Another little Fairy

Good Evening Everyone, 
We have just had a lovely evening watching Emma play cricket for a local team...and they won!
Here is my last card using the gorgeous new 'July Fairy' from Lili of the Valley. These new fairies are being released at Midday tomorrow!!

I've coloured her with promarkers and the background paper is from Lili of the Valley - Pastel Dreams. I've added a couple of sentiment tags and ribbon.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Take your Pick colour theme (Blue)
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement.
Lorraine x

Another little peak at the July Fairy

Hello Everyone, 
I hope you are all enjoying this gorgeous British weather....!! ha ha! It is a bit wet and soggy up here in Yorkshire!
Anyway I have another sneak peak of the gorgeous little July Fairy which is set to be released by Lili of the Valley on Friday!! There are 12 gorgeous little fairies, one for each month and some beautiful Christmas stamps too.
Here is the 'July Fairy'

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The background papers are Lili of the Valley - Romance and Roses. I've used a MB Pippi butterfly die and LOTV sentiment tag stamps.

The new stamp release from Lili of the Valley is happening on Friday!! There are 12 gorgeous little fairies, one for each month and some beautiful Christmas stamps too.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafty - Use Ribbon or Twine
I Love Promarkers - 3 or more Layers
Allsorts Challenge - Add a Butterfly

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

Jolly Holiday at Passion for Promarkers

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

JOLLY HOLIDAY

I've used an adorable image from DigiStamp Boutique called 'Summer Arctic Fun'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Echo Park - A perfect Summer.
I've used a MB wave die and a Lawn Fawn sun and cloud die.

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

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Incy Wincy Designs - Summer Lovin'
Sparkles Challenge - Sun, Sea, and Sand
Bunny Zoes Crafts - Summer Breeze

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

A sneaky peak

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a gorgeous new little fairy to share with you today. This is the July Fairy from the Lili of the Valley new release due out at the end of the month. There are be 12 new very pretty fairies being released and some gorgeous new Christmas stamps too!

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings...of course!! The background papers are from Lili of the Valley - Promises and Promises Solids. I've used LOTV sentiment tags and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Sparkle and Shine
Papertake Weekly - Build it Up
Creative Inspirations - Flowers
Incy Wincy designs - Things with Wings
Craft Your Passion - 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

Christmas Milly

Hello Everyone, 
School has broken up......the summer holidays are here...and it's raining! I've already spent one very soggy afternoon at York Maze so we decided to have a chilled out day at home today....
Here is a card I made earlier this week but I haven't had chance to get on the computer!
This is one of the gorgeous new images from DigiStamp Boutique called 'Christmas Milly'.

I've coloured her with promarkers and the background paper is from Lili of the Valley-Festive Trimmings. I've used a Spellbinders poinsettia die and a Marianne Creatables ivy die.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Papertake Weekly  - Build it Up
Penny's Paper Crafty - Christmas in July
Crafters Cafe - Christmas in July
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Winter Wonderland - Traditional Christmas Colours

There's some gorgeous new images at DigiStamp Boutique and lots of images on offer at only 99p...well worth a look!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement. 
I'm off for a catch up with all your gorgeous makes.
Lorraine x

Hide and Seek Mice at Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Saturday...yay!!! Tom and Emma finished school yesterday...7 1/2 weeks of summer holiday..yay!! I love having them at home. We have lots planned so my crafty time may well get cut down again!
Anyway as it's Saturday we have a new challenge starting at Di's Digi Designs and this fortnight the theme is....

A HAND COLOURED IMAGE

This is the very adorable 'Hide and Seek Mice'.

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background papers are First Edition - Boho Chic. I've used a Die namics flower 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 2 more of Di's images!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Fab n Funky - Flower Delights
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations - Lets Colour

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 little James

Hello Everyone, 
I had no builders in the house today, so after a morning helping out at school I decided to have a little play with one of my favourite Lili of the Valley stamps. This is an old 'James' stamp and has been retired but it was so good to make a card 'just for fun!'

I've coloured him with promarkers, and the background papers are Snow Princess from Lili of the Valley. I've used a Dee's tree die and a Crafters Companion snowflake die.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Winter Wonderland - Have a Beary Christmas
Sweet Stamping Challenge - Christmas in July
Stamping Sensations - Feature a Creature
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement. I'm hoping to catch up with you all very soon.
Lorraine x

Candy Crush at Passion for Promarkers

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

CANDY CRUSH
 (inspired by game, sweets, sugary, bright colours etc)

I've used one of the images from 'Sweet Birdie Wedding Set' from DigiStamp Boutique for today's card.

I coloured the cake with promarkers, and added rows of liquid pearls on each cake tier. (I know the photo doesn't show them up very well, but they are there!!) The background papers are from Lili of the Valley.

This week we are sponsored by Polkadoodles who are offering 2 digi images to one lucky winner. The images are Dollie daydream birthday' and 'Winston birthday'.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
Fab n Funky - Inspired by a Song (I'm getting married in the morning)

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

Champagne Mice at Di's Digi's

Good Morning everyone, 
It's time for another challenge at Di's Digi Designs cxhallenge and this fortnight the theme is ...

ANY CELEBRATION

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

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background papers are from
The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley - Handwritten sentiments.

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:-
Simon Says Stamp - we're going Dotty
Papertake Weekly - Take Your pick :product (Use Pearls - Black pearls and liquid pearls)
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement.
Lorraine x

Friendship at PBSC

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

FRIENDSHIP

I've used a very sweet slapstick stamp from Penny Black called 'Dear Friend'.

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background papers are from lili of the Valley - Dress Shoppe.
I've used a die namics fence die and an x-cut flower punch.

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 - Take Your Pick (colour theme : pink)
Bunny Zoes Challenge - Furry Friends

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