Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Day 2 LLC Retreat - Cowboy Boots Marci Traveler's Notebook

This mini album was designed by Mindy Beverly for the La-la land Retreat.Mindy's blog here. All papers used in this project supplied at the retreat as well as the instructions.  Stamp used is Cowboy Boots Marci.  Finished book size is 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" x 2".  There are 3 signatures in this Notebook. Book  is kept together with a black elastic cord. Note the Postage Stamp die used is distress ink colored using: Blue Lagoon, Carved Pumpkin, and Mustard Seed.
Spine and back view of notebook.
Overhead view showing pages:
Cowboy Boots Marci Copic colors used:
Hair: T2, T4, T6, T8
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E01, E11, R11, R20, R21
Dress: C1, C3, C5 B00, B05, B12, RV000, RV10, Rv21, Y06, YG11,0
Boots: E31, E35, E37, E50, E59  
Trim and pop Marci 
On the front top right corner is the Southwest Sun and Cactus. Cactus is die cut in white card stock, then inked using Mermaid Lagoon Distress Ink. Southwest Sun  is die cut, then inked lightly with Vintage Photo ink. The Postage Stamp die gradation of colors can be clearly seen here.
Open the book to reveal: Vellum pocket with another die cut Cactus and a note card. Right side is Floral Pocket die. Inserted into the pocket page is a tag with a paper bow.
Here are the Clipboard (a die) and the small Stitched Tag decorated with a bow and Southwestern Border die.
Next page shows a Deco Corner Pocket die with a Chipboard tag.
Inside the second page pocket is a small tag with a small rolled rose.
On the second signature is a die cut Coyote and a stamped horse paper clip.
A closer look at the horse paper clip.  Copic colors used 0, E00, E31, E35, E37, E59, 100, C1, C3, C5, Y06, Y17, R21. Use a white gel pen for accent.
Continuing to the following page is a die cut Bison
Center page of the second signature is a double pocket page:
Another Deco Corner Pocket die. This pocket has a larger tag.
A closer look at the larger tag with a rolled rose.
Third signature with Floral Pocket die.
Middle of the third signature page:
Back inside cover:
All dies used for this project can be found here.  Thank you for stopping by to visit today. Stay tuned for more crafty projects from Day 2 La-la Land Retreat.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Day 2 LLC Nov Retreat - Mermaid Box Card

Always a great project when it comes to a box card, especially when it is a Mermaid theme. This project was designed by Mindy Beverly - her blog here. Card size (opened) is 6-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2". Edges of all die cut images are slightly sponged with Vintage Photo ink.
Side view:
Box card back:
Sitting Mermaid Marci rubber stamp Copic colors:
Hair: W2, W4, W6, W8
Skin: E000, E01, E01, E11, R11, R20, R21
Tail and headband: BV000, BV08, V04, V12, V17, RV000, BG09, BG10, BG13, BG15
Trim image and pop with foam squares - position on top of the shell.
Shell Copic colors: G17YG06, YG11, Y00, Y11, C1, C3, C5, 0 , BG09, BG10, BG13, BG15, RV000, RV10, RV29, YR20, E50
Fish Copic colors: BG09, BG10, BG15, BV08, V04, V12, V17
Box card panels have the wave borders along with Copic colored stamped fish.
Front flap: Popped sea horse and stamped message.
Flat folded size: 6" x 6-1/2". This is now ready to slip into an envelope.
Dies used for this project are: Waves, Shell border, Poinsettia Wreath, Stitched Elements.  Stamps used Sitting Mermaid stamp and Shell and Rocks Rubber stamp.  Both die and stamps can be found here. Thank you for stopping by to visit today. Stay tuned for more crafty projects from Day 2 La-la Land Crafts Retreat that will be posted soon.

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

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.

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Day 2 LLC Retreat - Sight Seeing Marci Star Album

Love the mini albums made at the November 2017 La-la Land Craft Retreat using Instax photos. Original design by Martha Tucker - her blog here.   Original image for this project used Jaunty Luka rubber stamp. I've used Sight Seeing Marci.  All papers used for this project had been supplied.  Finished project size: 4" x 4" x 1"
Details:
La-la Land Crafts Sight Seeing Marci stamp (from the January 2018 Product Kit Club) 
La-la Land Crafts dies used: Stitched Circles, Brackets and Arrows, Vintage Bicycle, Vintage Typewriter, Vintage Telephone, Cameo Frames, Hearts Arrow, Band Aid Die, Stitched Tags Die, Keyholes Die. Dies can be found here.
Sight Seeing Marci Copic colors:
Hair, W2, W4, W6, W8, Clear Wink of Stella 
Face: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11, R11, R20, R21
Hat, Rose, Top: R21, R22, R24, R27, R29, R59, Clear Wink of Stella
Hat Band and leggings: W0, W2, W4
Boots: W5, W7, W9, White Gel Pen
Mini book back:
Star album overhead view:
Inside cover with various die cuts: added Glitter Silver adhesive stars to this project along with die cut star border from my stash.
More friends from the retreat:
Added "happy" die cut from Sizzix Thin-lits Halloween Script
Thank you for stopping by to visit today. Stay tuned for more Day 2 La-la Land Crafts projects to  be posted soon.

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Day 2 LLC Retreat - Nurse Marci Get Well Soon Card

Absolutely LOVE this 3D project. All papers used for this project had been supplied at the Retreat.  Original design by Elizabeth Elton from the November 2017 La-La Land Craft Retreat. Her blog here.
Details:
La-la Land Crafts Nurse Marci stamp
La-la Land Crafts dies used: Triangle Lace Border Die, Stitched Pennants Die-Small and Medium, Stitched Elements - Big Oval, Small banner. Both stamp and dies can be found here.  Finished size: 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 1".
Another view:
Nurse Marci Copic colors used:
Hair: W2, W4, W6, W8
Skin: E000, E01, E02, E11, R11, R20, R21
Reds: R24, R29, R32, R59
Whites C00, C01, C3
Clipboard: E34 
Trim and pop image.
Stitched Pennants on the top right corner.
Open the card to reveal:
On the left side: tissue holder and a package of Tic Tacs:
On the right side: a removable Oval die cut and stamped message: Wishing you a speedy Recovery. Place some tea bags in this pocket, too.
Thank you for stopping b y today to visit. Stay tuned for more Day 2 La-la Land Crafts Retreat projects to be posted soon!