Sunday, December 22, 2019

Cardinal Sprite by Aurora Wings

Hi friends!  Today, I am sharing a shaped Christmas card made with the darling "Cardinal Sprite" by Aurora Wings found here:
I am entering it in Aurora Wings' Facebook challenge.


I cut the snowflakes twice and slightly offset the white glittered ones on top of the red ones for some dimension.  Then, I added Swarovski crystals to the center of the snowflakes for some lovely sparkle.

I applied clear Wink of Stella to the handmade poinsettia for some shimmer.  Enjoy your day, and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Die behind image:  Joy Crafts "Noor! Design Frame" die 6002/0147
Snowflakes:  Memory Box "Batavia Snowflake" die
Poinsettia:     Heartfelt Creations "Sparkling Poinsettia" stamp and die set
Foliage:         SVG file

Beads, berries, glittered paper, Wink of Stella and Swarovski crystals are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog
http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Crafty Gals Challenge Blog
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
Di's Digi Challenge
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/
Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/



Saturday, December 21, 2019

Kimono Kayuki by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  I made a card a week ago with this darling image ("Kimono Kayuki").  I love it so much that I decided to make another card with it for Conie's Facebook challenge (theme:  "Use Glitter or Sparkle on Your Creation").   This time, I coloured her kimono purple.  I used glitter paper for the frame, the left edge of the patterned paper and the sentiment.  I also added a Swarovski crystal for more sparkle, and glittery floss.  You can find her here:



I made the 3-D fan with Spellbinders "Classic Scalloped Circles" die, and stamped some flowers on it.  As always, I have coloured her with a combination of Copics and Polychromos pencils.   Enjoy your weekend, and I also wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Hugs, Lori xx  

Materials and Tools Used  

Border:  Joy Crafts "Frame and Three Corners" die 6002/0356
Fan:       Spellbinders "Classic Scalloped Circles" die (small)
Stamped flowers: Kanban Crafts stamp

Embroidery floss, Swarovski crystals and glitter paper are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog






Monday, December 16, 2019

Rainbow Mermaid by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi everybody!  I hope you all had a lovely weekend.  This is my last DT card for this month which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Happy Christmas/Happy Birthday".  I love mermaids and so I chose the gorgeous "Rainbow Mermaid", found here:

 I love to make shaped cards so I thought that this free seashell clipart would compliment that beautiful image perfectly.  I have coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I fussy cut the cute little fish (which was a challenge - LOL!) 

Ching-Chou also has a blog challenge.  If you enter one of her challenges, or both, you may win some beautiful images.  Why not join in the fun?

That's all from me today.  Enjoy your day!  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Seashell base:         Free clipart from internet
Die behind image:  Joy Crafts "Frame and Three Corners" die  6002/0356
Border:                    Memory Box "Big Splash Border" die
Sentiment:               QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies
Fish:                         Heartfelt Creations "Under the Sea" stamp

Swarovski crystals, seashells and pearls are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog
http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
Stamping Sensations Challenge Blog
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Friday, December 13, 2019

Kimono Kayuki by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  I am back today to share my 2nd DT inspirational card  made for Conie Fong's monthly Facebook challenge.
  The theme is "Use Glitter or Sparkle on Your Creation".  Anyone who knows me can tell you how much I love glitter and sparkle.

This darling image is "Kimono Kayuki", found here:


I used glittered cardstock for the one of the frames, behind the sentiment and for the photo corners.  The border at the top is sparkly, as is the gold embroidery floss on the lantern.  To make the lantern, I copied the patterned paper and enlarged one of the lanterns, fussy cut it and added 3-D foam squares for dimension.  I also added a lovely Swarovski crystal at the top of the lantern for added sparkle. 
Enjoy your weekend!  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Photo corners:   Fiskars punch
Border:  Glitter on a Roll (purchased at Michael's Arts and Crafts)

Swarovski crystal and embroidery floss are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge Blog
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog
A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge Blog

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Purple Dragonfly by Ching-Chou Kuik

Good morning, friends!  Today, I am showcasing my DT inspirational card with the beautiful "Purple Dragonfly" image by Ching-Chou Kuik, found here:
I made this card for Ching-Chou's Facebook challenge where, if you enter, you may win some wonderful prizes.  The theme is "Happy Christmas/Happy Birthday".
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/


Here is a side view:

She is coloured with my usual mediums (Copics and Polychromos pencils).  I love sparkle so I applied clear Wink of Stella to all the dragonflies' wings.  I wanted to add some dragonflies to my card so I printed out the image twice.  I fussy cut, and coloured, the two dragonflies above the image. The flower is handmade.  That's it for today.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Base:     Marianne Creatables "Fancy Edge with Lattice" die LR0202
Flower:  Cricut "Plantin" cartridge

Floss, pearl flourish, Swarovski crystal and pearls are from my stash. The sentiment is computer generated.

Challenges Entered

Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog


Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Rose in Storm by Ching Chou Kuik

Hi all!  I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving.  Is it really December already? I made this card, as a DT member, for Ching-Chou Kuik's current Facebook challenge (theme:  Happy Christmas/Happy Birthday).  
She also has a blog challenge.  
If you enter both, or one, you may win some of her beautiful images.  Why not join in the fun?

I chose this beautiful image which you can find here:
I coloured it mostly with Copics and the some areas with Polychromos pencils.  The rose and the pinwheel bow are handmade.  I wish you a lovely week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:     Crafter's Companion Die'sire "Swirl Easel" dies
Flowers:   Cricut "Plantin" cartridge (rose) and Heartfelt Creations "Berry Blossoms" stamp
Foliage:    Spellbinders "Romantic Vines" die
Embossing Folder:  Sizzix "Dots"

Ribbon, bead and pearls are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Creative Moments Challenge Blog
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenges Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog
https://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/