Crafting and More

Saturday, 20 April 2013

Recycled box

Hello everyone,

I thoroughly enjoyed making this one, made it in 1 day flat and now its ready to be gifted . I have tried to use vivid and bright colours so reminiscent of spring and also my new dies..

This was the Tea Bag Box before -

Here's how it looks after recycling it -

Just loving the cheery lynn Anastasia border ,it looks perfectly like a crochet lace. Also i simplyadore these tiny Impression Obsession butterflies ,they add a lovely flutter I have added a second layer onto the butterflies by die cutting a leftover white lacy doily , and distressed it too. I think it makes a wonderful idea to die cut a lacy doily ,gives a delicate touch.Here's a look at the bloom , it nearly took me 2 hours to make this chyrsanthmum

A few more closeups-

Hope these blooms brighten your day :)

Happy Weekend !

Challenges to be entered -

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/04/week-203-passion-for-flowers.html
http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/use-sentiment.html
http://crafterscornerindia.blogspot.in/2013/03/crafters-corner-7-bingo.html(Dies ,pattern paper, pearls orflowers, pattern paper, stamping or bflies, pp, distressing)
http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.in/2013/04/challenge-7-alter-it.html
http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.in/2013/04/ttt-challenge-april-showers-bring-may.html
http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.in/2013/04/flutter-by-wednesday-236.html
http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/challenge-59-diecutspunches.html
http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.in/2013/04/ptt116-colorphoto-inspiration.html
http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.in/2013/04/welcome-spring-challenge.html

Friday, 12 April 2013

Pretty in Pink

This card has all my favorites pink and peach ,flowers ,pearls,lace and a cheerful Tilda.

Crafting with a tilda stamp really takes off all the blues.

Here's how she looks -

Lots of cheery lynn dies and prima blooms , I have also added handmade MFT rolled and royal roses ,pearls and a gorgeous sheer trim.

A close up-

Have colored the image with watercolor pencils and distress inks.

Here's a side view -

Sunday, 7 April 2013

A Mothers Day Card

Hello everyone,

This card is inspired by the IBSIC #52 at Inspired by Stamping Challenge.

This shade of blue instantly reminds me of cornflowers and so had these punch crafted with the versatile MS Cornflower punch, also i have embossed the white glossy background with versamagic chalk ink for the lovely porcelain effect.And lastly the anastasia cheery lynn border looks just like a real cut lace, just love it :)

A few more close ups -The bottom border has been stamped with kaiser craft stamp using sage green shadow ink.

Entering into the below challenges-
http://ibsichallenge.com/2013/03/28/ibsic-52-our-last-challenge-featuring-3-prizes/
http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
http://blog.docerelashop.com/
http://happycamperscc.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/happy-campers-challenge-no-14-flower.html
http://theprettylittleribbonshop.blogspot.in/
http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.in/2013/03/its-challenge-time.html
http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.in/

Will update supplies later !

Sunday, 24 March 2013

Springtime Daisies

Hi,

Made this card for the love of punch crafting one of my favorite springtime flowers daisy ,here 's a sneak peek-

Completely inspired by the bold and bright IBSIC # 51 white, orange and green color challenge have made a card for a colour challenge for the first time, so was a learning experience.

I love the sentiment and the marvelous cheery Lynn butterfly ,the blooms have been distressed , misted and finally the i have cut and used the flourish for a twiney look.Hope this card brightens your day !
Thanks for passing by and would love to see your comments :)

Supplies used-

Punches & Dies- MS Wild Flowers, Punch Bunch Daisy, MS Cornflower, Cheery Lynn fanciful flourish ,
Cheery Lynn Large Lace Faerie Queen w/Angel Wing,Spellbinders lattice rectangles(die cut bought from Nupur;s store-http://nupurcreativescraftsupply.blogspot.in/
Stamps- Stampendeous May Flowers
Inks - Wild Honey , Fired Brick ,
Paper- Basic Grey Sweet threads , Fabrianno CS

Challenges Entered -

http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.in/2013/03/flowers.html
http://cateredcrop.com/2013/03/24/flower-power-quickfire/
http://cheerylynndesignschallenge.blogspot.in/2013/03/cheery-lynn-designs-challenge-72-think.html
http://ibsichallenge.com/2013/03/21/ibsic-51-white-orange-green/
http://papercreatorscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/
http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.in/
http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.in/
http://flourishes.org/category/challenges/timeless-tuesday/
http://charismacardz.blogspot.co.uk/
http://happycamperscc.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/happy-campers-challenge-no-13-add.html
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/flowers-galore.html

Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Butterflies n blooms

Hello everyone,

Making this card felt so good ,finally used the beautiful butterfly stamp , had been wanting to use it since ages.Here is how it looks-

A few closeups -

The spellbinders piece has been distressed and than dry embossed with mica powders and i have even spritzed a hair spray on it for the final look.Same goes for all the flutterbys . The edges have been highlighted with MS glitter markers , the easiest way to add some glamour to paper.

The background paper is the Basic grey Olivia one which has been swirly stamped with sage green shadow inks.Also i have curled the stems of the mini mulberry roses for a nice twirly look .And finally the sentiment i thought goes well with the fluttery mood of the card.

Just another attempt to create something more than pink, hope u like it , thanks for looking ...love to hear from you. And last but not least thank you for the blog awards , well get back to each and every one of you for being so thoughtful.....Have a great week ahead :)

Supplies Used-
Inks -Distress- Olive green.,Wild Honey ,Hero Arts Quiet Morning Ink Cubes Pack,(Newly bought from Crafters Corner) MS Glitter markers
Dies- Spellbinders Labels Four, Decorative labels 8 , Cherry Lynn French Pastry Doily,(Die cuts bought from Nupurs store ) MFT Flourish
Stamps - Technique Tesday Take a flight , Hero Arts sentiment
Paper - Basic Grey Olivia
Challenges to be entered -

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
http://lejdesignschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
http://useittuesday.blogspot.in/'s
http://crafterscornerindia.blogspot.in/2013/02/crafters-corner-challenge-6-stamping.html
http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.in/
http://flourishes.org/category/challenges/timeless-tuesday/
http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.in/
http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.in/
http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.in/2013/03/flutter-by-wedesday-231.html

Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Embossed Card

Hello everyone,

I have tried using soft pastel colours here with flowers , lattice and my favourite MS Doily punch.

Here's how it looks-

A few sneek peeks-

Have played around with chalk and distress shades on my newest Darice basket weave embossing folder(bought from Priya's store). I think it gives a beautiful woven effect.I love lattices and have used pink felt for the upper one.

The roses are handmade from my stash,have kept away from using patterned paper for this one.

On the inside i have added one of my favourite fiskars love sentiments-

Hope you like the card .Thanks for passing by .Appreciate your comments

Have a great week ahead :)

Supplies Used-

Papers- Fabrianno CS

Inks & Embossing - Distress Inks-Wild Honey, Worn Lipstick, Versamagic Chalk inks- Pink Petunia, Perssimon , Aloe Vera, Versafine Black.

Dies & Punches- MS Doily, MS Decoshell, MB Tessatina Border, MFT Designer Labels,Marianne Oval ,

Memory Box Tiffany Frame, Cheery Lane fanciful flourish

Stamps - Fiskars Marraige Quotes , Papermania Anniv sentiments

Challenges Entered-

http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.in/2013/02/iic-99-splash-of-red.html

http://createdwithlovechallenges.blogspot.in/2013/02/cwlc-30-mid-winter-breakbright-and.html

http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.in/

http://www.craftybloggersnetwork.blogspot.in/

http://diekreativenstempelfreunde.blogspot.in/

http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.in/(have used blooms and leaf flourish ,hope this qualifies)

http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.in/2013/02/anything-goes.html
http://ibsichallenge.com/2013/02/28/ibsic-48/ (Have used Pink shades in the blooms and background and pale green flourish)

Friday, 15 February 2013

Heartfelt Love

Glad to finally post this card ,have used more red as compared to pink,and though am trying a lot to move away from pink ,it just doesn't seem to go away.Hopefully my next card will be pink free.This card was a valentine gift and hopefully the recipient liked it.
Anyways here's a look at the card-
I have used the Gorgeous Heartfelt creations lattice Bella rose stamp for the woody lattice effect around the blooms,the heart shapes are cut from the Kaiser craft Love Notes Paper stack.

The blooms are Prima cameo roses azaleas and the he pink vellum flowers are handmade from MS Cornflower punch.

I have added some fibers around the hearts for a nested look -

That's it from me ,hope you like my card ....please leave your precious comments as they help me grow .... :)

Supplies used -

Stamps- Heartfelt creations lattice Bella rose stamp ,Papermania anniv sentiments

Paper- Basic Grey Olivia ,Nana's Nursery Baby Girl,My Minds eye Lavender -sweetest thing ,Kaiser craft Love Notes Paper stack

Pearls from Colour Conceptions ,off white Heart shaped border from Itsy Bitsy

Inks - Distress Inks, Versafine black

Punches-MS Doily , MS Cornflower , Fiskars All A-Fleur

Dies-Cheery Lane olive branches,MFT mini tabs

Entering for the foll challenges-
http://beyondgrey.blogspot.in/2013/02/bgc24-shabby-chic-love.html
http://itsybitsyindia.blogspot.in/2013/02/the-itsybitsy-pattern-paper-challenge.html
http://crafterscornerindia.blogspot.in/2013/01/crafters-corner-challenge5-expressions.html
http://flourishes.org/category/challenges/timeless-tuesday/
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.in/2013/02/hearts-flowers.html
http://celebratetheoccasion.blogspot.in/2013/02/challenge-99.html
http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.in/2013/02/cmc-14-is-this-love-that-im-http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.in/2013/02/cmc-14-is-this-love-that-im-feeling.html