Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Hat Bouquet Girl by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Good morning/afternoon!  Welcome to my DT post for the new challenge on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog which starts today.  The theme is always "Anything Goes".  Easy, right?

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

I chose the beautiful "Hat Bouquet Girl" image by Lemon Shortbread which you can find in Vera's etsy shop here:  

https://www.etsy.com/listing/540875270/digital-stamp-hat-bouquet-girl-digi?ref=shop_home_active_77 


I drew the background, and the flowers are handmade. I wanted the flowers to have a bit of dimension so I added very tiny pieces of 3-D foam to all the petals.  Crazy and time consuming but I like the effect.  I used Copics and Polychromos to colour the image.

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx


Materials and Tools Used 

Flowers:     Fiskars punches
Sentiment:  Computer generated and back with Spellbinders "Big Scalloped Circles Large" dies


Challenges Entered 



Monday, July 26, 2021

Butterfly Daisy by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  I hope you had a happy weekend.  Is it really almost the end of July?  Time sure flies!  I decided to create a monochromatic card this time.  I used Conie Fong's stunning "Butterfly Daisy" image, found here:  


There are four more images included with this image.  As usual, I used Copics and Polychromos to colour this lovely image.  The cherry blossom is handmade while the other flowers are by I Am Roses.  I applied clear Wink of Stella to the fairy's wings and the butterfly's wings.  

I made this DT card for Conie's current monthly Facebook challenge.  She also has a Colouring Only challenge.  We would love to see your creations.

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

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:       Spellbinders "Classic Scalloped Circles Large" dies  (I used top portion only)
Corners:     Spellbinders "Moroccan Accents" dies (cut twice for added dimension)
Foliage:      Spellbinders Die D-Lites "Fantastic Flourish" die
Flowers:     EK Success "Retro" punch and I Am Roses
Sentiment:  Computer generated

Swarovski crystals, Wink of Stella, pearls and ribbon are from my stash.


Challenges Entered 



Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Lotus in June by Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps

Hi friends!   Today, my GD card features the gorgeous "Lotus in June" image by Ching-Chou Kuik.  You can find it here:  

https://www.etsy.com/listing/538266927/lotus-in-june-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_150



I used Copics and FC Polychromos to colour this glorious image.  The little flower is handmade.  I wanted to create a realistic look to the water so I applied some Glossy Accents.  The corner is cut twice for added dimension.  

Thanks so much for visiting.  I really appreciate it.  Until next time, hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Corner:       Spellbinders Die D'Lites "Garden Weave" die
Sentiment:  Backed with QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die


Challenges Entered 




Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Girl with Book by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

Hi friends!  Hope you are doing well.  Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog has a new challenge which starts today.  The theme is always "Anything Goes".    http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

 I chose the beautiful "Girl with Book" image as my DT inspiration.  You can find it in Vera's etsy shop, along with so many other gorgeous images, here:  

https://www.etsy.com/listing/498632082/digital-stamp-girl-with-book-digi?ref=shop_home_active_101



Reading is one of my favourite hobbies and I remember coming across that wonderful quote by the English author, Neil Gaiman,  some time ago.  What a truly marvelous quote!

I used Copics and Polychromos to colour this fabulous image.  As a background for the image, I thought it was a clever idea to use a die which looks like a bookmark.  I used the top portion of Spellbinders "Labels 11" dies to create the bookmark.

As always, I thank you for visiting.  I wish you a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Sentiment:  Computer generated
Tag:            Spellbinders "Labels 11" dies

Floss is from my stash.


Challenges Entered 


Monday, July 5, 2021

Westie Wooki Winter Pup by Digi Doodle Studios

Hello friends!  Today, I am showcasing the truly darling "Westie Wooki Winter Pup" image by Digi Doodle Studios which you can find in Dina's etsy shop here: 
 https://digidoodlestudios.com/collections/digital-stamps/products/westie-wooki-winter-pup-digi-doodle-studios-digi-stamp

I seem to be making quite a number of slimline cards lately.  It's enjoyable to try something different.  Besides, they are very popular nowadays and I'm hooked!


This endearing image is coloured with Copic markers.  I coloured the background of the image so that it matches the background paper.  I added some glitter to the areas where there is snow, and added some tiny snowflakes around the entire front of the card.  I thought that the background paper from Heartfelt Creations was perfect for the image.  I am quite happy with the way it turned out.  Modest, aren't I?  LOL!

Digi Doodle Studios has a monthly blog challenge (theme this month:  Christmas in July) and a Facebook Challenge.  We'd love to see your creations.  

Thanks very much for visiting. I sincerely appreciate it.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Background paper and sentiment:  Heartfelt Creations "Bright and Merry" collection
Snowflakes:  Tiny punch from Studio G
Corners:  Fiskars


Challenges Entered 







Saturday, July 3, 2021

Relaxing Bubbles by House Mouse Designs

 Hello everybody!  I needed a masculine birthday card and so I found a stamped image in a drawer where I keep coloured and stamped images.  I thought it would be perfect. 

This cute image is "Relaxing Bubbles" by House Mouse Designs and I believe it is a rubber mounted stamp. This adorable image reminded me of how much I enjoy taking a bath every now and then, especially in the fall and winter months.

When I moved here three years ago, I left a few boxes unpacked and it might be in one of those boxes.  I tried to find it on the House Mouse store, without success.  It may have been discontinued.  Sorry about that.

As always, I used my Copic markers to colour this adorable image.

I wish my American friends a happy July 4th.  Stay safe, enjoy your weekend, and hope to see you again.  Hugs, Lori xx


Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:        Spellbinders "Labels Eighteen" dies
Corner:       EK Sucess
Border:       EK Success "Scandinavian Edger" punch
Sentiment:  Computer generated and backed with Spellbinders "Tear Drop Circles" dies and 3-D foam
Embossing folder:  Cuttlebug "Tiny Bubbles"

Twine and 3-D bubble stickers are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/ (dots are on the sentiment, bubbles, patterned paper and the                                                                                clear 3-D dots)