Giraffe on a Sailboat YouTube Video by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  Today, I am sharing a card which features an adorable image by Conie Fong called Giraffe on a Sailboat.  Conie shows you how to draw this image on her YouTube channel called Draw with Conie, along with some other simple images.  

Conie converted this sweet image to JPG format for the Design Team members so they can colour it and create a card with it, and show you how cute it really is.  Here is my Design Team card.

I coloured the image with Copic markers and I drew a simple background.  

If you decide to draw this image yourself, you can then share your drawing on Conie's Facebook group called Draw with Conie.

Conie has another Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  Check it out to see some amazing inspiration.

That's all from me today.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Rope:  Marianne Creatables "Ropes" die LR0418

Birds YouTube Video by Conie Fong

Hello lovely friends!  I hope all is going well.  Are you familiar with Conie Fong's new YouTube videos (Draw with Conie) where she teaches you, step by step, how to draw some really adorable images?  If not, you should check it out here.  Conie converted this sweet birds image into a digital image so that the design team members can colour it and show you how truly sweet this image is.

My DT card showcases one of those videos.

I coloured this adorable image with Copic markers, and I used a stencil to create the clouds.

Conie has two Facebook Groups.  One is called Draw with Conie.

The other is called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  You will find some wonderful inspiration on both groups.  

That's all from me for today's post.  Thank you for visiting.  I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:      Martha Stewart "Modern Garland" Around the Page punch
Clouds:      My Favorite Things "Cloud" stencil
Sentiment: Computer generated

Challenges Entered  

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://traumfabrik-challenge.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

http://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/  (birds are vertebrate animals)

https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/

Lion in a Car by Conie Fong

Hello dear friends!  I occasionally make cards for hospitalized kids.  It gives me joy to help brighten a child's life.  Conie Fong has some adorable images on her new YouTube channel where she teaches you how to draw simple images. How fun is that?  Lion in a Car is one of those fabulous videos.  

Conie also has this sweet Lion in a Car image in her etsy shop.  Here is my design team slimline card which will be included with the cards that I will make for children in hospitals.

I coloured the image with my Copic markers.  I added some enamel dots on the sides of the image.  

Conie also has a Facebook group called Draw with Conie, as well as another Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design.  

Remember to check out Conie's YouTube videos and her two Facebook groups here and here.

Thank you for visiting.  I wish you a lovely week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Frame:            Spellbinders "Labels 11" dies

Sentiment:      Cannot remember die used (sorry)

Enamel dots:  EK Success "Sticko" 3-D Stickers

Challenges Entered  

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/ (one image and one sentiment)

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/

http://rabiscochallenge.blogspot.com/

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/

Sunflower Bella by Conie Fong

Hi there, friends!  Spring is here in my neck of the woods yet, on some days, it's still below freezing.  Go figure!

I have created yet another card using Conie Fong's adorable "Sunflower Bella" image.  I love this image because it is so versatile.  Here is my DT card which I made for Conie Fong's current monthly Facebook challenge.  Conie also has a Colouring Only FB challenge.  Why not join in the fun?  We would love to see your creations, and you may win some beautiful images from Conie.

As always, I used my trusty Copic markers to colour this darling image.  Well, that's all for today.  Thank you for visiting.  I sincerely appreciate it.  Have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Slimline die:  Whimsy Stamps "Slimline Connected Rectangles" die

Sunflowers:   Love Nicole "Sunflower" dies

Sentiment:     That Craft Place "Scrabble With Love" digis  (no longer available)

Challenges Entered 

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

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

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://www.cleverdexter.com/2022/03/march-2022-clever-dexter-challenge-27.html

https://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

http://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

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

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://blog.yournextstamp.com/

Koala Hugs by All Dressed Up Stamps

 Hello friends!  I was lucky enough to be a Guest Designer for three months on the Colour Crazy Challenge Blog.  That said, this is my third and final card.  It was so much fun to be part of that blog.

Our sponsor this month is All Dressed Up Stamps.  I am featuring the adorable "Koala Hugs" image, found here:  

https://www.etsy.com/listing/768791864/koala-hugs

This adorable image was coloured with both Copics and Polychromos.  The leafy border was too long for the card so I cut it up so that it fits nicely on the slimline card.

Thank you for visiting.  It's very appreciated.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

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

Sentiment:      Creative Expressions (Sue Wilson) mini shadowed sentiment "Thinking of You" die

Challenges Entered 

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

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

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

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

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

http://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/

Fairy with Bunny by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Hello friends!  How are you today?  It's no secret that I love fairies so I chose the beautiful "Fairy with Bunny" image by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps as my DT inspiration for the new Lemon Shortbread Challenge which starts today.  

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

 As always, I used my trusty Copic markers and Polychromos pencils to colour this lovely image.  The flowers are handmade and the petals are raised with 3-D foam.

There is also a Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps group on Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/lemonshortbread  

That's all for today.  Thank you for visiting; I always appreciate it.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Borders:     Joy Crafts "Filigree Border" die 6002/5062 (cut twice for top and bottom)

Flowers:     Heartfelt Creations "Classic Rose" dies

Corners:     Fiskars punch

Sentiment: Computer generated

Challenges Entered 

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://cccdigicreations.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

calendarchallenge.blogspot.com

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Panda Bear by Beary Wishes

 Hi peeps!  Hope you are enjoying your weekend.  Mother's Day is next Sunday, so I made a couple of Mother's Day cards.  Below is one of them.  This adorable image is a freebie from 2012 (long time ago, right?) by Beary Wishes, found here:  

http://www.bearywishes.com/2012/02/panda-bear-freebie-21/

The freebie also comes with a coloured version.  I liked the coloured freebie so I used the same black/red colours on my image.

I coloured this cute image with Copic markers.  Well, that's all from me today.  Thank you for visiting and hope to see you again.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:        Martha Stewart "Floral Vine" punch
Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered 

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

https://www.welovechocolatebaroque.uk/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Sunflower Bella by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  I am enjoying this wonderful fall weather.  And, speaking of fall, the theme for Conie Fong's Facebook challenge this month is "Fall Colours".  I chose the darling and versatile "Sunflower Bella"as my DT inspiration, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/605794767/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_114&crt=1

I have a fondness for teddy bears because both of my boys loved their teddy bears when they were young (and, I still have their bears...LOL).

I cut the border twice to give it more depth.  The sunflower is handmade.  I added Flower Soft to its middle.  The image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos.  Thank you for visiting.  I sincerely appreciate it.  Enjoy your day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:       Spellbinders "Venetian Accents" border die

Frame:        Joy Crafts "Round Corners Frame" die 6002/0631

Foliage:      SVG file

Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies

Sunflower:  Love Nicole die

Embroidery floss and gems are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/ 

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://yournextstamp.com/blog/

Chihuahua Lover by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi friends!  This is my second DT inspirational card this month which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's current Facebook challenge.  This month's theme is "Animals".  She also has a blog challenge.

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

  My card features the adorable "Chihuahua Lover" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/202055380/chihuahua-lover-digital-digi-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_384  

The beautiful flowers are from "I Am Roses".  To colour this sweet image, I used Copics and Polychromos. 

This month, Ching-Chou will give anyone who enters either challenge this lovely free image once the challenges close:

Thank you for visiting.  I truly appreciate it.   Stay safe, and enjoy your day, Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:     Spellbinders "A2 Valiant Honor" dies

Flowers:   I Am Roses

                https://www.iamroses.com/

Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/04/challenge-183.html
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/
http://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/
http://angiesdigitalstamps.blogspot.com/
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://ikesworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://thepapergirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

Papillon by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello friends!  I am hoping that you are well, staying safe and relatively sane during all this craziness.  My DT card today showcases the adorable "Papillon" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/193103173/papillon-digital-stamp-instant-download?ref=shop_home_active_322

I made this for Ching-Chou's brand new Facebook challenge.  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/

The theme is "Animals". She also has a blog challenge.
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/
  Entering one, or both, may result in winning some beautiful images from her.

Due to the current COVID situation, Ching-Chou will give you (once the challenges end) this gorgeous freebie if you join the Facebook or the blog challenge:

I coloured this darling image with my trusty Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  In addition to the flowers and lace, I used an embossing folder to add a bit more texture to the card.  I thank you for visiting,  Again, please stay safe.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:  Spellbinders "Label Eighteen" dies

Embossing folder:  Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" (behind the image)

Lace and flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts) are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://thepapergirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

Heart 4 You (girl) by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  Are you ready for some serious cuteness?  I give you the darling "Heart 4 You" image by Conie Fong, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/757287598/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-by?ref=shop_home_active_7&bes=1

This image comes with two versions (boy and girl).  My card was made for Conie's brand new Facebook challenge.

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

The theme is Always Anything Goes with an option of Lace and/or  Pearls.  I used pearls on all my flower centers (the flowers are handmade) and on the die cut for the sentiment.  I also managed to add some tiny lace.  I have coloured the image with Copics and Polychromos.  Thank you for visiting and please stay safe.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Fence:        Memory Box "Wrought Iron Fence" die

Sentiment:  Computer generated and backed with Spellbinders "Valiant Honor" die

Flowers:     EK Success "Gardenia" punch and Spellbinders "Floral Oval" etched dies

Border around the frame:  Creative Expressions "Lattice Edging" die (Sue Wilson)

Pearls and lace are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://coloritcreateitshowitoff.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/

https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/

http://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/

http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

http://cutiepiechallenge.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/

Red Panda by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi peeps!  This is my DT inspirational post for Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook challenge featuring the lovely "Red Panda" image, found here: 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/637344750/autumn-animal-set-greyscale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_28

The theme this month is "Four Legged Friends".

If you enter this challenge you may win some wonderful prizes. Check it out here:

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

 She also has a challenge blog here:

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

The image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos pencils.  I wish you a happy day.  xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:         Joy Crafts 6002/0631 die

Foliage:       Spellbinders "Romantic Vines" die

Sentiment:   Fiskars cicle punch, QuicKutz bottlecap die

Swarovski crystals and the flower are from my stash.

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

Ellie Bouquet

Happy Friday!  I created this card last month for Conie Fong's April Monthly Facebook Challenge but I did not post it then so I will share this now.  This is my card, as Guest Designer.  This adorable image is "Ellie Bouquet" and she comes facing right and left.  You can find her here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/602662301/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-ellie?ref=shop_home_active_9

Is that not the cutest face ever?  She is coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  I always enjoy making my own flowers.  Lace, pearls, stamen and Swarovski crystals are from my stash.  I also used Spellbinders "Marvelous Squares Etched Die" https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/nestabilities-marvelous-squares-etched-dies/

  A close-up:

I wish you a happy weekend!  Lori P xx