An Altered Frame

Hello friends,

Today i am sharing an Altered Frame as an inspiration for the current Challenge No 2 # Shabby is Chic at DCAM Challenges.Here is how it looks -

For the base i started with a frame from an old forgotten wedding invitation lying in my stash .I painted it with gesso mixed with the soon to be launched Crushed Strawberry Mist from Die Cuts & More for that shabby look. I had fun layering the images from the gorgeous Fairy Rhyme papers .Aren't these papers just adorable ?

When i cut them i decided to include the ballerina and the Bird cage with the flourishes around them. It did take some effort and careful fussy cutting but the effort was totally worth it ! Got to say the images on paper look just as beautiful as in pieces !

Here's a closeup on the big chrysanthemum bloom which is made from the Memory Box Lovely asters die,it gives a set of 3 layered flowers and leaves in one go ,with amazingly delicate petals ! The Bloom has been coloured with Lindy's Autumn Magicals 'Autumn Maple Crimson ' -The tiny flourishes are from the Cheery Lynn fanciful flourish coloured with Peeled Paint distress ink .

Added the silver diamante in the center for a lovely accent .The shaded small lavender roses are from the MFT Royal Rose die coloured with Spun Sugar distress ink .Instead of just rolling them tightly , i have scrunched and loosely rolled them for the shabby look . The Mulberry roses and the other embellies are from my stash .I have placed the Chrysanthemum on a a lacy rosette and have added some white netting for detail.

Thanks for Passing by ,Would love to hear from you ! 

Have a lovely day ahead !

Supplies Used-

PP - Prima Fairy Rhymes

Dies- MFT Royal Rose ,Memory Box Lovely asters, CL Fanciful Flourish

Inks- Distress Ink -Spun Sugar, Peeled Paint ,Lindy's Autumn Magicals 'Autumn Maple Crimson

Studio Hellmuth Gesso

Challenges Entered -

http://unstampabelleschallenges.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/unstampabelles-challenge-27-using.html

http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/back-to-nature.html

http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.in/2013/09/make-your-own-flowers.html

http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.in/2013/09/tuesday-throwdown-challenge-164_10.html

http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.in/2013/09/penny-black-saturday-challenge-september.html

http://www.totallygorjuss.blogspot.in/2013/09/challenge-200-anything-goes.html

A Floral Tag

Hi,

This has been a great month for me , absolutely happy to share that my 2 projects made it as winners in 2 challenges, really helps me to get my MOJO back !!!
Here's my latest inspiration for the ongoing DCAM Challenge No 1# ' Anything Goes with a Handmade Flower '-

I just love the look of these vibrant mists on the background .To create this background , first i randomly misted a transparency with True Turquoise and Emerald Green mists , followed by some water drops to help the colours lighten. Once done I lightly pressed the tag on it. Than using the Tim Holtz water brush I simply coloured the white areas with diluted Amethyst purple mist .After heat setting it i stamped some areas with the Kaisercraft script stamp in black versafine ink.

Now here's a closer look -

The center bloom made with the Cheery Lynn Sweet williams die has been misted with Amethyst Purple mist. Just by adding water you can lighten or deepen the colour of the mist to achive the desired shade. I have added fussy cut elements like the black leaves and the flower from the gorgeous Prima Engraver papers . Also notice the bottom MS Wildflower border which has been misted with a light Turquoise Blue mist .

Working with the Mist-eries is Messy, but there is so much fun and the possibilities are endless :) I absolutely adore the vibrancy of the colours !
Thats it from me , and hope you like my Tag , Would love to hear your comments ! Happy Crafting




Supplies-Dies - Marianne Leaves,Cheery Lynn Sweet Williams
Mists& Inks - Emerald Green,Emethyst Purple,CITRINE ORANGE,True Turquoise , Versafine Black
Papers - Linen textured CS ,Engraver Paper Pad 6*6

Challenges Entered-
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.in/2013/08/challenge-59-tag-it.html
http://happycamperscc.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/happy-campers-challenge-no-21-use-stamp.html
http://www.ladyanneschallenges.com/stamp-challenge.html
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Sweet Williams Card

Hello friends ,

Here's a pink creation from me after a long time , its blooms and butterflies again , these are inspired by the blooms from my garden .

Firstly i must admit that i am totally hooked on to the CL sweet williams die, i have used it in almost all my posts for this month.

Here 's is how my card looks -

For the center frame i have covered it with a coat of gesso mixed with raspberry ink and than heat embossed it with Lindy's hibiscus rose embossing powder . I have added the lovely fairytale door charm and the gorgeous sheer ribbon to complete the card.

Here's a closeup of the flowers -

For the flowers i have tried to add depth by using mists, gesso and LSG magicals too !

 I have used a mix of ruby red , citrine orange and topaz yellow from the Misteries and covered them with studio gesso and especially painted the edges with a brush ! And finally added pollens from my stash ! Phew creating this flowers has really been a hectic task , nevertheless i am extremely satisfies with the way they have turned out , Hope you like them too!

Thanks for dropping my and I would love to hear from you , Have a great day ahead !

Supplies Used-
CL Sweet Williams, Flourish , Princess’s Garden Window Frame ,Anastasa Border,Medium Rose Die

Exotic Butterfly small 

Inks - Mistries - Ruby red , Citrine orange and Topaz yellow , Studio Gesso 

Challenges Entered -

http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.in/2013/08/cheery-lynn-designs-challenge-95-frame.html

http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.in/2013/08/cmc-28-ribbon.html

http://crafterscornerindia.blogspot.in/2013/07/crafters-corner-challenge11-anything.html
http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/08/pretty-in-pink.html
http://thepapergirlschallenge.blogspot.in/2013/08/challenge-38-photo-inspiration.html
http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/challenge-12-lets-play-bingo.html(Flowers , Sentiment & Ribbon )
http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/86/

http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/anything-goes-die-cuts.html
http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/challenge-158.html
http://www.totallygorjuss.blogspot.in/2013/08/challenge-198-bows.html

A Gorjuss Card

Hi friends,

I am back with another inspiration for the DCAM challenges where the current theme is ' Anything goes with a Handmade flower '. Here's how the card looks -
Since i wanted to use the colour combo of Brown , Turquoise and neutrals i choose the Prima Lifetime papers ,simply adore this collection .

Here's a closeup of the gal -

Aren't these Gorjuss dolls just very different i mean cute yet with lots of attitude? I have used the stamp called' I Found My Family in a Book 'here.


As you can see the layout is pretty simple ,since i was totally into colouring this gorjuss gal, yes i had fun colouring her up for sure !
The hair and the skin has been done with some yummy alcohol markers and prisma pencils .

Now a closer look at the flowers-

I wanted the base layer of the flowers to look ruffled and very white so for that i have used thin white cupcake liner papers:) The rest of the embellies are from my stash .

So how do you like my card ?

I would love to hear from you ,so do drop me a line :) Thanks for passing by , Have a wonderful week ahead !

Supplies Used-

Dies- Spellbinders Floral Ovals,La La Land Crafts Heart Banner,CL sweet Williams

Papers- Prima Lifetime, Engraver,Linen Textured CS from Die Cuts & More, MME 's Olivia

Colouring- Spectra Noir Alcohol& Distress Markers , Prisma pencils

Stamps- Gorjuss 'I Found My Family in a Book '

Ribbon-May Arts Ribbon

Challenges Entered-

http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/cmc27-your-favourite-embelishment-and.html(Handmade Flowers)
http://www.totallygorjuss.blogspot.in/2013/08/challenge-197-die-cuts-and-punches.html
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.in/2013/08/week-220-use-your-new-stash.html(My New Spellbinders floral Ovals and Distress Markers )

Yet another Tag with textures

Hi friends

This is first time that i am writing a 2nd post on the same day, here is my Tag .

I didn't have the corrugated paper so i ripped a layer from a pizza box cover , misted it with the True Turquoise Mist and painted gesso strokes randomly , covered it with some white cheesecloth and my textured background was ready.

The handmade Cheery Lynn Sweet William blooms have been water brushed with some Adirondack cranberry ink and the yellow ones with Distress Mustard ink . The gorgeous embossed MB Palace Oval Frame die is from die cuts and more

Challenges Entered-

http://colorconceptionschallenges.blogspot.in/2013/07/challenge-3-nail-it-down-with-textures.html

http://www.sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.in/2013/08/challenge-83-texture-dimension.html
http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.in/2013/08/die-cuts.html

Thanks for Passing by , Have a good day !

A Tag with Textures

Hello everyone,

Here's sharing a Tag with handmade blooms from one of my favourite floral dies, this also is my inspiration for DCAM Challenges where our current challenge is Anything goes with a Handmade Flower .

The tutorial for the bloom can be found http://dcamchallenge.blogspot.in/2013/08/sweet-williams-flower-tutorial.html

I have used the vibrant fruity Citrine Orange mist from Die Cuts and More for the flowers .
Additionally i have tried incorporating different textures like the jute mesh ,the thin brown layers and a spread of gesso with distress inks on top.
The lovely sentiment is cut from Prima Lifetime papers and the wooden heart is from the Ribbon Girl Shop.
Hope you like it !

Supplies
Cheery Lynn Sweet Willaims Die
Citrine Orange Mist from Die Cuts & More
WhiteSheer Edge satin ribbon from Die Cuts & More
Gesso from Die Cuts & More

Challenges Entered -
http://www.sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.in/2013/08/challenge-83-texture-dimension.html
http://colorconceptionschallenges.blogspot.in/2013/07/challenge-3-nail-it-down-with-textures.html
http://cisforchallenge.blogspot.in/2013/07/challenge-3.html
http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.in/2013/08/challenge-119.html(Optional Theme -Handmade flowers)
http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.in/2013/08/august-challenge.html
http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.in/2013/08/august-challenge-bingo.html(lace , diecuts , tag)
http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.in/2013/08/the-pink-elephant-challenge-tpe212.html
http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.in/2013/08/die-cuts.html
http://heart2heartchallenges.blogspot.in/2013/08/sentiment-ally-yours.html
http://imagination-craftschallenges.blogspot.in/2013/08/imagination-crafts-challenge-2-flower.html

Thanks for stopping by , Have a great day ahead !




  

Exciting News - Announcing the DCAM CHALLENGES!!!

Hello my dear crafty friends ,
I'm so thrilled to be sharing this wonderful news with you all today!I am lucky enough to have been chosen to join as a DT the new DCAM Challenge an initiative by Die Cuts and More yayyyy!!!

The role of the DT is to help answer crafters questions, judge monthly group challenges and make tutorials for the challenge themes.

Check out the blog at to see the announcement : http://dcamchallenge.blogspot.in/ ......

DCAM Challenges is a new challenge blog promoting the best paper crafts supplies in our country. Apart from a new challenge every month there will be some amazing tutorials by the design team followed by some gorgeous prizes up for grabs. Do Pop over and have a look all new and existing crafters are welcome.....

Hugs,
Sachi