La La Land Crafts - Aussie Release!

HELLO everyone! 

Today the La La Land Craft designers have a super FUN release to share with you and we hope you join us over at the La La Land Crafts blog where we will be featuring projects using the new Aussie Release!

Outback Luka

Koala Luka

Koala Marci

Kangaroo Marci

Note: The Aussie stamps are available NOW in Australia, but will not release worldwide until July 16th.

Today's project is featuring the new and fabulously rugged Outback Luka. Don't you just love his little boomerang?! The sentiment "Many Happy Returns" is included with the stamp set. Here are some photos of my card...

Doesn't he remind you of Crocodile Dundee (have you seen those movies from the 80's?) I guess I'm "that" old 'eh? LOL!! ❤

Copic Markers:

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, BV00, Lips: R20

Hair: YR21, YR23

Boomerang: E31, E33, E35

Hat, Outfit, Boots: E41, E42, E43, E53, E55, E57 

Buttons: E57, At You Spica Glitter Pen "Chocolate"

Be sure to stop over at the La La Land Crafts blog where the designers have a full line up for ya!

Enjoy your weekend... happy crafting! ❤

Graphic 45 & ScrapbookSteals.com Blog Hop!

I have a super fun post for you all today! Graphic 45 is teaming up with ScrapbookSteals.com to bring to you an AMAZING showcase of Graphic 45's Communique and Playtimes Past collections... brought to you by the creative talents of participating Graphic 45 designers!

But that's not all... Graphic 45 is offering up a BLOG PRIZE... yes, you heard that right! What can be better than a prize full of Graphic 45 goodies?! All you have to do is comment at each of the blogs along the hop to enter you chance to win the prize below! Participating blogs are linked at the bottom of this blog post.

Here's a peek at the Graphic 45 prize up for grabs...

$40 USD retail value!

Drooling yet? LOL! Well, be ready to get your drool on! 

Some of the members of the Graphic 45 design team created some unbelievably, spectacular projects that will be sure to leave you inspired! Are you ready?? Well... let me get you started!

For today's project I created a 12x12 scrapbook layout of my 4-year old son Logan. He graduated from pre-school last month and Graphic 45's Communique papers are so fun and versatile... they were PERFECT for this project!

Here are some photos of this special and unique scrapbook layout of my son!

For a tutorial showing how this scrapbook lay-out came together, 

check out my video:

*Click on bottom right of the video box to watch on YouTube for full screen.

Be sure to check out ScrapbookSteals.com for some awesome deals on Graphic 45's Communique and Playtimes past collections!

Now to get you on your hopping way! Here is the list of participating members for this hop! Don't forget to comment and show some ❤ LOVE ❤ along the way for your chance to win the blog prize up for grabs!

Arlene: http://butterflykisseswithlove.blogspot.com/ (<--- You are here!)
Clare: http://mycreativespirit.blogspot.com/
Laura: http://www.followingthepapertrail.blogspot.com/
Jim: http://thegentlemancrafter.typepad.com/
Gloria: http://www.gloriascraps.blogspot.com/


To shop, or for inspiration...
ScrapbookSteals website: http://scrapbooksteals.stealnetwork.com/
ScrapbookSteals Blog: http://scrapbooksteals.stealnetwork.com/wp/

hugs! ❤

Products:

Graphic 45 Communique Papers

Staples Envelope tags

Staples Chipboard Buttons

Staples Black word trim

Staples Metal Tags

Staples Metal Brads

Staples Metal Flowers

Flower Staples 

Staples Metal Clothespin

Graphic 45 Staples Packaging (recycled!)

Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe Alphabet Cardstock Stickers

Graphic 45 Tropical Travelogue Alphabet Cardstock Stickers

Tim Holtz Ideology Muse Token

Floral Sprays

Black doilies from "Owl & Thistle" on Etsy

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Spray - Dark Chocolate Truffle

Recollections Black Pearl Bling

Want2Scrap small shipping tag (not shown - inserted in envelope tag)

Black Soot Ranger Distress Ink

La La Land Crafts New Dies Release Showcase!

Hi everyone and welcome to another spectacular La La Land Crafts week full of FUN! Today, the design team has some amazing projects to share with you to showcase the new dies available at La La Land Crafts! Of course,

But first, to top off all the amazing goodness, La La Land Crafts is having an Introductory DIE sale!!

Use discount code INTRO10 at checkout to receive 10% OFF your total die order (you may purchase other products along with the dies, but the discount applies to dies only.) Hurry over to the La La Land Crafts store because this sale is only good for TWO DAYS, today and tomorrow - June 4th & June 5th!!!

*At this time LLLC is not shipping dies to Australia and New Zealand. If you are in Australia or New Zealand, please contact your local craft store to purchase the new La La Land Crafts dies. If you need to find store locations, please email Copic X-press at jacqui@xpressgraphx.com.au and they will be happy to assist you.

The challenge this week is, of course, "use a die!" and I have 2 projects to share with you today using the new dies...

First up is this card I created using the new Street Lamp Die and Filagree Corner Die. Corner dies aren't just for corners anymore! ❤

Next up, I created this tag using the new Eiffel Tower Die. I added more of the Filagree Corner Die cuts.... I just LOVE the Paris theme and this Eiffel Tower Die is just to "die" for!! ❤

Lastly, don't forget to pop on over to the La La Land Crafts blog where the designers will simply AMAZE and inspire you with their creations today.  ❤

Have an amazingly crafty week!

hugs! ❤

Other products used on these projects:

Card:

Prima En Francias papers

MFT cardstock - Hot Fudge & Fossil

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays

4" white Doilies from Owl & Thistle (Etsy)

I Am Roses Flowers

Prima Say It in Pearls

Spellbinders Nestabilities dies

Ranger Distress Ink - Vintage Photo

Sentiment from JustRite

Tag:

Prima En Francias papers

Large shipping tag

heavy kraft chipboard (backing)

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays

Ranger Distress Ink - Vintage Photo

4" white Doilies from Owl & Thistle (Etsy)

Olive Branches - Cherry Lynn Designs

I Am Roses Flowers

Crystazzi Crystals

Recollections - tickets

Sentiment/postage - JustRite

12x12 Wedding Scrapbook Layout: Another I Am Roses Challenge!

Hi everyone and welcome to another I Am Roses challenge! Won't you join us and enter to win some I Am Roses goodies?! ❤

First off, I wanted to give some props to the AMAZINGLY talented Jo "Paperdrama" who happens to be the I Am Roses challenge hostess with the mostest! Jo hosts all the monthly challenges over at the I Am Roses challenge blog... and all the ideas and work put behind each challenge is just SPECTACULAR and so appreciated by many!! Thanks to Jo for all she does!

So without further adieu... I wanted to share the project I created for the I Am Roses YouTube "I Do" contest. For the official challenge rules, be sure to visit the I Am Roses blog.

I decided to create a scrapbook layout of one of my favorite pictures from my wedding day... my maid of honor, matron of honor and bridesmaids all mean so much to me. I share special stories and memories with each and every one of them, and I will cherish their friendships forever. In this picture, I shared some special moments with a few of my bridesmaids as I was getting ready to head out to the church to say "I Do."

Here are some pictures...

For additional details about this project, check out my video:

Thanks for stopping by today! Have an amazingly crafty week!

hugs! ❤

Products:

White Roses (R77's)

White Spray

White Roses (R40's)

White small rosebuds

White medium rosebuds

K&Company "Exquisite" papers & sentiment

Vintage white Lace (Hobby Lobby)

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Glitz Spritz in Scintillating Silver

Prima Shabby Chic Teasures - Shutters and corners

Recollections pearl bling

Pearl/Crystal sprays from KARLAS001..etsy.com

Martha Stewart Corner/edge punch combo - Flowers

Large white doily

White cardstock - Paper Trey Ink

La La Land Crafts Inspiration Friday - Fairytale/Disney Story

Hi everyone and HAPPY Friday! Yahoooooo, the weekend is here and we have another Inspiration Friday challenge for ya --- create a project inspired by a fairytale or Disney story!

I chose Disney's Alladin! I can watch this movie with my kids over and over again. It's hilarious (thanks Robin Williams!) and the love story is just SO heartwarming! Plus, I'm a total Disney fan. With Disney, you are forever young at heart! ❤

Here are some pictures of the card I created of "Jasmine" using Genie Marci...

I incorporated the new Filagree Corner die onto my card. I printed up the sentiment "will you be my prince?" on my MAC and added 3 teal I Am Roses rosettes. I replaced the lamp smoke with black Recollections rhinestone bling...

Copic Markers: 
Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, R20 (lips: At You Spica in "Lipstick")
Hair: C3, C5, C7, C9
Outfit/headband/hair tie: BG000, BG01, BG02, BG05
Lamp: Y26, Y28

Be sure to pop on over to the La La Land Crafts blog where the design team has a whole line up of projects to share with you! While you're there, learn how YOU can win some LLLC goodies by entering the challenge!

Have an amazingly crafty weekend! ❤

hugs!!

Other products not mentioned above:

Authentique papers

MFT Hot Fudge Cardstock

MFT Fossil Cardstock

MFT Fishtail banner set

Cheery Lynn Designs Arabian Magic Veil Frame die

Recollections bling

Ranger Distress Ink - Walnut Stain

Little Darlings Baby Boy card

Hi everyone! I'm here again today to share another fun project with you. This time it's an adorable, little card I created for a friend using Graphic 45's Little Darlings and I Am Roses flowers!

I just love the Shabby Chic feel of the Little Darlings papers and I Am Roses flowers add the perfect accent to any project!

Here are some photos to get you started...

I fussy cut the little crawling baby from the paper collection so it appears he is "sneaking up" on the sleeping baby to take a peek.... so adorable! ❤

Here is a video I created of this adorable baby card:

I Am Roses products:

Pearls White Crochet Flowers

S-10 White Small Flowers

Small White Daisy petals

Other products:

Graphic 45 - Little Darlings paper collection

Vintage lace
White Doilies from Owl & Thistle on Etsy
Stamen from Etsy

White trim (Hobby Lobby)

Baja Breeze cardstock - Stampin' Up

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Glitz Spritz in Scintillating Silver

Recollections Vintage corner 

White acrylic paint

Recollections White pearl bling

Thanks for joining me for another project today!

Enjoy the rest of your week and be sure to hop on over to the I Am Roses challenge blog to see the current challenge and learn how you can win some I Am Roses products! ❤

Graphic 45: Olde Curiosity Shoppe Altered Cigar Box!

Hi everyone! I have a super fun project to share with you today!

I altered this wooden cigar box from Michael's to create a unique, storage box for my husband's receipts and knick-knacks that clutter up his office desk. I used the super gorgeous and eclectic paper collection by Graphic 45 - Olde Curiosity Shoppe and an array of Graphic 45 Staples.

Here is a little peek at my project:

For more details about this project, additional photos, and a fun video... head on over to the Graphic 45 blog! While you're there, you will be completely AMAZED with the project Jim Hankins is sharing today! WOWZA!!

Happy crafting!

hugs! ❤