Bluebird by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

 Hello friends!  Are you ready for Christmas?  I am good to go.  It's snowing right now so it's already beginning to look like a winter wonderland.  Perfect!

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is having a December giveaway on Facebook where someone will win one stamp set of their choice free each month for 2022.  That is truly amazing!  Here is my entry:

I used the beautiful "Bluebird" digital image by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.  I coloured it with Copic markers.  The flower on the top left is handmade.  I added tiny pieces of 3-D foam to the flower and the foliage for added dimension. 

Thanks so much for visiting.  I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas, and a healthy and Happy New Year.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Bow:          The Greetery "Fit to be Tied" die

Foliage:     Creative Expressions "Finishing Touches - Leafy Branches" die - Sue Wilson CED1522

Flower:      SVG file

Sentiment: Computer generated using free clipart scrabble tiles 

Challenges Entered 

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

https://blog.dare2bartzy.com/tag/challenge/ 

https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/  (It's Up To You Challenge #99)

http://intaas.blogspot.com/

https://sweetstamperschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://blog.yournextstamp.com/

http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/

 

Fairy in Blossom by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Hi friends!  Time for another challenge over at the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog:  http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

It's no secret that I love fairies and so I chose the beautiful "Fairy in Blossom" image by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/786332904/digital-stamp-fairy-in-blossom-digi?ref=shop_home_active_9

I coloured this beauty with Copics and Polychromos.  I wanted a wide frame and so I cut the frame in half to accommodate the image.  The large blue flower is handmade, but the other lovely flowers are from I Am Roses. Finally, I applied Wing of Stella (clear) to her wings for a lovely glitter effect. 

Remember to join in the fun and enter the challenge.  We would love to see your creations.  Thank you for visiting today.  Have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:        Marianne Design "Anja's Large Ovals" die LR0236

Flowers:      I Am Roses, EK Success "Retro" punch (large blue flower)

Sentiment:  Creative Expressions "Hello & Hi" mini dies CED ME004

Challenges Entered 

https://iamroses-challenge.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2021-03-17T06:29:00-07:00&max-results=7

http://yournextstamp.com/blog/  (flowers need sunshine to grow and, of course, water)

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/ (fairies are mythical creatures)

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/ (fairies are mythical creatures)

http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/

http://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/

80s in Tulips by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

Hi friends, and welcome to my post today.  A new challenge starts today on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog:
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

I chose the gorgeous "80s in Tulips" image by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps because tulips are one of the first flowers that bloom in the spring (my favourite season) and also because they are such beautiful, popular and classic flowers.

This fabulous image can be found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/708381012/digital-stamp-80s-in-tulips-girl-digi?ref=shop_home_active_29

I used Copics and Polychromos to colour this beauty.  I love to make my own flowers so the tulips are handmade.

Thank you so much for visiting.  I wish you a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Tulips:    Heartfelt Creations "Tulip Time" cling stamp set

Foliage:  Creative Expressions "Evergreen Branches" die (Sue Wilson)

Challenges Entered

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

http://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/

https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/february-tcp-tuesday-challenge-376/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://www.welovechocolatebaroque.uk/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Pumpkin Pixie by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello friends!  I am sharing my last card as a member of Ching-Chou Kuik's Design Team on Facebook.  

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

I love designing cards for Ching-Chou but I thought it best to step down at this time for a number of reasons.

This beautiful image is "Pumpkin Pixie, and is found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/726215488/grey-scale-digital-stamp-set-october?ref=shop_home_active_35  

Ching-Chou also has a challenge blog:  

http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/

If you enter either challenge, or both, you may win some truly beautiful images.  The theme for both challenges is "Spooky or Halloween or Pumpkins or Halloween Colours".

The image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos.    The large flower is handmade.  Thanks so much for visiting.  Enjoy your day. Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Foliage:       Creative Expressions "Sycamore Branch" die (Sue Wilson)

Cobweb:      LaLa Land Crafts "Spiderweb Corner" die

Flowers:      Recollections (small gray) and Love Nicole punch (large yellow)

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Ribbon and bead are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/
http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/
http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/
https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://intaas.blogspot.com/
https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/
http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/
http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Swing Girl by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

Hi friends!  Today starts a new challenge over at the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog where the theme is always "Anything Goes".  
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
I chose the adorable "Swing Girl", found here in Vera's etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/516045615/digital-stamp-swing-girl-digi-spring?ref=shop_home_active_93

When my boys were little, they loved going to the park and headed to the swings in no time.  Such wonderful memories!

This darling image is coloured with Copic markers.  I cut pieces of a tree die to create the branch. Well, that's all for today.  I thank you for visiting, and I wish you a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used  

Branch:      Spellbinders "Four Seasons Tree" die

Grass:        Cheery Lynn "Grass Border" die

Flowers:     Wild Orchid Crafts

Butterflies: Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die, Martha Stewart "Classic Butterfly" punch

Ribbon and button are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

http://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/
https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/
http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

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:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/454321540/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-sweet?ref=shop_home_active_144

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 

http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/

Sunflower Bella by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  My design team card for Conie Fong's monthly Facebook challenge features the delightful "Sunflower Bella" image by Conie, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/605794767/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_84
https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/

I am not too happy with the dark colours but such is life...LOL!  

If you enter, you may win some adorable images from Conie.

As usual, I coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  The flowers are handmade.  Thank you for visiting.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frames:       Marianne Creatables "Anja's Oval" die LR0376

Foliage:       Creative Expressions "Leafy Branches" dies, Finishing Touches - Sue Wilson CED1522

Flowers:      Love Nicole

Sentiment:  Creative Expressions "Sending Hugs" Mini Shadowed Sentiments die CED SS005

Ribbon, pearls and flower centers are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog

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

Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge Blog

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog

http://yournextstamp.com/blog/

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Little Sprout by Ching-Chou Kuik

Good morning/afternoon!  This is my second DT inspirational card for Ching-Chou Kuik's current Facebook challenge. 

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

The Design Team was challenged to "Use Your Least Favourite Colour" this week.  Mine is orange but I do like the way it turned out.  I used the sweet "Little Sprout" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/569662562/little-sprout-digital-stamp-printable?ref=shop_home_active_79  

I fussy cut the bottom of her dress for some interest.  She's coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  The blue and orange flowers are handmade, as is the pinwheel bow.  Ching-Chou also has a challenge blog.  If you enter this challenge, or both, you have a wonderful opportunity to win some beautiful images.

http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/

Have a lovely week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:        Creative Expressions - Configurations "Lattice Edging" die Sue Wilson

Flowers:      SVG file (blue), EK Success "Retro" punches (small and medium)

Foliage:       SVG file

Semtiment:  Computer generated

Ribbon, pearls, microbeads (Martha Stewart) and white flower are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
Crafty Catz Challenge Blog
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
Gem of a Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

Serenity by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  I hope you are having a nice day.  This is my second card which I made, as a Design Team member for Conie Fong, for her monthly Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Always Anything Goes" with an option of "Anything but a Square".  That said, I chose the latter.  My shaped card:

This lovely image is Conie's "Serenity", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/684514689/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_15

I used Copics to colour this beautiful image and Polychromos pencils to shade the tiny areas of the flowers.  I added tiny pearls to the butterflies and Wink of Stella (clear) to their wings.  Also, I fussy cut the ends of her hair.   If you join in the fun, you may win some wonderful prizes from Conie's etsy shop and a Guest Designer position.  How awesome is that?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/

Materials and Tools Used

Border at the top of the image:  Spellbinders "Victorian Bow Corner" die (Die D'Lites)

Butterflies:  Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die (Sue Wilson)

Sentiment:   Family Treasures "Scalloped Square" punch (small)

Challenges Entered 

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

Creative Moments Challenge Blog

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

Sunflowers by SheepSki Designs

Hi everybody!  I am happy to share my card which I made for Crafting of Hue's "Get Well Soon " challenge on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.2272694759446456&type=3

  I used the beautiful "Sunflowers" image which was donated by SheepSki Designs back in July.  You can now find this lovely image here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/550739365/sunflowers-image-no-112?ref=shop_home_active_2

Sunflowers always make me smile.  I thought I'd include the meaning of sunflowers:

https://www.proflowers.com/blog/history-and-meaning-of-sunflowers

I wanted to make this lovely image the star so I kept the design simple.  I coloured it with Copics and Polychromos pencils, and added mulberry paper around the brown frame.  Wishing you all a happy week.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Butterfly:    Creative Expressions (Sue Wilson) "Cascading Butterflies" die

Sentiment:    Spellbinders "Big Scalloped Circles" dies.  Title is computer generated.

Ribbon, Swarovski crystals, mulberry paper and pearls are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Gem of a Challenge Blog

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Crafty Catz Challenge Blog

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog

https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2019/09/challenge-114.html

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

Merbutterfly Fairy Freedom by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi peeps!  It's hard to believe that it's already September.  Hope all is well at your end.  Ching-Chou's Facebook challenge this month is "Fall/Fall Colours", but the Design Team members' challenge this week is "Butterflies".  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/
This glorious image is "Merbutterfly Fairy Freedom", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/611654153/fantasy-fairy-set-1-greyscale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_40

I've loved butterflies since I was a little girl.  These gorgeous, iridescent winged creatures are so delicate and graceful. This beautiful image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos pencils. That all from me for now.  I wish you a happy week.  Hugs xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Large butterfly:         Joy Crafts "Vintage Flourishes Butterfly" 6003/0023 die

Medium butterflies:  Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die Sue Wilson

Small butterflies:      Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die Sue Wilson

Embossing folder:    Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots"

Swarovski crytals, pearls and embossing folder are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog

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

Dies R Us Challenge Blog

http://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com/