CAS(E) This Sketch

Hi everyone..............................just made it in time for submission at CAS(E) this sketch.  Jackie's sketch is so fabulous & I did not want to miss it.

Here is what I came up with - 

The butterflies are stamped (Stampendous), heat embossed & fussy cut....................stamped the sentiment, added  washi tapes (I am so inspired by Yvonne's versatile use of washi tapes) & my card was ready!!!
Linking this too Simon Says Stamp Challenge, PNDC#3 & Paper Crafting Journey also.

Thank you so much for visiting!!!

An Altered Chocolate Box

Hello peeps!!
A second post from me today with a project for my first time entry to LESSology Challenge#24. The challenge involves creating a cover & I chose to alter this Lindt Chocolate box for this.

This is the outcome of  embellishing the lid after covering it with a polka dotted handmade paper. I loved the combination of washi tape, pearls & distressing along the edges...............................& don't miss the cute ladybird crawling on the box!!!

This is the lid & the base of the box.

Also linking this to - 

All Sorts of Challenges Week # 204

That Craft Place

Eclectic Ellapu

Inspired by Stamping WHW#98

Thank you for taking the time to visit again & leaving your thoughts. 

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ICRC 28

Hello all.
This is the card I made for ICRC28 - a card with a pun/witty sentiment using speech bubbles.
Here's my OWL saying - "You are OWL this & more".
The sentiment is computer generated & the owl is a fussy cut from PP (Papermania - Honey & Hugs) & adorned with googly eyes.

Also entering this to - 

Dream Valley Challenge#55

Craft Your Passion Challenge#160

Cards in Envy Challenge

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a crafty week!!!

A Birthday Card

Hello peeps, how are you all doing??

It was my younger daughter's birthday yesterday & here's the card I made for her. 

To begin with I had a very elaborate design in mind, but with her around all the time due to her summer break this is what I ended up making. You can find the tutorial for this card on the SCORPAL blog. 

This is the card..............with pockets to hold tags.

I really loved the distressing on the embossed tags.

Entering this to -

AI Challenge#108

Charisma Cards Challenge#16

Crafty Ribbons Challenge#44

In the Pink Challenge#19

PWC Challenge#55

Crafty Creations Challenge#219

Crafting by Design

Do let me know how you liked this card & thanks for stopping by today!!! 

CAS(E) #24

Hello friends, how are you all doing??

I am thrilled to share a card I made today inspired by the sketch at CAS(E)#24 & the color inspiration from Runaway Inspired Challenge.

    

And here's my card - 

Have used my newest stamp set (Teresa Collins - Far & Away). As you can see I have done repeated stamping of the Eiffel Tower to create the background.

Inspiration for this card is also from a pic of my dear friends Nishi & Samiran I saw on FB this morning.........they were at the Eiffel Tower yesterday!!!! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

DT Inspiration for Catchy Challenges

Hello friends............am back after a small break to share two cards which I made as part of the design team  I recently joined - Catchy Challenges. The theme this month is to make a CAS card using anyone of the keywords - Hot/Holidays/Hello.

This is the card using the word HOT. For this one I distressed the entire embossed paper using - barn door, spiced marmalade & mustard seed. The scalloped circle is similarly distressed. I really loved the outcome..........................................it gave me the desired effect of the blazing sun that I wanted to achieve. This was then glued onto orange card stock. The sentiment is heat embossed. 

For the HELLO card I have used a butterfly stencil & distressed using - mustard seed & dusty concorde.           Used the letters for HELLO from an old magazine & glue onto a distressed (vintage photo) tag. The borders are from Pie Lane.

Please do join us at Catchy Challenges if you already haven't!!!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend.

Guest Designing for Homyachuk Scrap Challenge

Morning friends!!
Sharing another Guest Designer post I did this month. This one is for a Russian Challenge - Homyachuk Scrap Challenge I won for the doodled card.

The theme this month is to create a Spring Notebook incorporating the following elements - the color green, a bird/butterfly & a flower. 

Here's a look at what I made - a green handmade cover layered with a parchment paper stamped, scrunched & distress with vintage ink. Spritzed the paper & while moist I rolled the edges to give it a vintage feel............I loved this, what do you think??

Here's a snapshot of the distressed (barn door) doily  & the blooms, aren't they gorgeous??

 

 The bow at the spine with a cute little butterfly charm.

Also used some chipboard laser cuts from Itsy Bitsy as you see here. The medallion was stamped, heat embossed in white & distressed (barn door & peeled paint).

Enjoyed using so many colors, techniques & cute embellishments in this project.............hope you all like it as much as I did making it. :-).

Linking this to - 

Challenges for Everybody#17

Crafty Ribbons Challenge#42

All Sorts Challenge#201

Lia Stampz Challenge#38

House of Gilli Challenge#51

Crafter's Corner#7 (first line - distressing, pearls,lace/ribbon)

Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge#21
Ooh-La-La creations Challenge
Creative Creations Challenge
Crafty Bloggers Network#10

Thanks for visiting & have a great day!

A Rainy Day Layout

Hello peeps!!

Phew!!!! I managed to complete my entry for For The Love of Crafting Challenge#13.

Currently I live in Bangalore but my roots are in Mumbai. Among the many things I so miss about my home town are food & the rains. Yes, it definitely gets rather messy in the monsoons but I enjoyed watching the rains, through my window whether at work or at home. I also miss all the frequent visits with friends to Lonavala in the monsoon. OMG...........am getting very nostalgic, on a hot summer afternoon in Bangalore (please let the pleasant Bangalore climate make a come back!!! ).

As soon as I read the theme season stories, I knew I wanted to make a monsoon card. I have used the layout at ICR - ISC1 Challenge & the color scheme at Itsy Bitsy's Logo Color Challenge.

Here's the outcome -

A close- up of the picket fence blooming with flowers................isn't the rain all about greenery everywhere?? Don't miss the cute little dragon fly & flower buttons. For the base I used a 12x12 embossed paper & also had a punch to match the embossed swirls in the paper.

The sentiment is hand written &  added a  blue heart shaped rhinestone that I found in my stash & a wooden heart. The intent of the tear shaped bling was to depict rain drops (not sure whether I achieved the desired result though!) & used a doily to make an umbrella.

Also linking this to Whoopsidaisy Swirls Challenge. 

Thank you for visiting..................and do leave your comments!!

Guest Designing at Lulupu - The Craft Lounge

Hello All!!

I am guest designing at Lulupu - The Craft Lounge this month for the theme - MY MUM, MY WORLD. Here's a sneak peek at what I made. 

Front

 Back

The inside of the card is an accordion fold with pocket & tag (like the card here). Do hop over to the Lulupu Blog for deets & more pics!!!

EDITED -

Here are some more pics showing the accordion fold inside the card & the tag. All the sentiments are computer generated. 

Linking this to - 

Itsy Bitsy's Logo Color Challenge

Fashionista Challenge#14

Hands to Heart Challenge#9

Crafters Corner#7 (Diagonal line - Distressing, PP, butterfly)

CMC#18

Hope you like this card.................thanks & take care until my next post!!

CAS(E) This Sketch#22 Card

Hello everyone.....hope you are all enjoying your weekend.

Sharing a card I just made inspired by Karolyn's sketch  at CAS(E) this sketch#22.

I find CAS cards the most difficult to make & hence am going to try a lot more of these!!!

This is my card here

using this sketch

Also linking this to - BGC#28

Do let me know what you think about this card.

Bye & take care until my next post.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Another CAS(E) Card

Hi All,

I made another CAS card for CAS(E) this Sketch#21 using the color combo at Dynamic Duos#46

I recently bought a punch & was waiting to use it on a card, take  look at how!!!

I loved those tiny punched shapes glue all over the black embossed paper.

Also linking this to CAS on Sunday#5

Thanks for stopping by & take care!!