Showing posts with label xmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label xmas. Show all posts

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.


 

Friday, August 5, 2022

Purrfect Kitties with Lights by Conie Fong

 Hi friends!  I usually start making the bulk of my Christmas cards this month.  I have already made a couple of cards.  This is my latest inspirational DT card showcasing the truly darling Purrfect Kitties image by Conie Fong.  Conie has quite a number of truly adorable Christmas images.  I made this card for Conie's Facebook group.




My card is pretty simple.  All I did was colour the image, add the free sentiment by Kiss Clipart and... voila!  Another Christmas card!

Thank you for visiting.  I always enjoy reading your lovely comments.  Have a wonderful weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx

I would like to enter this card on the Inspiration Station Challenge Blog (theme:  Animal Kingdom).  Below is the photo that was given as inspiration.  I love all kinds of animals, especially any type of feline, wild and domestic.  I immediately focused on the gorgeous white tiger because kitties have a special place in my heart.  And, what better way to  represent that than to use Conie's gorgeous Purrfect Kitties image?  

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Other challenges entered
 

http://intaas.blogspot.com/  (Kitties always make me happy)
















Friday, July 15, 2022

Cute Girls Coffee by Scrappy Boy Stamps

Hello friends!  I decided to partake in Scrappy Boy Stamps' Facebook challenge.  To enter this particular challenge, one must use a non-holiday image by Scrappy Boy Stamps and turn it into a holiday project.  I chose the adorable Cute Girls Coffee image for my entry. This adorable image comes in two versions:  a girl with tea and one with a coffee cup.


 


Well, that's all from me today.  Thank you for stopping by.  Hugs, Lori xx

Resources and Tools Used 

Slimline die:   Whimsy Stamps "Slimline Connected Rectangles Die" SWD551
Sentiment:      Computer generated
Corners:          EK Success


Challenges Entered 




Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Gnome Gift by Conie Fong

 Hello friends!  Welcome to my post today.  This is my first Design Team inspiration this month for Conie Fong's Facebook group.  This sweet little guy is Gnome Gift by Conie Fong.  He's available in PNG and JPG formats, along with some other adorable images.  This is the third card that I've made with this image because it's so cute and versatile.  


I used Copics and Polychromos to colour him, and I drew a simple background.  Then I added some tiny snowflakes.

If you have some time, why not pop over to Conie's FB group and join in the fun?  You may win some darling images by Conie Fong.

Thank you for visiting, and hope to see you soon.  Hugs, Lori xx 

Resources and Tools Used 

Slimline die:    From Amazon
Sentiment:      Computer generated
Snowflakes:    punch by Studio G


Challenges Entered 

https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/  (N - new slimline die, O - old image)
                                                                                                                 the image)





 

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 







Saturday, December 11, 2021

About Christmas No. 1 by Mirtillamente Digital Stamps

Hello  dear friends.  I hope you are making progress on your Christmas shopping.  Last month, I won a Guest Designer spot for this month on the Rabisco Challenge Blog.  I was given a choice of three images and I chose "About Christmas No. 1 by Mirtillamente Digital Stamps".  Here is my card:


There are six images included with this digital stamp and I selected three of them.  They are coloured with Copic markers and FB Polychromos pencils.  I used the fabulous fabulous "Slimline Connected Rectangles" die by Whimsy Stamps.  I used glittered paper to cut it out.  I love this die!  The sentiment is computer generated.

That's all from me today.  Thanks so much for visiting.  I wish you a happy weekend.  Hugs, Lori xx


Challenges Entered 



















Friday, December 3, 2021

Patches Christmas Border Collie Puppy by Digi Doodle Studios

 Hello lovely friends!  Is it really December already?  Time flies too fast.  We've already had some snow and it's been so cold here.  When I got up this morning it was 16 degrees Fahrenheit.  

A new challenge has started on December 1 on the Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog.  The theme is Christmas/Winter.  There is also a DDS monthly Facebook challenge.  We would love to see your creations.

The image I chose is the adorable "Patches Christmas Border Collie Puppyby Digi Doodle Studios.  


The image is coloured by a combination of Copics and Polychromos.  Well, that's all for today.  Thank you for taking the time to stop by, and I hope to see you again.  Have a happy day.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Sentiment:  Backed with Spellbinders "Classic Scalloped Circles" dies
Corners:      EK Success

Challenges Entered

http://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/  (Meet Me Under the Mistletoe)
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Fairy Christmas Eve by The Paper Shelter Digital Stamps

 Hi friends!  Welcome to my DT post for the new challenge on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  Our theme this week is " A Christmas Card".

I chose the gorgeous "Fairy Christmas Eve" image.  As you probably know by now, I just adore fairies.


What a glorious image!  I coloured it with Copics and Polychromos.  I decided to use non traditional Christmas colours.  I inked around the edges of the image to create a warm glow.  I used glittered paper for the icicle borders.

We would love for you to join in the fun.  You can check out the other lovely creations by the other Design Team members. And, remember that there are some amazing prizes up for grabs.


Thank you for taking time to visit.  I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving, and here's hoping that whatever you do today, brings you happiness from morning until night.  Hugs, Lori xx

Materials and Tools Used 

Icicle border:  Marianne Creatables "Icicle Border" die LR0392
Sentiment:      Backed with Spellbinders " Classic Scalloped Border" dies

Glittered paper is from my stash.

Challenges Entered