Candy Cane Boy Elf by Conie Fong

Hello friends.  My post today features an adorable little elf by Conie Fong called Candy Cane Boy Elf.  He is part of a set of three elves.  You can find him and the two others in Conie Fong's etsy shop here.  Here is my Design Team card:  

I colored this little elf with Copic markers.  I added two Swarovski crystals next to the sentiment. I also added some snowflakes around the card.

For more inspiration, please visit Conie Fong's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group. And, be sure to check out all the other beautiful images that Conie has in her etsy shop here.  

I wish you a lovely weekend.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:          EK Success "Dotted Wave" punch
Sentiment:    Computer generated
Corners:        EK Success
Snowflakes:  Studio G and The Paper Studio

Antoni Coffee Gnomie by Digi Doodle Studios

Hi friends, and welcome to my post today.  Digi Doodle Studios is having their Christmas in July now on their Facebook group.  I am showcasing my Guest Designer card with Antoni Coffee Gnomie by Digi Doodle Studios.  This adorable image is very versatile and can be used for just about any occasion.

This cutie is colored with Copic markers and a bit of FB Polychromos pencils.  I like to use non traditional Christmas colors once in a while.  I added some snowflakes by The Paper Studio and Studio G.  The sentiment is computer generated.

Be sure to check out the Digi Doodle Studios on Facebook here where you will find some wonderful inspiration.  And, if you are looking for truly adorable digital images, and also clear stamps, please visit the Digi Doodle Studios etsy shop.  

That's all for today.  Have a happy day.  Lori xx

Seashell Rosealea by Conie Fong

Hello friends, and welcome to my post.  Today's post showcases a gorgeous mermaid called Seashell Rosealea by Conie Fong.  She comes with the girl facing left and right, and in PNG and JPG formats.  I decided to create another slimline card with this beauty. This is the fourth card that I created with this lovely image. Here is my Design Team card: 

I used both Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to color the image.  If you want to see more gorgeous images by Conie Fong in her etsy shop, please see here.

Conie has a Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group where you can find some wonderful inspiration by the other DT members. 

I wish you a lovely day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Frame:        EK Success "Dotted Wave" punch
Sentiment:  purchased on Amazon

Fairy Alalia by Digi Doodle Studios

Hi friends, and welcome to my post.  Today, I am featuring an adorable fairy by Digi Doodle Studios called Fairy Alalia.  This is my second card with that cutie.  I used almost the same colours as on my first card but, this time, I used purple instead of blue on her outfit.  Here is my GDT card:

She is colored with Copic markers.   I applied clear Wink of Stella to her wings.  I made the background with an embossing folder. Finally, I added Svarovski crystals on the border. If you would like to see more wonderful inspiration, be sure to check out the Digi Doodle Studios Facebook group here.

That's all from me today.  Have a lovely day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:       Heartfelt Creations "Regal Borders and Pockets" dies
Sentiment:  Computer generated
Butterflies:  Martha Stewart "Classic Butterfly" punch

Embossing Folder:    Cuttlebug "Modern Wallpaper"
Swarovski Crystals:  From my stash 

Tricycle Gnome by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  I am showcasing an adorable image by Conie Fong called Tricycle Gnome.  This is the fourth card that I made using this image.  You can find it in Conie's etsy shop here.  It comes with a total of 11 images (4 gnomes, 2 balloons and 5 sentiments).  Here is my Design Team card:  

I colored the image and background with both Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I drew the background.  The flowers are handmade.

For more inspiration, please go to Conie's Facegroup called Conie Fong Art & Design Group. Furthermore, check out Conie's other darling images in her etsy shop here. 

Have a wonderful day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

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

Wee One by Whimsy Stamps

Hello friends!  One of my son's friends had a baby girl recently.  So, today I am sharing a baby card which I created using a darling digital image designed by Sylvia Zet (Wee Stamps) for Whimsy Stamps.  You can find that image here.

I coloured this sweet image with Copic markers.  The flowers are handmade.  I finished the card off with some pink sheer ribbon.  

Whimsy Stamps has a Facebook group called Whimsy Stamps and Inspiration where you will find some lovely cards/projects.

That's all for this post.  Take care, Lori xx 

Resources and Tools Used  

Flowers:      Spellbinders "Floral Oval" etched dies by Marisa Job (large flower) and 
                            EK Sucess "Retro" medium punch (small flowers)

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Panda Bundle by Conie Fong - card 4

Greetings friends!  I've created another DT inspirational card using the brand new Panda Bundle by Conie Fong.  It is available in Conie's etsy shop (along with 5 other sweet images) here.  There are 12 images in all (6 in PNG format and 6 in JPG format). 

Isn't this little panda adorable?  I've coloured this cute image with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  There is more marvelous inspiration by the other Design Team members, and other crafters, on Conie's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.

I wish you a happy day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Mini Slimline Die:  Kat Scrappiness "Mini Slimline Stitched" die
Sentiment:             QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies

Corners:                 Fiskars punch

Panda Bundle by Conie Fong - card 3

Hi there friends!  I decided to colour up another one of Conie Fong's brand new images which is part of the Panda Bundle.  You can find it and five other images (in PNG format and JPG format) in her etsy shop here.  This is my second Design Team inspirational card that I made with this darling image.

I coloured this cute image with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  If you would like to see more inspiration by the other Design Team members, and other crafters who enjoy Conie's beautiful images, please see Conie's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design here.

That's all from me today.  I wish you a lovely day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Embossing Folder:  Darice
Sentiment:               Computer generated
Paper:                      Frou Frou Crafts digital paper

Border:                    Fiskars punch

Sally's Christmas Friends by Conie Fong

Hi dear friends!  I am sharing another Christmas card using the lovely Sally's Christmas Friends by Conie Fong.  I posted a card with this image a few days ago, but I used different colours on this card.  You can find this wonderful and versatile image in Conie's etsy shop here.  Here is my Design Team inspirational card:

I used Copic markers to colour this image.  I added some icicles at the top of the card and some snowflakes.  

There is more fabulous inspiration by the other DT members, and other crafters who love Conie Fong's images, on her Facebook groups called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.

Have a happy day.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Icicle Border:  Marianne Creatables "Icicle Border" LR 0135 die
Snowflake:      Studio G punch

Artistic Leilani by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  My Design Team card today features Artistic Leilani by Conie Fong.  This is the third card that I made so far with this gorgeous image.

I have coloured her with Copic markers.  The flower is handmade, and the petals are raised with 3-D foam.   

Conie Fong has a Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group where you will find more amazing inspiration by the other DT members as well as other crafters.

Conie also has a YouTube channel called Draw with Conie where Conie teaches you how to draw some adorable and simple images.  If you draw one of these images, you can then post it on her second Facebook group called Draw with Conie.  

That's all from me for this post.  Have a lovely day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:      Martha Stewart "Botanical Scallop" punch
Corner:      Memory Box "Madera Corner" die
Flower:      EK Success "Retro" punch (medium)

So Pretty!! by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

 Hi friends!  The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's new challenge (#629) begins today.  This week's theme is:

ALTER IT 

(Alter your image in some way) 

My Design Team card showcases the fabulous So Pretty!! image by TPS.  I cropped the image so that the lower portion of her legs are not seen.  

I coloured her with Copic markers, and I added a handmade flower, also coloured with Copic markers.  I used some 3-D foam under the petals of the flower for added dimension.

I created a card once before using the entire image.  See below.

For more inspiration by the other DT members, please visit The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  If you join our challenge, you may win some adorable images.

That's all from me for this post.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:       Martha Stewart "Botanical Scallop" punch

Flower:       EK Success "Retro" flower punch 

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Ella Fleur by Conie Fong

 Hello friends!  Welcome to my post today.  I have made a z fold card showcasing the lovely Ella Fleur image by Conie Fong.  Here is my Design Team card:

Here is side view of my card: 

And a view of the card when it is flat:

I coloured her with Copic markers.  The flowers are handmade and are raised with 3-D foam for dimension.  They are also coloured with Copic markers.

There is more fabulous inspiration by the other Design Team members and other crafters who enjoy colouring Conie gorgeous images. Conie's Facebook group is called Conie Fong Art & Design Group.  

That's all from me for today's post.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Borders:      Martha Stewart "Deco Fan" Around the Page punches
Flowers:      Heartfelt Creations "Classic Rose" dies
Sentiment:   Computer generated

Dutch Pure Love by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello there, dear friends!  Welcome to my Design Team post for The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  The theme this week is:

ADD A HEART

I used the endearing Dutch Pure Love image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  

I colored this sweet image with Copic markers.  I added some handmade flowers and raised them with 3-D foam for added dimension.

If you would like to see more amazing inspiration by the other DT members, please see here.  And, if you have some time, why not join our challenge?  There are some fabulous images to be won.

The Paper Shelter also has a group on Facebook called The Paper Shelter Fan Club.

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

Resources and Tools Used  

Heart die:   Cannot remember

Corner:       Cheery Lynn "Lace Corner" Deco B (B162) dies

Flowers:     Creative Expressions "Striped Nosturtiums" (Sue Wilson) dies and

                          EK Success "Retro" punch (small)

Ribbon:       From my stash

                        

Butterfly Kisses by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  This is my first Design Team card for this month for Conie Fong.  I used the gorgeous Butterfly Kisses image by Conie Fong.  You can find it here in Conie's etsy shop.

I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to color this lovely image. I added Swarovski crystals on the top of the frame. For more inspiration, be sure to check Conie's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design.  You will find some amazing inspiration by the other DT members and other crafters who like Conie Fong's images. 

That's all from me for this post.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:        Martha Stewart "Modern Garland" Around the Page punches
Frame:         Heartfelt Creations "Decorative Chateau Gate" die (top portion only)
Sentiment:   Impression Obsession "Hello" die (cut twice and offset)
Crystals:      From my stash

Beauty Session by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hi there friends!  This week's challenge (#623) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog starts today.  The theme is:

PRETTY IN PINK

This theme is right up my alley because I love all shades of pink.  I chose the sweet Beauty Session image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  Here is my Design Team card:

I colored her with Copic markers and added some handmade flowers which I raised with 3-D foam for added dimension.  

You can find more fabulous inspiration by the other Design Team members here.  And, while there, why not join our challenge.  There are some lovely images up for grabs.

The Paper Shelter has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Club.  

Have a happy day.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Flowers:     Memory Box "Layered Periwinkle" dies

Border:       Martha Stewart "Quilted" Around the Page punches

Sentiment:  Computer generated

  

Cecilia by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  I hope you are well.  The theme for this week's new challenge on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog is:

ADD A NUMBER

For my Design Team card, I chose the lovely Cecilia image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  Here is my card:

I coloured her with Copic markers, and I drew a simple background.  The number 9 was cut out with a Cricut machine.

If you wish to see more inspiration by the other Design Team members, please see here.  And, while there, how about joining our challenge?  There are some wonderful prizes up for grabs.

There is also a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group where you can see some fabulous inspiration by both TPS teams.

Have a lovely day.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Sentiment:  Backed with Spellbinders "Parisian Motifs" dies

Corners:      EK Success

Challenges Entered  

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/

https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/

Cupcake Birthday by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  This week's new challenge (#617) on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog starts today.  The theme is:

THE LITTLE ONES 

For my card, I chose the adorable Birthday Cupcake by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  Cute, isn't she?  I coloured the image with Copic markers.  Here is my Design Team card:

There is more inspiration for you to see on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog by the other Design Team members.  See here.  Furthermore, TPS has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.  

And, if you join our challenge, you might win some marvelous prizes.

I wish you a lovely day.  Thanks for visiting.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:       Martha Stewart "Gifts" punch
Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered  

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/p/wednesday-sketch.html

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

The Fairy and the Flower by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  Hope you are well.  It's hard to believe that it's been a little over two months since I had a total knee replacement surgery.  Time sure flies!

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's theme this week is:

EMBOSSING 

(Wet or dry)

For my DT card, I used a lovely image called The Fairy and the Flower by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  I coloured her with Copic markers, and I applied clear Wink of Stella (by Zig) to her wings.  The flowers are handmade.  Here is my card:

There is more wonderful inspiration by the other Design Team members here.  If you have some free time, why not join our challenge?  There are some fabulous prizes to be won.

The Paper Shelter has a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.

That's all from me for this post.  Take good care of yourselves, and thank you for visiting.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Embossing Folder:  Nellie's Choice "Leaves and Flowers" Slimline 

Sentiment:  Lili of the Valley clear stamps

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

Challenges Entered 

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/

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

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

 

Kimono Kayuki by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  Welcome to today's post.  This will probably be my last post for while because I will be having major surgery at the end of this month.

I love Conie Fong's images and so I created this card using Conie Fong's beautiful Kimono Kayuki image for my Design Team card.  Actually, this is the third card that I created with this lovely image.

I coloured this beauty with Copic markers.  The flowers are handmade. 

For more inspiration, check out Conie Fong's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design.   

Take good care of yourselves.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

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

Frame:        Spellbinders "Essential Arches" dies
Sentiment:  Computer generated

 

Iris Mermaid by Ching-Chou Kuik

Greetings friends!  Well, today is the last day of MerMay.  That said, I just had to create another mermaid card.  I found this beauty in my drawer of uncoloured images, so I decided it was time to colour her.  She is Iris Mermaid, a greyscale image, by Ching-Chou Kuik.  Here is my slimline card. 

I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour her.  The beautiful background paper is by Whimsy Stamps.

That's all from me today.  Have a happy day.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Corners and border:  Martha Stewart "Deco Fan" Around the Page punches
Designer paper:         Whimsy Stamps "Under the Sea" slimline paper pack
Sentiment:                  Computer generated