Tuesday 29 April 2014

Our friend Oscar

Hello Everyone, 
I promised a picture of Tom, when he played Robin Hood in the school play...here he is!

This is Oscar. He is one of my son Tom's close friends.

Tom and Oscar were born within a day of each other and have grown up together. Last year, just after his 8th birthday we found out that Oscar had a Medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumour. He had 11 hours of surgery to remove the tumour, followed by lots and lots of chemo.  Throughout the year of his treatment, he spent many hours raising money for  the Candlelighters Charity.

The boys were 9yrs old in February and the week after the school play Oscar relapsed. An MRI scan showed that the cancer is back, the cancer cells are all over his brain and spine.
There is no known cure for this relapse and for now the disease is being controlled until a different treatment plan can be found. There are a number of promising research and clinical trials starting up which could give Oscar the chance he needs to live a full life. However these trials are not in the UK, and hundreds of thousands of pounds now need to be raised in a relatively short space of time,  in order to send Oscar abroad to be able to participate in these trials.

I don't think that our crafty blogs are the right place to ask for money. I would ask, however, that if you know of any companies or businesses that donate to things like this, then please pass on the link to Oscar's site, you can find it here.
Please say a prayer for him. He needs all the help he can get now.
Edited : We've just heard that Manchester United Football Club have 'tweeted' about Oscar's fighting fund - Oscar was a Mascot at one of their games last year. There's some fantastic support out there.

Thank you
Lorraine x

Monday 28 April 2014

Happy Birthday Lili of the Valley

Good Morning Everyone, 
Well you all know that I love Lili of the Valley stamps so I just had to make a card to celebrate their 10th Birthday.
The hardest decision was which stamp to use....but then whenever I see this little bear it shouts out LOTV so it just had to be James!
I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are Perfect Pair from Lili of the Valley.
I've used a Joanna sheen lace border die, a Joanna Sheen butterfly flourish die, A Marianne Creatables fence die, a Die namics petals die and a Martha Stewart butterfly punch.
The ribbon and pearls are from my stash, and the sentiment is computer generated.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - 10th Birthday

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

Saturday 26 April 2014

A Bouquet and Bee at Di's Digi's Designs

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Saturday already! and that means a brand new challenge starting at Di's Digi Designs Challenge
This fortnight the theme is.....
                                    HAPPY BIRTHDAY
I've used the adorable 'A Bouquet and Bee' for today's card.
I've coloured her with promarkers and the background papers are from Teresa Collins.
I've used a Joanna Sheen edge die, a Spellbinders rose die, a MB butterfly die and a Martha Stewart butterfly punch. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash.
Our sponsor this week is the fabulous Frantic Stamper Inc. who are offering a brand new die to one lucky winner.
Sponsor - FRANTIC STAMPER
Prize is Brand New die - value of $25.99!
Frantic Stamper - Precision Dies - Ombre Chevron Card Panel

Don't forget that 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 gorgeous images.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
My Mums Craft Shop - Anything Goes
ABC Challenge - Just as you like
I Love Promarkers - Hats
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday  - Anything Goes

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

Friday 25 April 2014

No Sentiment at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for a new challenge at Winter Wonderland and this week our theme is....
                                    NO SENTIMENT
I've used ' Izzy's Christmas Cheers' from Di's Digi Designs for today's card.
I've coloured her with promarkers and the background papers are from Lili of the Valley.
I've used a Marianne Creatables tree die and a few pearls.

This week we are sponsored by The Paper Shelter with a fabulous $20 gift certificate for one lucky winner.
The Paper Shelter

And our second sponsor is Inovachest who are offering a gorgeous goody bag.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments and encouragement.
Lorraine x

Thursday 24 April 2014

Furry Friends at Crafty Little Fairies

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge starting at Crafty Little Fairies today. This weeks theme is....
                                                      FURRY FRIENDS
I've used another Penny Black stamp today called 'Fly with Me'.
I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Craft Creations.
I've used a MB cloud die, a MB landscape die and a Crafts too fence die.

This week we are sponsored by Hobbycutz who are offering a £7.50 voucher to one lucky winner.

I'd like to enter the following challenges
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Cats and Dogs
The Squirrel and the Fox - Use a die cut or punch
Creative Inspirations - Cute Characters
Incy Wincy Designs - Furry Friends

Thank you for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement. I've still got lots of catching up to do so I'll hopefully be round to visit in the next few days!
Lorraine x

Monday 21 April 2014

Another Quickie!

Hello Everyone,
I can't believe I've managed to make a card this week! lol. Only 2 days left of the Easter hols, then back to school on Wednesday :-(
I've used an adorable stamp from Penny Black for today's card.
I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are my favourite pad from Lili of the Valley - Always and Forever.
The flowers are from The Ribbon Girl and I've added a butterfly punch and one or two pearls.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black and More - Blossoms and Blooms
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Cats and Dogs
I Love Promarkers - Cats or Dogs
Simon Says Stamp - Animal Antics
Passion for Promarkers - All Creatures Great and Small
Bunny Zoes Challenge - Distress
Creative Inspirations - Lots of Layers
Fab n Funky - Flower Power
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Lots of Layers

It's just a quick post, as it's my Mums's birthday today so the family are coming over for a lamb dinner later. I've baked a cake, just need to add some apple sauce and whipped cream in the middle - job done!lol
I'll try and catch up later or tomorrow!
Have a lovely day
Lorraine x

Thursday 17 April 2014

A quickie!

Good Evening Everyone
I hope you are all well. I'm sorry I haven't been around for a while, everything's just really hectic at the minute and the children are off school so I'm trying to spend as much time as I can with them!
Anyway, here's a very quick card to share tonight...quick and small, it's only 4" square!
The stamp is from Penny Black and is called 'Delights'. I've coloured him with promarkers.
The Happy Birthday sentiment stamp was a 99p bargain from Hobbycraft.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Incy Wincy Designs - Clean and Simple
Passion for Promarkers - All Creatures Great and Small
Simon Says Stamp - Animal Antics
Crafters Cafe - Clean and Simple

I've got another busy weekend ahead, so I'll try and catch up with you all over the next few days.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my little blog today.
Lorraine x

Saturday 12 April 2014

Chicks in a Basket at Di's Digi's

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's my wedding anniversary toady, 11 years! I'm hoping at the very least Hubby might let me have a lie in this morning...but I'm not banking on it! lol  As it's Saturday it also means the start of a new challenge at Di's Digi Designs. This fortnight the theme is...
                                                   EASTER
I've used the adorable 'Chicks in a Basket' for today's card.
I've coloured them with my promarkers and the background paper is Timeless Victorian from Lili of the Valley.
I've used a Marianne Creaables ivy die, a Die namics petal die, a Marianne Creatables fence die, and a Martha Stewart butterfly punch. 
Our sponsor this week is THE CUTTING CAFE and they are offering our winner 3 items of choice from their shop!!

The Cutting Cafe
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 images.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Sparkles Challenge - Easter Parade
Papertake Weekly - Spring has Sprung
Simon Says Stamp -Happy Easter
Divas by Design - Easter
The Paper Shelter - Easter Time
Cute Card Thursday - Easter
Dream Valley - Easter
Totally Papercrafts - Easter
Crafty Catz - Animals
A creative Romance - Eggcellent Spring,Easter

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

Friday 11 April 2014

A Pink Christmas at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for a new challenge at Winter Wonderland and this week the theme is....
         I'M DREAMING OF A PINK CHRISTMAS
I've used 'Snowy and Hedgy' from Penny Black for today's card.
I've coloured them with promarkers and added lots of glitter to the snowman, the snowflakes, the trees, my hair...my nose...! The background papers are from Nitwits.
I've used a Marianne Creatable Tree die, and a Desire snowflake die. The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley, and the ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

This week we are sponsored by Wild Rose Studio

who are giving away 3 stamps to this week's lucky winner!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
ABC Christmas Challenge - G is for Glitter
Fab n Funky - Pink
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Monthly - Anything Goes
Sweet Stampin Christmas - Glitter Glitter Everywhere

We are having a DT call at the minute so if you are interested in making Christmas cards all year round (one per fortnight) then pop over to Winter Wonderland for the details.

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

Thursday 10 April 2014

Button Up at Crafty Little Fairies

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for a new challenge at Crafty Little Fairies. This week the theme is....
                                           BUTTON UP
I've used the adorable Funtime Dan from DigiStamp boutique for today's card.
I've coloured him with promarkers and the background paper is DCWV - La Creme Stack. I used a Darice embossing folder on kraft card to create the brick wall efefct.
I added a bit of twine, some Lili of the Valley sentiment tags and a button.
This week we are sponsored by Whiff of Joy who are offering a stamp of the winners choice a s a prize.



I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
DigiStamp Boutique - Customer Challenge

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

Tuesday 8 April 2014

Hi There!

Good Evening Everyone, 
I haven't had much time for crafting this week, as the children are off school for half term. They are keeping me very busy! This card has been sat on my desk half finished for a few weeks so I  finally got around to sticking it together!
I've used a Penny Black stamp called 'Hi There'.
He's coloured with promarkers and the background papers are from Lili of the Valley- Petal Fresh
I've used a Spellbinders rose die, a MB pippi butterfly die and a Martha Stewart butterfly punch. The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley and the ribbon and pearls from my stash.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Cats or Dogs
Simon Says Stamp - Happy Birthday
Stampin Sensations - Dies and Punches
The Squirrel and The Fox - All Creatures Great and Small
The Cutie Pie Challenge - Cute with dies and punches

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

Monday 7 April 2014

For a gentleman at Without Words

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge starting at Without Words today and this month the theme is...
                                    FOR A GENTLEMAN
I've used a stamp from the Papermania Nostalgia set.
 I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are a mix of scraps from my box.

This month we are sponsored by the fabulous Crafters Companion, who re offering a £10 voucher to one lucky winner.
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Saturday 5 April 2014

It made me smile!

Good morning everyone
The children finished school on Thursday for half term, and we have almost 3 weeks together now. I love the school holidays but I'm not sure how much crafting and blogging I'll get done! lol
Today's card is using a Bugaboo image that made me smile!
I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Docrafts.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Promarkers - Make us Laugh
Cute Card Thursday - All Boy
Allsorts Challenge - No Flowers
The Crafting Cafe - One for the Boys

I have another craft fair today. I really should have made lots of men's cards...but hey ho never quite got round to it!
Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments. I'll be round to catch up with you later.
Have a good weekend
Lorraine x

Thursday 3 April 2014

A Big Butterfly!

Good Morning Everyone, 
Here's a card I'm not too sure about.... Is the butterfly too big? or the sentiment too small...or is it OK?? What do you think?
I've used 'Flower Border' from Digistamp boutique, which is coloured with promarkers.
I've used a MB Lunette Butterfly die, and pearls from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Happy Birthday
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
I Love Promarkers - Clean and Simple
Inky Chicks - Butterflies
Ladybug Crafts Ink - Birthdays
Digistamp Boutique - Customer Challenge

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

Tuesday 1 April 2014

The Birds and the Bees at A Little Bit Crafty

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for a new challenge at A Little Bit Crafty.....April already, can you believe it! Anyway this months theme is....
                                 THE BIRDS AND THE BEES
I've used a Woodware stamp for today's card.
I've used Dovecraft papers for the paper piecing and coloured his eyes with promarkers.

This month we are sponsored by 

                                                             

                                                       
Angel crafts - kit
                    http://www.angelcrafts.biz/

                                                   


I'd like to enter the following challenges:-


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