Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Isabella Blossoms by Conie Fong

 Hello friends!  How fast this month is flying by!  Today, I am sharing my Design Team inspiration for Conie Fong's Facebook challenge.  The theme is Always Anything Goes with the option of "Pink Colours with Ribbon".  I chose the latter because, as we know, October is The Breast Cancer Awareness Month.


This gorgeous image is Conie Fong's "Bella Blossoms", found here:

I coloured her with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  The flowers are all handmade.
 
Thank you very much for visiting.  I sincerely appreciate it.  I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Die cut behind image: Joy Crafts "Noor! Clock" die 6002/0971
Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies
Flowers:     EK Success "Retro" punches (medium and small)

Swarovski crystals, beads and ribbon are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/ (Decoding Annie Parker movie about Annie's battle against breast cancer that took her mother and sister)






Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Pumpkin Mouse by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Hi there, friends!  Time for a brand new challenge over at the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

I love Halloween because my boys used to love going Trick-or-Treating.  Such cherished memories!

For my DT inspirational card, I chose the adorable "Pumpkin Mouse" image by Lemon Shortbread, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/477287683/digital-stamp-pumpkin-mouse-digi?ref=shop_home_active_118


I wanted to add some texture so I used an embossing folder and inked it with autumn colours.  As usual, the image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos.  I used 3-D foam under the sentiment.

I wish you a happy day.  Until next time.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frames:      Coluzzle Cutting System "Ovals"

Sentiment:  Free clipart from the Internet

Embossing folder:  Darice "Fall Leaf Background"

Ribbon, 3-D foam and gems are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/

https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/october-tcp-tuesday-challenge-373/

http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/


Monday, October 19, 2020

Pumpkin Pixie by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello friends!  I am sharing my last card as a member of Ching-Chou Kuik's Design Team on Facebook.  

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

I love designing cards for Ching-Chou but I thought it best to step down at this time for a number of reasons.

This beautiful image is "Pumpkin Pixie, and is found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/726215488/grey-scale-digital-stamp-set-october?ref=shop_home_active_35  


Ching-Chou also has a challenge blog:  

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

If you enter either challenge, or both, you may win some truly beautiful images.  The theme for both challenges is "Spooky or Halloween or Pumpkins or Halloween Colours".

The image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos.    The large flower is handmade.  Thanks so much for visiting.  Enjoy your day. Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Foliage:       Creative Expressions "Sycamore Branch" die (Sue Wilson)

Cobweb:      LaLa Land Crafts "Spiderweb Corner" die

Flowers:      Recollections (small gray) and Love Nicole punch (large yellow)

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Ribbon and bead are from my stash.

Challenges Entered






Monday, October 12, 2020

Little Magic by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi friends!  I am sharing my latest Halloween DT  inspirational card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's current Facebook challenge.  

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

This darling image is "Little Magic", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/730310529/little-magic-printable-instant-download?ref=shop_home_active_11 


I made the broom by using part of a paintbrush and wrapped twine at the end of the brush.  To flatten the twine a bit, I used a mixture of water and Mod Podge and brushed it on the twine.  

I used Copics and Polychromos to colour the image.  I cut the cobweb twice to give it some dimension and interest. 

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

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

I wish you a happy week.  Hope to see you again.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:        Spellbinders "Curved Rectangles" dies

Fence:         Martha Stewart "Iron Fence" punch

Cobweb:     Joanna Sheen "Cobweb Corner" die SD491

Sentiment:  Free clipart from the Internet

The ribbon is from my stash.  

Challenges Entered

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/

http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://intaas.blogspot.com/

http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2020/10/

https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/

https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/


Friday, October 9, 2020

Flutterby Daisy by Conie Fong

Hi friends.  As we all know, October is The Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  This month's theme on Conie Fong's Facebook challenge is AAG or

"Pink Colours with Ribbon".

I chose "Flutterby Daisy" by Conie Fong, found here:  

https://www.etsy.com/listing/772101414/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_31&crt=1

I absolutely adore this gorgeous image, and I've used it a number of times because it's so versatile.  It looks beautiful using any colour scheme.

I always use my favourite mediums to colour my images (Copics and Polychromos).  I forgot to apply clear Wink of Stella to her wings and the butterfly's wings but I did after taking the photo.  And, I added Nuvo Glitter drops to the centers of the flowers on the image.

Thank you for taking the time to visit.  I really appreciate it.  I wish you a lovely weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:   Memory Box "Pristine Border" die
Flowers: I Am Roses

Ribbon and gem border are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 





Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Cat Burglar Girl by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

Hey peeps!  I love October because it brings back such wonderful memories of my boys when they were young and could not wait to go Trick-or-Treating.  I also remember the fun I had making all of their Halloween costumes.  Those were the days! 

A new challenge has started on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

I decided to use the darling "Cat Burglar Girl" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/230083045/digital-stamp-cat-burglar-girl-catwoman?ref=shop_home_active_2


The image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos.  I found the free background and the sentiment on the Internet.  The sentiment is raised with 3-D foam.  

I thought I would include the very first professional Halloween photo of my boys.  Adorable, aren't they?


Thank you for visiting.  I appreciate it.  Have a lovely day.  

Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:           Martha Stewart "Spider Web" punch

Sentiment:      Free clipart from the Internet

Background:  Free clipart from the Internet

Glitter paper and gem border are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/10/ltccb-51-october-anything-goes.html

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

 






Monday, October 5, 2020

Exotic Halloween by Ching-Chou Kuik

 Hello!  I hope you all enjoyed your weekend.  Here we are with a brand new month.  That means that a new challenge has started on Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook group and her challenge blog.

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

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

This month's theme is "Spooky or Halloween or Pumpkins or Halloween Colours".  Such fun themes!


This fabulous image is Ching-Chou's "Exotic Halloween", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/462538544/exotic-halloween-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_190

This month is a special one for Ching-Chou as it is the 6th anniversary of her Facebook group and challenge blog.  What an amazing achievement!  If you enter her Facebook challenge, you will receive a gorgeous image ("Divine") at the end of the month. 

And, if you enter her blog challenge, you will receive the beautiful "Night Watchers" image at the end of the month. So, what are you waiting for?


This lovely image is coloured with Copics and some Polychromos. I stamped a couple of cobwebs on the corners of the image, and I added glitter to the flames.

Until next time, hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Ghost:     Memory Box "Ghost Trio" die
Flowers:  I Am Roses

Ribbon is from my stash.  
The word "Boo" is computer generated, and then I used the Ghost Trio die to cut out the cute little ghost.

Challenges Entered

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/