Tuffy Treat Box

Well, after making a house type of project for Marci (see yesterday's post), I just had to make a little house for our Tuffy too!!  I know Tuffy stamps are not yet as popular as our Marci and Luka, but he is WAY TOO CUTE to be forgotten!   This dog stamp is one of four stamps in Tuffy Stamp Set, it also comes with five sentiments and three coordinating doggy stamps.  You can buy this Stamp Set in our online store HERE.

I added Santa Hat - this stamp is one of the stamps from some Stampin' Up set - sorry it was loose in my container and I do not recall what set it came from.

This house shaped Treat Container was cut with my Silhouette Cameo.   It measures approximately 3" x 4".

This is one of the projects for my October Workshop!  To see other projects for this Workshop please click HERE.

OCTOBER Workshop is scheduled for:

Sunday, October 30th

10 am to 6 pm

at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA

This Workshop is by invitation only.  If you would like to attend but did not receive an Evite invitation from me, please email me at irina_ca@msn.com and I will add you to my email list.

Project Recipe:

Stamps: Tuffy (dog) by La-La Land Crafts , Sentiment by Hero Arts, Santa Hat by Stampin' Up
Papers: Bazzill Cardstock, Pink Paisley
Tools: Silhouette Cameo (House Treat Box), MS Border Punch, EK Border Punch
Other: TH Distress Crackle Paint in Picket Fence, Crystal Stickles

Copic Markers: 
E35, 37, E59,

E51, E53

YG91-97

R24, R27, R38

Hugs!!

Milk Carton Marci Project

I admit, I LOVE project which have anything to do with Houses!  When I saw the most awesome tutorial on Whiff of Joy blog, I fell in LOVE with the project and the idea of making a milk carton to look like a house.  It is so perfect that I almost ordered both the die and the large die cutting machine just to make the project.  Then I had one of those AHA!! moments ;-)  WOOHOO!!  See, my new Silhouette Cameo cuts 12" x 12" paper and I can now make larger projects!!  I even found a template for the milk carton and after about an hour playing with different sizes, here it is!  TADA!! 

I closed the top of the container to create the roof, but you can still open it on the bottom.  It is sooo cute!!  Seriously!!  An absolutely perfect container to use for the holiday gift giving.  I am going to make a summery one later on too, really want to make one with our Marci with Flower.

Thank you SO MUCH for the inspiration Angie!

The Lamp Post was also cut out of chipboard with my Silhouette, yes - it now cuts thin chipboard too!!

I thought that our Autumn Marci would fit this project the best.  I paper pieced Marci's beret and dress. 

This is one of the projects for my October Workshop!  To see other projects for this Workshop please click HERE.

OCTOBER Workshop is scheduled for:

Sunday, October 30th

10 am to 6 pm

at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA

This Workshop is by invitation only.  If you would like to attend but did not receive an Evite invitation from me, please email me at irina_ca@msn.com and I will add you to my email list.

Project Recipe:

Stamps: Autumn Marci by La-La Land Crafts
Papers: Bazzill Cardstock, Pink Paisley, Kaisercraft
Tools: Silhouette Cameo (Milk Carton, Lamp Post, Fence, Roses), MS Border Punch, EK Success Flower and Leaf Punches
Other: TH Distress Crackle Paint in Picket Fence, Crystal Stickles

Copic Markers: 
Skin - E000, E00, E11

Blush - R11, R20

Hair - E70 - 79

Mittens and Scarf - R21 - 29, R38

Jacket - YG91-97

Boots - E70 - 79

Shading on paper pieced Beret and Dress - T3, E53, E51

Hugs!!

Now in RUBBER - November 2011 Release

GREAT NEWS!!  Our November 2011 Release is available in RUBBER!!  Pre-order yours TODAY, shipping on November 1st!!

Click HERE to go SHOPPING!!

Hugs!!

:) Irina

Marci and Luka CALENDAR

I had this idea in my head for quiet awhile now and then when I went to work on it, it didn't turned out the way I thought it would.  A lot of scraps into the garbage can, but here is the result.  I do like it even more than my original idea though :-)  I know I will love having my favorite Marci and Luka displayed on my desk all year long.

I used wooden album covers for the base of my calendar.  The base measures 7" x 7" and the calendar pages are 6" x 6".  Each page has a side pocket with a calendar tacked inside.  Pullout tabs have the names of the months of them.  What's great about having calendar in the pockets and not permanently attached is that you can use it the next year too by just printing the another year calendar.   And, if you ever get tired of it, you can use the fronts to make cards!!

The pockets can also be used to store some photos/memorabilia throughout the year, and/or you can tuck in some special notes, etc.

I should add that this is still a work in progress.  So far I've done 2 months - January and November.  Yes, I am not going in chronological order.  Luka with Pumpkin was calling my name!!  LOL  

Most likely I will also add something to the covers too.  Still trying to decide.  And you can also add ribbons and twines to the book rings to make them festive to your preference.

This is one of the projects for my October Workshop!  To see other projects for this Workshop please click HERE.

OCTOBER Workshop is scheduled for:

Sunday, October 30th

10 am to 6 pm

at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA

This Workshop is by invitation only.  If you would like to attend but did not receive an Evite invitation from me, please email me at irina_ca@msn.com and I will add you to my email list.

January Page Recipe:

Stamps: Marci with Snowman by La-La Land Crafts
Papers: Bazzill Cardstock, Cosmo Cricket
Tools: Tim Holtz Christmas Tree, Memory Box Christmas Border and Snowflake die cuts, Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities, MS Snowflake punch
Other: Viva Pearl Pen in Cream, Crystal Stickles

Copic Markers:

Skin - E000, E00, E11

Blush - R11, R20

Hair - E50, YR20, E33

Hat - R20, R21, R22, YR21, YR23

Mittens and Tights - R20, R21, R22

Jacket - B97, B91, O

Boots - E13, E35, E37

Snowman - BG000, BG10, R21, R22, R24, R27, E13, E35

 

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November Page Recipe:

Stamps: Luka with Pumpkin by La-La Land Crafts, Pumpkin Bench by Pixie Cottage
Papers: Bazzill Cardstock, Kaisercraft, Echo Park
Tools: Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities, MS Fence punch, Silhouette Cameo clouds
Other: Crystal Stickles

Copic Markers:

Skin - E000, E00, E11

Blush - R11, R20

Hair - YR20, E33, E35

Coat and Hat - E50-57

Pants - YG91-95

Boots - E13, E35, E37, E39

Pumpkins - Y38, YR14, YR16, YR04, YR18

Bench - E41-49

Hugs!!

 

CLEARANCE!!

Check out NEW section on our website - CLEARANCE!! 

Stamps listed in this section are being discontinued, once we sell out they will be GONE!! 

This is your LAST CHANCE to get these stamps AND at the DISCOUNTED PRICE!! 

FREE SHIPPING still applies to all purchases of over $50 (US only).

Click HERE to go SHOPPING!!

Hugs!!

:) Irina

BLOG CANDY - Support La-La Land Crafts KIDS

As you probably already know, a couple of months ago we started another La-La Land Crafts blog, the one that is FOR KIDS and BY KIDS.  We call it La-La Land Crafts For Kids.  This blog was started with the idea to have a place for children to share their love to create with our stamps.  We have a page there where you can read about our wonderful Hostesses - we got four girls of ages 8 to 12 who share their creativity with you by posting their projects on the blog frequently.  We have bi-weekly contests for children too!!  And, everyone who participates earns some Marci Money!!   How fun is that?

Now you must have be wondering what all of this has to do with the BLOG CANDY :-)  Well, we would like to get more exposure to our new blog to show children that their work is being seen.  Please show them your support by displaying our LLLC4Kids Badge on your blog, join our Facebook page and most of all please visit our LLLC4Kids often and leave them some love by commenting on the posts and contest entries.

Our Blog Candy today is nothing else but our last rubber stamp release!!  Yep, one lucky person will WIN ALL eight STAMPS from our October 2011 Release!!

Here is what we ask you to do:

1. Grab the code (below the picture) for our LLLC4Kids Badge and display it on the sidebar of your Blog.





<a href="http://lalalandcrafts4kids.blogspot.com" target="”_blank”"><img border="”0”" src="http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx28/Kristine_InkSomething/LLLC4Kids/LLLC4KidsBadgeC4.png" /></a>

2. Subscribe to our LLLC4Kids Blog.  Click HERE.

3. Join our LLLC4Kids Facebook Page.  Click HERE.

4. After completing as many things as you can do from the above, please leave a comment on this post on La-La Land Crafts blog to enter into the drawing.

IMPORTANT!!  You need to leave your comment on LLLC blog to be entered into the drawing!!


You have until October 31st to enter.  We will announce the WINNER here on our blog on November 1st.

Thank you so much in advance for your support!!

Hugs!!
:) Irina

NEW Release - TWO MORE!!!

Did you see that we've added TWO more NEW images to our latest release? Pilgrim Marci and Pilgrim Luka are the two sweetest Pilgrims I've ever seen!! Am I right or am I right??!!

All of these stamps are available as DIGIs RIGHT NOW!!  

*Rubber stamps will be available in 3-4 weeks.

Click HERE to go SHOPPING!! 

We LOVE to see what you create with our stamps!!   Please share with us on our FACEBOOK page and in the CUSTOMER GALLERY on our blog.

Hugs!!

:) Irina

a Surprise Release from La-La Land Crafts

SURPRISE!!  How about that??!!  We got TWO more NEW Marci and Luka images for you just in time for Autumn Holidays!!

These are so brand spanking NEW that I didn't even get a chance to color them yet!!

Here are they are:

BAKING MARCI

LUKA WITH PUMPKIN

Because we are so close to Thanksgiving, we are releasing these images as DIGIs first. Rubber stamps should be available early November.   Click HERE to BUY :-)

And!!  just a heads up...  We are working on Pilgrim Marci and Pilgrim Luka right now!!  We will get them to you in a few short days :-)

Hugs!!

:) Irina

a Note from Marci

Our new Ruffles Marci stamp is the most versatile image ever, seriously!!  You can make all kinds of cards/projects for every occasion with her!!  Today I made a Just a Note card.  Click HERE to see my other project with this stamp.

This is one of the projects for my October Workshop!  To see other projects for this Workshop please click HERE.

OCTOBER Workshop is scheduled for:

Sunday, October 30th

10 am to 6 pm

at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA

This Workshop is by invitation only.  If you would like to attend but did not receive an Evite invitation from me, please email me at irina_ca@msn.com and I will add you to my email list.

This card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".

Copic Markers for Ruffles Marci:

Skin - E000, E00, E11
Blush - R11, R20
Hair - E02, E08, E19, E18
Blouse, Headband - B000, B00, B01, B02
Skirt, Shoes - E50, E51, E53, E55

To see all the stamps in our NEW Collection please click HERE.

Hugs!!

Save the Pandas

This project started as a regular card and ended up being another one of my truly loved Paper Bag cards :-)  There were just too many things that I wanted to include on it along with one of our NEW stamps at La-La Land Crafts - Big Panda Marci, the card just wouldn't do for this project.  Of course this paper bag card can be made into a personalized mini scrapbook.  Wouldn't it be cute to give to someone?  

This is one of the projects for my October Workshop!  To see other projects for this Workshop please click HERE.

OCTOBER Workshop is scheduled for:

Sunday, October 30th

10 am to 6 pm

at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA

This Workshop is by invitation only.  If you would like to attend but did not receive an Evite invitation from me, please email me at irina_ca@msn.com and I will add you to my email list.

This card measures 6" x 6".  Folded in half Paper Bag was used for the base of this card.

Close up of Big Panda Marci :-)

Inside pages with the pocket on the left page.

Small pullout Tag.

Two large pull out tags.  Oh, and can you see what it says on the red pencil?  Save the Pandas!!  Gotta LOVE it!!

The back of the paper bag card.

Copic Markers for Big Panda Marci:

Skin - E000, E00, E11
Blush - R11, R20
Hair - E70, E71, E74, E77, E79
Hat - R11, R14, R20, R22, R24, R27/T1, T3
Shirt - Y32, Y35, Y38, YR18
Shorts - YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97
Vest, Boots - E11, E13, E17, E18
Panda - T1, T3, T5, T7

To see all the stamps in our NEW Collection please click HERE.

Hugs!!

Upcoming CLASSES

~ Halloween Card Class ~

Thursday, October 6th, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
at Cranberry Hill Mercantile in Sunnyvale, CA

Please call the store at 408-736-9151 to sign up for this class.


and

Sunday, October 16th, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm

Jazzy Crafts in Castro Valley, CA
Please call the store at 510-583-1422 to sign up for this class. 

Please bring following supplies to the class:

- your favorite dry and liquid adhesive

- foam tape (pop up dots)
- Scor-Tape

- Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain

- Tim Holtz Ink Blending Tool

- Mat for blending

If you decide to color images during the class, please also bring Copic Markers for your personal use.  *Please keep in mind that this is a CARD CLASS and not a Copic Class.  I will help you if you need help, but I will not be able to teach to color during the Card Class.

These are the colors that I used to color images for these cards:

 E000, E00, E02, E08, E09, E11, E19, E35, E39

E41, E42, E43, E44, E47, E49

E50, E51, E53, E55, E57

YR12, YR14, YR16, YR21, YR24

YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97

T1, T3, T5, T7

V12, V15, V17

R20

BV08

V01

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~ COPIC Class - ADVANCED ~

Saturday, October 8th, 1 pm to 4 pm
at Cranberry Hill Mercantile in Sunnyvale, CA

Please call the store at 408-736-9151 to sign up for this class.

and

Sunday, October 16th, 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Jazzy Crafts in Castro Valley, CA
Please call the store at 510-583-1422 to sign up for this class.

In this class you will learn - coloring folds and pleats, 
high contrast coloring, layering/mixing colors and MORE.  
Previous Copic coloring experience is REQUIRED.  

Please bring Copic Markers for your personal use in the class.

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~ Trinket Box Project Class ~

Thursday, October 13th, 6 pm to 9 pm

at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA

Please call the store at 408-978-8900 to sign up for this class.

and

Saturday, November 5th, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Jazzy Crafts in Castro Valley, CA

Please call the store at 510-583-1422 to sign up for this class.

In this class we will make a trinket box in the photos below.  The box measures 6 x 6 x 2.  I will also teach you how to make your images look dimensional without using pop-up dots!





Please bring following supplies to the class:

- your favorite dry and liquid adhesive

- foam tape (pop up dots)
- Scor-Tape (or other strong double sided tape)

- Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain

- Tim Holtz Ink Blending Tool

- Mat for blending

- Viva Liquid Pearls in Gold 

Please also bring Copic Markers for your personal use:

E000, E01, E11, E13, E17, E18

R11, R20

E50, E51, E53, E55, E57

YR16, YR18, YR20

Y32, Y35, Y38

C00, C1, C3, C5, C7 


*Please keep in mind that this is a PROJECT CLASS and not a Copic Class.  I will help you if you need help, but I will not be able to teach to color during the Card Class.

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~ Halloween Project Class ~

Thursday, October 20th, 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
at Cranberry Hill Mercantile in Sunnyvale, CA

Please call the store at 408-736-9151 to sign up for this class.

Please bring following supplies to the class: 

- Dry and Liquid Adhesives

- Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain

- Ink Blending Tool

- Ink Blending Mat

- Double sided tape

- Viva Pearl Pen in Gold

Please email me if you have any questions.

 Hugs!!

:) Irina