Alanna by Conie Fong

Good morning/afternoon!  Today, I am showcasing my second DT inspirational shaped easel card which I made for Conie Fong's monthly Facebook challenge.  The theme this month is "Anything Goes" or "Any Kind of Shaped Card".

https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/
Conie also has a colouring only challenge on Facebook.

I enjoy making shaped cards so I went with that choice.  I chose the delightful "Alanna" image which you can find in Conie's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/609695741/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_45

Here is a side view:

I have used a combination of Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour this beauty.  As always, I made the flowers.  Well, that is all from me.  I wish you a lovely week.  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:          Spellbinders "Labels Twenty-Two" dies

Card Base:   Go Kreate "Half XXL Square Frame Frilly #2" die

Flowers:       SVG file (orange) and

                     EK Success "Retro" medium punch (cherry blossoms) 

Leaves:         SVG file 

Sentiment:    Lili of the Valley

Ribbon, pearls, prills and beads are from my stash

Little Daisy by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello, dear peeps!  It started to snow Saturday night in our area and it continued throughout most of the day yesterday.  This storm deposited 18 inches of snow.  What a mess!  Luckily, we did not lose power.  What would I do without my beloved computer and my TV?  LOL!  

I am sharing my latest DT inspiration card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's current monthly Facebook challenge.  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/

This week's theme is to use at least two different ribbons. 

I superimposed the fuchsia ribbon over the white one. Here are the ribbons that I used:

The images is coloured with a combination of Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.  I made the daisies and the pinwheel bow.  Such fun!  Have a lovely week.  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used:

Frame:        Spellbinders "Teardrop Circles" dies

Daisies:       SVG file 

Leaves:       CottageCutz "Greenery" die

Corners:      Cheery Lynn "Lace Corner -Deco J" die (bottom) and Fiskars punch (top)

Butterflies:  Martha Stewart "Royal" butterfly punch

Ribbons, pearls, daisy centers, and beads are from my stash.

Blue Sea Illusion by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello and welcome to today's post.  Ching-Chou Kuik has a monthly Facebook Challenge.  If you enter, you may win some of her stunning images.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/  

It's been a year now that I have had the pleasure of being a member her design team.  It's been so much fun colouring her gorgeous images.  Today, I am showcasing her beautiful "Blue Sea Illusion" image which is found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/219255130/blue-sea-illusion-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_59  

and also as part of a set of three:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/595746376/under-the-sea-set-2-greyscale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_29

I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour her.  All the flowers are handmade.  That's all from me today.  Have a lovely week.  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frames:   Spellbinders "Scalloped Labels 1" and "Labels 1" dies

Bubbles:  Memory Box "Loopy Rings" die

Juniper:   Tim Holtz "Juniper" punch

Flowers:  Assorted punches

Title:        QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies

Ribbon, pearls, beads, lace, prills are from my stash.

Challenges entered
Through the Craft Room Door
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
Creative Moments Challenge #160
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-160.html
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenges
http://thepapernestdollschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/01/january-challenge.html
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-85-anything-goes.html

Delilah by Conie Fong

Hi everyone! I would like to share my first DT inspirational card which I made for Conie's Fong's first Facebook challenge for 2019.  The theme is "Any Kind of Shaped Card".  If you prefer to not use this theme, you can always opt for "Anything Goes".  Conie also has a colouring only contest.  Check it out: contest.https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/

I love to make shaped cards.  I used the lovely "Delilah" image which you can find in Conie's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/546518549/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_77&crt=1

So, without further ado, here is my shaped card:

This card opens at the bottom.  Here is a side view:

The sweet image is coloured with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.  The flowers and pinwheel bow are handmade.  The pink "frosting" is raised with pop dots.  If you closely, my nail polish matches the cupcake wrapper - LOL!  Pure coincidence!

Materials and Tools Used

Card Base:               Free cupcake clipart

Flowers:                   SVG file cut with Cricut

Butterfies:                Printed and fussy cut from Conie's image

Frame:                     Spellbinders "Standard Circles Large" dies

Flourish:                  Crafter's Companion "Filigree Flourish" die

Crimper:                  Fiskars

Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug "D'vine Swirls"

Wink of Stella (clear) was applied to the butterflies.

Challenge entered
Morgan's Artworld Open Challenge
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog
https://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-564-whats-new.html
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog
https://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-382-anything-goes.html

Artistic Inspirations Challenge Blog
https://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-211.html

                 

Towards the Sunshine by Ching-Chou Kuik

Happy New Year, dear friends!

2018 was a most difficult year for me.  I am looking forward to this new year, being happy, and moving on.  Sunflowers are known to be "happy" flowers. I chose this beautiful image "Towards the Sunshine" because it showcases these lovely flowers. 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/636798305/towards-the-sunshine-printable-instant?ref=shop_home_active_17 

Many authors and countless artists have used the symbolism of these flowers to inspire them.  Here is a more detailed explanation of their meaning and symbolism: 

http://www.flowermeaning.com/sunflower-meaning/

I created this card for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook Challenge.  The theme is "New Beginnings". You may win some gorgeous images, if you enter.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/

I used Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils to colour this image.  The sunflowers are handmade.  I included the dragonflies because of their meaning and symbolism as well: 

"The dragonfly, in almost every part of the world, symbolizes change and change in the perspective of self realization; and the kind of change that has its source in mental and emotional maturity and the understanding of the deeper meaning of life."

I wish you a healthy and wonderful new year.  Hugs, Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frames:         Spellbinders "Classic Scalloped Ovals" and "Classic Ovals Large" dies

Label:            Spellbinders "Classic Circles Large" dies

Flourish:        Crafter's Companion "Filigree Flourish" die

Borders:        Martha Stewart "Pinking Scallop" punch

Sunflowers:   SVG file

Dragonflies:   Marvy Uchida "Dragonfly"punch

Ribbon, pearls, beads, Magic Mesh and Flower Soft are from my stash.