Kitty Acrobatics by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  A new challenge (#591) begins today on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  This week's theme is:

NATIONAL HUG YOUR DOG DAY  (PETS) 

This theme includes any project that features a pet.  As you all probably know, I love kitties so I chose the darling Kitty Acrobatics image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps for my Design Team card.

I drew the background and coloured the image with my trusty Copic markers.  I also added some enamel dots at the top of the card.

The Paper Shelter has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group where you will find some fabulous by both design teams and other crafters.

That's all from me today.  Thank you for visiting.  Have a lovely day. Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:            Martha Stewart "Quilted" Around the Page punch
Sentiment:       Creative Expressions (Sue Wilson) "Hello Sunshine" die (top portion only)
Enamel does:  EK Success

Challenges Entered  

https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/  Kitty Cat Song by CoComelon nursery rhymes)

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/   (People all over the world own cats)

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/

 

Cat Family Bundle by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  Conie Fong has created an adorable feline family called Cat Family for her etsy shop.  It comes as a bundle, and you get the cat family with and without the heart.  I have already created two cards with this sweet family:  one without the heart and one with the heart.  Today, I am sharing another card without the heart.  Here is my Design Team slimline card:  

I coloured this adorable image with Copic markers.  Would you like to learn how to draw this image?  You can by following Conie Fong's wonderful YouTube tutorial video called Draw with Conie.  Conie also has some other really cute images that she teaches you to draw on her YouTube channel. 

If you decide to draw this image, you can then share it on Conie's Facebook group called Draw with Conie.

Conie also has another Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group where you will find some amazing inspiration.  

Thank you for visiting.  I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Borders:        Crafter's Companion "Blossoming Borders" dies
Sentiment:     Computer generated

Enamel dots:  EK Success

Challenges Entered  

http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/

https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (Cats are found everywhere in the world) 

https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://tictactoechallenge.com/  (Enamel dots, free, patterned paper)

Bird on a Branch Freebie by Blessed Crafters

Greetings friends!  Today's card showcases a gorgeous free image to members of Blessed Crafters which is a private group on Facebook.  There is a challenge every month where you can win the month's featured set.  You may enter any type of craft using either a Blessed Crafters freebie or using anything that follows the photo theme posted. 

I chose this beautiful bird on a branch for my card which I coloured with Copic markers.  The flower is handmade and also coloured with Copics.

Be sure to check out Blessed Crafters on Facebook and join the group.  If you do, you will see some wonderful inspiration.

That's all from me today. Thank you for visiting. Have a lovely day. Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Flower:         Spellbinders "Succulent and Mum Flower" dies
Foliage:        SVG file
Clouds:         My Favorite Things premium cloud stencil
Sentiment:    Computer generated
Corner:         Cannot remember the die's manufacturer

Enamel dot:  EK Success

Challenges Entered

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/

http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/  (Corner, flower are die cuts, clouds ar made with

                                                                                     a stencil)

https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (that photo made me think that birds live in

                                                                                     so many places on earth)

https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://tictactoechallenge.com/  (enamel dot, free, patterned paper)

https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/

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

Easter Bunny by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

 Hi friends!  I hope you are well.  The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's new challenge commences today.  The theme for this week is:

EASTER

For this challenge, I chose the sweet Easter Bunny image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  This is my DT card:

I coloured the little bunny with Copic markers.  To see more inspiration by the other design team members, please see here.  And, while there, why not join in the fun?  There are always some fabulous prizes up for grabs.

The Paper Shelter has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group where you will find even more fabulous inspiration.

That's all from me today. Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate it. Thank you for visiting. Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Bow:           Tutti Designs "Fancy Bows" dies TUTTI-644  (cut twice and offset)

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered  

 

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/

https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

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

https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/

Dinosaur YouTube Video by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  I am showcasing a dinosaur image by Conie Fong which you can learn how to draw in her fabulous YouTube video.  Conie has quite a number of other simple images that you can learn to draw by following her step by step YouTube tutorials.  Here is my DT card: 

This image is so versatile and would be awesome to use for a child's card.  I used Copics to colour this adorable image.  The flower is handmade and is also coloured with Copic markers.

Conie has a Facebook groups called Draw with Conie where anyone can post their own drawings by following her YouTube videos.   

And, she also has another group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group where you will see some amazing inspiration. 

Thank you for visiting.  Have a wonderful weekend.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Flower:       Spellbinders "Floral Oval" etched die by Marissa Job
Foliage:      Spellbinders "Mosaic Vine" die
Sentiment:  Computer generated and backed with Spellbinders "Classic Scalloped Ovals Large" dies

Challenges Entered  

https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/  (zoology studies dinosaurs)

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/  (dinosaurs are prehistoric animals)

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.co

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

The Music Practice by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  Today, a new challenge begins on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  This week's theme is a wonderful one:  

SPRING COLOURS 

Spring is my favourite season because both of my awesome sons were born in the spring.  And, since spring is the season when the world revives after the cold winter months, I very much look forward to spring.

I chose the darling image called The Music Practice by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps because it reminded me of how much I enjoy listening to the little birds singing outside my window.

I coloured this little lady with Copic markers.  The flowers are handmade and also coloured with Copic markers.  I added 3-D foam under the petals of each flower to add some dimension and some enamel dots to the centers.

If you would like more inspiration by the other design team members, please see here.  If you join our challenge, you may win some lovely images.  

Also, there is a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group for even more inspiration.

Thank you for visiting.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:        Joy Crafts 6002/0149 die
Flowers:      EK Success "Retro" punch, and Heartfelt Creations "Classic Rose" die
Sentiment:  Computer generated and raised to 3-D foam

Challenges Entered  

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/

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

https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

 

 

Birds YouTube Video by Conie Fong

Hello lovely friends!  I hope all is going well.  Are you familiar with Conie Fong's new YouTube videos (Draw with Conie) where she teaches you, step by step, how to draw some really adorable images?  If not, you should check it out here.  Conie converted this sweet birds image into a digital image so that the design team members can colour it and show you how truly sweet this image is.

My DT card showcases one of those videos.

I coloured this adorable image with Copic markers, and I used a stencil to create the clouds.

Conie has two Facebook Groups.  One is called Draw with Conie.

The other is called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  You will find some wonderful inspiration on both groups.  

That's all from me for today's post.  Thank you for visiting.  I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:      Martha Stewart "Modern Garland" Around the Page punch
Clouds:      My Favorite Things "Cloud" stencil
Sentiment: Computer generated

Challenges Entered  

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://traumfabrik-challenge.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

http://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/  (birds are vertebrate animals)

https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/