Nighty night...

Hello, all! I'm posting on the Lala Land Crafts Blog today, so you should stop by and check it out ;D I made a card using Sweet Dreams Marci. She is such a cute image and so much fun to color. I chose to work with her today because it is super late and I am really wanting to crawl into my nice, comfy, cozy bed after I finish this post. Even the cats are here in my craft room with me acting like they are exhausted and wanting to get to bed, even though they've been sleeping all day...lol!

I kept this card on the simple side, because sometimes that is the way to go. I used some fabulous papers by October Afternoon and added a row of paper flowers down one side, and that was pretty much all she wrote.

I think I'll keep this post short, because I can truly hear my bed calling my name ;D Sweet dreams...zzzzz.....

You & Me

Hello, everyone! I know, I was pretty quiet over the weekend. I am still battling this bug, but it appears to have moved in and set up housekeeping in my immune system. Thank you for all of the well wishes :)

Today I am posting at Lala Land Crafts. Lala Land recently had a new release of Winter/Christmas images and they are certainly worth checking out. Just adorable! I used Winter Marci for today's card and I decided to try and shake things up a bit. First of all, I opted to make a rectangular card, even though I really love a square card. Second, I decide to photograph my card on top of my desk instead of the white background I usually set up. I kind of like it. Tell me what you think.

Winter Marci is paired with a couple of my new favorite papers, the stripes are by Graphic 45, and the polka dots are by October Afternoon. I also made a sweet little felt flower to show her off a bit. These flowers take roughly a minute to make and you can find a tutorial here by Lollychops. The tutorial shows her making them out of paper, but she says that felt is just as easy...and it is! I use Fabri-tac to hold them together rather than felt glue, because it is fast grab and seems to be easier to work with. Wouldn't a cluster of these felt flowers look fabulous on the lapel of a jacket, the front of a Fall handbag, or even on the plunging toe cleavage of a shoe? I know, toe cleavage, where did I come up with that? I'm sure I stole it off the Internet some where.

Before I let you go...Kenny K's Krafty Girlz have introduced a new challenge and this time its a sketch. I have to tell you...sketch challenges are da' bomb!!! Half the work has already been done for you! Gotta love that ;D Head over to the Kenny K Krafty Girlz Challenge blog and check it out. The prizes have changed a bit. One person will be randomly selected, provided they used a Kenny K image on their card, and they will win 5 digi images of their choice! That is a whole lot of swag!!! Somebody has to win and it might be you! Tootles and have a great day ;D

NEW Christmas Images from La-la Land Crafts!

Hello! I bet you've been wondering where I've been. Or maybe you haven't...LOL! A couple of days ago, I caught a little bug and it pretty much knocked me on my butt. No card making for this pathetic creature. I spent most of the day laid up on the couch whining...just ask my husband. Thank goodness for a speedy recovery! I checked my emails just in time to be reminded that Lala Land is launching 3 new images today and we are having a blog hop!! Whoo hoo!

Not only are there fabulous new images, but we are celebrating with some pretty fantastic blog candy, too! For your chance to win, visit and leave a comment on every blog of the hop. For additional chances, like us on Facebook, and mention our hop and blog candy on YOUR blog (or post to your favorite on-line crafting site!) and then leave us a message on the LLLC Blog on this post letting us know you did that! Check out what's up for grabs!

- Spellbinders Shapeabilities 2010 SNOWFLAKE PENDANT
- Basic Grey ESKIMO KISSES paper pad
- Basic Grey TAKE NOTE journaling cards
- Basic Grey POPS layered stickers
- Prima FLOWERS
- LLLC WINTER MARCI

You should have arrived from Jana's fabulous blog. Your next stop is Alice's awesome blog. If you get lost along the way, start at the beginning with Irina's gorgeous creations and you'll be on your way! Need to stop at the shop and pick up some of these fab images immediately? Click here!

Have a great weekend! I might see you tomorrow or Sunday to make up for my down time ;D

Happy Birthday to Kim at Lala Land Crafts!

Good Morning! Today is Monday and my day to post at Lala Land Crafts. Today also marks the birthday of one of our uber talented Design Team members...Kim! Help me wish her a happy birthday by heading over to Lala Land Craft's blog and leaving her a comment on my post and also stop by her blog and leave her some birthday love there, too!

I am also dedicating the card I created for Lala Land to Kim, as well! The front says "Hooray for You" and I think that makes for a really great birthday sentiment.

Hooray for Kim, on her birthday!

May today and everyday be filled with lovely surprises!

For my card, I used Super Cupcake Marci. Isn't she a cutie! I think she might be my favorite Marci so far, but it's so hard to pick just one. Good thing I don't have to...LOL! If you like this image or any of the other fabulous new releases, head over to the Lala Land shop and take a look around.

Thanks for stopping by and have a super (pun absolutely intended!) Monday! ;D

Cheerleader Marci...rah, rah, rah!

Hello and welcome to a new week! Today I am blogging over at Lala Land Crafts, so stop by their blog and pay me a visit. My card features Cheerleader Marci and she is cute as a button! She is sure to put a smile on everyone's face. Swing by the Lala Land Crafts boutique and check out all of the new images.

Before I go, I want to thank all of the wonderful ladies who spent the afternoon with me yesterday. Nancy was kind enough to open the shop and let me repeat my All Hallow's Eve class. I know these lovely ladies had plenty of other ways to spend their Sunday, but they chose to share it with me :D Thank you so much!

Witch Marci and a couple of things...

Hello, everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Mine was fabulous and I stayed busy throughout, going non-stop from Friday morning until just a little while ago. I wouldn't have it any other way ;D I'd like to say a big "thank you" to all of the wonderful ladies who attended my Halloween card class Saturday afternoon. I'm so flattered that you would opt to spend the afternoon with me when I know how busy you are ;D You guys rock!!

Today I am posting over at the Lala Land Crafts Blog and featuring a card using Witch Marci. Witch Marci is part of the new Halloween release. She is just one of 5 new adorable images! You can find all of them in the Lala Land Crafts Boutique. These images pair perfectly with Copic markers, so if you need some great images to hone your Copic skillz, any of these images would be fabulous!

Finally, I want to remind everyone that Sunday, the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz (Team B) announced a new challenge. This one is a fabulous sketch. I love the sketch challenges, because they take care of half the work for you. No guesswork regarding how to lay the card out. I love that! BUT...the announcements don't end there! Not only is Team B hosting another challenge, but they are showcasing a new release! Yes, you heard that right...another NEW RELEASE! How does Kenny do it? This release features adorable new animal images called the CRITTERZ. These images are super fun and not only look amazing on their own, but can be combined with other, previously released images to create fabulous cards, as well. Check them out now!

That's it for now. Have a great day!

BIG Halloween Release for Lala Land Crafts!

Hello! BIG news today! We're blog hopping at Lala Land Crafts to celebrate the unveiling of the newest release which features a slew of Halloween cuties! These images are so much fun, they will instantly put a smile on your face ;D Be sure and leave a comment at each stop to increase your chances of winning some hidden blog candy.

Make sure you start at Irina's blog so that you don't miss a thing. Your next destination from here is Eva's blog, but I am including the whole hop list at the bottom of this post just in case you get turned around along the way. The DT has some spectacular projects to share with you ;D

For my card, I used Pumpkin Marci. I opted to color her in purples rather than the traditional oranges. I'm hoping she doesn't look too much like an eggplant. Well, if she does, she is a cute eggplant ;D If you see images along the way that get those creative Halloween juices flowing, head to the Lala Land Craft's Boutique to pick them up. After all, Halloween is just around the corner ;D Now off you go to the other DT blogs!

Irina

1LuvnMama

Cheryl <---Hola!

Eva

Jan

Jana

Karen

Kim

Kristine

Lisa

Shantaie

Lala Land Crafts Blog

Hooray for Cheerleader Marci!

Hello! Today the new release festivities continue at Lala Land Crafts. We have featured a new image each day since last Wednesday and the DT has been busy crafting cards to showcase these delightful darlings. Have you been by the Lala Land Crafts blog to check out the DT's card wizardry? If not, you MUST go! Plus, if you leave a comment, you could win a set of the new Halloween images that have yet to be unveiled! Yes, that's right! They are hot off the rubber presses and will make their appearances soon...very soon...so be on the lookout for them ;D

In the meantime, if you order all 5 of the brand new Marci images that have just been released you will receive the Panda stamp for free! What a great deal!

Today we are featuring Cheerleader Marci. She is sure to make you smile with her enthusiasm ;D Do you know someone that needs a little boost? Then this is the gal for you! Pop on over the the Lala Land Crafts blog to see what the other DT members have cooked up using this little cutie. Have a cheerful day ;D

Pretty Little Ballerina

Good Morning! I am posting over at Lala Land Crafts today, so be sure to stop by their blog and pay me a visit there, too!

Well, folks...it's almost here! The debut of the new Lala Land Crafts images, Marci and Luka, in RUBBER! September 15th you will be able to purchase these new images in rubber format, but if you are in dire need of a Marci fix right away, then swing by the Lala Land Crafts shop and pick up Marci with Rose and Cheerleader Marci in digi format.

If you will be in the Northern California area, join the fun by attending one or both of the scheduled trunk shows:

Wednesday, September 15th, 4 to 7 pm at the Cranberry Hill Mercantile in Sunnyvale, CA. Click HERE for details.

Saturday, September 18th, 1 to 4 pm at Scrapbook U in Freemont, CA. Click HERE for details.

Thank you for stopping by today! Have a wonderful week ;D

Marci with Rose

Good Morning! It's Monday and my turn to post at La-La Land Crafts. I fell in love with this adorable image and couldn't wait to use her on a card. Meet Marci with Rose. She is the latest image in La-La Land Crafts new line. Marci with Rose, along with Cheerleader Marci, is available in the La-La Land Shop in digi format for a limited time. If you're more of a rubber person, never fear, she will make her rubber debut on September 15th accompanied by the other new images you have seen featured over the past several weeks.

Also worth checking out...all rubber stamps are 25% off right now in the La-La Land Shop in an effort to make room for all of the fabulous new images soon making their arrival. (digi images are excluded from sale) Better get 'em, while the gettins good ;D

Pirate Luka

Good Morning! I am going to keep this post short, because once again, I have stayed up until the wee hours making a card. That's right...this card is hot of the old stampin' presses just for you. Heck, the glitter glue on the flowers is not even dry yet ;D

Meet Luka...he is one of the adorable images illustrated by Lala Land's own craft diva, Irina Blount. He is absolutely wonderful ;D He is no longer in digi format in the shop, but don't fret, because he will actually be available in rubber along with a few of this fabulous starting September 15th.

Until then, quench your thirst for the new images by snagging Cheerleader Marci and Sweet Dreams Marci digis in the shop for a limited time only.

Okay, that's it for me! The sandman is calling and I don't want to miss out ;D Have a great day!

Marci makes me smile ;D

Hello! I'm sharing another Marci image with you today. This is Birthday Marci and she is part of the new Marci line over at La-La Land Crafts. She will be available in rubber on her official release date of September 15th. Until then, you can still pick up 2 of the new images as digis. Sweet Dreams Marci and Pirate Luka will be available as digis for a limited time, so grab them now and start having fun!

One more big announcement before I go, La-La Land Crafts is having a huge sale!! Everything is 25% off except for the digi images. Yes, that's right! Everything! Rosie, Lala, and the animals...they are all 25% off! What an incredible deal! Go get 'em!!! ;D

Be sure and come back tomorrow. It's time for the monthly Bombshell Blog Hop and you know how much fun those are ;D

Hello, Marci!

Good Morning! I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Today I am bringing you a card featuring a new image from a line created by Irina at La-La Land Crafts. Meet Marci! She is just one of five new images that will be released on September 15th in rubber. For a limited time, you can pick up Sweet Dreams Marci and Pirate Luka in digi form in the shop. Grab them while you can, because you won't want to wait ;D These images are so sweet and so much fun to color. If you're looking for some great images to showcase your Copic skills, these are perfect!

Speaking of Copics, yesterday I promised you a great little color combo for blonde hair and here it is...E13, Y21, and Y11. That's what I used on my card today and I really love how it turned out. I really wished I had discovered it on Saturday so I could have used it on Devilish Donna. The blonde hair, just wasn't quite right on yesterday's card. Oh, well ;D

By the way, if you're looking for "Mom"day Monday, I am moving it to Wednesday. I know, it just doesn't have the same ring, but I will try to think up a clever title, none-the-less. I will be doing the regular Monday post over at La-La Land Crafts and felt that it might be best to move things around a bit on my blog to accommodate the Monday La-La Land posts. Speaking of the La-La Land blog, check it daily because there will be a new card featured everyday by one the DT members. Lots of inspiration!

La-La Land Craft's Blog Candy!

Good Morning! I am so pleased to announce the winner of my blog candy for the La-La Land Crafts Birthday Beach Bash. There were a total of 76 comments left on my birthday posts and the winner is...drum roll, please...lucky number 14 and that number belongs to:

Helen

Helen, please send me an email with your mailing information and we will make sure you receive your fabulous prize, which will be a stamp, especially selected for you by Irina.

Thank you so much for joining us during our fun-filled Birthday Beach Bash to celebrate La-La Land Craft's first birthday. 2 of the new Marci images are still available for purchase in the shop in digi format, so be sure and grab those before they slip away ;D Come back Wednesday for a new challenge!

La-La Land Craft's Birthday Bash Begins Today!

Happy Birthday, to you!

Happy Birthday, to you!

Happy Birthday dear La-La Land Crafts,

Happy Birthday, to you!

Hello, everyone! La-La Land Crafts is celebrating it's first birthday and we want to welcome you to Day 1 of La-La's Birthday Beach Bash! All this week, Irina, the Design Team, the Guest Designers, and the Alumni Designers are joining forces to bring you a week filled with amazing card inspiration, fun games, prizes and a little sneak peek of things to come ;D

Did the sneak peek get your attention? Well, I won't keep you in suspense any longer! I'd like to introduce you to Marci! Isn't she adorable? This image is part of a new line of images that Irina has been hard at work developing. Marci is Irina's own creation and is available this week only (Aug 1-9) for purchase in the La-La Land Shop as a digi image. After that she will slip away until the Marci images are officially released at a later date. You won't want to miss out on adding this little darling to your digi collection.
Now time for a game! Visit each of the blogs on the hop and find the hidden beach balls on the designer's cards. Add them up then leave a comment on the La-La Land Crafts Blog with your total. Easy peasy! Also, be sure and leave a comment on each blog along the way, because Irina is also giving away special mystery party favors and you increase your chances of winning with every comment you leave. Exciting stuff!!

My card today features Summer Bill and Maya and they are decked out in their beach attire for a fun-filled day at Lala's birthday party. Did you see the beach balls in the first photo? Good! You should have arrived here from Irina's blog, but if you jumped into the middle of the hop, you can start at the La-La Land Crafts blog so you don't miss anything, otherwise, your next stop is Jan's blog. Check out what fantastic stuff she has in store for you!

Be sure and check the La-La Land Craft's Blog each day this week as the party continues ;D