Two Koalas Sending Hugs by Conie Fong Art & Design for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #207 on the 4th of June, 2023

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for challenge #207, the 4th of June 2023 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my completed card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Conie Fong:

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Conie Fong Etsy Shop

Conie Fong Facebook Group

I chose to use the Eucalyptus Tree Koala, as I love all Australian Marsupials! This image came with a koala facing left and one facing right, so I have digitally printed both images on to X-Press It Blending card and then coloured with the following Copics markers:

• koala - C0, C1, C3, C5, C7, R20, white gel pen
• tree - E41, E43, E44, E47, E49
• leaves - YG21, YG23, YG17
• flowers - RV63, RV55, RV66
• sky - B0000, B000, B00, B01
• outline - YG17

I have stamped a sentiment from Honey Bear Clear Stamp Set by La-La Land Crafts in Rich Cocoa Memento ink,  then cut out the image using my paper cutter and adhered it to a white card from Envelope Solutions.

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes.

Here are a couple of photos close-up of the colouring before and after I adhered it to the card:

There is inspiration from the rest of the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends DT over on the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog, so please pop over to everyone's blog by clicking on their name. We always appreciate a comment or two! :) You can also find out what other challenges are out there, which could give you some ideas for your card or gift stash.

We all hope that you are able to join us for this challenge. We look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your gorgeous "always anything goes" creations. Please ensure that you are a follower of the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog to be eligible for a prize!

Have fun! This challenge will end on Saturday the 19th of June, 2023. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 4th of June, 2023 to find out the winners of Challenge #206.

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge June 2023 #6 - Anything Goes

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge June #6-2023 - Anything Goes

Crafting Happiness Challenge #143 - June Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #64 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #65 - Anything Goes with the option of Embossing

Creative Fingers Challenge #256 - Anything Goes

Critter Crazy Challenge #75 - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter

Thanks for looking!