Post 263: Card (Taj Mahal)

Hi friends :)

I'd like to share a card today. This was made for a Guest Design post for Craftreat. All the details can be checked out here. I'm slowly sharing the projects on my blog as I get the time. 

I did heat embossing of the Taj Mahal design on the card front and ink blending in the background to create the night sky. The moon was masked off and then I added a few silver star sequins. I decided not to have a sentiment on the card because the focal image was so beautiful. 

List of Supplies:

Craftreat Stencil- Taj Mahal

White and black cardstock 250 gsm

Cutplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Die 

Distress Inkpads- Chipped Sapphire, Broken China, Peacock Feathers

Silver star sequins

Glossy Accents

Ranger's Round blending tool and foams

Ranger's White Embossing Powder- Super Fine Detail 

Versamark Watermark Mini Inkpad 

Ranger's heat tool 

Here is a photo of the card:

I am playing along with the following challenges:

SSS Monday Challenge- Its Written in the Stars (star sequins used)

Thanks for your time 

Love reading your sweet comments.

Stay Blessed. 

Post 216: Mixed Media Layout- Explore

Hi friends :) 

How are you doing? Any plans for the weekend? I've got a small giveaway running throughout the month of July, 2017 with 2 prizes on offer. (it is open worldwide). In case you are interested, you can check it out here.

I've created a Mixed Media Layout titled "Explore". The title reads, " Every Picture Tells a Story" and the subtitles read, "Travel, discover, explore the past". It is a layout in celebration of exploration, discovery and travel. I've used a vintage photo of the Qutub Minar, which is a famous monument. 

I have used water coloring to create the background and add depth and definition. And then done stencilling and background stamping. Splatter has been created with distress inks. If you would like to see a photo tutorial for the same, it is here. 

Here are a few photographs of the layout including close ups:-

List of Supplies:

General Supplies:

Canson Montval 300 gsm Watercolor Paper

Vintage photograph of Qutub Minar

Old Book Pages

Corrugated Cardboard

Aileen's tacky glue 

Scissors

Brushes

Ranger's Round blending  tool and foams 

Black Alcohol Marker

Sakura- White Gel Pen

Media: 

Prima Oil Pastels Pack of 24 (Water soluble)

Ranger's Distress Inkpads- vintage photo, brushed corduroy, peacock feather, broken china, black soot

Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers

Stencils and Stamps:

Prima Finnabair Mini Checkered Stamp

Mudra Old Script and Washi Tape Mini Stamp 

Icraft Stencil (came with Our Idea Book magazine)

Little Birdie Script Stencil

Embellishments:

Gauze

Jute Cord

Tim Holtz Idealogy Chit Chat Stickers

Mdf Title 

Die cuts- Spellbinders (directions die)

I am playing along with the following challenges:

More than Words July Main Challenge 2017 (Explore word is included in the title and also implied in the theme and black arrow die cuts have been added) 

Thanks for your time!
Love reading your precious comments :)
Stay Blessed.