Cat Family Bundle by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  Conie Fong has created an adorable feline family called Cat Family for her etsy shop.  It comes as a bundle, and you get the cat family with and without the heart.  I have already created two cards with this sweet family:  one without the heart and one with the heart.  Today, I am sharing another card without the heart.  Here is my Design Team slimline card:  

I coloured this adorable image with Copic markers.  Would you like to learn how to draw this image?  You can by following Conie Fong's wonderful YouTube tutorial video called Draw with Conie.  Conie also has some other really cute images that she teaches you to draw 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 amazing inspiration.  

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

Resources and Tools Used  

Borders:        Crafter's Companion "Blossoming Borders" dies
Sentiment:     Computer generated

Enamel dots:  EK Success

Challenges Entered  

http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/

https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

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

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (Cats are found everywhere in the world) 

https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://tictactoechallenge.com/  (Enamel dots, free, patterned paper)

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/

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://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

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

http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/

https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (I enjoy staying indoors nice and comfy

                                                                                           with my two kitties)

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/

https://theoutlawzchallenges-tuesday.blogspot.com/

https://paperdragonflycreativechallenges.blogspot.com/ 

http://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://rabiscochallenge.blogspot.com/

http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.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

Newton Unwinds by Newton's Nook Designs

Hey peeps!  Hope you are doing well.  Tomorrow is the last day of the 2021 Cat Lovers Hop at Her Peaceful Garden.  

I needed to make a quick masculine card and so I came up with this. I made a very similar card a while ago and so I didn't have to come up with a new design.  The super sweet image is "Newton Unwinds" stamp set by Newton's Nook Designs.  You can find this adorable stamp set here:  https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/newton-unwinds/

As always, I coloured this cute image with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I always appreciate your lovely comments. Have a happy weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx  

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:       Crafter's Companion "Georgia" Die-sire Create-a-Card Collection die

Sentiment:  Quickutz ""Snow Angel" alphabet dies (Relax) and the rest was computer generated

Challenges Entered

https://herpeacefulgarden.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/

http://www.inkypawschallenge.com/

https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/

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

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Ballerina Kitty 3 by Aurora Wings

Hello friends!  The 2021 Cat Lovers Hop is going on right now on Her Peaceful Garden.   It ends on October 30 so there is still time to join in.  So, what are you waiting for?  

I am so excited to join the Hop this time.  For my card, I have selected the gorgeous "Ballerina Kitty 3" image by Aurora Wings.  What a delightful and sweet kitty!  I coloured her up with Copics and Polychromos.  

I made my own template for the piano keys, and the black keys are raised with 3-D foam.  It took a long time to create but I am very happy with the result.  The orange flower is handmade.

Thank you for taking the time to visit and I hope to see you again.  Have a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Corner:       Crafter's Companion "Lace Corner" die

Foliage:      Cheery Lynn "Flourish Leaf Strip" die
Flower:       Love Nicole punch
Frame:        Spellbinders "Classic Ovals Small" and "Big Scalloped Ovals Small" dies
Butterfly:     Martha Stewart "Monarch Butterfly" punch

Sentiment:  Computer generated and backed with Quickutz "Bottle Cap" die

Swarovski crystals, pearl, ribbon and tiny yellow flowers are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

https://herpeacefulgarden.blogspot.com/

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/

https://ikesworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

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

https://watercoolerchallenges.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Newton Unwinds by Newton's Nook Designs

Hi all!  I love all animals but kitties have a special place in my heart.  I rarely make a clean and simple card so I'm rather out of my comfort zone.  Here is my clean and simple card featuring the super cute "Newton Unwinds" image, found here:

https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/newton-unwinds/

 The border is free standing. Here is a side view:

The image is coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  I was tempted to add flowers but ultimately decided against it.  The sentiment is cut twice and I offset the letters to add some interest.  Have a nice day, and stay safe.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:       Crafter's Companion "Georgia" Die'sire Create-a-Card die

Frame:        Sizzix Framelets "Dotted Squares" dies

Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies

Challenges Entered

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/
http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/
http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/03/ltccb-44-march-anything-goes.html
http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/
http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/
http://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/
https://ikesworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/

Misty Reflections by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi friends!  It's hard to believe that it's already mid-October.  I am sharing my third DT card for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Halloween".  

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

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

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

This stunning image is "Misty Reflections", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/464418714/misty-reflections-instant-download-witch?ref=shop_home_active_126 and here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/639409172/spooky-halloween-set-greyscale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_33

This is my first time colouring a green face and I'm pleased with how it turned out.  As always, I used Copics and Polychromos to colour this lovely image.  My flowers are all handmade.  Have a happy week.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:    Martha Stewart "Spider Webs" Around-the Page punches

Flowers:  Love Nicole punch, Marvy Uchida punch, EK Success "Gardenia" and "Retro Flower"        

                punches

Foliage:   Marianne Craftables CR1245 "Swirls and Leaves 3" dies

Pearls, bead and ribbon are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
Crafty Catz Challenge Blog
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Polkadoodles Challenge Blog
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Breaking Dawn by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi there!  Hope you are doing well.  I am sharing my third DT inspiration card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge (she also has a challenge blog.  This month's theme is "Cats or Dogs".

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

I used "Breaking Dawn" which you can find here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/468000147/breaking-dawn-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_25

Why not check it out and join in the fun? You may win some of Ching-Chou's gorgeous images.

Kitties have a special place in my heart so I couldn't resist this beautiful image.  I've coloured it with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I love making my own flowers and these are so easy to make.  I applied clear Wink of Stella on all the wings.  I wish you a lovely week.  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:     Spellbinders "A2 Valiant Honor" die

Border:    Joy Crafts 6002/0356

Foliage:   SVG file

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

Swarovski crystals are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

SheepSki Designs Challenges Blog

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

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Fabrika Fantasy Challenge Blog

http://fabrikafantasydigis.blogspot.com/

Stamping Sensations Challenge Blog

http://fabrikafantasydigis.blogspot.com/

Purple Comfort by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi!  I hope you all had a happy weekend.  Saturday was a special day for me because it was my older son's birthday.  I always wonder how time passes so quickly.  

I made this card for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge (theme:  Cats or Dogs) using her lovely "Purple Comfort" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/263981901/animal-cat-and-girl-digital-stamp-set-of?ref=shop_home_active_24

She also has a challenge blog.  If you enter either one, or both, you may win some beautiful images.

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

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

Aren't the two fairy kitties adorable? I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour this lovely image.  The tiny roses are handmade.  Have a happy day!  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:   Martha Stewart "Vintage Floral" Around the Page punch

Foliage: Martha Stewart "Leaf Branch" punch

Roses:    EK Success "Retro" punch (small)

Pearls and lilies are from my stash