Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Flowers in a Vase

Welcome to my post today.  I am so saddened that southern California is experiencing such horrific fires and tragic deaths.  My heart goes out to all the people who are affected by this, both those who have lost their lives and their families, and the people who are safe.  How frightening.

I am sharing my DT shaped card which I made for Conie Fong's November Monthly Facebook Challenge  (Conie Fong Art & Design Group).  I love making shaped cards!
This month's theme is "Gratitude".  I chose this gorgeous, cheerful and versatile image "Flowers in a Vase". You can find it in Conie's etsy shop here:



 I have coloured it with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.

Recipe

Card Base:   Go Kreate XXL Square Frame Frilly#3
Frame:         Spellbinders Big Scalloped Circle dies
Butterflies:   Momenta Butterfly die cutting template
Ribbon, gems and Swarovski crystals are from my stash

That's all for today.  I wish you a happy day!  Lori P xx  

I am entering this card into Morgan's Artworld Challenge

Monday, November 12, 2018

Scarlet Holly

Good morning to you!  It is such a beautiful and sunny day.  I had the pleasure of seeing a lovely cardinal outside my window earlier today.  We already had our first snow last Friday.  How exciting!  It's my turn to showcase my 2nd DT inspirational card which I created for Ching-Chou Kuik's November Facebook Challenge.  The theme is "Christmas".  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/


I have used the gorgeous "Scarlet Holly" image which can be found in Ching-Chou's etsy shop here:
 https://www.etsy.com/listing/499846027/scarlet-holly-instant-download-digital?ref=shop_home_active_1



As always, I have coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.   I wish you a wonderful week.  Lori P xx

Recipe

Poinsettia:  "Tattered Poinsettia" die by Tim Holtz
Leaves:      "Large Sparkling Poinsettia" stamp by Heartfelt                           
Frame:        "Raindrops on Roses" die by Heartfelt Creations
Wink of Stella (clear) on poinsettia
Ribbon, pearls and beads:  from my stash





Thursday, November 8, 2018

Holly Fairy

Hi everybody!

The weather here has been so miserable.  It either rains or it's dark and dreary.  Add the loss of Daylight Savings Time to that and it seems to be dark 24/7.  I'm not sure I know what the sun looks like anymore!  On a brighter note, here is my DT card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's current Monthly Facebook Challenge.  
This fabulous image is "Holly Fairy" and is found here (along with 3 other beautiful images):


I have coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  Her wings are glittered.  The green border was made with Heartfelt Creations' "Delicate Border Basics" die.  The poinsettia was made with the "Tattered Poinsettia" die by Tim Holtz. The pretty leaves are from Heartfelt Creations' "Large Sparkling Poinsettia" stamp.  I fussy cut the leaves.  I love to make my own pinwheel bows.  If anyone is interested in learning how to make them, check out this tutorial:
Ribbon, beads and berries are from my stash.  

Have a happy day!  Lori P xx



Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Fresh Blue

Happy Halloween, dear peeps!

This month is the 4th anniversary of the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Monthly Blog Challenge and Monthly Facebook Challenge.  This gorgeous image was given for free to all that entered either the Blog Challenge or the Facebook Challenge.  The winners have been announced already.  Congratulations to you!  This is my DT card which I made for the Facebook Challenge and I nearly forgot to post.  Better late than never - LOL! 


A close-up:


She's coloured with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  My flower is handmade.  The corner is made with Spellbinders Die D-Lites "Victorian Bow Corner" die and the frame border is made with Martha Stewart's  "Daisy" punch.  Ribbon, pearls and floss are from my stash.  Have a wonderful Halloween!  Lori P xx



Thursday, October 25, 2018

Candy Sally

Hi everyone!

Are we ready for Halloween?  I am showcasing my 2nd DT card made for Conie Fong's October Monthly Contest on Facebook. 
Conie has a Coloring Challenge on Facebook as well.  And, she has a fabulous Christmas stamp giveaway with $60 worth of prizes plus a 25% off coupon.  What treats!

I used the darling "Candy Sally" image which you can find here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/545586130/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-4?ref=shop_home_active_54 and here (along with 4 other images):


A close-up of this sweetie:


I have coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  The pumpkin frame is made with "Classic Ovals Large" dies by Spellbinders.  I used "Ghost Trio" die by Memory Box and "Spiderweb Corner Die" by Frantic Stamper.  Ribbon, flowers, spiders and floss are from my stash.  Enjoy your day!  Lori P xx


Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Wynona Witch

Hello everybody!

Here I am with my DT Halloween card which I created for  Conie Fong's October Monthly Challenge on Facebook.
Conie also has an October Coloring Challenge.  This endearing image is "Wynona Witch".  Isn't she just precious? This image comes in 2 versions:  Wynona holding a pumpkin basket and another with her holding a cooking pot basket. You can find them in Conie's etsy shop here:



A close-up of this cutie:


She is coloured with a combination of Copic markers and FB Polychromos pencils.  The cute little ghosts are made with Memory Box's "Ghost Trio" die.  The "Spiderweb Corner" die is from Frantic Stamper.  I cannot remember who makes the little fence die.  Gems and cheese cloth are from my stash.  No flowers?  What's happening to me - LOL!  Enjoy your day.  Lori P xx

Monday, October 15, 2018

Halloween Dusk

A good morning/ afternoon to you!

I hope you had a lovely weekend.  Guess what?  It's raining here, again.  But, it's a brand new week and so I am delighted to share my 3rd and final DT inspirational card made for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook Challenge.
You can win some lovely images if you participate.  This stunning image is "Halloween Dusk" and can be found in her etsy shop, along with another beautiful Halloween image, here:

I love Halloween but even more so when my sons were little.  I made all their costumes and went Trick-or-Treating with them every year.  What fun we all had.  I sure miss those days!


Here is a closer look: 


I have coloured her with a combination of Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  The ghost is made with Impression Obsession's "Halloween Die Set" die.  The frame is made with Martha Stewart's "Halloween Spiderweb" Around the Page punches.

The flowers are handmade.   Trim and floss are from my stash.  Have a wonderful week!  Lori P xx