Giddy-up!

Hi Crafters,

A cute little Hobby House topper for today's card.

Another simple card using a Hobby House topper and DP that's been in my stash for ages.

I've chosen red gingham ribbon and pearlescent blue card stock for the die cuts and punched out two corner details using an EK Success punch.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

The Crafters Cafe - #225 Dots +or Stripes

Digi Doodle Studio - #19 Spots +or Stripes

It's hot here today, hope you're keeping cool.

Lorraine

xXx

Two-fer

H Crafters,

Today I've got two cards to share. I used some Hobby House Toppers and made similar cards but I have changed the hair colour on one of them with my Promarkers to suit the little boy the card was for.

Simple cards but very sweet I think.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Cute Card Thursday - #594 Circles

Papercraft Challenge - #21 Use a Circle

Hope you enjoy your Sunday x

Lorraine

xXx

Daisy Days

Hi Crafters,

I've used these lovely Elisabeth Bell images from The Hobby House on two versions of this card. These pre-coloured toppers really are a time saver.

Both the square and stepper cards have a gorgeous pre-coloured topper from The Hobby House by Elisabeth Bell and I've mounted them using a Spellbinders Label Twenty Two die.

The backing papers come from the Polkadoodles Daisy Days CD-Rom, hence the title of this post and the sentiments are LOTV stamps.

The colours in this image and the papers from the CD-Rom match beautifully and you would think they were created for each other.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

The Ribbon Girl - Sept. Any Image Challenge

Crafting From The Heart - #129 ATG

Deep Ocean - #138 ATG

Bye for now,

Lorraine 

xXx

Sailor Boy

Hi Crafters,

Yay it's Friday!

I like using these toppers from The Hobby House, they're just great for my 6" x 6" cards and make short work of putting a card together when you haven't got to colour an image.

Don't get me wrong, I love colouring images, but there are times when a quick make is required and these help enormously.

Recipe

Image - Pre-coloured Topper - The Hobby House

Spellbinders Scalloped Squares Die

Anchor Die - Echo Park

LOTV Sentiment Stamp

Crafters Companion Happy Birthday Embossing Folder

Paper from stash

Blue Brad

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Cardz 4 Guyz - #132 By The Seaside

Deep Ocean Challenge - #135 Seaside/Beach

Crafty Creations - #321 On The Beach

Creative Inspirations - #255 Seaside, Sunshine, Summer Hols

Aud Sentiments - #161 For a Child + Sentiment

The Cutie Pie Challenge - #102 Work, Rest or Play

That's all from me today...see you soon,

Lorraine 

xXx

Christmas Card Club Challenge #15 - Use Traditional Colours

Hi Crafters,

Thanks for joining me today.

 I have another Christmas card to share with you, I'm getting quite a pile of them now ready for the festive season.

Our theme this time was chosen by Christine and we are to use 'Traditional Colours'.

Recipe

Image - Pre-coloured Topper - Hobby House

Papers - Merry Berry (freebies)

MFT Stitched Circle Die

Joy Crafts Circle Star Die 6002/2042

Britannia Merry Christmas Die

Lea'bilities Holly Leaf Die

Ribbon

Pearls

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Deep Ocean - #133 Christmas in July

Creative Moments - #98 ATG

Cute Card Thursday - #435 In The Round

Aud Sentiments - #160 ATG + Sentiment

Winter Wonderland - Use Dies and or Punches

Fussy and Fancy - #168 Christmas in July

Crafty Friends - #36 Use Your Dies

Christmas Cards All Year Round - July ATG

Sweet Stampin' Christmas - ATG

I'm at a craft fair today so there will be no commenting from me I'm afraid until tomorrow. I will be back then to share my DT card for 613 Avenue Create.

Take care,

Lorraine

xXx

ABC Christmas Challenge - Z is for Zoo Animal

Hi Crafters,

Thanks for visiting, I know you are all busy getting ready for the Big Day. Talking of which here is my card for one little girl on the Big Day and this is also my DT card for the new challenge at ABC Christmas Challenge.

Recipe
Image - Topper from The Hobby House
Papers - Trimcraft - The Night Before Christmas Pad
BeBunni Christmas Embossing Folder
Icicle Die - Marianne Designs LR 0135
Snowflakes - Cheery Lynn Snowflake Die Set
Stamped Letters - Docrafts Daisy & Dandelion
Rhinestones

Our sponsor this time is:

Bunny Zoe's Crafts

Challenges I'd like to enter:
Brown Sugar - #177 ATG
Crafty Friends - #21 ATg
Unicorn Challenge - #4 Winter Time
Bunny Zoe's - Sparkle
Crafty Girlz - #10 ATG
Papertake Weekly - Fave Challenge / ATG


The DT are looking forward to seeing your Zoo Animal Christmas cards and wish you a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

Lorraine
xXx

Sharing an 'Oldie' on Friday

Hi Crafters,

Friday has rolled round again and I'm joining Erika with her fun challenge of sharing an old crafty make, so here's mine...

Recipe

Image and Papers - The Hobby House Card Kit

Spellbinders Scallop Oval Die

This one was made a couple of years ago I think - I love using these toppers for fun and quick cards and using a kit makes the creation process even quicker.

A short and sweet post from me today, I still have a few Christmas orders to complete (yes, running a bit late I know but that's how life seems to be at the moment)

So take care and I'll be back tomorrow with my Christmas Card Club card.

See you then,

Lorraine 

xXx

For A Baby

Hi Crafters,

Sorry I haven't been around as much as normal - time has been in short supply around here I'm afraid.

I have been so busy with orders, market stall goodies, DT commitments and Christmas preparations that unfortunately blogging has had to take a back seat...

...but I'm here today to quickly share a card.

Recipe

Hobby House Topper - It's A Girl
Papers - Unknown (a batch from Ebay)
Lea'bilities Corner Die
SB Scalloped Oval and Classic Oval Die
Magnolia Hearts Border Die
Pink Ribbon and gems
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
Glamour Dust

Challenges I'd like to enter:
In The Pink - #80 Pink Ribbon
Crafting From The Heart -  #83 ATG
Cute Card Thursday - #396 ATG

I hope you are all well, I will gradually catch up with you all. I have been keeping an eye on all your lovely creations via Bloglovin even though I haven't always commented. I just hope that I can somehow get ahead soon as I don't like this panic feeling of being behind and not as organised as normal.

I'll be back again soon with another card or project.

Lorraine

As You Like It Challenge #63 Sweet or Savoury and Why.

Hi Crafters,

Well it's almost the weekend and we are supposed to be getting some nice weather in this neck of the woods so I'm looking forward to that.

I have a DT card to share today for As You Like It, our challenge this time is to showcase a project using your favourite Sweet or Savoury (& WHY).
My favourite would have to be sweet but not necessarily cake as I have shown here on my card but chocolate. I am rather partial to a bar of chocolate, especially Galaxy. I like the smooth, rich silky texture as it melts in your mouth ( did I sound like the advert there? ) and the taste of course.
Anyway here is my sweet little card using one of my many Hobby House toppers that I won recently.

Recipe
Topper - The Hobby House - 'It's a Girl'
Cheery Lynn - FRM135 Frame Die
Spellbinders Grand Scalloped Circle Die
MFT Scallop Border from Blueprint 14 Set
Gingham Ribbon
Paper - LOTV Bonnets & Bow Ties

I decided to make a circular card for a change as I have gotten stuck in a rut of making square cards recently and I really like the way it turned out. I decorated the inside with matching paper and stamped a Stampin' Up 'Happy Birthday' sentiment.

Challenges I'd like to enter:
In The Pink - #78 For a Friend +PINK
Noor Design Challenge - #10 Shaped Cards
Craft-Dee Bowz - ATG + A Bow
TTCRD - ATG
Creative Inspirations - #328 Something Sweet

We have another wonderful sponsor this week at AYLI -
My Mum's Craft Shop

...so to be in with a chance of winning the fabulous prize you must tell us in your post WHY you like either 'Sweet or Savoury' and follow the theme of course.

Well that's all from me, I will endeavour to get round to your blogs today but it is my stall at the Farmers Market tomorrow - where did that month go? - and I am finishing some last minute things so apologies if I don't quite make all of you.

See you soon,

Lorraine

Sew Happy For You

Hi Crafters,

Well after yesterdays rain I'm hoping for something a little drier today. It doesn't help my mood or creative juices when the weather is so dismal.

I'm sharing the second of my sewing themed cards that I made using the wonderful Hobby House Toppers - Needles & Pins.

Recipe

Image Topper - The Hobby House, Needles & Pins

Paper - Little Claire Designs

Buttons and Ribbon - Molly Blooms Collection

Sentiment Stamp - Magazine Freebie

Stitching Stamp

Another quick make, anyone would think I had a deadline to meet :)

Love these toppers and I was lucky enough to win eight sets in a challenge recently, so you will be seeing a lot more of these in the future.

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Allsorts Challenge - #238 Buttons

Craft-Dee Bowz - Sept. ATG + Bow

TTCRD - ATG

Thanks for visiting and for all your lovely comments on my previous posts too, I love to read them and appreciate you taking the time to do so. 

Happy Crafting Everyone!

Lorraine 

Buttons

Hi Crafters,

I have a quick card share today using another topper from The Hobby House. This one comes from the Needles and Pins collection.

Recipe

Needles and Pins Hobby House Topper

MFT Stitched Square Die

Molly Blooms papers, Buttons and Ribbon

Stitched Banner Stamp - Magazine Freebie

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Creative Fingers - #92 ATG

Crafty Friends - #14 'B' is for...(Buttons, Basket)

Allsorts Challenge - #328 Buttons

Thanks for visiting me today and I will see you again soon,

Lorraine

Christmas Card Club Challenge #11 - Gifts

Hi Crafters,

 

I'm here today with my Christmas Club card for Zoe's choice of theme this time which is 'Gifts'.

I have used the last of my Hobby House Card Kit papers and images, it has been a fabulous kit to use.

 

Recipe

Hobby House Pre-coloured Topper, Papers and Sentiment Circle

Marianne Corner Die

Stampin' Up Border Punch

Spellbinders Scalloped Circle and Labels Fourteen Dies.

Wide Grosgrain Ribbon and Gems.

White Flower Soft

 

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Sister Act - #107 ATG

Creative Fingers - #81 ATG

Sweet Stampin' Christmas - Cute Christmas

CHNC Extra - May Challenge

CHNC Patterned Paper - May Challenge

 

I have quite a few Christmas cards made now and this will certainly alleviate the pressure later on in the year to get them all made and sent out. If you would like to join in with our fun fortnightly challenge leave me a comment and I will put you in touch with  Margaret who keeps us in check, lol. Or you could pop along to the other members blogs (list in tab above) and be inspired by their cards to start making some of your own. The year definitely is marching on fast and it will be December before you know it!

Well I hope you are enjoying the Bank Holiday Weekend and see you soon,

 

Lorraine

 



Baby's First Birthday

Hi Crafters,

 

Thanks for popping in today and a very warm welcome to my new followers, hope you continue to enjoy and get inspiration from what you see here.

Today I have another card for a little one...Baby's First Birthday...

 

 

Recipe

Hobby House Topper

Digital papers - sorry it was before I kept a record of where from

White Satin Ribbon

SB Circle and Scalloped Circle Dies

Jus - Cutz Scalloped Squares Die

MFT Number Die

 

Challenges I'd like to enter:
Brown Sugar #145 Layers
Sister Act - #105 ATG
Creative Fingers - #79 ATG
 

Take care everyone and have an enjoyable weekend

 

Lorraine

 

 

 



Sweet Baby

Hi Crafters,

Have you seen the gorgeous pictures in the media of the new Royal baby? Isn't she beautiful?

So with that in mind I've made a baby girl card.

 

Recipe

Hobby House Pre-coloured Topper

SB Labels Twenty Six die

SB Curved Borders One

Papers I've had in my stash forever

Ribbon

 

Believe it or not the pinks actually match in real life, I don't know what my camera is up to.

 

Challenges I'd like to enter:

In The Pink - F+F / CAS in Pink of course

Come and Get It - Female Project Challenge

OSAAT - #236 - ATG / Special Lady

Crafting From The Heart - #58 ATG

Papertake Weekly - ATG

 

Hope you enjoy the rest of your week

 

 

Lorraine

Christmas Card Club Challenge # 7 - Feature a Critter or Critters

Hi Crafters,
Well it's nearly the end of March and it's time for another challenge from the Christmas Card Club. Maureen has given us the theme of Christmas with a Critter or Critters on our card. Here is what I have made...

Recipe

Hobby House Christmas Kit

Pre-coloured Topper
SB Scalloped Squares Die

MFT Scalloped Banner Die

Twine

Charm

Challenges I'd  like to enter:

Christmas Cards All Year Round - March Challenge - Cute Critters

CHNC Challenge Extra - March Christmas Challenge

Crafty Calendar Challenge - Add Some Metal
Try it on Tuesday - Hats
ABC Christmas Challenge - F is for Frosty
CHNC Christmas Challenge - Stick it any which way you like
March Rudolph Days - Christmas

This is a great kit to use and I will be sad when I come to the end of it. I probably have enough for two more cards and that's it because they don't sell it anymore :(

Hope you are getting lots of crafting done, this will be my seventh Christmas card make for my box. I'm going to try and make more than one for each challenge to build up my stash ready for when it gets crazy on the lead up to Christmas - we'll see how that goes. Don't forget the links to the ladies blogs are in the tab at the top of this page if you want some inspiration for your Christmas makes. I will be round later for commenting, enjoy your day!

Lorraine



Christmas Card Club Challenge #6 - Anything Goes

Hi Crafters,
A nice easy challenge from Sylvie this time for our friendly CCC Challenge.
I have used my Hobby House kit again for a quick little card using the beautiful pre-coloured toppers and backing papers.

Recipe

Hobby House Christmas Kit

Papermania Ribbon

Snowflake Charm

Swirl Bling

EK Success Scalloped Border Punch

 

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Completely Christmas - #54 ATG twist Add A Robin

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - #71 ATG twist Spots and/or Stripes

Christmas Cards All Year Round - March Challenge - Cute Critters
CHNC Challenge Extra - March Christmas Challenge
Crafty Calendar Challenge - Add Some Metal

 

You'll find a list of the other ladies blogs in the tab at the top of my blog if you'd like to look at their makes for this challenge and I will be around later to comment, so have a great day whatever you are up to and see you soon,

 

Lorraine





Merry Christmas !

Hi Crafters,
I thought I had already shared this Christmas card with you but it must have been overlooked so I will share it now.
Using another one of the gorgeous pre-coloured Hobby House Toppers depicting this sweet image by Sylvia Zet. - Let It Snow.

Recipe

Hobby House Topper

Hobby House Patterned Cardstock and Sentiment Circle

SB Captivating Squares Die

Pom pom trim

 

This was a quick and simple card that I created for my stall recently.

 

Challenges:

Creative Fingers - #54 Anything Goes

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - #53 Anything Goes + Add Layers

Delicious Doodles - #108 Baby It's Cold Outside

Crafty Calendar Challenge - It's All About Christmas

CHNC Challenge Extra - November Challenge

Scribble And Scrap - #30 Anything Goes

The Ribbon Girl - November Card Challenge - Christmas Card

TTCRD - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

 

That's all from me,

See you soon,

 

Lorraine



Red & Blue Christmas

Hi Everyone,
Just popping in to share this Christmas card I have made using some more Hobby House pre-coloured toppers.

These images are gorgeous and so handy for making some quick cards.

Recipe

Hobby House Sylvia Zet Wee Toppers

Hobby House Patterned Cardstock

Magnolia Die - Scalloped Stitched Lace

Marianne Designs Snowflake die

Lea'bilities Holly leaf die

Flair button

 

Challenges:

Winter Wonderland - Red & Blue

Scribble & Scrap - #28 Anything Goes

Top Tip Tuesday - Non Traditional Christmas

Creative Fingers - #51 Anything Goes

Christmas Cards All Year Round - Embellish It!

CHNC Challenge Extra - October challenge

 

I hope you are all well and looking forward to the weekend, see you tomorrow for my Christmas Card Club inspiration card.

 

Lorraine



'Cherry Kisses'

Hi Everyone,
I'm still enjoying making cards using the fabulous Hobby House toppers and this image is called 'Cherry Kisses' by Mo Manning.

Isn't she sweet? I think the ice cream and flip-flops weather has left us now but this image is a cute reminder of our past summer.

Recipe

Cherry Kisses topper - Hobby House

Spellbinders Lacey and Oval die

Signature die - Butterfly Flourish (cut up)

Papers - Wild Rose Studio 'Vintage Rose'

Ruffled ribbon, pearls and lace doily from stash

 

Challenges

Charizma Cards - Lace and Pearls

The Ribbon Girl - Add Ribbons

Sketch n Stash - #146 sketch #42

 



TTCRD - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Repeat, repeat (Butterflies)

Diva's by Design - Anything Goes

Bunny Zoe Challenge - Use Lace (doily)

CHNC Patterned paper challenge - September Challenge

 

Thanks for popping in to see me, hope you all enjoy your day whatever you are up too.

 

Lorraine

Another Adorable Hobby House Topper

Hi Crafters,

My Great-Nephew is ONE today and so it is safe to share one of the cards that I made for him.

It's another wonderful Hobby House topper and the image is by Sylvia Zet. I used my new MFT Stitched Circle Stax dies, I really love all the stitched dies that are out there at the moment but these are the only ones I have.......for now :)  The layers are a scalloped circle and square SB die, the paper is from Nitwits and the pearls are from my stash. The sentiment was created on the computer and mounted on another scalloped circle to match. I did put some glossy accents on the cherry and candle flame but you can't see it here :(

I am entering these challenges

Creative Moments - #46 Anything Goes/Celebration

CHNC Patterned Paper Challenge  - July Challenge
Deep Ocean Challenge - #81 Add A Sentiment

 

I will be back again tomorrow to share a second card for the same little lad -' Hope you have a fun filled Birthday Nicholas !'

 

Thanks for joining me today, so until tomorrow.....

 

Lorraine