Mermaids, Fairies, Kitties, and Cards

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:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/130965161/digital-stamp-lotus-sprite-big-eye-water?ref=shop_home_active_204&pro=1 and also here:

https://www.aurorawings.com/store/p172/Lotus-Sprite-Big-Eye-Digital-Stamp-Aurora-Wings.html#/

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.

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

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!

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

This gorgeous image is "Forest Companion", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/259853593/animal-digital-stamp-set-of-4-images?ref=shop_home_active_209

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?

http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/

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:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/665388540/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-angel?ref=shop_home_active_8

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

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com

Colour Crazy Craft Challenges Blog

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2019/08/

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

Crafty Friends Challenge Blog

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Creative Moments Challenge Blog

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

Crafting by Designs Challenge Blog

https://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com

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:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/637344750/autumn-animal-set-greyscale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_28

The theme this month is "Four Legged Friends".

If you enter this challenge you may win some wonderful prizes. Check it out here:

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

She also has a challenge blog here:

http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/

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:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/628948705/little-darling-animal-set-greyscale?ref=shop_home_active_37

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

Monday, July 29, 2019

Snowman and Birdie Friends by Conie Fong

Hi! I hope you all had a happy weekend. I love this sweet image and so I made a 2nd shaker card with it. You can find "Snowman and Birdie Friends" in Conie's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/545580222/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_26

As a DT member for Conie, I made this for her monthly Facebook Challenge.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/

I used a mason jar rubber stamp, fussy cut it (leaving 1/8 inch border around the image), and used 3-D pop dots to raise the jar so I could place the shaved ice into it. I stamped the image again on silver paper and cut the lid out so it looks more realistic.

I coloured the image with Copics and FC pencils. I cut the snowflake and the snowflake corner twice and offset both die cuts to create some depth. Enjoy your day. xx

Materials and Tools Used

Stamp: Hot Fudge Studio "Mason Jar" rubber stamp

Corner: Memory Box "Snowflake Corner" die

Snowflake: Impression Obsession "Snowflakes" die 024-x

Title: Designs by Winther free clipart

Bells, ribbon, Swarovski crystals, Magic Scraps Shaved Ice, glittered paper, and silver paper are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Crafting by Designs Challenge Blog
https://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2019/07/week-29-anything-goes-colouring.html

Monday, July 15, 2019

Iris by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi lovely peeps! This is my DT card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge.

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

She also has a blog challenge.

http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/

This week, the design team members were asked to create a card with "Dots and/or Stripes". This is what I came up with:

This beautiful image is Ching-Chou Kuik's "Iris", and is found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/208590315/iris-digital-stamp-instant-download?ref=shop_home_active_17

What a beauty she is! Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils were used to colour this lovely image. Since I love to make flowers, the iris and the other flowers are handmade. I wish you a happy week. Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Border: Joy Crafts "Ornate Edge" die 6002/0357

Frame: Spellbinders "Labels 13" die

Flowers: Spellbinders Die D-Lites "Create an Iris" die, Fiskars lever punch

Butterflies: Martha Stewart "Classic" butterfly punch

Foliage: SVG file

Butterfly: Momenta "Butterfly Template" die 542704

Pearl border, pearls, gems and glittered paper are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

July IAR Challenge

https://iamroses-challenge.blogspot.com/2019/07/july-iar-challenge.html?fbclid=IwAR1SVCugU5_qmGonEkCxMbVGtI_uaDQxGnqYFdp9jnH89_f0PpxQ8-ivHw0

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog