Inspiration Monday {Creams and Blues}

Hello All, it is Kim Dellow here hosting this week's Inspiration Monday. This week we have a colour inspiration for you:

Creams and Blues

So shall we kick off with some work from your Monday team?

Fabulously funky make from Jing van Opstal with Sweet Dreams Marci

Colouring - Copics-Hair – E53, E51, E50, E55
Face/Arms/Legs - E000, E00, E11, BV00, a dash of R20
Dress/Shoes – B0000, B000, B01, B93, B97 B39, W3,
Multiliner BS 0.3 Sepia, Red,
Atyou Spica #19 (Sand). #08 (Turquoise), #09 (Sky Blue)
Lips - Atyou Spica #19 (Sand)
Multiliner SP 0.1
Opaque White

We have a sparkly make from Rosie Bridges with Princess Marci

Colouring: Copics & Chalk:
Skin: E000, E02, E11, chalk
Lips: R20, chalk
Hair: E29, E37, E33
Crown: Paper-pieced, stardust stickles, gold stickles
Dress: Paper-pieced (blue areas shaded with chalk)/Tan areas shaded with E31, E55, colorless blender/Gold Stickles

We have a lovely Winter make from Sharon Zeches with Luka on Sled

Colouring: Copics Skin: E000, E00, E02, R20

Hair: YR21, Y21, E55

Snowsuit, Scarf, Hat, Sled, Tuffy: BG02, BG70, B93, B0000, E31, E30, E13, E35, C3, C0

Then next an Autumnal make from me (Kim Dellow) with Luka with Pumpkin

Colouring - Prismacolor Pencils: Chocolate, light umber, ginger root

We have a dreamy card from Karen Maldonado with Bedtime Luka

Colouring: Copics

Skin: E000, E01, R20; Hair: E15, E37; PJ's and Hat: E50, E51, E53

Well I hope you enjoyed this Monday's showcase and don't forget to pop back on Friday for more inspiration from the Friday team! Also we love to see your La-La Land Crafts makes so just link them up to the Customer Gallery and be in with a chance to win a prize.

Have a fun week.

Kim

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Free Pattern: Baby Earflap Hat - 6 months

Premie size here
Newborn size here
3-month size here
9-12 month size here
Toddler size here
Youth/Adult Small sizes here

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Inspiration Friday - Red, Lace & Pearls

Happy Friday Everyone!! It's Cindy here with another Inspiration Friday.

We are having another fabulous GIVEAWAY!! You need to go "LIKE" the La-La Land Crafts Facebook Page (the link is on the right hand side bar) and send all your friends over to "LIKE" the page also.

When our Facebook Page reaches 2,000 fans, we will GIVE AWAY a set of 12 Copic Markers in new colors, a pack of X-Press It Blending Card, plus a $15 credit to our store!! Now go tell all your friends to like our page because the sooner we get to 2,000 fans the sooner we'll have that drawing!! :)

This week our challenge is:
Red, Lace & Pearls!

Ready for some Inspiration from our FABULOUS DT!!~

Karen Yates -Sunny Christmas Marci

Coloured with Copics: Skin: E0000, E00, E11, R20, R32.
Dress: R17, R14, R12, R11
Hair: E50, E31, E35, E57
Antlers: E41, E43, E44
Fairy Lights: Y38, Y35, Y13, C4, C3 Atyou Spica - Buttermilk and Clear

Cindy -Marci with Snowman

Skin E00, E11, R20
Red's R46, R59
Green's G21, G82
Hair E50, Y23

Sue –Baking Marci

Copics: Face/skin- E000, E00, E02, E11

Lips/ cheeks- R01, R02
Hair- E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, E47
Shirt/socks/Pastry/Apron Trim- E0000, E00, E50, E51, E53 Shoes/mitts/pie filling- R20, R32, R35 Apron- R32, R35, R37, R39
Pie Tin- C1, C3, C5

Sandie -Hunny Bunny Marci

Copic Markers -
Skin - E000, E00. 01. 11. R20
Hair - E23, 25, 27
Reds - R05, 14, 24, 29
Yellows - Y13, 15, 19
Greys - C1, 3, 5{necklace & glasses} W3, 5, 7{shoes & hat}

Jeanette -Ruffles Marci

Copic Markers:
Skin:E000, E00, E21, E11, R20
Hair: YR30, Y21, E41
Top:E40, E41, E42
Skirt & Headband: R12, R14, R27, E07, C3, C5
Shoes:C3, C5, C7


Lou Mac -Marci with Snowman

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R20
Hair: E33, E35
Reds: Poppy, Crimson, Burgundy
Coat: E33, E35
Snowman: W00, W0, W1, E33, Pumpkin, Spice

Hugs Cindy XXOO

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Challenge 61 - Simples!!

Oh yes its the time of year where the pressure starts to mount as you realise Christmas is, I'll say it quietly.... 5 and a half weeks away!!!!  Aaaaaargh haha!!  Yes you need to step up a notch now with the xmas cards and gifts so this week I thought I'd give you a challenge to help you along the way in that I'd like to see SIMPLES, that is just keep it simple, forget the embellishments as that can get pretty expensive if you've lots to make so just a button here and there, a couple of sticky gems or a simple bow will suffice for these.  I'm not asking for Clean and Simple, oh no I dont do clean but you can if you wish but mucky and simple is what we're about!

The team are having heart failure over this one What no flowers???  Well yes you can, just one, maybe two but imagine you having to mass produce 50 of your design and think of the cost so just make them creative without the accessories :)

And to make it worth your while we're offering a prize of 3 digi's from our very own Crafts & Me, the girls have all used digis from the range below and we add new ones on the 1st of each month too!




We have 2 guests joining us for this challenge, firstly Dianne aka CRAZYCRAFTSHED who leaves the team lots of lovely comments over on our shop blog.  She is joining us for 2 challenges and here is her beautiful card featuring Birth of Twilight

Our 2nd guest is joining the team for the whole month including on the shop blog and challenges and that is Lydia and she has used Perched at Dusk

VIX

♥ ROSE ♥

using Kissy Fish by Hannah Lynn

KAREN

using Moon Glow by Hannah Lynn

Carol

Using : Autumn by Sara Burrier

Mina using The Blessing

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Winner and Top Three - Challenge 59 - Let the Music Move You!

Thanks so much to all of you who shared your WONDERFUL musically-inspired cards and projects with us here for our digi team's Let the Music Move You! challenge.

The randomly selected and VERY LUCKY winner of the generous prize of THREE Crafts and Me Stamps digital images, of your choice, is . . .

Congratulations kbrandy4!  Please contact Trish (details in the sidebar) to arrange for delivery of your fabulous prize.

All of your entries have so many incredible qualities!  We loved seeing all of your singers, instrument players and dancers!!!  If I HAVE to pick ONLY THREE then:

Check out the heartwarming carolers of Starla Black's vintage card . . .

The powerful Pa Rum Pum Pum Pum beat is emanating from Josee's wonderful Little Drummer Boy-inspired card . . .

Cheryl made this super dancing couple card with a personalized note for her husband . . .

Thank you all for your AMAZING challenge entries.  Congratulations and don't forget to pick up your Top 3 flashing blinky from the sidebar.


~ Rose

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LIMITED Digi Release

If you don't subscribe to our Newsletter yet and are not on our Facebook page, you might be missing all the NEWS!!

  Yesterday we released TWO NEW STAMPS in DIGI!!

Snowboarding Luka and Snowboarding Marci

Aren't they adorable going down the slopes?  Snowboarding Marci and Luka are perfect for all your winter themed cards and projects!  Our team is already creating with them, stay tuned for some inspiration!

 

These two images are available in Digi until this Thursday, November 17th ONLY!! These stamps will be officially released in December - in both Rubber and Digi!!  

Click HERE to go shopping!!!

Hugs!!

:) Irina

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Inspiration Monday-Red, Lace & Pearls

Happy Monday Morning y'all!! It's Rosie here with another Inspiration Monday. Before I get to our lovely DT creations, did you see what Irina is offering up on our Facebook page??

We are having another fabulous GIVEAWAY!! You need to go "LIKE" the La-La Land Crafts Facebook Page (the link is on the right hand side bar) and send all your friends over to "LIKE" the page also.

When our Facebook Page reaches 2,000 fans, we will GIVE AWAY a set of 12 Copic Markers in new colors, a pack of X-Press It Blending Card, plus a $15 credit to our store!! Now go tell all your friends to like our page because the sooner we get to 2,000 fans the sooner we'll have that drawing!! :)

This week our challenge is:

Red, Lace & Pearls!

Of course, the Design Team came up with some gorgeous creations for you!!

Sharon Zeches with Marci Ballerina
Coloring Medium: Copics
Skin : E000, E00, E01, E02, R20
Hair: YR21, Y21, E55
Ballet Slippers: RV34, RV21

Jing van Opstal with Marci with Rose
Coloring Medium: Copics
Hair: W0, W1, W3, W5, W7
Face/Arms/Legs: E000, E00, E11, BV00, R20
Dress/Shoes: R000, R00, R11, R12, R02, Multiliner SP 0.3 Sepia, Red, Atyou Spica #119 (Sand)
Hat: E000, E00, E13, E15, 17, W3
Lips: Atyou Spica Lipstick (21)
Rose: R00, R02, Atyou Spica #03 (Red), YG97
Multiliner SP 0.1
Opaque White

Karen Maldonado with Sunny Christmas Marci
Coloring Medium: Copics
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11
Hair: E49, E29, E27
Dress & Shoes: R24, R35, R000, G05, G07
Headband: G05, G07, E42, E31, E34, R000
Lights: E49, B000, BG15, W1, W5

Kim Dellow with Lil' Rocker Luka
Coloring Medium: Prismacolor Pencils
Skin: Peach: Seashell pink; pink; Burnt ochre
Everything else: Black; Crimson Red; Crimson Lake; Tuscon red; Cool Grey 30%, 50% &70%

Rosie Bridges with Santa Marci

Coloring Medium: Copics & Chalk
Skin: E000, E00, R81, chalk
Hair: E37, E33
Hat/Dress/Boots: R24, R27, R29, liquid applique
Vest/Tights/Stocking: R81, R83, R85, Stickles
Candy Cane: R29, R24
Holly: R29, R24, YG75, YG97
Panda: C7

Don't forget to check back here on Friday for more inspiration from my fellow DT sisters!! You can play along with us by uploading your creations all month long to our Customer Gallery. We'll do a drawing at the end of the month and you could win a gift certificate to the STORE!

Have a great week and see y'all back here soon!
Hugs,
Rosie :)

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Makes: Operation Christmas Child

 
This week I made a Boutique Granny Stripe Bag (Tangled Happy) for our Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift.

I've been doing a shoebox gift almost every year since high school; it's a great way to keep perspective going in to the Christmas season.  These kids won't get any Christmas presents besides through the Operation Christmas Child program.  And Samaritan's Purse gives more than just the gifts, they follow up with the kids and teach them the true meaning of Christmas.

If you want to give a shoebox gift, it's super easy, and it's always a lot of fun!

I usually go to the dollar store, to keep the bill down.  I got a reusable "shoe" box, and, as it suggests on the site,  some school supplies (a notebook, mechanical pencils, solar calculator), some hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap), and lots of fun stuff (flip-flops, hair ties, hair bands, glow sticks, a flashlight with extra batteries, a solar moving flower toy, a klick-klack wooden toy, a jump rope, stickers, hard candies, and, of course, the awesome crochet bag!).  All of that cost about $18, so with the $7 donation for shipping, my total came to only about $25!

I love to imagine what a fun gift this will be for a girl, and this year my #1 can understand it, too.  We really enjoyed picking things, thinking about the girl who gets our shoebox.

And because we made the shipping donation online, we can track our gift.  We printed out our tag with a barcode on it which will be scanned and the destination country will be emailed to us.  It will be so interesting to find out where our gift is headed!  With the tag and a rubber band around the box, we are ready to take it to the drop-off location this week, Nov. 14-21.

What a great gift God gave to us when he sent his son as a baby to earth.  Giving a gift to someone in need is a little expression of our thanks to him.

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Free Pattern: Crossed Texture Hat - Premie

Newborn size here.
3-month size here.

This is a thicker texture that I've seen a lot on Etsy.    It is simple, though it might not be a great starter project for beginners.

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Stamp Show ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Hello La-La Land Crafts Fans! 

Renate & Leanne chiming in to share some exciting news.  We are happy to be joining our friends, Kathy & Elise of Pixie Boutique at The Original Rubber Stamp Convention this weekend in Carson, California.  If you are in the area we would love for you to stop by and visit us.
  

November 12 & 13

Saturday, 9am - 4pm

Sunday, 10am - 3pm

Carson Community Center

3 Civic Plaza Drive

Carson, CA. 90745

$6/day

$8/ 2-day pass

Children under 12 free

Free parking

If you're looking for that perfect gift for Christmas or want to add to your La-La Land Crafts collection we will have a nice selection of recent and past collections, including the October & November releases.  Plus we plan to have a bargain bin full of crafty deals.

We have three fun Make & Takes featuring Sunny Christmas Marci, Sunny Christmas Luka and the beautiful Angel Marci for a minimal fee, but sooo worth it. 

Schedule of Make & Takes:

Saturday: Sunny Christmas Luka ornament & Angel Marci Christmas card

Sunday: Sunny Christmas Marci tag

Our booth will be one of the six sorry souls left out in the cold garden area so we would love some company to heat us up and if you bring us some Coffee Bean we'll give you big giant squeezes.  (hehe)

For all the information on the convention please visit A Stamp in the Hand website.  If you can't make it please send us lots of sunshine and well wishes.  It's supposed to rain, but I think with all the La-La Land Crafts friends sending us lots of sunshiney thoughts the sun will have to come out!  :)

Thanks!!

Renate & Leanne

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