Panda in a Mug by Sasayaki Glitter Digital Stamps

 Hi dear friends!  Happy Saturday.  There is a 2021 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop going on now.  It ends on Friday, November 19.  I love coffee and I drink two big mugs every morning.

 I made this card using the adorable "Panda in a Cup" image by Sasayaki Glitter but, unfortunately, their etsy shop has no items listed.  It is an old image so perhaps that is why.

The image is coloured with Copic markers.  The Coffee Love Frame is an SVG file which I found in the Silhouette Design Store.  The image iscut and matted using Spellbinders "Standard Circles Large" dies.   I made the pinwheel bow and the flowers are from I Am Roses.

Thank you for stopping by.  I wish you a happy weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame around image:   Spellbinders "Standard Circles Large" dies
Coffee cup frame:        Silhouette Design Store SVG

Pearl flourish:              Recollections from Michaels Arts and Crafts

Sentiment:                    QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies

Flowers:                       I Am Roses

Foliage:                        Cheery Lynn "Flourish Leaf Strip" die

Pearls and ribbon are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/2021/11/2021-fall-winter-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/?fbclid=IwAR07rah-hx8sTxFC6j6jQ28d8gY-zWM38yWpyCAUg_5_iqigTBvd3GyN4Wo

https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/   (Pearls, beads and ribbon are sparkly)

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

http://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/

https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/

Maisy Mouse by Conie Fong

 Hi peeps!  My Design Team card which features the delightful and super sweet "Maisy Mouse" by Conie Fong, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/985947816/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-maisy?ref=shop_home_active_5&crt=1

There are six separate images included with this stamp set, including Cory, a darling little boy mouse.

Could she be any cuter?  I used Copics and Polychromos to colour the image.  I love pink and purple (my favourite colours) so I coloured the flowers with both.  I also drew the little scene.  I added Swarovski crystals to the large purple butterfly and tiny pearls on the other butterflies.

I made this card for Conie Fong's monthly challenge on Facebook for completed projects.  Conie also has a colouring only challenge: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/?multi_permalinks=1757216704453495

Why not join in the fun?  We would love to see your creations.

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

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:         Amy Design "Jungle Frame" die (Wild Animals 2) ADD10172

Butterflies:  Momenta "Butterfly" die - template 542704, Recollections

Sentiment:   QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die

Challenges Entered 

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

http://blog.dare2bartzy.com/  (flowers on image and background paper)

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/  (Swarovski crystals on the large purple butterfly)

https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/ (favourite colours are pink and purople)

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://watercoolerchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://welove2create.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/

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.  

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

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://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://artsystamperchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

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

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/

Flapper Twirl by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  A new challenge started yesterday on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

For my DT inspirational card, I chose the gorgeous "Flapper Twirl" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/281829604/digital-stamp-flapper-twirl-girl-art?ref=shop_home_active_129

As we all know, flappers emerged in the U.S. in the 1920's.  They were known for their unconventional behaviour and style, and were a sign of changing times.  These ladies sure had a lot of style!

This beautiful image was coloured with Copics and Polychromos.  I made the art deco frame with a free clip art image from the Internet and added pieces of the "Oriental Frame and Motifs" dies at the top.  The gray flower is handmade, as is the hat pin.

I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:        Free clip art from the Internet and Frantic Stamper "Oriental Frame and Motifs" dies

Corners:     The Paper Studio "Silver Classic Photo Corners"

Flowers:     I Am Roses (blue), EK Success "Retro" punch (gray) and Recollections (small gray)

Sentiment:  QuickKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies

Branches:   Tim Holtz "Juniper" punch

Feather, ribbon, beads and dots are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/

Ivy Mermaid by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi friends!  Today, I am sharing yet another mermaid card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's current Facebook challenge.  

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

This month's theme is "Under the Sea" or "Fun in the Sun" or "By the Sea".  

This gorgeous creature is "Ivy Mermaid", found here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/713824051/ivy-mermaid-digital-stamps-instant?ref=shop_home_active_38

and here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/706469543/under-the-sea-set-3-grey-scale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_41

I coloured the image and the background with Copic markers.  Ching-Chou also has a blog challenge:

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

Thank you for making time to visit.  It always brightens my day.  Have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Foliage:      Joy Crafts "Noor! Branch Leaf" die

Flowers:     SVG (large flower)  

                   Wild Orchid Crafts (medium flowers)

                   Recollections punch (small flowers)

Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies

Swarovski crystal and pearls are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/2020/

https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

http://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

Susie Sunshine by Conie Fong

Hi everybody!  A second post by me today.  Miracles do happen sometimes - LOL!  This beauty is Conie Fong's "Susie Sunshine", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/576266550/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-conie?ref=shop_home_active_86

  I created this DT inspirational card for Conie's current Facebook challenge (theme:  Happy Birthday). She also has a Colouring Only challenge. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/  

The mediums that I used are Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  I decided to make a little scene for this sweet image.  The edges of the butterflies' wings are glittered.       

The large balloon was made by printing out the image in a larger size and added the sentiment before I fussy cut it.  I placed 3-D pop dots underneath the balloon, and finally tied some black cord on the bottom.  My flowers are handmade.   Well, that's all from me today.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Top border:  Memory Box "Pristine Border" die (cut twice)

Border:         Martha Stewart "Modern Garland" punch (cut twice)

Fence:          Impression Obsession "DIE004-J Fence" die

Butterflies:   Momenta - Recollections cutting die template 542704 - Butterfly

Flowers:       EK Success "Retro" punches (small and medium)

Ribbon, Swarovski crystals, beads, black cord and  glitter are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge Blog

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/

Crafty Creations Challenges Blog
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/