SNOWFLAKES FALLING SOFTLY

Hi all, I expect everyone is busy getting all their Christmas jobs done, I have as well, but I did take time out to create this card, I felt the need to make something that I could share with you and to enter into some challenges, this is my penultimate, posting before the big day.

While digging through my stamp collection I found this little girl I have had her for quite a few years now, again it is one of the first rubber stamps that I bought from Funky Kits.

I stamped her with Memento Black Tuxedo ink and coloured her with Graph It Markers/Copics, I also added some glitter and Viva Decor.

The papers are Bearly Mine and all have been mounted onto black cardstock, I used the same cardstock for the punched snowflakes.

I stamped a sentiment, added some more Viva Decor to the centre of the snowflakes and Cosmic Shimmer Antique Pink PVA glue for the pearls around the card. 

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

THE SUGAR BOWL - ANYTHING GOES

CRAFTY HAZELNUT'S PATTERNED PAPER CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

SENTIMENTAL SUNDAY - ANYTHING GOES

CREATIVE CARD CREW - ANYTHING GOES

LOVES RUBBER STAMPS - ANYTHING GOES

WORD ART WEDNESDAY - ANYTHING GOES

CREATIVE MOMENTS-ANYTHING GOES/NON TRADITIONAL COLOURS

STAMPAVIE AND MORE - CHRISTMAS

GRAPH IT CHALLENGE - FESTIVE WISHES

WINTER WONDERLAND - FUSSY AND FANCY

CRAFTY HAZELNUT'S CHRISTMAS EXTRA CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

CD SUNDAY - STAMP IT (RUBBER OR DIGI)

I will be visiting you later to see but I would like to thank everyone for visiting my blog and leaving me a comment, I appreciate it so much.

BEARLY MINE #56

Hi all, today we have a new challenge for you to try at

BEARLY MINE CHALLENGES

the theme this week is

SWIRLS AND PEARLS

Our sponsor this week is 

The fabulous PAPER SHELTER

Here is my card using a stamped image from Funky Kits, i have coloured this little beauty with promarkers, the papers I have used are from the sets Christmas Swirls and Christmas Dreams all have been mounted onto SU cardstock, I have used the same card for the Cheery Lyn Corner Die and the little stamped sentiment, I have added raffia type ribbon topped with a blue polka dot ribbon then added some flower pearls and Cosmic Silver glitter.

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

TUESDAY ALCHEMY - ANYTHING GOES

CRAFT YOUR PASSION - HIP TO BE SQUARE

SENTIMENTAL SUNDAYS - ANYTHING GOES

TOTALLY GORJUSS - ANYTHING GOES.

I do hope that you will all come join our challenge this week, all are welcome, see you later.

Corrosive Challenge GDT Card

Morning all today is the start of a new challenge at Corrosive Challenges and this is my last GDT card for them.  I have so enjoyed being their GDT for the month of June and I am sure the next GDT will enjoy it as much as I have.

The theme this week is Use Lots of Flowers which is not going to be to difficult as I know how much flowers bought or handmade mean to us lol.

Here is my card which I hope will give a little inspiration to you.

I have used an 8x8 white card base the digi image which, I am sure you will love, is called Poppy and is a new digi image available from Funky Kits.

The red and grey bp I created myself with the use of MCS graphics programme, a couple of weeks ago my Oriental Poppies were in full bloom, last year I had about two, this year I had over fourteen stems and they were a beautiful sight so I took some photos.  I reduced the photo then tiered it into the bp, the mirror card has been embossed with the butterfly embossing folder I added some ribbon, flowers and the 'poppy' word is a stamp from Joanna Sheen's Poppy Fairy collection.  The image I coloured with promarkers.

Here is a closer look at Poppy.

My friend who pops in for a cuppa said it looked like a strawberry....cheek...lol.

I also used the field of sky stamp around the image which I think looks like poppy seeds.

I am also entering this into the following challenges:

Allsorts - Embossing

I love Digi Challenge - Embossing

Crafty Creations - We want to see you Shine (Mirror Card)

Hugs to all and please stop by later to see my début card for OSAAT.

DT member for Chi Chi Memories, Digital Tuesday, Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog,Fairy Knoll,One Stitch At A Time, One Stop Craft, Sew Many Challenges, Sir Stampalot and Whoopsie Daisy.

Sugar Bowl Sketch

Hi all have been a bit low these last few days but did manage to make this card for the Sugar Bowl challenge based on a sketch. I was naughty and treated myself to a couple of new stamps from Funky Kits and the Sugar Nellie range, this one is called 'snowflake'. I decided to go for a blue Christmas theme which probably reflects my mood. I coloured this little darling with pro markers, the backing papers are Bearlymine I also added a few gold gems to the centre of some of the snowflakes and pearls to the flowers which are also Bearlymine. Hope you like it hugs to all and take care.

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Last but not Least

Well this is my last posting for today I have managed to visit most of the blogs I follow and have had a really enjoyable time once again seeing the amazing work you all do. This is my entry for Sketch Saturday and Allsorts the theme being 'Triangles'. I have used a real mix of backing papers on this one which includes Bearlymine and some SU which was sent to me in a RAK and are rather nice. The image is 'Dasiy' from Funky Kits and I believe is actually in stock or at least it was a couple of days ago. Part of the sketch was to use corners which are triangles and I made them a little big bigger I hope you like this one hugs to all.

Divine Inspiration and Sketch

Hi all this is my entry for two challenges the first is Card Patterns which is the sketch and Divine Diva based on an inspirational picture.  I have used Bearlymine backing papers, copper organza ribbon a few gems and flowers, my new Spellbinders Label Nesties and a Gorguss girl image coloured with promarkers.  This card was truly inspired by the photo on the Divine Diva blog and I thought that this and the sketch from Card Patterns would do very nicely together....am I right do you think.  I adore these Gorguss girl stamps they really are lovely, cute and sweet.  I am pleasantly pleased with this one the colour combo is a bit me, if you know what I mean lol.  Hugs to all see you later.

Lili of the Valley and The Crafty Pad

This is my entry for two challenges the first is Lili Of The Valley the theme being 'Summer Fun' and the second is The Crafty Pad which is the sketch.  I have used a stamp that I have never used before from Funky Kits but I feel it depicts Summer Fun ideally and it's boys lol.  I have used papers and card from my stash and added a button just for added dimension, I hope you like this one and please check out my other two new postings below that I have also added today.  I am feeling quite positive about these cards but let me know if I am still on the right track hugs to all.

Friday Sketchers and Stamp with Fun

Hello I told you I would be back I have just been paying a visit to your blogs which I really do enjoy.  I then thought I would post this second card for the evening which is for two challenges this time, the first being Friday Sketchers (sketch) and Stamp With Fun Challenge both asked for a DL type card.  Ok I have used Papermania backing paper and cut the curve myself (aren't I daring) I think this shows the confidence you have given me because normally I would never have tried this freehand.  I have used one of my Miss Anya stamps that I got from Funky Kits and I do love em they stamp really lovely.  I have added a brown ribbon and bow a brown flower at the top and a pink one at the bottom both with one of my buds as the centre I also added the sentiment hugs to you all.

A Spoonful Of Sugar Challenge 49

This is my entry for this weeks Spoonful of Sugar Challenge the theme being Blue and Green which I think is a lovely combination. I have used a Sugar Nellie Stamp 'Fingers Crossed' one of Jak's free flowers and a sentiment I also added a couple of charms for an extra effect. Hugs

Stamp With Fun Challenge

Hi all this is my second card for the day and is my entry for this weeks Stamp With Fun challenge and is based on a sketch. I have turned the sketch on its side so I could use my new Sugar Nellie stamp 'make a wish'.I have used brown, orange, vanilla and blush promarkers the backing papers are from GinaK's Neapolitan range the ribbon is a freebie from a craft mag the other bits and bobs are from my stash. Hope you like it. Hugs Lorraine x

Spoonful Of Sugar Challenge/Stamp with Fun

Hi all this is my entry for this weeks challenge at Spoonful of Sugar which is to use die cuts and/or punches and a new challenge site I have found called Stamp With Fun. For the Spoonful of Sugar I have used my Cricut for the four pink shapes the image is from Funky Kits I have used a 'lip' corner punch on the image and backing papers (the backing papers were a freebie from Gina K) the ribbon and flowers are from my stash and I have used promarkers for the colouring. The theme for Stamp with Fun is to use Pink and Brown and the Neapolitan backing papers work well for this. Hope you like it hugs Lorraine x

Sketch Saturday Challenge

Hi this is my second challenge card today which is Sketch Saturday and I enjoyed this one as well the image is from Funky Kits and is Sugar Nellie stamp I coloured this one with Derwent Inktense pencils. Hope you like it.

The Sugar Bowl

This is my final challenge card for the moment and it is my entry for the Sugar Bowl Challenge themed 'Spring or Easter'. I have used my new stamp from Funky Kits called 'Fingers Crossed' and coloured her with promarkers. The flowers were a gift from my friend Stef who very kindly sent me some SU stamped images and as I am into flowers big time at the moment I thought these would work wonderfully. Hugs Lorraine x

My time to craft challenge

This is my entry for this weeks MTTC challenge the theme being 'Hats'. I thought my Morehead stamp was perfect for this and here she is. I have stamped and coloured the image with promarkers I added a little miniture of the image which I mounted onto a tag added a rose bud and some liquid pearls both images have glossy accents on.

Friday Sketches

Hi this is my entry for the Friday Sketches challenge. For this one I have used an image from the Sweet Ebony range. The backing papers are from Raspberry Road it's the first time I have used them I have added two black onyx heart gems a co-ordinating flora doodle and a sentiment.

Crafts4eternity

This is my entry for the crafts4eternity challenge. I had never heard of this one until recently but it looks good and the challenge is based on a sketch. They also have some lovely blog candy on offer to enter click on their logo in my sidebar. I have used one of my new printed images from Suzannes blog candy that I won. I have used my promarkers to colour Hamish in I have also stamped a sentiment and used tartan ribbon.

Lorraine x

Magnolia V Stampavie Challenge

Hi this is my entry for this weeks Magnolia V Stampavie Challenge titled 'Double Take'. I have used two stamps that I have never used before from the Magnolia range. I think she is gorgeous but then for people who know me know I love Tilda and she is my all time favourite. Anyway I have coloured her and the bench with my new promarkers I have used K&Co designer backing papers some new adhesive lace, a sentiment and a couple of my flora doodles. Hope you like it.

Hugs Lorraine x

Cutie Sunday Challenge

This is my very first entry for the Cutie Sunday Challenge. The theme for this weeks challenge is a sketch. I have used a brand new stamp from Pollycraft and she is called 'Billie April Showers' I think she is gorgeous. I have coloured her using my promarkers added a Cuddly Buddly sentiment and some flora doodles the backing papers are Joanna Sheens

Lorraine x

Cute Card Thursday Challenge

This is my entry for this weeks CCT Challenge which is called 'create a scene'. To make this card I decided to use a Messy Rabbit background paper and a beautiful stamp from Funky Kits called 'Daisy'. I have coloured the image with H2os. I think she looks gorgeous sat in a field of flora and seems so intent on the 'Daisy' in her hand.

Lorraine x