MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Heelo! This is my First Fully Fledged Christmas Card...... Be it the Colors, the elements or the Sentiment..... I liked the way it turned out to be..... It took half the day to complete it.... All said & done, here it is.....

And I Thank......

Flutter By for their Sketch.....
PDCC for their Colors.....
Simon Says for Sparkle...
My Time To Craft Challenges for Window Card......
Creative Cottage Challenge for Someone Special at Christmas.....
Crafty Creations for Beautiful Inside.....
Paperplaychallenges for Let it Snow.....
Delightful Sketches for Baby It's Cold Out there......
Frosteddesigns for Distressing.....
Crazy 4 Challenges for Add circles to Projects....
PileItOn forAnything Winter Inspired....
Stampinfortheweekend for Winter Themed.....
Yyam for Something Old & Something New.....



Modus Operandi.....

Red CS for the base.....
Brown CS panel for the Window......
Handmade Wreath for embellishment with a rhinestone in red for bling.....
Christmas Tree image is a digi from Wink Wink Wink.....
Winter Penguin is a digi from Craftysentiments.......
Golden Christmas Embells are Stickers from Staples, which were lying around....
Colored the images with Camlin Water Color Pencils.....
Decorated the tree with some bling from B's recent RAK & doodlings....
White CS for the piled up snow outside the window.....
Distressed the DP from SU! with white color pencil & White gel pen....
Made an envelope to go with the card too....
Did the inside with a snowy layer & snow flakes.....

That is it for now.... Will be back soon with something else ASAP....

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HIDDEN HOLIDAYS!!!!

Hello! Just worked on this quick card & thought of posting it right away.... It is not all that perfect, as I sewed on it for the first time..... Was not so clear about the stitch & the perfection of the stitches.... Hence that went a bit haywire..... Kindly forgive my negligence..... However managed to complete it still...... I did not wanna 'Cry Over Sewed Lines'.... :(

So here it is.....

And I Thank......

CPS for their Sketch....
ColorThrowDown for their Colors.....
ABC for H for Holidays....
Creative Cottage Challenge for Someone Special on Christmas.....
The Stamping Boutique for Die Cuts or Punches.....
Simonsaysstampschallenge for Sparkle.....
Crazy 4 Challenges for Circles....
Frosteddesigns for Distressing.....
Ginger Snap Creations for Sewing Notions.....
Crafty Creations for the Beautiful Inside.....
Paper Craft Star for the Holiday Card with Recipe....
The Stamping Boutique for Hidden Elements.....
Yyam for Old & New....

Modus Operandi.....

Red CS for the base....
Choco Brown CS for the layered panels....
DP from SU! which was a 4 month old RAK from B.....
Handmade Floral Embellishments....
Blings from Stash.....
Hand Cut Circle Layer with scalloped edges cut with designer scissors....
Distressed the flowers by inking the edges with Memento ink from B's recent RAK & so on the Hidden Sentiment Tag too....
Sewed a simple stitch for a border....
Embellished the scalloped circle with the Pearl Frolica glue.....
Ribbon from E's RAK.....
Adhered a Button with a piece of thread tied in a bow.....
Tag is a die Cut from Itsy Bitsy & so is the Christmas Tree Embellishment.....
Handmade small Envelope to hold the Sentiment..... Merry Christmas!!!!
Punched the DP on the inside & ran my scallop scissors on the edges too.....
Handwritten Sentiment, which is not that clear.....

That is it on this post.... C YA soon.....

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MY FIRST DIWALI CARD!!!!!

Hello Everybody! I know Diwali, The Festival Of Lights, is gone pass.... Yet, the Challenge at our very own CraftyJC Challenge blog, is helping me light up the spirit for the whole of this month..... The challenge is to create a Diwali or an ethnic Indian card..... What more could I ask for! I am in love with anything that lets me create something Indian, within my capabilities, of course!

I made a card for Diwali, which I had not otherwise... :( I really thank the team at CraftyJC for putting it up as a challenge for the month.... So here it is....

And I Thank......

Inspired Crafters for their lovely Sketch...
The Play Date Cafe for their unique Color Combo...
Paper Play Challenges for the Recipe.....
ABC challenges for H for Holidays.....
CraftyJC Challenge for Diwali .....
Delightful Sketches for Glitter....
The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge for Sparkle & Shine....
Cute Card Thursday for Anything goes.....
Stamps R Us for Sparkles & Scallops....

Modus Operandi.....

Red CS for the base.....
Light Pink CS for the layer....
Handmade DP in light blue from TimeOut.....
Ribbon from stash.....
Hand cut a similar flower to match the Lacey embellishment.....
Doodled on the hand cut flower to give some dimensions....
Hand Written Sentiment..... DIWALI!!!!
Adhered a rhinestone in white beside the sentiment....

That is it for now.... Will be back soon with another....

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TRIAL GIFT BAG!!!!

Heelo! I had no particular project to work on... Hence thought of trying something different, I did not so far.... Pulled out some 'hoarded for future' stuffs from the attic & found a small box in it..... Voila!!! Thought of making this simple gift bag which I yearned to make someday... SO I guess that was it! It was The Day!!!! And here is the bag.....

And Yes! My hubby loved it so much that he asked me to make a miniature, which he would proudly display in his car, as a hanging..... ;) I loved the idea too.... I would start on it soon as I have to get my measurements right! But for now, here is the one I made.....

And I Thank.....

Embellish Magazine for their Colors & theme.....
Cute Card Thursday for Anything Goes....
Crazy 4 Challenges for Christmas Item.....
Yyam for Upcycling.....
ABC Challenge for H for Holidays.....

Modus Operandi.....

Grey DP from Itsy Bitsy.....
Hand Cut circle tags, punched for the holes.....
Pink DP for the base from Banu's RAK.....
Punched out Flowers (Big & Small)...
Medium sized flower from Itsy Bitsy.....

That is it...

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FOR SOMEONE SPECAIL!!!!!

Heelo!!!! As I said, back with the second project..... The moment I saw this Sketch & Colors, I knew I had to indulge in this project.... As they kinda complimented each other..... And I wanted to own a project with that layout & shades..... It is much more awesome in the real, than the captures.....

So here it is.....

And I Thank......

Mojo Monday for their Cute Sketch.....
Moxie Fab World for their Lovely & Adorable Colors.....
Delightful Sketches for Glitter.....
The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge for Sparkle & Shine.....
Double Dutch Challenge for the Recipe.....
Cute Card Thursday for Anything Goes.....
My Time To Craft Challenge for Roses.....
ABC Challenge for H for Happy Holidays.....
Crazy 4 Challenges for Christmas Card.......
Creative Cottage Challenge for Someone Special on Christmas.....

Modus Operandi.....

Vanilla CS for the base.....
Rust Orange, Orange & Mud Brown CSs for the layered Panels......
Border Punch from Itsy Bitsy......
Punched the circles out to make an ornament.....
Sprinkled some glitter on the edges of the ornament....
Rose from Itsy Bitsy, on which I brushed a little memento ink.....
Ribbon from Itsy Bitsy.....
4 DPs, 3 Brads, 2 Flowers & 1 Button.....
Hand Written Sentiment.....

That is it for now.... Would rest now & will be back soon with my next......

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NEW HOME!!!!!

Hello! I have two today...... But in this post, the first.... I have made this for my friend on his House Warming Ceremony..... It is a different Happiness, all together..... It feels good & kinda secure..... I am really happy for him & wanted to do the best.... Though I would not call this the best, I am still happy with it, 'cuz I'm happy for him.........

So here it is.....

And I Thank......

StampTV for their Sketch.....
Color Throw Down for their uniquely charming Colors.....
Cards For Men for their Animal on Man Card.....
Delightful Sketches for Glitter.....
The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge for Sparkle & Shine.....
Cute Card Thursday for Anything Goes.....

Modus Operandi.....

Kraft CS for the base & layer.....
Cherry Red & White CSs for the layered panels.....
Hand Stitched Felt house from Itsy Bitsy.....
New Home Stamp from Katie & Co. from B's RAK.....
Memento Inks from B's RAK......
Hand Written Sentiment....
Punched Butterflies.....
Border Punch from Itsy Bitsy......

That is it for now.... Will be back with the second....

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THANKFUL ON CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Heya! I indulged in a project, that I had been postponing since yesterday..... I was so held up with some other things..... & when I was free felt lethargic & just wanted to be with my hubby..... So I did not bother to indulge in any, yesterday.... But I could not escape it further...

Hence sat down with it, after few exciting instances, since morning..... But it did take me long to complete it.... At some point I felt stuck & was not able to decide on what exactly will make me happy..... After much Yes! No!, finally settled for this.... So here it is..... For All who's been motivating me with what I did.... Thank YOU!!!!!

And I Thank......

Black Leaf Designs for their lovely Sketch.....
Daring Card Makers for their Colors....
FlutterBy for their Window Card.....
SimonSaysStampsChallenge for Male Card with Charm....
Cards For Men for Male Card with Bird....

All Sorts Challenge for Poem Theme....

KwernerDesign for Thankful Card.....
OurCreativeCorner 6 for Thank u card.....

CreativeCardCrew for Thanks.....

ABC Challenge for H for Holidays....

CreativeCottage Challenge for Someone Special.....
CuteCardThursday for Anything Goes.....

Modus Operandi.....

Recycled White CS for the base....
Yellow & Blue CSs for the layered panels.....
Image is from Stampin'UP! which is a RAK from B......
Though stamped, still ran my water color pencils from Camlin, on the image to brighten it....
Fibre in blue for the window.....
Scored the CS for the lines & brushed some ink around to highlight the scored lines...
Butterfly punch from Itsy Bitsy.....
Adhered halved pearls on the butterflies....
Embossed a Santa on the tag with a handy embosser & inked him too, to highlight....
A metal Charm from Stash.....
Hand Written Sentiments..... THANKFUL!!!!!!

So! Nothing much.... Will be back soon with another.... ;)

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HOLIDAY THANKS!!!!!

Heelo!!!!! Back now with some projects... I know Celebrations over, for now..... Few days earlier it was like... WOW!!! DIWALI! & Now it is gone..... But those few days I really enjoyed to the core... Some friends visited & we visited my Doctor on a dinner..... It was a good small get together..... She prepared some yum stuffs.... that I binged to the core.... & even got a take away home.... ;) Ssh!!!!!

Now that all the festivities are over, I am back with a quick project..... So here it is.....

And I Thank......

Stamp Challenges for their Sketch.....
EBTKS Challenge for their Photo Inspiration....
Stampin Boutique for their Real Wood Theme....
Cards For Men for Animal on card.....
Kwerner Design for Thank You Card.....
Paper Play Challenges for Circles in any Form & Shape.....
Trimmies Craft Challenge for Dry Embossing.....
CaardVarks for Die Cut on Holiday Cards.....

Modus Operandi.....

CS in teal for the base.....
CS in Grey & White for the layered panels.....
Chipboard Die Cut frame from B's RAK.....
Protective layer of the sticker swirl......
Dry Embossed the Santa with a handy embossing equipment......
Halved Pearls from Itsy Bitsy....
Image Stamp from Staples & colored it with Camlin water color pencils....
Sentiment Stamp from Technique Tuesday, which is a recent RAK from B.....
Tied a bow with a Gingham ribbon which was a RAK from E.....
Ran my White gel pen for a border on the panels.....
Adhered a Piece of wood from a basket, cut & embellished with halved pearls......

That is it here... Will be back with some captures of the shipment I received recently.....

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CELEBRATE 4 DIWALI!!!!

Hello All!!!! I wish u all a very Happy Diwali & Happy Celebrations..... I just made a quickie for my Doctor on Diwali..... I loved the way it turned out to be... Very simple & appealing.... So here it is....

And I Thank.....

Card Patterns for the Sketch.....
AllSortsChallenge for Colors.....
Inky Impressions for Flowers.....
Creative Card Crew for Punches....

Modus Operandi......

Cream CS for the base.....
Punched red CS with circle punch & layered it on the base.....
Floral mini stamp from Stampin' UP!
Trimmed the corners of the panel with my design scissor.....
Sentiment as image which B sent.....
Rhinestones in gold & red...
Ribbon in gold, tied into a bow.....

That is it for now..... WISHING EVERYONE PROSPERITY & A WORLD OF HAPPINESS!!!!!

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BETTER TOGETHER!!!!!

Hello!!!!! I know it is time for celebrations all around you..... Even the mere thought brings a wide smile on my face.... It is a time to celebrate everything..... Joys, Sorrows, Ups & Downs..... I wish everyone of you Prosperity & A Very Happy Diwali!!!!!! May the lights of this time brighten your lives & HOME....... Lots of Love & Hugs))))))

So here is my card for today, which I had to post yesterday, but then I was so tired that I went off to sleep..... Hence posting it now...... :) I loved the color combo so much that I had to make it.....

And I Thank......

Inspired Crafters for their Sketch.....
Play Date Cafe for their lovely Color Combo......
SSDS Challenge for Buttons....
Moxie Fab World for Damask on creation ( I love this pattern so much that most of the bed linen @ home comprises of this design )......
Pile It On for Bear + Friend......
Cards For Men for Anything Goes.....

Modus Operandi.....

White CS for the base....
DPs in black & white with Damask designs from Deja Views Collection....
Self Adhesive Border design from Time Out.....
Black & white CS for the layers....
Image is a stamp from Hobby Ideas.....
Colred the image lightly with my Camlin water Color pencils....
Sentiment is a sticker from Landmark..... Better Together!!!!
Buttons from Itsy Bitsy.....
Self Adhesive Swirl sent by B..... ( Thank You!)
Doodled around the image with a black marker.....

That is it for now...... I just received another shipment from B... Would post them soon....

UNTIL NEXT, KEEP THE FAITH!!!!!!