Rose by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

Hi friends!  I hope you are all well.  Two weeks ago, northern United States experienced a dangerous arctic blast.  I nearly fell out of my bed when I woke up one morning, checked my phone, and saw that the temperature was -20 degrees.  Yikes!  Luckily, the temperatures warmed up considerably.

This week's theme on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog is: 

LACE and/or FLOWERS

These are two of my favourite embellishments and so I included both on my card.  I used the gorgeous Rose image by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps.

I used Copic markers to colour this beauty.  The lace was originally white but I dyed it yellow with Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels.  The flowers are handmade.

If you would like to see more inspiration by the other Design Team members, please visit The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  While there, how about joining in the fun?  There are some wonderful prizes to be won.

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

Resources and Tools Used 

Flowers:     SVG file (with acrylic centers)
Foliage:      SVG file
Sentiment:  Computer generated
Butterfly:     (top left corner)  Creative Expressions "Petite Butterflies" die

Challenges Entered 

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/

https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/

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

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/

 

Autumn Harvest by Ching-Chou Kuik

Greetings friends! Today I am sharing my Design Team card for Ching-Chou Kuik's new monthly Facebook challenge.  

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

This month's theme is "Autumn or Fall or Autumn Colours".  This beautiful image is "Autumn Harvest", found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/737139833/digital-stamp-set-of-3-autumn-images?ref=shop_home_active_30

As usual, I coloured the image with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  The lace was originally white but I dyed it with Glimmer Mist, and added the tiny gems.  The sunflower is handmade.  I added Flower Soft to the center of the flower.  I love adding clear Wink of Stella to wings because it leaves behind such a lovely and delicate shimmer.  

You are also welcome to join us on the Ching-Chou Digital Stamps Challenge Blog:

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

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

Materials and Tools Used 

Flower:       Love Nicole die

Sentiment:  Computer generated

Lace, Magic Mesh, embroidery floss, gems, Glimmer Mist and Wink of Stella are from my stash.

Challenges Entered 

http://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2020/

https://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenge

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/

https://digidoodlestudioschallengeblog.blogspot.com/?utm_source=digi-doodle-studios.myshopify.com+subscribers&utm_campaign=0a521ceaf2-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c1780340d6-0a521ceaf2-137595559&goal=0_c1780340d6-0a521ceaf2-137595559&mc_cid=0a521ceaf2&mc_eid=bcc45d42a8

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/08/pip-challenge-2031.html

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

http://yournextstamp.com/blog/

Poppy Fairy by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello friends!  Welcome to my post today.  This week's themes for the Design Team members of Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook challenge are "Shabby Chic or Distressed or Vintage".  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/
These themes evoke a design style that embraces a worn look.  Words like lace, floral, soft, romantic, eclectic, casual and feminine come to mind.  

This beautiful image is "Poppy Fairy" and can be found in Ching-Chou's etsy shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/769033714/poppy-fairy-coloring-page-printable?ref=shop_home_active_14

I coloured this lovely image with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  The poppy is handmade.  A bit of lace is peeking out of the distressed patterned paper.  I also added red lace at the top of the card.  Her wings are gently covered with clear Wink of Stella.  

Thank you for visiting.  I appreciate it very much.  Have a happy week.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used

Arch:          SVG file

Foliage:      Marianne Craftables "Tiny's Swirls and Leaves" die CR1245 and

                   Marianne Creatables "Leaves Foliage" die LR0192

Poppy:        Marianne Design "Poppy" die LR0587

Sentiment:  Backed with Love Nicole die

Lace, Swarovski crystals, pearls, gems, Tim Holtz Paper Distresser and Wink of Stella (clear) are from my stash.   

Challenges Entered 

https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/

Light of Beatitude by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello lovely peeps!  I hope you had a happy weekend.  We've had quite the snowstorm here.  I am sharing my DT card which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook challenge.  She also has a blog challenge.

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

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

If you enter one, or both, you may win some beautiful images.

 The DT's theme for this week is "Mythical Creatures".  I love mermaids and so I chose the glorious "Light of Beatitude" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/288934955/oriental-japanese-mermaid-digital-stamp?ref=shop_home_active_197

I used Copic Markers and Polychromos pencils to colour her.  The lace was originally white but I dyed it with Glimmer Mist (Cosmos).  Her wings are covered with clear Wink of Stella.  I made the flowers.  Enjoy your day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools used 

Lily pad:  SVG file

Flowers:  Fiskars punches (small and medium)

Die cut behind image:     Spellbinders "Big Scalloped Circles" dies

Label behind sentiment:  Spellbinders "Vintage Lace Motifs" dies  (cut down to shorten it)

Lace, pearls, prills, Wink of Stella and glimmer Mist are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
Gem of a Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Stamping Sensations Challenge Blog
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Dragonfly Dreams Challenge Blog
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/

Bachelor's Buttons Sprite by Aurora Wings

Hi there!  Hoping you all had a nice weekend.  Another month has almost gone by.  Hard to believe, right?  My card today features one of Aurora Wings' darling images "Bachelor's Buttons Sprite", found in Mitzi's etsy shop here: 

https://www.aurorawings.com/store/p610/Bachelors-Buttons-Sprite-Digital-Stamp-Aurora-Wings.html#/  

Mitzi has so many delightful sprites and gorgeous images.

This sweet image was coloured with Copics and Polychromos pencils.  All the flowers are handmade.  The lace was originally white but I dyed it with blue glimmer mist.

I am entering this card on Aurora Wings' Facebook challenge.  Check it out:

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

Enjoy your day!  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:         Joy Crafts "Round Corners Frame" die 6002/0631 

Foliage:       SVG file

Flowers:      EK Success "Gardenia" punch and "Retro" punch (small), SVG file

Sentiment:  QuicKutz "Phoebe" alphabet dies

Angel Wishes by Conie Fong

Hello, crafty friends!  This month's Facebook theme over at Conie Fong's Art and Design Group is "Always Anything Goes" with an option of  "Anything But a Card". 
  https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/

This is my DT inspirational project:

I started off with the cute wooden box that houses Brie cheese by President:

I coated the entire box with gesso.  Then, I painted it with purple acrylic paint.  Finally, I applied Mod Podge (matte finish) all over it to seal it.

I used the darling "Angel Wishes" image by Conie Fong, found here in her etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/665388540/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-angel?ref=shop_home_active_8

I coloured this beautiful image with Copics and FC Polychromos pencils.  I glued the patterned paper, the image and the frames onto the box and applied Mod Podge over them. 

I wanted the lace (which was white) to match so I dyed it purple with Glimmer Mist, and glued it around the box.  I lined the insides of the box (top and bottom) with white felt. Lastly, I added the flowers and other embellishments and, voila, my finished box!

Here are some other views:

  

I had so much fun creating this altered box.  Hope you have a lovely day.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:     Spellbinders "Label 18" dies

Flourish:  Cheery Lynn "Fanciful Flourish" die (small)

Flowers:   EK Success "Gardenia" punch, Fiskars punch (small)

Gesso, Mod Podge, lace, floss, gems, prills, Glimmer Mist, acrylic paint and felt are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com

Colour Crazy Craft Challenges Blog

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2019/08/

Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/

Crafty Friends Challenge Blog

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Creative Moments Challenge Blog

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/

Crafting by Designs Challenge Blog

https://craftingbydesigns.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.

Come Softly by Ching Chou Kuik

Hi crafty friends!  I hope you are all doing well.  Spring has not been very cooperative thus far.  It's been either cloudy, cold, raining or all three on any given day.  It would be nice to see some  sunshine, for sure.

I have created a center step card this time as my DT inspiration for Ching-Chou Kuik's monthly Facebook challenge (theme: lace).

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

  There is also a blog challenge.  This beautiful image is "Come Softly" found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/279222082/come-softly-instant-download-digital?ref=shop_home_active_45

Here is a side view:

The image is coloured with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  I wanted to include the same butterfly that's part of the image as an embellishment so I printed two copies of the image, fussy cut them and popped them around the image to add some interest.  The tiny flowers are handmade.  I wish you a lovely weekend.  xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Border:    Heartfelt Creations "Layered Elegant Swirl" die

Flowers:  EK Success "Retro" punch (small)

Label:      Spellbinders "Vintage Lace Motifs" die

Swarovski crystals and lace are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
A Gem of a Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Polkadoodles Challenge Blog
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

Sea Breeze

Hello there, peeps!  This is my first DT card which I created for this months's challenge over at Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook Challenge.  The theme is "Celebrations".  If you join, you may win some beautiful images from Ching-Chou.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chingchoukuikdigitalstamps/

I absolutely love mermaids so I chose this stunning image called "Sea Breeze".  You can find her, along with 9 other gorgeous mermaids, in Ching-Chou's etsy shop here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/605406168/mermaid-set-greyscale-printable-instant?ref=shop_home_active_19

A close-up of this beauty:

I have coloured her with a combination of Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.  I wish you a happy week.  Lori P xx

Recipe

Frames:  Spellbinders "Big Scalloped Circles" dies

               Spellbinders "Classic Scalloped Squares Large" dies

Robin's Nest clear dew drops (on lace), lace, tiny bottle, sand, starfish, seashells, Swarovski crystals and Magic Mesh are all from my stash.

The seaweed was made with an old SVG file.

Challenges entered

Morgan's ArtWorld
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
Jo's Scrap Shack
http://www.josscrapshack.com/2018/11/ffc-262-always-anything-goes-with.html
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/
Creative Moments

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2018/12/challenge-158.html

Ella with Cupcake

Hi everybody!

I am so happy to share my DT card which I created for Conie Fong's September Facebook Challenge here:

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

Conie also has a colouring challenge on Facebook.

This gorgeous image is "Ella with Cupcake".  You receive 2 images (one with curls facing left and one facing right). You can find this image here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/616312955/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-2?ref=shop_home_active_3

You can also find her, along with a second image, "Ella Fleur", here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/602475304/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-4?ref=shop_home_active_5https://www.etsy.com/listing/602475304/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-4?ref=shop_home_active_5

There are 4 images with this set (both girls facing left and right).  So versatile! 

A close-up:

As always, I have coloured her with Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils.  The flowers are made with various punches.  I love to make my own flowers.  The pretty leaves are by La-La Land Crafts (Open Leaf Flourish Die).  

Lace, pearls and Swarovski crystals are from my stash.  Have a lovely day!  Lori P xx

Cherry Sprite

Hi everyone!  I made this card a few weeks ago for the Aurora Wings Challenge Blog.  Mitzi has so many darling little sprites. This delightful image is "Cherry Sprite" by Aurora Wings.  You can find this cutie here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/475318568/digital-stamp-cherry-sprite-whimsical?ref=shop_home_active_56

She is coloured with Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  I decided to create a frame with lace and a matching bow ornament.  I used "Wicker Weave" embossing folder by Cuttlebug and "Doily Lace" punch by Martha Stewart.  Cherries charm, pearls and flowers are from my stash.  

A close-up:

Have a happy day,

Lori P xx