Sunday, September 29, 2019

Sunflowers by SheepSki Designs

Hi everybody!  I am happy to share my card which I made for Crafting of Hue's "Get Well Soon " challenge on Facebook.
  I used the beautiful "Sunflowers" image which was donated by SheepSki Designs back in July.  You can now find this lovely image here:


Sunflowers always make me smile.  I thought I'd include the meaning of sunflowers:

I wanted to make this lovely image the star so I kept the design simple.  I coloured it with Copics and Polychromos pencils, and added mulberry paper around the brown frame.  Wishing you all a happy week.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Butterfly:    Creative Expressions (Sue Wilson) "Cascading Butterflies" die
Sentiment:    Spellbinders "Big Scalloped Circles" dies.  Title is computer generated.

Ribbon, Swarovski crystals, mulberry paper and pearls are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
Gem of a Challenge Blog
Crafty Catz Challenge Blog
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog




Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Bow Tie In My Hair by Conie Fong

Hello everybody and welcome to my post today!  Conie Fong's monthly Facebook challenge is still open if you want to join in the fun.  This month's theme is "Use Purple and Yellow on Your Creation".  
Here is my DT inspirational card using the endearing "Bow Tie in My Hair" image, found here:
Conie also has a Facebook Colouring Only challenge.



I drew the flowers on the image, and used Copics and Polychromos pencils to colour it.  My flowers are handmade, as is the pinwheel bow. Glitter was added to the butterfly. I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Leaves:       Cheery Lynn "Flourish Leaf Strip" die
Flowers:      SVG file (large flowers) and EK Success punch (small flowers)
Sentiment:  Computer generated title and QuicKutz "Bottlecap" die
Butterfly:    Marianne Creatables LR0158 die

Ribbon, pearls, bead and glitter are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 






Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Butterflies Fly by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi peeps!  I have been without a computer since Saturday due to some serious computer issues, so my son has been setting up a new computer for me.  I miss having a computer so much - LOL!

I am showcasing my newest DT inspirational card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's current monthly Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Fall/FallColours" but the DT members' theme for this week is "Think Pink".  This lovely image can be found here:


I fussy cut the bottom of her dress so it hangs freely over the white mat.  I used Copics and Polychromos pencils to colour the image.  The aqua flowers are handmade, as is the pinwheel bow. Have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:         Martha Stewart "Monarch Butterfly" Around the Page punches
Flowers:      EK Success "Gardenia" punch
Sentiment:   QuicKutz "Bottlecap" die (with computer generated title)
Foliage:       Marianne Creatables "Leaves Foliage" LR0192 die

Pearls, bead, ribbon, prills and pink roses are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
Simon Says Stamp Wednesdays Challenge Blog
World Wide Open DT Challenge Blog
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
Imagine That Creative Playground Challenge Blog



Friday, September 13, 2019

Bella Rose by Conie Fong

Hi crafty friends!  I am sharing my DT inspirational card which I made for Conie Fong's new monthly challenge on Facebook.  The theme is "Always Anything Goes" with an option of "Use Purple and Yellow on Your Creation".  I chose the latter.
Conie also has a Colouring Only challenge as well.


This stunning image is "Bella Rose", found in Conie's etsy shop here:

I used my favourite mediums to colour the image (Copics and Polychromos pencils).  My roses are handmade.  I used glitter on the butterflies' wings.  Have a lovely day and a happy weekend.  Hugs xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:         Marianne Creatables LR0376 "Anja's Oval" die
Foliage:       SVG file
Corners:      Cheery Lynn "Lace Corner Deco B" die B162
Flowers:      SVG file 
Butterflies:  Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die set Sue Wilson

Pearls, glitter and lace are from my stash.

Monday, September 9, 2019

Merbutterfly Fairy Freedom by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi peeps!  It's hard to believe that it's already September.  Hope all is well at your end.  Ching-Chou's Facebook challenge this month is "Fall/Fall Colours", but the Design Team members' challenge this week is "Butterflies".  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/
This glorious image is "Merbutterfly Fairy Freedom", found here:


I've loved butterflies since I was a little girl.  These gorgeous, iridescent winged creatures are so delicate and graceful. This beautiful image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos pencils. That all from me for now.  I wish you a happy week.  Hugs xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Large butterfly:         Joy Crafts "Vintage Flourishes Butterfly" 6003/0023 die
Medium butterflies:  Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die Sue Wilson
Small butterflies:      Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die Sue Wilson
Embossing folder:    Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots"

Swarovski crytals, pearls and embossing folder are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog
Dies R Us Challenge Blog




Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Autumn's Here by Ching-Chou Kuik

Good morning, and welcome to my inspirational post for Ching-Chou Kuik's new Facebook challenge.  Today, I am featuring the gorgeous "Autumn's Here" image, found here:
This month's theme is "Fall/Fall Colours".  If you join in the fun, you may win some beautiful images from Ching-Chou.
She also has a challenge blog:


She's coloured with Copics and Polychromos pencils.  I applied clear Wing of Stella to her wings.  The tiny sunflowers are handmade.  Lastly, I sponged around the perimeter of the image to add some warmth.  Enjoy your day!  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used  

Flourish:    Cheery Lynn "Fanciful Flourish" die (small)
Flowers:     Love Nicole die (small sunflowers)
Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies

Large flower, leaves, twine, flower centers and Wink of Stella are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com
Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com
Through the Craft Room Dooe Challenge Blog
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
A Gem of a Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge Blog
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
Creative Moments Challenge Blog
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/