A little Thank You!

Hello Everyone, 
It's been another hectic week so far, but at least the kids are on holiday so we get to do things together!
I haven't had chance to make many cards but found this one lurking in my 'not yet blogged' folder!

I've used an image from one of the Lili of the Valley Art pads, with a scrap of paper and a bit of ribbon....job done!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Thank You
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

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

Halloween at Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's half term, the kids are off school for a week and I'm hoping for a lie in this morning, so today's post is scheduled...hope Mr Blogger behaves!
We have a new challenge starting at Di's Digi Designs Challenge and this fortnight the theme is...

HALLOWEEN

I've used 'Come Fly with Me' for today's wall hanger.

I've coloured her with promarkers and the background paper is from Craft Creations.
I've used a MB arboscello tree die, MB bat die, and a MB landscape die.

And 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:-
Creative Inspirations - Happy Halloween
The Paper Shelter - Halloween
Crafters Cafe - Spookable
Cute Card Thursday - Trick or Treat
A Gem of a Challenge - Trick or Treat

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

Gold Christmas at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Friday and that means......Half term starts tonight!!! yay.... Tom has been as school all week but on Tuesday afternoon, I got a call and Emma came home poorly!! Thank goodness we have a week off now.
It also means the start of a new challenge at Winter Wonderland and this week the theme is...

GOLD CHRISTMAS

I've used 'Three Wise Kiddos' from Stampendous.

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background papers are from Craft Creations.

I've used a MB star die and a few pearls.

Our sponsors this week are Marianne Designs with a surprise for one lucky winner

Delicious Doodles with a choice of 4 digi images for another lucky winner.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black and More - Get ahead for Christmas
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
ABC Challenge - V for Vibrant
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes


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

Lets Get Krafty at Passion for Promarkers

Good Morning Everyone, 
Thank you for all your get well wishes for Tom. He went back to school yesterday, so we'll see how he gets on this week. 
Today sees the start of a new challenge at a Passion for Promarkers, and this week the theme is....

LETS GET KRAFTY

I've used one of the images from the 'Blooming lovely Set' from Digistamp Boutique for today's card.

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

I've used a Magnolia scalloped lace die and added a bit of ribbon and pearls from my stash.

This week we are sponsored by the fabulous Digi Stamp Boutique, with a £10 voucher for one lucky winner.

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

Cold Hands Warm Heart

Hello Everyone, 
I'm sorry I've been such a bad blogger for the past week.  Tom has been off school poorly for the 3rd time this month! He's got a virus and just isn't shaking it off! and I've had a few headaches...think I might need new glasses! I'm so behind with everything at the minute and I would like to tell you that blogging will be back to normal in the next few days but I've got a hectic month ahead! 
I had a craft fair last week, and got a few orders...17 Christmas cards ..all personalised! A lot of them are based on cards I have already made and put on my blog, so I won't bore you when I get round to making those...here's one of the orders...
This is 'Cold Hands Warm Heart' from Lili of the Valley.

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

I've used a Marianne Creatables tree die and a Crafters Companion snowflake die. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Anything Goes
Fab n Funky - Christmas
Crafters Cafe - Use an image with a Hat
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes

Thank you for taking the time to visit me today and for all your comments and encouragement. 
Hello to my new followers too, I hope you enjoy your visits. Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Mystical Creatures at Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Saturday and that means a brand new challenge at Di's Digi Designs Challenge and this fortnight the theme is...

MYSTICAL CREATURES

I've used the adorable 'Butterfly Fairy' for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The background papers are Pastel Dreams from Lili of the Valley.

I've used a MB pipi butterfly die and pearls and ribbon from my stash.

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 two more of Di's images.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
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

Lace and Pearls at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for a new challenge at Winter Wonderland, and this week the theme is ....

LACE AND PEARLS

I've used 'Christmas Light' from Lili of the Valley for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter. The background papers are Guilded Winter First Edition.

I've used a Spellbinders Poinsettia die, A Marianne Creatables ivy die, sentiment tags from Lili of the Valley, lace from The Ribbon Girl and pearls from my stash.

This week we have two fabulous sponsors.....Wild Rose Studio who are offering 3 Stamps

and Ina Nova Chest who are offering a Goody Bag

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Anything Goes
Love to Create - Dies and Sparkle
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Fab n Funky - Anything with Ribbon
The Ribbon Girl - Glitz and Dazzle

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

Your Fave Colour Combo at Passion for Promarkers

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for a new challenge at A Passion for Promarkers and this week the theme is....

FAVOURITE COLOUR 

I've used the adorable 'Penguin Party' from Sugar nellie for today's card.

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

I've used a Spellbinders poinsettia die, and a magnolia scalloped lace border die.

This week we are sponsored by Little Claire Designs

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
The Sugar Bowl - Anything Sugar Nellie
Penny Black and More - Get ahead for Christmas
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge - Something Beginning with P (Penguin)

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

Boo! at Without Words

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for a new challenge at Without Words and this month the theme is....

BOO!

I've used the very cute  Hazel the Witch from Sylvia Zet Wee stamp.           

I've coloured her with promarkers and the background paper is from NitWits.

This month we are sponsored by Crafters Companion who are offering one lucky winner a £10 voucher.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Little Fairies - Use one DP (2nd entry)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes
ABC Challenge - U is for Unique

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

I'm excited..it's Penny Black Saturday Challenge time!!

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Saturday and I have some news....I'm so excited...Regular visitors will know that one of my stamping loves is Penny Black stamps, particularly the adorable little hedgies! Well, I've been asked to join the fabulous team at Penny Black Saturday Challenge...YAY!!! This is brilliant! Thanks for inviting me girls.
Today sees the start of a new challenge and this month the theme is....

HALLOWEEN/HALLOWEEN COLOURS

I've used the adorable 'Halloween Ride' for today's pop up box card.

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

I've used a MB landscape die, a Marianne Creatables Tree die, a MB Ghost die, a MB cloud die and a MB bat die.

This month we are sponsored by

Prize - $20 voucher!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Little Fairies - Only 1 DP
Divas by Design - Spooky Creations
Fab n Funky - Halloween
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

With a bit of luck I'm getting ready to go to Harrogate for the GNPE, so I hope Mr Blogger is playing the game and has published my post!!
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement.
Have a lovely weekend and I'll be round to visit you all later.
Lorraine x

Boo! at A Little Bit Crafty

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's October!! Where is the year going??!!! Anyway a new month means a new challenge at A Little Bit Crafty and this month the theme is....

BOO!

I've used the very cute 'Halloween Freya' from DigiStamp Boutique for toady's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers and the background papers are from NitWits and Craft Creations.

I've used a MB bat die, a MB ghost die and ribbon and pearls from my stash.

Our sponsors this month are...

Dilly Beans digi stamps - 3 Digis 

                                           

Crafty individuals - 2 stamps

                                                   

Sprinkle of imagination - £15 gift voucher

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