Happy Christmas

 

Just popping by to wish all my blogging friends and followers, 

a very Happy Christmas.

James Balancing Act - Lili of the Valley DT

 Hello Everyone, 

I managed to get a couple of hours to myself so thought I would 'tidy up' my craft room. I noticed this gorgeous rubber stamp sitting on my desk and realised I hadn't coloured him for quite a while.....so no tidying up but I did make a little Christmas card! This is 'James - Balancing Act' from Lili of the Valley. 

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are from another one of the gorgeous new pads this year from Crafters Companion, this one is A Winters Tale. I've used 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:-

Allsorts Challenge - Anything Goes

Passion for Markers - Use Die Cuts

Winter Wonderland - Anything Christmas

Stamping Sensations - Anything Stamped : Winter Wonderland

We Love Stamping - I love...colouring with promarkers and copics; very cute image - especially Christmas ones!

As You Like It - Christmas

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

Not a Mouse is Stirring - Di's Digi Designs

Hello Everyone, 

There's not much crafting going on in my house - nothing new there! I'm still not organised for Christmas although I have managed to put the tree up. We have just come back from a lovely weekend in Harrogate with some friends - lots to catch up on, a wander around the Christmas market, lots to eat and drink...just need another weekend to recover!

This little cutie is called 'Not a Mouse is Stirring' and he's from Di's Digi Stamps. He's so cute - I couldn't resist.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are from First Edition. I've used Creative Expressions winter tree dies, a Die-namics picket fence die, a Marianne Creatables snowflake die and a Spellbinders snowflake die. The sentiment tag stamps are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Di's Digi Designs - Any Winter Holiday

Passion for Markers - Use Die Cuts

Allsorts Challenge - Anything Goes : Let It Snow

Winter Wonderland - Anything Christmas

Stamping Sensations - Anything Stamped : Winter Wonderland

We Love Stamping - I love...colouring with promarkers and copics; very cute image - especially Christmas ones!

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

Snowy at PBSC

Good Morning Everyone, 

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

ANYTHING GOES 

(Option : Christmas)

I've used a rubber stamp called 'Snowy'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are from Lili of the Valley.

I've used a Spellbinders snowflake die, a Die-namics picket fence die and a sentiment stamp 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:-

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Freezing Cold Mood Board

Winter Wonderland - Anything Christmas

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

Have a lovely weekend. 

Lorraine x


                                              

Hats off - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello Everyone, 
I finally have a Christmas card to share today. This is a gorgeous snowman from Lili of the Valley - Hats Off. He is available as a digi stamp but I used the rubber stamp version for my card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The gorgeous background papers are from Crafters companion -  Winter Solstice (My new favourite!) I cut one of the houses from the backing paper to use as an accent in the bottom corner.

I've used a Sue Wilson Festive tree die and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Stamping Sensations - Christmas Celebrations

We Love Stamping - Christmas

Christmas with the Cuties - Anything Christmas

As You Like It - Non Traditional Colours ( I love lilac and pinks for any type of card but I do think they suit snowmen perfectly and it makes a lovely change from the traditional red, green and gold.)

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement. It's much appreciated.
Lorraine x

So mice - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
Lili of the Valley will be on Create and Craft this afternoon at 4pm, with a super cute new release. 

I've kept these cards quite simple, using two of the gorgeous new images from the 'So Mice' set.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics and the papers are from Sunny Studio - Rainbow Bright. I also added a black pearl for the eyes on the little mice. The sentiment stamps are embossed labels 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.
Don't forget to tune in at 4pm
Lorraine x

Teamwork - PBSC DT

 Good Morning Everyone, 

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

ANYTHING GOES 

(Option : Embellish It)

I've used a clear stamp called 'Teamwork'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are from Crafters Companion - Winter Wonderland.

I've used a Spellbinders scalloped border die, a Joy!crafts snowflake die, a Spellbinders Snowflake die and a Die-namics picket fence 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:-

Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge - Christmas

Christmas with the Cuties - Anything Cute & Christmas

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 Mouse Champagne - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello everyone, 

I hope you are having a lovely weekend. I really thought I was going to do lots of crafting over the half term holiday...but it wasn't to be! Cricket training, visiting friends and family all got in the way. I have got 4 Christmas fairs booked in so I really need to get a wriggle on and make some Christmas cards!

I've used a very cute stamp for this card. This is 'Little Mouse Champagne' from Lili of the Valley.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Crafts and You Designs - My wedding. I've used a flower from the die namics Blueprint 14 die set and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley.

Allsorts are celebrating their 700th challenge, and I wanted to say congratulations to them - what an achievement. A brilliant challenge to be able to enter, run by a fabulous design team. I hope you run for another 700 (and more!) challenges.

I'd like to enter the following challenges :-

Allsorts - Lets Celebrate

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Passion for Markers - Embellish It

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

Enjoy the rest of the weekend

Lorraine x

Snowglobes - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello everyone, 
Life is getting in the way of crafting ...again...there always seems to be something to stop me getting in my craft room. 

I made a little set of cards using some Christmas stamps from Lili of the Valley, these have taken over a week to make...couple of minutes here....a couple of minutes there....etc....

These stamps are from Lili of the Valley - A5 polymer stamp Snowglobes set.

I thought I would try something different so stamped them onto kraft card and coloured them with prisma pencils, and a touch of promarkers. The frame die is from Creative Expressions - Festive Collection Wreath Frame, which I added lots of glitter to and managed to get it everywhere else too!

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Anything Goes

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

We had a fabulous time last night at Headingly Cricket Stadium for the Women & Girls Yorkshire Cricket presentation night....Emma only went and won the U15's batting award! We're so proud of her!!

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

Have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x

Little Ghosts - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello Everyone, 
Have you seen all the cute little ghosts that have been released by Lili of the Valley? Adorable doesn't cover it!
These are from an A5 polymer stamp set called 'Little Ghosts'.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics. I made 2 gift bags, perfect for a few Halloween chocolates! The background paper on these is from Hunkydory. I used elements from the Creative Expressions Festive Collection - Christmas Village die set. 

Then, I made some chocolate buns, which Emma decorated (she's much better at piping the icing than I am!). I fussy cut a few more of the little ghosts and stuck them to cocktail sticks, and then into the top of the buns.

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

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Anything Goes

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes

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

Lorraine x

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