Thursday, March 27, 2025

Little Mermaid by Conie Fong - Card 3

 Hi friends!  Hope all is well at your end.  I am showcasing an adorable image by Conie Fong called Little Mermaid.  This is the third card that I've made using this sweet image.  You can find this image, along with another gorgeous mermaid, in Conie's etsy shop. Here is my Design Team card:  


I've coloured her with Copic markers and I stamped the coral at the bottom of the image. Them I added some gems along the sides of the frame. 

Conie has two Facebook groups.  One is called Conie Fong Art & Design group where you can see some beautiful inspiration by the other DT members and other crafters who enjoy colouring Conie's lovely images.  The other FB group is called Draw with Conie where she teached you, step by step, how to draw some fabulous simple images.

That's all from me for this post.  I wish you a happy day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  


Frame:        Joy Crafts "Deco Rectangle" dies 602/0579
Sentiment:  Top sentiment is computer generated, and bottom sentiment is made with
                         QuicKuts "Phoebe" alphabet dies

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The Most Adorable Cavalier by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Greetings to all!  Time for another new challenge on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  This week's theme is:

FEATHERS OR FUR

What an awesome theme!  I have chosen fur, and my Design Team card showcases The Most Adorable Cavalier image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.


I coloured this cutie with Copic markers and a bit of FC Polychromos pencils.  

For more inspiration by the other Design Team members, please visit The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  TPS also has a group on Facebook called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.

If you join our challenge, may win some wonderful images by TPS.


That's all from me for this post.  Have a lovely day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used   

Frame:        Joy Crafts "Round Corner Frame" die  6002/0631
Arrow:         Spellbinders Die D'Lites "Ornate Arrows" dies
Sentiment:  Computer generated



Wednesday, March 12, 2025

So Pretty!! by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

 Hi friends!  The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's new challenge (#629) begins today.  This week's theme is:

ALTER IT 
(Alter your image in some way) 

My Design Team card showcases the fabulous So Pretty!! image by TPS.  I cropped the image so that the lower portion of her legs are not seen.  



I coloured her with Copic markers, and I added a handmade flower, also coloured with Copic markers.  I used some 3-D foam under the petals of the flower for added dimension.

I created a card once before using the entire image.  See below.


For more inspiration by the other DT members, please visit The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  If you join our challenge, you may win some adorable images.


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

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:       Martha Stewart "Botanical Scallop" punch
Flower:       EK Success "Retro" flower punch 
Sentiment:  Computer generated


















Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Vintage Seamstress by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

 Hi friends!  Time for another new challenge (#627) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  This week, the theme is:

BUTTONS and BOWS  
(Add at least one button AND/OR at least one bow)  

For my Design Team card, I have chosen the fabulous Vintage Seamstress image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  


I used Copics to colour the image and added some really wonderful tape measure ribbon which I have had forever.  To see more lovely inspiration, please check out the cards that the other Design Team members created.  See here.

If you join our challenge, you may win some lovely images by TPS.
 

In addition to the blog, TPS also has a group on Facebook called The Paper Shelter Fan Club.

Well, that's all from me for this post.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used    

Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies
Buttons:      QuicKutz "Buttons" die
Ribbon:       From my stash






Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Ella Fleur by Conie Fong

 Hello friends!  Welcome to my post today.  I have made a z fold card showcasing the lovely Ella Fleur image by Conie Fong.  Here is my Design Team card:


Here is side view of my card: 


And a view of the card when it is flat:

I coloured her with Copic markers.  The flowers are handmade and are raised with 3-D foam for dimension.  They are also coloured with Copic markers.

There is more fabulous inspiration by the other Design Team members and other crafters who enjoy colouring Conie gorgeous images. Conie's Facebook group is called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  

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


Resources and Tools Used  

Borders:      Martha Stewart "Deco Fan" Around the Page punches
Flowers:      Heartfelt Creations "Classic Rose" dies
Sentiment:   Computer generated



Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Dutch Pure Love by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello there, dear friends!  Welcome to my Design Team post for The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  The theme this week is:

ADD A HEART

I used the endearing Dutch Pure Love image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  


I colored this sweet image with Copic markers.  I added some handmade flowers and raised them with 3-D foam for added dimension.

If you would like to see more amazing inspiration by the other DT members, please see here.  And, if you have some time, why not join our challenge?  There are some fabulous images to be won.


The Paper Shelter also has a group on Facebook called The Paper Shelter Fan Club.

I wish you a lovely day.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Heart die:   Cannot remember
Corner:       Cheery Lynn "Lace Corner" Deco B (B162) dies
Flowers:     Creative Expressions "Striped Nosturtiums" (Sue Wilson) dies and
                          EK Success "Retro" punch (small)
Ribbon:       From my stash
                        


Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Butterfly Kisses by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  This is my first Design Team card for this month for Conie Fong.  I used the gorgeous Butterfly Kisses image by Conie Fong.  You can find it here in Conie's etsy shop.


I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to color this lovely image. I added Swarovski crystals on the top of the frame. For more inspiration, be sure to check Conie's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design.  You will find some amazing inspiration by the other DT members and other crafters who like Conie Fong's images. 

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

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:        Martha Stewart "Modern Garland" Around the Page punches
Frame:         Heartfelt Creations "Decorative Chateau Gate" die (top portion only)
Sentiment:   Impression Obsession "Hello" die (cut twice and offset)
Crystals:      From my stash