Daisy Bee Bundle by Conie Fong

Hello dear friends.  Spring, my favourite season, is officially here but there are no signs of spring in my neck of the woods.  In fact, there are still some piles of snow everywhere.  Slowly, but surely, the snow is melting.  Both my sons celebrate their birthday this month so April is extra special to me.

My Design Team card today features Conie Fong's adorable Daisy Bee.  What a sweet little bee!  It's available in both PNG and JPG format. And, it comes with a short stem version.

I coloured this sweetie with Copic markers and applied clear Wink of Stella to his/her wings.  

If you would like to see more inspiration by the other DT and GDT members, and anyone else who joins in the fun, head over to Conie's Facebook group. And, don't forget to visit Conie's etsy shop where you will find some truly darling and beautiful images.

That's all from me today.  Thank you for visiting.  Have a lovely day.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Border:       Crafter's Companion Die'sire "Isabel" die
Sentiment:  Computer generated

Challenges Entered 

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/

https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/ (I love flowers)

https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (Peace, tranquility, zen, spring, beauty of nature)

https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/ (Dollywood's Busy Bee Ride, Pigeon Forge, TN)

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

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

http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/

https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Ella Fleur by Conie Fong

 Hi everybody!  I hope your weekend was happy and that you are all doing well.  I am sharing my clean and simple DT card using Conie Fong's gorgeous "Ella Fleur" image, which you can find here in her etsy shop (along with so many other stunning images):

https://www.etsy.com/listing/602476970/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_153

I love this image and I have coloured it several times already.  

This beauty was coloured with Copic markers and a touch of Polychromos pencils.  

Thank you for visiting.  It always brightens my day.  I wish you a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Slimline die:  Gina Marie Designs "Scalloped Stitched" die

                           https://wholesalecraftingsupplies.com/search?type=product&q=slimline+dies

Sentiment:     Computer generated

Challenges Entered 

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

Snowman and Birdie Friends by Conie Fong

Hi!  I hope you are enjoying your weekend.  I am definitely not a summer person.  It's been in the high 80's here and very humid.  Mosquitoes and bugs everywhere.  Yuck!  I do, however, love the long days, beautifully coloured flowers, and the lush grass and trees.  

The theme for Conie Fong's Facebook challenge this month is "Always Anything Goes" with an option of "Create a Shaker Card".  

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

In addition to the monthly challenge, there is also a monthly Colouring Only challenge.  

I made a shaker card a few years ago, so this is only my second one.  Here is my DT inspirational card:

This darling image is"Snowman and Birdie Friends" by Conie, which can be found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/545580222/sale-digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_26

I used Copic markers and Polychromos pencils to colour this sweet image.  The poinsettia is handmade.  I decided to make some falling snow around the image with Nuvo glitter drops.  The shaker itself is filled with Shaved Ice and tiny snowflakes.  Have a nice weekend.  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Poinsettia:      Heartfelt Creations "Sparkling Poinsettia" die HCD1-766

Letters:           Cricut Expression cutting machine

Shaker:           Jillibean Soup "Small Circle" shaped shaker

Snowflakes:    The Paper Studio snowflake punch

Ribbon, Nuvo glitter Drops (White Blizzard) and Magic Scraps Shaved Ice are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
Creative Playground Challenge Blog
https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/2019/07/creative-playground-challenge-7.html
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Blog
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/
Through the Craft Room Door Challenge Blog
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/

Hummingbirds by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hi there, crafty friends!  I hope you had a happy weekend.  This week's theme for the DT members for Ching-Chou's Facebook challenge is "Shabby Chic/Distressed".  See here for details:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/
If you are interested, there is also a blog challenge.
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/

I used the lovely "Hummingbirds" image by Ching-Chou Kuik.  You can find it here in her etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/454161406/hummingbirds-digital-stamp-instant?ref=shop_home_active_141

This is the first time that I made a shabby/chic card and I really enjoyed making it.  I distressed the edges of the patterned paper at the top to achieve an old and weathered look. As always, I used a combination of Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils to colour this fabulous image.  The iris is handmade.  Have a nice week.  Until next time.  xx

Materials and Tools Used

Flourish:     Crafter's Companion "Filigree Flourish" die

Flower:       Spellbinders Die D-Lites "Create an Iris" die

Label:         Spellbinders "Venetian Accents" die

Distresser:  Tim Holtz "Tonic Paper Distresser"

Lace and pearls are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
Pink Gem Designs Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog
https://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Creative Moments Challenge Blog
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
  (Bingo - 3D Item, Digi or Stamp, Markers or Pencils)
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog
http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenge
A Perfect Time to Craft
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/

Tea for Two by Conie Fong

Hello everybody!  My DT card today features the gorgeous "Tea for Two" image by Conie Fong.  Every time I look at this image it makes me smile.  This is the second time I've coloured it.  You can find it in Conie's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/679739765/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-conie?ref=shop_home_active_4&crt=1

This card is for Conie's monthly Facebook challenge.

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

  The theme is "Use a Number".  As you can see, the number is part of the sentiment.   

Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils were used to colour this image.  The flower is handmade.  I decided to draw a serving tray under the image this time (last time I drew a placemat).  Have a happy week.  Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:   Memory Box "Pristine Border" die

Flower:   Fiskars punch

Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots"

The lace is from my stash.

Butterfly Kisses by Conie Fong

Hello and welcome to my post.  Today, I am sharing my DT inspirational card created for Conie Fong's current monthly Facebook challenge.  The theme is "Use a Ribbon".  

Conie also has a Colouring Only challenge on Facebook.

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

This exquisite image is Conie's "Butterfly Kisses", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/517084938/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_95 and also here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/530895707/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-by?ref=shop_home_active_94

This gorgeous image is coloured with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.  The butterfly is also coloured and glittered.  I made the flower and the hat pin.  Enjoy your day!  Lori P xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border at top:       Joy Crafts "Ornate Edge" die 6002/0257

Border on frame:  Martha Stewart "Monarch Butterfly" punch

Butterfly:               Memory Box "Pippi Butterfly" die

Sentiment:            That Craft Place "Scrabble with Love"
Flower:                  SVG file

Ribbon, pearl border, pearls, feather are from my stash

Challenges Entered

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Penguin Bundle of Love

Good afternoon!  It snowed again (non-stop) yesterday afternoon, evening, during the night and this morning but the storm was not as bad as the last storm we had.  Today, it is my turn to post my DT card which I made for Conie Fong's current Facebook challenge.  See here for details:

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

Conie also has a Facebook Colouring Only challenge.

The theme this month is "Valentine's Day" and the image I chose is the delightful "Penguin Bundle of Love", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/293138803/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_26

What an adorable image!  I used Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils to colour it.  The flower is handmade.   I wish you all a  Happy Valentine's Day!  Lori P xx 

Materials and Tools Used

Large Heart:           Joy Crafts "Gerti's Heart" 6002/0408 die

Small Hearts:         Martha Stewart "Heartbeat" deep edge punch

Border:                   Martha Stewart "Flourish Lace" punch

Flower:                   EK Success "Retro punch (medium)

Die behind frame:  Martha Stewart Chevron Fence" deep edge punch

Ribbon and pearls are from my stash

Puppy Cuddles by Conie Fong

Hi, dear peeps, and welcome to my DT post for Conie Fong's current Facebook Challenge.  The theme is "Christmas".  If you enter this challenge, you may win some gorgeous images from her.

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

Conie has some absolutely beautiful images in her etsy shop.  I chose the darling "Puppy Cuddles" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/630586582/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-puppy?ref=shop_home_active_6&crt=1

I have coloured this adorable image with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  And, of course, I made the poinsettia.  You know how much I love to make flowers!   I just realised that I forgot to add flocking to her pom pom and the trimming on her coat. I will do that shortly.  Well, that's all from me today.  I wish you a happy day.  Lori P xx 

Recipe

Poinsettia:         Heartfelt Creations "Sparkling Poinsettia" stamp and die

Leaves:             Heartfelt Creations "Large Sparkling Poinsettia" stamp (I fussy cut the leaves)

Borders:            Heartfelt Creations "Regal Borders and Pockets" dies

Tree:                  Dee's Distinctively :Small Snow Covered Tree" die IME026

Icicles Border:  Marianne Creatables "Icicles" die LR0135

Snowflake:        Memory Box "Batavia Snowflake" die

Label:                Crafty Sentiments Designs "Christmas Circles"

The dimensional dots, glittered paper and beads are from my stash.

Challenges entered
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2018/12/the-paper-shelters-8th-birthday-blog-hop.html
A Perfect Time to Craft
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2018/12/a-perfect-time-to-craft-december.html
Crafty Catz Challenge blog
http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

Poinsettia Fairy

Hello there, everyone!  It's snowing here again.  I am always captivated by how magical the world looks as lovely snowflakes float gently down from the heavens.  So peaceful.  

I am sharing my 3rd DT inspirational card which I created for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook Challenge.  It runs until the end of the month and, if you enter, you have a chance to win some truly beautiful images from Ching-Chou.  Check it out:

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

For my card, I chose the stunning "Poinsettia Fairy" image.  You can find her, along with 3 other glorious images, here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/258790590/christmas-digital-stamp-set-of-4-images?ref=shop_home_active_19

She is coloured with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.  The poinsettia is handmade.  I wish you a happy day, and Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends.  Lori P xx

Recipe

Frame:        "Raindrops on Roses" die by Heartfelt Creations

Poinsettia:  "Sparkling Poinsettia" die by Heartfelt Creations

Leaves:      "Large Sparkling Poinsettia"by Heartfelt Creations

Border:       "6002/0934" die by Joy Crafts

Her wings are glittered.  I applied clear Wink of Stella on the leaves

Pearls, ribbon and beads are from my stash.

This card will be entered into  https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/

Moon Glow

Hello, dear peeps!  The current Aurora Wings Challenge is 

"Once Upon a Dream or a Nightmare". 

https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/ 

It ends tonight (11:55 pm EST).  Nothing like waiting until the last minute, right?  LOL!  I have always loved looking at the sky, whether it be at night or during the day.  I will say, though, that here is something truly magical about the night sky.  I was trying to decide which one of Mitzi's gorgeous images to use for my card.  While looking through my papers, I came across this gorgeous "Moon Glow" image by Hannah Lynn which I had printed out some time ago.  The light went on in my head!  So, here is my card: 

This gorgeous image was a freebie but you can also find it in Hannah Lynn's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/482207531/pdf-digital-printable-coloring-book?ref=shop_home_active_25&crt=1

I have coloured her with my usual (Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils).  The flower is handmade. 

I wish you a happy weekend!  Lori P xx

Recipe 

Marianne Creatables LR0192 "Leaves" die

Joy Crafts "Circle Stars" die

Swarovski crystals, ribbon, feather are from my stash

I am entering this card to the following challenges:
-  https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/
-  http://www.josscrapshack.com/

Scarlet Holly

Good morning to you!  It is such a beautiful and sunny day.  I had the pleasure of seeing a lovely cardinal outside my window earlier today.  We already had our first snow last Friday.  How exciting!  It's my turn to showcase my 2nd DT inspirational card which I created for Ching-Chou Kuik's November Facebook Challenge.  The theme is "Christmas".  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/

I have used the gorgeous "Scarlet Holly" image which can be found in Ching-Chou's etsy shop here:
 https://www.etsy.com/listing/499846027/scarlet-holly-instant-download-digital?ref=shop_home_active_1

As always, I have coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.   I wish you a wonderful week.  Lori P xx

Recipe

Poinsettia:  "Tattered Poinsettia" die by Tim Holtz

Leaves:      "Large Sparkling Poinsettia" stamp by Heartfelt                           

Frame:        "Raindrops on Roses" die by Heartfelt Creations

Wink of Stella (clear) on poinsettia

Ribbon, pearls and beads:  from my stash

Holly Fairy

Hi everybody!

The weather here has been so miserable.  It either rains or it's dark and dreary.  Add the loss of Daylight Savings Time to that and it seems to be dark 24/7.  I'm not sure I know what the sun looks like anymore!  On a brighter note, here is my DT card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's current Monthly Facebook Challenge.  

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

This fabulous image is "Holly Fairy" and is found here (along with 3 other beautiful images):

https://www.etsy.com/listing/258790590/christmas-digital-stamp-set-of-4-images?ref=shop_home_active_4

I have coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  Her wings are glittered.  The green border was made with Heartfelt Creations' "Delicate Border Basics" die.  The poinsettia was made with the "Tattered Poinsettia" die by Tim Holtz. The pretty leaves are from Heartfelt Creations' "Large Sparkling Poinsettia" stamp.  I fussy cut the leaves.  I love to make my own pinwheel bows.  If anyone is interested in learning how to make them, check out this tutorial:

https://www.hair-hardware.com/how-to-make-a-pinwheel-bow/

Ribbon, beads and berries are from my stash.  

Have a happy day!  Lori P xx

Fresh Blue

Happy Halloween, dear peeps!

This month is the 4th anniversary of the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Monthly Blog Challenge and Monthly Facebook Challenge.  This gorgeous image was given for free to all that entered either the Blog Challenge or the Facebook Challenge.  The winners have been announced already.  Congratulations to you!  This is my DT card which I made for the Facebook Challenge and I nearly forgot to post.  Better late than never - LOL! 

A close-up:

She's coloured with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  My flower is handmade.  The corner is made with Spellbinders Die D-Lites "Victorian Bow Corner" die and the frame border is made with Martha Stewart's  "Daisy" punch.  Ribbon, pearls and floss are from my stash.  Have a wonderful Halloween!  Lori P xx

Spiderwort Sprite

Hi there, peeps!

Hope you are enjoying your weekend.  I have made this easel card for the wonderful Aurora Wings Challenge Blog.  It ends tonight.  Yikes!  Nothing like waiting until the last minute!  This delightful image is "Spiderwort Sprite" and you can find it in Mitzi's etsy shop here:

www.etsy.com/listing/209129131/digital-stamp-spiderwort-sprite?ref=shop_home_active_52 and also here:

www.aurorawings.com/store/p112/Spiderwort-Sprite-Digital-Stamp-Aurora-Wings

I have coloured her with my beloved Copic markers and FB Polychromos pencils.  

A close-up:

Finally, a side view:

I made all the flowers. What fun! The frame around the image is Spellbinders' "Lacy Squares" die.  The border at the top is Memory Box's "Pristine Border" die and the one on the inside bottom is Martha Stewart's "Lacy Border" punch.  Swarovski crystals and gems are from my stash.

Have a happy day.  Lori P xx

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