Sunday, February 28, 2010

Goodbye and Hello..

Time sure flies.. especially when you are having fun.. How true is that??!! I just can't believe that it has already been two months since Cheryl and Pam had joined our team as the Guest Designers and now is the time to say goodbye.. Before we let them go, I wanted to share with you their GORGEOUS work for La-La Land Crafts..

LLLC cards by Cheryl Rowley






LLLC cards by Pam Sparks








Pam and Cheryl, we are going to miss both of you SO MUCH!!!

Now I am going to wipe off my tears and introduce to you our new Guest Design Team!!! We are very excited to have these super talented ladies on our team for the next two months!!!

1LuvnMama of Luvn The Journey


I can’t begin to tell you when I started crafting. As a little girl, I played sports and goofed around. It wasn’t until middle school that I chose art over band. My love for anything artsy continued through college where I took more art classes such as paper-making and weaving. Yes, they had such classes at the University. Then one year in the early 1990’s, my cousin and I decided to make homemade Christmas cards. It was our tradition until the children entered our lives.
Over the years, I’ve collected and accumulated a whole bunch of craft stuff. I feel like such a hoarder because I continue to buy the latest products as my hubby allows me. I am a SAHM to 2 beautiful children whom I love dearly . . . hence my name, 1LuvnMama! I’m considered a newbie to the blog world, but have since enjoyed every moment of it! I’ve learned much from other very talented crafters and have made wonderful friendships along the way. I am honored and humbled to JOURNEY through this experience of stamping and crafting with such a great TEAM! Special thanks & mahalo to Irina for giving me this wonderful opportunity!

Jana of Stamp With Jana


I'm a stamp at home mom with 2 young children, a daughter of 7 and son who is 1. I've been stamping for over 8 years now, but really started exploring the craft when my family lived in Germany for 2 years. I started blogging my cards back in 2006 after our move overseas, and started playing with all the different stamping products out there. Now, after being back in the States for 1.5 years my addiction is as strong as ever, and I'm so excited to have this opportunity to work with Irina and the other La-La Land ladies!! So, come stamp with my at my blog, Stamping With Jana!

Sparkle of Sparkle Creations


Yes, Sparkle is my real name. I'm half Hmong and half Chinese. My ethnic names translate to "shiny light", hence why my parents chose Sparkle as my American name. I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and now live in Seattle, Washington with my wonderful husband, Brent. I have been stamping and scrapbooking since I was a teen and am excited to be a guest designer! I look forward to seeing all the lovely creations.

Please join me in giving a big warm welcome to 1LuvnMama, Jana and Sparkle!!! Welcome to the team girls!!!

Hugs!!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

LLWWC27 ~ Sketch it!



Good Morning!
It is Wednesday again and I (Kathy) am hosting the challenge!
As you can see we have a sketch for you this week!
It is a pretty easy one and open for interpretation.

The winner of the challenge this week will get



Here are some examples from the DT:

Kathy ~ Teddy Bear Lala


Elena Joldersma ~ Sweet Friends Rosie













Here's what you need to do to participate:

1) Create a NEW card for the challenge. You are more than welcome to combine challenges!
2) You may use any stamps, but if you've got some La-La Land stamps, why not show them some love?!
3) Link your project to Mr. Linky below by Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 11:59pm PST (GMT-8).
4) Be sure to link directly to the blog or gallery post featuring your entry!
5)If you post your card on Splitcoast stampers, please use keyword: LLWWC27.

If you are also using a stamp from La-La Land Crafts, please use BOTH keywords LLLC and LLWWC27.

6) Create the link to this challenge (link back to us) in your blog or gallery post

Thanks so much for stopping by and we can't wait to see your creations!

This challenge is now closed!!! Please come back on Wednesday for something new and exciting!!

1. calendula
2. Tracey V
3. Erin...
4. Melissa H.
5. jovita
6. Deena
7. ZacksNana
8. Gloria Westerman
9. Donna
10. Ujjwal
11. TracyNZ
12. rinat
13. Itzuvit
14. orit
15. Tarien
16. Olga Jewell
17. Kate
18. Nicola
19. Lesley
20. Tracy Payne
21. Cecelia Blanco
22. Katie Tate
23. Helen P
24. Christi Hicks
25. Meghna
26. Meghna (correct entry)
27. SAZCreations

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Challenge 26 Winners!

Hello, La-La Land Friends!

I'm back to announce the winners of the RED challenge.
I want to thank everyone who played along with us! I really enjoyed visiting your blogs and seeing all of the beautiful red projects! 
It was so neat to see all the different shades of red that was used. 

Thank you!

Congratulations to the following entries:













The winner of Sweet Friends Rosie is:

Alicia, Kate, AND Sharon!

I couldn't decide which card I liked more.

Congratulations, ladies!
Please contact Irina to get your Top 3 Badge... and Jane to get your stamp!








Monday, February 22, 2010

It's your birthday, CELEBRATE!

You have until Midnight tonight to participate in this week's RED challenge!! Here is the link.

One more card with no Designer Paper, I am on the roll!! I made this card with Birthday Cake Maya, she is just too CUTE!!!

This card measures 6" x 6".




Bazzill and Coordinations cardstock. Cuttlebug embossing folders. Martha Stewart Around a Page punch. EK Success corner and flower punches. Cirlces were cut with Nestabilites. Birthday Cake Maya is one of the newly released stamps from La-La Land Crafts. Maya was colored with Copic Markers.

Hugs!!

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

LLWWC26 - RED

Hello everybody and welcome to another La-La's Weekly Wednesday Challenge!

It's Jane and I am your hostess for this week's challenge! Before I get to the challenge, I would like to thank everyone who played along in last week's "No Designer Paper" Challenge.

Now onto this La-La's Weekly Wednesday Challenge #26!
It's a color challenge in honor of Valentine's and Chinese New Year.

This week, I want to see what you do with RED. Pull out the red cardstock, red ribbon, red brads, red bling... I want to see RED! Of course it's fine to add other colors but red should be the main color. Looking for inspiration? Just scroll down and see what our awesome Design Team and Guest Designers have come up for you!

Here's what you need to do to participate:

1) Create a NEW card for the challenge. You are more than welcome to combine challenges!

2) You may use any stamps, but if you've got some La-La Land stamps, why not show them some love?!

3) Link your project to Mr. Linky below by Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 11:59pm PST (GMT-8).

4) Be sure to link directly to the blog or gallery post featuring your entry!

5)If you post your card on Splitcoast stampers, please use keyword: LLWWC26.

If you are also using a stamp from La-La Land Crafts, please use BOTH keywords LLLC and LLWWC26.

6) Create the link to this challenge (link back to us) in your blog or gallery post


As always, the Top 3 will get to put this adorable button on their blog:


You will have a chance to win Sweet Friends Rosie!






Looking for inspiration? Look no further! Check out what the Design Team and Guest Designers have come up with for you!




Kristine - Sitting Lala



We hope you'll play along with us!!
Please enter your FULL URL of your post with your challenge card in Mr. Linky below, or if it's a link to your gallery, please link us directly to your card.

We can't wait to see what you come up with!!



1. Desiree
2. Brenda Brown
3. Lena Loken
4. jovita
5. tracey
6. vicki mazzetti
7. Hazel
8. Cabio
9. Piali
10. Deanne Burton
11. Deanne Burton (Here's the correct link)
12. Vikki
13. Rachel A
14. Adrina
15. Alicia
16. orit
17. Kate
18. adele robbetze
19. Olga Jewell
20. Ultramum
21. Victoria
22. 1LuvnMama
23. rinat
24. Maria Matter
25. Ira
26. Jana Weaver
27. Marcy
28. SAZCreations

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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Challenge #25 Winners

Behold, the winners of this past week's La-La's Weekly Wednesday Challenge:

Kim - Living in Paradise
Kim is also the lucky winner of Sitting Lala!




Awesome work ladies! Please contact Irina to get your Top 3 Badge... and Kim to get your stamp!

Our sincere thanks to each of you who played in the No DP challenge! With so many amazing creations, who needs DP? Okay, we all do... but you've proved that it isn't required to a make a beautiful card!

See you again soon for our next challenge! Have a great day!

Friday, February 12, 2010

Happy Birthday Blog Hop for Kristine

Hello and Happy Friday everybody! Today is a very special day, and you probably know already why! Yes, that is right we are celebrating a Birthday of our La-La Land DT Girl – Kristine! Happy, Happy Birthday to our dear Kristine!

We love to be in one Team with Kristine, she is always an inspiration for us! Not only does she create amazing cards and projects, she also makes stunning ornaments! She is also a very kind and generous lady, responsible and always willing to help other people. She is real Treasure for La-La Land!

In honor of our Birthday Girl we decided to throw a little on-line party – Blog Hop! All of our Designers made a card for Kristine with Birthday Wishes. The hop starts here at LLLC blog, and your next stop is at Jane’s blog.

Just on case you get lost; here is a list of all the Girls who helped with this fun hop:

Jane
Pam
Maureen
Kim
Elena
Kathy
Lisa

Before you leave I wanted to share some of the cards that Kristine created during the last several months, a little Walk of Fame for our Talented Kristine! Aren’t they GORGEOUS!

October - Window Lala


November - Pumpkin Lala


December - Sitting Lala


January - Teddy Bear Lala


February - Lala With Heart



Your next stop is Jane's blog. Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs,
La-La Land DT