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

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

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 

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/
http://starstampz.blogspot.com/

https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/  (sent for Mother's Day)

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  

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/

https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/

https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://rabiscochallenge.blogspot.com/

https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

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

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  

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/ 

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/

https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/

https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

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://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

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

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://rabiscochallenge.blogspot.com/

https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

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://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://traumfabrik-challenge.blogspot.com/  (I used the medium flower and the small flower twice)

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/

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

http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/  (Sandylion designer paper - Disney's Little Mermaid

https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/

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  

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/
https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/
http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/ 

https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/
http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://welove2create.blogspot.com/

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  

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/  I love using bold colours to colour and I also love

                                                                        bold patterned paper.

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/  Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid, Disney World

https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/