Sitting Pretty on a Mushroom by Conie Fong

Hello dear friends, and welcome to today's post.  It's Fairy Day over on Conie Fong's Facebook group and the DTs have created some beautiful fairy cards.  I used the darling Sitting Pretty on a Mushroom image by Conie Fong.  Here is my DT card:

As always, I coloured this sweetie with Copic markers.  I applied clear Wink of Stella to her wings for a pretty shimmer, and I also added some 3-D stickers on the frame.  I generally gravitate toward bold/bright colours but there are times that a prefer softer colours, like the background on this card.

Conie has a monthly Facebook challenge.  If you have some time, why not join in the fun?  There are some lovely images to be won.

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope to see you all again soon.  I wish you a wonderful day, and a happy weekend.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Corners:      Cheery Lynn "Lace Corner Deco B 162" dies

Frame:        Spellbinders "Romantic Rectangles Two" dies (corner for top; side for bottom)

Sentiment:  Tutti Designs "Hugs Word Set" dies TUTTI-239

Stickers:      EK Success "Sticko" 3-D dimensional stickers

Challenges Entered  

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

http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/

https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

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

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Coffee Sprite by Aurora Wings

Hello friends!  I hope you all had a nice weekend.  I start every morning with a large mug of hot black coffee.  The much anticipated 2022 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop is going on now through November 18.  There are so many wonderful super sponsors.  How exciting!

I created a card for this hop using Aurora Wings' delightful Coffee Sprite.

This sweetie is coloured with my usual mediums (Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  I generally like to ground my images so I drew a very simple background.  

That's all from me today.  Thank you for stopping by.  I wish you a lovely week.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Resources and Tools Used 

Spoon:         Spellbinders "Dish It Up" dies S3-444  (cut from silver paper)
Sentiment:   Computer generated

Challenges Entered 

http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/2022/11/2022-fall-winter-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://blog.dare2bartzy.com/november-challenge-non-birthday/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

  

Pixie by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hey there, friends!  Summer began in my neck of the woods yesterday.  I have to say that summer is my least favourite season.  Too hot and humid, and way too many bugs.  However, I do love that the days are longer.

Challenge #517 starts today on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  This week's theme is THINGS WITH WINGS.  What a versatile theme, right?  I chose the darling Pixie image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  She is so very sweet!

This card is smaller than the standard slimline cards.  It measures 3.5" x 6.25.  I followed an awesome video tutorial by Karen Aicken.  Her video shows you how to use 6" x 6" papers to create mini slimline cards.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FPXyyvWzig  

Here is a side view:  

This cutie is coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  I applied Liquid Pearls (Petal Pink) to the butterflies' bodies, and Wink of Stella to the fairy's wings.

If you would like to see more inspiration by the other Design Team members, see here.  And, if you join in the fun, you may win some beautiful images.

Thank you for visiting.  It always brightens my day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Frame:         Sizzix Framelets "Dotted Squares" dies

Butterflies:   Martha Stewart "Classic Butterfly" and "Royal" punches

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

Challenges Entered 

http://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/ 

https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/

https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/ (YouNique Technique)

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

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

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

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

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/#!watch  (S for Sprite)

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

I Love You, Baby! by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends and welcome to today's post.  Challenge #497 begins today on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  The theme is "For the One You Love".  For my DT card, I chose the adorable I Love You, Baby! image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.

I drew the background and added Glossy Accents to the water for a realistic look.  The image and background are coloured with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I also added Wink of Stella (clear) to the fairy's wings.

Well, that's all from me today.  Thank you for stopping by, and don't forget to stop by The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see the beautiful inspiration by the other Design Team members.  And, bear in mind that there are some wonderful prizes to be won if you join in the fun.  Take good care of yourself.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border around image:  Martha Stewart "Pansy" Around the Page punch

Sentiment:                    Computer generated and backed with Spellbinders "Labels 11" dies

Ribbon:                         From my stash

Challenges Entered 

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

http://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/

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

https://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/

https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2022-02-01T00:00:00-08:00&max-results=1

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/

https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

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

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://blog.yournextstamp.com/  (my favourite season is Spring)

Pumpkin Pixie by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello friends!  I am sharing my last card as a member of Ching-Chou Kuik's Design Team on Facebook.  

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

I love designing cards for Ching-Chou but I thought it best to step down at this time for a number of reasons.

This beautiful image is "Pumpkin Pixie, and is found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/726215488/grey-scale-digital-stamp-set-october?ref=shop_home_active_35  

Ching-Chou also has a challenge blog:  

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

If you enter either challenge, or both, you may win some truly beautiful images.  The theme for both challenges is "Spooky or Halloween or Pumpkins or Halloween Colours".

The image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos.    The large flower is handmade.  Thanks so much for visiting.  Enjoy your day. Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Foliage:       Creative Expressions "Sycamore Branch" die (Sue Wilson)

Cobweb:      LaLa Land Crafts "Spiderweb Corner" die

Flowers:      Recollections (small gray) and Love Nicole punch (large yellow)

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Ribbon and bead are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/
http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/
http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/
https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://intaas.blogspot.com/
https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/
http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/
http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Smell the Flowers Pixie by Lemon Shortbread

Hi everybody!  There's a brand new challenge starting today at the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

My DT card showcases the darling "Smell the Flowers Pixie" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/288979567/digital-stamp-smell-the-flowers-pixie?ref=shop_home_active_137

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

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge Blog

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Get Creative Challenges Blog

http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/

Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog

http://yournextstamp.com/blog/

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Dream Valley Challenges Blog

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

Creative Moments Challenge Blog

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

Crafty Creations Challenges Blog

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

Digi Choosday Craft Challenge

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

Classic Design Challenge Blog

http://loripodolsky.blogspot.com/2020/02/smell-flowers-pixie-by-lemon-shortbread.html