Braids in My Hair by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  It has been so cold here.  At 6:00 a.m. today, the temperature was only 4 degrees!  Too cold for my liking, for sure!

I am sharing my first DT card this month which I made for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Always Anything Goes" with an option of  "Anything But a Square".    This gorgeous image is "Braids in My Hair, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/493252576/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_121&crt=1

This is my round shaped card:

As always, I've coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  My flowers are all handmade, as is the pinwheel bow.  I applied Swarovski crystals on the bodies of the butterflies.  Be sure to check Conie's Facebook challenge here:

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

There are some lovely prizes to be won, and a chance to be chosen for a Guest Designer Team position.  Have a wonderful day!  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Base over the white cardstock:  Crafter's Companion "Spring Garden" die

Flowers:  Heartfelt Creations "Oakberry Lane Blossoms" stamp and EK Success "Gardenia" punch

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

Ribbon, pearls, Swarovski crystals are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Crafty Creations Challenges Blog
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/
Creative Craft Cottage Challenge Blog
https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/
Gem of a Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Creative Moments Challenge Blog
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

Enter the Woods by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi!  Welcome to my post today.  This is my 2nd DT inspirational card for Ching-Chou Kuik's current Facebook challenge.  She also has a blog challenge.  If you enter either one, you may win some gorgeous images from Ching-Chou.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/

The theme is "Rememberance (Thanksgiving, Thinking of You)" but the Design Team members' week 2 challenge is "Purplelicious".  I used the beautiful "Enter the Woods" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/208591039/enter-the-woods-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_221

She is coloured with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I printed the image twice in two different sizes and I fussy cut the butterflies.  Then, I applied fine glitter to all three butterflies. The glitter looks so much better IRL. So sparkly!   
That's all from me today.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:  Martha Stewart "Swirling Lace" Around the Page punch

Ribbon, pearls, beads and glitter are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
Crafty Catz Challenge Blog
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog
http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/
Dream Valley Challenges Blog
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog - Monday
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Crafty Creations Challenges Blog
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

Green Dragonfly by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello friends!  Welcome to my first post of this month.  I am showcasing the lovely "Green Dragonfly" image by Ching-Chou Kuik.  You can find it here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/611654153/fantasy-fairy-set-1-greyscale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_45

I made this card, as a Design Team member, for her brand new monthly Facebook challenge.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/  
The theme is "Remembrance/Thanksgiving, Thinking of You".
If you enter, you may win some gorgeous images from her.

I have always loved dragonflies and butterflies.  They are so pretty.  As always, I used Copics and Polychromos pencils to  colour this image.  The flower is handmade.   I applied clear Wink of Stella on the dragonflies' wings.  I wish you a happy week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:          Martha Stewart "Vintage Floral" Around-the-Page punches

Corner:          Memory Box "Melinda Corner" die

Flower:          Spellbinders "Spiral Blossom Three" die

Dragonflies:  Marvy Uchida punch

Ribbon, pearls, bead, Wink of Stella, Swarovski crystals are from my stash.  The sentiment is computer generated.

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
LaAnn's World 101 Challenge Blog
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Dream Valley Challenge Blog
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
Gem of a Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog
http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

Bachelor's Buttons Sprite by Aurora Wings

Hi there!  Hoping you all had a nice weekend.  Another month has almost gone by.  Hard to believe, right?  My card today features one of Aurora Wings' darling images "Bachelor's Buttons Sprite", found in Mitzi's etsy shop here: 

https://www.aurorawings.com/store/p610/Bachelors-Buttons-Sprite-Digital-Stamp-Aurora-Wings.html#/  

Mitzi has so many delightful sprites and gorgeous images.

This sweet image was coloured with Copics and Polychromos pencils.  All the flowers are handmade.  The lace was originally white but I dyed it with blue glimmer mist.

I am entering this card on Aurora Wings' Facebook challenge.  Check it out:

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

Enjoy your day!  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:         Joy Crafts "Round Corners Frame" die 6002/0631 

Foliage:       SVG file

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

Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies

Sunflower Bella by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  As a DT member for Conie Fong, I am happy to share my card showcasing the darling "Sunflower Bella" image, found in Conie's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/605794767/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_71

What a wonderfully versatile image this is.  I created this card for Conie's monthly Facebook challenge (theme:  Colours of Fall).
https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/

I've used Copics and Polychromos pencils to colour the image.  My flowers  are handmade.  How I enjoy making my own flowers!  I used Flower Soft for the centers of the sunflowers.  I wish you a happy weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:     Marianne Creatables "Petra's Bridge" die LR0276

Corner:    Memory Box "Madera Corner" die

Flowers:  Love Nicole sunflower die, EK Success "Retro" punch (small and medium)

Ribbon, button, Magic Mesh, pearl and Flower Soft are from my stash.  

Challenges Entered

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog

http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Creative Moments Challenge Blog

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

Crafty Creations Challenge Blog

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Classic Design Team Challenge Blog

https://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog

http://loripodolsky.blogspot.com/2019/10/sunflower-bella-by-conie-fong.html

Pick a Pumpkin by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi lovely friends!  Ching-Chou Kuik's challenges this month are very special.  They mark the 5th anniversary of her monthly blog challenge and her monthly Facebook challenge.  What a wonderful achievement!

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

https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/photos/?filter=albums  

Ching-Chou has a special surprise for anyone who enters either challenge.  They will receive her "Dark Moon" image  as a thank you for entering the 5th year celebrations (once the challenges are over).  I decided to use "Pick a Pumpkin", found here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/457719804/digital-stamp-set-of-2-halloween-pumpkin?ref=shop_home_active_129 and here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/646380837/sweet-spooky-halloween-set-greyscale?ref=shop_home_active_36

I coloured this lovely image with a combination of Copics and FC Polychromos pencils.  I applied Mod Podge (glossy) onto the spiders and used red nail polish for their eyes to make them look scary - LOL!  Have a happy week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Corner:   La-La Land Crafts "Spiderweb Corner" die

Spiders:  SVG file

Ribbon and buttons are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

Creative Playground Challenge Blog

https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

Crafty Calendar Challenge Blog

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

Classic Design Team Challenge Blog

https://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge Blog

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge Blog

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog (Monday)

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/

Fabrika Fantasy Challenge Blog

http://fabrikafantasydigis.blogspot.com/2019/10/challenge-35-halloween.html

  

Misty Reflections by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi friends!  It's hard to believe that it's already mid-October.  I am sharing my third DT card for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Halloween".  

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

Ching-Chou also has a blog challenge.  If you enter either one, or both, you may win some lovely images from her.

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

This stunning image is "Misty Reflections", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/464418714/misty-reflections-instant-download-witch?ref=shop_home_active_126 and here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/639409172/spooky-halloween-set-greyscale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_33

This is my first time colouring a green face and I'm pleased with how it turned out.  As always, I used Copics and Polychromos to colour this lovely image.  My flowers are all handmade.  Have a happy week.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:    Martha Stewart "Spider Webs" Around-the Page punches

Flowers:  Love Nicole punch, Marvy Uchida punch, EK Success "Gardenia" and "Retro Flower"        

                punches

Foliage:   Marianne Craftables CR1245 "Swirls and Leaves 3" dies

Pearls, bead and ribbon are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
Crafty Catz Challenge Blog
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Polkadoodles Challenge Blog
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/