Saturday, December 23, 2023

Baby Seals YouTube Video by Conie Fong

Hello dear friends!  Would you like to learn how to draw some adorable baby seals?  Well, you are in luck!  Conie Fong's new YouTube video shows you how.  See here.

Conie also has several other videos that teaches you how to draw some simple images.  See here.  If you enjoy watching these amazing videos, please subscribe and leave a comment.  

My card today showcases the darling little seals.  This sweet image was turned into a digital image for the design team members so that you can see how cute and versatile this image is.


Aren't they just precious?  As always, I used my Copic markers to colour this image.  

There is a new Facebook group by Conie called Draw with Conie.  You can share your drawings on this new group.  What fun!

Thank you for visiting.  I would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas, and a wonderful and happy new year.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Resources and Tools Used  

Frame:        Cannot remember
Sentiment:  Computer generated and backed with QuicKuts "Bottle Cap" die
Stickers:     EK Success Sticko 3-D stickers


Challenges Entered  

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/  (seal are vertebrate animals)
                (ice is old; baby seals are new)


 


  



 

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Tuxedo Always Works by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  Are you ready for Christmas?  December is going by so fast.  The Design Team members will be on our Christmas break after today and will be back the middle of January.  This is our last challenge for 2023.  I hope you have enjoyed the blog hop.  The winners will be posted on a separate blog post.

The theme for this challenge is:

ANYTHING GOES

Today, I am showcasing Tuxedo Always Works by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  Such a gorgeous image!  


I used my Copic markers to colour this fabulous image, and handmade the flower.  For more amazing inspiration, visit The Paper Shelter Challenge blog where you will see creations by both teams.  If you join in the fun, you may win some beautiful images.



TPS also has a Facebook group here.

That's all from me today.  I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful and happy 2024.  Take good care of yourselves.  Hugs, Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used  

Borders:      Martha Stewart "Flourish Lace" Around the Page punches
Leaves:       Marianne Creatables "Flowers and Branches" dies  LR0156
Flower:       Cannot remember
Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered  







Monday, December 18, 2023

Conie Fong's New YouTube Videos

Hello dear friends!  I am excited to share some wonderful news with you today.  Conie Fong now has some fabulous YouTube videos which teach you how to draw simple images.  Isn't that awesome? 

My card today features Conie Fong's sweet little dog.  This little dog was turned into a digital stamp for the Design Team members to use so you can get an idea of how cute and versatile this little dog is when coloured and used to make a card.



Would you like to learn how to draw it?  If you do, check it out here.  And, Conie has some other amazing videos where you can learn to draw gift boxes, Santa, Christmas trees, a candy cane, and more videos to come.  See here.

If you enjoy watching these videos, won't you please subscribe, like and comment to her channel.  

Conie also has a new Facebook group called Draw with Conie.  You can share your drawings that you created by following her videos on this group.  

I coloured the little dog with Copic markers.  The bone with the sentiment is handmade.  I used a small heart die to make a template, printed the sentiment, and overlayed the template over the sentiment.  Finally, I fussy cut around the template...and voila... a bone! 

Thank you for visiting.  Stay well, and Happy Holidays to you and your families.

Resources and Tools Used  

Slimline base:  Gina Marie Designs "Scalloped Stitched" slimline dies
Sentiment:       Computer generated

Challenges Entered  

 


Little Gift Boy Elf by Conie Fong

Greetings, my friends!  Christmas is getting closer and closer.  I am so glad that all my Christmas cards been seen sent.  Today, I am sharing a Christmas card which I made using the adorable Little Gift Boy Elf by Conie Fong.  Here is my Design Team card:


I coloured this little elf with my Copic markers.  You will find more wonderful inspiration on Conie Fong's Facebook group here.

Thank you for stopping by.  I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Hugs, Lori xx



Thursday, December 14, 2023

Big Gift Boy Elf by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  I made this card a while ago and did not post it.  This sweet image is Big Gift Boy Elf by Conie Fong.  Isn't he adorable?  It comes in two formats:  JPG and PNG.  This is my DT card:


This little fellow is coloured with Copic markers.  For more amazing inspiration, check out Conie's Facebook group here.

That's all from me for today.  I wish you a lovely day, and I thank you for visiting.  Hugs, Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used  

Corners:      Cheery Lynn "Deco Corners - Deco J" dies
Frame:         Joy Crafts "round Corners Frame" dies 6002/0631
Sentiment:   Computer generated


Challenges Entered 

https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/    (Y and Z - Your choice)


 


Wednesday, December 6, 2023

It's Tea Time! by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello lovely crafters!  Welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop, in celebration of The Paper Shelter's 13th birthday today.  What an accomplishment!


This will be a two week challenge, with both teams taking part, and it is our way of thanking The Paper Shelter for sharing their wonderful images with us, and sponsoring our challenge.



The theme for this special challenge is:

CELEBRATIONS

If you have arrived here from https://pumpkinbellycards.blogspot.com/, then you are heading in the right direction.  If not, then you will want to pop back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to start again because you do not want to miss out on this one.

Both Design Teams are participating, showcasing the gorgeous images available from The Paper Shelter, and each blog on the Hop is offering one lucky commenter a digi of their choice, as well as the main prize, details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.

My DT card features the gorgeous It's Tea Time! by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps. I coloured it with Copic markers.   From here, you will need to hop over to https://meandmyscrapworld.blogspot.com/Do not forget to leave your comment for an opportunity to win your choice of one of the fabulous digis available in the store.

Thank you for visiting.  Good luck!  Hope you have enjoyed the Hop so far.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Gears:         Memory Box "Gearworks Border" die
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Challenges Entered 





Saturday, December 2, 2023

Santa Gnome Gift and SentimentBundle by Conie Fong

Greetings friends, and welcome to my post today.  It is so hard to believe that it is already December.  I always start making my Christmas cards in August, and I am happy to say that they are all finished and ready to be mailed.

For my DT card, I chose the adorable Santa Gnome Gift and Sentiment Bundle by Conie Fong. It is available in both JPG format and PNG format.

I coloured this cute image mostly with FC Polychromos pencils because it is quite small.  If you visit Conie's Facebook group, you will see some fabulous inspiration.

Thank you for visiting.  I wish you a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used   

Die:             Marianne Creatables "Christmas Ornament" die
Chain:         EK Success "Chain" punch (cut twice and offset)
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Challenges Entered 


 


Friday, November 24, 2023

Baby Fairy by Jelena Art Coloring

Hi friends!  I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving.  I  made this shaped card several months ago.  It is a digital download from a gorgeous coloring book by Jelena Art Coloring.  It is a stunning collection of forty grayscale images.  I made this card with one of them.




I coloured this adorable image with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils, and I added clear Wing of Stella to her wings for a lovely sparkle.

I wish you a happy weekend, and I thank you for visiting.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Base of card:  Spellbinders "Timeless Rectangle" dies
Sentiment:      Computer generated


Challenged Entered 




Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Hush, Let Her Sleep! by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Greetings, dear friends!  A new challenge starts today on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  This week's theme is:

ALL ABOUT FAMILY 
(Anything for a family member)

I chose the sweet Hush, Let Her Sleep! by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  These little owls are so adorable.  Here is my DT card:

The little owls were coloured with my Copic markers. I added some Sticko stickers at the corners.  Finally, I added some handmade flowers on the leaf border.For some more amazing inspiration by the other Design Team members, please visit The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  If you join our challenge, you may win some beautiful images.  So, what are you waiting for?  LOL


TPS also as a Facebook group called Friends Who Like The Paper Shelter.

Thank you very much for visiting.  I truly appreciate it.  In the meantime, take good care of yourselves.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Leaf border:  Pretty Pink Posh "Stitched Leafy Borders" dies
Flowers:        EK Success "Retro" punch (medium)
Sentiment:     Computer generated
Stickers:        EK Success "Sticko" stickers


Challenges Entered  

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/  (owls are considered animals, according to the Internet)

 





Monday, November 20, 2023

Pumpkin Emily by Conie Fong

Greetings friends, and welcome to my post today.  I needed one more Thanksgiving card in addition to the cards that I already made, so I made a third card using Conie Fong's Pumpkin Emily.  This time, I used two of my favourite colours, namely, pink and purple.  Here is my DT card:

 


As always, I used my Copic markers to colour this adorable image. The sunflower is handmade. There is more amazing inspiration on Conie's Facebook group

That's all from me today.  Thank you for visiting.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Sunflower:  Love Nicole dies
Leaves:       Spellbinders "Little Leaf" sets
Corners:      EK Success corner punch
Sentiment:   Computer generated
Frame:         Spellbinders "Labels 11" dies
Ribbon:       From my stash


Challenges Entered  






Thursday, November 16, 2023

Pumpkin Emily by Conie Fong

 Hi there, dear friends!  Thanksgiving is almost upon us and so I decided to create a second card with Pumpkin Emily by Conie Fong.  This image is so delightful and sweet, and is perfect for Thanksgiving.  Here is my DT card:


I drew the birch trees, and I coloured the image with Copic markers.  I also added some Sticko stickers at the top. For more wonderful inspiration, please visit Conie Fong's Facebook group.  Conie also hosts a monthly challenge where you can win some beautiful and sweet images.  So, why not join in the fun?

Thanks so much for visiting.  Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who celebrate it.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:       Martha Stewart "Flourish Lace" punch
Sentiment:  Computer generated and backed with QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die
Stickers:     EK Success "Sticko" stickers


Challenges Entered 





Sunday, November 12, 2023

Hot Coffee Mouse by Sweet November Stamps

Hi friends!  I made this card last month with this adorable digital image by Sweet November Stamps called Hot Coffee Mouse.  It was a freebie for a while but is no longer a freebie.  However, you can still find it here.   


 I coloured this cute image with Copic markers.  The sentiment is computer generated, and the coffee border is from PNG Tree.  

That's all from me today.  Thank you for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.  I wish you a happy week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Challenges Entered  

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (Nothing like a big mug of hot coffee on a
                                                                                         fall morning)

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Comfy at Home by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello, dear friends!  Welcome to my DT post today.  The new challenge on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog starts today.  The theme is:

WARM and FUZZY

When I am indoors during the fall and winter, I love to be warm and cozy.  It is such a comforting feeling.  I love this digi because it reminds me of me!  That said, my DT card today showcases the charming Comfy at Home image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps which I coloured with Copic markers.  

There is more wonderful inspiration by the other Design Team members here.  We would love for you to join our challenge.  There are always some lovely images to be won.


There is also a Facebook group called Friends Who Like the Paper Shelter.  Thank you for stopping by.  Stay well, and take good care of yourselves.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Border:       Crafter's Companion "Blossoming Borders" die set
Frame:        Spellbinders "Essential Arches" dies
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Challenges Entered 

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (I enjoy staying indoors nice and comfy
                                                                                           with my two kitties)







Wednesday, October 25, 2023

There's a Fairy in My Tea! by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello dear friends, and welcome to my Design Team post for The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's new challenge.  The theme this week is one of my favourites:

YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBO

It's no secret that I love all shades of purple and pink.  Having said that, here is my DT card using the sweet There's a Fairy in My Tea!" by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.

I coloured this adorable image with my trusty Copic markers.  I added a light coating of clear Wink of Stella to her wings, but it's hard to see on this photo.

There is also a Facebook group called Friends Who Like The Paper Shelter.  

Remember to stop by The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see some lovely inspiration by the other DT members.  While there, why not join in the fun?  There are always some fabulous prizes to be won.  


That's all from me today.  Thank you for visiting.  Have a wonderful day.  Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used  

Border:       Spellbinders Die D-Lites "Flourish Trim" die (cut twice and offset)
Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies
Frame:        Cannot remember 


Challenges Entered  

https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/  (Mad Tea Party ride at Disney World, FL)

  



 


Friday, October 20, 2023

Candy Cane Boy Elf by Conie Fong

Hello, my friends!  Today's post features one of Conie Fong's  darling new releases.  This sweetie is Candy Cane Boy Elf.  He comes in JPG and PNG formats.  Here is my Design Team card:


I enjoy using non traditional Christmas colours at times.  He is coloured with Copic markers.  

Conie Fong has a Facebook group where you will find some amazing inspiration by the Design Team members, the Guest Design Team members and other crafters.  Conie also hosts a monthly challenge.  If you join in the fun, you may win some truly darling images.

That is all from me today.  Thank you for visiting, and enjoy your weekend.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Corner:       EK Success
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Challenges Entered  




Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Cute Bike by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

 Hello, dear friends!  The new challenge (#571) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog starts today.  This week's theme is:

LET'S GET SPORTY

My Design Team card features the adorable Cute Bike image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  As always, I used Copic markers to colour this sweet image.  The background is drawn by me, and the little flower is handmade.  I used some 3-D foam to raise the petals.


The other DT members have created some fabulous cards.  Check it out here.  And, while there, how about joining in the fun?  There are some marvelous prizes to be won.


There is also a group on Facebook called Friends Who Like the Paper Shelter.  

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope to see you  soon.  Have a happy day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Postage stamp die:  Alinacutle from Amazon
Flower:         EK Success "Retro Flower" punch
Leaves:         Marianne Craftables "Tiny's Swirls & Leaves" dies
Sentiment:   QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies


Challenges Entered  




Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Broomstick Emily by Conie Fong

 Hello friends, and welcome to today's post.  My DT card features one of Conie Fong's recent releases.  This little cutie is Broomstick Emily.  She comes facing right and left, and in both JPG and PNG formats.  



This is the third card that I made with this super sweet image.  I drew the background except for the haunted house which is a clipart image.  I used Copic markers to colour the image and the scene.  I stamped the kitty with a very old stamp.  The little ghost is a die cut.

Conie Fong has a Facebook group where you can see some amazing inspiration.  And, you can join Conie's monthly challenge.  If you do, you may win some delightful images.

Thank you for taking the time to visit.  Until next time, Lori xx 

Challenges Entered  







Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Coffee Break II by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hi friends!  It's that time again.  Time for a new challenge on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog (#569).  This week, the theme is:

CLEAN & SIMPLE 

I rarely make clean & simple cards because I find it a bit difficult.  For this challenge, I chose the cute Coffee Break II image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  I am a big fan of coffee, and I drink two big mugs every day.  Here is my DT card: 


I coloured the image with Copic markers.  The coffee cup is an image that I found on etsy.  The sentiments are computer generated.

There is more inspiration by the other Design Team members on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  Be sure to check it out.  You will not be disappointed.   And, time permitting, why not join our challenge?  There are always some awesome images to be won.


Thanks so much for visiting.  I wish you a happy day.  Lori xx

Challenges Entered