Showing posts with label Crafter's Companion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crafter's Companion. Show all posts

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  






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)


Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Comfy at Home by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello, dear friends!  Welcome to my DT post today.  The new challenge on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog starts today.  The theme is:

WARM and FUZZY

When I am indoors during the fall and winter, I love to be warm and cozy.  It is such a comforting feeling.  I love this digi because it reminds me of me!  That said, my DT card today showcases the charming Comfy at Home image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps which I coloured with Copic markers.  

There is more wonderful inspiration by the other Design Team members here.  We would love for you to join our challenge.  There are always some lovely images to be won.


There is also a Facebook group called Friends Who Like the Paper Shelter.  Thank you for stopping by.  Stay well, and take good care of yourselves.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Border:       Crafter's Companion "Blossoming Borders" die set
Frame:        Spellbinders "Essential Arches" dies
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Challenges Entered 

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (I enjoy staying indoors nice and comfy
                                                                                           with my two kitties)







Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Glittery and Sparkling by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Greetings friends!  April sure flew by!  Hope you are well.  Today begins a new challenge (#553) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  The theme for this week is

ADD SOME TEXTURE

I used the lovely Glittery and Sparkling image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  I already created a card some time ago with this image and I coloured her hair with multiple colours.  This time, I decided to go with blonde.  For texture, I used a beautiful border die.  I also embossed the patterned paper with a crackle embossing folder but, unfortunately,  it doesn't seem to show up well.  Here is my DT card.




As always, I used Copics to colour her. I added some dimensional stickers which are the same colour as her hair.

For more amazing inspiration by the other Design Team members, please visit The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog. If you join in the fun, you may win some beautiful images. So, check it out!


Thanks very much for visiting.  I wish you a happy day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used   

Borders:      Crafter's Companion "Blossoming Border" dies (cut twice for sides)
Sentiment:  Computer generated
Stickers:      EK Success "Sticko" dimensional stickers
Corners:      EK Success
Embossing folder:  Darice "Crackle" embossing folder


Challenges Entered 





  




Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Daisy Bee Bundle by Conie Fong

Hello dear friends.  Spring, my favourite season, is officially here but there are no signs of spring in my neck of the woods.  In fact, there are still some piles of snow everywhere.  Slowly, but surely, the snow is melting.  Both my sons celebrate their birthday this month so April is extra special to me.

My Design Team card today features Conie Fong's adorable Daisy Bee.  What a sweet little bee!  It's available in both PNG and JPG format. And, it comes with a short stem version.



I coloured this sweetie with Copic markers and applied clear Wink of Stella to his/her wings.  

If you would like to see more inspiration by the other DT and GDT members, and anyone else who joins in the fun, head over to Conie's Facebook group. And, don't forget to visit Conie's etsy shop where you will find some truly darling and beautiful images.

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


Resources and Tools Used 

Border:       Crafter's Companion Die'sire "Isabel" die
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Challenges Entered 

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (Peace, tranquility, zen, spring, beauty of nature)
https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/ (Dollywood's Busy Bee Ride, Pigeon Forge, TN)




Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Tricycle Gnome by Conie Fong

 Hello friends!  Today is a very special day.  It's my older son's birthday!  What an amazing young man he is.  I am such a proud mom.  This is the card that I have given him.  The fabulous image is Tricycle Gnome by Conie Fong. It comes with 11 images, and in JPG and PNG formats.  How cool is that?


The scene is drawn by me, and I used Copics and Polychromos to colour this cute image.  

That's all from me today.  Thanks so much for visiting.  I sincerely appreciate it.  Have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

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


Challenges Entered 


 

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Pied Piper of Birdsville by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Hello dear friends!  I am sharing my DT card that I made for Lemon Shortbread's new challenge which begins today.  We would love for you to join in the fun.  The theme is always "Anything Goes".

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

I used the fabulous "Pied Piper of Birdsville" image by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps. What a really darling image!

I coloured this sweet image with Copics and I drew part of the background.

Thank you for making the time to stop by.  I really appreciate it.  I wish you a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx


Materials and Tools Used 

Border:       Crafter's Companion Die'sire "Christmas Carol" die
Corners:      EK Success punch
Sentiment:  Tutti Designs "Celebrate Word Set" dies


Challenges Entered 





Friday, October 29, 2021

Newton Unwinds by Newton's Nook Designs

Hey peeps!  Hope you are doing well.  Tomorrow is the last day of the 2021 Cat Lovers Hop at Her Peaceful Garden.  



I needed to make a quick masculine card and so I came up with this. I made a very similar card a while ago and so I didn't have to come up with a new design.  The super sweet image is "Newton Unwinds" stamp set by Newton's Nook Designs.  You can find this adorable stamp set here:  https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/newton-unwinds/




As always, I coloured this cute image with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I always appreciate your lovely comments. Have a happy weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx  

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:       Crafter's Companion "Georgia" Die-sire Create-a-Card Collection die
Sentiment:  Quickutz ""Snow Angel" alphabet dies (Relax) and the rest was computer generated


Challenges Entered









Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Ballerina Kitty 3 by Aurora Wings

Hello friends!  The 2021 Cat Lovers Hop is going on right now on Her Peaceful Garden  It ends on October 30 so there is still time to join in.  So, what are you waiting for?  


I am so excited to join the Hop this time.  For my card, I have selected the gorgeous "Ballerina Kitty 3" image by Aurora Wings.  What a delightful and sweet kitty!  I coloured her up with Copics and Polychromos.  


I made my own template for the piano keys, and the black keys are raised with 3-D foam.  It took a long time to create but I am very happy with the result.  The orange flower is handmade.

Thank you for taking the time to visit and I hope to see you again.  Have a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx


Materials and Tools Used 

Corner:       Crafter's Companion "Lace Corner" die
Foliage:      Cheery Lynn "Flourish Leaf Strip" die
Flower:       Love Nicole punch
Frame:        Spellbinders "Classic Ovals Small" and "Big Scalloped Ovals Small" dies
Butterfly:     Martha Stewart "Monarch Butterfly" punch
Sentiment:  Computer generated and backed with Quickutz "Bottle Cap" die

Swarovski crystals, pearl, ribbon and tiny yellow flowers are from my stash.


Challenges Entered 




Monday, May 10, 2021

Mother's Day Card

 Hello friends!  I hope you had a lovely weekend and a Happy Mother's Day.  I coloured this image quite a while ago but I no longer remember who designed it.  Sorry about that.  I finally got around to making a Mother's Day card with it.

I coloured this sweet image with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils, and chalked some clouds behind it.  

Thank you for visiting and hope to see you again.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Border:       Crafter's Companion "Blossoming Borders" dies (freebie as part of the Gemini 
                   Cutting and Embossing Machine)
Sentiment:  Computer generated and back with Spellbinders "Ribbon Tag Trio 2" dies


Challenges Entered 

http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/  (I love to use purple/aqua colour combo)



Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Sweet Harmony by Digi Doodle Studios

 Hello friends!  Today, I am showcasing the darling "Sweet Harmony" image by Digi Doodle Studios.  A new challenge started on March 1 and the theme is Something Beginning with "F".  Why not join in the fun?  Check it out here:

http://digidoodlestudioschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

There is also a monthly Anything Goes challenge on Facebook but you must use a Digi Doodle Studios image.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=oa.262042535459873&type=3

So, what are you waiting for?  LOL


I used Copic markers to colour this sweet image.  And, I drew the wood flooring.  The border is cut twice for added dimension.

Thank you for visiting.  It always brightens my day.  Until next time, have a happy week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Border:       Crafter's Companion Die'sire "Christmas Carol" die
Flowers:      I Am Roses  https://www.etsy.com/market/i_am_roses
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Challenges Entered 



Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Winter Fairy by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

Hi friends!  Christmas is fast approaching, and this year the celebrations will be so different for many of us.  

My DT card today features the gorgeous "Winter Fairy" image by Lemon Shortbread, found in Vera's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/482072615/digital-stamp-winter-fairy-digi-fantasy?ref=shop_home_active_113 

I created this card for the new challenge which commences today on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog:

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/  


I drew a snowy background for her. I decided to apply white flocking powder to her hat and to the trim on her jacket.  I also added clear Wink of Stella to her wings. She's coloured with my usual mediums (Copics and Polychromos).  The poinsettia is hand made.

I hope you are either finished with your Christmas shopping or nearly done.  Thank you for stopping by, and I hope to see you again.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx


Materials and Tools Used 

Icicles border:   Marianne Creatables LR0392 "Snowy Icicles" die
Pine branch:     Crafter's Companion "Seasoned Sprigs" die (Winter Wonderland Collection)
Poinsettia:        Whimsy Stamps "Build a Poinsettia" die
Sentiment:        Freebie by Bizzy Becs (coloured by me)

Challenges Entered



Friday, November 13, 2020

Sunflower Gnome by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  Happy Friday!  Hope you are all doing well.  I am showcasing the delightful "Sunshine Gnome" image by Conie Fong which comes with 5 images in either JPG or PNG format, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/835731096/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_26&pro=1 and here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/835707986/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_27&pro=1


Isn't he just delightful?  I decided to draw a little background for him.  He's coloured with Copics and Polychromos. I chalked the leaves on the border die to make it a bit more interesting and added Swarovski crystals.

I made this card for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge.  
Why not join in the fun?  You may some some beautiful images by Conie.

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

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:       Crafter's Companion "Falling Leaves" border die
Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies

Ribbon and Swarovski crystals are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 



Monday, September 21, 2020

Snowflake Imprint by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello friends!  Today, I am showcasing the stunning "Snowflake Imprint" image by Ching-Chou Kuik, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/263376288/snowflake-imprint-instant-download?ref=shop_home_active_323 

I created this card for Ching-Chou's current Facebook challenge.  This week, the Design Team members were asked to create a card with "Something Beginning with B".  That said, I chose to use the colour blue.


This beautiful image is coloured with Copic markers.  I added Swarovski crystals to the centers of the snowflakes.  That's all from me, until next time.  Thank you for visiting.  I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Border:           Crafter's Companion "Sparkling Snowflakes 2" die

Snowflakes:   Memory Box "Batavia Snowflakes" die and Impression Obsession "Snowflakes" die


Challenges Entered

https://artsystamperchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/09/ch-67.html

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://intaas.blogspot.com/  ( a bow, a die, blue)

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/




 

Monday, September 14, 2020

Blowing in the Wind by Ching-Chou Kuik

Happy Monday, friends!  The weather here has cooled down considerably.  Fall is almost here!  Today, I am sharing with you my inspirational card for Ching-Chou's Facebook challenge. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/ 

This month's theme is "Think Pink for Breast Cancer".  However, the Design Team members' theme for this week is "Decorative Borders".  This truly stunning image is "Blowing in the Wind", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/723711643/blowing-in-the-wind-printable-instant?ref=shop_home_active_39


I coloured this lovely image with my favourite mediums (Copics and Polychromos).  I added a bit of Wink of Stella (clear) to her wings and to the butterflies.  The flowers are from I Am Roses.  The sentiment is raised with 3-D foam.

Ching-Chou also has a challenge blog.  
If you enter either challenge, or both, you may win some beautiful images from her.  So, why not join in the fun?

Thank you for visiting.  I love to read your comments.  Until next time...hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Borders:      Crafter's Companion "Venetian Scrolls" die
                    Martha Stewart "Cherish" border punch
Flowers:      I Am Roses
Butterfly:     Momenta Recollections template 542704 die
Sentiment:  Backed with Love Nicole die

Embroidery floss, pearls, flowers and Wink of Stella (clear) are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/

Monday, March 30, 2020

Newton Unwinds by Newton's Nook Designs

Hi all!  I love all animals but kitties have a special place in my heart.  I rarely make a clean and simple card so I'm rather out of my comfort zone.  Here is my clean and simple card featuring the super cute "Newton Unwinds" image, found here:


 The border is free standing. Here is a side view:


The image is coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  I was tempted to add flowers but ultimately decided against it.  The sentiment is cut twice and I offset the letters to add some interest.  Have a nice day, and stay safe.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:       Crafter's Companion "Georgia" Die'sire Create-a-Card die
Frame:        Sizzix Framelets "Dotted Squares" dies

Friday, March 27, 2020

Sweet Annabelle by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  I am so happy that I love creating cards.  It keeps my mind off the uncertainty in the world.  My DT card is for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge.  This lovely beauty is "Sweet Annabelle", found here:
What a wonderfully versatile image this is.


I used my favourite mediums to colour her (Copics and Polychromos).  I made the flowers and the pinwheel bow.  I covered the butterfly with Martha Stewart's glitter.  That's all from me today.  Take good care of yourselves.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:      Crafter's Companion "Victoriana" Die'sire Edge'ables die
Foliage:     SVG file
Flowers:    Heartfelt Creations "Botanical Rose" die (large flower)
                  EK Success "Gardenia" punch
                  EK Success (?) (tiny yellow flowers)
Butterfly:  Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die (Sue Wilson)
Corners:    EK Success

Swarovski crystals, pearls, ribbon, glitter are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 










Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Basket of Flowers Girl by Lemon Shortbread

Hi peeps!  I love Daylight Savings Time.  It's so wonderful that the days are so long and that there's more light to enjoy the evenings.  

This card is my DT inspiration for Lemon Shortbread's current challenge: http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/  
Spring is my favourite season and so I chose the darling "Basket of Flowers Girl" image because it makes me think of spring when nature comes to life.  Flowers bloom, trees grow, birds sing, and temperatures become more temperate. So refreshing!  You can find this lovely image here:

As always, I've coloured her with a combination of Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  The gorgeous flowers are from I Am Roses:  https://www.iamroses.com/
  I applied glitter to the tiny butterfly's wings.  I wish you a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Base:           Crafter's Companion "Garden Party" die
Foliage:       SVG file
Flowers:      I Am Roses
Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2020/03/dlart-march-2020-linky-challenge.html
https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/