Monday, July 11, 2022

Eloise by Digi Doodle Studios Digi Stamps

Hello, my friends!  Today, I am showcasing the darling Eloise by Digi Doodle Studios.  This cutie is is part of a new release by DDS.  Isn't she adorable?

Digi Doodle Studios has both a monthly blog challenge and a Facebook challenge.  I have been a Guest Designer for DDS since December 2020; however, I am starting this month as a full-fledged Design Team member.   So exciting!  The theme this month is 3 or More Layers.  I included four layers on my card:  the patterned paper, the layer with the embossing folder and the two frames.  


I drew a simple background for her, and coloured her with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils. 

Thank you for visiting.  It's very appreciated.  I hope to see you all soon.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Embossing folder:  Provo Craft Cuttlebug Embossing Folder "Tiny Bubbles"
Sentiment:              Free Pik
Corners:                  Fiskars


Challenges Entered 








Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Glittery and Sparkling by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello, dear friends, and welcome to my DT post for the new challenge from The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog (#519) which starts today.  The theme this week is GOING DIGITAL.  How easy is that!  For my card, I chose the gorgeous Glittery and Sparkling image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  I adore this image!


This beauty is coloured to Copics and polychromos.  The lovely rainbow is a free clipart image, which I thought complimented the image beautifully.  I stamped some sparkles around the rainbow for some added interest because, to me, it looked too bare without them.  

Remember to stop by The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see some amazing inspiration by the other Design Team members.  And, if you join in the fun, you may win some really fabulous images.


Thank you very much for visiting.  I really appreciate it.  Take good care of yourselves.  Hugs, Lori xx  

Resources and Tools Used 

Rainbow:     Free clipart from pngtree
Sentiment:   Lily of the Valley digital stamp; backed with Spellbinders 
                           "Classic Scalloped Circles Large" dies


Challenges Entered 







Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Rockin' Reed by Digi Doodle Studios

Hi friends!  It's hard to believe that June is almost over, right?  My GD today card features the awesome "Rockin' Reed" image by Digi Doodle Studios Digital Stamps.  DDS has both a monthly blog challenge and a Facebook challenge.



I coloured the image with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  Both the blog challenge and the Facebook challenge end tomorrow but you can join in the fun on the brand new challenges which begin on July 1.  Hope to see you on one, or both!

Thank you for stopping by, and hope to see you again.  I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Tools and Resources Used 

Border:       Memory Box "Pristine Border" die
G Clef:        Bought on Amazon
Sentiment:  Tutti Designs 'Celebrate Word Set" die


Challenges Entered 



Saturday, June 25, 2022

Gnome with Heart Balloon by Conie Fong

Hello peeps!  Hope you are enjoying your weekend.  Every time I see a gnome, I smile.  I especially love Conie Fong's adorable gnomes.  That said, I am featuring Conie's "Gnome with Heart Balloon".  What a cutie!  This little guy comes with 8 other images.  I decided to turn the balloon into a mylar balloon.  Not too bad, right?  LOL


My DT inspirational card is for Conie Fong's June/July Facebook challenge.  Why not join in the fun?  You may win some lovely images from Conie.

As always, I used my trusty Copics and Polychromos to colour this cute image.  

Well, that's all from me today.  Thank you for visiting.  I sincerely appreciate it.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Border:        EK Success "Dotted Wave" punch
Corners:      Fiskars
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Challenges Entered 





Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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 

https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/


Thursday, June 16, 2022

Emma Rose by Conie Fong

 Hi friends!  My DT inspirational card today showcases a gorgeous image by Conie Fong called "Emma Rose".   There are two images included: one with the girl facing right and one facing left).  I made this card for Conie Fong's June/July Facebook challenge.


I used Copics and Polychromos to colour her up.  I wanted so much to use that beautiful background paper and so I did my best to use the same colour scheme.  

Thank you very much for visiting.  It brightens my day.  Have a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Frame:       Alinacutle nesting frame mini slimline die on Amazon
Bow:          The Greetery "Fit to be Tied" die
Sentiment: Memory Box "Big Hugs Posh Script" die


Challenges Entered 





Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Paint-A-Flower: Lotus by Altenew Stamps

 Hello friends!  I was one of the winners on the Altenew Florescence Blog Hop and, along with my prize, I received a discount card with a stamp design to colour on the other side.  It featured the gorgeous Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Lotus Outline Stamp Set image.  The card has a shiny matte finish, so I wasn't sure which mediums to use.  I used Copic markers, Zig markers and chalk to colour this lovely image, and I am rather happy with the way it turned out.


I am going to send this card (along with 19 other cards that I just made) to an organization that distributes cards to seniors.  I hope they brighten their day a bit.

I am entering my card on the #AltenewChallenge.

https://blog.altenew.com/june-2022-inspiration-challenge-colorful-layout/



That's all from me for this post.  Thank you for visiting.  It's so appreciated.  Have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Wave:            Frantic Stamper "Big Splash" die
Dragonflies:  EK Success "Dragonfly" punch
Sentiment:     Computer generated


Other Challenges Entered 

https://paperdragonflycreativechallenges.blogspot.com/  (I punched out the tiny dragonflies and
                                                                                            added them throughout the card.)