Birthday Drago

Hello Everyone, 
I'm back!...this time with an adorable image from DigiStamp Boutique, he's called 'Birthday Drago'...isn't he gorgeous?!

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Echo Park.

You can find Birthday Drago here,(he's on offer at the minute!) and DigiStamp Boutique still have 25% off all Love/Valentine images...It's definitely worth having a look.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Winter Wonderland - Lots of Layers
A Gem of a Challenge - Lots of Layers
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

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

Include a Heart at Di's Digi Designs Challenge

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

INCLUDE A HEART

I've used 'Hearts for Ted' which is one of this years new images.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Lili of the Valley - Always and Forever.
I've used a Die namics petals die, a MB pippi butterfly die, a joy!crafts swirl and a Martha Stewart butterfly punch.

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:-
Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Stamping Mad
Allsorts Challenge - Flower Power
Papertake Weekly - Warm Colours

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

Garden Life

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge starting at A Passion for Promarkers and this week the them was chosen by 'yours truly' and is....

GARDEN LIFE

I've used an adorable cling stamp from Penny Black called 'Garden Visit'.

I've coloured him with Promarkers and the background papers are from Lili of the Valley - Shabby Shack.

I've used a Marianne Creatables fence die, a Lawn Fawn sun and cloud die and a small flower punch.

This week we are sponsored by Michelle R Designs who are offering a €10 voucher to one lucky winner.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes
Penny's paper Crafty challenge 211 - Anything Goes
The Crafters Cafe - Stitching (on the sun and clouds)
Suzy Bees Bloomin Challenge - Anything Goes plus Layers

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

Baby Animals

Hello Everyone, 
I have a DigiStamp Boutique card to share today. I have used one of the new images called 'New Baby Animals Set' which is on offer at the minute. Aren't they cute!

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background paper is a mix of Craft Creations and NitWits. I've used a Marianne Creatables Button Flower die and LOTV sentiment tags.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Cuttlebug Mania - Wildlife
Papertake Weekly - 3 or More Shapes
Fab n Funky - Button It (If a faux button doesn't count - then please delete me ladies!)

Well we are all full of cold here at the minute. My nose and eyes are streaming, and everytime I try to do a bit of crafting....my nose drips!!...yuk! Oh well, if I'm not well enough to craft, then I'm not well enough to do housework!! lol!!...better put the kettle on instead!!

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

Alf's back again!

Good Afternoon Everyone, 
I have another Alf card to share today, this is 'Alf fishing' from DigiStamp Boutique. 

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are a mix of Echo Park and Craft Creations.
I've used a MB wave die and a Lawn Fawn sun and cloud die.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - It's a Guy Thing
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Masculine (2nd entry)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge 210 - Anything Goes
I Love Promarkers - Hobbies

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

Alf's here!

Good Evening Everyone, 
I have a DigiStamp Boutique card to share tonight and I've used one of my favourite characters....Alf! 
This is 'Cheers Alf' and I think he's brilliant!

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Echo Park - That's my Boy.

There are some fabulous new images at DigiStamp Boutique, and you can see them HERE....wait till you see 'Drago'- so cute!!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - It's a Guy thing
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Masculine
The Crafting Cafe - Lots of Layers
Creative inspirations - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - New (the image is new for me)

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today. I hope you are all having a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Penguins Present at Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Saturday already and that means a new challenge at Di's Digi Designs Challenge.
This fortnight our theme is....

ADD SPARKLE

I've used the adorable 'Penguins Present' for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and added lots of glitter ...to the snowflakes, the trees, around the edge of the image, my nose...my hair...! The background paper is from Lili of the Valley.

I've used a Marianne Creatables Tree die and snowflake die, ribbon and pearls from my stash.

This fortnight we are sponsored by Crafty Ribbons, who are offering a $10 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 2 more of Di's images.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Sparkles Christmas - A Christmas Critter with a Splash of Glitter
Love to Create - Add Snowflakes
ABC Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas

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

Teddy Bears at a Passion for Promarkers

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Tuesday and that means a new challenge at Passion for Promarkers. This week the theme is ....

TEDDY BEARS

I've used 'James - Butterflies' from Lili of the Valley for today's card.

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

I've used a Lawn Fawn sun die, MB cloud dies and a MB pippi butterfly die. 

This week we are sponsored by Polka doodles with a fabulous prize for one lucky winner.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Something New - (Stamp was a Christmas pressie from my hubby)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes
Crafters Cafe - Something New (the stamp)

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

Valentine Winston

Hello Everyone, 
I've got another DigiStamp Boutique card to share today, this is 'Valentine Winston'.....isn't he just so cute!?

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Lili of the Valley- Always and Forever.
I've used a Die Namics Blueprints 14 die which was a lovely Christmas present from my hubby!

Don't forget there is still 25% of all Valentine/love images at Digistamp Boutique.


I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Something New ( the Die namics die)
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations - Finish with a Bow
Cute Card Thursday - What's New (my die)
Allsorts Challenge - New and Cute (New die)

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

Love You Monkey!

Hello Everyone
Well the kids are back at school and I MISS them!!! Can't seam to concentrate on anything!

I have another GDT card for DigiStamp Boutique to share with you today. This is 'Love You Monkey'....isn't he just gorgeous!

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background paper is from DCWV - La Creme Stack. I've used a Magnolia lace edge die and ribbon from my box.

There is currently 25% off all Love/Valentine images at Digistamp Boutique. Pop over and check them out, they are gorgeous!

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

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

Dreaming of Spring at Without Words

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge starting at Without Words today and this month the theme is...

DREAMING OF SPRING 

I've used 'Dyanne' from Wee for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers, added lots of glitter to her fairy wings and a few liquid pearls.

Our sponsor this month is Crafters Companion offering a £10 voucher to one lucky winner.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
ABC Challenge - A is for Anything Goes
I love Promarkers - Anything Goes (3rd entry)

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

Winter at Di's Digi Designs Challenge

Hello again Everyone, 
It's time for the first challenge of the year at Di's Digi Designs, and this fortnight our theme is...

WINTER

I've used 'Snowy Birdhouse' for today's card.

I've coloured them with promarkers and added lots of glitter to the snow and snowflakes. The background paper is from Lili of the Valley. I've used some Mulberry paper trees that I found lurking at the back of a drawer and a Marianne Creatables snowflake die.

We have a fabulous new sponsor MAGNOLIA-LICIOUS!!  Prize will be a Special Surprise Pack from their shop. (Winner pays shipping if any)

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.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Allsorts Challenge - Cold & Frosty Colours

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

New at Penny Black Saturday Challenge

Good Morning everyone, 
It's time for the first challenge of the year at Penny Black Saturday Challenge, and this month the theme is....

NEW

(This could be new baby, new home, new job.....etc!)

I've used the ever so cute 'Baby Hammock' for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and embossed the background card with a crafts too folder. I've used a Die namics flower die, a Pippi Butterfly die and ribbon and pearls from my stash.

Our sponsor this month is 1-2-3 stitch with a £10 voucher for one lucky winner.
                                                           

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

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

Favourire Colour combo at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone and Happy New Year!
I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. I made a few New Years Resolutions...like using up crafty stash before I buy any new stuff!!! mmm...how long will that one last!! lol!!
We have a new challenge starting today at Winter Wonderland. This is my last challenge at Winter Wonderland as I've decided to step down from the DT. I would like to thank all the girls there for having me and I wish the challenge lots of success for the future.

So for my last challenge the theme this week is ...

FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBO

I don't really have a favourite colour combo for Christmas cards, I'm happy if they have snowflakes on them! however I do like pink snowflakes!! I've used a Penny Black stamp called 'Wishes for Kisses' for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background paper is from Nit Wits.
I've used a Magnolia tree die and a Desire snowflake die.

This week we are sponsored by Crafty Sentiment Designs.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything ChristmasCrafty 
Hazelnuts Saturday Challenge - Anything Christmas
Papertake Weekly - Pick a Fave (11th November 2 0r 4 legs)

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