Lili the Fairy - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have sneak peek number 3 of Lili the Fairy from Lili of the Valley due to be released on the 1st January...here she is...

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The background papers are from Craftwork cards. I've used a Memory Box cherry blossom flower die and two sentiments from Lili of the Valley.

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

I hope you all have a wonderful evening how ever you are planning to see the New Year in. 

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

Lili the Fairy - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have another sneak peek of Lili the Fairy from Lili of the Valley due to be released on the 1st January...here she is...

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The background papers are from Craftwork cards. I've used a die namics flower die and a sentiment from Lili of the Valley - Grungy messages set.

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

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

Lili the Fairy - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello Everyone, 
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. In between all the cooking and mince pies, I've actually managed to make a card!! This is Lily and she's the gorgeous new fairy due to be released from Lili of the Valley on the 1st January.

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The background paper is from Craftwork Cards and I've used a Memory Box Blossom die.

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

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement. 
I hope to be back soon with another sneak peak of this very cute little fairy
Lorraine x

My 5 favourite Christmas cards of 2018

Hello Everyone, 
I hope you are all ready for the big day tomorrow.  I haven't done half the jobs that I intended to do but if it isn't done now it's not going to be  done. I'm just about to sit down with Tom and Emma to watch Nativity on DVD. Love that film.
I haven't made many Christmas cards this year so I didn't have too many to choose my top 5 from...anyway here they are....

This was a larger 8" square card and I was really pleased with the way this turned out.

This snowman comes out every year so has to be in my top 5 as it's one of my all time favourite stamps

I just can't resist these fairies

This could be one of my new all time favourite stamps. I had intended to make lots of cards with her but ran out of time...maybe next year?!

And finally I always enjoy colouring this little group of carol singing snowmen.

I'd like to wish you all a very HAPPY CHRISTMAS
Lorraine x

Bugaboo Snowmen

Hello Everyone, 
I can't believe that I haven't made a card since the 1st December, and I seem to have given up even trying to get cards made to send out for Christmas! Anyway here is a quick one that I made for Emma to give to one of her friends. 

I've used a Bugaboo image for this one...

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background paper is from Craftwork Cards. I've used a Marianne Creatables fence die and a Crafts too snowflake. The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-


I will try and get round to visiting all your blogs over the coming weekend to see all your fabulous makes.
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement.
Lorraine x

The Ribbon Girl Challenge

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's December - Yay! Have you opened your Advent calendar? Well, there's been no cards from me all week and now you get 2 in one morning!!
There's a brand new challenge starting over at The Ribbon Girl. The usual theme.....

ANYTHING GOES

I've used a gorgeous little angel from Lili of the Valley. I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her angel wings. The background papers from First Edition - All That Glistens. Then I added lots of gorgeous goodies from The Ribbon Girl...here's a list....

Poinsettia

Frosted Ivory berry

25mm Faux Hessian Ribbon

15mm Gold/Ivory Chevron Ribbon

Pine Cones

Beaded Stamen Mocha

Tiny red berries

Shiny oval double ended red berries

There are two fabulous prizes up for grabs...

£10 voucher from Polkadoodles

 

2nd prize is a selection of pink/lilac flowers/ribbons/lace from The Ribbon Girl

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge - Fairies Fantasy and Magical

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

Puppy Kiss at PBSC

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's the first Saturday of the month and that means a brand new challenge over on the Penny Black Saturday Challenge Blog. The theme this month is ....

ANYTHING GOES

(Option : Christmas or Winter)

I have used the very cute 'Puppy Kiss' to decorate a Christmas gift bag.

I've coloured him with promarkers and added them to the bag with 3D foam pads. I've added some peel off snowflakes and a few liquid pearls.

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:-




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

Lorraine x


                                              

Mr Snowman - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello Everyone, 
I have a card to share today using one of my all time favourite stamps. This is from 'Mr Snowman' from Lili of the Valley. He comes out every year without fail. You can get him as part of the Traditional Christmas rubber stamp set.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background paper is  'Frozen Snowflakes' from Lili of the Valley. I've used a Spellbinders snowflake die and a Marianne Creatables tree die. The sentiment is from the Grungy Messages set.


I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Baby It's Cold Outside
Stamping Sensations - Get Ready for Christmas (2nd Entry)
Allsorts Challenge - Inspired by a Song (Frosty the Snowman - I can't stop singing this now and it's not December yet!!)
Cute Card Thursday - Festive Colours

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

Enchanted Unicorn - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I can't believe another week has gone by when I haven't managed to do any crafting or blogging! I did however, find this little card I made a while ago and had forgotten about.
I've used one of unicorns from the gorgeous Enchanted unicorns art sheet.

The papers are  Galaxy Stars Paper Set from Lili of the Valley   and I've added flowers from a Creative Expressions set , and a sentiment from Lili of the Valley

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-


Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement.I have a little Christmas craft fair this morning....but fingers crossed...I will try and make a start to visit all your fabulous blogs later today.
Have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x

Penny Black Christmas Friends

Good Morning Everyone, 
I haven't had much chance to make any cards or visit your blogs lately. I started my new job a couple of weeks ago and I've doubled my hours so my crafty time has gone out of the window!  :-(
This card has taken almost 2 weeks to make, just grabbing 10 minutes here and there! 
I've used one of the very cute stamps from Penny Black Christmas Friends Set.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from First Edition. I've used a Creative Expressions poinsettia die and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black and More - Make someone Smile
Stamping Sensations - Get Ready for Christmas
Creative Inspirations - November Chill

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

Christmas with the help of Hunkydory!

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's another Christmas card today. I've used a gorgeous topper from one of Hunkydory's Little Books.

I've added lots of glitter to the topper and the background papers are from Craft creations and Echo Park. I've used Creative Expressions tree die and a Joanna Sheen snowflake die. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-



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

Festive Folk 2 - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a card to share today using a very cute little snowman from Lili of the Valley. This is just one of the stamps from the  'Festive Folk 2' set.

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

I've used a Spellbinders oval frame die, a Marianne Creatables tree die and a Spellbinders snowflake die.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Allsorts Challenge - Pretty Papers
Crafty Hazelnuts - Anything Christmas
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement.
Lorraine x

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's the first Saturday of the month and that means a brand new challenge over on the Penny Black Saturday Challenge Blog. The theme this month is ....

ANYTHING GOES

(Option : Anything but a Card)

I have used the very cute 'Snowy and Hedgy' to decorate a Christmas gift bag.

I've coloured them with promarkers and added them to the bag with 3D foam pads. I've added some die cut snowflakes and a few pearls.

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
Passion for Promarkers - Christmas or Winter
Cute Card Thursday - 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


                                              

Anything Goes at The Ribbon Girl

Good Morning Everyone,
I can't believe its the 1st November already. There is a brand new challenge starting over at The Ribbon Girl, with a very easy theme...

ANYTHING GOES

I've used an old Lili of the Valley stamp for today's card and lots of gorgeous embellies from The Ribbon Girl.

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of liquid pearls. The mermaids tail is so pretty and sparkly (the one from The Ribbon Girl that is sticking out from behind the flowers - bottom left!)  and I just love the sugar sprinkles ribbon. All of the pretty flowers, lace ribbon and mermaids tail can be found at The Ribbon Girl. I've added a link to each product below...

40mm White Daisy

30mm Pink Wild Rose

Mid blue open rose

Small Blossom White

Miniature lilac Blossom

Mermaids tail

Sky mauve lilac seam binding

16mm Allison Lace

38mm Ivory sugar Sprinkles Sheer Ribbon

Liquid pearls

Prize:
£10 voucher from Polkadoodles

 

2nd prize is a selection of products from The Ribbon Girl

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

Art Sheet - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
Are you ready for the new release from Lili of the Valley? New rubber stamps, art sheets and gorgeous new paper pads are due to be released today.
I've used an Art Sheet to make today's cards...

One for a girl and......

one for a boy

The papers are from the new Soft Colours (blue) set and the Soft Colours (pink) set.
I've used a die-namics flower die and a computer generated sentiment.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and don't forget to check out the other DT blogs to see lots of fab samples made with all the new products.

Lorraine x

Hello Friend

Good Morning Everyone, 
School's out for half term...yay! Tom and Emma at home for the week. We have nothing planned but it'll probably end up being really busy!
I've actually made a card just for fun and it's not a Christmas card! I've used one of the gorgeous Whimsey fairies for today's card. This is 'Hello Friend'.

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The background papers are from First Edition.  I've used a  Die namics flower die and the sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Cute Card Thursday - Sparkles
Cutie Pie Challenge - Going Girly
Penny Black and More - Autumn Splendour
Stamping Sensations - Shades of Autumn
Creative Inspirations - Autumn Glow
Addicted to Stamps  - Autumn Colours


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

Santa - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
Yes, you've guessed it, it's another Christmas card! This cute santa was from Lili of the Valley.

I've coloured him with promarkers and added lots of glitter. The background papers are from one of the brand new sets from Lili of the Valley - Vintage Christmas.  I've used Creative Expressions tree and poinsettia dies. The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley.

|I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Hazelnuts Challenge - Anything Christmas
Allsorts Challenge - Traditional Christmas colours


In between work, poorly children, and life in general I haven't had much time for blogging so hopefully I will get the chance to catch up with you all soon, but for now I have to head off to work!
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement.
Lorraine x

Lili of the Valley DT - Reindeer Collection

Good Morning Everyone, 
I've been having a stall at a few coffee mornings recently and have already sold some Christmas cards. I have 4 Christmas fairs booked in before the end of November so I'd better get a wriggle on and make some more!
Here's one using the gorgeous reindeer from Lili of the Valley...

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background papers are from First Edition. I've used a Creative Expressions tree die, a Spellbinders snowflake die and hessian ribbon from The Ribbon Girl. the sentiment tag is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Animal Antics
Passion for Promarkers - Bingo (Image, diecuts, patterned papers)
Fab n Funky - Embellished with Ribbon or Lace

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

Enchanted Unicorns - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello Everyone, 
There will be a new release from Lili of the Valley at  the end of October. It will include some new rubber stamps, paper pads and art sheets. I've used images from a gorgeous new art sheet called Enchanted Unicorns to make these three cards....

The art sheets are fantastic. They are a really good quality print on heavy card stock. I cut three of the images out and added a touch of glitter.  The backing papers are from a new set that is to be released called Watercolour Dots Cool Sunset. I've used a Creative Expressions flower die and sentiments from Lili of the Valley.

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

Carol Singing - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I've been a bad blogger again...hopefully I'll get some time to catch up with everyone over the next few days.
I have a little card to share today using one of the gorgeous new stamps from Lili of the Valley. This is one of the stamps from the 'Carol Singing' Set.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are the new designs from Lili of the Valley - Winter Woods.

I've added a snowflake banner and used a Creative Expressions poinsettia die. The gorgeous silver ric rac ribbon is from The Ribbon Girl.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Promarkers - Animals
Crafter's Castle - Anything Goes (Option winter/Christmas)

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

Snowy and Hedgy at PBSC

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's the first Saturday of the month and that means a brand new challenge over on the Penny Black Saturday Challenge Blog. The theme this month is ....

ANYTHING GOES

(Option : Spooky Colour Combo)

As our theme is Anything goes and I'm not a big Halloween fan, I have completely ignored the option and gone for Christmas! I have used the very cute 'Snowy and Hedgy' for today's card.

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background paper is from Craft Creations. I've used a Memory Box star die and picket fence. 

EDITED : Lots of people have sent messages asking about the tree die. It is a Dee's Distinctively Die - Tree Stacker 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:-
Simon Says Stamp - Lets get Ready for Christmas
Passion for Promarkers - Christmas is Coming
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Christmas with the Cuties - For a Child

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

Lorraine x


                                              

Bauble Bears - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a quick card to share today using the gorgeous new stamps and papers from Lili of the Valley.
The stamp is from Bauble Bears .

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from the new pad - Winter Pastels. I've also used a sentiment from the new rubber stamp set - Large Christmas Greetings.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Get Ready for Christmas
Passion for Promarkers - Christmas is Coming

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

Festive Folk - The Ribbon Girl DT

Good Morning Everyone, 

It's the 1st October already which means that it's time for a brand new challenge over at The Ribbon Girl. The theme ....

ANYTHING GOES

I've used a gorgeous image from Lili of the Valley for today's card. This is one of the stamps from the Festive Folk set.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers were from Lili of the Valley. I've used a Joanna Sheen snowflake die and a joy crafts fence die. All the gorgeous embellies are from The Ribbon Girl. here are the links to the goodies I have used...

38mm lilac faux silk ribbon, 
20mm deep lilac paper roses, 
holly leaves, 
white miniature blossoms, 
Purple Plum Divine Twine,
 40mm White Daisy, 
Frosted ivory/white berries, 
Silver jingle bell, 

There are two gorgeous prizes on offer, the  one first is a £10 voucher from Polkadoodles

 

and the second is a gorgeous selection of goodies from The Ribbon Girl

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