My 5 favourite Christmas Cards

Hello Everyone, 
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. We had a lovely time, the kids were totally spoiled! Hubby had to work night shifts on Christmas day and Boxing day so we're going to have a bit of family time over the next few days.
I thought it would be good fun to join in with the lovely Debby's '5 Favourite Christmas Cards' but when I started to have a look, I couldn't decide which ones!!

No 1 - I just love 'James the Bear'!
Lili of the Valley - James Christmas Tree

 

No 2 -  I love all the Penny Black hedgies!
Penny Black - Santa's Hat

No 3 - I can never resist a sugar nellie fairy!
Sugar Nellie - Crystal Flakes

No 4 - I really enjoyed making this one.
Lili of the Valley - Boy Sledging and Girl Sledging

No 5 - One of my favourite images from Di's Digi Designs
Di's Digi Designs -  Guiding Light.

I'd like to say a massive 'Thank you' to all of you who visit and leave me comments. I always enjoy reading them and visiting you too!
Lorraine x

Happy Christmas

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Christmas Eve, I can't believe it's come round so quickly and I'm still not organised!! I'm out with friends this afternoon for a festive tipple or two so what isn't done now, won't be getting done!! lol
What I do need to do is to wish you all a VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS. 

I've used the gorgeous digi image from Sugar Nellie for today's card called 'Time Together'.

I've coloured her with promarkers and paper pieced her present. The background papers are Silent Night from First Edition.

I've used a Spellbinders poinsettia die and a Marianne Creatables ivy die. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
The Sugar Bowl - Fairies
Simon Says Stamp - Bling it On
Bunny Zoe's Challenge - Wings
Charizma Cardz - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnuts  - Last Minute Christmas

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

James - Santa Stop here

Good morning Everyone, 
Well it's only 2 more sleeps until the big fat man with the long wide beard gets stuck in the flue...I mean drops down the chimney! My two children are starting to get just a bit excited!! We took the kids and my parent to The Grand Opera House last night to see the Pantomime - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - I haven't laughed that much in ages - it was brilliant! I wish I could go again!!
Anyway today's card was for a blogging friend who I know loves James the Bear! This one is called 'James - Santa Stop here'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and flexmarkers, and added lots of glitter. The background papers are from Lili of the Valley.

I've used a Marianne Creatables tree die and snowflake die. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Reddy Teddy Go - Contemporary Christmas
Stampin for the Weekend - Anything Goes
Totally Papercrafts - Non Traditional Christmas
Totally Gorjuss - Quick Christmas

I'm sorry I've been a bit of a bad blogger lately, I'm hoping to get the chance to catch up with you soon. I've also missed my second blogversay so I'll have to get some candy together too!
Thank you for taking the time to visit me and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Robins Christmas at Di's Digi Designs Challenge

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time to start a new challenge at Di's Digi designs Challenge today, and this fortnight the theme is...
                                   ANYTHING CHRISTMAS
I've used the ever so cute 'Robins Christmas' which you can find here.

I've coloured them with promarkers and flexmarkers, and of course added lots of glitter. The background papers are frosty christmas from Lili of the Valley.

I've used a spellbinders poinsettia die and a Crafts Too holly die. The pearls, bling and ribbon are from my stash.

This fortnight we are sponsored by
                                    

Don't forget that if you use one of Di's images on your project, you will be entered into a second prize draw to win two more of Di's fabulous images.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Bling it On
Crafters Cafe - Make it Sparkle

Thank you for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments
Lorraine x

Royal Mail at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
Tom's party went well yesterday and this morning I have two church services with school, one for the infants and one for the juniors....and then the children finish for Christmas today...YAY!! 
We have a new challenge starting at Winter Wonderland today and this week the theme is....
                                 NUMBERS
We want to see some numbers on your project. I've used 'Royal Mail' from Penny Black for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and flexmarkers and added lots of glitter. The papers are Christmas Post from Craftwork cards.

I've used a Marianne Creatables poinsettia die and a Marianne Creatables ivy die.

We are sponsored by My Crafty Heart and one lucky winner will receive a £10 voucher to spend online.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Christmas
Penny Black and More - Traditional Christmas Colours 
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes

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

Santa's Helper at Crafty Little Fairies

Good Morning Everyone, 
I helped out at in Emma's class yesterday for the infant Christmas party, 107 children....how much noise!! My head was buzzing by the time I got home. I have to do it all again this afternoon to help in Tom's class for the Junior school party...oh joy!! I love it really!! lol

Anyway today sees the start of the last challenge of 2013 for Crafty Little Fairies and we have a really easy one for you....
                                        ANYTHING GOES
I've used the fabulous  'Santa's Helper' from Penny Black for today's card.

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

As it is a longer challenge we have two sponsors, the first is
                                            

and our second sponsor is DELICIOUS DOODLES who are offering 4 digi images

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Christmas
Love to Create - Anything Goes
Here Come the Boys - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
The Squirrel and the Fox - Christmas
Pile it On - P is for Presents
Dream Valley - Christmas

Thank you for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Di's Digis at Crafty Ribbons

Hello Everyone, 
It's day 17 on the Crafty Ribbons Advent event.

Today is sponsored by Di's Digi Designs so as part of that DT I was able to join in with the Crafty Ribbons Event! Here is my card using the adorable Daisies Polar Sleigh which can be found here.

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter.  The background papers are Frosty Christmas from Lili of the Valley.

I've used a Dee's distintively snow covered tree die and some ribbon from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Papertake Weekly - Last Minute Christmas
Fab n Funky - Snowflakes
Sweet Stampin Christmas - Let it Snow
Crafty Hazelnuts Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Let it Snow
A creative Romance - Sparkle at Christmas

Thank you for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

James - Christmas Tree

Good Morning Everyone, 
Today's card is one that I sent to a blogging friend and as I know she has now received it, it's safe to put on here!
I've used the adorable James-Christmas Tree.

I've coloured him with promarkers and added lots of glitter. The background papers are Frosty Christmas from lili of the Valley.

I've used a Marianne Creatables Tree die and snowflake die. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Christmas
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Last minute Christmas
Papertake Weekly - Christmas Creatures
Cute Card Thursday - Christmas Catch Up
Divas by Design - Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss - Special Christmas

Thank you for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Make it Sparkle at Joanna Sheen

Good morning Everyone, 
I hope you are all having a lovely weekend.
We took Emma and Tom to see Frozen at the cinema on Friday night - We were just going with a couple of friends but ended up with 20 kids and 10 adults!! What a brilliant film! The animation is just astounding. We all loved it! It's well worth seeing if you get the chance.

Anyway, I need to tell you about our midway reminder for the Joanna Sheen Challenge which is ....
                                             MAKE IT SPARKLE
I've used a gorgeous image from the House Mouse CD but the photo doesn't show off the card properly. It looks much better in RL, but no matter how many photo's I took the camera seems to want to change the colours!!

I've used a Marriane Creatables Tree die and snowflake die and lots and lots of glitter! The pearls and ribbons are from my stash and the sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley.

We also have some very sad news for you. 

This is the very LAST challenge on the Joanna Sheen Challenge Blog. 

Unfortunately Joanna Sheen has decided to close the challenge blog. It is such a shame as I know that many of you love to enter this challenge. I for one will miss being part of a fabulous design team, but I am lucky to have made some lovely friends there.
It would be lovely to see lots of you enter this last challenge and make it a good one. Don't forget there is £30 voucher for one lucky winner

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

A bookkeeping Christmas

Good Morning Everyone, 
Today's card is another order from the last craft fair. I've used the gorgeous Librarian from Saturated Canary for this card. I know it's not a Christmas image, but he wanted a card for his wife and guess what she does!...

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

I've used a spellbinders poinsettia die, and a Marianne Creatables ivy die. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Promarkers - Include a sentiment
Divas by Design - Anything Goes

We're going to the pictures after school with friends to see 'Frozen'. It looks quite funny in the trailer so I'm looking forward to that, and I'll catch up with you all later!

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Snuggleup Snowman at Di's Digi Designs Challenge

Good morning Everyone, 
We have a brand new challenge starting at Di's Digi Designs Challenge today and this fortnight the theme is....
            CONTEMPORARY CHRISTMAS COLOURS
I've used the adorable 'Snuggleup Snowman' which you can find here.

I've coloured them with promarkers and the added lots of glitter. Teh background papers are from Lili of the valley.

I've used a Marianne Creatable snowflake die and a MB precious snowflake die. 

This fortnight we are sponsored by MARKER POP! (winner pays shipping if any) with a $10 gift voucher for one lucky winner.
                                            
Don't forget if you use one of Di's gorgeous images on your project, you will be entered into a second prize draw to win 2 more of Di's images...cool!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Creative Inspirations - Contemporary Christmas Colours
Creative Craft Challenges - Non Traditional Christmas

I'm having a stall at the school Christmas fair today so 'll be round to visit you all later.
Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all of your comments.
Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Embossing at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge starting at Winter Wonderland today, and this week the theme is .....
                                            EMBOSSING
I've used one of my old favourite Lili of the Valley Stamps called 'Mr Snowman' for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers. The background is embossed using a Nellie Snellen - Winter background folder, with lots of glitter.

Our sponsor this week is Crafty Ribbons with a £10 voucher for one lucky winner.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Create your own Background
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Candy Stripes at Crafty Little Fairies

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenges starting at Crafty Little Fairies this morning, and this week the theme is ....
                                           CANDY STRIPES
I've used the adorable Ted's Xmas Basket from Di's Digi Designs for today card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and added lots of glitter. The background papers are from Papermania.

I've used a Spellbinders poinsettia die and a Marianne Creatables ivy die. The black hessian ribbon, and the red dotty ribbon are both from The Ribbon Girl.

This week our sponsor is the fantastic Crafty Ribbons with a £10 voucher for one lucky winner.
                                           


I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Divas by Design - Feeling Festive
The Ribbon Girl - Ho Ho Ho Christmas
The ABC Challenge - A for Almost Christmas
Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Animals
My Mums craft Shop - Christmas/Winter

Thank you for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Christmas at Without Words

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a brand new challenge starting at Without Words today, and this month the theme is... 
                  NEAREST AND DEAREST

AT CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEAR

I've used the ever so cute  'Winter Birds' from Stampendous.

I've coloured them with promarkers and added lots of glitter - as always!!

This month we are sponsored by Bunny Zoe's Crafts with a £10 voucher for one lucky winner.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers - Clean and Simple
Stamping Sensations - Free and Easy

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

Make it Sparkle at Joanna Sheen

Good Morning Everyone, 
I'm back already, I don't do anything all week then you get 2 in one day! ......if you're looking for my 'A Little Bit Crafty' post, please scroll down! 
Today sees the start of a brand new challenge at Joanna Sheen, and this fortnight the theme is....
                               MAKE IT SPARKLE
I've used an image from the Thomas Kinkade CD.

The background paper is from Craft Creations and I've covered the image and poinsettia in glitter.

I've used a Spellbinders poinsettia die, a Marianne creatables ivy die. 

There is a £30 gift voucher for the lucky winner this time.

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

Christmas Cheer at A Little Bit Crafty

Good Morning
We have a brand new challenge starting today over at A Little Bit Crafty and this month the theme is....

                    CHRISTMAS CHEER

I've used a cute little penguin from Wild Rose Studios called 'Pickle on Igloo'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and added lots of glitter. The background paper is from Craft Creations.

                                

I've used a Marianne Creatables Tree die and a Marianne creatables snowflake die. The ribbon is from my stash and the sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley,

This month we are sponsored by
   7 free digis    

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes
I ♥ ProMarkers - Anything Goes
Totally Papercrafts - Ho Ho Holidays
Totally Gorjuss - Snows the way to go
A Gem of a Challenge - Winter Wonderland

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x