La-La Land Club - May 2017

Welcome to my showcase of the La-La Land Craft's May 2017 Club Kit. 

For more information on the fabulous Club you can find all the information HERE. Just note that Club products (stamps and dies) will not be available for purchase outside of the kits for up to 12 months after their club release!!!

Check out what stamps and dies are in this month's kit...

Here are the 2 cards I came up with using these FABULOUS products.

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11

Hair - E44, E43, E42, E40

Clothes - BV02, BV01, BV000

Balloon - Y18, Y04, Y000

Pig 

Skin - R21, R20, R11, R01, E44

Clothes - C2, C0, Y18, Y04, Y02, Y00

Balloon - BV02, BV01, BV000

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11

Hair - R24, R22, E51, E33, E31, YR31, YR15

Clothes - R89, R29, R27, R08, YR16, B28, B06, B04

Balloon - B28, B06, B04, B02, E44

Don't forget to pop over to our BLOG where you can check out inspiration from my amazing teamies and remember La-La Land Crafts also have a Facebook Page HERE and La-La Lands Facebook Group HERE. We love seeing your amazing creations using La-La Land Stamps and Dies too. 

Use 3 or More Dies in La-La Land

This week in La-La Land we are using more than 3 dies on our projects. This is a pretty easy thing to do with so many fabulous dies in the La-La Land Crafts range, the hard part is to know when to stop LOL.

Don't forget to pop over to our BLOG where you can check out inspiration from my amazing teamies and remember La-La Land Crafts also have a Facebook Page HERE and La-La Lands Facebook Group HERE. We love seeing your amazing creations using La-La Land Stamps and Dies too. 

On The Farm Marci

Chicks

Country Hill

Hello Spring

Double Stitched Circles

Pierced Scalloped Circles

Daisy

Broken Fence

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11

Hair - E44, E43, E41

Clothes - E99, E97, Y18, C2, C0

Headband - G46, C4, E99, E97,Y18

Remembering Manchester

My thoughts have been with Manchester since the recent tragedy and I was honoured to be able to colour up this beautiful image in memory of the victims, their families and the responders. Sadly since this tragedy happened, Egypt has also seen senseless cruelty and loss of lives. When will this madness stop?? I just wish everyone would realise we CAN live together in peace, no matter what our differences. 

PEACE - such a small word, only five letters long, hopefully one day.......

Some Exciting News

Last month I applied for a position on the Simply Betty Stamps DT - you all know how much I LOVE Betty's images. I was one of her original DT members way back when and I'm honoured to say.....

 I'M BACK 

Wooohoooooooooo - to apply for the DT we needed to submit 4 new makes and here are the ones I made for my submission. I used some of the many images I have purchased over the years - I'm not sure if the are still available but there are some other stunners in the  Simply Betty Store.

Copics Used

Geisha Card

E11, E09, E04, E00, E000, R29, R24, R20, R11, YG09, 100, C10, C8, C6, C2, G28, BG23, BG18, BG07, BG05, BG03, BG02, YR16, YR09

Mermaid Card

E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11, C2, BV08, V28, V25, V22, V17, BG49, BG15, BG07, BG01, BG000

Genie Card

E11, E04, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11, C2, G28, 100, YG23, YG09, YG05, YG00, E44, E43, E42, E40

Birthday Cake Card

E79, E59, E57, E35, E31, E30, E11, E09, E04, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11, 100, C8, C6, C4, C2, R89, R29, R24, R22, Y26, Y21, YR27, YR24, 

A Little Bloobel Birthday Card

I managed to colour up another image I've had for a little while, it's ben fun going through my digi files and seeing what's hiding in them. Of course there are many I will neer get a chance to colour but that doesn't mean I can't keep collecting right ;)

This is Fifi Bows from Bloobel Stamps. I think this was designed as a Christmas image but she's easy to adapt to any occasion and she's a total cutie.

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11

Hair - E44, E43, E42

Eyes - 100, E71, C2, B18, B06, B04

Clothes - B97, B95, B93, B91, BC10, C8, C6, C2, E99, E97, E44, E43, E42, Y11, Y08, R39, R37, R35, R32

Gift - R39, R37, R35, R32, C2, C0, Sakura clear glitter gelly roll pen

Thumbelina

Recently I have been trying to colour up some of the many digi stamps I own but have never been printed out, let alone seen colour! This gorgeous girl is Thumbelina from Sweet escape Digis. Unfortunately I couldn't find this image in the store but there are some other fabulous ones there is you want to check them out!

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11

Eyes - C2, G29, YG17

Hair - R59, R29, YR09, YR04, YR02

Dress - G29, YG17, YG07, 100

Leaves - G2, YG17, YG07, E97

Add an Animal in La-La Land

This week in La-La Land we are adding animals to our creations. There are some fun ways to do this with either a choice of some cute images {frenchies, bears, cats, dinosaurs, cows etc} or some fabulous dies. I chose an image I haven't had a chance to colour up yet - I love his springy heart headband LOL.

Don't forget to pop over to our BLOG where you can check out inspiration from my amazing teamies and remember La-La Land Crafts also have a Facebook Page HERE and La-La Lands Facebook Group HERE. We love seeing your amazing creations using La-La Land Stamps and Dies too. 

Love Bug Frenchie

Daisy

Shabby Flourishes

Heart Doily

Love Word

Copics Used

Frenchie - R20, R11, R01, E43, E42, E40, E29, E27, E25

Hearts - C8, C4, C3, R29, R27, R24, R22

A Rocking Card with Teddy Bo

 

I managed to get this cute Teddy Bo onto a card while my internet, phone and TV were down - it's amazing how much time is sucked up a day on those devices!!!! 

Anyway - back to my card....This cutie is in the Teddy Bo May 2017 membership.I created a rocking card for him and chose a fun MFT sentiment {from the Happy Hedgehog set} which seemed to fit this little guy with his sideways lean.

Copics Used - R20, E39, E37, E35, E31, E30, B99, B97, B95, B93, B91, R39, R29, R24, R22, 100

Aurora Wings Challenge #50

We have a really fun challenge for you this time because it's open to so much interpretation and there are so many gorgeous Aurora Wings images you could choose to work with. 

The challenge is......

Today I mixed 3 different images, Windows To Your Soul - Dark Version, Hibiscus and Easter Bunny. I cropped the girl to fit behind my die cut window and flipped the hibiscus flowers and printed them both ways to give a mirrored image and a fuller garden. Tuck in a couple of cheeky bunnies and die cut vines there's all sorts of fun happening in this garden.

Don't forget to check out the rest of the AMAZING DT inspiration on our BLOG. We also have a very active Facebook Fan Group with additional contests, challenges and inspiration.  We hope to see you there. 

Copics Used

Skin - E04, E11, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11

Hair - R59, E35, E08

Clothes - YG67, YG17, YG13, C4, C2, C0

Background - T4

Hibiscus Flowers - R89, R85, R83, R81, Y17, YR09 

Hibiscue Leaves - YG67, YG17, YG13

Bunnies - R20, R11, E43, E42, E40

Simply Betty Stamps Progressive Challenge - May

 It's time for the next instalment of the Simply Betty Stamps' 2017 Progressive Challenge. This month we were given the gorgeous May Blooms to use. 

This month's challenge was...

1. Must use the image and sentiment provided

2. Include 2 designer papers 
3. Include Flowers in your projects

My card shape was cut using my Cameo, I have done this with every SBS challenge card to date - I think I'm going to make it a mini challenge to myself to continue :) I went with the bold colours and contrasts I seem to favour too. I absolutely love Betty's images - they are an absolute joy to colour. 

Copics Used

Skin & Lips - E11, E04, E00, E000, R39, R24, R20, R11

Hair - C10, C7, C4

Eyes - C2, G28, G19, G03

Clothes - C10, C2, C0, R39, R29, R24, R22, R20, R11

Roses - R39, R24, R21, G28, G19, G03

Club La-La Land - April 2017

Welcome to my showcase of the La-La Land Craft's April 2017 Club Kit. 

For more information on the fabulous Club you can find all the information HERE. Just note that Club products (stamps and dies) will not be available for purchase outside of the kits for up to 12 months after their club release!!!

Check out what stamps and dies are in this month's kit...

Here are the 2 cards I came up with using these FABULOUS products.

Copics Used 

R20, R11, R000, E40, C4, C2, C00, B04, B01, B00

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11

Hair & Bunnies - E57, E33, E31, Y21

Clothes - B04, B01, B00, B000, B0000, C4, C2, C0

Tulips - YG17, G28, R59, R29, R24

Don't forget to pop over to our BLOG where you can check out inspiration from my amazing teamies and remember La-La Land Crafts also have a Facebook Page HERE and La-La Lands Facebook Group HERE. We love seeing your amazing creations using La-La Land Stamps and Dies too. 

Mother's Day or Thank You in La-La Land

I decided to go with a simple, no colouring design for today's theme as I have someone in mind for this card and this will suit her perfectly. La-La Land Crafts have such a fabulous array of dies to choose from so it's easy to create something fun.

Don't forget to pop over to our BLOG where you can check out inspiration from my amazing teamies and remember La-La Land Crafts also have a Facebook Page HERE and La-La Lands Facebook Group HERE. We love seeing your amazing creations using La-La Land Stamps and Dies too.

Birdcage with Bird

Cats

Filigree Elements Border

Pierced Scalloped Circles

Double Stitched Circles

Bloobel Progressive Challenge - May

I love the fact that you have to think outside the box a little with the Bloobel Progressive Challenge. This month we got to work with this guy - Bored at Work and we had to give him something to think about - LOL. I reckon he's sitting in one of those boring meetings and not really listening to anything. You can check out all the details for the challenge and the other fun entries on Facebook HERE. 

Copics Used 

Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11

Hair - E37, E35, E31, E30

Eyes - B99, B97, B95, C10, C2

Suit - 100, B99, B97, B95, C2, C0, red and blue fineliners for tie

Desktop - E37, E35, E31

Background - E41, B000, C2, C0

Dr.Teddy Bo Who

So OK - I confess - I'm not a Dr.Who fan but I just LOVED this gorgeous image from Teddy Bo and I have a few friends who may just like him when their birthday comes around. He's one of the May graphics and I couldn't help but name him 

Dr.Teddy Bo Who. 

I printed him a little larger so that the Tardis wouldn't get lost and Googled to get ideas for the colouring of his scarf . Who knew Dr.Who had had so many versions? I tried to stay as close to true as possible to one of them LOL!!! I also Googled iconic Dr.Who phrases and paired "Timey-Wimey" with a little birthday wish. I hope you like him.

Copics Used

Bear - E49, E44, E43, E42, E40, R20

Tardis - B24, B18, Y18

Clothes - E99, E97, E79, E59, E39, E37, E35, E33, E31, W5, W3, W1, YG95, YG93, YG91, BV34, B66, B26, R08, R05, R02, V17, V15, V09, Y17

A Tutorial for La-La Land

Today I have a fun little tutorial I've done for La-La Land. It's a background technique for those of you who are Copic users. This technique works with a variety of different colour blends so don't feel you have to use the ones I'm using here - experiment - have fun - that's what life should be about. 

You'll need:

Copics for the background

 I used E99, E97, BG32 {there are some other examples at the end of this post :) }

Copic Colourless Blender

Now let's get started...

Print off your image and use the die you're going to cut her out with to trace a pencil line around. This ensures that you don't spend time colouring areas that will be discarded later.

Use your selected copics - I like to use no more than 3 - to create a camouflage style of pattern on the background.

Start dropping or dabbing colourless blender over the camo background - I use a cotton swab soaked in the blender solution and dabbed with varying degrees of pressure to give different sized areas.

Note - Make sure that you don't saturate any one area as you'll just bleed all the colour together and lose the fun bubble texture. Let each area dry and go back later.

Keep going until you're happy with the look. Some colour will bleed into the image but we'll deal with that in the next step. This is why we do the background first - we don't want the image to start "bubbling" along with the background.

Use your colourless blender to push any colour back out of the image and into the background. You will also be colouring the image in so will cover any persistant shadows. Also "ground" the image if you like. .

Colour in the image and cut out using your selected die.

Note - I have made sure the top of her head isn't cut off and I use a bit of washi tape to hold the die in place while cutting.  

I started putting my card together and realised I needed a dark trim around my image to give it some definition. I don't have a die that works with this oval to give it a border so here's a little trick for you....

...I die cut the oval in dark brown and split it down the middle before gluing it the back of the image. Make sure you hide the cut points behind the image. This gives a nice matching trim even if it's not all the way around.

Here are some other cards I've done using this technique...

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and have fun getting inky with your own version.

Coffee Break Marci plus sentiment

Coffee Cup

Stitched Circles Border

Double Stitched Circles

Pierced Scalloped Circles

Oval from Stitched Elements set

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11

Hair - E99, E97, E77, E49

Clothes - BG78, BG32, BG10, BG09, E99, E97, E77, E49

Coffee Cup - E99, E97, E95, C4, C2, C0

Shadow around Marci - C4, C2