Cupcake Birthday by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  This week's new challenge (#617) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog starts today.  The theme is:

THE LITTLE ONES 

For my card, I chose the adorable Birthday Cupcake by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  Cute, isn't she?  I coloured the image with Copic markers.  Here is my Design Team card:

There is more inspiration for you to see on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog by the other Design Team members.  See here.  Furthermore, TPS has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.  

And, if you join our challenge, you might win some marvelous prizes.

I wish you a lovely day.  Thanks for visiting.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:       Martha Stewart "Gifts" punch
Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered  

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/p/wednesday-sketch.html

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

Lil Witches Halloween card 2 - Whimsy Stamps

Greetings friends!  I posted a Halloween card a few days ago and I am now posting a second card that I made with Whimsy Stamps pre-colored Quick Card Fronts called "Lil Witches".  This second card has the same design but, this time, I used another cute image and inked the edges of the frame with purple instead of aqua.  You can use these fabulous Quick Card Fronts as they are, or you can embellish them.

As before, I used a frame die and inked the edges with distress ink.  Next, I gently inked the edges with black ink to create a spattered effect.  The frame and the sentiment are matted on glitter paper.

That's all from me for this post.  Take care, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Frame:        Spellbinders "Label 13" dies
Cobweb:     Joanna Sheen "Cobweb Corner" die SD492
Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered  

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (I think of the beauty of fall and Halloween)

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/

https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/

http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/

Lil Witches Halloween card 1 - Whimsy Stamps

Greetings friends!  Halloween always evokes some special and cherished memories for me of when my kids were little and we went Trick-or-Treating.  They are adults now but that doesn't stop me from making a Halloween card for them. LOL

I decided to use an adorable pre-colored image by Whimsy Stamps called "Lil Witches" Quick Card Fronts.  There are quite a number of these fabulous quick card fronts that are available.  All you have to do is to embellish them, or just use them as they are.

I used a frame die and inked the edges with distress ink.  Then, I gently inked the sides with black ink to create a spattered effect.  I matted the frame and sentiment with black glitter paper.

That's all from me today.  Have a lovely weekend.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Frame:         Spellbinders "Labels 13" dies (how fitting!) 

Cobweb:     Joanna Sheen "Cobweb Corner" SD492 die

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered  

https://twooldbatshalloweenchallenge.blogspot.com/   

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (the photo reminds me of Halloween and autumn)

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/

  

Retro Space Girl by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends.  I would like to preface this post by saying that, in case you haven't heard, our beloved co-owner of The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps, Veronica, tragically passed away on September 25, 2024.  Please see more details about this here.  We are so saddened by this news. 

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Another new challenge (#615) is starting today on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  This week's theme is:  

SQUARES/CIRCLES

I made a card with this image some time ago using masculine colours.  I decided to make another card with this image called Retro Space Girl by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps using feminine colours.  I love this adorable image.  Here is my Design Team card:

This little cutie is coloured with Copic markers.  I added some enamel dots on the left side of the circle.

For more amazing inspiration by the other Design Team members, see here.  While there, why not join our challenge?  There are some wonderful images up for grabs.  Check this out:

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

That's all from me.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used

Frame:       Spellbinders "Standard Circles Large" dies
Corners:     EK Success
Sentiment:  The word "BLAST" is a free clipart word and I added the text
Clouds:       My Favorite Things cloud stencil 

Challenges Entered  

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/ 

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/

Balloon House YouTube video by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  Today's post features an adorable image by Conie Fong called Balloon House.  Conie has a YouTube channel where she teaches you how to draw this balloon house, along with some other super cute images.  Please see here.

Conie converted this image to JPG format for the Design Team members so that you can see how truly awesome and versatile this image is.  I coloured the image with Copic markers.  This is the second card that I made with this image.  On the first card, the balloons were opaque.  This time, I made the balloons transparent.  Here is my Design Team card:  

I coloured the image with Copic markers, as usual.  Remember to check out Conie's YouTube videos here.  And, if you like these videos, please subscribe and leave a comment.  

Conie has a Facebook group called Draw with Conie.  If you draw any of Conie's images, you can post them there.

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope to see you soon.  Take care, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Frame:  Spellbinders "Essential Arches" dies

Challenges Entered  

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

https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://theoutlawzchallenges-tuesday.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://starstampz.blogspot.com/

  

Little Mermaid by Conie Fong

Hello friends, and welcome to today's post.  You all probably know by now how much I love mermaids.  My card showcases the darling Little Mermaid image by Conie Fong.  This is the third card that I created with this image.  Here is my Design Team card:

I coloured her with Copic markers, and I added a few bubbles on the water. I also added a row of tiny bling at the top and some tiny fish on the border. 

Conie has a Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design where you will find some amazing inspiration by the other DT members and other crafters as well.

That's all from me today.  I wish you a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx  

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:        Memory Box "Big Splash Border" die
Sentiment:  Computer generated
Fish:            Unknown die

Challenges Entered  

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

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/

https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Lady of Falling Leaves by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Greetings friends.  Before I continue this post, I would like to let you know that it is a very sad day for us at The Paper Shelter.  Please see here.

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Today begins the new challenge (#613) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  The theme is:

LEAVES ARE FALLING 
(Autumn themed, or include leaves, or a tree)

Autumn is my second favourite season (spring being my first).  I am showcasing the beautiful Lady of Falling Leaves by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  Here is my Design Team card:

I coloured this beauty with Copic markers.  I used some dies to create the leaves and coloured them with Copic markers as well.

The design team members created some lovely cards which you can see here.  While there, why not join our challenge?  There are some beautiful images to be won.  

TPS also has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Club.  That's all from me for this post.  Take good care of yourselves, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Leaves:       Sunny Studio "Autumn Greenery" snippet dies and Spellbinders "Little Leaf Sets" dies

Frame:        Spellbinders "Essential Arches" dies

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered 

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/  (lots of leaves)

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/

https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/

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

https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (the photo makes me think about cool days, beautiful                                                 changing colours on leaves, and cozy evenings in front on a fireplace)