Wild Flower at As You Like It

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for another challenge at As You Like It. This fortnight our theme is ...

Your favourite way to add ribbon

(Don't forget to tell us why!)

I've used a very cute little gnome from Sheepski Designs for today's card. This is 'Wild Flower'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics and added liquid pearls to the centre of the flowers. The background papers are from Anna Marie Designs. I've used a die namics fence die, Hunkydory Moonstone flower die, and a flower punch.

This challenge is sponsored by

 

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

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

Penguin Family - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's been another busy week here. Lots of cricket for Emma and a birthday - she turned 13 at last! That's two teenagers in the house now!
I have another Christmas card to share today, again using an image from the new release at Lili of the Valley. This is 'Penguin Family'.

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background paper is an old pad from Lili of the Valley. I've used a Marianne Creatables tree die and a sentiment from the LOTV new release.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Oh so cute
Crafty Hazelnuts - Anything Christmas
DigiChooseday - Anything Goes

I'd better crack on with some housework before another cricket match for Emma this afternoon!
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement.
Lorraine x

All of Us - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone
I have another Christmas card to share using an image from the new release at Lili of the Valley. This is 'All of Us'.

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background papers are from First Edition. I've added a Die namics picket fence die, and snowflake dies from Spellbinders, Marianne Creatables and Sweet Dixie. The sentiment is from the new release at Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas - Anything Christmas

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

Leaping Santas - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have another card to share using one of the images from the new release at Lili of the Valley. This is just one of the images from the 'Leaping Santas' set

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background papers are from Nit Wits. The sentiment is from the new release  - Christmas circular and more sentiments. I've added a Creative Expressions poinsettia die.

Lili of the Valley are now selling extra smooth white card. I have used it to make this card. It's a good quality card that has gone through my printer easily and is very smooth for colouring. I have tried it with promarkers. It also has a fabulous bright white finish.

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

Bicycle Presents - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Lili of the Valley new release launch day! Lots of gorgeous new Christmas images are due to be released at 12pm today. There are Snowmen, Penguins, Santa's, Christmas sentiments and tags. So many to choose from.
My card today is using 'Bicycle Presents'

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background papers are from First Edition.
I've used a Die namics fence die, a Marianne Creatables tree die, a spellbinders snowflake die and a Marianne Creatables snowflake die. The sentiment is from the new release.

There is lots of inspiration on the Lili of the Valley Facebook page and my teamies have made some amazing cards.

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

Friendly Snowmen and Penguin Trio at AYLI

Good Morning Everyone, 
I've been a bit absent on blogger of late. Emma has had so much cricket - they are trying to fit 4 or 5 months worth of cricket into 6 weeks. It doesn't help that she plays for 5 teams! 
Anyway I have made it back today to tell you about the new challenge at As You Like It.
This fortnight's challenge theme is ..... 

Your Favourite Colour Combo: Pink + ? (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I've used two of the brand new images due to be released by Lili of the Valley tomorrow. One is from the Friendly Snowmen set and the second is from the Penguin Trio 2 set.

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background paper is from Craft Sensations - Christmas Design Pad. I've used a Dees Distinctively snow covered stacker tree die and a Memory Box Star of Wonder die.

Our challenge is sponsored by the fabulous Lili of the Valley

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Christmas with the Cuties - Christmas Animals
Christmas Kickstart Challenge - Snow is Falling
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement.
Lorraine x

Phoebe - DigiStamp Boutique

Good Morning Everyone, 
I'm worn out from sitting on a cricket field all weekend! Emma had her first game yesterday afternoon for an adult women's team. She opened the bowling with a wicket maiden..not bad for a 12 year old(almost 13)!

Anyway onto the cardmaking...it's a bit hit and miss at the minute. When I get time to do some crafting my mojo has gone for a walk...
This is an old image from DigiStamp Boutique - Phoebe from The Besties set.

I've coloured her with promarkers and the background papers are Anna Marie Designs. I've used a Hunkydory flower die and a Die namics picket fence die.


I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Promarkers - Girl Power
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Anything Goes with paper

Well I'd better get on with some housework before the next cricket match tonight - I think my summer holidays have been hijacked!!
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement.

Lorraine x

Festive Wishes at PBSC

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's the first Saturday of August which means that it's time for this month's Penny Black Saturday Challenge! Our theme this month is ....

ANYTHING GOES

(Option : Make the sentiment the focus)

I've used two Penny Black stamps for today's card...the sentiment is a rubber stamp called 'Festive Wishes' and the image is from a Transparent Stamp set called 'Deck the Halls'.

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background paper is from Craft Creations. I added a ribbon and bow - job done!

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 Christmas - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes


I hope you all have a lovely weekend. Mine will be spent sitting on the edge of a cricket field (or walking round it for a bit of exercise!),  Emma has a lot of cricket over the next few days starting with a match last night! (Edited : game abandoned half way through due to thunder and lightning....lots of lightning!)
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement.
Have a lovely weekend. 

Lorraine x