Thursday, August 29, 2019

Dandelion Girl by Wee Stamps for Whimsy Stamps

Hi peeps!  Rhea of Passionate Paper Creations has a Get Well Soon Challenge on Facebook.  
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.2272694759446456&type=3
This challenge runs from August 1 to August 31.  My card was finished weeks ago but I waited until nearly the last day to post it. This cute image is "Dandelion Girl" by Sylvia Zet (Wee Stamps) for Whimsy Stamps, found here:
https://whimsystamps.com/collections/wee-stamps-digital-stamps/products/dandelion-girl-digital-stamp
Here is my card:



As always, I used Copics and FC Polychromos pencils to colour her. I added Swarovski crystals on the stems for a lovely sparkle.  That's all from me today.    Hugs, Lori xx


Materials and Tools Used 

Stems:    Memory Box "Chloe Stem" die
Border:   Joy Crafts "Ornate Edge" die 6002/0357

Ribbon, Swarovski crystals, embroidery floss, and tiny button are from my stash.




Monday, August 26, 2019

Wynona Witch (with Cooking Pot Basket) by Conie Fong

Hi dear peeps!  Today, I am happy to share my altered liquor bottle project, as DT for Conie Fong, which I made for Conie's monthly Facebook challenge.  This month's theme is "Anything But a Card".  
I love altering liquor bottles and this was so much fun to make.   This is a long post, so here goes:


This is the bottle before I altered it:

After removing the labels and cleaning it with rubbing alcohol, I applied a coat of gesso.  Then, I painted the entire bottle with orange acrylic paint.  I lightly sponged red acrylic paint over the orange areas.  Next, I sponged on some purple acrylic paint around the perimeters of each side.  Once they were dry, I applied a coat of matte Mod Podge over the entire bottle to seal it. 

Then, I added the image and the other die cuts around the bottle.  The image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos pencils.  I drew the background fence.  Finally, I applied Mod Podge to the image and the die cuts.  Here are more views:

Back view:


Left side view:

Right side view:
The spider is raised with 3-D foam dots and I added Swarovski crystals for its eyes.

Top view:

OK, now I'm done - LOL!  Until next time.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:   Impression Obsession "Halloween Hill" die
Ghosts:   Memory Box "Ghost Trio" die
Spider:    SVG file
Bats:       Memory Box "Flying Bats" die
Spider Web:  Memory Box "Corner Spiderweb" die (small)
Spider Web:   SVG file (large)
Witch on Broom:  free clipart

Trim, ribbon, beads, Swarovski crystals, flower, gesso, Mod Podge and acrylic paints are from my stash.  





Saturday, August 24, 2019

Lotus Sprite by Aurora Wings

Happy Saturday!  I hope you are enjoying your weekend.  This gorgeous image is "Lotus Sprite" by Aurora Wings, found here:
She is so beautiful!  I made this card for Aurora Wings' monthly Facebook challenge.  Why not join in the fun?  You may win some gorgeous images from Mitzi.


I made this card some time ago but never posted it.  My flowers are handmade, and the image is coloured with a combination of Copics and FB Polychromos pencils.  I coated the butterfly with glitter.  Wishing you a lovely weekend.  xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Base:         Heartfelt Creations "Regal Borders and Pockets" dies
Borders:    Heartfelt Creations "Regal Borders and Pockets" dies
Butterfly:   Martha Stewart "Monarch Butterfly" punch
Flowers:    Love Nicole punch (large flower), EK Success "Gardenia" punch
Glitter:      Martha Stewart

Ribbon, glitter, pearls, prills and floss are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Stamps by Aurora Wings Facebook Challenge
https://www.facebook.com/groups/StampsByAuroraWings/
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Blog
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com
Crafting by Designs Challenge Blog
https://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/
Fabrika Fantasy Challenge Blog
http://fabrikafantasydigis.blogspot.com/2019/08/challenge-33-anything-goes.html#more








Monday, August 19, 2019

Forest Companion by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi everybody!  Weekends do go by too quickly, right?  I am showcasing my DT card today for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge (theme:  four legged friends).  What a wonderful theme! 
 This gorgeous image is "Forest Companion", found here:
She also has a blog challenge that you can enter.  If you enter either one, or both,you may win some of her beautiful images.  Why not join in the fun?


I decided to draw some trees behind this lovely image.  It's coloured it with Copics and FC Polychromos pencils.  Her wings are covered with Wink of Stella, and the flowers are handmade.  I love to make flowers.  I wish you a happy week.  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:       Martha Stewart "Flourish Lace" punch
Flowers:    Tim Holtz "Spiky Floral" punch, SVG file
Foliage:     SVG file
Branches:  Martha Stewart "Autumn Branch" punch

Pearls, flower center, corner and Wink of Stella (clear) are from my stash.
  





Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Angel Wishes by Conie Fong

Hello, crafty friends!  This month's Facebook theme over at Conie Fong's Art and Design Group is "Always Anything Goes" with an option of  "Anything But a Card". 
  https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/
This is my DT inspirational project:


I started off with the cute wooden box that houses Brie cheese by President:

I coated the entire box with gesso.  Then, I painted it with purple acrylic paint.  Finally, I applied Mod Podge (matte finish) all over it to seal it.

I used the darling "Angel Wishes" image by Conie Fong, found here in her etsy shop:
I coloured this beautiful image with Copics and FC Polychromos pencils.  I glued the patterned paper, the image and the frames onto the box and applied Mod Podge over them. 

I wanted the lace (which was white) to match so I dyed it purple with Glimmer Mist, and glued it around the box.  I lined the insides of the box (top and bottom) with white felt. Lastly, I added the flowers and other embellishments and, voila, my finished box!
Here are some other views:
  


I had so much fun creating this altered box.  Hope you have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:     Spellbinders "Label 18" dies
Flourish:  Cheery Lynn "Fanciful Flourish" die (small)
Flowers:   EK Success "Gardenia" punch, Fiskars punch (small)

Gesso, Mod Podge, lace, floss, gems, prills, Glimmer Mist, acrylic paint and felt are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
Colour Crazy Craft Challenges Blog
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
Creative Moments Challenge Blog
Crafting by Designs Challenge Blog



Monday, August 12, 2019

Red Panda by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi peeps!  This is my DT inspirational post for Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook challenge featuring the lovely "Red Panda" image, found here: 
The theme this month is "Four Legged Friends".
If you enter this challenge you may win some wonderful prizes. Check it out here:
 She also has a challenge blog here:


The image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos pencils.  I wish you a happy day.  xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:         Joy Crafts 6002/0631 die
Foliage:       Spellbinders "Romantic Vines" die
Sentiment:   Fiskars cicle punch, QuicKutz bottlecap die

Swarovski crystals and the flower are from my stash.


Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Purple Night Adventure by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello and welcome to my DT post today showcasing the beautiful "Purple Night Adventure" image which can be found in Ching-Chou's etsy shop here:
This month's theme on Ching-Chou's Facebook challenge is "Four Legged Friends".


I made the flowers and the pinwheel bow.  The image was coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  Until next time, I wish you a lovely day.  xx

Materials and Tools Used  

Frame:        Joy Crafts 6002/0971 - !Noor clock die
Flowers:     SVG file, Marvy Uchida (small flowers) punch
Leaves:       Spellbinders "Little Leaf Sets" dies
Sentiment:  QuicKutz bottlecap die

Ribbon, prills, bead and pearls are from my stash

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com
Creative Moments Challenge Blog
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
A Gem of  Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
Creative Playground Challenge Blog
https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/2019/08/creative-playground-challenge-8.html
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge Blog
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/?fbclid=IwAR12I3ptta_N68iGVgx_SQmByi6YBA9UqEQ4BEptoxi8jm0Ckub6lPfH4IA
Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog
https://loripodolsky.blogspot.com/2019/08/purple-night-adventure-by-ching-chou.html