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

FEELING FESTIVE

 Hi I have my third and final KERST/CHRISTMAS DT card to show for this month, I normally only make two but I could not resist using this image from one of our sponsors Last Minute Manda it's called Shabby Chic Snowman 

I used my MCS programme for the background and the golden swirl overlay that was from WeAre3 who are , sadly no longer in production, I stamped the sentiment and mounted it onto black card as with the main card.

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

CHRISTMAS WITH THE CUTIES - SANTA AND OR/SNOWMAN 

THE HOLLY AND IVY - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES

RUDOLPH DAYS - ANYTHING CHRISTMAS GOES

I have just finished visiting some of my followers blogs and, as always, amazed at their most beautiful work, Flowers and Spring seem to be the main topic I think people need some colour and sun in their lives after the Winter months ever though we have had a mild Winter the nights are starting to get lighter and the Spring flowers are blossoming it does make one feel a little brighter as well.

I feel, after seeing so many beautiful creations, that I am stuck in my own little crafting world, the new techniques I see some using look fantastic, the use of colours and inks is something I could never really capture I do try to add a bit of va va vroom to my makes but I am not as experimental as some that is why I so admire and respect each and every crafter I am inspired at times but due to my craft facilities being split in two I am restricted in some areas but I am so appreciative of the visits that are made and comments left on my blog and Facebook.

I have one more card to share with you but I am not entering into any challenges I made this card using a Freebie from Blessed Crafters on Facebook 

Hugs

lolo x

KERST CHRISTMAS FACEBOOK CHALLENGE

 Hi I am still with the festive season this is my 

KERST/CHRISTMAS DT CARD 

it features an image from our sponsor 

POLKA DOOODLES 

I have coloured the image with a mix of markers and doodled around the oval frame I added some punched gold stars the papers are WeAre3 for this card I have gone for the Anything Goes theme

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

X MAS - STARS

SPARKLES CHRISTMAS - WINTER WONDERLAND

Hugs

lorraine x

KERST CHRISTMAS AND LEANN'S PROGRESSIVE FACEBOOK CHALLENGE

 

Hi today I have two DT card to share 

The first one is my second DT card for this months 

KERST/CHRISTMAS FACEBOOK CHALLENGE 

I have used a PNG image from one of our sponsors and via my MCS transposed it onto We Are3 papers, I also added a couple of die cut snowflakes from Tutti Frutti who is also one of our sponsors, I added some punched stars and added the month and date of Christmas Day

I would like to enter this card into the challenges at

MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS - A/GOES CHRISTMAS

PEACE ON EARTH - A/GOES CHRISTMAS

My second DT card is for the 

LEANN'S PROGRESSIVE FACEBOOK CHALLENGE 

If you would like to enter the Progressive challenge you will be supplied a free digital image each month, as long as you enter each month, if you click on the link above you will be able to read the rules and requirements, this month the image is the one below, I have coloured her with a mix of markers mounted her onto black card then onto the patchwork papers that I also mounted onto black card.

Many thanks for your comments on my previous posts I hope that you will take a look on Facebook at both the above challenges and join us, it was a great experience for me while I had no laptop to access blogger I felt I was still keeping up my friends 

hugs to all

Lorraine x

KERST/CHRISTMAS DT CARD

 Hi all, I am back again this time with my KERST/CHRISTMAS DT card for this month I have coloured the image with a mix of markers the papers are from our sponsor We Are 3 and the image from out other sponsor Last Minute Manda

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

THE HOLLY AND THE IVY - ANYTHING GOES CHRISTMAS

KRAFTY CHICKS - CHRISTMAS

Many thanks for the welcome back to blogger and your lovely comments

hugs

lorraine 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

TRADITIONAL FESTIVE DT CARD

 Hi today I would like to share with you my 

KERST/CHRISTMAS FACEBOOK CHALLENGE DT CARD

Our sponsor this month is SHEEPSKI DESIGNS and this candle image is what the DT were given to work with 

My last card was all about gold and black this one is Red and Green the traditional colourway I coloured the image with a mix of markers and added some glitter, the background is printed card I also added some dies, gems, gold star and a red bow

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

ALLY'S ANGELS - A/GOES

CHRISTMAS KICKSTART - POINSETTIA AND POSIES

FAB 'N' FUNKY - SEASONS GREETINGS

CRAFTY CATZ - A/GOES WITH THE OPTION OF RIBBON/TWINE

Many thanks for popping by 

hugs

Lorraine x

IT'S GARDEN TIME AT ALLSORTS -PLUS A COUPLE EXTRAS

 Today I have three cards to share and enter into some challenges

my first card is my DT make for this week's challenge at

ALLSORTS

the theme is 

GARDEN DELIGHT

I have used a Digital image from Di's Digital Store, coloured with markers the background is a glitter card with some crystals and a stamped sentiment added

The prizes to be won are

Our patrons this week are: 

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.

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.

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

CRAFTY ANIMALS - FEATURE A CREATURE

CRITTER CRAZY - FEATURE A CRITTER

My second card features a digital image from Elizabeth Bell, I have had this in my files for a few years, I thought she was perfect for the AUTUMN/FALL Season I coloured her with markers the papers are Nitwits, I added some punched stars and a gingham bow.

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

COLOUR CRAZY - A/GOES

FOUR SEASONS - AUTUMN/FALL

PEARLY SPARKLES - AUTUMN/HALLOWEEN

POLKADOODLES - A/GOES

My third card is my last DT card for the KERST/CHRISTMAS FACEBOOK CHALLENGE but the September one, unfortunately, due to my very poor broadband connection I was unable to post it 

I used an image from one of the sponsors coloured with markers I then added die cuts and gems the papers are Nitwits

I am trying to visit blogs but it is still very difficult I am now unable to get my printer to work it may be that I will only be able to post via my phone onto facebook I did manage to make about 6 comments yesterday before it all went off apologies to my followers

hugs

Lorraine x

GARDEN BOY AND CHRISTMAS

 Hi, I am a tad late posting these cards the first DT card features an

ALL DRESSED UP MAY NEW RELEASE 

he is called 

GARDEN BOY

I have coloured him with markers the base card is Ann-Marie blue gingham, I have used some Spellbinder dies and added some pearls and sentiment

I would like to enter this one into the challenge at

THE CUTIE PIE CHALLENGE - USE DIE CUTS

My second DT card is for the Facebook May challenge at

KERST/CHRISTMAS

the theme is A/GOES with the option of Real or Faux stitching, this card falls into the A/goes

I have used an image from our Sponsor Sheepski Designs called Christmas Box I have coloured with markers and added some white Flower Soft for the snow, the papers are a mix.

Many, many thanks for your kindness in leaving me such wonderful comments on my previous work, I have and still am very low, my Mum will be interred in the grave with my dad on the 20th of this month so it will be a small funeral, my heart is still breaking and it and I will never be the same again.

Apologies for keep bringing this up but it is my main focus and I just felt I wanted to share it with my blogging friends who know how I am feeling.

hugs to you all 

Lorraine x