All Dolled Up - Dollhouse Stamp from LDRS Creative

Hello everyone!

My DT package from LDRS Creative has recently arrived so I can show you a new card made with one of the new DollHouse Stamps, called "All Dolled Up" and some wonderful new dies which were launched at the CHA this January 2016.

I colored the stamped image with Copics:

Here are some close-ups of the details:

I've used the following new dies from LDRS Creative:
Gilded Oval Set
Gilded Doily
Gilded Oval Labels
Basic Pierced Ovals

Now I would like to share with you several more things. I'm sure all of  you have heard about the innovative stamping tool - MISTI. The idea standing behind the product is fabulous, and for sure having an original MISTI tool is great, but I'm being not a BIG stamper, I decided not to spend money on buying it. I preferred to spend that money for some extra new dies :) hhh

Eulalia Gambini has recently posted on FaceBook her handmade stamping tool:

Ecco l'Eumisti 
Posted by Eulalia Gambini on Tuesday, February 16, 2016

She also provided a link to a very nice video tutorial about making it. So I decided to give it a go and I'm truly satisfied with the result.

Here's my stamping tool:

I couldn't find any photo frame with an acrylic insert, but only glass ones, for that reason I just went to the local craft store and bought an acrylic sheet of the size I wanted. I also printed out some rulers (both in inches in centimeters) and glued them on the sides of my stamping tool. To give it an extra touch of beauty (LOL), I embellished it's sides on the top lid with glitter tape. When I use it in the evening under the electric light, it's SO shiny! I just love it!

Now, I'm not afraid of stamping anything. If the stamped images is not clear or crisp enough, I can stamp it as many more times as needed.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs,

Alexandra

Birthday Wishes - La-La Land Crafts DT

Hello lovelies!

Has some one of you had a birthday this week? If yes - I wish you a very happy birthday :) 'Birthday Wishes' has been our inspirational theme this week over the La-La Land Crafts blog.

The card which I created features the following stamp and dies:

Stamp:

Star Princess Paper Doll Marci

Dies:

Double Stitched Circles

Pierced Scalloped Circles

Hanging Stars

Filigree Hearts

Birthday Flag

Loopy Doily Border (July 2015 club Kit)

Flower Loop Border (August 2015 club Kit)

Marci is colored with Copics:

Skin: E04, E11, E00, E000, E0000

Hair: E11, E15, E18

Star + Crown: E15, Y17, Y13, Y11

Dress: T6, E09, E07, R24, R22

Socks + Belt: T6, T3, T1, T0

If you want to watch the video of how I colored this stamp, click this link.

Here are the close-ups:

To view the cards of the rest of the design team, please go to the La-La Land Crafts Blog.

Thanks for stopping by.


Hugs,
Alexandra

I Am Roses February Anything Goes Challenge

Hello everyone!

Today starts our monthly Anything Goes Challenge at the I Am Roses Challenge blog and as usual we announce the winner of the previous monthly challenge along with the TOP3. Hop there to have a look.

For the February challenge I used a stamp 'Dolly' from Sylvia Zet, dies from Prima, Die-Versions, Paper Smooches, Noor Design, Magnolia, La-La Land Crafts and sure thing - different flowers from I Am Roses:

Mixed Rainbow Pastel Mulberry Small Paper Flowers

Small Green White Paper Craft Flowers

Mixed Crafts Paper Flowers

Mixed Pink Puffy Semi Rose Buds

Hot Pink Mini Lily Paper Flowers 

Pink Mini Lily Crafts Paper Flowers

I've created a couple of cards using digital stamps from Sylvia Zet and I must admit that I am just loving them!

The digital stamp is colored with Copics:

Skin: E04, E11, E00, E000, E0000

Hair: E11, E15, E18

Outfit: RV69, RV19, RV17, RV14

            BG78, BG75, BG72, BG000

            E77, E74, E71, E70

            W5, W3, W1, W00

Flowers and flower pot: E77, E74, E71, E70

                                       BG78, BG75, BG72, BG000

                                       E15, Y17, Y13

                                       YG67, YG63, YG00

Here are some details and close-ups as usual:

The rules of challenge are as follows:

The challenge runs February 15th - March 8th (Ends 11:55pm PST)
Theme: "Anything Goes"
You have to use minimum (2) I Am Roses Products
One project submission per participant
One winner will be chosen
Participants will upload their project to their blog or forum, Label it “FEB IAR Challenge”
Participants will add a direct link to their project using the InLinkz tool provided.
Must Subscribe/or be a Follower of the IAR Challenge Blog
Winner will be announced alongside the next NEW monthly challenge on the 15th.

I hope my card is inspiring enough to encourage you to take part in our challenge. You can view the projects of the rest of the DT at the I Am Roses blog.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Alexandra

Star Princess Paper Doll Marci Copic Coloring

Hello guys!

Just an update on my blog too, that I have a new Copic speed coloring video of the La-La Land Crafts stamp called 'Star Princess Paper Doll Marci'.

Here's the video itself:

I will post my card with this stamp on Friday. Stay tuned :)

Thanks for stopping by. 

Hugs,

Alexandra

Marci With Rose - Hearts Theme @ La-La Land Crafts

Hello everyone!

Valentine's Day is due in a couple of days and out inspiration theme over the La-La Land Crafts blog is "Hearts".

My card features the following products from La-La Land Crafts:
Stamp:

Marci With Rose

Dies:

Filigree Hearts

Stitched Nested Hearts

Notched Flowers

Two Leaves

Love Owl Tag

Heart Doily Border

Heart Doily

String of Hearts Border

Marci is colored with Copics:

Skin: E04, E11, E00, E000, E0000 + RV21

Hair: N8, N5, N3, N1

Dress: V99, V95, V93, V91, V000

Hat + Booties: BV29, BV25, BV23, BV20

Rose: C8, R59, R46, R27, R22

Here's a closer look at the details:

All the flowers are from I Am Roses. The sentiment stamped on a pull-out tag is from CC Designs.

I have a video of coloring this stamp. You can view it here.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Alexandra. 

January Club Kit - La-La Land Crafts

Hello dear visitors!

Have you got your January Club Kit from La-La Land Crafts yet? I hope you have.
This is what was included in the Product Kit:
Stamps
- Super Hero Marci
- Believe You Can Stamp Set
Dies
- Skyline Border
- Bursts (Set of 3)
- Bracket and Arrows (Set of 3)
(this Kit is valued at $77.85)

My projects made with the kit follow :)

Marci is colored with the following Copics:

Skin: E04, E11, E00, E000, E0000
Hair: E25, E13, E21, E53
Outfit: W5, R39, R29, R24, R22, R21
             N3, B14, B12, B00
             W4, Y26, Y23, YR21

The card is made in a CAS style, but I like how the simple layout accents the wonderful stamp:

The second - is a fun fridge magnet with the mini Marci:

Copics used:
Skin: E04, E11, E00, E000, E0000
Hair: E49, E39, E37, E35, E30
Yellows: E17, Y17, Y15, Y13
Reds: R59, R46, R35, R32
Blues: B26, B23, B21

The club kits are sent to those who ordered them on the monthly basis and they are always a great surprise. They never disappoint!

Thanks for visiting me today!


Hugs,
Alexandra

Sweet Like Cake - CandiBean

Hello everyone!

How are you today?

I have a card to share with a cute stamp by CandiBean - 'Sweet Like Cake', and it was released in January 2016 by LDRS Creative.

I colored the image with the following Copics:

Skin: E04, E11, E00, E000

Hair: E29, E19, E17, E11

Outfit: W6, W4, W2, W0

            R22, R21, R20

            YG67, YG63, G21, YG00

Mouse: C4, C2, C0

Chair: E18. E15, YR24, E13             

The flowers are mostly from I Am Roses, the dies from Noor! Design and My Favorite Things:

This card made its way to the annual CHA show and was presented to one of the LDRS Creative retailers. I hope it found its place on a shelf somewhere :)

Thanks for visiting me today. 

Hugs,

Alexandra

Marci With Rose - Speed Copic Coloring

Hello everyone!

I was asked several times to film a video on how I color the images for my cards with the Copics markers... Well... It took me a long time but today I am ready to post my first video of this kind.

It's not a tutorial, but I tried to keep the caps of my markers with the code up for you to see them.

I hope you will find the video useful.
The image I chose to color was from La-La Land Crafts - Marci With Rose.

And here you can see the codes of the Copics I used:

Thanks for stopping by and have a nice weekend!

Hugs,

Alexandra

New Release Showcase @ La-La Land Crafts - DAY 5

It's the day 4 of the New Release Showcase from La-La Land Crafts and the products in the January 2016 collection are simply awesome! It includes 15 stamps and 20 dies (you can see them all at the pictures below).

Order your new La-La Land Crafts items from here and get a 10% OFF!! 

Use the code NEW10 while placing an order. (The discount is valid till the 5th of February).

My today's card showcases the Flower Garland Paper Doll Marci and the following dies:
Pierced Scalloped Circles
Double Stitched Circles
Filigree Hearts
Two Leaves
Filigree Border
Notched Flowers

Marci is colored with the following Copic markers:
Skin: E04, E11, E00, E00, E0000
Hair: C5, R59, R46, R29, R22
Dress: RV99, RV95, RV93, RV91, RV10
Flowers: W5, YR16, YR14, YR12 + YR23, R39

Here are the some of the details:

You can visit La-La Land Crafts blog and have a look at the card the rest of the team created.

Here's the whole January 2016 release:

Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!

Hugs,
Alexandra