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

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

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

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

Addicted To Stamps And More #442 - Christmas...

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 recently got my order of Altenew products. I pulled out 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.

The sentiment is from the Altenew Lovely Ornaments stamp set. I stamped and heat embossed it with copper embossing powder. I also added some along the edges for a more grungy look. To finish, I added some half pearls from my stash.

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:

Altenew March 2023 Inspiration Challenge:

The Flower Challenge #78 Die Cuts or Stencils

HLS March Christmas Challenge:

Love,

Nandini

Addicted To Stamps And More #438 - Birthdays...

Hi! I am here today with some inspiration for the Addicted To Stamps And More blog. The theme this time is:

I created a quick and simple card using the Sweet Cakes stamp set by Simon Says Stamp.

I simply stamped the cake image on some cream card stock and colored in using Altenew Artist Markers. after coloring, I re-stamped the outline with Versamark and heat embossed with gold embossing powder. The cake stand is heat embossed with Platinum embossing powder.

I stamped the sentiment with Versafine Onyx Black ink and heat embossed with Rainbow embossing powder by CrafTangles.

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 Stamp Monday Challenge - Die-cuts:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Stamp It:

Use Your Stuff #466 - Food/Drink:

The Sweet Cakes stamp and die set and the polka dot wrapping paper are from my stash. Both are at least 5 years old!

AAA Birthday Game #41 - Mood Board:

Love,
Nandini

Addicted To Stamps And More #437 - Christmas...

Hi! I am here today with some inspiration for the Addicted To Stamps And More blog. The theme this time is:

I created a simple card using the Christmas Poinsettia stamp set by Mudra. This stamp set was designed by me. The sentiment is from the Santa World stamp set by Mudra. 

I simply stamped the images on some white card stock and colored in the images using Altenew Artist Markers. I fussy cut the images and arranged them on panel. To finish, I added some yellow gems from my stash.

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 #434 - Anything Occasion..

Hi! I am here today with some inspiration for the Addicted To Stamps And More blog. The theme this time is:

I am actively trying to use pattern paper in my card making. The stash of pretty papers is growing. I want to make a good dent in it before it gets out of hand! 

Today's card features a paper from the Beau Jardin Designer Paper Pad by Penny Black. 

The sentiment is from the Bountiful Bouquet stamp set by Altenew.

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 #428 - Birthdays...

Hi! I am here today with some inspiration for the Addicted To Stamps And More blog. The theme this time is:

Today's card uses some brand new products by Altenew that were released this week. 

I started by stamping the large flower cluster from the Bountiful Bouquet Stamp set on some ivory paper. This is a humongous 8" x 10½" stamp set which Altenew released as part of their 8th Anniversary celebrations. I stamped the layers using the Memento Dye Inks. There is a coordinating die set which you can also purchase. I used that to cut the image. 

I took a cream card base and adhered an ivory panel die-cut with the Ornate Door die to the right hand side. I popped up the flower cluster over this with some foam tape. 

The sentiment is also from the Bountiful Bouquet stamp set. I heat embossed it with the Rose Gold Embossing Powder by Altenew.

Here is a close up of the completed 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 #425 - Die Cuts & Stencils...

 Hi! I am here today with some inspiration for the Addicted To Stamps And More blog. The theme this time is:

I made a quick and simple card today using a large sentiment die from CrafTangles that I bought recently. 

I started with a white card base and stamped the border from the Fanfare stamp set by Avery Elle in the rainbow order. A background like this is easy yo create with a stamp positioner. I die cut the sentiment from the stamped panel. And the shadow from black cardstock. I glued the black shadow behind the sentiment. And that's it! Like a said, this is a quick and simple 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 #421 - Make Your Mark...

Hi! Wishing all of you a fantastic 2022! I am back after a break with some inspiration for the Addicted To Stamps And More blog. The theme this time is:

I got a chance to play with some new goodies that I bought during the Black Friday sale. I have always been a big fan of Pinkfresh Studio designs. And their pop out stamps have been on my wish list for a long time. I created a one layer card using the Pop Out: Hexagons stamp set.

I used Memento inks for the stamping. 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 Pinkfresh Studio January 2022 challenge. My card is inspired by the May 2021 prompt - Anything Goes.

Love,

Nandini

Addicted To Stamps And More #416 - Make Your Mark...

Hi! I am back with some inspiration for the Addicted To Stamps And More blog. The theme this time is:

I used the Seasonal Blooms stamp set and coloring stencils to create 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 #414 - Any Occasion...

Hi! I am back after a short break with some inspiration for the Addicted To Stamps And More blog. The theme this time is:

I created a simple, almost one layer card.

I used the Blooming Tulip stamp and die set for 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.

Love,

Nandini

Addicted To Stamps And More #412 - Christmas...

Hi! I am back with another great challenge at the Addicted To Stamps And More blog. The theme this time is:

I decided to do some vintage style loose water-coloring this time. I am trying to master this technique and practicing a lot. Though I still have very far to go, I was quite happy with this panel.

I stamped the poinsettia image from the Jingle Bells stamp set by Mudra and colored it with distress inks. The sentiment is from the Christmas Greetings stamp set, also by Mudra Craft Stamps.

I stamped the sentiment and then die-cut the circle. I inked the edges for some definition and popped it up on foam tape. To finish I added the jute twine.

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:

HLS August Watercolor Challenge:

HLS August Christmas Challenge:

The Flower Challenge #59:

Christmas Cards August Challenge:

I have poinsettias and a Christmas ornament on my card.

Die Cut Divas August Challenge:

Love To Scrap Challenge #148 - Old School

Merry Little Christmas Challenge #37:

World Wide Open Design Team Monthly Challenge - August:

Love,



Nandini