Angellica and some sad news at I ♥ ProMarkers

Good Morning Everyone, 
This is my second post of the day and as it's Wednesday that means a brand new challenge at  I ♥ ProMarkers. It's also my last post as part of the I ♥ ProMarkers  Design Team. This was the first design team I joined about 18 months ago. They are an amazing bunch of girls and I've had a fabulous time on the team. Thanks for having me ladies and I hope the challenge continues to go from strength to strength.

I'd better tell you about this weeks theme and it is....
                                  BROWN AND ORANGE
I've used the gorgeous 'Angellica' from Sugar Nellie for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings. The paper is from First Edition - 

This week we are sponsored by Doctor Digi

They are offering 5 DIGI IMAGES OF YOUR CHOICE for the lucky winner.

Don't forget, you must use ProMarkers, FlexMarkers, AquaMarkers ,Trias  or the new Neon Markers on your work, if not you entry will be deleted.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

The Sugar Bowl - Anything Sugar Nellie
Loves Rubber Stamps - Polka Dots
Allsorts Challenge - Autumn Colours
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Heck of a Challenge - Autumn Colours

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

Pumpkin Soup at Creative Inspirations

Good Morning Everyone, 
This is my second week as GDT for Creative Inspirations, and this week the theme is....
                                      HAPPY HAUNTING
I've used a Penny Black stamp called Pumpkin Soup.

I've coloured him with Promarkers and the background papers are from Nit Wits.

I've used a MB bat die, a Mb ghost die and the gorgeous black hessian is from The Ribbon Girl. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Spooky
Penny Black and More - Anything Goes
Stamping Sensations - All creatures Great and Small

Don't forget to stop by the creative inspirations blog and check out the fabulous work by the DT.
I'll be back shortly with my second card of the day and a bit of sad news!
Lorraine x

A lovely day at GNPE Harrogate

Hello Everyone, 
I've had a few requests to show you the things that I bought at the GNPE at Harrogate on Sunday. So here goes...
One or two paper pads from Lili of the Valley. I was going to buy a few stamps but I got chatting to Anne and completely forgot about them! The reels of ribbon were from Meiflower.

And then a couple of embossing folders and one or two rubber stamps. The Whimsey stamps were on offer at only £3.50 each - what a bargain!

And then...mmm...

I thought they would come in handy for those DT projects, when it's 'anything but a card'....but I think they will still be in the cupboard this time next year!!

While I was wandering around the stalls ,I bumped into the lovely Mel from Create and Craft fame, and had a natter - What a lovely lady! 

Right, I have to go out for a run now! and then Parents Evening at school later so I'll find out if my little munchkins behave themselves or not!! lol 
Thanks for taking the time to visit and I'll try and catch up with you all later.
Lorraine x

Jack-o-Lantern at Without Words

Good Morning Everyone, 
I manged to get to the GNPE at Harrogate yesterday and spent a small fortune on things I really, really need!! lol I managed to get one or two Wee stamps and some paper pads from Lili of the Valley.....and....and!!
Anyway today sees the start of a brand new challenge at Without Words and this month the theme is....
              PUMPKINS (ORANGE,BROWNS AND GREENS)
I've used a fabulous image from QKR Stampede called 'Jack-o-Lantern'.

I've coloured him with Promarkers and Flexmarkers. The background papers are from K & Company and Nit Wits.

The sentiment is from Digi Stamp Boutique.

Our sponsor for October is the lovely Teresa at MY CRAFTY HEART with a £10 voucher for the winner

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Allsorts Challenge - Autumn
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Autumn is here

I have to go to Church this morning to watch Emma in her Harvest Festival Service, with the Infant school. It usually takes about an hour, followed by Tom in his Junior School Harvest Festival Service for the next hour - no crafty time for me today!

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

Abi and Pony

Hello Everyone, 
I was hoping to get to GNPE at Harrogate today but unfortunately Hubby had to work, and I didn't really want to drag the two munchkins around the show!! I would have spent more time keeping an 'eye' on them than on all the crafty stash on show!! Anyway, fingers crossed I might get the chance to go for a couple of hours in the morning!!

I've got a very quick card to share today. This is 'Abi and Pony' from Digi Stamp Boutique. Sorry for the poor photo but it's been very grey here today! It looks much better and brighter in RL!

I've coloured her with promarkers and the background papers are from Dovecraft - garden party.

I've used a MB cloud die, a Marianne creatables fence die and a Marianne Creatables button flower die.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Digi Stamp boutique - October Challenge
Passion for Promarkers - Lots of legs

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog today and for all your lovely comments. I hope you have a fab weekend.
Lorraine x

No Squares at Creative Inspirations

Good Morning Everyone, 
I'm back with my second card of the day! I'm very chuffed to be GDT for Creative Inspirations this month, and today sees the start of a new challenge where the theme is...
                        NO SQUARES OR RECTANGLES.
I've used 'Sophie in the Country' from this weeks sponsor the Paper Shelter.

I've coloured her with promarkers and paper pieced her dress. The background papers are Perfect Pairs from Lili Of the Valley.

The flowers are from the ribbon Girl and I've used a MB pippi butterfly die.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
The Squirrel and The Fox - Happy Birthday

Thank you for visiting me today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Holy Light at I ♥ ProMarkers

Good Morning Everyone, 
It'e Wednesday and that means it's time for a brand new challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers .This week the them is.....
                                                   SONGS
I've used the adorable  'Holy Light' from Lili of the Valley, for today card and my song...Robbie Williams - Angels!

I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her wings. The background papers are from Dovecraft

I've used a Spellbinders poinsettia die, a Marianne Creatables ivy die and a Magnolia lace border die. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash.
This week we are sponsored by Marianne Designs.

Don't forget you MUST use either ProMarkers, FlexMarkers, AquaMarkers or Trias on your work to be eligible for the prize draw.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

LOTV Ideas to Inspire - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Creative Craft Challenges 2 - Anything Goes

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

A Little Bit Shabby at A Little Bit Crafty!

Good Morning Everyone, 
Firstly I'd like to say a big 'hello' to my new followers - I really appreciate you taking the time to visit my little blog, and secondly....It's October...what happened to the last 9 months???!! 
It's time for a brand new challenge over at A Little Bit Crafty and this month the theme is...
                                          A LITTLE BIT SHABBY
Now, I'm not too good with the whole shabby/chic type of thing, but I had a go and here's my effort!

The image is one of the gorgeous fairies from the 'Return to Fairy Glen' collection. I've coloured her with promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings.

The background papers are from Melissa Frances - C'est la Vie.
I tried to give the card a bit of a distressed look but after a few attempts with sandpaper, I was the one distressed so I turned to the cheese grater! Then I thought I'd do a bit of stitching around the edges, but the sewing machine stitched it's last and I had to resort to a promarker fine liner pen! At least I had all the pretty flowers from the Ribbon Girl to fall back on.
I also used a MB cloud die, a MB Pippi butterfly die and the pearls and ribbon are from my stash.

This month we are sponsored by The Octopode Factory with a $10 gift certificate.
Our second sponsore is Hobbycutz with a £7.50 voucher
And last but not least is Crafty Sentiment Designs.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
A Creative Romance - Fairytale or Winged Creations Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Fairies and or Butterflies
The Sugar Bowl - Anything Sugar Nellie
Stampin for the Weekend - Fairies and Fantasy
Crafty Catz - Birthdays
Totally Papercrafts - Stitching on a card

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