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!!

Napkin Fold Birthday Card

Hello Everyone!!

The card I am sharing today is the one I made for my dear sister.

It is a napkin fold card.............................appears complicated but believe me if you go right with the folds its really easy.

Here's a close up of the flap that holds the card together.

 These pictures will give you an idea of the inside of the card.

 

Entering this card to -

Lulupu Challenge#10     (inspired by Ujjwal's Card)

Hands to Heart Challenge#8

Little Claire's Monthly Challenge#31

Crazy 4 Challenges C4C178

Catered Crop

Thank you for visiting & leaving your encouraging remarks.

Ombre Card

Hi everyone!!!

Today's post is a very simple card I made for the Moxie Fab Ombre Challenge.

That's it from me today..........thanks for visiting & leaving your thoughts.

Guest Designer - ICRC27

Hello Friends!

As the title suggests I am sharing with you the cards I made for  ICRC27. I was among the top three at ICRC25 for this calendar & invited to design for the current theme - one layered card + repeated stamping. Super exited as this happens to be my first GD post!!!

In this first card the background is distressed, followed by repeated stamping.

Entering this card to Polka Doodle Challenge -Week 10 & Fab n funky Challenge#162

For the second card I first stamped on the CS with Versamark Watermark Ink & then created the background with soft pastels. This gave me the colored images. The images in black were then stamped over the background. 

Sharing this card at LadyBug Crafts - March Challenge.

Thank you so much for visiting & taking the time to comment on my blog. I love to hear from you & truly appreciate your feedback.

Have a wonderful weekend!!

A BLACK & WHITE CARD

Hello people...............................my second post today!!!!!

This is a card I made with two challenges in mind - one a sketch & the other a color combo (black, white & red).

The bloom is handmade in three layers.

Linking this to -

1.Seize the Birthday Sketch Challenge#9

2.DCC227

Supplies Used - 

PP - W&M

CS - Itsy Bitsy

Die - Itsy Bitsy Victoria Panels

Die - Spellbinders Star Circles

Stamp - Papermania Celebration

EF - Itsy Bitsy Spring

Thanks for stopping by.