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

Candy Cane Boy Elf by Conie Fong

Greetings friends, and welcome to my post today.  All my Christmas cards are finished.  I learned a long time ago to not wait for the last minute to make my cards.  I am sharing my Design Team card which showcases the delightfully sweet Candy Cane Boy Elf by Conie Fong.  This image comes with two other adorable elves in both JPG and PNG format (8 images in all).

This little guy is coloured with Copic markers.  I added some sparkly red ribbon and a clipart sentiment. 

Conie has a Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group where you will see some amazing inspiration by the other Design Team members and other crafters as well.  Additionally, Conie has a YouTube channel called Draw with Conie where she teaches you how to draw simple images.  Awesome, right?

Have a lovely weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx  

Challenges Entered  

https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com/
https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/

https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (I love hot beverages during the winter months)

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/

https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/

Make a Wish by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Greetings my friends!  Hope you are all well.  The theme this week on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog is:

PINK/PEARLS 

Since I love the colour pink and pearls, I decided to use both for my DT card.  The gorgeous image I chose is Make a Wish by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps. 

I coloured the image with my trusty Copic markers, and I drew the simple background.  The little pearls are from my stash.

If you would like more inspiration, be sure to check out the creations by the other design team members here.  And, as always, there are some fabulous prizes to be won.  We would love it if you joined our challenge.

There is also a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.

Thank you for visiting.  Take good care of yourselves.  I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Resources and Tools Used  

Frame:        Spellbinders "Essential Arches" dies
Sentiment:  Creative Expressions "Hello & Hi" mini dies
Clouds:       Stencil by My Favorite Things

Challenges Entered  

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/

https://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/

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

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://wordahttp://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/rtwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

A Fairy's Best Friend by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello sweet friends!  The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog's new challenge (#581) starts today.  The theme is:

SOMETHING BEGINNING WITH F

The theme is an easy one for me because I love fairies.  That said, I chose the darling A Fairy's Best Friend image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  Here is my DT card:

This sweet image was coloured with Copic markers.  I drew the simple background.  It's hard to see but I added clear Wink of Stella to her wings for a lovely shimmer.  

If you would like to see more inspiration by the other design team members, see here.  And, while there, why not join us in the fun?  As you can see, there are some fabulous prizes to be won.

There is also a Facebook group called The Paper Shelter Fan Group.

Thank you for visiting.  I hope to see you all again soon.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:       Spellbinders "Candlewick Edged Corners" dies

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Stickers:      EK Success Sticko 3-D stickers (green)

Challenges Entered  

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

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

http://starstampz.blogspot.com/

https://traumfabrik-challenge.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.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/

Eden Light Fairy by Digi Doodle Studios

Hi friends!  Digi Doodle Studios' current challenge is going on right now, and there's still time to join in the fun. The theme is FANTASY/LIGHT and SPRITE/BELIEVE in MAGIC.  For my GD card, I used the gorgeous Eden Light Fairy by Digi Doodle Studios Digital Stamps.  There is also a DDS Facebook challenge. 

I coloured this beautiful image with Copics and Polychromos.  I used a cloud die and placed it on the top and bottom of the image for some added emphasis. The sun is a free clipart image which I fussy cut and added it to the rainbow.

Don't forget to stop by the DDS Challenge Blog and check out the lovely creations by the Design Team members.

As always, thank you for making time to visit.  Enjoy your weekend.  Hugs, Lori 

Tools and Resources Used 

Clouds:  Dare 2B Artsy "Land and Clouds Border" dies
Sun:       Free clipart image

Challenges Entered 

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ (cloud die cuts on top and bottom of image)

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/

https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/#!watch

https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/

Alisaie Elf Maiden by Digi Doodle Studios

Hello dear friends!  It's my turn to post my Guest Designer card today.  This gorgeous image is "Alisaie Elf Maiden" by Digi Doodle Studios Digi Stamps.  There is a new challenge going on now on the Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog which started on April 1.  The theme is EASTER/SPRING.

I coloured this beautiful girl and the butterfly with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  I applied Wink of Stella (clear) to her wings and to the butterfly for a lovely shimmer.  I also applied Liquid Pearls (Buttercup) to the butterfly's body. 

Well, that's all for today.   Remember to check out the lovely creations by the Design Team members on the Digi Doodle Challenge Blog.  And, there's also a Facebook DDS Challenge.  Thank you so much for visiting.  Have a great day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:       Crafter's Companion "Blossoming Borders" dies

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered 

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/

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

 

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/

Bachelor's Buttons Sprite by Aurora Wings

Hi there!  Hoping you all had a nice weekend.  Another month has almost gone by.  Hard to believe, right?  My card today features one of Aurora Wings' darling images "Bachelor's Buttons Sprite", found in Mitzi's etsy shop here: 

https://www.aurorawings.com/store/p610/Bachelors-Buttons-Sprite-Digital-Stamp-Aurora-Wings.html#/  

Mitzi has so many delightful sprites and gorgeous images.

This sweet image was coloured with Copics and Polychromos pencils.  All the flowers are handmade.  The lace was originally white but I dyed it with blue glimmer mist.

I am entering this card on Aurora Wings' Facebook challenge.  Check it out:

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

Enjoy your day!  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:         Joy Crafts "Round Corners Frame" die 6002/0631 

Foliage:       SVG file

Flowers:      EK Success "Gardenia" punch and "Retro" punch (small), SVG file

Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies

Lotus Sprite by Aurora Wings

Happy Saturday!  I hope you are enjoying your weekend.  This gorgeous image is "Lotus Sprite" by Aurora Wings, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/130965161/digital-stamp-lotus-sprite-big-eye-water?ref=shop_home_active_204&pro=1 and also here:

https://www.aurorawings.com/store/p172/Lotus-Sprite-Big-Eye-Digital-Stamp-Aurora-Wings.html#/

She is so beautiful!  I made this card for Aurora Wings' monthly Facebook challenge.  Why not join in the fun?  You may win some gorgeous images from Mitzi.

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

I made this card some time ago but never posted it.  My flowers are handmade, and the image is coloured with a combination of Copics and FB Polychromos pencils.  I coated the butterfly with glitter.  Wishing you a lovely weekend.  xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Base:         Heartfelt Creations "Regal Borders and Pockets" dies

Borders:    Heartfelt Creations "Regal Borders and Pockets" dies

Butterfly:   Martha Stewart "Monarch Butterfly" punch

Flowers:    Love Nicole punch (large flower), EK Success "Gardenia" punch

Glitter:      Martha Stewart

Ribbon, glitter, pearls, prills and floss are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Stamps by Aurora Wings Facebook Challenge
https://www.facebook.com/groups/StampsByAuroraWings/
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Blog
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com
Crafting by Designs Challenge Blog
https://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/
Fabrika Fantasy Challenge Blog
http://fabrikafantasydigis.blogspot.com/2019/08/challenge-33-anything-goes.html#more