Merry Season by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello friends!  We are halfway through MerMay but there is still time for you to join in the fun on a group on Facebook called Paper Crafting for Everyone.  It is a private group but you can join it because there is lots of wonderful inspiration there.

I found this gorgeous images in my stash of uncoloured images and decided to colour it.  It is called Merry Season by Ching-Chou Kuik.     Here is my slimline card.

I made a card with this beautiful image once before and I used the same colours except for her outfit.  I coloured her with Copic markers.  I created a little scene at the bottom of the card with some lovely dies.

Thank you for taking the time to visit.  I really appreciate it.  Take care and stay well.  Hugs, Lori xx  

Resources and Tools Used  

Slimline die:   KS Craft "Lacy Slimline Nesting Frames" die
Coral:             Tutti Designs "Coral" die TUTTI-451
Sentiment:     Computer generated
Border:           Joy Crafts "Under the Sea - Edge Waves" die  6002-0330

Fish:               Unknown

Challenges Entered  

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/ 

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/

https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/

https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

Wait for You by Ching-Chou Kuik

Greetings friends!  I love creating mermaid cards.  Since it's MerMay, I decided to use this gorgeous greyscale image called Wait for You by Ching-Chou Kuik.  In fact, I had printed out two copies a while ago. I coloured both of them but I never made a card with the second one until now.  This image is simply magical.

I coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  

That's all from me for today.  Thanks for visiting.  I wish you a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Border:           Martha Stewart "Modern Garland" Around the Page punch
Flourishes:     Tattered Lace "Delightful Flourishes" dies 
Sentiment:      Computer generated 

Enamel dots:  EK Success

Challenges Entered  

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/  (Under the Sea, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Disney)

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://rabiscochallenge.blogspot.com/

https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Pearl Tidepool and Seamoor by Sweet November Stamps

Greetings friends, and happy Monday!  Since this month is MerMay, Sweet November Stamps is celebrating this occasion by having a SNS May Challenge on Facebook.  All entries must use a Sweet November image (digital or clear).  SNS has so many gorgeous mermaid images.  I chose the beautiful Pearl Tidepool and Seamoor digital image (I did not use the little Seamoor image).

I coloured her with Copic markers and added the handmade flowers.  I inked the wave border and added a row of tiny crystal gems at the bottom of the border.

If you want to join this challenge, see here:

That's all from me today.  Thank you for visiting.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used

Waves border:  Joy Crafts "Under the Sea - Edge Waves Border"  6002/0330
Sentiment:        Computer generated
Flowers:            Memory Box "Layers Periwinkle" dies
Gems:               The Paper Studio

Challenges Entered  

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://traumfabrik-challenge.blogspot.com/  (I used the medium flower and the small flower twice)

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/

https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/ (Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid, Disney)

http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/  (Sandylion designer paper - Disney's Little Mermaid

https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/

Mad About Shoes by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hi friends!  The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's new challenge starts today.  It's Challenge #595 and the theme this week is:

A BIT OF A GIGGLE

This theme includes something humorous or fun.  I chose the latter because I have always found that buying shoes is definitely loads of fun.  When I was younger and working, my favourite type of shoe were stilettos.  I had them in all different colours imaginable.  And, let's not forget about sandals, sneakers, flats and boots.  I actually had a dedicated room for all my shoes.  

When I saw this image called Mad About Shoes by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps, I had to use it.  Here is my design team card:

I used Copic markers and FB Polychromos pencils to colour this fabulous image.  I remember seeing a sign many years ago in one of the shoe stores with the sentiment on this card so I decided to use it.

For more inspiration by the other design team members, see here.  And, while there, why not join the challenge?  There are always some lovely images up for grabs.

There is a group on Facebook called The Paper Shelter Fan Group where there is even more inspiration.  

Thanks so much for visiting.  Have a great day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Challenges Entered  

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/
https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/
http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/ 

https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/
http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://welove2create.blogspot.com/

Little Mermaid by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  As you probably know, May is MerMay month.  It's no secret that I adore mermaids and so I am showcasing Conie Fong's newest image in her etsy shop called Little Mermaid.  What a cutie!  Here is my Design Team card:

I coloured her with Copic markers, and then I fussy cut her.  The lovely background paper is from Heartfelt Creations "Under the Sea" paper pad.

Conie has a new YouTube channel called Draw with Conie where she teaches you how to draw a simple mermaid, along with some other fabulous and simple images.  And, Conie has two Facebook groups.  One Facebook group is called Draw with Conie.  You can submit your drawings on that group.

Conie's second Facebook group is called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  That groups has some amazing inspiration.

Thank you for visiting.  Stay well, and I hope to see you again soon.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used

Sentiment: Lili of the Valley clear stamp set
Corner:      Cheery Lynn "Lace Corner - Deco A" dies

Challenges Entered  

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/  I love using bold colours to colour and I also love

                                                                        bold patterned paper.

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/  Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid, Disney World

https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/