Cecilia by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  The theme this week on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog is

BOWS and/or PINK

I wanted to incorporate both a bow and pink colours on my DT card.  Since I love all shades of pink, it was a no brainer for me.  I chose the beautiful Cecilia image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  

I coloured this lovely lady with my trusty Copic markers, and I drew a simple background for her.

For more inspiration from the other Design Team members, please visit The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  You won't be disappointed.  And, while you are there, why not join in the fun?  There are always some amazing prizes to be won.

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

Resources and Tools Used 

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

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered 

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Bluebird by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

 Hello friends!  Are you ready for Christmas?  I am good to go.  It's snowing right now so it's already beginning to look like a winter wonderland.  Perfect!

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is having a December giveaway on Facebook where someone will win one stamp set of their choice free each month for 2022.  That is truly amazing!  Here is my entry:

I used the beautiful "Bluebird" digital image by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.  I coloured it with Copic markers.  The flower on the top left is handmade.  I added tiny pieces of 3-D foam to the flower and the foliage for added dimension. 

Thanks so much for visiting.  I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas, and a healthy and Happy New Year.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Bow:          The Greetery "Fit to be Tied" die

Foliage:     Creative Expressions "Finishing Touches - Leafy Branches" die - Sue Wilson CED1522

Flower:      SVG file

Sentiment: Computer generated using free clipart scrabble tiles 

Challenges Entered 

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

https://blog.dare2bartzy.com/tag/challenge/ 

https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/  (It's Up To You Challenge #99)

http://intaas.blogspot.com/

https://sweetstamperschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://blog.yournextstamp.com/

http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/

 

Pepper with Flowers

Hello, dear peeps!   I hope my American friends had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  It's so cold here.  Just 3 degrees when I woke up this morning.  I am showcasing my DT card today which I made for Conie Fong's monthly challenge on Facebook.  The theme this month is "Gratitude".

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

  This adorable image is Conie Fong's "Pepper with Flowers", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/477136281/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_93

What a cute and versatile image!  I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour it.  There are enough flowers in the image so I didn't include any - LOL!  I did make the pinwheel bow.

That's all from me today.  Have a lovely day!  Lori P xx

Recipe

Frame:  "Raindrops on Roses" die by Heartfelt Creations

Butterflies:  "Butterfly" die cutting template by Momenta

Ribbon, beads and Swarovski crystals are from my stash.

Lavender Adventure Night

Hello, crafty friends!

Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook Challenge is going on now.  The theme is "Recycle". https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1788141307888835&type=3 I just love to alter liquor bottles with interesting shapes.  So, I decided to alter a Frangelico bottle for my DT project.  This bottle is shaped like a friar in his habit.  So cool! This is what I started with:

I applied gesso as a base over the entire bottle and then painted over it with acrylic paint.  Using glittered paper, I cut out 3 die cuts using Tonic Studio's "Star Trail Die".  I applied  Mod Podge (matte finish) over the bottle before applying the die cuts and the image.  The leaves are from La-La Land Crafts "Open Leaf Flourish Die".   

The gorgeous image is "Lavender Adventure Night" by Ching-Chou Kuik, found here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/197620336/lavender-adventure-night-digital-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_14 and also here along with two other beautiful images:   https://www.etsy.com/listing/628948705/intro-price-little-darling-animal-set?ref=shop_home_active_2

A close-up:

Here is what the back looks like:

I coloured the image with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  The flower is handmade.  Lace, pearl borders, necklace, charms and beads are from my stash.

I wish you a happy day!  Lori P xx  

Ella Fleur

Hi, crafty friends!

Good morning/afternoon.  I am happy to share my DT inspirational card created for the Conie Fong Art & Design Group monthly Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Flowers". There are some fabulous prizes to be won; check it out:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.894191380756036&type=3

This stunning image is "Ella Fleur" and she comes with curls facing left and right and is found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/602476970/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_4

She is also available as a set with 2 other images, which includes "Ella with Cupcake" here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/602475304/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-4?ref=shop_home_active_5

I made the flower and the pinwheel bow.  I have coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  The die behind the bow is "Quinn Flourish" die by Memory Box.

A close-up:

Pearls and pearl border are from my stash.  I wish you a happy week.  Lori P xx

Garden Daisy Fairy

Hello everyone!

Another Monday already.  Weekends go by too quickly.  I am sharing my DT inspirational card today which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook Challenge on Facebook.  The theme this month is "Summertime/Seaside".  I think this beautiful image is just perfect since so many of us enjoy gardening.  This is "Garden Daisy Fairy" and is found in Ching-Chou's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/200924656/garden-daisy-fairy-digital-digi-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_12

This adorable image is coloured with Copic markers and FB Polychromos pencils.

A close-up:

The lovely die cut on the side is Heartfelt Creations' "Regal Borders and Pockets" die.  I made the daisy by using Poppystamps' "Delightful Daisy" die.  Swarovski crystals and pearls are from my stash.

Have a happy day.  Lori P xx

Sunflower Bella

A good morning to you!  Showcasing my Guest Designer card for Conie Fong's Facebook May Monthly Challenge (theme:  ATG or ladies/girls).  It runs until the end of the month so why not check it out?  I used the delightful "Sunflower Bella" image, found here in Conie's etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/605794767/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_7

This darling little image comes with the little bear facing left and right.

Is that not the sweetest little face?  She's coloured with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I made the sunflower with Love Nicole mini embossing die https://www.ebay.com/itm/LOVE-NICOLE-Mini-Embossing-Die-Flowers-Cutting-Die-STC0261-NEW-/323133495829 .  I used Heartfelt Creations' "Fleur Border Basics Die", found here:

https://www.123stitch.com/item/Heartfelt-Creations-Fleur-Border-Basics-Die/HCD1-7120

The tiny butterflies are made with Martha Stewart's "Royal Butterfly" punch https://www.ebay.com/i/253581898952?chn=ps

Here is a close-up of this little sweetie:

Pearls and ribbon are from my stash.  I wish you all a happy weekend.  Lori P xx

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