Iris Mermaid by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hey friends!  Hope you are well.  This is my second Design Team inspirational card for this month.  The theme is "Under the Sea" or "Fun in the Sun" or "By the Sea".  I chose the gorgeous "Iris Mermaid" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/693702933/mermaid-in-dream-set-greyscale-gray?ref=shop_home_active_46

I love making my own flowers, so the iris is handmade.  I used Copic markers to colour her. My card was created for Ching-Chou Kuik's current challenge on Facebook. 

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

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

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

That's all from me today.  Enjoy your day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Borders:      Joy Crafts "Under the Sea - Edge Waves" die 6002/0330

Iris:             Spellbinders "Create an Iris" die

Sentiment:  Computer generated, backed with QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die

Leaves:       Heartfelt Creations "Classic Rose" stamp and die set

Seashells, cheesecloth and Prills are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

http://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/  (purple is my favourite colour)
http://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://craft-deebowz.blogspot.com/
   

Gardening for the Day by Lemon Shortbread Stamps

Hi!  It's time for Lemon Shortbread's brand new blog challenge.  I chose this wonderful image ("Gardening for the Day") because it reminds me of the days when I used to do some gardening. You can find this lovely image in Vera's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/777653299/digital-stamp-gardening-lady-plants-digi?ref=shop_home_active_5 

I had so much fun colouring this sweet image.  As always, I used Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  The gorgeous flowers are from I Am Roses.  Check out the beautiful cards made by the Design Team:

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

Thank you for taking the time to visit.  I wish you a happy day.  Hugs Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Foliage:  Marianne Creatables "Forest Branch" die

Fence:     Impression Obsession "Fence" die

Flowers:  I Am Roses

Challenges Entered

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/
http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/
http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/ - my favourite technique is adding 3-D flowers (whether                                                                            handmade or bought) to all my cards.

Intense Red by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi!  Here we are with a brand new month.  That means a brand new challenge on Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook group.  

This month's theme is "Under the Sea" or "Fun in the Sun" or "By the Sea".  Since I am enthralled with mermaids, I chose "Intense Red", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/523246161/beautiful-tails-mermaid-set-instant?ref=shop_home_active_141

 and also here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/661549638/love-mermaid-set-greyscale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_52

How beautiful she is!  She is coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  It's a bit hard to see but the net has a gold thread running through it.

Ching-Chou also has a blog challenge.

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

You can find the Facebook challenge here:

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

If you join in the fun, you may win some lovely images from Ching-Chou.  Thank you for visiting.  I sincerely appreciate it.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Flowers:      I Am Roses

Sentiment:  Computer generated and backed with Spellbinders "Big Scalloped Ovals - Small" 

                    and  "Classic Ovals" dies

Corner:        Memory Box "Riviera Corner" die

Rose and Leaves:  Heartfelt Creations "Classic Rose" stamps and dies

Net and seashells are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/
http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/ - I love to add 3-D flowers to all my cards.  I even sneak some flowers on masculine cards! 

Tea For Two by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  We had such lovely weather last week.  It's finally getting warmer and the sun is shining.  There are two beautiful trees in full bloom and some pretty ornamental grasses and shrubs right outside my apartment.  I am surrounded by scenic beauty.

My DT card features Conie Fong's gorgeous "Tea For Two" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/679739765/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-conie?ref=shop_home_active_37&pro=1

I just love this image because it evokes such happy memories.  I drew the serving tray.  The image is coloured with both Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  All the flowers are handmade.   

I made this card for Conie's current monthly Facebook challenge (theme:  Female/Mothers). Why not join in the fun?  

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

Conie also has a Colouring Only challenge.

Thank you for visiting.  I sincerely appreciate it.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:     SVG file

Foliage:   SVG file

Flowers:  Love Nicole (large blue flower)

                EK Success "Gardenia" punch (medium flowers)

                EK Success "Retro" punch (small flowers)

Ribbon, pearls. Prills and gems are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/ - (my favourite embellishment is flowers.  I love to make my own 3-D flowers and nearly always do.  I can't seem to make a card without adding flowers!)

http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/

http://creativfusion.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

https://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2020/05/spring-fling.html?fbclid=IwAR16zE7qGOywyHoldzi447ku34jeZ9cGSVgwfnAX_d1rkrx9jncs9W8VnPo

Bouquet for You Fairy by Lemon Shortbread

Hello friends!  Today marks the beginning of a new challenge on the Lemon Shortbread Blog.  
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
I am showcasing the darling "Bouquet for You Fairy", found in Vera's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/247256828/digital-stamp-bouquet-for-you-fairy-digi?ref=shop_home_active_211&pro=1

She is so cute!  Wink of Stella (clear) was applied to her wings.  The fence behind her was drawn by me.  I wanted to re-create a bouquet so I made a cone for my handmade flowers.  As always, I used Copics and Polychromos to colour the image.

Thank you for visiting.  It's very appreciated.  I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Flowers:    EK Success "Retro" punch (medium)

Butterfly:  Marianne Creatables "Butterflies" die LR0158

Foliage:     Memory Box "Snowberry Sprigs" dies

Sentiment: Computer generated

Ribbon, gems and Wink of Stella are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://coloritcreateitshowitoff.blogspot.com/2020/05/may-challenge.html

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Spring Clover by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello friends!  I'm a bit late posting my DT inspirational card today, but here goes.  The Design Team members were challenged this week to create a shaped card.  My card is for Ching-Chou's current Facebook challenge.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/

The beautiful flowers are from I Am Roses.

https://www.iamroses.com/

I am entering this card in the May IMR Challenge.

  The lovely girl and the sweet little bunny were coloured with Copic markers, and the tiny flowers and clover with FC Polychromos pencils.  Ching-Chou also has a blog challenge:

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

Thank you for visiting.  Please stay well and safe.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Card Base:  Spellbinders "Grand Labels 4" dies

Corner:       Memory Box "Andorra Corner" die

Flowers:     I Am Roses   

                   https://www.iamroses.com/

Ribbon is from my stash.  Sentiment was computer generated.

Challenges Entered 

https://iamroses-challenge.blogspot.com/ - May IMR Challenge

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Shoe Fetish by Redonkadoodles

Hi peeps!  I have the pleasure and honour of being the Guest Designer at the Arty Divas Challenge Blog:

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

How exciting is that?  I have always loved shoes and so I used the fabulous "Shoe Fetish" image by Redonkadoodles:

https://www.redonkadoodles.com/Digital-Stamps/shoe-fetish-digital-stamp

The image is coloured with my trusty Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  The flowers and the hatpin are handmade.  I added glitter to the shoe to make it look dressy and sexy.  I also applied a drop of Liquid Pearls on her earring.

I wish you a lovely day and happy weekend.  Stay safe.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:        Spellbinders "Marvelous Squares" dies

Foliage:      McGill "Pine Branch" punch

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

Butterfly:   Cheery Lynn "Exotic Butterfly" die

Sentiment: Computer generated and backed with QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die

Embossing folder:  Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots"

Ribbon, feather, beads, pearls and pearl border are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
http://angiesdigitalstamps.blogspot.com/
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/
http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://coloritcreateitshowitoff.blogspot.com/2020/05/may-challenge.html
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/
http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/