Showing posts with label pinwheel bow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pinwheel bow. Show all posts

Saturday, October 23, 2021

Sally's Christmas Friends by Conie Fong

 Hi there, friends!  I hope you are enjoying your weekend.  I am sharing my DT card which I made for Conie Fong's Facebook Challenge.  Why not join in the fun?  You may win some gorgeous images from Conie.

I used the precious "Sally's Christmas Friends" image by Conie Fong for my card.  I just love this image.

  


As always, I used a combination of Copics and Polychromos to colour the image.  I added Glossy accents to the ornaments for a beautiful shine.  The pinwheel bow is handmade.

Thank you for visiting.  I appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx

The ribbon, glittered paper and beads are from my stash.

Materials and Tools Used

Border:       Marianne Creatables "Icicle Border" die LR0135
Frame:        Spellbinders "Label 11" dies 
Sentiment:  Backed with Spellbinders "Classic Scalloped Circles Large" dies


Challenges Entered 







Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Twinkle Angel Nellie by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  It's been a while since I created a 6x6 card.  I used Conie Fong's endearing "Twinkle Angel Nellie" for my DT card which you can find in Conie's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/941215085/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_29&pro=1  


As always, I coloured this darling image with Copic and Polychromos.  The large flower is handmade, as is the pinwheel bow.  The lovely background paper is by Heartfelt Creations.

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you enjoy your day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:         Spellbinders "Big Scalloped Circles Large"  (cut twice and offset)
Flowers:       EK Success (purple flower) and I AM Roses (small yellow)
Sentiment:   Tutti Designs "Hugs Word Set" dies

Ribbon, pearls and bead are from my stash.


Challenges Entered 




Monday, February 15, 2021

Bunny Hearts - Girl by Conie Fong

Hello friends and welcome to my DT post today.   I made this card for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge.  If you join in the fun, you may win some truly stunning images. Check it out here: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/?multi_permalinks=1696445657197267

This darling image is "Bunny Hearts - Girl" by Conie Fong, and can be found in her etsy shop here (there is a little boy version also):

https://www.etsy.com/listing/759865118/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-bunny?ref=shop_home_active_67&pro=1 (girl)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/759864978/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-bunny?ref=shop_home_active_68&pro=1 (boy)


Is she not the cutest?  I used my favourite mediums (Copics and Polychromos) to colour her.  I sent this card to a very special person (my younger son) for Valentine's Day. 

That's all for today.  We are expecting yet another snow storm today and another one later on this week.  Yikes!  Thank you for visiting, and I hope to see you again.  Have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx


Materials and Tools Used 

Citiscape:    Memory Box "Brevilla Houses" die
Swirl:          Memory Box "Riviera Corner" die
Sentiment:  That Craft Place Ltd (unfortunately, they do not carry this digital stamp anymore)

Challenges Entered 

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Hugs of Love by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

Hello everyone!  My Design Team card features the lovely "Hugs of Love" image by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/533327458/digital-stamp-hugs-of-love-hearts-girl?ga_search_query=hugs%2Bof%2Blove&ref=shop_items_search_1

What a beautiful and versatile image!




As always, I used my favourite mediums (Copics and Polychromos) to colour her.  The pretty flowers are from I Am Roses.

I made this card for the new challenge over at the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog which started Tues, January 26.  Why not join in the fun?  You may win some gorgeous images.  

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

Thank you for stopping by.  I wish you a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx


Materials and Tools Used 

Border:     Memory Box "Cherish Border" die
Frame:      Joy Crafts "Round Corners Frame" die 6002/0631
Flowers:    I Am Roses  https://www.iamroses.com/

Glittered paper, gems and ribbon are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 


Monday, January 25, 2021

Braids in My Hair by Conie Fong

 Hello and welcome, friends!  Today, I am sharing my DT card using Conie Fong's gorgeous "Braids in My Hair" image, found here in her etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/493252576/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_190

I created this card for Conie's Facebook challenge here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/?multi_permalinks=1681703312004835


She is so beautiful!  I used Copics and Polychromos to colour her.  The lovely flowers are from I Am Roses. 

Thank you for visiting.  I always enjoy reading your comments.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx


Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:        Close to My Heart "Stitched Triangle Frames" die
Border:       Joy Crafts "Ornamental Border" die 6002/0934
Flowers:     I Am Roses
Sentiment:  Computer generated and raised with 3-D foam

Challenges Entered 



Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Jingle Bells Girl by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

Hello again and Happy December!  This is my second post today.  I am showcasing my DT inspiration using the super cute "Jingle Bells Girl" by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/743465425/digital-stamp-christmas-jingle-bells?ref=shop_home_active_20&pro=1 


She is so adorable!  I've coloured her with Copics and Polychromos.  I added Swarvovski crystals for some lovely sparkle and some bells. I also added white flocking powder on the trim of her dress, hat and boots. 

Today is the beginning of a new challenge over at the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  Why not join in the fun?

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

Thank you very much for visiting.  I always appreciate reading your comments.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx


Materials and Tools Used 

Border:         Martha Stewart Around the Pages "Skylands Snowflake" punches
Corner:         Joy Crafts "Fleur-de-Lys" die 6002/0135
Sentiment:   Computer generated and raised with 3-D foam

Challenges Entered 

http://yournextstamp.com/blog/ (I made this card for my brother and his family)


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)



Friday, November 13, 2020

Sunflower Gnome by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  Happy Friday!  Hope you are all doing well.  I am showcasing the delightful "Sunshine Gnome" image by Conie Fong which comes with 5 images in either JPG or PNG format, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/835731096/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_26&pro=1 and here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/835707986/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_27&pro=1


Isn't he just delightful?  I decided to draw a little background for him.  He's coloured with Copics and Polychromos. I chalked the leaves on the border die to make it a bit more interesting and added Swarovski crystals.

I made this card for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge.  
Why not join in the fun?  You may some some beautiful images by Conie.

That's all from me today.  I wish you a happy weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:       Crafter's Companion "Falling Leaves" border die
Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies

Ribbon and Swarovski crystals are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 



Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Isabella Blossoms by Conie Fong

 Hello friends!  How fast this month is flying by!  Today, I am sharing my Design Team inspiration for Conie Fong's Facebook challenge.  The theme is Always Anything Goes with the option of "Pink Colours with Ribbon".  I chose the latter because, as we know, October is The Breast Cancer Awareness Month.


This gorgeous image is Conie Fong's "Bella Blossoms", found here:

I coloured her with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  The flowers are all handmade.
 
Thank you very much for visiting.  I sincerely appreciate it.  I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Die cut behind image: Joy Crafts "Noor! Clock" die 6002/0971
Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies
Flowers:     EK Success "Retro" punches (medium and small)

Swarovski crystals, beads and ribbon are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/ (Decoding Annie Parker movie about Annie's battle against breast cancer that took her mother and sister)






Monday, October 5, 2020

Exotic Halloween by Ching-Chou Kuik

 Hello!  I hope you all enjoyed your weekend.  Here we are with a brand new month.  That means that a new challenge has started on Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook group and her challenge blog.

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

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

This month's theme is "Spooky or Halloween or Pumpkins or Halloween Colours".  Such fun themes!


This fabulous image is Ching-Chou's "Exotic Halloween", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/462538544/exotic-halloween-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_190

This month is a special one for Ching-Chou as it is the 6th anniversary of her Facebook group and challenge blog.  What an amazing achievement!  If you enter her Facebook challenge, you will receive a gorgeous image ("Divine") at the end of the month. 

And, if you enter her blog challenge, you will receive the beautiful "Night Watchers" image at the end of the month. So, what are you waiting for?


This lovely image is coloured with Copics and some Polychromos. I stamped a couple of cobwebs on the corners of the image, and I added glitter to the flames.

Until next time, hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Ghost:     Memory Box "Ghost Trio" die
Flowers:  I Am Roses

Ribbon is from my stash.  
The word "Boo" is computer generated, and then I used the Ghost Trio die to cut out the cute little ghost.

Challenges Entered

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Autumn Spice by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Hello, and Happy Fall!  Fall is my second favourite season (spring being the first).  Today is also the beginning of a new challenge on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  Why not join in the fun?

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

I chose to use the beautiful "Autumn Spice" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/744964489/digital-stamp-autumn-spice-digi-fairy?ref=shop_home_active_15


I drew the background.  The image and the tiny leaves are coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils. The pinwheel bow and its center is handmade.  

Thank you for visiting.  I enjoy reading your comments.  I wish you a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:        Sizzix "Dotted Rectangles" die
Corners:     Fiskars punch
Leaves:       Marvy Uchida
Sentiment:  Clipart Library  

Ribbon and beads are from my stash.


Challenges Entered 


Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Autumn Apple Fairy by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  A new month and a new challenge at the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  
This gorgeous image is "Autumn Apple Fairy", found here in Vera's etsy shop:


I coloured this gorgeous image and the leaves with my usual mediums (Copics and Polychromos).  The tree is hand drawn, as is the grass.  

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

Materials and Tools Used  

Leaves:      Impression Obsession "Leaves" DIE030-S
                   McGill "Maple Leaf" punch
Sentiment:  Clipart Library 

Ribbon, pearls and bead are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 




Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Orchid Lady by Lemon Shortbread Stamps

Hello friends!  I hope you are well and staying safe.  It's time for a brand new challenge over at the Lemon Shortbread Blog:

As always, the theme is "Anything Goes".  I used the gorgeous "Orchid Lady" image, found here in Vera's etsy shop:


She is so beautiful!  I coloured her with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  The orchid is handmade.  I added glitter to the orchid for some sparkle.  Thank you for visiting.  I appreciate it so much.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:        Sizzix "Dotted Squares" Framelits dies
Flower:       Heartfelt Creations "Botanic Orchid" stamps and dies
Foliage:      Spellbinders "Romantic Vines" dies
Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies

Monday, May 4, 2020

After Midnight by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi all!  Here is my latest DT card for Ching-Chou's brand new Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Embossing - Wet or Dry or Both".  I used the beautiful "After Midnight" image, found here:


I decided to go with dry embossing.  I have quite a number of embossing folders so I should remember to use them more often.  I think they add a lovely touch to any card.  To colour this pretty image, I used a combination of Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  The little flower is handmade. 

Ching-Chou also has a challenge blog.  To enter the blog challenge, click here:
and to enter the Facebook challenge, click here:
If you enter either one, or both, you may win some beautiful images from Ching-Chou.  Thank you for visiting.  Have a happy day, and stay safe.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Mask:  Spellbinders "Venetian Accents" dies
Flower:  EK Success "Gardenia" punch
Butterflies:  Martha Stewart "Monarch Butterfly" and "Classic Butterfly" punches
Embossing Folder:  Crafts-Too "Garden Flowers"

Swarovski crystals, feather, ribbon, flower center and glittered paper (for the butterflies) are from my stash.



Saturday, April 25, 2020

Snowy Delivering Presents (no hat) by Conie Fong

Happy Saturday, lovely friends!  This is my second DT inspiration for Conie Fong's current challenge on Facebook.  This month's theme is "Lace and/or Pearls".  Since I love both, I managed to use both on my card.  This versatile and darling image is "Snowy the Penguin Delivering Presents" found here:


The challenge closes at the end of this month so there is still time to enter.  
I drew the fence, and used Copics and Polychromos to colour this adorable image.  Thank you for visiting.  Stay safe, and enjoy your weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx

Pearls and lace are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 




Friday, March 27, 2020

Sweet Annabelle by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  I am so happy that I love creating cards.  It keeps my mind off the uncertainty in the world.  My DT card is for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge.  This lovely beauty is "Sweet Annabelle", found here:
What a wonderfully versatile image this is.


I used my favourite mediums to colour her (Copics and Polychromos).  I made the flowers and the pinwheel bow.  I covered the butterfly with Martha Stewart's glitter.  That's all from me today.  Take good care of yourselves.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:      Crafter's Companion "Victoriana" Die'sire Edge'ables die
Foliage:     SVG file
Flowers:    Heartfelt Creations "Botanical Rose" die (large flower)
                  EK Success "Gardenia" punch
                  EK Success (?) (tiny yellow flowers)
Butterfly:  Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die (Sue Wilson)
Corners:    EK Success

Swarovski crystals, pearls, ribbon, glitter are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 










Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Smell the Flowers Pixie by Lemon Shortbread

Hi everybody!  There's a brand new challenge starting today at the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  
My DT card showcases the darling "Smell the Flowers Pixie" image, found here:
As always, the theme is "Anything Goes".


The mediums that I used to colour her are Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I applied clear Wink of Stella to the little pixie's wings, and Liquid Pearls (Baby Blue) to the butterflies' bodies.  I made the flowers.  That's all from me today.  Enjoy your day!  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:    Martha Stewart "Daisy" Around-the-Page punches
Foliage:  Marianne Creatables "Leafy Swirl" die LR0414
Flowers: SVG file
Corners:  EK Success

Ribbon, gems, bead, pearls, Wink of Stella and Liquid Pearls are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge Blog
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
Get Creative Challenges Blog
Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
Dream Valley Challenges Blog
Creative Moments Challenge Blog
Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog
Crafty Creations Challenges Blog
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge
Classic Design Challenge Blog



Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Love is in the Air by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello, friends!  This is my latest DT card for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge".  
I chose the lovely "Love is in the Air" image, found here:
Ching-Chou also has a blog challenge.
If you enter one of her challenges, or both, you may win some beautiful images from her etsy shop. 


This beautiful image is coloured with a combination of Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  The flowers are handmade, and is the pinwheel bow.  Enjoy your week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:    Spellbinders "Heart Leaf Frame" die
Flowers:  EK Success "Retro" punches (small and medium)

Ribbon, bead and pearls are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog
http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Get Creative Challenges Blog
http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge Blog
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/