Alanna

Hi, crafty friends,

Welcome to my post for today.  I am showcasing the lovely "Alanna", one of Conie Fong's new releases.  I love Conie's images!  You can find her here in Conie's etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/609695741/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_5

This beauty has been coloured with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.

A close-up:

I used The Paper Studio's "Bricks" embossing folder

https://www.etsystudio.com/listing/522968484/bricks-embossing-folder-the-paper-studio

and CottageCutz "Springtime Window" die

https://www.amazon.com/CottageCutz-4X6056-6-Inch-Springtime-Window/dp/B008G4Z534

I made all the flowers using assorted punches.  The vine at the top is from Heartfelt Creations' "Birds and Blooms" stamps and dies

https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/shop/product-collections/birds-and-blooms/birds-and-blooms-cling-stamp-set-3322

Swarovski crystals are from my stash.  I wish you a lovely day.  Lori P xx

Radiant Butterfly

Hello, peeps!

I am showcasing my DT card which I created for Ching-Chou Kuik's current Facebook Challenge.  The theme this month is "Celebrate". Check it out:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/ 

The gorgeous image is "Radiant Butterfly" by Ching-Chou Kuik, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/281547012/digital-stamp-mermaid-set-of-4-images?ref=shop_home_active_27

This beautiful image is part of a set of 4 beautiful mermaids.

As always, I've coloured her and the koi with my beloved Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  

A close-up:

The papers, flowers, and koi are from Heartfelt Creations' "Under the Sea" Collection

https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/shop/product-collections/under-the-sea

The seashells are from my stash.  Have a happy day!  Lori P xx

Goldie

Hi, crafty friends!

I was looking for something in my craft room a few days ago and I discovered this card that I made a little while ago.   While on Facebook today, I saw a reminder on the Whimsy Stamps and Inspiration group regarding their current blog challenge, so I thought I'd enter my card showcasing Sylvia Zet's  adorable "Goldie" image, found on Whimsy Stamps here:

https://whimsystamps.com/products/goldie

 I coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I used Martha Stewart's Deep Edge Punch called "Flourish Flower Trim" for the sides (which, when the card is open, you can see through the sides). 

My flowers are made with EK Success' medium and small "Retro Flower" punches. I also used Memory Box "Loopy Rings" die  http://www.memoryboxco.com/98370-Loopy-Rings-craft-dies_p_138.html

 Swarovski crystals, seashell, starfish and gauze are from my stash.

A close-up:

And a side view:

That's all from me today.  Have a lovely day.  Lori P xx

Spring Flower

Hello, dear peeps! 

The Ching-Chou Kuik Monthly Facebook Challenge is in progress and I'm showcasing the stunning "Spring Flower" image which is in Ching-Chou's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/596726420/spring-flower-printable-instant-download?ref=shop_home_active_5

The theme this month is "Celebrate".  Here is my card:

I used Crafter's Companion's "Die'sire Edge'able Wishing You a Happy Birthday" die for the base of the card.  https://www.ebay.com/p/Diesire-Edgeables-Wishing-You-a-Happy-Birthday-Die-by-Crafters-Companion/1355351899?iid=282975052572&chn=ps

I coloured this beauty with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  Her wings are glittered but it's hard to see here.

A close-up:

Here is a side view:

I love these word dies because you can place them at the top, sides, diagonally or on the middle of a card.  The flowers were made with various paper punches.  Pearls, Swarovski crystals and ribbon are from my stash.  Have a lovely day.  Lori P xx

Wedding Couple

Good morning, crafty friends!  My niece is getting married in July and so I thought I'd make a card for her and her future husband with the magnificent "Wedding Couple" image by Aurora Wings.  You can find this beautiful image in Mitzi's etsy shop here:

https://www.aurorawings.com/store/p396/Wedding-Couple-Digital-Stamp-Aurora-Wings and also here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/185671732/digital-stamp-wedding-couple-instant?ref=shop_home_active_34

I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour the image.  I made the calla lily with crepe paper.  

A close-up:

I am entering this card on the Aurora Wings Challenge Blog https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/.  Check it out. This month's theme is "Joyous Occasions" and I thought this beautiful image is perfect.

I used Spellbinders' "Fairmont Decorative Accent" https://www.amazon.com/Spellbinders-S6-059-Nestabilities-Fairmont-Decorative/dp/B01C2Y86HU over the base of the card.  Pearls and ribbon are from my stash. 

I wish you a happy day.  Lori P xx  

Sunflower Bella

A good morning to you!  Showcasing my Guest Designer card for Conie Fong's Facebook May Monthly Challenge (theme:  ATG or ladies/girls).  It runs until the end of the month so why not check it out?  I used the delightful "Sunflower Bella" image, found here in Conie's etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/605794767/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_7

This darling little image comes with the little bear facing left and right.

Is that not the sweetest little face?  She's coloured with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I made the sunflower with Love Nicole mini embossing die https://www.ebay.com/itm/LOVE-NICOLE-Mini-Embossing-Die-Flowers-Cutting-Die-STC0261-NEW-/323133495829 .  I used Heartfelt Creations' "Fleur Border Basics Die", found here:

https://www.123stitch.com/item/Heartfelt-Creations-Fleur-Border-Basics-Die/HCD1-7120

The tiny butterflies are made with Martha Stewart's "Royal Butterfly" punch https://www.ebay.com/i/253581898952?chn=ps

Here is a close-up of this little sweetie:

Pearls and ribbon are from my stash.  I wish you all a happy weekend.  Lori P xx

Two Ladybugs

Hi, dear peeps!  Here is my latest card created for Ching-Chou Kuik's Monthly Facebook Challenge.  The theme is "Grayscale Colouring with Optional Pop of One Colour.  You can still join as it runs until the end of the month.  I used the lovely "Two Ladybugs" image which comes as a set and can be found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/587592479/butterfly-ladybug-set-digital-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_21

This image is also available as a pre-coloured image here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/589718627/pre-colored-two-ladybugs-instant?ref=shop_home_active_18

Here is a close-up:

I used Copic markers (warm and cool grays) and reds.  I fussy cut the image.  The die at the top is Marianne Design's "Anja Border Elegant", found here:

https://www.123stitch.com/item/Marianne-Design-Creatables-Dies-Anjas-Border-Elegant/MAR-LR0344

The pretty branches are by Nellie's Choice "Conifer Branches", found here:

https://www.amazon.com/Nellies-Choice-Shape-Dies-Branches/dp/B075W66TYY

Pearls, ribbon and Swarovski crystals are from my stash.

I wish you a happy week!  Lori P xx