Kitty Acrobatics by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  A new challenge (#591) begins today on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  This week's theme is:

NATIONAL HUG YOUR DOG DAY  (PETS) 

This theme includes any project that features a pet.  As you all probably know, I love kitties so I chose the darling Kitty Acrobatics image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps for my Design Team card.

I drew the background and coloured the image with my trusty Copic markers.  I also added some enamel dots at the top of the card.

The Paper Shelter has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group where you will find some fabulous by both design teams and other crafters.

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

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:            Martha Stewart "Quilted" Around the Page punch
Sentiment:       Creative Expressions (Sue Wilson) "Hello Sunshine" die (top portion only)
Enamel does:  EK Success

Challenges Entered  

https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/  Kitty Cat Song by CoComelon nursery rhymes)

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/   (People all over the world own cats)

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

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

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/

 

Cat with Balloons by Conie Fong

Greetings, friends!  Today's card features an adorable new image by Conie Fong called Cat with Balloons which you can find in Conie's etsy shop.  If you would like to learn how to draw this cutie, head on over to Conie Fong's YouTube video channel called Draw with Conie where she teaches you how to draw this kitty, as well as quite a number of other fabulous videos.  Here is my DT slimline card: 

I coloured this darling image with my Copic markers.  I created the sky by using a stencil and chalk.  

Conie has a Facebook group called Draw with Conie.  You can share your drawings from her YouTube videos in that group.  We would love to see them. In addition, Conie has another Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  There you will find some fabulous inspiration by the other design team members and other crafters who love Conie's images.

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

Resources and Tools Used  

Cloud border:  Dare2BArtsy "Land & Clouds Borders"
Sentiment:       Computer generated
Buildings:        Memory Box "Citiscape Silhouette" and "Citiscape Nightline" dies

Challenges Entered  

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

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/

https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/02/

http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (I used to have a dog and 2 kitties; now I only

                                                                                    have one sweet kitty)

Cat Family Bundle by Conie Fong

Happy Saturday, friends.  As you probably know, kitties have a special space in my heart.  I was thrilled when Conie Fong created this darling bundle called Cat Family.  The bundle comes with and without a heart.  Since I already made a card without the heart, today's card features this sweet family with the heart.   Here is my design team card:  

I have coloured this image with Copic markers.  You can learn how to draw this adorable image by following Conie Fong's new YouTube videos here.  There are also quite a number of other amazing videos by Conie on her YouTube channel.  If you decide to draw this image, you can then share it on Conie's Facebook group called Draw with Conie.  

Conie also has another Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group where you will find some truly wonderful inspiration.

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

Resources and Tools Used 

Border:        Fiskars "Rope" punch
Sentiment:   Computer generated
Bow:            Bought on Amazon

Challenges Entered  

http://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/

http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/

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

 

Cat Family Bundle With and Without Heart by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  My DT card today showcases one of Conie Fong's new images in her etsy shop called Cat Family.  The image comes with or without a heart.  I chose the one without the heart for today's card.

The adorable image is coloured with Copic markers.  If you would like to learn how to draw with little family, Conie has a fabulous YouTube channel which shows you how.  See here.  How awesome is that?  And, if you draw this image, you can share it on Conie's Facebook group called Draw with Conie.

Conie also has another group on Facebook called Conie Art & Design where you will  find some wonderful inspiration.  So, what are you waiting for?  LOL  

That's all from me today.  I thank you for visiting.  Have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Flower:       EK Success "Retro" punch
Leaves:       Punch which I no longer have
Sentiment:  QuikCutz "Phoebe" alphabet die
Frame:        Cannot remember 

Challenges Entered  

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

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

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/  (2 parents)

http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/  (die cut - frame/punches - leaves and flower))

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://traumfabrik-challenge.blogspot.com/ (wild cats are born in the forest and live there)

https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.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/

Newton Graduates by Newton's Nook Designs

Hi friends!  My older son graduates this Saturday with his second baccalaureate degree and so I created this card for him.  Needless to say, I am so proud of him!

Since he loves kitties, and he has a gorgeous yellow Maine Coon kitty, I decided to use the adorable Newton Graduates photopolymer stamp set by Newton's Nook Designs.

I coloured this cutie with Copic markers. I found the balloons clipart on the Internet, drew the strings, and added the year. Finally, I added a cute bow die cut, and voila!

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

Resources and Tools Used 

Balloons:      Clipart from the Internet

Numbers:      QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies

Sentiment:    Computer generated 

Bow:             Amy Design "Christmas Bow"  (bow  only)

Challenges Entered 

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://crazyforcatschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/

https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/  (Graduations are in the spring)

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

http://rabiscochallenge.blogspot.com/

http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

 

Purrfect Kitties with Lights by Conie Fong

 Hi friends!  I usually start making the bulk of my Christmas cards this month.  I have already made a couple of cards.  This is my latest inspirational DT card showcasing the truly darling Purrfect Kitties image by Conie Fong.  Conie has quite a number of truly adorable Christmas images.  I made this card for Conie's Facebook group.

My card is pretty simple.  All I did was colour the image, add the free sentiment by Kiss Clipart and... voila!  Another Christmas card!

Thank you for visiting.  I always enjoy reading your lovely comments.  Have a wonderful weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx

I would like to enter this card on the Inspiration Station Challenge Blog (theme:  Animal Kingdom).  Below is the photo that was given as inspiration.  I love all kinds of animals, especially any type of feline, wild and domestic.  I immediately focused on the gorgeous white tiger because kitties have a special place in my heart.  And, what better way to  represent that than to use Conie's gorgeous Purrfect Kitties image?  

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Other challenges entered 

http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/

https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/  (I used a new image)

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

http://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/

https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/

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

http://intaas.blogspot.com/  (Kitties always make me happy)

https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

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

https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/

A Cat's Life by Last Minute Manda

Hello, dear friends!  I am thrilled to be the Guest Designer for this month on the CCC Digi Creations Challenge Blog.  The sponsor is Last Minute Manda.   You can find so many sweet and endearing images on Last Minute Manda.

Kitties occupy a  special place in my heart, and so I decided to use a darling image from the "It's a Cat's Life" digital stamp set.  This is my card:

This image is so darned cute!  I drew the little table and coloured the image with my favourite mediums (Copics and Polychromos).  There is a Last Minute Manda group on Facebook.  

I wish you a happy day and wonderful weekend.  Thank you for visiting.  Hugs, Lori xx

Tools and Resources Used 

Border:        Martha Stewart "Quilted" Around the Page punch

Sentiment:   Computer generated and I used the ends of Spellbinders "Fancy Tags 1" dies

Ribbon:        From my stash

Challenges Entered 

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/  (Light purple bow, parts of patterned paper and base)

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/  *

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

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

http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

*  Double Dare entering the following challenges:

      Colorful Options

      Crafter's Cafe

      Crafting Happiness

      2 Crafty Critter Crazies

      Paper Funday

      Use Your Stuff

Gracie & Nibbles by Digi Doodle Studios

Hi friends, and welcome to my post.  I am sharing my GD card today with the darling "Gracie & Nibbles" image by Digi Doodle Studios. There is a challenge going on now on The Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog as well as a challenge on Facebook.  But, hurry if you want to join in the fun because both challenges end at the end of the month.

What a cute pair!  I used Copic markers to colour the image.  I used my Cricut die cutting machine to cut out the letters with the Base Camp cartridge and added EK Success Sticko dimensional stickers to the letters.

That's all for today.  Thanks so much for taking the time to visit.  Have a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Challenges Entered

https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/

http://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

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

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

https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/  (Favourite Pet - Kitties)

http://starstampz.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/