Another Scrapmatts Christmas Decoration

I had such a fun time at the last papercraft show checking out the latest releases from Scrapmatts - this is the new Mini Tray Round - it measures about 10cm/ 4" and is perfect for a Christmas Decoration. I added some  more Meg's Garden DP, some Snowtex snow, Scrapmatts snowflakes and sentiment, pearls and Prima roses. I love the vintage feel this mix has given my project. The white chipboard has been sparkled up with my clear glitter gel pen. Hope you like it too....

Look Ma - No Colouring!

Today I have something a little different for you - a 3D Christmas Tree kit designed by Scrapmatts - where I have the honour of being their Guest DT. The kit comes with a solid and cut out tree sitting on a 2-tier base with a sentiment - FABULOUS! I covered the background tree with Christmas music paper and then stuck it to the detailed wooden piece. Some cut outs from a Christmas Paper pad from Meg's Garden were added as well as some more Scrapmatts chipboard, texture paste snow and 3D flowers. I "borrowed" the idea of adding the Santa and sleigh after seeing Scrapmatts DT member Angella Peardon's tree and loving the whimsy. The Snowtex paste adds some strength to the overhanging parts. 

Here is a close up of the base - I painted the wooden doily edges with gold and added a piece of designer paper on top and then glued it all together. I added more gold paint to the tree pot, the clock and star I glued on to tie everything together. The star on top of the tree got the gold glitter treatment. This was such a fun project to make

Fall Colours in La La Land

So OK - maybe I seem to be a little confused with my seasons - it's Spring here in Australia, we are doing Fall Colours over in La La Land and I've chosen a Winter image to play with!!!. Ah well - it's all a bit of fun and I think it's worked out - LOL. 

As well as our BLOG where you can check out inspiration from my amazing teamies, 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.

Luka on Sled

Filigree Corner Die

Copics Used - 

Skin - E21, E11, E00, E000, R20, R11

Hair - YR31, E33, E31

Clothes - E09, E08, YR27, YR24, YG99, YG95, YG91, E59, E57, E55, T4, T2, T0

Sled - E08, YR27, YR24, YR21, W5, W3, W00

Tuffy the Dog - R27, R11, E40, E39, E33, E30, gold smooch

Christmas Cutie

This little cutie in the oversized hat is called "Santa's Hat" - this is the girl version but there is a little boy too - you'll find him HERE. I decided to paper piece her onesie and am loving the way it's turned out. The "icing" on the cookie is also paper pieced to match - it looks like it has sprinkles on - LOL. Once again I've used my Spellbinders Floral Oval die to cut her out - LOVE this die! The Santa and sleigh silhouette is a lasercut chipboard piece from Scrapmatts which I have popped up on some scrap dots. The fur on the hat is all glittered up - just perfect for some Christmas sparkle!

Copics used - Skin (E21, E11 E000, R20, R11) plus R08, R05, R02, E44, E43, E17, E13, T2, T0, B05, BG93, BG90, BG000, BG0000

Magnolia Down Under Challenge #171

This week at Magnolia Down Under Challenges we are asking you to create a Christmas Decoration or Ornament. I found cute little glass cupcake stand recently and thought it would be fun to create a table centrepiece with it by popping a little scene inside. 

This is the perfect project to use some of my Mini World Magnolia's in. I have Santa popping a present under the tree while Tilda is peeking around the corner watching, The tree backdrop is cut using a Tim Holtz tree line die and the big tree is made from 3 Magnolia tree die cuts folded in half and glued together to give a 3D look. The "Noel" and reindeer laser cut chipboard are from Scrapmatts - I gave a gloss finish on the word which is why it's reflecting the light and not showing up nice and dark.

And don't forget to check out the MDUC BLOG too see the rest of the festive treats my teamies have created to inspire you to join in!

Copics Used - Skin (E21, E11, E000, R20, R11) plus R59, R39, R27, R22, E41, E40, E18, E15, E13, Y19, Y13, Y0000, C10, C8, C5, C2, C0, T0

A Christmas Sled

Zoe from Make it Crafty really is the most wonderful person and "boss lady". Recently I asked her if she could make me a sled to decorate to hang on my wall for Christmas. I also have a pattern where a rusty sled is decorated with little 3D characters and sitting flat on a shelf  and I couldn't find a sled (that project is still in the works - LOL) . Zoe came up with this easy to put together chipboard kit and gave me the task of decorating it for the store. I wanted the sled to be the star so I didn't add a coloured image - just some Christmas elements. 

I added some designer paper to the top of the sled after painting it white and spraying over the basecoat with a metallic moon mist. The snowflakes are cut from a frame which is also Make it Crafty chipboard - I LOVE it's versatility and what it adds to a project!

I can't wait to see what you guys can do with this FABULOUS kit - I have soo many ideas my head is buzzing ....

Make it Crafty Chipboard

Winter Sled Kit

Snowflake Oval Frames

It Takes Two in La La Land

This week in La La Land our challenge is "It Takes Two". There are so many gorgeous images to choose from and my teamies have created some gorgeous cards for this challenge. I chose to create a little scene with Luka serenading Marci. I've always though this would have been a romantic thing to experience - but then I heard my hubby sing - LOL.

As well as our BLOG where you can check out inspiration from my amazing teamies, 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.

La La Land Products Used - 

Darling Marci

Lil Rocker Luka

Heart Tree Die

Copics Used - 

Skin - E21, E11, E00, E000, R20, R11

Marci's Hair - E50, E33, E31, YR31

Marci's Clothes - C2, C00, YG99, YG95, YG91

Luka's Hair - E39, E35, E31

Luka's Clothes - C2, C00, YG99, YG95, YG91, B97, B95, B91

Guitar -  E77, E39, E33, E31, E30, Gold Spica

Mo's Sophie

This little gal with her rag doll from Mo Manning is one of my all time Mo favourites, her name is Sophie. When I found her printed off in my folder I figured it was time to colour her up again. Our weather here in Melbourne is gorgeous at the moment as we head towards our Summer - that and the floral accents in the air inspired my sunny colour combo.

I went with a tent topper card for a change too - although I started started out making one of my standard square cards. Unfortunately I was a tad low on yellow cardstock so had to imrpovise - LOL. I'm glad I did as I forgot how fun tent toppers are to create!

Copics Used - Skin (E21, E11, E000, R20, R11) plus E44, E43, E42, E41, E40, YR23, Y19, Y11, Y08, Y0000, T8, T4, W3, W2, B95, B0000

Time to Get Spooky in La La Land

This week in La La Land we are celebrating Halloween. I've used Vampire Luka and given him a fabulously funky lime green Halloween outfit and  two-tone hair. He also has a rather pale complexion as befits a creature of the night. This guy is just soo much fun to colour up! 

As well as our BLOG where you can check out inspiration from my amazing teamies, 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.

Vampire Luka

Water Lily Die

Copics Used - 

Skin - C0, C00, E000, E00, R000

Hair - V06, V04. V01, YG07

Clothes - V06, V04, V01, YG17, YG07, YG01, 100, C8, C6, C4, C3, C2, C1

Guest DT at Deep Ocean Challenges

I was so excited when I was asked to be a Guest DT over at Deep Ocean Challenges this week. The theme is “Sporty and Outdoors”. I chose to use ice skating Tilda as she reminds me of all the years my daughter did figure skating. Unfortunately here in Australia we don't really have outdoor rinks but she has been lucky enough to skate outdoors in Paris and London so she can't really complain.

I learnt to ice skate outdoors up in the Swiss Alps where we lived when I was 5 - it's a memory I hold dear. I think the Make it Crafty ice skating lake and snowflake chipboard frame I used are a perfect link to those memories and tie everything together.

Check out what the rest of the DT have come up with and join in the fun - you have 2 weeks for this one.

Copics Used - Skin (E21, E11, E00, R20, R11) plus B21, B000, B0000, YG63, YG61, YG0000, C4, C3, C1, C0, C00, E29, E18, E17, E15, E13, RV55, RV52