La-La Weekly Wednesday Challenge 10 - Ribbon

This weeks challenge over at LA LA LAND CRAFTS is to use ribbon on your creation. This week, rather than a card, I've atered a notepad and made a Christmas List Pad. I've used ribbon as a divider on my altered note pad which seperates the Image from the Cuttlebug Embossed bottom.

I've used some traditional colours and used Stampin Ups Real Red and Old Olive with Real Red Ribbon.

The image has been coloured with Promarkers. The Berry Red and Marsh Green match the cardstock well.

Here's the inside of the book. there's a pad on the right and a flap on the left for keping those receipts.

So do you fancy jooining in this week? Then here's what to do:

1) Create a NEW card or other papercraft project for the challenge.Yes, you may combine challenges!You may use any stamps, but if you've got some La-La Landstamps, why not show them some love!
2) Link your card or project to Mr. Linky below. Be sure to link directly to the blog post featuring your entry or to the gallery picture of your entry.
3) Leave a comment on our blog
4) If you link your card to Splitcoaststampers, please use Keyword: LLWWC10. If you are using a stamp from La-La Land Crafts, please use BOTH keywords LLLC and LLWWC10.
5) Link to this challenge in your blog or gallery post

La-La Weekly Wednesday Challenge 8 - Winter/Christmas

Well here we go with challenge 8 at La La Land Crafts! This weeks theme is Christmas/Winter. It is also a chance to show you what we've all been making with the sneak peeks we showed last week during the blog hop!

My sneak Peek was 'BUILDING SNOWMAN MAYA'. I made another easel card to show her off. I don't think the photo does the card justice as it is far more effective in person.

So, fancy joining in with this week's challenge?

Here's what you need to do to participate:
1) Create a NEW card or other papercraft project for the challenge.
Yes, you may combine challenges!
You may use any stamps, but if you've got some La-La Land stamps, why not show them some love!
2) Link your card or project to Mr. Linky on the challenge post over on the blog.
Be sure to link directly to the blog post featuring your entry or to the gallery picture of your entry.
3) Leave a comment on our blog
4) If you link your card to Splitcoaststampers, please use Keyword: LLWWC8
**If you are using a stamp from La-La Land Crafts, please use BOTH keywords LLLC and LLWWC8

La-La Weekly Wednesday Challenge 7 - Recipe

This weeks Challenge over at La La Lands Weekly Wednesday Challenge is a recipe challenge. Each of us Guest Designers got to choose an element to add to the recipe - how cool is that!!!

I was busy finishing putting it all together. Had cut out Wizard Maya with a nestie circle and was about to cut out a scallop border when I changed my mind and used one of my new label nesties instead - loved the look and so stuck it down and photographed away. It was only afterwards I realised I had NO SCALLOPS! A mistake which is bad enough, but to make it worse, I was the one who chose scallops as the required element!!! How dumb am I! To rectify, I added some scallops on the inside with a border. I've also added extra paper piercing too.

So what is the recipe? Well, here goes:

• 2 different patterned papers
• strawberries, chocolate & cream (red/brown/cream) Color Combo
• embossing (heat or dry)
• scallops
• paper piercing

I've used Chocolate Chip DSP, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa and Real Red Cardstock. Used a Cuttlebug embossing folder on the central panel and inked it. Paper pierced the corners and mounted Maya on some nestie die cuts. Wizard Maya is now available from the online shop. Pop over and have a look.

For more info regarding the Challenge and a chance to earn a shop discount, visit the LA LA LAND BLOG. With the use of Mr Linky, it's so easy to join in.

La-La Weekly Wednesday Challenge 6 - Paper Piecing

Wow – can you believe we are on Challenge 6 already over at La La Land Crafts!!! Now that I have some of the new stamps, you might see some different images appear (not that I think you could get fed up with Happy Maya!).

This weeks theme is Paper Piecing. I must admit, this one stumped me at first but it has turned out to be one of my favourite Challenge cards so far. I have used So Saffron DSP with So Saffron and Chocolate Chip card stock from SU. I’ve paper pieced Peppers hat, rug and basket and even mounted the basket onto 3D foam to add more dimension. I’ve also used my new Spellbinders die for the sentiment tag and used some So Saffron ribbon from last months SU special offer to finish it off.


Why not visit the rest of the Design Teams work over at La La Land to see their work – you’re sure to be inspired.

So, to enter this weeks challenge and be in the running for a discount at the shop, simply:
1) Create a NEW card or other papercraft project for the challenge.Yes, you may combine challenges!You may use any stamps, but if you've got some La-La Land stamps, why not show them some love!
2) Link your card or project to Mr. Linky on the blog.Be sure to link directly to the blog post featuring your entryor to the gallery picture of your entry
3) Leave a comment on our blog
4) If you link your card to Splitcoaststampers,please use Keyword: LLWWC6** If you are using a stamp from La-La Land Crafts, please use BOTH keywords LLLC and LLWWC6
5) Link to this challenge in your blog or gallery post by Sunday, September 20th at 11:59pm PST (GMT -8).

La-La Weekly Wednesday Challenge 5 - Embellishments

This week's theme over at La La Land Weekly Wednesday Challenge is 'Embellishments'. You must use 3 different embellishments on your card. I have used brads, ribbon and a button to create this Maya Card. The colour scheme is Old Olive and Chocolate Chip from SU.

Here's what you need to do to participate:
1) Create a NEW card or other papercraft project for the challenge.
Yes, you may combine challenges!
You may use any stamps, but if you've got some La-La Land
stamps, why not show them some love!
2) Link your card or project to Mr. Linky below.
Be sure to link directly to the blog post featuring your entry
or to the gallery picture of your entry
3) Leave a comment on our blog
4) If you link your card to Splitcoaststampers,
please use Keyword: LLWWC5*
* If you are using a stamp from La-La Land Crafts, use keywords LLLC and LLWWC5
5) Link to this challenge in your blog or gallery post by Sunday September 13th at 11:59pm PST (GMT -8).

La-La Weekly Wednesday Challenge 4 - Distressing

I've got to start this post with an apology. It was due to go up on Wednesday, but I've been away on a residential for the last few days and thought it would be a good chance to try and 'schedule' a post. Guess I haven't worked it out as when I checked this morning, it wasn't there!!! So my sincerest apologies to anyone who was expecting to see a card here but couldn't find it.

So, on to the La La Challenge. This week's challenge is Distressing. I've used Pepper with Basket this week and distressed around his frame and the backing paper behind him.

For more details on the challenge, head on over to the La La Land Blog. Every week there's a chance you could win 25% off an order with the company.

I've used SU Chocolate Chip and Old Olive cardstock and Old Olive DSP. I've water coloured Pepper too with the same colour ink pads. It's the first time I've tried that.

La-La Weekly Wednesday Challenge 1 - Bling Bling

I actually went to post this early this morning before going to work but my internet decided to have a funny turn and collapsed. I tried rebooting my computer but then it wouldn't even 'wake up'!!! Had to go to work and so, I've just come back and all seems fine now (touch wood) - typical. So, better late than never, here's my card for the La La Land Weekly Wednesday Challenge #3

The theme for this week is 'BLING BLING. I have added gems along the bottom left and top right of my card. Make sure you head on over to the blog to see the other projects from all the designers and maybe join in yourself too.

The design team will select the top 3 favorites for each challenge. The Top 3 will get to put this adorable button on their blog:

The one with the most votes will also get 25% off at La-La Land Crafts online store!Here's what you need to do to participate:
1) Create a NEW card or other papercraft project for the challenge.Yes, you may combine challenges!You may use any stamps, but if you've got some La-La Landstamps, why not show them some love!
2) Link your card or project to Mr. Linky below.Be sure to link directly to the blog post featuring your entryor to the gallery picture of your entry
3) Leave a comment on our blog
4) If you link your card to Splitcoaststampers,please use Keyword: LLWWC3** If you are using a stamp from La-La Land Crafts, use keywords LLLC and LLWWC3
5) Link to this challenge in your blog or gallery post.

Note: If you do not have a blog and do not upload to Splitcoaststampers, you can still play along. Just email us your card/project and we will enter it into the challenge. Email address is on the sidebar.
You have until Sunday, September 6th at 11:59 pm PST (GMT -8)to enter.

La-La Weekly Wednesday Challenge 2 - Stitching

Welcome to the second week of the La La Land Weekly Wednesday Challenge! This weeks theme is

STITCHING

You can use real or faux stitching on your card. I've used a paper quilting effect on my card using Old Olive papers to create the patchwork. I've then used a fineliner pen to add all the stitching. To create the topper, I've used my nestabilities to cut out Maya's head - I really like her coloured in browns (Sandstone and Cocoa Promarkers) and will have a card with her in these colours soon which shows the whole of her and not just her head.

So come along and join in the challenge over at La La Land and let us see what you come up with - more details on how to get involved over at the blog.

You may also have noticed that I've got a watermark on my pics now - this is all down to a friend of mine, Elaine, who made it for me. I sent her a little sketch with what I was thinking and she came up with this for me. THANKS ELAINE

La-La Weekly Wednesday Challenge 1 - Flower Power

Well, last Wednesday was the first of the 'La La Weekly Wednesday Challenge'. My stamps arrived after this date (but we sort of knew that would be the case for the first week) and so it's now I'm managing to get it done - next weeks is already made so I have caught up with the rest of the design team. The theme for the first Challenge is:

FLOWER POWER

I have used my Happy Maya stamp and used some digi papers to create the background and the decoupaged flowers. Those of you who follow my blog know that I don't usually go flowery so this card was a real challenge but I'm pleased with the result.

Anyone can play with this challenge! To kick off the challenges, Irina will be giving away Window La-La to one lucky participant! The design team will select the top 3 favorites every week for each challenge.The Top 3 will get to put this adorable button on their blog.

The one with the most votes will get 25% off at La-La Land Crafts online store! Here's what you need to do to participate:

1) Create a NEW card for the challenge. Yes, you may combine challenges!You may also use other images.

2) Post your card or project to the SCS gallery.

3) Keyword: LLWWC1* If you are using a stamp from La-La Land Crafts, use keywords: LLLC, LLWWC1

4) Link to this challenge in your gallery post.

5) Then come back here and post a link to your gallery under "Comments".

If you do not have a blog and do not upload to Spitcoaststampers, you can still play along!! Just email us your card/project and we will enter it into the challenge!!

You have until Monday, August 24th!