Izzy's Flower wagon at Di's Digi Designs

Good Morning Everyone
I hope you are all enjoying the long Bank Holiday weekend.  My little Emma is poorly again! She was sick all night on Thursday, and by last night her temperature was through the roof again. She'd only just recovered from the last lot!

Anyway today sees a brand new challenge at Di's Digi Designs Challenge and this week the theme is....
                                                FLORAL FRENZY
I've used 'Izzy's Flower Wagon' for today's card which you can find HERE.

I've coloured her with my Promarkers, and paper pieced her dungarees. I added a few liquid pearls in and around the flowers. The papers are from the NitWits gratitude collection.

I've used  a Marianne Creatables fence die, a whimsey corner die, a Joy!crafts flower die, and the ribbon is from Meiflower.

This challenge is sponsored by  There She Goes,with a fabulous prize for one lucky winner.

You will also be entered into a second draw if you use one of Di's images on your project. The prize for this draw is 2 of Di's images...how fab is that!!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (2nd entry)
Charizma cardz - Birthday
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Girly

Thank you for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
I hope you have a lovely weekend and Happy Easter.
Lorraine x

Christmas Star at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
The kids have finished school for the Easter holidays...yay!! It's so good to have them at home but I think my crafty time is going to be non existent!!  I don't think we're going to get much time to relax, there are so many kids parties, hubby's birthday and lots of planned trips out! 

Today sees the start of a brand new challenge at Winter Wonderland. this week the theme is....
                 TWINKLE TWINKLE CHRISTMAS STAR

I've used Christmas Star from Lili of the Valley for today's card.

I've coloured her with my promarkers, and added lots of glitter. The background paper is from my scrap box so I've no idea where it's from!!

I've used a Marianne Creatables fence die, a Marianne Creatables Tree die and a MB star die.

This week we are sponsored by Crafter's Companion . Who are offering our lucky winner a fabulous £10 voucher.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Passion for Promarkers - Bingo (Glitter, free, die cut)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas - 3 of something (3 pearls)

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

Flower Arranging at I ♥ ProMarkers

Good morning Everyone, 
It's Wednesday already!! ...and that means a brand new challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers.
This week the theme is.....

                                               SPRING IS IN THE AIR

I've used 'Flower Arranging' from Lili of the Valley for today's card.

I'v e coloured this little cutie with my promarkers. The background papers are a mix of Dovecraft - Garden Party and Nit Wits.

I've used a Marianne Creatable Fence die, a Marianne butterfly die and a MB cherry blossom die. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

We have 2 sponsors for this challenge, which means we will have 2 lucky winners!

Our first sponsor is Marianne Designs.

And our second sponsor is Visible Image

Don't forget you must use Pro Markers, Tria markers and or Flexmarkers to be eligible for the rize draw.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Sweet Stampin - Lots of Layers
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

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

A Poppy for Brenda!

Good Morning Everyone, 
Brenda over at Floral Fantasies is celebrating her 4th blogversary and is almost at 4000 followers!! To celebrate she is holding a little competition, to make a card taking inspiration from her. Whether it be to case one of her cards or her blog header etc. 
There are alot of poppies on Brenda's cards and I think it is safe to say she has a soft spot for a Poppy. I love poppies too, so I decided I would make a card with one of these gorgeous flowers.
I thought I would try something a bit different but unfortunately the gorgeous card I had in my head is not the one you can see on my blog!!! 

The image was a free download but I can't remember where I got it from. If you do recognise it, would you let me know so that I can put a link back and give the credit where it's due.  I coloured it with my promarkers.

That was it really, just added a few gems and a bit of ribbon!
Congratulations Brenda!

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

Butterfly Wishes

Good Morning Everyone, 
Well Emma seams to be a bit better today.....now Tom is starting with it!....Oh joy!

I've got a Penny Black hedgie to share today. This little cutie is called Butterfly wishes.

I've coloured him with my promarkers. The background papers are First Edition - Spring Drop.

I've used a MB Foliage die,MB clouds, Spellbinders edgeability die, a Marianne Creatables Fence die, a Marianne Creatables butterfly die and a Martha Stewart butterfly punch.
I finished off with a few pearls, gems and ribbon from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Spring into Spring (2nd entry)
Stamping Sensations - the great Outdoors (2nd entry)
Heck of a Challenge - Spring/Butterflies and Pearls
Passion for Promarkers - Butterflies
Charisma cardz - Die Cuts

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today. I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Easter Sweeties

Hello Everyone
Emma has been off school poorly for a couple of days now, with a high temperature and a headache. The doctors says it's just a viral infection and she'll be fine in a few days! But why is it, the high temperature always kicks in, in the early hours of the morning......??!!
They break up for the Easter holiday next Wednesday...I can't wait!

Anyway it's a very quick card to share today. This is a Lili of the Valley stamp called Easter Sweeties.
I've coloured with them with my promarkers. The background paper is from Craft Creations.

The ribbon is from my stash, so a very CAS card.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Cutie Pie Challenge - Easter
Papertake Weekly - Easter Treats
Simon Says Stamp - Easter/Spring
Ruby's Rainbow - Easter
Cute Card Thursday - Easter Parade

Thank you for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments and encouragement.
Have a good evening.
Lorraine x

Tess Summer Fun at I ♥ ProMarkers.

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's Wednesday and that means a brand new challenge over at I ♥ ProMarkers.
It's a really easy challenge this week.....
                                                     ANYTHING GOES
I've used 'Tess Summer Fun' from Crafty Sentiments Designs for today's card.

I've coloured her with promarkers. The background papers are from prima.

I've used  a MB Spring border die and a Die namics flower die. The ribbon is from my stash and the pearls I won from the fabulous Tanya, Thank you Tanya!

We have two fabulous sponsors this week. 
J & C creations are offering a £10 voucher to one lucky winner

And there are some digi's on offer from Crafty Sentiment Designs.

Don't forget you must use Promarkers, Tria Markers and or Flex markers on your project to be eligible for the draw.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Flowers Galore
Make it Monday - Linky Party
I'm holding a stall at the church coffee morning today, straight after the school run, so I'll be round to visit you all later!
Thank you for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Funtime Rosie

Good morning Everyone, 
I hope you have all had a good weekend. It's the start of a new week and I am so behind with everything. I should have known I was getting a bad headache last week when I tried to make gravy out of an oxo and cocoa powder!! 
I have some of Emma's friends coming for tea today along with their Mum, so I really need to clean the house! 

I've used Funtime Rosie from Digi Stamp Boutique for today's card.

I've coloured her with my promarkers. The background papers are the Perfect Pair pad from Lili Of the Valley and the pink background paper is from Craft Creations.

I've used a Spellbinders edgeability die, a MB cloud die, a Crafts too fence die and a Marianne Creatables button flower die.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Digi Stamp Boutique - Customer Challenge
By the Cute and Girlies - My favourite things (promarkers and pretty paper!)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Girly
Marianne design Divas - At the bottom of the Garden
Divas by Design - Put on some Pink
Stampin for the weekend - Childs Play

Thank you for taking the time to visit me today and for all your comments and encouragement. I really appreciate it.
Lorraine x

A little bit Crafty!!

Good Evening Everyone, 
I hope you have all had a lovely weekend.I'm sorry I've not been around for a couple of days, but I've had a horrible headache, and my eyes have been killing me! I'm feeling much better now so I'll do my best to catch up with you all soon.

I do have some news to share....
There is a brand new challenge coming to a blog near you!! It's called .....
                      A LITTLE BIT CRAFTY

This new challenge is run by the very talented Paula from Paula Holifields crafts. 

I was really chuffed to be invited to join the DT for the new challenge along with some very talented ladies. It's a monthly challenge and the first one goes live on the 1st April. There are some fabulous sponsors lined up and great prizes to be won!

I hope you will all join us!

Lorraine x

Easter Bunnies Plan Pot

Good Morning Everyone, 
Well Tom had a good day at school yesterday. All the boys in his class went wearing their clothes inside out, back to front with their pants on their heads....what a sight! All in aid of Comic Relief.

We have a brand new challenge starting at Di's Digi Designs Challenge today. This fortnight out theme is....
                           EASTER/SPRING
I've used Easter bunnies Plantpot for toady's card which you can find HERE.

I've coloured these cute little bunnies with my promarkers. The background papers are from First Edition - Spring Drop.

I've used a MB spring border die, a mariane creatables fence die, a spellbinders edgeability die and a MB Fresh foliage die.

We are sponsored by The Cutting cafe, with a fabulous prize for one lucky winner. Don't forget if you use one of Di's images on your project, you will be entered into a second prize draw to win 2 of Di's fabulous images!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
The Paper Shelter - Easter
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Easter

Thank you for taking the time to visit my little blog and for all your lovely comments.
Hubby is taking me to the GNPE at Harrogate today, so I'll be round to visit you later. Have a good weekend. Lorraine x

A little bird....at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's nearly the weekend. I'm looking forward to Saturday as my Mum is going to look after the kids for me and Hubby is taking me to the Great Northern Papercraft Extravaganza at Harrogate!! I shouldn't really be spending any money but....!! Come and say 'hello' if you see me!

Anyway onto today's card, which is for the new challenge at Winter Wonderland. this week the theme is.....
                                                 A LITTLE BIRD
I've used a Digi Stamp Boutique image from the 'Cute Robin' Collection.

I've coloured him with my promarkers, and added lots of glitter to his hat. The background papers are from Bo Bunny - rejoice.

I've used a Whimsy Holly die and finished off with lots of pearls, and a bit of ribbon.

This week we are sponsored by the lovely Wild Rose Studio

who are offering a fantastic prize of 2 stamps of the winners choice!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Digi Stamp Boutique - March Competition
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Christmas

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

Linda Spring at I ♥ ProMarkers

Good Morning Everyone, 
I have a little bit of news to share this morning.....I won one of the Guest DT spots in LOTV's Ideas to Inspire Birthday challenge....how excited am I ????? I can't believe I got picked, I'm absolutely chuffed to bits!! Thank you for picking me!!

Anyway onto today' s challenge. It's Wednesday and that means a brand new challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers. It's a nice easy challenge this week, the theme......
                                         RIBBON AND BOWS
I've used Linda Spring from The Stamp Fairy for today's card.

I've coloured the image with my promarkers. The background papers are from LOTV.

I've used the following dies, a Marianne Creatables Fence, MB clouds, MB Spring border die, and a Joy!Crafts daisy die.
The sentiment tags are from LOTV and the ribbon is from my stash.

This week we are sponsored by The Stamp Fairy.

Don't forget you must use ProMarkers, Flex markers and or Tria markers on your project to be eligible for the draw.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Papertake Weekly -1-2-3- (1 image, 2 papers, 3 flowers)
Totally Papercrafts - Punch it
The Squirrel and the Fox - Autumn or Spring

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

Joanna Sheen

Good morning
It's Sunday and we have a brand new challenge over at Joanna Sheen. This fortnight our theme is.....
                                                      MUM'S THE WORD
There's a £15 voucher for one lucky winner.
Sheenie Towers sent me some gorgeous decoupage and a roll of washi tape for my card.  

I've never used washi tape before, the design was so pretty and it matched the colours in the image so I decided to make some backing paper from it! 

                                           

The green backing paper is from a First Edition pad. 

I used a Spellbinders edgeability die for the border, a marianne creatables die for the fence and a Martha Stewart punch for the little butterflies. 

I finished off with some ribbon and bling from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Creative Inspirations - Happy Mother's Day
Totally Gorjuss - For Mum
A Gem of a Challenge - Floral Frenzy
Dream Valley - Mothers Day

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments. I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend. Lorraine x

Peek-a-Bunny!

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's the weekend, yay!! I've got a really busy day tomorrow with swimming lessons and cricket practice so we're having a nice lazy day today! I might even get an hour in my craft room...!
I've used a Penny Black stamp called 'Peek-a-bunny' for today's card. I always colour plant pots in teracotta colours so I thought it would make a nice change to do these a different colour...but now I'm not too sure!

I've coloured these little cuties with promarkers, and the background papers are 'Garden Party' from Dovecraft.

I've used a marianne creatables button flower die and  fence die. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash and the sentiment tags are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Spring into Spring
My Mums craft Shop - Spring has Sprung
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Spring Fever
Allsorts Challenge - Springtime
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Easter/Spring

Thanks for visiting my little blog today and for all your comments and encouragement.
Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Hootie Cutie Owls

Good Morning Everyone, 
I spent another afternoon at school yesterday and we've now finished 25 hand puppets!! Now I have to go back next week to spend some time in my son's class!!
I managed to make a card just for fun! This one is from Di's Digi Downloads and its called 'Hootie Cutie Owls' and aren't they cute?? You can find them HERE

I've coloured them with my promarkers. The background papers are First edition sweet owl and the green paper is from my bits box, but might be first edition too!

I've used a Marianne Creatables Flower die, and fence die, a MB tree die and some ribbon from my stash. The sentiment tags are from LOTV.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Stamping Sensations - The great outdoors
Fab n Funky - Cute and Cuddly
No Matter Which Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - Show us some green
Simon Says Stamp - A bit O'Green
Thank you for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments.
Lorraine x

Corporal Clegg at I ♥ ProMarkers

Good morning Everyone, 
It's Wednesday and it's time for a brand new challenge at I ♥ ProMarkers. This weeks are theme is.....
                                       ANYTHING BUT SQUARE
I've used Corporal Clegg from Dr Digi for today's card.

I've coloured him with my promarkers. The background papers are from DCWV la Creme stack and the red paper is from my bits box.

We are sponsored by Dr Digi this week with  a prize of 2 digi images for one lucky winner. 

Don't forget, you must use ProMarkers, Flexmarkers and or Tria markers on your project to be eligible for the prize draw.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Anything Goes - Make it Manly

I'm helping out at school again today....more hand puppets!! 
Thanks for taking the time to visit me and for all your comments.
Lorraine x

Thistledown Fairy for Mum

Hello Everyone, 
I haven't had much time today as I've been helping in school making hand puppets. I did manage a quick card this morning. 
It started off life for the Lilies Little fairies challenge of peaches and cream but ended up being more orange and green! This was because I couldn't find any pretty peach papers or any peach or cream ribbon....wish list has grown!!
I've used thistledown fairy from LOTV. (one of my Mum's favourites!)

I've coloured with my promarkers and added lots of glitter to her fairy wings, and liquid pearls to the flowers.

I've used a MB cherry blossom die, a Marianne Creatable fence die, a whimsey corner die and the leaves are from a Mb Fabulous Phlox die.  I finished off with a bit of ribbon and a few pearls.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Lilies Little Fairies - Peaches and Cream
Love to Create - Pick 2 (Ribbon and Pearls)
Cutie Pie Challenge - Magical
Cupcake Craft - Sparkle
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes Option Mothers Day
Passion for Promarkers - One for the Ladies
Allsorts Challenge - For a lady
Creative Craft Challenges 2 - Mothers Day

Thank you for visiting my little blog today and for all your lovely comments. Lorraine x

Deny with watering can at Without Words

Good Morning Everyone, 
I hope you have all had a lovely weekend. We had a great time, lots of activities with the kids. Tom had his first cricket practice yesterday and absolutely loved it!..but no time for crafting...:-(
Anyway it's time for a brand new challenge at Without Words, and this month our theme is....
                                              A TIME OF RENEWAL

We would love to see all your spring/Easter creations. Please remember that it is a CAS challenge focusing on a hand coloured image withe minimal or no embellishments.

I've used 'Deny with watering Can' from Pink Gem designs for today's card.

I've coloured this little dragon with my promarkers. The background papers are a mix of Nitwits (the flowery one) and Dovecraft, garden party (the yellow and green papers)

We have a brand new sponsor with us this month, and that is PINK GEM DESIGNS.   The prize for the winner is two of Pink Gems gorgeous digi images.

You must go and check out my team mates cards...they are amazing! 
I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - St Davids Day
The Squirrel and the Fox - Fairytale/Fantasy
Make it Monday - Linky Party

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

Cute Cradle at Di's Digi Designs Challenge

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's the start of the weekend and we have a brand new challenge at Di's Digi Designs Challenge. The theme is....
                                              FOR A CHILD/CHILDREN
I've used cute cradle for my card which you can find HERE.

I've coloured this little cutie with my promarkers. The background papers are from Forever Friends.

I've used the following dies, Joy!crafts daisy die, MB precious Hearts die, and a  whimsey corner die. The sentiment is from LOTV and the ribbon is from my stash.

This challenge is sponsored by the fabulous   Crafty Ribbons, with a fabulous prize for one lucky winner.

You will also be entered into a second draw if you use one of Di's images on your project. The prize for this draw is 2 of Di's images...how fab is that!!

I'd like to enter the following challenges :-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Divas by Design - Anything Goes
Fab n Funky - Pastel colours

Thank you for taking the time to visit me today and for all your lovely comments. I really appreciate them.
Have a good weekend.
Lorraine x

Snuggle Christmas at Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Everyone, 
It's time for a new challenge at Winter Wonderland. This week the theme is.....
                               WE WISH YOU A BEARY CHRISTMAS
We want to see any Christmas project as long as it has a bear on it!
I've used 'Snuggle Christmas' from Di's Digi Downloads.

I coloured him with my promarkers. The background papers are Vintage Christmas from Dovecraft.

I've used a Marianne creatables fence die and some mulberry paper trees that I found lurking at the back od a drawer!
This week we have two sponsors, which means 2 lucky people will win a prize.  The first is

who are offering a £10 voucher

and 

Here is the fabulous prize

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Cards for Men - Wintertime

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

ABC Christmas Challenge - D for designer Paper

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

Lorraine x