Sketch Saturday Challenge

Well this is my second and last card for the day and its for Sketch Saturday Challenge. The layout is what is required for this weeks sketch, I have added a Penny Black image and sentiments and have coloured the image with pro markers added a ribbon and four pink gems one in each corner. Hope you like it.

Hugs

Lorraine x

My blog measures up......

Wow never thought I would get this award but the lovely Jacque has given it to me and I thank her so much. The steps for this award is as follows:

(Say one nice thing to the man in your life: This is my son) So thank you for being so understanding, thoughtful and loving especially through my illness.

(List at least 6 ways you measure your success in your life:)Wow

1. My faith in the Lord, 2. The love of my son, 3. My friends that I have made since crafting, 4. The awards given to me by people who believe I am worthy to receive them. 5. My blog and blogging friends that go from strength to strength. 6. My card creations that I enjoy so much.

Now I am to list five other people/blogs that I would like to pass this award onto and they are:

Christine, Stef, Irene, Wendy, Sandie

A Valentine Card

Hi this card is not for a challenge but for one of my brothers who asked if I would make him a Valentines card for his lady friend. Well just got this beautiful Morehead stamp set and thought it was perfect for this occasion. First I cut the circles with my cricut then stamped the image and coloured her with my promarkers. I added one of my tassels and a couple of hearts also cut from the cricut and embossed with the swiss dots cuttlebug folder. I wrapped some red ribbon round the gold mirri card added a red bow and a sentiment and there we have it...hope you like it.

Lorraine x

Magnolia V Stampavie Challenge

Hi this is my entry for this weeks Magnolia V Stampavie challenge. The theme is to use the colours (cocoa,pink,sage,white) I do not have the exact colours that are listed in the challenge but I have used the colours that are available to me and hope that it is acceptable. I have used 3 of the colours in backing paper layered and trimmed with decorative scissors I have added a pink ribbon/bow also a Prima flower and a sentiment stamped in Sepia Versafine onto pink paper, the best I always leave to last and that is my beloved Tilda. I have used my promarkers in cocoa, pink and green. Thanks for looking........Hugs Lorraine x

High Hopes Stamps Challenge

Hello this is my very first entry to this challenge which is themed 'Lace'. For this one I have used papermania backing paper to that I have added some lovely black and gold lace which I have had in my stash for yonks. I also added a couple of organza bows and some Prima flowers with a couple of gold star jewels also from my stash. Now onto my beloved Tilda who I have coloured with my Promarker pens. I am very pleased with this one and so glad to have been able to use that gorgeous lace.

Lorraine x

Two Challenges, One Card

Hi this is my entry which covers two challenges the first being One Stop Craft the theme being 'buttons & bows and the second is Colour Create the theme being pink, green and brown. I have used ribbon and buttons in brown and pink backing papers in the required colours and of course one of my beloved Tildas.

Lorraine x

Blog Candy

Hi I have seen so many blogs offering blog candy that I have decided to offer some of my own to celebrate the 10,000+ hit on my blog. It will be my way of thanking you for taking time to visit and comment on my card creations. I have a few things in mind but will have to sort out some goodies and once I have I will post a picture and a list of the contents (hopefully) within the next week, so please watch this space.

Lorraine x

Thank you

I just wanted to thank all my visitors for your kind words about my cards. It is one reason why I love to get involved with crafting is that fellow crafters are so inspiring but also supportive, encouraging, friendly and caring.

I know I cannot be the only crafter who believes at times that their cards are not up to their own standard let alone the standard of entry to a challenge. Doubt about ability often comes into play when creating a card, is it good enough, are the colours right, have I stamped the image straight etc etc etc, I think you know what I mean.

So you have to take a deep breathe and think well this is crafting and it is meant to be fun so whether a card is a mistake or a work of art at the end of the day the joy of creating the card is what matters.

We all need that little bit of encouragement at times which I will always try and give because the creations produced by you, my fellow crafters, are truly wonderful and in my eyes works of art.

So thank you you have made it all seem worthwhile.

Lorraine x