Inspiration Monday {Stitching - Faux or Real}

Hey Guys, Welcome to Inspiration Monday. This week the inspiration is:

Stitching - Faux or Real

Adding some kind of real or fake stitching to your makes or even both if you fancy it!

Before I share the inspiration with you don't forget about our CARD CONTEST happening on the Blog right now to celebrate Marci and Luka's 1st Birthday!! The winner will get to take home a set of 36 Copic Markers....AND one lucky commenter will win 12 copic markers!! WOW!! You'll want to get your card uploaded asap because the winner is determined by FAN votes. You can purchase a digital stamp from the store so you can start right away. For details please click HERE.

Right on with this Monday's Inspiration.

First up is Karen Maldonado with Scout Marci

Copics used:

Skin - R20, E000, E01, R83

Hair - E49, E47, E18

Skirt - E25, E223

Shoes: E35, E25

Sash: E35, YG23, Y11, B24, YR07

Hairbands: B24

Kim Dellow with Sweetheart Marci

Colouring: PrismaColor - Seashell Pink; Peach; Pink; Peach Beige; Canary Yellow
Koh-I-Noor - 13; 17; 18; 11; 23; 24

Rosie Bridges with Cowboy Luka

Copics used:
Skin - E000 & chalk
Hair - E29, E25, E33
Hat - E31 & chalk
Shorts - B91 & chalk
Horse - E25, R20, E31, chalk
Everything else - Paper-pieced & shaded with chalk

Trisha McMullen with Mermaid Marci

Copics used:
Skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20
Hair - Y21, Y23, E31, E33
Scales, Starfish, Bathing top - BV000, BV00, BV01, BV02

Don't forget to check back on Friday for more loveliness and then there is always the Customer Gallery to link up your fabulous makes.

Hope you have a good week.

Kim

Inspiration Friday - Winter Wonderland

Good morning everyone!!! It's Sandie here and today to host the La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Friday. Every Monday and Friday our Design Team will bring you a new and inspirational  theme.  This week our theme is Winter Wonderland.

You are welcome to play along as we would love to see your creations with La-La Land Craft stamps. Please link your projects to our Customer Gallery to be in with a chance of winning a prize at the end of each month.

This is what our fabulous team came up with

 

Beate Johns  using Marci with snowman 

 Copics:
Red: R24, R29, R39
Orange: YR12, YR15, YR18
Yellow: Y11, Y13, Y15
Skin: E50, E51, E53
Hair: E33, E37, E29
Lips: R01, R02
Scarf: YG00, YG01, YG03
snowman: B0000, B000

 

 

 

Cindy Haffner using Sunny Christmas Marci

  Copic Markers:

Skin E00, E13
Pinks: RV34, R85, R37
Greens: YG11, YG17
Hair E50. Y23

 

 

Sandie using  Marci with Snowman  

Copic Markers -
Skin - E00, 01, 11. R20
Hair - E08, 09, 18
Browns - E23, 25, 27
Pinks - R81, 83, 85
Greens - G20, 21, 24
Oranges - YR16, 18.

We hope our post today inspires you to be creative. Don't forget to link up in the Customer Gallery if you play along :)  

Don't forget about our CARD CONTEST happening on the Blog right now to celebrate Marci and Luka's 1st Birthday!! The winner will get to take home a set of 36 Copic Markers....AND one lucky commenter will win 12 copic markers!! WOW!! You'll want to get your card uploaded asap because the winner is determined by FAN votes. You can purchase a digital stamp from the store so you can start right away. For details please click HERE.

  

2011 Birthday Blog Hop for Marci & Luka!

HIP, HIP, HOORAY, Marci and Luka had a BIRTHDAY!

On August 1st, our Marci and Luka finally turned ONE!

We want to thank each and every one of our customers for your continued excitement and support as we celebrate this amazing milestone! We couldn’t have done it without you, and we want you all to know…YOU ROCK!!

Are you ready for some birthday FUN?!

To celebrate this momentous occasion, we have a special surprise for you!! We’ve brought back some La-La Land Crafts’ alumni and friends to celebrate Marci and Luka’s birthday with us….YIPPEE!

On top of our special guest bloggers, we are offering up a HUGE BLOG CANDY for this exciting event.

Take a look at this prize package!!

collage made using Smilebox

This Blog Candy contains the following: ~ Set of 12 Copic Markers in NEW 2011 colors ~ Spica Glitter Pens (set B) ~ Pack of X-Press It Blending Cardstock ~ New Scor-pal ~ Pack of ¼” Scor-Tape ~ 3 sets of 12x12 Basic Grey Collections paper packs ~ $20 gift certificate to the La-La Land Crafts Store To be eligible for this FABULOUS blog prize, you must follow these 3 easy rules: 1. Become a follower and/or subscribe to our Blog. 2. Display a picture of our Blog Candy on your blog with a link back to THIS POST. **if you don’t have a blog, please spread the word 3. Leave ONE comment BELOW after completing the blog hop answering this question: “Which stamp used on the projects in this hop is your favorite?” You have until August 31st to leave your answer below in our comment section (one comment only please). We will draw the winner’s name on September 3rd. Now let’s get on with our AWESOME hop!! La-La Land DT Becca ~ http://beccascraftycorner.blogspot.com Cindy ~ http://cindyhaffnerscorner.blogspot.com Jana ~ http://stampwithjana.blogspot.com Jeanette ~ http://jeanette-happythoughtsinkspots.blogspot.com Karen ~ http://reallifeinpictures.blogspot.com Kim ~ http://craftymakes.blogspot.com Rosemary ~ http://rosemaryscreations.blogspot.com Sandie ~ http://sandieshores.blogspot.com Trisha ~ http://tbearstouch.blogspot.com Alumni/Friends 1 Luvn Mama ~ http://luvnthejourney.blogspot.com Alice ~ http://aliceslittlewonderland.blogspot.com Cheryl ~ http://inktrap.blogspot.com Eva ~ http://evafromca.blogspot.com Jan ~ http://jans-gonestampin.blogspot.com Jennie ~ http://jenniebstampin.blogspot.com Kim ~ http://piggyandminniemouse.blogspot.com Leanne ~ http://liloshaggymoto.blogspot.com Maureen ~ http://mycasestudies.blogspot.com Pops ~ http://popscards.blogspot.com Renate ~ http://hapagirlren.blogspot.com Shantaie ~ http://www.inkingpink.com Arlene ~ http://butterflykisseswithlove.blogspot.com LLLC -- please leave one comment and let us know your favorite stamp from the hop! Much love and hugs to you all! And a big THANK YOU from Marci and Luka too!

Inspiration Monday - Winter Wonderland

Hey all! it's me Becca and I'm hosting this week's Inspirational Monday. Every Monday we are showcasing a new and creative challenge here atLa-La Land Crafts' site! The challenge this week is Winter Wonderland! Sounds like fun doesn't it?

Before I start with our Inspiration post, I would like to remind you about our CARD CONTEST happening on our Blog right now to celebrate Marci and Luka's 1st Birthday!! The winner will get to take home a set of 36 Copic Markers....WOW!! You'll want to get your card uploaded asap because the winner is determined by FAN votes. You can purchase a digital stamp from the store so you can start right away. For details please click HERE.

Now on to our Inspiration Monday: Winter Wonderland

Check out what our creative team has come up with this week:

Rosie Bridges
Marci with Snowman
Copics & Chalk:
Skin: E000, Chalk
Lips: R20, Chalk
Hair: E37. E33
Hat, Glove, Tights, Boots: R81, Chalk, Stickles, Liquid Applique, Liquid Glass (on boots)
Coat: E55, Chalk, Liquid Applique
Snowman: B91, YR02, YR04, E37, E25, Chalk, Stickles, Polar White Flower Soft

Karen Maldonado

Marci with Snowman

Copics Used:
Hair: Y00, Y21, YR21
Snowman: RV29, R59, W3, YR07, E57
Outfit: E81, E41, RV21, R83, YG93, YG95, R83, RV21, B00, BG01, E81, E41

Trisha McMullen

Luka on Sled
Copics used: Toque and scarf: G99, YG95, YG93
Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, R20
Hair:E31, E33, E35
pants: B32, B34, B26
Tuffy: C1,C3, C5, W1, R00,R17, R27, R29, Y11, Y117
sled: Y32, E53, E55, R27, R29, R39
sweater: Prisma Color Pencil-1029-Mahogany Red

Kim Dellow
Marci With Snowman
Koh-I-Noor - 14, 15, 24
Prismacolor Pencils - Pink, Peach, Seashell Pink, Cerulean blue, Indigo Blue, sand, yellow ochre, golden rod, chocolate

Becca Fabozzi
Marci with Snowman
copics used -
Skin - E21, E00, E000, R20, R30
Hair - E25, E31, E50
Hats, Scarf, and Mitten - R29, R27, R24, R22, BG75, BG72, E42, E40
Coat - E43, E42, E41, E40
Boots - W7, W5, W3, W1, C00, C1
Snowman - B0000, YR13, YR11, YR12, E27, E25, E21

Don't forget to upload your cards to our Customer Gallery and enter to win a fabulous prize at the end of the month!

Have a fantastically crafty week!!

Hugs,

Becca

Back to So Cal with the TRUNK SHOWS!!

We are going back to Southern California for our Trunk Shows in September!!  Come spend some quality time with us at!!  Please call the stores directly to get on the list for our FREE Make-and-Take

Custom Impressions in Bellflower

Friday, September 16th, 4 pm to 8 pm

please call the store at 562-925-5927 for more information

Scrapbooking Made Simple in Santa Clarita

Saturday, September 17th, 9 am to 4 pm

please call the store at 661-298-1112 for more information

We will bring ALL of our Marci and Luka stamps along with Ally and some animals!!  The NEW ones from our CHA releases too!!  Come to make a card, meet both artists of your favorite stamp line and have fun!! 

See you there!!

HUGS!!

Inspiration Friday - Christmas Card or Decoration

Good morning everyone!!! It's Sandie here and today it's my turn to host the La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Friday. Every Monday and Friday our Design Team will bring you a new and inspirational  theme.  This week our theme is Make a Christmas card or Decoration.

You are welcome to play along as we would love to see your creations with La-La Land Craft stamps. Please link your projects to our Customer Gallery to be in with a chance of winning a prize at the end of each month.

This is what our fabulous team came up with

Jeanette using sweet Winter Marci

 Copic Markers:
Skin: E000, E00, E11, R20
Hair & Boots: E21, E23, E27
Coat & Hat: E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, E15, E17, E19

Cindy Haffner using the very fun Marci with Snowman

Copic's
Skin E00, E11, R20
Outfit R30, RV21
Hat BG15, BG11
Hair E15, E35
Snowman C00, T2 

Sandie using the beautiful Sunny Christmas Marci

 Copic markers -
Skin - E00, 01, 11. R20
Dress - R24, 27, 29. 20. 21
Lights - G20, 21. B00, 02. Y00, 02. R22. 24.
Headband - E30, 31, 33, 35. R12

Beate Johns using the handsome Sunny Christmas Luka 

Copic Markers:
Skin: E50, E51, E53
Hair: YR31, E33, E37
Hat and Shirt: R08, R27, R39
Hat rim: N0, N1
Flip Flops: N1, N3, N5
Shorts: B41, B45
Gifts: YG01, YG03, YG17, Y13, Y15, Y17
Bag: E42, E43, E44

We hope our post today inspires you to be creative. Don't forget to link up in the Customer Gallery if you play along :)

Inspirational Monday-Make a Christmas Card or an Ornament

Hey all! it's me Trisha and I'm hosting this week's Inspirational Monday. Every Monday we are showcasing a new and creative challenge here at La-La Land Crafts' site! The challenge this week is to make a Christmas card or ornament! Sounds like fun doesn't it?

Before I start with our Inspiration post, I would like to remind you about our CARD CONTEST happening on our Blog right now to celebrate Marci and Luka's 1st Birthday!! The winner will get to take home a set of 36 Copic Markers....WOW!! You'll want to get your card uploaded asap because the winner is determined by FAN votes. You can purchase a digital stamp from the store so you can start right away. For details please click HERE.

Now on to our Inspiration Monday: Make a Christmas Card or Ornament

Check out what our creative team has come up with this week:

Rosie used: Caroling Luka

Copics & Chalk:Skin: E000 & chalkHair: E29, E33Hat: E31 & chalkCoat: E25, chalk, liquid

applique/Pockets: R39, YG97, chalkShirt: R39, YG97, chalkPants: E31 & chalk, liquid appliqueShoes: E25 & chalkWreath: YG97, G24, R39Book: YR23, chalk, YG97

Kim used: Luka on Sled

Koh-I-noor pencils: 12; 24

Becca used Sunny Christmas Marci

Copics used:

Skin - E21, E00, E000, R20, R30Hair - E44, E43, E42, E41

Dress - G16, G17, G20, R29, R27, R24, R22Antlers - E27, E23, E21

Lightbulbs - W5, W3, W1, R27, G16, YR13, Y15, Y28

Trisha used Marci with Snowman

Copics used:Coat and toque, boots: B000, B00, B01, BG02, E41, E43, E59

Hair: E51, E53, E59

Skin: E000, E00, E21,E11, R20

mitts, tights, scarf: R81, R83, R85

Snowman: W1, W3, R00, YR15, YR20, BV00, V04, V06

Don't forget to upload your cards to our Customer Gallery and enter to win a fabulous prize at the end of the month!

Have a great week!!

Trish :)

WINNER - JULY Customer Gallery

Finally we are ready to announce the WINNER of our July Customer Gallery!!!  

We just loved this GORGEOUS SUMMERY card by Sherri Willshire! 

CONGRATULATIONS Sheri!!  Please contact email us with your mailing address and your choice of a rubber stamp :-)

Hugs!!

:) Irina

Marci CARD CLASS!!

If you would like to take a class from Irina, here is your chance!!

When: Saturday, September 3rd, 12 pm to 3 pm

Where: Jazzy Crafts store in Castro Valley, CA

In this class you will not only make three super cute Marci card in various Easel card styles, but Irina will also teach you how to color our images!!  Learn from the source!!  A lot of different techniques, tons of information and a lot of fun, that's what you will get in this class!!

Mermaid Marci

Genie Marci

Roller Skate Marci

Please bring the following supplies to the class:

- your favorite dry and liquid adhesive

- foam tape (pop up dots)

- Distress Ink in Vintage Photo

- Tim Holtz Ink Blending Tool

- Mat for blending

and these Copic Markers:

 E000, E00, E11, E33, E50 

E70, E71, E74, E77, E93, E95, E97
R11, R20
RV10, RV11, RV23, RV32, RV34
Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28
YR20, YR31
B000, B00, B01, B02, B05

BG0000, BG10, BG11, BG72

G00, G02

Please call Jazzy Crafts at 510-583-1422 to sign up for this class.  Don't delay, sitting is limited!!

Hugs!!

:) Irina

Inspiration Friday - Make your own Paper/Chipboard Embellishments

Good morning everyone!!! It's Sandie here and today it's my turn to host the La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Friday. Every Monday and Friday our Design Team will bring you a new and inspirational  theme.  This week our theme is Make your own Chipboard/Paper embellishments.

You are welcome to play along as we would love to see your creations with La-La Land Craft stamps. Please link your projects to our Customer Gallery to be in with a chance of winning a prize at the end of each month.

This is what our fabulous team came up with

Beate using Faerie Marci

 Copic Markers:
Dress: R21, R22, R24
Stockings: YR30, YR31, C0, C1
Hair: E50, YR31, E31, E33
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11
Wings: G000, G00, G02, C1, C2
Stones: G03, G07
Tiara: Y13, Y15, Y17

Cindy using  Doctor Marci

Copic Markers:

Skin E00, E11, R20
Pinks: RV21, RV23
Hair:E15, E27, E33

 

Sandie using Witch Marci

 Copic Markers

Skin: E00, 01, 11, R20

Dress/Hat: C1, 3, 5, 8. V11, 13, 17

Pumpkin: YR14, 17, 18

Broom: E31, 33, 35, 50, 51, 53

Jeanette Using Genie Marci

 Copic Markers:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, R20
Hair: E50, YR30, Y21, E31
Clothing: RV000, RV00, RV02, RV04, RV06

Trisha used Ballerina Marci

embellies are: punched tag, butteflies, paper lace floral border, fan accents

Copics used: Hair: E30, E31, E33, E35

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E21, R20, BV0000

Dress: G20, G21, G24

Roses: R81, R83, R85

We hope our post today inspires you to be creative. Don't forget to link up in the Customer Gallery if you play along :)

Sandie

xxx

A NEW La-La Land Crafts BLOG!!

This is a month of contests, giveaways and SURPRISES!!  We are so very happy to announce our NEW La-La Land Crafts blog for CHILDREN!!  

La-La Land Crafts For Kids

Yes, yes, yes!!  Now your kids will have a place where they can see what other children are creating and will be able to show their love for our stamps by participating in bi-monthly contest as well!!  

And the best of all, this blog is run by children as well!!  We got four wonderful girls with their mom's by their side hosting the blog.  Please visit the HOSTESSES page to learn about our girls.

If you have children please visit our new LLLC4KIDS blog with them.  And even if you don't have kids or yours are all grown up, we would really appreciate it if you would visit us at LLLC4KIDS blog and show us your support.

We are really excited about this new adventure!!  

Hugs!!

:) Irina

Inspiration Monday-Make your own paper/chipboard embellies

Good Monday Morning everyone! It's Rosemary with another Inspiration Monday for you. Every Monday and Friday La-La Land Crafts Design Team will bring you a new inspirational theme. We would love for you to play along with us. All you have to do is link your project using a La-La Land Crafts image to our Customer Gallery.

This week we challenge you to make your own paper/chipboard embellishments.

Before I start with our Inspiration post, I would like to remind you about some activities that are happening on our Blog right now!!

To celebrate Marci and Luka's First Birthday we have a CARD CONTEST going on right here on our Blog!! The winner gets to take home a set of 36 Copic Markers.....WOW!! This is something that you can't afford to miss!!
Don't have a blog? You can upload a photo of your card to any photo sharing website (i.e. Photobucket or Flickr) and then copy and paste that link to the La-La Land Blog.
Don't have a Marci or Luka Stamp? You can purchase a digital image from the store so you can start your birthday card/project right away!!
For more details please scroll down to the post below or click HERE.

We also have a FACEBOOK Contest for a chance to WIN TWO RUBBER STAMPS of your choice!! To enter, all you need to do is ask your friends to join our Facebook Fan page and tell us in their comment that you sent them. The person with the most referrals wins!! Just like that.... EASY PEASY!! For more details please click HERE.

Now on to our Inspiration Monday...making your own paper embellies! As many of you know, embellishments can get pretty pricey. What better way to save some extra dollars than to make your own embellishments. There are so many tutorials and YouTube videos out there that walk you step-by-step on how to make your own paper roses, flowers, buttons, etc. Crafters & Technology are an AWESOME combination, aren't they?!

Here are the fabulous and gorgeous creations from Team Monday!

Karen Maldonado with Faerie Marci

Paper Butterflies & Paper Rolled Flower
Coloring Medium : Copics
Hair: E13, E37
Skin: E000, E00, E01
Outfit & Crown: YR30, YR31, R83, YR00, YG91, Y28


Kim Dellow with Genie Marci

Paper Pleated Ribbon
Coloring Medium: Prismacolor Pencils
Skin - Pink; Peach; Seashell Pink
Hair - Sand; Chocolate; Goldenrod
Clothes - Olive Green; Sand; Yellow Ochre; Goldenrod
Koh-I-Noor: Gold


Becca Fabozzi with Darling Marci

Paper Swirl
Coloring Medium: Copics
Skin - E21, E00, E000, R20, R30
Hair - E27, E23, E21
Dress and Shoes - RV13, RV10, RV14, G24, G21, G20


Rosie Bridges with Scout Marci

Paper Carnation, Paper Rolled Roses, Paper Butterflies
Coloring Medium: Copics & Chalk
Skin: E000 & chalk
Lips: R20
Hair: E29, E37, E33
Shirt & Shoes: E31 & chalk
Skirt: G21 & chalk
Sash: G24, chalk, Y02, R27, G28, BV08, B04, YR23, R20
Butterfly: B04, G21, YR04, Y02, BV08, Stickles

Now don't forget you can play along and upload your creations to our Customer Gallery.
Join us back here on Friday for more Inspiration from our lovely and talented Team Friday.
Have a wonderful week!

Hugs,
Rosie