MISS U ON BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Hey! Today I am here to post a handful of them...... As I sat looking at the challenges, I decided on these simple ones...spontaneously...... I knew I wanted those sketches & the colors...... for myself.... Hence I went ahead with them..... And later after I was done with these simple ones... which are my quickest too.... I made them in just 10 minutes...... Yes! after which I sat to work on my distressed project without any DPs...... Me & my hubby were both happy with the results... SO here they are..... ALL of them...... Ta! Dan!

I thank......

Clean and Simple Stamping for their Sketch which helped me on the Miss U.....
StampTV for their cool Colors......
Paper Play Challenges for their 'NO DP' theme......
Our Creative Corner 6 for Flowers....
Scrappy Hour for Boy! Oh! Boy!
Caardvarks for Monochromatic Cards....

I thank.....

Card Patterns for their Sketch which helped me on the Sweet Birthday.....
StampTV for their cool Colors......
Paper Play Challenges for their 'NO DP' theme......
Our Creative Corner 6 for Flowers....
Fussy & Fancy Challenge for Birthday with Sweet Treat....
Stamp with Us for their Birthday theme.....
Pile it On for their Sweet theme......
Scrappy Hour for Boy! Oh! Boy!
Caardvarks for Monochromatic cards.....

And this is how I made.....

As I said earlier I made these cuties in 10 minutes.....
I had this Hobby Ideas stamp which was not inked..... So according to the inspiration challenge from StampTV, I decided to use orange & yellow respectively.....
I used a recycled paper on the orange card for the flower on which I adhered the button with a twine tied to it.......
I used my melon & yellow CS on the B'day card on which I adhered a hand cut cupcake..... I added silver glitters on the cake & adhered a halved thermocol ball.....
The sentiments on both the cards are hand written.....
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Coming to this card, this was the one I made soon after I finished the above..... I wanted to use distressing on my card truly for the first time...... SO this was my try.....

And I thank.....

Cute Card Thursday for their nice Sketch.....
Play Date Cafe for their choice of Colors.....
Paperplay Challenges for 'NO DP'.....
Totally Gorjuss for Girl on it....
SSDS Challenge for Girlie Project.....
Stamp with Us for their Birthday theme....
Fussy & Fancy Challenge for Birthday Card with Sweet Treat.....
Crafty Creations for Distressing......
Pile it On for Sweet theme.....
Ginger Snap Creations for Found Objects.....

I used a brown CS for the base, on which I layered a grey CS......
I again layered it with brown & grey CS, respectively....
I hand drew my image of a girl yearning for a chocolate on a belated birthday......
After I drew her & colored her with my water colors pencils, I distressed the sides with my brown ink pad......
I used a brown ribbon, across the grey layer......
I used those beads which were worn & fell off my 8 years old saree...... ;-) Thank God! I found them & could use them creatively too.....
I passed a piece of chocolate wrapper through the bead & spread the flaps out to seem like a chocolate.... & I adhered them all on to the layers.....
And the sentiments are all Hand Written.... Both in the Speech Bubble (Oops! My Bad!) & the tag below...... ( Belated Wishes On Your Birthday)......

Thank You All!!!! That is it for now.....

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SWEET BIRTHDAY!!!!

Hello!!! Back with another creation...... A very simple one..... & a new try of flowers that I just learnt on the net..... Simple & easy..... & still flowers!!!!! So the feel good factor is always there, with them...... So here it is.....

And I thank......

Flutter By Wednesday for their Sketch.....
Stamp Away with Me for their Colors....
Inky Impressions for their recipe.....
Simon Says Stamps for their Things with Wings....
Fussy & Fancy Challenge for their Birthday with Sweet Treat....
Our Creative Corner 6 for their Flowers....
Totally Gorjuss for their Girl in the card....
SSDS Challenge for their Girlie Project....
Stamp With Us for their Birthday theme.....
Pile it on for their Sweet theme.....

And this is how I made it.....

I used gray color CS for base & white & melon color for the paneled layers respectively.....
I used the digi image from Sliekje...... Her images are really cute & adorable.....
I made some flowers... few designed & hand cut & few I just learnt them on the net... & made them myself..... for which I used one designer paper.... & its sides, where one is plain & the other is printed
I used the thermocol balls halved for the centers of the flowers.....
I adhered 2 ready roses on the yellow ribbon.....
I designed & hand cut the butterflies too..... on a light blue DP.....
And the Happy Birthday sentiment is a typed print out.......

And this above card is the one that I posted yesterday..... And since I thought I could get some more of it.... I punched the sides with my border punch...... from LandMark...... Now I feel it is kinda complete.....

That is it for now.....

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SINGLE LAYERED LOVE!!!!!

Hello! I am here again with another awesome challenge..... I say this awesome because, it was a challenge for sure..... We were challenged not to use layers on the card..... So our only playground was the base...... We could do anything on it..... Hence the only thing I tried were few stamps I had not dared to ink...... But as I sat, things went on cool for me.... I happened to get the required paraphernalia on time & did not have to beat my head around to find them...... SO I could finish this card in 15 minutes....... So I loved it....... My hubby loved the simplicity a lot......

So this is what I made.....

And I thank......

Kwernerdesign Blog for that REAL Challenge.....
Creative Cottage Challenge for Going Green!!!
Ginger Snap Creations for Botanical.....
Paper Play Challenges for not using DP.....

And this is how I made it.....

I used my Kraft CS for the base......
On which I stamped my hobby ideas branch stamp..... with Faber-Castell green ink.....
I used my Valentine Exchangeable Clear Stamper to stamp the flowers with my Faber-Castell black ink......
I colored the flowers red, yellow & pink, with my water color pencils...... & the leaves green too....
And that is a Hand Written sentiment written with my silver glitter pen.... I hope it is visible....
'I love You'.....

I still feel I have spaces to improvise on the CARD...... I will think of things to make it more interesting.... may be I would use my punches.... here & there.... ;-) That is it for now....

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EARTHLY BIRTHDAY GIFT!!!!

Hello!!!!! Thanks for all the lovely comments u peeps shower on my work..... It helps me to improve every day..... It motivates me to try my hands on projects I have not tried so far...... And this is one such thing I attempted & really proud that I did..... It was new... It was a challenge for sure..... & with the guidance provided, I was sure to make it.....

After I complete my projects, I show them to Kuku in a very hush! hush! way..... I mean very carefully as a surprise, just to see the reaction to it.... & feel proud too..... So did I do with this too.... As I held it slowly in front of him... He looked surprised & just pulled me towards him & pecked on my cheek...... & said "Babu mein kitna talent bhara hua hain"..... And I just inflated like a balloon..... ;-) & just left feeling like a proud peacock...... Hmmm... may be peahen... Oh! whateva! Meaning I just blew up......

So this is what I did.....

And I thank......

2sketches4you for their nice Sketch....
Stamp TV for their Monday Color Challenge....
Double Dutch Challenge for their Make a Box with pattern.....
Ginger Snap Creations for their earthly theme The Good Earth!
Cards for Men for their Fancy Folds.....
Creative Card Crew for their Birthday theme....
Pile it On for their Say it with Words.....
Scrappy Hour for their Boy Oh! Boy......
My Time to Craft Challenge for Quick Quotes.....
Simon Says Stamps Challenge for Things with Wings.....

And this is how I made it......

I used a brown & dark blue CSs for the base.... that is the gift box..... which I trimmed following the pattern shared by Double Dutch Challenge..... Thanks!
I used light blue card stock paper for the base layer.....
I used dark blue CS for the layered panels...... on which I used my scallop design cutter for the border.... & designed the sentiment space & later cut it out by hand.....
I used a string found around, on the layer & the Birthday sentiment.......
The Sentiments are all Hand Written...... The quick quote being.... " The Earth is what we ALL have in COMMON"....
I designed a butterfly & hand cut, two, which I adhered onto the lid of the box......

That is it for now.....

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A GREAT DAY OUT!!!!

Hello Everyone...... I made this creation for few challenges that really persuaded me to try & if delayed would have expired..... But my Bad!!!! I had a bad Internet connection, result of which, I could not post it on time...... Hence posting it as a delayed entry....... Here it is.....

And I thank......

Sweet Sunday for their cool Sketch...
Moxie Fab World for their Tuesday Trigger Colors.....
Stamp Challenges for Something Layered.....
SSDS Challenge for Bows, Buttons & Blings.....
OCC Challenge for Beautiful Butterflies.....
Secret Crafters Saturday for the theme A Day Out.....
All Sorts of Challenge for their use of Stitching.....
Creative Card Crew for their Happy Birthday Theme.....
Creative Cottage Challenge for Going Green!!!!
Simon Says Stamps Challenge for Things with Wings!
Ginger Snap Creations for Botanical!

And this is how I made it.....

I used the dark pink, purple, green, black & white CSs for the base & paneled layers respectively.......
I used a green DP on the black CS.....
I used my leaf punch from Landmark for the punched leaves in green & a lighter shade of green.....
I cut few small flowers on DP in light & dark pink.....
I cut an orange recycled paper butterfly.....
I cut a balloon in my orange CS & tied a twine, which I attached on to my Teddy's hand....
Hmmm.... Yes! the teddy.... I drew it myself & hand cut it later...
I used my water color pencils on my teddy.....
I adhered the small bindi stones with colors on the flower on the tree & the butterfly .....
I did some faux stitching on the black layer & the Hand Written sentiment tag.......
I adhered buttons on the sides with twines tied as bows.......

That is it for now......

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GUY LOVE & MARCH ATCs!!!!!!

Hello Everyone!!!! It has been quite sometime now, since I last posted..... I was kinda..... RELAX..SING!!!!!!! And that was because.... I had completed the challenges I had in hand, with my previous Get Well Card..... which was kinda 'ALL IN ONE' ..... Hence I became relax-Singh!!!!! (SINGH is KING - ;-)

But since it is another fresh week with fresh challenges to keep me on toe..... I have attempted few of them...... many more 'to be attempted' yet..... And I can say this is the CARD... that took all my time or rather most of it..... to be finally DONE..... It took almost an entire day..... to make it.... So this is it.....

And I thank.........

Trimmies Craft Challenge for the cool Sketch......
Play Date Cafe for the Color Splash.....
Cards for Men for Fancy Folds....
EBTKS Challenge for the freedom to Interpret her SKETCH.....
Paper Play Challenges for the use of Stickers.......
Cute Card Thursday for the theme of Textures.....
SSDS Challenge for the usage of Bows, Buttons & Blings.....
ABC Challenge for Sparkle....
Stamp Challenges for Something Layered.....
Scrappy Hours for Boy Oh! Boy........
Totally Gorjuss for the Charms.....
Stamptacular Sunday for the use of Black & White......
Pile it on to say it with Words.....
MyTime to Craft Challenge for Quick Quotes....
Daring Card Makers for Getting in a Flap.....

Hmmmm.... Yes! That is a lengthy Challenging List..... I loved making it, yes, had to compromise on few of my other regular chores..... ;-)

And this is how I made it......

I used a black CS for my base..... on which I scored on all four sides for the flaps..... & cut them accordingly.....
I used a orange white DP & an Off White plain recycled craft paper for my layered panels... inside.....
I used an orange CS for the outer panel & the center BUTTON kinda flower to hold those flaps together.... on which I adhered a white & black CS pieces cut into smaller rounds.....
I used the My Guy sentiment sticker from Deja Views collection......
I used the same orange CS for the basket of hearts on which I adhered the white & orange DP, bordered with my scallop design cutter.....
I cut those hearts from the black CS & off white paper....
I used a black ribbon for the handle of the basket & adhered two buttons in those two hearts in the basket.....
On the OUTSIDE.... I used an orange recycled DP I had on one flap...
And adhered my stone bindis on the other three flaps... around which I used my golden glitter pen to make those flower motifs...... The blinged bindi stones.... sparkles to the light.... I love them.....
I used a pair of white strings to hold my Hand Written sentiment around the orange CS layer..... which makes the back of the card......
Hand Written sentiment is a Quick Note that says " 'Love' is the True Price of Love....."

WELL!!! WELL!!!! TIME FOR ATCs......... My first, of my LIFE......

I totally enjoyed every moment I indulged in them..... It was my first experience.... The very concept was new to me, as I had never heard of it till March 1st week..... So I was very curious regarding the pros & cons..... I had several questions haunting me from A to Z.... I called up the hostess of the month, who was Shalini, 'n' number of times...... She not only owns an awesome space called Craft Curry in the Blogosphere but has also made a place for herself.....

The very first thought that made me happy was to know INDIANS residing IN India...... who also indulged themselves in the Card Making Passion..... And that was a surprise to see such awesome talents & creativity..... And later the thought of interacting & getting to know them through this Card Exchange Programme ..... was like WOW!!!!! Sone Pe Suhaga!!!! as said in HINDI...... Which simply means Could not ask for More!!!!!

And these were my very first ATCs for the month of MARCH, with the theme ' Cute as a Button'......

And today morning by 11:00 am, I received my share of ATCs, which were spectacularly awesome...... Oh! I still can feel the moment I saw the Post Man, who came in to deliver my ATCs..... I went shouting to the door like a small girl eagerly waiting for some gift of hers via post...... And believe me, that was the first time I saw our POST MAN..... till then, it had been 3 years since we came here.... But I had not seen him even once.... forget knowing him..... But for sure, here on I will know him too..... I would love to talk to him next.....

This first creation belongs to Spardha from New Delhi..... Isn't that a cutie???? I loved the simplicity of this card.... As I say always.... Simple Yet Elegant...... :-) She owns a neat craft dedicated space of her own...... sweetly called as Get addicted to Craft! Oh! Sure, your visit to her space would surely get you motivated to create something & be addicted to it too......

And this second piece is from the hostess of the month, Shalini herself....... Oh! I loved the uniqueness in her creation.... I could not think of making something like that..... & she did.... Bravo!!!! Does it not persuade you too to indulge yourself in some of these flavors?????

I still remember when Shalini posted the March ATCs, I was like selecting the ones I wanted in exchange to mine.... At the end, the list surely included either one of the two creations per person or both..... And I was like, that is not possible..... Since me craving & feeling greedy to own all, would not come true, I just left it.... to be surprised by the ATCs I receive..... which I surely was..... I love them both.....

Thank You dearies, for making them all so tempting...... And Congrats to the winner of the March Goodies Bag.....

Let us all make this a 'PART OF OUR LIFE' event..... for ever......
Wishing all luck & wishes to one & all...... for the cool events of the following months....

That is it for now......

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PINK GET WELL CHARMS!!!!!

Hello Peeps!!! And thanks for all the love u shower on me...... Your appreciation is a great support to me, which keeps me on my toes to get the best...... Thanks again..... :-)

I made this card in a hurry... but not a quick one though...... I am happy that it was not quick, because sometimes it keeps me dissatisfied..... But for this project, I took my time to think & ink.... But wanted to make it an entry to all those awesome challenges in the blogosphere..... Though I know for sure that it is impossible to incorporate all the awesome thoughts & ideas in one piece..... I try as far as possible..... Just to find the EXTENT.... I can push myself with a goal...... ;-)

Well this is what I came up with..... I loved it a lot.... It made me feel QUITE WELL!!!!!

And I thank......

Just Add Ink for their simple & cute Sketch.....
Moxie Fab World for their Speech Bubble Sketch......
Cute Card Thursday for Mono Mania!!!!!!
Whiff Of Joy for Shiny Happy People.....
Kwernerdesign for Mostly Words.....
Secret Crafter Saturday for Get Well Theme.....
StampTV Inspiration Challenge to Send A Smile!!!!!!
Paper Take Weekly for Cutie Pie.....
ABC Challenge for Sparkle.....
Totally Gorjuss for texture.....
Stamp Challenges for Stitch Something.....
Our Creative Corner 6 for Bows......
All Sorts of Challenge for Petals & Pearls!!!!
Inky Impressions for Charm It On.....
Tuesday Morning Sketches for the Recipe... Soft Hues, Flowers & Ribbons.....
My Time to Craft Challenge for Pearls!!!!
StampTV Blast from the Past for Sparkle.......

And I sincerely enjoyed making this card..... to the core...... As I said, I really felt better with those charms...... & So should the person who receives it...... :-)

And this is how I made it......

I used 'shades of PINK'.... for my card..... The base a dark pink CS & the layers shades of pink CS & CS papers & printed paper which I turned the other way round..... for the plain pink.....
I hand drew that cute girlie image, which I hand cut & later adhered to the CS paper layer.....
And this time I used water color pencils to color my image.... So I escaped the colors smudging & contaminating my image.....
I cut a speech bubble out of the pink CS I used for the base...... & wrote a sentiment to suit the CHARMS.....
I made a fringe cut flower & adhered on to the layer on which I adhered a pearl!!!! I had learn't it just today..... I was happy I could make one myself..... :-)
I adhered PEARLS on the other two sides too....
I adhered a small handmade bow, beneath the flower......
I used the letter stickers I had from LANDMARK..... for the sentiment..... & just scribbled WELL!!!! ;-)
I made a faux stitch around the four sides in glitter pink.....
And I sprinkled glitters on the glue I spread, below the image packet......

That is it for now...... I send my CHARMS to every one of you.... in my world of BLOGGING!!!! May God keep Everyone of you in the PINK of Health......

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YOU R INVITED..... & U 'SHOE'ULD COME!!!!!

Hello!!!! I am here with a project as an entry to few really good challenges.... I loved them a lot & enjoyed making this to the core... The Colors, the Sketch..... everything... all were just so fabulous & cute.... But I am not sure, if I have been able to justify them..... Keeping my fingers crossed......

Here it is.....

And I thank.....

Clean & Simple Sketch for their Cool Sketch...
Embellish Magazine for their pretty party Colors..... They are my favorite colors on cards.....
Creative Cottage Challenge for Ribbon & Bow.....
Stamp TV Friday Blast from Past to add the Sparkle....
Daring Card Makers for the theme of footwear.....
Trimmies Craft Challenge for Buttons....
Stamp Challenges for Stitch Something......
Totally Gorjuss for texture on Cards.....
Our Creative Corner 6 for Bows.....
Papertake Weekly for their Cutie Pie.....

And this is how I made it.....

I used red & Kraft CS for my base & layer.....
I then paneled the white & black CS for layers, on it......
I passed a ribbon through, with a bow......
I designed all the footwear & hand cut them too & later adhered them all onto the card.... I felt good doing this.... My hubby started calling me a cobbler...... ;-) (Eh! Cobbler come here........ & I was like Phew!!!!)
Both of us just fell in love with that sandal I made.... It was so tempting to let my foot wear it.... but in vain....... I love it so much......
I used white CS strip & a white string on that miniature...... & adhered a hand cut flower on the strip or rather strap ;-) I made a faux Stitiching on that sandal..... & on the other red pair too..........
I added glitters on the boots & the slip-on shoes...... & on the flower adhered onto the black shoe beside the sentiment......
I stamped the array of black shoes on the left hand side..... with a self made stamp.... I designed the shoe, hand cut & adhered onto a bottle cap.... It took me some time, but loved it too.....
And that is a handwritten sentiment by me........ You 'Shoe'uld 'Shoe'rly Come........ ;-)
Yes! I adhered a button in black, with few shoes hung down the string..... It is raining SHOE here..... Awesome Theme for sure..... :-)

That is it for now...... Happy Crafting & Blogging!!!!!

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