Crimson Moon

Hi everybody!  Another lovely day here.  I created this card a few weeks ago for Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook Challenge which is going on now until the end of the month. The theme is"Grayscale Colouring with Optional Pop of One Colour".  This glorious image is "Crimson Moon" and you can find it here in Ching-Chou's etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/205404135/crimson-moon-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_59
Isn't she beautiful?  Ching-Chou has so many gorgeous images.

I have coloured her with a combination of Copic markers (warm and cool grays) and FC Polychromos pencils.  I used Crafter's Companion Die'sire "Elizabeth" die https://www.amazon.com/Crafters-Companion-Diesire-Create-Die-Elizabeth/dp/B01N5G0SSI

I made my flowers with various punches.  The butterfly is a die from Cheery Lynn.  Swarovski crystals are from my stash.

A close-up:

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

Garden Bouquet

A good morning to you!  It's a beautiful sunny day and I can hear the birds chirping.  All my flowers, bushes and trees are starting to bloom and my koi are happily swimming around their pond.  Such a beautiful season!  Today,  I am showcasing my DT card made with Conie Fong's gorgeous "Garden Bouquet" image, found here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/608124609/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-conie?ref=shop_home_active_3

I wanted to create something different and not include flowers since this image already has such glorious flowers.  I decided to make a background for it and so I fussy cut it. I thought a fence would be perfect but since I didn't have a large fence die, I used Stampin' Up's "Hardwood" clear mount stamp  https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/133035/hardwood-clear-mount-stamp. 

 I coloured it up, cut the individual pieces and inked them.  I remember seeing this done a while ago on Pinterest and thought I would try it too.  Finally, I raised the image with 3-D dots.

Here is a close-up:

I used a combination of Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils. The larger butterflies and grass are dies by Cheery Lynn and the tiny butterflies are by Marianne Creatables.  Swarovski crystals are from my stash.  I hope you have a lovely day!  Lori P xx

Aloha Lady

Hello, peeps!  Hope you all had a nice weekend.  This is my inspirational DT card created for Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook challenge this month.  The theme is "Grayscale Colouring with the Optional Pop of One Colour".  Of course, I had to add the colour!  This lovely lady can be found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/598455959/aloha-lady-printable-instant-download?ref=shop_home_active_10

Here is a close-up:

 I have coloured her with Copic markers (warm and cool grays) and FC Polychromos pencils.  I made the flower with Heartfelt Creations' "Tropical Hibiscus" cling rubber stamp.  The border at the top is Joy Crafts "Filigree Border".  Also used is Martha Stewart's "String Lace" punch.  

The larger butterflies and the top corners were made with Cheery Lynn dies, and the tiny butterflies with a Martha Stewart's "Royal" punch.  Swarovski crystals are from my stash.

I wish you a happy week.  Hugs, Lori P xx

Ellie Bouquet

Happy Friday!  I created this card last month for Conie Fong's April Monthly Facebook Challenge but I did not post it then so I will share this now.  This is my card, as Guest Designer.  This adorable image is "Ellie Bouquet" and she comes facing right and left.  You can find her here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/602662301/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-ellie?ref=shop_home_active_9

Is that not the cutest face ever?  She is coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  I always enjoy making my own flowers.  Lace, pearls, stamen and Swarovski crystals are from my stash.  I also used Spellbinders "Marvelous Squares Etched Die" https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/nestabilities-marvelous-squares-etched-dies/

  A close-up:

I wish you a happy weekend!  Lori P xx

Standing Pretty

Good morning!  It's actually sunny today.  Perhaps spring found my neck of the woods!  I am a Guest Designer for Conie Fong and I am sharing my latest card showcasing the beautiful "Standing Pretty" image.  You can find it here in Conie's etsy shop: 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/608124193/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-conie?

ref=shop_home_active_4

This beautiful image is one of Conie's recent releases and she comes facing left or right. 

I've coloured her with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  The dress form is chipboard and my flowers are handmade.  The die cut behind the image is Heartfelt Creations' "Decorative Oval Die" https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/shop/craft-dies/decorative-oval-die.  The corners on the image are from Cheery Lynn.

Here is a close-up:

Have a wonderful day!  Lori P xx

Himalayan Blue Poppy

Hi everybody!  Hard to  believe it's May already.  Our weather here has been awful.  I think spring got lost somewhere.  Anyway, I'd like to share my latest card which I created for the Aurora Wings Challenge Blog here:  https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/.

The theme for this Challenge is Black and White (with or without a splash of colour).  Here is my card:

A close-up:

This gorgeous image is Aurora Wings' "Himalayan Blue Poppy" which can be found in Mitzi's etsy shop here:  https://www.aurorawings.com/store/p179/Himalayan-Blue-Poppy-Digital-Stamp-Aurora-Wings and here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/157225067/digital-stamp-himalayan-blue-poppy-big?ref=shop_home_active_14

I coloured this beauty mosly with Copic markers (warm grays and cool grays) and also Prismacolor pencils.  I made my flowers; always such a joy.  I used Amy Design "African Border" die https://www.123stitch.com/item/African-Border-Amy-Design-Die/ADD10105 and  "String Lace" die by Martha Stewart.  Have a lovely day!  Lori P xx

Cherry Sprite

Hi everyone!  I made this card a few weeks ago for the Aurora Wings Challenge Blog.  Mitzi has so many darling little sprites. This delightful image is "Cherry Sprite" by Aurora Wings.  You can find this cutie here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/475318568/digital-stamp-cherry-sprite-whimsical?ref=shop_home_active_56

She is coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  I decided to create a frame with lace and a matching bow ornament.  I used "Wicker Weave" embossing folder by Cuttlebug and "Doily Lace" punch by Martha Stewart.  Cherries charm, pearls and flowers are from my stash.  

A close-up:

Have a happy day,

Lori P xx