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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

African Beauty from Simply Betty Stamps


Today I'm introducing you to one of the four African beauties that are now available in the Simply B Stamps Etsy Store. this one is Wanda Wraps. I loved having the excuse to challenge myself with a darker skin tone, something I don't do often enough. I also loved creating a fun stamped background which tied all of the wonderful colours I used together. 

Copics Used
Skin - E39, E35, E13, E11, R21
Eyes - C2, YR27, YR24, YR23
Lips - R27, R22, R21
Hair - E39
Clothes - E99, E97. YR0, YR07, YR04, G28, YG17, YG05, YG01, Y19, Y18, Y04, BG07, BG05, BG02, BG01
Flowers - E99, Y19, Y18, Y04, Y00

Monday, August 28, 2017

Using Windows in La-La Land


This week sees my last weekly post for La-La Land Crafts. It's been over 5 years since I joined the team and I have many, many fond memories of my time there, least of all is the people I have met, either in real life or through my computer. Many of these have become firm friends and I am blessed to have them in my life. 

The theme for this week is Windows by the way - sorry to hijack the post for my farewells 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.


Copics Used
Skin - E11, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11
Hair - YG26, YG21, E39, E23
Clothes - BG07, BG05, BG02, BG01, BG000, BG0000, V12, V09, V06, V05, V000
Coffee Mug - Y26, Y21, C4, C2, C00

Friday, August 25, 2017

Winter Playtime


It's time for my most recent make for August using the gorgeous new Teddy Bo images - these are available in amazing value bundles, or as individuals! 

These guys have so much FUN together - don't you wish you were them sometimes LOL. I hoope that poor snowman's twiggy arms are stronger than they look!!!

Copics Used
Snowman - B000, B0000, E59, G29, 100, C6, C4, C3, C2, C0, R29, R27, R24, R22, R21
Teddy Bea Fur - R20, E77, E35, E33, E11
Teddy Bo Fur - R20, E49, E44, E43, E42, E41
Bear's Clothes - R29, R27, R24, R22, R21, C8, C6, C4, C3, C2, C0, B69, B18, B16, B12, G46, G29, YG17, YG05, YG01

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Bloobel Stamps Progressive Challenge - August


It's time for the next installment of Bloobel Stamps progressive challenge. This month we had a choice of seven different ice cream character images to use - such a FUN idea!!! Anyone who knows me well knows I'm a bit of a Christmas tragic so I had to choose Ice Cream Santa to play with. What a perfect image for a Christmas card from our hot Summertime. I coloured him in traditional colours with a strawberry "cone", "caramel" ice cream with mint and choc chips for his face and "coconut" ice cream for his beard, mo and hair 


Note - the mint and choc chips ended up being are to hide a drip of green ink that dripped on his face - there's nearly always a way to disguise a mistake 

Copics Used - 100, T6, T4, T2, T0, R29, R27, R08, R05, R02, R01, G28, YG17, YG05, E55, E53, Y32, Y21, YR31, YR30 

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Simply Betty Stamps Progressive Challenge - August



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

This month's challenge was...
Image may contain: food1. Use the image and the sentiment
2. 1 Designer paper
3. One embellishment
4. Use all the colors you see in the picture to the left, anywhere in your projects. This can be used in the coloring, the papers, the embellishments, or anyway on your project but all must be used. 
5. MUST be a full project, not just coloring of the image. Anything goes: card, scrapbook page layout, journal page, or anything crafty. NO DIGITAL ENTRIES.

My little present card shape is a lot of fun to use since it doubles as gift wrapping for a small gift or treats. I've made so many of these I have plotted the measurements into the Cameo and saved the file so it cuts everything for me quickly and with ease. I absolutely love Betty's images - they are an absolute joy to colour. 

Since my image was sitting over the top of the card I also cut out a second image shape without the printing and used it to pop the coloured image up on, giving a nice neat finish to the card as well as some depth.

Copics Used
Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11
Lips - R29, R27, R20
Hair - E35, E31, E08, R59
Eyes - C2, G28, YG17, YG05, YG01
Clothes - G28, YG17, YG05, YG01, R30, R29, R27, R24, R21, R00
Cake - YG05, YG01, YR21, YR20, R30, R21
Strawberries & Flowers - R29, R24, R21, G28, YG17, YG05, YG01
Frame - C2, C1, YG01, YG0000

Monday, August 21, 2017

Photo/Colour Inspiration in La-La Land


This week in La-La Land we are using the inspiration picture on the left for our projects.  This is a really eclectic mix of colours and I have to admit I did struggle a little to make it work - and I hope you think it DID work. I also admit that I love a challenge and having to think outside of the box - so even though the struggle was real I enjoyed 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.


Copics Used
Skin - E11, E00 E000, R24, R20, R11
Hair - BG11, BG05, BG02
Clothes - V12, V05, V01, V0000, C6, C3, C1, YG63, YG61

Sunday, August 20, 2017

Wind and Ice


We're nearly at the end of Winter here in Australia but Mother Nature is heading out with some cold winds and hail so I was in the perfect mood to colour up this cutie from Simply Betty Stamps. This is the Snowflake Queen and she's hiding amongst lots of other fabulous images in the Friday Fun digi section. 

I coloured her up in cool greys and then went over some sections with icy blues. I added some frosty goodness with some clear Wink of Stella, rhinestones and I used my new GoPress and Foil and an embossing folder to create the shiny swirls - you can see how I did that HERE. The photo to the left shows some of the sparkle and shine but as always it's sooo much better IRL.

To create the sequined look on her dress I used a fine blue texta and white gel pens and added lots of dots. I also dotted over some clear Wink of Stella for sparkle under lights.

Copics Used - C4, C3, C1, C0, C00, B01, B00, R00

Saturday, August 19, 2017

Extra, Extra - Grand Opening of New Simply Betty Store


There's exciting news in the world of Simply Betty Stamps - her new Etsy store is NOW OPEN and you can find it HERE. To spread the news I've coloured up Extra, Extra Betty. I've added some glitter and washi tape strips to the background panel and added a fishtail banner with die cut Altenew letters on. I had a lot of fun putting this one together and let's hope the new store is a huge success.

Copics Used
Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11
Hair - E49, E44, E43, E41
Eyes - C2, YG17, YG05
Clothes - R29, R24, R05, C8, C6, C4, C3, C2, C00
Bag - YG99, YG97, YG95, YG93, YG05
Newspapers - E43, E41, E40

Friday, August 18, 2017

Winter Cuddles


I had so much fun creating this wintery scene using the gorgeous new Teddy Bo images for August, especially as I am sitting here in snuggled up against the cold outside. These images are from "The Bears" collection and are available in amazing value bundles, or as individual images.

The dies I've used are all from La-La Land Crafts and the were the perfect choice to set the scene for my cuddling pair

Copics Used
Teddy Bo - R20, E49, E44, E43, E41
Bo's Clothes - B39, B45, B41, YR24, Y19, Y06
Teddy Bea - R20, E35, E33, E11, Y21
Bea's Clothes - C4, C2, C00, R89, R29, R24, R05, YR24, Y19, Y06, C4, C2
Wall & Garden - E79, E39, E35, E31, E30, G28, G24, W5, W2, YR24, Y19, R89, R29, R05, C3 
Cushion - B45, B41, B39, YR24, Y19, Y06

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Club La-La Land Crafts - August 2017


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

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

Copics Used
Skin - E11, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11
Hair - E33, E30, YR21 
Clothes - BV04, BV02, BV00, BV0000, BG34, BG15, BG11, BG10, BG05
Seaweed - E33, E30, YR27, YR21, G28, YG17, YG05, W7, W5. Y19

Copics Used
E33, E30, YR23, YR21, R27

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. 

Monday, August 14, 2017

Using Envelopes in La-La Land


This week in La-La Land we are using envelopes in our projects. I made these cute little ones using THIS tutorial. I also created the background paper by replicating the digi sentiment over and over to cover the whole page.

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.


Copics Used
Skin - E11, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11
Hair - YR68, YR65, YR61, YR04, E07
Clothes - YG99, YG97, YG95, YG93, E49, E44, E43, E41, C2, C00
Gift - C2, C0, YG95, YG93, YG91

Saturday, August 12, 2017

Can Can Cordelia


Today I'm bringing you a card made with Can Can Cordelia from Simply Betty Stamps. I super sized her sentiment - it just seemed to work with her kicking up her heels and winking. I loved colouring all the flounce in her underskirt too - the texture and depth really gave it some life. I'm kinda wishing I had her shapely legs though - jealousy is a curse LOL.

Copics Used
Skin - E11, E04, E00, E000, R20, R11
Lips - R89, R24, R20
Eye - C2, G19, YG05
Hair - E29, E25, YR24, Y26, Y21
Clothes - 100, C4, C3, C2, C1, R89, R29, R24, R22

Friday, August 11, 2017

Time for a Pampering


Here's my latest make for August using the gorgeous new Teddy Bo images - these are available in amazing value bundles, or as individual images. 

I just love this cutie - and who else can relate to the sentiment - LOL. Taking time out for a luxurious bath just never seems to happen, something always seems to crop up. But we need to make time for ourselves and the little luxuries in life.

Copics Used
Molly - RV85, RV23, RV21, RV10, C3, C2, W1
Towels - E13, E11, E00, E000
Bathtub - C3, C1
Steps - E37, E35, E31
Water - B01

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Fall Fairy from Simply Betty Stamps


Today I'm bringing you a card made with Fall Fairy from Simply Betty Stamps. I've tried to capture the feeling of Fall with the colours I've used for her. I just love the fact that she comes with the wings attached, or as a separate image, it gives her so much versatility. I can imaging her done in pastels without the wings for someone who loves dance for example. Needless to say her wings are doused with glitter - a fairy needs her sparkle :) 

Copics Used
Skin & Lips - E11, E04, E00, E000, R27, R20, R11
Eye - G46, YG61, YG01, C2
Eyeshadow - R27, YR07, Y35
Hair & Clothes - G46, G28, YG63, YG61. YG01, Y35, Y21, YR07, R27
Wings - YG63. YG61, YG01, YR04, Y35, R27

Monday, August 7, 2017

Anything Goes in La-La Land


So OK - I very nearly didn't show this to anyone when I made it several weeks ago, as much as I love it for myself. I'm really NOT a mixed media girl but I wanted to see what I could do with a blank journal, some La-La Land chipboard and dies. I decided to show it in the hope it will inspire someone to come up with a MM masterpiece ;)

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.

Loopy Corner {retired}

Saturday, August 5, 2017

Teddy Bo and Friend


It's time for my first make for August using the gorgeous new Teddy Bo images - these are available in amazing value bundles, or as individuals! 

I just love this pairing of these 2 friends once again. The little turtle is so cute, even with his back to us, but it looks like he's given Teddy Bo a little surprise - I wonder what they are talking about. My chipboard sentiment didn't photograph well, it's winter here and the light is never great - but it's been coated with a deep red glossy foil - it looks fabulous with the other reds and added such a wonderful shine to my project.

Copics Used
Teddy Bo - R20, R24, E79, E37, E35, E31
Turtle - YG99, YG97, YG95, YG91
Clothes - C6, C3, C1, R39, R37, R35, R32