Thinking of You!

Here is one more card that I made for our display at CHA.  On this card I combined a few stamps from LLLC CHA release - Cheeky Monkey Marci, Turtle and Clouds from the Brick Wall Stamp Set and Stump and Sentiment from the Stump Stamp Set.

This is one of the projects for my MARCH Workshop.

To see other projects in this Workshop, please click HERE. 

MARCH Workshop is scheduled for:

Sunday, March 25th

10 am to 6 pm

in the Crop Room 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". 

 

Project Recipe:

Stamps: Cheeky Monkey Marci, Clouds and Turtle from Brick Wall Stamp Set and Stump and Sentiment from the Stump Set- all from La-La Land Crafts
Papers: Bazzill Cardstock, My Minds Eye

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Trinket Box with Dress Up Marci

Today I would like to share another Trinket Box project.  I had an idea of using the "Polaroid" frame and also wanted to do 3D paper piecing again.  For the paper piecing on Dress Up Marci I cut about 6 stamped images including two from designer paper, shaped and layered them together.  It is still not as "shapely" as I would liked it to be, for some reason after a while some of the parts flattened, but I still like the result.  I really need to look for a different type of adhesive. 

This is one of the projects for my MARCH Workshop.

To see other projects in this Workshop, please click HERE. 

MARCH Workshop is scheduled for:

Sunday, March 25th

10 am to 6 pm

in the Crop Room 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 Trinket Box measures 6.5" x 9.5".  Inside box measures 4.5" x 6.5".  It's large enough to hold cards, photos and other treasures :-)

Project Recipe:

Stamps: DRESS UP MARCI (click HERE to BUY), Sentiment from the GARDEN BENCH Stamp Set (click HERE to BUY) - both from La-La Land Crafts
Papers: Bazzill Cardstock, Kaiser Craft DP
Tools: Silhouette Cameo for the fancy shapes, ovals, Polaroid frame and leaves.  Spellbinders "Create a Rose" die.  EK Success flower punches.  MS butterfly punch.
Other: May Arts Ribbon Lace and Ribbon, Pearl Pen

 

Copic Markers: 
Skin - E000, E00 E11, E13 
Blush - R20 
Hair - YR20, YR23, YR24

Hat Band and Pearls - B000, B01, T1

Flower - RV11, RV34

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Marci with Tulip - Water Can Shaped card

This is one of the project that I designed for the Make-and-Take at our Booth at CHA Winter 2012.  I am sorry that I am late showing it.  We were busy getting ready for CHA, busy during CHA and then got even busier after CHA with all the orders!!  :-)

As you can see this is a Water Can shaped card.  I cut the shape with my Silhouette.  On this card I used one of our new stamps - this is Marci with Tulip!  This stamp is now available in our online store, click HERE.  The die behind Marci is an exclusive die from Scrap Happy Ohio, you can find it HERE.  Butterflies are punches from Martha Stewart.

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Marci with Flower - Prismacolor Pencils

Here is a simple but pretty card made with Marci with Flower stamp from La-La Land Crafts.  Marci with Flower was colored with Prismacolor Pencils!  I am sure having fun with pencils these days :-)

I have only about 45 pencils, but I am pretty happy with all the color combinations I can come up with this limited palette.  And, my new set of 150 pencils is on the way and should arrive this Friday!!  YAY!!

I made this card as a sample for my Prismacolor Pencils Workshops.  If you would like to attend, check out my Class and Workshop Schedule HERE.

This card measures 5 3/4" x 5 3/4".

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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

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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

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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.

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Buccaneer Halloween

Halloween cards.. Really??  Since my October Workshop is scheduled a day before Halloween there will no be more time for me to make Halloween cards/projects.  So I am trying to get my Halloween fix in :-)

This is one of the projects for my SEPTEMBER Workshop. 

SEPTEMBER Workshop is scheduled for:
Sunday, September 25th
10 am to 6 pm
at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA

To see other projects for this WORKSHOP please click HERE.

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 4 1/2" x 6".

This card is a bit on the simpler side since we already have some complicated and very time consuming projects to work on.  And, with only a few days left, I still have to come up with more projects!!  .. I had to take two days off, wasn't feeling well.  Bad timing for me to get sick..  Oh well, it will all work out, I know I can do it!!  :-)

Project Recipe:

Stamps: Buccaneer Marci by La-La Land Crafts, Sentiment by Hero Arts
Papers: Bazzill Cardstock
Tools: Scor-Pal, Silhouette SD (cloud banner), Martha Stewart Fence and Grass Punches

Other: Gold Stickles, Viva Pearl Pen in Gold

Copic Markers:

Skin - E000, E01, E11, R20
Hair -YR21, YR24, E08, E19, E09

Outfit - E50, E51, E53, E55, E57, T1, T3

Sack - E41, E42, E43

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Angel Marci

Well, I didn't really mean to but I just have to give you another sneak peek ;-)  Meet Angel Marci!!  Angel Marci is one of the stamps in our upcoming release, available mid October.

This is one of the projects for my SEPTEMBER Workshop. 

SEPTEMBER Workshop is scheduled for:
Sunday, September 25th
10 am to 6 pm
at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA

To see other projects for this WORKSHOP please click HERE.

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 onto the list.

This card measures 5 3/4" x 5 3/4".

I cut paper doily in half and placed it on the opposite sides of the card.  Paper roses cut with Silhouette.  Rays were created/scored with my Scor-Pal.  

Note to self, gold Stickles don't photograph well... I wish you could see all the sparkle.

Project Recipe:

Stamps: Angel Marci by La-La Land Crafts
Papers: Bazzill Cardstock in Walnut Cream 
Tools: Scor-Pal, Silhouette SD (roses), Spellbinders Circles and Ribbon Banners, Martha Steward Leaf Punch, EK Success Flower Punches

Other: Paper Doily from Little Yellow Bicycle, Gold Stickles

Copic Markers:

Skin - E000, E01, E11, R20
Hair - E50, YR20, YR24, E35, E37

Dress and Wings - B000, B00, B01, T1, T3

Gold Trim - Y13, Y15, Y18

Roses - R22, R24, R27

Leafs - YG91, YG93, YG95

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Witchy Wishes

I am posting two days in a row!!  Are you impressed?  LOL ;-)

This is one of the projects for my SEPTEMBER Workshop. 

SEPTEMBER Workshop is scheduled for:
Sunday, September 25th
10 am to 6 pm
at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA

To see other projects for this WORKSHOP please click HERE.

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 onto the list.

This card measures 6" x 6".

I have been practicing coloring folds and pleats and Witch Marci's dress is just perfect for this technique!! This technique is certainly not one of those things when you would say that it looks easier than it looks, in fact I think in this instance it is actually much harder than it looks and sure takes a lot of time and practice!!

The other new thing for me on this card - paper pleats!!  What fun!!  I should do this more often as it adds so much more texture to the project than a flat border.

Project Recipe:

Stamps: Witch Marci by La-La Land Crafts, Tickets by Tim Holtz
Papers: Black and Craft Cardstock by Bazzill, Pink Paisley DP, Echo Park DP

Tools: Scor-Pal, TH Tree, Spellbinders Circle and Oval Nestabilites, Martha Steward Leaf and Fence Punches, EK Success Flower Punches

Other: Distress Ink in Vintage Photo, Viva Pearl Pen

Copic Markers:

Skin - E000, E01, E11, R20
Base Coat for the rest of the image - E41, E43, 44, E47, E49

Dress - V12, V15, V17, BV08

Pumpkin and Buckles - YR12, YR16, YR14

Hat Band, Green Stripes - YG93, YG95, YG97

Grass - YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97

Background - E41, E44, V01

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Ruffles Marci Stationary/Trinket Box

Wow, wow, wow!!  I hadn't made any projects since our last CHA in July!!!  FINALLY here is a NEW one!!  

And I got to play with the NEW Marci stamp too!!  This is Ruffles Marci!!  This stamp is not even released yet, so consider this to be a sneak peek ;-)  

I created a Stationary/Trinket Box to showcase our new Marci.  I created my own template for the box and the lid.  The box is pretty big, it measures 6" x 6" x 2".  Inside dimensions are 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" with a divider.  The way I positioned my divider my box will fit regular size cards and postage stamps, pens, etc. - making it a Stationary Box.  However, this box can be used for pretty much anything if you move divider, make two or even four slots there to create a trinket box.  Or, you can leave one big space and store whatever your heart desires in it!!

This is one of the projects for my SEPTEMBER Workshop. 

SEPTEMBER Workshop is scheduled for:

Sunday, September 25th

10 am to 6 pm

at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, CA

To see other projects for this WORKSHOP please click HERE.

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 onto the list.





I've seen other crafters making the images look like 3D without using pop dots but instead shaping the elements on the image.   This is my first time giving an image some dimension this way.  I really, really, really love how my Marci has turned out!!  I took quite a few pictures to show you so hopefully photos do it the justice. 

Oh, and those dots on Marci's hair band - they are not a part of a stamp, I drew them with my Memento Marker.  I thought it was a nice touch :-)

Project Recipe:

Stamps: Ruffles Marci by La-La Land Crafts (available late September), Post Card by Whimsy Stamps, Tickets by Tim Holtz

Papers: Craft Cardstock by Bazzill, Pink Paisley DP

Tools: Scor-Pal, TH Clock, Spellbinders Rose Creation, EK Success Border Punch

Other: Distress Ink in Vintage Photo, Crystal Stickles, Viva Pearl Pen

Copic Markers:

Skin - E000, E01, E11, R20
Hair - YR20, E11, E13, E17, E18
Blouse - Y32, Y35, Y38, YR16, YR18
Skirt and Shoes - C00, C1, C3, C5, C7

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