New Challenge @ LCI

Good Morning my lovely friends, I'm so sorry you must think I've abandoned you all! I haven't been near my computer for the last week or so as it was busy busy busy at work again for the Bank Holiday, and can you believe it sunshine again - two consecutive bank holiday's, almost unheard of in this country!!

I"m so behind with all my comments I'm probably going to get the sack from all my DT positions! If I don't I might have to reconsider what I take on this summer as I don't seem to be very efficient at the moment!

I did however find time to make something for the new challenge at

LADYBUGS CRAFT INK

where the theme is a fabulous

Colour Wheel

I only just got this finished in time by the skin of my teeth!

And to make things worse all my scheduled posts that I got so far ahead of myself have been posted now - lol now it will be a challenge!!

Here's my card for this week

This was my third attempt! Not a lot seemed to be going right before this one.

I've used the fantabulous Jack and Robyn Gotcha cling stamp available HERE and don't forget all stamps are on Special offer, Kerry has reduced them so much you would be mad not to buy them and some for presents while you can pick up such a bargain!

The papers are from the LOTV pads last year and I'm having a 'phase' on shaped cards at the minute! Flowers are WOC and I used puffy snow to give some texture.

Here's the colour wheel

You just need to pick two opposite colours to play along.

Head over to the main challenge blog for all the details and some beautiful inspiration from the Ladybugs as well as all the information you need regards the prize on offer.

I have another busy day ahead and tonight I'm off to The Theatre Royal Norwich to see 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and no I'm not dressing up!!!

I promise to try and comment on your blogs this week instead of just looking!!

Love 'n' Hugs Laurie xx

I'd like to enter the following challenges

Double Trouble @ LCI

Hello again my lovely bloggers, I've given up trying to predict the weather, we've had allsorts in the last few days! I just hope wherever you are the sun is shining on you!

It's time for a new challenge today at

LADYBUGS CRAFT INK

and it's my turn to host, and, as today is
my lovely twin babies 23rd birthday

 I thought I'd go for a bit of

Double Trouble

So I'd like to see 2 of something on your projects please. It doesn't have to be 2 images (but it can be) just as long as I can see double it will count.

I've used 2 LCI images on my card, On Your Bike Robyn and Policeman Jack. It's the first time I've masked and stamped 2 images for a card and I'm thinking I might try this again! These two playing together remind me of my two as youngsters lol. 

The paper is from a Craftwork cards flower pad as too is the pinwheel. I wanted to keep it simple as the 2 images are quite busy. The sentiment is also LCI and its mounted on Stampin' Up punch outs.

You can find all the details on the main challenge page along with some fabulous inspiration from the Ladybugs.

Just encase anyone is interested, here's a couple of photo's of the kids.

I had to scan them lol as there was no digital photo's way back then!

This is Michael with all three of our Munchkins, Jordan was only 19 months old when Joel William (6lbs 11ozs) and Raegan Michaela (5lbs 12ozs) were born. Joel was born at 2 minutes to 10 in the morning and Raegan at 2 minutes past.

Joel had masses of thick hair and Raegan didn't have much for ages! 

This ones a bit more recent lol!
Joel didn't want me to use this picture as he thinks he looks fat but I like it. It was taken about 18 months ago on holiday. In the last couple of months he has been on this fitness plan and lost 2 and half stone. His sister (currently backpacking around China) won't recognise him when she gets back on Monday!

Thanks for looking
Love 'n' Hugs Laurie xx

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
MMCS  -  CAS
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes
Sweet Stampin' - Summer Fun
Polka Doodles - Summer Scene
Love 2 Create - Summertime Fun

Let's Play Bingo @ LCI

Good morning again I'm back with my 2nd DT post of the morning.

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It's TLT time over at 

Ladybug Crafts Ink

and we are all getting in the party mood ready for Christmas.

The lovely Sue has decided we should be playing party games and has given us a game of

'BINGO'

We all chose our favourite embellishment and picked a square (Brilliant idea Sue) and this is what you have to play with

Pick a line, up, down or diagonal (from corner to corner) or if you want to show off (no names mentioned here lol but check out the challenge blog!) go for a full house! Be sure to let us know in your post which line you have chosen.

I've gone across the bottom with Buttons, Die Cuts & Pearls

 And I've used one of my favourite LCI stamps Jack & Robyn 'Gotcha' available HERE

My papers are from an Echo Park Spots & Stripes Christmas 6x6 pad and I've finally got to use one of my new Memory Box dies. It's all glittered and blinged up but you can't see from this picture! The snowflake brads are from Sir Stampalot, I couldn't resist calling in on my way through the other day. When I was searching for a Christmas Animal stamp (for my other DT post today) I found 3 packs of these Christmas messages that I'd forgotten I had! As most of my cards have been made now I thought I ought to use one! The tiny buttons are Papermania.

I hope you can find time to join us for this challenge, the Ladybugs are resting their wings over Christmas so this will run till the 2nd of January. Remember you don't have to use an LCI stamp to join in but we love it when you do.

Head over to the main challenge blog for all the details and while you're there check to see if you made the top 3 or won last week and don't forget to see what the Ladybugs made for your inspiration and leave them some Ladybug love.

That's all from me for today, don't forget if you didn't get your Stamp Of The Month at half price last week there's still time HERE 

Thank you for taking the time to visit

Love 'n' Hugs Laurie x

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

Diva's By Design - Anything Goes (2nd Entry)

Creative Inspirations - Snow Much Fun

Crafts & Me - Snow/Snowflakes

Scrapbook Sisters - Sue's Sketch

Paper Sundaes - Anything Christmas

Stamptacular Sunday - Christmas Glitz

Pixie Dust - Glitter & Bling

Cupcake Craft - Don't Look At The Light

Pollycraft Monday - Christmas Fun

Incy Wincy - Christmas & Brads

The Winter Blues @ LCI

And a very good if not frosty morning to you all, I know it's not actually frosty yet but compared to what I've been used to, it certainly is! 

I hope you're all well or at least better than me as I seem to have caught something nasty over the weekend and have had to drag myself out of bed to make this post.

Tuesday means one of my favourite challenges hits the airwaves at

Ladybugs Crafts Ink

and this week is somewhat special for me as Queen Ladybug Kerry and Princess Lisa have handed over the reins and let me choose a challenge!!

Oh the power, I hardly knew where to begin (as if!) I've a list of challenges waiting LOL 

With the change of weather and seasons we could all be feeling a touch of 

The Winter Blues

So we'd like to see frosty or cold, Blue inspired cards from you this week, easy peasy yes?

A fabulous LCI stamp (to the value of £6.50) of your choice is up for grabs to the winner and remember you don't have to use an LCI image to join in but we love it when you do.

I've used one of my favourite LCI stamps Sledding Fun I love Jack and Robyn they are sooooo much fun! Papers, tree's and snowflakes are all Magnolia, the frosty border is a Marianne die, the image cut out with a nestie and the sentiment LOTV. Navy and white always looks so crisp and clean - love it!

Now this week is a wee bit special at Ladybug headquarters as not only do we have a fantastic challenge we also have  3 GDT spots up for grabs for the month of December!! Head over to the main challenge blog for all the details and you could be joining us very soon!! The girls have been extra busy creating some fabulous DT inspiration for you so pop along and show them some well deserved Ladybug Love.

One last quick reminder, if you haven't bought the November Stamp Of The Month yet, you still have time

Nikki and Buttercup Building A Snowman is available at half price till the end of the month!

Thank you for stopping by today, hope to see you all over at LCI  very soon

Love 'n' Hugs Laurie xx

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
Bunny Zoe's - Anything Christmas With Pearls
Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes
Stamping Scrapping Central - Christmas
Crafty Catz - Snowflakes
One Stop Craft - Blue
CES - snowflakes
Diva's By Design - Monochromatic
Fab 'n' Funky - Baby It's Cold Outside
Creative Craft - Free For All
Creative Card Crew - Monochromatic

Pink & Brown Circles at LCI

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Hello again, I still can't quite believe that I have two cards to post every other Tuesday! LOL Oh to be in demand!!

Tuesdays aren't just any old Tuesdays anymore - Now they are Totally Ladybug Tuesdays and that means its a new challenge at 

Ladybug Crafts Ink

and what a fab challenge this one is! Set by our very own lovely ladybug Michele.....

Pink & Brown with Circles

Show me anyone who doesn't like pink & brown together!!

I love it and the circles made this one a lot of fun for me.

Now I never make anything other than sqaure cards,  but on my birthday I received a card from my blog buddy Debs and I was amazed by it. So amazed that I had to have a go at it myself and this is my go....not a patch on Debs card to me but I'm still really pleased with it. I have to point out at this moment that because I wanted to make this card so much .....I had to buy a Grand Calibur!!! Thanks again Debs!!

As it cost me so much to make LOL I want you to see it from every angle!!

That gorgeous ribbon is from LCI and you can get it here. I used Robyn stamp who is just as cute as a button I know I will use and use her time and time again. I did a tiny bit of paper piecing on her dress,  I thought she was thin enough to get away with horizontal stripes LOL! The flowers are from WOC  and I've used my favourite papers of all time Making Memories Cosomopolitan.

Head over to the main challenge blog for all the details of this weeks challenge and to see what gorgeous inspiration the Ladybugs have created for you and if you haven't looked yet - it might be you that won last weeks challenge or made the top 3!

And most important of all
Don't forget you can still get the Stamp Of The Month at Half Price

Thank you for visiting
Love 'n' Hugs Laurie xx

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Stamptacular Sunday - You Choose
Tuesday ThrowDown - Shaped Cards