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PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - ANYTHING GOES

LOVES RUBBER STAMPING - ANYTHING GOES

Today is also the start of a new challenge at

FAB 'N' FUNKY

the theme for the next week is

HEARTS AND/OR FLOWERS

Many thanks for visiting me I hope you have enjoyed seeing my work and please feel free to come back anytime.

hugs

lorraine x

2 Feb 2015

BALLOONS OF LOVE

Hi all, I didn't think that I would get here as Google/Blogger is on a major go slow, but I made it and I have a card that I would like to share with you and enter into some challenges:

The theme of my card is LOVE I have used an image from CHING-CHOU KUIK called BUNCH OF LOVE

I have coloured her with both Graph It Markers and Copics, the papers are from LOTV, I used faux stitching around the balloons and image, I added glitter for the balloon strings, I then added a red doily heart, sentiment and some pearl liquid.

I am not very adventurous with my crafting as I used to be, I am getting the urge to try something a little different now and again and on this card I have actually done some paper tearing for the border across the centre.

I have used a 7 x 7 black card base the papers have all been mounted onto red cardstock, the image I mounted on both black and red cardstock.

I apologise for the picture quality but I could not get the right lighting on this occasion.

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

CRAFTY CATZ - FAUX OR REAL STITCHING

A GEM OF A CHALLENGE - LOTS OF LAYERS

CRAFTY HAZEL'S PATTERNED PAPER CHALLENGE-ANYTHING WITH PAPERS

CRAFT GALORE ENCORE CHALLENGE - USE STAMP OR DIGI

THE ABC CHALLENGE - C IS FOR CUPID

JUST INSPIRATION CHALLENGE - LOVE

THROUGH THE PURPLE HAZE - ANYTHING GOES

CHING-CHOU KUIK CHALLENGE - TORN TO PIECES

ONE SWEET CHALLENGE - ALL ABOUT LOVE

http://mfpspeedytv.ning.com/page/2015-fostv152-romance

I I would like to send my heartfelt thanks to all my followers and to everyone who is so kind to leave me such wonderful comments, I would also like to welcome all my new followers, thank you

See you a little later, I have my mum staying with me at the moment so will be a little busy

hugs

Lorraine x

23 Jan 2015

WRAP UP WARM

Morning all, gosh it is a real cold one, we had a very heavy frost last night, if I didn't know better I would have thought that we had had a fine layer of snow that is how bad the frost is, I put nearly a whole bag of suet pellets out in different places for the birds and they came from everywhere, bless em.

I think Wryn has got the right idea in this image she is wrapped up all nice and warm to fend off the cold weather. (Wryn in the Fall)

I coloured her with Graph It Markers and mounted her onto black cardstock, the papers are a bit of a mix of LOTV and Papermania, I used my SU corner punch for the black corners, added a couple of punched butterflies, some buttons, double bow and flowers, the circle I cut with my EK Success cutter,

One of the challenges that I am entering is add as many 'B's' to your project I have used, blue, brown, black, buttons, bow and butterflies.

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

If I have broken any rules please just delete my card from the entry lists.

MOVING ALONG WITH THE TIMES - BUTTON IT

SCRAPPERS DELIGHT - ANYTHING GOES

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - GET IN SHAPE

TIDDLY INKS - FROSTY FEELING

LOVES RUBBER STAMPING - THE LETTER B

DREAM VALLEY CHALLENGES - ANYTHING GOES

THE ABC CHALLENGE - B IS FOR BUTTONS AND BOWS

BUCKWELLS CRAFTY CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

CRAFTY HAZELNUT'S PATTERNED PAPER CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES USING PAPERS

I would also like to remind you all of our

ANYTHING GOES

challenge at

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS

we have some awesome sponsors and prizes for you to win

Although it is freezing cold my heart is warm thanks to your wonderful comments that you leave for me, it brings me so much joy to read them, thank you all so very much, I appreciate it more than you will ever know.

21 Jan 2015

SPRINGTIME COLOURS

Hi all, at the moment the sun is shining but there are some big black clouds around so something may be falling later either snow or rain, it is still rather chilly but at least we haven't, as yet, had the hurricane winds.

Today I have a card to share with you that I managed to finish off last night, I have been colouring images in ready to make cards up but this one is actually finished.

I have used an Aurora Wings image called Ribbons, I have coloured her with both Graph It Markers and Copics, I have gone for Springtime colours to brighten the day, I have also added a few new embellishments, flowers and the pearl/gold gems, a new colour of Flower Pearl and some lovely Hunkydory Lemon Sorbet Glitter, all new to me, I have taken a few pictures so, hopefully, in one of them you will see the sparkle.

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

CRAFTY CREATIONS CHALLENGE - SOMETHING OLD/SOMETHING NEW

(image, card and papers old, flowers, gold pearl gems, flower pearls and glitter all new to me),

DREAM VALLEY CHALLENGES - ANYTHING GOES

ALLSORTS CHALLENGE - SPRING FLOWERS

I would also like to thank you for visiting and leaving me such wonderful comments they always bring such joy.

Have a fab day wherever you may be.

15 Jan 2015

ROSE IN STORM

Hi all, tonight I have a card to share with you that I finished yesterday I have used a new (to me) image from Ching-Chou Kuik she is called Rose in Storm which I thought was highly appropriate considering the awful weather we are having and apparently due to have in the coming days.

I have gone for a rather dramatic colour combo of black and yellow, I coloured the image with Graph It Markers and Copics for the skin tones. The black cardstock I embossed with a rose embossing folder, I used my Tonic die for the trellis then added some Cosmic Black Pearl PVA for the pearls, finally I added a new Kanban floral sentiment that I got in the post yesterday and some roses and white organza bow.

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

CHING - CHOU KUIK DIGITAL CHALLENGE - ADD FLOWERS AND RIBBON

FAIRYTALE STAMPERS - FLOWERS

THE SISTERHOOD OF CRAFTERS - ANYTHING GOES WITH A TWIST ADD SOMETHING NEW (IMAGE AND SENTIMENT)

Many thanks for visiting me and the lovely comments that you leave.

10 Jan 2015

WITH LOVE, LOTS OF PICTURES AND SOME NEWS

Hi all, today I have some of my My Bestie Facebook DT cards to show you the first one is my newest make that I finished today

This little beauty is img 499 available HERE

I coloured the image with both Graph It Markers and Copics (skin tones), I have not used any papers but instead embossed both the pink and white card with Embossilicious folders, I have matt and layered onto black card stock.

I added some pink organza ribbon and double bow, gold line stickers, heart stick pins, resin heart, roses, sentiment and chipboard Eiffel tower.

The chipboard embellishment, sentiment and heart shaped pins are all new to my never ending stock, lol.

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

SISTER ACT CARD CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

SCRAPBOOK STAMP SOCIETY - ANYTHING GOES

The following cards are all Bestie Facebook DT creations using new images, they have already been posted on FB so some of you who follow me on FB may have seen them.

This one is a pre coloured image available HERE

I actually printed her off several times the cut pieces out and decoupaged her

My next card is using image 479 HERE

With the next image I actually made two cards, same image, different colours she is available HERE

EXCITING NEWS

I made it onto the DT at

FAB 'N' FUNKY

how awesome is that, I was thrilled to have been chosen also very proud and honoured, thank you girls.

I am on the FAB team so will be posting my first card in the next challenge which is WEDNESDAY 14TH so keep a look out for the posting.

It is blowing gale force winds here at the moment yet the sun is shining, although I see a few big black clouds hovering, it is also very cold so it looks like the heating will have to go on soon as mum is here and she feels the cold I do give her a nice blanket to cover her up and Jess rarely leaves her side so she is smothered in both love and warmth, lol.

See you all soon, have a lovely weekend and thank yo so very much for visiting me today

9 Jan 2015

A LITTLE SASSY AND A BIG THANK YOU

Hi all, before I tell you about my card I wanted to give you all a big hug for the wonderful, heartfelt comments that I received on my previous post, I really didn't expect the response I got but it certainly put my mind at rest, your friendship is very precious to me and I am so proud to have you as friends so

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH

I never gave a thought to people closing down blogs or blogs being deleted as they were no longer used but it makes sense that a New Year brings a new start for so many of us. I have decided not to worry too much about it anymore and focus on my card making and you, that is what is important.

Today my card features a brand new image (to me) she is from the Sassy Cheryl range of digi images, I have seen these used by ANNIE who I think most of us know, I do get a lot of inspiration from so many of you and Annie is one of those people.

I treated myself to a couple of these fab little girls and coloured this one up with Graph It markers and Copics, she is called 'not so small'

I used my corner rounder punch on both the image and the pink card stock that she has been mounted onto. The papers are Papermania Capsule collection, I also added some of my new little flowers with gems in the centre, I punched a couple of butterflies and added a double organza bow and sentiment.

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

SEIZE THE BIRTHDAY - ANYTHING GOES (BIRTHDAY)

CREATIVE MOMENTS - ANYTHING GOES/NEW BEGINNINGS

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - WHAT'S NEW ( IMAGE & FLOWERS)

SCRAPPING 4 FUN - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

SASSY CHERYL CHALLENGE (FACEBOOK) - ANYTHING GOES

Many thanks for visiting I will see you later.

7 Jan 2015

A LITTLE SAD BUT FOREVER HOPEFUL

Hi all, I am a little sad today to find that I have lost not one but 2 treasured followers/supporters of my blog, I hope that I have not offended anyone, I know my work is not outstanding but each and every project is made with love and hopefully a little inspiration.

Sometimes I wonder if some find my comments insincere or OTT but I can assure everyone that they come from the heart as I tend to write what I feel for each creation I see.

I so appreciate every comment that is left for me on my postings I get a thrill when I read them, it gives me the will to go on creating and showing my latest makes, I do understand that sometimes life is difficult and it is not always possible to stop and take time out to leave a comment believe me I feel like that on some days when my depression is at it's worse, but to me you are all gems.

Well as my regular followers know it is very rare that I say more than a few words about anything really, I tend to focus on my post than on me, lol.

Anyhow onto my card for today, I have actually used my all time favorite AURORA WINGS image LITTLE ELF KIA

I always keep several of her printed ready to colour and I just felt the need to do just that, I have used Graph It Markers and Copics for the skin tones, the papers are Papermania Capsule collection, I have used mainly black, pink and a touch of green, I used my SU corner punch and double layered them I added some Cosmic Shimmer PVA Antique Green PVA for the pearls, I also added a couple of resin roses and sentiment

I have taken several photos as different angles so, hopefully, you can see the colouring effects

the top 2 pictures were edited with the 'sharpen' effect but on this occasion I think it has washed the colour out, it was too late for me to change them but the one below gives the softer look of Kia.

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

CRAFTY HAZELNUT'S PATTERNED PAPER CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES WITH PAPERS

SEIZE THE BIRTHDAY - ANYTHING GOES

THROUGH THE PURPLE HAZE - ANYTHING GOES

LOVE TO CREATE - ANYTHING GOES

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - ANYTHING GOES

SEIZE THE BIRTHDAY - ANYTHING GOES (OPTION PARTY)

That is it from me today but I will be doing the rounds later so see you then.

6 Jan 2015

CELEBRATE JOYFULLY

Hi all, first off can I thank everyone for visiting and leaving me comments on my previous post I really appreciate it.

Secondly I wanted to share my card with you and enter into a few challenges.

The image is another 'new' one (to me) it is called Celebrate Joyfully, in fact there are 3 png images merged into the central image, first the little girl then Emma's flowers and finally the sentiment.

I have coloured with Graph It Markers and Copics (skin), the papers are SU, I have added flowers and bow.

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

SCRIBBLE AND SCRAP - ANYTHING GOES (2ND ENTRY)

THROUGH THE PURPLE HAZE - ANYTHING GOES

LOVE TO CREATE - ANYTHING GOES

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES

See you later

4 Jan 2015

A POT OF LOVE

Today I have a card to share with you using an image that I just purchased from Tiddly Inks, this little lady is called Wryn - Grow a Little Love.

I am in love with these little beauties and just put an order in for some more of them but in clear stamp form, this one is a digi.

I coloured the image with Graph It Markers rounded the edges with my punch then mounted onto some textured card, I found some papers in my bit box and the first one I came to was the base paper with the hearts on which was perfect, haven't got a clue of the name, I added some pink organza ribbon and double bow. One of my New Year's resolutions was not to buy anymore craft stuff........I broke it the first day by ordering some craft goodies from Wild Orchid they came yesterday and I have used some of the flowers with gem centre on this card.

I have been playing with my new camera and took pictures of the card both lying down and standing, the above is standing the one below is lying down.

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

THE ABC CHALLENGE - A IS FOR ANYTHING GOES

CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

CRAFTY CATZ - ANYTHING GOES

COUNTRY VIEW CHALLENGE - USE SOMETHING NEW TO YOU (IMAGE/GEMS)

MY TIME TO CRAFT - ALL THINGS NEW (IMAGE/GEMS)

TOTALLY GORJUSS - ANYTHING GOES

REALLY REASONABLE RIBBON CHALLENGE - LOOKY WHAT I GOT WITH RIBBON

Many thanks for visiting my blog hope you like what you see, please come back soon.

See you later

1 Jan 2015

CRAFTY HAZELNUT'S CHRISTMAS EXTRA CHALLENGE

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL

Today is my first post for 2015 it is my debut as a new DT for

CRAFTY HAZELNUT'S CHRISTMAS EXTRA CHALLENGE

This is a monthly challenge it is always anything goes as long as it is Christmas related, our sponsor is

BUGABOO STAMPS

the winner will be chosen by Random Org and announced on the last day of the month.

The prize is $21 of digital stamps

I have made a card using image

Fancy Sunbonnet-Christmas stuff

I have coloured the image with Graph it Markers and mounted onto red cardstock, the papers are a mixture from my stash, I added some Poinsettias to which I added some stickles I also added a red double bow and holly leaf with berries.

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

CHRISTMAS CARD CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

CRAFTY HAZELNUT'S PATTERNED PAPER CHALLENGE - USE PATTERNED PAPERS

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES

THE ABC CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

I would like to wish all my blogging buddies, followers and visitors a very Happy and Healthy New Year, thank you all so much for your support throughout 2014 I look forward to seeing you all in 2015.

14 Dec 2014

FESTIVE JOY PLUS FREE GIFT

Hi all, I have a card to share with you today featuring a Bestie Image 380, I have coloured her with Graph It Markers then mounted her onto both red and gold mirri card stock, the backing paper is actually Kanban Poinsettia cardstock that I found from last year, I have mounted it onto gold mirri, I also used a strip of gold mirri topped with lace, I then cut out 4 gold mirri triangles for the corners, I used my Cherry Lynn Holly Branch die cut and Tonic Snowflake punch, I added a red bow and sentiment. I added liquid pearls to the centres of the snowflakes and onto the holly branches.

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

COME AND GET IT CHALLENGE - MERRY CHRISTMAS

WE DO DOBADOO - FESTIVE SPIRITS

While going through my stamps I found a duplicate of a SUGAR NELLIE GORJUSS FOXY stamp the picture is below, it is unused I am sure I am not the only person to find a duplicate of stamps or any other craft item, lol.

I decided that I would give this stamp to one of the people who leave me a comment, must be a follower, you do not have to put a picture into you sidebar as this is not a candy item as such, but when you leave a comment just say if you would like to receive it, some I know will already have it. I will post it abroad so any of my followers can be put into a random draw,

Many thanks for visiting my blog I will see you all later.

13 Dec 2014

CHRISTMAS WARMTH

I just have to start off my post with a big 'Thank You' to all who have left me comments on my posts they are awesome.

Today I have managed to finish a card using a new image (new to me) she is from The East Wind Digi's I found these by way of blogging buddy CRAFTY ROSE, I have coloured the image with Graph It Markers and Copics, the papers are LOTV, I have mounted all papers onto red cardstock, I used a strip of the cardstock and used my XCut Holly Border punch then used my Tonic snowflake punch for the gold mirri snowflakes, I added a stamped sentiment and some Viva Decor Creme Pearl liquid to the centres of the snowflakes, the cup of coffee and on the white berries on the papers.

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

THROUGH THE PURPLE HAZE - USE A SENTIMENT

THROUGH THE CRAFTROOM DOOR-ANYTHING GOES

FAB 'N' FUNKY - CHRISTMAS

SCRAPPING 4 FUN - WINTER OR SUMMER

GRAPH IT CHALLENGE - FESTIVE WISHES

WE DO DOBADOO - FESTIVE SPIRITS

CRAFTY HAZELNUT'S CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - URGENTLY NEEDED CHRISTMAS CREATIONS

Many thanks to one and all for visiting I hope that you have enjoyed you time here, please feel free to come back anytime.

12 Dec 2014

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Hi all, I am so thrilled to have found that I won a challenge and was also chosen as top 3 in another, the badges are at the top of my sidebar, I would like to thank both The Sister Act Card Challenge and Crafty Catz for honouring me with these wins.

I would also like to thank everyone for their congratulations and for the awesome comments that I have received on my previous posts, I am very grateful.

I am hoping to decorate one of my 4 Christmas cakes today, I am toying with the idea of making another one.......just in case, lol.

My son and his girlfriend have gone to London for the day, they are going ice skating and a few other trips, my mum will be staying over the weekend so Jess will have some company while I do my cake.

Anyway onto my card for today which features one of the lovely images from TIDDLY INKS, I have coloured her with Graph It Markers, I cut the image and blue circle out with my EK Success circle cutter, the papers are a mixture of Bearly Mine Designs and LOTV, all have been mounted onto black cardstock.

I also added some punched snowflakes, lace, stamped sentiment and Viva Decor Creme Pearl Liquid.

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

CHEERFUL SKETCHES - SKETCH

TIDDLY INKS - WINTER BLUES

FAB 'N' FUNKY - CHRISTMAS

SCRAPPING 4 FUN - WINTER OR SUMMER

GRAPH IT COLOURING CHALLENGE - FESTIVE WISHES

SISTER ACT CARD CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

CRAFTY CATZ - LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS

I hope you have enjoyed your visit I will see you all later.

11 Dec 2014

FOXY LADY IN RED

I have been having a fish around in my stamps again and found this little lady that I bought from Funky Kits many moons ago but never used, I thought that i would ink her up and make a Christmas card.

I coloured Foxy Lady with Graph It Markers I used quite a bit of Papermania Fine glitter all around the image to give the effect of falling snow.

The papers are Bearly Mine Designs and have been mounted onto black cardstock, I did the same with the image but also used silver mirri card I then I punched some snowflakes in the same silver mirri card.

I added some wide white organza ribbon topped with red ribbon then added a couple of white bows.

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

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - BELLS/AND OR BOWS

DIVAS BY DESIGN - SEEING RED

FAB'N'FUNKY CHALLENGE - CHRISTMAS

LOVES RUBBERSTAMPS - ANYTHING GOES

CRAFTY CARDMAKERS - CHRISTMAS & DT CALL

TOTALLY GORJUSS - SNOWFLAKES

STAMPAVIE AND MORE - SNOWFLAKES

I thought that I would also enter THE SUGAR BOWL DT CALL, not sure I stand a chance especially with the wonderful creations that are around in blogland, there is a link to the DT Call in my sidebar.

I have received so many wonderful comments on my previous posts and I now know that Blogger is upsetting a lot of people at the moment, thank you to those who left me a note on the comment saga, I believe that although I am using the Pop Up commenting box if you click on publish after the comment has been left it still publishes. I appreciate the time that is taken when visiting to leave a comment and I am very grateful for your continued support and encouragement.

I will see you later.

9 Dec 2014

CHRISTMAS TIME

Hi all, I have a card that I would like to share with you and enter into some challenges.

I have been doing some commenting and noticed that quite a few have changed the commenting mode and turned on word verification, I haven't been on blogger until today so not aware of the problems, I do know that Blogger is on a go slow....again......also the pictures on some blogs are not showing up, I have been busy making yet another Christmas cake (my 4th) and finishing off my cards for the family, I am continuing with commenting after posting this card, I do hope that Blogger is not going to go rogue again I am still recovering from the last bout of problems.

Anyway onto my card, I have made a Christmas one but not in the traditional colours I have gone for pink and brown my all time favourite colour combo. The papers are from Bearly Mine Designs who are unfortunately closing down, I have used a newer image from Sheri Baldy this one is called Blakely Flower Hat, I have mounted both the papers and image onto gold mirri card, I added a triple pink organza bow, doily, pink flower pearls, pink and brown Poinsettia's, stamped sentiment and punched gold snowflakes, the image I coloured with Graph It Markers and Copics.

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

A CRAFTY MESS - ANYTHING GOES

COME AND GET IT - MERRY CHRISTMAS

TOTALLY GORJUSS - SNOWFLAKES