Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Vintage Seamstress by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

 Hi friends!  Time for another new challenge (#627) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  This week, the theme is:

BUTTONS and BOWS  
(Add at least one button AND/OR at least one bow)  

For my Design Team card, I have chosen the fabulous Vintage Seamstress image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  


I used Copics to colour the image and added some really wonderful tape measure ribbon which I have had forever.  To see more lovely inspiration, please check out the cards that the other Design Team members created.  See here.

If you join our challenge, you may win some lovely images by TPS.
 

In addition to the blog, TPS also has a group on Facebook called The Paper Shelter Fan Club.

Well, that's all from me for this post.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used    

Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies
Buttons:      QuicKutz "Buttons" die
Ribbon:       From my stash






Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Ella Fleur by Conie Fong

 Hello friends!  Welcome to my post today.  I have made a z fold card showcasing the lovely Ella Fleur image by Conie Fong.  Here is my Design Team card:


Here is side view of my card: 


And a view of the card when it is flat:

I coloured her with Copic markers.  The flowers are handmade and are raised with 3-D foam for dimension.  They are also coloured with Copic markers.

There is more fabulous inspiration by the other Design Team members and other crafters who enjoy colouring Conie gorgeous images. Conie's Facebook group is called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  

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


Resources and Tools Used  

Borders:      Martha Stewart "Deco Fan" Around the Page punches
Flowers:      Heartfelt Creations "Classic Rose" dies
Sentiment:   Computer generated



Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Dutch Pure Love by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello there, dear friends!  Welcome to my Design Team post for The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  The theme this week is:

ADD A HEART

I used the endearing Dutch Pure Love image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  


I colored this sweet image with Copic markers.  I added some handmade flowers and raised them with 3-D foam for added dimension.

If you would like to see more amazing inspiration by the other DT members, please see here.  And, if you have some time, why not join our challenge?  There are some fabulous images to be won.


The Paper Shelter also has a group on Facebook called The Paper Shelter Fan Club.

I wish you a lovely day.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Heart die:   Cannot remember
Corner:       Cheery Lynn "Lace Corner" Deco B (B162) dies
Flowers:     Creative Expressions "Striped Nosturtiums" (Sue Wilson) dies and
                          EK Success "Retro" punch (small)
Ribbon:       From my stash
                        


Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Butterfly Kisses by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  This is my first Design Team card for this month for Conie Fong.  I used the gorgeous Butterfly Kisses image by Conie Fong.  You can find it here in Conie's etsy shop.


I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to color this lovely image. I added Swarovski crystals on the top of the frame. For more inspiration, be sure to check Conie's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design.  You will find some amazing inspiration by the other DT members and other crafters who like Conie Fong's images. 

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

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:        Martha Stewart "Modern Garland" Around the Page punches
Frame:         Heartfelt Creations "Decorative Chateau Gate" die (top portion only)
Sentiment:   Impression Obsession "Hello" die (cut twice and offset)
Crystals:      From my stash