Cherie Cherry by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

 Hi friends!  This week, we have a wonderful theme on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog:  SHAPED CARD.  I love making shaped cards but I don't create them very often.  I chose the beautiful Cherie Cherry image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  I always like to create a background for my images and so I drew one for this lovely lady.  Here is my Design Team card:

I used Copic markers and Polychromos pencils to colour the image.  My flower is handmade.  

Thank you for stopping by.  I truly appreciate it.  And, don't forget to visit The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see what the other Design Team members created.  We would love to see your creations and, of course, the usual amazing prize is up for grabs:

Well, that's all from me for this post.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Slimline die:  LDRS Creative "Elegant Stitched Frames" slimline dies 8255

Sentiment:     QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies

Flower:          EK Success "Retro" punch (medium)

Foliage:         Cottage Cutz "Greenery" dies

Challenges Entered 

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/04/april-challenge-and-march-winners.html

https://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

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

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.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/

Rainbow Mermaid by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi everybody!  I hope you all had a lovely weekend.  This is my last DT card for this month which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Happy Christmas/Happy Birthday".  I love mermaids and so I chose the gorgeous "Rainbow Mermaid", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/706469543/under-the-sea-set-3-grey-scale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_21

 I love to make shaped cards so I thought that this free seashell clipart would compliment that beautiful image perfectly.  I have coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I fussy cut the cute little fish (which was a challenge - LOL!) 

Ching-Chou also has a blog challenge.  If you enter one of her challenges, or both, you may win some beautiful images.  Why not join in the fun?

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

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

That's all from me today.  Enjoy your day!  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Seashell base:         Free clipart from internet

Die behind image:  Joy Crafts "Frame and Three Corners" die  6002/0356

Border:                    Memory Box "Big Splash Border" die

Sentiment:               QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies
Fish:                         Heartfelt Creations "Under the Sea" stamp

Swarovski crystals, seashells and pearls are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog
http://yournextstamp.com/blog/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
Stamping Sensations Challenge Blog
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Braids in My Hair by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  It has been so cold here.  At 6:00 a.m. today, the temperature was only 4 degrees!  Too cold for my liking, for sure!

I am sharing my first DT card this month which I made for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Always Anything Goes" with an option of  "Anything But a Square".    This gorgeous image is "Braids in My Hair, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/493252576/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_121&crt=1

This is my round shaped card:

As always, I've coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  My flowers are all handmade, as is the pinwheel bow.  I applied Swarovski crystals on the bodies of the butterflies.  Be sure to check Conie's Facebook challenge here:

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

There are some lovely prizes to be won, and a chance to be chosen for a Guest Designer Team position.  Have a wonderful day!  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Base over the white cardstock:  Crafter's Companion "Spring Garden" die

Flowers:  Heartfelt Creations "Oakberry Lane Blossoms" stamp and EK Success "Gardenia" punch

Butterflies:  Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die (Sue Wilson)

Ribbon, pearls, Swarovski crystals are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Crafty Creations Challenges Blog
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/
Creative Craft Cottage Challenge Blog
https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/
Gem of a Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Creative Moments Challenge Blog
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

Alanna by Conie Fong

Good morning/afternoon!  Today, I am showcasing my second DT inspirational shaped easel card which I made for Conie Fong's monthly Facebook challenge.  The theme this month is "Anything Goes" or "Any Kind of Shaped Card".

https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/
Conie also has a colouring only challenge on Facebook.

I enjoy making shaped cards so I went with that choice.  I chose the delightful "Alanna" image which you can find in Conie's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/609695741/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_45

Here is a side view:

I have used a combination of Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour this beauty.  As always, I made the flowers.  Well, that is all from me.  I wish you a lovely week.  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:          Spellbinders "Labels Twenty-Two" dies

Card Base:   Go Kreate "Half XXL Square Frame Frilly #2" die

Flowers:       SVG file (orange) and

                     EK Success "Retro" medium punch (cherry blossoms) 

Leaves:         SVG file 

Sentiment:    Lili of the Valley

Ribbon, pearls, prills and beads are from my stash

Delilah by Conie Fong

Hi everyone! I would like to share my first DT inspirational card which I made for Conie's Fong's first Facebook challenge for 2019.  The theme is "Any Kind of Shaped Card".  If you prefer to not use this theme, you can always opt for "Anything Goes".  Conie also has a colouring only contest.  Check it out: contest.https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/

I love to make shaped cards.  I used the lovely "Delilah" image which you can find in Conie's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/546518549/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_77&crt=1

So, without further ado, here is my shaped card:

This card opens at the bottom.  Here is a side view:

The sweet image is coloured with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.  The flowers and pinwheel bow are handmade.  The pink "frosting" is raised with pop dots.  If you closely, my nail polish matches the cupcake wrapper - LOL!  Pure coincidence!

Materials and Tools Used

Card Base:               Free cupcake clipart

Flowers:                   SVG file cut with Cricut

Butterfies:                Printed and fussy cut from Conie's image

Frame:                     Spellbinders "Standard Circles Large" dies

Flourish:                  Crafter's Companion "Filigree Flourish" die

Crimper:                  Fiskars

Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug "D'vine Swirls"

Wink of Stella (clear) was applied to the butterflies.

Challenge entered
Morgan's Artworld Open Challenge
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog
https://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-564-whats-new.html
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog
https://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-382-anything-goes.html

Artistic Inspirations Challenge Blog
https://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-211.html

                 

Message in the Bottle by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi there, peeps!  I hope you had a pleasant weekend.  The weather here has been truly dismal.  It would be so nice to see the sun.  I am sharing my final DT card (an easel card) for this month which showcases the lovely "Message in the Bottle" image by Ching-Chou Kuik.  You can find it, along with 9 other beautiful mermaids, here: 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/605406168/mermaid-set-greyscale-printable-instant?ref=shop_home_active_21

I made this card for Ching-Chou's monthly Facebook challenge. The theme is Celebrations.

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

You may win some gorgeous images if you enter. 

This is what it looks like when opened:

The card base is made by using a free fish bowl clip art image.  I've coloured this lovely image, and the koi, with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.  The little flower is handmade.  I wish you a happy week.  Until next time, Lori P xx

Recipe

Rope:      Marianne Designs "Rope" die LR0418

Coral:      Marianne Craftables "Coral" die CR1406

Koi:         Heartfelt Creations "Under the Sea" stamp and die set

Flower:    Heartfelt Creations "Tropical Hibiscus" stamp

Bottle, seashells, starfish, pearl spray and pearls are from my stash

Cardinal Sprite

Hello, dear peeps!  I hope you all enjoyed your weekend.  I am so excited because I am the Guest Designer for this month on the Aurora Wings Challenge Blog.

https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/

This delightful image is "Cardinal Sprite" and can be found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/485134104/digital-stamp-cardinal-sprite-instant?ref=shop_home_active_84&pro=1

and also here:

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

This is my shaped card:

A close-up of this beautiful image:

I have coloured it with my Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I wish you a happy week.  Lori P xx

Recipe

Frame behind image:   Joy Crafts 6002/0147

Card Base:                   Dutch Doobadoo Art Template Label 2  470 713 142

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

Snowflakes:                 Memory Box "Batavia Snowflake" die

I applied clear Wink of Stella on the poinsettia.  Swarovski crystals, beads, berries and ribbon are from my stash

Flowers in a Vase

Welcome to my post today.  I am so saddened that southern California is experiencing such horrific fires and tragic deaths.  My heart goes out to all the people who are affected by this, both those who have lost their lives and their families, and the people who are safe.  How frightening.

I am sharing my DT shaped card which I made for Conie Fong's November Monthly Facebook Challenge  (Conie Fong Art & Design Group).  I love making shaped cards!

This month's theme is "Gratitude".  I chose this gorgeous, cheerful and versatile image "Flowers in a Vase". You can find it in Conie's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/511782936/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-conie?ref=shop_home_active_74

 I have coloured it with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.

Recipe

Card Base:   Go Kreate XXL Square Frame Frilly#3

Frame:         Spellbinders Big Scalloped Circle dies

Butterflies:   Momenta Butterfly die cutting template

Ribbon, gems and Swarovski crystals are from my stash

That's all for today.  I wish you a happy day!  Lori P xx  

I am entering this card into Morgan's Artworld Challenge

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/