Saturday 23 December 2023

Allsorts Challenge #760/1 - As Cold As Ice/ATG

 Hi Crafters,

Another Saturday has rolled around and we have a new challenge at Allsorts, this time it will last for two weeks to see us over the holiday period.

Our theme is

AS COLD AS ICE

or you may use the Anything Goes option.


I have used this lovely frosty picture to create my card, she is wrapped up against the cold with her woolly hat and gloves. In fact, I've even added some die cut mittens and a hat from Joy Craft to embellish. The glittery silver snowflakes from Marianne Designs and Cherry Lynn match the glittery ribbon that I've had in my stash for some time. It's a wide ribbon and as such doesn't always fit the design on some cards but it was perfect here.

We have some wonderful prizes from AALL and Create and Craft Stash once again this time so come and join in with us for a chance to win.

Take care and I would like to wish all my lovely visitors and Blogland friends a wonderful Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Lorraine
xXx

Tuesday 19 December 2023

Passion For Markers Mega Christmas Challenge #719 - Add a Sentiment

 Hi Crafters,

We are half way through our Mega Christmas Challenge at Passion For Markers. This challenge will last for a whole month and so it is Team 1 turn to carry on with the inspiration for the next two weeks.

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.


Recipe
Image - Theo Penguin - Snowball Tree by Polkadoodles.
Coloured with Promarkers
Creative Expressions Stylised Trees Embossing Folder
Stamped Sentiment - Magazine Freebie

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 16 December 2023

Allsorts Challenge #759 - Christmas Flowers and Wreaths/ATG

 Hi Crafters,

Just popping in today to let you know about the new challenge at Allsorts starting today.

We have the theme of Christmas Flowers and Wreaths plus there's always an Anything Goes option should you wish to.


My card has both Christmas Flowers and a Wreath on it. Lots of fussy cutting and a Marianne Designs Holly Leaf Die to accent.

Come and join in with us this week for a chance to win one of the fabulous prizes from Aldridge CraftsStampendous and AALL and Create.


Have fun and I'll see you again soon.

Lorraine
xXx




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