Tuesday 27 October 2015

STAMPlorations October & HLS CAS Challenge!

Heyyaaa Sweet Crafters!! :)
I know, I am super late for these challenges! I was out of town and just came back with a newly found mojo! :)

I had gone to Bangalore- they call it the Silicon Valley of India. I fell in love with this beautiful green metro immediately (though I cannot actually understand the local language there-which is Kannad) ;)

Anyway, I will tell you more about it after I show you my card! I came up with a card inspired by this month's STAMPlorations Sketch. I like using pink with darker colors. :)



 
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U would be surprised to see that heart because I have used Dee's Artsy impression Stamp - Balloons & Banners for the heart - It is the heart shaped balloon paper pieced! I have used different patterned papers to make an ombre effect out of pink! :)

I have utilized the negative space by adhering those hearts over the double sided glue tape. I don't have dies. So, I have hand cut those curved rectangles..I managed it well, didn't I? Those could have looked perfect with dies... :(
I have used STAMPlorations - Trendy Feathers for the sentiment with Black Soot DI. :)

The yummy set has arrived from STAMPlorations- Yuletide Cheer ! I am looking forward to make some crafty things out of them! :) Doesn't that stamp look just gorgeous?

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I am also entering for Happy Little Stampers- Paper Piecing

 
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Well, back to my Bangalore trip!  I happened to be lucky to have met one of our well known crafter in blog-land -Tanvi Shah from Paper Fantasees ! :)
We went to an art exhibition at "Soul Sante-Bangalore" and she had a wonderful stall exhibited! There were cards, Decoupage boxes, albums, jewellery boxes, what not? I was amazed and very much inspired.. Would love to try new things in Craft! :)

Glad to have met you Tanvi, YOU are one amazing crafter!And how could I miss the selfie? :)


Thanks a lot for stopping by ladies! :)
Hugs xx


29 comments:

  1. So good to hear you had a good trip and isn't it fun to meet crafty friends. Your card is fab, using pink with dark colours is great and your use of negative dies inspiring x

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  2. Oh Suchi it sounds as though you had a wonderful trip, and your mojo really is back - your card is fabulous!! Love how you have adapted the balloon stamp to make your gorgeous hearts.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  3. Beautiful card Suche...love the ombre effect with the 3 hearts....
    Regarding needing dies...Art is not about perfection...it is about expression dear...so................... :P

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    1. Yeah ...righto! So, let's be happy with "hand-made" ! ;)

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  4. Hi Suchi! This is such a lovely card. Meeting you was a pleasure & a surprise too! Thank you so much for dropping by at the flea market!

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  5. Fun card. Your trip and meeting up with a fellow stamper sounds really fun!

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  6. Beautiful card Suchi!! That id a beautiful stamp set!! Can't wait to see what you create!! Glad you met Tanvi..
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  7. Such a beautiful card Suchi! LOVE the patterned heart paper for your background ... and those paper pieced hearts are so sweet! Thanks for playing along at Happy Little Stampers.

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  8. Fun, fun card, Suchi! And I loved reading about your trip and meeting a fellow crafter!! Hugs from California :o)

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  9. Lovely use of the sketch Suchi! What a blessing to meet up with a fellow crafter! Thanks for playing along at STAMPlorations!

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  10. Love your paper pieced pink hearts, Suchi! They are so pretty with the dark contrast! Thanks for sharing this with us at Happy Little Stampers!

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  11. Adorable card Suchi, it's hard to believe that those rectangle are hand cut! ooo you were in Bangalore, having stayed in Bangalore for 10 years I consider it home now, and inspite of the horrible traffic conditions I just love it! Happy to see Tanvi :)

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    1. Thanks a lot Juhi! You are right, inspite of the traffic , the city is impressive! :)

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  12. Wonderful card Suchi and what a nice selfie with your friend! oxo Susi

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  13. Lovely card Suchi!! I was out of station missed meeting you !!

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    1. Thanks so much.. There is always a next time! :)

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  14. Voohooo. Did u enjoy Blore my hometown Suchi? M missing Blore after reading ur post.

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    1. Enjoye and LOVED it Kripa! Wish you were here, I would have loved to meet you ! :)

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  15. Clever use of one of Dee's stamps in this fun take on this month's sketch and theme combo.
    So pleased to see you in the gallery at STAMPlorations. :)

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