Poinsettia Sprite by Aurora Wings

Greetings friends!  I made this project a number of years ago but never posted it.  I decided to try my hand at a book folding candle.  

I coloured the adorable "Poinsettia Sprite" digital image by Aurora Wings with Copic markers.  Then, I proceeded to fussy cut her.  Unfortunately, she is no longer available. 

I found a video on how to make a book folding candle. See here.  This was somewhat tedious but well worth it. Once I finished the candle and hot glued the ends together, I glued it onto a flat lid.  I glued the little sprite onto the front of the candle, and decorated it.  I placed a tee light candle at the top.  And voila...a book fold candle!

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy holiday and a wonderful new year.  Hugs, Lori xx

Poinsettia Gnome by Conie Fong

 Hi friends!  I live in the northeastern part of New York and  you are probably aware that the northeastern areas of the U.S. had a severe winter storm yesterday.  We got 35 inches of snow!  My car is completely buried and it's 3 degrees (-16 degrees Celsius).  So cold!  

This is my DT card which I designed for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge.  I used the delightful "Poinsettia Gnome" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/911455079/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_5&pro=1

This is the second card that I made with this darling image.  I coloured him with Copics and Polychromos.  The mistletoe is a free clipart image which I fussy cut and added 3-D foam to all the leaves.  I then added Stickles (Christmas Red) to the berries. 

That's all from me today.  Thanks so much for visiting. I wish you a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:      Marianne Creatables "Snowy Icicles" die LR0392

Mistletoe:  free clip art image from the Clip Art Library  http://clipart-library.com/clipart/55259.htm

Glittered paper (icicles), ribbon, and Stickles are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

https://craft-deebowz.blogspot.com/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/

http://intaas.blogspot.com/

http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

http://yournextstamp.com/blog/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

                 

Poinsettia Gnome by Conie Fong

 Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends!  I decided to try my hand at the popular slimline cards. The darling image is Conie Fong's "Poinsettia Gnome" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/911455079/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_3&crt=1 

I didn't want to spend money on any slimline dies without knowing if I like making this type of card, so I decided to be creative.  I used Martha Stewart Around the Page "Skylands Snowflake" punches.  I cut an 8.5" x 4" piece of glittered cardstock and punched out 3 sides.  That's the only drawback for using these punches because cutting out 4 sides does not work for slimline cards.  But, if you don't mind that, then try it.

For the base of my card I used a 9" x 7 13/16" piece of cardstock and folded it in half.  I have quite a few of the MS Around the Page punches and they all work.  Nice tip, right?

I made my DT card for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/?multi_permalinks=1633029556872211 

Thank you for visiting.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:  Martha Stewart Around the Page punches "Skylands Snowflake" 

Challenges Entered

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/ 
https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/
http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/11/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
http://intaas.blogspot.com/
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Cardinal Sprite by Aurora Wings

Hi friends!  Today, I am sharing a shaped Christmas card made with the darling "Cardinal Sprite" by Aurora Wings found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/485134104/digital-stamp-cardinal-sprite-instant?ref=shop_home_active_102&pro=1 and here:

https://www.aurorawings.com/store/p495/Cardinal-Sprite-Digital-Stamp-Aurora-Wings.html#/

I am entering it in Aurora Wings' Facebook challenge.

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

I cut the snowflakes twice and slightly offset the white glittered ones on top of the red ones for some dimension.  Then, I added Swarovski crystals to the center of the snowflakes for some lovely sparkle.

I applied clear Wink of Stella to the handmade poinsettia for some shimmer.  Enjoy your day, and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Die behind image:  Joy Crafts "Noor! Design Frame" die 6002/0147

Snowflakes:  Memory Box "Batavia Snowflake" die

Poinsettia:     Heartfelt Creations "Sparkling Poinsettia" stamp and die set

Foliage:         SVG file

Beads, berries, glittered paper, Wink of Stella and Swarovski crystals are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog
http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Crafty Gals Challenge Blog
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
Di's Digi Challenge
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/
Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

Snowman and Birdie Friends by Conie Fong

Hi!  I hope you are enjoying your weekend.  I am definitely not a summer person.  It's been in the high 80's here and very humid.  Mosquitoes and bugs everywhere.  Yuck!  I do, however, love the long days, beautifully coloured flowers, and the lush grass and trees.  

The theme for Conie Fong's Facebook challenge this month is "Always Anything Goes" with an option of "Create a Shaker Card".  

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

In addition to the monthly challenge, there is also a monthly Colouring Only challenge.  

I made a shaker card a few years ago, so this is only my second one.  Here is my DT inspirational card:

This darling image is"Snowman and Birdie Friends" by Conie, which can be found here:

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

I used Copic markers and Polychromos pencils to colour this sweet image.  The poinsettia is handmade.  I decided to make some falling snow around the image with Nuvo glitter drops.  The shaker itself is filled with Shaved Ice and tiny snowflakes.  Have a nice weekend.  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Poinsettia:      Heartfelt Creations "Sparkling Poinsettia" die HCD1-766

Letters:           Cricut Expression cutting machine

Shaker:           Jillibean Soup "Small Circle" shaped shaker

Snowflakes:    The Paper Studio snowflake punch

Ribbon, Nuvo glitter Drops (White Blizzard) and Magic Scraps Shaved Ice are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
Creative Playground Challenge Blog
https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/2019/07/creative-playground-challenge-7.html
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

Puppy Cuddles by Conie Fong

Hi, dear peeps, and welcome to my DT post for Conie Fong's current Facebook Challenge.  The theme is "Christmas".  If you enter this challenge, you may win some gorgeous images from her.

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

Conie has some absolutely beautiful images in her etsy shop.  I chose the darling "Puppy Cuddles" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/630586582/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-puppy?ref=shop_home_active_6&crt=1

I have coloured this adorable image with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  And, of course, I made the poinsettia.  You know how much I love to make flowers!   I just realised that I forgot to add flocking to her pom pom and the trimming on her coat. I will do that shortly.  Well, that's all from me today.  I wish you a happy day.  Lori P xx 

Recipe

Poinsettia:         Heartfelt Creations "Sparkling Poinsettia" stamp and die

Leaves:             Heartfelt Creations "Large Sparkling Poinsettia" stamp (I fussy cut the leaves)

Borders:            Heartfelt Creations "Regal Borders and Pockets" dies

Tree:                  Dee's Distinctively :Small Snow Covered Tree" die IME026

Icicles Border:  Marianne Creatables "Icicles" die LR0135

Snowflake:        Memory Box "Batavia Snowflake" die

Label:                Crafty Sentiments Designs "Christmas Circles"

The dimensional dots, glittered paper and beads are from my stash.

Challenges entered
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2018/12/the-paper-shelters-8th-birthday-blog-hop.html
A Perfect Time to Craft
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2018/12/a-perfect-time-to-craft-december.html
Crafty Catz Challenge blog
http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

Poinsettia Fairy

Hello there, everyone!  It's snowing here again.  I am always captivated by how magical the world looks as lovely snowflakes float gently down from the heavens.  So peaceful.  

I am sharing my 3rd DT inspirational card which I created for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook Challenge.  It runs until the end of the month and, if you enter, you have a chance to win some truly beautiful images from Ching-Chou.  Check it out:

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

For my card, I chose the stunning "Poinsettia Fairy" image.  You can find her, along with 3 other glorious images, here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/258790590/christmas-digital-stamp-set-of-4-images?ref=shop_home_active_19

She is coloured with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.  The poinsettia is handmade.  I wish you a happy day, and Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends.  Lori P xx

Recipe

Frame:        "Raindrops on Roses" die by Heartfelt Creations

Poinsettia:  "Sparkling Poinsettia" die by Heartfelt Creations

Leaves:      "Large Sparkling Poinsettia"by Heartfelt Creations

Border:       "6002/0934" die by Joy Crafts

Her wings are glittered.  I applied clear Wink of Stella on the leaves

Pearls, ribbon and beads are from my stash.

This card will be entered into  https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/

Holly Fairy

Hi everybody!

The weather here has been so miserable.  It either rains or it's dark and dreary.  Add the loss of Daylight Savings Time to that and it seems to be dark 24/7.  I'm not sure I know what the sun looks like anymore!  On a brighter note, here is my DT card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's current Monthly Facebook Challenge.  

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

This fabulous image is "Holly Fairy" and is found here (along with 3 other beautiful images):

https://www.etsy.com/listing/258790590/christmas-digital-stamp-set-of-4-images?ref=shop_home_active_4

I have coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  Her wings are glittered.  The green border was made with Heartfelt Creations' "Delicate Border Basics" die.  The poinsettia was made with the "Tattered Poinsettia" die by Tim Holtz. The pretty leaves are from Heartfelt Creations' "Large Sparkling Poinsettia" stamp.  I fussy cut the leaves.  I love to make my own pinwheel bows.  If anyone is interested in learning how to make them, check out this tutorial:

https://www.hair-hardware.com/how-to-make-a-pinwheel-bow/

Ribbon, beads and berries are from my stash.  

Have a happy day!  Lori P xx