Candy Cane Boy Elf by Conie Fong

Hello friends.  My post today features an adorable little elf by Conie Fong called Candy Cane Boy Elf.  He is part of a set of three elves.  You can find him and the two others in Conie Fong's etsy shop here.  Here is my Design Team card:  

I colored this little elf with Copic markers.  I added two Swarovski crystals next to the sentiment. I also added some snowflakes around the card.

For more inspiration, please visit Conie Fong's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group. And, be sure to check out all the other beautiful images that Conie has in her etsy shop here.  

I wish you a lovely weekend.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:          EK Success "Dotted Wave" punch
Sentiment:    Computer generated
Corners:        EK Success
Snowflakes:  Studio G and The Paper Studio

Antoni Coffee Gnomie by Digi Doodle Studios

Hi friends, and welcome to my post today.  Digi Doodle Studios is having their Christmas in July now on their Facebook group.  I am showcasing my Guest Designer card with Antoni Coffee Gnomie by Digi Doodle Studios.  This adorable image is very versatile and can be used for just about any occasion.

This cutie is colored with Copic markers and a bit of FB Polychromos pencils.  I like to use non traditional Christmas colors once in a while.  I added some snowflakes by The Paper Studio and Studio G.  The sentiment is computer generated.

Be sure to check out the Digi Doodle Studios on Facebook here where you will find some wonderful inspiration.  And, if you are looking for truly adorable digital images, and also clear stamps, please visit the Digi Doodle Studios etsy shop.  

That's all for today.  Have a happy day.  Lori xx

Sally's Christmas Friends by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  I am showcasing a lovely image called Sally's Christmas Friends by Conie Fong.  This super sweet digital image can be found in Conie's etsy shop here.  This is my fourth card that I've made thus far with this image.  Here is my Design Team card:

I used Copic markers to color the image.  I added Swarovski crystals at the top of the gold glitter paper.  The sentiment was computer generated.  For more beautiful images by Conie Fong, please visit her etsy shop here:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/ConieFongArt?section_id=23278878

You can see more amazing inspiration by visiting Conie's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  

That's all for day.  Have a happy day.  Lori xx

Seashell Rosealea by Conie Fong

Hello friends, and welcome to my post.  Today's post showcases a gorgeous mermaid called Seashell Rosealea by Conie Fong.  She comes with the girl facing left and right, and in PNG and JPG formats.  I decided to create another slimline card with this beauty. This is the fourth card that I created with this lovely image. Here is my Design Team card: 

I used both Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to color the image.  If you want to see more gorgeous images by Conie Fong in her etsy shop, please see here.

Conie has a Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group where you can find some wonderful inspiration by the other DT members. 

I wish you a lovely day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Frame:        EK Success "Dotted Wave" punch
Sentiment:  purchased on Amazon

Tricycle Gnome by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  I am showcasing an adorable image by Conie Fong called Tricycle Gnome.  This is the fourth card that I made using this image.  You can find it in Conie's etsy shop here.  It comes with a total of 11 images (4 gnomes, 2 balloons and 5 sentiments).  Here is my Design Team card:  

I colored the image and background with both Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I drew the background.  The flowers are handmade.

For more inspiration, please go to Conie's Facegroup called Conie Fong Art & Design Group. Furthermore, check out Conie's other darling images in her etsy shop here. 

Have a wonderful day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

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

Isabella Blossoms by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  I hope all is well in your corner of the world.  I am showcasing a gorgeous digital image called Isabella Blossoms by Conie Fong.  The stamp includes the image facing left and right.  Here is my Design Team card:

This beauty is coloured with Copic markers and some FC Polychromos pencils.  The flower is handmade, and the background was created with an embossing folder.  

For more inspiration, please see Conie's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.

I wish you a happy day.  Lori xx

Seashell Rosealea by Conie Fong

Greetings friends, and welcome to my post today.  I am showcasing the gorgeous Seashell Rosealea digital image by Conie Fong.  You can find it in her etsy shop here.  It comes with the girl facing left and right, and also in PNG and JPG formats.  Here is my Design Team card:

I have colored her with Copic markers.  I added some 3D enamel dots on the top of the frame and some corners at the bottom.

For more amazing inspiration, please visit Conie Fong's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.

Have a happy weekend.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Frame:             Heartfelt Creations "Regal Borders and Pockets" dies
Sentiment:       Impression Obsession "Smile" die - cut twice and offset 

Corners:          QuicKutz corner die

Enamel Dots:   EK Success

Elf Gift Surprise by Digi Doodle Studios

Hello friends!  I am showcasing an adorable image by Digi Doodle Studios called Elf Gift Surprise.  There are so many cute stamps in the Digi Doodle Studios etsy shop, both digital and clear.  Here is my Guest Designer card:

 I used a combination of Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour this sweet image.  

If you want to see more amazing inspiration, please head over the Digi Doodle Studios Digi Stamps group on Facebook here.

Have a happy day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Bow:  Catherine Pooler "Put a Bow on It" dies

Turkey Bundle by Conie Fong - card 4

Hi friends!  This is my 4th and final Design Team card featuring yet another of the cute turkeys found in Conie Fong's Turkey Bundle which you can find in her etsy shop here.  This bundle consists of 14 images (7 in PNG format and 7 in JPG format).

This cutie is coloured with Copic markers.  If you would like to see more fabulous inspiration by the other DT members, and other crafter who enjoy using Conie's beautiful images, be sure to check Conie's Facebook group here.  And, to see all of Conie's images in her etsy shop, see here.

Have a happy weekend.  Lori xx

Turkey Bundle by Conie Fong - Card 2

Hello friends!  Here is another cute turkey image (Turkey with Gift) from Conie Fong's brand new Turkey Bundle.  This bundle comes with 14 images (7 in PNG format and 7 in JPG format) and can be found in Conie's etsy shop here.  Here is my Design Team card featuring this cutie:

As always, I used Copic markers to colour this image.  Remember to check out Conie's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  You will be truly inspired with the fabulous creations from the other DT members and other crafters who enjoy using Conie's lovely images.

Take good care of yourselves.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Frame:        Spellbinders "Essential Arches" dies
Sentiment:  Bought on Amazon
Frame on top:  Spellbinders "Candlewick Edged Corners" dies  

Sally's Christmas Friends by Conie Fong

Hi dear friends!  I am sharing another Christmas card using the lovely Sally's Christmas Friends by Conie Fong.  I posted a card with this image a few days ago, but I used different colours on this card.  You can find this wonderful and versatile image in Conie's etsy shop here.  Here is my Design Team inspirational card:

I used Copic markers to colour this image.  I added some icicles at the top of the card and some snowflakes.  

There is more fabulous inspiration by the other DT members, and other crafters who love Conie Fong's images, on her Facebook groups called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.

Have a happy day.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Icicle Border:  Marianne Creatables "Icicle Border" LR 0135 die
Snowflake:      Studio G punch

Sally's Christmas Friends by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  It's been a while since I last posted so I am now sharing my Design Team inspirational card for Conie Fong.  I used the beautiful Sally's Christmas Friends by Conie Fong.  Sometimes I  enjoy using non traditional Christmas colours.

I coloured this cute image with Copic markers and used some  mustard glitter paper around the frame along with some pink.  I also added some ribbon.  The sentiment is computer generated, and the corners are by EK Success.  

If you would like to see more wonderful inspiration by the othe DT members, and other crafters as well, please see Conie's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.

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

Otter Couple Anniversary Card

Greetings friends!  I made this sweet anniversary card for my niece and nephew whose anniversary is next week.  Sometimes I enjoy making a card without colouring the image, so I found this super cute image on etsy by SVG Vector Store.  You can find this clipart here.

That's all from me today.  Take care, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Clipart image:  SVG Vector Store
Frame:             Joy Crafts "Deco Rectangle" dies

Twinkle Emily by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  It's hard to believe that June is almost gone, right?  I am sharing my latest Design Team card which showcases a sweet image called Twinkle Emily by Conie Fong.  You can find her in Conie's etsy shop here.  You get five PNG images with this bundle (Emily facing right and left with hat, Emily facing right and left without hat, and one sentiment).  

I used Copic markers to colour her, and I drew a little step stool for her.  I also stamped the stars around her, and added some pearls at the top of the frame.  

If you wish to see more fabulous inspiration by the other DT members, and other crafters, please visit Conie's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.

Stay well, and I wish you a lovely day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:        EK Success "Round Binding Edge punch
Sentiment:   Tutti Designs "Celebrate Word Set" dies TUTTI-243
Stars:           Lavinia Stamps "Stars1" miniature stamp

So Pretty!! by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

 Hi friends!  The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's new challenge (#629) begins today.  This week's theme is:

ALTER IT 

(Alter your image in some way) 

My Design Team card showcases the fabulous So Pretty!! image by TPS.  I cropped the image so that the lower portion of her legs are not seen.  

I coloured her with Copic markers, and I added a handmade flower, also coloured with Copic markers.  I used some 3-D foam under the petals of the flower for added dimension.

I created a card once before using the entire image.  See below.

For more inspiration by the other DT members, please visit The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  If you join our challenge, you may win some adorable images.

That's all from me for this post.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:       Martha Stewart "Botanical Scallop" punch

Flower:       EK Success "Retro" flower punch 

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Ella Fleur by Conie Fong

 Hello friends!  Welcome to my post today.  I have made a z fold card showcasing the lovely Ella Fleur image by Conie Fong.  Here is my Design Team card:

Here is side view of my card: 

And a view of the card when it is flat:

I coloured her with Copic markers.  The flowers are handmade and are raised with 3-D foam for dimension.  They are also coloured with Copic markers.

There is more fabulous inspiration by the other Design Team members and other crafters who enjoy colouring Conie gorgeous images. Conie's Facebook group is called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  

That's all from me for today's post.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Borders:      Martha Stewart "Deco Fan" Around the Page punches
Flowers:      Heartfelt Creations "Classic Rose" dies
Sentiment:   Computer generated

Dutch Pure Love by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello there, dear friends!  Welcome to my Design Team post for The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  The theme this week is:

ADD A HEART

I used the endearing Dutch Pure Love image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  

I colored this sweet image with Copic markers.  I added some handmade flowers and raised them with 3-D foam for added dimension.

If you would like to see more amazing inspiration by the other DT members, please see here.  And, if you have some time, why not join our challenge?  There are some fabulous images to be won.

The Paper Shelter also has a group on Facebook called The Paper Shelter Fan Club.

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

Resources and Tools Used  

Heart die:   Cannot remember

Corner:       Cheery Lynn "Lace Corner" Deco B (B162) dies

Flowers:     Creative Expressions "Striped Nosturtiums" (Sue Wilson) dies and

                          EK Success "Retro" punch (small)

Ribbon:       From my stash

                        

Tuxedo Always Works by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Greetings friends!  I hope you all had a wonderful holiday.  The Design Team members have been on their holiday break but now Team A is back for The Paper Shelter's first challenge (#621) of 2025.  

The theme for this week is:

A WINTERY PROJECT or

SHADES OF BLUE

I decided to go with the Shades of Blue theme for my card.  I chose the fabulous Tuxedo Always Works by TPS digital stamps.  I used this image once before but with different colours.  Here is my DT card:

I used Copic markers to colour this awesome image.  The flower is handmade, and is raised with 3-D foam.  I used a slimline die and sized it so that it would fit onto my A-6 card.

If you would like to see more wonderful inspiration by the other Design Team members, see here.  And, while there, why not join our challenge.  There are some lovely images to be won.

TPS also has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group. where you will find inspiration by both Design Teams, and other crafters as well.

That's all from me for this post.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Slimline die:   Gina Marie "Scalloped Stitched" slimline die

Sentiment:      Computer generated

Flower:           Spellbinders "Floral Oval" die S5-378

Leaves:           Memory Box "Layered Periwinkle" die

Ribbon:           From my stash

Poinsettia Sprite by Aurora Wings

Greetings friends!  I made this project a number of years ago but never posted it.  I decided to try my hand at a book folding candle.  

I coloured the adorable "Poinsettia Sprite" digital image by Aurora Wings with Copic markers.  Then, I proceeded to fussy cut her.  Unfortunately, she is no longer available. 

I found a video on how to make a book folding candle. See here.  This was somewhat tedious but well worth it. Once I finished the candle and hot glued the ends together, I glued it onto a flat lid.  I glued the little sprite onto the front of the candle, and decorated it.  I placed a tee light candle at the top.  And voila...a book fold candle!

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy holiday and a wonderful new year.  Hugs, Lori xx

Christmas Lilly by Moondrea Designs

Hello friends!  I decided to join the monthly Moondrea Designs progressive challenge this month on Facebook.  This gorgeous image is Christmas Lilly by Moondrea Designs.  The challenge will run from December 1 through December 31.

I coloured this beauty with Copic markers.  The sentiment is computer generated and is backed with QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die. I added some sparkle on the candle's flame.  Here is my card:

That's all from me for this post.  Take good care of yourselves.  Until next time, Lori xx