Inspiration Monday- Add Roses

Hi All,

Debbie here starting off the week with another round of fabulous inspiration from the La-La Land DT. This week we are "Adding Roses" to our projects. Let's see what Team Monday have for you today.......

Ashlee

Stamp - Tea Time Marci
Dies - Stitched Elements (Oval),  Open Hearts Doily Border  

Copics

Skin - E50, E51, E53, E55, R20, R11

Hair - E31, E23, E44

Dress - RV000, RV32, RV34, G85

Apron - W00, W2, W4

Shoes - W00, W2, W4

Mug - E35, E42

Flowers - G94, G85, RV32, RV34

Debbie

Stamp - Garden Marci

Dies - Birds, Love to Garden, Stitched Sun and Clouds, Topiary, Diamond Wire

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11

Hair - Y21, Y26, YR24, E29, E25

Clothes - YG97, YG93, YG91, YR24, E29, E27, E25, C4, C2, C1, R22, R21, 100

Roses - G1, G07, G03, R29, R24, R22

Watering Can - YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91, R29, R24, R22

Jennifer

Stamp - Garden Marci
Dies - Shabby Flourish - April Kit, Filigree Flowers,Hello Tag - September Kit, Open Hearts Doily, Stitched Elements (Set of 7), Lotus, Photo Elements (Set of 4)

Copics -
Face - E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, R20
Hair - E30, E31, E33
Outfit, Shoes, Socks, Roses and Ribbons - V91, V93, V95, V99, RV00
Foliage, Watering Can - G21, G63, YG93

Anne-Maree

Stamp - Christmas Molli
Dies - Fancy Doily Border, Stitched Elements

Copics

Skin E50 E51 E21 E11 R00 R20
Hair E30 E31 E33
Dress Hat Boots R22 R24 R27 R29 R59
Decoration YG61 YG63 YG67

Henryka

Stamp - Birthday Cake Marci
Dies - Large Lacy Border, Lattice Doily Border, Stitched Elements

Copic Markers:

Face and body: E000, E00, E11, E04, R00
Hair: E71, E77, E79
Dress and hairband: R81, R83, R85, C0, C1, C3, C5
Shoes: C0, C1, C3, C5
Cake: R81, R83, R85, C0, C1, C3, C5, Y11, Y15, Y17

Tammie
Stamp - Winter Princess Marci
Dies - Lattice Doily Border, Heart Snowflakes, Pretty Poinsettia

Copics - 

Skin - E11, E00, E0000, R30 

Hair - Y23, YR30 

Dress, Crown and Sceptre - BV29, BV25, BV23, BV20

Flowers - BV23, BV20

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Have a Fabulous Week

Debbie and the Team Monday gals

xXx

Inspiration Monday - Anything Goes

Hi All,

Debbie here with today's inspiration from Team Monday. This week....

ANYTHING GOES!

Let's see what the gals have come up with for you today....

Nicole (GDT)

Stamp - Garden Marci

Dies - Topiary Set, Birthday Flag, Diamond Wire, Heart Doily Border

Copics Used

Hair : E47 E44 E41

Face : E51 E53 E93

Dress : RV10 RV11 RV13 and BV0000 BV000 BV02

Watering Can : YG11 YG13 YG17

Debbie

Stamp - Shy Marci

Dies - Rolled Roses - Small & Medium, Stitched Nested Circles, Butterflies Set 1, Birthday Corner 

Copics Used

Skin - E11. E00, E000, R24, R20, R11

Hair - YR31, E49, E39, E33

Clothes - YG25, YG01, YG00, E07, YR07, YR04, YR01, C2

Ashlee
Stamp - Travel Marci
Dies - Diamond Lattice Border, Cherry Blossom Branch

Copics - 

Skin - E50, E51, E53, E55, R20, R11
Bag - R39, R37, R35
Hat - T4, T2, T0
Hair - E30, E31, E34, E35
Skirt - E40, E42, E31, E33
Suitcase - W00, W1, W3, W4

Anne-Maree
Stamp - Heart Cookies Luka
Dies - Stitched Elements, Flower Banner, Scalloped Trim Banner, Diamonds Lattice Border

Copics

Skin E50 E51 E11 R00 R20
Hair, Shorts, Cookies , Shoes E33 E35 E37 
Shirt Gloves BG11 BG13 BG18
Hat Tray Socks N1 N3 N5

Vicki (GDT)
Stamp - Paper Doll Marci {Birthday}
Flat Back Treat Box - perfect size for more candles, chap stick or candy!

Copics:
skin - E000, Eooo, E00, R00, R20
hair - E30, E31, E33
Dress/leggins/candles - R83, R81, RV10, RV000
party hat/candles - YG11, Y11, 0(blender)
candle flame- Y11, Y13, Y17

Jennifer

Stamp - Garden Marci
Dies - Stitched Elements, Tall Birdhouses, Heart Doily Border, Butterflies Set 1

Copics

Face - E0000, E0000, E00, E01, E11, R20
Dress, Pants, Ribbons, Flowers - V0000, V00,V01, V15, V17
Leaves, Watering Can - YG11, YG21, G63

Remember, you can join in on all the La-La Land Crafts fun over on our Facebook Page, where you can also post your own La-la Land Crafts creations. You can also find us on Twitter!

Until Next Time....

Happy Stamping

Debbie and the Team Monday gals

xXx

Inspiration Monday- Father/Masculine

Hi!

Anne-Maree here with this week's Inspiration Monday. Our theme this week is

Father/Masculine

and here are the fabulous projects from our Team Monday.

Pops

Stamp- Building Birdhouse Luka

Dies- Heart Fence

Coloured with Polychromos

Skin: 132, 189, 187,190.

Hair: 180, 176, 280, 185.

Top: 170, 168, 174.

Pants: 146, 140.

Shoes: 186, 187, 188, 272, 274, 275.

Apron: 185, 184, 186.

Hammer: 186, 187, 188, 272, 275.

House: 186, 187, 188, 272, 275.

Debbie

Stamp- Building Birdhouse Luka

Dies-Stitched Ribbon, Tall Birdhouses, Diamond Wire, Whimsical Flowers

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20, R11

Hair - Y26, Y21, YR24, E29, E25

Clothes - B97, B95, B21, YR24, Y26, Y21, C4, C2, 100

Hammer - E29, E25, C4, C2

Birdhouse - R59, R29, R21, E49, E44, E43, E42, E40

Jane

Dies-Feathers, Heart Key and Lock , Lattice Doily Border 

Anne-Maree

Stamp- World Traveler Luka 

Dies- Steampunk Border, Steampunk Clock 

Copics
Skin E50 E51 E11 R00 R20
Hair Boots Pocket Watch N1 N3 N5 N7
Coat Shirt E53 E55 E57
Hat Pants W1 W3 W5 W7
Vest E40 E43 E44 E47

Jennifer

Stamp- Building Birdhouse Luka

Dies- Stitched Sun and Clouds, Tall Bird Houses, Pickett Fence, Grass Border, Note Book Border -November kit, Buttons Border-February Kit.

Copics

Face - E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, R20

Hair - E25, E27, E29, E31

Apron and Soles of Shoes - E40, E42, E43, E44

Jeans - B91, B93, B95, B97

Shoes - R24, R27, R29, 59, Y21, YR23

Shirt - Y21, YR23

Hammer - C03, C05, C07, R24, R27, R29

Shoe Tops - R24, R27, R29, R59

Ashlee
Stamp - Surfing Luka
Dies - Groovy Elements, Yin Yang Border 

Copics :

Skin - E50, E51, E53, E55, R20, R11

Hair - E30, E35, E15

Jacket - Y23, YR21, YR24, YR27

Shorts - B0000, B00, B14

Surfboard - Y23, YR21, YR24, YR27, W00, W2, W4

Don't forget to keep popping back throughout the week to check out the other team's beautiful work, the La-La Land Crafts Club inspiration posts and Tutorial Thursday.

Also don't forget to join in all the La-La Land Crafts fun by adding

your creations to our Facebook page and Twitter and for

more Inspiration we are now on Pinterest

Happy Crafting!

Inspiration Monday- Use Something New

Hi ladies, it's Anne-Maree here today. This week's theme is 

Use Something New

and these are the projects from our very talented Monday Team:

Anne-Maree

Stamp- Hearts Cookie Luka

Dies - Stitched Elements, Diamond Wire

 

Copics

Skin - E50 E51 E11 R20 R00
Hair - E30 E31 E33
Hat - N1 N3
Apron - YG11 YG13 YG17
Shirt - Y32 Y35 Y38 YR09
Pants - B91 B93 B95 B97 B99
Shoes Oven Mitt - B93 B95 B97

Debbie

Stamp - Marci in Wonderland, Sentiment from Heart Key Marci

Dies - Open Leaf Flourish, Rolled Roses Small and Medium, Stitched Tabs, Heart Doily Border

Copics Used

Skin - E11, E00, E000, R24, R20, R11
Hair & Shoes - R02, E18, E08
Clothes - B02, B01, B000, B0000, R20, R01, R000, C2, C0

Jennifer

Stamp- Flamenco Luka

Dies- Stitched Elements (set of 7)

Copics

Face - E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, R20
Hair - E31, E33, E34
Shirt - C0, C01, C02
Gold Trims - Gold Spica
Vest, Pants, Hat - C3, C5, C7, C9
Hat Ribbon, Cummberbund, Tie - R24, R27, R29, R59

Linda

Stamp- Love you Marci

Dies- Heart Fan Die, Stitched Sun and Clouds, Stitched Nested Circles, Cherry Blossom Branch

Distress Ink Markers

Skin: Tattered Rose, Vintage Photo, Aged Mahogany
Hair: Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs
Outfit: Faded Jeans, Chipped Sapphire, Pumice Stone, Brushed Corduroy

Iris

Stamp- Heart Cookie Luka

Dies- Lattice Border, Stitched Sun and Clouds, Cherry Blossom Branch

Copics used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04, R20
Hair: E21, E25, E29
Hat and Apron: N0, N3, N6
Gloves and pants: E41, E42, E43, E44
Red: R14, R17, R27, R46, T4
Tray: B00, B0000
Cookies: E21, E25

Ashlee

Stamp- Paper Doll Marci Spring

Dies- Large Lacey Border, Small Lacey Border, Stitched Sun and Clouds

Copics:

Skin : E55, E53, E51, E50
Hair : E57, E55, E53, E43

Don't forget you can play along and join all , the La La Land Crafts fun over on our Facebook Page, where you can post all your La-La Land creations You can also find us over on Twitter and our Pinterest boards. 

That's all from me for today.

Happy Crafting!!

Anne-Maree

Tutorial Thursday - Die Cuts with Dimension

Hi, everyone! It's Kathy here today, with a tutorial on a few of my favorite techniques for adding dimension and texture to die cuts. I could go on for hours with fun ways to do this, but for the sake of your sanity and time, I'll limit myself to three! :)

The first is a tried-and-true technique of paper piecing and shadow layering, and I'm using the Flag Banner Die to demonstrate how a few extra steps can add a lot of interest to the finished cut.

Start by die cutting your flag banner three times - once in a dark shadow color (black here), once in an accent color (pink), and once in a white or cream top layer.

(If you choose to stamp letters or a design on the white/cream top layer, it's easiest to do it at this point, right after die cutting, before you start cutting it apart for layering.)

Using the perforated lines on the banner pieces as a guideline, trim the white/cream piece around the inside of each flag...

(If you want to ink or distress the edges of the white/cream piece, do it at this point.)

Then, using foam tape pieces, or small pop-dots, attach each white/cream banner piece inside the perforated edges of the pink banner...

Now, using a clear-drying liquid glue, attach the black banner behind the pink, offsetting just a bit to give the illusion of shadow.

*Note: you don't have to use liquid glue, but I prefer it because it leaves some "open time" to shift the top layers around until you get just the amount of shadow you want from the black piece.

And, you're done...a few extra steps, and a tiny amount of time, can give a whole new sense of dimension to your piece...the black shadow piece is subtle, but effective. It looks like the whole banner is "popped up," doesn't it? But it isn't...the black layer is flat against the background paper...

Another technique I like is using metallic rubs and sprays to give cardstock die cuts the look of distressed metal.

I'm using the Street Lamp Die to demonstrate how I use metallic rubs for this look, and then the Diamond Wire Die to show how metallic sprays can give you a totally different texture.

In my sample, I'm using Viva Inka Gold, "old gold" metallic rub. There are other products like this that work just as well, like Rub N Buff, etc. I just chose this one because it was handy to my desk at the time. :)

I should also note that I'm using 110 lb/297 g/m cardstock for these die cuts. It's not a prerequisite...I just find it easier to fingerpaint and spray on sturdier cardstock.

Using your fingertip covered with a small amount of metallic rub, *lightly* paint over scattered areas on your die cut lamp. Think about how you see metal lamp posts on the street...the whole post isn't shiny and bright...you usually see parts of the metal reflecting the shine, and others with a flat finish...that's the look I'm trying to achieve. Here's how the die cut looks after a light, random rub...

My next step was to use small pieces of foam tape to adhere the other black die cut lamp piece behind the painted one, to give extra dimension to the final product...

You can get a different kind of distressed metal look with the use of liquid metallic mists. In my sample, I'm using the Diamond Wire Die, and liquid metallic mists in dark gold and copper...

Lay the die cut pieces on your craft mat or covered worksurface, and spray away...don't worry about those puddles...they'll dry with a different intensity, and make the piece look more realistic...

I don't have a lot of patience, so I usually hit the sprayed pieces with my heat gun to move things along more quickly. :)  When dry, you'll have a piece that looks like wire that's been out in the elements for a while and has aged with a cool patina...

My final example uses the Wrought Iron Fence Die to illustrate a fun way to get an aged, shabby look to the fencing (shadow layering is also used on this piece).  Start by die cutting your fence in white (or whatever color you'd like your fence to be) and once in a darker shadow color...

No, we're not going to use ALL these mediums...LOL...I just wanted to give you an idea of how many different types of texture mediums there are out there to do this technique (heavy gesso will also work, but I forgot to lay that out for this photo and didn't realize that until I was writing up this post)...

In this case, I used the one of the crackle pastes for my fence. Lay the die cut down on your craft mat or covered worksurface, and lather away with a palette knife, or even your fingers...have fun....get messy!

A tip if you're using crackle mediums: If you're impatient like me and like to speed the drying time along with your heat gun, know that you might not get as much crackling in the finished piece as you would if you let the crackle medium air-dry. It's not a big deal on pieces like this fence that have small surface areas, but on larger pieces, you might find the amount of crackle more important to your piece.

After the piece was dry, I rubbed on some Distress Ink (in this case, Pumice Stone) to accentuate the texture created, and give the fence an old, weathered look...

The final step was to adhere the black shadow piece using small spots of liquid glue, and I have a shabby fence that you'll see on a card next month.  :)

I hope you've gotten some fun inspiration today...go forth and get messy and have fun with your die cuts, no matter what your style is!