LAST POST........FOR AWHILE

 To all my blogging buddies and friends some of you may know that I have been struggling for quite awhile  with my crafting so I have finally decided to take a break with the hope of renewing my love of creativity.

 I know that many of you will understand my decision my DT's have been very understanding and kind and I hope to return as soon as I feel I can produce something that I hope will not only please my followers but myself as well.

hugs

Lolo x

IT'S SOMETHING FISHY AT ALLSORTS #798

 Today is the start of our new weekly challenge at

ALLSORTS

the theme chosen by Gail is

SOMETHING FISHY

or A/Goes

Some fabulous prizes this week again, magical Lavinia stamps (photos not to scale). (Please note, we (Lavinia) cannot provide exchanges/replacements/refunds for any products received through this third-party giveaway)

This is my DT card I have used a Studio Light Decoupage sheet to create an underwater scene I added some blue gems and sentiment

Hugs

lolo x

CHRISTMAS CUTIE

 Today my card features a digital from Di's digital Store I have used both Spectrum Noir and Graphic markers to colour I used my scalloped circle die for the paper and base card that I have turned into a rocker card, I used a stencil for the snow effect 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

FESTIVE FRIDAY - CHRISTMAS

CRITTER CRAZY - A/GOES WITH A CRITTER

CRAFTY ANIMALS - A/GOES WITH AN ANIMAL 

PASSION FOR MARKERS - CHRISTMAS 

Hugs

lolo x

PURPLE SHADES FOR LILY CINDERELLA

 Today my card features an image from Moondrea Designs she is called

LILY CINDERELLA 

this is the September freebie image for the 

FACEBOOK SEPTEMBER PROGRESSIVE CHALLENGE

if you would like to receive this image and enter the challenge that would be great, if you enter the challenge each month you will get the relevant freebie image to use for the following month, the winner will get a free image of their choice from the Etsy store. 

 I was fortunate to have been chosen the winner for August, my badge is in the side bar of my blog, I was thrilled now this is my creation for the September Progressive challenge

The papers are from my stash all have been mounted onto light purple card stoack, I coloured the image with Nuvo and Zig markers, I added a stamped sentiment, flowers and lace with some pearls on the side this is an 8x8 scalloped card.

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

613 AVENUE CREATE - A/GOES

CREATIVE FINGERS - A/GOES

POLKADOODLES - A/GOES 

hugs

lolo x

IT'S AUTUMN COLOURS AT ALLSORTS #797

 Today our new challenge begins at

ALLSORTS

the theme chosen by Brenda is

AUTUMN COLOURS 

or Anything Goes

this is my DT card using an old digital image from my miscellaneous files I found the file that I got this image from and it was Karen's Doodles no longer I believe she is called Scarecrow Girl

I coloured the image with booth Spectrum Noir and Nuvo markers the papers are from my stash the sentiment is a stamp

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

SHEEPSKI DESIGN - A/GOES

FOURSEASONS - AUTUMN

CRAFT ROCKET - SPOTS/STRIPES

POLKADOODLES -A/GOES

A polite reminder: To protect possible copyright infringement, all entries must detail as a minimum the make/brand of products used (free from internet is not acceptable).

Some fabulous prizes this week and next, magical Lavinia stamps (photos not to scale). (Please note, (Lavinia) cannot provide exchanges/replacements/refunds for any products received through this third-party giveaway).

Hugs

lolo x

AUTUMN STAR CARD

 Today my card features a Bildmalarna stamp that I have coloured with Nuvo and Zig markers the papers are from my stash, I added a stamped sentiment and punched butterflies

Challenges to enter:

CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS - AGOES

FOUR SEASONS - AUTUMN

Hugs

lolo x

MORGANS ART WORLD CHALLENGE #80

 This is my second post of today please scroll down for my We Love Stamping DT card.

Our monthly challenge has started at

MORGANS ART WORLD

the theme as always is 

ANYTHING GOES

you can enter and project/card up to three times so I really hope that will come share your work with us

For my CT card I have used the image

WINTER 8

I coloured the image with Spectrum Noir and Zig markers the papers are from my stash I used a die cut frame a stepper card, 4 die cut trees, Poinsettia in Gold Mirror card and a LOTV stamped sentiment 

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

THE HOLLY AND IVY - A/GOES

PEACE ON EARTH - A/GOES

ABS CHRISTMA P, Q AND R I have used Q for Quartet of Trees

SHEEPSKI DESIGNS - A/GOES

hugs

lolo x

WE LOVE STAMPING SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE

 Today is the start of our monthly challenge at 

WE LOVE STAMPING

The theme chosen by me is 

Hand Coloured Image

or Anything Goes

As always you can enter three times but there must be at least one stamped element on the front of entires to be eligible. A reminder: To protect the challenge of any copyright infringement, all entries must detail as a minimum, the products/stamps used.

We have two prizes to reflect the theme from Highlight Crafts of watercolour mediums

As everyone of my blog buddies know I love to colour my own images and this is the card that I made for this month

I used a clear stamp and matching die I coloured the image with Spectrum Noir and Nuvo markers the papers are from my stash I added blue Nuvo drops, punched butterflies and a stamped ticket sentiment unfortunately, I lost the cover for both the stamp and die I know that I have used this one before maybe some of you recognise it? 

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

BEAUTIFUL BLOSSOMS - A/GOES

PASSION FOR MARKERS - HIP TO BE SQUARE

POLKADOODLES - A/GOES

613 AVENUE CREATE - A/GOES

I do hope that you will come join us but please take time to read the rules 

I will be back late with my MORGANS ART WORLD CT CARD

hugs

lolo x

IT'S TIME TO GET SENTTIMENTAL AT ALLSORTS #796

 The new challenge at

ALLSORTS

starts today the theme chosen by Brenda is

Getting Sentimental

or Anything Goes

It can be a simple greeting or an inspiration quote taking centre stage on your entry, the choice is yours with the Anything Goes option to fall back on.

A polite reminder: To protect possible copyright infringement, all entries must detail as a minimum the make/brand of products used (free from internet is not acceptable).

This weeks winner will receive a selection of Woodware sentiment stamps from Craft Stash.

This is my DT card

I have used a stamp that I believe is from Woodware the sentiments are included I coloured with Spectrum Noir and stencilled the background using my favourite wall stencil I added pearls and die cut flowers I punched some little daisies to use as their centres, I hope I have got all the details correct but I made this one some time ago and with all my craft stuff at my mum's I cannot check unfortunately my memory is rubbish so I do apologise.

I would like to enter this card into the challenge at 

POLKADOODLES - A/GOES WK 35 

Hugs

lolo x

MULTI TASKING

 Today my card features a digital image from Mo Manning called Jordon Multi Tasking I have coloured her with both Spectrum Noir and Zig markers, the papers are from a multi coloured pad that features all marble effect colours for this card I have used the pink colour, I used my circle dies to cut out black card then some of the paper and centered behind the image the sentiment is a stamp I also added punched little daisies and added pink Nuvo drops for their centres the card base is a 6x6 scalloped edged card

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

CREATIONS IN PINK - USE MAINLY PINK

POLKADOODLES - A/GOES

PASSION FOR MARKERS - HIP TO BE SQUARE

hugs

lolo x

DUPLICITY

 Today my card features a digital image from Sheepski Designs that I won a little while ago, I printed it off but have only just coloured it and I did that with Crafters Companion Craftista and Zig markers, the papers I found looking through some pads that were very kindly sent to me but I couldn't find the topper page all I know is that it suited the colours that I had used to colour the image, it looks like it is on fire. I also added a couple of punched butterflies, some brick card and gold mirror card I stencilled the wall background very lightly 

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

DREAM VALLEY - A/GOES

CREATIVE MOMENTS - PATTERENED PAPER

PASSION FOR MARKERS - SQUARE IS HIP 

hugs

lolo x

MOONDREA LILY

 My second post for today if you would like to see my Allsorts DT card please scroll down.

My card features a digital image from Moondrea called Lily, I have coloured her with Spectrum Noir Illustrator and Graphic markers, the papers are Lily of the Valley I added a pink organza bow and a stamped sentiment.

I would like to enter this one into the challenges at:

DREAM VALLEY - HAND COLOURED IMAGE

TRY IT ON TUESDAY - MAKE IT FEMININE

CREATIONS IN PINK - USE MAINLY PINK 

hugs

lolo x

IT'SDELIGHTFUL ANIMALS AT ALLSORTS #795

 Today is my turn to choose the theme for this week's challenge and it is

DELIGHTFUL ANIMALS or

Anything Goes

I'm a great Animal lover as I know so many of you are as well, so it would be lovely to see your takes on the theme showcasing animals, any sort of 'real' animal. The A/G option remains for those preferring that route.

A polite reminder: To protect possible copyright infringement, all entries must detail as a minimum the make/brand of products used (free from internet is not acceptable) and preferably a short description of how it was made. 

Two prizes for this week come from AALL and Create

Lots of inspiration and animals from the Design Team as well as Val (Aquarius) who we are happy to welcome as our Guest Designer this week....

My DT card features a digital Images from Meljens Designs called Get Along Little Doggy, coloured with Nuvo markers the base card including the wall effect is from my stash I stamped the sentiment and added a couple of punched stars

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

THE CUTIE PIE CHALLENGE - FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS

POLKADOODLES - A/GOES

Hope that you will all come join this challenge

hugs

lolo x

VIOLET MAIDEN

 Today my card features a digital image from Moondrea Designs she is called 

VIOLET MAIDEN 

I have coloured her with Spectrum Noir and Graphic Markers I mounted the image onto black card the glitter card I used my SU Butterfly punch and die cut flowers the sentiment is a stamp the papers are from my stash

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

SHEEPSKI DESIGNS - A/GOES

CLASSIC DESIGN - A/GOES

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS - A/GOES

CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE - A/GOES

TRY IT ON TUESDAY - MAKE IT FEMININE 

POLKADOODLES - A/GOES 

Hugs

lolo x

KERST/CHRISTMAS FACEBOOK CHALLENGE

 Today I would like to share my 

KERST/CHRISTMAS FACEBOOK CHALLENGE 

DT card this is my second one using an image from our sponsor 

LAST MINUTE MANDA

I used Kraft card bases then plaid paper the trees have been die cut from red glitter card I coloured the image with Spectrum Noir and Nuvo markers the sentiment is a stamp I mounted the image onto gold mirror card 

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

SPARKLES CHRISTMAS - CHRISTMAS CRITTERS

THE HOLLY AND IVY - ANYTTHING CHRISTMAS GOES

PEACE ON EARTH - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES

ABC CHRISTMAS - P,Q,R R FOR RUDOLPH

THE 12 MONTHS OF CHRISMTAS LINK UP - A/GOES OPTION CIRCLES

hugs

lolo x

BEST FRIENDS

 My card today features a digital image by Mariola Budek Art on the Etsy site called Best Friends, I have used my Spectrum Noir and Zig markers to colour, I have used my circle dies, flower dies and a stamped sentiment the card base has been embossed.

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

ALPHABET CHALLENGE - J FOR JUVENILE or young person

DAISY CHAIN - FOR THE GIRLS

DREAM VALLEY - HAND COLOURED IMAGE

613 AVENUE CREATE - A/GOES

CRAFTY GALS CORNER - A/GOES USE EMBOSSING FOLDER

POLKADOODLES - A/GOES 

hugs

lolo x

WE LOVE STAMPING MID WAY INSPIRATION

 Hi all, today the team at

WE LOVE STAMPING

are showing some more inspiration for the current challenge the theme is 

FOCAL SENTIMENT OR QUOTE

or A/Goes

Two prizes from AALL and Create 1) Rose stamp, stencil and ephemera 2) Floral stamp and stencil

 

This is my DT card 

I have used Poppy papers for the background the sentiment is a Woodware stamp I have also used a small stamp for the random daisies 

I hope that you will come join us 

hugs

lolo x

PINK DELIGHT

 Today I have a card that features a digital image from Conie Fong I have coloured the image with both Copics and Spectrum Noir markers, the papers are from my stash I added a stamped sentiment, felt die cut flowers and die cut circles 

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

DREAM VALLEY - HAND COLOURED IMAGE

THE CUTIE PIR CHALLENGE - FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS

CREATIONS IN PINK - A/GOES MAINLY PINK

POLKADOODLES - A/GOES 

Hugs

lolo x

PURPLE FLOWER

 Today my card share features a Penny Black Image I have used one of my old wood mounted stamps stamped with Versafine Onyx Black ink and coloured with markers, I used my circle dies to build up a selection of papers and card, I embossed the scalloped 6x6 base card with a dotty folder added a stamped sentiment and some punched daises 

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

CRITTER CRAZY - A/GOES WITH A CRITTER

CRAFTY ANIMALS - A/GOES WITH AN ANIMAL

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLEENGE -A/GOES OPTION FLOWERS

THE CUTIE PIE CHALLENGE - FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS

PASSION FOR MARKERS - ADD A SENTIMENT

CRAFTY GALS CORNER -A/GOES OPTION USE EMBOSSING FOLDER

I actually have three Hedgehogs come visit every night, I always leave a large dish of water out for them or any other visiting animal but I also leave some dried dog food for them to munch on, they do make some funny noises but the joy it brings me to see wildlife is beyond delight.  I also feed the birds in our back garden it is huge and mainly lawn we have quite a few trees about so we get quite an assortment I hang feeders in the trees so that the little birds have security but I am am fast earning the title of Pigeon Lady like the one from Home Alone 2, lo, the pigeons know when I am ready to feed them they come right up to me but not too close as Bella doesn't like it, lol.

Hugs

lolo x

JUST FOR YOU

 Today my card features a stamp from Penny Johnson I have used this little cutie before I coloured the image with a mix of Zig and Spectrum Noir markers, the sentiment is a stamp the papers are from my stash I added small punched butterflies and daises with Nuvo drops as their centres 

The challenges I would like to enter are as follows:

CRITTER CRAZY -A/GOES WITH A CRITTER

CRAFTY ANIMALS - A/GOES WITH AN ANIMAL

CRAFT ROCKET - ANIMALS

DIGI DESIGN - ADD A SENTIMENT

THE CUTIE PIE - FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS

 

PASSION FOR MARKERS - ADD A SENTIMENT

I would like to thank all who have visited my blog and left me a small bit of love it is so much appreciated

lolo x

COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTMAS

 Sharing a festive card today using an image from Hunkydory Little Books, I used a stepper card fold the papers are from my stash I added die cut trees in gold mirror card and punched stars finally I added a LOTV stamped sentiment.

Challenges entered:

CRAFTY ANIMALS - A/GOES USING AN ANIMAL

CRITTER CRAZY - A/GOES WITH A CRITTER

THE 12 MONTHS CHRISTMAS LINK UP - A/GOES

PEACE ON EARTH - A/GOES CHRISTMAS

FARMQUEST COUNTRYSIDE CHALLENGE

SPARKLES CHRISTMAS - CHRISTMAS CRITTERS

hugs

lolo x

BIRTHDAY HUGS

 Today my card features a digital image that I purchased off Etsy called Teddy Bear from Mariola Budek, I have coloured her with Altanew and Zig markers, I used my large scalloped circle dies to create a rocker card, the papers are from a 12x12 pad the sentiment and butterflies also came with it I added some pink pearls to finish it off.

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

ALPHABET CHALLENGE - J FOR JUVENILE (Young person or child)

SHEEPSKI DESIGNS - A/GOES

CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE - A/GOES

613 AVENUE CREATE - A/GOES

POLKADOODLES - AGOES

hugs

Lolo x

IT'S SUMMER DAYS AT ALLSORTS #793/4

 It's another two week challenge at

ALLSORTS

the theme chosen by Sarah is

SUMMER DAYS 

or Anything Goes

this is my DT card 

I have used items from one of my Hunkydory Special Packs the DL shape is the patterned card stock I added labels a punched butterfly and a Sunflower that I purchased from Temu.

A polite reminder: Entries must detail as a minimum the make/brand of products used and preferably a short description of how it was made.

Prizes from Stampendous

Lolo x