Wednesday, January 31, 2024

A Fairy's Best Friend by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello sweet friends!  The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's new challenge (#581) starts today.  The theme is:

SOMETHING BEGINNING WITH F

The theme is an easy one for me because I love fairies.  That said, I chose the darling A Fairy's Best Friend image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  Here is my DT card:


This sweet image was coloured with Copic markers.  I drew the simple background.  It's hard to see but I added clear Wink of Stella to her wings for a lovely shimmer.  

If you would like to see more inspiration by the other design team members, see here.  And, while there, why not join us in the fun?  As you can see, there are some fabulous prizes to be won.


There is also a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.
Thank you for visiting.  I hope to see you all again soon.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:       Spellbinders "Candlewick Edged Corners" dies
Sentiment:  Computer generated
Stickers:      EK Success Sticko 3-D stickers (green)


Challenges Entered  





Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Bear with Heart YouTube Video by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  Have you seen Conie Fong's new YouTube videos where she teaches you how to draw, step by step, some adorable simple images?  Well, you are in for a treat!  See here

On this particular video, Conie teaches you how to draw an adorable Bear with Heart.  This cute image can be used for so many occasions.  Conie converted this image into a digital image so that the design team members could colour it and show you how really sweet this image is.  

I used my Copic markers to colour the image and I added the sentiment on the heart.  Here is my DT card:

There is a Facebook group called Draw with Conie where you can submit your drawings and colourings.  Imagine being able to draw these images yourself.  So cool!

Thank you for visiting.  I hope to see you all again soon.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Frame:              Spellbinders "Label 4 Small" dies
Sentiment:        Computer generated 
Enamel hearts:  Pink and Main


Challenges Entered  

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/  (Fairy Tale:  Goldilocks and the Three Bears)
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/  (New paper pad, new image, new enamel hearts)



Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Shopping Girl by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Happy New Year, friends!  Welcome to my first post for The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog for 2024.  I hope you all had a wonderful holiday.  Both design teams for The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog have been on break.  Today begins Team A's first challenge of the year (#579) for The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  The theme is:

ALL THINGS NEW 

I chose the lovely Shopping Girl image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps because who doesn't like shopping for new clothes and shoes, right?  


I coloured this little lady with my Copic markers.  If you would like to see more inspiration by the other design team members, please look here.  And, while there, why not join in the fun?  There are always some wonderful images to be won.



Thank you for visiting.  Have a happy day and, again, happy new year.  Hugs, Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used  

Sentiment:  Computer generated and backed with Spellbinders "Classic Scalloped Circles Large" dies
Stickers:      EK Success Sticko 3-D stickers


Challenges Entered  





Monday, January 15, 2024

Gnome Couple Bundle by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  I am so excited because Conie Fong has three brand new and adorable images in her etsy shop called Gnome Couple Bundle.  The bundle includes gnome couple, boy gnome and girl gnome.  This sweet image would be perfect for Valentine's Day or an anniversary.  It would even be fabulous for a birthday card.  Here is my DT card: 


As usual, I coloured the image with my Copic markers.  I also added some little pearls on the corners of my card.

If you would like to learn how to draw this sweet little boy gnome, Conie has an amazing YouTube video that teaches you, step by step, how to draw him, along with a number of other wonderful and informative videos.  See here:  

Conie Fong also has a Facebook group where you will see some  lovely inspiration.  Be sure to check it out.

I thank you for visiting.  Take care.  I hope to see you all again soon.  Hugs,  Lori xx  

Resources and Tools Used 

Frame:        Sizzix Framelits "Dottted Squares" dies  (on the image)
Sentiment:  Lili of the Valley circular digital sentiments and backed with Spellbinders
                        "Standard Circles Large" and ""Classic Scalloped Circles Large" dies


Challenges Entered  




Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Daisy Mouse and Hailey Hamster Bundle by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  Welcome to my post today.  Conie Fong has so many adorable and beautiful images in her etsy shop.  Today's slimline card features one of Conie Fong's super cute image called Daisy Mouse and Hailey Hamster Bundle.  I used the sweet Daisy Mouse image.




I coloured the image with Copic markers.  The sunflowers are handmade and are also coloured with Copic markers.  For more fabulous inspiration, please visit Conie's Facebook group here.

Thank you for visiting.  I truly appreciate it.  Have a happy day,  Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used 

Border:       Heartfelt creations "Fleur Border Basics" Dies
Frame:        Spellbinders "Standard Circles Large"and "Classic Scalloped Circles Small" dies
Sentiment:  Memory Box "Hello Folksy Script" die (cut twice and offset)
Flowers:      Spellbinders Die of the Month January 2019 (large flower) and
                        Love Nicole (small flowers)


Challenges Entered  

http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.com/  (staying indoors with my pets makes me feel warm and cozy)





Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Baby Seals YouTube Video by Conie Fong - Card 2

Greetings friends!  There are some wonderful YouTube videos by Conie Fong where she teaches you, step by step, how to draw some simple images.  See here.  If you like these informative videos, please leave a comment and subscribe.  

These sweet baby seals are so lovable that I decided to make a second card with them.  Conie made this image into a digital one so that the design team members could create a card/project with it.  That way, everyone can see how truly adorable and versatile it is.  This time, I made a slimline card.  


I created a simple scene for these babies and coloured the entire image with Copic markers.  The sentiment was computer generated.  I added four tiny 3-D stickers on the corners of the image.

In addition to her YouTube videos, Conie also has a public Facebook group called Draw with Conie.  


Sincere thanks for visiting.  Stay well, and take good care of yourselves.  Hugs, Lori xx

Challenges Entered 

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/  (seals are vertebrate animals)
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/  (seals are vertebrate animals)
https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (I always think of how cold it gets at night,
                                                                                    especially in the Arctic during the winter.)
http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/ (new birthday in January)




 

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

House with Balloons YouTube video by Conie Fong

Hello friends, and welcome to my first post of the year.  I hope you had a wonderful holiday.  

Conie Fong has been creating YouTube videos which teach you how to draw simple images.  See here

On this particular video, Conie shows you, step by step, how to draw a house with balloons.  See here.  Isn't this awesome? 

My card today features the House with Balloons image.  Conie converted this image into a digital image for the design team members to use so you can see how fabulous this image is.  I used my Copic markers to colour this cute image.  The candles are a free clipart image.  I fussy cut the image three times, and coloured them with Copic markers.



Conie also has a public Facebook group called Draw with Conie which you can join.  Think of the fun you will have by drawing your own images. 

Thank you for visiting.  Be sure to check out Conie's wonderful and informative YouTube videos.  If you enjoy watching them, please subscribe and leave a comment.  I hope to see you soon.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:        EK Success "Dotted Wave" punch
Sentiment:  Computer generated
Candles:      Clipart black and white image

Challenges Entered