Thursday, November 21, 2019

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:
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
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
Creative Moments Challenge Blog
Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog

Monday, November 18, 2019

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.
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:


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

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

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:

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:
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/



Monday, November 11, 2019

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:


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/

Monday, November 4, 2019

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:
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/