Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The Music Practice by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  Today, a new challenge begins on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  This week's theme is a wonderful one:  

SPRING COLOURS 

Spring is my favourite season because both of my awesome sons were born in the spring.  And, since spring is the season when the world revives after the cold winter months, I very much look forward to spring.

I chose the darling image called The Music Practice by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps because it reminded me of how much I enjoy listening to the little birds singing outside my window.


I coloured this little lady with Copic markers.  The flowers are handmade and also coloured with Copic markers.  I added 3-D foam under the petals of each flower to add some dimension and some enamel dots to the centers.

If you would like more inspiration by the other design team members, please see here.  If you join our challenge, you may win some lovely images.  


Also, there is a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group for even more inspiration.

Thank you for visiting.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:        Joy Crafts 6002/0149 die
Flowers:      EK Success "Retro" punch, and Heartfelt Creations "Classic Rose" die
Sentiment:  Computer generated and raised to 3-D foam

Challenges Entered  




 

 

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Birds YouTube Video by Conie Fong

Hello lovely friends!  I hope all is going well.  Are you familiar with Conie Fong's new YouTube videos (Draw with Conie) where she teaches you, step by step, how to draw some really adorable images?  If not, you should check it out here.  Conie converted this sweet birds image into a digital image so that the design team members can colour it and show you how truly sweet this image is.

My DT card showcases one of those videos.



I coloured this adorable image with Copic markers, and I used a stencil to create the clouds.

Conie has two Facebook Groups.  One is called Draw with Conie.

The other is called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  You will find some wonderful inspiration on both groups.  

That's all from me for today's post.  Thank you for visiting.  I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used  

Border:      Martha Stewart "Modern Garland" Around the Page punch
Clouds:      My Favorite Things "Cloud" stencil
Sentiment: Computer generated

Challenges Entered  

http://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/  (birds are vertebrate animals)


Monday, March 4, 2024

Gnome Couple Bundle by Conie Fong - Card 3

Hello friends!  I hope you had a nice weekend.  My DT card today is made with Conie Fong's super cute Gnome Couple Bundle.  This bundle comes with the couple, the boy gnome, and the girl gnome.  This is the third card that I have made with this sweet couple.  


You can learn to draw how to draw the boy gnome by following Conie Fong's fabulous YouTube videos.  There are also a number of other simple images that you can learn to draw by following Conie's step by step videos.  

In addition to her YouTube videos, Conie has two Facebook Groups called Conie Fong Art & Design Group and Draw with Conie.



I coloured the image with Copic markers.  The pretty background paper is by Heartfelt Creations (Window Scenes Collection paper pad).

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a happy week.  Hugs, Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used  

Frame:        Love Nicole "Wavy Squares" dies
Sentiment:  Computer generated and raised with 3-D foam
Paper:         Heartfelt Creations Window Scenes Collection paper pad


Challenges Entered  



Friday, March 1, 2024

Mother and Baby Boy by Conie Fong

Hey there, friends!  Today, I am showcasing my DT slimline card with a most endearing image by Conie Fong called Mother and Baby Boy.  Conie also has an image for a baby girl in her etsy shop, along with many other beautiful images. 


I coloured this gorgeous image with my Copic markers.  I added some Swarovski crystals on the corners of the back panel, and a sheer bow.

Conie Fong has a Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group where you will find some wonderful inspiration by the other DT members as well as other crafters who love Conie's images.

Have a lovely day, and thank you for visiting.  Hugs, Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used  

Frame:        Spellbinders "Essential Arches" dies
Sentiment:  Computer generated

Ribbon and Swarovski crystals are from my stash. 


Challenges Entered  



Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Make a Wish by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Greetings my friends!  Hope you are all well.  The theme this week on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog is:

PINK/PEARLS 

Since I love the colour pink and pearls, I decided to use both for my DT card.  The gorgeous image I chose is Make a Wish by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps


I coloured the image with my trusty Copic markers, and I drew the simple background.  The little pearls are from my stash.

If you would like more inspiration, be sure to check out the creations by the other design team members here.  And, as always, there are some fabulous prizes to be won.  We would love it if you joined our challenge.


There is also a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.

Thank you for visiting.  Take good care of yourselves.  I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx 


Resources and Tools Used  

Frame:        Spellbinders "Essential Arches" dies
Sentiment:  Creative Expressions "Hello & Hi" mini dies
Clouds:       Stencil by My Favorite Things


Challenges Entered  




Sunday, February 25, 2024

Cat with Balloons by Conie Fong

Greetings, friends!  Today's card features an adorable new image by Conie Fong called Cat with Balloons which you can find in Conie's etsy shop.  If you would like to learn how to draw this cutie, head on over to Conie Fong's YouTube video channel called Draw with Conie where she teaches you how to draw this kitty, as well as quite a number of other fabulous videos.  Here is my DT slimline card: 




I coloured this darling image with my Copic markers.  I created the sky by using a stencil and chalk.  

Conie has a Facebook group called Draw with Conie.  You can share your drawings from her YouTube videos in that group.  We would love to see them. In addition, Conie has another Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  There you will find some fabulous inspiration by the other design team members and other crafters who love Conie's images.


Thank you for visiting.  Have a happy day, and I hope to see you again soon.  Hugs, Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used  

Cloud border:  Dare2BArtsy "Land & Clouds Borders"
Sentiment:       Computer generated
Buildings:        Memory Box "Citiscape Silhouette" and "Citiscape Nightline" dies


Challenges Entered  

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (I used to have a dog and 2 kitties; now I only
                                                                                    have one sweet kitty)








Saturday, February 24, 2024

Cat Family Bundle by Conie Fong

Happy Saturday, friends.  As you probably know, kitties have a special space in my heart.  I was thrilled when Conie Fong created this darling bundle called Cat Family.  The bundle comes with and without a heart.  Since I already made a card without the heart, today's card features this sweet family with the heart.   Here is my design team card:  


I have coloured this image with Copic markers.  You can learn how to draw this adorable image by following Conie Fong's new YouTube videos here.  There are also quite a number of other amazing videos by Conie on her YouTube channel.  If you decide to draw this image, you can then share it on Conie's Facebook group called Draw with Conie.  

Conie also has another Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group where you will find some truly wonderful inspiration.

I wish you a lovely weekend.  Until next time, Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used 

Border:        Fiskars "Rope" punch
Sentiment:   Computer generated
Bow:            Bought on Amazon


Challenges Entered