Sunday 29 April 2018

Christmas Card Club Challenge #9 - Christmas Wreath

Hi Crafters,

What a drab and dreary weekend we are having, too many grey skies and rain for my liking so lets talk about CHRISTMAS! he, he :)

It's a new challenge today in our fun Christmas Card Club and this time Rita chose our theme of ...

Christmas Wreath


Recipe
Craft Creations Decoupage Sheet
John Lockwood Sentiment Stamp
Silver Gems

It's been a busy week for me stocking up my stall leading up to two Farmers Markets/Craft Fairs this weekend so I only managed one card this time. A beautiful, traditional image though and with the sparkly gems in among the wreath it really does look pretty in real life.

Challenges I'd like to enter:
 Creative Fingers - #145 ATG
Rudolph Day Challenge - April ATG Christmas
CHNC Every Saturday - #383 ATG
Fab n Funky - #391 Christmas

Thanks for visiting, see you soon,

Lorraine
xXx

Tuesday 17 April 2018

Passion For Promarkers Challenge #440 - Buttons and or Bows

Hi Crafters,

Tuesday means the start of a new challenge at Passion For Promarkers.
So here I am with my DT inspiration for you.
Our theme this week is...

BUTTONS and or BOWS

I've decided to make four little notelets using a set of images from our sponsor Digi Stamp Boutique.
I found this teeny, tiny bow die in my stash and just had to use it with these cute images.


Recipe
Images - Kokeshi Dolls - Digi Stamp Boutique
Coloured with Promarkers
Tattered Lace Frame Die
Spellbinders 'Just a Note' Die
Tiny Bow - All Occasions Die

Challenges I'd like to enter:
Crafty Creations - #364 - ATG
As You Like It - Favourite Colouring Medium + Why
( I love using my Promarkers, they are the first alcohol markers I tried when I began crafting and colouring my own images. I find them very easy to blend and use. I have collected quite a lot of colours over the years and so I don't feel the need to change to another brand)
Crafty Catz - #412 ATG
Crafty Calendar Challenge - Buttons and or Bows

Come and join us on the challenge blog HERE, using your Winsor Newton markers and following the theme, any creation is welcome.

See you soon,

Lorraine
xXx

Sunday 15 April 2018

Christmas Card Club Challenge #8 Poinsettia/Christmas Greenery

Hi Crafters,

Two weeks have passed by so quickly and I'm here again to share my cards for the Christmas Card Club.
Mary has given us Poinsettias or Christmas Greenery for our theme.



I've created two very different cards this time.
The top one is using a Craft Creations decoupage sheet and some beautiful tartan paper.
The second card uses a Christmas embossing folder from Apple Blossom and TH Tattered Poinsettia Die cut and embossed using pearlescent card which really makes the embossing stand out. I finished off the poinsettia with a Creative Expressions Dazzler.

Challenges I'd like to enter:


Take a peek at the other ladies cards in our group by clicking on the links in the tab at the top of my blog. They always have some fabulous Christmas inspiration on their blogs.
I hope you've had a great weekend, the weather has been a little brighter which always helps.
See you soon,



Lorraine
xXx

Tuesday 3 April 2018

Passion For Promarkers Challenge #438 - Animals

Hi Crafters,

I hope you enjoyed your Easter break even though the weather was rubbish, hopefully it will improve so the children can get out and about before they have to return to school again.

It is time for another new challenge at Passion For Promarkers so here is my design team inspiration card using this fabulous image from Bugaboo Stamps.


I thought I'd use another DL card only in a portrait orientation this time.
Recipe
Image - BUGGIRAFFE3 - Bugaboo Stamps
Coloured with  my Promarkers
Background Embossing Folder - Design Objectives
(highlighted with a little distress ink)
Stampin' Up Star Punch
Apple Blossom Sentiment Stamp and Banner Die
Tonic Studio Scalloped Square Die

Challenges I'd like to enter:
Incy Wincy Designs - Nature and all of it's Beauty
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - A Trio of Something
Crafty Creations - #363 ATG
Crafty Catz - #410 ATG / Use Old Stash
Crafty Friends - #80 ATG
Crafty Girls Creations - #46 ATG


Our sponsor this week is 
Crafty Sentiments Designs
who are offering 3 digi images to the lucky winner.

To be in with a chance at winning the prize you must use your Winsor Newton - Promarkers, Flexmarkers, Brushmarkers, Tria, Aqua or Metallic markers and follow the theme. You can enter any project, it doesn't have to be a card, as long as you tell us where on your project you have used your markers.

Have fun people!
I'll see you soon,

Lorraine
xXx

Sunday 1 April 2018

Christmas Card Club Challenge #7 - Animals at Christmas

Hi Crafters,

Well April 1st is here and now all we need is the Spring weather, I really need to see some sunshine soon.
Today it was Kate's turn to choose the theme for our friendly festive club and so she would like to see cards featuring.....

ANIMALS AT CHRISTMAS


Such cute little Polar Bears and a simple card design using another Craft Creations decoupage sheet.


These little mischievous mice are from a Hunkydory Card kit with a Spellbinders border die added for interest.


And last but not least are these adorable kitties from the 'Christmas Cuties' range at  Lili of the Valley.
Quite quick and simple cards from me today, but three more to put away in my Christmas box.

Challenges I'd like to enter:
Winter Wonderland - Animals
CHNC Every Saturday - #379 ATG
Sparkles Christmas Challenge - #87 Feature A Creature

Lorraine
xXx