Saturday 9 December 2023

I Spy Something Beginning with 'B' At Allsorts Challenge #758

 Hi Crafters,

This week we are playing 'I Spy' at Allsorts. I used to love playing this game as a child when we were on a long car journey did you?

We'd like to see elements on your project beginning with the letter 'B', or you can go with the Anything Goes option.

I have created some ATC's to share...


...here's a close up of just one of them.


I used a Tattered Lace embossing folder for the background after inking the sky and die cutting the shaped ATC. I then inked through a stencil and used gold embossing powder on the balloon. The basket is made from pieces of corrugated cardboard punched with a Stampin' Up Label Punch and then cut in half. I added some metal tags from my stash which I've had for an eternity.

Prizes for the next two challenges are from :


Take a peek at the challenge blog for inspiration from the rest of the Design Team and get your entries in by next Friday.

Take care and have fun!
Lorraine
xXx




Tuesday 5 December 2023

Passion For Markers 'MEGA Christmas Challenge - #719 - Add a Sentiment

  Hi Crafters,

We are starting our Mega Christmas Challenge at Passion For Markers today. This challenge will last for a whole month and so it is Team 2 turn to start us off with the inspiration for the first two weeks, then Team 1 will take over - look out for my post showcasing my card on 19th December.

Our theme for the challenge is

ADD A SENTIMENT

A nice and easy one so you can make any project, it doesn't have to be Christmas themed, as long as you use your Markers, link to the challenge blog post with a new project you will be eligible for one of the many MEGA prizes. You can also enter up to 3 times. Check out the list below, you'll want to join in for a chance to win.

Sponsors:

Sheepski Designs


offering 3 Digi Images



offering 3 Digi Images


offering a £10 Voucher (digital products only)



offering 1 Stamp Set (must be in stock)



offering 2 Digi Images



offering 3 Digi Images



offering 2 Digi Images



offering £20 Voucher

That's all from me today,
Have Fun!

Lorraine
xXx

Saturday 2 December 2023

Allsorts Challenge #757 - ATG/Stitching Real or Faux

 Hi Crafters,

Another Saturday has rolled around and our theme this week at Allsorts is

STITCHING REAL OR FAUX

These sweet images are from CraftsUprint and I have adhered them to two stitched die cut panels and matched the pink on the backing paper. A simple, stamped sentiment to finish.

Some of you might choose to use real stitching or doodle the stitches, it is up to you but there is also the Anything Goes option too.

We look forward to seeing what you create and one lucky winner will receive a prize from AALL and Create who still have some fabulous bargains to be had, lots of stamps and stencils are half price or less but you need to be quick as the sale will be over very soon. 


Have fun!

Lorraine
xXx




Friday 1 December 2023

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #118 - December 2023

 Hi Crafters,

Well it is December 1st, it's getting very close to Christmas so I hope you have all your plans, cards and presents in hand. I still have a little more to do, it has been so busy here with Craft Fairs leading up to this time.

The first day of the month means a new challenge at Crafts Galore Encore where we are an ANYTHING GOES challenge.

We are sponsored this time by Gecko Galz where the prize is a whopping $25 store voucher!

I have used a set of images from their shop to create my Twist and Pop card.

Here is the inside...


...and here is the front of the card.


Recipe
Twist and Pop Die - Tattered Lace
12 x 12 Papers - Scrap n Cup
Coloured with Promarkers
Poinsettias created with a Spellbinders Die
Holly - Highlight Crafts Reflections and Die.
Sentiment Die - Duo Die
Tonic Studio Scalloped Square, Oval and Rectangle Dies

Please check out the rest of the Design Teams creations on the challenge blog HERE.

Have fun!

Lorraine
xXx




Tuesday 28 November 2023

Passion For Markers Challenge #718 - Baby It's Cold Outside

 Hi Crafters,

Welcome to the new challenge at Passion For Markers this week where our theme is

BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE

We would like to see your wintry scenes and cold snowy images this week using your Markers of course.

The Design Team were lucky enough to be able to use an image from our sponsor The Paper Shelter, called 'Winter Walk' - here is my card.


Recipe
Image - Winter Walk by The Paper Shelter
Coloured with Promarkers
Snowflake Paper - CraftsUprint
MFT Stitched Scalloped Basic Edge Die
Tonic Scalloped Square and Circle Dies
Cherry Lynn Snowflake Die
Vellum
Stamped Sentiment LOTV

As I mentioned, our sponsor this week is The Paper Shelter, who are offering 3 digital images to the lucky winner, so a fabulous prize.

To take a look at the Design Teams creations pop over to the challenge blog HERE. We are waiting to see what you create using your Markers.

That's all from me today, it's been a busy time for me recently so I apologise for not visiting your blogs much over the past month but hopefully things will be better in December.

See you soon,
Lorraine
xXx


Saturday 25 November 2023

Colours of Winter at Allsorts - Challenge #756

 Hi Crafters,

Welcome to the new challenge at Allsorts this week where we would like to see your creations using

  THE COLOURS OF WINTER

or ANYTHING GOES


I have created this card using a Hunkydory Image and the background is embossed and inked using a Sheena Douglas Snowflake Embossing Folder.


Prizes this week come from AALL and Create who still have some fabulous bargains to be had, lots of stamps and stencils are half price or less but you need to be quick as the sale will be over very soon.


I hope you can join in with us, check out the challenge blog for more inspiration from the Design Team HERE.

Lorraine
xXx


Saturday 18 November 2023

Christmas Time at Allsorts

 Hi Crafters,

We are wanting to see all your Christmas creations at Allsorts this week.

There is also the ATG option if you prefer.

Here is my card, one with lots of dimension even after stating last week that I would be making flatter cards! ;o)


Recipe
CraftsUprint kit - Christmas Memories
Lots of fussy cutting
Memory Box Branch Die
Xcut Snowflake Dies
Gems

We have prizes this month from


Please take a look at the rest of the Design Teams creations here and remember to pop back on Friday for the Top 5 picks.

See you again soon,
Lorraine
xXx