Poppy in Blue by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi crafty friends!  I hope you all had a lovely weekend.  The weather here is still pretty awful.  It's either raining or very cloudy.  We hardly ever see the sun.

This is my third card for this month which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge.

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

There is also a blog challenge.  If you enter either challenge, or both, you may win some beautiful images.  

  This time, I am featuring the gorgeous "Poppy in Blue" image by Ching-Chou Kuik, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/627407150/poppy-in-blue-printable-instant-download?ref=shop_home_active_24

The Design Team was challenged to use buttons, so I used buttons as the flower centers.  

I used my favourite mediums to colour this beautiful image (Copic markers and Polychromos pencils).  The flowers are handmade.  I wish you a happy week.  Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Doily:     Cheery Lynn Designs "Italian Flourish Doily"  DL 103

Leaves:   Cheery Lynn Designs "Flourish Leaf Strip"

Poppies:  SVG file

Pearl border, pearls and buttons are from my stash.

Lotus Delight by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi peeps.  I made this card for a very special lady (my sons' grandmother).  I went through a devastating event a year ago and this amazing lady has given me so much support, comfort, and love during my darkest moments.  Words cannot express how grateful I am to have her in my life.  So, without further ado, here is my card:

I used the gorgeous "Lotus Delight" image by Ching-Chou Kuik, found here (along with 2 other beautiful images):

https://www.etsy.com/listing/288649921/mother-and-daughter-mermaid-digital?ref=shop_home_active_75

This week, the Design Team members were challenged to use some type of embossing.  This card is for Ching-Chou's monthly Facebook challenge.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/
If you enter, there are some lovely images to be won both in her Facebook challenge and her blog challenge.
  I used my usual mediums (Copics and Polychromos pencils) to colour the image .  The flowers are handmade.  Have a lovely week.  xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Embossing Folder:  Darice "Sea Shell Border"

Flowers:                  SVG file

Coral:                      Marianne Creatables "Coral Seaweed" die LR1406

Seashells, pearls and seahorse are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Crafting from the Heart Challenge Blog
https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Artistic Inspirations Challenges Blog
https://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.com/
Classic Design Team Challenges Blog
https://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Pink Gem Designs Challenges Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Angel Wishes by Conie Fong

Hi!  I hope all the mothers out there had a wonderful Mother's Day.  My older son, who lives close to me, surprised me by coming to my apartment equipped with all the ingredients necessary to make goulash.  He is quite the cook and the dinner was truly delicious.  I was so touched by his thoughtful gesture! 

Today, I am happy to share my DT card featuring the super sweet image "Angel Wishes" by Conie Fong.  This endearing image comes with the little angel facing left and right, and is found in Conie's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/665388540/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-angel?ref=shop_home_active_4

I made this card for Conie's monthly Facebook challenge.  The theme this month is "Add Flowers" - right up my alley.

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

Conie also has a Colouring Only challenge.

I used my Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour this darling image.  My handmade flowers are small because I wanted the primary focus to be on the image.  I wish you a lovely day.  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:       Spellbinders "Label 4" dies (small)

Corner:      Creative Expressions - Sue Wilson - "Isobel" die

Citiscape:  Memory Box "Citiscape Silhouette" and Citiscape Nighline" dies

Flowers:    SVG file, EK Success "Retro" punch (small)

Swirls:       Memory Box "Elegant Scrollwork" die 98153

Title:          QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies

Swarovski crystals are from my stash.

Come Softly by Ching Chou Kuik

Hi crafty friends!  I hope you are all doing well.  Spring has not been very cooperative thus far.  It's been either cloudy, cold, raining or all three on any given day.  It would be nice to see some  sunshine, for sure.

I have created a center step card this time as my DT inspiration for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge (theme: lace).

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

  There is also a blog challenge.  This beautiful image is "Come Softly" found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/279222082/come-softly-instant-download-digital?ref=shop_home_active_45

Here is a side view:

The image is coloured with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I wanted to include the same butterfly that's part of the image as an embellishment so I printed two copies of the image, fussy cut them and popped them around the image to add some interest.  The tiny flowers are handmade.  I wish you a lovely weekend.  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:    Heartfelt Creations "Layered Elegant Swirl" die

Flowers:  EK Success "Retro" punch (small)

Label:      Spellbinders "Vintage Lace Motifs" die

Swarovski crystals and lace are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
A Gem of a Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Polkadoodles Challenge Blog
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Spring Flowers by Conie Fong

Hi crafty friends!  It's time for me to showcase another DT inspirational card which I made for Conie Fong's current monthly Facebook challenge. 

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

 This gorgeous image is "Spring Flowers" and you can find it in Conie's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/265863410/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_33

This month's theme is "Use at Least One Die Cut".  My card has four:  the frame, the kitty, the grass and one of the butterflies.  As always, I coloured the image with my favourite mediums (Copic markers and FB Polychromos pencils.  The flowers are handmade.  I wish you a happy day!  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:        Crafter's Companion "Doily Lattice" die (Die'sire Edge'ables)

Grass:         Cheery Lynn Designs "Grass Border" die

Cat:             Memory Box small walking cat die

Butterflies:  Marianne Creatables, Martha Stewart "Classic Butterfly" punch

Flowers:      EK Success "Retro" punch (small and medium)

Foliage:       SVG file

Swarovski crystals, pearls and prills (centers of flowers) are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/http:/

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

Creative Moments Challenge Blog

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

Crafting From The Heart Challenge Blog

https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Breaking Dawn by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi there!  Hope you are doing well.  I am sharing my third DT inspiration card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge (she also has a challenge blog.  This month's theme is "Cats or Dogs".

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

I used "Breaking Dawn" which you can find here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/468000147/breaking-dawn-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_25

Why not check it out and join in the fun? You may win some of Ching-Chou's gorgeous images.

Kitties have a special place in my heart so I couldn't resist this beautiful image.  I've coloured it with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I love making my own flowers and these are so easy to make.  I applied clear Wink of Stella on all the wings.  I wish you a lovely week.  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:     Spellbinders "A2 Valiant Honor" die

Border:    Joy Crafts 6002/0356

Foliage:   SVG file

Flowers:  EK Success "Retro" punches (small and medium)

Swarovski crystals are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

SheepSki Designs Challenges Blog

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

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Fabrika Fantasy Challenge Blog

http://fabrikafantasydigis.blogspot.com/

Stamping Sensations Challenge Blog

http://fabrikafantasydigis.blogspot.com/

Angel Wishes by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  Today is another very special day for me.  It's my younger son's birthday!  Is it possible that he's already 25?

My DT card today showcases one of Conie Fong's newly released images, namely "Angel Wishes", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/665388540/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-angel?ref=shop_home_active_3

This little angel is one of the sweetest images that I've ever seen.  You get two images (angel facing right and left). 

I made this card for Conie's monthly Facebook challenge. Why not join in the fun?  You may win some lovely images, if you do.  

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

Conie also has a colouring only challenge.

This month's theme is "Use at least one die cut", or "Always Anything Goes".  This little beauty was so much fun to colour.  I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  The butterfly is coloured with Copics.  All the flowers are handmade.  I wish you a lovely day.  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:      Spellbinders "Floral Ovals" die

Foliage:     SVG file

Butterfly:   Creative Expressions (Sue Wilson) "Petite Butterflies" die

Flowers:    EK Success "Retro" punches (small and medium), Studio G mini punch

Swarovski crystals, pearls and ribbon are from my stash.