Autumn Spice by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Hello, and Happy Fall!  Fall is my second favourite season (spring being the first).  Today is also the beginning of a new challenge on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  Why not join in the fun?

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

I chose to use the beautiful "Autumn Spice" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/744964489/digital-stamp-autumn-spice-digi-fairy?ref=shop_home_active_15

I drew the background.  The image and the tiny leaves are coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils. The pinwheel bow and its center is handmade.  

Thank you for visiting.  I enjoy reading your comments.  I wish you a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:        Sizzix "Dotted Rectangles" die

Corners:     Fiskars punch

Leaves:       Marvy Uchida

Sentiment:  Clipart Library  

                    http://clipart-library.com/happy-thanksgiving-clip-art.html

Ribbon and beads are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

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

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://yournextstamp.com/blog/

Green Dragonfly by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello friends!  Welcome to my first post of this month.  I am showcasing the lovely "Green Dragonfly" image by Ching-Chou Kuik.  You can find it here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/611654153/fantasy-fairy-set-1-greyscale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_45

I made this card, as a Design Team member, for her brand new monthly Facebook challenge.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/  
The theme is "Remembrance/Thanksgiving, Thinking of You".
If you enter, you may win some gorgeous images from her.

I have always loved dragonflies and butterflies.  They are so pretty.  As always, I used Copics and Polychromos pencils to  colour this image.  The flower is handmade.   I applied clear Wink of Stella on the dragonflies' wings.  I wish you a happy week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:          Martha Stewart "Vintage Floral" Around-the-Page punches

Corner:          Memory Box "Melinda Corner" die

Flower:          Spellbinders "Spiral Blossom Three" die

Dragonflies:  Marvy Uchida punch

Ribbon, pearls, bead, Wink of Stella, Swarovski crystals are from my stash.  The sentiment is computer generated.

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
LaAnn's World 101 Challenge Blog
http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Dream Valley Challenge Blog
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy 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/
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog
http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

Misty Reflections by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi friends!  It's hard to believe that it's already mid-October.  I am sharing my third DT card for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Halloween".  

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

Ching-Chou also has a blog challenge.  If you enter either one, or both, you may win some lovely images from her.

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

This stunning image is "Misty Reflections", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/464418714/misty-reflections-instant-download-witch?ref=shop_home_active_126 and here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/639409172/spooky-halloween-set-greyscale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_33

This is my first time colouring a green face and I'm pleased with how it turned out.  As always, I used Copics and Polychromos to colour this lovely image.  My flowers are all handmade.  Have a happy week.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:    Martha Stewart "Spider Webs" Around-the Page punches

Flowers:  Love Nicole punch, Marvy Uchida punch, EK Success "Gardenia" and "Retro Flower"        

                punches

Foliage:   Marianne Craftables CR1245 "Swirls and Leaves 3" dies

Pearls, bead and ribbon are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
Crafty Catz Challenge Blog
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Polkadoodles Challenge Blog
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Purple Night Adventure by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello and welcome to my DT post today showcasing the beautiful "Purple Night Adventure" image which can be found in Ching-Chou's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/628948705/little-darling-animal-set-greyscale?ref=shop_home_active_37

This month's theme on Ching-Chou's Facebook challenge is "Four Legged Friends".

I made the flowers and the pinwheel bow.  The image was coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  Until next time, I wish you a lovely day.  xx

Materials and Tools Used  

Frame:        Joy Crafts 6002/0971 - !Noor clock die

Flowers:     SVG file, Marvy Uchida (small flowers) punch

Leaves:       Spellbinders "Little Leaf Sets" dies

Sentiment:  QuicKutz bottlecap die

Ribbon, prills, bead and pearls are from my stash

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com
Creative Moments Challenge Blog
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
A Gem of  Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
Creative Playground Challenge Blog
https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/2019/08/creative-playground-challenge-8.html
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge Blog
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/?fbclid=IwAR12I3ptta_N68iGVgx_SQmByi6YBA9UqEQ4BEptoxi8jm0Ckub6lPfH4IA
Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog
https://loripodolsky.blogspot.com/2019/08/purple-night-adventure-by-ching-chou.html