Friday, February 22, 2019

Kissed By An Angel by Conie Fong

Hi everybody!  I hope you are all doing well.  My DT card today features the adorable "Kissed By An Angel" image by Conie Fong.  Conie has so many truly exquisite images in her etsy shop.  This  darling image can be found here:
This card was made for Conie's monthly Facebook challenge:
Conie also has a Colouring Only challenge.  If you join in the fun, you may win some gorgeous images.


I decided to embellish the inside by making a pop-up heart.  


If you are interested in learning how to make this heart, here is the tutorial that I used:

I coloured the image with Copic markers and FB Polychromos pencils.  Well, that's it for today.  I wish you a happy weekend.  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Tree:        SVG file
Hearts:     Martha Stewart "Heartbeat" deep edge punch
Hearts:     Martha Steward "Heartbeat" deep edge punch (inside of card)
Grass:      Cheery Lynn "Grass Border: B126 die
Crimper:  Fiskars (for tree)

Pearl border is from my stash

Challenges Entered

Creative Moments Challenge Blog
Morgan's ArtWorld
Sheepski Designs Challenge Blog
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
A Gem of a Challenge Blog

Monday, February 18, 2019

Love Birds by Ching-Chou Quik

Good morning/afternoon to you!  It snowed during the night and it's still snowing.  The snow looks like it's dancing outside my window.  How lovely!  

I am happy to share my latest DT card.  Ching-Chou Kuik has both a monthly blog challenge and a monthly Facebook challenge.  I made this for the Facebook challenge.  
If you join in the fun, you may win some of her beautiful images.

I used "Love Birds" which can be found here:


Even though I love winter, I am looking forward to spring.  I couldn't resist using all my handmade flowers.  My colouring mediums are Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.  Have a lovely  week.  Lori P xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:       Love Nicole "Scalloped Square" die
Foliage:     SVG file
Butterfly:  Momenta "Butterfly" template 542704 die
Flowers:    EK Success "Retro" punches (small and medium)
Border at Bottom:  Crafter's Companion "Isabel" Die'sire die

I used clear Wink of Stella on the butterfly




Thursday, February 14, 2019

Happy Birthday Sprite by Aurora Wings

Hi, crafty friends!  This is my 3rd post this week.  I have been a busy girl!  Aurora Wings has challenges which are posted on the 3rd Monday of each month.  This month's theme is "Anything Goes".   Easy peasy.  I used the darling "Happy Birthday Sprite" which can be found in both JPG and PNG formats here:
and also here:


I just love Mitzi's beautiful sprites and there are so many to choose from in her etsy shops.  I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour this delightful image.  I wish you all a lovely day.  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:              Spellbinders "Curved Rectangles" dies
Frame border:  Joy Crafts "Ornate Edge" die 6002/0357
Flourish:           My Favorite Things "Pierced Fancy Flourish" die 
Balloons:          McGill "Balloon" punch (medium)
Ribbon, pearls, bead, floss are from my stash

Challenger Entered 

Aurora Wings Challenge Blog

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Penguin Bundle of Love

Good afternoon!  It snowed again (non-stop) yesterday afternoon, evening, during the night and this morning but the storm was not as bad as the last storm we had.  Today, it is my turn to post my DT card which I made for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge.  See here for details:
Conie also has a Facebook Colouring Only challenge.

The theme this month is "Valentine's Day" and the image I chose is the delightful "Penguin Bundle of Love", found here:



What an adorable image!  I used Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils to colour it.  The flower is handmade.   I wish you all a  Happy Valentine's Day!  Lori P xx 

Materials and Tools Used

Large Heart:           Joy Crafts "Gerti's Heart" 6002/0408 die
Small Hearts:         Martha Stewart "Heartbeat" deep edge punch
Border:                   Martha Stewart "Flourish Lace" punch
Flower:                   EK Success "Retro punch (medium)
Die behind frame:  Martha Stewart Chevron Fence" deep edge punch

Ribbon and pearls are from my stash






Monday, February 11, 2019

Love in Spring by Ching Chou Kuik

Hi everyone!  Hope your weekend was enjoyable.  Today, I am featuring another DT creation using the darling "Love in Spring" image which you can find in Ching-Chou's etsy shop here:
I made this card for Ching-Chou's February Facebook challenge.  If you are interested, please see here:


I used my favourite mediums (Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils) to colour this beautiful image.  The flowers are all handmade.  I wish you a lovely week and a Happy Valentine's Day.  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:      Spellbinders "Fairmont Decorative Accent" die
Flowers:   SVG file, EK Success :Gardenia" die, Love Nicole flower die 
Foliage:    SVG file
Title:         That Craft Place Ltd "Scrabble With Love" sentiments

I applied clear Wing of Stella on the wings.
Pearls and flower centers are from my stash.








Monday, February 4, 2019

Love Message by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi everyone! I am happy to share my first DT card for Ching-Chou Kuik's February Facebook challenge.  You may win some gorgeous images if you enter.  Check it out:
Ching-Chou also has a challenge blog, if you are interested:
The theme this month is Valentine's Day, Love or For Someone Special.  I chose the beautiful "Love Message" image, found here:

Here is my card:


She is coloured with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.  My flowers are handmade.  I love making flowers - LOL!  I wish you a happy week.  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:      Heartfelt Creations "Decorative Chateau Gate" die HCD718
Foliage:    Cottage Cutz "Foliage" die
Flowers:    SVG file and EK Success "Retro" punches (small and medium)
Butterfly:   Momenta "Butterfly" template 542704

I used clear Wink of Stella and Nuvo Glitter Drops on the butterfly
Ribbon, Swarovski crystals and button are from my stash

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
A Gem of a Challenge Blog
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
Jo's Scrap Shack Challenge Blog
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog
Crafting from the Heart Challenge Blog



Saturday, February 2, 2019

Dew Drops Fairy by Christine Karron

Hello peeps!  No card from me today; just a colouring which I completed yesterday.  This exquisite image is "Dew Drops Fairy" and it is available in Christine Karron's etsy shop here:

I used Copic markers, Prismacolor pencils and Kuretake Zig pens to colour this gorgeous image.  I will make a card with her at a later date.  Have a happy weekend.  Lori P xx