LLLC - PEACE GIFT BAG

Hey there, it's been a quick last couple of months and all good things must come to an end.  This is my last post as La-La Land Crafts Guest Design Team member.  Thank you, Debbie Pamment, for inviting me to be a part of such a super nice group of ladies...so flippin' talented!  Today's challenge, Add Roses.  I really, really LOVE making flowers, so this was right up my alley!  *grin*  Kick back, I've got a handful of pictures to share with you.  I decided to make a gift bag using Winter Princess Marci.

Here's a close up of just the colored image and die cut pieces.  LLLC's Lattice Doily Border is absolutely perfect for adding bling!  Check out all those rhinestones!  What you can't see in the photo, is all the shimmer!  All of the white parts of Marci's dress, the doily die cuts and the white flourishes are covered with Clear Wink of Stella.

Here is an angled view...such dimension with those flowers!  The sentiment was cut directly from the Copic colored banner.  I cut 4-5 sentiments from white cardstock then "inlaid" the sentiment.  Cool effect!

OMGosh...how beautiful is that Mini Hybrid rose from My Favorite Things?  *swoon*  The rose was colored to match Marci's dress.

This one is a tad bit blurry, but you get the gist.  The veins of the poinsettia were colored with Copic markers then it was shaped.  The rose is just the center part to the MFT Mini Hybrid Rose.  It has the perfect hidy hole for it to peek out!

COPIC COLORING:
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  HAIR:  Y23, YR30  DRESS, CROWN, SCEPTER:  BV29, BV25, BV23, BV20, 0  FLOWERS:  BV23, BV20, 0

Thanks for stopping by, and thanks again to Debbie and La-La Land Crafts!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: LLLC Winter Princess Marci
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Mini Hybrid Heirloom Rose, PCD Fishtail Flags Stax, Simple Leaf Flourish); IO Die319-K; LLLC dies (Lattice Doily Border, Heart Snowflakes, Pretty Poinsettia); Papertrey sentiment; Susan's Garden Tool Kit; scissors; X-Acto Knife; glass cutting plate; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Clear Wink of Stella pen; KaiserCraft Silver Rhinestones; Art Glitter glue; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting; Inlaid sentiment
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  10 1/2" tall x 8" wide x 4 1/4" deep

CAS353 - POINSETTIA ORNAMENT

Hey there, it's the fifth week of the month for the CAS challenges at Splitcoaststampers...so that means it's Anything But a Card!  With that, we decided to go with Christmas ornaments and/or holiday decorations.  Fun, huh?

I made snow by grating styrofoam.  Seriously quick and easy...and it looks great inside the glass ball!  The poinsettia was die cut then shaped with Susan's Garden Took Kit.  More styrofoam was glued to the poinsettia and greenery for added interest.  A little twine and a tag complete the ornament.  

Thanks for stopping by...head to the CAS forum to play along! 

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS: None
PAPER:  Bazzill
INK:  None
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; Magnolia Doohicky Poinsettia; IO Die319-K; clear glass ornament; Susan's Garden Tool kit; KaiserCraft Champagne pearl; styrofoam; tag from paper pack; twine; Art Glitter glue; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue
TECHNIQUE(S):  3D flower
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  6" tall (including string) x 3" wide

LLLC - THANK YOU

Hey there, just popping in with this week's La-La Land Crafts challenge, Thanksgiving or Thanks.  I did a little of both by using Pilgrim Luka on a thank you card.

Luka was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then popped up on foam.  The background panel was sponged with Toffee Crunch then Peanut Brittle.  Peanut Brittle was splattered onto the panel with a paint brush, and a Sizzix die cut sentiment completes the card.  

COPIC COLORING:
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  HAIR:  Y28, Y26, Y23   SHIRT:  BG96, BG93, BG90, C1, C00  PANTS:  BG99, BG96, BG93  HAT:  E57, E55, E53, E51, BG96, BG93, BG90, Y28, Y26, Y23  BELT, SHOES:  E57, E55, E53, E51, Y28, Y26, Y23  BUCKET:  E25, E23, E21, Y28,Y26, Y23  APPLES:  R08, R05, R02

Thanks for stopping by...I'll be back next week with my last challenge card as a Guest Designer for LLLC.  See you then!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  LLLC Pilgrim Luka
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Doodlebug Design Inc Happy Harvest
INK:  Copic markers; Memento  (Tuxedo Black, Toffee Crunch, Peanut Brittle)
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix (Big Shot, Celebrate Thinlits); MFT Die-Namics (Stitched Rectangle Stax, Farm Fence); scissors; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; sponges; paint brush; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin Foam Squares; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting, sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS352 - SHINE BRIGHT

Hey there, it's time for this week's CAS, Christmas Critters, challenge at Splitcoaststampers.  I've been dying to color Nacho-deer from Stamping Bella...too dang cute!  I totally CASED this layout from MFT's Stephanie Klauck.  I changed the image, sentiment and pattern paper.

The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  A clear glaze pen was used on the ornament and the dog's eyes for a subtle shine.  The nose has a couple coats of clear Wink of Stella then a nice glob of Glossy Accents for added dimension.  I just LOVE the new sentiments from My Favorite Things...just perfect for this image!

COPIC COLORING:
DOG:  E57, E55, E53, E51, E50  EARS:  R30, E53, E51, E50  ANTLERS:  E59, E57, E55  NOSE:  R27, R24, R22  ORNAMENT:  R27, R24, R22, G46, G43, G40, Y28, Y26, Y23  GROUND:  E59, E57, E55, E53  HOLLY:  G46, G43, G40, R24

Today's project fits into the Bellerific challenge, Holiday Wishes.  *mwah to da sistah who brings us such cute images*

Thanks for stopping by...head to SCS's CAS forum to play along!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  SB Nacho-deer
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Doodlebug Design Inc; Best Creation Inc Red Glitter cardstock
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics Homespun Stitch Lines; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Clear Wink of Stella pen; Glossy Accents; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin Foam Squares; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

LLLC - SNOWFLAKE

Hey there, just popping in to share a card I made for La-La Land Crafts Winter Photo Inspiration Challenge.  I used Snowflake Garland Marci for today's project.

Marci was stamped with Tuxedo Black then colored with Copic markers.  I kept the layout simple, and a single snowflake banner is all this card needed.

COPIC COLORING:
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  HAIR:  E57, E55, E53, E51  DRESS, SHOES, HAIR TIES:  BG75, BG72, BG70  SNOWFLAKE BANNER, GROUND, BANNER:  BV20, BG70

Thanks for stopping by!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  LLLC Snowflake Garland Marci
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill; Bella Blvd Thankful
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics Stitched Rectangle Stax; LLLC Snowflake Banner die; Clear Wink of Stella pen; KaiserCraft Silver Rhinestone colored with BG72; Art Glitter glue; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS351 - INLAID THANKS

Hey there, I'm back with card number two for today's Fall Foliage CAS challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.  I'm using another super cute Whipper Snapper Designs image called Thurston.  Seriously cute squirrel, if I do say so myself!

The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  "Thanks" was die cut right over the top of the image, and the pieces were set aside.  Thanks was die cut four more times, layered and glued into place.  The original die cut pieces were glued over the top of the others to complete the "inlay" process.

COPIC COLORING:
PUMPKIN:  YR18, YR15, YR12  STEM:  E57, E55, E31  LEAVES, GROUND:  YG67, YG25, YG21  SUNFLOWER:  Y17, Y15, Y00, E57, E55, E31, YG67, YG25, YG21  SQUIRREL:  C4, C2, C0  SQUIRREL'S NOSE:  C6, C4, C0  SKY:  B00, BG70

Thanks for stopping by...head to the SCS CAS forum to play along!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  WSD Thurston
PAPER:   Neenah Solar White; Bazzill
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  SIZZIX Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics Stitched Rectangle Stax; PS Thanks Word die; TE clouds die; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Art Glitter glue; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Inlaid die cut
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS351 - SCARE...CROW!

Hey there, this is the first of two posts for today.  The CAS challenge, Fall Foliage, at Splitcoaststampers is a fun one, so I couldn't resist making two cards!  This is Scare & Crow from Whipper Snapper Designs...pretty cute, huh?

The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  How about that awesome layout?  I really love how this card turned out...right down to the Copic colored leaves!

COPIC COLORING:
SCARECROW FACE:  E31, YR20, E000  HAIR:  Y23, YR20  HAT:  E57, E55, E53, Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00, Y23  SHIRT:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00, Y23  OVERALLS:  E57, E55, E53  BANDANA:  YR18, YR15, YR12, Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00  CROW:  C6, C4, C2, C0  CROW'S BEAK:  C4, C2, C0  LEAVES:  E53, Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00, YR18, YR15, YR12, YG67, YG25, YG21

Thanks for stopping by...see you soon with card number two!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  WSD Scare & Crow
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill; Bo Bunny Enchanted Harvest
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Stitched Rectangle Stax, Falling Leaves); Stamp-a-ma-jig; Susan's Garden Tool Kit; Creative Impressions Black Twine; KaiserCraft black button; Art Glitter glue; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

LLLC - IT'S YOUR DAY!

Hey there, La-La Land Crafts challenge for this week is Here Comes the Bride.  This is actually perfect timing...my hubby's long time bachelor friend is FINALLY getting married!  I never thought that would happen.  LOL!  He's a super nice guy, and I'm really happy for him!

Marci was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  The frame was cut five times then adhered together for added dimension.  LLLC's Wrought Iron Fence was cut in half...I'm not sure if you can see from the picture, but the opening was bent outwards to mimic a gate.  A few My Favorite Things flowers were cut from Neenah, colored with Copics, shaped then adhered to the fence.  LLLC's Flower banner adds a little more festivity and a single bloom ties it all together.

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E000, E0000, R30  HAIR:  Y28, Y26, Y23  CLOTHES:  BV20, BG70  FLOWERS:  R85, R83, R81, R000, G21, G20  BACKGROUND:  R85, R000

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  LLLC Wedding Day Marci
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Rectangle Frames, Upsey Daisies, Mini Royal Rose, Large Royal Rose, Simple Leaf Flourish, Royal Leaves); LLLC dies (Wrought Iron Fence, Flower Banner); Hot Mama Prills; Art Glitter Glue; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS350 - LITTLE SOLDERS

Hey there, it's a fun CAS challenge this week...we're supposed to create a project that reminds us of Grandma's house.  I was going through my stamps when I came across this Stamping Bella image.  It totally took me back to when I was little!  My Grandma (pretty sure I get my craftiness from her), used to love to make Christmas ornaments.  One year she made little soldiers!  This is the perfect stamp for the challenge!  *grin*

The soldiers were stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  The panel was die cut with a My Favorite Things edge die...love!  The gold panel was created with Copic markers, as was the poinsettia.  Prills were used for the flower center, and instead of bringing in more colors, I opted to color the flower's leaves black instead of the typical green.  I'm not sure if I love it, but I don't hate it either.

This card fits into the following challenges:

ADDICTED TO STAMPS ~ #169 Clean and Simple
MUSE:  CHRISTMAS VISIONS ~ ChristmasVisions 27 (inspired by colors)
TIME OUT CHALLENGES ~ #43 Christmas

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  BEARDS:  C1  UNIFORMS:  R56, R46, R43, C7, C5, C3, Y28, Y26, Y23, C1  GROUND:  C1, C00  GOLD PANEL:  Y28, Y26, Y23  POINSETTIA:  R56, R46, R43, C7, C5, C3

Thanks for stopping by, and head to the CAS forum to play along! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  SB Christmas Soldiers
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics Stitched Basic Edges; Magnolia Doohickey Dies Poinsettia; Susan's Garden Tool Kit; Prills (A Penny Saved, Heart of Gold); Crafter's Choice The Ultimate glue; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

LLLC - WARM WINTER WISHES!

Hey there, happy Monday!  Time for La-La Land Crafts Take Two challenge, to use two images.  Christmas Lantern Marci is a cutie pie, for sure!

Marci was stamped with Tuxedo Black, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut.  The sky has masking fluid spritzed on it then dried before it was sponged with blue inks.  The mask was gently removed to reveal a cool, snow-filled sky.  The trees were colored, fussy cut then glued onto the background.  The snowdrifts were lightly sponged between layers and Marci was popped up to complete the card.

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E000, E0000, R30  HAIR, BIRCH TREES:  E43, E41  CLOTHES:  B37, B34, B32, YR31, YR30  LANTERN:  B37, B34, B32, YR12, YR31, YR30  BANNER:  B37, B34, B32

Thanks for stopping by!


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  LLLC (Christmas Lantern Marci, Winter Backgrounds)
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky, Paris Dusk) 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT (Blueprints 23, Snowdrifts); LLLC Snowflake Flag Banner die; Windsor & Newton Colorless Art Masking Fluid; toothbrush; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; glass cutting plate; X-Acto Knife; scissors; Art Glitter glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam squares; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting, sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS349 - BEARY SNOWY DAY

Hey there, just stopping in for this week's CAS challenge, Time to Hibernate.  Lee wants us to use an animal that hibernates, your favorite cozy blanket, a warm sweater and socks...something that represents hibernating this time of year.  Sooooo many possibilities!  I went with My Favorite Things Birthday Bears on this one, turning them into polar bears.  Sweet little guys, huh?  *grin*

The bears were stamped with Tuxedo Black, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut.  The window was die cut with MFT Jumbo Peek-a-boo Circle Window...love that die!  Masking fluid was sprinkled on the back panel, allowed to dry then sponged with blue inks.  The mask was removed by gently rubbing my finger over it allowing the snow-filled sky to show through.  A couple Impression Obsession's snowflakes completes the card.

COPIC COLORING: 
POLAR BEARS:  W3, W1, W00  SHADOW:  W1, W00 

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  MFT Birthday Bears
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky, Paris Dusk)
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Jumbo Peek-a-boo Circle Window, Blueprints 24); IO Die100-F (snowflakes); Windsor & Newton Colorless Art Masking Fluid; toothbrush; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; Art Glitter glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Squares; adhesive 
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting, sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")