MASQUERADE

 Many thanks to everyone who has recently left me comments on my posts I really appreciate the support and friendship that is always so evident within the craft community.

My card today features a digital image from the MOONDREA range she is called MASQUERADE

I have coloured her with Spectrum Noir and copics the papers are both from 12x12 pads and double sided one is from a Marbled pad the second is from a patterned pad I tried the triangle method I also added a sentiment from the patterned pad that was at the back and some little flower pink pearls.

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

LOVE THOSE PRETTY PAPERS - A/GOES OPTION TRIANGLES

A PERFECT TIME TO CRAFT - A/GOES

CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE - A/GOES

Hugs

lolo x

FOCUS

 Today I have a card to share and enter into some challenges. it is one of my first cards that I have made recently 

My card features a digital image called FOCUS

she is available at ETSY from ElliesArtCreative  

The papers are from Temu a rose collection of 6x6 they are so beautiful I was not going to use them but after I coloured my image I knew that these papers were just right to make my card, the base paper is actually part of a double sided 12x12 paper that has butterflies on the reverse, I chopped it up because it was the right colour of pink that I wanted, the image was coloured with Spectrum Noir Illustrator and Zig markers, I haven't added a sentiment yet this will go into my personal stock for future use 

The challenges that I would like to enter are as follows:

CREATIVE SKETCHY GIRLS - SKETCH (see below)

CRAFTY CATZ - A/GOES

SHEEPSKI DESIGNS - A/GOES

FOUR SEASONS - SUMMER

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS - A/GOES

LOVE THOSE PRETTY PAPERS - A/GOES USING DP

POLKADOODLES -A/GOES

Hugs

lolo x

CHILLY CHARLIE

 Today I have a festive card to share and enter into some challenges

I have used a digital image from Di's Digital Store called Chilly Charlie I have used Spectrum Noir and Graphic markers to colour him I mounted him onto both black and red mirror card the papers are from my stash, I used a stepper card and added die cut trees, Poinsettia and punched red glitter stars the sentiment is a stamp.

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

FESTIVE FRIDAY CHALLENGE - CHRISTMAS

THE 12 MONTHS OF CHRISTMAS LINK UP - A/GOES

CRITTER CRAZY - A/GOES WITH AN ANIMAL

CRAFTY ANIMALS - A/GOES WITH AN ANIMAL

DAISY CHAIN - CHRISTMAS IN JULY

THE CUTIE PIE CHALLENGE - ANYTHING BEGINNING WITH B

CRAFTY GALS CORNER - CHRISTMAS IN JULY

DIGI DESIGN CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Hugs

lolo x

NEW CHALLENGE BLOG WITH DT CALL

 A new challenge blog will start on 25th August they are having a DT call this is the link

GIRLZ CREATIVE FUN ART OF SCRAP 

Their only requirement is that you must use Designer Papers which is not a difficult rule as I think we all have papers in our craft rooms.  It is really nice to see new challenges opening up when so many have closed and some are still closing it is pleasing to be able to support any challenge blog 

Can I also take time to remind you all that there is still six days left for you to enter the 

ANYTHING GOES 

challenge at

MORGAN'S ART WORLD 

We would love to see you there and there is a chance of winning images from  Morgan's Art World they are beautiful.

have a great weekend

hugs

lolo x

IT'S FLOWERS AT ALLSORTS #790

 Today is the start of our new challenge at

ALLSORTS

the theme chosen by Lyn is

FLOWERS

or Anything Goes

This is my DT card

I have used one of my old Bildmalarna stamps coloured with Copics and Spectrum Noir, the papers are from my stash, I have added lace, crochet flowers, die cut leaves, pearls and a stamped sentiment

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

POLKADOODLES - ANYTHING GOES

PASSION FOR MARKERS - PRETTY PASTELS

613 AVENUE CREATE - A/GOES OPTION FLORALS

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 Highlight Crafts,  AALL and Create and Stampendous (please note our July winners post will be delayed and announced as soon a possible in early August).

Many thanks for popping by and a mega thank you for your support of me and my blog the comments I receive are wonderful.

hugs

lolo x

MAJESTIC DEER

 Today I am sharing my DT card for our 

KERST/CHRISTMAS FACEBOOK CHALLENGE 

the theme is

Anything Goes with the option of using Gold

our sponsor is Bonnie 

The prize is Fairy Hugs Majestic Deer Clear Stamp

This is my DT card

I stamped the image with Versafine Onyx ink I also stamped Merry Christmas and added some Nuvo drops, the papers are from my stash, I added gold Poinsettia and punched gold stars, the base paper with the deer on is also gold sparkle.

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

FARMQUEST COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

THE PAPER FUNDAY - AGOES

CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS - A/GOES 

DAISY CHAIN - CHRISTMAS IN JULY

CRAFTY GALS - A/GOES TWIST CHRISTMAS 

hugs

lolo x

SUN, SEA, SAND WE LOVE STAMPING REMINDER

 Hi I totally forgot what day it was so I am very late posting my midway post for our challenge at 

WE LOVE STAMPING

the theme is

SUN, SEA, SAND

or Anything Goes

whatever you chose you must show some stamping on the front of your creation.

this is my DT card 

I have used a selection of wee stamps from Hobby Art I used distress inks for the colouring I used my circle dies for both the image and the background which is holographic silver the paper is a distressed yellow.

I would like to enter this card into the challenge at 

FOUR SEASONS - SUMMER

hugs

lolo x

FIST FULL OF FLOWERS

 My card features a digital image called Fistfull of Flowers by Chrissy Armstrong I have had this for years in my file and have used it several times before, I have used very pastel colours for the image the papers are from my stash, I added a bow from the paper sections, pearls and a stamped sentiment, this is another of my cards that I made several weeks ago 

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

CRAFTY CATZ - A/GOES OPTION MAKE IT CUTE

FOUR SEASONS - SUMMER

613 AVENUE CREAT -A/GOES OPTION FLORAL

PASSION FOR MARKERS - PRETTY PASTELS

hugs

lolo x

TRIANGLES

 Today I actually made a card,  I have seen that a new challenge blog had started up and decided to have ago and join in at  Love those Pretty Papers, and like so many crafters I have design papers galore 

For my card I have used some papers from my stash I found some cardstock in a similar colour to make the triangles but embossed it first, I also embossed a spare piece of card then die cut some flowers finally I added some small punched butterflies.

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

LOVE THOSE PRETTY PAPERS - ANYTHING GOES option make a Triangle card

CREATIVE FINGERS - A/GOES

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS - A/GOES

Hugs

lolo x

IT'S CIRCLES AT ALLSORTS #789

 Today we start a new challenge at

ALLSORTS

the theme chosen by Lorraine is

CIRCLES or Anything Goes

This is my DT card 

I have used a digital image from Sketching Stamper coloured with Spectrum Noir and Graphic markers, I have used different papers from my stash all die cut with my tatty circled dies I also added a stamped sentiment.

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

POLKADOODLES -A/GOES

CRAFTY CATZ - A/GOES not the option

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 Highlight Crafts, AALL and Create and Stampendous and will be drawn on 26th July.

Lolo x

BEAR WITH DAISY

 Today my card features James the Bear from LOTV it is one of the digital images coloured with Nuvo ans Spectrum Noir markers the papers were a free download from Cuddly Buddly Crafts many years ago I added a pink organza bow and punched butterfly I stencilled the background with my brick wall stencil finally I added a stamped sentiment

The challenges I would like to enter are:

CRITTER CRAZY -A/GOES WITH A CRITTER

CRAFTY ANIMALS - A/GOES WITH AN ANIMAL

THE CUTE PIE CHALLENGE - SOMETHING BEGINNING WITH B

This is another card I made while I still had my mojo unfortunately it doesn't seem to want to come back to me 

hugs

lolo x

TAG SHAPED DL CARD

 Today I have a card to share and enter into some challenges I made this one several weeks ago when I was on a roll, I shaped the DL card like a tag I used an image from Conie Fong coloured with Spectrum Noir , Nuvo and Graphic Markers, I punched out the butterflies and also used a punch on the layered card, added some organza ribbon finally I added a stamped sentiment. 

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

SHEEPSKI DESIGNS - A/GOES

CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS - A/GOES

CREATIONS IN PINK - USE MAINLY PINK

DISDIGI DESIGN - HAND COLOURED IMAGE

613 AVENUE - A/GOES

PASSION FOR MARKERS - USE FAVOURITE COLOURS

Hugs

lolo x

KERST/CHRISTMAS FACEBOOK CHALLENGE

 Today I have my 

KERST/CHRISTMAS FACEBOOK DT card to show

the theme is Use Gold or Anything Goes 

our sponsor

I have gold embossed the image cut it out with my circle die then mounted it onto a larger gold mirror card circle I also added two gold Poinsettias, the papers are from an old paper pad that I have lost the front to  

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

PEACE ON EARTH - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS

THE 12 MONTHS OF CHRISTMAS LINK UP - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES

FESTIVE FRIDAY - CHRISTMAS

FARMQUEST COUNTY CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE 

DAISY CHAIN - CHRISTAMS IN JULY

hugs

lolo x

WE LOVE STAMPING SUN SEA SAND

 Today is the start of our challenge at 

WE LOVE STAMPING

the theme is

SUN, SEA, SAND or A/goes

You can go with just one of those elements or maybe include all three as some of the DT have done. The simple rule remains that there must be at least one stamped element on your entry to be eligible.

On offer for this months lucky winners are two prizes from Craft Stash of paper pads and stamps

This is my DT card 

I have used one of my beloved Tilda stamps I coloured her with both Spectrum Noir and Graphic markers I used one of my circle dies in blue the paper is from my stash the Palm Trees are a stamp that I won many years ago so have no information on that I also stamped a sentiment 

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

CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS - A/GOES

FOUR SEASONS - SUMMER 

CRAFT ROCKET - SUMMERTIME

FAB'N'FUNKY - SEASIDE 

613 AVENUE - A/GOES

Hugs

lolo x

ROMANTIC OCCASIONS AT ALLSORTS #788

 Today is the start of our new challenge at 

ALLSORTS

the theme chosen by Liz is

ROMANTIC OCCASIONS or A/Goes

So, will you choose Weddings, Anniversaries, Engagements..... or perhaps you can think of another romantic occasion. If you are not in a romantic mood, you can always used the Anything Goes option.

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 Highlight Crafts,  AALL and Create and Stampendous

this is my DT card 

I have used a digital image that I thought was Pink Gem designs but can't find it so apologies for not being able to give you more details, I have coloured the image with a mix of markers both Spectrum Noir and Graphic I used a stamp for the sentiment 

Hugs

lolo x

MORGAN'S ARTWORLD CHALLENGE #78

 Hi today is the start of our new monthly challenge at

MORGAN'S ART WORLD 

the theme is always 

ANYTHING GOES

so all are welcome but the maximum number of entries is 3

this is my DT card using the image 

ROSE 20'S CAMEO

I did a tri fold 6 x6 card the cut it into triangles then used my die to cut out the triangles, the image I coloured with Spectrum Noir and Graphic markers, I used my circles die for the frame around the image I added some little punched butterflies in silver holographic card, on the front of the card I used my scalloped circle die for the Rose paper and added a stamped sentiment and added a couple more little butterflies I also added a flower so when you open the triangles the image is on show. I hope that you get the drift of my explanation.

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

POLKADOODLES - A/GOES

CLASSIC DESIGN CHALLENGE - A/GOES OPTION CARD FOLDS 

I hope that you will come join us if you would like to visit the store please clink on the above link for my image or the icon in my sidebar, it is worth visiting there are so many beautiful images 

Hugs

lolo x

WAY TO GROW AT ALLSORTS #787

 Today we have a new challenge for you at

ALLSORTS

the theme chosen by Gail  is

WAY TO GROW or Anything Goes

this is my DT card

I have used an image from Di's Digital Store coloured with a mix of markers Spectrum Noir and Graphics, the papers are from my stash, I added pearls and a stamped sentiment.

I would like to enter my card into the challenges at

CREATIVE FINGERS - ANYTHING GOES

CRAFTARTISTA - ANYTHING GOES

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.

Another lovely collection of prizes for July which come from Highlight Crafts,  AALL and Create and Stampendous.

Hugs

Lolo x

A TWOFER

 Not sure that I got the spelling right but I am sure everyone knows what I mean I have not one but two cards to share and enter into some challenges

My first card features an image from Sweet Escape coloured with both Spectrum Noir and Graphic markers, the papers are from one of my pads that I received from Brenda I used my circle dies for the image and mount also for the sentiment I also added some flower peals, I have followed the sketch at CSG (see below)

This is my card the image I have had coloured for some time I have loads of images that I have coloured ready to make cards with so far this is the only one I have created something with.

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

CSG CREATIVE SKETCHY GIRLS - SKETCH

CRAFTISTA - A/GOES

613 AVENUE CREATE - A/GOES

CREATIONS IN PINK - ANYTHING IN MAINLY PINK GOES

POLKADOODLES - A/GOES

My second card is a festive one this time I have used an image from one of Hunky Dory Little Books it has been mounted on black card for some time but today I decided to make this card once again using papers that Brenda sent me I am so chuffed that I have many more beautiful papers to play with. I added sparkle to parts of the image that I hope you can see and finally added a tag that I have had for some years from Anne Marie Designs

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

THE HOLLY AND IVY - A/GOES CHRISTMAS

PEACE ON EARTH - A/GOES CHRISTMAS

FESTIVE FRIDAYS - CHRISTMAS

FARMQUEST CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE 

THE 12 MONTHS OF CHRISTMAS LINK UP -A/GOES

CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS - CHRISTMAS IN JUNE 

Hugs

Lolo x

ALLSORTS CHALLENGE #786

 Today is the start of our new challenge at 

ALLSORTS

the theme is

Blooms, Bees and Butterflies

or Anything Goes

A theme offering lots to play with as we look forward to seeing all your lovely entries. 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.

This is my DT card using a digital image from Tiddly Inks, I have coloured this one with a mix of Spectrum Noir and Graphic markers the papers are from my stash I added a couple of die cut Bumble Bees the sentiment comes with the image 

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

SHEEPSKI DESIGNS - A/GOES

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS - A/GOES

CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE CHALLENGE - A/GOES

DAISY CHAIN - BIRTHDAY

DREAM VALLEY - SUMMER COLOURS

CREATIVE FINGERS - A/GOES

PASSION FOR MARKERS - SUMMER

Prizes come from Craft Stash, Highlight Crafts and AALL and Create and winners will be announced on Friday 28th June.

I hope that you will come join us 

hugs

lolo x

SUNSHINE GAL

Today my card features an image from Delicious Doodles called Sunshine Gal, I have coloured her with Spectrum Noir and Graphic markers the papers are from my stash I added some die cut flowers with pearls for their centres finally I added a stamped sentiment 

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

A PERFECT TIME TO CRAFT - A/GOES

DAISY CHAIN - BIRTHDAY

DREAM VALLEY - SUMMER COLOURS 

PASSION FOR MARKERS - SUMMER

thank you for popping by and an extra big thanks to all who have left me such wonderful comments

hugs

lolo x

WE LOVE STAMPING REMINDER

 Today the DT at

 WE LOVE STAMPING

are showcasing some more creations for our challenge this month the theme being

FABULOUS FLORALS

this is my DT card

I have used my wood mounted Pansy stamp as I did my previous one but I have changed the colour theme to purple, the papers are from my stash I coloured the image with Spectrum Noir I added a stamped sentiment, double silk bow and some faux roses that have the same colour tint 

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

FOUR SEASONS - SUMMER

BEAUTIFUL BLOSSOM - A/GOES FLORAL

613 AVENUE CREATE - A/GOES

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS - A/GOES

ELLIEBELLIE'S I SPYWITH MY LITTLE EYE - SOMETHING BLOOMING LOVELY

PASSION FOR MARKERS - SUMMER

I hope that you will come join our challenge

hugs

lolo x

HOUND DOG

 You ain't nothing but a Hound Dog Crying all the time

You ain't nothing bit a Hound Dog Crying all the time

Well you ain't never caught a Rabbit and you ain't no friend of mine

Love most of the songs Elvis sang I thought this was perfect for this digital image from Karen's Doodles called Basset Hound, coloured with Nuvo and Spectrum Noir markers the papers and lace are from my stash I added a stamped sentiment and stencilled the wall background 

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

CLASSIC DESIGN CHALLENGE - A/GOES 

CRITTER CRAZY CHALLENGE - A/GOES WITH A CRITTER

CRAFTY ANIMALS - A/GOES WITH AN ANIMAL

PASSION FOR MARKERS - ANIMALS

Hugs

lolo x

ALLSORTS #785 PLUS ONE

Hi the theme this week at 

ALLSORTS

is 

MASCULINE

or anything goes

Here in the UK and other parts of the globe it's Fathers Day tomorrow so it seemed an appropriate theme for all those Fathers Day cards you have made or of course Birthday and other masculine creations, plus the back up option of Anything Goes is always there.

We welcome anything that is hand crafted but can we please remind you all entries must detail as a minimum the make/brand of products used and preferably a short description of how it was made. A few entries still fail to include this so sadly every week we have to mark some as ineligible for protection of copyright  infringement. 

This is my DT card using an image from Dr's Digis

I coloured the image with both Graphic and Nuvo markers the papers are from my stash I added a stamped sentiment and some punched stars 

I would like to enter this card into the challenges at 

CREATIVE MOMENTS - MEN AND BOYS

I am also sharing another card that I made a little while ago it is an image that I purchased from Di's Digital Store quite a long time ago, I coloured the images with both Spectrum Noir and Nuvo markers the papers are from my stash I added some silver holographic stars.

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

THE 12 MONTHS OF CHRISTMAS LINK UP - A/GOES

ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - L & M (L for Lantern and M for music)

CRAFTY ANIMALS - A/GOES WITH AN ANIMAL

CRITTER CRAZY - A/GOES WITH A CRITTER

CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS - CHRISTMAS IN JUNE 

DIGI DESIGN CHALLENGE - FURRY FRIENDS

PASSION FOR MARKERS - ANIMALS 

Prizes from Craft Stash, Highlight Crafts and AALL and Create

Many thanks to everyone 

hugs

lolo x

FESTIVE DELIGHTS TIMES 2

 Today I have not one but two festive cards to share with you and enter some challenges 

My first card is for the 

KERST/CHRISTMAS FACEBOOK CHALLENGE

The challenge this month is

 Anything Goes 
and we have 2 sponsors and they are
Last Minute Manda  and  MirtillaMente
with a Voucher.

This is my DT card using an image from MIRTILLAMENTE

I coloured the image with Spectrum Noir and Graphic markers, the paper are from my stash I added gold punched stars and gold Poinsettia and a sentiment 

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

FESTIVE FRIDAY CHALLENGE - CHRISTMAS

THE HOLLY AND IVY - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES

PEACE ON EARTH - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS

CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS - CHRISTMAS IN JUNE 

My second festive card features an old digital image from Mo Manning called Nicholas Bearing Gifts

I coloured him with both Spectrum Noir and Graphic markers I have used measurements for the card fold from blogland but I can't remember where, I have left the details at my mum's if anyone recognises it please let me know.

I used a doubled sided card from Hunky Dory I also used my Holographic silver card that I embossed with my Snowflake folder I also used some blue mirror card also embossed but with a dotty folder then added a sentiment.

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I would like to enter this card into the challenges at

THE TWELVE MONTHS OF CHRISTMAS LINK UP -A/GOES CHRISTMAS

CRAFTY GALS CORNER - FANCY FOLD 

OMG I have just linked up to the challenges and it seems Blogger is behaving himself again thank goodness for that.

Many thanks to you all for everything

hugs

Lolo x