Winter Olympics at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Friday and that means the start of a new challenge over at Winter Wonderland. The theme this week is.....
                                      WINTER OLYMPICS
I've used 'Ski Jump' from Lili of the Valley for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background paper is from Lili of the Valley. 

I've used a Marianne Creatable snowflake die and a Penny Black sentiment stamp.
We are sponsored by two fabulous sponsors this week:

Crafts U Love - £10 voucher

Crafty Sentiments - 3 Digis

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Name that Tune - Jump : Van Halen

ABC Christmas Challenge -D for Die Cuts

I ♥ ProMarkers - Use Die Cuts

Crafty Hazelnuts Challenge - Use a sentiment

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Extra - Anything Goes

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

Shopping at Crafty Little Fairies

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for a new challenge at Crafty Little Fairies and this week the theme is...
                                                SHOPPING
I've used 'Shopping Alyssa' from DigiStamp boutique for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers and flexmarkers. The background papers are Echo Park - Sweet Day.

I've used the leaf die from the Marianne Creatable button flower set and the Die Namics petal die. 

This week we are sponsored by Delicious Doodles who are offering 4 digi's of the winner's choice.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
DigiStamp Boutique - Customer Challenge
Passion for Promarkers - Make it Digital
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes with Pearls

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

Flowers!

Good Morning Everyone, 
I hope you all had a good weekend. Ah well, it's Monday morning and the kids are going back to school..... :-(     I suppose that means That I should catch up on the housework...:-(
I have used a gorgeous image from Digi Stamp Boutique called 'Mother's Day Set'.

I've coloured it with promarkers and flexmarkers. The background papers are from Lili of the Valley - Perfect Pairs

I've used a Joanna Sheen Signature die - Lace edger, a Die Namics petals die and a Martha Stewart butterfly punch. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
DigiStamp Boutique - Customer Challenge
Passion for Promarkers - Shaped Cards
Totally Papercrafts - Spring

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

Lead the Way!

Good Morning Everyone
I can't believe half term is almost over. We've had such a busy week, but it's been brilliant. I just don't want them to go back to school!!
I haven't had a lot of time to make any cards ...it's taken me 3 days to do this one!! lol
I've used 'Lead the Way' from Sugar Nellie for this one.

I've coloured her with promarkers and flexmarkers. the background papers are from Craft Creations and Paper Cellar - Victorian Classic.

I've used a Die namics Plentiful Petals die (can you tell I like this one!!), a magnolia dotted lace die and a Joanna Sheen Signature die - Butterfly Flourish. The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley.
The ribbon and pearls are from Meiflower.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
The Sugar Bowl - Colour Challenge
Divas by Design - Rubber Stamps Only
Papertake Weekly - Layers
Allsorts Challenge - Ladies Day

Another busy day planned today and then we're off to the theatre tonight to see The Buddy Holly Story. (I've already seen this 3 time but Paul hasn't been - any excuse to go again!!lol)

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

Do you want a photo?

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Tom's birthday today...9 already!! Where has the time gone??!! We are taking him to the Cinema this morning with one of his friends to see The Lego Movie, and then lots of family coming over this afternoon for a big family meal. He had a joint party with one of his friends last week. We took 15 boys to Xscape in Castleford to go sledging on the ice slide! 
With it being Tom's birthday and half term I haven't had time for any crafting so I thought I'd have a little giveaway, but something a bit different.

Mr B took up photography as a hobby a couple of years ago and last year won the Panasonic Photographer of the Year. I've only just convinced him to sell a few at craft fairs etc. 
If you want to win an A4 mounted photograph(of YOUR choice) all you have to do is leave your name with Mr Linky and pop over to Paul's blog or facebook page, have a nosey at his photo's and leave me a comment as to which photo you would choose! 
It would be brilliant if you could pop this in your sidebar or leave a comment for Paul on his blog, or 'like' him on facebook!
I pinched his camera when we were out with the children and took this one!

I'll draw a winner at the end of February. (Please be a follower and NO candy only blogs!)
Thanks 
Lorraine x

Sweet Pea!

Hello Everyone, 
We went to see Tinkerbell and The Pirate Fairy at the cinema today - what a brilliant film...but then I am a sucker for a good Disney story!
I've used a rubber stamp that has been sat in my draw for ages for today's card. It's a Flower Fairies Friends Sweet Pea Stamp from Crafter's Companion.

I've coloured them with promarkers and flexmarkers, and added lots of glitter to the fairy wings. The background papers are from Craft Creations.

I've used 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:-
Stamping Sensations - Wings, Fantasy and Fiction
Penny Black and More - Make it Sparkle
I ♥ ProMarkers - Use Gingham or checks
Crafters Companion - Clean and Simple ( If this has too many embellies please delete me!)

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

Tic Tac toe at Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Saturday...it's half term...yay!!! Oh to chill out! I've scheduled this post and I really hope I am still in bed at the minute!! lol....in my dreams I think!!
We have a new challenge starting at Di's Digi Designs Challenge today, and this fortnight the theme is.........
                                         TIC TAC TOE
Here's the board.

I've used the adorable 'It's a bit high' for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers and flexmarkers. The background papers are First Edition - Floral Pavillion.

I've used a Mb Arboscello tree die, MB cloud die, Mb Cherry Blossom die and a Marianne Creatables fence die.
Our sponsor this week is Love Bug Creations who are offering a $15 voucher for one lucky winner.

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

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Stampin for the Weekend - Flower Power
Pile it On - Stripes or Dots
ABC Challenge - F is for Flowers

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

Fairies at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Friday and that means we have a brand new challenge starting at Winter Wonderland today. This week the theme is...
                                       FAIRIES
I've used the adorable 'More Hands Make Light Work' from Sugar Nellie for today's card.

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

I've used a Marainne Creatables Tree die, a Die'sire snowflake die, and sentiment tags from LOTV.

We have 3 amazing sponsors this week....

Marianne Designs

Gorgeous Skate Dies and stamps prize for a lucky winner

Delicious Doodles offering 4 digi images for one lucky winner

Clickit4crafts with $35 worth of products of the winners choice

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Stamping Sensations - Wings, fantasy and Fiction
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Crafty Hazelnuts Challenge - Die Cuts or punches
Cute Card Thursday - Clever Cutting

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

Teddies at Crafty Little Fairies

Good Morning Everyone, 
Thank you for all your 'Get Well' wishes. I think we are all starting to get a bit better!! Emma is still off school and looks worn out but her temperature is a bit more settled and she is eating again! I hope they are OK for half term so that we can enjoy the week.

We have a new challenge starting at Crafty Little Fairies today and this week the theme is.....
                                                             TEDDIES
I've used the adorable 'James - Big Heart' from Lili of the Valley for toady's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are Always and Forever from Lili of the Valley.

I've used a die namics petal die, a Marianne Creatables Ivy die and a Magnolia Scalloped dotty lace border die.

The pearl in the centre of the flower is from The Ribbon Girl and the ribbon is from my stash.

This week we have 2 fabulous sponsors....

Marianne Designs are giving this fabulous prize

 and

Live and Love Crafts

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Name that Tune - My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
The Ribbon Girl - Romance with LOTV
Passion for Promarkers - Heart
Bunny Zoes - Hearts/Love
Loves Rubber Stamps - Paper Piecing
Papertake Weekly - With a Heart
Creative Inspirations - Love
Divas by Design - With Love
Fab n Funky - Love/Valentine
Crafters Cafe - Hearts
Thank you for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

China Girl

Good Morning Everyone, 
I'm sorry I've been a bad blogger over the last few days. My cold seamed to get worse and now the kids have come down with high temperatures and bad coughs!! I can't wait for half term, just a few days to chill out! 

I've used 'Aimi with Lantern' from Lili of the Valley for today's card. 

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

I've used a MB Cherry Blossom die, a Marianne Creatables fence die and a Cheery Lyn corner die.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Name that Tune : David Bowie - China Girl
I'd also like to join in with Brenda's 5th Blogaversary celebrations - My favourite crafting items are my promarkers and my little cuttlebug! (not to mention Lili of the Valley andd Penny Black Stamps!! lol)

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

Daisy Swing

Hello Everyone, 
Thank you for all your 'Get Well' wishes. I still have a hacking cough but I do feel a bit more human! Emma came down with the same bug on Wednesday, so she's had a couple of days off school too. 
I've used Daisy Swing from Penny Black for today's card.

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

I've used a Die Namics Plentiful Petals die, a MB pipi butterfly die and a MB Lavish Branch die.
The ribbon and pearls are from my stash and the sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley. I added lots of glitter to the flower die and to the daisy swing flowers but the photo doesn't seem to show the sparkle very well.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge -For Someone Special (This is going to my niece)
Penny Black and More - Make it Sparkle
Divas by Design - Die Cuts
Love to Create - Birthdays
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
The ABC Challenge - E for Embellish
Totally Papercrafts - Hey Cutie

I have a hectic day tomorrow. A stall at a craft fair in the morning, a boys birthday party in the afternoon, then a party at a local club in the evening!! If I don't get chance to pop by tomorrow, I'll catch up with you all on Sunday!
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments. Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Flower Power

Good Afternoon Everyone, 
It's just a quick post for me today. I'm full of cold and have absolutely no energy or mojo to sit and make a card. Also the fact that my nose is running every time I put my head down to colour....mmm...nice!
I found this one sitting in my 'not yet blogged' file. I used one of the very cute Strawberry Kisses stamps from Crafter's Companion. It's called Flower Power.

I've coloured her with promarkers (it takes me ages to colour a plant pot!) and the background paper is from K and Company.

I added a few drops of liquid pears to the flower. The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley and the ribbon is from my stash.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafters Companion - Clean and Simple
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes

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

Working 9 to 5 at Without Words

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge starting at Without Words today and this month the theme is...
                        WORKING 9 TO 5
I've used 'A Lick of Paint' from Lili of the Valley for today's card.

I've coloured with promarkers and flexmarkers and the background papers are from a box under my desk!!

Our sponsor this month is QUIXOTIC PAPERIE

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Totally Papercrafts - Clean and Simple
Thank you for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Man Up at A Little Bit Crafty

Hello 
I'm back again! 2 posts in one morning - what a way to start February! (Please scroll down for my Di's Digi Designs DT card)
We have a new challenge starting today over at A Little Bit Crafty and the theme this month is...
                               MAN UP
We want to see all those male creations!
I've used 'Lazy Afternoon' from Lili of the Valley for my card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and flexmarkers. The background papers are from DCWV La Creme Stack. I even git the distressing tool out again!!

The sentiment stamp is from Penny Black. I've used a MB Cloud die, a MB Arboscello Tree Die and a Crafts Too fence die.
Our sponsors this month are
Visible image stamps -

The Fruit Pixie -
                                        

Crafty Individuals - 2 stamps
                                           
I'd like to enter the following challenges :-
Passion for Promarkers - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations - Stamping (2nd entry)
My Mums Craft Shop - Spots and Stripes

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

Love 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. This fortnight our theme is....
                    LOVE/VALENTINES
I've used the adorable 'From My Heart to Yours' for today's card which you can find here.

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

I've used a Mb precious heart die and an Xcut heart die. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash.
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 that if you use one of Di's fabulous images on your project, you will be entered into a second prize draw to win 2 more of Di's gorgeous Digi Stamps.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Promarkers - Anything Goes
Cuttlebug Mania - Love
I ♥ ProMarkers - Love is in the Air
A creative Romance - Show us some Love
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Love/Valentines

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments. I'll be back shortly with my second card of the day!!
Lorraine x