The Crafty Side Of Me....

La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Friday - Love is in the Air

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone! Well I'm on my way.. here's to no traffic delays on my way to Dublin, a smooth flight with no delays, a quick stopover with time for coffee!!, another smooth flight with no delays and a hassle free shuttle to the hotel!! lol.

As you know by now, every Monday and Friday the design teams from La-La Land Crafts bring you a new and inspirational theme and this week our theme is......

Love is in the Air

On my card I have used a digi scene which can be bought as a digi HERE or as individual stamps - Marci with Heart Balloon, Luka with Heart Balloon & Garden Bench Set

They have been coloured with copic markers-
Marci - Skin: E000, 00, 01, 11. R20. Hair: E50, 51, 53, 55. Dress/Hairband: R81, 83, 85. Shoes: C3, 5, 7, 9
Luka - Skin: E000, 00, 01, 11. R20. Hair: E23, 25, 27. Shirt/Shoes: B41, 45. Pants: E42, 43, 44.
Garden Bench - C3, 5, 7, 9
Balloons - R22, 24, 29

My papers are called Love Me and they are from My Mind's Eye. I've matted and stitched them onto pink and red cardstock.

The sentiment die cuts came with the kit. I have added some glossy accents to the heart on the You + Me ticket to give it more dimension.

The pearl/diamond swirl is from Prima and the acetate "Together Forever" circle is from the Love Letter collection by Little Yellow Bicycle.

Thanks for dropping by!
Have a wonderful Friday
Sandie
xx

DT Whiff of Joy - Bon Voyage :D

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:51:00 +0000

Hi everyone. Today I am sharing a card I made using one of the Travel stamps from Whiff of Joy. As I am off to the CHA convention tomorrow I felt it appropriate to have a travel themed card today, lol.

This little guy is called Waiting for the Train. In hindsight I should have used Catching the Plane.. or Around the World, as a train is about the only means of transport I won't be taking in the next few days!!

My papers are BG Indie Bloom, and I've matted and stitched them to both white and kraft cardstock. The luscious ribbon is also from Whiff of Joy, it's a beautiful satin ribbon that comes in many colours - you can find it HERE.

To embellish I've added some half pearls

Ok, well I had better get myself off to bed for some sleep. I am packed, my email confirmations have been printed and I have my kindle/iPod charged up for the long journey!

Have a great night.. or evening if you're to the left of me ;)
Sandie
xx

Kraftin' Kimmie/Art du Scrapbooking Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a fantastic joint blog hop featuring Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps and the Art du Scrapbooking store in Quebec!

Grab a cup of coffee and sit back to enjoy all the gorgeous creations using the January release of new stamps from Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!

You should have arrived here from Martine's blog but if not and you’d like to start the hop from the beginning, head over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps challenge blog. Be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky random stampers will WIN some prizes!!

All the new images are now available at the Art du Scrapbooking store online and in person or from the KKS online shop, where you will find ALL our stamps! Get ready....get set.....HOP!!

On my card I have used Artemis, coloured with copic markers. All of the papers {My Mind's Eye, flowers {Prima} and embellishments are available from Art du Scrapbooking.

Your next stop on the hop is Manon.

Happy Hopping!!

Sandie

Basic Grey Challenges - Favourite Things

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Our challenge this fortnight over on Basic Grey Challenges is "FAVOURITE THINGS". We would like to see you using all the things you love most in making your projects !

You MUST use a Basic Grey product somewhere in your creation and please let us know which BasicGrey product you used in your blog post.

As always, our wonderful sponsor Simon Says Stamp is offering one lucky winner a fab $25 shopping spree in the Simon Says Superstore

On my card today I used a Fairy image which the very generous Victoria Case sent to me. She is offering this freebie to her Facebook fans and in return all she asks is that you colour it up and post it to her wall.

My papers are Basic Grey Indie Bloom 6x6 and my favourite things are Fairies, Ribbon, Flowers, Glitter & Bling.

Challenges -

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Stamp and Create - Anything Goes

Truly Madly Crafty Challenges - Anything Goes

Kenny K Krafty Girlz - "Get your Bling On"

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days - Must use a digi – Ribbons / Bows

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards – Glitter

Hotshot Crafts – Flowers
Inspire Me Fridays – Link Up Party

Moving Along With The Times - Things with wings

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenges - In The Spotlight!

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

It's Sunday.. which means I'm late posting my card for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!!
Yesterday was just one of those days.

This week our challenge is to spotlight part of an image, or stamp a portion of an image (rather than the whole image)! The prize for this challenge is the "Roxy" stamp that is featured on Elaine's card.

On my card I've part stamped Judy. The sentiment also comes with the stamp. My papers are Garden Party from Making Memories and they are Spring/Easter papers. I've stitched them down onto green or pink cardstock.

I used copics to colour my image and then cut it out with a classic circle nestabilities. The gingham ribbon and pearls are from my stash and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

The inside of my card is decorated to co-ordinate with the outside.

Challenges -

Secret Crafter - Food and Drink
Card Makin' Mamas - Something Old {papers}

Clearly Inspired - Pastels

Fairy Fun Fridays - California Dreaming
Hotshot Crafts – Flowers

Inspire Me Fridays – Link Up Party
Stampin With The Dragon - Anything Goes

Colour Create - Colour Inspiration* Pink and Green (optional: Handmade Flowers)

Thanks for dropping by. Don't forget to check out the rest of the design team ladies' creations over on the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge blog.

Sandie

DT Whiff of Joy & Whiff of Joy Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone!! Well good ole' blogger let me down again and didn't publish this post for me.. but my silver lining is that it fits the new Whiff of Joy Challenge - Love is in the Air - which starts today :D

On my card I've used another of the wonderful Valentine release stamps - Henry with Large Bow. This little guy just oozes CUTENESS!!!!!

I embossed some white cardstock with my swirl embossing folder and stitched it down onto some red card. Before stitching it, I adhered the ribbon so that it too would be stitched on each side.

I coloured Henry with Copic markers and trimmed him out, then I adhered him with 3D foam dots for added dimension.

The sentiment is by Waltzingmouse Stamps and I've cut it out with my cuttlebug and a classic circle nestabilities and then mounted it on foam dots. For embellishment I've added some white pearls.

Challenges -

Alota Rubber Stamps - Hearts

Card and Scrap - Clean and Simple

Creatalicious Challenges - Love

Just Tracys Crafts Challenge - Love is in the Air
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - Be my Valentine

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Valentine's Day

Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - Bows

TCP Tuesday - Embossing

Outlawz - Color Challenge* Twist, Embossing

Thanks for popping in!

Have a wonderful day

Sandie

DT Quixotic Paperie - Ally & Beeble Live Laugh Love

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone!! I would like to share a card I made for Quixotic Paperie using one the very sweet Emerald Faerie Gardens characters - Ally and Beeble.

I've designed my card based on this months sketch, which can be found HERE. A random winner of the sketch challenge will receive a £15 prize to use at Quixotic Paperie!

I used copic markers to colour my image and cut it out using circle nestabilities {first trimming out around the feet, then I stitched it down onto a scalloped circle which as was also cut out with nestabilities.

My papers are Fancy Pants Designs - It's the Little Things, and they've been stitched down on to white cardstock. My base is kraft cardstock. To embellish, I've only added some cream pearls

Challenges I am entering
Digi Makeover Challenge - "A Fairy Nice Day"
Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Truly Madly Crafty Challenges - Anything Goes
The Squirrel & the Fox - Critters

Bloggers - Wings and Things

Alphabet Challenge – Y … You Can Choose
Inspire Me Fridays – Link Up Party

Simply Create Too - More than 2 Layers

Thanks for dropping by!

Sandie

DT Whiff of Joy - Puppy Love

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:30:00 +0000

Good afternoon! Today I would like to share a card I made using one of the Valentines release stamps from Whiff of Joy.

I have absolutely no clue what brand my papers are. I have a huge tote bag filled with papers that has been untouched in about 2yrs. I'm on a mission to use up what I have, but the call of all the fabulous new papers is sometimes too hard to resist, lol.

I coloured my image - Called Puppy Love -with copic markers. Then in matted and stitched my papers. The inside of the card has been done in coordinating papers. The gold rimmed brads are also from Whiff of Joy.

Challenges -

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

MyGrafico - Love and Valentines

Paper Creations Ink - Love/Romance

Stamp and Create - Anything Goes

Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Colours: Pink, Grey

Truly Madly Crafty Challenges - Anything Goes

Card Cupids - Valentines

Pile It On - Fuzzy Friends
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Something new {stamps}

Thanks for dropping by today.

Sandie

Kraftin' Kimmie January Release Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0000

It’s Krafty RELEASE Day and it’s our first release of the year!! Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new JANUARY stamps and there’s SO much awesomeness to SEE!!

If you've come here from the Jeanne's blog then you're on the right track. If not you need to head back to the Kraftin' Kimmie blog where the hop begins.

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of FUN new stamps for you to get inky with! We’ve got something for everyone!! There is a fun new SET by Cheryl Alger for the little ladies in your life!! It’s called LOVELY LULU! We also have TWO fantastic sets from Emilie Goulet called KITTY KAPERS 1 AND KITTY KAPERS 2!!! And of course we have an amazing new set of six GORGEOUS GODDESSES stamps from Annie Rodrigue! PLUS we are also releasing a sassy coordinating set of GODDESS SENTIMENTS!!

The Goddess I've used on my card today is Athena and I've used a matching sentiment from the Goddess Sentiments set.

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our JANUARY Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of these incredible stamps from the new release!! And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available!

And of course, as always, we have our Gimme Kimmies Kits available for those of you who ‘need it all’!! (You’ve been buying presents for everyone else all month long….don’t you think it’s time to reward your krafty self a little bit??!! ) The stamps are grouped together by artist and are available at a discount, but only for a limited time!!

Next on your hop is Cheryl and, in case you've lost your way, below is the full list of participants today.

1. Challenge blog
2. Kerry
3. Peggy Marsh
4. Melanie
5. Elaine
6. Amanda
8. Annie
9. Angie
10. Jeanne
11. Sandie {you're here}
12. Cheryl
13. Jenny
14. Nicole
15. Michele
16. Sharon
17. Diana
18. Pam
19. Emilie
20. Kimmie

Have fun hopping!
Sandie
xx

Kraftin' Kimmie January Release Sneak Peeks - Day 3 and Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

It’s the third day of Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps release previews AND the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps challenge which is a fabulous sketch to work with.

We have an amazing release by Annie Rodriguez - The Goddesses!!

My image is called Gaia, isn't she just fabulous?!! I love the John Lennon quote that comes with her - absolutely perfect!

My papers are from Authentique, and have been machine stitched. I've added some Wild Orchid flowers and Kaisercraft pearls for embellishment.

There will be 2 lucky random commenters who will each get three of Annie's new stamps so make sure you comment as you go through the full list of ladies showcasing these stamps today.

Thanks for dropping by!

Sandie

Kraftin' Kimmie January Release Sneak Peeks - Day 2

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Good morning. I do hope you enjoyed yesterday's pre-release peeks from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps. Today the team are showcasing the fabulous new stamps by Emilie Goulet.

There are 2 super sweet sets being released and my cute little image from
Kitty Kapers 1.

I went really clean and simple with this card and I just love it. The sentiment is perfect with it and the white background makes the image pop.

I used white, blue and brown cardstock and stitched them all down.

To embellish I added some blue sateen ribbon and a few pearls. My kitty was coloured with copic markers.

Make sure you visit all the Krafty Girls, the full list is over at Kraftin' Kimmie's Challenge Blog. And don't forget to comment as you go because Kimmie is going to give TWO random commenters one of the sets each.

Thanks for dropping by!

Back tomorrow with another peek for you ;)

Sandie

La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone!! Every Monday and Friday the design teams from La-La Land Crafts bring you a new and inspirational theme and this week our theme is......

Create a Scene

I had such fun with this one. The image above uses 3 rubber stamps- Sweet Heart Marci, Panda, & Heart Chair or the readily created scene in digital format is available here

Marci:
Skin - E000, 00, 01, 11. R20
Hair - E50, 51, 53, 43
Dress & Shoes - R81, 83, 85, 89
Shirt - Y02, 04, 17
Heart Banner - R22, 24, 29

Panda: C1, 3, 5, 9 and tip-to-tip C5 to C9

Chair:
B00, 02, 04
E21, 23, 25, 27
YG21, 23, 25

Make it Crafty Background Digital Stamp:

Floor/Picture Frame: E41, 43, 44
Fireplace: E07, 19, 59, 93, 95, 97. Fire: Y04, 17. YR14, 23, 31

Other Challenges -

Anything Goes Challenge - Anything Goes at Anything Goes Week
Bearly Mine - Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers - No Floral Embellishments
House of Gilli - Anything Goes

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Stamp and Create - Anything Goes

The Outlawz - Sending a Hug/and Luvin

The Pink Elephant - Hearts

Craft a Scene - Must include a Scene - Anything goes

Kraftin' Kimmie January Release Sneak Peeks - Day 1

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Good morning! It's the first day of Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps December peeks and today the Krafty team are showcasing fabulous new images by Cheryl Alger.

This stamp comes as part of a set of three images with five coordinating sentiments and is called Lovely Lulu

My papers are by Magnolia and I've stitched them down onto blue and white cardstock.The ribbon is from Wild Orchid Craft. I've flossed the button with baker's twine and tied it around the ribbon.

I added clear skittles to look like water droplets.

My sweet Lulu was coloured with copic markers and then I used circle nestabilities to cut out the circle, mounting it onto a blue scalloped circle also cut with nestabilities.

You can find a list of direct links to all participating design team members HERE.

Be sure to leave comments as one random commenter will receive Cheryl’s new set!

Have fun!

Sandie

Colo{u}r Me Creative : Retro Fun -- Hot Pink/Black/White

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Good morning!! We have a new challenge up over on the Color Me Creative group.

Your challenge this time is all about

** RETRO FUN--Hot Pink/Blacks/Whites**

Show some retro fun by using a hot pink-black-white combo!

We want to see you use YOUR COPICS, COPIC REFILLS OR COPIC AIRBRUSH SYSTEM (Or ProMarkers if you have them)

Use Inspiration Pictures Below as well!

CHALLENGE RULES

-Use any image you want BUT MAKE SURE YOU LINK BACK TO THE CMC CHALLENGE in your blog post!!

-ALL PROJECTS MUST BE NEW & NOT BACK-LINKED!!

-Image MUST be colored with Copics or ProMarkers or Colored Pencils!

Entries MUST be tagged and uploaded to the photo gallery by Jan. 19th at 8:00 pm EST!

********************************

OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS CHALLENGE IS

GUYLOU'S INIMITABILITY DIGI STORE

Visit their store for a great selection of digi stamps perfect for copic/promarker/pencil coloring!!

One (1) Lucky Winner will a fabulous prize from

GuyLou's Inimitability

Other Challenges -

One Stop Craft - Bingo {embossing, punch, flowers}

Fabulous Friday – Cardstock only, no patterned paper

Create Me Pink Challenges - Black and white plus a splash of color

Inky Impressions - Anything Goes

Paper Shelter Challenge - Anything Goes

Sisterhood of Crafters - Black, white, and one other color

Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes with the option of New Theme

Thanks for dropping by!

Have a wonderful Sunday

Sandie

Basic Grey Challenges - Something New {from your craft supplies}

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone! Only 2 more days until the kiddos go back to school and the endless round of uniforms, lunches, homework and school runs begins, lol. It's been so nice having them home but they are eager to see their classmates and are looking forward to being back in school.

We have our first challenge of 2012 up over on Basic Grey Challenges and our theme is Something New - we would like to see you use something new from your craft supplies. Your 'new' product does not need to be Basic Grey but you must use some Basic Grey on your project.

My Basic Grey Papers are a mix of Two Scoops and Eskimo Kisses. They've been machine stitched onto some pink/white/brown cardstock.

My image is from Some Odd Girl and she's called Alice Mae. I've coloured her with copic markers and added some Star Dust stickles to her dress.

I have layered on loads of bling, flowers and stickles throughout the card and added a sentiment from Lily of the Valley. The crushed velvet ribbon is from my stash.

Other Challenges -
Some Odd Girl - Bling It Up"
Inspire Me Fridays – Link Up Party

Jellypark Challenges - Something Old AND Something New {old papers, new bling}

Simply Create Too - More than 2 Layers
Aud Sentiments Challenge - Any Sentiment (but you must use your scraps)

Sassy Studio Designs - Use Something New

Inky Impressions - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - New Something {stash!}

CES Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Don't forget to check out what the other BG ladies have come up with!

Happy Saturday!!

Sandie

Love Bug Banners for Kids Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the “Love Bugs Banners for Kids” Hop.

Almost forty very talented crafty people have come together for a two day hop (Friday, January 6th and Saturday, January 7th) to showcase handmade banners that will be donated to the children at Pediatric Specialty Care. The hope of these banners is that they bring smiles to these children's faces and awareness of Pediatric Specialty Care to all those that hop along.

The “Love Bugs Banner for Kids” Hop has some awesome sponsors and prizes to give away to all those that hop along and leave comments. The more blogs you visit and leave comments at, the more chances you have of winning. That means if you hop through all 20 blogs each day and leave a comment on each blog then you are in the drawing 40 times!

Our Generous Sponsors are:

Jellypark Digital Stamps will award
2 free digi-images to the winner of this prize!
The winner of this prize will be selected
via RANDOMdotORG from all the
comments received on Day #1.

K Andrews Designs (thank you, Kristal!) will donate
one fabulous stamp set to the winner of his prize!
The winner of this special prize will be presented
to the creator of the banner picked by the kids
at Pediatric Specialty Care as their favorite.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Designs will donate
FIVE (5!!!) digital images to the winner of this prize.
The winner of this prize will be chosen via
RANDOMdotORG from all the comments
posted on Day #2 (Saturday).

All hoppers are eligible to win. Here's how:

Follow the blog and comment on as many projects as you choose -- the more blogs where you comment and follow, the more chances you have to win. There's just one catch: please actually comment on the project, which shows you've looked at the project, not just cut/pasting random comments ("CUTE! TYFS") only to win the prize.

Now on with the hop....If you have come from Ellen's Blog then you are on the right track but if you have come here by chance – great! but please start from the beginning at and continue through from there.

For my banner I used a selection of digital images that I got from various stores, I can't remember some of them, sorry :(

Meljen's Designs

Whimsey Stamps

Thank you for joining us today on our “Love Bug Banner for Kids” Hop for the children of Pediatric Specialty Care. Please continue on to Lori's blog and have a wonderful day.

Here is the full list of participants today -

Ellen ♥ CardMonkey - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Sandie Dunne - http://sandieshores.blogspot.com/
Lori Apgar - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
The Scrapbooking Queen~ www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Linda Simpson - http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com/
Lisa Lam- http://craftylam.blogspot.com/
Jenny (Crazy About Cricut) - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Edwina - http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/
Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
Janet S - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
Denise - http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/
Jamie http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
Teresa - http://scrappintplace.blogspot.com/
Dena - http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
Martha- http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
Erica http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Friday - Pink/Black/White

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Good morning bloggers!

Each Monday and Friday the design teams from La-La Land Crafts bring you a new and inspirational theme and this week our theme is......

PINK, BLACK & WHITE

On my card I've used Chef Marci and I've coloured her up with copic sketch markers.

My papers are more scraps of Basic Grey - they've been machine stitched onto black and white cardstock. I've adhered the image with 3D foam dots for added dimension.

The sentiment is from Waltzingmouse Stamps' Candy Jar Christmas set. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the black polka dot ribbon is from my stash.

Don't forget to link up in the Customer Gallery if you play along. You could be the lucky winner of our monthly prize.

Have a wonderful weekend

Sandie

Inky Impressions Inspiration - Bags and Tags

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Good afternoon! I have just posted my last GDT project over on the Inky Impressions Inspirations blog.

I have used another tutorial on Splitcoaststampers... a double pocket gift bag, which only uses one 12x12 sheet of heavy paper or cardstock.

I've chosen to use Lili's Secret and I've coloured her up with copic markers, then trimmed her out and adhered her to the bag using 3D pop dots.

My papers are the from Dots and Stripes collection by Echo Park. These are double sided and perfect for this type of project. The border, background sticker and tag are also in the pack.

The handles are made from black grosgrain ribbon secured with gold rimmed pearl brads. I've also added some bling in the form of some Prima pearl swirl.

There is plenty of room in both pockets to add some delicious treats and this bag can be adapted to suit any occasion.

Challenges -

4 Crafty Chicks - Something New {papers}

Dutch Dare Card Challenge - Your Favorite Things {pearls and flowers}

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Anything Goes

Sarah Hurley Challenges - Colouring

Scrapbook Sisters - Anything Goes
Sweet Stamps - Celebrate

Top Tip Tuesday - Anything Goes

Have a great weekend!

Sandie

La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Friday - Flower Power

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone!! Every Monday and Friday the design teams from La-La Land Crafts bring you a new and inspirational theme and this week our theme is......

Flower Power

I chose Mod Marci, as I felt she was perfect for this theme! I used bright and zingy papers from Basic Grey and coloured Marci up to match. The pearls, ribbon and lace are from my stash and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Tools Used: Nestabilities - Classic and Scalloped Circle. Cuttlebug. Sewing Machine.

Challenges -

Partytime Tuesdays - Anything Goes

Shopping Our Stash - Tie It Up

Top Tip Tuesday - Anything Goes

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Paper Creations Ink - Something Old, Something new {papers are old, stamp is new}

Sparkles Forum - Anything BUT a Christmas Card

Marks Finest Papers - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes

Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes

Thanks for dropping by! Don't forget to check out what the rest of the LLLC DT have created today.

Have a wonderful day

Sandie

Little Miss Muffet Preview, DT call AND a FREEBIE!!

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Good morning! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.

Little Miss Muffet are having a special preview of Saffron today, and I've been lucky enough to be included in line-up to preview this beauty.

I chose to use totally non traditional Winter/Christmas colours because I am done, done, done with Christmas cards for this year!! lol.

Little Miss Muffet are also holding a challenge and DT call. You can find all the details HERE.

AND there's a freebie too!!! Saffron is part of the Sugar 'n Spice Dolls theme. You don't have to use this one to enter the challenge

Check out what the rest of the DT and Guests have created over on the Little Miss Muffet Challenge Blog.

Challenges -

ABC Christmas Challenge - Zingy colors

Crafts and Me - Christmas

Little Darlings Challenges - Cold

Little Red Wagon - Something new

My Mum's Craft shop - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes

Bearly Mine - Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Challenge - Warm Wishes

Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - Bingo

Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes

Whiff of Joy Advent Calendar Window 24

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:00:00 +0000

Good morning! It is time to open another window on the Whiff of Joy advent calendar! If you discover which designer is hosting today's prize you have a chance to win the stamp used on their card.

Katharina, Alice, Colleen, Gio, Ingrid, Jane, Jane Millard, Jeanette, Lori, Sandie, Sonja, Tutorialblog

Good luck! x

La-la Land Crafts Inspiration Friday - White on White

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Good morning and happy Christmas Eve Eve :P only one more sleep until the big beardy guy comes ho ho ho'ing down the chimney.. I do hope you're all on the Nice List ;)

Every Monday and Friday the Design Team from La-la Land Crafts aim to bring you a new and inspirational theme and this week it's White on White.

On my card I've used Snowboard Marci and coloured her with Copic Markers -
Skin - E000, 00, 01, 11. R20
Purples - V12, 15, 17
Blues - B00, 02
Hair - E23, 25, 27
Heart - R05, 14
Star Dust Stickles

Challenges -

Crafts and Me - Christmas
Divas by Design - Christmas
My Mum's Craft shop - Anything goes
Paper Pretties - Snow
Simon Says Stamp - Bingo {Die cut/No Pattern Paper/Fabric}
Aud Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes

Have a fabulous day!
Sandie
xx

Whiff of Joy Advent Calendar Window 23

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:00:00 +0000

Good morning! It is time to open another window on the Whiff of Joy advent calendar! If you discover which designer is hosting today's prize you have a chance to win the stamp used on their card.

Katharina, Alice, Colleen, Gio, Ingrid, Jane, Jane Millard, Jeanette, Lori, Sandie, Sonja, Tutorialblog

Good luck! x

Whiff of Joy Advent Calendar Window 22

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:00:00 +0000

Good morning! It is time to open another window on the Whiff of Joy advent calendar! If you discover which designer is hosting today's prize you have a chance to win the stamp used on their card.

Katharina, Alice, Colleen, Gio, Ingrid, Jane, Jane Millard, Jeanette, Lori, Sandie, Sonja, Tutorialblog

Good luck! x

Some Odd Girl Annual Customer Hol-ODD-Day Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Sandie) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:17:00 +0000

Hi everyone. Some Odd Girl are having a hop for anyone who wants to join in to show off an Odd holiday creation! All you need to do is link up a holiday project using a SOG image. There are also some extra prizes if you enter your card into one of 4 categories, and I'm entering mine into the All White category. White on White is one of my favourite things to do and I really enjoyed making the card - even if I did spend an age trying to dry stickles with a heat gun, lol.

Apologies for the poor picture, white on white is a nightmare to photo and my light tent just made it nigh on impossible so I had to take the pic on my countertop using the flash on my camera.

On my card I used white card, white vellum, off white pearls, white snowballs, white flowers {I painted the stems white}, a grungeboard heart and hinge which I've painted white and added loads of glitter to and a white punched butterfly. I embossed the layers with the Sizzix snowflake die.

Copics used -

Hair - 100, C1

Skin - E000, 00, 11, 21

Dress - R22, 24, 29. Y13, 17. W3, 5, 7

Socks - G20, 21, 24. C1

Shoes - W3, 5, 7

Other Challenges -

Cards und More - Monochrome

City Crafter Challenge - Winter White

Stamp-N-Doodle - Christmas

Craft Your Passion - Things with Wings

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

The Crazy Challenge - Christmas

The Outlawz - Use Bling
Creative Craft Challenges - White on White Christmas

Thanks for dropping by

Have a great day

Sandie

xxx