TWO CHRISTMAS TILDAS

Today I have not one but two Tilda Christmas DT cards to share the first one

is for the challenge at

ALLSORTS

the theme is

ANYTHING GOES WITH THE OPTION OF O CHRISTMAS TREE

This year I have used quite a few of my old Tilda stamps for cards I coloured this image with a mix a markers the base card is embossed I then added a circle of card topped with Christmas paper, I added ribbon and double bow plus gems and sentiment

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

SWEET STAMPIN' - CHRISTMAS CREATIONS 

THE HOLLY AND THE IVY - A/GOES

This week we have two prizes on offer which have been donated by one of our regular entrants who wishes to remain anonymous ... so a big thankyou to the team - you know who you are!! Two lucky randomly selected winners will each receive one of the following two beautiful stamp sets.

My next card is my DT creation for 

WE LOVE STAMPING MIDWAY REMINDER

once again I have used Tilda I used a square card die to make the snowflakes I have gone mono  added a stamped sentiment and contrasting snowflake

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

KRAFTY CHICKS - CAS

PEACE ON EARTH - A/GOES CHRISTMAS

Many thanks for your support throughout this, for me, traumatic year once again I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Hugs

Lolo x

ITS ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS

 Good morning today I have 3 DT cards to share with you all, due to continued problems with my internet connection I have decided to post my December KERST/CHRISTMAS DT cards in one post.

If you have a FACEBOOK A/C and would like to join us please click on the link below.

The prizes are amazing 

KERST/CHRISTMAS FACEBOOK CHALLENGE

PRIZES TO BE WON

My first card features an image, sentiment and papers from one of our sponsors 

We Are 3

I added snowflakes and coloured the image with Nuvo markers, I also added glitter at the bottom of the card

I would like to enter my card into the challenges at

CHRISTMAS KICKSTART - ANYTHING CHRISTMASSY

FAB 'N' FUNKY - LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS

My next two cards showcases the TUTTI FRUTTI DIES that we, the DT, were kindly sent they are so very detailed and cut wonderfully

For my first card I went with the colour combo black and bronze I added a strip of glitter down the side and pearl drops in the centre of the snowflakes

For my second card I used a glitter background card added some snowflakes a sentiment and a Father Christmas with Reindeer I also added sparkle into the windows 

Due to the bad weather and poor state of the roads I have not been out for the last 4 days so have been unable to make any cards which has driven me even more insane, with such a bad internet connection I haven't been able to do much computer work either 

Apologies for moaning so much it's all I seem to do these days, however, I am hoping to be back with my other DT cards for the rest of the month but in case things go wrong I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, I also want to thank you for your support throughout, what has been, a very difficult year for me. 

hugs

Lorraine x

PURPLE BAUBLE

Hi this is a card I made for my dear sister she loves purple and this is what I came up with, the image is one of my Woodware Bauble stamps coloured with Spectrum Noir markers I used Tattered Lace dies for the image and the mirror card mount, the papers are Nitwits, I added a sparkly double bow, die cut Poinsettias, die cut branches, purple gems and some punched stars.

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

613 AVENUE - A/GOES

FOR SEASONS - ANYTHING WINTER

A PLACE TO START - A/GOES OPTION HAPPY HOLS

I actually have an internet connection at the moment so trying to make the most of it

We have snow here today it is falling quite heavy I hope that the sun comes out and melts it all

Have a great day

hugs

lorraine x

IT'S A/GOES WITH THE OPTION LET I SNOW AT ALLSORTS

 Hi today we have a new challenge for you at

ALLSORTS

the theme is

A/GOES with the option LET IT SNOW

I actually chose the option and used a digital image from Morgans World (I think)

I have used her before many moons ago I coloured her with a mix of markers

the papers are from my stash I added a silver snowflake, stars, pearl drops, sentiment and a bow

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

A PLACE TO START - A/GOES OPTION HAPY HOLIDAYS 

CHRISTMAS KICKSTART - IF ITS CHRISTMASSY LINK IT UP

KRAFTY CHICKS - CHRISTMAS

CREATIVE FINGERS - A/GOES

ALLYS ANGELS - A/GOES 

We welcome back our regular sponsor Oakwood with two super prizes, a Stampendous stamp and 2 stencils (designs will vary)

Oakwood Archer established in 2014 and located on the outskirts of Nottingham; we are a small, family run business who specialise in the distribution of craft, haberdashery and embroidery products. We stock a wide range of well known craft brands from all over the world, as well as producing our own themed ranges of stamps, dies and stencils. 

Featuring regularly on Facebook Live and Create and Craft shopping channel, we have our dedicated craft demonstrator Tina Barnett.

Hugs

lolo x

WE LOVE STAMPING IS ALL ABOUT I LOVE..........

 Today our new challenge starts at

WE LOVE STAMPING

the theme is 

I LOVE ........

for my DT card I have used one of my older Tilda stamps this one is called CHRISTMAS MORNING TILDA, some of the things I love is Tilda, Festive Season and colouring 

I have gone mono again the actual card has been die cut with a snowflake frame it is an A6 card I coloured Tilda with Copic markers added some snowflakes and a sentiment

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

FOUR SEASONS - ANYTHING GOES WINTER

CRAFTY CATZ - A/GOES

SWEET STAMPING - CHRISTMAS CREATIONS

CRAFTY CALENDAR - A/GOES

613 AVENUE - A/GOES 

PEACE ON EARTH - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS

We would like you to share all your crafty "I love's........" with us and please do tell us in your post what yours is. Your entry can be for any occasion, but as always the focal element must be stamped (or a digital image), a stamped sentiment on an otherwise non stamped card is not sufficient.

We have a super prize of a Santoro Gorjuss Girls scrapbook kit and coordinating dies from Craft Stash for this months lucky winner.

Craft Stash is the fastest growing online craft store that specialises in papercraft for card making, journaling, mixed media and much more! We have over 10,000 products to choose from and we’re constantly adding new brands and new products from around the globe.

Many thanks for popping by unfortunately it looks as if my internet will never be any good where I am I am really at the end of my tether I can no longer comment thanks to Blogger and with the continued 'Freeze' of my laptop it has pushed me to the limit, I am in a difficult place at the moment as this will be the first Christmas without my Mum I am a bit of a wreck, I will keep trying but I totally understand if you no longer wish to visit.

hugs

Lolo x

IT's BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS AT ALLSORTS

 Hi finally made it and today we have a new challenge for you at

ALLSORTS

the theme is

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

this is my DT card

I have used an image from LOTV the papers are from my stash I also added some punched stars and pearl drops

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges

CREATALICIOUS - A/Goes with the option of Christmas

CRITTER CRAZY - A/GOES with a featured critter

CRAFT CATZ - A/Goes

Two prizes this week each by cardio-stamps. 

Note about winners and prizes: Overseas prizes are always marked as gifts as recommended by Customs. However, several overseas winners have recently advised that Customs charges have been levied on their prize. This is beyond our control and we would ask that winners from outside the UK take this into consideration before claiming their prize.

I do hope that you will come join us this week

Hugs

lolo x

Please forgive me for not commenting I have tried and tried but Blogger keeps bringing up an error each time I will keep trying

xxxx

CHRISTMAS IN MONO

Today I have another festive card to share with you and I have gone Mono I have used a Connie Fong image and coloured her with Copic markers I added some gold glitter to the centre of the Poinsettias the paper is from my stash, I also added die-cut Poinsettia in both the backing paper and mirror card then added some die-cut leaves and small snowflakes

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

PEACE ON EARTH - A/GOES

THE HOLLY AND IVY - A/GOES

Hugs

Lorraine x

KERST/CHRISTMAS PLUS ONE

 Hi, I have two festive cards to share today the first one is my DT card for the Facebook Challenge

KERST/CHRISTMAS

I have used our sponsors image

DOG ON SLED

from 

ALL DRESSED UP

I have coloured the image with a mix of markers the papers are from my stash I added punched snowflakes, a red bow and sentiment

My second card is all shiny as I have used mirror card, embossing folder, multi die-cuts and a sentiment

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

KRAFTY CHICKS - ANY OCCASION 
POLKADOODLES - A/GOES

CRAFTY CATZ - A/GOES OPTION BLUE AND SILVER

Hugs

Lorraine x

WINGS AND TAILS AT ALLSORTS

 Hi, today is the start of our new challenge at

ALLSORTS

the theme chosen by Ellie is

WINGS AND TAILS

for my first DT card I have used an image from our sponsor

RUTH HAMILTON

it is called 

Robin and Birdhouse

I coloured this with a mix of markers the background card is from Hunkydory I added some snowflakes

For my second card DT card I used my Woodware Dove stamps and used a mix of markers to colour I added a die cut sentiment pearls, TH Clock face and a snowflake, the background is card from my stash

Check out our fabulous prizes below, you don't want to miss the chance to be entered into the prize drawing!!

We have two prizes this week, the first from AALL and Create, an A5 stamp set Follow your own Path 

AALL a place where creativity goes hand in hand with sharing, swapping ideas and friendliness!  There's something for everyone: scrapbooking, card making, art journals or mixed media... something to satisfy your every desire!

and three images from Ruth Hamilton Design

Ruth Hamilton Design: I have enjoyed crafting all my life and have been involved in the craft industry for several years. I started drawing images to use on cards for my own use and then went on to design some stamps for a well known craft company.I am an avid lover of nature so most of my drawings are of flowers, birds and animals. Even when I can’t travel I love spending time in the garden, growing plants and looking after them. I hope you enjoy colouring my digi images, I have several YouTube videos here

Hugs

lolo x

CAROL SINGING

 Today my festive card features an image from Di's Digital Store I have coloured the mice with Nuvo and Copic markers I added glitter card and stars also a mirror card Poinsettia and stars I then added some gems and a sentiment 

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

SHEEPSKI DESIGNS -  GEMS, GLITTER, SPARKLE

FAB 'N' FUNKY - CHRISTMAS ANIMALS

PEACE ON EARTH - CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

Many thanks

hugs

lorraine x

ITS ANYTHING GOES PLUS OPTION AT ALLSORTS

     Hi, today is the start of our new challenge at

ALLSORTS

the theme this week is all about

A/GOES WITH THE OPTION OF TREES AND LEAVES

For my DT card I chose the A/Goes option I used a Sunflower set that I have had in my craft stash for what seems like forever, I added punched butterflies pearls and a double organza bow.

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

POLKADOODLES - A/GOES

CREATTIVE FINGERS - A/GOES

Your entry can be for any occasion and we look forward to seeing your entries. If you choose to go with the trees & leaves option, we will love to see how you will incorporate them into your creations.

Our prize this week is a £15 store voucher from our regular patron WOWVOW

WOWVOW grew from a love of card making and a history of making wedding invitations. A family-owned business we supply carefully selected quality, card making and craft supplies but specialise in all the materials required to make your wedding stationery from ‘Save the Date’ cards and Wedding Invitations through to beautiful glitter guest books for the big day. From humble beginnings, our love of crafting has evolved into offices, a warehouse and a fabulous, dedicated team who not only offer amazing customer service but also pack every order with the utmost care.

My next DT card is for the reminder at

WE LOVE STAMPING

Good morning to you all, today sees our mid month inspirational post following our Christmas theme, we've seen some really beautiful entries but still plenty of time if you've not joined in yet or would like to share a second or third entry with us, the challenge runs until 30th November.

This months two winners will share the complete At Home With Santa collection of stamps, DP's and embellishments.

I decided to use yet another old rubber stamp that I purchased many moons ago this is from LOTV most of you will recognise him it is James the Bear

I coloured him with a mix of markers the papers are from my CD I added a twine bow, pearl drops and punched snowflakes

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges 

CRAFTY CATZ - A/GOES with the Option of Christmas

STAMPING SENSATIONS - CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

FAB 'N' FUNKY - CHRISTMAS ANIMALS

THE HOLLY AND IVY - A/GOES CHRISTMAS

THE CUTIE PIE CHALLENGE - FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS

CRITTER CRAZY - A/GOES WITH FEATURED CRITTER

CRAFTY ANIMALS - A/GOES WITH AN ANIMAL

Many thanks for popping by I do hope that you will come join us at both Allsorts and We Love Stamping all are welcome and it is a pleasure to see your work

Hugs

Lolo x

CHRISTMAS IS COMING

 Hi, today I have two of the several Christmas cards that I have been making while staying at my mums, the first one is an old Morehead stamp that I purchased many years ago, before Crafters Companion took on the Morehead images. 

I used spotted card for the base I coloured the image with Nuvo markers and added some punched stars

I would like to enter this card into the challenge at

SWEET STAMPERS - CHRISTMAS

My second card is my DT card for KERST/CHRISTMAS FACEBOOK CHALLENGE

this month our sponsor is 

ALL DRESSED UP

I have used the image

CHRISTMAS PRESENT

I coloured her with Nuvo markers the papers are from my stash I also added some Nuvo drops and a die cut snowflake

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

PEACE ON EARTH - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS

THE HOLLY AND IVY - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS

613 AVENUE - A/FGOES

Thank you so much for your comments on my previous posts, my brother had to see the nurse today to check his stitches and everything seems to be ok, Bella is settling in nicely but is quite a handful, she is such a joy and funny at times and she is a quick learner 

Tomorrow I will not be battling the poor internet connection but having a quiet day I will be visiting my mums grave as it is her birthday on 16th November she would have been 103, I still can't seem to grasp the fact that she has gone and feel numb about a lot of things, I talk to her most days and hope that she can hear me, we would always have arranged to go out on her special day but the last couple of years she received visitors as she could not go out

My mum and Jess 

I hope to be able to visit sometime this week take care and stay safe

hugs

lorraine x

I'M LATE FOR AN IMPORTANT DATE

 I have rather a long belated post today, I missed posting my Allsorts and We Love Stamping DT cards last week, the reason being..... 

My brother finally got a hospital appointment for his hip replacement operation so I went to stay at mums until he returned home I had Jess and the house to look after but unfortunately I lost internet just for a change, lol.

My partner Dave bought a puppy while I was away she will be living with us in our new bungalow her name is Bella and she is a 12 week old King Charles, a bit of a handful, I am not sure if I can manage a puppy but Dave is totally in love and will be doing most of the work but I have started her training.

So without further ado this is my ALLSORTS DT card for this week the theme is Anything Goes with the option of adding a number I have gone for the Anything Goes option, I have used this lovely card fold the papers are actually card I added a Christmas topper, bow and gold stars.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges

PEARLY SPARKLES - MERRY CHRISTMAS

CRAFTY CALENDAR - A/GOES

613 AVENUE - A/GOES option FANCY FOLDS

POLKA DOODLES - A/GOES

Your entry can be for any occasion and we look forward to seeing your entries and if you choose to go with the numbers option how you will incorporate them into your creations.

Our prize this week is a £15 store voucher from our regular patron Stamp Addicts.  

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 Create and Craft TV as well as craft shows across the UK.

My second DT card is for WE LOVE SAMPING

the theme is 

CHRISTMAS

this is my DT card using one of my older beloved Tilda stamps, I used the TH Clock die cut I added a snowflake and the little central parcel is a brad, the papers are from my CD, I added a sentiment, the image was coloured with a  mix of markers.

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

A PLACE TO START - A/GOES

KRAFTY CHICKS - CHRISTMAS

SWEET STAMPERS - CHRISTMAS

Simple as that, any type of Christmas creation which as always must have hand stamping (or digital) to reflect the theme as the focal element of your work. We still see a few regular entries with just a stamped sentiment on an otherwise non stamped piece of work, these entries are not eligible and in future will be removed.

Before I tell you about this months prize, we are really happy to introduce two new Design Team members Maxine and Faith, please join me in giving them a warm welcome to the team.

We have a bumper pack of At Home With Santa DP's, embellishments and stamps for this months prize and will split into two so each winner has a selection of all.
and finally I would like to introduce you to Bella

I would also like to thank you for popping by and leaving me some love especially as I am not being a very good blogger at the moment I just hope that you understand

hugs

Lolo x