SOME VAGUE CONTENT!!!!

Hello Everyone!!!! No projects as such to post about...... just a few vague things, like a RAK & few recent findings..... I know everything sounds so lethargic..... I am still not back to my fluttery self..... hence just thought of clearing few things that I wanted to blog about since so many days....

Firstly a RAK from Ginger Brown of the very popular space for word arts.... Ginger's House!!!! Yes, she is sponsoring the current challenge (ICRC6) at ICR too..... :)

Some days earlier, she sponsored a 20$ Gift Certificate to TSB, out of kindness, which really moved me..... Hence I did shop at The Stamping Boutique... I shopped a digi & 2 rubber stamps..... Tracey from TSB, is one of my favorite digi artist..... She is way too good at what she does...... Thank You so much for the sponsored shopping time!!!!

So here is a glimpse of what I picked..... And she sent a lovely card along with the stuffs, created with a digi from her store.... I loved the neat lines on the creation..... Check it out yourselves!!!

Are they not cute??? Looking forward to creating with them soon..... :) Thanks a ton!!!!

HAD TO STOP FOLLOWING BLOGS!!!!

And just today as I tried following few blog spaces, I found out why was I not able to do it all these days..... My Following list had reached the max of 300... I was like OMG!!!! Seriously, freaked out..... Went back to my following list & managed to stop following some food spaces, which were out in action!!! I deleted some 25 spaces & that gives me some space for new blogs to be followed, but of course now related to crafts!!!! YUPPIE!!!!!

So my fellow crafters, here I come following, to be inspired!!!!

And this was an award, shared with me by my fellow crafter Hussena a few weeks back...... I would love to share it with anyone, who stops by & does not have it.... ('cuz most of them do... ;)

Today I have just been able to move around than being stuck to a place.... I should be back fluttering in another 3-4 days & promise to be back with some new projects that I have promised myself to work on...... See ya then!!!!!

UNTIL NEXT, KEEP THE FAITH!!!!

TOFA & BONUS CANDY WINNERS!!!!

Hello!!!!!! Sorry for being delayed as far as time was concerned to make this announcement.....

All my candy fun is over & I feel sad that my celebrations for this year has come to an end... :( It kept me on my toes, giggling about all the comments of PHUN, I received from my friends here..... I thank everyone of you who contributed to my celebrations to make it memorable for me..... Desperately looking forward to my celebrations next year..... which is way too long!!!!!

Okay! I understand that u have all guessed it right with the title of this post, that we have 2 winners...... I just wanted to surprise myself with the results, hence used a random number picker, I found over the net, to help me with it...... Before I could announce the winners I would like to let u know a few things.....

Firstly there were 24 peeps who linked themselves in the linky for the Candy..... Of which I found one did not satisfy the criteria to be a part of it... Hence I terminated the entry, without feeling sorry about it.... 'Cuz I had already left several notes indicating that..... So thanks to the rest of them, who contributed with their time to this activity..... :D

I did the random pick for the TOFA Candy first, with the total number being 23..... & since the number that was picked, did not play the bonus candy, I had to redo the drill with the entries to the bonus candy, which totalled up to 6..... And I have counted them according to the order that the mails came in to me, with all the words in there.....

BONUS CANDY :

6)Smita Lakhotia
5)Mallika Kejriwal
4)Ujjwal Gupta
3)Anita Kejriwal
2)Sudha Kalra
1)Shalini Maskara

Though it was a lesser number, the entries were all so so very excited which got me all flying with them.... :D

So for the much awaited part here...... ;)

TOFA CANDY :



Number 10.... Yay!!! DO I let u figure it out yourself, just for some additional fun! ;) Well! I guess NO! That would be way too far from fun I suppose..... Okay! Okay! Accolades for The #10, which is Shraddha on the linky list..... :) Kudos to Shraddha!!!! U missed on the chance for the bonus candy to someone else, deary..... Still an awesome WIN, I suppose.... :D

BONUS CANDY :



As per the list mentioned above, the number that was generated is #2..... Accolades for Sudha Kalra..... Kudos Deary!!!!

Your goodies would be despatched ASAP!!!! I am so happy for all the winners & for all those participated in the fun..... I guess we all had a very uniquely awesome time..... :D I had not expected FUN to this extent.... Hope to play & have some more fun for the next year celebrations!!! Promising something better & bigger than this.... :D

NOTE : All Indian Stampers looking for some fun with all your counterparts here in India as well as abroad, do chime in to the Awesome New Space... Indian Craft Room (ICR)!!! There is an ongoing event you would not wanna miss to be a part of..... A sure excuse to celebrate yourself without being thought of as POMPOUS!!!! That's a different matter, even if somebody did, who has the time to care!!!! ;)

Peeps who are already a party to this FORUM, I would request you to flaunt the ICR badge from the forum, on your spaces to reach out to as many of our fellow stampers including the very amateurs.... :)

That is it for now, on this publishing..... So many Celebrations mentioned here.... That was One BIG Celebration for me.. I agree!!!

UNTIL NEXT, KEEP THE FAITH!!!!!

ONE YEAR OLD CANDY!!!!!

Hello People! This blog is turning one!!!!! And all thanks to every single sweetheart out there, who have been here to this space, even once till date..... I owe to you all, for being so kind to accept me into this blogosphere.... A space for papers, scissors, adhesives & an art in its form.....

Since childhood, I fancied these things to which my dad always grunted, as to he disliked, seeing me with them getting involved in some extracurricular activities & not concentrating on my studies... ;) Well now, these things have not only been a part of my life, but an addiction too... :o

And all thanks to my hubby who supports me a lot, though at times objects, for being a spendthrift as far as the paraphernalia is concerned.... But gives in, when he sees my long face with a sullen expression :( I love him forever; for all that he does to make & keep me happy..... He makes me feel important every single moment.... And I feel life is so worth living.... With a heart that beats for me & with me.... :) Touch wood!!!!!

So going further with the Blogoversary, this blog would turn ONE by the 23rd of February... And I thought it was high time I passed on some love that I had accumulated for the past year....:) What could be best, than putting up an interesting candy for my people... It is one of the most popular means of spreading cheers, over the net.... At one point of time you even get to reach out to them.... So it is totally a WOW!!!!

I have been trying to put together some interesting stuffs for my counterparts here in India..... Yes! I say this because, as everyone knows, we hardly get any of the card making & scrap booking stuffs here. Hence all of us try to lay our hands on them outside this country... May be through some generous people sharing RAKs or by just shopping online.... So when we get our products from overseas, it does not make sense to me to share it back with them.... Hence I thought it better, to share a few things, with my counterparts here in INDIA.... :)

So I request you all, my lovely people out there, who have an easy breezy access to those awesome & sumptuous stuffs, to not be upset with my action & to continue patronizing my space, because that collectively brings me to where I am now... Looking forward to all your love & affection, now & forever.... I pray to God to shower all his blessings on every one of you who have made this space, what it is today.... A Welcoming & a Friendly One!!!!

So my Indian counterparts living in India, here is a small Token OF Appreciation & love from my behalf on the event of my blog completing a year of its success & worth....

I have split my candy into three parts, of which the first 2 parts are the Procedures & the 3rd part is the consequence.... ;)

1. TOFA Candy (From Feb 1st To Feb 20th)
2. BONUS Candy (From Feb 21st To Feb 26th) [Everyday Basis]
   
3. RESULT (On March 1st)

The TOFA Candy is the main candy; where you have to enroll yourself for the candy, by commenting as to what you like the most in the products put together, by helping me spread a word through flaunting the Candy Button on your Sidebar & finally by linking yourself in the Linky.... :)

And it comprises of the following:

• Cardstocks - 26 pieces in assorted colors
• Lace Cardstock - 1 piece pack
• Corrugated Sheet - 3 assorted pieces
• A4 DPs - 10 + 2 Embossed DPs
• 12x12 DPs - 19 (of which 2 from SU!)
• 6x6 DPs - 2 pieces
• Sticker sheet - 2 pieces
• Sticker Quips - 3 booklets
• Paper Twisted Gift Cord - 1 pack
• Cord & Ribbon bound sheets - 3 assorted
• Buckle Ups - 3 packs
• Handmade Packets of Embellishments - 6 packs
• Wooden Stamps - 5 pieces
• Itsy Bitsy Embellishments - 2 packs
• Glue Dots - 1 pack
• 12x12 Sentiment sheet - 1 piece pack
• Stamped Images - 1 Box
  

The Bonus Candy can be availed, by playing a game successfully, that I will put forth for you on the marked date above (On a daily basis)... But to make yourself counted IN, for the Bonus Candy, you have to be a party to the TOFA Candy.... ;)

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So I hope, it makes it clear that both the candies are connected :) And on the final day of the result, the lucky winner of the TOFA Candy gets a chance to win the Bonus Candy as well, if & only if they have played the Bonus Candy game successfully.... If they fail, then another person would be given a chance to be picked for the Bonus CANDY..... So it is 2 chances & 2 candies :)

But like all giveaways & candies, I have a set of rules too.... Simple or complicated, you decide... ;)

RULES :

1. Comment as to what you like in the TOFA Collection
2. Flaunt on Sidebar ( Grab Button on the right Sidebar)
   
3. Link to Linky
4. Do all the ABOVE to record your ENTRY to the BONUS CANDY!
5. Geographical Restrictions : Within India Only :)

Oops! That looks like quite a post.... A lengthy one!

Thanking every one of YOU Again..... Play The Candy & ENJOY!!!!!!

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

ATCs & TAGGED TOFAs............

Heya! Few more backlogs clearance..... Aah! I really had a pile..... & eventually I did not like the way it looked.... So here was the perfect time... Time after break, just heading towards getting my Mojo back..... to work on projects & satisfy my yearning to create something nice with all the yumminess I have collected over time..... :)

So first I would like to share the TOFA that Kavitha from Kalalaya, shared with me, a month back..... & well it comes with a tag too... To list 3 things about myself that makes me different.....



And those would be...... Here @ my Foodie Blog..... which are totally seven..... (I hate to talk about myself, frequently....)

Well, my crafty counterparts who visit me here, can go ahead with just listing three.... as was originally tagged..... :) So anybody who has not been tagged with this TOFA, can go ahead, pick it up & flaunt on your space with the tag....
Wishes & Hugs)))))

And now regarding the ATCs for the month of September..... It was an awesome ATC challenge that month, Kitty Kitty Kat Kat!!! which made us put together a kit of a similar ATC we made, for the recipient to make one too..... I loved it... & this was my take for that month..... :)

And this was the ATC I received for that month..... Both are amazingly beautiful!!!! I have not yet put their replica together.... ;)

That was it in this post.... Will be back with some more news from my side, ASAP!!!

UNTIL THEN, KEEP THE FAITH!!!!!

DANCE TO THE MUSIC!!!!

Hello! Finally back creatively...... ;) But still not in complete senses I guess... Hence not satisfied with the result.... could be better..... But not bad for a start too..... ;) I have so many things to share with everyone..... But firstly wanna thank ALL, for their Love & Support extended so far..... :)

After much staring at my work place, with a blank mind, I finally sat down to work on a project.... It was difficult but I had to start somewhere.... Looked into few awesome challenges, decided on the ones I liked to work on & went ahead..... Here is what made to the FINAL :p

And I Thank......

Mojo Monday for their Sketch......
Color Throwdown for their lovely colors.....
Flutter By for their Butterfly with Buttons.....
My Time to Craft for jeweled on card.....
Crafty Creations for Music & Dance.....
Stamp Something for Spot & Stripes.....
Cute Card Thursday for their Tweet & Flutter.....

Modus Operandi:

Grey & Pink CSs for the base & paneled layers.....
DPs in pink from Pebbles & Making Memories.....
Little flower stamp, grey ink & Ribbon from Stampin'UP! gifted by Elizabeth, my INSPIRATION to Professional Card Making......
Flower with centered bling & Butterfly from Itsy Bitsy.....
Border Punch & Button fro my stash....
Made the tendrils for the flower from the scrap.....
Hand Written sentiment ....... Dance To The Music.....

Did the top of the card, inside of the card & an envelope by stamping repeatedly.....

As I said above I have several things to share..... Would write about the Elizabeth's gift in another post.....

Well! It is a time to be happy about my being in this blogosphere, where I got to know peeps with similar interests & amazing talents from my own country...... That makes me feel proud that I am an INDIAN!

Two ladies from the talented lot shared their TOFA (Token of Appreciation) with me... That kinda made my night & day as I received them at different times..... ;)

Shradda from Creative Kudi shared the trendy blog award.....

& Juhi from Juhis Handmade Cards shared her lovely blog award with me.....

That surely moved me.... Remembering me then, means a lot to me...... The thought that 'I was thought of' makes me go hm....hm....hm... Dance to the music..... ;)

It becomes very difficult to share them with just few... Because I am very bad with narrowing down my decisions..... Hence I request every single talented soul to accept the TOFAS & flaunt them on your space too..... Hugs)))))

That is it for now in this post..... Will come back with my next very soon.....

UNTIL NEXT, KEEP THE FAITH!!!!

WISHES ON YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!!

Hey! Today is my sis in-law's birthday..... Hence I attempted this pocket card for her..... I wanted to try it & I had an occasion too..... So went ahead with it..... I was totally inspired by the challenge from the Pink Elephant & the tutorial from Split Coasters..... WOW! I loved it.....

So here it is......

And I Thank.....

Color Throw down for their Colors.....
The Pink Elephant Challenge for their Pocket Card.....
Paper Take Weekly for their In The Garden.....
Stamp Challenges for Digi Images.....

Modus Operandi.......

Light Blue CS for the base....
Black DP on the flap....
Kraft DP on the area below flap & on the message insert..... (both from my new stash)
Digi image from the Cards for Men, that I won long back.... (from Heather over at Fresh Brewed Designs in exchange for $10 certificate)
Colored the cute girl & the cake with Faber Castell Water color pencils..... Not that neat.... I am not happy with her face.... It kinda got smudged..... :(
Punched out the blossoms from the msg insert & used them on the flap....
Hand Written sentiment...... for my Sis in-law..... God Bless! & Enjoy Your Day!!!! :)

And on the outside I stamped Birthday Wishes & For You, from my new stash..... :)

Below is the TOFA (Token of Appreciation) I received from Michelle from The Pink Paper Paradise, who is a genius herself..... I love her tutorials which help me learn something new & awesome.... each time..... And experts like her appreciating your work, means a lot & motivates me to craft better..... Thanks a ton for sharing this TOFA with me..... :) God Bless!!!!

That is it for now...... Will be back with some other new stuffs..... soon......

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!!!!!