Patterned Paper - backgrounds and paper piecing

Hello Crafty Friends! Oh what I'd give to have a spa day with my favorite gals! Until I'm able to do so, I'll just live vicariously through my stamped images! :P

Today's inspiration Friday is all about Patterned Paper! I absolutely love making patterned paper using La-La Land Crafts background stamps. You can make as much as you need and in any color you want! 

I stamped out a pastel polka dot background using the Hello Lovely Background stamp. I trimmed out 0.5" strips and pieced them together to make the a striped pastel rainbow.  Then I used the leftover patterned paper to paper piece the towels and hat for the Spa Gals in the card. I used copics to add a little more depth and details to the towels and hat. 

Products Used:

Relax & Unwind Clear Stamp Set

Happy Birthday Die

Happy Stitched Die

Scalloped Rectangles Die

Hello Lovely Background Stamp

Copics Used:
Hippo: C3, C1, C0
Duck & Drink: Y11, Y15, Y000
Oranges: Y38, Y35, Y32
Blues: B91, B93, B41, B0000
Greens: G40, YG13, YG11
Pinks: RV11, RV00, RV000, RV0000
Purples: BV00, BV000, BV0000

Plaid & Magnolia Card

Hello everyone! It's Cheryl with the Inkon3 Creative Team here to show you a fun and quick card that mixes beautiful magnolia flowers with a masculine patterned paper!

First you'll need the following pieces prepped, feel free to adjust the colors and patterns to whatever you'd like or have available:

- A2 Card Base

- 5.5"x 4.25" Blue paper 

- Black die-cut rectangle (I chose a scalloped rectangle die)

- Buffalo Plaid Patterned paper cut down to fit into black rectangle

- Black paper cut down to 2" high and whatever width is needed to fit into the rectangle

- 2"x 0.5" small black rectangle for sentiment 

- White card stock that's 1.5" high and whatever width is needed to fit into the rectangle

On the white card stock, randomly stamp images from the Big Bold Magnolia stamp set using the Blackout Hybrid Detail Ink. Color with coloring medium of choice. 

Then on the small 2"x 0.5 " black rectangle, stamp the sentiment "Have a Happy Birthday" from the BeYoutiful clear stamp set, using Juicy Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink, then sprinkle some Arctic White Ultra Fine embossing Powder and heat set!

Assemble the layers and components of the cards as shown in the picture above and that's it! This is a super fun and quick card!

Products Used:

Big Bold Magnolias Clear Stamp Set

BeYOUtiful Clear Stamp Set

Blackout Hybrid Detail Ink
Juicy Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink
Arctic White Ultra Fine Embossing Powder

Scalloped Rectangle Die
Just for You Background Stamp (Buffalo Plaid Pattern)

Copics Used:
Greys: C3, C1, C0
Greens: G19, G14, G05
Blues: BG00, BG000, BG000
Yellows: Y19, Y15, Y11

Club La-La Land Crafts - August Kit - More Project Insp!

Hello Crafty Friends! I'm here to show a few more projects I've created using Club La-la land Craft's August 2020 kit! August 31, 2020 is the last day to subscribe to get the kit that I've used in the projects below, but if it's past August 31st, don't sweat it, you can purchase past kits with your 2nd subscription!

Click here for more details about Club La-La Land Crafts Kits!

My first project is a weekly layout in my B6 Traveler's Notebook. I made a fun scene with the little kitty and puppy taking a nap after filling up on popcorn! I really loved how Cristena with the design team turned the popcorn and antenna components to make a floor lamp! I used partial die cutting to make the scalloped rectangle the right size for my planner. 

Using the background stamps to create a pattern on the chairs so fun and easy!

Additional Products Used: 

Scalloped Rectangles Dies

Daisies on my Mind Layering Stencils

Seas the Day Background Stamp Set

Just For You Background Stamp Set

Your Kindness Background Stamp

Wood Planks Background Stamp Set

Copic Colors:

Cat: E53, E51, E50, R85, R81

Dog: E53, E51, E50, W3, W1, W0, E79, E74, E71, R85, R81

Greens: YG13, G40, YG0000

Blues: B93, B52, B41, B000

Greys: C7, C5, C3

Frame: E37, E35, E31, W1, W0

Popcorn: Y21, Y11, Y0000

My next project is a clean and simple card using the Movie Night Marci Rubber Stamp and her puppy friend! I wanted some soft colors so I used some of the paper from the Hello Baby Paper pack! I really love gray and pink together!

Additional Products Used: 

Scalloped Rectangles Dies

Build-a-Frame Stitched Small Dies

Hello Baby Paper Pack

Love You More Paper Pack

Copics Used: 

Marci's Hair: Y28, Y26, Y23
Marci's Skin: E21, E11, E00, E000
Marci's Lips: RV52, RV34, RV32

Marci's Cheeks: R11, R00, E02
Marci's Shirt: C3, C1, C0
Marci's Pants and Headband: B93, B91, B41
Marci's Slippers & Bowl: R21, R20, R00
Popcorn: Y21, Y11, Y0000
Dog's Fur: E35, E33, E31, W7, W5, W3, E79, E74, E71, R85, R81

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Stenciling Fun in Planners -Beach themed layout

Happy Friday crafty friends! I created a beach themed planner layout in my A5 planner! I love using stencils in my planner to add fun decorative background without adding bulk to the planner. La-La Land Crafts have tons of fun stencils, and always comes in coordinated sets of 2!

I love how so many of the La-La Land Crafts dies can be used for functional components of my planner layout! ;) The cloud works so perfectly for the days of the week, and I will use the postage stamps to write in the highlights of the day! :) 

Stenciling tips:

Build the colors

If you're new to stenciling using distress inks and a blending tool just remember that you have to keep building the color. There's going to be an initial phase where it doesn't look good, but once you keep blending and building the colors, it'll look good in the end! 

Prep the paper

Paper does matter when using distress inks, most crafters like using Bristol paper when blending/stenciling in backgrounds however with planning you likely don't have a choice in paper (unless you print your own inserts, even then bristol is too thick for using it as a planner insert in my opinion). Because of the chalky finish of Distress Oxide inks, the inks almost prep the paper to allow for better blending of the inks! So go ahead and use your light distress oxide inks first, give it a moment to dry then use start blending the colors. 

Shadowing/Ghosting

I haven't had any problems with shadowing with standard planner paper even when I use black distress oxide ink. However if you use a planner with super thin planner paper, like a hobonichi/tomoe river paper, then shadowing is inevitable. 

For writing space 

• Stencil first, then write/stamp, especially if you're using distress oxide/pigment inks, since pigment inks sits on the paper surface if you stencil over your image/writing it'll dull your image/writing.
• Keep the colors light if you want to write over the stenciled area.
• If you want to stencil in dark colors, write with a white gel pen! The effect will look so nice!

Products Used:

Stay Cool Clear Stamp

Double Stitched Hills Border

Stitched Sun and Clouds Die

Postage Stamps Die

Summer is Here Layering Stencil

Copics Used:

Greens: YG05, YG03, YG01

Yellows: Y17, Y15, Y11

Pinks: R11, R0, R000

Purples: V01, V000, V0000

Bear: E79, E74, E71, E35, E33, E31

Elephant: W3, W1, W0

Cat: Y26, Y23, Y21, RV34, RV32

Penguin: C7, C5, C3, C1, C0, Y17, Y15, Y11

Anchor: N4, N2, N1

Hippo: C3, C1, C0, R11, R00

Crab: R27, R24, R22

Shell: V12, V01, V000

Starfish: R21, R11, R00

Distress Oxides Used:

Salty Ocean

Tumbled Glass

Cracked Pistachio

Here's a few close ups of my layout!

Cozy up for Club La-La Land Craft's August Kit!

Hello Crafty Friends, I'm here to reveal the Club La-La Land Crafts August 2020 Stamps and Dies Kit!

What is Club La-La Land? 

It's a monthly subscription with exclusive coordinating stamps and/or dies from La-La Land crafts. Each month you'll receive a package with a kit based on your choice of subscription plan - Stamps and Dies, Stamps Only, or Dies only.

Step-by-Step Project Tutorials from the Club La-La Land Crafts Design Team are also included with your subscription!

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Sign up by August 31, 2020 to get this kit!

The August kit is all about getting Cozy and Chillin'! I love the retro style home entertainment! It's all about Movie Night this month!

My first project is a monthly planner layout in my A5 Planner. I was inspired by the "this is a test" screen which ultimately gave my layout a very 80-90s vibe! I'm digging it, it's so FRESH!

Additional Products Used:

Seas the Day Background Stamp

Photo Elements Die

Long Flags Die

Copic Colors:

Marci's Hair: E79, E74, E71
Marci's Skin: E21, E11, E00, E000
Marci's Lips: R85, R83, RV11

Marci's Cheeks: R21, R11, R00
Marci's Shirt and Headband: RV13, RV02, RV00
Marci's Pants: C3, C1, C0
Marci's Slippers: C1, C0
Bowl: BG32, BG11, BG10
Popcorn: Y23, Y21, Y000
Cat's Fur: Y38, Y35, YR27
Cat's Nose: RV34, RV32
Dog's Fur: W7, W5, W3, W1
Dog's Ears & Tongue: R11, R00,
Dog's Nose: E79, E74
Electronic Devices: C7, C5, C3, C1

My second project is a slimline card. In order to jam pack all the goodies in this kit I definitely needed a slimline card. I thought it would be fun to have some pastel appliances so I made the TV baby blue, and the VCR pink! 

Additional Products Used: 
Seas the Day Background Stamp
Stitched Pennants Die
Daisies on My Mind Layering Stencils
Scalloped Rectangles Die

Copic Colors: 

Marci's Hair: N6, N4, N2
Marci's Skin: E21, E11, E00, E000
Marci's Lips: R85, R83, RV11

Marci's Cheeks: R21, R11, R00
Marci's Shirt and Headband: BV02, BV01, BV00, BV000
Marci's Pants: C3, C1, C0
Pinks: RV13, RV02, RV00
Bowl: B01, B00, B000
Popcorn: Y23, Y21, Y000
Cat's Fur: Y38, Y35, YR27
Cat's Nose: RV34, RV32
Dog's Fur: E55, E53, E51, W7, W5, W3
Dog's Ears & Tongue: R11, R00,
Dog's Nose: E79, E74
Couch: E35, E33, E31, E50
Remote Control: C7, C5, C3, C1

You can see my Reveal Video of the Club La-la Land Crafts August 2020 Kit here:

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Outdoor Pool Party Penguin Card

Happy Friday everyone! Today's card theme is "Outdoors"! I chose poolside as my outdoor as that is my kind of outdoor activity!

This is my first attempt at drawing pool water! I'm pretty happy with the results! Even though my card is summer themed, the Spring has Sprung paper pack had some nice blue-greens that went really nicely with the water that I had drew in.

Products Used:

Just Chill Clear Stamp Set

Postage Stamps Die

Scalloped Rectangles Die

Stitched Sun and Clouds Die

Pail and Shovel Die (June Club Kit)

Spring has Sprung Paper Pack

Copics Used:

Yellows: Y17, Y15, Y13, Y11

Greys: C7, C5, C3

Cheeks: R00, R0000

Pinks: RV13, RV02, RV00

Greens: YG05, YG03, YG01

Water: BG32, BG11, BG10, BG000

Cloud Shading: B000, B0000

Big Bold Magnolias and Water color Foil

Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Cheryl with the Inkon 3 Creative Team here to share how I made this pretty card using Thermoweb and Inkon 3 products!

First, I cut out a 3.75”x5” rectangle using white cardstock. I placed the 6x6 Wavy Stencil over the cardstock and spread an even layer of the Deco Foil transfer gel over the stencil. I removed the stencil and set the white cardstock aside to dry completely.

Once dried, I heated up my laminator. Once ready, I cut one sheet of the Deco Foil Transfer sheets in Amethyst Watercolor that’s approximately 3.75” x 5”. I place the transfer sheet over the white cardstock, placed it in between printer paper and ran it through the laminator two times.

Next, I cut a 4”x5.25” rectangle and die cut a small pennant out of dark purple cardstock, and a 4.75”x 1.5” rectangle out of white cardstock. From the Big Bold Magnolia Stamp set, stamp out the magnolia flowers and two leaves shown in the picture above using Twiggy Brown Atelier Ink. Fussy cut the images, and then color with your choice of medium and colors.

On the small purple pennant, stamp the sentiments “Happy Birthday” from the Fox & Bunny Hugs Clear Stamp Set using the Juicy Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink. Sprinkle some Arctic White Ultra Fine Embossing Powder over the stamped sentiment and shake off any excess, then heat set the embossing powder.

Now we’re ready to assemble the card! Adhere the purple rectangle onto an A2 card base, then adhere the foiled cardstock on the purple cardstock. Adhere the rest of the pieces as shown in the photo above, be very careful with the foil as it can scratch easily!

There you have it! The process for this card takes a while because of the transfer gel, but it is totally worth the time! And honestly, the picture doesn’t capture the full gorgeousness of the watercolor foil! 

Products Used:

Deco Foil Transfer Sheets - Amethyst Watercolor 

Deco Foil Transfer Gel Duo

Wavy 6X6 Stencil

Big Bold Magnolia Clear Stamp Set

Fox & Bunny Hugs Clear Stamp Set

Atelier Ink - Twiggy Brown

Arctic White Ultra Fine Embossing Powder

Juicy Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink

Rock N Roll Hippos

Its Inspiration Friday with La-La Land Crafts and the theme is MASCULINE! Nothing says masculine like some Rockin' Hippos right? I used some background stamps onto some red card stock  for the pennants. I really love the background stamps because you can make perfectly coordinated patterned paper!

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Products Used:

Rock On! Clear Stamps

Simple Joys Background Stamp

Just for You Background Stamp

Long Flags Die

Double Stitched Stars Die

Curved Pocket Die

Copics Used:

Greys: N6, N4, N3, N2, N1, N0

Yellows: Y17, Y15, Y11

Reds: R29, R27, R24, R22

Browns: E53, E51, E50