Monday, October 28, 2019

Bachelor's Buttons Sprite by Aurora Wings

Hi there!  Hoping you all had a nice weekend.  Another month has almost gone by.  Hard to believe, right?  My card today features one of Aurora Wings' darling images "Bachelor's Buttons Sprite", found in Mitzi's etsy shop here: 
Mitzi has so many delightful sprites and gorgeous images.



This sweet image was coloured with Copics and Polychromos pencils.  All the flowers are handmade.  The lace was originally white but I dyed it with blue glimmer mist.
I am entering this card on Aurora Wings' Facebook challenge.  Check it out:
Enjoy your day!  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:         Joy Crafts "Round Corners Frame" die 6002/0631 
Foliage:       SVG file
Flowers:      EK Success "Gardenia" punch and "Retro" punch (small), SVG file
Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies



Saturday, October 26, 2019

Sunflower Bella by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  As a DT member for Conie Fong, I am happy to share my card showcasing the darling "Sunflower Bella" image, found in Conie's etsy shop here:
What a wonderfully versatile image this is.  I created this card for Conie's monthly Facebook challenge (theme:  Colours of Fall).
https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/


I've used Copics and Polychromos pencils to colour the image.  My flowers  are handmade.  How I enjoy making my own flowers!  I used Flower Soft for the centers of the sunflowers.  I wish you a happy weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:     Marianne Creatables "Petra's Bridge" die LR0276
Corner:    Memory Box "Madera Corner" die
Flowers:  Love Nicole sunflower die, EK Success "Retro" punch (small and medium)


Ribbon, button, Magic Mesh, pearl and Flower Soft are from my stash.  

Challenges Entered

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog
Creative Moments Challenge Blog
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog
Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog




Monday, October 21, 2019

Pick a Pumpkin by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi lovely friends!  Ching-Chou Kuik's challenges this month are very special.  They mark the 5th anniversary of her monthly blog challenge and her monthly Facebook challenge.  What a wonderful achievement!

http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/photos/?filter=albums  

Ching-Chou has a special surprise for anyone who enters either challenge.  They will receive her "Dark Moon" image  as a thank you for entering the 5th year celebrations (once the challenges are over).  I decided to use "Pick a Pumpkin", found here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/457719804/digital-stamp-set-of-2-halloween-pumpkin?ref=shop_home_active_129 and here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/646380837/sweet-spooky-halloween-set-greyscale?ref=shop_home_active_36



I coloured this lovely image with a combination of Copics and FC Polychromos pencils.  I applied Mod Podge (glossy) onto the spiders and used red nail polish for their eyes to make them look scary - LOL!  Have a happy week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Corner:   La-La Land Crafts "Spiderweb Corner" die
Spiders:  SVG file

Ribbon and buttons are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
Creative Playground Challenge Blog
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
Crafty Calendar Challenge Blog
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge Blog
A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge Blog
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog (Monday)
Fabrika Fantasy Challenge Blog








  




Monday, October 14, 2019

Misty Reflections by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi friends!  It's hard to believe that it's already mid-October.  I am sharing my third DT card for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Halloween".  
Ching-Chou also has a blog challenge.  If you enter either one, or both, you may win some lovely images from her.
This stunning image is "Misty Reflections", found here:


This is my first time colouring a green face and I'm pleased with how it turned out.  As always, I used Copics and Polychromos to colour this lovely image.  My flowers are all handmade.  Have a happy week.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:    Martha Stewart "Spider Webs" Around-the Page punches
Flowers:  Love Nicole punch, Marvy Uchida punch, EK Success "Gardenia" and "Retro Flower"        
                punches
Foliage:   Marianne Craftables CR1245 "Swirls and Leaves 3" dies

Pearls, bead and ribbon are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
Crafty Catz Challenge Blog
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Polkadoodles Challenge Blog
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/



Sunday, October 13, 2019

Isabella Blossoms by Conie Fong

Good morning/afternoon!  Thank you for stopping by today.  I am featuring my first DT card made for Conie Fong's October Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Colours of Fall".  
Spring and Fall are my favourite seasons.  I used the gorgeous "Isabella Blossoms" image which comes with some shading in her hair (and facing left and right) found here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/701115858/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_9 and here with no shading in hair (and facing left and right):


Isn't she a beauty?  I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour her.  I wish you all a happy week.  Until next time.  Hugs, Lori xx  

Materials and Tools Used 

Leaves:         Family Treasures "Oak Leaf" punch
Sentiment:    QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die (title is computer generated)
Branch:         SVG file
Butterflies:    Martha Stewart "Classic Butterfly" punch
Embossing Folder:  The Paper Studio "Woodgrain" (on branch)

Pearls, Swarovski crystals, flowers, bead, ribbons and glitter are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
Colour Crazy Challenge Blog
Crafty Catz Challenge Blog
Polkadoodles Challenge Blog
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog





Saturday, October 12, 2019

Kimono Kayuki by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  I had some fun colouring Conie Fong's charming image "Kimono Kayki", found here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/731290619/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_7&crt=1

Isn't she adorable?  She is one of Conie's new images.  I coloured these images with a combination of Copics and FC Polychromos pencils.  At some point, I will make a card with them.  



I wish you a happy weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Blue Pumpkin by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi there, peeps!  This is my second inspirational card for Ching-Chou Kuik's current Facebook challenge (theme:  Halloween).  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/
Halloween always brings back fond memories of my kids trick-or-treating when they were little.  I sewed their costumes every year.  What fun!!!

I chose the beautiful "Blue Pumpkin" image by Ching-Chou Kuik, found here as a set with two other images:


The image is coloured with a combination of Copics and Polychromos pencils.  My flower is handmade.  I offset the spiderweb corner and the sentiment to create some depth, and I added glitter to the flame of the candle.  That's all for now.  Have a lovely week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Corner:   Memory Box "Corner Spiderweb" die
Flower:   SVG file
Ghost:     Impression Obsession "Halloween Die Set" dies
Leaves:   Spellbinders "Little Leaf Set" dies
Letters:   QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies

Ribbon, floss, flower center and glitter 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/
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
Fabrika Fantasy Challenge Blog
http://fabrikafantasydigis.blogspot.com/2019/10/challenge-35-halloween.html#more