Showing posts with label birthday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birthday. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

So Pretty!! by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

 Hi friends!  The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's new challenge (#629) begins today.  This week's theme is:

ALTER IT 
(Alter your image in some way) 

My Design Team card showcases the fabulous So Pretty!! image by TPS.  I cropped the image so that the lower portion of her legs are not seen.  



I coloured her with Copic markers, and I added a handmade flower, also coloured with Copic markers.  I used some 3-D foam under the petals of the flower for added dimension.

I created a card once before using the entire image.  See below.


For more inspiration by the other DT members, please visit The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  If you join our challenge, you may win some adorable images.


That's all from me for this post.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:       Martha Stewart "Botanical Scallop" punch
Flower:       EK Success "Retro" flower punch 
Sentiment:  Computer generated


















Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Ella Fleur by Conie Fong

 Hello friends!  Welcome to my post today.  I have made a z fold card showcasing the lovely Ella Fleur image by Conie Fong.  Here is my Design Team card:


Here is side view of my card: 


And a view of the card when it is flat:

I coloured her with Copic markers.  The flowers are handmade and are raised with 3-D foam for dimension.  They are also coloured with Copic markers.

There is more fabulous inspiration by the other Design Team members and other crafters who enjoy colouring Conie gorgeous images. Conie's Facebook group is called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  

That's all from me for today's post.  Until next time, Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used  

Borders:      Martha Stewart "Deco Fan" Around the Page punches
Flowers:      Heartfelt Creations "Classic Rose" dies
Sentiment:   Computer generated



Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Tuxedo Always Works by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Greetings friends!  I hope you all had a wonderful holiday.  The Design Team members have been on their holiday break but now Team A is back for The Paper Shelter's first challenge (#621) of 2025.  

The theme for this week is:

A WINTERY PROJECT or
SHADES OF BLUE

I decided to go with the Shades of Blue theme for my card.  I chose the fabulous Tuxedo Always Works by TPS digital stamps.  I used this image once before but with different colours.  Here is my DT card:


I used Copic markers to colour this awesome image.  The flower is handmade, and is raised with 3-D foam.  I used a slimline die and sized it so that it would fit onto my A-6 card.

If you would like to see more wonderful inspiration by the other Design Team members, see here.  And, while there, why not join our challenge.  There are some lovely images to be won.


TPS also has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group. where you will find inspiration by both Design Teams, and other crafters as well.

That's all from me for this post.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Slimline die:   Gina Marie "Scalloped Stitched" slimline die
Sentiment:      Computer generated
Flower:           Spellbinders "Floral Oval" die S5-378
Leaves:           Memory Box "Layered Periwinkle" die
Ribbon:           From my stash


Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Cupcake Birthday by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  This week's new challenge (#617) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog starts today.  The theme is:

THE LITTLE ONES 

For my card, I chose the adorable Birthday Cupcake by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  Cute, isn't she?  I coloured the image with Copic markers.  Here is my Design Team card:


There is more inspiration for you to see on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog by the other Design Team members.  See here.  Furthermore, TPS has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.  

And, if you join our challenge, you might win some marvelous prizes.


I wish you a lovely day.  Thanks for visiting.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:       Martha Stewart "Gifts" punch
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Challenges Entered  


Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Retro Space Girl by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends.  I would like to preface this post by saying that, in case you haven't heard, our beloved co-owner of The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps, Veronica, tragically passed away on September 25, 2024.  Please see more details about this here.  We are so saddened by this news. 

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Another new challenge (#615) is starting today on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  This week's theme is:  

SQUARES/CIRCLES

I made a card with this image some time ago using masculine colours.  I decided to make another card with this image called Retro Space Girl by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps using feminine colours.  I love this adorable image.  Here is my Design Team card:

This little cutie is coloured with Copic markers.  I added some enamel dots on the left side of the circle.

For more amazing inspiration by the other Design Team members, see here.  While there, why not join our challenge?  There are some wonderful images up for grabs.  Check this out:

The Paper Paper Shelter also has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Club where you will find even more inspiration.

That's all from me.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used

Frame:       Spellbinders "Standard Circles Large" dies
Corners:     EK Success
Sentiment:  The word "BLAST" is a free clipart word and I added the text
Clouds:       My Favorite Things cloud stencil 

Challenges Entered  








Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Balloon House YouTube video by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  Today's post features an adorable image by Conie Fong called Balloon House.  Conie has a YouTube channel where she teaches you how to draw this balloon house, along with some other super cute images.  Please see here.

Conie converted this image to JPG format for the Design Team members so that you can see how truly awesome and versatile this image is.  I coloured the image with Copic markers.  This is the second card that I made with this image.  On the first card, the balloons were opaque.  This time, I made the balloons transparent.  Here is my Design Team card:  



I coloured the image with Copic markers, as usual.  Remember to check out Conie's YouTube videos here.  And, if you like these videos, please subscribe and leave a comment.  

Conie has a Facebook group called Draw with Conie.  If you draw any of Conie's images, you can post them there.

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope to see you soon.  Take care, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Frame:  Spellbinders "Essential Arches" dies


Challenges Entered  




  

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Cupcake Birthday by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Greetings friends!  The design team members for The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog (Team A and Team B) will be on summer break after this challenge and will be back on August 28, 2024.  

Both teams will participate in this four week challenge, and there will be no commenting for those who enter this challenge so that the design team members can enjoy a much deserved break. The theme is

ANYTHING GOES

My card features an adorable image called Cupcake Birthday by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.


As always, the image is coloured with Copic markers.  The sentiment is part of a sticker sheet by K and Company which I've had for well over one decade. 

If you have time, why not join our challenge?  There are some awesome images to be won.


 

That's all from me today.  I wish you all a lovely summer.  Hugs, Lori xx

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Si Belle! by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hi there, friends!  Today is Wednesday and so that means a brand new challenge on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog (#605).  This week's theme is:

HOLIDAY TIME

(Christmas, Easter or any vacation activity)

I have always wanted to visit Paris but have not to date.  In fact, I even have some cousins there.  Perhaps one day.  I can dream, right? I chose the lovely Si Belle! image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps because her cute outfit reminded me of Paris, and the image also reminded me of how romantic Paris is.  Here is my Design Team slimline card.


I coloured that sweet image with my Copic markers, and I drew a very simple background. I added some gems to the foliage. 

You can find more fabulous inspiration by the other Design Team members here.  And, while there, why not join our challenge?  There are always some beautiful images to be won.


The Paper Shelter also has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.  Check it out here.

That's all from me today.  Take care and have a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Rose:          Creative Expressions "Wild Rose Cluster" stamp cut dies (Sue (Wilson)
Foliage:      Old SVG file
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Birthday Cupcake by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello dear friends, and welcome to my post.  The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's new challenge (#599) begins today.  This week's theme is:

CHOCOLATE

(include an image with chocolate or use shades of brown)

For my card, I chose Birthday Cupcake by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  Here is my Design Team card.


I coloured this adorable image with Copic markers, and I added some glitter on the flame of the candle.  

For more wonderful inspiration by the other Design Team members, see here.  And, while there, how about joining our challenge?  Up for grabs are some fabulous images. Check out the new prize details as of this month: 


The Paper Shelter has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group which has even more wonderful inspiration.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a lovely day.  Hugs xx



Wednesday, May 22, 2024

The Saxophonist by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hi friends and welcome to my post.  It's time for a new challenge (#597) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  This time, the theme is:

SING A NEW SONG (or a musical instrument) 

This theme also includes instruments, and so I chose a fabulous image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps called The Saxophonist.  Here is my DT slimline card:


I coloured this awesome image with Copic markers.  I added three Swarvoski crystals to the G clef.  I bought the G clef die on ebay.  The sentiment is computer generated.

There is more amazing inspiration by the other design team members here.  If you have some time, why not join our challenge?  See here.  Up for grabs are some lovely images.


There is a Facebook group that you can visit called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.  That group has more wonderful inspiration.

That's all from me today.  Have a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Challenges Entered  

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

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



Monday, May 13, 2024

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://traumfabrik-challenge.blogspot.com/  (I used the medium flower and the small flower twice)
https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/ (Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid, Disney)
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/  (Sandylion designer paper - Disney's Little Mermaid

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)








Sunday, February 18, 2024

Lion in a Car by Conie Fong

Hello dear friends!  I occasionally make cards for hospitalized kids.  It gives me joy to help brighten a child's life.  Conie Fong has some adorable images on her new YouTube channel where she teaches you how to draw simple images. How fun is that?  Lion in a Car is one of those fabulous videos.  

Conie also has this sweet Lion in a Car image in her etsy shop.  Here is my design team slimline card which will be included with the cards that I will make for children in hospitals.


I coloured the image with my Copic markers.  I added some enamel dots on the sides of the image.  

Conie also has a Facebook group called Draw with Conie, as well as another Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design.  

Remember to check out Conie's YouTube videos and her two Facebook groups here and here.

Thank you for visiting.  I wish you a lovely week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Frame:            Spellbinders "Labels 11" dies
Sentiment:      Cannot remember die used (sorry)
Enamel dots:  EK Success "Sticko" 3-D Stickers


Challenges Entered  

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/ (one image and one sentiment)





Friday, February 2, 2024

Frog YouTube Video by Conie Fong

 Hi friends!  Conie Fong has some wonderful YouTube videos which teach you how to draw, step by step, some simple images.   How awesome is that?  

This particular video by Conie shows you how to draw an adorable little frog sitting on a lily pad.  Conie converted this super cute image into a digital image so that the design team members can colour it.  This way you can see how truly sweet this little fellow is.  Here is my DT slimline card:  


As always, I coloured the image with my Copic markers.  I found a free black and white clipart image of a lily pad, printed it out in three different sizes.  Then, I fussy cut four of them, and coloured them with Copic markers.

Conie has a Facebook group called Draw with Conie.  You can submit your colourings of these simple images in this group.

That's all from me today.  Thank you for visiting, and I hope to see you all soon again.  Hugs, Lori xx

Challenges Entered

https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/  (Frog Hopper ride in Pacific Park, Santa Monica CA)


Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Bear with Heart YouTube Video by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  Have you seen Conie Fong's new YouTube videos where she teaches you how to draw, step by step, some adorable simple images?  Well, you are in for a treat!  See here

On this particular video, Conie teaches you how to draw an adorable Bear with Heart.  This cute image can be used for so many occasions.  Conie converted this image into a digital image so that the design team members could colour it and show you how really sweet this image is.  

I used my Copic markers to colour the image and I added the sentiment on the heart.  Here is my DT card:

There is a Facebook group called Draw with Conie where you can submit your drawings and colourings.  Imagine being able to draw these images yourself.  So cool!

Thank you for visiting.  I hope to see you all again soon.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Frame:              Spellbinders "Label 4 Small" dies
Sentiment:        Computer generated 
Enamel hearts:  Pink and Main


Challenges Entered  

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/  (Fairy Tale:  Goldilocks and the Three Bears)
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/  (New paper pad, new image, new enamel hearts)



Monday, January 15, 2024

Gnome Couple Bundle by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  I am so excited because Conie Fong has three brand new and adorable images in her etsy shop called Gnome Couple Bundle.  The bundle includes gnome couple, boy gnome and girl gnome.  This sweet image would be perfect for Valentine's Day or an anniversary.  It would even be fabulous for a birthday card.  Here is my DT card: 


As usual, I coloured the image with my Copic markers.  I also added some little pearls on the corners of my card.

If you would like to learn how to draw this sweet little boy gnome, Conie has an amazing YouTube video that teaches you, step by step, how to draw him, along with a number of other wonderful and informative videos.  See here:  

Conie Fong also has a Facebook group where you will see some  lovely inspiration.  Be sure to check it out.

I thank you for visiting.  Take care.  I hope to see you all again soon.  Hugs,  Lori xx  

Resources and Tools Used 

Frame:        Sizzix Framelits "Dottted Squares" dies  (on the image)
Sentiment:  Lili of the Valley circular digital sentiments and backed with Spellbinders
                        "Standard Circles Large" and ""Classic Scalloped Circles Large" dies


Challenges Entered  




Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Baby Seals YouTube Video by Conie Fong - Card 2

Greetings friends!  There are some wonderful YouTube videos by Conie Fong where she teaches you, step by step, how to draw some simple images.  See here.  If you like these informative videos, please leave a comment and subscribe.  

These sweet baby seals are so lovable that I decided to make a second card with them.  Conie made this image into a digital one so that the design team members could create a card/project with it.  That way, everyone can see how truly adorable and versatile it is.  This time, I made a slimline card.  


I created a simple scene for these babies and coloured the entire image with Copic markers.  The sentiment was computer generated.  I added four tiny 3-D stickers on the corners of the image.

In addition to her YouTube videos, Conie also has a public Facebook group called Draw with Conie.  


Sincere thanks for visiting.  Stay well, and take good care of yourselves.  Hugs, Lori xx

Challenges Entered 

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/  (seals are vertebrate animals)
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/  (seals are vertebrate animals)
https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (I always think of how cold it gets at night,
                                                                                    especially in the Arctic during the winter.)
http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/ (new birthday in January)




 

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Balloon House YouTube video by Conie Fong

Hello friends, and welcome to my first post of the year.  I hope you had a wonderful holiday.  

Conie Fong has been creating YouTube videos which teach you how to draw simple images.  See here

On this particular video, Conie shows you, step by step, how to draw a house with balloons.  See here.  Isn't this awesome? 

My card today features the House with Balloons image.  Conie converted this image into a digital image for the design team members to use so you can see how fabulous this image is.  I used my Copic markers to colour this cute image.  The candles are a free clipart image.  I fussy cut the image three times, and coloured them with Copic markers.



Conie also has a public Facebook group called Draw with Conie which you can join.  Think of the fun you will have by drawing your own images. 

Thank you for visiting.  Be sure to check out Conie's wonderful and informative YouTube videos.  If you enjoy watching them, please subscribe and leave a comment.  I hope to see you soon.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:        EK Success "Dotted Wave" punch
Sentiment:  Computer generated
Candles:      Clipart black and white image

Challenges Entered