Happy Birthday Sprite by Aurora Wings

Hi, crafty friends!  This is my 3rd post this week.  I have been a busy girl!  Aurora Wings has challenges which are posted on the 3rd Monday of each month.  This month's theme is "Anything Goes".   Easy peasy.  I used the darling "Happy Birthday Sprite" which can be found in both JPG and PNG formats here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/576518580/happy-pierrot-sprite-aurora-wings?ref=shop_home_active_71&pro=1

and also here:

https://www.aurorawings.com/store/p606/Happy-Pierrot-Sprite-Digital-Stamp-Aurora-Wings.html#/

I just love Mitzi's beautiful sprites and there are so many to choose from in her etsy shops.  I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour this delightful image.  I wish you all a lovely day.  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:              Spellbinders "Curved Rectangles" dies

Frame border:  Joy Crafts "Ornate Edge" die 6002/0357

Flourish:           My Favorite Things "Pierced Fancy Flourish" die 

Balloons:          McGill "Balloon" punch (medium)

Ribbon, pearls, bead, floss are from my stash

Challenger Entered 

Aurora Wings Challenge Blog

https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/p/rules.html

Penguin Bundle of Love

Good afternoon!  It snowed again (non-stop) yesterday afternoon, evening, during the night and this morning but the storm was not as bad as the last storm we had.  Today, it is my turn to post my DT card which I made for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge.  See here for details:

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

Conie also has a Facebook Colouring Only challenge.

The theme this month is "Valentine's Day" and the image I chose is the delightful "Penguin Bundle of Love", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/293138803/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_26

What an adorable image!  I used Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils to colour it.  The flower is handmade.   I wish you all a  Happy Valentine's Day!  Lori P xx 

Materials and Tools Used

Large Heart:           Joy Crafts "Gerti's Heart" 6002/0408 die

Small Hearts:         Martha Stewart "Heartbeat" deep edge punch

Border:                   Martha Stewart "Flourish Lace" punch

Flower:                   EK Success "Retro punch (medium)

Die behind frame:  Martha Stewart Chevron Fence" deep edge punch

Ribbon and pearls are from my stash

Love in Spring by Ching Chou Kuik

Hi everyone!  Hope your weekend was enjoyable.  Today, I am featuring another DT creation using the darling "Love in Spring" image which you can find in Ching-Chou's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/230698242/love-in-spring-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_56

I made this card for Ching-Chou's February Facebook challenge.  If you are interested, please see here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/230698242/love-in-spring-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_56

I used my favourite mediums (Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils) to colour this beautiful image.  The flowers are all handmade.  I wish you a lovely week and a Happy Valentine's Day.  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:      Spellbinders "Fairmont Decorative Accent" die

Flowers:   SVG file, EK Success :Gardenia" die, Love Nicole flower die 

Foliage:    SVG file

Title:         That Craft Place Ltd "Scrabble With Love" sentiments

I applied clear Wing of Stella on the wings.

Pearls and flower centers are from my stash.

Love Message by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi everyone! I am happy to share my first DT card for Ching-Chou Kuik's February Facebook challenge.  You may win some gorgeous images if you enter.  Check it out:

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

Ching-Chou also has a challenge blog, if you are interested:

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

The theme this month is Valentine's Day, Love or For Someone Special.  I chose the beautiful "Love Message" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/584666545/love-message-digital-stamp-printable?ref=shop_home_active_50

Here is my card:

She is coloured with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.  My flowers are handmade.  I love making flowers - LOL!  I wish you a happy week.  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:      Heartfelt Creations "Decorative Chateau Gate" die HCD718

Foliage:    Cottage Cutz "Foliage" die

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

Butterfly:   Momenta "Butterfly" template 542704

I used clear Wink of Stella and Nuvo Glitter Drops on the butterfly

Ribbon, Swarovski crystals and button are from my stash

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

A Gem of a Challenge Blog

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

Jo's Scrap Shack Challenge Blog

http://www.josscrapshack.com/

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog

http://thepapernestdollschallenge.blogspot.com/

Crafting from the Heart Challenge Blog

https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2019/02/challenge-236.html

Dew Drops Fairy by Christine Karron

Hello peeps!  No card from me today; just a colouring which I completed yesterday.  This exquisite image is "Dew Drops Fairy" and it is available in Christine Karron's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/659861329/grayscale-coloring-page-dew-drops-fairy?ref=shop_home_active_64

I used Copic markers, Prismacolor pencils and Kuretake Zig pens to colour this gorgeous image.  I will make a card with her at a later date.  Have a happy weekend.  Lori P xx

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

Little Daisy by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello, dear peeps!  It started to snow Saturday night in our area and it continued throughout most of the day yesterday.  This storm deposited 18 inches of snow.  What a mess!  Luckily, we did not lose power.  What would I do without my beloved computer and my TV?  LOL!  

I am sharing my latest DT inspiration card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's current monthly Facebook challenge.  

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

This week's theme is to use at least two different ribbons. 

I superimposed the fuchsia ribbon over the white one. Here are the ribbons that I used:

The images is coloured with a combination of Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.  I made the daisies and the pinwheel bow.  Such fun!  Have a lovely week.  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used:

Frame:        Spellbinders "Teardrop Circles" dies

Daisies:       SVG file 

Leaves:       CottageCutz "Greenery" die

Corners:      Cheery Lynn "Lace Corner -Deco J" die (bottom) and Fiskars punch (top)

Butterflies:  Martha Stewart "Royal" butterfly punch

Ribbons, pearls, daisy centers, and beads are from my stash.