Monday, October 5, 2020

Marci With Pen- from La-La Land Crafts

Hey All!  Today I am back with Marci With Pen- part of the September 2020 New Release over at La-La Land Crafts.



I stamped her on Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and cut her with my Scan N Cut.

I colored her with Spectrum Noir Illustrators and Classiques:

Skin: FS2, FS6, FS7, FS8, DP1
Hair: BGR1, BGR3, BGR5, True Black
Reds: DR1, DR3, DR5, DR7
Pants and Shirt: CG1, CG3, CG5, CG7, CG9
Pen- Gold Gel Pen, Spectrum Noir Metallic Silver Marker
Notepad: CG1
Accents- Gold Gel Pen




I used the new dies from the September 2020 release to embellish the card.

I cut the Ink with Pen Die with Gold Glitter Paper.  


I cut Mailbox Die and Envelopes Border Dies- Gray Cardstock for the mailbox and white for the Border Die.

I then cut the envelopes down to add to the mailbox.


Next I cut the With Love Label Die 2x.  I used Spectrum Noir Classiques to color - DR1, DR3, DR5, DR7.  

I then pulled the letters from the colored one and with tweezers and detail glue- placed the letters in the their respective places.


I stamped a second Marci just focusing on her notepad.

I then used detail scissors and fussy cut it out.   I folded the top, and with detail glue adhered to the top, to give the notepad some dimension.


Next I used the Postage Stamps Die and cut with Gray cardstock.  I cut the Postage Mark Die with Glitter Paper and adhered them together.

I used the Little Merry Christmas Paper Pack, pulling red pattern from the pack.

Mixed with Black and Red Cardstock, I assembled the card.

Lastly I added a few enamel dots from Doodlebug Design for the finishing touches.


I hope you enjoyed my post today. Don’t forget to go and see the rest of the team’s creations over at the LaLa Land Crafts Blog. 

Don’t forget you can also find great inspiration over at the LaLa Land Crafts Facebook Group and on Instagram as well.

Until next time friends!!!


Friday, October 2, 2020

Marci with Lemons and Squeeze the Day with La-La Land Crafts

Hey everyone!  Happy Friday!   Today I am back with a fun card featuring Marci with Lemons Rubber Stamp, the Squeeze the Day Clear Stamp, as well as the dies recently released:  Lemonade Sign Die, Lemonade Stand Die, Lemons-Lemonade Die.




I stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and cut with my Scan N Cut.

Next I colored all images with Spectrum Noir Illustrators:

Skin: FS6, FS7, FS8, DP1, PP3
Hair: TN1, TN3, TN5, TN7, TN9
Lips: AP1, AP3
Headband and Vest: BT1, BT3, BT5, BT7, White Gel Pen
T-Shirt: CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4
Jeans: TB1, TB3, TB5, TB7, Colorless Blender with piece of denim, White Gel Pen
Shoes: BT1, BT3, BT5, BT7, White Gel Pen
Bowl: DG1, DG2, DG3, Gold Gel Pen
Lemons: CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4
Mice: BG1, BG3, BG5, BG7, PP3, White Gel Pen
Sign: CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TN1, TN3
Popsicle: CT1, CT2, CT3, MB1, White Gel Pen
Balloon: BT1, BT3, BT5, BT7, White Gel Pen
Large Lemons and Cup: CT1, CT2, CT4
Grass Patches: LG1, LG3, AG3






I used the Scalloped Rectangles and overlapped to create a slimline card.
Next I used the Spring has Sprung Paper Pack and added to my base layer.

I used the next size down of the Scalloped Rectangles.  I cut the top layer for them with Neenah Solar White Cardstock and used the Summer is Here layering Stencil with Spectrum Noir Oasis Water Reactive Ink to create the cloud backgrounds.

I added them to the card, side by side.


Next I cut the Lemonade Stand die with Brown Cardstock from my stash.  I cut the pitcher from the set with the Spring Has Sprung Paper Pack and then cut the cup and the Lemonade Sign Die with the same Neenah Solar White Cardstock and colored with my Illustrators (CT1-4).  


I cut the Grass Patches Dies with my white cardstock and colored with Illustrators.
 LG1, LG3, AG3


I cut the Lemons from the Lemons-Lemonade Die set, and colored with the same illustrators (CT1-4).  

I used foam dots to add some dimension under some of the images when laying out all of my images.


I added white gel pen to several images. And Gold Gel Pen to the bowl of lemons Marci is holding.





I used the Stitched Sun and Clouds Die to cut the Sun and added to the card.

Lastly I used the Stitched Nested Circles Dies to cut the sentiment and the layer behind.   I put on the opposite side of the Sun to balance the card.    I added one of the Lemons I had colored to the sentiment.





I hope you enjoyed my post today. Don’t forget to go and see the rest of the team’s creations over at the LaLa Land Crafts Blog. 

Don’t forget you can also find great inspiration over at the LaLa Land Crafts Facebook Group and on Instagram as well.

Until next time friends!!!


Sunday, September 27, 2020

Bride Mona from La-La Land Crafts

Today I am back to share a special card featuring Bride Mona from La-La Land Crafts.  I attended a small bridal shower yesterday for my husband's cousin, and I knew I needed a special card for her.   I knew that Bride Mona would be perfect for this card.




I colored Mona with Spectrum Noir Illustrators:

Skin: FS6, FS7, FS8, DP1, PP3
Hair: TN1, TN3, TN5, TN7, TN9
Dress: BG1, BG3, BG5, CR7, CR9, CR11, DR7, Colorless Blender and White Gel Pen
Flower Bouquet:  CR7, CR9, CR11, DR7, LG3, LG5, DR4






I used the Asian Fusion Paper Pack from La-La Land Crafts and love how it turned out.   I wanted colors that would work for a Fall wedding (with the ceremony 2 weeks away).

I used the Pierced Scalloped Ovals Dies along with the Oval from the Stitched Elements Dies.




I added the Love Always Die, and the Rose Bouquet die to the oval behind Mona.


I used the Long Flags Die for the sentiment, and inked the edges with Red Berry ink from Spectrum Noir.

Next I added some random enamel dots to the card.



I love how this card turned out and the Bride to Be loved it too (which makes me more than happy.


I hope you enjoyed.

See you soon!


Saturday, September 26, 2020

Soy Happy for You- Day 6 of the September 2020 New Release from La-La Land Crafts

 Hey everyone!   Today I am back with Day 6 of the September 2020 New Release from La-La Land Crafts, sharing Soy Happy for You.




I colored the Hamsters with Spectrum Noir Illustrators and Classiques:


Hamsters: MB1, MB2, MB3, FS9, BG1, BG3, BG5, PP3,White Gel Pen
Bowl and Plate: DR1, DR3, DR5, Gold Gel Pen
Sushi and other food: BGR1, BGR3, BGR5, CG1, CG3, CG5, MB1, MB3, MB5, AG1, AG3, CR2, CR4

Ultra Fine Embossing Powder- Gold
Wood Bowl: TN1, TN3, TN5
Soy Sauce: EB3, EB5, EB7, TN1, TN3
IB1


I used the Scalloped Rectangles Dies- doubled to make a slimline card.

I used the Asian Fusion Paper Pack to to make my layer and was able to hide my seam in 
the paper.



Next I used the Stitched Nested Circles Dies with Black Cardstock and Red Foil Cardstock.





I used the Asian Landscape Border to add to the bottom right of the card.



I used the Knot and Coin Die with Gold Glitter Cardstock and layered the circles and coins.

Next I added the Hamsters and scattered across the card.



I used the Long Flags Die, and heat embossed the sentiment with Ultra Fine Gold Embossing Powder.


Lastly, I added some enamel dots to the top of the card, and cut a red base for the card.




I hope you enjoyed my post today. Don’t forget to go and see the rest of the team’s creations over at the LaLa Land Crafts Blog. 

Don’t forget you can also find great inspiration over at the LaLa Land Crafts Facebook Group and on Instagram as well.

Until next time friends!!!


Friday, September 25, 2020

Fiesta Marci - Day 5 of the new release at La-La Land Crafts

Hi everyone!   Today I am back with a fun card featuring Fiesta Marci, part of the September 2020 release from La-La Land Crafts.   I paired her with the Ay, Chihuahua Clear Stamp Set, Fiesta Word Die, Taco Die and Guacamole Die- all part of this month's release.




I colored Marci and the Chihuahuas with Spectrum Noir Illustrators and Classiques:


Skin: FS2, FS6, FS7, FS8
Hair: BGR1, BGR3, BGR5, True Black
Hat: DR1, DR3, DR5
Dress and Rose: DR1, DR3, DR5, CR4, CR6, AG1, AG3,
Chihuahuas: MB1, MB2, MB4, BG1, BG3, BG4
White Gel Pen





I layered Marci and the Chihuahuas with the Stitched Nested Circles and the Mandala Die.





I cut the Fiesta Word Die and layered it with the Taco Shell from the Taco Die. 

I cut a strip of Vellum and wrapped around my base.   I added the Fiesta Word Die to it and added it to the Vellum Strip.   I stamped the Sombrero stamp from the Ay, Chihuahua stamp set and added to the Vellum Strip.   I then added some enamel dots to the Vellum to add the finishing touch.


I used the Love You More Paper Pack along with Black and Red Cardstock to create my base

I inked with Ranger Archival Ink in Coffee.





I cut the Guacamole Die set and layered behind my one Chihuahua.




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I hope you enjoyed my post today. Don’t forget to go and see the rest of the team’s creations over at the LaLa Land Crafts Blog. 

Don’t forget you can also find great inspiration over at the LaLa Land Crafts Facebook Group and on Instagram as well.

Until next time friends!!!








Thursday, September 24, 2020

Good Fortune with La-La Land Crafts- Day 4 of the new release

Hey everyone!   I am excited to be back sharing Day 4 of the new release over at La-La Land Crafts.







Today I share Good Fortune- a fun new clear stamp set.





I stamped these adorable kids with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock.

I colored with Spectrum Noir Illustrators and Classiques:

Skin: FS2, FS6, FS7, FS8, DP1,

Hair: BGR1,BGR2, BGR5, True Black

Drum: B01, B02, CT1, CT3, CT4

Clothes, Shoes and hat: DR1, DR3, DR5, DR7 CR5, CR7, GY1, GY2, GY4, GY5


Gold Gel Pen



I used the Scalloped Rectangles Dies -doubled to create a slimline card.



I used the Stitched Nested Circles Dies to cut circles with the Asian Fusion Paper Pack as well as the gold circles to layer.




I used the same black and gold cardstocks to cut the Asian Landscape Border.


I cut a black layer from the same black cardstock and used Spectrum Noir Midas Ink - in Gold Metallic Pigment to sponge in the Asian Flair Layering Stencil set.   



I used the Knot and Coin Die in between the circles and the Good Fortune Kids. I added gold brads to the knots.


I used the Long Flags Die and cut with black cardstock.   


I heat embossed the sentiment on the Long Flag Die with Gold Embossing Powder.


Lastly I used the Asian Landscape Border Die in the same Gold Cardstock and used at the top.








I hope you enjoyed my post today. Don’t forget to go and see the rest of the team’s creations over at the LaLa Land Crafts Blog. 

Don’t forget you can also find great inspiration over at the LaLa Land Crafts Facebook Group and on Instagram as well.

Until next time friends!!!



Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Kimono Mona with Tea from La-La Land Crafts

Hey all!   I am so excited to be back sharing Kimono Mona with Tea from La-La Land Crafts.  She is part of the September 2020 release.







My first card for this new release features Kimono Mona with Tea.  I absolutely love this image and knew the minute I saw her I wanted a red and gold Kimono.



I colored Mona with Spectrum Noir Illustrators and Classiques:


Skin: FS2, FS6, FS7, FS8, DP1
Hair: BGR1, BGR3, BGR5, True Black
Dress: DR1, DR3, DR5, CR4, CR7, BG1, BG3, BG5
Shoes and Saucer: DR1, DR3, DR5
Tea Pot: CG1, CG3,
Gold Gel Pen


I used the Pierced Scalloped Ovals Die and cut Black cardstock.

Next I used the Oval from the Stitched Elements Die Set, and cut with Gold Glitter Cardstock.

I also cut the Asian Landscape Border Die in the same Black and Gold Cardstock.

I used the Asian Fusion Paper Pack and coordinating Red and Black Cardstock to create my layers.

I popped all of my layers up with foam dots.  





I used the Flying Cranes Die to cut 2 Cranes out, as well as the Long Flags Die to cut the sentiment and layer.




I added a few enamel dots to the sentiment banner.  

I hope you enjoyed my post today. Don’t forget to go and see the rest of the team’s creations over at the LaLa Land Crafts Blog. 

Don’t forget you can also find great inspiration over at the LaLa Land Crafts Facebook Group and on Instagram as well.

Until next time friends!!!