christmas card!! This time I've used the ever so sweet 'Christmas Candle' from Lili of the Valley.

I've coloured her with promarkers and paper pieced her scarf. The background paper is from Nit Wits.

I've used a Die'sire snowflake die, and a Marianne Creatables treed die, both covered in lots of glitter. The pretty pink bead in the centre of the snowflake is from The Ribbbon Girl.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Pink and White
The Ribbon Girl - Lovely Lili, Add sparkle
Crafty Cardmakers - Paper Piecing (please delete if not enough)
ABC Christmas Challenge - W for Winter Wishes
Fab n funky - Anything Goes
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Christmas is Coming

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

Snowy and Hedgy

Hello Everyone, 
Well what a day yesterday, I had Christmas cards coming out of my ears and water all over the kitchen floor.....one dead washing machine. I've already had it repaired 3 times so I thought it was time for a new one. A quick(ish) trip to Curry's and a couple of hours later Hubby has installed brand new, shiny white washing machine! Guess what I've been doing today!
And my card today...yes, it's another Christmas granddaughter card!! I think we must have lots of baby girls in this village!
I've used the ever so cute 'Snowy & Hedgy' from Penny Black.

I've coloured them with promarkers and flexmarkers and added lots and lots of glitter although the photo doesn't show it up very well.

The background papers are from Nit Wits. I've used Marianne Creatables snowflake and tree dies and a Tim Holtz on the edge alterations die.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Sparklers
Penny Black and More - Anything Goes
Divas by Design - Something Snowy
Papertake Weekly - Snow and Ice

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

It's Alyssa again!

Good Morning Everyone, 
The fair on Saturday went really well. I sold most of my Christmas cards and had quite a few orders too. The only problem now is that I have 4 more fairs before Christmas and not much stock!!
Anyway this was one of the orders. I have recently made this card in blue on a 6x6  base. This is an A5 version in pink!
It's the gorgeous Alyssa from Digi Stamp Boutique, and is proving to be very popular. 

I've coloured her with promarkers and flexmarkers. The background papers are the Always and Forever pad from LOTV - they are so pretty.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
DigiStamp Boutique - Customer Challenge
Simon Says Stamp - Keep it Clean and Simple

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

Penny's Prince at Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone, 
Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Di's Digi Designs Challenge Blog today and this fortnight the theme is...
                                               GIRLY
I've used the gorgeous Penny's Prince for my card which you can find here.

I've coloured her with promarkers and flexmarkers. The background papers are the Always and Forever pad from LOTV.

This fortnight we are sponsored by the fabulous Digi Darlas, who are offering 5 digi images to 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 two more of Di's fantastic images.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Divas by Design - Use a Digi  (2nd entry)


I have a stall at a local Christmas Fair today, so with a bit of luck I might sell one or two cards. Thanks for taking th etime to visit me today and I'll be popping by later!
Have a lovely Saturday
Lorraine x

For a Child at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a brand new challenge starting at Winter Wonderland today and this week the theme is....
                                           FOR A CHILD
I've used Winter Philip from Pink Gem Designs for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and added lots of glitter to the snowballs.

The background paper is from Craft Creations. The tree die, fence die and snowflake die are all from Marianne Creatables.

This week we are sponsored by Pink Gem Designs who are offering 3 digi's to one lucky winner.

I'd like to enter the following challenges
A Gem of a Challenge - Christmas is coming
Mariannes Design Divas - Winter (3 dies, LR0136, LR0123 AND LR 0205)
Divas by Design - Use a Digi

Thank you for taking the time to visit me today and for all your comments and encouragement. I'm having a day out with my Mum today, a little bit of retail therapy so I'll be round to visit you all later.
Lorraine x

Christmas in November 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.....
                            CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER
I've used one of the older (but still gorgeous) stamps from Lili of the Valley called Christmas Star.

I've coloured her with promarkers and flexmarkers, and added lots of glitter.

I've used a Magnolia lace die, a Marianne Creatable snowflake die and the ribbon and gems are from my stash.

Our sponsor this week is CRAFTY RIBBONS -with a £10 Voucher for one lucky winner

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Pink & White
Allsorts Challenge - Christmas Cheer
Stamping Sensations - Christmas
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

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

Get ready for Christmas at Without Words

Good Morning Everyone, 
I hope you had a good weekend. Well that's half term over, the kids are back to school today.....:-( 
We have a brand new challenge starting at Without Words and this month the theme is .....
                    GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS
I've used the gorgeous 'Penguins Fun' from Di's Digi Designs for today's card.

I've coloured them with promarkers and flexmarkers. No backing papers just a bit of glitter!

This month we are sponsored by the fabulous Bunny Zoes Crafts with a £10 voucher for one lucky winner.

                                                                                               

Don't forget to keep your entry CAS, with the focus on a hand coloured image. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss - Anything with Snow
The Squirrel and the Fox - Animal Antics

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

Sparkle and Shine at A Little Bit Crafty

Good Morning
It's November....already....Christmas next month!! lol
We have a brand new challenge starting at A Little Bit Crafty today and this month the theme is...
                                  SPARKLE AND SHINE
I've used Winter Hoot  from Pink Gem Designs for today's card.

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

I've used a Marianne Creatable tree die and a Marianne Creatable snowflake die. The shine is from the mirri card on the layers and the sparkle is the glitter that absolutely everywhere but was only meant to be on the snowflakes and the owls hat and snow.

This month we are sponsored by Pink Gem Designs with two free digis for one lucky winner.
    Our second sponsor is Letereset with a fabulous prize.     And our third sponsor is Meiflowers with a fantastic £20 voucher
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes


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