Mabel and Snowman - C.R.A.F.T. GDT

Good Morning Everyone, 

I've been asked to be GDT over at C.R.A.F.T. Challenge. The theme for this challenge is 'Christmas' - a great excuse to get started on your cards for 2026.

I've used 'Mabel with Snowman' from Polkadoodles for my card.

I've coloured her with promarkers and copics. The background paper is from echo Park. I've used a La La Lands garden fence die. a Marianne Creatables tree die and a gorgeous poinsettia and holly flower die from Polkadoodles, adding liquid pearls to the centre of the flowers. The sentiment tag is from Lili of the Valley.

This challenge is sponsored by the fabulous Polkadoodles

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Passion for Markers - Shop your stash ( I've had the papers and tree dies for years but absolutely love them!)

Polkadoodles Challenge 2 - Anything Polkadoodles

Digi Chosday Challenge 2 - Anything Goes

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

Snowman Theo Penguin - Polkadoodles

Hello Everyone, 
I have a very cute penguin to share with you tonight. This is the fabulous 'Snowman Theo Penguin', from Polkadoodles.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Make and Create. I fussy cut the image and layered it to the background papers with 3D foam pads. I've added a Die-namics picket fence die and a poinsettia from the poinsettia and holly flower craft cutting die set by Polkadoodles. The sentiment is computer generated.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Challenge 12 - Anything Goes
DigiChoosday Challenge 12 - Anything Goes
Passion for Markers - Winter Colours
I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes or Soft Pastel Shades

We Love Stamping - Christmas

Stamping Sensations - Christmas

Thanks for taking the time to visit - it means a lot
Lorraine x

Toadstool Mushroon Fairy Winnie Daisy - Polkadoodles

Hello everyone

I have a little card to share today ....finally! I've actually managed 2 cards this month, will wonders never cease!
This is Toadstool Mushroom Fairy Winnie Daisy from Polkadoodles.

I'v coloured her with promarkers and copics and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The background papers are from Anna Marie Designs. I've used a La La Land crafts garden fence die, a Polkadoodles Pretty Flower Flourish die, a Joanna Sheen rose leaf die, and a mushroom border die that I coloured with promarkers and added liquid pearls for the spots. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley - embossed labels.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Passion for Markers - Spots and or Stripes

Polkadoodles challenge 9 Week 4 - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore - Anything Goes

As You Like It - Favourite Colouring Medium . This is easy I love alcohol markers! I've tried watercolour paint, chalk, inks but I always go back to markers....just don't ask me to choose between copics and promarkers!!

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 summer.
Lorraine x

Mistletoe Kiss Theo Penguin - Polkadoodles

Hello Everyone, 
It's another Christmas card from me tonight. This gorgeous image is from Polkadoodles and is called Mistletoe Kiss Theo Penguin.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Crafters Companion - Glittering Snowflakes. I've used a Marianne Creatables icicle die, a Creative Expressions poinsettia die and a Hunkydory pretty poinsettia set. The sentiment stamps are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Passion for Markers - Christmas

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Allsorts - Magic of the Season

Polkadoodles - Wk 44 Anything Goes

We Love Stamping - Christmas

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

Holly - Hello Pretty

Hello Everyone, 
The plan this year was to do a lot more crafting, but what happens...I go back to work and everything else stops! Oh well, here's a little cutie from Polkadoodles. It took nearly a week to make in the end!
This is Holly - Hello Pretty

I've coloured her with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Anna Marie Designs. I've used a die-namics flower die from one of the Blueprints sets, a Joanna Sheen rose leaf die and an embossed label sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge - Anything Goes
Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

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

Hello Frosty Snowman

Hello everyone, 
My crafty time has dwindled again! Emma started cricket again last week ready for the season next year! (We had 4 weeks off!). I've also spent quite a bit of time trying out new recipes as my son has recently been diagnosed with Coeliac disease. There's a fantastic range of gluten free things available but they are so expensive. Friends have given me lots of tried and tested recipes so that's kept me busy too. Anyway, I have a little card to share tonight using an image from Polkadoodles. This is 'Hello Frosty Snowman'.

I've coloured him with promarkers and the background paper is from Make & Create - Snowy Christmas. I've used a Marianne Creatables snowflake die, a Spellbinders snowflake die, Creative Expressions winter tree dies and a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Polkadoodles Challenge 44 - Anything Goes

Digi Chooseday Challenge 44 - Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

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

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

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

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