Monday's Fun Day ~ Tim Holtz Idea-ology

This giveaway is now closed!

Here's a tidbit that not many know about me.
I am a HUGE Tim Holtz fan.
That's right. I totally dig all things grundge and distressed.

Meeting him in person at Winter CHA (January) was just awesome.
Thursday, I will share a tag that he demonstrated and some pics to go with it.

Here's something I whipped up tonight just for the fun of it:

I used my Nestabilities tag to make the tag from Grundgepaper.
Then I pressed the tag onto an Antique Linen distress ink pad.



A quick spritz with my mister:



I used my heating tool to air dry the wet ink.


I repeated the process with Tea Dye distress ink:



Have you ever used these masks? They are a lot of fun to play with.



I couldn't easily locate my blending tool so I used a napkin instead.



Remove the mask (Tim Holtz Idea-ology Masks):



Add some foliage from his Idea-ology collection:





I am going to use it as a bookmark. :)

So now we can move on to the Monday's Fun Day!

I had so much fun using Tim Holtz's Idea-ology line that I have a couple of my favorites to give away this week, courtesy of Memories Live On:





To qualify, simply post here if you are a fan of Tim Holtz or not. If you are, then let me know what you like from his product line. If you have something that you have made with some of his stuff, then please put a link here to share. I would love to see!

You have until Sunday, August 16th, to get in on the fun.
I will draw a name at midnight.

Good luck!

Introducing a few of my La-La Land animal friends!

I have made quite a few cards already with the super cute La-La Land Crafts stamps, including La-La and Rosie. However, I am going to save those for the upcoming challenge next Wednesday. That's right! La-La's Wednesday Challenge!

Today, I want you to meet a few of my La-La Land Animal friends.
I have created a card for Banjo Maya, Pepper with Cake, and Whiskers Sleeping. You can view the La-La Land Crafts Animal Collecion HERE.
If you go to La-La Land Crafts and click on each image, you will see that Mark Peterson has written a character description for each collection and each individual image! I have included each character description for my animal friends under each picture here as a preview.

Introducing MAYA:



This is BANJO MAYA.
At the end of a day Maya likes to strum a little song.

A tippy tap tap and a tippy tap toe.

Come on sing along as she plays her banjo.

Introducing PEPPER:

This is PEPPER WITH CAKE.
Pepper is so happy because today is his birthday.

He is taking his time to make a special wish.

He’ll huff and puff and blow the candle out.

Now it’s the perfect time to eat his favorite dish.

Introducing WHISKERS:



This is SLEEPING WHISKERS.

Whiskers is a pretty kitty who wouldn’t harm a flea.

No jumping or swatting or running through the grass.

Just toss him a pillow under an ole shade tree.

He’ll slumber for a number and as happy as can be.

Aren't these animals adorable?
You can view the La-La Land Crafts Animal Collecion HERE.

Have a Fantastic Friday, everyone!

La-La Gala photographs

Last night was awesome! I enjoyed every moment of it!

I have a few photos to share.

This beautiful cake was made and airbrushed by Geri (owner of Cranberry Hill Mercantile). She took an empty Copic marker, filled it with food coloring, then airbrushed the cake! Not only did it look fantastic, it was SO delicious!

A layered dip made by Geri that is to die for! So yummy!

I didn't get a chance to munch 'til later, but I did manage to take a picture of the spread!

Irina gave a terrific speech to kick off the grand opening.

Irina read a few character descriptions written by Mark Peterson. Here, Irina is reading about Fairy Lala.



Irina and Mark

La-Land Crafts stamps are revealed!

So grateful for our customers and friends who came to show their support!

I didn't get a chance to take many photos during the event so I missed out on taking photos of Irina with individual friends. However, I did manage to get these taken!

Irina, Michelle VanWiggeren, and Jane

Michelle is a mutual friend of ours. I first met Irina a couple of years ago at Michelle's home during a Stampin' Up workshop. Michelle reminded me last night of just how excited I was to meet Irina in person. I had and still have so much admiration for Irina... such amazing talent!

Nancy Grant and me

You should have seen my reaction to seeing Nancy there! It must have been so funny! I first met Nancy during the Copic Certification at Winter CHA in January. We sat together at the same table. She is just the sweetest person... beautiful inside and out. Imagine my surprise at seeing her at the La-La Gala when she is supposed to be in ALASKA! Well, she filled me in on having moved to Oregon and then her sister having heart failure and coming out here for that. Long story short, I haven't visited anyone's blog in a very long time and have missed out on quite a bit. I am really sorry, Nancy! But seeing Nancy there last night was one of the highlights of the evening. I didn't get much of a chance to visit with her though. :(

Irina and me

End of the Gala!

Irina was quite pleased to see how many of the stamps had sold so quickly.

Hope you enjoyed the photos!

I am going to take the boys to the pool for a few hours. When I get back, I will be sure to post pictures of the cards that I had made for the grand opening display boards.

It's only a day away!

Just to remind you, the celebration will start with the reveal of the stamps at Cranberry Hill Mercantile in Sunnyvale, CA.

The party is scheduled from 6 pm to 9 pm (see details here).

The website will go live at 11 pm PST!

To celebrate the Grand Opening in our online store, we are offering a 10% discount storewide!! This is a limited time offer! It will only last for the first 24 hours!!

As a special treat for those of you coming to Cranberry Hill, I will be doing a make-and-take at the store with you. The other guest is Mark Peterson. You don't know Mark yet.. Mark is Irina's friend and a writer. As soon as website goes live you will see very cute character descriptions there for every single stamp. Mark writes those for La-La Land Crafts!!

See you tomorrow at Cranberry Hill or in the online store, see you in La-La Land!!!
Oh! Irina will ship internationally too and will sell wholesale as well!

BTW, the design team has made their introductions.
Please stop by and visit us at La-La Land Crafts!

hugs,

Introducing La-La Land Crafts Design Team!

OMG! I am SO excited to announce that I am part of La-La Land Crafts' Design Team!

I fell in love with these super cute images when Irina released the sneak peeks. I think that you will too! The Design Team will be making our individual introductions starting Saturday so please come visit us on the La-La Land Crafts blog.


I am floating on air right now. I have been wanting and wishing to be on a design team but was always a wee bit afraid to try out for a spot. I am so glad that I reached out for this one. I can not wait to start sharing these adorable stamps with you here and on La-La Land Crafts.

Introducing the Design Team:
Kathy Page
Kim Yu
Lisa Hjulberg
Maureen Wong
Sheila Lygo
Me :)

Introducing the Guest Designers for September & October:
Karin Hoeve
Kim Blakey
Marcea Watkins
Paul Ford
Sue Kment

Such talent!

Wow... it's like a dream come true! I'm on a design team! Wooo hoooo!

Thank you, Irina!

La-La Land Crafts Grand Opening Giveaway

Please see "The La-La Gala" post for more information

Irina has posted one last blog candy in honor of the Grand Opening and it is one FANTASTIC giveaway!

Here's what she had to say:

I do not have any more sneak peeks for you, but here is one more Blog Candy! I will give away not one, but THREE stamps from La-La Land Crafts, THREE of your choice!!! You know how you will be able to make a choice? Because my online store will be opened next Wednesday at 11 pm PST and you will be able to see everything that we have for you!!





On the top of the three La-La Land Crafts stamps you will also receive all other goodies in the photos above. We have for you:

- Stampin' Up Really Rust cardstock
- Hero Arts Flower Outline background stamp
- Nestabilites Labels Two set
- QuicKutz Plants Embossing Folder (works with Cuttlebug)
- Bazzill Bitty Blossoms and four stamps from the Lazy Days of Summer Magnolia collection
- Tilda (was only available with the Club purchase)
- Strawberry
- two Beach Flowers

How do you win this most yummy blog candy?

Please visit the La-La Land Crafts for the deets!

GOOD LUCK!!!

The La La Gala!

Wednesday, August 12th, Irina Blount of La-La Land Crafts will be hosting the La La Gala at Cranberry Hill Mercantile 6 pm to 9 pm. The website will go live at 11 pm PST.

If you would like to join us for the La La Gala celebration, please stop by Cranberry Hill Mercantile to purchase your ticket or you can do it over the phone by calling 408-736-9151.

The La La Gala is a private event. Only 50 tickets will be available!! The cost of the ticket is $10.00.

The ticket entitles you to:

- be first to see the new La La Land Crafts stamps from the first ever release!!
- Goodie Bag which includes one of the new stamps (valued $9.00)
- FREE Make-and-Take
- chance to win a Grand Prize (valued at $100)
- refreshments
- 10% discount on all stamps and accessories in the store (code 123)

If you are not in the area, please check out the website after it goes live that night at 11pm, PST.

Have you seen the sneak peeks? Simply adorable!





I am so excited for Irina and hope that you will join in on the fun!

See you there!

July's winner!

I can not believe it's August!! How did this happen?
Thanks to all who checked in and sent me such sweet emails.
I disappeared for over a week because of personal issues and should have posted this a few days ago! I am sorry to keep you waiting.


I have a winner of the gift certificate to Scrapbooking Supplies R Us!
BUT... before I get started, I need to mention that I will be posting another giveaway for this week later tonight. SO, please be sure to come back to find out what's up for grabs next!



Now, with the help of my youngest son, we have drawn a name out of the box.



Congratulations to BETH!

Beth said:

The new blog is terrific. It's very easy to navigate and find everything..I love it. Wow, it's really difficult to know what I would buy..I would probably start with some stamps, as I am new to stamping..but knowing myself, I wouldn't stop there..LOL. Keep up the great work..the blogs are very inspiring (and enabling..hehe). Thanks! :)

Please email me at: whoopsie.daisy{at}sbcglobal.net

I will arrange a code with the store so that you can start shopping online!

xx

Introducing "The Crop Spot" and another Monday's Fun Day!

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to BETH!

Memories Live On's (MLO) blog, "The Crop Spot" is now up and running!

Just to clarify, the store is located in Cupertino, CA. but MLO also has an online store called "Scrapbooking Supplies R Us" and it is on that site where you will find the new store blog.



What's super exciting is that I will be blogging for the store with two very talented ladies, Scrapperlicious (a.k.a. Irene Tan) and Holly (also a teacher at MLO).

You can check it out here: The Crop Spot

To celebrate the new blog, we are giving away $20 worth of products of YOUR CHOICE from the online store!

What do you have to do to enter?

1) Go check out the new blog and the online store

2) Come back here and post what you would get for $20 in products from Scrapbooking Supplies R US if you won the giveaway AND...

3) Let me know what you think of the new blog!

Those following my blog will already get an extra entry after posting their comment here but please know that becoming a follower is not necessary (totally appreciated nonetheless).

Help spread the word and you get another chance! Just be sure to post your link to your website / blog so that I can check it out. If you don't have one, no worries! Just email a few friends and have them mention your name when they post their comment. It works!

I work hard to keep track of all the entries and put your names into a box as your posts come in. Not to worry! The box is shaken and names are tossed well every day!! :)

A lucky winner will be drawn on July 31st at 11pm.

xx