Kissing Robins - Allsorts Challenge GDT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I've been very lucky to be invited to be GDT over at Allsorts Challenge this week.
The theme this week is ...

Focal Sentiment

I've used 2 digi stamps from Lili of the Valley for my card. The sentiment stamp is from the LOTV Digi Stamp Set - 60 Christmas Circular & More Sentiments, and the image is also from Lili of the Valley and is called Kissing Robins.

I coloured the robins with copics and promarkers, fussy cut them out and added them onto the background with 3D foam pads. The background paper is from Make and Create. The trees are a Marianne Creatables die LR0379 and the sentiment is framed using a Marianne Craftables die CR1331.

This challenge is sponsored by Sweet Poppy who are offering an A5 stamp set and sentiment stencil. There will also be an extra surprise prize!

The design team have some amazing creations to encourage and inspire you - don't forget to give them a visit.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

ABC Christmas Challenge - W for Wings

C.R.A.F.T.Challenge - Christmas

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

Kissing Hedgehogs - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello everyone, 
I have a quick card to share with you. This is a digi stamp from Lili of the Valley called 'Kissing Hedgehogs'.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics and added two white pearls for the mistletoe. The background paper is from Crafters Companion - A winter's tale. I've used a Creative Expressions poinsettia die and a Hunkydory moonstone holly die.  The sentiment stamp is from the Lili of the Valley Christmas Wishes stamp set. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

C.R.A.F.T Challenge - Christmas

Allsorts Challenge - Christmas

We Love Stamping - Anything Christmas

Stamping Sensations - Christmas

Passion for Markers - Christmas

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

Cute Halloween Bundle - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello everyone, 
I've got a quick little card to share tonight using one of the new images from the Cute Halloween Bundle at Lili of the Valley.

I've coloured this little spider with copics and promarkers. There are no background papers just a couple of layers of coloured card. I've drawn the spiders web by hand and added a few sentiment tag stamps.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Markers - Halloween

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations - Something Spooky

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

Pumpkin Girl - LOTVDT

Hello everyone, 

I'm back again!! Today's card is using another one of the gorgeous autumn girls from Lili of the Valley. This is 'Pumpkin Girl'.

I've coloured her with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Crafters Comapnion - Natures Garden Thankful and Blessed. 

I've used a die namics Blueprint 14 flower die, a La La Land Crafts garden fence die, A toadstool and grass die from a Hunkydory die set called Playful Pixies. The sentiment tag stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes

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

Lorraine x

Windy Day - LOTV DT

Hello Everyone, 

Cricket season is over, and both my children have gone off to university so I have had a little bit of crafty time today!
I've got a card to share tonight using one of the new Autumn girl images from Lili of the Valley, that were launched last Monday. There are 8 gorgeous girls - this one is called Windy Day.

I've coloured her with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Crafters Comapnion - Natures Garden Thankful and Blessed. I've used a die namics flower die, a die namics picket fence die and a foliage die from Spellbinders.  The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Crafts Galore - Anything Goes

Crafty Calendar - Lots of Layers

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes

Allsorts - Trees, Leaves and Plants

As You Like It - Favourite die : This is really hard one, I have so many favourites! I really love my flower dies but time and time again I turn to the basics, so after the Spellbinders circle die it would have to be the Die namics picket fence die.

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

have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Reindeer Photo Strip - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello Everyone, 
I have a little card to share today using one of the brand new images from Lili of the Valley. There are 8 new digi stamps, including penguin, robin and snowmen Christmas photo strips and 4 birthday digi stamps. This is Reindeer Photo Strip.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics. The background paper is from my box of scraps. I think the green might be from Anna Marie Designs and the red snowflake paper from DoCrafts? 

The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley - Christmas circular sentiment stamps.

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

Daffodils and Catkins

Good evening everyone, 
I can't believe I haven't posted anything since the 1st of the month! To be honest my Mojo has completely gone, today's card has taken ages!
I've used an older stamp from Lili of the Valley called Daffodils and Catkins

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from First Edition - Spring Drop and Craft Creations. I've used a background lattice die from Creative Expressions and a peony flower die. The sentiment stamp is from Uniko.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
We Love Stamping - Hello Spring or Anything Goes
Stamping Sensations - Hello Spring or Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge - Feminine

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

Spring Sweeties - LOTVDT

Good Morning Everyone

I can't believe it's been another week since my last post. It's been half term here so I was really hoping to get a bit of blogging done - but it didn't happen! 

I did manage a little cas card with a very cute bunny from Lili of the Valley. This is just one of the stamps from the Spring Sweeties stamp set. All the stamps are now available from Lili of the Valley's website HERE.

I've coloured him with copics and promarkers, and added liquid pearls to the centre of the flowers. I've used a Spellbinders candlewick square die for the frame and a sentiment from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

We Love Stamping - CAS

Simon Says Stamp - Cute and Cuddly

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

Hopefully I will be round to visit all your blogs and maybe even make another card before next Saturday! Have a lovely weekend.

Lorraine x

Fluffy Kisses - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello Everyone, 
Life has got in the way of crafting...again. I do keep wondering if I should just give up for a while! Anyway I have a little card to share tonight using one of the brand new images from Lili of the Valley. This is available as a stamp set and in digital format. The stamp set is called 'Fluffy kisses'.

                            

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics and added liquid pearls to the bouquet of flowers. The background papers are from my box of scraps, but I think the pink stripy paper may be Craft Creations and the flowers from a Make and Create pad?! I've used a Creative Expressions scalloped circle die, and a Die namics Blue print 14 flower die. The sentiment tag stamp is from Lili of the Valley

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Creative Inspirations - Love is in the Air

Simon Says Stamp - Love is in the Air

Stamping Sensations - Valentines, Wedding and Romance

Passion for Markers - All about love

Allsorts Challenge - Romance or Music

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Crafty Calendar - Hearts

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog. I will try to get back to you all soon.
Lorraine x

Snowy Robins - LOTV DT

Hello Everyone, 
I've been having lots of trouble with blogger this week. My reading list has been 10 years old, and I haven't been able to post anything until now. I'm hoping its settling down a bit now!

I have a Christmas card to share tonight using a gorgeous stamp from Lili of the Valley -this is Snowy Robins.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Craft Creations and Crafters Companion. I've used Creative Expressions poinsettia dies and holly dies from Hunkydory. the sentiment stamp is from Uniko.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Stamping Sensations - Winter

We Love Stamping - Anything Goes Option winter

Christmas Kickstart - Anything Christmassy

ABC Christmas  - Favourite Colours (Red & Green for Christmas)

Passion for Markers - Christmas Mega Challenge

Allsorts Challenge - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog, I'll be round to visit you all soon.
Lorraine x

James Big Star - LOTV DT

Good Morning Everyone, 
I've had a whole week of James on my blog, and it's great to see that so many of you love this cute little bear as much as I do! So here is my last James card...well for this week anyway!

Card no 8 - James Big Star

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background paper are from Make and Create - Snowy Winter. 

I've used Creative Expressions winter tree dies and a Snowflake die from Hunkydory. The sentiment tag stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Thanks for sticking with me through my week of James cards. I may have a couple of days off now and come back with some more Christmas cards soon.

Have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

James Snowman

Good Morning everyone
I'm back again with my penultimate James bear card. I love colouring this bear so here is card no 7 - James Snowman.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from First Edition. I've used a Joy Crafts picket fence die, Creative Expressions winter tree dies and an MFT stitched snowflake die, The sentiment tag stamps are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog. I'll be back tomorrow with my last James card of the week.
Lorraine x

James In the Snow - LOTV DT

Good Morning Everyone
I'm back with my James bear no 6 card today. This is the gorgeous James in the Snow.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are an old ad from Lili of the Valley called Snow Princess. I've used a die namics fence die and a snowflake die from Hunkydory. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Thanks for visiting my little blog, I'll be back tomorrow with another James bear card!
Lorraine x

James - Wrapped in Tinsel - LOTVDT

Good Morning Everyone, 

It's day 5 of my James bear week, so today's card features the gorgeous James - Wrapped in Tinsel.

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background paper is from Crafters Companion - Christmas Cheer. I've used a Poinsettia die and a Hunkydory holly leaf die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Allsorts Challenge - Ribbon or Twine

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog. I'll be back tomorrow for James no 6!
Lorraine x

James Christmas Tree - LOTVDT

Good Morning Everyone
I'm back with James card number 4 today! This is the gorgeous James Christmas Tree.

I've coloured James with promarkers and copics and fussy cut him out, before adding him back onto the background with 3D foam pads. The background paper is from Make and Create. I've used a Dees Distinctively layered tree die, and a memory box star die. The sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

Simon Says Stamp Monday - Trees

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Christmas (2nd Entry)

Crafty Calendar - Anything goes (3rd Entry)

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog, and hopefully I'll be back tomorrow with My 5th James card of the week.
Lorraine x

James Christmas Cracker - LOTVDT

Good Morning Everyone
It's card number 3 in my week of James cards. This is James - Christmas Cracker and on offer this week for only £1!

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from First Edition  - White Christmas and Christmas Wishes. I've used a Spellbinders decorative grand circle die, and a Creative Expressions poinsettia die. The sentiment tag stamps are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge 741 - Christmas

Crafty Calendar - Anything Goes (2nd Entry)

I had my last fair for this year yesterday which means that I can now focus on Christmas. For the last few years I have made an advent calendar for my parents and my In-laws. I only have a few days left to sort out before delivery next weekend!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my little blog.
Lorraine x 

James Sledging - LOTVDT

Good morning everyone, 

If you saw my post yesterday, you will know that I'm having a whole week of James bear cards! So here is my James card no 2! This stamp is called 'James Sledging'

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics and the background papers are from Crafters Companion - glittering snowflakes. I've added a spellbinders die cut snowflake with an enamel dot to the front of the image and a navy blue die cut snowflake from Hunkydory behind it. The sentiment tag stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges :-

Crafty Catz - Blue Christmas

Mum went into hospital on Wednesday for a hernia operation. At 82 yrs old we were a bit worried about how it would go, but after 7 hours of surgery she came round and is looking so much better now. We were even able to bring her home yesterday - such a relief!

I must dash, we have another Christmas fair today, hoping to sell a few more Christmas cards, and I'll be back tomorrow with James no 3.

Have a lovely Sunday.
Lorraine x

James - Pile of Presents - LOTVDT

Good morning everyone, 

I hope you are all keeping safe during this awful weather. It's absolutely pouring down here  -not a snowflake in sight!

I'm here to share a card using one of my favourite images from Lili of the Valley - James Bear! There are lots of 'James' stamps available and at the moment they are on offer for only £1

This little cutie is called James - Pile of Presents

I've coloured him with promarkers and copics. The background papers are from Crafters Companion - Christmas Cheer. I've used a Creative Expression poinsettia die topped with a Polkadoodles poinsettia die and an enamel dot to give a bit of shine. The fern and holly dies are from Hunkydory. The sentiment stamps are from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges :-

Simon says Stamp - Sparkle and Shine

Allsorts Challenge - Ribbon or Twine

Crafts Gallore - Anything Goes

I love James bear so much that I decided to have a week of James Bear cards...watch this space!

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.
Lorraine x

Happy Christmas - Lili of the Valley DT

Good Morning Everyone 

I have another Christmas card to share today using two very sweet little reindeer from Lili of the Valley  - Happy Christmas A5 stamp set, available from the Etsy Store.

I've used two reindeer and the Christmas tree from the stamp set. I coloured them with promarkers and copics and fussy cut them out before attaching to the backing paper using 3D foam pads. The tree and the reindeer are on separate layers so the finished card is quite deep. I've used a Creative Expressions winter tree die. The background paper is from Crafters Companion and the sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Promarkers - Dies and Punches

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

Happy Christmas - Lili of the Valley DT

Hello everyone, 
There is a brand new release from Lili of the Valley, available in the Etsy Store today. There are gorgeous little reindeer, and a very cute santa and elf! This is my first card using 2 of the stamps from the Happy Christmas A5 stamp set.

I've coloured them with promarkers and copics and added some liquid pearls for the little elf's buttons. I fussy cut them out before attaching to the backing paper using 3D foam pads. I've used a Dees Distinctively layered tree die, and a memory box star die. The background paper is from Crafters Companion and the sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Passion for Promarkers - Dies and Punches

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