INSPIRATION MONDAY ~WINTER~

Our theme this week over at La La Land Crafts is Winter. It's Spring here in Australia, but the weather is still very wintery where I live, so it is a fitting theme for me.

Here is my card.....

STAMP

Hot cocoa Marci

http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Hot-Cocoa-Marci-w-Sentiments-Rubber-Stamp-5182.htm

DIES

Heart snowflake dies, Set of 2

http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/addtocart.sc?productId=531&quantity=1

FRAMES AND SHAPES

http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Christmas-Frames-and-Shapes-Kit-9002.htm

COPICS

Skin; E000, E00, E21, E11, R20

Hair; Y21, YR23, E15

Top; BG10, BG11, BG53, BG57

Skirt; E42, E43, E44, E47, E49

Pants; B91, B93, B95, B99

Ear muffs; W2, W5, W8, W10

Mittens; R30, R32, R35

Mug; E11, E13, E15

I used perfect pearls to colour the snowflakes on the die cut frame, and B99 copic marker to color the outer edge of the frame.

The snowflakes within the frame are cut out of ivory felt, and the cardstock background within the frame has been sprayed with glimmer mist to give it a pearly blue sheen.

Don't forget to pop over to our BLOG where you can check out inspiration from my amazing teamies and remember La La Land Crafts also have a Facebook Page HERE and La La Lands Facebook Group HERE. We love seeing your amazing creations using La La Land Stamps and Dies too.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a great week.

"TEE IT UP" ~DS120~

It's time for a new Deconstructed sketch. Wow, we are already up to sketch 120! 

I decided this week to use one of the many, many digital images that i have printed but never coloured.

This sweet golfer is from Saturated Canary. I colored her with copics, and used one of my favorite MME paper pads.

Here is Jen's awesome sketch....

I tried really, really hard to angle the image and the patterned paper strips, like in the sketch, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it, no matter how hard I tried. Sorry Jen.

You can check out all of the DT girl's blogs below.....

• Arielle Gordon
• Cresta Woodruff
• Dawn Easton 
• Jen Shults
• Joni Wilson
• Judy Rozema
• Kadie Ensley
• Kim O'Connell
• Lori Boyd
• Sheri Gilson
• Tracey Pickersgill

We would love you to join in the fun and link up your creation on The Deconstructed Sketch blog HERE

I hope you have a great week.

Thanks for stopping by.

TUTORIAL THURSDAY

TUTORIAL THURSDAY

Over at LaLaLand crafts it's Tutorial Thursday and I am the host this week.

My tutorial is "PAPER PIECING USING RUBBER STAMPS"

I hope you like it.

This is the card I show you how to make in 7 easy steps.....

You can find all the details  HERE

I'll be back soon with this week's Deconstructed sketch.

Bye for now.

INSPIRATION MONDAY ~ FAIRYTALE~

It's Inspiration monday over at Lalaland Crafts, and our theme this week is Fairytales.

STAMP

Sitting Princess Marci

http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Sitting-Princess-Marci-w-Sentiments-Rubber-Stamp-5185.htm

DIE

Garden Bench Die

http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Garden-Bench-Die-8031.htm

COPICS

Skin; E000, E00, E21, E11, R20

Lips; R32

Hair; Y21, YR23, E15

Dress; B000, B21, B23, B24

Trim; V000, V12, V15, V17

Tights; C0, C1, C3

Rose; RV10, RV21, RV25, RV29

Wand; gold and silver spica

PAPERS

Little Yellow Bicycle

Don't forget to pop over to our BLOG where you can check out inspiration from my amazing teamies and remember La La Land Crafts also have a Facebook Page HERE and La La Lands Facebook Group HERE. We love seeing your amazing creations using La La Land Stamps and Dies too.

Thanks for stopping by,

Tracey.

DS #119 STEAMPUNK MARCI

It's time for a new Deconstructed sketch already. Wow, what a busy week. With the girlies on 3 weeks holidays time just seems to fly.

Here is my card.....

I've tried a few different things this week. It's totally different to my usual style, but I'm kind of happy with how it turned out nonetheless.

I've used glimmer mist, frantage embossing powders, and distressing with inks and a blade.

I hope you like it. I've used Top hat Steampunk Marci from Lalaland Crafts.

And here is Jen's awesome sketch....

Don't forget to check out our Dt girls blogs.

• Arielle Gordon
• Cresta Woodruff
• Dawn Easton 
• Jen Shults
• Joni Wilson
• Judy Rozema
• Kadie Ensley
• Kim O'Connell
• Lori Boyd
• Sheri Gilson
• Tracey Pickersgill

We would love you to join in the fun and link up your creation on The Deconstructed Sketch blog HERE

I hope you have a great week.

Thanks for stopping by.

Tracey.

SCARECROW MARCI

It's day 3 of our Halloween release at Lalaland crafts, and today we are showcasing Batgirl Marci and Scarecrow Marci.

Here is my card using scarecrow Marci.

STAMP:

 Scarecrow Marci

http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Scarecrow-Marci-w-Sentiments-Rubber-Stamp-5194.htm

DIES:

 Pumpkins and jack o lantern set

http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Pumpkins-Die-8054.htm

Grass border die

http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Grass-Border-Die-8034.htm

KIT: 

Halloween frames and shapes kit

http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Halloween-Frames-and-Shapes-Kit-9005.htm

COPICS:

Skin; E000, E00, E21, E11, R30

Hair: E70, E71, E74, E77, E79, E49

Hat, vest, collar, tights, gloves: E30, E31, E34, E37, E39

Skirt: B91, B93, B95, B97, B99

Yellows: Y35, Y38, E15

Shirt: G21, G24, G28, G29

Boots: E70, E74, E79, W4, W7, W10

Lips: R22, R24

Cheeks and beak: YR02, YR04, YR09

Bird: C1, C4, C7, C10, B05, B28

Buttons: 100

You can find all the new products here.

I hope you love our new release just as much as me.

Don't forget to pop over to our BLOG where you can check out inspiration from my amazing teamies and remember La La Land Crafts also have a Facebook Page HERE and La La Lands Facebook Group HERE. We love seeing your amazing creations using La La Land Stamps and Dies too.

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to stop by the lalaland blog tomorrow and Friday for two more days of new releases.

Have a great week.

CAULDRON WITCH MARCI

This week at Lalaland crafts we are showcasing our brand new Halloween release.

Yesterday we had samples using Dragon Luka, and today we bring you Cauldron Witch Marci.

Isn't she seriously CUTE!

STAMP;

 Cauldron witch Marci

http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Cauldron-Witch-Marci-w-Sentiments-Rubber-Stamp-5191.htm

DIES;

 Spiderweb corner die

http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Spiderweb-Corner-Die-8055.htm

Spiderweb border die

http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Spiderweb-Border-Die-8056.htm

KIT:

 Halloween frames and shapes kit

http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Halloween-Frames-and-Shapes-Kit-9005.htm

COPICS:

Skin; E000, E00, E21, E11, R30

Hair; C3, C5, C7, C9, W10 and RV04

Dress, hat and shoes: C3, C5, C7, C10

Apron : YG21, YG23, YG25, YG17, YG67

Tights ; RV00, RV02, RV04, RV06

Cauldron and cat : W0, W02, W04, W7, W10

Gold spica

BOO word: V04

Bat frame and bats; 100

Potion; R20, R21, R22, R24, R29

You can find all the new products here.

I hope you love our new release just as much as me.

Don't forget to pop over to our BLOG where you can check out inspiration from my amazing teamies and remember La La Land Crafts also have a Facebook Page HERE and La La Lands Facebook Group HERE. We love seeing your amazing creations using La La Land Stamps and Dies too.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a happy week.

FAREWELL FRIEND

I'm not sure if I've shared my latest awesome news yet. Well, I was chosen recently to be a guest designer for one of my favorite stamp companies, TIDDLY INKS STAMPS

Here is my first card. The theme is GOOD BYE.

STAMP

Wryn Blooms

PAPERS

Echo Park and Crate

DIES

Lalaland filigree corner

The Greeting Farm fence

Make sure you stop by The Tiddly Inks blog and check out all the awesome work from the rest of the DT.

Thanks for stopping by.

HELLO FRIEND ~DS118~

It's time for a new Deconstructed sketch.

I've used a Saturated Canary digital image and colored her with copic markers.

I think I've used patterned paper from 4 different companies!

Here's Jen's awesome sketch.

Don't forget to check out our Dt girls blogs.

• Arielle Gordon
• Cresta Woodruff
• Dawn Easton (is out this week)
• Jen Shults
• Joni Wilson
• Judy Rozema
• Kadie Ensley
• Kim O'Connell
• Lori Boyd
• Sheri Gilson
• Tracey Pickersgill

We would love you to join in the fun and link up your creation on The Deconstructed Sketch blog HERE

I hope you have a great week.

Thanks for stopping by.

Tracey.

INSPIRATION MONDAY ~BRIGHT BIRTHDAY~

Our theme for inspiration Monday this week is BRIGHT BIRTHDAY. I seem to use bright colors most of the time in my coloring and on my cards, so this one was right up my alley.

Instead of a card this week I have made a cute little gift box for a Birthday Princess.

Lalaland's ready to assemble trinket box is so easy to put together, it was perfect for the job.

  

And a side on view........

PROJECT KIT

4x4"trinket box kit

http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/4-x-4-Trinket-Box-Kit-7117.htm

STAMP

sitting princess marci rubber stamp

http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Sitting-Princess-Marci-w-Sentiments-Rubber-Stamp-5185.htm

COPICS

Skin; E000, E00, E11, E21, R30

Hair; Y21, YR23, E15

Lips: R24, Eyes; G43

Dress; RV000, R81, R83, R85

BGooo, Bg01, BG05, BG07

Frame; RV02

Banner; Y11

OTHER

Dylusions ink spray

Glimmermist

Zva bling

Echo Park papers

Prima and WOC flowers

Prima alpha

Stickles

If you are still reading, thankyou for sticking with me for this long post.

Lastly, my third daughter had her 14th Birthday party last weekend and we made a makeup themed cake for her. And it just happens to fit the theme of BRIGHT BIRTHDAY so I thought i would share.

All of the makeup is made of fondant icing and is edible.

The makeup purse is made from LCM bars (rice krispy treats) and covered in fondant.

The actual cake is chocolate mud!

Don't forget to pop over to our BLOG where you can check out inspiration from my amazing teamies and remember La La Land Crafts also have a Facebook Page HERE and La La Lands Facebook Group HERE. We love seeing your amazing creations using La La Land Stamps and Dies too.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a happy week.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY ~DS117~

Last weekend we celebrated Father's Day here in Australia.

I used this weeks new Deconstructed sketch to make a card for my husband and my Dad.

The first is for my Dad.......

And the next is for my hubby, who loves to cycle.

The stamps and die are from MFT.

Here's Jen's awesome sketch....

You can check out the DT blogs below for some inspiration.

• 
  
• Arielle Gordon
• Cresta Woodruff
• Dawn Easton
• Jen Shults
• Joni Wilson
• Judy Rozema
• Kadie Ensley
• Lori Boyd
• Sheri Gilson
• Tobi Crawford 
• Tracey Pickersgill (that's me)

We would also like to introduce the super-talented Kim o'Connell to the Deconstructed sketch team. Don't forget to stop by her blog and make her feel welcome.  http://www.kimoconnell.com/

We would love you to join in the fun and link up your creation on The Deconstructed Sketch blog HERE

I hope you have a great week.

Thanks for stopping by.

Tracey.