Butterfly Kisses by Conie Fong

Greetings friends!  This is my first Design Team card for this month for Conie Fong.  I used the gorgeous Butterfly Kisses image by Conie Fong.  You can find it here in Conie's etsy shop.

I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to color this lovely image. I added Swarovski crystals on the top of the frame. For more inspiration, be sure to check Conie's Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design.  You will find some amazing inspiration by the other DT members and other crafters who like Conie Fong's images. 

That's all from me for this post.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Border:        Martha Stewart "Modern Garland" Around the Page punches
Frame:         Heartfelt Creations "Decorative Chateau Gate" die (top portion only)
Sentiment:   Impression Obsession "Hello" die (cut twice and offset)
Crystals:      From my stash

Art Nouveau Bloom by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  Welcome to today's post.  The theme this week on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog is

DOTS/CIRCLES 

I chose the lovely Art Nouveau Bloom by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps for my Design Team card.  

This sweetie is coloured with a combination of Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  I cut the butterfly border to fit the width of the card.  Then, I inked it and added some Swarovski crystals to the bodies of the butterflies.

If you would like to see more inspiration by the other DT members, please see here.  You won't be disappointed.  While you are there, we would love it if you would join in the fun.  As always, there are some wonderful prizes up for grabs.

That's all from me for this post.  Thank you for visiting.  I always appreciate it.  Stay well and have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Butterfly Border:  Joy Crafts "Butterfly Edge" die 6002-0251
Sentiment:            Impression Obsession "Hello" die DIE376-B
Flowers:               Studio G punch
Corners:               EK Success

Challenges Entered 

http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://www.simplyellibelle.com/

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

http://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/

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

https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/worldwide-crafters-and-colorists.html

http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/

Butterfly Point Fairy by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Hello friends!  Hope you are all ready for Christmas.  Today, I am sharing my Design Team card featuring the darling "Butterfly Point Fairy" by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps.  I created this card for the new challenge which begins today on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  The blog will be on hiatus indefinitely after this one so why not join in the fun?  You may win some lovely images.

I coloured this adorable image and the butterflies with a combination of Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  The background is drawn by me.  I applied some Liquid Pearls (Buttercup) to the bodies of the butterflies.

Thanks so much for visiting, and hope to see you again.  I wish you and your loved ones a very joyous and happy holiday.  Merry Christmas!  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Butterflies:  Creative Expressions Finishing Touches "Cascading Butterflies" dies - Sue Wilson
Sentiment:   Impression Obsession "Hello" die
Flowers:      Punch by Studio G 
Border:        Spellbinders "Curved Borders 2" dies

Challenges Entered 

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

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

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/

Enter the Woods by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi!  Welcome to my post today.  This is my 2nd DT inspirational card for Ching-Chou Kuik's current Facebook challenge.  She also has a blog challenge.  If you enter either one, you may win some gorgeous images from Ching-Chou.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/

The theme is "Rememberance (Thanksgiving, Thinking of You)" but the Design Team members' week 2 challenge is "Purplelicious".  I used the beautiful "Enter the Woods" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/208591039/enter-the-woods-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_221

She is coloured with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I printed the image twice in two different sizes and I fussy cut the butterflies.  Then, I applied fine glitter to all three butterflies. The glitter looks so much better IRL. So sparkly!   
That's all from me today.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:  Martha Stewart "Swirling Lace" Around the Page punch

Ribbon, pearls, beads and glitter are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
Crafty Catz Challenge Blog
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog
http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/
Dream Valley Challenges Blog
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog - Monday
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Crafty Creations Challenges Blog
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

Isabella Blossoms by Conie Fong

Good morning/afternoon!  Thank you for stopping by today.  I am featuring my first DT card made for Conie Fong's October Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Colours of Fall".  

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

Spring and Fall are my favourite seasons.  I used the gorgeous "Isabella Blossoms" image which comes with some shading in her hair (and facing left and right) found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/701115858/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_9 and here with no shading in hair (and facing left and right):

https://www.etsy.com/listing/714969921/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_10

Isn't she a beauty?  I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour her.  I wish you all a happy week.  Until next time.  Hugs, Lori xx  

Materials and Tools Used 

Leaves:         Family Treasures "Oak Leaf" punch

Sentiment:    QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die (title is computer generated)

Branch:         SVG file

Butterflies:    Martha Stewart "Classic Butterfly" punch

Embossing Folder:  The Paper Studio "Woodgrain" (on branch)

Pearls, Swarovski crystals, flowers, bead, ribbons and glitter are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog

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

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

Colour Crazy Challenge Blog

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

Crafty Catz Challenge Blog

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

Polkadoodles Challenge Blog

https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/

Butterflies Fly by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi peeps!  I have been without a computer since Saturday due to some serious computer issues, so my son has been setting up a new computer for me.  I miss having a computer so much - LOL!

I am showcasing my newest DT inspirational card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's current monthly Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Fall/FallColours" but the DT members' theme for this week is "Think Pink".  This lovely image can be found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/603191557/butterflies-fly-printable-instant?ref=shop_home_active_53 

I fussy cut the bottom of her dress so it hangs freely over the white mat.  I used Copics and Polychromos pencils to colour the image.  The aqua flowers are handmade, as is the pinwheel bow. Have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:         Martha Stewart "Monarch Butterfly" Around the Page punches

Flowers:      EK Success "Gardenia" punch

Sentiment:   QuicKutz "Bottlecap" die (with computer generated title)

Foliage:       Marianne Creatables "Leaves Foliage" LR0192 die

Pearls, bead, ribbon, prills and pink roses are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Simon Says Stamp Wednesdays Challenge Blog

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

World Wide Open DT Challenge Blog

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog

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

Imagine That Creative Playground Challenge Blog

https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/2019/09/creative-playground-challenge-9.html

Bella Rose by Conie Fong

Hi crafty friends!  I am sharing my DT inspirational card which I made for Conie Fong's new monthly challenge on Facebook.  The theme is "Always Anything Goes" with an option of "Use Purple and Yellow on Your Creation".  I chose the latter.

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

Conie also has a Colouring Only challenge as well.

This stunning image is "Bella Rose", found in Conie's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/556108861/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-bella?ref=shop_home_active_22

I used my favourite mediums to colour the image (Copics and Polychromos pencils).  My roses are handmade.  I used glitter on the butterflies' wings.  Have a lovely day and a happy weekend.  Hugs xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:         Marianne Creatables LR0376 "Anja's Oval" die

Foliage:       SVG file

Corners:      Cheery Lynn "Lace Corner Deco B" die B162

Flowers:      SVG file 

Butterflies:  Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die set Sue Wilson

Pearls, glitter and lace are from my stash.

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/

Poppy in Blue by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi crafty friends!  I hope you all had a lovely weekend.  The weather here is still pretty awful.  It's either raining or very cloudy.  We hardly ever see the sun.

This is my third card for this month which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge.

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

There is also a blog challenge.  If you enter either challenge, or both, you may win some beautiful images.  

  This time, I am featuring the gorgeous "Poppy in Blue" image by Ching-Chou Kuik, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/627407150/poppy-in-blue-printable-instant-download?ref=shop_home_active_24

The Design Team was challenged to use buttons, so I used buttons as the flower centers.  

I used my favourite mediums to colour this beautiful image (Copic markers and Polychromos pencils).  The flowers are handmade.  I wish you a happy week.  Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Doily:     Cheery Lynn Designs "Italian Flourish Doily"  DL 103

Leaves:   Cheery Lynn Designs "Flourish Leaf Strip"

Poppies:  SVG file

Pearl border, pearls and buttons are from my stash.

Little Daisy by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello, dear peeps!  It started to snow Saturday night in our area and it continued throughout most of the day yesterday.  This storm deposited 18 inches of snow.  What a mess!  Luckily, we did not lose power.  What would I do without my beloved computer and my TV?  LOL!  

I am sharing my latest DT inspiration card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's current monthly Facebook challenge.  

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

This week's theme is to use at least two different ribbons. 

I superimposed the fuchsia ribbon over the white one. Here are the ribbons that I used:

The images is coloured with a combination of Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.  I made the daisies and the pinwheel bow.  Such fun!  Have a lovely week.  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used:

Frame:        Spellbinders "Teardrop Circles" dies

Daisies:       SVG file 

Leaves:       CottageCutz "Greenery" die

Corners:      Cheery Lynn "Lace Corner -Deco J" die (bottom) and Fiskars punch (top)

Butterflies:  Martha Stewart "Royal" butterfly punch

Ribbons, pearls, daisy centers, and beads are from my stash.

Blue Sea Illusion by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello and welcome to today's post.  Ching-Chou Kuik has a monthly Facebook Challenge.  If you enter, you may win some of her stunning images.

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

It's been a year now that I have had the pleasure of being a member her design team.  It's been so much fun colouring her gorgeous images.  Today, I am showcasing her beautiful "Blue Sea Illusion" image which is found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/219255130/blue-sea-illusion-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_59  

and also as part of a set of three:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/595746376/under-the-sea-set-2-greyscale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_29

I used Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour her.  All the flowers are handmade.  That's all from me today.  Have a lovely week.  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used

Frames:   Spellbinders "Scalloped Labels 1" and "Labels 1" dies

Bubbles:  Memory Box "Loopy Rings" die

Juniper:   Tim Holtz "Juniper" punch

Flowers:  Assorted punches

Title:        QuicKutz "Snow Angel" alphabet dies

Ribbon, pearls, beads, lace, prills are from my stash.

Challenges entered
Through the Craft Room Door
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
Creative Moments Challenge #160
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-160.html
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenges
http://thepapernestdollschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/01/january-challenge.html
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/01/challenge-85-anything-goes.html

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.

Flowers in a Vase

Welcome to my post today.  I am so saddened that southern California is experiencing such horrific fires and tragic deaths.  My heart goes out to all the people who are affected by this, both those who have lost their lives and their families, and the people who are safe.  How frightening.

I am sharing my DT shaped card which I made for Conie Fong's November Monthly Facebook Challenge  (Conie Fong Art & Design Group).  I love making shaped cards!

This month's theme is "Gratitude".  I chose this gorgeous, cheerful and versatile image "Flowers in a Vase". You can find it in Conie's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/511782936/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-conie?ref=shop_home_active_74

 I have coloured it with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.

Recipe

Card Base:   Go Kreate XXL Square Frame Frilly#3

Frame:         Spellbinders Big Scalloped Circle dies

Butterflies:   Momenta Butterfly die cutting template

Ribbon, gems and Swarovski crystals are from my stash

That's all for today.  I wish you a happy day!  Lori P xx  

I am entering this card into Morgan's Artworld Challenge

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

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