LOVE OF MY LIFE!!!!

Hey!!!! Back again with two........ I loved the way they turned out..... I am enjoying playing with the shades..... It gives an extra zing to the creations.... & I plan to work more with them....

SO here they are..... :-)

I Thank.....

Clean & Simple Stamping for their simple Sketch.....
365 Cards for the shades of Green.....
Just Add Ink for Add DPs......
StampTV Blast from the Past for Attach a Button to the Bow......
Cute Card Thursday for Reuse,Renew, Recycle! (Buttons from a very old cardigan)
All Sorts Challenge for Embossing.....
ABC Challenge for Extra Dimension....
Scrappy Hour for All American Girl..... (My Heart Belongs To You...)

I Thank.....

365 Cards for the Shades of Red......

I Used.....

Dark Green CS for the base.....
Deep Green shade & an embossed DP in green for the layered panels.....
Lime Green Ribbon tied to a bow with an unusual button attached with the help of a small string in green.....
Sentiment is a Rub-On sticker from Hobby Ideas...... "For The Love Of My Life" :)

I Used.....

Ruby Red CS for the base.....
Lighter shade of red & a DP in maroon red for the layered panels......
A deep red ribbon tied to a bow, to which a button is attached with the help of a string again.....
Sentiment is a sticker from Landmark...... "Love U" :)

That is it for now.....

UNTIL NEXT, KEEP THE FAITH!!!!

BLOG! CHALLENGING INDIAN CRAFTERS!!!!!

Yes!!!! I could not believe my eyes as I read about it...... & I was like WOW!!!! Great News... Fellow blogger from India, Jaya of Crafty Crafter's Cards has come up with a challenge blog for us crafters in India... Crafty JC Challenge......This is so so, cool!!!! I am just looking forward to the fun involved in the process.... Call for the DT members too.... It is like a great opening......

Marking this occasion, she is offering a candy surprise too..... Kudos to you Jaya (Jay Ho! ;-) ..... On the whole a WIN! WIN! Situation...... Thanks for the Cheers!!!!

NAP TIME!!!!

Hello! This is a very simple card..... But I liked the way it turned out to be..... I love the colors too.....
So here it is.....

And I Thank......

Card Patterns for their Sketch.....
Colour Create Challenge for their Photo Inspiration..... (White , Black, Green, Charm)
365 Cards for their Bed Time theme....
Totally Gorjuss for Sugar & Spice.....
Jazzy Paper for Photo Inspiration.....
Pile It On for Stickers on the Card..... (Rub On, embossed star)
Cute Card Thursday for Recycle....... ( Recycled the metal wire from a ear ring to tangle the charm)
ABC Challenge for X for Xtra Dimension.....


And I Used......

Black CS for the base & scalloped layer.....
White CS for the layers.....
Green plain DP for the 4 layers.....
Image of the praying kid from Sliekje Digi Stamps.....
Black ribbon for the layer & Green ribbon tied to a bow, with the charm attached.....
Hand Drew the BG of the image...... (wall elements, balcony, bed etc.,)
All images colored with Faber Castell water colors & colored pencils......
An embossed star sticker & Sentiment is a hobby ideas rub-on.......

That is it for now.....

UNTIL NEXT, KEEP THE FAITH!!!!

IT TAKES TWO!!!!!

Hello All!!!! This was one challenge I did not wanna miss on...... I wanted to see them come alive, hence sat down to work on them..... And came up with these....... I loved the colors...... Thanks to All, who helped me with their challenges, for me to finally shape up these pieces of joy...... :-)

It takes two....... for today's post...... :-) So here they are.....

And I thank......

2 Sketches 4 You for their cute Sketch.....
365 Cards for their Colors......
Creative Cottage for the theme It Takes Two.......
Paper Play Challenge for Using something not used.... (The small floral embellishments)
Frosted Designs for using something around..... (thermocol balls)
Crazy 4 Challenges for Paper Flowers.....
Totally Gorjuss for Sugar & Spice....

I Used......

Dark Pink CS for the base....
Green DP for the layer & hand cut leaves.......
Punched flowers in pink & centered my favorite thermocol balls......
Pink paper for hand made roses.....
The pink tiny floral embellishments......
White CS for layer on which I made the recessed BG, learnt from Gina.... I made it my way.... & I loved the way it turned out to be.....
Brushed the pink pigment ink on the sides for dimension.....

And for this matching treat box.......

I Thank.....

365 Cards for their Sketch...
365 Cards for their Colors.....
Paper Cubed for the Treat Box.....

I Used......

White CS for the box......
Made the recessed BG..... My way ;-)
Punched flowers & centered the halved thermocol balls.....
Hand made rose & hand cut leaves....
Layered the pink & olive green ribbon.....
Hand Written sentiment which says 'Best Wishes'..... But in the process of adhering the elements, it got covered...... My Bad!!!! :-(

That is it for now......

UNTIL NEXT, KEEP THE FAITH!!!!

WEDDING WISHES!!!!!

Hey! I am back with that second I just mentioned on my prior post..... It took me sometime to mould this to being.... And I am so so happy with the outcome....

Both me & my hubby loved the look of it..... After all, it is Wedding Bliss!!!!!! The day I looked forward to eagerly in my life & when it finally happened, my joy knew no bounds.... And after all these years, we still LIVE & ENJOY those moments...... Sheer Bliss!!!!!

According to me "LOVE has wings...... Not to fly away through the window, but to soar higher & higher, with the passage of the time"...... I am so blessed to have relished the luscious taste of LOVE...... :-)

So here it is..... Ta! Da!

And I Thank.....

Fussy & Fancy Challenges for Monochromatic & Wings..... ;-)
The Pink Elephant Challenge for their Sketch....
365 Cards for Wedding Theme with twist.....
Paper Play Challenge for Using something that I did not..... (Ribbon & Embossed DP)
Crazy 4 Challenges for Paper Flowers....
Totally Gorjuss for Sugar & Spice....
The Secret Crafter Saturday for Wedding/Anniversary theme.....
Jazzy Paper for the Photo Inspiration..... (The Colors & Letters)

I Used....

Dark Green CS for the base....
Embossed DP for the layer.....
Celery Green CSs in 2 shades for the Oval & Scalloped Square Hand Cut layers..... (Deja View Collection)
Olive Green Plain DP for the punched out flowers.....
White CS for the Flourishes.....
Olive Green Ribbon.....
Halved thermocol balls in white for the center of the flowers..... ( I simply LOVE them)
And Last but certainly not the least, The Hobby Ideas Rub On for Sentiments......

That is it for now.....

UNTIL NEXT, KEEP THE FAITH!!!!!

MONO THANK YOU!!!!!

Hello Everyone!!! I had to attempt this challenge the last minute...... Though I am not fully satisfied with the outcome.

Because of the lack of papers...... I felt bad.... but I know there is always another time..... By default I do not find anything apt for stamping here at this part of the world, but when I drop in to find something at places where I can expect certain things, I forget to purchase what I desperately want.... because at that point of time I get desperate to lay my hands on everything I can or find at the store.... & tend to forget few things that I literally 'WANT'..... So as I sat to make this monochromatic card, I realized I did not have much rather anything in black & white....... So I ought to find something soon...... ;-0

Hence this is what I managed to scrape of what I had from my stash......

And I thank.....

365 Cards for the colors & the Silhouette......
Mojo Monday for their Sketch.......
Creative Card Crew for Sentiment.....
Fussy & Fancy Challenge for Monochromatic & Wings....
Crazy 4 Challenges for paper flowers....
Ginger Snap Creations for Wings....
Ginger Snap Creations for Transparency....

I Used.....

Black & White CS for base & layer respectively....
White DP layered.....
Black ribbon for layer & on tag.....
Black hand cut flower.....
Punched out butterflies....
Hand Written sentiment on a thick transparent sheet...... Thank You!!!!!

That is it on this..... Will post my next in a few seconds.....

Until then, Keep the Wait!!!!

APRIL ATCs - Beat The Heat...... Phew!

Heya! Back with the ATCs for the month of April, themed Beat The Heat...... I received my April Swaps just yesterday..... So here I am finally posting the much delayed ATC.......

These are what I made for the Swaps.........

And these below are the swaps I received......

One from Laura of Creation Faeries, which is Sweet...... Yum!
And the other is from Lucy of Cards n more Lucy, which is Sun n Fun!

Both are awesome in their own unique ways.... Kudos!!!!

That is it for now......

UNTIL NEXT, KEEP THE FAITH!!!!

LIVING WELL!!!!

Hello!!! I attempted quite a few challenges with this card..... & I liked the outcome...... I made it to suit the theme & when it was done my hubby suggested that I gave it to my doctor who is down with fever...... And I thought the suggestion apt..... So here it is for my doctor wishing her ALL WELL!!!!! Get Well Soon.... Deary!

And I Thank......

Card Patterns for their Sketch....
365 Cards for their Stripes & Bold Colors....
Secret Crafter Saturday for Quotes......
Our Creative Corner 6 for Spruce the Corner....
Stamp With Us for Get Well Soon.....
Crafty Creations for Stitch-Faux or Real.....
Creative Cottage for It takes Two.....

Ingredients:

Dark Blue CS from Landmark for the base.....
Red & White CSs for the layered panels.....
Deja View DP for layer.....
Rhinestones in red & white....
Olive Green Ribbon.....
Punched out Flowers on which I adhered halved thermocol balls......
Faux Stitch with glitter pen in blue.....
Sewed holes on the scalloped circles......
Hand Written quotes for sentiments......

My fellow blogger Kavitha from INDIA, shared this TOFA, marking her first Blog anniversary..... I am so happy for her... She is sharing a candy too, on this special occasion.... Even has her works of excellence for sale, on her second blog...... Do stop by her place Kalalaya & shower your wishes on her..... May God Bless u with all the happiness of this world, Deary...... Hugs )))))

That is it for now....... Will be back in no time with my ATCs for the month of April......

Until Then, Keep The Wait!!!!!

MAY ATCs - Anything But Rectangle....

Hello!!!! I received my ATC swaps just yesterday & that too only for the month of May.... Hence thought it was time for me to post about my ATC Swaps....... for the month of May, atleast.... Looking forward to receive the swaps for the month of April..... Lemme see... When would I receive them.... :-(

So here are my ATCs for MAY!!!!! The theme was anything but a rectangle......

And below here are the swaps I received for the month of May...... The first belongs to Juhi from Juhi's handmade cards....... Loved the vibrant summer colors.... Hot!!!! ;-)

And this second one is a cute frock which reminds me of my childhood days...... which is the fine creation of Tejal from Tejal Creates..... Loved the floral pattern & the subtle colors.....

Do stop by Crazy About ATCs, to check all the awesome pieces of art.... With very few paraphernalia to help us with our creations, we do wonders..... Kudos!!!!! To All Of US..... Celebrate peeps with all the swaps...... Where There Is A Will.... There Is A Way!!!!!! Very True..... :-)

Will Be back with the April ATCs soon......

UNTIL NEXT, KEEP THE FAITH!!!!

JOY RIDE 4 A GR8 DAY!!!!

Hello!!! Here is my second one for today...... I loved this unique color combo & wanted to give it a try to own a project..... Makes me 'feel' good...... So here it is.......

And I Thank.....

Our Creative Corner Weekly Sketch for their Sketch....
Play Date Cafe for their nice Colors....
Cute Card Thursday for their Not a Square....
Stamp Challenges for their Happy Theme....
Kwerner Design for Feminine Card.....
Frosted Designs for Glitter & Sparkle.....
Moxie Fab World for Bicycle....
Crafty Creations for Stitch it Up!

I Used.....

Kraft CS for the base....
White CS for the layers....
2 DPs in white & pink for the layers......
Ribbon in pink....
Image from the Sliekje Digi Stamps......
Added glitter on the panels with my pink & aqua glitter pens....
Tied the hand written sentiment tag with a pink silk thread...... Have A Gr8 Day!!!!!!

That is it for now...... Will be back with my ATCs......

Until Next, Keep The Wait!!!!!

THANK YOU with COLORS OF INDIA!!!!

Hello Everyone!!!! I know it has been quite a while since I posted..... Reason was I did not attempt any challenges & thought it would be better to rest for sometime...... Now I am fine & wanted to take up few challenges, desperately..... Ya! Sometimes I get desperate for things I want to... ;-)

May be I am late for few challenges, but still wanted to attempt them.... Especially the one which dealt with the country...... And given this opportunity, how could I not attempt it..... I love India & its several colors...... Every time I attempt this theme, it gives me a chance to look & think of it all, with variations.....

So here I am with a few colors from the palette......

And I Thank......

Clean & Simple Stamping for their Sketch.....
StampTV for the Wednesday Inspirational Colors........
Simon Says Stamps Challenge for their Recipe.....
Daring Card Makers for the fee of any Country (India)......
Cute Card Thursday for not a Square.....
Stamp Challenges for Happy Something......
Frosted Designs for Glitter & Sparkle.....
Our Creative Corner 6 for Spruce the Corner.....
Pile It On for Summer Showers (Colors) .......
Creative Card Crew for Thank You....
Ginger Snap Creations for Wings.... (Peacock)
ABC Challenge for Weather..... (Summer Colors)

I Used......

Light Peach CS for the base & layer.....
Melon Orange for the layers...
One DP for the layer & another for the flower on which I adhered a rhinestone in white.....
Hand Drew the image of the Peacock which is the national bird of India......
Colored with Faber Castell color pencils......
Added glitter with the help of Frolika 3D liner from Camel.....
Added dimensions with a glass liner in brown from Camel & 3D outliner Pearl from Hobby Ideas.....
Handwritten Thank You!!!!!

That is it for now...... Will be back with my next, in no time......;-)

Until Next, Keep The Wait!!!!!

LOVE QUOTE!!!!

Hey, here is my final card for the day..... And I guess for few days.... As I don't seem to be feeling fine..... I might abscond from blogosphere, for sometime..... but would surely be back with many more interesting projects soon.....

U peeps enjoy every single project & your life, to the core...... God Bless!!!!

So here is my final project.....

I thank.....

Sketch Saturday for their Sketch....
Embellish Magazine for their theme & colors....
Totally Gorjuss for Wings!
Ginger Snap Creations for pencils, Quotes & Wings!
Paper Take Weekly for Fun!
Delightful Sketches for Textures....

I Used...

Green CS for the base....
Kraft CS for the layer....
White CS for the scalloped oval layer....
Olive green plain paper punched with hearts border punch....
Black ribbon passed through....
Colored the image from Sliekje designs, with Fabercastell Color Pencils...
Punched butterflies & hand cut the embossed flower from the printed paper.....
Hand written Love Quote.......

That is it for today...... May be I will take a break, till I am Okay again..... Hope 2 c u all in the PINK of Health...... :-(

UNTIL NEXT, KEEP THE FAITH!!!!

I LOVE YOU!!!!

Hey! Back with the second......

I love black & white cards a lot.....

I thank.....

Clean & Simple Stamping for their Sketch....
Stamp Challenges for their Birthday Recipe.....
Our Creative Corner 6 for their Colors & Theme.....
The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge for their Buttons & Blooms....
Delightful Sketches for texture on cards....

I Used.....

Black CS for the base & layer....
2 DPs in white for the layers....
Black Ribbon, Buttons & Twine...
Rose made from the handmade swirl I cut....
Text saying I love u stamped with Exchangeable Clear Stamper....
Printed Out sentiment on the inside, on a tag......


That is it with this post..... Coming back with my third & may be final for today......

UNTIL NEXT, KEEP THE WAIT!!!!!!