Two Ladybugs

Hi, dear peeps!  Here is my latest card created for Ching-Chou Kuik's Monthly Facebook Challenge.  The theme is "Grayscale Colouring with Optional Pop of One Colour.  You can still join as it runs until the end of the month.  I used the lovely "Two Ladybugs" image which comes as a set and can be found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/587592479/butterfly-ladybug-set-digital-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_21

This image is also available as a pre-coloured image here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/589718627/pre-colored-two-ladybugs-instant?ref=shop_home_active_18

Here is a close-up:

I used Copic markers (warm and cool grays) and reds.  I fussy cut the image.  The die at the top is Marianne Design's "Anja Border Elegant", found here:

https://www.123stitch.com/item/Marianne-Design-Creatables-Dies-Anjas-Border-Elegant/MAR-LR0344

The pretty branches are by Nellie's Choice "Conifer Branches", found here:

https://www.amazon.com/Nellies-Choice-Shape-Dies-Branches/dp/B075W66TYY

Pearls, ribbon and Swarovski crystals are from my stash.

I wish you a happy week!  Lori P xx

Bootiful Bouquet

Hello!  Last week I posted a beautiful image by Conie Fong called "Garden Bouquet" which has gorgeous flowers in a watering can.  This time, I am sharing my GD card featuring Conie Fong's fabulous image called "Bootiful Bouquet" which has gorgeous flowers in  garden boots. You can find this lovely image here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/594284066/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-conie?ref=shop_home_active_2

I've always loved flowers in different receptacles. So, without further delay, here is my card:

As always, I used a combination of Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.   I thought it would be fun to make some 3-D flowers which mimic the ones on the image.  The doily behind the flowers is Memory Box's "Quinn Flourish".

A close-up:

Have a happy day!  Lori P xx

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