Newton Unwinds by Newton's Nook Designs

Hi all!  I love all animals but kitties have a special place in my heart.  I rarely make a clean and simple card so I'm rather out of my comfort zone.  Here is my clean and simple card featuring the super cute "Newton Unwinds" image, found here:

https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/newton-unwinds/

 The border is free standing. Here is a side view:

The image is coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  I was tempted to add flowers but ultimately decided against it.  The sentiment is cut twice and I offset the letters to add some interest.  Have a nice day, and stay safe.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:       Crafter's Companion "Georgia" Die'sire Create-a-Card die

Frame:        Sizzix Framelets "Dotted Squares" dies

Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies

Challenges Entered

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/
http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/
http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/03/ltccb-44-march-anything-goes.html
http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/
http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/
http://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/
https://ikesworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/

Sweet Annabelle by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  I am so happy that I love creating cards.  It keeps my mind off the uncertainty in the world.  My DT card is for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge.  This lovely beauty is "Sweet Annabelle", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/454321540/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-sweet?ref=shop_home_active_144

What a wonderfully versatile image this is.

I used my favourite mediums to colour her (Copics and Polychromos).  I made the flowers and the pinwheel bow.  I covered the butterfly with Martha Stewart's glitter.  That's all from me today.  Take good care of yourselves.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:      Crafter's Companion "Victoriana" Die'sire Edge'ables die

Foliage:     SVG file

Flowers:    Heartfelt Creations "Botanical Rose" die (large flower)

                  EK Success "Gardenia" punch

                  EK Success (?) (tiny yellow flowers)

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

Corners:    EK Success

Swarovski crystals, pearls, ribbon, glitter are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/

Mermaid Seahorse by Lemon Shortbread

Hi friends!  Practicing social distancing and self isolation during this pandemic is so stressful and scary.  Please stay safe wherever you may be in the world.  
I am sharing my DT card which features the gorgeous "Mermaid Seahorse" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/730312931/digital-stamp-mermaid-seahorse-digi?ref=shop_home_active_16&pro=1

This inspirational card is for the Lemon Shortbread challenge blog.  Why not join in the fun?  You may win some beautiful images.

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

As you probably know by now, I am a huge fan of mermaids.  This lovely creature is coloured with both Copics and Polychromos.  I decided to create a little underwater scene for her and her little friends. I hope they like it...LOL!  The seahorse is a free clipart image which I coloured with Copics.  Thank you for visiting.  I sincerely appreciate it.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used

Net:            Marianne Craftables "Tiny's Fishnet" die CR1409

Border:       Memory Box "Big Splash Border" die

Seahorse:   Free clipart from Internet 

Sentiment:  Computer generated and backed with Spellbinders "Big Scalloped Ovals Small" dies and

                   "Classic Oval Large" dies

Seashells, starfish and pearls are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/
http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/
https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/
https://coloritcreateitshowitoff.blogspot.com/2020/03/march-challenge.html
http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

Puppy Love by Conie Fong

Hey there!  This is my DT inspiration which I created for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge (theme:  "Spring/Butterflies with die cut").  Conie also has a Colouring Only challenge.

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

  My card features the super adorable "Puppy Love", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/267629402/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-puppy?ref=shop_home_active_166&crt=1

I just love this darling image and have used it a number of times.  I've coloured it with Copics and Polychromos and added clear Wink of Stella on her wings.  I added one drop of Liquid Pearls to the four tiny butterflies' bodies.

Please stay safe and thank you for visiting. I sincerely appreciate it. Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:       La-La Land Crafts "Flower Elements Border Set" dies

Flowers:     Spellbinders "Succulent and Mum Flower" dies, EK Success "Retro" flower die (small)

Butterflies: Momenta Recollections "Butterfly" cutting die template 542704

Foliage:      SVG file

Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies

Pearls, flower center on large flower, Wink of Stella (clear),  and Liquid Pearls Petal Pink (Ranger are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/03/challenge-10-anything-goes.html

https://coloritcreateitshowitoff.blogspot.com/2020/03/march-challenge.html

https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/

Black Haired Lady by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello there!  I hope everyone is staying healthy and sane with all this craziness going around in the world.  Today, I am sharing my DT inspirational card for Ching-Chou's Facebook challenge using the stunning "Black Haired Lady" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/698129816/black-haired-lady-printable-instant?ref=shop_home_active_29

Ching-Chou also has a blog challenge that you can enter.  If you enter one, or both, you may win some beautiful images.

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

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

The theme is "Easter" or "Floral" but the DT members' theme for this week is "Lots of Layers".  But, I did manage to use both themes.  

I used my usual mediums to colour her (Copics and Polychromos).  The flowers are all handmade.  Thank you for stopping by.  Have a lovely week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Foliage:   Marianne Creatables "Forest Branch" die LR 0150

Flowers:  SVG file (large flower)

                EK Success "Gardenia" punch

                EK Success - name unknown (tiny flowers)

Swarovski crystals (magenta), gems and ribbon are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/03/challenge-162-anything-goes-add-flowers.html
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/
https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/
https://coloritcreateitshowitoff.blogspot.com/2020/03/march-challenge.html
https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/
https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/
https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Harmony by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi friends!  My DT card today showcases the gorgeous "Harmony" image by Ching-Chou Kuik, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/713263802/harmony-grey-scale-printable-instant?ref=shop_home_active_22

The theme this month is "Easter or Floral" but, this week, the Design Team members were challenged to use the "Spotlighting Technique".  I have never used this technique before and I must say that I enjoyed it.  I made this for Ching-Chou's current Facebook challenge.  She also has a blog challenge.  Check them out here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/

The image was printed twice.  I coloured part of one image, cut it out, and placed a black mat behind it, and voila!  I used Copics and Polychromos to colour it.  The flowers are handmade.  That's all from me today.  Thank you for visiting.  Enjoy your day and stay safe.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Flowers:  EK Success "Gardenia" and "Retro" punches

                Spellbinders "Floral Oval" Etched die (flowers only)

Black felt border and pearls are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/p/team.html
http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2020/03/march-2-16-hand-coloured-images.html
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/p/challenge-rules.html
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/

                

Basket of Flowers Girl by Lemon Shortbread

Hi peeps!  I love Daylight Savings Time.  It's so wonderful that the days are so long and that there's more light to enjoy the evenings.  

This card is my DT inspiration for Lemon Shortbread's current challenge: http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/  
Spring is my favourite season and so I chose the darling "Basket of Flowers Girl" image because it makes me think of spring when nature comes to life.  Flowers bloom, trees grow, birds sing, and temperatures become more temperate. So refreshing!  You can find this lovely image here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/591491786/digital-stamps-basket-of-flowers-girl?ref=shop_home_active_53

As always, I've coloured her with a combination of Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  The gorgeous flowers are from I Am Roses:  https://www.iamroses.com/

  I applied glitter to the tiny butterfly's wings.  I wish you a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Base:           Crafter's Companion "Garden Party" die

Foliage:       SVG file

Flowers:      I Am Roses

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2020/03/dlart-march-2020-linky-challenge.html
https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

Lily's Lullaby II by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello peeps!  I cannot believe that it's March already.  This is my first DT card for Ching-Chou Kuik's brand new Facebook challenge.  

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

The theme is "Easter or Floral".  Right up my alley because I love flowers.  She also has a blog challenge.  

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

Entering one, or both, may result in winning some beautiful images.  This beauty is "Lily's Lullaby II", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/554686319/lilys-lullaby-ii-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_113

A combination of Copic markers and FC Polycromos pencils were used to colour this lovely image.  I made all the flowers; such fun!  Thank you for stopping by.  Enjoy your week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Foliage:    Cottage Cutz "Greenery" die

Flowers:   Spellbinders Die D'Lites "Stargazer Lily" die

                 EK Success "Retro" punch (medium)

                 EK Success "Gardenia" punch

The sentiment was computer generated and paired with Spellbinders "Classic Ovals" dies (large and small.  Swarovski crystals and pearls are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
Classic Design
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/03/classic-design-challenge-march-3.html
Dream Valley
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
Through the Craft Room Door
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
613 Avenue Create
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team
'https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
Your Next Stamp
http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
Dragonfly Dreams
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/
The Crafter's Cafe
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/