Friday, November 23, 2018

Pepper with Flowers

Hello, dear peeps!   I hope my American friends had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  It's so cold here.  Just 3 degrees when I woke up this morning.  I am showcasing my DT card today which I made for Conie Fong's monthly challenge on Facebook.  The theme this month is "Gratitude".
  This adorable image is Conie Fong's "Pepper with Flowers", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/477136281/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_93


What a cute and versatile image!  I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour it.  There are enough flowers in the image so I didn't include any - LOL!  I did make the pinwheel bow.
That's all from me today.  Have a lovely day!  Lori P xx

Recipe

Frame:  "Raindrops on Roses" die by Heartfelt Creations
Butterflies:  "Butterfly" die cutting template by Momenta

Ribbon, beads and Swarovski crystals are from my stash.



Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Poinsettia Fairy

Hello there, everyone!  It's snowing here again.  I am always captivated by how magical the world looks as lovely snowflakes float gently down from the heavens.  So peaceful.  

I am sharing my 3rd DT inspirational card which I created for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook Challenge.  It runs until the end of the month and, if you enter, you have a chance to win some truly beautiful images from Ching-Chou.  Check it out:

For my card, I chose the stunning "Poinsettia Fairy" image.  You can find her, along with 3 other glorious images, here:


She is coloured with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.  The poinsettia is handmade.  I wish you a happy day, and Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends.  Lori P xx

Recipe

Frame:        "Raindrops on Roses" die by Heartfelt Creations
Poinsettia:  "Sparkling Poinsettia" die by Heartfelt Creations
Leaves:      "Large Sparkling Poinsettia"by Heartfelt Creations
Border:       "6002/0934" die by Joy Crafts

Her wings are glittered.  I applied clear Wink of Stella on the leaves
Pearls, ribbon and beads are from my stash.

This card will be entered into  https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/





Monday, November 19, 2018

Cardinal Sprite

Hello, dear peeps!  I hope you all enjoyed your weekend.  I am so excited because I am the Guest Designer for this month on the Aurora Wings Challenge Blog.
This delightful image is "Cardinal Sprite" and can be found here:
and also here:

This is my shaped card:


A close-up of this beautiful image:


I have coloured it with my Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I wish you a happy week.  Lori P xx

Recipe

Frame behind image:   Joy Crafts 6002/0147
Card Base:                   Dutch Doobadoo Art Template Label 2  470 713 142
Poinsettia:                    Heartfelt Creations "Sparkling Poinsettia" stamp and die set
Snowflakes:                 Memory Box "Batavia Snowflake" die

I applied clear Wink of Stella on the poinsettia.  Swarovski crystals, beads, berries and ribbon are from my stash


Saturday, November 17, 2018

Moon Glow

Hello, dear peeps!  The current Aurora Wings Challenge is 
"Once Upon a Dream or a Nightmare". 
It ends tonight (11:55 pm EST).  Nothing like waiting until the last minute, right?  LOL!  I have always loved looking at the sky, whether it be at night or during the day.  I will say, though, that here is something truly magical about the night sky.  I was trying to decide which one of Mitzi's gorgeous images to use for my card.  While looking through my papers, I came across this gorgeous "Moon Glow" image by Hannah Lynn which I had printed out some time ago.  The light went on in my head!  So, here is my card: 


This gorgeous image was a freebie but you can also find it in Hannah Lynn's etsy shop here:
I have coloured her with my usual (Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils).  The flower is handmade. 

I wish you a happy weekend!  Lori P xx

Recipe 

Marianne Creatables LR0192 "Leaves" die
Joy Crafts "Circle Stars" die
Swarovski crystals, ribbon, feather are from my stash

I am entering this card to the following challenges:
-  https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/
-  http://www.josscrapshack.com/




Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Flowers in a Vase

Welcome to my post today.  I am so saddened that southern California is experiencing such horrific fires and tragic deaths.  My heart goes out to all the people who are affected by this, both those who have lost their lives and their families, and the people who are safe.  How frightening.

I am sharing my DT shaped card which I made for Conie Fong's November Monthly Facebook Challenge  (Conie Fong Art & Design Group).  I love making shaped cards!
This month's theme is "Gratitude".  I chose this gorgeous, cheerful and versatile image "Flowers in a Vase". You can find it in Conie's etsy shop here:



 I have coloured it with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.

Recipe

Card Base:   Go Kreate XXL Square Frame Frilly#3
Frame:         Spellbinders Big Scalloped Circle dies
Butterflies:   Momenta Butterfly die cutting template
Ribbon, gems and Swarovski crystals are from my stash

That's all for today.  I wish you a happy day!  Lori P xx  

I am entering this card into Morgan's Artworld Challenge

Monday, November 12, 2018

Scarlet Holly

Good morning to you!  It is such a beautiful and sunny day.  I had the pleasure of seeing a lovely cardinal outside my window earlier today.  We already had our first snow last Friday.  How exciting!  It's my turn to showcase my 2nd DT inspirational card which I created for Ching-Chou Kuik's November Facebook Challenge.  The theme is "Christmas".  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/


I have used the gorgeous "Scarlet Holly" image which can be found in Ching-Chou's etsy shop here:
 https://www.etsy.com/listing/499846027/scarlet-holly-instant-download-digital?ref=shop_home_active_1



As always, I have coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.   I wish you a wonderful week.  Lori P xx

Recipe

Poinsettia:  "Tattered Poinsettia" die by Tim Holtz
Leaves:      "Large Sparkling Poinsettia" stamp by Heartfelt                           
Frame:        "Raindrops on Roses" die by Heartfelt Creations
Wink of Stella (clear) on poinsettia
Ribbon, pearls and beads:  from my stash





Thursday, November 8, 2018

Holly Fairy

Hi everybody!

The weather here has been so miserable.  It either rains or it's dark and dreary.  Add the loss of Daylight Savings Time to that and it seems to be dark 24/7.  I'm not sure I know what the sun looks like anymore!  On a brighter note, here is my DT card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's current Monthly Facebook Challenge.  
This fabulous image is "Holly Fairy" and is found here (along with 3 other beautiful images):


I have coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  Her wings are glittered.  The green border was made with Heartfelt Creations' "Delicate Border Basics" die.  The poinsettia was made with the "Tattered Poinsettia" die by Tim Holtz. The pretty leaves are from Heartfelt Creations' "Large Sparkling Poinsettia" stamp.  I fussy cut the leaves.  I love to make my own pinwheel bows.  If anyone is interested in learning how to make them, check out this tutorial:
Ribbon, beads and berries are from my stash.  

Have a happy day!  Lori P xx