Autumn Spice by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Hello, and Happy Fall!  Fall is my second favourite season (spring being the first).  Today is also the beginning of a new challenge on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  Why not join in the fun?

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

I chose to use the beautiful "Autumn Spice" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/744964489/digital-stamp-autumn-spice-digi-fairy?ref=shop_home_active_15

I drew the background.  The image and the tiny leaves are coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils. The pinwheel bow and its center is handmade.  

Thank you for visiting.  I enjoy reading your comments.  I wish you a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:        Sizzix "Dotted Rectangles" die

Corners:     Fiskars punch

Leaves:       Marvy Uchida

Sentiment:  Clipart Library  

                    http://clipart-library.com/happy-thanksgiving-clip-art.html

Ribbon and beads are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://yournextstamp.com/blog/

Snowflake Imprint by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello friends!  Today, I am showcasing the stunning "Snowflake Imprint" image by Ching-Chou Kuik, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/263376288/snowflake-imprint-instant-download?ref=shop_home_active_323 

I created this card for Ching-Chou's current Facebook challenge.  This week, the Design Team members were asked to create a card with "Something Beginning with B".  That said, I chose to use the colour blue.

This beautiful image is coloured with Copic markers.  I added Swarovski crystals to the centers of the snowflakes.  That's all from me, until next time.  Thank you for visiting.  I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Border:           Crafter's Companion "Sparkling Snowflakes 2" die

Snowflakes:   Memory Box "Batavia Snowflakes" die and Impression Obsession "Snowflakes" die

Challenges Entered

https://artsystamperchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/09/ch-67.html

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://intaas.blogspot.com/  ( a bow, a die, blue)

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

 

Blowing in the Wind by Ching-Chou Kuik

Happy Monday, friends!  The weather here has cooled down considerably.  Fall is almost here!  Today, I am sharing with you my inspirational card for Ching-Chou's Facebook challenge. 

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

This month's theme is "Think Pink for Breast Cancer".  However, the Design Team members' theme for this week is "Decorative Borders".  This truly stunning image is "Blowing in the Wind", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/723711643/blowing-in-the-wind-printable-instant?ref=shop_home_active_39

I coloured this lovely image with my favourite mediums (Copics and Polychromos).  I added a bit of Wink of Stella (clear) to her wings and to the butterflies.  The flowers are from I Am Roses.  The sentiment is raised with 3-D foam.

Ching-Chou also has a challenge blog.  

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

If you enter either challenge, or both, you may win some beautiful images from her.  So, why not join in the fun?

Thank you for visiting.  I love to read your comments.  Until next time...hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Borders:      Crafter's Companion "Venetian Scrolls" die

                    Martha Stewart "Cherish" border punch

Flowers:      I Am Roses

Butterfly:     Momenta Recollections template 542704 die

Sentiment:  Backed with Love Nicole die

Embroidery floss, pearls, flowers and Wink of Stella (clear) are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://artsystamperchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/

Above the Dirt by Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps

Hello, my friends!  The theme for Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook Challenge this month is "Think Pink for Breast Cancer".  

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

The beautiful image that I chose for this theme is "Above the Dirt", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/798277962/above-the-dirt-coloring-page-printable?ref=shop_home_active_8

This is my Design Team inspirational card:

This lovely image is coloured with Copic markers.  The flowers are handmade.  I do enjoy making my own flowers! I added pink Swarovski crystals to the centers of the white flowers.

Thank you for visiting.  I truly appreciate it.  I wish you a happy weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:     Coluzzle Cutting System "Hexagon"

Corners:  Cheery Lynn "Lace Corner Deco J" die

Label:      Spellbinders "Fancy Tags 1" die

Foliage:   Creative Expressions "Sycamore Branch" die (Sue Wilson)

Flowers:  SVG file (large pink), Fiskars (white), EK Success "Retro" punch (small pink)

Lace, Swarovski crystals, flower center and pearls are from my stash. 

 

Autumn Apple Fairy by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  A new month and a new challenge at the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

This gorgeous image is "Autumn Apple Fairy", found here in Vera's etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/729044986/digital-stamp-autumn-apple-fairy-digi?ref=shop_home_active_17

I coloured this gorgeous image and the leaves with my usual mediums (Copics and Polychromos).  The tree is hand drawn, as is the grass.  

Thank you for visiting.  I always enjoy reading your comments.  Have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used  

Leaves:      Impression Obsession "Leaves" DIE030-S

                   McGill "Maple Leaf" punch

Sentiment:  Clipart Library 

Ribbon, pearls and bead are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

https://artsystamperchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/

http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/

Dandelions by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

Hi friends!  A new challenge commences today at the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

The theme is "Anything Goes".  The delightful image I chose to use is "Dandelions", found in Vera's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/501013296/digital-stamp-dandelions-girl-digi?ref=shop_home_active_96

She's coloured with Copic markers.  That all from me today.  I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Foliage:   Marianne Creatables "Leaves Foliage" die LR0192

Flowers:  I Am Roses (small flowers) and Prima Marketing Inc (large flower)

Embroidery floss and button are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

http://angiesdigitalstamps.blogspot.com/
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/
http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/
http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/
http://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://yournextstamp.com/blog/

Butterfly Daisy by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  Happy Friday!  Conie Fong's monthly Facebook challenge is going on now.  The theme is "Always Anything Goes" with an option of "Monochromatic Colours".  

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

I decided to go with monochromatic colours for my DT inspiration.

This beauty is Conie's "Butterfly Daisy", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/772101414/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_13&crt=1

Purple and pink are my favourite colours so I went with purple.  I coloured her with Copics and Polychromos.  Wink of Stella (clear) was applied to her wings and the butterfly's wings.

I wish you a happy weekend, and I thank you for visiting.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:        Martha Stewart "Flourish Lace" Around the Page punches

Corners:      Memory Box "Andorra Corner" die

Flowers:      Large purple flower is a silk flower 

                    EK Success (medium purple flowers)  

                    I Am Roses  (small white flowers)

Sentiment:  Computer generated and backed with Family Treasures punch

Challenges Entered 

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://creativfusion.blogspot.com/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://intaas.blogspot.com/  - Book:  Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/