Day 3 LLC Retreat - Winter Countdown Calendar

Day 3 projects are so much fun. I am so glad to be able to share them with you. This project was designed by Mindy Beverly.  Her blog here.   Original Design is using the Winter Critters Stamp Set. I used the Inuit Marci (used the smaller size 2-1/4" tall) and Winter Blessing Stamp Set used for this project. This project is 5-1/2" x 7-1/2" x 2-3/4".

Top half of the calendar: a Snowflake Border is die cut to be positioned across the top of the project. The snowfalkes create that shaker effect.

These boxes are 2" x 2" x 2".  Numbers are in each of the sides to enable a combination of dates for the count down.

Copic colors used:
Inuit: E21, E25, E29, E30, E33, G24, R29, R59, T4, T6
Trim and pop with foam squares.

Copic colors used:
Polar Bear: R00, BG10, BG70
Polar Bear Scarf: G24, R29, R59
Trim and pop with foam squares.

See the background for the sky? It is made using Blue Lagoon and Chip Sapphire, then use a white gel pen to dot the sky for the "stars".

Side view:

Back: Use the Postage Stamp die to create a mat for the Christmas Trees at the bottom right corner.

Those cute little boxes do open so little treats can be inserted each day of the count down.

 

La-la land Crafts dies used for this project are: , Snowflake Border, and Triangle Lace Border, Winter Hill, Two Trees, Merry Christmas, Fancy Numbers, Mittens, Postage Stamps die.  All these dies and stamps used can be found here.  

Thank you for stopping by today to visit.  Stay tuned for more crafty projects from the La-la Land Craft Retreat to be posted soon.

Day 2 LLC Nov Retreat - Snowman Gift Box

This holiday project designed by Irina Blount (Owner and designer of La-la Land Crafts) - so of course, I had to grab a few kits to make for friends, too. All papers supplied at the La-la Land Craft Retreat. Finished size for this box is 4" x 4" x 4" with a removable lid.  It is the perfect size for a bag of treats. 

 

Box top: fabulous snowman. Use a black gel pen for the eye and mouth.

Each layer of the Snowman is popped with foam squares:

2 of the 4 Box side:

Plain sides:

Lid removed:

Thank you for stopping by to visit today.  Stay tuned for more crafty projects from Day 2 La-la Land Crafts Retreat.

Day 2 LLC Nov Retreat - Winter Molli Christmas Fold Card

There are a total of 8 projects on the second day.  This first Day 2 La-la Land Crafts Retreat project is called the Christmas Fold Card featuring Winter Molli.  Card is designed by Elizabeth Elton - her blog here.   All papers used had been supplied at the event. This project has separate sleeve. Card opens to extends 18". Finished card size: 6" x 6". The Loopy Border die appears on card top and on the sleeve.

Winter Molli Copic colors:

Hair: W2, W4, W6, W8

Skin: E000, E01, E02, E11, R11, R20, R21

Hat, Coat Trim, Buttons: R22, R24, R29, R59

Coat: YG61, YG63, YG67, G99

Boots: W2, W4, W6

Trim and Pop, then apply to sleeve.

Die Cut "Merry Christmas" using Red Glitter Adhesive Vinyl:

Card Back:

Card sleeve removed:

Card front using Birch Trees Die and Two Trees Die: both dies cuts are lightly sponged with Vintage Photo ink.

A closer look at the Two Trees:

A closer look at the Birch Trees:

Card slightly opened:

Card fully opened:

Filigree Reindeer 1 (Filigree Reindeer 2 on  the right side) is lightly sponged using Vintage Photo Ink:

Inside center of the card is a simple white card stock mat:

Stamp and all dies along with the Red Glitter Adhesive Vinyl can be found in the La-la Land Crafts store here.  Thank you for stopping by today to visit. Stay tuned for more Day 2 La-la Land Crafts Projects to be posted.

Day 1 LLC Retreat - You Warm My Heart Card

This project is the last of 7 projects from Day 1 La-la Land Crafts 2017 Retreat.  All papers used for this project had been supplied at the Retreat.  Original design by Henryka Kowacz - her blog here.  La-la Land Crafts Winter Marci stamp used. La-la Land Crafts dies used: Winter Hill die, Two Trees, Snowflake Flurry Border. All dies and stamp can be found here. Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 5-1/2"

Winter Marci Copic colors:
Hair: W2, W4, W6, W8
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11
All Reds: R00, R14, R27, R59
All Greys: W0, W2, W4, White Gel Pen
Fussy cut image, pop with foam squares

Use a white gel pen aroun d her hat and shoulder shrug.

Top left side of the card shows die cut Winter Hills and Snow Flurry Border. Flat back adhesive pearls use on the border. Designer paper edges distressed and popped. Smaller mat made by tearing and distressing the torn edges using Ranger's Vintage Photo ink.

Bottom left side stamped and popped up message. Underneath stamped message are Two Trees dies overlap and popped with foam tape.

Thank you for stopping by today to visit. Have a crafty day and stay tuned for Day 2 La-la Land Crafts Retreat 2017 projects.


 

Day 1 LLC Retreat - Gift Card Holder Tag

All papers used for this project had been supplied at the Retreat.  Original design by Owner Irina Blount from the November 2017 La-la Land Craft Retreat. Winter Critters originally used for this tag - my version used Happy Critters for this project.  Dies (found here) used for this project: Stitched Tags, Stitched Nested Circles, Double Stitched Hills, Pretty Poinsettia, Joy, Stitched Slots. Finished tag size 4-1/2" x 5".

Here's what the tag looks like (without a gift card that is suppose to be in the slot).

A closer look at the poinsettia: Poinsettia is popped with foam squares, Gold flat back pearls adhered to the center.  

Panda Copic colors:
Panda: W2, W5
Panda Clothes: R02, R89, Gold Smooch (also make some swirls on top of the clothing).
Panda is fussy cut and popped with foam squares.

Fancy knot for the tag:

Tag back:

 

 Love this tag layout.  Thank you for stopping by today to visit. Stay tuned for more projects from the 2017 La-la Land Retreat.

Day 1 LLC Retreat - Winter MArci Noel Book Card

All papers used for this project had been supplied at the 2017 La-la Land Craft Retreat.  Original design by Elizabeth Elton from the November 2017 LLC Retreat.  Her blog can be found here.  Original design for this project is using Winter Baby Luka and Winter Baby Marci rubber stamps. My version is using Winter Marci and Polar Bear rubber stamps.Finished size: 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 1".  La-la Land Crafts Winter Marci and Polar Bears Stamps used. La-la Land Crafts dies used: Die, Mittens Die, Spiral Christmas Tree Die, Postage Stamp Die, and Stitched Bracket Border Die.  All these dies and stamps can be found here.

Winter Marci Copic colors:
Hair: W2, W4, W6, W8
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11
Fur and Dress: W2, W4, W5
Gloves, Cape, Hat, Boots: RV91, RV93, RV95, and a White Gel Pen

Open Book view showing spine and back:

The Spiral Christmas Tree sits on the top right corner and is lightly sponged using Vintage Photo ink.  See the paper doilie peeking out under the tree?

The die cut Noel Word is lightly sponged using Vintage Photo ink - it sits on top of fancy lace.

In the top left corner, die cut Mittens cut twice to achieve this effect. Lightly sponge the edges with Vintage Photo ink.

Overhead view:

Book opened:

Polar Bears rubber stamp Copic colors:
Bear: W0, W1, W3 
Bear Paws: W3, W5, W7, W9
Cheek and Inside Ear: RV00
Hat, Scarf: RV91, RV93, RV95, White Gel Pen
Snowballs: W2, W4, W5

Right side "book" - LOVE the die cut Stitched Bracket Border die used to frame the opening.  Edges are lightly sponged using Vintage Photo ink.

Thank you for stopping by today to visit. More 2017 Retreat projects will be posted soon!

  

Day 1 LLC Hinged Holiday Box

Finally posting the first of 22 projects from the 2017 Retreat.  All projects from the retreat are now completed.  Original Design by Irina Blount as a Hinged Pineapple Box. My version of this project is a Hinged Holiday Box using Holiday papers from my stash. No stamps were used for this project.

La-la Land Crafts dies used: Stitched Gift Card Slots, Deco Border, Deco Corner Stitched Nested Circles Double Stitched Nested Circles, and Pine Bough die (used for the top of the box).  All dies can be found in the on line crafts tore found here. Finished project size: 7" x 7" x 4".

Here's the lid: the Deco Corner dies blend perfectly by using the same card stock. The Stitched Gift Card Slots make a great embellishment accent.

A closer look at the center of the lid.  Use Vintage Photo Distress Ink on the Pine Bough. Pop two of the pine cones with foam squares. This center square is popped with foam squares.

A closer look at the Deco Corners:

On the lid bottom, the Decor Border die used as an accent along with a metal trim and gold adhesive dot.

Box front: A trio of circles and the Deco Border die with another metal  trim and adhesive gold dot.

Side view of the lid: the green card stock layer is popped with foam squares. A layer of wood grain paper, solid green card stock, and wrapped black card stock over shipboard make the lid sturdy.

Side of box has a trio of circles and a metal pull.

Metal feet at each box corner.

Open the lid to reveal vintage paper covering the inside lid and box.

Here's a closer look at lid metal hinge:

This was a great project to adapt to using papers from my stash.  Hope this will inspire you to make something similar.