Serenity by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  I hope you are having a nice day.  This is my second card which I made, as a Design Team member for Conie Fong, for her monthly Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Always Anything Goes" with an option of "Anything but a Square".  That said, I chose the latter.  My shaped card:

This lovely image is Conie's "Serenity", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/684514689/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_15

I used Copics to colour this beautiful image and Polychromos pencils to shade the tiny areas of the flowers.  I added tiny pearls to the butterflies and Wink of Stella (clear) to their wings.  Also, I fussy cut the ends of her hair.   If you join in the fun, you may win some wonderful prizes from Conie's etsy shop and a Guest Designer position.  How awesome is that?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/

Materials and Tools Used

Border at the top of the image:  Spellbinders "Victorian Bow Corner" die (Die D'Lites)

Butterflies:  Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die (Sue Wilson)

Sentiment:   Family Treasures "Scalloped Square" punch (small)

Challenges Entered 

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

Creative Moments Challenge Blog

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

Merry Season by Ching-Chou Kuik

Happy Monday, peeps!  I am sharing my 3rd card, as a Design Team member for Ching-Chou Kuik, which I made for her monthly Facebook challenge.  She also has a challenge blog.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/

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

November's theme is "Remembrance/Thanksgiving/Thinking of You" but the DT members' theme for this week is "Christmas".  I used the stunning "Merry Season" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/258790590/christmas-digital-stamp-set-of-4-images?ref=shop_home_active_205

How gorgeous she is!  I've coloured her mostly with Copic markers and a tiny bit with Polychromos pencils.  The white snowflakes are superimposed with the red ones for depth.  I added clear Swarovski crystals to the snowflakes so the card is nice and sparkly.  I made the pinwheel bow and added tiny bells on top.  I wish you a wonderful week.  Hugs, Lori xx  

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:          Martha Stewart "Snowflake" border punch

Snowflakes:  EK Success punches and The Paper Studio (small snowflakes)

Die cut behind the image:  Spellbinders "Marcheline Plume" die

Ribbon, Swarovski crystals and bells are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenges Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Dream Valley Challenges Blog
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Fabrika Fantasy Challenge Blog
http://fabrikafantasydigis.blogspot.com/2019/11/challenge-36-wintertime.html

Braids in My Hair by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  It has been so cold here.  At 6:00 a.m. today, the temperature was only 4 degrees!  Too cold for my liking, for sure!

I am sharing my first DT card this month which I made for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Always Anything Goes" with an option of  "Anything But a Square".    This gorgeous image is "Braids in My Hair, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/493252576/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_121&crt=1

This is my round shaped card:

As always, I've coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  My flowers are all handmade, as is the pinwheel bow.  I applied Swarovski crystals on the bodies of the butterflies.  Be sure to check Conie's Facebook challenge here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/

There are some lovely prizes to be won, and a chance to be chosen for a Guest Designer Team position.  Have a wonderful day!  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Base over the white cardstock:  Crafter's Companion "Spring Garden" die

Flowers:  Heartfelt Creations "Oakberry Lane Blossoms" stamp and EK Success "Gardenia" punch

Butterflies:  Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die (Sue Wilson)

Ribbon, pearls, Swarovski crystals are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Crafty Creations Challenges Blog
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/
Creative Craft Cottage Challenge Blog
https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/
Gem of a Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Creative Moments Challenge Blog
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

Enter the Woods by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi!  Welcome to my post today.  This is my 2nd DT inspirational card for Ching-Chou Kuik's current Facebook challenge.  She also has a blog challenge.  If you enter either one, you may win some gorgeous images from Ching-Chou.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/

The theme is "Rememberance (Thanksgiving, Thinking of You)" but the Design Team members' week 2 challenge is "Purplelicious".  I used the beautiful "Enter the Woods" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/208591039/enter-the-woods-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_221

She is coloured with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I printed the image twice in two different sizes and I fussy cut the butterflies.  Then, I applied fine glitter to all three butterflies. The glitter looks so much better IRL. So sparkly!   
That's all from me today.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:  Martha Stewart "Swirling Lace" Around the Page punch

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

Challenges Entered

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
Crafty Catz Challenge Blog
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog
http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/
Dream Valley Challenges Blog
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog - Monday
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Crafty Creations Challenges Blog
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

Green Dragonfly by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello friends!  Welcome to my first post of this month.  I am showcasing the lovely "Green Dragonfly" image by Ching-Chou Kuik.  You can find it here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/611654153/fantasy-fairy-set-1-greyscale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_45

I made this card, as a Design Team member, for her brand new monthly Facebook challenge.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/  
The theme is "Remembrance/Thanksgiving, Thinking of You".
If you enter, you may win some gorgeous images from her.

I have always loved dragonflies and butterflies.  They are so pretty.  As always, I used Copics and Polychromos pencils to  colour this image.  The flower is handmade.   I applied clear Wink of Stella on the dragonflies' wings.  I wish you a happy week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:          Martha Stewart "Vintage Floral" Around-the-Page punches

Corner:          Memory Box "Melinda Corner" die

Flower:          Spellbinders "Spiral Blossom Three" die

Dragonflies:  Marvy Uchida punch

Ribbon, pearls, bead, Wink of Stella, Swarovski crystals are from my stash.  The sentiment is computer generated.

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
LaAnn's World 101 Challenge Blog
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Dream Valley Challenge Blog
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
Gem of a Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog
http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/