Winter Wonderland Exciting News!

Hi everyone, we have some exciting news over at Winter Wonderland as we are having a DT call so if you answer is yes to the following questions:

Would you like to be more prepared for Christmas?
Do you love making Christmas Cards?
Would you like to join an easy going, fun loving, friendly design team?

then please pop over to the Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog to find out all the details.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Happy Christmas!

Hi everyone, I've scheduled this post for Christmas morning as I am sure I will be very busy and not get near the computer all day. I just wanted to wish you all a very happy Christmas from me and my little Grace.

Hugs Lynsey x

Thank You and Happy Christmas!

Hi everyone, a very late post from me today. Well I am all ready at last the presents are all under the tree and waiting for my little princess to open tomorrow. I hope that you all have a fantastic Christmas, only one more sleep now.

Anyway onto my card our challenge this week at
Winter Wonderland is 'Thank You'. I have used a very cute pre coloured image from Lili of the Valley for my card.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Sketch and Stash - I used Sketch 33.
Die Cut Dreams How Girlie Can You Get
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge - Free and easy

Thank you so much to all my blogging buddies who have stopped by and left me comments this year. I really do appreciate them.

Hugs Lynsey x

I'll Be There For You ..........

Hi everyone, well, I'm nearly ready for Christmas at last! The food shopping is ordered, the presents are wrapped, just a few handmade gifts left to finish off now.

Anyway onto my card, I have another new image from Little Claire's called 'I'll be there for you you'. This wonderful little elephant comes with the sentiment stamp which I think is just perfect for this image.

I am entering this card into the following challenge:

CES Challenge - Anything Goes

I must thank my blogging buddy Donna for this lovely award.




Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:
Image and Sentiment - Little Claires
Papers - K & Co
Die Cut Flowers - Cuttlebug
Roses, ribbon, pearls - Wild Orchid
Coloured with Promarkers

A Place in the Sun .......

Hi everyone, well I wish I could say I was off to a place in the sun but unfortunatley that is not the case. I do however have the next best thing which is a wonderful new stamp from Little Claire's called 'A Place in the Sun'. This stamp also comes with window above but I have just used the bottom of the stamp for my card with a lovely sentiment that it comes with. I think this would make a lovely new home card.

I am entering this card into this week's challenge at Friday Sketchers who have another fabby sketch to follow.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:

Image and Sentiment- Little Claire's

Papers - Paper Mania

Flowers - Mariannes and Wild Orchid

Swirl - Sizzix Die

Meet Shep ............

Hi everyone, my second post for today is to introduce you to Shep, a new image from Little Claire's. I think he is the such a cute dog and works really well for male cards.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - One for the Kids
Craft Your Days Away - Punch It Out

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Wrap It Up ............

Hi everyone, this week's challenge at Winter Wonderland is 'Wrap It Up'. I love the look of brown paper and pretty ribbon so that is what I have used on my present.

I do hope that you will be able join in our challenge as we would love to see your wrapping ideas. Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

A Beautiful Bird Cage ......

Hi everyone, another card to share with you tonight which is another new stamp from Little Claire's. This one is called bird cage and I just love it! As I love this image so much only my favourite colour would do to match such a pretty image so it had to be all pink!

I am entering this card this week's challenge at CES Challenge which is 'Anything but a Christmas Card'.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:
Image - Little Claire's
Papers - Henbury Lane and Craft Creations
Swirl Die - Mariannes
Coloured with Promarkers

Two Leaving Cards

Hi everyone, please see previous post for my blog candy winner. I just thought I would share some cards which I made for two ladies who are leaving my team at work as they are being made redundant. I work for a County Council so we are undergoing lots of cuts at the moment. I am also being issued with a redundancy notice in January but I'm hoping that funding will come through and it will be cancelled but I just don't know if that will be the case at the moment. At least I am finished work for Christmas so I'm not going to think about it for a few weeks.

The adorable image on my card is from the Digi stamp Boutique and I think is just perfect for this theme of card.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Blog Candy Winner!

Thank you to everyone that entered my candy draw I do appreciate you taking the time to visit my blog. So onto the lucky winner as picked by random.org.


is number 42 so that is Sallybitz. Well done Sally, please send me an email to lynseywarren1@btinternet.com telling me your full name and address and I will post this candy asap so you receive it before Christmas.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Thank You Candy for My Followers .......

Hi everyone, as a thank you to all my followers who visit me and leave me comments I am having a little candy giveaway. I don't always get time to return everyones comments but I want you to know that they are all very much appreciated.

To be in a with a chance of winning this candy please be a follower of my blog, leave a link on your side bar and leave a comment on this post. This candy draw is open till the 15th December so that the lucky winner will receive their prize in time for Christmas.

This candy contains some of my favourite things, a pretty Lili of the Valley stamp, this is my favourite one from their latest release. Papermania Rose Garden Paper, Papermania Pink Roses and two reels of ribbon.

Thanks for taking the time to enter my draw and good luck!

Hugs Lynsey x

Pollycraft Monday Challenge ............

Hi everyone, hope you are well. I am still busy getting ready for Christmas, I hope I will be ready but still not sure at the moment whether it will be bread and jam for Christmas dinner at the rate I am going!

Anyway onto the challenge at Pollycraft Designs and our theme for you this week is 'White Christmas'. The wonderful image on my card is called 'Kiki Gifts' which you can get at the Pollycraft Designs online shop for an amazing 49p!

Our challenge is going to run for 4 weeks to give everyone a break over Christmas. We hope as always you can join in the challenge as we love to see what you create.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Meet Georgia!

Hi everyone, my second post for today is to share with you a fantastic new stamp from Little Claire's Designs. This little cutie is called Georgia and I think she is just adorable!

I am entering this card into the 'Anything Goes' Challenge at Creative Card Crew

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Winter Wonderland Challenge

Hi everyone, this week challenge at Winter Wonderland has been set by my DT buddy Janet and she has given us a theme of 'Christmas Baubles'. So if like me you are still trying to get your Christmas cards finished this is a great challenge to get another crimbo made.

Is anyone else starting to panic and wonder if you are ever going to be ready for Christmas or is it just me! Thanks so much to everyone that has been leaving me comments I will return them as soon as I can!

I am entering this card into the following challenge:

Sugar Bowl sketch and theme of snowflakes.
The Shabby Tearoom - Tis the season

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Pollycraft Monday Challenge ......

Hi everyone time for another challenge Pollycraft and today I have set a colour challenge of 'Pink, Blue and Brown'. I really love this colour combination so I hope you will come along and join in. There is a fantastic prize from Letraset this week and also some fab DT inspiration for you.

I have used a new image on my card from the Pollycraft Shop and this little cutie is called 'Ice Fairy'. I think she is so sweet!

Hope you have a great Monday.
Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:
Image - Pollycraft Designs
Papers - Dovecraft & DCWV
Snowflakes - Marianne and MS
Fiskars Boarder Punch
Coloured with Promarkers

Pollycraft Friday Freebie

Hi everyone there is the most fantastic Friday Freebie over at Pollycraft Designs this week, which is this adorable little cat on my card. He is just perfect for all those last minute cards that you might need to make!

I am enteringt my card into this week's challenge at Papertake Weekly Sketch

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to go and collect your freebie!
Hugs Lynsey x

Winter Wonderland Challenge ........

Hi everyone, this week's challenge at Winter Wonderland has been set by my DT buddy Marianne and is to use 'Penguins or Polar Bears' on your cards.

For my card I have used a super cute penguin image from Digi Stamp Boutique.

I am entering this card into the sketch challenge at Sunday Sketch and Stamp

I have a busy day ahead getting ready for the craft fair I am doing tomorrow with my friend Marianne lets hope we get no more snow!

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

More Cute Elephants!

Hi everyone, time to share two more cards made with the very cute elephants from Little Claire's Designs. These adorable stamps are part of the Little Claire's December Stamp Club, if you have not checked out their stamps you must have a look as they are so lovely and they stamp perfectly everytime.

We are forcast more snow tonight but I'm hoping it does not come! Me and my friend Marianne are doing a craft fair on Saturday and I want it all to be gone by then!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Some Very Cute Elephants!

Hi everyone, Little Claire's Designs have some fantastic new elephant stamps for their December Stamp Club. I think these are just so adorable and so great for any age!

I have another two cards to show you tomorrow using these adorable stamps so I hope you will be able to stop by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Crafter's Companion December Challenge ......

Hi everyone, time for another challenge at Crafter's Companion and this month we have a great sketch for you from Leann and a theme Winter which is very fitting for the current weather we have!


The image, sentiment and papers are all from Crafters Companion Beatrix Potter Winters Tales range. I think they are so lovely for Christmas cards and winter Birthdays.

Hope you can come along and join in the challenge this month we really love to see what you have been creating.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

An Anniversary Card

Hi everyone, I have an anniversary card to share with you tonight which I have made using the most adorable image from the Digi Stamp Boutique is called 'Valentine Tilda'. She is such a great image for so many occasions.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Anything Goes - Animals
Friday Sketchers

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey

Materials:
Image - Digi Stamp Boutique
Papers - Pink Petticoat
Cuttlebug Die Cut Flowers
MS Heart Punch
MS Boarder Punch

An Elegant Lady

Hi everyone, I hope the snow is not too bad where you are. There has been quite a lot here in Norfolk today so I am dreading another journey into work tomorrow. Anyway onto my card which is one I made for my Auntie's Birthday.

The decoupage image on this card is from a CD called Parisian Chic from Card Creations Plus and it packed full of lovely images like this.

I am entering this card into the following challenge:
Charisma Cardz

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Winter Wonderland Challenge - Shape Up

Hi everyone, time for another challenge at Winter Wonderland and this week the theme has been set by my DT buddy Danielle and is 'Shape Up'. So this week we want to see all your shaped cards, no squares in sight!

My card features some Sarah Kay die cut decoupage which I just love!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Fab n Funky -Going with the Flow
Craft Creations - Christmas is coming
Papertake Weekly - Cut it out
A Spoon Full of Sugar -Anything Goes
Everybody Art Challenges - Use Shapes

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey

My Work in Print!

Hi everyone, I had a lovely surprise when I opened this month's issue of Papercraft Essentials to see my card on the letters page! This has really made my day!

And this is a close up of my card featuring a fantastic image from the Digi Stamp Boutique

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Maurice Golfing ........

Hi everyone, another Maurice to share with you today. I so love these Maurice images from Pollycraft I think they are so great for mens cards.

This is a really quick post tonight as I'm off to my card making class in a minute.

I'm entering this card into the sketch challenge at Truly Scrumptious

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Pollycraft Monday Challenge .........

Hi everyone, its time for another challenge at Pollycraft Monday Challenge and our theme this week is 'Blue'. We are all feeling blue this week in the Pollycraft team as our DT buddy Ria has decided to stepdown from the team.

We hope that you will come along and join in the challenge as we love to see what you create each week.

The fab image on my card is called 'Ethan Rockstar' from Pollycraft Designs and think he is just perfect for a boy's card.

I am entering my card into the sketch challenge this week at Dutch Dare Challenges

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:
Image - Pollycraft Designs
Sentiment - Papermania
Papers - SWALK 2 CD Crafter's Companion
Various Star Punches

Two More Cards Using Sheena Douglass Stamps

Hi everyone, these are my last two cards which I made using Sheena Douglass's new stamps. These two cards where shown on Sheena's shows on Create and Craft this morning so that was lovely seeing my cards on telly.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Sheena Douglass Stamps Sneak Peak No 4:

Hi everyone, its day four of the sneak peaks for Sheena Douglass's new stamps which are being launched on Create and Craft tomorrow at 9am and 12pm.

This card is very different to my normal cute style but I was really pleased with the results.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Pollycraft Friday Freebie .......

Hi everyone, the image on my card is the wonderful Friday freebie which you can collect from the new Pollycraft Designs Shop. I think Maurice is just wonderful for mens xmas cards.

I am entering this card into the followong challenge:
Cute Card Thursday - Sketch

I hope you all have a great weekend.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:
Image - Pollycraft Designs
Papers - HOTP
Coloured with Promarkers
Senitment - Craftwork Cards
Holly Punch

Another Sheena Douglass Stamp Sneak Peak

Hi everyone, my second post for today is to you show a card another card I made using the new stamps from Sheena Douglass. This is an 8 x 8 card and the first one I have made in this size but I really enjoyed making it. I have sprayed the image with Sparkle and Shine from Crafter's Companion I really love the effect this spray gives to an image.

I am entering this card into the challenge at Saturday Challenge whose theme is 'Sparkle and Shine'.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:
Image - Sheena Douglass
Papers, Ribbon, Brad - Papermania
Handmade Flower

Winter Wonderland Challenge ..........

Hi everyone this week's challenge at Winter Wonderland has been choosen my by DT buddy Janet and she has given us the challenge of make a 'Christmas Decoration, Banner or Pendant' . My decoration is a table decoration made using an Arty Farty template.

I do hope you can come along and join in the challenge, we would love to see what you create.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

New Sheena Douglass Stamps Sneak Peak 2 .......

Hi everyone I have another card to share with you today showing the new stamps which are being launched by Sheena Douglassthis weekend. This card features a really pretty snowdrop image. I thought I would keep this one really simple.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

New Sheena Douglass Stamps Sneak Peak ......

Hi everyone I have a sneak peak to show you tonight of card using one of Sheena Douglass's new stamp range which are being launched this weekend on Create and Craft.

I am entering this card into the challenge at Sarah Hurley whose theme is to make an Easel Card.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:

Image & Sentiment Stamps- Shenna Douglass

Papers - Papermania

Ribbon and Flowers - Wild Orchid

My First Tutorial!

Hi everyone, its my first tutorial over at Crafter's Companion, News, Views and Inspiration Blog today. My tutorial is how to make this sweet little gift bag from an envelope. I've never done a tutorial before so if any of my blogging buddies have time to take a look at my tutorial and leave a comment on the Crafter's Companion blog I would really appreciate your support!

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:
Image - SWALK 2 Crafter'sCompanion
Papers - SWALK 2 CD
Flowers - SWALK 2 CD
Ribbon from Stash
Image coloured with Promarkers

Winter Wonderland Challenge .....

Hi everyone, another week has gone by and its time for another challenge over at Winter Wonderland and this week my DT buddy Kate has given us the challenge of Winter Sports.

The gorgeous image on my card is from Digi Stamp Boutique and is called Poppy. I thought she would be just perfect for this challenge!

Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

A Miss Sonny Cloud Calendar ........

Hi everyone, I have another Miss Sonny Cloud to share with you tonight. This one is my favourite out of all the new range and she is called 'Rainy Days'. As this is such a great image I thought she would be great to add to calendar so you could keep her out all year! You will be able to pre order your Miss Sonny Cloud stamps from the Pollycraft Designs Shop very soon!

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Image - Pollycraft Designs
Papers - SWALK 2 CD from Crafters Companion
MS Boarder Punch
Mariannes - Flower Die
Flowers & ribbon Wild Orchid
Coloured with Promarkers

Crafter's Companion Monthly Challenge ....

Hi everyone, just a little post to remind you that there is a fantastic prize over at the Crafter's Companion Monthly Challenge on offer of a £30 voucher to spend in their online store here. All you need to do is follow this month's sketch and a theme of 'One for the girls'. You don't need to use a Crafter's Companion image to enter but if you do have one we would love to see it!

I do hope you will come along and join in the challenge we would love to see what you create!
Hugs Lynsey x

Pollycraft Designs Monday Challenge ...........

Hi everyone, I'm a bit late with my DT card for Pollycraft Designs today as I was away at the weekend and my card I made before I went completely wrong! Don't you hate it when that happens! Our challenge for you this week is 'Doodling' which has been set by Paula our boss and she is great at doodling so do check out the DT cards! Anyway here I am finally with my DT which features the wonderful new 'Sonny Honeycloud' range and this one is called 'Cards and Cupcakes', the sentiment is also from the same range. Keep checking the store here for when they are released!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:

Image - Pollycraft Designs

Papers - DCWV

Flowers - Papermania and stash

Ribbon and pearls from stash

Winter Wonderland Challenge ......

Happy Friday everyone, I'm very excited as I'm off to York Christmas shopping today so by the time you read this if my scheduled post works I will be on my way!

Anyway onto my card, this week's challenge at Winter Wonderland has been set my DT buddy Marianne and is 'Sing a Christmas Carol'. I thought this adorable image from Pollycraft Designs would be just perfect for this challenge.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:

Image - Pollycraft Designs

Papers - Dovecraft

Holly and Flower Punch

MS Border Punch

Coloured with Promarkers

Little Claire's November Stamp Club Release

Hi everyone, my third post for today is to share with you a fantastic new stamp from Little Claire's called 'A Little Bird Told Me'. This is such a great stamp as you can use it for Birthday's like I have with this card or as a Christmas card and I will show you that one tomorrow. The sentiment also comes with this stamp which I just love!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Kaboodle Doodles - Make it Vintage
Lexis Creations - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by
Hugs Lynsey

Materials:
Image & Sentiment - Little Claire's
Papers - HOTP
Flowers - Wild Orchid
Swirls - Sizzix
Coloured with Promarkers

Crafter's Companion Monthly Challenge ......

My second post for today is to share my first Crafters Companion DT card with you for the montly challenge. We have a fantastic sketch by my DT buddie Jacqui with the added challenge of making your card 'One for the Girls'. As girly cards are my favourite kind of card, I really enjoyed making this one! I do hope that you will come along and join in our challenge, we would love to see what you create.

The gorgeous image on my card is from the SWALK 1 range from
Crafters Companion. The papers and patterned flower are all printed from the SWALK 1 CD.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Digi Stamp Boutique November Release .......

Hi everyone, why is it Monday comes round so quickly! I bet my friend Marianne won't mind today though as she has finished work, so I hope you are enjoying your Monday when you read this Marianne!

Anyway, onto my card, the image on my card is from the Digi Stamp Boutique November release and is called 'Hootie and Mistletoe'. I thought he would be just perfect for Hubby's Christmas card.

I am entering this card into this week's challenge at Friday Sketchers.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:

Image - Digi Stamp Boutique

Papers - Funky Hand

Snowflake - Spellbinders

Coloured with Promarkers

Happy Halloween

Just a little post to wish all my blogging buddies a Happy Halloween and to share a picture of my little witch!