Frightful Flight - PBSC

Good Morning Everyone, 

It's the 1st Saturday of October....(October - what happened to summer?! ) which means it's time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge. Our theme this month is ....

ANYTHING GOES 

(Option : Spooky)

I've used a rubber stamp called 'Frightful Flight'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are from Anna Marie Designs.
 

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

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

Have a lovely weekend. 

Lorraine x


                                              

Little Foxes - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello everyone, 
I'm back - already!! Two posts in a week...can't remember the last time I did that! I have a card to share using two of the cute little foxes from the latest Autumn release from Lili of the Valley. 

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics and the background papers are from a very old pad where the top page is missing, so I have no idea where they're from! I've used a Hunkydory Moonstone Fabulous Flowers die, a Die-namics picket fence die and toadstool dies from Tattered Lace. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations - Spots or Stripes

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Well cricket season has finished, so hopefully, I'll get a bit more crafty time over the next few weeks. Last Sunday, Emma had her presentation night for the local village team she plays for. I'm so proud of her, she won the U15 batting award, the U15 bowling award and the Clubs Junior player of the Year award! All her hard work paid off. Winter nets starts soon, so I'll have to make the most of the next few weeks!

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

Christmas gnome - Lili of the Valley DT

Good evening everyone, 
I have my final card from the last Lili of the Valley Christmas release to share - forgot all about this one! This is one from the Christmas Gnomes set available as polymer stamps.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are Dovecraft  - Red Robin. I've used a Creative Expressions poinsettia die and a Die namics picket fence die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

  

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Passion for Markers - Use a Stamp

Christmas with the Cuties - Anything Christmas

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

Lorraine x

Animal Christmas Wreath - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello Everyone, 
I finally managed to get a card made! I've use done of the brand new stamps from Lili of the Valley - this is one from the Animal Christmas Wreaths set.

I've coloured hm with promarkers and copics, and added some liquid pearls to the wreath. The background papers are from First Edition I've used a Tattered Lace circle die, a Creative Expressions poinsettia die and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Die Cuts

Winter Wonderland - Christmas Animals

Simon Says Stamp - Little Critters

Christmas with the Cuties - Anything Cute and Christmas

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog, especially when I've been such a bad blogger lately. I will be working my way round your blogs over the next couple of days.
Lorraine x

Christmas Fun - PBSC

Good Morning Everyone, 

It's the 1st Saturday of September which means it's time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge. Our theme this month is ....

ANYTHING GOES 

(Option : Food and Drink)

I've used one of the stamps from a Transparent set called 'Christmas Fun'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are from Dovecraft - Little Red Robin and Nit Wit Collections. I've used a Creative Expressions poinsettia die and a Spellbinders Candlewick Square 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:-

Passion for Markers - Christmas

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


                                              

Gnome - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello Everyone, 

I have little Christmas card to share today using another one of the very cute new gnomes from Lili of the Valley. These are polymer stamps and come as a set..lots of cute gnomes!

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics and the background papers are from Dovecraft - Red Robin. I've used a Hunkydory Moonstone fence die, and a Creative Expressions poinsettia die. The sentiment stamp is 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.
Lorraine x

Christmas gnomes - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello Everyone, 
Emma was supposed to be helping coach at an U11's game today, but unfortunately it has been rained off....bonus day at home for me!! I managed a little Christmas card with one of the very cute new gnomes from Lili of the Valley. These are polymer stamps and come as a set..lots of cute gnomes!

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics and the background papers are from Dovecraft - Red Robin. I've used a Hunkydory Moonstone fence die, and a Creative Expressions poinsettia die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Christmas

Cutie Pie Challenge - Rubber stamp and ribbons

Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes

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

Elbow Grease - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello everyone, 
I was hoping to get some crafty time during the school holidays, but it's not  happening! The day after we got back from our holiday to Wales, we had to take Emma to a 4 day cricket festival in Malvern. She had an amazing time playing against Ireland and Kent. We had a lovely time watching all the cricket too - the college is set in beautiful grounds and the weather was gorgeous. Since then, she's played in Durham, Scarborough, Bradford, basically cricket has hijacked my holidays, (I've had 3 days at home in 3 weeks!) not only is she playing for numerous teams, she has now decided to start coaching and is helping out with the Under 11's.
Inbetween all the cricket it was my Dad's birthday last Thursday and I very quickly cobbled together a card for him. I've used a brilliant stamp from Lili of the Valley. This is Elbow Grease.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Make & Create. I've used a cog die from Joy!crafts and added card candy in the centre. I found a piece of hessian to add texture and used a computer generated sentiment.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement. I hope to be visiting your blogs very soon.
Lorraine x

Penguins - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
We've just come back from a few days in Abersoch in North Wales. A lovely relaxing time had by all, but no crafting done what so ever!! Lots of washing and ironing to do ready for the next trip!
Anyway, Lili of the Valley are back on the TV today at 12pm - with a gorgeous new Christmas launch. Being away on my hols means I didn't get the chance to make any cards for the promotion, so hopefully I'll be able to do some over the next few days. So, here is my one and only card so far using some very cute little penguins!

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics, cut them out and attached them with foam pads to give a bit of dimension. The die cut trees are Dee's Distinctively layered tree die, a Memory Box star die and a handwritten script sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley. The background paper is from my box of scraps but I think it might have been from The Works last year!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Markers - Dies or punches
ABC Christmas Challenge - N for New - (new stamps released today!)

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

Prickle all the Way

Hello Everyone, 
I can't believe I haven't been on blogger for 2 weeks. Emma's cricket has just been taking over, along with the school play - busy making props for the year 6 production of The Tempest!
I managed to get a couple of hours in my craft room this morning, and decided to make a Christmas card. I was hoping the thought of snow might cool me down a bit!
This gorgeous stamp id from Di's Digi Stamps and is called 'Prickle all the Way'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are from Crafters Companion. These have some lovely silver foiling on them but it's not showing up great on the photo. I've used a Creative Expressions poinsettia die, a die namics picket fence die and a sentiment tag stamp from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Markers - Christmas in July
Di's Digi Designs - Christmas in July
Allsorts Challenge - Christmas in July
ABC Christmas Challenge - N for New (a new digi stamp)
Christmas with the Cuties - Anything Cute

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement. Have a lovely weekend and I hope you all stay safe and cool in this heat.
Lorraine x

Lazy Daisy - PBSC

Good Morning Everyone

It's the 1st Saturday of July...July...when did that happen!! .... which means it's time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge. Our theme this month is ....

ANYTHING GOES 

(Option : Spots and/or stripes)

I've used a rubber stamp called 'Lazy Daisy'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are from K and Company and Craft Creations. I've used a Die-namics picket fence die, a Lawn Fawn sun die and Memory Box puffy cloud dies.
 

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:-

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - 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. 

Lorraine x


                                              

Football Boy - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I actually have a weekend with no cricket, other than going to watch and the odd net session! I thought I would have lots of time to do a bit of crafting. It's gone 11am already and all I have achieved is filling up the washing machine and switching it on! Crafting...mmm....no! 
This card is one of those that I kept picking up, doing 10 minutes, then another day, another 10 minutes so it took nearly a week to make. It's from the latest release at Lili of the Valley and is called Football Boy.

I've coloured him with copics and promarkers and again the background papers are from my box of scraps. I really need to try and use these up, they are taking over my desk! 

I've used a Memory Box puffy clouds die, a Lawn Fawn sunshine die, a Die-namics picket fence die and an embossed labels sentiment from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog, especially when I have been such a bad blogger lately.
Have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x

Flower Girl - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello everyone, 
2 weeks and nothing on my blog...but the time has gone sooo quickly! I have a little card to share today using a fabulous new image from Lili of the Valley. There's some gorgeous new summer stamps coming out next week, driving dogs, dinosaurs, and some sweet girl stamps. This is Flower Girl

I've coloured her with promarkers and the background papers are a mix of Nit Wits and Craft Creations. I've used a die namics picket fence die, a Creative Expressions peony die, a Lawn Fawn sun die and memory box cloud dies. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Allsorts Challenge - Summer Flowers

Simon Says Stamp - Add a sentiment

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

We Love Stamping - Anything Goes

I Love Promarkers - 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

Scooting Along - Penny Black Saturday Challenge

Good Morning Everyone

It's the 1st Saturday of June, which means it's time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge. Our theme this month is ....

ANYTHING GOES 

(Option : Transport)

I've used a rubber stamp called 'Scooting Along'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are from Echo Park. . 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:-

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes 

Simon Says Stamp - Little Critters 

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

Have a lovely weekend. 

Lorraine x


                                              

A card!!

Good Morning Everyone, 
Cricket season has started, and Emma is back playing which means my crafty time has stopped!!  She plays for 4 different teams and had 6 games last week! I'm spending a lot of evenings on the edge of a cricket field...in my winter coat!! Where's the sunshine?!! 

Anyway, I found this image already printed off - bonus - as I don't have to faff around switching the computer on!! This is an old image from Digi Stamp Boutique.

I've coloured her with promarkers and copics and the background papers are from Nit Wit Collections. I've used a Creative Expression peony die, A Hunkydory Moonstone oval die, scalloped oval die and  a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Markers - Spots and or Stripes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
We Love Stamping - For a Lady

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

The Happy Couple - Lili of the Valley DT

Good evening everyone, 

Have you seen all the gorgeous new images from Lili of the Valley as part of their 18th birthday celebrations? There are some beautiful wedding stamps - This is 'The Happy Couple'. 

All the DT have made a card with this image, and it's wonderful to see how differently everyone uses it.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics, and added lots of liquid pearls to the lace on her dress. I've used a Hunkydory moonstone scalloped oval die, a Creative Expressions peony die, a little piece of pretty lace and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Passion for Markers - Add pearls or gems

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Add Texture

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

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

Lorraine x

Flutter Bye - PBSC

Good Morning Everyone
It's the 1st Saturday of May, which means it's time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge. Our theme this month is ....

ANYTHING GOES 

(Option : Nature)

I've used a rubber stamp called 'Flutter Bye'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are from Anna Marie Designs. I've used a Die namics picket fence die, a Creative Expressions Peony die and an xcut flower punch. 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:-

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (option : hand coloured image)

We Love Stamping - For a Lady or girl

Simon Says Stamp - Feminine 

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

Have a lovely weekend. 

Lorraine x


                                              

Little Badger Gardening - LOTV DT

Good Morning Everyone,
I have a little card to share today using a very cute badger from Lili of the Valley. This is 'Little Badger Gardening'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics and the background papers are bits and pieces from my box of scraps but I think they are Craft Creations and Echo Park. I've used a watering can and rake from a First Edition garden die set, a Die-namics picket fence die, Memory Box puffy clouds and a Lawn Fawn sun die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge - Anything Goes : Option - Scenic

As You Like It - Favourite Sketch or Layout : I love creating little scenes for all the cute stamps. I think it just brings them to life a little bit more. There are so many dies available to add those little touches too...clouds, sun, fences etc..

I hope you are all having a lovely bank holiday weekend. Emma is playing cricket today so we have a 2 hour drive up to Newcastle...it's raining here so hopefully the sun is shining up there!

Lorraine x

Saucer Magnolia

Good Morning everyone, 
My Mum was 80 last Thursday so I can now share the card I made for her. She loves magnolia flowers so I used this gorgeous image from Power Poppy - Saucer Magnolia.

I've coloured them with copics and promarkers. The background papers are from Make & Create. I've used a Hunkydory Moonstone flower die, a Honey Bee Burlap background die and a Spellbinders Grand decorative circle die. The sentiment is computer generated.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Stamping Sensations - I Love.. : Colouring, adding dies but most of all 'my Mum' as the card is for her.

Allsorts Challenge - Something beginning with B  : Blooms

We Love Stamping - Favourite Stamps : I've used the stamp a few times now, it's so pretty and perfect when you don't want to do 'cute'.

Crafty Friends - Spring

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Emma had a break from her cricket over the winter (lots of horrible things happened last year) and we weren't sure that she would go back to it, but last week, she decided she would! That means, training is back on, games are back on and she has a bit of 'catching up' to do. My crafty time is diminishing rapidly!! 

I promise I will try and get round to visiting you all this week.  For now, I have to go and clean the house as my out-laws are arriving to help celebrate my Mum's birthday!

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

Bunny Hop - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a little Easter card to share today, using one of the cute new images from Lili of the Valley. This is Bunny Hop.

I've coloured her with copics and promarkers and the background papers are from my box of scraps. I've used a Die namics fence die, a Die namics flowers die from the Blueprints 14 set, a Lawn Fawn sun die, a Memory Box puffy cloud die and a Spellbinders decorative circle die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations - Easter

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Sweet Treats ( I think those eggs look like they could be the chocolate variety!)

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

Happy Easter
Lorraine x

Hydrangea Kitty

Good morning everyone, 
I have a card to share today using a gorgeous image from Di's Digi Stamps. This is Hydrangea Kitty.

I've coloured her with promarkers and copics and added a few liquid pearls to the centre of the hydrangea flowers. . The background papers are from Anna Marie Designs. I've used a Hunkydory Moonstone Fabulous Flowers die and a Hunkydory garden trellis die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Di's Digi Designs - 2 or more Patterned Papers
Passion for Promarkers - Animal Magic

Simon Says Stamp - Happy Birthday

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

Mans Best Friend - PBSC DT

Good Morning Everyone

It's the 1st Saturday of April, which means it's time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge. Our theme this month is ....

ANYTHING GOES 

(Option : Easter)

I've used a cling stamp from the fabulous 'Mans Best friend' set.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics.  The background papers are from Echo Park and I've hand drawn a few paw prints on there. 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:-

Allsorts Challenge - Any Real Animal

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

As You Like It - Recycle or buy new This was a hard one, I love to recycle and not waste anything so these papers are from my scrap box....however, I also love having a new stamp to play with and this is one that I received as a Christmas present!

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

Have a lovely weekend. 

Lorraine x


                                              

For Mum

Good Evening Everyone, 

I have a little card to share tonight that I made for my Mum. I've used an old image I found in my files which I think is from Just Inklined.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Craft Creations. I've used a Creative Expressions die, a Spellbinders grand decorative circle die and a sentiment tag.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Allsorts challenge - In the Garden

Simon Says Stamp Monday - Bright & Cheerful

Creative Inspirations - Spring Flowers

We Love Stamping - Anything Spring

Stamping Sensations - Something for Spring

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

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

Dragon Ice Cream - Lili of the Valley DT

Good morning everyone, 

I have a card to share today using one of the very cute little dragons from Lili of the Valley. These dragons are part of the latest release and there are some adorable images available. This one is called 'Dragon Ice Cream'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are a very old pad from Lili of the Valley called Bonnets and  Bowties. I've used a Hunkydory Moonstone Fabulous Flowers die, a Die namics picket fence die, a Hunkydory tag die and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Favourite Things (colouring with markers, my favourite flower die from Hunkydory, and pretty papers)

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

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Dragon Clouds - Lili of the Valley DT

Good afternoon everyone, 

I have another card to share today using one of the very cute little dragons from Lili of the Valley.  This one is called 'Dragon Clouds'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are a very old pad from Lili of the Valley called Bonnets and  Bowties. I've used a Spellbinder grand scalloped circle die, a Hunkydory Moonstone Fabulous Flowers die, and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley. - Halloween & Magical Sentiments Set.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

As You Like It - Interactive or Not. (My cards are very rarely interactive...I like the idea but always end up doing a standard square card!)

Simon Says Stamp - Favourite Things (colouring with markers, my favourite flower die from Hunkydory, and pretty papers)

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Ally's Angels - Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps and More - Die Cuts or stencils ( I've opted for diecuts)

Thank you so much for all your wishes for Tom. He's gone back to school part time for now and is definitely getting better.

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

Lorraine x

Dragon Flowers - Lili of the Valley DT

Good morning everyone, 
I have a card to share today using one of the very cute little dragons from Lili of the Valley. These dragons are part of the latest release and there are some adorable images available. This one is called 'Dragon Flowers'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are a very old pad from Lili of the Valley called Bonnets and  Bowties. I've used a Hunkydory Moonstone Fabulous Flowers die, a Die namics picket fence die and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Creative Inspirations - Spring Flowers

We Love Stamping - Anything Spring

Ally's Angels - Anything Goes

We had a bit of a scare on Thursday night - Tom has still been struggling with headaches, poor vision and occasional breathing problems since he had covid 4 weeks ago. On Thursday, we had to ring 111 and ended up in A & E with suspected meningitis! The NHS staff were wonderful (as they always are) and luckily it's not meningitis. His headaches have now eased up a little and he looks a lot brighter. 

I'll have to go as Emma has Cricket coaching at 8am - this time she's doing the coaching!

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

Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x