Monday, July 29, 2019

Snowman and Birdie Friends by Conie Fong

Hi!  I hope you all had a happy weekend.  I love this sweet image and so I made a 2nd shaker card with it.  You can find "Snowman and Birdie Friends" in Conie's etsy shop here:

As a DT member for Conie, I made this for her monthly Facebook Challenge. 


I used a mason jar rubber stamp, fussy cut it (leaving 1/8 inch border around the image), and used 3-D pop dots to raise the jar so I could place the shaved ice into it.  I stamped the image again on silver paper and cut the lid out so it looks more realistic.

I coloured the image with Copics and  FC pencils.  I cut the snowflake and the snowflake corner twice and offset both die cuts to create some depth.  Enjoy your day.  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Stamp:         Hot Fudge Studio "Mason Jar" rubber stamp
Corner:        Memory Box "Snowflake Corner" die
Snowflake:  Impression Obsession "Snowflakes" die 024-x
Title:            Designs by Winther free clipart

Bells, ribbon, Swarovski crystals, Magic Scraps Shaved Ice, glittered paper, and silver paper are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Crafting by Designs Challenge Blog
https://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2019/07/week-29-anything-goes-colouring.html
  

Monday, July 15, 2019

Iris by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi lovely peeps!  This is my DT card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge.
  She also has a blog challenge.
  This week, the design team members were asked to create a card with "Dots and/or Stripes".  This is what I came up with:

This beautiful image is Ching-Chou Kuik's "Iris", and is found here:
  What a beauty she is!  Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils were used to colour this lovely image.  Since I love to make flowers, the iris and the other flowers are handmade.  I wish you a happy week.  Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:        Joy Crafts "Ornate Edge" die 6002/0357
Frame:         Spellbinders "Labels 13" die
Flowers:       Spellbinders Die D-Lites "Create an Iris" die, Fiskars lever punch
Butterflies:   Martha Stewart "Classic" butterfly punch
Foliage:        SVG file
Butterfly:      Momenta "Butterfly Template" die  542704                                                     
Pearl border, pearls, gems and glittered paper are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

July IAR Challenge
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
Dies R Us Challenge Blog
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog


Saturday, July 13, 2019

Snowman and Birdie Friends by Conie Fong

Hi!  I hope you are enjoying your weekend.  I am definitely not a summer person.  It's been in the high 80's here and very humid.  Mosquitoes and bugs everywhere.  Yuck!  I do, however, love the long days, beautifully coloured flowers, and the lush grass and trees.  

The theme for Conie Fong's Facebook challenge this month is "Always Anything Goes" with an option of "Create a Shaker Card".  
In addition to the monthly challenge, there is also a monthly Colouring Only challenge.  
I made a shaker card a few years ago, so this is only my second one.  Here is my DT inspirational card:


This darling image is"Snowman and Birdie Friends" by Conie, which can be found here:
I used Copic markers and Polychromos pencils to colour this sweet image.  The poinsettia is handmade.  I decided to make some falling snow around the image with Nuvo glitter drops.  The shaker itself is filled with Shaved Ice and tiny snowflakes.  Have a nice weekend.  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Poinsettia:      Heartfelt Creations "Sparkling Poinsettia" die HCD1-766
Letters:           Cricut Expression cutting machine
Shaker:           Jillibean Soup "Small Circle" shaped shaker
Snowflakes:    The Paper Studio snowflake punch

Ribbon, Nuvo glitter Drops (White Blizzard) and Magic Scraps Shaved Ice are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
Creative Playground Challenge Blog
https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/2019/07/creative-playground-challenge-7.html
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

Monday, July 8, 2019

Hummingbirds by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi there, crafty friends!  I hope you had a happy weekend.  This week's theme for the DT members for Ching-Chou's Facebook challenge is "Shabby Chic/Distressed".  See here for details:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/
If you are interested, there is also a blog challenge.
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/

I used the lovely "Hummingbirds" image by Ching-Chou Kuik.  You can find it here in her etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/454161406/hummingbirds-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_141


This is the first time that I made a shabby/chic card and I really enjoyed making it.  I distressed the edges of the patterned paper at the top to achieve an old and weathered look. As always, I used a combination of Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour this fabulous image.  The iris is handmade.  Have a nice week.  Until next time.  xx

Materials and Tools Used

Flourish:     Crafter's Companion "Filigree Flourish" die
Flower:       Spellbinders Die D-Lites "Create an Iris" die
Label:         Spellbinders "Venetian Accents" die
Distresser:  Tim Holtz "Tonic Paper Distresser"

Lace and pearls are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
Pink Gem Designs Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog
https://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Creative Moments Challenge Blog
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
  (Bingo - 3D Item, Digi or Stamp, Markers or Pencils)
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog
http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenge
A Perfect Time to Craft
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/


Monday, July 1, 2019

Snow Drop by Ching-Chou Kuik

Good morning/afternoon to you!  It's hard to believe that it's July.  The weather has been lovely for the most part.  That always makes me happy.  

The theme for Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook challenge this month is "Make Your Own Background".  Check it out:
I used the beautiful "Snow Drop" image, found here:

Here is my DT inspirational card:


Look at that glorious head of hair!  I used an embossing folder to create the background.  Then, I added yellow and orange Gelatos to it.  I made my own template for the snowdrops.  Now, I always enjoy making my own flowers but I will never again make another snowdrop flower.  What a hassle - LOL!  The image is coloured with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I wish you a lovely day!  xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:                     Sizzix Framelets "Dotted Squares" die
Butterflies:               Martha Stewart "Royal" butterfly punch   
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug 5" x 7" (don't know name)