Altenew Year in Review 2023 Challenge #1

Hi! I am back to my blog after a long break. This card is my first entry in the Altenew Year in Review 2023 Challenge.

I am using the mood board for October 2023 challenge.

Here is my take.

Here is a close-up of the flowers.

I used the following supplies:

• Altenew Deck Planks 3D Embossing Folder
• Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Cistus Layering Die Set
• Altenew Rose Gold Crisp Embossing Powder
• Altenew Persian Motifs Stamp Set

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Altenew Year in Review 2023 Challenge

Cut It Up Challenge #293 - Celebrate:

Double Trouble Challenge #155:

Inspirational Challenge #305:

Love,

Nandini

Happy Little Stamper August Watercolor Challenge...

 Hi! I hope you are ready for the fresh new challenge at Happy Little Stampers.

This month we have an optional prompt for the HLS Watercolor Challenge.

I created a birthday card for today's challenge.

I started by creating a watercolor background using the Liquid Watercolors by CrafTangles. The colors I used are Lemon Tart, Pretty Peony and Soulmate. After my paper was dry, I stamped the Delightful Daisies background stamp by Whimsy Stamps with the Versafine Onyx Black ink. 

I cut a long strip around 2 inches tall. I set aside the rest of the panel for another card. I ran a piece of black cardstock through the Argyle Background embossing folder by Darice so added texture. After rounding one corner of the watercolored panel, I glued it to the card base. The sentiment is from the Altenew One Go Birthday stamp & die set by Altenew.

I hope you liked my card. I look forward to your beautiful creations in the HLS gallery. Do visit the blog for some more inspiration by my teamies.

Love,
Nandini

Addicted To Stamps And More #453 - Birthdays...

Hello! I hope you are ready for some inspiration for the Addicted To Stamps And More challenge. The theme this time is:

I recently reorganized my crafting area and realized that I really need to use up my stash of pretty pattern papers! 

I found this beautiful, gold foiled paper which seems perfect for a birthday card! The sentiment is from an old stamp set by Mudra Craft Stamps. I stamped it thrice for an offset look.

I hope you liked my card and will create something beautiful for this challenge. You can link your creations to the ATSM gallery. Please don't forget to visit the other DT who have some incredible inspiration for you. I look forward to visiting you in our gallery.

Entering this card in the following challenges

AAA Birthday: Game #52:

NBUS Challenge #53:

The pattern paper and the stamp are both several years old. This is the first time I am using the pattern paper which I won as a giveaway around 5-6 years ago!

Love,
Nandini

Happy Little Stamper August Watercolor Challenge...

Hi! I hope you are ready for the fresh new challenge at Happy Little Stampers.

This month we have an optional prompt for the HLS Watercolor Challenge.

I created a birthday card for today's challenge.

I started by creating a watercolor background using the Liquid Watercolors by CrafTangles. The colors I used are Lemon Tart, Pretty Peony and Soulmate. After my paper was dry, I stamped the Delightful Daisies background stamp by Whimsy Stamps with the Versafine Onyx Black ink. 

I cut a long strip around 2 inches tall. I set aside the rest of the panel for another card. I ran a piece of black cardstock through the Argyle Background embossing folder by Darice so added texture. After rounding one corner of the watercolored panel, I glued it to the card base. The sentiment is from the Altenew One Go Birthday stamp & die set by Altenew.

I hope you liked my card. I look forward to your beautiful creations in the HLS gallery. Do visit the blog for some more inspiration by my teamies.

Love,
Nandini

Happy Little Stamper July Watercolor Challenge...

Hi! I hope you are ready for the fresh new challenge at Happy Little Stampers.


This month we have an optional prompt for the HLS Watercolor Challenge.

I used the Simon Says Stamp Spring Flowers stamp & die set for the flowers. The coloring was done using the Camlin Brush Pens and the sentiment is from the Altenew One Go Birthday stamp & die set by Altenew.

I hope you liked my card. I look forward to your beautiful creations in the HLS gallery. Do visit the blog for some more inspiration by my teamies.

Entering the card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Inspired By Challenge:

I was inspired by the flowers.

Color Throwdown Challenge #749:

Love,
Nandini

Addicted To Stamps And More #449 - Any Occassion..

Hello! I hope you are ready for some inspiration for the Addicted To Stamps And More challenge. The theme this time is:

I pulled out an old stamp set from my stash for this card. This is the Rosy Garden stamp set by Little Birdie, an Indian brand.

I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful flower I got after stamping all the layers. It did take me some time to figure out the layers. But once that was done, the stamping was pretty easy. 

The sentiment is from the One Go Birthday stamp & die set by Altenew. This is a great set that stamps a number of sentiments at one go. The coordinating die set cuts them out. 

I hope you liked my card and will create something beautiful for this challenge. You can link your creations to the ATSM gallery. Please don't forget to visit the other DT who have some incredible inspiration for you. I look forward to visiting you in our gallery.

Entering this card in the following challenges

NBUS Challenge #51:

I bought the stamp set couple of years ago. But never inked it.

Less Is More Challenge #486:

Love,
Nandini

Addicted To Stamps And More #448 - Birthdays...

Hello! I hope you are ready for some inspiration for the Addicted To Stamps And More challenge. The theme this time is:

I created a fun card using the leftover die-cut pieces from another card. I have used all Pinkfresh Studio products for this card.

I hope you liked my card and will create something beautiful for this challenge. You can link your creations to the ATSM gallery. Please don't forget to visit the other DT who have some incredible inspiration for you. I look forward to visiting you in our gallery.

Love,
Nandini

Happy Little Stampers Anything Goes With Dies Challenge - June 2023...

Hi! Welcome back to the Happy Little Stampers Challenge. I hope you guys are looking forward to another exciting challenge.

I created a card using some Pinkfresh Studio supplies from my stash. The technique is by Gina K and you can check out her video here.

I used the large stamp from the Just A Little Lovely stamp set to create my background and cut it out with the Simply Hexagons cover plate die. I used the same stamp set to stamp on the envelope.

The sentiment is from the Let's Celebrate stamp and die set.

I hope my card inspires you to create something beautiful. You can visit the Happy Little Stampers challenge blog for more inspiration and link your creations to our gallery.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Use Your Stuff #485 - Anything Goes:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Flowers:

Pinkfresh Studio June 2023 Challenge:

HLS June Birthday Challenge:

Love,

Nandini

Happy Little Stamper June Stencil Challenge...

Hi! I am back with brand new inspiration for this month's HLS Stencil Challenge.

I created a card with a stencil and Brushos. This is a twofer as I got two cards out of one panel.

I started with a large piece of watercolor paper and taped the Sunflower stencil by CrafTreat on top. I sprinkled the Brushos on top and sprayed with water. I used yellow, green, orange and red Brushos. Once the paper was dry, I replaced the stencil and lightly inked the petals with red dye ink and the flower center with brown dye ink.

I cut the paper into half, getting two card panels. The sentiment is from a very old stamp set which I stamped with Versamark and heat embossed with white embossing powder. I trimmed my panel and popped it up on a dark brown mat with foam and then I adhered the whole thing to a kraft card base.

Here is another look at the completed card.

Here are both the cards.

 

I hope you liked my card. I look forward to your beautiful creations in the HLS gallery. Do visit the blog for some more inspiration by my teamies.


Entering this card in the following challenges:


The Flower Challenge #81 Use Your Favourite Flower:

I love sunflowers!

NBUS Challenge #51:

I have never used the sentiment stamp which I bought 10 years ago!

AAA Birthday Game #50 - Water Colours:

Use Your Stuff #485 - Anything Goes:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes:

Love,
Nandini

Happy Little Stamper June Watercolor Challenge...

Hi! I hope you are ready for the fresh new challenge at Happy Little Stampers.

This month we have an optional prompt for the HLS Watercolor Challenge.

I used the Altenew Oriental Poppy 3D embossing folder and stamps. The coloring was done using Brushos.

I hope you liked my card. I look forward to your beautiful creations in the HLS gallery. Do visit the blog for some more inspiration by my teamies.

Love,
Nandini

Addicted To Stamps And More #445 - Die Cuts & Stencils...

Hello! I hope you are ready for some inspiration for the Addicted To Stamps And More challenge. The theme this time is:

I love using layering stencils. Especially floral ones. And this stencil from CrafTreat is one of my favorites! 

I also have a video for you if you want to know how I created this card.

I hope you liked my card and will create something beautiful for this challenge. You can link your creations to the ATSM gallery. Please don't forget to visit the other DT who have some incredible inspiration for you. I look forward to visiting you in our gallery.

Love,

Nandini

Addicted To Stamps And More #444 - Any Occasion...

Hello! I hope you are ready for some inspiration for the Addicted To Stamps And More challenge. The theme this time is:

I created this invitation card at my husband's request. 

I used the 3D Embossing Folder from the Altenew Dynamic Blossoms CYL kit for the background and the Shrub Roses stamp and die set for the blooms.

The sentiment is from an old Bo Bunny stamp set.

I hope you liked my card and will create something beautiful for this challenge. You can link your creations to the ATSM gallery. Please don't forget to visit the other DT who have some incredible inspiration for you. I look forward to visiting you in our gallery.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

CAS on Friday Challenge #255 - Spring:

Use Your Stuff Challenge #482 - Layers:

The embossing folder is around a year old. The Bo Bunny sentiment stamp is from a very old set that I bought in 2018.

Cut It Up Challenge #275 - Starts with a 'B':

Blooms, lots of blooms in the background and die cuts.

Love,

Nandini

Happy Little Stampers Anything Goes With Dies Challenge - April 2023...

Hi! Welcome back to the Happy Little Stampers Challenge. I hope you guys are looking forward to another exciting challenge.

I created a card using the BAF Honeysuckle Layering Stamp & Die set and the Illusions Triangles 3D embossing folder, both by Altenew.

The sentiment is from an old set by Bo Bunny.

I hope my card inspires you to create something beautiful. You can visit the Happy Little Stampers challenge blog for more inspiration and link your creations to our gallery.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Add Texture

Inkspirational Challenge #287:

Can You Handle The Pressure? - Anything Goes:

Love,

Nandini

Happy Little Stamper April Stencil Challenge...

Hi! Welcome back to another stencil challenge at Happy Little Stampers. 

I used the Wonderful Wreath stencil to create this card.

I placed the stencil over a piece of watercolor paper and simply painted with my Zigs through the openings. I used light brown, rust and dark green pens. After the coloring was done, I spritzed the paper with the mister and let it air dry. 

To add more interest I rounded the corners and also cut the panel with a large circle die.

The sentiment is from the Altenew Lovely Ornaments stamp set. I stamped and heat embossed it with copper embossing powder. To finish, I added some dots with 3D paint.

I hope you liked my card and will create something beautiful for this challenge. You can link your creations to the HLS gallery. Please don't forget to visit the other DT who have some incredible inspiration for you. I look forward to visiting you in our gallery.

Love,

Nandini

Addicted To Stamps And More #443 - Birthday..

Hello again! I hope you are ready for some inspiration for the Addicted To Stamps And More challenge. We had a nice break for Christmas and New Year. And now me and rest of the DT team is ready to inspire you again! The theme this time is:

I created this card for a friend who recently celebrated his birthday. His wife threw a surprise party for him. And all the guests signed on the card.

I used the stamp and die set from the Altenew Dynamic Blossoms CYL kit for the blooms.

The fan fold insert gave enough space for over fifty guests to sign their wishes.

Here is another look at the card.

I hope you liked my card and will create something beautiful for this challenge. You can link your creations to the ATSM gallery. Please don't forget to visit the other DT who have some incredible inspiration for you. I look forward to visiting you in our gallery.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes:

NBUS Challenge #49:

The Stamp is just over an year old. The sentiment stamp is very old.

AAA Birthday Game #8 - Layer it Up:

Retro Rubber Challenge #203:

The Dynamic Blossoms stamp is just over an year old, it was released in March 2022. The sentiment stamp is very old.

Just Add Ink #646 - Inspiration:

Love,

Nandini