Thinking Of You -

Here's another card I made today.. I had so much fun coloring these cute little hexagons.

Take a look for yourself at this cute colorful CAS card !!

Supplies Used :

Stamp - "Summer Love" June 2012 KOM - Unity Stamp Co.

Sentiment Stamp - Sending My Love Set by Unity Stamp Co.

Water Color Pencils - Staedtler

Ink - Staz On - Jet Black

Challenges Entered:

Get Hippity With Ippity Challenge #22 (Color Challenge with a Twist : Wedding, Engagement/Anniversary) ends June 30th

The Play Date Cafe Challenge #138 (Color Inspiration) ends July 4th)

Hugs,

Riti

1ST Blogoversary Today !! and Red White n Blue..Oh I'm Thinking Of You !!

Hello Crafters,
How are you doing this Saturday? I'm sooooo Happy It's My 1st Blogoversary today & I'm feeling so nostalgic. I've made some very good friends through blogging & have had the opportunity to share & learn. I hope to share more & more work with you all in the coming year as well. Thank You all who have followed me, been a part of my Blog in anyway, to those you have liked & appreciated my work, to those who have inspired me to do better, to those who just drop by & leave me a comment!!! Thank U All from the bottom of my heart. It's been such a wonderful Year !! Don't forget to check out my First Blogoversary Blog Candy Giveaway Post !!


Well I've just managed to make 2 quick cards again..so decided to make a Red, Blue & White Card. Since most of the challenges are based on American Independence Day - July 4th.
So here's my card....

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Summer Love - June 2012 KOM by Unity Stamp Co.

Sentiment Stamp : Flowers +Friends=Priceless Set by Unity Stamp Co. ( I have masked off the frame which  was around the sentiment)

Ink : Staz On - Jet Black

Water Color Pencils - Staedtler

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder : Herringbone

Challenges Entered :

Jessica's Shaque Challenge 500 Followers Giveaway- ends Till she reaches 500 Followers.
Freshly Made Sketches #41- A sketch from Cindy (ends July 2nd)

Our Craft Lounge Challenge #123 (Let Freedom Ring) ends July 5th

Craft Punked: Week #26 (American Independence Day) ends July 5th

Card Making Mamas: Challenge #48- (Red, Blue,White) ends July 5th

Pattie's Creations Design Challenge # 47 (Red, Blue, White + an Image) ends July 12th

Happy Hugs for All,

Riti :o)

Black & White Zentangled Bloom !!

Hi Again People,

Here's another card from me today using my Favorite Unity Stamps.

I LOVE UNITY !!!!!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp : Bloom & Simplify - Ippity by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink - Memento Dew Drop- Frost White

Micropore Tape ( for medical uses) - My substitute for Washi Tape. (My Favorite Embellishment)

Signo - Black/White Gel Pen (for the Zentangle Doodling)

Challenges Entered :

Unity Stamp Co -(Fabulous Friday) ends June 30th
CASE Study Challenge #97 - ends July 4th
Love to Create Challenge #21 (Anything Goes) ends July 2nd
Let's Ink It Up #24  (Fav. Embellishments) ends June 30th (Micropore Tape)



Happy Weekend All,

Happy Stamping,

Riti :o)

Blooms in Red !!

Hello Crafters,
Sorry for being MIA...have been busy around the house...taking care of all ill family members.
I managed to get some craft-time today & I made these quick cards.
I used my brand New Unity Stamps today....& I so Love it !!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock - Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp - Bloom & Simplify by Ippity - Unity Stamp Co.

Ink - Staz On (Jet Black)

Staedtler Water Color Pencils

Signo - Black Gel Pen (for doodling)

Black Foam Dots - Joanna Sheen

Challenges Entered:

Unity Stamp Co -(Fabulous Friday) ends June 30th
CASE Study Challenge #97 - ends July 4th
Unity Opportunity Challenge (Bold Colors) ends July 1st - TOP 3
Twisted Tuesday Challenge - 2TC12 - Red Hot Summer - ends July 2nd
Love to Create Challenge #21 (Anything Goes) ends July 2nd

Hugs,

Riti

My Unity Prize-s !!

Hi Friends,
I'm here to share some Happy Moment with you all...I received my Prize Stamps from Unity!! Without saying anything else.. I have some pictures to share with you all...
Thank You Unity Stamp Co for the Best Prize Ever !!
I {heart} UNITY !!

 I took a lotta time to separate the random 100 stamps into their own individual sets. And I'm super Happy & Lucky to have had Jessica Shelton help me finding the sets !! Thanks Jess Blend.. for helping me out with these... It was so much fun sorting them along with you !! Unity - United US !! :O)

Hugs,

Riti :o)

Colorful Birthday Criss-Cross Card !!

Hiya Peeps,

Here's my last card for the day. I had a lot of fun making this criss-cross card. It's perfect to give to a kid.

The candles were hand cut & put together. I have stamped on both sides of the tab for some extra fun!! I loved how it turned out...can't wait to give it to a Kid !! :o)

Supplies Used :

Cardstock - Local Buy & Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamps - Jiilibean - Spotted Owl Soup by Unity Stamp Co.

Sentiments from - Party All Day Set 

Ink - Staz On (Jet Black)

Carl's Circle Punch 1/4" and  1"

Carl's Balloon Punch

White Signo Gel Pen 

3D Foam Dots by Joanna Sheen

Ribbon - The Paper 

Fancy Cut Scissors - Local Buy 

Challenges Entered :

Unity Opportunity Challenge (Use Bright Colors) ends July 1st

CropStop CHALLENGE #77 (For Kids) ends June 28th

Send A Smile For Kids Challenge: (Birthday Fun) ends July 6th

The Sisterhood of Crafters (Going In Circles) ends June 24th

Aud Sentiments Challenge #57 (Bingo) ends July 3rd

Have a Fun - Filled Weekend !

Hugs,

Riti

Colorful Birthday !!

A Fun, colourful Birthday card made for the Unity Opportunity Challenge - USE BRIGHT COLORS!! 

SUPPLIES USED:

Cardstock - Local buy and Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamps - Jillibean -Spotted Owl Soup Set by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink - Staz On - Jet Black

White Signo Gel Pen

3D adhesive - Joanna Sheen

Challenges Entered :

 Unity Opportunity Challenge - (USE BRIGHT COLORS) ends July 1st

CropStop CHALLENGE #77 (For Kids) ends June 28th

Send A Smile For Kids Challenge: (Birthday Fun) ends July 6th

Hugs,

Riti

Orange Daisies !!

Here's a card from me today, made using the Unity Stamps that I won in the 'May Card Game' 

Love this stamp so much. This one came along with a few more stamps in a Grab bag..It'll be really nice if someone could tell me the name of the set this stamp is from !!

Supplies Used :

Cardstock - Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp - Charming Cone Flowers by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink - Staz On (Jet Black)

Button - from my stash

Signo Gel Pen - Black

Hugs,

Riti 

Thinking Of You Card with Accordion Fold Flower!!

Hi Friends.. Happy Monday! I'm at home for a change today, so thought of making a few cards. A crafty Friend came over & we spent some good time chatting & showing off our supplies to eachother. It was sure a lotta fun. Looking forward to more such craft meets. Well here's a card I made after she left. It was quite easy & fast to make. Yes this one's again using my Unity Stamps. I just cant wait to get my Pool of Red Rubbah!! Yooo Hoooo... Unity you simply R O C K !!

Supplies Used :

Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Pattern Paper - DCWV Stack 7

Ribbon - Joann's Craft Essentials

Bling Button - Local Buy

Flower - Prima

Stamps : Big Flower & Sentiment - Flowers+Friends=Priceless Set by Unity Stamp Co.

Small Flowers & Hearts - Blossom Soup-Jillibean Soup by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink - Staz On (Jet Black)

White Gel Pen by Signo - Uniball !

Challenges Entered :

Ippity Challenge (Use the Color Red) ends June 19th
Use Your Stuff #38 (Make it by hand) 
Platypus Creek Digitals #9 (Black,White & another color) ends June 30th
Quirky Crafts Challenge #13 (Handmade Flowers & Ribbons) ends June 30th

Hugs,

Riti

Thinking Of You...XOXO

Here's a card in Red using my Unity Stamp & Cricut Expression !

Supplies Used:

Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp : "Scalloped Border " by Unity Stamp Co.
Sentiment Stamp : "Sending Love Your Way" by Unity Stamp Co.

      Ink : Lady Bug by Memento
Distress Ink : Black Soot & Tattered Rose

Heart Die Cut : Cricut Expression Machine
Tag Die Cut : Spellbinders Die (RAK by Khusboo Banka)
Ribbon : American Crafts
Ranger's - Glossy Accents

 Signo White Gel Pen

Challenges Entered :

Ippity Challenge (Use the Color Red) ends June 19th

Happy Looking,

Hugs,

Riti :o)

P.S. i heart you !

Supplies Used:

Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Background Stamp - "Gurnsey Gimgham" by Unity Stamp Co.

     Distress Ink : Black Soot 

Memento Ink -Lady Bug

Signo White Gel Pen

Gingham Ribbon : Local Buy 

Die Cuts - Cricut Expression

Challenges Entered :

Ippity Challenge (Use the Color Red) ends June 19th - TOP 3 

Happy Looking,

Hugs,

Riti :o)

Heart - Thinking of U !

Supplies Used:

Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Heart Image Stamp - Unity Stamp Co.

Sentiment Stamp : "Flowers+Friends = Priceless" by Unity Stamp Co.

Background Stamp - "Gurnsey Gimgham" by Unity Stamp Co.

     Distress Ink : Black Soot 

Memento Ink -Lady Bug

Signo White Gel Pen

Challenges Entered :

Ippity Challenge (Use the Color Red) ends June 19th

Happy Looking,

Hugs,

Riti :o)

Rose !

Here's a CAS card using my Unity Stamp & Cricut Expression !

Supplies Used:

Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp : "Party All Day" by Unity Stamp Co.

      Ink : Cloud White by Memento

Signo White Gel Pen

Cricut Expression Machine

Walk In My Garden Cartridge for the Rose Die Cut 

Challenges Entered :

Ippity Challenge (Use the Color Red) ends June 19th
Bitten By The Bug 2 (Rose Cut) ends June 25th

Happy Looking,

Hugs,

Riti :o)

how much you mean to me !!

Hi Friends !!
Here's another card from me today, using the wet stamping technique using my versatile Distress Inks by Tim Holtz !!

Supplies Used:
Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)
Stamp : "Insightful Meadow" by Unity Stamp Co.
        Background : "Gurnsey Gingham " by Unity Stamp Co.
                                          Sentiment Stamp - KOTM Nov 2010 - "Picture Perfect" by Unity Co.
Ink : Distress Ink - Black Soot
Memento - Lady Bug
Signo Black Gel Pen


Challenges Entered :

Ippity Challenge (Use the Color Red) ends June 19th
Hotshot Craft Blog Challenge #9 (Distress Inks) ends July 6th

Happy Looking,
Hugs,
Riti :o)

Favorite Moments !!

Here's another card using my Unity Stamps.


Supplies Used:
Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)
Stamp : "Flowers+ Friends = Priceless" Set by Unity Stamp Co.
Ink : Staz On - Jet Black
Signo White Gel Pen


Challenges Entered :

Ippity Challenge (Use the Color Red) ends June 19th

Hugs,
Riti

Kitty Birthday !

This is my second card Friend... Keep looking..there are more cards coming up...

Supplies Used :

Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamps : Gurnsey Gingham by Unity Stamp Co.

Sentiment Stamp : Party All Day by Unity Stamp Co.

Inks: Memento - Lady Bug

Memento Dew Drop - Cloud White

Signo White Gel Pen for the Doodling.

Foam Dots : Joanna Sheen

Challenges Entered :

Ippity Challenge (Use the Color Red) ends June 19th

Thanks for Looking !

Hugs,

Riti :o)

Unity Shower On ME !!!!!!! WINNING STREAK !!!! & Thinking Of You...in Red !

Hi Friends,
How's everyone doing?? I hope the weekend was very special & an enjoyable one for you all. Well I had a Great time. It was my Parent's 34th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday which co-insided with Father's Day. We went to my Mum's Place & celebrated both these occassions in out own little way! We had an amazing time...with good food, laughter, music, hookah, and a whole lotta chit-chat!!
Well it's now time to show you all what I have been upto : You guessed it right. Some more Unity Love for all.. 


Before I show my card, I'd like to tell you all something. I am Super Happy & Proud to be the Winner of Unity Card at Facebook. One of my cards have been selected by the very sweet Angela Magnuson (Owner of Unity) and I win 50$ worth stamps of my choice..... 


Another Unity Win was at the Crafter's Cafe for the May Card Game for making the Maximum Number of cards... and I'm so proud to say that I made  68 cards & won a grab bag of 6 Unity Stamps...


Now that's not all... I have also won the May Stripes Challenge at Unity Stamp Co Challenge. And I'm thrilled to say that I have won 100 Random Unity Stamps & also a FREE KIT of my choice worth 45$ or less. WOOO HOOOO.  Guess I've been showered by my Favourite 'UNITY' stamps by God !! Nothing can be better than this..... I LOVE UNITY !!


OKAY without anymore delay, here's my card for today !! I've used my fav. Wet Stamping technique using my Distress Inks!!

Supplies Used :

Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamps : Chicken Wire Background by Unity Stamp Co.
Insightful Meadow by Unity Stamp Co.

For the sentiment - KOTM NOV 2010 - Picture Perfect by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink: Lady Bug by Memento

Distress Ink - Black Soot

Spellbinder Frame : Classic Frame ( RAK by Khusboo Banka )

Butterfly Die Cuts : Rak by Mallika

Pearls : Kiser Craft

Ribbon : American Crafts 

Foam Dots : Joanna Sheen

Signo Gel Pen 

Challenges Entered :

Pattie's Creations Design Challenge #46 (Monochromatic) ends June 27th

Truly, Madly Crafty June Challenge (Monochromatic) ends June 30th

Let's Ink It Up #24 (Favorite Embellishments) ends June 30th (My fav.embellies are Pearls & Ribbons)

For the Love of Crafting Challenge #7 (Anything Goes) Ends July 9th

Hotshot Craft Blog Challenge #9 (Distress Inks) ends July 6th

Hugs,

Riti :o)

Orange CAS Card

Hello Friends,

I'm here today with a CAS card  using my Unity Stamp. I've used the Wet Stamping technique with my distress inks on Vellum & I just love how it looks. 

Supplies Used:

Card Stock - Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Vellum

Stamp - "Insightful Meadow' by Unity Stamp Co.

Sentiment -' A thing of beauty' itty bitty by Unity.

Ink - Distress Ink (Spiced Marmalade) by Tim Holtz

Staz On - Jet Black 

Ribbon - from my stash

Signo Gel Pen - Black & White

Challenges Entered :

Stampin' Royalty: #128 - (CAS) Ends june 18th
Truly Scrumptious Challenge #82 - (Flower Power) Ends June 19th
Hotshot Blog Challenge #9 (Distress Inks) ends July 9th
Pattie's Creations Design Challenge #46 (Monochromatic) ends June 27th

Hugs,

Riti

Happy 60th Birthday Dad !!

Hi Friends. It's a very special day for me...in fact this coming week is Extra Special for me & My Dad. Because It's his 60th Birthday today !! On the 17th of this month is 'Father's Day' & that's not all... it's my Mum Dad's Anniversary also. They will be celebrating their 34 years of togetherness! May God always Bless them with Lots of Love, Health & Happiness !! 

Well Here's a Shirt Origami Card that I made for my Daddy for his Birthday!! Here's the Video Tutorial. I made another one for my hubby...'Just Because...' The One with the dots is for the Birthday Boy & the checked shirt is for my DH !

Did U see the Size Label I made on the collar ?? LOL.... Well my Dad wears size 'MEDIUM', so 'M' for him & my DH wears a 'SMALL' so 'S' for him !! 

This one's for my Dad.

Space to write in the Message.

This one's for my DH- Sourav. 

Check out that little Pocket Square.

Supplies Used:

Pattern Paper - from my Stash & Local Buy (more than a year old now)

Card Stock - Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Distress Ink - Tea Dye & Walnut Stain

Black Gel Pen - Signo

Pop Dots - Joanna Sheen

Happy Birthday Sentiment Stamp - from a swap from (Jacqy Weber)

Challenges Entered :

Celebrate the Occasion Challenge #66 (Father's Day) ends on June 17th

MMM Challenge-Week #53  (Father's Day/Masculine) ends June17th
Tammy's Scrapping Weekly Challenge #14 - (For the Boys) ends June 18th

My Craft Spot Challenge #59 (King of the Grill) ends June 19th
Dream Valley Challenge #34 (For that Special Guy) ends June 23rd
Pan Pastel UK Challenge #22 (Boys/Father's Day) ends June 16th
Fab'n' Funky Challenge #125 (Father's Day) ends June 19th
DYSU Challenge Blog #76 (Boys/Men) ends June 19th

Cards for Men Challenge #12 (Fathers Day) ends June 17th
S J Crafts- Monthly Challenge #5 May/June(All about Boys) - ends June 20th


Hugs,

Riti

Smiles are Proof...

Another One using the same stamp & technique. Am loving it !!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Watercolor Paper

Ribbon - from stash

Stamp - "Insightful Meadow" by Unity Stamp Co.

Distress Ink - Peeled Paint

Staz On - Jet Black

Signo - Black Gel Pen (for doodling)

Hugs,

Riti 

Insightful Meadow

Another Quick Card using the Splatter Technique & a Wet Distressing Technique.

Supplies Used :

Card Stock - Kraft

Watercolor Paper

Acrylic Paints

Stamp - "Insightful Meadow" by Unity Stamp Co.

Distress Inks - Peeled Paint

Staz On - Jet Black

Signo - Black Gel Pen (for doodling)

Happy Crafting,

Hugs,

Riti

Splatter & Dots !!

Here's another card using the Splatter Technique.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock - Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Watercolor Paper

Pattern Paper from Spots - from my stash

Punch - Carl's Punch 3/4" Circle, 1/4" circle, Crop-A-Dile

Butterfly - from my stash

Sentiment Stamp - Insightful Meadow by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink - Staz On - Jet Black

Acrylic Paints 

Signo White & Black Gel Pen - for Doodling/Faux Stitching

Challenges Entered :

Unity Opportunity Challenge (Use Red) ends June 20th

For the love of crafting #7 (Anything Goes) ends July 9th

Hugs,

Riti :o)

Grid On Acetate Card !

Here's an Acetate card with a Grid. It was super easy to make. When I started making cards today I noticed that I have mostly used " Insightful Meadow''  by Unity Stamp Co. I just don't know what it is, but I simply love this set & of course Unity is my Favorite Stamp Brand. I am a Freak !! And Rather than anyone buying me gifts, flower etc I'd prefer them giving me Unity ! LOL

Supplies Used :

Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Acetate

Watercolor Paper

Stamp - Insightful Meadow by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink - Distress Inks - Black Soot

Staz On - Jet Black (For the Sentiment)

Acrylic Paints - for the splatter

Pop Dots - Joanna Sheen

Challenges Entered:

Unity Opportunity Challenge (Use Red) ends June 20th
Twisted Tuesday Challenge (Use anything Clear) ends June 17th (used my fav. stamps here)

Hugs,

Riti