Cosy Penguin - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have another card to share today using one of the gorgeous Christmas stamps from Lili of the Valley.
This is 'Cosy Penguin'

I've coloured her with promarkers and the background papers are a digital collection from Lili of the Valley. I've used a Dees Distinctively tree die and a Spellbinders snowflake die. The sentiment tags are also from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Creative Inspirations - Winter/Christmas

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement this year. Just in case I don't get the chance to post anything else I would just like to wish you all a very

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Lorraine x

DigiStamp Boutique Sale

Good Morning Everyone, 
There is a fantastic 50% sale at DigiStamp Boutique. Grab yourself a bargain, there are so many gorgeous images to choose from - an early Christmas treat!

Royal Mail at Penny Black Saturday Challenge

Good Morning Everyone, 
Saturday was the mid way reminder for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge, guess who forgot to post their card...ooops! We have a nice easy theme this month ....

Christmas

I've used 'Royal Mail' for today's card.

I've coloured the stamp with promarkers. I've lost the front page from the paper pad and I can't remember who they are by! I've used a die namics fence die and a Joanna Sheen snowflake die. The sentiment is computer generated.

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 Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas

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

Lorraine x
                                              

Sugar Nellie Party Penguin

Good Morning Everyone, 
Sorry I haven't been around for a few days, I've been so busy I haven't had the chance to do any crafting. I'm sure you are all the same just a bit more organised than me!
Today's card has been sat in my 'to post' folder for a while and I have finally got round to it. I've used a gorgeous Sugar Nellie image. This is 'Penguin Party'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Lili of the Valley (discontinued). I've used a creative expressions poinsettia die, a Marianne creatables ivy die and a Spellbinders scalloped edge die. The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Creative Inspirations - Christmas/Winter
Passion for Promarkers - Add a sentiment (2nd entry)
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement. I promise to try and catch up with everyone over the next couple of days.
Have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x

Snowy Fun Set - DigiStamp Boutique DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have some gift tags to share today using some of  the cutest images from DigiStamp Boutique. These are all from the 'Snowy Fun Set'.

I've coloured them with promarkers and fussy cut them being very careful not to chop off any arms!  I cut the tag shape from kraft card and added a few gold peel off stickers that have been sat in a drawer for about 5 years! The sentiments all come with the set.

                                             



I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Simon Says Stamp - Gift It

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

Lorraine x

Frosty Fun - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a card to share today using 'Frosty Fun' from Lili of the Valley. 

I've coloured him with promarkers and added lots of glitter but it's not showing up very well on the photo! The background papers are an old pad from Lili of the Valley. I've used a die namics fence die, a Marianne creatables snowflake die, a spellbinders snowflake die and a Marianne Creatable tree die. The sentiment tag stamps are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Allsorts Challenge - Snowflakes

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

In the Pink - Christmas

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for a brand new challenge at In The Pink, and the really easy theme this time is.....

CHRISTMAS

I've used the fabulous 'Sweet Snowman' from Penny Black for today's card.

I coloured him with Promarkers and First Edition markers. The background paper is from Lemoncraft - Daydream. I've used a die namics fence die and a Marianne Creatables tree die. The sentiment tag stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

Now for some sad news...this is the last challenge for In the Pink and Christine has done an amazing job over the years. Thank you for having me as a Pink lady.

Don't forget to check out all my teamies cards for inspiration - they are gorgeous.

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

Polar - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
This month's Lili of the Valley challenge has started over on Facebook, and it's a really easy theme this month...

ANYTHING GOES

I've used one of the new stamps for my card, this is 'Polar'

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background paper is from Craft Creations. I added lots of glitter and used a die namics snowflake die, and Marianne creatables tree die. The sentiment tag is also from Lili of the Valley

You can find the Facebook challenge here. Don't forget to use Lili of the Valley products on your project.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Passion for Promarkers - Add a Sentiment
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

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

Loaded Up for Christmas - DigiStamp Boutique DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I've used a brand new stamp from DigiStamp Boutique for today's card. This is Loaded Up for Christmas

I've coloured them with promarkers and added lots of gems and liquid pearls to the tree. The papers are from Lili of the Valley and I've used a Joanna Sheen snowflake die.
                                             



I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
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

Thank You at Allsorts

Good Morning Everyone, 
I'm back with my second card today. I am GDT over on the Allsorts challenge today. This week the theme is...

Thank You

I've used one of the images from the 'Hydrangea Set' from DigiStamp Boutique  for my card.

The papers are from Lili of the Valley, and I've used a Memory Box butterfly die. 

This week the challenge is sponsored by the fabulous DigiStamp Boutique. 

                                                    

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

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

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

Christmas

I've used 'Snowy and Hedgy' for today's card.

I've coloured the stamp with promarkers and the background papers are from First Edition.I've used a die namics fence die and a Joanna Sheen snowflake die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

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:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
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
                                              

Kidz Christmas Boy and his Dog

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a card to share today using  'Kidz Christmas Boy and His Dog' from Bugaboo Stamps

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are an old pad from Lili of the Valley. The sentiment is also from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Fab n Funky - Christmas

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

Dashing Penguins - Digi Stamp Boutique DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I've used a brand new stamp from DigiStamp Boutique for today's card. This is Dashing Penguins.

I've coloured them with promarkers and fussy cut them. The papers are from Craft Creations. I've used a Crafts too fence die and 3d foam pads to add dimension. The snowflakes are a die namics set and a Hunkydory moonstone die.
                                             



I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas


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

Lorraine x

Dragonfly - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have another card to share today using one of the gorgeous new stamps from Lili of the Valley that are being released today.
This is 'Dragonfly'

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Craftwork cards. I've used a Memory Box dragon fly and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Vallley - Set 39 Everyday Grungy Messages

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

Bear Pair - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
Just in case you haven't already seen some of the gorgeous sneak peeks out there...Lili of the Valley are releasing some gorgeous new bears on Friday.
This is 'Bear Pair'

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Craftwork cards. I've used a Die namics fence die and added little flowers made using an X-cut punch. The sentiment stamp is also from Lili of the Vallley - Set 39 Everyday Grungy Messages

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

Sketchy Snowman - DigiStamp Boutique DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I've used an older image from DigiStamp Boutique for today's card. This is Sketchy Snowman.

I've coloured him with promarkers and fussy cut him. The papers are from Craft Creations. I've used a Memory Box star die, a Crafts too Fence die and a Marianne Creatables tree die.
                                             



I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Passion for Promarkers - Let it Snow

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

Lorraine x

Ribbon Girl Use any Image Challenge

Good Morning Everyone, 

I have my GDT card for The Ribbon Girl's  'Use any image' challenge. I've used 'Skating Along' from Lili of the Valley for my card and lots of gorgeous goodies from The Ribbon Girl.

Here's a list of all the gorgeous goodies that I have used from The Ribbon Girl.

Berries Frosted Ivory White 12mm, 
Red Shiny berries double ended, 
Magnolia Ivory/white flowers
White Cherry Blossom, 
12-15mm Red Roses, 
20mm Red Roses, 
25mm Faux Hessian Ribbon,
Red Seam Binding

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

Santa - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a card to share today using a very sweet little santa from Lili of the Valley. This is 'Santa'. I have used a rubber stamp for my card but he is still available as a digi stamp.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are First Edition. I've used a Marianne creatables snowflake die and sentiment tags from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Promarkers - Let it Snow
Simon Says Stamp - Furry Friends

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

Winter Dan - Digi Stamp Boutique DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I'm sorry I've been a bad blogger lately, lots going on and not enough time. Thank you for all your visits and comments, I'm hoping to catch up with everyone over the next few days.

I've used one of the images from the DigiStamp Boutique 'Winter Dan Set' for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and fussy cut him. The papers are from Craft Creations. I've used a Memory Box star die and a
                                             



I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
Simon Says Stamp - Snow White

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

Lorraine x

Snowy Chapel

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a card to share today using a fabulous image from Just Inklined. This is Snowy Chapel.

I've coloured it with promarkers and added lots of glitter to the snow. The background papers are from First Edition - Winter Wishes. I've used a Marianne Designs snowflake die and trees. A Memory Box star die and sentiment tags from Lili of the Valley

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Snow White
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Christmas
Creative Inspirations - Make it Sparkle

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

Spots or Stripes at In The Pink

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for a brand new challenge at In The Pink, and the really easy theme this time is.....

SPOT OR STRIPES

I've used the gorgeous Jasmine from Lili of the Valley for today's card. Now I don't know if it was the stripes on the paper or just me but I could not get a photo that looked 'straight'! so we have one on an angle!!

I coloured her with Promarkers and First Edition markers. The background paper is from box of scraps and the sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley - Set 100 Teenage Girl Sentiments.

This month we are sponsored by a Day for Daisies who are offering one lucky winner a $12 voucher for their store.

Don't forget to check out all my teamies cards for inspiration - they are gorgeous.

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

Alpha Bears - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a card to share today using a brand new stamp from Lili of the Valley. The Alpha-bears are going to be released in a couple of weeks. There is a very cute bear for every letter of the alphabet.

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background papers are from The paper boutique - Raspberry Ripple.

The November challenge has started over on Facebook with an easy theme of B is for... There are some fantastic prizes on offer.



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

Winter Dan

Good Morning Everyone, 
I'm back with my second card today. I am GDT over on the Allsorts challenge today. This week the theme is...

Blue and Brown

I've used one of the images from the DigiStamp Boutique 'Winter Dan Set' for my card.

The papers are from Lili of the Valley - Frosty Christmas and Krafty Christmas. I've used a Marianne Creatables tree die and a die namics fence die. The snowflake is made up of 2 dies, one by Marianne Creatables the other by Spellbinders. The sentiment tag is from Lili of the Valley.

This week the challenge is sponsored by the fabulous DigiStamp Boutique. 

                                                    

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
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

Thank you at Penny Black Saturday Challenge

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

THANK YOU

I've used two Penny Black stamps for today's card, 'Asking the Flowers 2296K and 'Flourish Thank You 4175F'.

I've coloured the stamp with promarkers and the background papers are First Edition.

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

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

Lorraine x
                                              

Hunkydory Anniversary

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's half term here so I'm afraid not much time for crafting! We've just had a brilliant couple of days in Blackpool. We took Tom and Emma to see the Illuminations and managed a trip to the Sea Life Centre and the Pleasure Beach. Tom being an adrenaline junkie absolutely loved it!

So my card today is a very quick one using one of the images from a Little Book of Anniversaries by Hunkydory.

I've used a Die namics flower trio die and the background papers are from a retired Lili of the Valley pad.

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

Large Christmas Snowmen - DigiStamp Boutique DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I've used one of the new Christmas stamps from DigiStamp Boutique for today's card. This is ....

Large Christmas Snowmen

I've coloured them with promarkers and the papers are from First Edition. The snowflake is a die namics die. The sentiment is from Digi Stamp Boutique - Sketchy Penguins set.

                                                    

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

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

Lorraine x