Cardinal Sprite

Hello, dear peeps!  I hope you all enjoyed your weekend.  I am so excited because I am the Guest Designer for this month on the Aurora Wings Challenge Blog.

https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/

This delightful image is "Cardinal Sprite" and can be found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/485134104/digital-stamp-cardinal-sprite-instant?ref=shop_home_active_84&pro=1

and also here:

https://www.aurorawings.com/store/p495/Cardinal-Sprite-Digital-Stamp-Aurora-Wings.html

This is my shaped card:

A close-up of this beautiful image:

I have coloured it with my Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I wish you a happy week.  Lori P xx

Recipe

Frame behind image:   Joy Crafts 6002/0147

Card Base:                   Dutch Doobadoo Art Template Label 2  470 713 142

Poinsettia:                    Heartfelt Creations "Sparkling Poinsettia" stamp and die set

Snowflakes:                 Memory Box "Batavia Snowflake" die

I applied clear Wink of Stella on the poinsettia.  Swarovski crystals, beads, berries and ribbon are from my stash

Moon Glow

Hello, dear peeps!  The current Aurora Wings Challenge is 

"Once Upon a Dream or a Nightmare". 

https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/ 

It ends tonight (11:55 pm EST).  Nothing like waiting until the last minute, right?  LOL!  I have always loved looking at the sky, whether it be at night or during the day.  I will say, though, that here is something truly magical about the night sky.  I was trying to decide which one of Mitzi's gorgeous images to use for my card.  While looking through my papers, I came across this gorgeous "Moon Glow" image by Hannah Lynn which I had printed out some time ago.  The light went on in my head!  So, here is my card: 

This gorgeous image was a freebie but you can also find it in Hannah Lynn's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/482207531/pdf-digital-printable-coloring-book?ref=shop_home_active_25&crt=1

I have coloured her with my usual (Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils).  The flower is handmade. 

I wish you a happy weekend!  Lori P xx

Recipe 

Marianne Creatables LR0192 "Leaves" die

Joy Crafts "Circle Stars" die

Swarovski crystals, ribbon, feather are from my stash

I am entering this card to the following challenges:
-  https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/
-  http://www.josscrapshack.com/

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:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/511782936/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-conie?ref=shop_home_active_74

 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

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

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

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.  

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

This fabulous image is "Holly Fairy" and is found here (along with 3 other beautiful images):

https://www.etsy.com/listing/258790590/christmas-digital-stamp-set-of-4-images?ref=shop_home_active_4

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:

https://www.hair-hardware.com/how-to-make-a-pinwheel-bow/

Ribbon, beads and berries are from my stash.  

Have a happy day!  Lori P xx

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

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. 

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

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):

https://www.etsy.com/listing/545594448/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-5?ref=shop_home_active_60

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