Overjoyed - PBSCDT

Good Morning Everyone, 
We have a new challenge starting over at Penny Black Saturday Challenge,
The theme this month is...

Anything Goes

Option : Your favourite Penny Black Stamp

I decided to go with the 'anything goes' option and make a Christmas card!
This is a lovely Penny Black stamp called 'Overjoyed'.
and I do like to see a robin on a Christmas card.

I've coloured him with copics and promarkers. The background papers are from First Editions. I've used a Hunkydory Moonstone poinsettia die and holly die, a La La lands Crafts garden fence die. The sentiment tag stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

My crafty time is disappearing fast ...cricket season has started! Emma is playing for a few teams now, so I can generally be found on the edge of a field.....although I don't get much crafty time, I also can't do the housework!!  
Thanks
Lorraine x

Tulip Jungle at PBSC DT

Good morning everyone, 
It's the first Saturday of April which means a brand new challenge over at Penny Black Saturday Challenge.
The theme this month is ....

Anything Goes

(Option : Pastel Colours)

I've used a wooden Penny Black stamp called 'Tulip Jungle'.

I've coloured him with copics and promarkers. The background papers are from Nit Wits and Make and Create. I've used a Creative Expressions peony die, a Hunkydory Moonstone scalloped dots nesting die, Spellbinders Grand circle die and sentiment tags from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Allsorts Challenge - Springtime

Simon Says Stamp - Happy Birthday

Passion for Markers - Dies and Punches

As You Like It Challenge - Favourite Embellishment (I love die cut flowers- cutting them in different papers to match your project or keeping them white to tone too much colour)

I Love Promarkers - Cute and Whimsical/Anything Goes

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

Jolly Xmas Kitty - PBSC DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's the first Saturday of March which means it's time for our 3rd challenge of the year over at Penny Black Saturday Challenge.
The theme this month is ...

Anything Goes 

Option ( Four-legged friends)

I've used a Christmas stamp for today's card. This is 'Jolly Xmas Kitty'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Crafters Companion - Christmas Cheer. I've used a Marianne Creatables fence die, a Polkadoodles poinsettia die and a holly leaf die from Hunkydory. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Creative Inspirations - Cute Critters

Simon Says Stamp - Make It Cute

Passion for Markers - Lots of Layers

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog. 

Have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x

Soo Loved - PBSC DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for the mid-month reminder for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge. Our theme this month is...

Anything Goes

Option : Romance

I've used one of the stamps from the transparent stamp set - So Loved.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Lemoncraft - Tiny miracles. I've added a flower from the Die-namics Blueprint 14 set.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Creative Inspirations - Think Pink

We love Stamping - Love and Romance

Stamping Sensations - Favourite Stamps (Penny Black!)

Passion for Markers - Shop your stash ( I've had everything I've used on this card for at least 3 years...)

It's been a very busy week here - so many family birthdays, starting with Tom's 21st a couple of days ago and we're still celebrating! Both kids back from university for a family gathering....just how I like it!!

Have a lovely weekend everyone.
Lorraine x

Sending Love - PBSC DT

Good morning everyone,
January went quick! It's the first Saturday of February which means it's time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge. This months theme is...

Anything Goes

(Option : Romance)

I've used an older stamp for my card; this is 'Sending Love'.

The papers are from Noor Designs and Craft Creations. I've used a Marianne Creatables fence die, a Die namics blue print 14 flower die and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Creative Inspirations - Think Pink

We love Stamping - Hearts

Stamping Sensations - Favourite Stamps ( Anything Penny Black!)

Simon Says Stamp - Add a Heart

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Anything Goes

Have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x

Baby Hammock - PBSC DT

Good Morning everyone and Happy New Year!

As this is my first post for 2026, I'd like to wish you all a very happy, healthy and crafty year.
Those two weeks have flown by so quickly...really not ready to go back to work! It's the first Saturday of the year which means the first Penny Black Saturday Challenge of the year. This month's theme is...

Anything Goes

(Option : Something New)

I've used an older wooden stamp for my card - this is Baby Hammock.

I've coloured her with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from my box of scraps (I really must use some of these up this year) I think they might be from an old Lili of the Valley pad and Craft Creations.
I've used Sweet Dixie Scalloped square dies and a peony die from Creative Expressions adding card candy to the centre of the flowers. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Thanks for taking the time to visit - hope you can join our challenge
Lorraine x

Christmas Friends - PBSC DT

Good Morning
It's time for our mid month reminder over at Penny Black Saturday Challenge. 

Anything Goes

Option : Snow/Snowmen

I have used 'Christmas Friends' for today's card.

I've coloured them with copics and promarkers. The background paper is an old one from craft Creations. I've used a Creative Expressions winter tree die set, a die-namics picket fence die and a lovely Moonstone poinsettia die from Hunkydory. I added lots of liquid pearls to the centre of the flowers.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Allsorts Challenge - Create a Scene/ATG

Simon Says Stamp Monday - Anything Christmas

Creative Inspirations - 'tis the Season

School's out, Christmas is nearly here and I'm full of cold!! 
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog.
Lorraine x

Sweet Snowman - PBSC DT

Good morning everyone,

It's the first Saturday of December, which means it's also time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge.

This month the theme is ...

Anything Goes 

Option : Snow/Snowmen

I've used an older Penny Black slapstick stamp called 'Sweet Snowman'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics.  The background papers are from Crafters Companion. I've used a Marianne Creatables tree die, a Marianne Creatables snowflake die and a sentiment tag stamps from Lili of the Valley. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Diecember

Creative Inspirations - Tis the Season

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

Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Snowy - PBSC DT

Good morning everyone,

It's the first Saturday of November, which means it's also time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge.

This month the theme is ...

Anything Goes 

Option : Music

I've used one of my favourite Penny Black stamps for todays card....Snowy!

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. I've fussy cut Snowy out and attached him in front of the trees using 3D foam pads. The background papers are from Crafters Companion. I've used a Creative Expressions winter tree die and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - 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

Hedgy Truffles - PBSC DT

 Good morning everyone,

It's the first Saturday of October, which means it's also time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge.

This month the theme is ...

Anything Goes 

Option : Too Cute to Spook

This little cutie is a rubber stamp called 'Hedgy Truffles'.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Crafters Companion - Natures Garden thankful and blessed.
I've used a Polkadoodles flower die, a Die namics picket fence die, a CC designs mushroom border die and a computer generated sentiment.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Allsorts Challenge - Woodland Critters

Creative Inspirations - Autumn

Passion for Markers - Autumn Colours

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Anything Goes

Emma's settling into University life and her first priority has been to trial for the university cricket team - training has already started!!
Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your comments and encouragement

Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Bountiful at PBSC

Good morning everyone,

It's already the first Saturday of September, which means it's also time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge.

This month the theme is ...

Anything Goes 

Option : Spots and Stripes

This little cutie is a rubber stamp called 'Bountiful'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics.
The background papers are from my box of scraps, but I think they are from Make and Create and Echo Park. I've used a die namics picket fence die, a Creative expressions peony die, a Spellbinders leaf die and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Stamp It

I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes

As You Like It - Layers or Flat. I love layers and lots of them! I like to use lots of patterned papers and always layer them onto card. I then realise it won't even fit in an envelope never mind trying to keep it flat for postage!

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

Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Peek-a-Boo : PBSC DT

 Good morning everyone,

I can't believe it's the 1st Saturday of August already, time is flying by so quickly. It does mean that as it's the first Saturday of the month, it's also time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge.

This month the theme is ...

Anything Goes 

Option : Embossing

This little cutie is a rubber stamp called 'Peek-a-Boo'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics.
The background papers are from Polkadoodles - Splashing Around. I've used a die namics picket fence die, a MFT blueprints 14 flower die, an x cut flower punch with liquid pearl centres and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes Featuring Penny Black

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

Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Water Lili Skiing - PBSC DT

 Good morning everyone,

It's the 1st Saturday in July which means it's time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge, it also means that I haven't posted a card for a whole month ....ooops!

This month the theme is ...

Anything Goes or

Option : In or On the Water

I've used a very cute stamp called 'Water Lili Skiing'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Polkadoodles - 

I've used a  Lawn Fawn sun die, A Memory Box Puffy cloud die and a sentiment stamp 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

Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Man's Best Friend - PBSC DT

Good morning everyone,

It's the 1st Saturday in June which means it's time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge.

This month the theme is ...

Anything Goes or

Option : Stitching

I've used one of the stamps from the 'Man's Best Friend' cling stamp set for my card.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from First Editions.

I've used a  MFT Blueprints 14 flower die and a leaf die from Joanna Sheen. The sentiment tag stamps are from Lili of the Valley.

 
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Stamping Sensations - Our Furry Friends

Crafty Catz - 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

Acrobat - PBSC DT

Good morning everyone,

It's the 1st Saturday in May which means it's time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge.

This month the theme is ...

Anything Goes or

Option : Monochrome

This little cutie is a rubber stamp called 'Acrobat'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics, and added glitter to the cobweb - although the sparkel isn't realluy showing up! The background papers are from Craft Creations and Make & Create. I've used a  Spellbinders decorative grand circle die, a Creative Expressions peony die, and a Joanna Sheen rose leaf die. The sentiment stamp is computer generated.

 
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp -  Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes : Option May Flowers

Passion for Markers - Birthdays

Allsorts Challenge - Inspired by a Song : Tightrope from The Greatest Showman (Love all of the songs from this film!)

As You Like It - Soft or Bold Colours - I love both soft  and bold colours so it does usually depend on the type of card I'm making. When Mr Mojo has gone on his holidays I do find softer coloures easier and more forgiving to work with.

I can't believe that I only managed to post 1 card for the whole of April. I would like to say I'll do better in May, but cricket season has started so I don't get that much time now.

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

Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Minding Shelty - PBSC DT

Hello everyone,

I'm a bit late with my card for this months Penny Black Saturday Challenge. I've had so much going on that card making has taken a bit of a back seat lately and I'm also struggling with Mr Mojo - I think he's gone on his holidays! 

This month the theme is ...

Anything Goes 

Option : Easter

This little cutie is a rubber stamp called 'Minding Shelty'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics.

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 stamp is from Uniko - Simply Said Blocks.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Happy Birthday

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

As You Like It - Cute or Floral - I love both cute and floral images, however I've never been able to resist a cute animal or charachter.

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

Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Daisy Swing - PBSC DT

Good morning everyone,

I can't believe it's the 1st of March already, time is flying by so quickly. It does mean that as it's the first Saturday of the month, it's also time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge.

This month the theme is ...

Anything Goes 

Option : On the Farm

This little cutie is a rubber stamp called 'Daisy Swing'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics.
The background papers are from Craft and You - My Wedding

I've used a flower die from the die-namics Blue Print 14 set, and the sentiment tag stamps are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (Penny Black)

Passion for Markers - Embellish it

As You Like It - Masculine or Feminine. ( I Love feminine any excuse to use pretty papers and lovely flower dies)

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

Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

T.L.C. - Penny Black

Good Morning Everyone, 

It's time for our mid way reminder over at Penny Black Saturday Challenge. This months theme is...

Anything Goes

Option : Hearts

I've used a gorgeous wooden stamp called 'T.L.C'.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics.  The background papers are from Lemoncraft - Heart Painted. I've used an MFT stitched Bloom die, a Spellbinders foliage die and a Marianne Creatables fence die. I cut small flowers using an X cut punch and added liquid pearls to the centres. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Stamping Sensations - Valentine, Wedding or Romance (2nd Entry)

Creative Inspirations - Love is in the Air (2nd Entry)

Crafts Galore - Anything Goes

Crafty Calendar - Hearts (2nd Entry)

I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes

Double D Challenges - Hearts

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes : Option - Use a die

Thanks for taking the time to visit.

Have a lovely weekend.

Lorraine x

                                            

Hedgehog Kisses at PBSC

 Good Morning Everyone, 

It's the first Saturday of February, and that means it's time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge. This months theme is...

Anything Goes

Option : Hearts

I've used a slapstick stamp called 'Hedgehog Kisses'.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics and paper pieced the hearts. The background papers are from Craftwork Cards - Patchwork I've used Creative Expressions peony die, a Joanna Sheen leaf die and a computer generated sentiment.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Thanks for taking the time to visit.

Have a lovely weekend.

Lorraine x

                                            

Asking the Flowers - PBSC DT

 Good Morning Everyone

It's the first Saturday of 2025 and we have a brand new challenge at Penny Black Saturday Challenge. This month's theme is

Anything Goes

Option : Something New

I've used a gorgeous wooden backed stamp from Penny Black called 'Asking the Flowers'.

I've coloured him with copics and promarkers. The background papers are from Lili of the Valley - Always and Forever. I've used Creative Expressions noble collection looped circle die, MFT Stitched Bloom dies and a Marianne Craftables fence die.

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.

Have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x