AUTUMN & SHADES OF BLUE

 Hi all, today I have two cards to share with you and enter some challenges.

My first card is for our new challenge at

ALLSORTS

the theme is 

ANYTHING GOES WITH THE OPTION OF NATURE 

Our sponsors are

CHOCOLATE BAROQUE

and 

RUTH HAMILTON DESIGNS

 For my DT I used a stamp from the 

AUTUMN POPPY collection 

I stamped the image in Versafine Onyx then coloured with Nuvo markers I used my Stamp Addicts 'sand' stamp around the edges, I then used another stamp from the same set and stamped the leaf around the base card.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges: 

AS YOU LIKE IT - FAVOURITE SEASON (Autumn or Winter) and why

I chose Autumn because of the amazing colours of nature, the vibrancy of the foliage the cooler days it is a season that is full of expectancy of things to come.

MAKE MY MONDAY - AUTUMN/FALL  

CRAFTY GALS CORNER - HELLO FALL

My second card is my third GDT creation for Conie Fong

I have used the image

BOW IN MY HAIR 

I coloured the image with both Nuvo and Copic Markers, the papers are a mix from my stash I also added a double organza bow, flowers, punched butterfly and a stamped sentiment

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges

CRAFTY CALENDAR - A'GOES 

CREATIVE FINGERS - A/GOES

Many thanks for popping by and a big thank you for all your lovely comments on my previous posts

Have a great weekend, stay safe,

hugs

lorraine x

CARD SELECTIONS

 Hi all, many thanks for your comments on my last post, my mums medications were delivered on Monday morning and she has now calmed down thankfully. 

I have a few cards to share with you today and enter into some challenges. It has taken 3 hours for my computer to unfreeze which is very annoying but I will get on with my post.

My first card features a digital image from Di's Design called 

FOXING AROUND I coloured this with both Nuvo and Graphic markers, once again I have used one of my favourite colour combo's Brown & Red although the tree is green, lol, I added a stamped sentiment a double organza bow and I punched the edge of the black card with my Holly border punch.

I would like to enter this card into the challenges at 

DI'S DESIGN CHALLENGE - FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBO

 

My second card features an ALL DRESSED UP IMAGE  called PARTY FROCK I coloured this one with Nuvo and Copic markers, the papers are from my stash I added a die cut flower, pearl gem, double organza bow and stamped sentiment.

I would like to enter this one into the challenges at 

CRAFTY CATZ - 2 OR MORE DP

CRAFTING HAPPINESS - A/GOES 

My final card is my CHING-CHOU KUIK Facebook DT card I have used the image Heart of Faith the FB challenge has a theme of Think Pink For Cancer but the DT were challenged to add their own handmade flowers, I used a die cut and added some flower pearls.

I read all your comments on my previous posts, as I always do, I am so glad I am not the only one who thinks that things are getting worse especially in the medical profession, it makes me wonder what the future holds for us.

Stay safe

hugs to all

Lorraine x

CANDY STAR TED

 Hi all, tonight I have a card to share with you and enter into some challenges.

I have used one of Di's Digital Stamps called 

CANDY STAR TED 

I coloured him with a mix of Nuvo and Copic markers I added a die cut Poinsettia and leaves, Liquid pearls, punched snowflakes and twine the papers are Bearly Mine I am using one of my favourite colour combo's Brown and Blue

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

CREATALICIOUS - A/GOES

CRAFTY CATZ - A/GOES OPTION 2 PLUS DP

DIGI DESIGN CHALLENGE - FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBO

I have been at my mums all day today as usual, I am a little upset once again.  My mum has her medication delivered once a week on a Thursday, she has a Dosset Box?, when I went over on Friday my brother said that they had not delivered it, he had rang the chemist and got no reply from so left a message., nothing happened.  Today he told me that her medication still had not come, so the outcome is my mum has been very agitated and hallucinating which is a cause for concern.  I contacted the pharmacy and after 6 mins waiting for them to answer I was told they would be delivered on Monday I was not happy and I know they could sense it.

I really feel that there is something wrong somewhere and unfortunately it is beginning to get to me and stress me out. 

My mum and brother have no one to look out for them except me, that is not bragging but a fact I am there for them 99% of the time and so happy to do it but my brother is not very mobile due to his legs and of course mum being 101 doesn't know what is going on.  I will move heaven and earth to make sure that they get what they need but I feel that sometimes I am banging my head against a brick wall.

Stay safe everyone

Hugs

lorraine x

WE LOVE CHOCOLATE BAROQUE - MID MONTH INSPIRATION

 Hi all, today is our 

WE LOVE CHOCOLATE BAROQUE 

mid month inspiration post

the theme is 

A/GOES WITH A CELEBRATION OPTION

This is my DT card using a Chocolate Baroque Stamp called 

LIFE IS WONDERFUL 

I went for the Autumnal look with greens, brown and purple, 

I coloured this beauty with Nuvo markers and distressed the edges of the image with TH Expresso ink, the papers are from my stash, I added some pearls, punched butterflies and stamped sentiment.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

SWEET STAMPIN - COLOURS OF AUTUMN

STAMPS & FUN CREATIVITY - A/GOES

MAKE MY MONDAY - AUTUMN/FALL COLOURS

THE SKETCHY CHALLENGES - AUTUMN

Many thanks for popping by I do hope that you will come join us at

WE LOVE CHOCOLATE BAROQUE

hugs

lorraine x

ALLSORTS CHALLENGE #642

 Good morning today we have a new challenge for you to try at

ALLSORTS

the theme this week has been chosen by our lovely Brenda and is all about

ANIMALS 

must be a Real animal or creature

our lovely sponsor is 

STAMPS ADDICTS

offering a £15 in store voucher to the lucky winner

Stamp Addicts is a family run business based in Bedfordshire and have been in business since 1992. We have watched the popularity of rubber stamping and all papercrafts steadily increase over time and now manufacture our own branded rubber stamps which frequently feature on Hochanda TV as well as craft shows across the UK.

For my card I used a Phill Martin Stamp called On Safari I have had this for some time but this is the first time I have inked it up.

I stamped the image in Versafine Onyx mounted it onto black cardstock then mounted it onto a DL card I added a sentiment

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

KRAFTY CHICKS - CAS

CREATIVE FINGERS - A/GOES

Many thanks for your comments on my previous posts and some have been asking about how my brother got on at his appointment........

Well he didn't see a doctor he saw a nurse who could not understand why the operation did not get approval, although his legs are bad she thought they were ok..........duh........he was told he would be referred to a Dermatologist at the Hospital.........who knows when that will be, until then he has to just carry on with the cream and the pain.

I will see you all later I am having a day at home hopefully creating new art for you all to see in my upcoming DT postings.

My partner has gone fishing for the day, I managed to complete all the tasks possible at my mums and I know that they will be ok until I see them tomorrow.

Hugs to all and stay safe

Lolo x

ALL DRESSED UP #121

 Hi all, I have some news to share with you all and that is I am now a DT member of

ALL DRESSED UP

I was so thrilled when I was invited to join the team, I love their images and have made several cards with them, I know that there are so many that also love them.

Todays challenge is as usual

ANYTHING GOES

using an All Dressed Up image these can be found in the store HERE

To enter the challenge you must use an ADU image there are some freebies to try out so please come join us.

For my debut DT card I have used the image

FLORAL WELLIES

I had so much fun colouring this image up with my Nuvo markers, I have used the star card shape which I have fallen in love with, the papers are from my stash I have also used several new dies and added a punched butterfly and some small pearl flowers.

The Facebook challenge is also available for you to join in which I have done so in the past.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE - A/GOES

SWEET STAMPERS - DOTS AND /OR STRIPES

I want to thank you so very much for your continued support and kindness I will be around visiting and commenting a little later but have only just got back from my mums.

Hugs to all

Lorraine x

MIXED BAG

 Good morning all, I have two DT cards to share with you all I am a bit early as my brother has an appointment with the doctor at 9.00 am so I have to go and look after mum.

My first card is for 

THE PAPER SHELTER

the theme this week is

ANIMALS

I have used the image 

MY FAVOURITE VET/PET

I have printed the image out 3 times it has been cut out and I have decoupaged it with silicone glue, I added some liquid pearls and a stamped sentiment.

My second card is for 

CHING-CHU KUIK FB CHALLENGE

I have used the image

ALOHA LADY

I have coloured her with a mix of Nuvo and Copic markers the papers are from my stash I added some buttons and sparkly punched butterflies.

My apologies for the rushed post but I have to leave pretty soon but I will be back later with some news that I think you will like until then please stay safe, take care and enjoy the day

hugs

lorraine x