Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Poinsettia Sprite by Aurora Wings

Greetings friends!  I made this project a number of years ago but never posted it.  I decided to try my hand at a book folding candle.  

I coloured the adorable "Poinsettia Sprite" digital image by Aurora Wings with Copic markers.  Then, I proceeded to fussy cut her.  Unfortunately, she is no longer available. 

I found a video on how to make a book folding candle. See here.  This was somewhat tedious but well worth it. Once I finished the candle and hot glued the ends together, I glued it onto a flat lid.  I glued the little sprite onto the front of the candle, and decorated it.  I placed a tee light candle at the top.  And voila...a book fold candle!


I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy holiday and a wonderful new year.  Hugs, Lori xx


Thursday, December 12, 2024

Christmas Lilly by Moondrea Designs

Hello friends!  I decided to join the monthly Moondrea Designs progressive challenge this month on Facebook.  This gorgeous image is Christmas Lilly by Moondrea Designs.  The challenge will run from December 1 through December 31.

I coloured this beauty with Copic markers.  The sentiment is computer generated and is backed with QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die. I added some sparkle on the candle's flame.  Here is my card:


That's all from me for this post.  Take good care of yourselves.  Until next time, Lori xx

Friday, November 15, 2024

Candy Cane Boy Elf by Conie Fong

Greetings friends, and welcome to my post today.  All my Christmas cards are finished.  I learned a long time ago to not wait for the last minute to make my cards.  I am sharing my Design Team card which showcases the delightfully sweet Candy Cane Boy Elf by Conie Fong.  This image comes with two other adorable elves in both JPG and PNG format (8 images in all).

This little guy is coloured with Copic markers.  I added some sparkly red ribbon and a clipart sentiment. 

Conie has a Facebook group called Conie Fong Art & Design Group where you will see some amazing inspiration by the other Design Team members and other crafters as well.  Additionally, Conie has a YouTube channel called Draw with Conie where she teaches you how to draw simple images.  Awesome, right?

Have a lovely weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx  

Challenges Entered  

https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/  (I love hot beverages during the winter months)





Monday, December 18, 2023

Little Gift Boy Elf by Conie Fong

Greetings, my friends!  Christmas is getting closer and closer.  I am so glad that all my Christmas cards been seen sent.  Today, I am sharing a Christmas card which I made using the adorable Little Gift Boy Elf by Conie Fong.  Here is my Design Team card:


I coloured this little elf with my Copic markers.  You will find more wonderful inspiration on Conie Fong's Facebook group here.

Thank you for stopping by.  I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Hugs, Lori xx



Thursday, December 14, 2023

Big Gift Boy Elf by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  I made this card a while ago and did not post it.  This sweet image is Big Gift Boy Elf by Conie Fong.  Isn't he adorable?  It comes in two formats:  JPG and PNG.  This is my DT card:


This little fellow is coloured with Copic markers.  For more amazing inspiration, check out Conie's Facebook group here.

That's all from me for today.  I wish you a lovely day, and I thank you for visiting.  Hugs, Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used  

Corners:      Cheery Lynn "Deco Corners - Deco J" dies
Frame:         Joy Crafts "round Corners Frame" dies 6002/0631
Sentiment:   Computer generated


Challenges Entered 

https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/    (Y and Z - Your choice)


 


Saturday, December 2, 2023

Santa Gnome Gift and SentimentBundle by Conie Fong

Greetings friends, and welcome to my post today.  It is so hard to believe that it is already December.  I always start making my Christmas cards in August, and I am happy to say that they are all finished and ready to be mailed.

For my DT card, I chose the adorable Santa Gnome Gift and Sentiment Bundle by Conie Fong. It is available in both JPG format and PNG format.

I coloured this cute image mostly with FC Polychromos pencils because it is quite small.  If you visit Conie's Facebook group, you will see some fabulous inspiration.

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


Resources and Tools Used   

Die:             Marianne Creatables "Christmas Ornament" die
Chain:         EK Success "Chain" punch (cut twice and offset)
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Challenges Entered 


 


Friday, October 20, 2023

Candy Cane Boy Elf by Conie Fong

Hello, my friends!  Today's post features one of Conie Fong's  darling new releases.  This sweetie is Candy Cane Boy Elf.  He comes in JPG and PNG formats.  Here is my Design Team card:


I enjoy using non traditional Christmas colours at times.  He is coloured with Copic markers.  

Conie Fong has a Facebook group where you will find some amazing inspiration by the Design Team members, the Guest Design Team members and other crafters.  Conie also hosts a monthly challenge.  If you join in the fun, you may win some truly darling images.

That is all from me today.  Thank you for visiting, and enjoy your weekend.  Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Corner:       EK Success
Sentiment:  Computer generated


Challenges Entered  




Monday, September 25, 2023

Christmas Boy Elves by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  I am so excited because Conie Fong has released more brand new releases in her etsy shop.  This time, she released eight darling boy/girl elves.  For my DT card, I am showcasing the Christmas Boy Elves.  Are they not the cutest?  


 I coloured them with Copic markers, and added some white ribbon with silver threads, and silver photo corners on the left.  

Be sure to check out all of Conie's new releases.  They are perfect for autumn, Halloween and Christmas.  And, Conie also has a fabulous Facebook group where you will find some marvelous inspiration.  

Thanks so much for visiting, and I hope you have a happy day.  Lori xx


Challenges Entered  

http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/    (How the Grinch Stole Christmas - which I still have)





Friday, July 7, 2023

Candy Cane by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  For those of you who celebrated Independence Day, I hope you had a wonderful day.  It's hard to believe that July is upon us.  Time flies too fast!

It is always a good idea to start making Christmas cards early.  I learned that lesson years ago.  That said, here is my DT inspirational slimline card using Candy Cane by Conie Fong.  This is part of Conie's Santa Gnome Gift and Sentiment Bundle.


This fabulous image is coloured with Copic markers.  The sentiment is also part of Conie's Santa Gnome Gift and Sentiment Bundle.  I added some Swarovski crystals on all the corners to balance the red colours.

If you have some time, why not visit Conie's Facebook group?  You will find some amazing inspiration, and she hosts a monthly challenge where you can win some adorable images.

Thanks so much for visiting.  It is very appreciated.  Until next time, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used  

Slimline panel:  Spellbinder's "Flowering Slimline" die 
Frame:               Spellbinder's "Labels 4" dies


Challenges Entered 

http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/  (this is one of those rare times when I didn't use
                                                                      patterned paper.  I nearly always love using floral
                                                                      pattered paper)






Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Follow the Stars by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hello friends!  Welcome to this week's challenge on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  Our theme is FESTIVE COLOURS. Perfect for this time of the year!   I chose the gorgeous Follow the Stars by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.  


That lovely background is part of the Gnome Home:  Holiday Scene Builder Set digi by Sweet November Stamps.  I coloured this beauty and the scene with Copic markers.  The sentiment is a free clipart image. 

Well, that's all from me.  Remember to pop by The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog for more inspiration by the other Design Team members.  And, always up for grabs are some amazing prizes.  Hope to see you join in the fun.


 

Monday, November 7, 2022

Christmas Stocking by Conie Fong

Hello friends!  I love little bears so I just had to colour this darling image by Conie Fong called Christmas Stocking.  This sweet image also comes with a Pinecone Branch facing right and left.  Here is my DT card:

This cutie is coloured with both Copics and Polychromos.   I decided to add tiny glittered snowflakes around the image.  Conie has a monthly Facebook challenge which starts at the beginning of each month.  There is plenty of time to enter, so why not join in the fun?  There are some truly beautiful images to be won.

Thank you for visiting.  I really appreciate it.  Take good care of yourselves.  Until next time, Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used 

Icicle border:  Marianne Creatables "Icicle Border" die LR0135
Snowflakes:    Studio G punch
Sentiment:      Computer generated and backed with QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die
Bow:               Tutti Designs "Fancy Bows" TUTTI-644

Glittered paper is from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

https://blog.yournextstamp.com/  (Santa visits in the middle of the night and leaves presents!)




Monday, October 17, 2022

Buffy n Friends by Digi Doodle Studios Digi Stamps

Greetings friends!  Welcome to my DT post today for Digi Doodle Studios.  Halloween always evokes such warm and wonderful memories for me.  My kids and I very much enjoyed decorating the inside of our house, as well as the outside, for this fun holiday.  My sons loved wearing their costumes to school, and taking part in the parade outside the school while proud parents watched them.  Then, we would go Trick-or-Treating after dinner while their dad waited for other Trick-or Treaters to visit our house.

This sweet image is Buffy n Friends by Digi Doodle Studios.  I drew the background except for the haunted house.  Copics and Polychromos were used to colour the image and background.


Digi Doodle Studios has both a challenge blog and a Facebook challenge.  The Theme this month is CREEPY CUTE / SPOOKY / BELIEVE IN MAGIC.  

This will be my last post for Digi Doodle Studios because they are shutting down at the end of this month.  Why not visit their etsy shop before they close their doors?  DDS will, however, continue to create adorable clear stamps, dies and more on Ink n' Splatter.  

That's all from me today.  I thank you for visiting, and I with you a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Ghost:                 Memory Box "Ghost Trio" die
Sentiment:           Kindpng free download
Haunted House:  vectezzy free download


Challenges Entered


https://festivefridaychallenge.com/  (witch, cat, moon, pumpkin, orange, stars, black, ghost)








   

Monday, October 3, 2022

Happy Witches Brew by Digi Doodle Studios

Hello friends!  Halloween always brings back some wonderful memories of my children when they would dress up in their costumes and go Trick-or-Treating around our neighbourhood.  What fun they had!  Of course, I would drive them to each house.  I also had a lot of fun making their costumes.  

The theme on the Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog this month is CREEPY CUTE / SPOOKY / BELIEVE IN MAGIC.  There is also a DDS Facebook challenge.

I chose the fabulous Happy Witches Brew by Digi Doodle Studios for my DT card.  I just had to draw a background for this cute witch.  


I used a combination of Copics and Polychromos to colour the image and background.  The cobwebs and the cute little black kitty are stamps that I have in my stash.  

I am really sad to inform you that Digi Doodle Studios will be closing its etsy shop at the end of this month.  So, hurry over and visit before they close their doors.  They will, however, continue to produce clear stamps, dies and more on Ink n' Splatter.

Thank you for visiting.  I truly appreciate it.  Have a lovely day, and take good care of yourselves.  Hugs, Lori xx


Resources and Tools Used 

Blood Border:  Martha Stewart "Drippy Goo" blood trim edge punch
Sentiment :      Kindpng free download
Ghost:              Memory Box "Ghost Trio: die


Challenges Entered 

https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/ (witch's brew, concoction)





   

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Sending Joy by Your Next Stamp

 Hello dear friends!  I decided to make a second Christmas card for the Spring Into Christmas 2022 {BYSHC} Linky Party.  This time I used the super adorable Sending Joy image by Your Next Stamp



As always, I used Copics and Polychromos to colour this darling image.  I made a nearly identical card some time ago using a different image so I didn't have to worry about coming up with a new design.  There is still time to join in the fun.  See here:



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

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:       Martha Steward "Skylands Snowflake" Around the Page punches
Sentiment:  Free clipart from the Internet

Ribbon is from my stash.


Challenges Entered 






Friday, April 22, 2022

Mistletoe Fairy by Aurora Wings Digital Stamps

Hi friends!  I came across the Spring into Christmas 2022 {BYSHC} Linky Party this morning and decided to make a card.


I have a drawer full of printed images, some of which I coloured and some yet to be coloured.  I found this beautiful image by Aurora Wings called Mistletoe Fairy which I coloured some time ago.  I decided to use it to make a card.


Why not join in the fun?  It's never too early to start making Christmas cards, right?  I do love Christmas!

Thank you for visiting.  I always appreciate it.  Have a happy weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:         Memory Box "Frosty Border" die
Frame:          Spellbinders "Fleur De Lis" die
Snowflakes:  EK Success punches

I used glittered paper for the border, mirror paper for the snowflakes and added swarovski crystals to the centers, and I sprinkled Frontage Embossing Powder by Stampendous for some added interest.  The ribbon and bell are from my stash.


Challenges Entered 







Thursday, November 4, 2021

Antoni Coffee Gnomie by Digi Doodle Studios


 Hello friends!  This is my Guest Designer card showcasing the delightful "Antoni Coffee Gnomie" by Digi Doodle Studios.  

A new challenge started on November 1 on the Digi Doodle Challenge Blog.  This month's theme is Christmas/Winter.  There is also a Digi Doodle Studios Facebook Challenge.  We would love to see your creations, and you may win some beautiful images, too.


I drew the background and coloured this sweet little gnome with Copics and Polychromos.  Thank you for taking the time to visit.  I always appreciate reading your lovely feedback.  Have a wonderful day.  Hugs, Lori xx


Materials and Tools Used 

Border:       Martha Stewart "Scallop 3-Dot" Around the Page punches
Sentiment:  Free image from the Internet


Challenges Entered 




Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Christmas Wreath Mouse by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Hello friends!  I am sharing my DT card for Challenge #157 which starts today on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog:

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/ 

I close the adorable "Christmas Wreath Mouse" image by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps.  You can find this cute image, along with many other beautiful images, on Vera's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/207478242/digital-stamp-christmas-wreath-mouse?ref=shop_home_active_197  

https://www.etsy.com/shop/lemonshortbread


I used Copics to colour this adorable image.  The letters "J" and "Y" were cut out with my Cricut Expression (Base Camp cartridge).  I really like the way this clean and simple card turned out.

Thanks for visiting, and I hope to see you soon.  In the interim, stay well and take good care of yourselves.  Hugs, Lori xx


Materials and Tools Used 

Lights border and lights -  Fawn Lawn "Mini String of Lights" die
Letters "J" and "Y" -          Cricut Expression Cutting Machine "Base Camp" cartridge 


Challenges Entered 




Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Winter Muff Shoujo by Lemon Shortbread Digital Stamps

 Hello friends!  Here we are with a brand new month and a brand new challenge over on the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog:

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

I chose the gorgeous "Winter Muff Shoujo" stamp for my DT card.  You can find it in Vera's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/210116641/digital-stamp-winter-snow-muff-girl-digi?ref=shop_home_active_206



I used a free clipart border image instead of patterned paper, and stamped some tiny snowflakes on it and drew some snow mounds.  The image is coloured with Copics and Polychromos.  I used glitter paper for the icicles border and around the sentiment.

That's all from me today.  Hope to see you again, and sincere thanks for visiting.  Enjoy your day.  Hugs, Lori xx   


Materials and Tools Used 

Icicle border:   Marianne Creatables "Icicle Border" die LR0392
Sentiment:       Computer generated

The glitter paper is from my stash.


Challenges Entered 







Auggie Corgi Christmas Puppy by Digi Doodle Studios

Hi there, friends.  Today, I am sharing my Guest Designer card with the charming "Auggie Corgi Christmas Puppy" stamp by Digi Doodle Studios which you can find here:

https://digidoodlestudios.com/products/auggie-corgi-christmas-puppy-digi-doodles-digi-stamp



I coloured this darling little puppy with a combination of Copics and Polychromos.  I wanted the puppy to sit on something so I drew a tile floor.  

Digi Doodle Studios has a monthly blog challenge (which went live on Friday, October 1) as well as a Facebook challenge.  Check them out here:



I hope you join in the fun.  We would love to see your creations.  Thank you for visiting.  I truly appreciate it.  Wishing you a wonderful week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Ornaments:    Memory Box "Snowflake Ornament" die and "Classic Ornament" die (solid)
Sentiment:     Computer generated

The silver glitter paper is from my stash.


Challenges Entered