Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Snowy the Penguin - Snowy Birthday Presents by Conie Fong

Hi crafty friends!  I can hardly believe June is almost over.  I am happy to share my DT card today which showcases the darling "Snowy the Penguin - Snowy Birthday Presents" by Conie Fong.  What a sweet image!  You can find it here:
and also here:


My card was made for Conie's current Facebook challenge.  The theme this month is "Use a Number".  I coloured this adorable image with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I kept this card simple.  Look:  no flowers!  LOL!    Enjoy your day.  xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame: Spellbinders "Classic Rectangles" large dies
Clock:  LaLa Land Crafts "Steampunk Clock" die
Photo corners:  Fiskars punch
Gems are from my stash


Monday, June 17, 2019

Lilac by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi peeps!  Welcome to my post today.  My DT inspiration card showcases the lovely "Lilac" image by Ching-Chou Kuik, found here:  
This card is for Ching-Chou's current Facebook challenge.  The theme this month is "Under the Sea". 
What a wonderful theme!   There is also a blog challenge:


I decided to keep my card simple because the background paper has so many lovely elements.  I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour this beautiful image.  My flowers are handmade.  Have a wonderful day.  Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:        Joy Crafts "Deco Rectangle"  6002/0579
Flowers:      Martha Stewart "Hydrangea: punches (small and medium)
Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies 
Pearls, seashell charm and ribbon are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2019/06/challenge-27-for-someone-special.html
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog
https://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge Blog
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/



Thursday, June 13, 2019

Tea for Two by Conie Fong

Hello everybody!  My DT card today features the gorgeous "Tea for Two" image by Conie Fong.  Every time I look at this image it makes me smile.  This is the second time I've coloured it.  You can find it in Conie's etsy shop here:
This card is for Conie's monthly Facebook challenge.
  The theme is "Use a Number".  As you can see, the number is part of the sentiment.   


Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils were used to colour this image.  The flower is handmade.  I decided to draw a serving tray under the image this time (last time I drew a placemat).  Have a happy week.  Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:   Memory Box "Pristine Border" die
Flower:   Fiskars punch
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots"
The lace is from my stash.

Monday, June 10, 2019

Sweet Pink Mermaid by Ching-Chou Kuik

Good morning/good afternoon!  Today, I am showcasing the gorgeous "Sweet Pink Mermaid" by Ching-Chou Kuik.  You can find her here (along with 9 other beautiful mermaids):
I made this card for Ching-Chou's monthly Facebook challenge.  The theme this month is "Under the Sea".
  She also has a monthly blog challenge.


She is coloured with a combination of Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  The flowers are handmade.  Well, that's all from me today.  Have a happy week.  Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:    Joy Crafts "Under the Sea - Edge Waves" die 6002/0330
Flowers:  EK Success "Retro" punches (small and medium), SVG file
Dolphin:  Free clipart
Die behind image:  Spellbinders "Garden Weave" Die D'Lites

Pearls, pearl border, sea shells, starfish and cheesecloth are from my stash.

Monday, June 3, 2019

Rose Mermaid by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi there, peeps!  I hope you had a lovely weekend.  It's so hard to believe that June is already here.  I love mermaids and the theme for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge is "Under the Sea".    I chose "Rose Mermaid", found here:
In addition to a Facebook challenge, Ching-Chou has a challenge blog.  If you enter either one, or both, you may win some beautiful images.  Check it out:
Here is my inspirational DT card:


A front view of the card:

Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils were used to colour this gorgeous image.  I wish you a happy week.  Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Sides of card:  EK Success "Chinese Knot Chain" punch
Coral:              Marianne Creatables "Coral Seaweed" die
Flower:            EK Success "Gardenia" punch
Fish:                Heartfelt Crreations "Under the Sea" paper pad (I fussy cut it)
Leaves:           Cheery Lynn "Flourish Leaf Strip" die

Swarovski crystals and seashells are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
Crafting from the Heart Challenge Blog