Merry Christmas

I would like to wish all my followers and friends a very 

Merry Christmas 

and

Happy New Year

I hope to rejoin the blogging community in 2018

hugs

lorraine x

MAGNOLIA FOREVER CHALLENGE #60

It's time for our December challenge at

MAGNOLIA FOREVER

the theme is

CHRISTMAS/WINTER

We have two wonderful sponsors

Here is my DT card using one of my older Magnolia Tilda images I have also used a Magnolia Bench stamp and the Magnolia Tree stamp, I have stamped them all coloured them with markers and cut them out, the papers are Bearly Mine )no longer available) I have added pom pom trim around the central circle, flowers, lace, gems, bow and sparkle.

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

A PERFECT TIME TO CRAFT - ANYTHING GOES

CRAFTS GALORE - MERRY CHRISTMAS

LOVE TO CRAFT - ANYTHING GOES

SIMPLY MAGNOLIA - WINTER

MARVELOUS MAGNOLIA - ANYTHING GOES

PEARLY SPARKLES - MERRY CHRISTMAS

I do hope that you will come join us in the last month of 2017 we look forward to seeing your cards/projects

I won't be around for the next week or so as I am house/dog sitting for my old neighbour but I will try and catch up with you all when I return

hugs

lorraine x

ADDICTED TO STAMPS #158 MONOCHROME

Good morning, today is the start of our new challenge at 

ADDICTED TO STAMPS

the theme is 

MONOCHROME

our lovely sponsor is

Here is my DT card I have gone for a mix of green colours I coloured Tilda with markers, I added sparkle, stars, snowflakes, ribbon, lace, stamped sentiment, flowers and gems.

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

CHRISTMAS AT SWEET STAMPIN - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES

THE MERRY CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS

CRIMBO CRACKERS - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES

LOVELY HANGLAR OR SWEET MAGNOLIA - PEARLS, GEMS OR SPARKLE

SWEET STAMPIN - USE YOUR FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS COLOUR

SWEET STAMPERS - CHRISTMAS

It would be lovely to see you join us but please remember to include some stamping on your project

Many thanks

Lorraine x

CHRISTMAS EVE EDWIN

Many thanks to everyone who wished my mum a happy birthday she had a lovely day and was taken out by one of brothers for an evening meal, she really enjoyed it.

Today I have a festive card to share with you using one of my older Magnolia stamps this one is called Christmas Eve Edwin.

I have used papers from my stash but I think they are from the Basic Grey collection, I added a die cut sentiment and punched border, I coloured the image with Copics and added silver sparkle.

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

CHRISTMAS SWEET STAMPIN CHALLENGE - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES

CRIMBO CRACKERS CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

THE MERRY CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

DAISY CHAIN CHALLENGE - CHRISTMAS/WINTER

SWEET STAMPERS CHALLENGE - CHRISTMAS

MARVELOUS MAGNOLIA - ANYTHING GOES

Many thanks to all of you that are visiting my blog, I have not been a very good blogger of late but your continued support and friendship mean so much to me

I will see you soon

hugs

lorraine x

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY AND CHRISTMAS TILDA

Hi all, today is a little bit special it is my mums 98th birthday so I thought I would share just a couple of pictures of her with you.

I am also sharing a card that I made for Christmas using one of my older Magnolia stamps.

I have used a mixture of papers all mounted onto black card stock I coloured Tilda with Copics and doodled the frame, I added a few little embellishments and stamped sentiment.

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

SIMPLY MAGNOLIA - CAS OR FULLY LOADED

SWEET STAMPERS CHALLENGE - CHRISTMAS

MARVELOUS MAGNOLIA - ANYTHING GOES

A PERFECT TIME TO CRAFT - ANYTHING GOES

I apologise for not being around much in blogland but I seem to have lost my mojo yet again, I hope that I will see you all again soon

hugs

lorraine x

LITTLE BOY GREEN

Hi all, today I have a Christmas card to share with you, I have used a Moorhead stamps that I have had for quite a few years, the background paper is from Studio Light, I first stamped the image onto the background then stamped him again, coloured him and cut him out, I used silicone glue for the 3d effect, I also added Stickles Star Dust glitter around the page then added some die cuts and a felt holly and berry display.

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

THE MERRY CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS

LOVE TO CRAFT - ANYTHING GOES

I also wanted to share a few pictures of my Grandson at Halloween

Many thanks for popping by I hope to see you soon

hugs

lorraine x

MAGNOLIA FOREVER CHALLENGE #59

Hi all, today is the start of our new challenge at

MAGNOLIA FOREVER

we have two lovely sponsors

CRAFTY RIBBONS

Here is my DT card using Tilda with Daisy, I have coloured Tilda with Copics I added a doily, die cut blue mirri card, papers, ribbon, flowers, gems and sentiment.

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

CRAFT-DEE BOWZ - ANYTHING GOES WITH HANDMADE BOW

CRAFTS GALORE - ANYTHING GOES

LOVE TO CRAFT - ANYTHING GOES

SIMPLY MAGNOLIA - FULLY LOADED OR CAS

Many thanks for popping by I hope to see you all soon

hugs

lorraine x

ADDICTED TO STAMPS #156

Good morning today is the start of our new challenge at

ADDICTED TO STAMPS

the theme for the next two weeks is

AUTUMN

our lovely sponsor is CRAFT ADDICTION

Here is my DT card that I have made using one of my Tilda stamps, I have used a mix of papers and colours with the Autumn theme in mind, I added a double organza bow, gems and die cut flowers and leaves.

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

SWEET STAMPERS CHALLENGE - AUTUMN OR HALLOWEEN

THE SISTERHOOD OF CRAFTERS - I SEE SPOTS

I hope that you will come join our challenge but please remember to include some form of stamping on your project 

many thanks for popping by

hugs

lorraine x

TILDA WITH POINSETTIA 2

Hi, this is another Christmas card that I made using Tilda with Poinsettia, it is a different colourway than the first one, the papers are a mix from my stash, I have followed the sketch at Cheerful Sketches, I added a die cut Poinsettia and some black pearls.

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

CHRISTMAS AT SWEET STAMPIN - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES

CHEERFUL SKETCHES - SKETCH

Many thanks for popping by

hugs

lorraine x

POINSETTIA TILDA

Hi all, I am afraid I have not been around these last few weeks I have been helping my brother look after mum so he could have a bit of time to himself, he has been feeling drained so I decided to step in and give him a break.  

I have, however, managed to make a few Christmas cards and this is one of them, I have used one of my new stamps that I bought recently from Magnolia Sweden this is Tilda with Poinsettia

The papers are Bearly Mine (no longer available) I have mounted the papers and image onto black card, I coloured Tilda with Copics then added a bow, stamped sentiment and an additional Poinsettia.

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

CHRISTMAS AT SWEET STAMPIN - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES

WINTER WONDERLAND - CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

MARVELOUS MAGNOLIA - ANYTHING GOES

CREATIVE CRAFT COTTAGE - USE A SENTIMENT

Many thanks for popping by

hugs

lorraine x

TILDA WITH REINDEER

Hi, today my card features one of my new Magnolia stamps that I got from Magnolia Sweden, this is Tilda with Reindeer, I have coloured her with markers then cut her out with a scalloped die, the gold die is from Cuddly Buddly, I added a double bow, wooden Reindeer heads and gold corners.

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

PEARLY SPARKLES - ANYTHING GOES

MARVELOUS MAGNOLIA - ANYTHING GOES

Many thanks for popping by

hugs

lorraine x

ADDICTED TO STAMPS AND MAGNOLIA FOREVER CHALLENGES

Hi all, I am so very late posting my DT cards for both

ADDICTED TO STAMPS

and 

MAGNOLIA FOREVER

I have spent the day looking after my mum while my brother went out for the day

My first card is for the challenge at 

ADDICTED TO STAMPS

the theme is

LACE AND RIBBON

our sponsor is

my card features one of my newest Magnolia stamps called Tilda with Roses, I have gone for blue colour theme, I have used my Sweet Dixie Die for the large blue circle frame and the two stitched dies are from......I can't remember but I have used them quite alot lately, the papers are Bearly Mine, I have added a row of pearl flowers, gems, satin bow, lace, flowers and stamped sentiment.

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

THE SISTERHOOD OF CRAFTERS - USE YOUR DIES

PEARLY SPARKLES - ANYTHING GOES

CRAFTY GIRLS CREATIONS - ANYTHING GOES

LOVE TO CRAFT - ANYTHING GOES

LOVELY HANGLAR AND SWEET MAGNOLIA - ANYTHING GOES

CRAFT DEE BOWZ - ANYTHING GOES WITH A BOW

My second DT card is for our challenge at

MAGNOLIA FOREVER

The theme is FALL/HALLOWEEN

our lovely sponsors are

My card follows the 'Fall' theme with all the lovely Autumnal colours, I have used quite a few layers and my Kaiser Kraft Doily Die, the papers are a mix, I have added a bow, flowers and stamped sentiment.

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

SWEET STAMPERS - LOTS OF LAYERS

A PERFECT TIME TO CRAFT - ANYTHING GOES

STAMPING SENSATIONS - AUTUMN GLORY

SIMPLY MAGNOLIA - AUTUMN

I also created a hanger for Halloween using my 'Devil' Tilda, I love to see everyone's Halloween projects but I am not a lover of this particular theme, I love anything Paranormal, Supernatural and spooky but I do not celebrate the Halloween thing, I just wanted to use my Tilda.

I do hope that you will come join in our challenges, please remember that we do require some sort of stamping on any cards/projects submitted to Addicted to stamps.

Thank you so much for popping by

hugs

lorraine x