Showing posts with label autumnal equinox. Show all posts
Showing posts with label autumnal equinox. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Lady of Falling Leaves by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Greetings friends.  Before I continue this post, I would like to let you know that it is a very sad day for us at The Paper Shelter.  Please see here.

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Today begins the new challenge (#613) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  The theme is:

LEAVES ARE FALLING 
(Autumn themed, or include leaves, or a tree)

Autumn is my second favourite season (spring being my first).  I am showcasing the beautiful Lady of Falling Leaves by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  Here is my Design Team card:


I coloured this beauty with Copic markers.  I used some dies to create the leaves and coloured them with Copic markers as well.

The design team members created some lovely cards which you can see here.  While there, why not join our challenge?  There are some beautiful images to be won.  


TPS also has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Club.  That's all from me for this post.  Take good care of yourselves, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Leaves:       Sunny Studio "Autumn Greenery" snippet dies and Spellbinders "Little Leaf Sets" dies
Frame:        Spellbinders "Essential Arches" dies
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Challenges Entered 

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (the photo makes me think about cool days, beautiful                                                 changing colours on leaves, and cozy evenings in front on a fireplace)


Monday, November 20, 2023

Pumpkin Emily by Conie Fong

Greetings friends, and welcome to my post today.  I needed one more Thanksgiving card in addition to the cards that I already made, so I made a third card using Conie Fong's Pumpkin Emily.  This time, I used two of my favourite colours, namely, pink and purple.  Here is my DT card:

 


As always, I used my Copic markers to colour this adorable image. The sunflower is handmade. There is more amazing inspiration on Conie's Facebook group

That's all from me today.  Thank you for visiting.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Sunflower:  Love Nicole dies
Leaves:       Spellbinders "Little Leaf" sets
Corners:      EK Success corner punch
Sentiment:   Computer generated
Frame:         Spellbinders "Labels 11" dies
Ribbon:       From my stash


Challenges Entered  






Thursday, November 16, 2023

Pumpkin Emily by Conie Fong

 Hi there, dear friends!  Thanksgiving is almost upon us and so I decided to create a second card with Pumpkin Emily by Conie Fong.  This image is so delightful and sweet, and is perfect for Thanksgiving.  Here is my DT card:


I drew the birch trees, and I coloured the image with Copic markers.  I also added some Sticko stickers at the top. For more wonderful inspiration, please visit Conie Fong's Facebook group.  Conie also hosts a monthly challenge where you can win some beautiful and sweet images.  So, why not join in the fun?

Thanks so much for visiting.  Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who celebrate it.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:       Martha Stewart "Flourish Lace" punch
Sentiment:  Computer generated and backed with QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die
Stickers:     EK Success "Sticko" stickers


Challenges Entered 





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, October 4, 2023

Broomstick Emily by Conie Fong

 Hello friends, and welcome to today's post.  My DT card features one of Conie Fong's recent releases.  This little cutie is Broomstick Emily.  She comes facing right and left, and in both JPG and PNG formats.  



This is the third card that I made with this super sweet image.  I drew the background except for the haunted house which is a clipart image.  I used Copic markers to colour the image and the scene.  I stamped the kitty with a very old stamp.  The little ghost is a die cut.

Conie Fong has a Facebook group where you can see some amazing inspiration.  And, you can join Conie's monthly challenge.  If you do, you may win some delightful images.

Thank you for taking the time to visit.  Until next time, Lori xx 

Challenges Entered  







Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Broomstick Emily by Conie Fong

Hello friends and welcome to today's post.  Halloween evokes such fond memories for me.  It still makes me smile when I think of all the good times my kids and I had back then.

I made my DT card with one of Conie Fong's recent releases.  Meet the adorable Broomstick Emily by Conie Fong.  This is my second card with this sweet image.  


She is coloured with Copic markers, and I drew a very simple background for her.

Conie Fong has a Facebook group where you will find some marvelous inspiration and her monthly challenge.  If you join in the fun, you may win some really sweet images.  And, Conie has a giveaway which ends on October 7, 2023.  So, what are you waiting for?  LOL  

Thank you for visiting.  I wish you a lovely day.  Until next time, Lori xx 

Resources and Tools Used 

Bow:           Catherine Pooler "Put a Bow on It" dies
Sentiment:  Computer generated
Frame:        Unknown


Challenges Entered  

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/   (They are all things autumn)






Friday, September 22, 2023

Pumpkin Emily by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  Hope you are all doing well.  I am sharing my DT with the darling Pumpkin Emily image by Conie Fong.  She is a brand new release by Conie Fong.  This sweetie is just perfect for Halloween and autumn themed cards.   


As always I coloured her with my trusty Copic markers, and I drew the fence and the background behind the fence and her and her little kitty.  I then added some 3-D stickers onto the bead border.

Be sure to visit Conie Fong's Facebook group.  You will find her monthly challenge and some wonderful inspiration.  

That's all from me today.  Have a lovely weekend.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Bead border die:  Unknown
Sentiment:           Computer generated and backed with QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die


Challenges Entered 

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (The autumn colours inspired me)



Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Broomstick Emily by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  My DT card today features Broomstick Emily by Conie Fong.  She is one of two new releases.  I love the fall weather, and the temperatures here are finally cooling down.  I also love Halloween because it brings back such wonderful memories of my kids when they were young and went Trick-or-Treating.  Here is my card:


I decided to draw a background for this cutie.  The image and background are coloured with Copic markers.  I then stamped some tiny cobwebs around the wall and added a little ghost die cut.  The black kitty is a very old stamp which I had in my stash.

Conie has a monthly Facebook challenge.  If you have time, why not join in the fun?  There are some adorable images to be won.  If you want some amazing inspiration, just visit Conie's Facebook group.

That's all from me today.  Take good care of yourselves.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Cobweb border:  Martha Stewart "Spider Web" punch
Sentiment:           Computer generated

Challenges Entered  

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (The photos made me think of Halloween)


Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Snug but Stylish by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hi dear friends!  Our new challenge (#567) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog starts today.  This week's theme is

AUTUMN COLOURS  

I have chosen the sweet Snug but Stylish image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps for my DT card.  I coloured the image with Copic markers, and I drew a background for her.  


If you would like to see more amazing inspiration by the other Design Team members, please check it out here.  And, while there, why not join our challenge?  As always, there are some truly wonderful images to be won. 
 

Thank you for stopping by.  Take good care of yourselves.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:       Joy Crafts "Ornate Edge" die  6002/0327
Sentiment:  Computer generated and backed with Spellbinders "Valiant Honor" die (ends only)
Corners:      EK Success corner punch
Clouds:        My Favorite Things cloud stencil
Stickers:      EK Success "Sticko" 3-D stickers 


Challenges Entered  

https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/  (Debbie Macomber Autumn Nights - I love
                                                                              romance novels)
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/


Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Autumn Enchantment by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  Welcome to my DT post today.  The theme for The Paper Shelter's new challenge this week is AUTUMN COLOURS.  I love to see the trees dressed in their carnival colours, and their leaves dancing in the sky before they fall to the ground.  I also enjoy the cooler air and the wonderful earthy aroma.  So peaceful.  What a beautiful season!

For my card, I chose the gorgeous Autumn Enchantment by TPS Digital Stamps. I coloured her with Copics and Polychromos. 


For more wonderful inspiration, check out what the other design team members made here.  And, while there, why not join our challenge?  There are some fabulous prizes to be won.  


Thank you so much for visiting.  I truly appreciate it.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Cloud border:  Dare 2B Artsy "Land and Clouds Border" die
Sentiment:       Computer generated
Citiscape:         Memory Box "Brevilla Houses" die (cut twice and offset)


Challenges Entered 





Thursday, November 19, 2020

Sunflower Pumpkin by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  Sharing my second DT card this month showcasing the beautiful "Sunflower Pumpkin" image by Conie Fong, found here in PNG format:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/858281888/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_15 

and here in JPG format:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/858281888/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_15


I used Copic Markers to colour the image, and I drew the grass.  For added sparkle I added Swarovski crystals.  They shine so brilliantly IRL.  The sentiment is raised with 3-D foam.

I made this inspirational card for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge.

Thank you for visiting.  I sincerely appreciate it.  Have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:        Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities "Grand Label 4" die
Corners:      Fiskars punch
Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered

http://yournextstamp.com/blog/  (3 sunflowers and 3 pumpkins)
https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/ (Tic Tac Toe - pumpkin, free, fall colours)
https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/  (I drew the grass as my background)



Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Fairy in Acorn by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Hey friends!  I have another autumn card to share, featuring the darling "Fairy in Acorn" image by Lemon Shortbread, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/627220374/digital-stamp-fairy-in-acorn-digi-autumn?ref=shop_home_active_55

I made this card for Lemon Shortbread's new challenge which starts today.  

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/


What a super sweet image!  I drew the oak leaves, fussy cut them and coloured them with Copic markers and Polychromos.  I added 3-D foam to the bottom of the leaves for dimension.  I decided to fussy cut the image as well, and I've coloured it with Copics and Polychromos.

Thank you for stopping by and hope to see you again soon.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Leaves:      Drawn by me, fussy cut and coloured
Sentiment:  Computer generated

Ribbon, twine, and the round dimensional stickers are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/ (TIC TAC TOE - Twine, Orange, Pattern Paper)



Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Oak Fairy by Lemon Shortbread Digital Images

 Hi there, friends!  How I love the autumn weather with its glorious changing of the leaves, cool breezes and sparkling morning frost.  I could go on and on...LOL

It's Election Day here in the U.S.  We will begin seeing the first presidential election results tonight.  Keeping my fingers crossed.

Today marks the first challenge of this month on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog. 
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/ 
My DT card showcases the darling "Oak Fairy" by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps, found in Vera's etsy shop here:


The image and the leaves at the top are coloured with Copic markers.  I applied clear Wink of Stella to her wings. 

Thank you for visiting.  I love reading your comments.  Enjoy your day.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:        Marianne Design LR0531
Leaves:       Impression Obsession "Leaves" die 030-S
Sentiment:  Computer generated  and raised with 3-D foam 

Embroidery floss, Swarovski crystals, ribbon and button are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 



Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Pumpkin Mouse by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Hi there, friends!  Time for a brand new challenge over at the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

I love Halloween because my boys used to love going Trick-or-Treating.  Such cherished memories!

For my DT inspirational card, I chose the adorable "Pumpkin Mouse" image by Lemon Shortbread, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/477287683/digital-stamp-pumpkin-mouse-digi?ref=shop_home_active_118


I wanted to add some texture so I used an embossing folder and inked it with autumn colours.  As usual, the image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos.  I used 3-D foam under the sentiment.

I wish you a happy day.  Until next time.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frames:      Coluzzle Cutting System "Ovals"

Sentiment:  Free clipart from the Internet

Embossing folder:  Darice "Fall Leaf Background"

Ribbon, 3-D foam and gems are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/

https://thecatspajamasrs.com/TCP/october-tcp-tuesday-challenge-373/

http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/


Monday, October 12, 2020

Little Magic by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi friends!  I am sharing my latest Halloween DT  inspirational card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's current Facebook challenge.  

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

This darling image is "Little Magic", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/730310529/little-magic-printable-instant-download?ref=shop_home_active_11 


I made the broom by using part of a paintbrush and wrapped twine at the end of the brush.  To flatten the twine a bit, I used a mixture of water and Mod Podge and brushed it on the twine.  

I used Copics and Polychromos to colour the image.  I cut the cobweb twice to give it some dimension and interest. 

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

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

I wish you a happy week.  Hope to see you again.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:        Spellbinders "Curved Rectangles" dies
Fence:         Martha Stewart "Iron Fence" punch
Cobweb:     Joanna Sheen "Cobweb Corner" die SD491
Sentiment:  Free clipart from the Internet
The ribbon is from my stash.  

Challenges Entered


Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Flutterby Daisy - with flower by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  Today, I am sharing the gorgeous "Flutterby Daisy" (with flower)  image by Conie Fong, found here in her etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/785030897/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_32&pro=1 

This DT card is for Conie's current Facebook challenge.  This month's theme is "Fall Colours".  

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

This beautiful image is so versatile and comes with five images.  I coloured it with my usual mediums (Copics and Polychromos).  Her wings are covered with clear Wink of Stella.

I wish you a happy day.  Thank you for visiting.  Until next time...hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Foliage:      Marianne Creatables "Forest Branch" LR0150
Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies

Flowers are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 





Thursday, September 24, 2020

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://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/