Cutie Pie...

Hello Everybody!  I hope you had a great weekend.  I sure did!  I joined an amazing group of gals for a scrapbooking day (also raising money for a great (and important to me) cause - IBD-Crohns/Colitis).  I had a great time and made my daughter very happy by adding a few more pages to her (lacking compared to her brother's) scrapbook. 

 

Well, its Tuesday so you know there's some BLD inspiration to be had.  Today is a special day at BY LORI DESIGNS, as we have a great big huge BRAND NEW RELEASE to show you!  There are a ton of new adorable images in the shop today and so be sure to visit the DT members to see what they have created for you!

 

I decided to use the adorable new Puddle Jumper - Sweet Girl {available HERE}.  I love her little outfit and braids.  I used Sketch91 over at The Deconstructed Sketch and used some papers from Jillibean Soup!  Perfect just in time for Easter! 

 

 

I coloured her in with my copics and added some grass and flowers with prismacolor pencils and gamsol.  And I think I'm getting the knack for clouds again, these ones turned out much better than my first attempt!!!

 

Be sure to check out the BLD SHOP and grab some of these adorable new cuties!  Thanks for stopping by, have a great week!

*NEW PEDAL PUSHERS" at By Lori Designs...

Hi Everyone!  I hope you all had a wonderful 'Family Day' (here in Canada) yesterday!  We decided to take the kids last minute to Toronto for the long weekend!  We all had a blast and hit 4 of the main attractions in 3 days!  My kids are troopers I tell ya!  Our favourite part was the Bluegrass Brunch at The Dakota Tavern!  Best kept secret around!  A definate MUST DO on a Sunday in Toronto!   

 

Now we're back to school and work AND more importantly, By Lori Designs goodness!  Did you see the adorable BRAND NEW digital images that were released last week?  Oh, they're simply irresistible!  Check them all out HERE!!!

 

For my card today I've used the brand new adorable digi 'CAMERA CATE' Pedal Pusher!!!  I love this image!  It kinda reminds me of myself, since I always have the camera around my neck on our outings.  I'm rarely in pictures (which is fine by me, I'm not the photogenic kind).  I coloured her with my copics and paired her with some adorable dp from Lilybee Design (Handmade).

 

 

 

Here's a closeup of the image.  I added a bit of 3D crystal effects to the camera lens just to make it look more realistic...

 

 

Be sure to check out the BY LORI DESIGNS blog to see what the rest of the wonderful Design Team has created!  You'll be inspired for sure!!!!  Also, pop by the BLD shop to see all the new rubber that's in stock!  Woo hoo, PJ's and Sugarsticks in stamp form!!!

 

Have a wonderful  week!  Thanks for stopping by!!!

Sweet little Valentine...

*NOTE*  This is my 2nd post for today.  If you are looking for the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps post, please scroll down or click {here}.  Thanks!

 

Well, only 2 more days until Valentines Day!!!  You still have time to grab these sweet little Valentines Digi's from By LORi Designs! 

 

For my little treat bag I've used Sweetheart Valentine - Four (Puddle Jumpers Ella).  I also mentioned in an earlier post that my daughter had been busy creating her very own to give to a few of her friends.  She finally finished decorating it up and I got the green light to post it!

 

 

I even let her use my 'special' markers, (since now that she's a big girl and even sitting in a booster seat (that was her argument)..lol...So, I caved to the big "puppy dog eyes" and hands under the chin routine.  She made out pretty well I think! 

 

 

Be sure to spin by the Blog over at By LORi Designs and see what other fantastic Valentines the design team has created!  There's still time left!!!

 

Have a great day!  Thanks for stopping by!

BLD in RUBBER!!!!!

Hey everyone!!!  There's some exciting news happening over at By Lori Designs!!!  Available NOW, all Puddle Jumper and Sugar Sticks are now available in rubber!  Woohoo!!!  To see all the details head over to the By Lori Designs FACEBOOK PAGE (here), and get your hands on these before they're gone. 

 

 

By LORi Designs Rubber Stamps - Deep Etched Red Rubber Stamp...On foam, ready to trim and place on a stamping block!!!!!

 

 

Cute right?  Anyway, have fun shopping!!!

 

Have a great weekend!  Thanks for stopping by!

Happy New Year with BLD...

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! 

 

I hope you all had a wonderful, safe and happy Christmas and are enjoying the holidays so far!  I can't believe its the start of another year!  I don't make resolutions anymore, I already make and break promises to myself all the time....this time of year is no different, and who needs that kind of pressure anyway?  lol...no, I just try to be the best I can all the time, and know that its OK when it sometimes doesn't happen.  As Bobby McFerrin once put it, "Don't Worry, Be Happy", thats my motto!!!

 

Today at By LORi Designs, the design team is showcasing cards with a Love or Valentines theme!  For my card I used the totally sweet Puddle Jumper 'Sunday Best Landon' DIGI found HERE. 

 

 

He was coloured with copic markers and then I used some Prismacolor pencils for the shading and the grass.  I guess its now time to start thinking about Valentines day!  This makes a pretty cute non-traditional type card that is perfect for a dad or grand-dad, uncle etc...

 

Make sure you pop over to the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the talented dt has to show you today! 

 

Thanks for stopping by! 

 

Wishing you the very best of love, health, and happiness for 2013!!!

Party Time Piper....winter fun with BLD!!!

Welcome back to another fantastic Inspiration Tuesday at By LORi Designs! 

 

Today Im sharing with you a Puddle Jumper who I think is perfect for your holiday cards!!!  This is Party Time Piper found HERE.  She's all dressed up and ready to have some fun at the Christmas party! 

 

 

These digital images are a snap to print off and colour up and make for quick and easy card making!  Don't forget to check out what the BLD Designers have to share with you today.  Have a great week!  Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Fall y'all!

Happy Tuesday Everyone!  Today at By LORi Designs we're celebrating FALL!!!  It's here and I really wish it would stay as LONG as possible!!!  Im not a fan of Winter and it can just take its sweet time arriving this year! 

 

Today I'm showcasing the super cute Puddle Jumper Pilgrim Jacob!  How stinkin' cute is he?

 

I love the look of copics on craft paper.  I kept it pretty simple to keep the cutie in the spotlight!  I added some white Prisma Color pencil to make the image 'pop' a little more. 

 

You have to see what the rest of the wonderful BLD Design team has got to show you today!

 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Spring is coming with PJ Sara...

Welcome to another Inspiration Tuesday with By LORi Designs.  Today I'm bringing you a little taste of spring, because its just around the corner and I'm soooo impatient I want it here now!!!  So I pulled out one of my very favourite paper pads ever (Echo Park Country Drive) and created a pretty little card to match the adorable digi image Puddle Jumper Sara from By LORi Designs!

 Isn't she a cutie patootie?  I love the banner she's holding too.  I also used my new flower die that my mom bought for me.  Its a Tim Holtz Alterations Paper Rosettes die and I loooove it!  It makes 2 sizes of flowers and they are super easy and fun to make.  Thanks mom.

I also used the sketch over at Jen's Deconstructing Sketch blog.  Great sketch this week and worked perfectly with my new flower die.  BUT I seemed to have misplaced my beloved Bow Easy!  I was all set to create this perfect double bow and when the time came it was nowhere.  Talk about panic city...I've never rummaged through my stuff so fast and furious before...lol anyway, that explains the lame loopy button thingy where the bow is supposed to be.  I tried to make my own bow but it looked like a wet noodle so I had to put my thinking cap on....I still can't find it....I have to get a new one...def can't live without that!

I hope you swing by and check out the rest of the wonderful inspiration over at the By LORi Designs Blog. 

Thanks for stopping by today, have a great day! 

Sweet Inspiration...

 Welcome to another fantastic Inspiration Tuesday with By LORi Designs!  My card for you today features the sweet sweet Puddle Jumper Penny!  Love her!

 As much I love the CAS style I love changing things up a bit too.  I used the current sketch over at The Deconstructed Sketch Blog.    I love sketch challenges as it takes all the guess work out for me.  Other than colouring (on detailed images) thats the part I spend most of my time fussing over.....the layout.  If its already done for me then I can put my own little spin on it and *bam* its done!  (did I mention my middle name is Emeril?...lol).  Although that probably makes me a lazy crafter, I'd rather be colourin' up my next image instead of spending hours fussing until I like it...'sigh'...Plus I have a TON of embellishments that have been gettin' no love lately and I've promised myself that I have to start using the buckets of twine, buttons, pearls, charms, doilies, brads, etc...i.e. I've had those metal heart brads (bottom left of my card) for about 9 years now...seriously...pathetic, I know...I think A&E needs a  new show called Crafty Hoarders...I could totally be on it! 

K, tangent over.  Lets move on...I've also made this card for the current BLD Challenge!  Hearts - check out the Challenge Blog to see the gorgeous inspiration pic and play along for your chance to win a free digi!

I'm also playing along with the sweet girls over at The Pink Elephant!  The challenge is to use 'Print' in your project!  The dp i used all has a very faint vintage looking print...its there..I promise!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Hope you enjoy your week!

Supplies used:
Image: BLD digi 'Penny'. 
Beckett Expression paper.  
Copic markers: E0000,000,00,11,37,R20,YR12,14,18,V01,04,05,09,C6,7. 
Designer Paper: Prima 'Sweet Fairy'.  
Twine from the Twinery. 
Nestabilities: Circles. 
Heart/Key charm:  Making Memories.
Tulle/pearls - Michaels 
Heart brads, doily: stash
Layout by The Deconstructed Sketch Blog - DS39.

I can't pull it off...AND a Happy Vintage Valentine!

Ahhhh, I have tried and tried to create beautiful distressed, shabby chic, vintage looking cards like the ones I drool and oogle over on the bloggernet everyday and I'm never fully satisfied with my finished product! (hence the title of this post..lol). Although this adorable PJ - Ella Two from By LORi Designs makes any card adorable, I feel like my card is unfinished or missing something. I absolutely love the distressed, vintage, rustic, looking cards and projects I see...I have all the necessary tools to create such things...you should see my stash. I do have my own style which leans to the heavy side of CAS. But I love trying new styles and I can pull it off on canvas, so I will just have to keep trying! Anyway, today's card features Ella Two from BLD! One of the January releases! She is so cute in her boots and I love her pretty little dress!

I tried to make the panel with the image on it look like an old vintage picture (in colour lol) and went to town with my copics and Tim Holtz distress inks and sponges. I used a fancy spellbinders die and some stampin up flowers and antique brad, found some cream lace trim and tried to piece it all together. I know, we are all our own worst critics, its hard stepping out of our comfort zone, but well worth it in the end!

Anyway, I thought I'd post a 'non-traditional' type of card for Valentines day! I hope you pop by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the Design Team has to inspire you today! You won't be dissapointed!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great week!

Smile.....

Welcome to another Inspiration Tuesday with By LORi Designs! Today I'm showing you a sweet new PuddleJumper named Party Time Gabbi, and well, she just makes me smile!

I've had that rhinestone 'smile' embellishment (by Glitz) for ever! You know when you see something you just have to have because you know there will be that perfect project that will come along one day? That day came and I wasted no time pulling it out of my bin of embellishments that I don't use - just ooogle over...lol. I coloured PJ Gabbi with pink hair and a pretty turquoise party dress with copic markers, cut her out and stuck her to a white card base. I tied some white embroidery thread from the balloon to her her hand (since I cut her out and to add some more interest). I added the embellishment and voila! Clean and simple....just the way I like it!

I hope you swing by and check out the other Designers over at By LORi Designs. There's lots of wonderful inspiration goin around over there. And maybe a few new-'new' images available!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week!

Puddle Jumper Suzy!

Hi Everyone! Today I'm sharing with you a card using Puddle Jumper Suzy from the brand new release over at By LORi Designs! There are a whole bunch of new cuties to choose from, if you haven't already seen them you have to swing by and see the goodness!!!!

I printed PJ Suzy off onto some Beckett Expression paper and coloured her with my copics and prismacolor pencils. Then I cut her out using a Spellbinders die and mounted her on the ribbon and button treatment!

I followed the current By LORi Designs Challenge - a colour theme, Pink Orange and Green! You should play along with us, there's a prize to be won and we'd love to see your creation!

I'll be back next Tuesday with another card using one of the latest additions to the BLD crew!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week!

New Images at By LORi Designs...

Hi Everyone! Just wanted to share with you a few cards from the brand new release over at By LORi Designs! There are a whole bunch of new cuties to choose from and they are knock-your-socks off adorable!!! My two cards feature Mary Jane and Todd. I think they are perfect for Valentines cards.

I have been slowly adding some of my cards back to my Etsy Shop and both of these cards are up for grabs! The prices are great for hand made cards and the shipping is minimal. I have a pocket shop on my side bar with some of my cards. Simply click on it and it will take you right to the shop!

Make sure you take a peek over at By LORi Designs and check out the new images. There is an amazing bundle deal (woo-hoo) and also individual images for sale. I will be featuring a brand new card on Tuesday with Puddle Jumper Suzy!

Also, the BLD Challenges are back on! A brand new colour challenge started up today and will run for 2 weeks. There is a prize up for grabs so why not play along? You can see the new challenge and play along by clicking HERE!

Hope you're having a great start to your weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

Its Christmas Party time...

Happy Tuesday everyone! Today at By LORi Designs, we have more inspiration for you! Today I'm showing you Party Piper, all dressed up for a Christmas Party!

I love party Piper, she's so sweet in her red and white party dress! I had to add some Stardust stickles to her white polkadots! Hey, its not a party without glitter right? Lol...anyway, its beginning to look alot like Christmas in our house. The parties have started, the shopping is done, the decorations are up and we're ready to go! No snow yet, but I'm perfectly happy with that! ;)

Make sure you swing by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the Lollipop Gals have to show you!

Have a great week! Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Winter...well, almost!

Back again today with some Winter inspiration from By LORi Designs! (Yes its getting closer, winter). Although the weather here has been anything but winter-like, I'm starting really get in the mood for Christmas. Yay! My card today features Winter Landon again! I love him and he's so super easy to colour up and makes for a cute cute card!

Check out the rest of the inspiration over at By LORi Designs Blog. Little hint: you may just be able to win your very own Winter landon ;)

Thanks for stopping today!

Baby its cold outside...

It's getting colder and colder here! Waaaaaah! Trying my best to ignore the fact that winter will soon be here. One of the only things that gets me through the cold winter season is my craft room! I do what makes me happy! And every single image over at By LORi Designs does just that! I'm showing you this card again since its also one of my favourites. This card features Winter Ella and she can be found HERE!

I used some 3D Crystal Effects on the penguin to give him that 'wet' and slippery look. I also added some white liquid applique and with a little heat from my 'Ranger heat it' tool it puffed up into perfect little snowflakes! I made this card last year and I still can't even force myself to put it in an envelope and give to someone...there's just some you can't ever part with! And I know I'm not alone out there on that one ;)

Anyway, to see more cute images and adorable samples from the By LORi Designs DT, head over to the Blog and check out the rest!

Have a great day, thanks for stopping by!

Puddle Jumper Hannah...all dressed up for Winter...

Happy Tuesday everyone! Today I've posted one of my very favorite wintery cards featuring Puddle Jumper Hannah from By LORi Designs! With the air getting colder, and winter just around the corner, this cute little image is perfect for little note cards, birthday's , teacher gifts, etc...I love her hat! Winter Hannah can be purchased HERE!


This has also got to be one of my favorite colour combinations. Aqua, Pink and green! The dp is from My Minds Eye and you can see why I fell in love and had to get more than one sheet! The scalloped card was pre-cut which made for quick assembly! Love that!

You have to swing by the By LORi Designs Blog to see what the rest of the Lollipop Girls have to show you! It will get your mojo flowing, thats for sure!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week!

Hi Everyone! Today is Inspiration Tuesday's with By Lori Designs!!! I'm posting a few cards to get your wintery mojo flowing! They feature the adorable Puddle Jumper Winter Landon and his cute little teddy bear. How cute is this duo?

This image can be purchased in the BLD Digi Shop HERE!

Here's another sample using the same image, see how versatile these images are? You can such different results just by changing up the the papers, colours etc...

Be sure to hop over to By LORi Designs Blog to see all the wonderful inspiration from the amazing Lollipop girls!!!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Check this out.....

Happy Saturday everyone! Today I wanted to share with you the brand new release over at By LORi Designs! A whole new crew of incredibly cute halloween images!!!! Check them out:

I haven't made a card with one yet but I plan to get my hands inky this weekend and play! It has been nothing but RAIN RAIN RAIN all week here and it doesn't look like its going to let up any time soon so I'm bookin' it to my craft room! All of these cute little halloween cuties can be found HERE!

Also wanted to share with you some school time cuties! There's tons of cute little back to school images available to purchase HERE! Perfect for Teacher thank you cards etc...

For my card I used School Time Lucy and School Time Landon Puddle Jumpers! You can find them HERE!!!

Well things are starting to get back to normal around here with school back in session! That means I'll be able to dedicate more time to my hobby! YAY!!!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I hope its sunny where ever you are!

Inspiration Challenge at BLD!

Hi Everyone! Today at By LORi Designs we have a super fun challenge for you!!!! Its an Inspiration Challenge + Your Favourite BLD image!!! We'd love to see your take on the photo below! Love those colours!!!


Here's my interpretation! I LOVE the pink/green colour combo so I used one of my FAVOURITE PUDDLE JUMPERS 'ELLA', and used my pink and green copics to colour her up!

This challenge ends on August 31 at (Midnight) Eastern. One lucky random winner will get a BLD image of their choice. We can't wait to see what you come up with and create! Dont' forget to use your favourite BLD image for your chance to win! Check out the BLD Shop for a huge selection of cuties and then swing by the BLD Challenge Blog for some awesome inspiration from our Design Team!!!

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great weekend!