Snowy Robins - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello Everyone,

Having sold most of my Christmas cards at recent fairs - mainly because I hadn't made that many! - I decided to try and make a weeks worth of robin cards. I am aiming to share one a day....well that's the plan but I'm not very good at putting the computer on! 

So here goes, for my  first robin card I have used one of my favourite robin stamps from Lili of the Valley. This is 'Snowy Robins,.

I've coloured the with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Dovecraft - Red Robin. I've used a die-namics picket fence die, a Creative Expressions poinsettia die and a Joanna Sheen fern die. The sentiment tag stamps are from lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Use Craft Dies

We Love Stamping - Winter Flowers/Foliage or ATG

Passion for Markers - Add a sentiment

Allsorts Challenge - Something beginning with B (Birds on Branches, Brown, Bow)

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

Have a lovely weekend

Lorraine x

Christmas Friends - PBSC DT

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 one of the stamps from the Christmas Friends set.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics. The background paper is from Crafters Companion. I've added Creative Expressions die cut winter trees and a spellbinders snowflake. The sentiment tags are 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

Passion for Markers - Baby it's cold outside

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

Have a lovely weekend. 

Lorraine x


                                              

Father Christmas Stamp Set - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Evening everyone. 

I had a stall at a local craft fair yesterday and managed to sell most of my Christmas cards, I have another fair in 2 weeks so I really need to build up my stack again. 

My card today was made using one of the recent images from Lili of the Valley. This is just one of the stamps from the A5 Father Christmas stamp set. 

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, then fussy cut him, and layered him back onto the card with 3D foam pads. The background paper is from Craft Creations and I cut a moon from ivory card and added a die cut sleigh.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Stamping Sensations - Get Ready for Christmas

We Love Stamping - Christmas Characters

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes/Make it Sparkle

Allsorts Challenge - Anything Goes

Passion for Markers - Favourite Digi or Stamp (any Christmas stamp is always a favourite!)

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

Snowy and Hedgy - PBSC DT

Hello 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 : Glitter and Glitz)

I've used an old Penny Black stamp for today's card called 'Snowy and Hedgy'.

I've coloured the stamp with promarkers and copics, then fussy cut it. The background paper is from Lili of the Valley. I've used a Creative Expressions winter tree 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:-

Creative Inspirations - Contemporary Christmas Colours

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

Have a lovely weekend. 

Lorraine x


                                              

Halloween - Lili of the Valley

Good evening, 

I've been busy making treat bags for Halloween. For  these four bags, I used images from  a Lili of the Valley digi stamp set called 'Halloween Extras', and one of the very cute little ghosts from the 'Little Ghosts' stamp set.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics and the background papers are from Polkadoodles. The die cut letters for the 'Boo' are from Hunkydory.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Spooky

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge - Anything Goes

Lili of the Valley are having a digi sale - starting at midnight on the 29th (tonight!) and running until midnight on the 31st, you can get 50% off all digital products!! There will also be 25% of all spooky polymer stamps - How cool is that!!

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

Christmas Fun - PBSC

Good morning everyone, 

It's time for our mid month reminder over at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge. Our theme this month is ....

ANYTHING GOES 

(Option : Halloween Bingo)

You don't have to use the Bingo grid for your entry - it's always an Anything Goes option. 

I really need to get a wriggle on with some Christmas cards this year. I have 4 fairs booked in over the next few weeks and not many cards made!

I've used one of the stamps from a transparent stamp set, called Christmas Fun.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics and fussy cut him. The background paper is from Craft Creations.The trees are layered up using a Dees Distinctively tree die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley. I've added all the layers with foam pads but I'm afraid you can't really see the depth form the photo...it looks much better in real life!! 

 

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


                                              

Shine a Light - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello everyone, 

I decided to clean my craft room, but 10 minutes into the job I found a box of Lili of the Valley rubber stamps.......needless to say, I still need to clean my craft room!!

This is 'Shine a Light' - You can find the digital version of the stamp here.

I've coloured her with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Lili of the Valley - Krafty Christmas. I've used a Die-namics picket fence die, a Creative Expressions poinsettia die, Joanna Sheen fern die and a Moonstone holly die. The sentiment stamp is also from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge - Text it :Add some Words

Simon Says Stamp - Christmas

Passion for Markers - Dies and punches

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

Halloween goody bags

 Hello everyone, 

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

ANYTHING GOES 

(Option : Halloween Bingo)

I've used a few Penny Black stamps this week to make some goody bags. 

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from polkadoodles. I've added one or two bats from a Memory Box die.

If you want to join our Penny Black Saturday Challenge, you can go with the anything goes option or use our Halloween bingo board.

     

 

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:-

Creative Inspirations - Autumn or Halloween

We Love Stamping - Mood Board (orange and purple colour scheme)

Stamping Sensations - Autumn Colours

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes : Colours of Autumn

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

Have a lovely weekend. 

Lorraine x


                                              

Hedgehug number 2 - Lili of the Valley DT

Good evening everyone, 
I have another little 'Hedgehug' from Lili of the Valley to share tonight. 

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from my box of scraps! I've use a Spellbinders scalloped circle die and Spellbinders leaves die. the sentiment is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge - Autumn Trees, Leaves and Berries or Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (Option Spots or Stripes)

Thanks for taking the time to  visit, have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Hedgehugs - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello Everyone, 

I have a card to share tonight using one of the cute new stamps from the latest release at Lili of the Valley. There are lots of very cute autumn images, this is just one of the 'hedgehugs'.

This is a smaller 5" square card. I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are from Polkadoodles - In love with Autumn. I've used leaf dies from Spellbinders and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Passion for Markers - Colours of Autumn

We Love Stamping - Anything Goes : Option - Trees or Leaves

Stamping Sensations - Garden Delights : Option - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes : Option - dies

Don't forget to tune into Create and Craft at 7pm on Monday o see the latest stamps from Lili of the Valley.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement. This is a bit of a quick post as I haven't had much time for blogging or card making lately, but fingers crossed I'll get some time at the weekend!

Lorraine x

Snowfolk stamp Set - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello Everyone, 
I have a card to share today, using two of the brand new stamps that are due out from Lili of the Valley. There are some really cute Christmas stamps due to be launched on the 25th September  at 7pm on Create ad Craft!
I've used 2 stamps from the Snowfolk stamp set.

I've coloured them with copics and promarkers and the background paper is from Crafters Companion.
I've used a Marianne Designs tree die and a sentiment from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Make it Cute

Allsorts Challenge - Anything Goes/Use die cuts

ABC Christmas Challenge - S for Snowmen/ T for three of a kind.

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

Lorraine x

Here comes Christmas - PBSC

Good Morning Everyone, 

It's the 1st Saturday of September, which means my school summer holiday is just about over and I have to go back to work! It also means it's time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge. Our theme this month is ....

ANYTHING GOES 

(Option : Lots of Layers)

I haven't used this stamp for a while, but it's such a cutie I couldn't resist. It's a cling stamp called 'Here Comes Christmas'.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics, fussy cut them out, and added them back on with 3d foam pads. The background paper is from Crafters Companion. I've used a Dees Distinctively Layered Tree 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

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

Have a lovely weekend. 

Lorraine x


                                              

You're so Pawsome - Di's Digi Stamp

Hello Everyone, 
I managed a little bit of crafty time this week and made a card using a gorgeous image from Di's Digi Stamps. This is You're so Pawsome.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Make and Create and Anna Marie designs. I've used a Die-namics picket fence die, and a Hunkydory Moonstone flower die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley - Embossed Label.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Di's Digi Challenge - Use a digital element.

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

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

Spring Farm Puppies - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello everyone, 
This is a very quick post, as it's Emma's birthday today. Her cricket game was cancelled so we're having a relatively quiet family day....well...maybe not that quiet!
I've used a cute stamp from Lili of the Valley called Spring Farm - Puppies

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from my box of scraps. I've used a dienamics fence die, Memory Box puffy cloud dies and a Lawn Fawn sun die. I've used an x-cut punch for the small flowers and added liquid pearls to the centres. The sentiment is computer generated.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Stamping Sensations - Mood Board

Passion for Markers - Lets Celebrate

Allsorts Challenge - All Creatures

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

A5 Snowmen Stamp Set - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello Everyone, 
I really need to get a wriggle on with some Christmas cards, as I have a couple of fairs booked in at the end of November, however at this rate, I'll have nothing to sell!! For today's card I have used one of the images from the last release at Lili of the Valley - A5 Snowmen stamp set.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background paper is from Lili of the Valley and I've used a sweet Dixie snowflake die for the frame. The sentiment tag stamps are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Passion for Markers - Let's Celebrate

We had some good news today - Tom passed his A levels and got the grades he needs to go to York University to study Astro Physics. He missed 3 months of school with long covid and worked his socks off to catch up.  We are so proud of him.

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

An oldie from DigiSatmp Boutique

Hello Everyone, 
I have a card to share today that I made for my Dad's birthday (which was yesterday). At 83 my Dad loves spending time in his greenhouse but unfortunately I didn't have a stamp with a greenhouse on it - so I had to make do with a garden shed!
This is very old stamp from DigiStamp Boutique ( I do miss Sally Anne's images)

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The papers are from my box of scraps and I've used a Lawn Fawn sun die, Memory Box puffy cloud dies and a die-namics picket fence die. The sentiment is computer generated.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
We Love Stamping - Masculine
Stamping Sensations - Mood Board/Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Happy Birthday

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

Peek-a-Boo - PBSC

Good Morning Everyone, 

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

ANYTHING GOES 

(Option : One Layer)

It's a good job that we have an anything goes option because I very rarely do one layer cards! For this card I've used a Penny Black wooden stamp called 'Peek-a-Boo'.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are from my box of scraps. I've used a Creative Expressions flower die, a Lawn Fawn sun die, Memory Box puffy cloud die. The sentiment is computer generated.

 

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 - Summer

I'm really hoping for some sunshine soon, all Emma's cricket games have been cancelled for the rain. We have travelled all over the country just to sit and watch it pour down and then drive home! At least The Hundred is on the telly, great entertainment! 

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

Have a lovely weekend. 

Lorraine x


                                              

Snowmen - Lili of the VAlley DT

Hello Everyone, 
I have a little card to share tonight using one of the new stamps from Lili of the Valley. This is one of the gorgeous stamps from the A5 polymer stamp set - Snowmen.

I've coloured them with copics and promarkers. The background paper is Snowy Christmas from Make and Create. I've used a Spellbinders candlewick die, and Anna Marie Designs Christmas Tree dies. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

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

Chickadee in Barberry - Powerpoppy

Hello Everyone, 
This is a quick post before another drive to the other side of the country for Emma's cricket match tomorrow! I bought this digital stamp from Powerpoppy last year, and didn't get round to doing anything with it. It's been sat printed out for nearly a year!! 
This is Chickadee in Barberry.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics and added lots of glitter to the snowy branches.  The background papers are from Lili of the Valley - Snowy Christmas and First Edition. I've used 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:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations - Feathered Friends
I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes (Option - Use a die)

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog. 
Lorraine x

Penguin - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello everyone, 
I can't believe it's been over a month since I last posted on here! Life's been a bit hectic, school life is always bonkers coming up to the end of year what with sats and the KS2 play, then Emma has her cricket, hubby managed to tear his achilles heal (playing cricket with Emma!) and my mum has just had a knee replacement op!
Anyway today's cricket game was cancelled due to the rain so I managed to get a couple of hours in my craft room this morning. I had to remember how to colour - think I've forgotton what to do!!
Lili of the Valley have a fabulous new release coming out on Tuesday 25th - some very cute Christmas stamps and gorgeous Halloween images along with lots of sentiment stamps.
I've used one of the very, very cute penguins for todays card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics and the background paper is from Make & Create - Snowy Christmas. I've used Anna Marie Christmas trees die and The Paper Boutique Winter Wishes die.The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Markers - Christmas Animals
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes : Option - Christmas in July

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement especially when I have been such a bad blogger!
Lorraine x

James - Butterflies : Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone, 

My blog had been very quiet lately but life has been hectic! Between school, GCSE's, A levels and cricket, I don't know whether I'm coming or going! At least it's not long now until the exams are finished. Emma has her last GCSE on Monday and Tom's last A-level is on Tuesday.

Here's a little card made using the gorgeous James Bear from Lili of the Valley.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from my box of scraps. I've used a Spellbinders grand circle die and a flower from the Die-namics Blueprints 14 set. The sentiment tag stamps are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Creative Inspirations - Something for the Girls

Simon Says Stamp - Lots of Layers

Thanks for taking the time to visit today. Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Life is Simpler - Penny Black

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 : Masculine)

I've used a penny Black cling stamp called 'Life is Simpler'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are from Make and Create. I've used a Creative Expressions winter trees die, a Lawn Fawn sun die, Memory Box puffy cloud die and some hessian. The sentiment 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 - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - 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


                                              

Woodware - Gardenia

Good Evening Everyone,
It's nearly half term, I am so looking forward to a week off school! Hopefully I will get a bit of crafty time...inbetween all Emma's cricket!

I have a card to share tonight, using another one of the gorgeous Woodware stamps I got for Christmas. This time the card is for my Mum and the stamp is 'Gardenia'.

I've coloured it with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Crafters Companion. I've used a Die namics flower die, a Joanna Sheen rose leaf die and a Honey Bee Burlap background die. The sentiment is computer generated.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Passion for Markers - Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge - Anything Goes ( Happy Birthday Allsorts!)

Simon Says Stamp - Add a Sentiment

We Love Stamping - Anything Stamped (In the Garden)

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

Clematis Trio - Woodware Stamps

Good evening everyone, 
Not much crafting going on in this house again! I needed a birthday card for my mother-In-Law so I turned to a lovely set of stamps that I got for Christmas. They are Woodware stamps and this one is called 'Clematis Trio'.

These are large stamps so I've used a 7" card base for this one.
I've coloured them with promarkers and copics and added liquid pearls to the centre of the flowers. The background papers are from Crafters Companion. I've used a peony die from Creative Expressions and some enamel dots from Hobby Craft.  The sentiment tag stamps are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

We Love Stamping - Anything Goes (Option : In the Garden)

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (Option : Ribbon, Lace or Twine)

Passion for Markers - Layer It Up

Allsorts Challenge - Anything Goes (Option : Embellish It)

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

Have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x

Fly with Me - 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 : Use Patterned Papers)

I've used a cling stamp called ' Fly with Me'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are from Lili of the Valley. I've used a Creative Expressions Flower die, and a Joanna Sheen rose leaf die. The sentiment is computer generated.

 

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