Isha's celebration

Hi ..

Have you checked Isha's lovely giveaway.

She is celebrating 3 years of her blogging.

Crafting Paradise

Shabby Chic Altered box

Heu lovely ppl...

Its always fun to up cycle, alter or change the boring look of our old belongings. So this time after thinking for almost a day, my eyes caught hold of this ugly looking nutties box which I use for storing my lazercuts..(have this box with me for last 25 years..:) )

{Warning: This is a photo heavy post :P..}

Lets start...

Took the old square box, used gesso to cover it and than painted it with Camlin Artist's Acrylic Colors (mixed titanium white, medium magenta, scarlet lake) to get the pastel pink tone.

I have used  Jodie Lee's Butterfly Paper pack from Prima (its a gorgeous collection )

Cut strips of desired size as per the box dimensions.

To give a little aged look i use Tonic Studio's Paper Distresser

Used my fav adhesive Hobby idea's fabric glue..sticks almost everything on any surface..If u look carefully u will be able to notice the distressed paper edges. I have not inked the edges to keep that softer look and it helps the paper to jut blend in the colored background.

For the lid I used my corner puncher to round of the corners as per the design of the box.

The Butterfly paper are so pretty so i thought of making flowers using the same pp.Here I have used Heartfelt Creations's Sun Kissed Fleur die set..(i skipped the using the coordinating stamp)

For shaping the flowers I used Mcgills Paper blossom embossing tools..and since i dont hv a proper embossing pad I used the Sospeso Transparente embossing pad..works just fine..

To give a little dimension to the flowers I sprinkled a little Diamond dust on the tips of the flower petals.

The pack has such lovely images that I couldn't  stop myself from some fussy cutting..

(adhered the fairy with two way foam tape)

Now comes the layout part for the lid..I have put together the handmade flowers, mulberry roses, Prima's  Resin Shabby Chic Treasures and Swirls.

For the oval center resin charm I used Viva's Inka Gold..just love the golden finish it gives..easy to apply and quick to dry..

To finish the look I have also used lace from my mom's stash..

And finally here is the complete look....

Entering this in : BGC #70 (Dimensional project)

                            Scrap & Craft #11 Celebrations

                            Always Anything Goes but Must Recycle

                            Challenge No. 49 "Anything Goes" 

                            Rhedd's Creative Spirit - July Challenge - Anything Goes

Happy Crafting

Lekha

Tag Love

Hi lovely ppl, 

Lately I shopped for some Prima papers, and believe me they are just gorgeous..all of them...So made this quick tag from the Prima Stationer's Desk paper pack..

Did some fussy cutting from one of the Prima atc packs..

The stenciled rose background is done by using Viva's inka gold and Tim Holtz scribbles layering stencil..

The scalloped circle is diecut form Spellbinders Nestabilities classic scalloped circles (large).

Have layered pattern paper with vellum .

Hope you like this quick tag..

Entering this in Lulupu Challenge# 51 

Anything But a Card Challenges No. 49 ANYTHING GOES

Stencil Sunday #1 + July Mixed Media Challenge

Keep Crafting 

Lekha

black magic

Hi crafting buddies ,

Black and white always has an extra edge over the colors or let me put it as a different kind of magnetic power these colors possess....
So here is my little inspiration for the black magic.. ;)

I made bunch of simple cards (sometimes less also does the trick! )

So here is the first and my favorite  background stamp from Hero Arts(spice market large petal background)..This particular one looks as elegant in multi color tones as in simple black and white.The sentiment comes from the Stamping Up Blooming with Kindness stamp set. Also added pearl and rhinestone. After stamping i divided it in three panels and layered with black card stock, center panel being larger in width than the rest.The central panel is than stuck with 3d foam tape to give a little dimension to the card.

Next, I made couple of note cards and I pick them up now and then to write Thank You notes etc for friends and family.These were fast,easy and fun to make,Here I used the Tuxedo Black ink from Memento inks..I love the crisp and clear image you get with this ink..and if you wanna put in a little color with your distress inks, watercolor pencils, copics ...then this is the best ink as it does not bleed or react with water.
Ps: You can notice a generation stamping technique on the note cards...

The last of the lot was stamping on glossy black card stock with Memories Unicorn pigment inks..Love the crisp white image it gives even on a glossy card stock. To speed up the drying process since it was a glossy surface i used my heat tool.And added just a hint of gold to the flower centers with my ever favorite  uniball gold signo pen. The stamp comes from the Stamping Up family and is called Corner Garden.

Hope you liked the cards..

Keep crafting..

lekha

Spring love...

Hi lovely people,

I started with quilling , which still continue to be my first love but almost an year back Pinterest and loads of crafty friends and their amazing work made me fall for stamps, inks, stencils, gelatos, mix media etc etc etc and the list never ends...

And, here i mean the list of what new to learn and create, also the loads of craft supplies ;P which always keep adding to the wish list and eventually the shopping cart...and than the bankruptcy follows...heeheee...(I am sure many of you know what i mean and cannot agree less..)

It always have been tough getting back to crafting after a long break...so i look out for various blog challenges..their themes inspire my creative thought process to get back on track.

So after all the talking..:P sharing with you a card using 3 layer stamping technique..With Spring knocking i thought flowers are the best way to put the happiness on paper!

  

Love Distress inks and the their ability to react with water gives ample opportunity to try something new every time you lay hands on these versatile inks..

Used these along with a water brush to create a watercolor effect for my stamped image.

Not sure if you can spot a subtle shimmer in the center of the sunflower...

Here is the final look...

Hope you like it...

Entering this card in Lulupu Challenge #48

                                  Through the Purple Haze # 84

                                  avenue 613 challenge-118 anything goes
                                  FUSION {Cupcake Inspiration} ( using the 'color' yellow as the inspiration)
                                   Simply Create Too Design #Challenge #82- Anything Goes

Shaker Card

HI !!
I am back after a long long time...Lot of good  things kept me busy and away from crafting.
But finally taken up crafting full time! [:)]
Recently saw Tejal's shaker card at the Lulupu 's 3rd birthday celebrations and it inspired me to create this one ..hope u like it..
The theme based on Lulupu's moodboard ..

My latest shopping haul included this lovely WRMK instagram die set..and i found this apt for a shaker card..

Don't miss the sparkle on the little animals...its none other then Wink of Stella...another must have !

The shaker also has Chevrons (distress inks and Studio calico stencil)

The Animals are stamped, colored with distress inks and then fussy cut and adhered to the face of shaker card with double sided foam tape.

This card has elements in multiple of 3's...its a 3 fold card,3 layers, 3 animals, 3 balloons...ribbons, confetti, twine..
The inside of the card can also be used for a handwritten note or even a photo be placed.

Entering this cute birthday card in lulupu's 3rd birthday challenge .
                                                        613 Avenue Create challenge 117-true anything goes no twist

Happy crafting!!

All that glitters..

Hi everyone..

Recently got few new craft supplies..and the most happening among them are the MS glitters..

Though I am not a glitter fan but was too excited to use them ...so made few projects...

And believe these glitters are just great...loved the results each time...and yes very good quality!...they don't fly over the room, engulfing you in a glitter cloud ..:P 

I guess a must have in every crafter's stash..

Here is how i used them..hope u like these...Do leave your comments..:) 

Spellbinder Radiant rectangles die, MS glitters, Technique Tuesday stamp, Studio calico chevron mask..


entering this card in Fusion card challenge # chevrons

Cute little mini tags...PB stamp, MS glitter, Avery elle dies and stamp..




thanks for stopping by...
keep crafting
lekha