Mid-Year Christmas in La-La Land

This week in La-La Land we're a little late in celebrating Christmas in July due to our Christmas Release last week, but at least we get to play with these fabulous new products again. I've created a fun little festive, forest at night scene - hope you like it.

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.

Paper Doll Marci {Christmas Sweater}

Stitched Merry

Merry Christmas

Filigree Reindeer 2

Birch Trees

Copics Used

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

Hair - Y26, Y21, YR24, E2, E25

Clothes - R89, R29, R24, R14, C4, C2, C00, Clear glitter gel pen

Mocking Bird Elaine from Simply Betty Stamps

Today I am bringing you a card using the gorgeous Mocking Bird Elaine from Simply Betty Stamps - she's one of many beauties in the Friday Fun digi section of the store. I've framed her in an MFT die cut frame and the backing was made using an Altenew die and love how simple and yet elegant it's turned out. 

Copics Used

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

Hair - E49, E44, E43, E42, E40

Lips - R89, R83, R81

Eyes - B18, B16, B12, C2

Clothes - R89, R85, R83, R81, B18, B16, B14, B12

Birds - YR16, YR09, Y32, YR00, B02, B01, B000

New Release Showcase July 2017 - Day 2

It's Day 2 of the Christmas/Winter release from La-La Land Crafts, my favourite time of the year. There are some fabulous new nativity based dies and images to use so check them all out.....

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. 

Mary Marci

Noel

Wise Men

North Star

Manger Border

Poinsettia Wreath

Adhesive Foil

Adhesive Vinyl

Copics Used -Mary Marci

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

Hair - E55, E49, E44

Clothes - E43, E42, E40, B02, B01, B000, B0000, White gel pen

Baby - E11, E00, E000, R20, R11. B18, B06, B05, BO4, White gel pen

Oli's Banner from Teddy Bo

I just love this little guy holding up the banner - and I love the fact that you can personalise the banner to suit the occasion or the recipient, I've used a mini chipboard alpha here. This adorable image is from Teddy Bo and is from the Oli and Molly July Bundle but will be available as a single in August. 

Copics Used

Oli - B37, B34, B32, B000, R01

Hat - C4, C2, C00

Banner - C4, C2, C00, YG17, Y18, V05, R29

Balloons - YG13, YG00, V05, V01, R24, R21, Y18, Y04

Ground - E43, E41, E40

New Release Showcase July 2017 - Day 1

Yes it's that time of the year again - time for the Christmas/Winter release from La-La Land Crafts. Today is Day 1 of the release and I've used the super cute Christmas Baby Marci along with some of the gorgeous new dies. 

Check out the full release......

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. 

Christmas Baby Marci 

Poinsettia Wreath

Stitched Merry

Merry Christmas

Filigree Reindeer 1

Double Stitched Squares

Copics Used - Christmas Baby Marci 

 Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20, R11

Clothes - RV99,RV95, RV93, RV91

Teddy Bo's Beach Molly

Luckily for many of my friends it's Summertime and they are out at enjoying the beaches and pools, maybe taking a picnic with them. With it being mid Winter here I can only dream of joining them - or colouring up some Summertime fun like I have done here. This adorable image is from Teddy Bo and is from the Oli and Molly July Bundle but will be available as a single in August. 

Copics Used

Skin - W5, W3, W1, W00, R20, R11

 Nail - BG10, BG02, BG01, Clear glaze pen

Clothes - V09, V06, V05, V01, BG05, BG02, BG01 

Basket - Y19, Y18, Y11, BG02, V05, White gel pen

Club La-La Land Crafts - July 2017

Welcome to my showcase of the La-La Land Craft's July 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

Pig - R02, R01, R000

Cat - 100, R01, E31, E30

Panda - R01, C2, C00

Rabbit - 100, R01, E43, E41, E40

Kimono Sashes - R39, R37, R35

Copics Used

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

Hair - E39, E37, E35, E33, E30

Clothes & Fan - 100, B18, B16, B14, B12, C10, C7, White gel pen

Flowers - 00, B18, B14, White gel pen

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. 

Aurora Wings Challenge #54

Hi all and welcome to the new challenge from Aurora Wings. This time it's......

I've used the gorgeous Owl Spirit along with some hand made flowers. I'm loving the turquoise and orange combination at the moment and had another play with it today.

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

Hair - E42, E40, E39, E35, E31

Eyes - C2, E39, E35, E31

Clothes - BG07, BG05, BG01, BG000

Flowers - YG17, RV66, RV63, R27, YR68, YR09, YR02, Blue glitter gel pen

Owl - E44, E43, E42, E40

Colour Inspiration in La-La Land

This week in La-La Land we are using the inspiration picture for the colour scheme on our projects. I have tended to use the blue and red more but the pink is definitely there too - you just may have to look a little harder for it 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.

Marci with Dinosaur

Filigree Elements Border

Pierced Scalloped Circles

Double Stitched Circles

Scallop Bracket

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E00, E0000, R24, R20, R11

Hair - E44, E43, E42, E40

Clothes - E44, E43, E42, E40, BG07, BG05, BG02

Bag - R46, R21, R05

Dino - E42, E40, R08

Bones - BG02, BG01, BG000

The Chibis from Teddy Bo

When Gayle from Teddy Bo introduced us to the Chibies I have to say my heart melted just a little. Aren't they just too toooo adorable?!?!?!?! I just HAD to print these guys off and colour them up. And there may just be another one printed out sitting next to my Copics. 

Check out all of the images in this group - remember they are now available as singles as it's July.

Copics Used

Bo - R11, R01, E79, E39, E37, E35, E31, E30

Bo's Clothes - C10, C7, C4, C2, R39, R37, R35, R32

Turtle - YG99, YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91, YG17, YG13, YG01, G19

Turtle Hat - R39, R37, R35, R32

Background - B0000, G24, G21, E43, E42, E40

Bloobel Progressive Challenge - July 2017

It's time for the next instalment of the Bloobel Stamps Progressive Challenge and this month we have to create a scene with this fun Diver. I have added the Scaredy Crab and one of the funky garden plants {GM George} as a freaky bit of seaweed to create my scene.  A fun little sentiment - "The things you see under the sea" - finishes off the design.

Copics Used

Diver

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

Hair - E59, E55, E53, E51

- 100, BG07, BG02, BG000

Wetsuit, Flippers & Goggles - N9, N7, N5, YR09, YR07, YR04, YR02, 100, glaze pen 

Bubbles - BG02, glaze pen

Plant/Seaweed - 100, C4, C2, G46, R39, R29, R24, YR07, YR02, YG17, YG13, YG00, YG0000

Crab - R37, 100, YG17, YG05, YG01, E27, E23, YR04, YR02

Anyone for Tennis?? PLUS a Fur Colouring Tutorial

July is the month for the Wimbledon Grand Slam tennis tournament so of course Teddy Bo has to practice, practice, practice. This adorable image is from Teddy Bo and is from the July Bundle but will be available as a single in August. I'm a bit concerned he's playing on a court with a chicken wire net, AND he's broken his tennis racquet - but at least he looks the part and maybe, just maybe, he'll manage to win a point or 2.

I was also asked to do a quick tutorial for the DT over at Teddy Bo Towers on how to colour fluffy fur. Now I'm no expert, and my "fur" ends up being fairly course - but here is a step by step guide for you using one of my favourite combos - of course you can use ANY colour combo you wish. 

Copics Used

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

Clothes - Y19, Y08, Y02, C4, C2, C00

Raquet and Ball - 100, Y19, Y08, Y02, YR27

Summer Fun in La-La Land

It's Summer Fun time in La-La Land - I wish it was here in Melbourne too - it's the middle of Winter here LOL. My daughter recently came home from a trip to Bali and her photos inspired my layout today - although I am wishing I was there in the photos and not on the "other side".

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.

At the Beach Molli

Smile

Photo Elements

Seaweed

Stitched Clouds Border

Stitched Sun

Adhesive Vinyl

Copics Used

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

Hair -  E51, E33, E31, YR31

Clothes - BG07, BG05, BG02, YR16, YR12, YR09

Drink - 100, BG05, YR21, YR16, YR12, YR09, C2

Simply Betty Stamps Queen of Hearts

Today I am bringing you a card using the gorgeous Queen of Hearts from Simply Betty Stamps - she's one of many beauties in the Friday Fun digi section of the store. I love all things Alice in Wonderland and this cutie is so different from many Queen of Hearts images around and yet she's still absolutely FABULOUS. I love the fun use of the playing cards too. 

Copics Used

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

Hair - R59, R29, YR09, YR04

Clothes - R59, R29, YR09, YR04, YR02, C4, C3, C00

Crown - YR24, R59, Y19, Y08

Cards - C10, C4, C2, R59, R29, E42, E40

Ground - C4, C2

Red Glitter Gel Pen

A Tutorial for La-La Land Crafts - Standing Joy Fold Card

Today I have a little tutorial for a card fold I've used many times, the joy fold, but this time I've turned it 90 degrees to make it a Standing Joy Fold Card for a bit of added fun.

Here's what you'll need...

 Paper Doll Marci {Happy} plus sentiment

Double Stitched Cirlces

Pierced Scalloped Circles

Stitched Tags

Shabby Flourishes

Craft Chipboard

PLUS...

Corner Punch

Brad

Flowers

White, yellow and green card

Patterned Papers

Rhinestone

Cut your white card to 11" x 5.5" and score at 2 3/4" and 5.5". Concertina fold as shown. Use your corner punch on all of the corners which will face towards the top of the finished card {use the photo as a guide}. Cut patterned papers to fit and mat with yellow card before attaching to the card base. Fold into shape.

Die cut the largest Stitched Tag in craft chipboard and attach to the card front, at an angle like mine if you wish.

Die cut the smallest Double Stitched Cirlces in patterned paper and mat with a yellow die cut Pierced Scalloped Circles in yellow. Use the brad to attach it to the back of the card, positioning it so it holds the card together when the Stitched Tag is tucked under it. Decorate as desired or use my card as inspiration.

Side view to show the fold better.

And to neaten up the back I covered the brad legs with another die cut Pierced Scalloped Circle.

 I hope you enjoyed this new take on a old fold and give it a go yourself.

Copics Used

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

Hair - Y19, Y15, Y04, Y00

Clothes - YG17, YG13, YG01