Post 325: CAS Sympathy Card

Hi friends!

I'd like to share a Clean and Simple Sympathy Card. This is a standard A2 sized top folding card. For this I did ink blending on the card base and also on a wonky stitched rectangle die cut (cutplorations die- crazy double running stitch rectangle die set) using 3 shades of Distress Oxides (Spiced Marmalade, Cracked Pistachio and Vintage photo), the shades were inspired by autumn. Then I tore the die cut to give a textured and interesting look and stamped the floral image and sentiment using Memento Tuxedo black ink and Newton's Nook Designs Cottage Garden Stamp. Further, I adhered a black die cut from the Dienamites Summer branch die onto the card base and then foam mounted the torn die cut. In the end, I added a thin strip of washi tape at the bottom as an accent. 

Here is a photo of the card:

I am playing along with the following challenges:

TIME OUT challenge #95 (gone with the twist of distressing using inks and tearing paper)

AAA Cards Challenge 102- ink blending

Flower Challenge #14 - CAS

Addicted to stamps & more- anything goes
Stamplorations CAS Challenge- November (I've twisted along by adding a bit of brown)

Thanks for your time :)

Love reading your sweet comments.

Stay Blessed. 

Post 324: CAS Card- You're Fantastic...

Hi friends!

I'd like to share a Clean and Simple Card. This is a standard A2 sized top folding card. I masked off the card front and did ink blending with a few colors of Distress Oxide inks (Fossilized Amber, Spiced Marmalade, Worn Lipstick & Peacock Feathers) and then adhered black die cuts from the Amazing Adjectives Word Die Set from Verve stamps and then stamped the "you're " from the Lawn Fawn Best Pun Ever stamp. Added a thin black strip of cardstock at the top and a bit of washi tape to balance the design. In the end, added little dots as pointers using black enamel accents. 

Here are a couple of photos of the card:

I am playing along with the following challenges:

CASology 273- List

AAA Cards Challenge 102- Ink Blending

Thanks for your time!

Love reading your sweet comments :)

Stay Blessed. 

Post 323: CAS Thanks Card

Hi friends :)

Happy Sunday!!

I made 3 Clean and Simple cards over the weekend solely for the purpose of fun and to play in challenges. This first CAS Thanks card is super simple but I love it. Its a small sized card, 3.75 by 5 inches in size. Its made from a tiny little inexpensive stamp (WRMK- Thankful List) I bought from a clearance sale 1 year back and it felt so nice to finally use it. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised that it stamped so well. Filled in, wrote and listed  3 things I'm thankful for using a thin tip Sharpie :) I thought it would make a cute little card to give to a friend. Then, added a bit of washi tape at the bottom as an accent. I really like the black and white look to it. 

Here are a couple of photos of the card:

I am playing along with the following challenges:

1. CASology #273- List

2. PCM Challenges- November Challenge

3. Addicted to stamps & more #266- anything goes

Thanks for your time :)

Love reading your sweet comments. 

Stay Blessed!

Post 322: Mixed Media Altered Bottle

Hi friends!

I'd like to share a Mixed Media Altered Bottle today. This was made for a GD post at Madras Bazaar, all the details can be checked out here. I love the crackle effect on it :)

Process & Supplies:

1. Took an empty perfume bottle and applied 2 coats of Prima's heavy white gesso on it to prep the surface
2. Using Prima's 3D matte gel adhered a few metal charms to the bottle.
3. Applied Prima's white crackle paste to the bottle and let it air dry so as to get the desired crackle effect
4. Added Prima finnabair mega and regular art stones at some places using 3D matte gel & brushed on some white gesso on the charms and art stones
5. Once everything was dry, applied color using 3 of the Madras Bazaar Pearl Ink sprays– Charcoal Black, Vibrant Green & Shock Blue
6. To finish the project, applied Prima's Opal Magic Wax- Vintage Silk to some of the raised surfaces using my fingers.

Here are some photos of the altered project:

I am playing along with the following challenges:

Mixed Media & Art- October Challenge- Fantasy (I was inspired by the blue and black colors)

Mixed Media Place October Challenge- I was inspired by the shiny and white elements

Thanks for your time :)

Love reading your sweet comments.

Stay Blessed. 

Post 321: Guest Design Post (Part 2) for Madras Bazaar- Altered Perfume Bottle

Hi friends!

My second Guest Design Post for Madras Bazaar is now live.
I have made a little altered perfume bottle.
There is a simple photo tutorial as well.
Would be awesome if you'd visit.
To view the blog post, please click HERE.
In case, you missed my first GD post for Madras Bazaar, please click Here.

Here is a little sneak peek of the altered bottle:

Thanks for your time :)

Stay Blessed!

Post 320: Sparkly Birthday Card

Hi friends!

I'd like to share a Sparkly Birthday Card I made inspired by the Craftyscrappers Challenge. For the sparkle I have added gold foil and gold glitter paper.

I used foil for the first time. Basically used the Craftyscrappers Color Splash Stencil and added tacky glue through it and then the gold foil. It didn't transfer completely but I really like the splashy gold effect it gave :) then stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Craftyscrappers Doodly Blooms stamp all over the panel as well as a few pink hearts from the Beary Special Day stamp. I really like that cute baby image. My niece helped me by coloring it in using Zigs :) it was so much fun crafting with her. Then added the arrow stencil design on the pink heart and layered up everything. In the end, we added 3 tiny half pearls to the baby's crown. 

Supplies Used:

Craftyscrapper Fun Foils- Glitzy Gold
Craftyscrappers Stamps- Baby Prince & Princess, Doodly Blooms & Beary Special Day
Craftyscrappers Stencils- The Arrow & Color Splash
Gina Marie Stitched Rectangles Die
Sizzix heart die
White and Baby Pink Cardstock
3d Foam Tape
Gold Glitter Paper
Tacky Glue
Archival Inkpad - Jet Black
Distress Oxide Inkpad- Worn Lipstick
Snippet of watercolor paper (stamped the baby on it) and pink cardstock (die cut the heart)
Ranger blending tool and foams
Half Pearls

Here are a few photos of the card:

 The foiling is better visible at this angle

I am playing along with the following challenges:

Craftyscrappers Challenge #16- Sparkle it Up (used glitter paper and gold foil for the sparkle & craftyscrappers foil, stamps and stencils here)

Pixie's Snippets Playground Weeks 305-306

Thanks for your time :)

Love reading your sweet comments.

Stay Blessed.

Post 319: Autumn Inspired Card (Ink Smooshing)

Hi friends!

I'd like to share a Simple Card today. I was inspired by the colors of Autumn. The card is 5 by 7 inches in size. I used a Prima stamp and Lindy's sprays that were new in my stash. The process was simple enough, stamped the beautiful image onto watercolor paper and distressed the edges of the panel with a deckling tool. Did ink smooshing onto the panel using Lindysgang sprays. Added a little bit of stencil work with a Harlequinn design stencil and then, the die cut sentiment "Blessings"was adhered. (shadow effect was created on the sentiment to make it more visible). In the end, the panel was foam mounted on the black card base.

Supplies Used:

Lindy's Sprays- Ponderosa Pines Olive, Drop Dead Gorgeous Green, Red Hot Poker Orange & Screamin Banshee Black

Prima Princess Stamp- Stella

Canson Montval Watercolor Paper

Cutplorations Word Die-  Blessings

Snippets of white and black cardstock

Harlequinn Stencil

Ranger's Blending tool and foams

Ranger's Archival Inkpad- Jet Black

Here is a photo of the card:

I am playing along with the following challenges:

Lindy's October Challenge (included green, orange and black from the moodboard)

Cutplorations October Challenge (was inspired by the colors and used a cutplorations die here)

Stamplorations Theme & Sketch Challenge (theme- used 2 colors: orange and green besides the neutrals)

Addicted to stamps challenge 156- autumn 

CIC429 (was inspired by the colors)

Thanks for your time :)

Love reading your sweet comments.

Stay Blessed.