Retro Space Girl by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  It's hard to believe that it's already April.  My favourite month of the year.  Both my sons celebrate their birthday this month so April is extra special to me.  

My DT card this week is for the The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's new challenge (#549).  The theme is

IS IT A BIRD?  IS IT A PLANE?  (anything that flies)

I chose the fabulous Retro Space Girl by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps for my DT card, and coloured her with Copic markers.  I added some clouds, printed part of the sentiment on the sides of the image, and used a free clipart image for the sentiment on the right.

Remember to stop by The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see more amazing inspiration by the other Design Team members.  And, if you have time, why not join in the fun?  There are some wonderful prizes to be won.

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a lovely day.  Until next time, Lori  xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Patterned paper:  Whimsy Stamps "Glorious Sky" slimline paper pack

Sentiment:           Computer generated.  The word "Blast" is a free clipart image, and is backed

                                    by Spellbinders "Classic Ovals Large" and "Big Scalloped Ovals Large"

                                    dies

Stickers:               EK Success Sticko dimensional stickers  

Challenges Entered  

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/ 

https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ 

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/  

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/ 

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/  

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/   

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/   (I imagine myself lying on that lush grass and

                                                                                       dreaming about he wonders of outer space)

                                                                                 

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

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/  (Space Mountain at Walt Disney World, Florida)

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

The Final Touch by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hi friends!  Hope you are well.  The theme for this week's challenge (#547) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog is

FOR A CHILD 

I chose the adorable The Final Touch image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps because what child does not like ice cream, right?  For that matter, who doesn't like ice cream?  I know I do!  LOL  Here is my DT card:

As always, I used by trusty Copic markers to colour this charming image.  I added some cute corners and a drippy border at the bottom. 

For more inspiration, please visit The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog where you will see some fabulous cards made by the other Design Team members.  While there, why not join us?  Up for grabs are some really wonderful images.  

Thank you for visiting.  Have a lovely day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used   

Sentiment:   Free clipart

Corners:      Cheery Lynn "Lace Corner Deco B" dies

Border:        Martha Stewart "Drippy Goo" edge punch

Challenges Entered  

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/p/thursday-twist.html  (patterned paper is 10+ years old

                                                                                                         as are the corners dies and the

                                                                                                         drippy goo punch.  The round 

                                                                                                         scalloped circle die is 10+ years)

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Jerina and Kitty by Digi Doodle Studios

 Hello, dear friends!  I am sharing my second DT card today which I created for the new challenge on the Digi Doodle Challenge Blog. And, while you are there, you can check out the other creations by the rest of the Design Team.

There are six new darling images on Digi Doodle Digi Stamps.  I used one of them called Jerina and Kitty.  Looks like this cute pair is practicing some relaxation techniques.

The theme this month is By the Sea / At the Sea / Under the Sea

I have always found that being near a lake, a sea or an ocean is so tranquil and so I decided to draw the pier and the background.  I coloured this adorable image with Copics and Polychromos.

Digi Doodle Studios also has a Facebook challenge.  Why not pop in and join in the fun on one, or both challenges?

Thank you for visiting and I hope to see you soon.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Sun:                Free clipart from Clipart Library 
Sentiment:      Computer generated
Wave border:  Joy Crafts "Under the Sea Edge Waves" die

Challenges Entered 

http://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/

https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

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

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/

Eden Light Fairy by Digi Doodle Studios

Hi friends!  Digi Doodle Studios' current challenge is going on right now, and there's still time to join in the fun. The theme is FANTASY/LIGHT and SPRITE/BELIEVE in MAGIC.  For my GD card, I used the gorgeous Eden Light Fairy by Digi Doodle Studios Digital Stamps.  There is also a DDS Facebook challenge. 

I coloured this beautiful image with Copics and Polychromos.  I used a cloud die and placed it on the top and bottom of the image for some added emphasis. The sun is a free clipart image which I fussy cut and added it to the rainbow.

Don't forget to stop by the DDS Challenge Blog and check out the lovely creations by the Design Team members.

As always, thank you for making time to visit.  Enjoy your weekend.  Hugs, Lori 

Tools and Resources Used 

Clouds:  Dare 2B Artsy "Land and Clouds Border" dies
Sun:       Free clipart image

Challenges Entered 

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ (cloud die cuts on top and bottom of image)

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/

https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/#!watch

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

Emma Rose by Conie Fong

Hi everybody!  Today, I am going to showcase a beautiful image by Conie Fong called "Emma Rose".  It comes with the girl facing left and facing right.  I've used this image before and I love it.  Here is my DT slimline card:

This beauty is coloured with Copic markers.  I found the roses on a free clipart site on the Internet.  I made this card for Conie's current Facebook challenge.

That's all for today.  I wish you a lovely week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:        Spellbinders "Classic Scalloped Ovals Large" dies

Roses:         Free clipart from ClipArtBest.com

Sentiment:  Computer generated and backed with Spellbinders "Parisian Accent" and "Big

                           Scalloped Circles Large" dies

Challenges Entered 

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/

http://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Bluebird by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

 Hello friends!  Are you ready for Christmas?  I am good to go.  It's snowing right now so it's already beginning to look like a winter wonderland.  Perfect!

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is having a December giveaway on Facebook where someone will win one stamp set of their choice free each month for 2022.  That is truly amazing!  Here is my entry:

I used the beautiful "Bluebird" digital image by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.  I coloured it with Copic markers.  The flower on the top left is handmade.  I added tiny pieces of 3-D foam to the flower and the foliage for added dimension. 

Thanks so much for visiting.  I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas, and a healthy and Happy New Year.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Bow:          The Greetery "Fit to be Tied" die

Foliage:     Creative Expressions "Finishing Touches - Leafy Branches" die - Sue Wilson CED1522

Flower:      SVG file

Sentiment: Computer generated using free clipart scrabble tiles 

Challenges Entered 

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

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

https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/  (It's Up To You Challenge #99)

http://intaas.blogspot.com/

https://sweetstamperschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://blog.yournextstamp.com/

http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/

 

Cherry Cocktails (Winnie Starfish/Sandcastles) by Polkadoodles Stamps

Hi friends!  I am so delighted and honoured to be a Guest Designer on the Colour Crazy Challenge blog.  https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/ 

My slimline card features "Cherry Cocktails" by Polkadoodles Stamps and Paper Crafting, found here:  

https://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/downloads-printables-store/all-digital-stamps/?sort=newest&page=49

I coloured the image with Copics and Polychromos.  I decided to make the cocktail a Midori Sour; hence, the green colour.  The tiny cocktail images are free clipart images from the Internet, and the sentiment is computer generated.

Thank you for visiting.  I hope to see you again.  In the meantime, stay well and enjoy your day.  Hugs, Lori

Challenges Entered 

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://www.welovechocolatebaroque.uk/

Sunflower in a Pot by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  This is my second DT inspirational card this month which I made for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge.  There is still time to join in the fun.  

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

This lovely image is "Sunflower in a Pot" by Conie Fong, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/850353903/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_62

I wanted to do something a bit different so I found a free light bulb clipart image on the Internet and inserted Conie's beautiful image inside the light bulb.  I like this idea...LOL  I coloured the image with Copics and Polychromos.  

That's all for today.  Thank you for visiting, and hope to see you again.  In the interim, I wish you a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Slimline dies:  Gina Marie Designs "Scalloped Stitched" slimline dies

                         https://wholesalecraftingsupplies.com/products/scalloped-stitched-slim-line-die-set-4-

Light bulb:    Free clipart from the Internet

Sentiment:    Computer generated and backed with Spellbinders "Big Scalloped Ovals" dies

                           (large and small)

Challenges Entered 

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/

http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/  (Something with B - I used a light bulb)

https://www.welovechocolatebaroque.uk/

 

Snowy the Penguin Flying Kite by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  I am sharing my clean and simple DT card today.  This style of card is out of the ordinary for me.  I sent it to my brother for Father's Day.  

The adorable image is "Snowy the Penguin Flying Kite", found here in Conie's etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/634000068/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_74

What an adorable and versatile image.  My card is for Conie's current Facebook Challenge. The theme this month is "Male/Fathers".  There is still time to join in the fun.

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

 I freehanded the hills and sponged the edges.  I made the sun by using a free clipart image and raised the circle with 3-D foam.  As usual, I coloured the image with Copic markers.

That's all from me today.  I wish you a happy weekend, and a wonderful Father's Day to all the fathers out there.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:  Memory Box "Pristine Border" die

Frame:   Fiskars "Scallop" paper edgers 

Grass:    Cheery Lynn "Grass Border" die

Challenges Entered 

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/

http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Snowman and Birdie Friends by Conie Fong

Hi!  I hope you all had a happy weekend.  I love this sweet image and so I made a 2nd shaker card with it.  You can find "Snowman and Birdie Friends" in Conie's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/545580222/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_26

As a DT member for Conie, I made this for her monthly Facebook Challenge. 

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

I used a mason jar rubber stamp, fussy cut it (leaving 1/8 inch border around the image), and used 3-D pop dots to raise the jar so I could place the shaved ice into it.  I stamped the image again on silver paper and cut the lid out so it looks more realistic.

I coloured the image with Copics and  FC pencils.  I cut the snowflake and the snowflake corner twice and offset both die cuts to create some depth.  Enjoy your day.  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Stamp:         Hot Fudge Studio "Mason Jar" rubber stamp

Corner:        Memory Box "Snowflake Corner" die

Snowflake:  Impression Obsession "Snowflakes" die 024-x

Title:            Designs by Winther free clipart

Bells, ribbon, Swarovski crystals, Magic Scraps Shaved Ice, glittered paper, and silver paper are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Crafting by Designs Challenge Blog
https://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2019/07/week-29-anything-goes-colouring.html

  

Golden Mermaid by Ching-Chou Kuik

Good morning/afternoon, dear peeps!  I hope you are all doing well.  I am enamoured with mermaids and so I chose this gorgeous image by Ching-Chou Kuik called "Golden Mermaid" for my DT inspirational card.  It is for her current monthly Facebook challenge:

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

You can find this glorious image, along with 3 other beautiful mermaids, here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/281547012/digital-stamp-mermaid-set-of-4-images?ref=shop_home_active_50

If you join our Facebook challenge, or the blog challenge, you can win some stunning images from her etsy shop.

The theme is "Spring/Easter"  and this week the Design Team members were challenged to use flowers.  Since I love to make my own flowers, I was thrilled!  I coloured her with my usual mediums (Copics and FC Polychromos pencils).  That's all from me for this post.  I wish you a lovely day.  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Seashell frame:  Free clipart from the internet

Flowers:             SVG file and EK Success "Gardenia" punch

Wave Border:     Joy Crafts "Under the Sea - Edge Waves" die

Coral:                 Marianne Craftables "CR 1406 "Coral" die

Cheesecloth, seashells, pearls, tiny bottle, sand, sea horse, prills are from my stash

Challenges Entered 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

A Gem of a Challenge Blog

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge Blog

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

Classic Design Team Challenge Blog

https://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Crafty Creations Challenge Blog

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge Blog

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/