Craftyscrappers Craft Challenge #9...

Hi! The Craftyscrappers Crafty Challenge #9 is back with a new challenge. This is a easy one - Anything Goes. So you can create anything you wish - only the sky and your creativity is the limit!

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SECOND WINNER: assorted die cuts.

THIRD WINNER: assorted embossed cards pack.

I made a birthday card using loads of die cuts for this challenge.

My starting point was the beautiful die cut window frame that was a part of my DT kit. Here are the supplies that I started with. 

I used the Tulips die set by Impression Obsession to get a bunch of flowers out of white card stock and the Sizzix Floral Wreath set to get some foliage. I then colored them with sketch pens. I also traced the die cut window onto a kraft card stock and cut it out with a craft knife. The stamp set is also from Craftyscrappers. It has loads of beautiful sentiments perfect for every occasion.

I changed the color of the die cut by applying Versamark and then heat embossing it with Ranger's Sea Foam White EP. I applied several coats to get a sturdy die cut with a lovely texture. Here is the die cut after heat embossing.

After I had finished my flowers and the window, it was time to assemble my card.

I used some red tacky tape that Shalini Mittal of Crafters Corner was kind enough to send to adhere a piece of acetate to my aperture panel. This tape is super strong and perfect for this kind of work. I then adhered the die cut window to the front of the card. I added some dark brown paper behind the die cut on the card base and added the aperture panel mounted on foam tape. 

I added the flowers and foliage die cuts and finally added the window box which also doubles as the sentiment panel. Here is a close up.

For the window box I cut a scrap piece of kraft card stock and shaped it. I then stamped and heat embossed the sentiment. I also added some texture by simply laying down my Tim Holtz Wood Grain stencil and tracing through it with my embossing pen.

I hope you like my card and are inspired to create something lovely. Please link up your to our challenge and maybe you will be one of the lucky winners! Looking forward to seeing you in our gallery.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Penny Black and More September Challenge - Add a Sentiment

Mod Squad Challenge Blog - What's That You Say?

The Card Concept #57 - Rainbow Connection
I made a Clean and Layered card. The hanging baskets remind me of the multicolored tulips that I have used on the card.

Love,

Nandini

Altenew June Challenge...

Hi! The photo inspiration for the current challenge at Altenew is absolutely gorgeous!

I was very inspired by the soft colors, the subtle texture of the dress and the sprinkle of crystals at the top. I also needed a special card for somebody celebrating her first wedding anniversary. So here is my take on this card.

I decided to combine a shaker with a circle easel card. Here is the card when open.

I started with a piece of some textured, translucent paper that I attached to some cream card stock. I really love that matte look! I stamped the blooms from the Painted Flowers set by Altenew and water colored them with distress inks. Once dry, I cut them out with the matching dies. The sentiment is from the Floral Fantasy set by Mudra Stamps. I stamped it with Versmark on a piece of acetate and heat embossed with black EP. Here is a close up.

I used the Gina Marie X-stitched Circles and Lifestyle Crafts Nested Circles sets to cut the circles and make the shaker. The sequins are from my stash.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Altenew June Inspiration Challenge

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Add Some Shimmer:

Stamps & Stencils June Challenge - Floral Frenzy

Fairy's Challenges:

Penny Black and More June Challenge - Flower Power

CASEplorations June Challenge

Stamplorations Theme Challenge:

Mod Squad Challenge - All That Glitters

Virginia's View Challenge #22

Edited – 10-06-2021

Creative Creases Challenge #8

Love,
Nandini

Shaker Card...

Hi! Some cards come together so easily that they almost seem to make themselves! This card is one of them.

The starting point was the left over scrap of paper from my layered embossed panel using the Floral Fantasy set by Mudra Stamps. You can check the original card here. The panel turned out so beautiful that I couldn't bear to throw it away. And then I had the idea of turning it into a shaker card!

I stamped the sentiment from the Hip Hip set by Kaisercraft with Versamark on a brown card base and heat embossed with some Seafoam EP by Ranger. Then I added a mix of sequins from my stash and adhered the shaker panel on top. Here is a close up of the shaker:

Entering this card in the following challenges:

CASEplorations June Challenge:

CAS on Sunday Challenge #84 - Sparkle


Addicted to CAS Challenge #89 - Petals

CAS-ual Fridays CFC149 - Florals:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Summer Garden

Love,
Nandini

Stretching my horizons...

Hi! This colour combo from Dynamic Duos DD#85 really caught my eye.

I love the bright colours and that became the starting point of my card here:



Supplies used are hand made paper in white and green and bright yellow card stock. I used the sketch from Retro Sketches rs#97.

I used the current challenge at Technique Time Tuesday - Triple Time Stamping to stamp the leaves with Camlin Drawing Inks in Yellow and Green. Though I followed the excellent video tutorial, I decided to inverse the layers.



The sentiment was stamped on acetate and heat embossed, since the green paper is textured. I finished off with some punched yellow flowers and white half pearls.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Dynamic Duos #85
Hope my card is accepted, since my rich, golden yellow is looking more orange!

Retro Sketches rs#97
Thanx for the great sketch, guys!

Technique Time Tuesday - Triple Time Stamping
Been following this blog for some time. But am entering a card for the first time.

Robyn's Fetish Challenge #194 - No pattern paper

Thats all from me for now.

Love,
Nan

Back after a loooong break...

Hi! I am back after a very long break. Though I have been doing crafty stuff, not gotten around to clicking pics and posting them.

So today I start again. And with a card I made for couple of challenges.

I finally bought heat embossing tools some time back. One of the most fascinating techniques I found was stamping and embossing on acetate. So I decided to use this technique for my first card.

The base is white handmade paper. I stamped and heat embossed flowers in white on the acetate and in black on the handmade paper. I coloured the large flowers using Camlin Drawing Ink in green and yellow. The satin ribbon is from my stash.

The bit of paper that shows through the acetate was originally white. I dipped it in water and sprayed Camlin Drawing Ink in green and yellow. I blotted it slightly to blend the colours. The sentiment is stamped on the same white paper in black. I also put a scrap of the inked paper below the sentiment. I punched out two leaf shapes from dark green and some pattern paper. Some half pearls finished the card.

I am entering it in the following challenges:

Color Conceptions Challenge #6 - Stamping Techniques
I have used Stamping on Acetate & Heat Embossing

Lulupu Challenge #22 - Cook It Up
Looks like I ended up using all 5 ingredients! The flowers are stamped images, I have punched out a scrap of pattern paper, I used inks to create a background and finally I used satin ribbon and pearls as embellishments.

Mojo Monday 326
I have used the square sketch, though I tweaked the placement a bit.

Runway Inspired Challenge ric #50
I was really inspired by the beautiful colours and the pretty white flowers on the jacket.

So that's all on my side today. Wishing you all a happy new year.

Love,
Nan