La-La Land Crafts You Are One Smart Cookie

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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

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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

Vintage Paper Nest Doll Card

Happy Hump Day friends! I am so glad it's Wednesday! I have had a busy week so far, but this morning, I have NO appointments. Nowhere I need to be. Which means I can get my craft on! 

I don't know about you, but it seems like the more I desire to craft the more my to-do list grows. 

I was able to break away some yesterday. Just long enough to get this adorable Paper Nest Doll card done. 

AND a full tutorial! You can find that HERE.

I have really been enjoying making these videos. Now if I could only stay in the center of the screen that would be great! It drives me nuts when I play it back and I am halfway off the screen. Please know that I am working on that! 

The stamp I used is Lulu with Peony. I used the rubber stamp, but a digital stamp is also available HERE.

I colored Lulu with Copic markers. Below you will find the color combinations listed. 

The die cuts were made using La-La Land Crafts dies. All other embellishments are from Reneabouquets. 

I used to design for Renea. Not only is she an amazing artist, but she is also an amazing person. So genuine and sweet. 

Her embellishments really make projects beautiful and unique. 

Copic markers

Skin: E04, E11, E00, E000, E0000, R20, R30

Hair: E49, E25, E11

Dress/Bow: E53, E51, E50

Flower: YG99, YG97, YG93

Cast Shadows: BV23, BV20

Paper Nest Dolls

Lulu with Peony Rubber Stamp

Lulu with Peony Digi Stamp

La-La Land Crafts
Long Flags Die
Leafy Vine Die
Double Stitched Squares Die
Three Christmas Trees Die

Reneabouquets
Mercury and Bak Premium Paper Glitter Glass Dragonflies
Plum Roses and Leaves Mulberry Paper Flower Set
Lavender Roses and Leaves Mulberry Paper Flower Set
Reneabouquets Trim Delicate Beautiful Guipere Lace
Natural Cotton Crochet Lacy Cluny

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a craftastic day!

Hugs,
           Tina

Spring is Here! with La-La Land Crafts

Good morning! Today I am sharing a La-La Land Crafts card. The theme for the DT this week was spring. Aaahhh...Spring. That has a nice sound to it. Here in Palmer Alaska, we have about a foot and a half of snow. What's in the for cast for this weekend you ask? SNOW!!! So, spring is just something that I am daydreaming and crafting about =) 

I used Picnic Marci for my spring card. Nothing says spring like picnics...and flowers. Can't forget the flowers. I used the Rolled Rose Small Medium Die to make the gorgeous roses. I love that die! The flowers are easy to make and take no time at all. 

Picnic Marci is colored with Copic markers. You can find the combos I used below.

Of course I had to use the Stitched Sun and Clouds Set dies for my spring time. This is my favorite sun die of all time! When I saw it, I instantly fell in love. 

Here's a list of all the La-La Land Crafts items used...

Picnic Marci Rubber Stamp
https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Picnic-Marci-Rubber-Stamp-5331.htm?sourceCode=tina

Three Christmas Trees Die

https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Three-Christmas-Trees-Die-8229.htm?sourceCode=tina

Stitched Clouds Border Set 

https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Stitched-Clouds-Border-set-of-2-Die-8124.htm?sourceCode=tina

Stitched Sun and Clouds Set

https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Stitched-Sun-and-Clouds-Set-of-3-Die-8103.htm?sourceCode=tina

Open Leaf Flourish Die

https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Open-Leaf-Flourish-Die-8048.htm?sourceCode=tina

Grass Border Die

https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Grass-Border-Die-8034.htm?sourceCode=tina

Rolled Rose Small Medium Die

https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Rolled-Rose-Small-Medium-Die-8015.htm?sourceCode=tina

Copic markers used..

Skin: E04, E11, E00, E000, E0000 and R20 (blush)

Hair: E59, E09, YR27

Basket and Bow: E35, E33, E3, E89, E46, R24

Dress and Shoes: Y0000, Y11, Y15, YG23, 110, C7, C3, C1

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a craftastic day.
Hugs,
       Tina

A & M Memories Splish and Splash Card

Hi everyone! Valentine's Day is over, and I am ready for Spring! 

It looks like this little lady from A&M Memories, Puddle Jumper, is ready for spring too. 

I colored Puddle Jumper with Copic markers. I decided to go with bright and cheery colors. 

Skin: E04, E11, E00, E000, E0000

Hair: E29, E25, E11

Yellow: YR15, Y15, Y11

Teal: BG09, BG57, BG53

If you like Puddle Jumper, you are going to want to head over to A&M Memories and check out the rest of the images they have. They also have some great stuff for planners. 

The Stitched Sun Shine and Clouds are dies from La-La Land Crafts. I thought they were perfect for the Puddle Jumper image. 

We have a lot of fun over in the A&M facebook group. You really should come and join us! Here is a link to the A&M Facebook Group. In the group you will get even more fantastic inspiration for all the wonderful things in the A&M Etsy shop. PLUS! notifications of any sales, new releases and other exciting news about Angels Hearts and Memories Etsy Shop.

 While checking out, if you use this code TINAG15 to get a fantastic discount! Who doesn't love a discount? 

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a craftastic day! 

Stealing Hearts Card With Angels Hearts and Memories

Are you ready for Valentine's Day?! No? Don't worry...You still have a few more days to find the perfect gift. Like a handmade card. Nothing says love like a homemade gift.

I've been getting a little help in preparing from Angels Hearts and Memories Etsy Shop. Angela released the cutest images for Valentine's Day. 

This one is a Heart Burglar. She is cute enough to steal anyone's heart! 

Little Miss Heart Burglar is colored with Copic markers and has high lights that were added with a white gel pen. I decided to go with non traditional burglar colors (black) and do something fun. Purple is fun, right? V09, V06, V04, and V1 is my favorite Copic combonation. Which is what I used on Little Miss Heart Burglar. 

I used E04, E11, E00, E000, E0000 and R20 for her skin. This is my go to skin combo. I start with E11 and color just where I want my dark shadows. Then I take E04 and go over the E11. Not extending passed the E11 lines. After that I use E11 once more, go over E04 and extend the shadow out just a bit. From there I extend the shadow out further with E00. Followed by E000 and then E0000. R20 is used for the blush. Once I am finished coloring the skin, I go back with E11 and E00 and put another layer down. This adds more depth to the image. 

The hearts and the Heart Burglar's lips are colored with R83 and RV00.

Her hair combo is E49, E29, YR24. 

We have a lot of fun over in the A&M facebook group. You really should come and join us! Here is a link to the A&M Facebook Group. In the group you will get even more fantastic inspiration for all the wonderful things in the A&M Etsy shop. PLUS! notifications of any sales, new releases and other exciting news about Angels Hearts and Memories Etsy Shop.

 While checking out, if you use this code TINAG15 to get a fantastic discount! Who doesn't love a discount? 

Thank you so much for stopping by! 

La La Land Crafts January 2018 New Release

Hi crafty friends! Today is a super exciting day. I FINALLY get to share the La La Land Craft projects that I made to go to CHA and the new release from La La Land Stamps. 

The first card I made features Thinking of You Marci. 

I colored Thinking of You Marci with Copic markers. I wanted her dress to look like jean material so after I was finished coloring it, I took a scrap piece of fabric, put colorless blender on it and then dabbed the jean fabric on Thinking of You Marci's dress. I love using this technique to add texture to clothing. 

I used the two flags die to make the boarder of Sparkly Red Vinyl flags. I love how the Sparkly Red Vinyl pops against the papers. 

Another fabulous new release stamp I had the pleasure of working with is Afternoon Tea Marci.

She is beautiful with her long hair and pretty dress. It wasn't hard to decide what colors I wanted to use for her. Her dress was screaming purple from the moment I laid eyes on her. I knew the perfect Copic combo...V09, V04, V01 and V000. I added sparkles to her dress with a white gel pen. 

To stick with the theme of tea. I made a teapot card for Afternoon Tea Marci. I embellished the teapot using the Shabby Flourishes Die Set, the Open Leaf Flourish Die, the Two Flags Die, the The Spoon and Napkin Die and the cup from the Large Teapot Die. Some of the die cuts are cut out of beautiful Sparkly Purple Vinyl. 

Take a look at the entire release. So many amazing stamps and dies. 

Just look at these stamps! Every single one of them are on my wish list! 

And these dies...SO FLIPPING AWESOME!!

You can shop the entire New Release HERE.

Thinking of you Marci Card

Copics

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, E0000, R20 

Hair: R59, E08, E35

Headband and Heart: R89, 29, 05

Dress: B99, B97, B95, B93

Shoes: R89, R29, R05, C1, C00

La La Land Craft items used...

Thinking of you Marci
http://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Thinking-of-You-Marci-Rubber-Stamp-5372.htm?sourceCode=tina

Small Lacy Border Die

http://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Small-Lacy-Border-Die-8100.htm?sourceCode=tina

Two Flags Die
http://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Two-Flags-Die-8364.htm?sourceCode=tina

Adhesive Vinyl Variety Pack
http://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Adhesive-Vinyl-Variety-Pack-12-sheets-AVVP.htm?sourceCode=tina

Afternoon Tea Marci Card 

Colored with Copic Markers

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

Hair: E35, YR14, YR23, YR21

Dress and Headband: V09, V04, V01, V000

                                     G99, G94, Y03

La La Land Crafts items used...

Afternoon Tea Marci
http://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Afternoon-Tea-Marci-Rubber-Stamp-5366.htm?sourceCode=tina

Shabby Flourishes Die Set 

http://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Shabby-Flourishes-Die-set-of-2-8205.htm?sourceCode=tina

Open Leaf Flourish Die 

http://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Open-Leaf-Flourish-Die-8048.htm?sourceCode=tina

Two Flags Die
http://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Two-Flags-Die-8364.htm?sourceCode=tina

Adhesive Vinyl Variety Pack
http://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Adhesive-Vinyl-Variety-Pack-12-sheets-AVVP.htm?sourceCode=tina

Spoon and Napkin Die
http://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Spoon-and-Napkin-Die-8362.htm?sourceCode=tina

Large Teapot Die
http://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Large-Teapot-Die-8360.htm?sourceCode=tina

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Stop back by tomorrow for more CHA projects!

Steampunk Valentines Card With Angels Hearts and Memories

Hi there! So excited to share some more Valentine inspiration with you. 

This Steampunk Beauty is from Angels Hearts and Memories Etsy Shop. 

Steampunk is one of my favorite styles. I love the metal, gears and rough rust. Strolling through steampunk boards on Pinterest is so inspiring! 

When I saw this Steampunk image I just had to color her. She is colored with Copic markers. 

Copics used...

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

Hair: E49, E29, E25

Pants: E35, E33, E31

Boots: E49, E29, E25, E33, E31, E51

Top: R89, R59, R29

Goggles and Bustle: E53, E51, E50

I love the Steampunk Clothing style too. It's not something I'd wear everyday, but it sure would be fun to dress like this for a party. 

We saw some people dressed in Steampunk style at one of the craft bazaars we did this winter. I thought it was so cool! It was the first time my Mom had ever seen or heard of Steampunk. 

I made the belt with a piece of thin red cardstock, a Tim Hotlz belt buckle and brad. 

We have a lot of fun over in the A&M facebook group. You really should come and join us! Here is a link to the A&M Facebook Group. In the group you will get even more fantastic inspiration for all the wonderful things in the A&M Etsy shop. PLUS! notifications of any sales, new releases and other exciting news about Angels Hearts and Memories Etsy Shop.
If you decide this is an image you can't live without, use this code TINAG15 to get a fantastic discount! Who doesn't love a discount? 

See you again soon! 

Angels Hearts and Memories Mascaraed Ball

Hi everyone! Today I am sharing a card with a gorgeous image from Angels Hearts and Memories Etsy Shop. This digital stamp is called Feathery Mask. Isn't it a gorgeous Masquerade Ball image? 

I had so much fun coloring this digital stamp getting all the details of the different colors I used. I colored the  Feathery Mask image with Copic markers, my favorite of course. I love the way Copics blend together. There are so many different techniques and tricks you can do to add texture to your projects. I have a few projects coming up soon that I have used different techniques. So stay tuned! 

The Copic colors I used are:

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

Hair: E49, E29, E25

Dress and Mask: V09, V04, V01, R85, R83, R81

You can see on this photo I used a feathering technique to blend two colors together. If you are a beginner it can be a little tricky to accomplish. But once you do it a couple of times you can really make it look great! 

I really love to add dimension and layers to my cards. No boring cards on my blog! 

We have a lot of fun over in the A&M facebook group. You really should come and join us! Here is a link to the A&M Facebook Group. In the group you will get even more fantastic inspiration for all the wonderful things in the A&M Etsy shop. PLUS! notifications of any sales, new releases and other exciting news about Angels Hearts and Memories Etsy Shop.

 While checking out, if you use this code TINAG15 to get a fantastic discount! Who doesn't love a discount? 

  Have fun shopping! 

Did you notice that my blog had a face lift?!? A certain crafty friend of mine (who doesn't want to be mentioned) toadally re did my it. It looks amazing! I love all of the tiny frogs! The header of the blog has 6 frogs. One for each member of my family. How sweet is that?! 

Thank you so much for hopping by for a visit. Hope you have a frogtastic day! 

Thanks a Latte with La La Land Crafts

Hi everyone! Happy Friday! I'm coming to you today with a cute little thank you card using Cool Beans Luka from La La Land Crafts.

I love this stamp! When I looked at him, he reminded me of my Dad. My dad had a green beanie that he wore a lot when I was a kid. 

I colored Cool Beans Luka up with Copic markers. 

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

Hair: E34, E31, E21

Pants: B99, B97, B95, B93, B91

Hat & Shirt: G99, G94, BG93

Coffee Cup: E53, E50, E49, E29, E25

Thank you so much for stopping by today. If you have time, pop on over to the La La Land Craft Blog to see what the rest of the design team came up with to inspire you. 

Have a craftastic day!!

La a Land Craft products used...

Dies:

Heart Puzzle Die

Double Stitch Square Dies

Stamp: Cool Beans Luka Rubber Stamps

Happy New Year - Angels Hearts and Memories

Good morning! I am popping in today with some inspiration from Angels Hearts and Memories Etsy Shop. This Masquerade Ball image is just one of four new Masquerade Ball images in the shop. 

I colored this gorgeous image with Copic markers and then added highlights and sparkles with a white gel pen. 

Can you believe that it's almost a new year?!? 2017 flew by. 

Come and join us in A&M Facebook Group. It's a fun group to share your A&M creations and get some great inspiration. 

Angela has some gorgeous images AND lots of goodies for planners if you are planner crazy =)

Angels Hearts and Memories Etsy Shop. While checking out, if you use this code TINAG15 and mention me in the notes, you will get a discount. Have fun shopping! 

Copics used

Skin: E04, E11, E00, E000, E0000

 Hair: R59, E08, E35

Lips: R89, E04, R20 

Eyes: E49, E25, YG03, BG11, BG10

Black: 110, C10, C7, C6, C5, C3