Iris Mermaid by Ching-Chou Kuik

Hey friends!  Hope you are well.  This is my second Design Team inspirational card for this month.  The theme is "Under the Sea" or "Fun in the Sun" or "By the Sea".  I chose the gorgeous "Iris Mermaid" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/693702933/mermaid-in-dream-set-greyscale-gray?ref=shop_home_active_46

I love making my own flowers, so the iris is handmade.  I used Copic markers to colour her. My card was created for Ching-Chou Kuik's current challenge on Facebook. 

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

Ching-Chou also has a blog challenge.  If you enter one, or both, you may win some beautiful images.

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

That's all from me today.  Enjoy your day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Borders:      Joy Crafts "Under the Sea - Edge Waves" die 6002/0330

Iris:             Spellbinders "Create an Iris" die

Sentiment:  Computer generated, backed with QuicKutz "Bottle Cap" die

Leaves:       Heartfelt Creations "Classic Rose" stamp and die set

Seashells, cheesecloth and Prills are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

http://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/
https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
http://cuteasabuttonchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/  (purple is my favourite colour)
http://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/
http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/
https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
https://craft-deebowz.blogspot.com/
   

Tea For Two by Conie Fong

Hi peeps!  We had such lovely weather last week.  It's finally getting warmer and the sun is shining.  There are two beautiful trees in full bloom and some pretty ornamental grasses and shrubs right outside my apartment.  I am surrounded by scenic beauty.

My DT card features Conie Fong's gorgeous "Tea For Two" image, found here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/679739765/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-conie?ref=shop_home_active_37&pro=1

I just love this image because it evokes such happy memories.  I drew the serving tray.  The image is coloured with both Copic markers and Polychromos pencils.  All the flowers are handmade.   

I made this card for Conie's current monthly Facebook challenge (theme:  Female/Mothers). Why not join in the fun?  

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

Conie also has a Colouring Only challenge.

Thank you for visiting.  I sincerely appreciate it.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Materials and Tools Used

Frame:     SVG file

Foliage:   SVG file

Flowers:  Love Nicole (large blue flower)

                EK Success "Gardenia" punch (medium flowers)

                EK Success "Retro" punch (small flowers)

Ribbon, pearls. Prills and gems are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/

https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

http://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/

http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/ - (my favourite embellishment is flowers.  I love to make my own 3-D flowers and nearly always do.  I can't seem to make a card without adding flowers!)

http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/

http://creativfusion.blogspot.com/

http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/

http://colouringinscrapland.blogspot.com/

https://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2020/05/spring-fling.html?fbclid=IwAR16zE7qGOywyHoldzi447ku34jeZ9cGSVgwfnAX_d1rkrx9jncs9W8VnPo

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/

Tender Blue by Ching-Chou Kuik

A very Happy New Year to you!  This is my first DT card this year which I made for Ching-Chou Kuik's brand new 2020 monthly Facebook challenge. The theme is "New Year, New Beginnings or New Crafty Stash".  

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

What better way than to start off with a new birthday card, right?  This stunning image is "Tender Blue", found here: 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/586592192/under-the-sea-set-greyscale-printable?ref=shop_home_active_59

Items for "New Crafty Stash" include the flower die, the vine die, the gold button and coloured seashells.

As always, I used my usual mediums (Copic markers and FC Polychromos pencils) to colour this lovely image.  I made the flower and the pinwheel bow. I cut the frame twice to make it longer than its original size and pieced it together.  And, I added cheesecloth under the seashells. 

In addition to a Facebook challenge,Ching-Chou also has a challenge blog.  There are some wonderful images that you can win if you enter either one.

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

That's all from me.  Thank you for stopping by, and I hope to see you soon.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Frame:    Spellbinders "Pendants" die (cut twice)

Foliage:  Memory Box "Small Marianna Vine" die

Flower:   Spellbinders "Succulent and Mum Flower" dies

Frame behind sentiment:  Spellbinders "Inverted Scalloped Square" dies

Pearls, cheesecloth, Prills and ribbon are from my stash.

Challenges Entered

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com/
SheepSki Designs Challenge Blog
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/
Dragonfly Dreams Challenge Blog
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/
The Crafter's Cake Challenge Blog (something beginning with C:  cheesecloth under seashells)
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Gem of a Challenge Blog
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Creative Moments Challenge Blog
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Something New (flower and vine dies, button, seashells)
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/
Stamping Sensations Challenge Blog
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge Blog
http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge Blog
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/
Dream Valley Challenges Blog
http://dreamvalleychallenges.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