A CAS Christmas!

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Tuesday and that means we have a new challenge starting at Passion for Promarkers.  Luckily for me this week the theme is nice and easy....

CLEAN AND SIMPLE

I've used the adorable 'Cute Polar Bear' from DigiStamp Boutique for today's card.

I coloured them with promarkers, cut them out and layered them onto some gorgeous snowflake paper from Craft Creations. I added a MB die cut star and a couple of pearls.

This week we are sponsored by


I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Fab n Funky - Christmas
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Christmas Animals

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

Alium Panel - A sneaky peak!

Hello Everyone, 
We are still in the middle of a building site here! Craft room still in boxes, bare plaster on the walls in my living room.....but I do have half a kitchen now! Sorry for not visiting, it's been difficult to get internet access and the time to do it!

I did manage a little card today for the Lili of the Valley Design Collective....a little sneaky peak for you......! This is one of the gorgeous new images that Lili of the Valley will be releasing very soon. This stamp is called 'Alium Panel'.

I've coloured it with promarkers and the background papers are Lili of the Valley - Promises and promises Solids.

I've used a MB Butterfly die and a Magnolia Lace border die. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Trio-tastic (Ribbon, Papers, pearls)
Stamping Sensations - Dies and Punches

When we have finally finished with all the building work and get my house back to some form of normality....I promise to put up some blog candy as a big thank you to all of my loyal followers and bloggy friends!

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

Summer Fun at Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone, 
I'm sorry for being a bad blogger!! We are having a bit of building work done on the house and we are in a right old mess!! It started back in March and we still have quite a bit to get through! Work started on the kitchen yesterday, so I finally have a plumbed in kitchen sink...no more washing the pots in the bath!! On the downside my craft room is still in boxes...:-( but I have a washing machine this weekend...and so many cricket whites to wash! Emma played in the Drax Cup for school again this week but they were knocked out in this round, but she had a match for the village team last night and won!! (I'm learning how to score!!!- ha ha!!)

Anyway, it's Saturday and that means it's time for a new challenge at Di's Digi Designs. This fortnight the theme is....

SUMMER FUN

I've used the very cute 'Orchid Mice' for today's card.

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background papers are from Lili of the Valley - Dress Shoppe.

I've used a MB Arboscello tree die, a Lawn Fawn sun die, a MB puffy cloud die and a die namics fence die.

This fortnight we are sponsored by


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:-
Papertake Weekly - Oh so pretty
Simon Says Stamp - Favoutite Technique/Product (promarkers!)

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

No Squares at PFP

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge starting at Passion for Promarkers this morning, and this week the theme is.....

NO SQUARES ALLOWED

I've used Ralph- Parfect Day from DigiStamp Boutique for today's card.

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

I've used a Die Namics fence die and a bit of card candi to finish.

This week our brilliant sponsor is DigiStamp Boutique who are offering one lucky winner a £10 voucher to spend in their store, and there are some gorgeous images to choose from!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
I love Promarkers - Anything Goes
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement.
Lorraine x

Cobweb

Good Morning Everyone, 
How long does it take you to make a card? I know all my craft room is in boxes and I can't find the things I need.....and number 1 daughter keeps pinching things...promarkers....glue etc....but this took me nearly 4 hours in total!! Everytime I sit down to do anything, I spend the next 30 minutes looking for the tools!
Anyway it's time for my first card this month for the Lili of the Valley design Collective so here is a gorgeous little LOTV stamp.....ST506 Cobweb.

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings....(glitter eventually located under number 1 daughter's bed!) The background papers are from the beautiful new paper pad - Romance and Roses. These are on special offer at the minute. The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley - set 24
I've used a Die namics petals die, a die namics fence die and ribbon and pearls from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Fab n Funky - Fables and Fantasy 
I love Promarkers - Anything Goes
Crafters Cafe - Anything Goes
In the Pink - Summer 

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

Dad and dog!

Hello Everyone, 
I have a card to share today that I made using one of the fabulous images from DigiStamp Boutique. This is 'Dad Relaxing and Dog'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from DCWV - La Creme Stack
I paper pieced his chair but next time I need to remember to use paper that isn't quite so busy!!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Make it Masculine
I love Promarkers - Paper Piecing
Pile it On - For a Man

There are some fabulous images at DigiStamp Boutique, perfect for all those Father's Day cards, and some have a huge 30% off!!

The plasterers are nearly finished now, so hopefully soon I will have a floor down and even maybe a kitchen being delivered next week. In the meantime I'm running out of cards in my folder and as my craft room is packed in boxes, my blog might be a little bit quiet for a while...:-(

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

Bluebell Fun at Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone, (Edited: ooops forgot to hit post!)
What a week! My craft room is still in boxes...:-(. On the up side both Tom and Emma were picked to play cricket for the school team this week in the ECB Drax Cup.  Tom played for the Year5/6 team and were knocked out in the early rounds. Emma played for the Year 3/4 team and they won every match and go through to the next round- she was sooo happy!! My problem was that Tom was played at one end of the field and Emma at the other...I must have run miles back and forth to try and watch all their games!

Anyway we have a new challenge starting at Di's Digi Designs Challenge today and this fortnight the them is...

USE DIECUTS

I've used the very cute 'Bluebell Fun' for today's card.

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background papers are from Lili of the Valley.
I've used a Spellbinders edgeability die and a MB butterfly die.

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.

Our sponsor this fortnight is Craftin' Desert Divas Shop .  Prize will be a great clear stamp set from their shop! (Winner pays shipping if any)

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
ABC Challenge - K for Kritters

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

WOW at PBSC

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's the first Saturday of the month and that means a new challenge at Penny Black Saturday Challenge. This month our theme is...

WHITE ON WHITE

(coloured image allowed)

I've used the very cute Penny Black stamp 'Just Wishing You'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background is a crafts too embossing folder with added glitter! I've also used a MB star die.

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:-
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Christmas Animals
ABC Christmas challenge - K for Keep it Simple

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

Lili of the Valley Facebook Challenge

Hello Everyone

There is a fabulous 'Summer Special Challenge Event' at Lili of the Valley

We are holding our first Facebook challenge and would love to see all your summer cards and projects. You must use LOTV products on your entry.

The challenge ends on Thursday 4th June and there are some fantastic prizes for the winners who will be announced on Friday 5th June.  

There is also a fun packed day on Saturday 6th June at the Lili of the Valley shop, when the new products will launched.

To enter the challenge you need to like the LOTV Facebook page which is Here, and add a picture of your card to the timeline.

Hope you get the chance to join in.

Lorraine x

Colours of your Flag at PFP

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

THE COLOURS OF YOUR FLAG.

My colours are red, white and blue so I opted for the easy option of a Christmas card...the white being snow!
I've used one of my favourite Penny Black stamps for this card, it's Snowy and Hedgy!

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background papers are from Lili of the Valley - Frosty Christmas
I've used a Marianne Creatables tree die and Snowflake die. The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley.

This week we are sponsored by Crafty Sentiments Designs who are offering 3 digis to one lucky winner.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Fab n Funky  - Christmas
Sweet Stampin Christmas- Cute Christmas

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

Summer Holidays at Without Words

Good Morning Everyone
Pinch punch...1st of the month! Where is this year going??!

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

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

I've used 'SummerSun Mouse' from Di's Digi Designs for today's card.

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

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

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

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