I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. Ours was very quiet, hubby was at work so it was just me and the teenagers! It's taken me a while to get round to do any colouring, but finally I had a play with this little elephant. He's just one of the brand new images due to be released by Lili of the Valley in January.
Wednesday 30 December 2020
Baby Elephant - Lili of the Valley DT
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. Ours was very quiet, hubby was at work so it was just me and the teenagers! It's taken me a while to get round to do any colouring, but finally I had a play with this little elephant. He's just one of the brand new images due to be released by Lili of the Valley in January.
Thursday 24 December 2020
Polkadoodles Snow Couple
I wasn't sure I was going to be able to get another card made before Christmas, but when I saw these cute snowmen from Polkadoodles, I just couldn't resist! There's a whole range of them and they are Too Cute!
I've coloured them with promarkers and the background paper is from Crafters Companion - Glistening snowflakes. I've used a Dees Dinstinctively Stacker Tree die and a Memory Box star. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Polkadoodles Challenge - Anything Goes
Digi Chooseday - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
I'm usually running around getting everything ready to have a house full of family..but not this year. My mum and dad are staying safe at home, my brother and his family are doing the same and my hubby will be at work on a 12 hour shift.....so just me and the kids. Although it will feel very strange the most important thing is to keep everyone safe.
Tuesday 22 December 2020
Snow Bird
It's that Stampendous snow bird again. Yesterday I attempted to colour him like a blue tit....today I tried to make him look like a coal tit!
I've coloured him with promarkers and added lots of glitter to the snow and around the edges - unfortunately the photo doesn't show it up very well. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley. I've used a Creative Expressions poinsettia die and added a few gems in the centre.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Stamping Sensations - Things with Wings
We Love Chocolate Baroque - Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge - Sparkle and Shine
Lorraine x
Monday 21 December 2020
Snow Bird
I had a little bit of time to do some colouring yesterday and went to one of my favourite Stampendous stamps - Snow Bird. The last time I coloured him, he was a little robin. This time I tried a blue tit! Tomorrow he might be something else!
I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Crafters Companion - Winter Wonderland.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Stamping Sensations - Things with Wings
We Love Chocolate Baroque - Anything Goes
Lorraine x
Saturday 19 December 2020
Christmas Band - Lili of the Valley DT
I'm still behind with my Christmas cards, but here's another one to knock off the list! I've used a few fabulous images from Lili of the Valley for this card. This is Christmas Band.
I Love Promarkers - Christmas
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Lorraine x
Thursday 17 December 2020
Mr And Mrs Claus at As You Like It
It's time for another challenge at As You Like It. Our theme this fortnight is...
Lorraine x
Saturday 12 December 2020
Christmas Flowers - Lili of the Valley DT
I've coloured her with promarkers and the background papers are from Echo Park. I've used a creative Expressions poinsettia die and a die namics fence die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.
Saturday 5 December 2020
Caroling Trio - Penny Black Saturday Challenge
Good Morning Everyone,

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.
Thursday 3 December 2020
Christmas Elves - As You Like It
So for my card I've used these cute little elves from Lili of the Valley - Christmas Elves.
I've coloured these little elves with promarkers and the background papers are from First Edition. I've used a Creative Expressions poinsettia die and a Joanna Sheen fern die. The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley.
Lorraine x
Tuesday 24 November 2020
Three Little Reindeer - Lili of the Valley DT
I've coloured them with promarkers and layered them onto the background paper using photoshop. The background paper and the sentiment stamp are from Lili of the Valley. The frame die is from The Paper Boutique - Christmas is Here doily die.
Lorraine x
Thursday 19 November 2020
Friendly Snowmen at As You Like It
It's time for another challenge at As You Like It. Can you believe it's already two weeks since the last one?! This time the theme is...
For those of you who follow my blog, you will know that I LOVE snowmen! )I love penguins too but snowmen win hands down! I couldn't pick just one snowman for today's card so had to have 4....This is 'Friendly Snowmen' from Lili of the Valley.
Monday 16 November 2020
Hedgehogs Sunflower Friend
Firstly I need to say a big Thank You to all of you who have sent best wishes to my Mum. The stroke has left her with very little sight - none at all in her left eye and just shapes in the right eye. It means she can't read or watch television, so a big lifestyle change for her. My Dad had a stroke 8 years ago which left him partially paralysed , so one can see but can't walk and the other one can walk but can't see! What with lockdown and everything else I think they are finding things a bit tough - although they would never let me know that! I'm just grateful that they are both still here.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Thursday 12 November 2020
James : Country Walk - Lili of the Valley DT
It's release day over at Lili of the Valley - all those gorgeous new James the Bear images will be available. I've used James - Country Walk for todays card. I think this one is my favourite from the new set.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Lorraine x
Tuesday 10 November 2020
James Say It With Flowers - Lili of the Valley DT
I have some exciting news for all you Lili of the Valley lovers...there's a brand new release due out on Thursday 12th November featuring the adorable James Bear!
For my first card I have used 'James- Say It With Flowers'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and used scraps of paper from an old Lili of the Valley pad. The scalloped border die is by Spellbinders, and I added a Creative Expressions Camellia complete petals die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley. I have to admit - I keep looking at the colours of the flowers and wishing I hadn't picked orange!!
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 hope you are all keeping safe.
Lorraine x
Saturday 7 November 2020
Berry Berry Christmas - PBSC
It's the first Saturday of October which means that it's time for this month's Penny Black Saturday Challenge! Our theme this month is ....
I've used a Whimsy Stamps die - Holly and Berries, and a Spellbinders edgeability 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:-
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.
Thursday 5 November 2020
Winnie Sunshine Delight at As you like it
I've coloured her with promarkers and one or two copics. The background papers are from Lili of the Valley and Pion Designs scent of Lavender.
Allsorts - For Children or Teens ( I think Winnie is perfect for a teenager)
Friday 30 October 2020
Christmas Gnomes 3 - Lili of the Valley DT
It's been a very busy half term, I can't believe it's almost over! Thank you so much for all the messages and best wishes for my Mum. She has very limited sight in one eye and nothing in the other and she had another bump to the head while she was trying to do something the other day - getting her to do nothing is proving difficult!
I've coloured him with promarkers although I'm not very happy with my colouring on this one - his hat is driving me nuts! The background papers are from First Edition and I 've used Creative expressions winter trees dies and a Spellbinders snowflake die.
Thursday 22 October 2020
Christmas Snowman at AYLI
I've coloured him with promarkers and teh background paper is an old pad from Little Clare's. I've used a Creative Expressions winter tree die, die namics picket fence die, and Crafters Companion snowflake die.
We are sponsored by the fabulous Lee Holland.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Saturday 17 October 2020
Broomstick - Lili of the Valley DT
I'm having a bit of a bad week - my mum had a stroke on Thursday and is now in hospital being looked after by some wonderful nurses but I can't see her. So I'm going to say sorry now in case I don't get round to visiting or commenting on your lovely blogs.
I made this card earlier this week so thought I'd better share it. I've used the adorable 'Broomstick'.
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 hope you are all keeping safe, and have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x
Monday 12 October 2020
Penguin Friends - Lili of the Valley DT
I put off upgrading to the 'new' blogger until the very last minute and I'm still not sure I like it! I know I don't like change and sometimes we have no choice but why do they have to mess with things that work fine! I'm having problems getting to all your lovely blogs from my reading list as it keeps coming up with a warning asking if I really want to go there!! Tom was laughing at me because apparently I was shouting at the computer that 'Of course I want to go there, I've been going there for years!!' He kept telling me that the laptop can not hear a word I'm saying!!
Anyway, I have a little Christmas card to share. I've used the very cute 'Penguin Friends' from Lili of the Valley.
Lorraine x
Thursday 8 October 2020
Three Little Penguins - As You Like It
Good Morning Everyone,
This year I am going to do all my Mum's Christmas shopping and I thought it would be nice to make sure she has all the wrapping paper, ribbon and tags etc...so that's where I started - with the tags.
I've used three adorable penguins from Lili of the Valley, these are 'Three Little Penguins'. The background papers are from Frosty Christmas.
Monday 5 October 2020
Hocus Pocus Boy - Lili of the Valley DT
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Lorraine x
Sunday 4 October 2020
Mystical Moon - Lili of the Valley DT
I hope you are all having a lovely weekend. Lili of the Valley are releasing some gorgeous new images this week, lots of very cute witches and wizards, some fabulous paper packs and sentiments. I have a sneaky peek at one of the new images, this is 'Mystical Moon'.
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Sheepski Designs - Autumn/Halloween
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement.
Lorraine x
Saturday 3 October 2020
Frightful Flight - PBSC DT
Good Morning Everyone,
It's the first Saturday of October which means that it's time for this month's Penny Black Saturday Challenge! Our theme this month is ....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:-
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
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.
Monday 28 September 2020
Coming Home - Lili of the Valley DT
Good Morning Everyone,
I'm back to Christmas cards! These new images from Lili of the Valley are just too tempting to leave. This is Coming Home.
I've coloured then with promarkers and the background paper is also from the latest Lili of the Valley release. The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley. I've used Creative Expressions winter tree dies, die namics picket fence die, memory box star die and Spellbinders and Marianne Creatables 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
Thursday 24 September 2020
Birthday Penguin - AYLI
I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Craftwork Cards. The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley - Embossed labels.
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement.
Lorraine x
Monday 21 September 2020
A Christmas Hug - Lili of the Valley DT
Good Morning Everyone,
I have a card to share this morning using one of the very cute Christmas images from Lili of the Valley. This is 'A Christmas Hug'.
The background is Lili of the Valley - Cloudy Evening Skies. I've then used photoshop to layer the cute 'A Christmas Hug 'onto the background paper. I've coloured her with promarkers and added a Memory Box star. I did print it out slightly larger than normal - this is a 7" square card.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Thanks for taking the time too visit my little blog. I really appreciate all your visits and the comments you leave.
Hope everyone is staying safe
Lorraine x