New techniques...

Hi! Sometime ago I won a spot in the Online Card Classes: Clean & Simple One Layer Cards 3. Unfortunately, I was not able to do much more than drool over the awesome techniques demonstrated due to some previous commitments. Now that I am fairly free, I decided to try my hand at some of them. I ended up making a card for somebody who has just passed her board exams with fantastic marks.

I combined the Faux Letterpress technique demonstrated by Shari Carroll with the die cut inlay technique.

Supplies used are white watercolour paper, quilling strips, glycerine and white pigment ink from Itsy Bitsy. I created the circles stamp by die cutting craft foam and attaching to an acrylic block with thin tissue tape.

The sentiment was created digitally and printed out on some translucent white paper. I rounded the corners and mounted the panel on some double sided tape to complete the card.



After I finished making the envelope, I decided to use up the white circles that were left over as extra decoration.

Overall, I am quite happy with this card, though my stamping needs lot more practice!

Entering this card in the following challenges:

House of Cards:
May Challenge #2
I was inspired by the colours

CAS(E) this Sketch:
Sketch #77
Absolutely loved the sketch.

Less is More:
Week 173
I used die cuts for both stamping and inlaying

Time Out Challenges:
Challenge #6
I was inspired by the striped rug and the colours of the pillows.

Love,
Nan

A masculine card...

Hi! I am here today with a masculine card. The card is based on the inspiration pic at the Create Something Catchy Challenges: CSCC #3.

I was very inspired by the colour palette and also the layers of garments. But what really caught my eye was the design of the shirt fabric. So here is my take on this pic.

I tried to create the look of the shirt fabric using the dip dyeing technique with a thin mulberry paper in cream.

The cream card stock has a subtle texture, which is unfortunately not visible in the pics. I gave it a curve to mimic the look of the jacket.

The sentiment is stamped using a Micia stamp set and purple ink from Faber Castell. The small buttons  from my stash which I saved from old shirts were the final touch.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Create Something Catchy Challenges
CSCC #3

Stampavie and More
Challenge #211 - Boys

Casual Fridays
CFC131 - Three Thirds
I used 3 buttons

A rather quick and simple card which is perfect for a guy. Would love to hear what you think of it.

Love,
Nan

My first layout...

Hi! The latest challenge at Beyond Grey Challenges: BGC #51 is a wonderful sketch for a layout.

I was very happy when this challenge was announced as I have been wanting to get into scrap booking seriously for a long time. I have, of course, done several digital layouts, but physical layouts are a different ball game altogether!

So here is my take on this fun sketch.

I found this lovely pic of my husband and the kids playing and decided to use it. I wanted to use bright colours in the layout to convey a sense of joy and fun.

I converted the pic to gray scale to make it stand out. The little tab is to note the year this pic was taken.

The paper pieced band is made up of little squares of paper scraps that I die cut, pasted and then stitched over. The floral DP is actually a tissue paper that I stuck to a piece of card stock using cling film.

The car

the plane and 

the boat are all from the Shapeabilities Play Time Cut/Emboss & Stencil Die set which I bought from Itsy Bitsy ages ago. 

The glitter alphas are also from Itsy Bitsy. I changed the position of the title since I did not want to take away any thing from the band which actually reminds me of a warm and cosy quilt. The final touch were the dashed lines which add some movement to the design.

I am entering this layout in the following challenges:

Beyond Grey

BGC #51 - Layout Challenge

Sentimental Sundays

Challenge #206 - Wheelie Fun + sentiment

CAS-ual Fridays

CFC131 - Three Thirds

I have used 3 DPs, 3 toy die cuts and there are three people in the pic.

Virginia's View Challenge

Challenge #3 - Stitching

Hope you liked my first attempt at a layout. Would love to hear what you think of it!

Love,
Nan

A new card...

Hi! The vacations are on. My crafting time has expanded a bit since my daughter is at home to keep her little brother company.


So a new card for the current challenge at Beyond Grey Challenges, one of my absolute favourites. I loved the challenge when it was announced and was determined to play. The card came together quickly and looks exactly the way I wanted it. Which, at least for me, doesn't happen often!


The brief was to create a CAS card with black and gold. I love CAS and like both black and gold. So here is my entry for BGC #50: Back to CAS + Colour Challenge.

I used the sketch from House of Cards - April Challenge #2 CAS &/or Classic/Elegant + Sketch.




Here is a close up of the card.



Supplies used are black card stock, white handmade paper and assorted paper scraps. I prepared the background by using bubble wrap and metallic gold acrylic paint. Then flicked some black paint with my brush.



The sentiment is from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps: Bold Wishes. I embossed it with black embossing powder and then die cut into a circle. I deliberately kept the stray flecks of black before embossing as I wanted a slightly grungy look.

The chevron band was created using the zig zag die from the Shapeabilitites - On the Edge Cut/Emboss & Stencil Die set which I bought from Itsy Bitsy a while ago. I cut assorted paper and then glued them on a strip of scrap paper. The chevron band and sentiment are mounted on double sided tape. The final touch was gold sequins from my stash, for a bit of bling.


Entering this card in the following challenges:
Beyond Grey Challenges
BGC #50: Back to CAS + Colour Challenge


House of Cards
House of Cards - April Challenge #2 CAS &/or Classic/Elegant + Sketch


Addicted to CAS
Challenge #37 - Grunge



Fusion Card Challenge
Colourful Chevron Inspiration - I used chevron

Sentimental Sundays
Challenge #204: Clean and Simple


Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Simon Says Keep It Clean and Simple

A card by my daughter...

Hi! I am back with a card, made by my daughter, aged 8 years. She made this card for her cousin who lives in Pune. The concept and work is all hers. All I did was to provide the materials.

Supplies used are white card stock and die cuts from assorted scraps of paper. I had cut these for the Summer Camp that I conduct every year and my daughter used the extras. The sentiment is from the Bold Wishes stamp set by CAS-ual Fridays Stamps. The ink pad is from Itsy Bitsy.

I am entering this in the Case Study Challenge #188

Hope you liked this card as much as I did.

Love,
Nan

Bon Voyage...

A very, very quick post tonight, as I am still busy with my Summer Camp!

I made this card for a very good friend who is off to the US on a month long holiday.

Supplies used are white card stock, blue handmade paper from Chimanlals and yellow printer paper. The Die cut is from the Shapeabilities Play Time Cut/Emboss & Stencil Die set which I bought from Itsy Bitsy ages ago.

I created the sentiment and then printed it out on paper with my laser printer.

Entering this in the Addicted to CAS Challenge# 36 - Far Away.

That is all from me for now.

Love,

Nandini

Cute little bag...

Hi! The March challenge for Sew Crazy Challenge at Crazy Little Projects is bags. I love making bags. And had a whole list of the ones that I planned to make. Unfortunately, this month has been rather busy. So I ended up making only one.

I made this bag as a birthday gift for my daughter's friend.

The original tutorial and pattern is from The Mother Huddle.

I embellished it using a flower made from some scraps from the printed fabric that I used as lining.

I also made a few hair bands that I put in the bag.

A perfect gift for a little girl, don't you agree?

Love,
Nan