Guest Designing for Rainbow Craftykari!

Hi friends,

As, today is the last day of the year and this being my last post for the year, I want to Thank all my bloggy friends and peeps for all the love, support and comments that you always leave for me :) I really, really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!
Today I am sharing with you, three of my projects which I have made for my Guest Design post for the Rainbow Craftykari store. I have shared these projects along with the detailed tutorial on Maninder's blog. So, if you want to check it out, HERE's the link for it.
Maninder sent me a mixed kit of some gorgeous mulberry flowers, re-inkers, Ultra Thick embossing enamel in gold, cardstocks, pattern papers and various other embellishments as well, and the focus for this month was on how to create backgrounds using Re-inkers and embossing using Gold UTEE! And, this is what I have come up with. First is card, a tag and an gift envelope, all three made with  Re-inkers and embossing. So, here's a look :-                                                      

                                                       

The backgrounds for all the three were created using some fun techniques which I have shared on the Rainbow Craftykari's blog , So do check it out.

Supplies used :- 

(For the card) :

Base Cardstock -Rainbow Craftykari store.

Stamps : Fiskars/Teresa Collins Girly Posh stamp set,Tim Holtz Artistry French Market, Inspired by Stamping Creative tags set.

Inks : Distress Re-inkers Spiced marmalade and Seedless Preserves, Distress Inks Spun Sugar, Shabby Shutters and Scattered Straw., Versafine Onyx Black ink pad, Versamark Embossing ink pad.

PTI Feather die-cuts, Provocraft small tags -RAK from Neha! :)

Martha Stewart 3 in 1 Butterfly punch cut outs - RAK from Sindhu! :)

Gold Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel,Mulberry flowers, Stick Pollens, Hemptique Hemp Mini cord- Orange, Rose buds,Leaves, Seam Binding Ribbon and Pearls.

(For the Tag) :

Base Tag -Handcut.

Dies & Embossing folder : Itsy Bitsy Folder leaves embossing folder, Cheery Lynn Anastasia border die, Ironwork Motifs Oval dies, Ironwork Motifs Scalloped Oval dies, Joy! Crafts Vintage Flourishes -6003/0015.

Punch : Martha Stewart Doily Lace punch.

Stamps : Hero Arts All Occasions Messages stamp, KaiserCraft 75 cents stamp set.

Inks : Distress inks Peacock feathers, and Scattered Straw, Distress re-inkers Spiced marmalade and Seedless Preserves, Versafine Onyx Black ink pad.

Itsy Bitsy glittered strips, Gold Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel, Mulberry flower, Small filler flowers, Studio Calico Wood Veneers- Stars, Hemptique Hemp Mini cord- Orange, Leaves, Seam Binding Ribbon and Pearls.

(For the Envelope) :

Base Envelope -Handcut.

Dies and Embossing folder : Sizzix embossing folder -RAK from Piali :)

Ironwork Classic Oval Dies, Ironwork Scalloped Oval dies, Cheery Lynn Anastasia border die, Cheery Lynn Olive Branches die.

Punch : Martha Stewart 3 in 1 Butterfly punch.

Stamps : Hero Arts Flourish background stamp.

Inks : Distress Re-inker - Spiced Marmalade,Distress inks Peacock Feathers, Shabby Shutters and Scattered Straw, Versamark Embossing ink pad.

Ranger Gold embossing powder, Itsy Bitsy glitter strip,Mulberry flower, Small daisy flowers, Stick pins, Rose-buds and Pearls.

Challenges entered :

Craft DeeBowZ - Anything Goes and include a handmade bow.

Kaboodle Doodles -Anything Goes

Sentimental Sundays -Tag Your'e it (Entering my tag in it). ( Made it to Top 3 )

Stamping Sensations - Free and easy (Entering my tag).

IBS Customer Gallery Contest -I have used the Creative tags stamp set on my card.

And please, do leave me your comments/suggestions regarding these projects. Would love to hear your views regarding it.

Have a nice day everyone!

Lulupu challenge #22 and a super fun Blog hop :)

Hiya friends ,
So I know its been Rrrrrrreally long since I last posted on my blog ....Hmmm atleast a 2 month long break !! Well, what can I say. I really really got busy after my vacation and I just wasn't creating anything new that I could share. But then I got this opportunity to be a part of this fantastic BLOG HOP hosted by the Lulupu Team and I am really very happy to be here now sharing my project with you all :)
For all those who are new to this hop, you can get the full detail about the challenge and the blog hop HERE .
                                      In the mean time, please do share this badge below in your side bar indicating you are taking part in this blog hop because believe me you don't want to miss this hop as you stand a chance to win some really really awesome prizes. What you don't believe me ..Uh oh !! Then do check it out HERE  :)                                                                        

And here's a list of the participating blog's :

                                                         Pooja 

                                                         Varshitha
                                                         Pratiksha
                                                         Hussena( That's me :) )
                                                          Erum
                                                          Sonia
                                                          Nikita

You must have come here from the very talented and artistic Pratiksha's blog. If not please do check out her blog here. And  here's a look at my card for the 'Cook it up' challenge. I have used 3 ingredients from the cook it up challenge in my card (Pattern Paper,Diecuts/Punches,Embellishments).                                                      

And just because I can't resist, here's another look :                                                                          

And guess what, I also made a coordinating box in which to mail this card. I always make dimensional cards and mailing them in envelope's is not an option for me so I made this box in which to send this card. Check it out :                                                  

  This is a standing view of the box with the card inside. I am sorry for the bad pictures the light was really not good when I clicked my pictures :(                                                                                     

I hope you like my card and co-ordinating box. Do let me know your reviews regarding it, I really look forward to all your comments/suggestions :)

Okay your next stop on this hop is someone who's very very creative and mega talented and that's of course none other than -Erum . And if you are a regular on Facebook, you must have seen her totally stunning creations for sure. Well, without further ado you absolutely need to check out her blog Here to see her amazing work as well! :)

Supplies Used :

Base CS : Campap

Pattern Papers : K&Company -Best of 2012 stack.

Martha Stewart Doily lace Punch, Martha Stewart 3 in 1 Butterfly punch.  

Dies : Cheery Lynn Gardenia strip for the flowers, Cheery Lynn Olive Branches,Spellbinder's Fleur di lis square & Square dies,Memory box Fresh foliage leaves, Joy! Crafts French Lily Corner (2).

Inks : Distress ink : Scattered straw, Distress Stain : Mowed Lawn and Versafine onyx black ink.

Stamp : Hero arts everyday sayings.

Small flowers and heart - Punches from jef.

Itsy Bitsy glitter strips and flowers.

Pearls and Rhinestones.

Challenges Entered : 

Cheery lynn Designs Challenge 110 : Red and green (Winner!)

An easel drawer box with card & some news!

Hi everyone,
Today I am sharing an easel drawer box that I had made for my last post at the Crafters Corner blog. Also, have shared a step by step tutorial on how to make it. You can check it out HERE.
But before I share the card, wanted to let you all know that I am taking a month long bloggy break as I am going on a vacation with no internet access. So I will not be able to comment on your beautiful creations till then! Hopefully, will join you all in the next month :)

Okay, here's a look at what I have created :                                      

And this is how it looks when the drawer is opened :                                                       

A close-up of the flowers :                                                         

I am not writing how I made this since I have already shared it on the Crafter's Corner blog. If you want to know how I made this, then do check out the post here

Supplies used :

Pattern papers - Prima Zephyr 6 X 6 inch paper pad.
Dies - Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Squares die, , Cheery Lynn Daisy strip, Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish.

Embossing Folder - Provocraft Swiss Dots.
Punches - Daisy punch and Martha Stewart 3 in 1 Butterfly punch.
Stamps - Kaisercraft 75 Cents, Hero Arts Find Joy stamp set.
Inks :
Distress Inks : Tumbled Glass, Scattered Straw.
Distress Stains : Picked Raspberry, Wild Honey.
Memento Pear Tart dew drop ink.
Versamark Embossing ink pad.
Versafine Onyx Black ink pad.
Embossing powders :Ranger Gold embossing powder , Ranger Super fine Clear embossing powder.
Brads, Pearls and Pollens.

Challenges entered :
Itsy Bitsy -Pretty with P's (Pattern Papers, Pink and Pearls)
613 Avenue create :Create your own challenge ( going with the 2nd colum: using shaped card , diecut, paper punch embossing (both dry and wet :) )
Hiding in my craft room : Woman's birthday ( My project is definitely  created for that special women /girl in your life and would make a perfect birthday gift as well :) )
KittyBee designs : Flowers

Birthday treat from Crafter's corner!

Hi friends,
Wanted to give you a heads up about this absolutely amazing candy that Crafter's Corner is offering for their first blogoversary celebration. Trust me, you don't want to miss this one.
Check out  the link here                                         

Guest Desiging for Lessology's Birthday celebration Month :)

Hi Friends,
Today sharing with you all an upcycled Gift box which I have made for my Guest Designer spot at LESSology as they are celebrating their second birthday blogoversary. I am thrilled to  be a part of their birthday celebration as the team of LESSology is a very talented  bunch and they always come up with some fabulous upcycling ideas.If you haven't checked out their blog yet drop in here I promise you won't be disappointed :)  Ok now here's a look at what I have made for  my guest designing spot :                                                        

I have up-cycled an old I-cod tablet box to create this gift box. Here is a look at how it looks from the top and the sides :                                                    

                                                

This is the box that I have upcycled :

                                                       

To make the base of my box I have first taken some water-color paper and added texture to it by stenciling it with texture paste and the damask Prima stencil.I have added a dash of Lindy's sprays to my texture paste to give a hint of color to it.Then, I have distressed it completely using Spun Sugar and a bit of Fired Brick distress inks.Also, I have distressed the edges of the paper using my scissors and this forms the base of the box on the top and on the sides.I have then embellished it using MDF embellishments and my ever favorite flowers using Spellbinder dies and colored it using Distress Stains.A little bit of pearls here and there and some delicate foliage completes my project! :)
I have also decorated the insides of the box with some Martha Stewart punched laces and a base white paper.
Finally, added some yummy chocolates to it and my gift is ready to be shared :)

Supplies used :

Base CS -Brustro Water-color paper.

Camlin Texture Paste.

Prima marketing Damask Stencil.

Dies & Punches :

Spellbinders Resplendent Rectangles die,Spellbinder's Rose Creations die, Spellbinder's Foliage die.

Martha Stewart Doily Lace Punch, Martha Stewart 3 in 1 Butterfly punch.

Stamps & Inks :

TPC Birthday clear stamp set.

Distress inks - Vintage photo, Fired brick, Spun sugar and Shabby shutters.

Versafine Onyx Black ink pad.

MDF embellishments, Glitter strips, Rose buds, Small flowers and Pearls.

Challenges entered :

Itsy Bitsy -Pretty with P challenge ( My P's are Pink, Pearls and Posy )

Artistic Inspiration - Anything goes/Frame it ( Made it to Top 3 )

There she goes -The gift of giving 

Craft Room challenge - Use something wooden.(Corner & Flourish )
Color Conceptions -Spread your wings with Distress inks! ( Made it to Top 6 )

Hope you like this gifting idea.Most of us love to receive or give chocolates as gifts and when it's packaged beautifully, it's all the more fun to receive.

Make a wish !

Hi friends,
So I am back again with another shabby-chic creation. I know I know, getting a bit monotonous :)
But I love playing with soft shades and dies and as the focus is on pattern paper in the Crafter's Corner blog for the whole of this month this is what I have shared there. Have a look :                                                        

                                                   

For this card, I have done distressing using scissors on my pattern paper and also done faux stitching on all four sides. I have used various dies to create my card and I am listing the supplies below. The blue flower which is the centre focus of the card is handmade along with the rose buds. I am still  experimenting with these buds so need your honest feedback. And do you see the beautiful tulle peeking out. This is the first time I am using them on my card. Love the soft look it gives to the card.

Supplies used :

Pattern papers -Webster's pages( RAK from Piali ), MME Indie Chic Citron .
Dies :
Spellbinder's Fluer De Lis Squares ,Spellbinder's Classic Square dies, Spellbinder's Rose Creations die, Spellbinder's Foliage die.
Memory Box Vintage Bird cage die, Memory box Nestled Bird.
Punches :
Martha Stewart Doily Lace punch.
Punch Bunch Blossom punch.
Stamps & Inks :
KaiserCraft Happy Birthday stamp.
Versafine Onyx Black Ink pad.
Distress inks -Broken China, Spun Sugar,Vintage Photo and Shabby Shutters.
Ranger Super Fine Clear Embossing Powder
Vellum, Rose buds, Pearls and Tulle.

Challenges entered :
Sugar Creek Hollow - In the garden. ( Top Pick! )
A Creative Romance -Dies or Punches ( Top 4! )


Hope you like my card. Please do leave your comments/suggestions. Would love to hear from you :)
Have a nice day everyone!

Some chocolate-y thanks !

Hi friends,
This post was long over-due as have been meaning to share this for quite some time. I had made these sweet and simple chocolate gift covers with gift tags for my son's teachers this Teacher's day. I have done simple embellishing using papers on the chocolate bars. I have stamped the background for the papers and also used the Prima Damask stencil to create the background for one of the bars. Here's a quick look at them :                                              

                                                                

                                                       

Here's a close-up of the flower I have done on the first bar. This was my first try using the Spellbinder's Rose Creations die and I was pretty happy with the results :)                                                           

These were pretty fast to make and since I had to make them in bulk I did'nt do too much of embellishing as is my style :D

I am sharing these for the current challenge at Beyond grey challenges which is ' Gifting Love '

ETA : These chocolate gift covers got a Honourable Mention at the Beyond Grey Challenges! 

Supplies used :

Base paper- Brustro water-color paper.

Dies :

Spellbinder's Rose Creations die, Spellbinders Foliage die.

MFT Loopy Border die.

Itsy Bitsy Fancy Classic Panels.

Punches :

Martha Stewart Doily Lace punch.

Stamps & Inks :

Hero Arts Good Friends, Hero Arts Antique Brocade, Bo Bunny Geometric Stamp, Kaisercraft Flourish clear stamp set.

Hero Arts Butter Bar ink, Versafine Onyx Black ink pad.

Distress inks -Broken China, Scattered Straw.

Distress Stains- Barn door, Mowed lawn and Peacock feathers.

Prima Damask Stencil.

Baker's twine and Pearls.

Hope you like my simple project. Would love to hear your feedback on it :)

Have a nice day everyone!