AYLI

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for a new challenge at As You Like It and for me it's the last one. I've made the decision to step down from the team - I just don't get enough hours in the day. AYLI is an amazing bunch of talented ladies and I would like to say a huge thank you for having me for the last year.

Our challenge this time is...

Your Favourite tip to demonstrate and share with others

and don't forget to tell us why!

I've used 'Teeing Off' from Lili of the Valley for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from First Edition and Echo Park. I've used weather dies from Lawn Fawn, and a crafts too embossing folder to make the bumps on the golf ball. The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley.

This challenge are sponsored by the fabulous...

                                

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Promarkers - Summer Colours

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - use Patterned Paper

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

As You Like It

Good Morning everyone, 
It's time for another challenge at As You Like It. this fortnight the theme is...

Fully Fussy or Clean & Simple

Don't forget to tell us why!

I have used the fabulous Jasmine from Lili of the Valley for my card.

I love CAS cards and I also love my flower dies, so my cards tend to be inbetween cas and fully fussy. 

I've coloured her with promarkers and copics, and the background papers are from First Edition. I've used a Hunkydory moonstone die for the trellis fence and a Die-namics flower die from Blueprints 14. I've also added die cut rose leaves from Joanna sheen.

This challenge is sponsored by the fabulous

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

Little Sister at AYLI

Good morning everyone, 
It's time for another challenge at As You Like It. Our theme this fortnight is...

Your favourite way to ......Add Ribbon

Don't forget to tell us why

I've used an old stamp that I've had for yonks and it was still unopened...never been inked up!!
This is the gorgeous 'Little Sister' from ScrapBerry's.

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The background papers are from Anna Marie Designs. I've used a Creative Expressions flowers die and a computer generated sentiment.

We are sponsored by the fabulous...

                         

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Feminine

Scrapping for Fun - Ladies/Mother's Day/ Girls

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

AYLI - Spring Puppy

Good morning everyone, 

Another 2 weeks has whizzed by and it's time for another challenge at As You Like It.
This time we would like to see....

Your Favourite Spring or Summer

And don't forget to tell us why!

I've used an adorable stamp from Lili of the Valley. This is 'Spring Puppy'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from my box of scraps. I've used a die naimics picket fence die, a Lawn Fawn weather die and a Memory Box puffy clouds die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley. 

This challenge is sponsored by

                                        

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Cutie Pie Challenge - Raining Cats and Dogs

Allsorts Challenge -  Anything Goes (Option - Add ribbon)

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

Lorraine x

Favourite Springtime Critter at AYLI

Good morning everyone, 

Another 2 weeks has whizzed by and it's time for another challenge at As You Like It.
This time we would like to see....

Your Favourite Springtime Critter

And don't forget to tell us why!

I've used an adorable stamp from Penny Black. This is 'Bees and Bunny'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background paper is from Make and Create - garden roses. I've used a Spellbinders Candlewick square die and a Creative Expressions peony die. 

This challenge is sponsored by

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Spring/Easter Mood Board

Passion for Markers - Bunnies or Blooms

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

Lorraine x

Sled Ride at As You Like It

Good morning everyone, 
It's time for another challenge at As You Like It - I can't believe how quickly these challenges come around. Our theme this fortnight is ...

Fussy cut, die cut or electronically cut your image?

(How do you like to cut out your image and don't forget to tell us why!)

I've used a very cute stamp from Penny Black. This is 'Sled Ride'. I don't own any stamps with matching dies or an electronic cutting machine so if I want to cut out an image, I have to reach for the scissors!

I've coloured him with promarkers and fussy cut the image.  I've used a Dees Distinctively stacker tree die which I layered up with foam pads. The background paper is from Craft Creations and the sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

We are sponsored by the fabulous
                                              

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

We Love chocolate Baroque - I Love...( Penny Black stamps, colouring with markers and Christmas!)

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps and More - Die Cuts

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas  - Anything Christmas

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

Lorraine x

Holly, Hello Pretty - AYLI

Good morning everyone, 
It's time for another challenge at As You Like It. I can't believe how quickly these fortnightly challenges come around! This time we would like to see ....

Your favourite reason to send a card

and don't forget to tell us why!

I make lots of birthday and Christmas cards but my favourite reason to send  a card is for a birthday, just to let someone know that you are thinking of them on their special day.

 

I've used 'Holly - Hello Pretty' from Polkadoodles for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Craftwork cards - Pretty Patchwork. I've used a Hunkydory Moonstone die - Fabulous Flowers.

This challenge is sponsored by the fabulous Polkadoodles.

                                        
                                    

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

A Gem of a Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

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

Lorraine x

Over the Threshold - Lili of the Valley

Good Morning Everyone, 

It's already time for another challenge at As You Like It. This fortnight the theme is.....

Friendship or Love

(Don't forget to tell us why!)

I've opted for friendship. A friend's daughter was getting married but (due to circumstances and lockdown) had to bring the wedding forward. My friend had just 1 week to get organised, (she was already making her 'mother of the bride' outfit) so I offered to make the card for her..one less job for her to worry about.

I've used 'Over the Threshold' from Lili of the Valley for my card. 

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background papers are from Crafts and You Designs - My Wedding and First Edition - Mariposa

I've used a daisy punch and added pearls to the centre of each flower. I've used a Creative Expression peony die  which I also added to the matching box. 

Our challenge this time is sponsored by the fabulous Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Passion for Markers - Buttons and/or Bows (I chose a bow)

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Use Patterned Paper

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

Stay safe
Lorraine x

Mr And Mrs Claus at As You Like It

Good Morning Everyone
It's time for another challenge at As You Like It. Our theme this fortnight is...

Friends or Family

(and don't forget to tell us why!)

I love to make cards for both friends and family, but for this challenge I've chosen family. This card is for my out-laws....I mean in-laws! 

I've used a fabulous image from Polkadoodles for today's card. This is Winnie Winterland - Mr and Mrs Claus

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background papers are from Anna Marie Designs - Christmas Jingle.  I've used a Creative expressions Poinsettia die and a Spellbinders Grand decorative circle die.

This challenge is sponsored by the fabulous 

                                    

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Christmas with the Cuties - Have Yourself a Merry little Christmas

Allsorts Challenge - Christmas

Polkadoodles Challenge - Anything Goes

DigiChooseday - Anything Goes

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

Christmas Elves - As You Like It

Good Morning Everyone

It's already time for a new challenge at As You like it - How quick has that come round?! 

This time our theme is....

Your favourite Christmas Film

(don't forget to tell us why)

I love Christmas films, and there are so many to choose from now. One I love to watch every year is 'Elf', I love the way it makes me laugh out loud! 
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.

Our sponsor this time is the fabulous 

                    

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Fun with dies

Creative Inspirations - Ho Ho Ho

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

Friendly Snowmen at As You Like It

 Good Morning Everyone, 
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...

PENGUINS OR SNOWMEN

(and don't forget to tell us why)

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.

I'm quite enjoying making DL sized cards at the moment, and went with a landscape layout for this one. I've coloured them with promarkers, and the background paper is from Lili of the Valley. I've used snowflake dies from Spellbinders, Hunkydory and die namics.

The sponsor for this challenge is the fabulous...

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Christmas

Creative Inspirations - Winter Wonderland

ABC Christmas challenge - Winter Wonderland

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

Stay Safe

Lorraine x

Winnie Sunshine Delight at As you like it

Good Morning Everyone

It's time for another challenge over at As You Like It. This fortnight the theme is...

Favourite His or Hers Birthday

(and don't forget to tell us why?)

I've used a gorgeous image from our sponsor for today's card. This is Winnie Sunshine Delight Bouquet.

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.

I've used a Die namics flower die, a Spellbinder frame die and sentiment tags from Lili of the Valley. 

This time we are sponsored by the fabulous

                                     


I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Polkadoodles  - Anything Goes

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes

A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes
Allsorts - For Children or Teens ( I think Winnie is perfect for a teenager)

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

Lorraine x

Christmas Snowman at AYLI

Good Morning Everyone, 

Before I do anything else, I need to say a HUGE thank you for all of your lovely comments and good wishes that you sent for my mum. I'm so relieved to be able to tell you that she has come home. She has to rest and take things easy. The main worry is her eyesight - she has been left partially blind. It might come back, or it might not. I can't go and visit her yet as due to coronavirus we are in tier 2 in York and I work in a school so don't want to risk passing anything on. Just so happy she is back home with my dad!

Right...onto crafty things....It's time for a new challenge at As You Like It. This fortnight the theme is...

Blue and ? 

Which colour would you put with blue and don't forget to tell us why!

I've used this gorgeous little snowman from Lili of the Valley for today's card - Christmas Snowman 3

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:-

Simon Says Stamp - Layer It Up

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas - Anything Goes

Passion for Promarkers  - Dies and Punches

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement. I'm going to try and catch up with everyone over the next few days.

Lorraine x

Three Little Penguins - As You Like It

 Good Morning Everyone, 

It's time for another challenge over at As You Like It - How quickly has the last two weeks gone!! Anyway this time our theme is.....

Your Favourite Non Card Project

(Don't forget to tell us why)

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.

This fortnight we are sponsored by...

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Winter Wonderland - Penguins

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas - Anything Christmas

Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Anything goes

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

Hope you are all staying safe

Lorraine x

Birthday Penguin - AYLI

Good Morning Everyone

It's time for another challenge at As You Like It. This fortnight the theme is....

Brights or Pastels

(And don't forget to tell us why!)

I've gone for brights for my card as I think the colours really suit this cute little 'Birthday Penguin' from Lili of the Valley.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Craftwork Cards. The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley - Embossed labels.

Our sponsor this time is the fabulous

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Cutie Pie Challenge - Birthday Party

Simon says Stamp - Animal Antics

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

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

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

Scruff the Dog at As You Like It

Good Morning Everyone, 
I can't believe it's already time for another challenge over at As You Like It. This fortnight we want to see ....

CATS OR DOGS

(Don't forget to explain why one is your favourite)

I've used the adorable 'Scruff the Dog Gardening' from Polkadoodles for my card.

I don't own a pet and never had so I don't really have a preference. I just choose an image based on whether or not I like it! 
I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Craft Creations. I've used a Die namics fence die and a plant in a pot from a First Edition Set. The sun is a Lawn Fawn die and the clouds are a Memory Box die.

This challenge is sponsored by the fabulous Polkadoodles

                                   


I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Polkadoodles - Anything Goes
Digi Chooseday - Anything Goes
Crafty Friends - Birthdays

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

Sunday Stroll at AYLI

Good Morning Everyone, 
I hope you are all well and keeping safe. 
It's been two weeks since the last challenge at As You Like It..and here we are again ready for another one! This week the theme is....

Summer or Autumn

(Don't forget to explain why)

I have gone for summer. I love the sunshine and pretty flowers in gardens and being able to get out and about without (hopefully) getting too cold. Also summer means cricket and I love watching my daughter play!

So, for today's card I have used a fabulous stamp from Lili of the Valley. This is 'Sunday Stroll'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Craft Creations. I've used a Die namics picket fence die, Creative Expressions winter tree dies, Memory Box Puffy cloud dies, Lawn Fawn sun die and an X-cut flower punch. The sentiment is computer generated as this card is for my Father-In-Laws 80th birthday. 

Our sponsor this time is the fabulous Crafty Ribbons

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

Farm or Jungle at As You Like It

Good Morning Everyone, 
I hope you are all well and keeping safe. 
It's been two weeks since the last challenge at As You Like It..and here we are again ready for another one! This week the theme is....

Farm Animals or Jungle Animals

(Don't forget to explain why)

I don't really go for either of these so after a root through my digi files and stamps I discovered I had a few more 'Farm' animals than jungle animals.

So, for today's card I have used this adorable cow from DigiStamp Boutique.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Joy Crafts. I've used a Die namics flower die and picket fence 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