An experiment

Hello,

I recently splurged on some new stamps and inks and was itching to use them... (Don't we all love using the new supplies after the anxious wait for it to reach us).

This is like a complete Hero Arts stamp project... Love the brand and the stamps it has... Just so versatile to be used for any occasion at all..

Those o you who have liked my FB page must have already seen it, although I did add a few touches to it!

So here is the complete version of it.

standing straight. ( no it is not photographed bad, the CS is off-white)

side-view

I still have a long way to go before I can master the stamping technique but loving it nonetheless. It is such a challenge at times. I think of an idea and realize that someone has already done it.

Supplies used:-

Card stock=> locally purchased

Stamps=> friends definition from crafters corner, leafy vines from the craftshop and HA everyday sayings which was a birthday gift from Tee (Thanks baby:-*)

Inks=> Hero Arts soft pool shadow ink ( love it) from the craft shop and the purple one is from memento ( can never remember its name ) which I got from Varna's.

MS 3-in-1 butterfly punch

Pearls from stash

Thanks so much for dropping by... I have some more cards to share... Will come back soon...

Till then...

Hugs,

Khush

You're my sunshine

Happy Sunday everyone,

I have been on a stamping spree and just making up on crafting time I have lost due to orders.. May has a large number of birthdays especially my blogger mates so am ensuring that I have all the cards ready before I run out of time again...

Today's card is a based on a whimsical idea which popped onto my mind and then I just kept on adding and subtracting elements before I was satisfies with my card... :D

So here it is.. (please beware for it is a very bright card.. :P)

A view of the card lying flat

A close-up of the stamped panels

View of the card standing

I loved making this card for the simple fact that I am in love with the Hero Arts Leafy vine stamp and am looking for ways in which I can use it...:D

Supplies:-

card stock=> Fabriano Elle Erre (yellow); locally purchased(black) and brustro (for stamping)

PP=> Echo park for the record

Stamp=> Hero Arts leafy vine purchased from Color Conceptions store

Pie Lane butterlies

Ribbon, bling , mulberry flower and caila lilies from stash

Brilliance lightning black pearlescent ink which was an RAK from Yvonne

MS doily lace punch from crafters corner

And some straight embossing using my scor-pal

Entering this card for the following challenges:-

For the love of crafting=> Seasons stories (spring)

Crafters corner => BINGO ( I chose flower, PP & stamping and ribbon, stamping & butterflies

Dilly Beans=> Spring

Thanks for dropping by... 

Hugs,

Khush

Friends till the end

Hey guys,

It's getting unbearably hot here in Kolkata and the there seems to be no respite from the heat. Plus the work load is getting annoying...I have been working round the clock...

Today I made a triple layer stamping card again using my brand new stamp and ink... Stamping is a new territory for me and while I am getting comfortable using the technique, I still have a long way to go before I master it...

I had made a similar card earlier as a dedication to my friend Tejal, today my card is dedicated to all my friends I have made over the years.. In school, college, through work and of course blogger.. This is to thank each and every one of you who have touched my life in one way or the other...

So here is my card...

card lying flat

I kept changing the position of the card to click under various brightness of the sunlight..

a standing view

I followed Erum's advice and popped them up on double-sided tape for dimension

The whole look of the card changes after you pop them up on dimensionals Thanks for the advice E.. 

Supplies used:-

Card stock=> pink and white fabriano elle erre and black one locally purchased

stamps=> HA leafy vines purchased from Color Conceptions and everyday sayings

ink=> Pearlescent Orchid purchased from Varnas and Memento rich cocoa from Crafters Corner

Pie Lane butterflies

Entering this for the following challenges:-

ATCAS#10=> for a friend

CCEE stampers=> Things with wings

In the pink=> Let's fly away

Stampavie and more=> Pink

Visible Image=> Get stamping

Thansk for dropping by.. Your comments are highly valuable for me.. Have a fantastic weekend...

Hugs,

Khush

This one's for you Tee!

So what do you do when a friend makes a suggestion and we turn it into a full-fledged card making drive.. Aaah well, the joys of friendship.. One never says NO to any idea.. Just tweak it around to make it more appealing...

The woman's day inspirational card idea was Tejal's and it appealed to me immensely... It does make sense to make something for a crafter friend who has inspired you in some way and what better way to show appreciation than do a post about it...

So, I start off with probably my most fav person... Tejal... Doing anything for her is a pleasure as well as a very daunting task... but what the hell, she is now used to my eccentric behavior and has accepted the fact that I am beyond repair... :P

This card is dedicated to you Tejal- for all you have done... taught me everything I know so far about stamping... My masking class over the BBM was epic... and all the photographs back and forth each day just teaches me something new.... An honest opinion about my work and not worrying whether I would feel bad about it ( I do not feel bad... pushes me to try better and impress you... tough ask but am up for the game.. :D... SO thank you so so so much for all you do.. not just for me but for a lot of people... I know there are a lot of us who have greatly benefited from your help...

So, I made an all stamped card for Tejal  no surprises there), Used butterflies on it (cheeky grin)... and used glitter (uncontrollable laughter).... Oh yes I am quite predictable that ways... :P but how could I not incorporate the three things which Tejal is known for... :D...Tee I am awaiting a comment for this one....


So, for the very first time I tried triple layer stamping... I have been wanting to do this for ages but I guess got the correct motivation now....

the card standing

close-up

glittered butterfly

I loved how this card came about and pretty quickly too. I did waste some paper because I could not find the right stamp for it.. Finally went for my BG stamp... and this is it... :D

Supplies used:-

card stock=> Fabriano elle erre, Fabriano brustro for the butterflies and locally purchased 

stamps=> HA flourish BG stamp and Antique engravings

Ink=> Unity Moulin Rouge which I got from Ujjwal.

Fevicryl 3-D glitter glue.

Entering this for the following challenges:-

4 crafty Chicks=> Clean & Simple

Happy Campers=> Flutterby Butterfly

CASE study challenge

Flutterby Wednesdays=> winged creations

Anything goes=> Seeing double

LEJ Designs=> Things with wings
Card Mania=> Lots of layers

Thanks for dropping by... Your comments are very valuable to me.. Have a superb Weekend...

Hugs,

Khush

Butterflies Galore

Good Morning Y'all,

How is everyone doing.. there is a nip in the air and the weather has cooled down dramatically and am loving it... Have been in a house cleaning frenzy but do manage to squeeze in time for my crafting...

Just a quick card I made following the CTS sketch#2 but could not make it within the deadline but I promised myself to give a go to their sketches and here I am...

Here is the Sketch

here is my card based on it...

I love the bright colors of the card, although the blue is a bit too over powerful... Nonetheless, like it...!!Love the butterflies popped on dimensional tape!

Supplies
CS=> Fabriano elle erre
Washi tapes
HA antique engravings and everyday sentiments stamp set
Unity Noir ink
Staedler water color pencils
Fevicryl glitter glue
White marker for faux stitching...

Entering it for Itsy Bitsy-Make it dimensional challenge

Thanks for dropping by...


Hugs,
Khush

Flutters

Hey guys,

I have been dreaming of this card ever since I saw it on Pinterest... it's not like the card I saw but the design was definitely inspired by Pinterest... It's become my favorite place to hang out and improve my CAS work.. I am in love with CAS and would definitely like to try some more of it..

Today's card is dedicated to tejal and her love for butterflies and eventually giving me a love for butterflies. Mind you, am still not THAT huge a fan of butterflies like tejal is but moderately influenced of course. And it is CAS, my new love and does not have washi... I did some stamping and coloring... Yayy!!

Will just go onto show you the card..

 

I love the contrast of colors against the black... Black rocks and everything on it just looks even more elegant... :D

Supplies:- 

 Black Fabriano cardstock, Baby blue CS from CTMH and brustro for stamping

HA Antique engravings and Unity Noir ink

Staedler water color pencils

White gel pen for faux stitching

Entering this for the following challenges:-

Ruby's rainbows=> Butterflies

CYP=> power of three

Created with love=> 3 of a kind

For the love of crafting=> CAS

Thanks for dropping by... your comments are totally appreciated..

Hugs,

Khush

 

To bestie with love!

Hello,

Am back AGAIN with another card which I made on order.. Someone wanted to give  card to their best friend who she was meeting after a year.. The idea appealed to me.. It's been like forever since I saw my best buddy... So keeping my best buddy in mind plus the specifications the customer had.. I made a box card...

The box card is really fun to make and gives enough space to scribble if a person enjoy scribbling.. I love writing mush on my cards.. Nothing beats a few handwritten words...Especially to a friend you are meeting after ages...

So here goes the lid of the box (top view)

This is how the lid looks... The recipient is a butterfly lover and when I think of butterfly I am reminded of Tejal so this card is actually conceptualized based on what I would want to give to my bestie incorporating Tejal's love for butterflies... :D.. Thanks Tee... you truly are an inspiration!!

Side view 1:

This is how my box looks standing from one angle...

The other view:-

This is another angle.. I've made tag pockets on the two opposite "walls" of the box and put in a couple of tags.. Just to ensure the customer has enough space to express her love for her bestie..!!

Now the box card after it has opened:-

I love the color combo.. I know it's PINK but well Pink really does go well with the occasion...

Giving u detailed shots of the individual panels

 

This is the center of the box with the sentiment.. I absolutely love this sentiment and is so true about friends and times spent with them.. It is a memory we cherish forever...!!

The side inside walls...

Journaling tag sentiment.. perfect for friends...

Lots of adjectives used to describe the friendship between my customer and the recipient...

Another journaling tag... Journaling tags make life easy and solve a lot of my embellishing problems.. :D

And a cute digi of two friends holding hands and the box card is complete...

Supplies:-
White card stock=> purchased locally
PPs=> DCWV stack 8 purchased from Mansi
HA flourish background and Antique engravings
Ribbon from stash
Black, brown and pink bling from stash
memento Lilac posies purchased from Varna
Ek success border punch
Sentiment from Fiskars Good Times quotes purchased from Imagiantions
The flowers around the sentiment were on a scrap booking kit sent by Saumya.. I just fussy cut them.
Pie Lane butterflies, swirls and crystals
Journaling tags from Echo Park a walk in the park and playground purchased from Saumya
Martha Stewart deco shells around the page punch
The adjectives words were a freebie from the internet
Jeff flower punch
Digi is from Sliekje digi stamps
All die cuts have been traced and hand cut
Colored using Staedler water color pencils.
Scor-Pal and my Surecut Deluxe paper trimmer bought from lulupu.

Entering my card for the following challenges:-
For the love of crafting=> a recipe( i have stamped image, ribbon, flowers and sentiment)
Love to create=> BINGO ( ribbon, punches, flowers)
TPE=> Polka dots and stripes
OSAAT=> use your favorites ( my favorite HA sets, my punches)
2 sisters=> make it girly



That's all from my end folks.. Have a great week ahead... Your comments are highly valuable for me..

Hug,
Khush

Black, grey with a splash of Yellow

Hey guys,

It is almost the weekend and I am so looking forward to it...It's been a really hectic week so far.. Lots of card making plus lots of social activities and I am all but drained.. Plus the heat in Kolkata is killer.. Phew!!

I've recently caught Tejal's butterfly bug...I am in love with the Hero Arts butterflies and I try using them at every possible opportunity... :D

I am having strange mood swings pertaining to color.. I had the pink phase, then a green phase.. My cousin thinks am a total whacko when it comes to colors.. So yesterday when I sat down to make the card trying to follow a sketch (at which I must say I failed abysmally, thanks to missing out on elements of the sketch).. I was too besotted by the color grey and wanted a grey black color card.. I've never done a proper grey and black combo card so well why not give it a try. And to add a bit of spice to it, I added the color yellow.. Have a look at the card...

I love the color combo.. The yellow stands out so well against the black.. :D

A close up shot of the butterfly...

I have crimped the black band on the PP and the circle on which the butterfly is placed.. Easy peasy card.. :D

And the most important bit of it I have got to show you... :)

Yippeee.. I finally have my own custom stamp.. This was designed by Tee.. Thanks so much Tee.. If you want one designed for yourself you can Contact tee here. The design was turned into an acrylic stamp by Varna's stamps so thanks so much for that Varshitha!!

Supplies:
Grey and white card stock=> Fabriano elle erre; black card stock=> Locally purchased
PP=> Street Lace mat stack purchased from the erstwhile craftingqueenstore
Stamps=> Hero Arts Antique engravings
inks=> Unity noir bought from Ujjwal
Coloring Medium=> Staedler water color pencils
Tools=> Surecut deluxe trimmer bought from lulupu and my paper crimper purchased locally
Black pearls=> birthday RAK from Spardha

That's all for today folks... Have a great day and a super weekend..

NOTE:- You have a few more hours to register for the first swap at swap central. You can check all details here.


Hugs,
Khush

My love for stamping (contd)

Hey guys,

Am back with another stamped card. Am loving this stamping bug. Till 2 years back I was unaware of anything like a so-called stamping technique existing and here I am today trying to learn something new. card making and blogging has opened a whole new world for me and I have learnt so much since i started blogging.

This is like a complete Hero Arts project.. Love love love the brand and the stamps it has. I unfortunately own just a  couple of them and am stretching it to the maximum.. :D.. I do plan to lay my hands on a few more really soon though.. :D

I tried the masking technique on this card. I had done a couple of masking cards before. You can check them out here and here. While in my earlier two cards had the focal image masked, in this I created a center circle mask in which to place my focal image. Take a look

Yes yes, I used my BG stamp again but it is just so gorgeous and this really was an idea to work on.. I tried masking on it. The center area where the butterfly is placed was masked using a post-it. You gotta look closely.  The butterfly is then stamped, cute, colored and popped up using double-sided tape.

 

Supplies:-
white cardstock=> Fabriano Elle Erre
Stamps=> HA flourish BG stamps.
                 Antique Engraving from HA
Inks=> Memento Dandelion for the BG bought from Imaginations and Unity Noir bought from Ujjwal
Mini retro flowers using Jeff Punch
Pie Lane glitter balls for flower centers
Brown bling from Stash
Coloring Medium> Staedler water color pencils


Entering it for the following challenges:-
 Creatalicious challenges=> Butterflies and add some flowers
Sundays with Crissy=> things with wings

Thanks for dropping by.. Have a great start to a new week.. Your comments are highly valuable for me so a big thank you for taking time out for that...

NOTE: You have a few more days to register for the first swap at central. You can check all details here.

Hugs,
Khush

It's pink and it's stamped!!

Hey there guys,

How is everyone doing and what plans for the weekend? I plan on catching up on movies and crafting of course.. :D

I made my first FULLY stamped card and am pretty ecstatic about it. It is PINK which is somehow turning into my favorite color *rolling my eyes* and of course stamping. I am a complete non-stamper. AM totally paranoid about stamping and I try to avoid it as much as possible. The thing which triggered this card is well Piyu's last card. I so fell in love with it and tried to do my version of it. Her's is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS.

Anyway, enough of small talk, I shall just get on with my card. I am so impatient. I finished the card like 5 minutes back and am already here posting it. *sheepish grin*

 

What say you guys? I don't know about anyone else BUT I am absolutely tickled pink about this card and feeling pretty good about it.. LOL !!

I absolutely love the BG.. yayy!!

A close-up of the central focal point... :)

Easy peasy right. Not much to say about the card except that I really enjoyed making this one. I hope I make some more soon. Stamping ain't that bad. Tejal, I hope you are reading this properly because I will NOW harass you even more than before. *devilish laugh*

Supplies sued:-
Pink base card is a pre-folded one from Itsy Bitsy I had won at CraftyJC
The layering pink card stock is a fabriano scrap
Stamps:- HA flourish background, my birthday gift from Shalini. Thanks so much ({})
                Bird is from Fiskars purchased from the erstwhile craftingqueen store
               Sentiment MICIA available at Lulupu
Ribbon and Rhine stones from stash
Inks=> Memento Lilac Posies purchased from Imaginations and Black Unity Noir purchased from Ujjwal.
Distressing done using my Pretty color Ink pad bought from Hobby Ideas
Faux stitching using signo black gel pen.


Thanks for dropping by... Your comments are highly valuable for me.. Have a great weekend


Hugs,
Khush