From my Emma!

Good Morning Everyone, 
I hope you are all having a good weekend. I wanted to share a very special birthday card today, this is the one I got for my birthday from my gorgeous little girl Emma.(Age 7)

She's used bog standard coloured pencils....not a promarker in sight...although she's always trying to get her hands on them!!!  She's drawn the image especially for me and it is me and Emma.

I'd like to enter her card into the Simon Says Stamp Childrens Summer Vacation Challenge.

Have a lovely Sunday everyone.
Lorraine x

It all about the animals at Di's Digi Challenge

Good Morning Everyone, 
Thank you very much for all your birthday messages yesterday and all the beautiful handmade cards. I had a lovely day. The children made my breakfast and I had all my family over for tea. Lots of gorgeous presents and cake too!

We have a new challenge starting at Di's Digi Designs today and this fortnight the theme is ...
                              ALL ABOUT THE ANIMALS
I've used the adorable 'Bearing Presents' for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers. The background papers are from a very old K and Company paper stack!

I've added a few flowers, a Pippi butterfly die and a few pearls and ribbon from my stash.

This fortnight we are sponsored by  Love Bug Creations who are offering a $15 voucher
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 gorgeous images.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement.
Have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x

Gingham at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Friday and that means it's time for a new challenge at Winter Wonderland. Our theme this week is ....
                        GINGHAM/CHECKS
I've used James-Christmas Tree from Lili of the Valley.

I've coloured with promarkers and added lots of glitter. The background papers are Lili of the Valley - Up Up and Away

I've used a Marianne Creatable Tree die, a Marianne Creatable snowflake die, ribbon and pearls from my stash and LOTV sentiment tags.

This week we are sponsored by The Paper Shelter, who are offering a $20 gift certificate

and Crafters Companion who are offering a £10 voucher to spend online.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Christmas in August
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Crafty Little Fairies - Cute & Cuddly
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

I've scheduled this mornings post, as I'm hoping to get a lie in...well it is my birthday! I know lovely hubby has got me some of the new LOTV stamps, so hopefully I might get some time in my craft room over the weekend!!
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement.
Lorraine x

Transport at A Passion for Promarkers

Good Morning Everyone, 
I hope you have all had a lovely bank holiday weekend. I can't believe Tuesday is here already....and that means it's time for another challenge at a Passion for Promarkers, and this week the theme chosen by our lovely Kelly is....
                                      TRANSPORT
I've used the very cute 'Hedge Delivery' from Penny Black.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Lili of the Valley- Country Meadow.

I've used a Lawn Fawn showers die set, a Die Namics petals die and ribbon and pearls from my stash.

Our sponsor this week is the fabulous Polkadoodles.

http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Little Fairies - Cute n Cuddly
A Gem of a Challenge - Stitching
Bunny Zoes Challenge - Summer Colours
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Floral Fantasy

Paul has a couple of days off work, so we're taking Tom and Emma to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park today. We haven't been before but we have heard that it s really good. I'll hopefully get chance to catch up with you later.
Thank you for all your comments and encouragement. Have a lovely day
Lorraine x

A mannequin!

Good Morning everyone, 
Thank you for all your lovely birthday and get well wishes for Emma. She had a lovely birthday, lots of cake and presents. her ankle is still very sore, black and bruised, but it is slowly getting better, although still no running around!! 
I have a very quick card to share today, an order for a friend. This is from the 'Dress and Mannequin Set' from DigiStamp Boutique

I've coloured it with promarkers and the background papers are Petal Fresh from Lili of the Valley. I've used a Die Namics petals die, a Whimsey corner die, a Magnolia lace die and ribbon from my Meiflower.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
DigiStamp Boutique - Customer Challenge
Papertake weekly - To Die For
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

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

A box for my princess!

Hello Everyone, 
It's turned into a very busy couple of weeks so I haven't had much time for crafting. It's my gorgeous girls birthday today..7 years old already!! She's a little bit sad as on Sunday night she slipped on the stairs and hurt her ankle. There was quite a loud 'cracking' noise so off to A & E we went.....a couple of hours later, and an x-ray..she has a badly sprained ankle with a possible hairline crack and torn ligament...so all bandaged up and no running around!! Mmmm!!!
I realised..... last night...that I hadn't made her a card...oops! I knew she wanted one of the box cards so here it is , finished by 11pm in a bit of a rush!

I've used the gorgeous stamp from Sugar nellie, Jasmine (It had to be a fairy for my girl!) I coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings.

I used a Crafts Too flower die, a Die namics petal die and a Joanne Sheen lace edge die. Ribbon and gems from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes
Penny Black & More - Anything Goes
Loves Rubber Stamps - Wings
Papertake Weekly - To Die For
Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes
Fab n Funky - For the Kids ( My daughter)

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

Back to School at Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone, 
I can't believe how quickly these school holidays are going, it won't be long before they're going back to school :-(
And that is the theme for this fortnight at Di's Digi Designs Challenge....
                        BACK TO SCHOOL
I've used 'Back to School Pals' for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers and the background papers are from Echo park. I've used a Marianne Creatables button flower die.

This fortnight we are sponsored by Frantic Stamper.
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:-

I have a craft fair this morning, so fingers crossed that I will sell a few cards! Then I have some visitors for the weekend so I'm not sure I'll get the chance to visit for a couple of days, but I promise to catch up soon.
Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Passion for Promarkers

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Tuesday and that means the start of a new challenge at a Passion for Promarkers. This week the theme is 
                      MILESTONE CELEBRATIONS
I've used 'Alf and Beer' from DigiStamp Boutique for today's card.

He's coloured with promarkers and I had to give him a Sheffield United shirt. The red stripe paper is from Craft Creations and the football paper is from a little craft shop in Wales.

This week we are sponsored by Letraset  who are offering a pack of flexmarkers and A Day for Daisies who are offering a $12 gift card.

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

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

Pppp pop up a Penguin!

Hello Everyone, 
I hope you are all having a good summer. I've managed another card...!!!! I've seen a few of these box pop up cards around blogland so I thought I'd have a go....mmm...!
I wanted to use one of the new stamps from Lili of the Valley.....Hubby has bought me a few of them for my birthday and they arrived a couple of days ago...however...my birthday isn't til the end of the month so he's making me wait! This is one of the older Lili of the Valley stamps - Penguin Presents.

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

I've used a Marianne Creatables Tree die and a few pearls. The sentiment stamp is also from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Christmas in August
ABC Christmas - P is for Penguins
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Crafty Cardmakers - Fancy Folds
I Love Promarkers - Fancy Folds
Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Snowflakes

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

Dreaming Geraniums at Without Words

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge starting at Without Words today and this month the theme is...
             ANYTHING FROM A PREVIOUS CHALLENGE
I've used 'Dreaming Geraniums' from Penny Black for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and layered onto kraft card and pink card.

The sentiment stamp is also from Penny Black.
This month we are sponsored by Bunny Zoe's Crafts, who are offering one lucky winner a £10 voucher.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Floral Fantasy

Penny Black & More- Anything Goes
Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
My Mums Craft Shop - Clean and Simple
Ladybug Crafts Ink - Clean and Simple

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

Baby Moon at Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone,
It's time for a new challenge at Di's Digi Designs Challenge and this fortnight our theme is...
                                       LACE AND PEARLS
I've used the adorable Baby Moon.

I've coloured her with promarkers and the background papers are from Forever Friends.

I've added lace and pearls, a MB cloud die and a few flowers from The Ribbon Girl.

Our sponsor this fortnight is 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 images on your project you will be entered into a second prize draw to win two more of Di's images...cool!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Bunny Zoes Challenge - Bingo ( Lace, Pearls and Die Cut)
I love Promarkers - Ribbon (3rd Entry)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Divas by Design - Anything Goes

Thanks for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments and encouragement. Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Sew What at A Little Bit Crafty

Hello Everyone, 
I said I'd be back!! ( Edited: A bit late..sorry..forgot to hit publish!) The second post for today (please scroll down for my Winter Wonderland post) and it's to share the new challenge starting at A Little Bit Crafty and this month the theme is....
                                          SEW WHAT
I've used 'Material Girl' from Pink Petticoat for today's card.

The background papers are from First Edition. The bobbins are part of the digi image. I cut them out and covered them in cotton.

I've added a bit of ribbon, a few buttons and a sewing machine charm.

This month we are sponsored by...

Darkroom door - collection of stamps

Whimsy stamps - $15 gift voucher 

Blooming Felt Ltd - £20 voucher

Beads direct - £10 voucher

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafters Cafe - Use a Digi
I love Promarkers - Ribbons
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

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

Wise Kiddos at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's August already!!! How time flies!! especially went the kids are off school...these holidays are going far too quickly! Anyway today sees the start of a new challenge at Winter Wonderland, and because lots of our DT are having their jolly hollidays we are running this challenge for a whole month, so you have plenty of time to enter!! And our theme...
                  ANYTHING GOES FOR CHRISTMAS
I've used a stampendous stamp called 'Wise Kiddos'.

I've coloured then with Promarkers, and added a bit of mirri card and ribbon. 
It was so hot outside when I took the photo, I thought the candle was going to melt!

This month we have SIX very generous sponsors for this challenge as it runs for four weeks!!

Crafts U Love - a £10 Voucher for one lucky winner


Crafty Sentiments Designs A £10 Voucher for one lucky winner


Delicious Doodles - 4 Digi image for one lucky winner


Stamp and Create with a Voucher for one lucky winner


Marianne Designs with a lovely prize for one lucky winner


Click It 4 Crafts with $35 to spend for one lucky winner

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Craft Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
I love Promarkers - Ribbons

Thank you for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement. I'll be back shortly with this month's A Little Bit Crafty Challenge!
Lorraine x