A Cat's Life by Last Minute Manda

Hello, dear friends!  I am thrilled to be the Guest Designer for this month on the CCC Digi Creations Challenge Blog.  The sponsor is Last Minute Manda.   You can find so many sweet and endearing images on Last Minute Manda.

Kitties occupy a  special place in my heart, and so I decided to use a darling image from the "It's a Cat's Life" digital stamp set.  This is my card:

This image is so darned cute!  I drew the little table and coloured the image with my favourite mediums (Copics and Polychromos).  There is a Last Minute Manda group on Facebook.  

I wish you a happy day and wonderful weekend.  Thank you for visiting.  Hugs, Lori xx

Tools and Resources Used 

Border:        Martha Stewart "Quilted" Around the Page punch

Sentiment:   Computer generated and I used the ends of Spellbinders "Fancy Tags 1" dies

Ribbon:        From my stash

Challenges Entered 

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/  (Light purple bow, parts of patterned paper and base)

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/  *

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/#!watch

http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

*  Double Dare entering the following challenges:

      Colorful Options

      Crafter's Cafe

      Crafting Happiness

      2 Crafty Critter Crazies

      Paper Funday

      Use Your Stuff

Eden Light Fairy by Digi Doodle Studios

Hi friends!  Digi Doodle Studios' current challenge is going on right now, and there's still time to join in the fun. The theme is FANTASY/LIGHT and SPRITE/BELIEVE in MAGIC.  For my GD card, I used the gorgeous Eden Light Fairy by Digi Doodle Studios Digital Stamps.  There is also a DDS Facebook challenge. 

I coloured this beautiful image with Copics and Polychromos.  I used a cloud die and placed it on the top and bottom of the image for some added emphasis. The sun is a free clipart image which I fussy cut and added it to the rainbow.

Don't forget to stop by the DDS Challenge Blog and check out the lovely creations by the Design Team members.

As always, thank you for making time to visit.  Enjoy your weekend.  Hugs, Lori 

Tools and Resources Used 

Clouds:  Dare 2B Artsy "Land and Clouds Border" dies
Sun:       Free clipart image

Challenges Entered 

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ (cloud die cuts on top and bottom of image)

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/

https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/#!watch

https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/

Tricycle Gnome by Conie Fong

Hi friends!  My DT card today showcases the delightfully sweet "Tricycle Gnome" image by Conie Fong.  I love this image so much that this is my third card using this adorable image.  It's available in both JPG and PNG formats.

This inspirational card is for Conie Fong's Monthly Facebook challenge.  There's still time to join in the fun.  So, what are you waiting for?  LOL 

This little cutie needed a background so I drew one for him.  He's coloured with a combination of Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.

Thank you for taking the time to visit.  I honestly appreciate it.  Have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Tools and Resources Used 

Bow:           Penny Black "Christmas Bow" die 51-473

Flower:       SVG file

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered 

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/Ellibelle%27s%20Crafty%20Wednesday

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/#!watch

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Teacup Yorkie by The Paper Shelter DIgital Stamps

Hello friends!  Hope you are all doing well.  Challenge #513 on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog starts today.  The theme is EMBELLISHMENTS.  I think I went a bit overboard with the embellishments but I had such fun.  This darling image is Teacup Yorkie by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  My DT card:

This little cutie is coloured with Copics and Polychromos.   All the flowers are handmade.  For more inspiration, check out what the other Design Team members created.  And, of course, while you are there, why not join in the fun?  As always, the usual amazing prize is up for grabs. 

Thank you for visiting.  I wish you a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:     Spellbinders "Fleur de Lis Reactangles" dies

Flowers:  EK Success "Retro punches"

Foliage:   SVG file

Lace, pearl border and pearls are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

http://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/Ellibelle%27s%20Crafty%20Wednesday

https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/2022/05/may-2022-anything-goes.html

http://intaas.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/#!watch

https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

 

Bella with Rose by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  I have always loved teddy bears.  My boys each had a favourite teddy bear (rather large) when they were little, and I still have them!  Conie Fong has some adorable teddy bear images.  That said, I chose one of them for my card.  This sweetie is Bella with Rose by Conie Fong. 

I  coloured her with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  I drew the simple background.  

Conie has a monthly Facebook challenge.  If you join in the fun, you may win some darling images.  

Thank you very much for visiting.  I always enjoy reading your comments.  Have a wonderful week, and hope to see you again.  Hugs, Lori xx

Tools and Resources Used 

Border:       Heartfelt Creations "Delicate Border Basics" dies

Sentiment:  Free clipart from the Internet

Challenges Entered 

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/

http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/

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

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/  (Stripes on wall)

http://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/

https://intaas.blogspot.com/2022/05/ch134-say-it-with-flowers.html

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Cherie Cherry by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

 Hi friends!  This week, we have a wonderful theme on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog:  SHAPED CARD.  I love making shaped cards but I don't create them very often.  I chose the beautiful Cherie Cherry image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  I always like to create a background for my images and so I drew one for this lovely lady.  Here is my Design Team card:

I used Copic markers and Polychromos pencils to colour the image.  My flower is handmade.  

Thank you for stopping by.  I truly appreciate it.  And, don't forget to visit The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to see what the other Design Team members created.  We would love to see your creations and, of course, the usual amazing prize is up for grabs:

Well, that's all from me for this post.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Slimline die:  LDRS Creative "Elegant Stitched Frames" slimline dies 8255

Sentiment:     QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies

Flower:          EK Success "Retro" punch (medium)

Foliage:         Cottage Cutz "Greenery" dies

Challenges Entered 

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/04/april-challenge-and-march-winners.html

https://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

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

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

   

Birthday Layout

 Hi friends!  My sons celebrated their birthday last month and I came across this photo of them a few weeks ago when they were young.  I remember that day as if it was yesterday.  How time flies!

I rarely make scrapbook layouts now but I couldn't resist making this one.  Such fun! The fireworks and the tiny candles border are from some old SVG files.  I applied Swarovski crystals in the centers.  The title is computer generated and is mounted over some different coloured mulberry papers.  

I would like to enter this layout in the National Scrapbook Day 2022 Giveaway on the Simon Says Stamp Blog.   Have a happy day.  Until next time, Lori xx