LLLC January 2016 Release - DT Showcase!

Hello all!

Please join us this week over at the La La Land Crafts Blog, where the design team will be sharing new, inspiring projects featuring products from the January 2016 Release!

And to make things even more fun (and tempting, I'm sure!) La La Land Crafts is having a 10% OFF Sale over at the LLLC Shop. Use discount code "NEW 10". The sale is valid February 1 - 5, 2016. So don't miss out! 

First, let me share some pics of the new release...

Oh my... steel die heaven!!

Aren't these images the most adorable EVER?!

I created 2 samples featuring dies from the new release.

First up is this altered paddle I created, featuring a photo of hubby and I. I love all the new multi-die sets available at La La Land Crafts!

Here are the dies featured on this project:

Double Stitched Circles die (Set of 4)

Pierced Scalloped Circles die (Set of 4)

Stitched Nested Hearts Die (Set of 4)

Notched Flowers Die (Set of 2)

Two Leaves Die (Set of 2)

Open Hearts Banner Die

Next up is a Tea Cup easel card I created. Tea anyone?? ♥

Here are the dies used on the Tea Cup easel card:

Teacups Die (Set of 2)

Two Leaves die set (Set of 2)

Double Stitched Circles Die (Set of 4)

Pierced Scalloped Circles die (Set of 4)

Thanks - Kindness Die (Set of 2)

I hope you enjoyed my project share as much as I enjoyed creating both of them!

Don't forget to stop on over at the La La Land Crafts SHOP to check out the new release (and use coupon code "NEW 10" for 10% off through February 5th!)

hugs and butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Graphic 45 & Petaloo BLOG HOP: Day 3

It's day 3 of the Graphic 45 and Petaloo blog hop!

Have you been following along? We hope you join us! There is a boat load of inspiration from the designers that will be sure to get your creative juices flowing! ♥

For my project, I created this Valentine's day layout of hubby and I featuring Graphic 45's Children's Hour paper collection and beautiful Petaloo flowers!

Here are more photos:

Here is a video walk-through to show you this layout up close:

Click HERE to jump over to the Graphic 45 blog now!

Thanks for stopping by. 

hugs & butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Product List:

Children’s Hour 12x12, 8x8, Stickers, Chipboard

Staples: Shabby Chic metal key, Shabby Chic metal keyhole

Petaloo flowers & leaves

White Doily

Prima pearl bling

Prima heart resin

Recollections pearls

Pretty Pink Posh Sequins

Twine

We R Memory Keepers 6” Doily Punch

Dimensionals

Glossy Accents

Hot Glue

ScorTape

Inspiration Wednesday: Anything Goes!

Hello, Arlene here again with an Inspiration Wednesday project for La La Land Crafts!

This week's theme is:

Anything Goes!

I created this card featuring some of the new yummy DIES from LLLC's latest release. 

Don't forget to swing on over to the La La Land Crafts BLOG where you'll find more inspiration from the designers using La La Land Crafts DIES.

hugs and butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Products:

Double Stitched Squares Die (Set of 4)

Heart Header Border die

Pierced Scallops Circles Die

Stitched Nested Hearts Die (Set of 4)

Open Leaf Flourish Die

I Heart You die

Graphic 45's Botanica Tea papers

Paper Trey Ink card stock

Petaloo flowers

Wild Orchid Crafts flowers

Pretty Pink Posh sequins

Recollections pearls

Metal key

Ranger Distress Ink - Walnut Stain

Twine

Grow Creatively with Graphic 45!

This week on the Graphic 45 blog, the design team will be sharing projects to remind us to grow creatively in 2016. We hope the projects inspire you to be more creative this year as well!

I created a mixed media sign that I have since placed on a shelf in my craft room. I love to work with mixed media, but have found little time to really sit down and enjoy it this past year. I hope this sign will remind me to take the time to be more creative with mixed media and altered art in 2016!

Here are some photos below and a video tutorial showing you how I put this mixed media sign together using Graphic 45's fabulous World's Fair paper collection:

Here is a video tutorial to show you how this mixed media altered sign came together:

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Be sure to stop on over at the Graphic 45 blog for more inspiration and to enter your chance to win a Time to Celebrate prize package!

Have a wonderful week!

hugs & butterflykisses xoxo,
Arlene


Product List:

World’s Fair: 12x12 papers, 8x8 papers, Chipboard
Staples: Ornate Metal Key, Ornate Metal Keyhole, Metal Clothespin
Wooden sign from Target $1 bin
Gesso
Modeling Paste
Stencils
Doilies
Metal Embellishments
I Am Rose flowers
Recollections flowers
Lindy’s Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays
Mini puzzle pieces
Michael’s $1 bin frame
E6000
Glossy Accents
Hot Glue

Inspiration Wednesday - Card with a Pocket

Happy Hump Day everyone!

I'm here today with this week's Inspiration Wednesday project for La La Land Crafts.

This week's theme is:

Card with a Pocket

I created this pocket card featuring some of the fabulous new dies now available on the La La Land Crafts shop. 

Here are some photos:

Be sure to visit us on our Facebook and Pinterest page for more project inspiration!

Have a fabulous rest of the week and we'll see you again for next week's Inspiration Wednesday!

hugs & butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Products:

Double Stitched Circles Die (Set of 4)

Filigree Border Die

Notched Flowers Die (Set of 2)

Scroll Corner Die

Thanks - Kindness Die (Set of 2)

Two Leaves Die (Set of 2)

Winter Branches Die (Set of 2)

Filigree Corner Die

Shabby Flourish Die (Set of 2) - April 2015 Club Kit

Graphic 45's Communique Deluxe Collector's Edition papers

Paper Trey Ink Black card stock

Beads/Pearls

Recollections Pearls (black)

Inspiration Wednesday: Winter Blues!

Hello there, Arlene here with a project for La La Land Crafts Inspiration Wednesday!

This week's theme is:

Winter Blues

I created this blue and white anniversary card for my parents who celebrated 46 years of marriage on the 10th of January. Wow, what a milestone! 4 more years until their golden wedding anniversary and their love for each other is still going as strong as ever -- something to envy for sure! ♥

Here are more photos of the card I created:

For more inspiration from Team Wednesday, visit the La La Land Crafts BLOG.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Pinterest too! ♥

hugs & butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Products:

Koi Circle Die (Set of 3)

Lattice Corner Die

Berry Flourish Die

Cherry Blossom Flower Die

Graphic 45's Gilded Lily papers & chipboard

G45 Staples Ornate Metal Key

Tim Holtz metal plate ("46")

Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers & Sprays

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays

Recollections pearls

Pretty Pink Posh Sequins

Paper Trey Ink white card stock

PARIS Layout featuring Graphic 45's new Cityscapes paper collection!

Hello friends and happy Monday!

Today I want to share a special 12x12 layout I created for my parents commemorating their recent trip to Paris, France. The new Cityscapes paper collection by Graphic 45 were the perfect papers for this project, and you'll see why! ♥

Here are some photos, but be sure to visit the Graphic 45 blog for more inspiration!

Here's a quickie video walk through of this layout:

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a fabulous week ahead. ♥

hugs & butterflykisses xoxo,

Arlene

Product List:

Cityscapes 12x12 papers

Staples: Ornate Metal Key, Ornate Metal Keyhole, Stamped Metal Brad

Paper Studio 12x12 black card stock

Stampin’ Up ribbon

Petaloo flowers

Jute Twine

Gina’s Design chipboard sentiment “Enjoy the Moment”

Momenta Metal Corners

Ranger’s Distress Ink - Black Soot