Merbutterfly Fairy Freedom by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi peeps!  It's hard to believe that it's already September.  Hope all is well at your end.  Ching-Chou's Facebook challenge this month is "Fall/Fall Colours", but the Design Team members' challenge this week is "Butterflies".  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/
This glorious image is "Merbutterfly Fairy Freedom", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/611654153/fantasy-fairy-set-1-greyscale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_40

I've loved butterflies since I was a little girl.  These gorgeous, iridescent winged creatures are so delicate and graceful. This beautiful image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos pencils. That all from me for now.  I wish you a happy week.  Hugs xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Large butterfly:         Joy Crafts "Vintage Flourishes Butterfly" 6003/0023 die

Medium butterflies:  Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die Sue Wilson

Small butterflies:      Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die Sue Wilson

Embossing folder:    Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots"

Swarovski crytals, pearls and embossing folder are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog

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

Dies R Us Challenge Blog

http://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com/

Autumn's Here by Ching-Chou Kuik

Good morning, and welcome to my inspirational post for Ching-Chou Kuik's new Facebook challenge.  Today, I am featuring the gorgeous "Autumn's Here" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/250133175/autumns-here-instant-download-autumn?ref=shop_home_active_265

This month's theme is "Fall/Fall Colours".  If you join in the fun, you may win some beautiful images from Ching-Chou.

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

She also has a challenge blog:

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

She's coloured with Copics and Polychromos pencils.  I applied clear Wing of Stella to her wings.  The tiny sunflowers are handmade.  Lastly, I sponged around the perimeter of the image to add some warmth.  Enjoy your day!  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used  

Flourish:    Cheery Lynn "Fanciful Flourish" die (small)

Flowers:     Love Nicole die (small sunflowers)

Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies

Large flower, leaves, twine, flower centers and Wink of Stella are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com
Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com
Through the Craft Room Dooe Challenge Blog
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
A Gem of a Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge Blog
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
Creative Moments Challenge Blog
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

Dandelion Girl by Wee Stamps for Whimsy Stamps

Hi peeps!  Rhea of Passionate Paper Creations has a Get Well Soon Challenge on Facebook.  

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.2272694759446456&type=3
This challenge runs from August 1 to August 31.  My card was finished weeks ago but I waited until nearly the last day to post it. This cute image is "Dandelion Girl" by Sylvia Zet (Wee Stamps) for Whimsy Stamps, found here:
https://whimsystamps.com/collections/wee-stamps-digital-stamps/products/dandelion-girl-digital-stamp

Here is my card:

As always, I used Copics and FC Polychromos pencils to colour her. I added Swarovski crystals on the stems for a lovely sparkle.  That's all from me today.    Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Stems:    Memory Box "Chloe Stem" die

Border:   Joy Crafts "Ornate Edge" die 6002/0357

Ribbon, Swarovski crystals, embroidery floss, and tiny button are from my stash.

Wynona Witch (with Cooking Pot Basket) by Conie Fong

Hi dear peeps!  Today, I am happy to share my altered liquor bottle project, as DT for Conie Fong, which I made for Conie's monthly Facebook challenge.  This month's theme is "Anything But a Card".  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/
This darling image is "Wynona Witch", found here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/559385459/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_88

I love altering liquor bottles and this was so much fun to make.   This is a long post, so here goes:

This is the bottle before I altered it:

After removing the labels and cleaning it with rubbing alcohol, I applied a coat of gesso.  Then, I painted the entire bottle with orange acrylic paint.  I lightly sponged red acrylic paint over the orange areas.  Next, I sponged on some purple acrylic paint around the perimeters of each side.  Once they were dry, I applied a coat of matte Mod Podge over the entire bottle to seal it. 

Then, I added the image and the other die cuts around the bottle.  The image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos pencils.  I drew the background fence.  Finally, I applied Mod Podge to the image and the die cuts.  Here are more views:

Back view:

Left side view:

Right side view:

The spider is raised with 3-D foam dots and I added Swarovski crystals for its eyes.

Top view:

OK, now I'm done - LOL!  Until next time.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:   Impression Obsession "Halloween Hill" die

Ghosts:   Memory Box "Ghost Trio" die

Spider:    SVG file

Bats:       Memory Box "Flying Bats" die

Spider Web:  Memory Box "Corner Spiderweb" die (small)

Spider Web:   SVG file (large)

Witch on Broom:  free clipart

Trim, ribbon, beads, Swarovski crystals, flower, gesso, Mod Podge and acrylic paints are from my stash.  

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

Forest Companion by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi everybody!  Weekends do go by too quickly, right?  I am showcasing my DT card today for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge (theme:  four legged friends).  What a wonderful theme! 

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

 This gorgeous image is "Forest Companion", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/259853593/animal-digital-stamp-set-of-4-images?ref=shop_home_active_209

She also has a blog challenge that you can enter.  If you enter either one, or both,you may win some of her beautiful images.  Why not join in the fun?

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

I decided to draw some trees behind this lovely image.  It's coloured it with Copics and FC Polychromos pencils.  Her wings are covered with Wink of Stella, and the flowers are handmade.  I love to make flowers.  I wish you a happy week.  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:       Martha Stewart "Flourish Lace" punch

Flowers:    Tim Holtz "Spiky Floral" punch, SVG file

Foliage:     SVG file

Branches:  Martha Stewart "Autumn Branch" punch

Pearls, flower center, corner and Wink of Stella (clear) are from my stash.

  

Angel Wishes by Conie Fong

Hello, crafty friends!  This month's Facebook theme over at Conie Fong's Art and Design Group is "Always Anything Goes" with an option of  "Anything But a Card". 
  https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/

This is my DT inspirational project:

I started off with the cute wooden box that houses Brie cheese by President:

I coated the entire box with gesso.  Then, I painted it with purple acrylic paint.  Finally, I applied Mod Podge (matte finish) all over it to seal it.

I used the darling "Angel Wishes" image by Conie Fong, found here in her etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/665388540/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-angel?ref=shop_home_active_8

I coloured this beautiful image with Copics and FC Polychromos pencils.  I glued the patterned paper, the image and the frames onto the box and applied Mod Podge over them. 

I wanted the lace (which was white) to match so I dyed it purple with Glimmer Mist, and glued it around the box.  I lined the insides of the box (top and bottom) with white felt. Lastly, I added the flowers and other embellishments and, voila, my finished box!

Here are some other views:

  

I had so much fun creating this altered box.  Hope you have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:     Spellbinders "Label 18" dies

Flourish:  Cheery Lynn "Fanciful Flourish" die (small)

Flowers:   EK Success "Gardenia" punch, Fiskars punch (small)

Gesso, Mod Podge, lace, floss, gems, prills, Glimmer Mist, acrylic paint and felt are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com

Colour Crazy Craft Challenges Blog

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2019/08/

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

Crafty Friends Challenge Blog

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Creative Moments Challenge Blog

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

Crafting by Designs Challenge Blog

https://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com