Thursday, May 20, 2021

Garden Bouquet by Conie Fong

 Hello there, friends.  I just love flowers!  That said, I am sharing my DT card showcasing the gorgeous "Garden Bouquet" image by Conie Fong, found in her etsy shop here:  

https://www.etsy.com/listing/608124609/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-conie?ref=shop_home_active_149

This image is not only beautiful but versatile as well and can be used for numerous occasions.  I have coloured this image before but I decided to use darker, bolder colours this time.



This is the inside of the card:

Copics and Polychromos were used to colour the image.  I cut a circle using the same background paper, embossed it and inked the edges and dots.  I applied Swarovski crystals to the bodies of the butterflies, and inked their wings so that they matched the flowers.

Conie's current Facebook challenge is still going on.  Why not join in the fun?  We'd love to see your creations. You may win some stunning images from Conie.


Thank you for visiting and I hope to see you again.  Enjoy your day.  Hugs, Lori xx  

Materials and Tools Used 

Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots"
Butterflies:  Creative Expressions (Finishing Touches) "Cascading Butterflies" dies
Sentiment:  Computer generated and back with Family Treasures "Scallop Square" punch

Swarovski crystals and pearls are from my stash.


Challenges Entered 

http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/  (Finish the Inside Challenge)

https://cccdigicreations.blogspot.com/    (Add Sparkle and/or Shine:  Swarovski crystals on
                                                                                           all the butterflies' bodies)
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/  (Add Some Sparkle:  Swarovski crystals on all the
                                                                                           butterflies' bodies)


Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Babydoll by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Hi friends!  Time for a brand new challenge on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog:  http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

For my DT card, I chose the adorable "Babydoll" image by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps, found here in Vera's etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/224765792/digital-stamp-babydoll-dress-girl-digi?ref=shop_home_active_156


I coloured this cute image with my usual mediums (Copics and Polychromos).  Then, I decided to draw the background.  At first, I was disappointed that I didn't plan my colours better (green dress, green bow, green tree, green grass). So much green!  But, ultimately, I decided that it looks fine.  LOL!

We would love to see your creations, so why not join in the fun?  And, there is a Lemon Shortbread Facebook group as well:  

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

Thank you so much for visiting; I always appreciate it.  Have a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Arch:          SVG file
Sentiment: Spellbinders "Classic Scallop Circles Large" dies and "Valiant Honor" dies (ends only)
Butterfly:    Creative Expressions (Sue Wilson) "Petite Butterflies" dies
Flowers:     SVG (large purple flower), I Am Roses (orange flowers), white flowers (unknown)

Swarovski crystals, center of white flower and pearls are from my stash.


Challenges Entered 

https://cccdigicreations.blogspot.com/  (added 2 Swarovski crystals to butterfly for sparkle + to center                                                                                     of purple flower)


 

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Maisy Mouse by Conie Fong

 Hi peeps!  My Design Team card which features the delightful and super sweet "Maisy Mouse" by Conie Fong, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/985947816/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-maisy?ref=shop_home_active_5&crt=1

There are six separate images included with this stamp set, including Cory, a darling little boy mouse.


Could she be any cuter?  I used Copics and Polychromos to colour the image.  I love pink and purple (my favourite colours) so I coloured the flowers with both.  I also drew the little scene.  I added Swarovski crystals to the large purple butterfly and tiny pearls on the other butterflies.

I made this card for Conie Fong's monthly challenge on Facebook for completed projects.  Conie also has a colouring only challenge: 
Why not join in the fun?  We would love to see your creations.

Thank you so much for visiting.  I wish you a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:         Amy Design "Jungle Frame" die (Wild Animals 2) ADD10172
Butterflies:  Momenta "Butterfly" die - template 542704, Recollections
Sentiment:   QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die

Challenges Entered 

http://blog.dare2bartzy.com/  (flowers on image and background paper)
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/  (Swarovski crystals on the large purple butterfly)
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/ (favourite colours are pink and purople)


Monday, May 10, 2021

Mother's Day Card

 Hello friends!  I hope you had a lovely weekend and a Happy Mother's Day.  I coloured this image quite a while ago but I no longer remember who designed it.  Sorry about that.  I finally got around to making a Mother's Day card with it.

I coloured this sweet image with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils, and chalked some clouds behind it.  

Thank you for visiting and hope to see you again.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Border:       Crafter's Companion "Blossoming Borders" dies (freebie as part of the Gemini 
                   Cutting and Embossing Machine)
Sentiment:  Computer generated and back with Spellbinders "Ribbon Tag Trio 2" dies


Challenges Entered 

http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/  (I love to use purple/aqua colour combo)



Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Just Sitting by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Hello again!  This is a second post from me today.  A new challenge begins today over on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog:

The theme is always Anything Goes.  How easy is that?  Here is my DT inspirational card:


This delightful little fairy is Lemon Shortbread's "Just Sitting" image, which you can find in Vera's etsy shop here:

I used Copics to colour her.  I applied clear Wink of Stella to her wings for a lovely glimmer effect.  

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

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:  Spellbinders "Grand Labels 4" dies (I cut off the top part of the die cut since it was too long

Pearl border, pearls and ribbon are from my stash.


Challenges Entered 

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/  clear Wink of Stella applied to wings for glitter effect




Fairy Alalia by Digi Doodle Studios

 Hello friends!  Today I am showcasing the beautiful and versatile "Fairy Alalia" image by Digi Doodle Studios, found here:

https://digidoodlestudios.com/products/digi-doodles-fairy-alalia-digi-stamp

She is actually an autumn/winter fairy but, as you can see, she can be made into a spring/summer fairy by using a different colour palette.


I used Copics and Polychromos to colour this sweet image.  I wanted her wings to sparkle so I applied clear Wink of Stella to them.  The white flower is handmade and the other flowers are from I Am Roses. 

Each month Digi Doodle Studios has a new challenge on Facebook and a challenge on the Digi Doodle Challenge Blog.  Why not join in the fun?  We would love to see your creations.

Thank you for visiting; I always appreciate it.  Hugs, Lori xx


Materials and Tools Used

Foliage:       SVG file
Flowers:      I Am Roses  https://www.etsy.com/shop/eastmeetswest                   
Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered 

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/  Wink of Stella (clear) added to wings for sparkle
https://iamroses-challenge.blogspot.com/    "April IAR Challenge"


Sunday, May 2, 2021

Panda Bear by Beary Wishes

 Hi peeps!  Hope you are enjoying your weekend.  Mother's Day is next Sunday, so I made a couple of Mother's Day cards.  Below is one of them.  This adorable image is a freebie from 2012 (long time ago, right?) by Beary Wishes, found here:  

http://www.bearywishes.com/2012/02/panda-bear-freebie-21/

The freebie also comes with a coloured version.  I liked the coloured freebie so I used the same black/red colours on my image.


I coloured this cute image with Copic markers.  Well, that's all from me today.  Thank you for visiting and hope to see you again.  Hugs, Lori xx


Materials and Tools Used 

Border:        Martha Stewart "Floral Vine" punch
Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered