Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Cupcake Birthday by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Greetings friends!  The design team members for The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog (Team A and Team B) will be on summer break after this challenge and will be back on August 28, 2024.  

Both teams will participate in this four week challenge, and there will be no commenting for those who enter this challenge so that the design team members can enjoy a much deserved break. The theme is

ANYTHING GOES

My card features an adorable image called Cupcake Birthday by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.


As always, the image is coloured with Copic markers.  The sentiment is part of a sticker sheet by K and Company which I've had for well over one decade. 

If you have time, why not join our challenge?  There are some awesome images to be won.


 

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

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Si Belle! by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hi there, friends!  Today is Wednesday and so that means a brand new challenge on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog (#605).  This week's theme is:

HOLIDAY TIME

(Christmas, Easter or any vacation activity)

I have always wanted to visit Paris but have not to date.  In fact, I even have some cousins there.  Perhaps one day.  I can dream, right? I chose the lovely Si Belle! image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps because her cute outfit reminded me of Paris, and the image also reminded me of how romantic Paris is.  Here is my Design Team slimline card.


I coloured that sweet image with my Copic markers, and I drew a very simple background. I added some gems to the foliage. 

You can find more fabulous inspiration by the other Design Team members here.  And, while there, why not join our challenge?  There are always some beautiful images to be won.


The Paper Shelter also has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.  Check it out here.

That's all from me today.  Take care and have a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Rose:          Creative Expressions "Wild Rose Cluster" stamp cut dies (Sue (Wilson)
Foliage:      Old SVG file
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Vintage Tea Cups by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Greetings, dear friends!  It's time for The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's new challenge (#603).  The theme this week is:

THREE TIMES ANYTHING

(three of the same embellishments, etc)

I love tea cups, and I have some truly gorgeous tea cups and saucers on display in my china closet and also on some of my shelves.  With that in mind, I just had to select a lovely image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps called Vintage Tea Cups.  Here is my Design Team card.


I used my trusty Copic markers to colour this lovely image.  I applied clear Wink of Stella (Zig) to the wings of the butterfly.  It's hard to see here but the wings have a pretty shimmer IRL.  The flowers are handmade and the centers are by EK Success.

If you'd like to see some more fabulous inspiration by the other Design Team members, see here.  And, while there, how about joining the challenge?  There are some beautiful images to be won.


There is also a group on Facebook called The Paper Shelter Fan Group which has more inspiration.  

That's all from me today.  Take care, and have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used

Border:        Joy Crafts 6002/0974 die
Flowers:      Love Nicole (small flower and Spellbinders "Succulent and Mum Flower" dies
Sentiment:  Computer generated  







Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Hammock Days by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends! Welcome to my Design Team post for the new challenge (#601) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog which begins today.  This week's theme is

SUMMER ACTIVITIES 

There are so many wonderful and fun summer activities.  Personally, I like to relax, read a good book, and have a delicious margarita, or two!  I found the perfect image for my slimline card called Hammock Days by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  This young lady certainly has the right idea as far as I am concerned!  

As usual, I coloured her with Copic markers and I drew a relaxing background for her.  Now she is all set.  

The Paper Shelter has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.  This group has some great inspiration.  For more inspiration, stop by The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  You will see more amazing inspiration by the other Design Team members.  While there, why not join our challenge?  There are some lovely images to be won.  Check out the new prize details as of June 2024:



Take good care of yourselves, and have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Paper:         Whimsy Stamps "Flower Puffs" slimline paper pack
Sentiment:  Computer generated
Bow:           Unknown





Monday, June 17, 2024

Kimono Kayuki by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  Welcome to today's post.  This will probably be my last post for while because I will be having major surgery at the end of this month.

I love Conie Fong's images and so I created this card using Conie Fong's beautiful Kimono Kayuki image for my Design Team card.  Actually, this is the third card that I created with this lovely image.


I coloured this beauty with Copic markers.  The flowers are handmade. 

For more inspiration, check out Conie Fong's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design.   

Take good care of yourselves.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Flowers:      EK Success "Retro" punches (medium and small)
Frame:        Spellbinders "Essential Arches" dies
Sentiment:  Computer generated

 

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Giraffe on a Sailboat YouTube Video by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  Today, I am sharing a card which features an adorable image by Conie Fong called Giraffe on a Sailboat.  Conie shows you how to draw this image on her YouTube channel called Draw with Conie, along with some other simple images.  

Conie converted this sweet image to JPG format for the Design Team members so they can colour it and create a card with it, and show you how cute it really is.  Here is my Design Team card.


I coloured the image with Copic markers and I drew a simple background.  

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

Conie has another Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  Check it out to see some amazing inspiration.

That's all from me today.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Rope:  Marianne Creatables "Ropes" die LR0418

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Little Mermaid by Conie Fong (card 2)

Hi friends, and welcome to today's post.  I am sharing a mermaid card which I made using the darling Little Mermaid image by Conie Fong which you can find in her etsy shop.  This is the second card that I made this sweet mermaid.  Here is my Design Team card.


I have used Copic markers to colour her, and I created a little underwater scene by drawing the coral and the bubbles. 

Conie Fong has a fabulous YouTube channel called Draw with Conie where she teaches you how to draw a simple mermaid and other adorable simple images.  


Conie has two groups on Facebook.  One is called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  You will find some wonderful inspiration by the other Design Team members as well as other crafters.  

Conie's other Facebook group is called Draw with Conie.  If you follow Conie's step by step tutorials and draw one of her images, you can post it on this group. 

That's all from me.  Take good care of yourselves.  Have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Resources and Tools Used    

Sentiment:  Computer generated and back with QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die, and
                      QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies
Fish:           Cannot remember the dies' name or maker

                     


Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Birthday Cupcake by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello dear friends, and welcome to my post.  The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's new challenge (#599) begins today.  This week's theme is:

CHOCOLATE

(include an image with chocolate or use shades of brown)

For my card, I chose Birthday Cupcake by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  Here is my Design Team card.


I coloured this adorable image with Copic markers, and I added some glitter on the flame of the candle.  

For more wonderful inspiration by the other Design Team members, see here.  And, while there, how about joining our challenge?  Up for grabs are some fabulous images. Check out the new prize details as of this month: 


The Paper Shelter has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group which has even more wonderful inspiration.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a lovely day.  Hugs xx



Friday, May 31, 2024

Iris Mermaid by Ching-Chou Kuik

Greetings friends!  Well, today is the last day of MerMay.  That said, I just had to create another mermaid card.  I found this beauty in my drawer of uncoloured images, so I decided it was time to colour her.  She is Iris Mermaid, a greyscale image, by Ching-Chou Kuik.  Here is my slimline card. 


I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour her.  The beautiful background paper is by Whimsy Stamps.

That's all from me today.  Have a happy day.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Corners and border:  Martha Stewart "Deco Fan" Around the Page punches
Designer paper:         Whimsy Stamps "Under the Sea" slimline paper pack
Sentiment:                  Computer generated



Friday, May 24, 2024

Ivy Mermaid by Ching-Chou Kuik

Greetings friends!  MerMay is ending on May 31 so I just had to create yet another mermaid card.  I used this beautiful image once before.  This beauty is Ivy Mermaid by Ching-Chou Kuik.

There is a group on Facebook called Paper Crafting for Everyone which is hosting a  just-for-fun MerMay challenge.  It is a private group but you should consider joining it because it contains so much amazing inspiration.  



I coloured this beautiful mermaid with Copic markers. I am unable to recall the maker of the bubbles die. The sentiment is computer generated.

Thanks very much for visiting.  I wish you a lovely weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx


Thursday, May 23, 2024

Dolphin Hugs by Sweet November Stamps

Hi there, friends!  MerMay ends in a little over a week.  Sweet November Stamps is celebrating MerMay by hosting a SNS Challenge on Facebook.  You must use a Sweet November Stamps image, whether it's a digital image or a clear stamp.  There are an abundance of stunning mermaid images on SNS.  I chose the darling Dolphin Hugs.  Aren't they sweet?


I coloured the image with Copic markers and I added some cute little fish and coral.

If you wish to enter this challenge, see here.  

Thank you for taking time to visit.  Have a fabulous day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Challenges Entered 



Wednesday, May 22, 2024

The Saxophonist by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hi friends and welcome to my post.  It's time for a new challenge (#597) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  This time, the theme is:

SING A NEW SONG (or a musical instrument) 

This theme also includes instruments, and so I chose a fabulous image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps called The Saxophonist.  Here is my DT slimline card:


I coloured this awesome image with Copic markers.  I added three Swarvoski crystals to the G clef.  I bought the G clef die on ebay.  The sentiment is computer generated.

There is more amazing inspiration by the other design team members here.  If you have some time, why not join our challenge?  See here.  Up for grabs are some lovely images.


There is a Facebook group that you can visit called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.  That group has more wonderful inspiration.

That's all from me today.  Have a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Challenges Entered  

Monday, May 20, 2024

Mermaid YouTube Video by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  I am sharing yet another mermaid card.  You can learn how to draw this cutie by following Conie Fong's step by step YouTube video tutorial called Draw With Conie.  Conie Fong also has quite a number of other simple images that she teaches you how to draw.  Here is my Design Team slimline card.


I coloured the image with Copic markers, and then I fussy cut it.  The lovely background paper is by Whimsy Stamps.  It's a lovely scene by itself, but I couldn't resist adding three tiny fish.

In addition to Conie's YouTube channel, she also has two groups on Facebook.  One is called Draw With Conie.  This is where you can share any images that you've drawn using Conie's directions.

The other Facebook group is called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  There you will find some wonderful inspiration by the other Design Team members and other crafters who love using Conie's images. 

Lastly, Conie has an etsy shop (ConieFongArt) where you will find so many gorgeous images. 


 
Thank you for taking the time to visit.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Paper:         Whimsy Stamps "Under the Sea" Slimline Paper Pack
Sentiment:  Computer generated
Fish:            Unknown dies






Thursday, May 16, 2024

Merry Season by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello friends!  We are halfway through MerMay but there is still time for you to join in the fun on a group on Facebook called Paper Crafting for Everyone.  It is a private group but you can join it because there is lots of wonderful inspiration there.

I found this gorgeous images in my stash of uncoloured images and decided to colour it.  It is called Merry Season by Ching-Chou Kuik.     Here is my slimline card.


I made a card with this beautiful image once before and I used the same colours except for her outfit.  I coloured her with Copic markers.  I created a little scene at the bottom of the card with some lovely dies.

Thank you for taking the time to visit.  I really appreciate it.  Take care and stay well.  Hugs, Lori xx  


Resources and Tools Used  

Slimline die:   KS Craft "Lacy Slimline Nesting Frames" die
Coral:             Tutti Designs "Coral" die TUTTI-451
Sentiment:     Computer generated
Border:           Joy Crafts "Under the Sea - Edge Waves" die  6002-0330
Fish:               Unknown

Challenges Entered  






Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Wait for You by Ching-Chou Kuik

Greetings friends!  I love creating mermaid cards.  Since it's MerMay, I decided to use this gorgeous greyscale image called Wait for You by Ching-Chou Kuik.  In fact, I had printed out two copies a while ago. I coloured both of them but I never made a card with the second one until now.  This image is simply magical.


I coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  

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


Resources and Tools Used 

Border:           Martha Stewart "Modern Garland" Around the Page punch
Flourishes:     Tattered Lace "Delightful Flourishes" dies 
Sentiment:      Computer generated 
Enamel dots:  EK Success

Challenges Entered  

https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/  (Under the Sea, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Disney)



Monday, May 13, 2024

Pearl Tidepool and Seamoor by Sweet November Stamps

Greetings friends, and happy Monday!  Since this month is MerMay, Sweet November Stamps is celebrating this occasion by having a SNS May Challenge on Facebook.  All entries must use a Sweet November image (digital or clear).  SNS has so many gorgeous mermaid images.  I chose the beautiful Pearl Tidepool and Seamoor digital image (I did not use the little Seamoor image).


I coloured her with Copic markers and added the handmade flowers.  I inked the wave border and added a row of tiny crystal gems at the bottom of the border.

If you want to join this challenge, see here:

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

Resources and Tools Used

Waves border:  Joy Crafts "Under the Sea - Edge Waves Border"  6002/0330
Sentiment:        Computer generated
Flowers:            Memory Box "Layers Periwinkle" dies
Gems:               The Paper Studio

Challenges Entered  

https://traumfabrik-challenge.blogspot.com/  (I used the medium flower and the small flower twice)
https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/ (Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid, Disney)
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/  (Sandylion designer paper - Disney's Little Mermaid

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Mad About Shoes by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hi friends!  The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's new challenge starts today.  It's Challenge #595 and the theme this week is:

A BIT OF A GIGGLE

This theme includes something humorous or fun.  I chose the latter because I have always found that buying shoes is definitely loads of fun.  When I was younger and working, my favourite type of shoe were stilettos.  I had them in all different colours imaginable.  And, let's not forget about sandals, sneakers, flats and boots.  I actually had a dedicated room for all my shoes.  

When I saw this image called Mad About Shoes by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps, I had to use it.  Here is my design team card:

I used Copic markers and FB Polychromos pencils to colour this fabulous image.  I remember seeing a sign many years ago in one of the shoe stores with the sentiment on this card so I decided to use it.

For more inspiration by the other design team members, see here.  And, while there, why not join the challenge?  There are always some lovely images up for grabs.

There is a group on Facebook called The Paper Shelter Fan Group where there is even more inspiration.  

Thanks so much for visiting.  Have a great day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Challenges Entered  




Monday, May 6, 2024

Little Mermaid by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  As you probably know, May is MerMay month.  It's no secret that I adore mermaids and so I am showcasing Conie Fong's newest image in her etsy shop called Little Mermaid.  What a cutie!  Here is my Design Team card:


I coloured her with Copic markers, and then I fussy cut her.  The lovely background paper is from Heartfelt Creations "Under the Sea" paper pad.

Conie has a new YouTube channel called Draw with Conie where she teaches you how to draw a simple mermaid, along with some other fabulous and simple images.  And, Conie has two Facebook groups.  One Facebook group is called Draw with Conie.  You can submit your drawings on that group.

Conie's second Facebook group is called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  That groups has some amazing inspiration.

Thank you for visiting.  Stay well, and I hope to see you again soon.  Hugs, Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used

Sentiment: Lili of the Valley clear stamp set
Corner:      Cheery Lynn "Lace Corner - Deco A" dies

Challenges Entered  

http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/  I love using bold colours to colour and I also love
                                                                        bold patterned paper.
https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/  Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid, Disney World






Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Pastry Chef by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  Another week and another challenge on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog (#593).  This week's theme is:

YUMMY DELIGHTS

I definitely have a sweet tooth!  I love all kinds of desserts and drinks.

I chose the adorable Pastry Chef image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps for my Design Team card.


Look at all those delicious treats!  Now I want to go out and buy something yummy.  LOL   I coloured this fabulous image with Copic markers.  

For more inspiration by the other design team members, see here.   If you join in the fun, there are always some  wonderful images up for grabs. 



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

Resources and Tools Used  

Sentiment:  Computer generated and backed with QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die


Challenges Entered  

http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/  (My cards are nearly always fussy.  I don't enjoy making
                                                                        CAS cards because I don't like to see white space on
                                                                         my cards.  Just not my preference.)



Saturday, April 13, 2024

Mushroom Snail YouTube Video by Conie Fong

Greetings, friends!  My DT card today features an adorable image, Mushroom Snail, which you can learn to draw by following Conie Fong's wonderful step by step tutorial on Draw with Conie YouTube video.  There are also other very sweet images that you can learn to draw on her YouTube channel.  Check it out here.


Conie converted this image into JPEG format for the DT members to colour so you can see how versatile and darling this image is.  I used Copic markers to colour the image.  The flower is handmade and also coloured with Copics.

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

Conie has a second Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  There you will find more fabulous inspiration by the other DT members as well as other crafters who love Conie Fong's beautiful images.

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

Resources and Tools Used  

Frame:        Sizzix "Dotted Rectanges" dies
Flower:       TLC Designs "Daisy Frame" dies
Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies
Clouds:       My Favorite Things clouds stencil


Challenges Entered  

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (Mushrooms grow naturally all over the world)
https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/  ("Sophie's Snail" by Dick King-Smith) 







Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Kitty Acrobatics by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  A new challenge (#591) begins today on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  This week's theme is:

NATIONAL HUG YOUR DOG DAY  (PETS) 

This theme includes any project that features a pet.  As you all probably know, I love kitties so I chose the darling Kitty Acrobatics image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps for my Design Team card.


I drew the background and coloured the image with my trusty Copic markers.  I also added some enamel dots at the top of the card.

The Paper Shelter has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group where you will find some fabulous by both design teams and other crafters.

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


Resources and Tools Used  

Border:            Martha Stewart "Quilted" Around the Page punch
Sentiment:       Creative Expressions (Sue Wilson) "Hello Sunshine" die (top portion only)
Enamel does:  EK Success


Challenges Entered  

https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/  Kitty Cat Song by CoComelon nursery rhymes)
https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/   (People all over the world own cats)

 









Saturday, April 6, 2024

Cat Family Bundle by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  Conie Fong has created an adorable feline family called Cat Family for her etsy shop.  It comes as a bundle, and you get the cat family with and without the heart.  I have already created two cards with this sweet family:  one without the heart and one with the heart.  Today, I am sharing another card without the heart.  Here is my Design Team slimline card:  


I coloured this adorable image with Copic markers.  Would you like to learn how to draw this image?  You can by following Conie Fong's wonderful YouTube tutorial video called Draw with Conie.  Conie also has some other really cute images that she teaches you to draw on her YouTube channel. 

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

Conie also has another Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group where you will find some amazing inspiration.  

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


Resources and Tools Used  

Borders:        Crafter's Companion "Blossoming Borders" dies
Sentiment:     Computer generated
Enamel dots:  EK Success


Challenges Entered  

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (Cats are found everywhere in the world) 
https://tictactoechallenge.com/  (Enamel dots, free, patterned paper)