Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Cat Burglar Girl by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

Hey peeps!  I love October because it brings back such wonderful memories of my boys when they were young and could not wait to go Trick-or-Treating.  I also remember the fun I had making all of their Halloween costumes.  Those were the days! 

A new challenge has started on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

I decided to use the darling "Cat Burglar Girl" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/230083045/digital-stamp-cat-burglar-girl-catwoman?ref=shop_home_active_2


The image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos.  I found the free background and the sentiment on the Internet.  The sentiment is raised with 3-D foam.  

I thought I would include the very first professional Halloween photo of my boys.  Adorable, aren't they?


Thank you for visiting.  I appreciate it.  Have a lovely day.  

Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:           Martha Stewart "Spider Web" punch

Sentiment:      Free clipart from the Internet

Background:  Free clipart from the Internet

Glitter paper and gem border are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/10/ltccb-51-october-anything-goes.html

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

 






Monday, October 5, 2020

Exotic Halloween by Ching-Chou Kuik

 Hello!  I hope you all enjoyed your weekend.  Here we are with a brand new month.  That means that a new challenge has started on Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook group and her challenge blog.

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

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

This month's theme is "Spooky or Halloween or Pumpkins or Halloween Colours".  Such fun themes!


This fabulous image is Ching-Chou's "Exotic Halloween", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/462538544/exotic-halloween-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_190

This month is a special one for Ching-Chou as it is the 6th anniversary of her Facebook group and challenge blog.  What an amazing achievement!  If you enter her Facebook challenge, you will receive a gorgeous image ("Divine") at the end of the month. 

And, if you enter her blog challenge, you will receive the beautiful "Night Watchers" image at the end of the month. So, what are you waiting for?


This lovely image is coloured with Copics and some Polychromos. I stamped a couple of cobwebs on the corners of the image, and I added glitter to the flames.

Until next time, hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Ghost:     Memory Box "Ghost Trio" die
Flowers:  I Am Roses

Ribbon is from my stash.  
The word "Boo" is computer generated, and then I used the Ghost Trio die to cut out the cute little ghost.

Challenges Entered

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Flutterby Daisy - with flower by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  Today, I am sharing the gorgeous "Flutterby Daisy" (with flower)  image by Conie Fong, found here in her etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/785030897/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_32&pro=1 

This DT card is for Conie's current Facebook challenge.  This month's theme is "Fall Colours".  

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

This beautiful image is so versatile and comes with five images.  I coloured it with my usual mediums (Copics and Polychromos).  Her wings are covered with clear Wink of Stella.

I wish you a happy day.  Thank you for visiting.  Until next time...hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Foliage:      Marianne Creatables "Forest Branch" LR0150
Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies

Flowers are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 





Thursday, September 24, 2020

Sunflower Bella by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  I am enjoying this wonderful fall weather.  And, speaking of fall, the theme for Conie Fong's Facebook challenge this month is "Fall Colours".  I chose the darling and versatile "Sunflower Bella"as my DT inspiration, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/605794767/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_114&crt=1

I have a fondness for teddy bears because both of my boys loved their teddy bears when they were young (and, I still have their bears...LOL).

I cut the border twice to give it more depth.  The sunflower is handmade.  I added Flower Soft to its middle.  The image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos.  Thank you for visiting.  I sincerely appreciate it.  Enjoy your day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:       Spellbinders "Venetian Accents" border die
Frame:        Joy Crafts "Round Corners Frame" die 6002/0631
Foliage:      SVG file
Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies
Sunflower:  Love Nicole die

Embroidery floss and gems are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Autumn Spice by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Hello, and Happy Fall!  Fall is my second favourite season (spring being the first).  Today is also the beginning of a new challenge on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  Why not join in the fun?

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

I chose to use the beautiful "Autumn Spice" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/744964489/digital-stamp-autumn-spice-digi-fairy?ref=shop_home_active_15


I drew the background.  The image and the tiny leaves are coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils. The pinwheel bow and its center is handmade.  

Thank you for visiting.  I enjoy reading your comments.  I wish you a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:        Sizzix "Dotted Rectangles" die
Corners:     Fiskars punch
Leaves:       Marvy Uchida
Sentiment:  Clipart Library  

Ribbon and beads are from my stash.


Challenges Entered 


Monday, September 21, 2020

Snowflake Imprint by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello friends!  Today, I am showcasing the stunning "Snowflake Imprint" image by Ching-Chou Kuik, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/263376288/snowflake-imprint-instant-download?ref=shop_home_active_323 

I created this card for Ching-Chou's current Facebook challenge.  This week, the Design Team members were asked to create a card with "Something Beginning with B".  That said, I chose to use the colour blue.


This beautiful image is coloured with Copic markers.  I added Swarovski crystals to the centers of the snowflakes.  That's all from me, until next time.  Thank you for visiting.  I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Border:           Crafter's Companion "Sparkling Snowflakes 2" die

Snowflakes:   Memory Box "Batavia Snowflakes" die and Impression Obsession "Snowflakes" die


Challenges Entered

https://artsystamperchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/09/ch-67.html

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://intaas.blogspot.com/  ( a bow, a die, blue)

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/




 

Monday, September 14, 2020

Blowing in the Wind by Ching-Chou Kuik

Happy Monday, friends!  The weather here has cooled down considerably.  Fall is almost here!  Today, I am sharing with you my inspirational card for Ching-Chou's Facebook challenge. 

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

This month's theme is "Think Pink for Breast Cancer".  However, the Design Team members' theme for this week is "Decorative Borders".  This truly stunning image is "Blowing in the Wind", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/723711643/blowing-in-the-wind-printable-instant?ref=shop_home_active_39


I coloured this lovely image with my favourite mediums (Copics and Polychromos).  I added a bit of Wink of Stella (clear) to her wings and to the butterflies.  The flowers are from I Am Roses.  The sentiment is raised with 3-D foam.

Ching-Chou also has a challenge blog.  
If you enter either challenge, or both, you may win some beautiful images from her.  So, why not join in the fun?

Thank you for visiting.  I love to read your comments.  Until next time...hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Borders:      Crafter's Companion "Venetian Scrolls" die
                    Martha Stewart "Cherish" border punch
Flowers:      I Am Roses
Butterfly:     Momenta Recollections template 542704 die
Sentiment:  Backed with Love Nicole die

Embroidery floss, pearls, flowers and Wink of Stella (clear) are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/