Snowman and Robin - Di's Digi Designs

Good afternoon everyone, 
I've not been around much lately as it's cricket season - well if you call sitting around the edge of a field waiting for the rain to stop, cricket!
Whilst sitting on the edge of a damp field, I realised I have already booked one or two Christmas fairs and I've made hardly any Christmas cards this year so I thought I'd better get a wriggle on, before the fair comes around and I've got nothing to sell!
I love snowmen and I love robins and this gorgeous stamp combines the two. it's a digi stamp from Di's Digi Stamps called 'Snowman and Robin'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background paper is from a very old pad from Little Clare's. I've used Creative expressions winter tree dies, a La La Land Crafts garden fence die and Snowflake dies from Spellbinders - I've layered these up using 3D foam pads and added an enamel dot in the centre. The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Di's Digi Designs Challenge - Hand-coloured Image
Stamping Sensations - Christmas in July 

Crafty Catz - Make It Cute

Allsorts Challenge - Anything Goes/ Use Circles

Christmas Kickstart Challenge - Festive Frames

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog. I'll try not to leave it too long next time!
Lorraine x

Bouquet Hedgy

Hello everyone,
I have a card to share today using a gorgeous digi stamp from Di's Digi Designs. This is Bouquet Hedgy.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics.  The background papers are from Echo Park. I've used a Marianne Creatables garden fence die, a Lawn Fawn sun die, Memory Box puffy cloud dies and an x-cut punch for the little flowers.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Di's Digi Designs - Flower Frenzy

Passion for Markers - Let it Bloom

Stamping Sensations - Mood Board/Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Use patterned Paper

My crafty time has disappeared again. Work has been very busy and cricket season has started! I just have to ick away at the colouring as and when I can!

Hope you all have a lovely weekend and thanks for visiting my little blog today.

Lorraine x

Plant Pot Kitty - Dis Digi Stamps

Hello everyone, 
My blog seems to have taken a bit of a back seat lately, and I haven't had much time for card making.  This little cutie has taken me ages!

It's a gorgeous digi stamp from Di's Digi Stamps and is called 'Plant Pot Kitty';

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers were freebies from a magazine many moons ago! I've used  a Die namics blueprints 14 flower die, Joanna Sheen rose leaves die, and a garden fence die from La La Land Crafts. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Di's Digi Challenge - Spring

We Love Stamping - Feminine

Stamping Sensations - Spring

Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes

I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge - Fur or feathers (I've gone for fur this time as I couldn't resist this cute stamp but I do love a bird stamp too!)

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement. I hope you are all having 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

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

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

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

Dashing through the Snow.

Hello Everyone, 
Thank you for all your messages about Tom. He has finally tested negative and is still feeling a bit rough but definitely on the mend.
I've made a card using an image from Di's Digi Designs, and I can't believe it's my first Christmas card of 2022- this is Dashing Through the Snow Mice.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics. The background paper is from Make and Create. I've used a Creative Expressions winter tree die, and a memory box star die.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Slimline Cards
Di's Digi Designs - Cute & Cuddly Animals

Christmas with the Cuties - Sleigh bells ring

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

Christmas Cupcake

Hello everyone, 
I was hoping to have this card posted before now, but you all know I've not been particularly good at this 'blog' lark this year! Maybe 2022 will be better!!
I've used an adorable image from Di's Digi Stamps for my card today. This is 'Christmas Cupcake'.

I've coloured it with promarkers and copics, and added a few liquid pearls to the top of the cupcake. The background papers are from First Edition. I've used a creative Expressions poinsettia die, a Hunkydory holly die and a die-naimcs scalloped border die from one of the Blueprints sets.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Di's Digi Designs Challenge - Christmas/ Winter Holiday 

Passion for Markers - Anything Goes 

We Love Stamping - Anything Stamped

Stamping Sensations - Choose a theme and stamp it (I choose Christmas!)

I can't believe it's Christmas Eve already. I think I have everything ready for tomorrow. My kids are teenagers now but are still very excited as this is the first time in 20 years my hubby hasn't been at work! 

Whatever you are doing and whoever you are with, I hope you all have a very, very 

                           Happy Christmas.

Lorraine x

Kitty Kiss

Good morning everyone, 
I've managed to make a very quick Christmas card, using the adorable Kitty Kiss from Di's Digi Designs.

I've coloured them with promarkers and the background papers are from First Edition. I've used a Creative Expressions poinsettia die and a Hunkydory fern die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges;-
Passion for Promarkers - Use dies and punches
Di's Digi Designs - Christmas in July

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (Option - Christmas)

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

Lorraine x

Hedgehog Popsy Daisy

Good Morning everyone, 
I have a card to share that's taken me ages to make...10 minutes here...10 minutes there. . . then a week later.... life just seems to be getting in the way of crafting at the minute!
How adorable is this stamp from Di's Digi Stamps? It's called 'Hedgehog Popsy Daisy'.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics.  The background papers are from my box of scraps. I've used a Die-namics picket fence die, a First edition garden set die, a Lawn fawn weather die a memory Box cloud die, and a flower punch. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Di's Digi Designs - Hand-coloured Image
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations - The Season of Spring

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge - Create a landscape or scene

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement. I have a lot of catching up to do so I hope to pop by your blog soon.
Lorraine x

Addicted to Stamps and More GDT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I was lucky enough to be asked to be GDT over at Addicted to Stamps & More. The theme this time is 'Any occasion'.

I've used an adorable image from Di's Digi Designs for my card. This is Peek-a-Pot Mice.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Make and Create. I've used a di-namics fence die and a Hunkydory Fabulous Flowers die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.
 
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Di's Digi Designs - Animals Acting as Humans

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

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

A huge thank you to everyone at Addicted to stamps and More for having me as their GDT this time.

Lorraine x

Hedgehogs Bluebell Fun

Good Morning everyone, 
It's the school holidays ...yay! It's fantastic to see all the kids back in school but I'm really looking forward to being able to spend some time with my two! I got up a little bit earlier yesterday to have a play in my craft room.
This is an adorable digi stamp from Di's Digi Designs called 'Hedgehogs Bluebell Fun'.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics. I can't remember who the background papers are by as I've lost the top cover of the pad, but I bought them from QVC many years ago - they could be K and Company. I've used my favourite flower dies - Hunkydory moonstone fabulous flowers, and a die namics picket fence die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Di's Digi Designs - Flowers Everywhere

Addicted to Stamps and More - Make Your Mark
Crafty Friends - Happy Birthday

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Passion for Markers - Bunnies or Blooms (Blooms)

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

Mice Making Snowman

Good Morning Everyone, 
Here's Christmas card number 2 and it's not even the end of January! I am feeling quite pleased with myself but I'm sure it won't last long!
This is an adorable image from Di's Digi Stamps called 'Mice Making Snowman'.

 

I've coloured him with promarkers and fussy cut around the stamp. The background paper is from Craft Creations. I've used a Dees Distinctively Christmas tree stacker die. The sentiment is computer generated.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Di's Digidesigns  Challenge - Show Some Snow
Simon Says Stamp - Layer It Up

Creative Inspirations - Animal Antics

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

I hope everyone is keeping safe and well.
Lorraine x

Snowdrop Mice

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's the 7th January and I've already made my first Christmas card of 2021! I've used an adorable image from Di's Digi Stamps for this card - Snowdrop Mice

I've coloured them with promarkers and added lots of glitter. The background paper is from Craft Creations. I've used a Memory Box tree die, and a crafters  Companion snowflake die. The sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Di's Digi Designs - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Creative Inspirations - Animal Antics

Allsorts Challenge -Anything Goes

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

Stay safe everyone
Lorraine x

Hedgehogs Sunflower Friend

Good Morning Everyone, 
Firstly I need to say a big Thank You to all of you who have sent best wishes to my Mum. The stroke has left her with very little sight - none at all in her left eye and just shapes in the right eye. It means she can't read or watch television, so a big lifestyle change for her. My Dad had a stroke 8 years ago which left him partially paralysed , so one can see but can't walk and the other one can walk but can't see! What with lockdown and everything else I think they are finding things a bit tough - although they would never let me know that! I'm just grateful that they are both still here.

Anyway,   I've got another summery card to share today but I really need to get back into Christmas mode! I've used the adorable 'Hedgehogs Sunflower Friend' from Di's Digi Stamps.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background papers are from Anna Marie Designs - Garden Bloom. I've used a die namics picket fence die and my favourite Fabulous Flowers die from Hunkydory. The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Di's Digi Designs - Use a Digi Image

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

Stay safe everyone.

Lorraine x

Izzys Stroll - Di's Digi Stamp

Good Morning Everyone, 
If it wasn't bad enough that work is getting in the way of my crafty time, cricket practice has now started! Emma had a session on Friday night and another couple of hours yesterday....I have to admit I have missed watching her! 

For today's card I have used a fabulous image from Di's Digi Stamps. This is Izzys Stroll.

I've coloured her with promarkers and the background papers are from Anna Marie designs.
I've used a Die Namics fence die, my favourite Moonstone flower dies and a little flower punch. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Di's Digi Designs - Summer Fun
Simon Says Stamp - Summer Fun
Cute Card Thursday - Summer

I hope you are all enjoying a lovely weekend. Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog.  
Lorraine x

Bouquet Peony Bear at AYLI Challenge

Good Morning Everyone
I hope you are all safe and well You may remember that I was asked to be GDT over at the AYLI challenge last month. Well the lovely Annette has asked me to join the team....how could I turn down an offer to join a group of such lovely ladies.
So here's my card for today's challenge starting at As You Like It and the theme...

Your Favourite embellishment and Why?

My favourite embellishemnts are 'diecuts' of any description really but I do love die cut flowers and there is such a huge range to choose from....Flowers to suit any card!

I've used the adorable 'Bouquet Peony Bear' from Di's Digi Designs for today's card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics (the pinks!). I've also used a Die namics - Botanical Beauty die, a Dees Distinctively leaf die, a Die namics - Picket fence die and 
Sentiment tag stamp - Lili of the Valley.

This challenge is sponsored by the fabulous


I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Di's Digi Challenge - Load on the Flowers
Cutie Pie Challenge - Pretty in Pink
Allsorts Challenge - Anything goes
Creative Inspirations - Fabulously Feminine

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

Westie Walkies - Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone, 
Before the lock-down we had planned to do some decorating over the Easter holidays, which meant that we had already bought the paint and wallpaper to do both Tom and Emma's bedrooms. You know what's coming....crafty time...out of the window!
Anyway, here is the card that I made for my Mother-in-law. I've used an adorable image from Di's Digi Designs called 'Westie Walkies'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and paper pieced the wellies. The background papers are from The Works and I've used a Creative Expressions peony die.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Di's Digi Designs - Pretty in Pastel
Cute Card Thursday - Ribbons
Simon Says Stamp - Mood Board

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement.
I hope you are all keeping safe and well
Lorraine x

Poinsettia Mouse - Di's Digi Stamps

Good Morning Everyone, 
School's finally finished so I can start thinking about getting organised for Christmas! ...I'm a bit behind this year!
I did manage to colour a very cute little mouse this week. This is 'Poinsettia Mouse' from Di's Digi Stamps.

I've coloured him with promarkers and added liquid pearls to the centre of the flowers. The background papers are from Dovecraft and First Edition. I've used a Creative Expressions poinsettia die and a sentiment from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Di's Digi Designs  - Winter Holidays
Passion for Promarkers - 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