Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Poinsettia Sprite by Aurora Wings

Greetings friends!  I made this project a number of years ago but never posted it.  I decided to try my hand at a book folding candle.  

I coloured the adorable "Poinsettia Sprite" digital image by Aurora Wings with Copic markers.  Then, I proceeded to fussy cut her.  Unfortunately, she is no longer available. 

I found a video on how to make a book folding candle. See here.  This was somewhat tedious but well worth it. Once I finished the candle and hot glued the ends together, I glued it onto a flat lid.  I glued the little sprite onto the front of the candle, and decorated it.  I placed a tee light candle at the top.  And voila...a book fold candle!


I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy holiday and a wonderful new year.  Hugs, Lori xx


Friday, December 13, 2024

Mushroom Snail YouTube Video Tutorial by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  I made this card months ago and never got around to posting it.  I already posted a card featuring the same image but with a brown mushroom.  This time, I coloured the mushroom red.  

You can learn how to draw this super sweet image by following Conie Fong's YouTube video tutorial, along with other truly adorable simple images.  Conie converted this image into JPEG format for the Design Team members to colour so that you can see how versatile and adorable this image is.  I used Copic markers to colour it.  The corners are by QuicKutz dies.



If you decide to draw this image yourself, you can then post it on Conie's Facebook group called Draw with Conie.


Conie also has another Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  You will find some lovely inspiration there by the other Design Team members, and other crafters who love Conie's images.

That's all for this post.  I wish you a happy holiday.  Hugs, Lori xx





Thursday, December 12, 2024

Christmas Lilly by Moondrea Designs

Hello friends!  I decided to join the monthly Moondrea Designs progressive challenge this month on Facebook.  This gorgeous image is Christmas Lilly by Moondrea Designs.  The challenge will run from December 1 through December 31.

I coloured this beauty with Copic markers.  The sentiment is computer generated and is backed with QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die. I added some sparkle on the candle's flame.  Here is my card:


That's all from me for this post.  Take good care of yourselves.  Until next time, Lori xx

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Enchanted Serenade by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends.  This week and next, rather than running our usual Blog Hop, the Design Teams at The Paper Shelter is honouring our beautiful co-founder Veronica, who tragically left us on September 25, 2024.


Veronica was a kind, supportive, beautiful soul who, alongside her co-founder Pedro, produced the images we all know and love to create with.  There is a vacuum in the world today, where Veronica used to be, and we will miss her terribly.

This is my Design Team card dedicated to Veronica.  


This lovely image called Enchanted Serenade by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps and is coloured with Copic markers.  I decided to print the sentiment on the sides of the image. I added two Swarovski crystals on the inside of the corners.  

Our winner for our Tribute challenge will win 6 products of their choice if they have used a Paper Shelter image on their entry (you could chose the pre-coloured image, the black and white digi, or the digital paper that comes in the set), or 3 products of their choice if they have used another brand.  You can enter the challenge up to three times provided you have used a Paper Shelter product on at least one of them.

I hope you can join us in this special challenge.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Corners:  Cheery Lynn "Lace Corner - Deco B162"
Ribbon:   From my stash


















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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Cecilia by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  I hope you are well.  The theme for this week's new challenge on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog is:

ADD A NUMBER

For my Design Team card, I chose the lovely Cecilia image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  Here is my card:


I coloured her with Copic markers, and I drew a simple background.  The number 9 was cut out with a Cricut machine.

If you wish to see more inspiration by the other Design Team members, please see here.  And, while there, how about joining our challenge?  There are some wonderful prizes up for grabs.


There is also a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group where you can see some fabulous inspiration by both TPS teams.

Have a lovely day.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Sentiment:  Backed with Spellbinders "Parisian Motifs" dies
Corners:      EK Success

Challenges Entered  







Friday, November 15, 2024

Candy Cane Boy Elf by Conie Fong

Greetings friends, and welcome to my post today.  All my Christmas cards are finished.  I learned a long time ago to not wait for the last minute to make my cards.  I am sharing my Design Team card which showcases the delightfully sweet Candy Cane Boy Elf by Conie Fong.  This image comes with two other adorable elves in both JPG and PNG format (8 images in all).

This little guy is coloured with Copic markers.  I added some sparkly red ribbon and a clipart sentiment. 

Conie has a Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group where you will see some amazing inspiration by the other Design Team members and other crafters as well.  Additionally, Conie has a YouTube channel called Draw with Conie where she teaches you how to draw simple images.  Awesome, right?

Have a lovely weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx  

Challenges Entered  

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (I love hot beverages during the winter months)





Saturday, November 9, 2024

Braids in My Hair by Conie Fong

Hi there friends!  I am such a fan of Conie Fong's  beautiful images.  That said, I am sharing my Design Team card which showcases Braids in My Hair by Conie Fong.  This is the third card that I made using this gorgeous image.  




I colored this lovely image with Copic markers and some FC Polychromos pencils.  Since it's fall where I live, I used fall colours this time.  Then, I chalked some areas of the slimline frame, and I added some handmade flowers. 

Conie has a Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group where you can find some amazing inspiration by the other Design Team members as well as other crafters.  She also has a fabulous YouTube channel called Draw with Conie where she teaches you, step by step, how to draw simple images.

Thank you for stopping by, and hope to see you again soon.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Slimline die:  Tutti Designs "Slimline Bamboo Frame" die  TUTTI 1689
Flowers:         EK Success "Retro" punches (medium and small)
Sentiment:      Computer generated

Challenges Entered  

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (I love the rich and vibrant colours of fall)



 

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Cupcake Birthday by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  This week's new challenge (#617) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog starts today.  The theme is:

THE LITTLE ONES 

For my card, I chose the adorable Birthday Cupcake by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  Cute, isn't she?  I coloured the image with Copic markers.  Here is my Design Team card:


There is more inspiration for you to see on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog by the other Design Team members.  See here.  Furthermore, TPS has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.  

And, if you join our challenge, you might win some marvelous prizes.


I wish you a lovely day.  Thanks for visiting.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:       Martha Stewart "Gifts" punch
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Challenges Entered  


Monday, October 28, 2024

Lil Witches Halloween card 2 - Whimsy Stamps

Greetings friends!  I posted a Halloween card a few days ago and I am now posting a second card that I made with Whimsy Stamps pre-colored Quick Card Fronts called "Lil Witches".  This second card has the same design but, this time, I used another cute image and inked the edges of the frame with purple instead of aqua.  You can use these fabulous Quick Card Fronts as they are, or you can embellish them.


As before, I used a frame die and inked the edges with distress ink.  Next, I gently inked the edges with black ink to create a spattered effect.  The frame and the sentiment are matted on glitter paper.

That's all from me for this post.  Take care, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Frame:        Spellbinders "Label 13" dies
Cobweb:     Joanna Sheen "Cobweb Corner" die SD492
Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered  

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (I think of the beauty of fall and Halloween)





Saturday, October 26, 2024

Lil Witches Halloween card 1 - Whimsy Stamps

Greetings friends!  Halloween always evokes some special and cherished memories for me of when my kids were little and we went Trick-or-Treating.  They are adults now but that doesn't stop me from making a Halloween card for them. LOL

I decided to use an adorable pre-colored image by Whimsy Stamps called "Lil Witches" Quick Card Fronts.  There are quite a number of these fabulous quick card fronts that are available.  All you have to do is to embellish them, or just use them as they are.


I used a frame die and inked the edges with distress ink.  Then, I gently inked the sides with black ink to create a spattered effect.  I matted the frame and sentiment with black glitter paper.

That's all from me today.  Have a lovely weekend.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Frame:         Spellbinders "Labels 13" dies (how fitting!) 
Cobweb:     Joanna Sheen "Cobweb Corner" SD492 die
Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered  

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (the photo reminds me of Halloween and autumn)




  



Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Retro Space Girl by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends.  I would like to preface this post by saying that, in case you haven't heard, our beloved co-owner of The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps, Veronica, tragically passed away on September 25, 2024.  Please see more details about this here.  We are so saddened by this news. 

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Another new challenge (#615) is starting today on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  This week's theme is:  

SQUARES/CIRCLES

I made a card with this image some time ago using masculine colours.  I decided to make another card with this image called Retro Space Girl by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps using feminine colours.  I love this adorable image.  Here is my Design Team card:

This little cutie is coloured with Copic markers.  I added some enamel dots on the left side of the circle.

For more amazing inspiration by the other Design Team members, see here.  While there, why not join our challenge?  There are some wonderful images up for grabs.  Check this out:

The Paper Paper Shelter also has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Club where you will find even more inspiration.

That's all from me.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used

Frame:       Spellbinders "Standard Circles Large" dies
Corners:     EK Success
Sentiment:  The word "BLAST" is a free clipart word and I added the text
Clouds:       My Favorite Things cloud stencil 

Challenges Entered  








Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Balloon House YouTube video by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  Today's post features an adorable image by Conie Fong called Balloon House.  Conie has a YouTube channel where she teaches you how to draw this balloon house, along with some other super cute images.  Please see here.

Conie converted this image to JPG format for the Design Team members so that you can see how truly awesome and versatile this image is.  I coloured the image with Copic markers.  This is the second card that I made with this image.  On the first card, the balloons were opaque.  This time, I made the balloons transparent.  Here is my Design Team card:  



I coloured the image with Copic markers, as usual.  Remember to check out Conie's YouTube videos here.  And, if you like these videos, please subscribe and leave a comment.  

Conie has a Facebook group called Draw with Conie.  If you draw any of Conie's images, you can post them there.

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope to see you soon.  Take care, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Frame:  Spellbinders "Essential Arches" dies


Challenges Entered  




  

Friday, October 11, 2024

Little Mermaid by Conie Fong

Hello friends, and welcome to today's post.  You all probably know by now how much I love mermaids.  My card showcases the darling Little Mermaid image by Conie Fong.  This is the third card that I created with this image.  Here is my Design Team card:



I coloured her with Copic markers, and I added a few bubbles on the water. I also added a row of tiny bling at the top and some tiny fish on the border. 

Conie has a Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design where you will find some amazing inspiration by the other DT members and other crafters as well.

That's all from me today.  I wish you a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx  

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:        Memory Box "Big Splash Border" die
Sentiment:  Computer generated
Fish:            Unknown die


Challenges Entered  






Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Lady of Falling Leaves by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Greetings friends.  Before I continue this post, I would like to let you know that it is a very sad day for us at The Paper Shelter.  Please see here.

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Today begins the new challenge (#613) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  The theme is:

LEAVES ARE FALLING 
(Autumn themed, or include leaves, or a tree)

Autumn is my second favourite season (spring being my first).  I am showcasing the beautiful Lady of Falling Leaves by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  Here is my Design Team card:


I coloured this beauty with Copic markers.  I used some dies to create the leaves and coloured them with Copic markers as well.

The design team members created some lovely cards which you can see here.  While there, why not join our challenge?  There are some beautiful images to be won.  


TPS also has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Club.  That's all from me for this post.  Take good care of yourselves, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Leaves:       Sunny Studio "Autumn Greenery" snippet dies and Spellbinders "Little Leaf Sets" dies
Frame:        Spellbinders "Essential Arches" dies
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Challenges Entered 

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (the photo makes me think about cool days, beautiful                                                 changing colours on leaves, and cozy evenings in front on a fireplace)


Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Fairy and the Flower by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  Hope you are well.  It's hard to believe that it's been a little over two months since I had a total knee replacement surgery.  Time sure flies!

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's theme this week is:

EMBOSSING 
(Wet or dry)

For my DT card, I used a lovely image called The Fairy and the Flower by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  I coloured her with Copic markers, and I applied clear Wink of Stella (by Zig) to her wings.  The flowers are handmade.  Here is my card:


There is more wonderful inspiration by the other Design Team members here.  If you have some free time, why not join our challenge?  There are some fabulous prizes to be won.


The Paper Shelter has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.

That's all from me for this post.  Take good care of yourselves, and thank you for visiting.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Embossing Folder:  Nellie's Choice "Leaves and Flowers" Slimline 
Sentiment:  Lili of the Valley clear stamps
Flowers:     EK Success "Retro" punches ( small and medium)


Challenges Entered 







 





Thursday, September 19, 2024

How to Draw Daisies You Tube Tutorial by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  I made this card a couple of months ago before I had major surgery but I didn't have time to post it then.  Conie Fong has a You Tube video tutorial channel where she shows you how to draw this lovely image, along with some other fabulous simple images by her.

Conie converted this image to JPG format for the Design Team members so that they can colour it and show you how pretty and cheerful it is.  Here is my DT card: 


I used Copic markers to colour this lovely image.  The sentiment is computer generated.  If you would like to learn how to draw this image, you can then share it on Conie's Facebook group called Draw with Conie.

Thanks for visiting.  Until next time, Lori xx

Challenges Entered 
 
https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/  (favourite colour - all shades of pink)

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Pixie by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Greetings friends!  A new challenge (#609) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog starts today.  This week's theme is:

PUNCHES/DIES
(either or both)

I love fairies and so I chose an adorable image called Pixie by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  I coloured her with Copic markers, and I added some gems around the  frame and the bow.  Here is my DT card:


If you would like to see some more wonderful inspiration by the other Design Team members, see here.  While there, why not join our challenge?  There are some fabulous images up for grabs.


TPS also has a group on Facebook called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.  That's all from me for today's post.  Take care, and thank you for visiting. Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Frames:         Spellbinders "Standard Circles Large" and "Classic Scalloped Circles" small dies
Sentiment:     QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies
Bow:              Cannot remember


Challenges Entered  

https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/  (I love pink and purple combo)
 https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/  (blooms on paper; butterflies on part of the image)
https://tictactoechallenge.com/  (die cut, free, gems)



Friday, September 6, 2024

Butterfly Daisy Bundle by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  Hope you are well.  This summer has been rough for me because I had a total knee replacement on June 27.  The first two weeks were an absolute nightmare but I am now able to walk with a cane. 

This is the first card that I have made since my surgery.  This beautiful image is Butterfly Daisy by Conie Fong which I coloured with Copic markers.  I added some grass to the image, and clear Wink of Stella to her wings for a lovely sparkle.  Here is my Design Team card:  


Conie Fong has a Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design.  You will find some truly wonderful inspiration there by the Design Team members and other crafters.  

That's all from me today.  I wish you a wonderful day.  Until next time, Lori xx  

Challenges Entered 







Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Enjoy the Spring by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hi friends!  The Design Team members from Team A are back from their summer break and so it's time for our new weekly challenge (#607).  The theme is

BACK TO THE BOOKS

(Back to school, reading, or anything book related)

This summer has been rough for me because I had a total knee replacement on June 27.  The first two weeks were an absolute nightmare but I am now able to walk with a cane.  

One of my favourite pastimes is reading so this theme is right up my alley.  I chose the adorable Enjoy the Spring by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps which I coloured with Copic markers.


There is more wonderful inspiration by the other DT members here.  While you are there, why not join our challenge?  There are some lovely images to be won. Check this out:


The Paper Shelter also has a Facebook group.  See here.

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

Resources and Tools Used 

Border:       Crafter's Companion "Blossoming Borders" dies
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Challenges Entered