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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

La-La Land Crafts December 2020 Club Kit Inspiration

Hi everyone! We are 12 days into January. We are gaining more daylight every day here in Alaska. I am always so thankful for that! Before long, we will be having more daylight hours than dark hours.

Today's I am coming to you with some La-La Land Crafts Club Kit inspiration. This is December 2020's Kit, but the January 2021 Club Kit will be released in just 3 short days!!!

For the December tutorial that I did for Club, I made a little box. It was the perfect size for the business cards that I bought my daughter for Christmas. I had intended to use Marci on the box, but she was much too big. The adorable kitten was just the perfect size.

If you are a Club Kit member, don't forget to look at the tutorials that the design team has done for you. There are some really great projects!

If you are not a Club Kit member, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??! I mean look at everything that comes with it!

The La-La Land Crafts Club Kit is a monthly subscription. Once you sign up, you can cancel at any time. The Club Kits will be revealed on the 15th (unless otherwise stated) Kits are then mailed out between the 18th and 28th of each month.

January 2021 Kit Values:

Full value: $76.00

Stamp kit only value: $24.00

Die kit only value: $52.00

PRODUCT KIT $39.99

- 1 (one) exclusive Marci cling mount rubber stamp

- 1 (one) exclusive coordinating cling mount rubber stamp

- a set of exclusive coordinating steel dies

STAMP KIT $19.99

- 1 (one) exclusive Marci cling mount rubber stamp

- 1 (one) exclusive coordinating cling mount rubber stamp

DIES Only KIT $29.99

- a set of exclusive coordinating steel dies in the theme of the month

Kitten Box

PRODUCTS USED

December 2020 Knit Happens Rubber Stamp
December 2020 Knit and Crochet Die
December 2020 Yarn Basket Die
December 2020 Knitted Panel Die
Small Half Doily Die
Home for Christmas Paper Pack

Copic Colors

W9, W7, W5, W3, W1, W00 BG75, BG72, BG70, R20

INK PADS
Oxide Ink Black Soot

The second project is a 5 1/2 inch x 5 1/2 inch card. This card size is my favorite!

I used the Wishing You Happiness Background Stamp for the design on the basket. I love how it turned out! I'm thinking I need a basket like this for myself.

PRODUCTS

December 2020 Knitting Marci
December 2020 Knit and Crochet Die
December 2020 Yarn Basket Die
December 2020 Knitted Panel Die
Double Stitched Squares Die
Hello Baby Paper Pak
Wishing You Happiness Background Stamp

COPIC COLORS

Marci
Hair: E49, E25, E11
Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, E0000, R22, R20, R30
Shirt: 110, R27, R22, BG93
Pants: C9, C7, C5, C3
Shoes: C9, C7, C5, C3
Knitting Project: B04, B01, B0000
Basket: E49, E29, E27, E25, E44, E43, E42, E50
Blue Yarn: BG11, BG15, BG05
Red Yarn: R39, R29, R24, R22
Yellow Yarn: Y38, Y18, Y11
Green Yarn: G05, G02, YG41
Purple Yarn: V17, V05, V12

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit. Be sure to check out what my teamie made on the La-La Land Crafts Blog.

Stay tuned for the release of the January 2021 Club Kit. That will be released on January 15th. You are going to LOVE it!

For your convenience, I have placed links to the products used in this post. These links are affiliate links which means I receive credit for the products purchased (at no cost to you) when they are used.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

La-La Land Crafts December Club Kit Reveal

Good afternoon friends! Only 10 more days until Christmas!! Do you know what you should give to yourself?!! A subscription to the La-La Land Crafts Club Kit!! It's only $39.99 a month (plus shipping) and it's something you can look forward to every single month! Let's face it, we all need a little happy mail.

With that being said...today is the reveal of the December 2020 Club Kit! It's all about knitting and crocheting. Oh! And kitties!! Who doesn't love kitties?

I love these kittens! So of course I chose to create with them for my first two club projects.

These cuties are a bunch of trouble makers...getting into the yarn. I'm glad they are just stamps because if I was knitting they'd be driving me bonkers!

As some of you already know, we foster kittens for our local no-kill animal shelter. Our shelter has the most loving employees and fosters. I know the animals there get the best care.

Having kittens is a lot like having a baby. They get into everything. They demand your attention. They eat, poop, and sleep a lot. They love to snuggle!

Ok, enough about that... let's get back to the cards!

I started out by grabbing the paper. I almost never do that. I usually color and then choose my papers. I like to live on the dangerous side.

Since the paper has gold accents, I went with a yellowish/gold yarn color. I wanted my kitten to have a lot of contrast from the yarn so black it was. He turned out looking a lot like our current foster kitten, Lucy.

Card details

Knit Happens Stamps
Knit and Crochet Die
Yarn Basket

Knitted Panel

Long Flags Die

Love You More Paper Pack

Everything is Rosy Layering Stencil

Copic Colors
Yarn: YR27, YR24, Y19, Y17, Y13

Kitty: 110, C0, C7, C5, C4, C3, C2

Here you can see the entire kit all together. Stamps and dies.

I love the sentiments in this month's kit!

Club Kit Information

December 2020 Club Kit Values:
Full value: $80.99
Stamp kit only value: $24.00
Die kit only value: $56.99

PRODUCT KIT $39.99
- 1 (one) exclusive Marci cling mount rubber stamp
- 1 (one) exclusive coordinating cling mount rubber stamp
- a set of exclusive coordinating steel dies

STAMP KIT $19.99
- 1 (one) exclusive Marci cling mount rubber stamp
- 1 (one) exclusive coordinating cling mount rubber stamp

DIES Only KIT $29.99
- a set of exclusive coordinating steel dies in the theme of the month

https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Club-La-La-Land-Crafts_c_35.html?AffId=4

Siamese kittens!! Siamese kittens are often favored by a lot of people. Which is why my next card has two of them. You can watch me color one of them on my Club Reveal video HERE.

It took a lot of time to color all of these balls of yarn by hand, but I love the dimension and contrast you achieve by doing this.

You've heard me say it before and you'll hear me say it again, it's the little details that make your card stand out. Details like hand-colored die cuts.

Siamese Kitten Card Details...

Knit Happens Stamps
Knit and Crochet Die
Yarn Basket

Knitted Panel
Long Flags Die
On the Wall Layering Stencil

Copic Colors

Kitties: E49, E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, E40, B24, B21

Red: BV29, R89, R59, R56, R29, R24

Purple: V09, V04, V12, V01

Teal: BV29, BG49, BG45, BG11
Knitting Needles: C5, C3, C1
Grey Yarn: W5, W3, W1
Basket: W7, W5, W3, W1, W00, V09, V04, V01

Thanks for stopping by to visit. I hope you have a few minutes to see what my teamies made for the December 2020 Club Kit Reveal.

Have a great week!

Hugs,

Tina

Thursday, October 15, 2020

La-La Land Crafts October 2020 Club Kit Reveal

Hey friends! It's the 15th which means the NEW La-La Land Crafts Club Kit is here! This month the critters are hedgehogs!!

Aren't those hedgehogs adorable?!?! I gave them chubby cheeks. Everything is cuter with chubby cheeks.

In the October Club Kit, there is an Apple Orchard Border Die. I love the border dies. If you cut them out in white you can color them in and give the appearance of a hand-drawn background...without having to decide what on earth to draw/color. Sometimes, that is the hardest part.

When you sign up for the La-La Land Crafts Club Kit, there are a few perks.

1) Each month every DT member does a tutorial just for Club Kit members.
2) There is a Facebook group just for Club members.
3) After the first month as a Club member, you can purchase past Club Kits at the Club Kit price! That's my favorite perk of all!

This month, I did my tutorial on the hedgehog card above.

Products used on hedgehog card...

Club Kit Apple Pie
Club Kit Apple
Club Kit Apple Orchard

Stitched Sun and Clouds Die

Summer is Here Layering Stencil

Copic Markers

Hedgehog: E49, E29, E25, E33, E44, E43, E42, E41, E40, R20, R30

Pie: E25, E33, E31, E30, W5, W3
Apple: R59, R46, R24, R32, Y11, G99, G94, G21

Grass: G99, G94, BG93, YG63, YG97, YG95, YG03, G21, YG11
Trees: G99, G94, BG93, YG63, YG97, YG95, YG03, G21, YG11

Sun: YR14, YR24, YR23, Y19, Y15, Y11
Fence: W4, W2
Clouds: Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

My nine year old told me that Marci needed yellow boots. So, I obliged. Of course, I had to give her a matching sweater and hat.

I've been layering the insides of my cards. I like the extra stability it gives to them and the way it looks.

I decorated the inside too. When I show my husband the cards I make, he always opens the cards to see if there is anything on the inside. He once said "one time when I open a card there will be something on the inside. Now he will have something to look at! Lol.

Products used

Club Kit Apple Pie
Club Kit Apple
Club Kit Apple Orchard

Double Stitched Rectangles Die

Hello Baby Paper Pack

Copic Markers
Marci
Skin: E04, E15, E13, E11, E21, E00

Hair: RV99, E49, E44
Shirt/Hat/Boots: YR14, YR24, YR23, Y19, Y15, Y13, Y11
White Shirt: C3, C1, C00
Leggings: 100, C8, C6
Basket: E33, E31, E30
Apple: R59, R46, R24, R32, Y11, G99, G94, G21

Hedgehog: E49, E29, E25, E33, E44, E43, E42, E41, E40, R20, R30
Trees: G99, G94, BG93, YG63, YG97, YG95, YG03, G21, YG11
Pie: E13, E33, E31, E30

October 2020 Kit Values:
Full value: $77.99
Stamp kit only value: $24.00
Die kit only value: $53.99

PRODUCT KIT $39.99
- 1 (one) exclusive Marci cling mount rubber stamp
- 1 (one) exclusive coordinating cling mount rubber stamp
- a set of exclusive coordinating steel dies

STAMP KIT $19.99
- 1 (one) exclusive Marci cling mount rubber stamp
- 1 (one) exclusive coordinating cling mount rubber stamp

DIES Only KIT $29.99
- a set of exclusive coordinating steel dies in the theme of the month

Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a fantastic day!!

Tina

Friday, July 17, 2020

La-La Land Crafts You Are One Smart Cookie

Hello! Happy Friday. I am hopping right back into crafting. It's been a busy week getting all these projects. I am enjoying the time in my craft room.

Today I am sharing a card for La-La Land Crafts Team Friday. Our theme this week is Critter Fun. La-La Land Crafts has LOTS of critters. The newest of which is a monkey! If you missed the monkey's debut, you can see him in my last blog post HERE.

I decided to pair Baker Luka with the adorable hamsters from the Eat More Cake Clear Stamp Set.

I have had Baker Luka colored and sitting on my craft table since he was released a few months ago. I knew exactly what I was going to do with him. I just needed the time and energy to make the card.

I used the Everything is Rosy Layering Stencil to create the patterned paper. Then I cut the center out with the Double Stitched Squares Die to create a frame.

I cut the Electric Mixer out using the Spring Has Sprung Paper Pack. The colors were not the right ones for this card so I colored over the patterned paper with Copic Markers. You can still see the pattern, which I love.

Products used...

Baker Luka Rubber Stamp

Eat More Cake Clear Stamp Set

Spring Has Sprung Paper Pack

Everything is Rosy Layering Stencil

Long Flags Die

Double Stitched Squares Die

Electric Mixer Die

Stitched Zigzags Die

Copic Markers

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, E0000

Hair: E49, E09, E15

Hat/Tshirt: W5, W3, W1, W00

Jeans: B99, B97, B45, B93, B91

Shoes: E29, E25, E33

Apron: 110

Cookies: E29, E25, E33, E31

Pan: C6, C4, C2

https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/?AffId=4

https://lalalandcrafts.blogspot.com/

Thursday, July 16, 2020

La-La Land Crafts July 2020 Club Kit Reveal

Hi friends! It's been a while...I took a little break and got some much-needed rest. I am SUPER excited to be back just in time for the La-La Land Crafts July 2020 Club Kit Reveal.

This month we have a Safari theme!! AND MONKEYS!!

I am in love with the border dies in this kit! The backgrounds you can create with them are amazing! And this Jeep! How cute is that?!

As a La-La Land Crafts Club Kit member, you receive at tutorial each month from every Club Design Team Member. That means 8 tutorials for 8 different projects! Some are written tutorials and some are video tutorials. It all depends on what the Design Team member decides to do.

This month, my tutorial is a written tutorial. It is done this Safari Marci card and tag.

Products used:

Safari Marci Rubber Stamp

Ape About You Rubber Stamp

Club Kit Safari Skyline Border

Club Kit Safari Truck

Large Stitched Tags Die

https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Large-Stitched-Tags-Die_p_953.html?AffId=4

Long Flags Die

https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Long-Flags-Die-_p_883.html?AffId=4

Grass Patches Die

https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Grass-Patches-Die_p_1072.html?AffId=4

Stitched Nested Circles Die

lalalandcrafts.com/Stitched-Nested-Circles-Die_p_793.html?AffId=4

Water Ripples Layering Stencil

https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Water-Ripples-Layering-Stencil_p_869.html?AffId=4

Copic Markers used

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, E0000

Hair: E49, E25, E11

T-Shirt: 100, W3, W1

Hat/Vest/Shorts: RV19, RV17, RV14, RV69, RV66

Water Bottle: C3, YG09, YG07

Monkey: E40, E42, E43, 110, C8, C7, C6, C5

Safari Truck: Y11, Y00, G29, G08, YG09, YG07, 100, W8, W7, W6, C5, C3, C1, C00

Grass/Trees/Mountain YG99, YG97, YG95, YG93, E33, E31, E79

I had to make a card full of monkeys. I stamped 5 of them and colored them with Copic Markers. I think I like the brown monkeys better than I do the black ones.

I wasn't sure what I was going to do with this card. Actually, even though I really love this kit I was thinking it was going to be hard for me to put cute cards together. I was pleasantly surprised! These cards were super easy. They came together in no time at all.

Looking back at some of my work, you can really tell when I am not feeling inspired or having a hard time coming up with an idea. Are any of you like that? Can you see it in your work?

Products used...

Ape About You Rubber Stamp

Club Kit Safari Truck

Scalloped Rectangles Die

https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Scalloped-Rectangles-Die_p_884.html?AffId=4

Long Flags Die

https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Long-Flags-Die-_p_883.html?AffId=4

Monkey: E40, E42, E43, E44, E47, E49

Scenery: E42, E43, E44, E47, E49, YG99, YG97, YG95, YG93

Sun: YR14, YR12, Y17, Y15, Y13, Y11

Tires: 100, W8, W7, W6

Club Kit information:

July 2020 Kit Values:

Full value: $69.99

Stamp kit only value: $24.00

Die kit only value: $45.99

We have three subscriptions for you to choose from.

BEST VALUE PRODUCT KIT (Stamps and Dies) $39.99

- 1 (one) exclusive Marci cling mount rubber stamp

- 1 (one) exclusive coordinating cling mount rubber stamp

- a set of exclusive coordinating steel dies

STAMP KIT $19.99

- 1 (one) exclusive Marci cling mount rubber stamp

- 1 (one) exclusive coordinating cling mount rubber stamp

DIES Only KIT $29.99

- a set of exclusive coordinating steel dies in the theme of the month

You should hop on over to the La-La Land Crafts Blog to see what the rest of the design team made to inspire you.

Friday, May 22, 2020

La-La Land Crafts Take Care of Yourself

Hello crafty friends! I cannot believe it's already Friday again. We have been busy remodeling a bathroom for my Great Aunt. She wanted a walk-in shower installed. Andrew did all the hard work. I got to do the fun stuff like painting.

This week at La-La Land Crafts, we are working with the May Release again. For some reason, I was thinking that Nurse Marcy was part of the release, but I was wrong. It's ok though. She works perfectly with the new dies that were released.

I wanted to put more depth into my images. So, I've been doing some reading on coloring with Copics. To achieve depth you use shadows. When I say shadows, I don't mean adding a darker shade of the color you are using. I'm talking about adding in cast shadows.

Definition of cast shadow: a shadow cast by an object or figure in a painting or other picture.

If you look closely at Nurse Marcy's hair, you can see a bluish, grey color. By adding in BV29, BV25, BV23 I was able to create shadows where the hair lays on top of other hair. Doing this makes Marcy's hair look fuller.

Have you seen the new papers?! I am so in love with them! So many beautiful floral patterns! I almost don't want to use them. Hahaha Are you like that? Do you have papers that you don't want to use? I'm going to have to buy another pack just to keep!

Below you will find a list of products and Copic markers that I used on this card.

La-La Land Crafts products used...

Nurse Marcy

Cured Yet Clear Stamp Set

Heart Beat Die

Pierced Scallop Circles Die

Nested Frames Large Die

Spring has Sprung Paper Pack

Copic markers

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, E0000

Hair: E57, E55, E53, E51, E50

Dress and Socks: B02, B00, B0000

Apron and Shoes: C5, C3, C1, C00

Hat: C5, C3, C1, C00, R89, R39, R37, R29, R27

Clip Board: E31, E30, Y11, RV00, RV0000

If you are looking for more inspiration, head on over to the La-La Land Crafts Blog. The Design Team has lots of awesome projects to show you.

Until next time, stay safe, stay healthy and stay happy!

Hugs,

Tina

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

La-La Land Crafts May 2018 Club Kit Release

Good morning all! Today is the release of the May 2018 La-La Land Crafts Monthly Club Kit!
Let me tell you, I am in love with this Kit! You will be too!

It's gnomes!!! The kit has gnomes! They are so stinking cute! And the dies...some of my favorites! Here's a picture of everything that comes with this months La-La Land Crafts Monthly Club Kit.

I had so much fun creating cards with this kit. I cut most of the dies out using white cardstock and then colored them with Copic markers. Coloring the dies totally brings them to life!

I used the new La-La Land Crafts Wood Plank Background Stamp for the background paper. I am so happy that La-La Land Crafts has started making these background stamps! You can use them on anything!

Here are the coloring details for the first card I made with the La-La Land Crafts Monthly Club Kit...

Copic Markers:

Skin: E04, E11, E00, E000, E0000

Hair: E25, YR27, E11

Grass: YG03, BG93, G94, G99

Dress: E53, E51 E50, R81, G94

Hat and Shoes: R81, RV00, RV0000

Mushroom House: E31, E50, R81, RV00, RV0000

Flowers and Mushrooms: R81, RV00, RV0000

On to the second card made with this Months Club Kit. It's a Joy Fold card. If you sign up to get the La-La Land Crafts Monthly Club Kits, you will get tutorials made just for subscribers by the design team. Including the cutie below. To get May's Club Kit, you have to sign up TODAY!

Coloring details...

Copic Markers

Skin: E04, E11, E00, E000, E0000

Hair: E29, E25, E11

Dress: B99, B97, B95, B93, Y19

Yellows: Y19, Y15, Y11

Greens: YG03, BG93, G94, G99

Flowers: E25, E33, Y19, Y15, Y11.

Mushroom House: E25, E33, Y19, Y15, Y11.

The Club Kits from La- La Land Crafts have a minimum value of $70.00.

There are 3 options when signing up for the Club Kits. You can subscribe to get the entire Club Kit at $39.99 plus shipping or just the Club Kit Stamps at $19.99 plus shipping or just the Club Kit Dies at $29.99 plus shipping.

So, what are you waiting for?!? Sign up today! You don't want to miss out on any more cuteness! If you use this link, I will get credit for you signing up...http://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Club-La-La-Land-Crafts_c_35.html?AffId=4

Monday, February 19, 2018

Happy Birthday Wishes from Rubbernecker Stamps

Need a birthday card? I have a quick one that could be for a boy or a girl.

I created this card using the Birthday Wishes Circle from Rubbernecker Stamps.

I cut the stamp out with a circle die that I got from Rubbernecker Stamps. I am so excited that Rubbernecker Stamps is getting in more shaped dies! I have a bunch on my wish list.

Want to know a little secret? I have heard from a little birdie that they have more dies coming =) I have really gotten into dies. I love the crisp edges. My favorite are the stitched dies.

I used foam squares to give a little depth to the card between layers.

You will be able to read more about my card here on the Rubbernecker Stamps blog.

Did you know that Rubbernecker Stamps hosts craft challenges? This time the challenge has the theme Love Is In The Air. If you enter, you will have a chance to win some Rubbernecker Stamps!

Find the current challenge here...

Thank you all for stopping by today. See you all again soon!

Rubbernecker Stamp products used...

Nested Circle Die Cut Set

http:://www.rubbernecker.com/productdetails.asp?productcode=5002d&click=1848

Birthday Wishes Circle

http:://www.rubbernecker.com/productdetails.asp?productcode=565-20&click=1848

You can find Rubbernecker Stamps here...

Rubbernecker Stamps

http://www.rubbernecker.com/?Click=1848

Rubbernecker Stamps Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/RubberneckerStamps/

Rubbernecker Stamps Blog

http://rubberneckerblog.com/

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Animal Friends With The Cutting Cafe

Ok, ya'll know that I LOVE The Cutting Cafe. They have THE CUTEST cutting files, but did you know they also have digital stamps? Well they do!

Check out this new set!

It comes with all these adorable animals AND sentiments. The Set is called Animal Friends Printable Set.

I can see many different cards being made with this one set. I love it when a stamp or stamp set can be used in different ways.

I colored this sweet little cow with Copic markers. I forgot to color his eyes!

To create the background, I made a stencil with my cricut and used Tim Holtz distress inks to make the clouds and grass. It was the first time I had done this and I have to say that I love how it turned out!

The Stitched Sun and Cloud are dies from La-La Land Crafts.

Be sure to check out The Cutting Cafe Blog on the 21st. I know the Design Team has made some great projects with the Animal Friends Printable Set. If you leave a comment on the 21st blog post, you will be entered in a chance to win 3 free files from The Cutting Cafe.

Thank you for stopping by today. Have a great day!

You can find The Cutting Cafe here...

The Cutting Cafe
http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/cutting_cafe_blog/

The Cutting Cafe Shop
http://www.thecuttingcafeshop.com/

The Cutting Cafe - Be Inspired Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690795774395207/

The Cutting Cafe Shop Pinterest Board
https://www.pinterest.com/reginaeaster/?eq=Reg&etslf=NaN

Cutting Cafe File used...

Animal Friends Printable Set

Saturday, February 10, 2018

Reneabouquets Lavender Valentine's Day Card

Good morning friends! What have you been working on? I have have been working with the new romantic Printed Beautiful Board Large Lavender Lilac Heart Frame from Reneabouquets.

I am in awe over the card I put together with Reneabouquets items. I love the colors. It's one of those cards that just kinda fell together. I love it when that happens.