A new release over at BLD...

Happy Friday everyone!  Just wanted to quickly share that there's a brand new release happening over at By Lori Designs Today!  A few new artists to share as well so you will definitely want to check out the blog!

Here's a little peek at what Miss Ella has in store for you!  Too cute!

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great weekend!!!

BLD April Release Blog Hop!!!

Hello Everyone!  I hope you all had a wonderful Easter.  The weather here was gorgeous, no searching for easter eggs in the snow - yay!

Today at By Lori Designs, we've got a fun Blog Hop for you.  There's a brand new release happening today and Lori has outdone herself this time on the cuteness scale!  

I'm featuring a new Puddle Jumper - 'Big Bubble Girl (with words)' which can be found HERE!  Too cute! 

I coloured her up with my copic markers and added some glossy accents to the bubble gum machine.  

The hop will run until Saturday 4/26 at Midnight (EST) -You will have a chance to win a prize (3 images of your choice from the new April Release)  Just for commenting! Winner will be announced on 4/27!  Good Luck!  Thanks for stopping by!

Your next stop is Rosemary - Enjoy the hop!

Here's the entire hop list just in case you get taken off the path...

Bring on Spring!!!

TGIF!!!!  (insert giant happy face here)

I'm sooo happy its finally Friday!  I'm totally exhausted but its Scrapfest weekend and I'm ready to hit the floor running!

Just wanted to share with you a cute little card featuring an adorable Puddle Jumper called 

Ella's Umbrella

BRING ON SPRING!!!

Check out the By Lori Designs Blog for some more inspiration!  

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have an awesome weekend!!!

Woo hoo Blog Hop day with By LORi Designs!!!

Hi Everyone!  Today at By LORi Designs, we have a big ol' blog hop going on!

See the full list of Blog Hop participants below so you don't miss your chance to win the $20.00 digi credit to the By LORi Designs Shop!  All you have to do is leave a comment on each stop of the hop and link up to the Mr.Linky on the final stop!!

Today we're all featuring another brand new adorable PJ image to the bunch with Fancy Girl!    

What a cutie patootie!!!  I love her sassy hair style and all the pearls!!!! 

Make sure you stop by and visit the rest of the wonderful design team members below and leave a comment for your chance to win a $20.00 digi credit for the By LORi Designs Shop!!!  This will run until Thursday night at midnight and the winner will be announced Friday at noon (est)!  

Thanks for stopping by today!!!  Your next stop is ROSEMARY!!!

SHERI GILSON

ANITA MADDEN

KADIE ENSLEY

KRISTA VAN TOL - (you are here!)

ROSEMARY BRIDGES

TRACY CLEMENTE

LORI BOYD

BY LORI DESIGNS

Supplies Used:

Puddle Jumper Fancy Girl	Copic Markers	Doodlebug Designs Patterned Paper	E-Z Runner Combo Pack
Embellishments	Cuttlebug

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Lets Get Messy!!!!

First off, a big HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY to everyone!!!  I'm back again with more By LORi Designs goodness!  Today I've got a cute BRAND NEW digital image to share with you!  Her name is Lil' Monster Girl - Gretchen!  She can be found in the Digi Shop HERE!

I used my beloved Copic markers to colour her in and lots of watercolours and stamps (Stampin' Up - Gorgeous Grunge stamp set) to do up the background!!!  

I hope you join us for the Big Blog Hop happening on Wednesday at 12 EST.  You can win a digi voucher to the By Lori Designs Shop!  Wowee - how fun!!!

Also check out Virginia's View Challenge Blog for a fun watercolor challenge going on right now!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies used:

Lil' Monster Girl Gretchen	Copic Markers	Gelatos	E-Z Runner Combo Pack	Gel Medium (#770303)
Lucille Vintage Buttons	Cuttlebug	TH Distress Ink - Broken China	Ink Blending Tool by Ranger	Ink Blending Foam Refills by Ranger

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Friends on a shelf.....

Happy Tuesday everyone!  Just a quick little post today showcasing an adorable image from By Lori Designs.  I love this image which comes with or without a sentiment:

"A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you" - Elbert Hubbard

This would make a great birthday or 'cheer up' card for a friend.  Its my usual clean and simple but I put it all together on one of my 'girls nights' and was low on supplies, so a little shout out to Corrie for the punch and Miss Dee for the pink and white twine!  ;)  Thanks girls!  The image was coloured up with copics and I used my ScorPal to add the score lines to the card base and the turquoise card stock panel.

Check out these challenges:

The Pink Elephant - Birthday

Little Red Wagon - Spring

Also, if you've heard of Inlinkz you must check out Vicky's blog, not only is she crazy talented, she and her husband are the creators and she's got a huge giveaway going on!  Check it out!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a great week!

Supplies used:

Cuttlebug

Copic Markers

Friends (on a shelf with words) from By Lori Designs

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Be mine, sweet valentine!

Happy Tuesday Everyone!  Since Valentines Day is just around the corner I thought I'd share a few cards to get you in the 'spirit'...All coloured up using Copic markers!  These adorable images can all be found at By Lori Designs!

Lollipop Maisie Valentine

Bug and Roo Evie

Hugs for Hearts

You can also swing by the By Lori Designs Blog to see what the gals have to show you today - too cute!!!

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great week!

Supplies Used:

Copic Markers	Lollipop Maisie Valentine from By Lori Designs	Hugs for Hearts	Bug & Roo Evie	Tuxedo Black Memento Dye Ink Pad
Lucille Vintage Buttons	Paper Brads	Cuttlebug	E-Z Runner Combo Pack	Bazzill Red Textured Cardstock

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Owl love you forever...and a little tutorial...

Hello fellow crafty people!!!  I'm back today with a little tutorial on how to use a digital image in your mixed media art.  Today I'm using the adorable Owl-ive The Owl Digital Stamp from By Lori Designs.  Its 'Inspiration Tuesday over at the By Lori Designs Blog so make sure you pop over and check out the amazing projects the dt has to show you! 

Ok, so lets get started!

I started by using a piece of Mixed Media Paper 6x8 (strong enough to hold lots of mediums, water etc...).  I printed off Owl-ive The Owl and adhered her to the paper using some Faber-Castell Gel Medium.  (Gel medium is very versatile as its great for extending the colour in paints, adhering collage pieces and adding texture and dimension to your work).

Once dry, I used some Dylusions Ink Spray and laid down some colour around the image.  I then used some heavy body Golden Acrylic Paint in (Pink) and painted the body of the owl.

I traced the eyelids and belly and paper pieced them with some patterned paper just to add some colour, depth and interest.  I also added some green and blue acrylic paint to the background, then went over it with some white gesso to lighten things up.  I cut out a tree branch from some co-ordinating patterned paper and lightly gesso'd over it as well. 

I added some more texture to the background using some stencils and paint.  I found some rubber grip shelf liner and used it to add some texture to the body of the owl and branch with some white gesso.  Then I wrote the sentiment "Owl Love you Forever" with a black pen and then the fun part began!  I got out my stash of Pitt Pens and Gelatos and went to town adding some fun colours to the edges of the paper.  I also shaded around the owl and its features to make them really come to life.

I hope you like Owl-ive the Owl!  You can grab your own digital file of her HERE and make your very own mixed media painting!!!  Try it, you'll love it!  

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great week!

Products Used:

Gelatos Designer Colors - Tropical (#770162)	Gelatos Color BLACK & WHITE (#770150)	Stamper's Big Brush Pen LIGHT BLUE (#770007)	tamper's Big Brush Pen MAY GREEN
Stamper's Big White Pen (#770013)	Stamper's Big Brush Pen CHROME GREEN	Dylusions Calypso Teal	Gel Medium (#770303)
Gesso (#770302)	Heat it - Craft Tool	Owl-ive the Owl from By Lori Designs

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