Papercraft Challenge #28...

Hi! Welcome back to April challenge at the Papercraft Challenge blog. With all the craziness that the world is facing right now, we decided to continue with our challenges. Hopefully, this will bring you some relief and joy.

The theme for April is Easter. If you want some inspiration, do visit us at the Papercraft Challenge blog where the DT has a great array of fabulous creations for you. You can also visit the Papercraft Business site for some great tools that can help you take your papercraft business to the next level. Like the awesome Papercraft Business Planner that helps you keep track of your favorite challenges!

Don't forget the great prizes we have for the winner every month. The April Challenge Prize is the Lawn Fawn - Reveal Wheel Easter Egg Add On Die.

I was really stumped for ideas for this card. We don't celebrate Easter and I don't have any bunny stamps. That's when my teamie, Anna Celdran Mahtani, came to my rescue. She made some great suggestions and really helped me out! You can check out her beautiful work here.

I ended up making two cards.

I used the Wreath Turnabout stamp set by Concord & 9th and a bunch of Altebnew Crisp dye inks to create both the cards. I also used the same speckled cream card stock for both cards.

I stamped the wreath three times on the first card. The sentiment is from the Simply Floral stamp set by Mudra Craft Stamps.

I used the flower bouquet on the second card.

The sentiment is from the Leafy Canopy stamp set by Altenew.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Sisterhood of Crafters - Spring:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes:

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Spring Mood Board:

Cupcake Inspirations CIC 490 - Color Challenge:

Here is another look at both the cards.

I hope you liked my cards and are inspired to create something beautiful. I look forward to your entries in our gallery.

You can get more information about Papercraft Challenge Planner here. It is an invaluable tool for all crafters who love taking part in challenges. The Papercraft Business site also has tools that can help you take your business to the next level.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Love,Nandini

Rainbow Card Challenge - Magically Metallic...

Hi! We have a great new challenge is up at the Rainbow Card Challenge. Here is the inspiration pic.

This challenge is perfect with the festival season just starting. Unfortunately, my card making mojo seems to be taking a holiday! I actually discarded two cards before I started on these. 

One of my tricks for kickstarting design ideas is to go through my existing supplies. I decided to use the Wreath Turnabout stamp set by Concord & 9th and make some easel cards for Christmas. 

Opened...

I started with two square pieces of cardstock, one red and one ivory. I stamped each turn of the stamp with Versamark ink and heat embossed with Ranger's metallic embossing powders. The shades I used are Gold, Silver, and Copper. I also used Snowflake Tinsel for the red card and the Gold Tinsel for the ivory card.

Here is a look at the red card.

I die-cut the red panel with a circle die. I also cut the circles for the easel card out of ivory cardstock and assembled the card. The sentiment is from the Poinsettia stamp set by Mudra Craft Stamps. I stamped it with Versamark and heat embossed with Wow! Glitter Red embossing powder. After trimming it, I popped the sentiment panel up with some foam tape and attached it to the card front.

Here is the open card...

To finish the card, I added nested circles of red and ivory cardstock and a half pearl to prop the card up.

The ivory card was made the same way, with minor differences.

I used the Gold Tinsel instead of the Snowflake Tinsel embossing powder. I also matted the sentiment panel and used copper embossing powder for heat embossing.

Here is the open card.

I am very happy with the way these cards turned out. I hope you liked my cards as well and look forward to your creations in our gallery. Please do visit the  Rainbow Card Challenge for more inspiration and to link your cards to the gallery.

Entering this card in the following challenges.

Sisterhood of Crafters - Make It Clean & Simple:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes:

STAMPlorations November CAS Challenge:

STAMPlorations November Theme & Photo Prompt Challenge:

Love,
Nandini

Addicted To Stamps & More #336...

Hi! The new challenge is up on the Addicted To Stamps And More challenge blog. This week is the easiest and most popular theme.

I used the Wreath Turnabout stamp set by Concord & 9th to create a simple card. It was also one of the cards I taught as part of my workshop on using the turnabout stamp sets. 

I started with a panel of white card stock. I stamped the wreath with a mix of Altenew inks and then die cut it with two circle dies. Here is a closer look at the stamping.

The sentiment is also from the same set. I took a bright blue card base and adhered a wide strip of white card stock. I stamped the sentiment on this and then added the die cut wreath with some foam tape. To finish, I stamped some tiny hearts around the sentiment.

Hope you find my card inspiring and will enter our challenge. You can link your entries here. And don't forget to visit the Addicted To Stamps And More blog for more inspiration.

Love,
Nandini

Addicted To Stamps And More #332...

Hi! I made this card for last week's challenge at the Addicted To Stamps And More blog and couldn't post it. The theme was

It was also one of the cards I taught as part of my workshop on using the turnabout stamp sets. I used the Wreath Turnabout stamp set by Concord & 9th to create a masculine card.

I started with a cream card stock and stamped with distress oxide inks in shades of green, yellow and brown. The sentiment is from the Sentiments of Hello stamp set by Poppy Stamps. I stamped the sentiments and trimmed them. I added three layers of vellum to make them stand out more. Here is a closer look at the card.

To finish, I rounded the bottom corners of the stamped panel and popped it up with foam tape on a kraft card base. Here is another look at the completed card.

I am entering this card in the following challenge.

Cardz For Guyz Challenge #125 - To Die For:
I used circle nested dies for the sentiment.

Love,
Nandini

Addicted To Stamps And More #330...

Hi! A new challenge is up on the Addicted To Stamps And More blog. This week is a beautiful photo inspiration.

I was inspired by the colours of the photo and here is my inspiration card.

I made a card with the leftover part of the background that I made with the Triangle Turnabout stamp by Concord & 9th.

The card is pretty simple and came together quickly. I trimmed the stamped background and rounded the corners. I popped it up with some foam tape and adhered it to a grey card base. The sentiment is from Neat & Tangled which I stamped and die cut. I added two layers of vellum under it to make it stand out more. Here is a close-up.

I hope you liked my card and are inspired to create something beautiful. You can enter the challenge here. Also, don't forget to check out more amazing inspiration by my teamies.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Pixie's Snippets Playground Challenge #346:

Dragonfly Journeys Challenge No. 135 - One Word:

CAS On Friday Challenge #152 - Use Vellum:

Inkspirational Challenge #181:

Yes...Virginia February Show & Share:

Love,
Nandini

Triangle Turnabout...

Hi! I love the Triangle Turnabout stamp by Concord & 9th. But lining it up is difficult and I have really struggled with it. This time I was determined to crack it and after some trial and error, I finally succeeded! I even included it in my workshop where we made cards with the Triangle and Wreath Turnabout stamps. Here is my first card.

I started with a 5½ x 5½ inch piece of ivory cardstock. I temporarily adhered it to the template and started stamping with Altenew inks. After each rotation, I manually adjusted the stamp to get good alignment. Once the stamping was done, I trimmed the panel. The smaller strip was made into another card which I will share later. I took a panel of dark pink cardstock and trimmed the sides with the Stitched Scallop Border die by Lawn Fawn. I adhered both panels to a top folding green card base.

The sentiment is from Birthday Greetings stamp set by Altenew. I stamped it with green ink on a panel of ivory card stock and added some pink with an Artists marker. To finish, I added the sentiment panel popped up with foam tape over a larger green mat. Here is a close up of the sentiment panel.

Another look at the card.

I am very happy with this card. And I am also happy that I finally managed to get a hang of this stamp set.

Entering my card in the following challenges:

Color Dare #330:
I chose the bottom with purplish pink, green and teal. I have also used other colors from the grid.

Stamping Sensations February - All Things Bright & Beautiful:

ModSquad Challenge - Brand Name Clear or Rubber Stamps:
I used Concord & 9th Triangle Turnabout and Altenew Birthday Greetings stamp sets.

Addicted To CAS Challenge #153:

Love,
Nandini

Addicted To Stamps And More #316...

Hi! This week is one of my favourite themes at the Addicted To Stamps And More challenge blog:

I recently bought the Wreath Turnabout stamp set by Concord & 9th. I decided to use it to create two similar cards with two different colour schemes.

This is a super simple stamp set to use. Once you do the basic steps needed to align the stamp, working with it is a breeze! Here is a closer look at the cards.

I used the inks from the Rose Petal mini ink cubes by Altenew for this card. 

I used the inks from the Sea Shore mini ink cubes by Altenew for this card. 

Once the stamping was done, I die cut the sentiment from the stamped panel with the Spellbinders Just For You set. I adhered some coordinating cardstock behind the sentiment and then popped it up on some foam tape. 

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Less Is More Challenge #383 - Dimension:

Cardz For Guyz Challenge #206 - Into The Woods:

Words To Craft By W2CB #58:

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #18 - Anything Goes + Monochrome:

Love,
Nandini

Addicted To Stamps And More #295...

Hi! The new challenge is up on the Addicted To Stamps and More blog. This week's challenge is a wonderful photo that you can use as inspiration.

I decided to concentrate on the pretty succulents for my card.

I dug out my Simply Succulents stamp set by Pinkfresh Studio. I was lucky enough to win the entire June 2017 release and this stamp set was part of it. The card is heavily inspired by May Sukyong Park's card with the same stamp set. You can check out the original card here. 

I took a piece of white cardstock and trimmed it to size. I inked up each image with 2 different shades of Memento dewdrop inks and stamped them randomly. The little 'buds' were stamped using the bitty stamps from the Wreath Turnabout stamp set by Concord And 9th. Here is a closer look at the stamped panel.

The sentiment is from the Birthday Greetings stamp set by Altenew. I stamped it with Versamark ink and heat embossed with white EP.

I hope you like my card and are inspired to create something beautiful. Please do check out the ATSM blog for more inspiration from my talented teammates. You can link your creations here.

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

ModSquad Challenge - Old Stamping Ground:

AAA Cards - CAS Game #116:

Love,
Nandini

Make My Monday Challenge #45...

Hi! It is time for another challenge at the Make My Monday blog. This week the theme is May Flowers.

I recently bought the You're My Person stamp set by Concord & 9th and I am totally in love! I have already created one card with heat embossing. Here is my second card.

I started with a panel of white card stock that I cut with the Double Stitched Rectangles die by DCAM. I simply stamped the large bouquet of flowers with Memento Tuxedo Black ink in one corner. I stamped twice with my Stampaholic to get a nice dark image. I then used a bunch of Memento dew drop inks and second generation stamping to fill in the images with very light, pastel colors. Here is a close up of the stamping.

To finish I stamped the sentiment and mounted the panel with foam tape.

I hope you like my card. Please do not forget to check out the Make My Monday blog for some fabulous inspiration by my teamies.

Love,
Nandini

Lots of Heat Embossing...

Hi! I am here with my second card for today, which is a great achievement for me since I am a very slow card maker.

I was inspired to create this card for the current challenge at the WOW! Embossing Powders blog which is favorite embossing technique and the C9 challenge which is One Layer.

I love heat embossing and use it on almost all my projects. And I love the WOW! Embossing powders since they are available in so many different colors and types. I decided to use all my opaque EPs and create a card with a black base. I mounted the large floral stamp from the You're My Person stamp set by Concord and 9th on my Stampaholic and stamped with Versamark. I then sprinkled the Pastel Blue EP, removed the EP from everywhere else except the large blooms and then heat embossed. I repeated this process with different colors of EP till the entire image was covered. I did end up with several flecks of EP on my card base. But It didn't bother me much. I rather like the look it gives the card. The sentiments are from the same set and I love their label style look. I covered rest of the base with the same stamp, using Versamark ink to get a tone on tone look. Here is a close up.

I am quite happy with the way this card turned out. It looks lovely, especially at night when the colors seem to pop up against the black background.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

C9 Challenge #8:

WOW! Embossing Powder April Challenge:
The challenge is to use a favorite technique.

CASology Week 246:

Mod Squad Challenge - Love Theme

Love,
Nandini