Geek Is Chic

     Yes, this bookmark is removable! This Marci is a couple of years old, but she is new to me. The patterned paper is from a company in Sweden. Every time I buy a sheet, I feel like I have satisfied a guilty pleasure. It is a pinch more expensive than other card stocks, but when you hold it between your fingers, you feel like there is something substantial there.

     This sketch by Lisa Hidy is the bones of this card. I designed it for Sketch N Scrap. There is a friendly competition going on over there with call outs for exemplary work and a random prize drawing every month.

Card Sketch #166 by Lisa Hidy

     This Marci may be from the archives, but the dies used on this card are new. The book mark and "READ" dies - as well as the sentiment - were part of the November La La Land Club Release. I used the letters that fell out of the "READ" die on the bookmark. The base of the bookmark is a piece of solid blue paper with a row of blue stars across the bottom. I used all 12 inches of this star strip on the card front, bookmark, and inside the card.

Bookmark

     The flipped side of the bookmark is a lighter blue. I added a plaid as well as a brown border strip.

Back of Bookmark

     I added an "on your birthday" sentiment to the card. I have special plans for this card. I won't be able to go into details here. It would ruin the surprise.

Inside of Card

Materials List:

    

     Card Stock: Gina K - Warm Cocoa

     Patterned Paper: Maja Designs - Denim & Friends

     Stamp: La La Land - Reading Marci

                Impression Obsession - On Your Birthday

     Dies: La La Land - Bookmark

     Ink: Momento - Tuxedo Black

           Gina K - Warm Cocoa

     Copics: Skin - E000, 00, 11, R20

                Hair - E42, 43, 44, 47

                Skirt - B91,93, 95, 97

                Shirt - BG70, 72, 75, 78

                          RV10, 11, 13, 14

                Shoes - B91, BG72, E53

                Glasses - RV13

                Hair Ties - RV14

                Books - B91, 93, YR14, 32

                Book bag - E53, 55, 57

     Embellies - 1/2 inch seam binding - Tobacco

Mishap Under the Cap

     Back in 2013 I was just starting to try out stamping, die-cutting, and card-making. I designed a card for my brother's birthday. He loves baseball!!! It ended up being - and still is - my very favorite card that I have ever made. It sits on a shelf in my craft room with a row of cards made with Lili of the Valley stamps. As much as I love the girlie Marcy and Mollie of La La Land Crafts, I also love the little boys from the Lili of the Valley collections. This little guy is no exception. 

     My crafting friends who visit my craft room are always asking if I will kit the card so they can make it too. My friend Diane came over a week ago and asked if she could get a kit of it. Because of the COVID-19 travel restrictions, I was able to find time to make 8 kits to give to some of my friends.

     For the inside of the card, I made a much smaller cap skeleton and used the leftover stars that were just sitting on the table after finishing the front of the card.

Inside of Card

     Here is the original card from 7 years ago. This Authentique paper is VERY old, so I had to find some newer paper from which to make the kits. The paper from Photoplay that I used to make the new version is also pretty old. I bought a bunch of it to make Christmas cards (that never happened). 

Inside of Original Card

On the Shelf

Materials List:

    

     Card Stock: My Colors - Casa Olé

                                        Snowbound

                                        Java

                       Bazzill - Candy Buttons

     Patterned Paper: Photoplay - Luke 2 

                              (Authentique - Hope)

     Stamp: Lili of the Valley - Ooops!

                Gina K - Happy Birthday To You

                Kitchen Sink - 3 Step Baseball

     Dies: Our Daily Bread - Double Stitched Circles 

             Poppy Stamps Inc - Picket Fence

             Die-Namics - Blueprint #18

             Elizabeth Craft Designs - Sports Charms

     Silhouette File: Baseball Hat by Snapdragon Snippets Designs

     Ink: Momento - Tuxedo Black

            Gina K - Charcoal Truffle

     Copics: Skin - E000, 00, 11, R20

                Hair - E43, 44, 47, 49

                Shirt & Shorts- E43, 44, B41, 45

                Shoes - E41, 43, 42, 44

                Leaves - YG63

                Ball - E31, 33

                Vase - E11, 13, 15

                Water - B000

                Flowers - Y18, E44

                Sky B0000

                Ground C0, 2 (E43, 44)

     Embellies - Twine - Brown & Blue

                     Marker - Red Fine-Tipped (Marvy: Crimson Lake)

Super Mario Birthday

Materials List:

     Patterned Paper: Downloaded - halegrafx.com

     Card Stock: Scraps - Yellow, Light Blue, Blue, Green, White, Black

     Dies: Karen Burniston -Outdoor Scene

                                       Tropical Scene

                                       Coffee Charms

                                       Word Set 2 - Birthday

              Lawn Fawn - Stitched Hillside Borders

              Papercrafter Magazine - 14 Nesting Dies

   Silhouette Files: Downloaded from - AlwaysWannaSmile

                                                       Pinterest Store

             Die-namics - Always Time for Tea

             Spellbinders - Fancy Tags 

     Punch: Ionic

     Embellies: Black/White Twine

                    Gray Enamel Glitter Dot

     Copics: Skin - E000, 00, 11, R20

                 Hair - E21, 23, 25, 27

                 Cup - C0, 1, 3, 5

                        - RV91, 93, 95

                 Dress/Bow - BG10, 11, 13

                 Bunny - C00, 0, 1, 2, R00

    

Challenges

Cards 4 Galz Challenge - Stamping - #24 - February 28

Cruise Homework

     I have finally finished a couple of projects left over from the crafting cruise I took last month. The first is a card designed by Becky Morehead. I didn't have the stamp for "Beach Babe Marci", so i substituted for this "Summer Vacation Marci". 

     It seems that I am a bit addicted to coloring a menagerie of Marci's. I have joined the La La Land Club and one arrives every month. I can't wait to color the February Marci and only 9 days until March Marci is revealed. 

     I have started adding a touch of white gel pen here and there in my coloring. I also tried something new this time. I have a shoebox full of peg stamps. The little flowers on Marci's headband are the ones I chose. I got these stamps at an estate sale 3 years ago. I never think to use them. Maybe this will encourage me to reach for the shoebox on a regular basis.

     I designed an inside for the card. I chose sandals from a Burniston die and added 3 of the flower peg stamps in the corner.

     Karen Burniston also designed a card for homework. I had such a good time bringing  these beverage glasses to life. I used my Copic markers and the white gel pen.

     I still have the one HUGE project left. A treasure chest with a drawer that contains a hidden mini album. I mis-cut two pieces of paper and as a result, I have to order more before finishing it. That will be a blog for another day....

Materials List:    (for Summer Vacation Marci card)

    

     Card Stock: My Colors - Black Magic

                                        Snowbound

                                        Dare Devil

                                        Black Magic

     Patterned Paper: Photoplay - Set Sail

                                               (Sail Away, Bon Voyage)

     Stamp: La La Land - Summer Vacation Marci

                Rubber Stamp Tapestry - Peg flower stamp

     Dies: Burniston - Sea Animals 

                              Beach Charms

                              Crosshatch Rectangles

                              Word Set 1 - Greetings

     Ink: Momento - Tuxedo Black

            Gina K - Denim Blue

     Copics: Skin - E000, 00, 11, R20

                Hair - E42, 43, 44, 47

                Blouse - B32, 34, 37

                Skirt & Headband - G41, 45

                Floatie - Y11, 13, 15, 17 (White Gell Pen)

                Flower & Trim - R22, 24, 27, Y11(White Gell Pen)

                Sandels - B34 37

Pokemon Card Insert and Pop Up

     Here is a card made for my grandson's birthday. I bought him two Pokemon stuffies and wanted to give him the Pokemon cards for each of the two characters.  

     I thought this Pop Up card die set by Karen Burniston would be a perfect way to present them. (This would also be a fun way to gift baseball cards.)

     I made the card 4.25" x 8", in order to have room for two Rockin' Rectangles,  I glued 2 heavy duty baseball card sleeves to be visible in each window. I placed a Pokemon card in each sleeve. 

     This video shows the Rockin' Rectangle in action.

     I got into a might of Grammy trouble right here. I asked my grandson, "What is your favorite kind of Poke Ball?" He answered, "The Master Ball". I wrapped his gift up to look like a Poke Ball or Poke Box - if you will. Unfortunately I got a bit turned around in the process. the blue is supposed to be on the top with the red stripes on the blue. Classic type of error made by an accident prone Grammy like me.

     Follow-Up: My grandson announced as he started opening presents, that he was going to save this box for last. I was so tickled that he was looking forward to opening it. He just loved the two stuffies. When he left the pile of gifts to blow out candles, he grabbed those to stuffies and headed for the kitchen. IT WAS A HOME RUN!!!  ...before and after the opening of the gift!!!!

Materials List:

    

     Card Stock: My Colors - Snowbound

                                        Dare Devil

                                        Black Magic

     Patterned Paper: Digital Paper - Pokemon by Valentay

     Wrapping Paper: Blue

     

     Dies: Burniston - Rockin' Rectangle Pop-Up

                               Word Set 2 - Birthday

             Sizzix - Circles

     Embellies - 2 Heavy Duty Card Holders

                      1 Pokemon Pog

                      1" black satin ribbon