STAMPlorations mid-month sketch and theme reminder!

Hellooo Sweetest Friends!! :)

It is time for mid-month reminder post at STAMPlorations-sketch and theme challenge! 

Here is my card-

I have tried experimenting with my style. This is not my usual self. The background stamp is from Dina Walkley -Mixed Media Mideo set and STAMPlorations- Art Marks stamp set. The Bird and flower along with the sentiment is from The Birds and the blooms set from STAMPlorations. 

Would love it if you join us this month! Find out what my team mates have created HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs xx

STAMPlorations Challenge-Jan!

Helloo Friends!!! :)

There is a new challenge up at STAMPlorations sketch and theme! New year is bringing up Stamp & Mixed Media and the shown sketch:




I have come up with this card -

I have used Ranger's Texture Paste for the background. The stencil is ARTplorations- Bubbles stencil. The adorable giraffe is from Tweet Love stamp set. I have colored a Pink color paper with brush pens from Camlin. The sentiment is using distress ink.

Find out what rest of my teamies have created HERE.

Thanks you so much for stopping by!

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Reflection Stamping with a tutorial!

Heyya Ladies!! :)

First of all! Extremely sorry that I couldn't comment on your blog posts, I was sick due to cold and fever! But now that I am back in action, I am ready to check out your wonderful creations! ;)

Alright, do you guys remember the card I had made for STAMPlorations March Challenge? It involved Reflection Stamping technique. You can find it here. My friends Becca and LauraJane had asked for a tutorial and Geee! Look at me, I should hang my head in shame because it's been over 2 months! Hope they don't kill me...lol!! ;)

I found a perfect challenge to make a tutorial here at Mixed Media Card Challenge this month! Here is my card! :)

For the card, I first drew a base line which will show reflection. Then I masked the edges of the card base and sponged using Seedless preserves and Salty ocean distress ink. I stamped the images from STAMPlorations-Tree silhouette stamp set.
I used water colors to blend in colors in the water.I have stamped using archival ink for trees and distress ink for the reflection. The moon and stars are hand drawn using white alcohol ink pen. I also hand drew the birds using black gel pen. :)
I was so excited to see my card finish that while removing the masking tape, I accidentally tore off the base paper! But well, we are crafters! And we find solutions to anything and everything....lol! I cut off the torn edges and adhered the scenery on a black card base, then again adhered over a white base. Phew! And was done! :)

I am also entering for Take it make it Challenge (Craft Stamper) - Anything goes with stamps

So, here is the tutorial for using this technique:

1. Stamp the image that you want to use reflection stamping on. I have used Vignette- Tree silhouette from STAMPlorations. I would recommend using smaller stamps for a start. Make sure all your stamps are cleaned properly before using this technique.

2.Now, use a stamp having a larger surface area on the back side as we want to stamp one image over its back-side. Here, I used STAMPlorations-Bloom sketches flower stamp. ( It is too pretty and so I stamped over it and washed off the inks ASAP ;))
Ok! So, get your Tree silhouette stamp , ink it with distress ink (black soot) and stamp it over the back side of larger stamp like this! You need to be really careful while doing this because the impressions may smudge.

3.Keep the default non-stamping side(that has the impression of tree silhouette stamp set upwards) and
Stick ( default stamping side facing acrylic block) over the acrylic block like this.

4.Now, stamp the larger stamp (having tree silhouette impression over it) on the paper like this.
You can see that the reflection is not perfect but is perfect for a reflection. U can also improve the reflection by using archival ink instead of distress ink for the reflection. But make sure the base stamp is old because you don't wanna spoil it! ;)

I hope I was clear in my explanation and that you were inspired to make a card using this technique! Please tell me if you enjoyed reading this tutorial and I would love to see if you make something using this technique! :)

A quote (question) to share! :)


Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Craft for the Craic April!

Heyyaaa All!!

 Guys, don't you think time's flying very fast? Jan-Feb-March- where does the time go?!

This month we have "Anything Goes except a card" on Craft for the craic April Challenge! :)

I finally broke my jinx( of not painting) and started on mixed media canvas. 

I have used acrylic paints for the background of a 6*6 canvas cloth.( I have a 5m roll of canvas and I am glad I am putting it to use again!) The stamps used are from Bo Bunny- it is written and STAMPlorations-small birds! The alphabet stamp is from Kaisercraft. :)
Hope you liked my canvas?
Come on, join us in the fun and link your entries HERE!

Thank you so much for stopping by!
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Heartfelt Gift Bag Tutorial

Hello Dear Friends!!!! :)

Look what I have created for Lulupu inspiration! Check it out on the blog HERE! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Colorful mixed media card!

Hello Fellow Crafters! Happy Friday to you all! :)

Today I am bringing before u a mixed media card. This month's theme at Mixed Media Card Challenge is Family! I got these "Houses" stamps recently and they are perfect for the theme!

For the card, I stamped those adorable houses on American Craft patterned papers with Archival jet black ink and paper pieced them. I also colored one of the houses with Distress ink and filled windows with black gel pen. 

The background sky is masked using DI and decorated used white pigment ink and black gel pen. I have used texture paste and distress ink for the ground using Craftslane stencil. Also, I used STAMPlorations set - Bloom sketches for the sentiment and Dee's Artsy impression-Balloons & Banners for those little heart clouds! :)

I am entering it for Mixed Media Card Challenge- November 

and 

STAMPlorations- Anything Goes

Hope you like my card! :)
Have a great weekend ahead!
Hugs xx

Mixed media - Orange and black!

Heyyaaaa Super Cool Crafters!! :)

I am back ! This time with a mixed media card inspired by the colors of Halloween - Orange and black! :)

I started off by heat embossing the lower panel using Ranger white embossing powder and Versamark. Over it I adhered a black colored panel and used Crafter's workshop stencil to add the splatters! :)

I used Ranger's Texture paste for the same. On the orange card stock I stamped STAMPlorations- Trendy Butterfly stamp and fussy cut them out. The sentiment is from Dee's Artsy impression set - Balloons and Banners. I used Color box pigment ink to stamp the sentiment.

I have used double sided glue tape to adhered the upper panel of the card and the butterflies! :)

I am entering this card for Lulupu Challenge#54 - Embossing Magic

Mixed Media Card Challenge- Orange and Black

 

CASEplorations - CASEing wonderful Deepti Malik. I ADORE her cards and stamps..She is one of the gems in our blog - land. You can find her blog here.

I have used her sketch and got inspired by heat embossing white on black.. Deepti's card is also a CASE of Greta Hess's. She is one of the very talented crafters! You can find her blog here- she is featured for this month's CASEplorations. :)

and

STAMPlorations - Anything Goes

**My 100th post Giveaway is ending soon- CLOSING on 15th OCT!  This is one last friendly reminder for my Giveaway.**

You can link up HERE

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Happy Crafting! :)

An accessories box!

Hellooo Sweeettt Craftersssss!! :)

It is nearly the end of August and I wanted to make something different.

I made this mixed media box !

I came across this Iphone box that I kept with me since ages! Thought could put into some use? 

I started off by painting the entire box using Gesso from Sakura. And let it dry. 

I used two stencils from ARTplorations:

1. Bold Florals - for the cover

2.Leaf print - for the bottom

I used a gold marker to trace these stencils over the box. Giving it a metallic start. I also colored the flowers on the front using black acrylic.

For the box, I struggled at positioning the flowers and finally kept in the way shown. :)

Later, I layered it with gesso and gave shades with white and black acrylic. I again layered with white acrylic and when half wet I brushed Bronze Dust all over. I didn't want too many embellishments. So , kept the bottom as it is. :)

Did you like this box? We can actually use it for keeping jewellery items and accessories. Or of course, craft embellishment! ;)

I am entering it for 

1.Stamplorations - Mixed Media Challenge 

2.House of Cards Challenge -Metallics

3.Frosted Designs - Metals/Metallics

Thanks for stopping by! 

Hugs xx

A Blue Party Dress!

Hellooo Sassy Ladiess!! :)

STAMPlorations has turned 2 and I got inspired by their colorful moodboard. Also, seeing the fun cards by DT members containing pretty PRETTY dresses (for the blog hop)! I thought of making one for the party too! :)

Here is the Moodboard:

And my card?

I made this blue colored dress using Card stock from Paper Mania. I embellished the dress with a lace at the bottom and a blue lace as a belt. Also, I shaded the dress using Mr.Heuy's water color and Koi water brush. :)

For the background, I used STAMPlorations "Trendy Butterfly" stamp set and different distress inks (Black soot, Salty ocean, Mowed lawn, Worn lipstick, Fire brick and Wild honey). The card stock is from Leme brand and adhered it over a white card stock. I have used Bo Bunny Sentiment set for the sentiment & Weathered wood DI and was done.

Now, Is the dress ready for the party? ;)

I am also entering this card for Mixed Media Card challenge - Blue

and

STAMPlorations Anything Goes.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs xx

Remembrance!

Heyyy Ladies!!

"Time is Precious" isn't it?

What we have today is a Gift , that's why it is called a Present!

Time flies by, we get old, memories remain. 

Wish we could freeze time, rewind, fast-forward it. 

My Mixed Media Art today is inspired by Time, Numbers, and clock.

Here it is! :)

Technique:

I used a cardboard which was a part of a new shirt and up cycled it ;)

I applied 2-3 layers of Sakura Acrylic Gesso over it. I adhered Number Washi tapes shown and primed with another layer of gesso.

I used a stencil from Craftslane for the texture and Number stencil from local store for the numbers.

I used texture paste for the same.

Later, I used loads of patterned paper scrap and adhered it at the centre. I applied Gesso and acrylic white over them.

I used a feather, Wooden embellishments- Camera & clock, buttons, Mulberry flowers, foam punched flowers, leaves, eyelets, glass glitter.
I arranged these as shown and later primed them again with gesso. I used Acrylic colors- black, white gold, pearl colors, Bronze dust & water colors.
For the butterfly, I fuzzy cut it out and adhered it with glass glitter and acrylic white color. It gives such a cool texture! :)
I used a few stamps from Fiskars over the layout using wild honey and old paper distress ink.
The sentiment is hand-written.

Hope you guys like this new style of mixed media attempt that I tried? :)

I am entering it for:
1. STAMPlorations April Challenge - Stamps & Numbers



2. House of Cards - Butterfly or Colors


3.Create Something Catchy Challenge - Anything goes

Quote for today! ;)


Take Care guys!
Cya xx