Saturday, 22 May 2021

So Thrilled!

 Hi Crafters,

I have some exciting news!

I am thrilled to be joining the Design Team at Allsorts Challenge and working alongside a fabulous bunch of ladies.

Not only that, it's their 12th Birthday so there's lots of prizes to be won.

The celebrations commence with a wonderful challenge theme of....

ANYTHING WITH HAPPY, BRIGHT & SUNNY COLOURS

I have made a very cheerfully coloured card using lots of dies and Distress Oxide Inks.


Recipe
Background - TH Distress Oxides - Sq. Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Broken China, Mermaid Lagoon.
Embossing Folders - Sheena Douglas Distress Spatters & Craft Concepts Sun Rays
Dies - Joy Crafts Bikini (6002/0179) Crab (6002/0328)
La-La Land Wave Border
Die-namics Stitched Sun
Cut & Make Mini Tropical Dies (Flip-flops & Sunglasses)
Tonic Scalloped Square & Circle Dies
Sentiment Stamp - Lindsay Mason Occasion Tags
Enamel Dots

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Creative Fingers - #208 ATG

River of Creativity - #1 Sunshine

We Love Chocolate Baroque - Bright Sunny Colours

Crafty Gals Corner - #219 For The Ladies

We are fortunate to have a lovely group of sponsors to whom we are most grateful, this weeks prizes come from the following craft stores: Craft Stash, Chloes CardsTattered LaceCrafting.co.ukSizzix and Bee Crafty.

12 prizes, one for each year!


The Design Team are looking forward to visiting your blogs and seeing what you create so get out those supplies and have fun!

For a comprehensive run down of the rules please visit the challenge blog HERE.

See you again soon,

Lorraine

xXx

31 comments:

Claire said...

That is fabulous news congratulations and I oerfect card to debut with

Mandy said...

Congratulations on your new DT position Lorraine!

Love your summer holiday themed card and who doesn't wish for sunshine like that especially with all the rain we have been having lately.

Mandy x

meg said...

Congratulations on your new DT position Lorraine,what a fantastic bright sunny card to start with,love the scene you created

Mervi said...

First welcome to the team, what a great week to start!
Gorgeous summertime card with great sunny details;-))m

The Craft Bucket said...

Just lovely, really makes me smile, great first DT inspiration, holidays, remember when ha ha, happy crafting love Jane x

brenda said...

Welcome to the Allsorts team Lorraine, it's lovey to have you with us.

Love your take on the theme and evokes lovely thoughts of warm sunny days, something that seems to have evaded us so far this Summer. A perfect card, thank you.

B x



Christy Designs said...


Congratulations on your new DT position
Lovely warm sunny card

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Lorraine isn't this exciting being part of the Allsorts team, Lorraine your card is full of wonderful sunshine something we could all do with
hugs
lorraine x

cotnob said...

A beautiful card Lorraine, so bright and cheerful - you have certainly met the theme. Congratulations on your new DT spot.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Craftychris said...

Congratulations on joining the Allsorts DT! Your first card is just fabulous! So bright and beautiful and I particularly love the embossed sun rays! Happy 12th Birthday to Allsorts! Take care. xxx

Linby said...

Welcome to the team! This is a wonderful card, so bright and colourful and with so many fab details too.
L x

Ellibelle said...

Welcome to the Allsorts team, Lorraine, so nice to have you joining us!!
Loving the card, so perfect for this week's theme and such a great design!

Kathleen said...

A really lovely bright and sunny card. Super dies and a really great design. Welcome to Allsorts.


Kath x

Carol S. said...

A fabulous card Lorraine. Love the bright and colourful design. Congratulations on your new DT Lorraine. Hugs, Carol S.xxx

aussie aNNie said...

Brilliant and gorgeous bright colours, congrats on your DT xxx

Marlies said...

Congratulations with your new DT Lorraine. Your bright and sunny card is perfect, very happy and summer looking. Marlies

LesleyG said...

Makes me want to rush to the beach! Love it xxx

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

Love your sunny and summery card!

Zoechaos said...

Congratulations of joining the Allsorts team I know you will have fun. Love this happy bright sunny card a reminder of days to come. Thank you for joining us at River of Creativity. x

brenda said...

Hi again Loraine, just popped back to thank you for sharing with us at River of Creativity, your summer creation is just perfect.

B x

cuilliesocks said...

Congratulations on your new DT role Lorraine, and what a fabulous card to start with, love the theme and all the little elements you've used, Kate x

crafty-stamper said...

Congrats on your new DT.Love your colourful Summer card and all the dies
Carol x

Wendy L said...

Hi and welcome to the team. Your card is lovely and certainly fits the theme, oh and thanks for joining in at River of creativity challenge too

Sarah said...

...and I am so thrilled for you too Lorraine although I am not surprised they have snapped you up, your cards are always inspiring!! This is a fabulous debut card, love the bikini and flip flops, such fun!! xx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Really a sunny and happy card! Thanks for sharing at We Love Chocolate Baroque challenge.
Congrats for your new DT position at Allsorts

Sylvia kaarten en zo. said...

Gefeliciteerd met je DT lidmaatschap! Prachtige kaart! Groetjes van Sylvia Hoekman.

HilaryJane said...

Many congrats on joining the Allsorts design team. Your first card is a very special one and is perfect for the challenge, it really conjures up bright sunny summertime. Hope we see some that in real life soon xx

Tina Z. said...

Happy 12th birthday at Allsorts!
such a beautiful card, very sunny and happy!

Valerija said...

Happy 12th Birthday at Allsorts. Very beautiful card. I love it!
Valerija xx

Art Angel said...

Nothing says sunshine like a sunny seaside scene, love this and it fits our River of Creativity theme perfectly x

Jana Forrest said...

You have showcased what true summer means. Now if my part of the country can just warm up. Love the colors. It's just cute!!! Thanks for joining us over at Crafty Gals Corner Challenge. Best of luck and hope to see you again soon. DT~Jana