Alice Ice Cream - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone,
I have another card to share today using one of the brand new stamps due to be released by Lili of the Valley on the 10th May. This little cutie is a new character called 'Alice'.
This is.....Alice Ice Cream

I coloured her  with promarkers and added lots of glitter to the fairy wings. The background papers are from Nit Wits. I've used a Spellbinder frame die, a Creative Expressions Peony die, a Die namics fence die and a Memory Box butterfly die. The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Creative Inspirations - One for the Girls
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

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

Happy Birthday at In The Pink

Good Morning everyone,
We have a new challenge starting at In The Pink today, with a really easy theme.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY
I've used one of my favourite Sugar Nellie stamps for today's card called 'Pippi Longsocks'.

I've coloured her with Promarkers and First Edition markers, and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The background papers were freebies in a magazine.
I've added a Memory Box Cherry blossom die and sentiment tags from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
The Ribbon Girl - April Card Challenge
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers - Pearls and/or Gems

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

Fairy Wings - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone,
There is a brand new set of stamps due to be released by Lili of the Valley on the 10th May. They are the most adorable images, you are going to love them.
This is.....Fairy Wings

I coloured her  with promarkers and added lots of glitter to the fairy wings. The background papers are from Ann Marie Designs. I've used a Spellbinder floral frame and a Joy Crafts butterfly border die. The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Creative Inspirations - One for the Girls
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Birthdays
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
The Ribbon Girl - Use any image Challenge

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

Maddy Happy Days - Digi Stamp Boutique DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a card to share today using another one of the images from a recently released set from DigiStamp Boutique. This is ....

Maddie Happy Days

This set comes with 3 images and 3 sentiments, perfect for those  girlie cards. I coloured her with promarkers, and fussy cut her out. The background paper is from First Edition - Spring Feast. I've used a Die namics flower die, and the sentiment comes with the stamp.  

                                                    

Don't forget you can enter any of your creations using a Digi Stamp Boutique image into the monthly competition. The prize is a fabulous £15 voucher for the Digi Stamp Boutique Website. You can find the April challenge HERE.

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

Lorraine x

Robin and Snowdrops - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a card to share today using one of the fabulous new 'Simply Print' sheet from Lili of the Valley. This is...Robin and Snowdrops.

I cut the print for an oval frame and added lots of glitter.The background papers are Frosty Christmas (now discontinued). I've used a Marianne Creatables snowflake and tree dies and Lili of the Valley sentiment tags.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
ABC Christmas - I for Informal
Fab n Funky - In the Garden

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

Snowy Village Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a card to share today using one of the fabulous new 'Simply Print' sheets from Lili of the Valley. This is...Snowy Village.

I cut the print for an oval frame and added lots of glitter.The background papers are Dovecraft - Christmas Basics. I've used a Marianne designs snowflake and a spellbinders snowflake. The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Hazelnuts Extra - Anything Christmas
ABC Christmas - H for Home/ I for Informal
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas - Include a House/buildings
Sweet Stamping Christmas - Anything Goes

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

Maddie Happy Days

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a card to share today using a one of the images from a fabulous new set from DigiStamp Boutique. This is ....

Maddie Happy Days

This set comes with 3 images and 3 sentiments, perfect for those  girlie cards. I coloured her with promarkers, paper pieced the bath, and added some glossy accents to the bubbles. The background paper is from Lili of the Valley, and I've used a Die namics flower die. The sentiment comes with the stamp.  

                                                    

Don't forget you can enter any of your creations using a Digi Stamp Boutique image into the monthly competition. The prize is a fabulous £15 voucher for the Digi Stamp Boutique Website. You can find the April challenge HERE.

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

Lorraine x

Gifts fr You at Penny Black Saturday Challenge

Good Morning Everyone, 
I hope you are all enjoying a lovely long Easter weekend. As it's the middle of April, it's time for a reminder for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge. This month the theme is...

EASTER OR SPRING

I've used 'Gifts for You' for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers, and the background papers are from an old LOTV pad. I've used a Die namics fence die, a Die namics flower die and an x-cut flower punch.

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

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black and More - All things Spring
Creative Inspirations - Spring
Simon Says Stamp - Spring Colours
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (Twist - animals)
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

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

Have a lovely weekend, and Happy Easter

Lorraine x
                                              

A Pink Lady!!

Good Morning everyone,
Exciting news! Have you seen the new badge in my sidebar?....Yes, I'm a pink Lady! Whoo hoo! How could I say no to the lovely Christine?!
So there is a new challenge starting at In The Pink today, with a really easy theme.....PEARLS
I've used the gorgeous Glamourous Gardener from Lili of the Valley for today's card.

As the theme is 'pearls', I've used pink pearl embellies, liquid pearls and my little gardener is wearing pearls! I've coloured her with promarkers and the background papers are from
I've added a variety of paper flowers and sentiment tags from Lili of the Valley.

There is a fabulous prize up for grabs this time, a £12 voucher to Di's Digi Stamps.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
The Ribbon Girl - April Card Challenge
Simon Says Stamp - Spring Colours
Stamping Sensations - Anything Goes
Passion for Promarkers - Flower Power

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

Cute Sketchy Chicks - Digi Stamp Boutique DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a card to share today using a few of the images from a fabulous new set from DigiStamp Boutique. This is ....

Cute Sketchy Chicks

I coloured them with promarkers and the background paper is from    

                                                    

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Cute Card Thursday - Easter
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (Option : Easter)
The Cutie Pie Challenge - Bunnies and Chicks

Don't forget you can enter any of your creations using a Digi Stamp Boutique image into the monthly competition. The prize is a fabulous £15 voucher for the Digi Stamp Boutique Website. You can find the April challenge HERE.

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

Lorraine x

Bobby Socks - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone,
Tom and Emma have 2 weeks off school and I have 2 weeks off work...yay!! The only problem is I think Mr Mojo has gone on holiday too!! I am sharing a card today that has turned out nothing like my plan.... Here's Bobby Socks from Lili of the Valley.

I've coloured her with promarkers and the background papers are from Craftwork Cards. I've added a MB blossom die and the leaves are Creative Expressions finishing touches.


Don't forget there's still time to join in the Lili of the Valley Facebook challenge. The theme is.......Feature a Female



Don't forget, you must use a Lili of the Valley product on your project.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Happy Birthday
Fab n Funky - Buttons and/or bows
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement.
Lorraine x

Your Next Stamp - April DT Dare

Good Morning Everyone
It's time for the April DT Dare over at Your Next Stamp. Your project must take inspiration from a book, it could be the cover or the story or something more general. You will need to leaver a comment by the 7th April on the YNS blog to be entered into the draw too win a stamp set of your choice. The winner will be announced on the 9th April.

I have taken inspiration from a book that my children loved - Tiddler by Julia Donaldson.

I've used the Aquarium Antics stamp set from this months new release for my card. The fish paper is from Echo Park and the wood paper is from Joy!crafts tough textures.  I've added some Enchanted Forest Gumdrops also from YNS. I LOVE these gumdrops!

That was my last project for Your Next Stamp - so I would just like to say a big thank you to the team for having me. It's been great to be able to join in with the new release and use these fab stamps.

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

1960's Swinging Sixties - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone,
I have a card to share today using one of the fabulous new 'Retro Girl' images from Lili of the Valley that were released  yesterday.
This is 1960's Swinging Sixties'.

I've coloured her with promarkers  and added a few liquid pearls for hear earrings. The papers are from Craftwork Cards - Julie Loves . I added flowers from Creative Expressions Peony and Set 24 Sentiment tags from Lili of the Valley.

A new Lili of the Valley Facebook challenge started this week and will last until  15th April. The theme is...

Feature a Female

There are some fabulous prizes on offer. You must use a Lili of the Valley image on your project but there are so many gorgeous girl to choose from, the hardest part will be deciding which one to use!!

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

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

Shopping Imogen - Digi Stamp Boutique DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a card to share today using one of older stamps from DigiStamp Boutique. This is ....

Shopping Imogen

I coloured her with promarkers and the background papers are from Echo Park - Summertime. I've used a Die namics flower die and added a few pearls.

                                                    

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.

Lorraine x

Your Next Stamp Blog Hop

Hello Everyone,
To celebrate the new release there is a fabulous blog hop, with a $25 YNS Gift Certificate as a prize. The more blogs you visit and comment on, the greater the odds of winning this brilliant prize. You do not have to comment on every blog to be qualified to win.

To celebrate the new release there is a fabulous blog hop, with a $25 YNS Gift Certificate as a prize. The more blogs you visit and comment on, the greater the odds of winning this brilliant prize. You do not have to comment on every blog to be qualified to win.

This was my card using a very cute stamp from the new release - Purrfectly Cute CYNS559.

I've coloured it with promarkers and added a few liquid pearls. The background papers are from Craft Creations and Craftwork Cards. I've used a Die namics fence die and a Creative Expressions Peony die. The sentiment comes with the stamp. This is the first time that I have used 'Your next Stamp' products and I have to say ....they are gorgeous! The stamps are really good quality and leave a very clear impression, and wait till you see the gumdrops - I need all the colours!! 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement. Don't forget to leave a comment!

Lorraine x

   

Remember to leave comments along the way, you have until April 4th at midnight EST to comment for your chance to WIN a $25 YNS Gift Certificate!

1. Cassie

2. Tracy

3. Chan

4. Laura

5. Dian

6. Lorraine, New Release Guest

7. Kendra

8. Tricia, April Guest

9. Holly

10. Mindy

11. Lisa

12. Julie

13. Kate

14. Sue

15. Martha

16. Karen - Your Next Stamp Blog

17. YNS Store

The collection has closed. Let other people know about it through twitter.

   

Bees and Bunny at PBSC

Good Morning Everyone, 
My second post of the day (see a sneak peak of the 'Your Next Stamp' new release below!) and my blog seams to have turned a bit PINK lately! I have another pink card to share today and as it's the first saturday of April we have a new challenge at Penny Black Saturday Challenge. This month the theme is...

EASTER OR SPRING

I've used 'Bees and Bunny' for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers, and added glitter to the little bees wings. The background papers are from Julie Loves ditsy and the pink dotty paper is from an old LOTV pad. I've used a Die namics flower die and a pink ribbon.

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:-
Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
In the Pink - Flower Power
Cute Card Thursday - Warm Colours

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

Have a lovely weekend.

Lorraine x
                                              

Purrfectly Cute - Your Next Stamp New Release

Hello Everyone,
I was very lucky recently to be asked to be GDT at Your Next Stamp, for the  new release of some gorgeous goodies. The release is at 10pm tonight. Today's card is using one of their lovely stamps - Purrfectly Cute CYNS559.

I've coloured it with promarkers and added a few liquid pearls. The background papers are from Craft Creations and Craftwork Cards. I've used a Die namics fence die and a Creative Expressions Peony die. The sentiment comes with the stamp. This is the first time that I have used 'Your next Stamp' products and I have to say ....they are gorgeous! The stamps are really good quality and leave a very clear impression, and wait till you see the gumdrops - I need all the colours!! 

Don't forget to pop back later with the chance to join in the blog hop and win a $25 Your Next Stamp Gift Certificate.

Thanks for visiting my little blog today
Lorraine x