Beautiful View

Good Evening Friends,

I'm here today with a card that I had a Blast making. I love how this turned out to be. I had a complete different concept in mind while working on it. I wanted a Black & White card...but it turned out to be in bright shades of Orange & Green. I just love this sentiment and my card was based on it. I just wanted to use this sentiment and here I am with my lovely card.

Supplies Used :

Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Spellbinder Dies : A2 Filigree Delight

Sizzix Alterations - Tim Holtz - Bigz Dies : Caged Bird

Distress Inks : Peeled Paint, Shabby Shutters, Spiced Marmalade, Barn Door & Mustard Seeds

Stamps : Dandelion Dreams by Skipping Stones Design

              Lasting Love 8x8 by Fiskars

Ink : Tuxedo Black by Memento

Challenges Entered:
Creative Moments Challenge #18 Lots Of Layers (ends June 10th)
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes (Ends June 4th)

Party Time Tuesdays: PTT#122 - Anything Goes (Ends June 4th)

OLLCB : Inspired by Nature (Ends June 8th)

The Crazy Challenge : CC#146 - Use Sentiments (Ends June 8th)

Happy Crafting,

Riti

Friends fill your life with joy !

Hi Fellow Crafters,
How are you all doing ?? Well I'm on a Roll with my stamps & Distress Inks and markers. Don't know what would have I done without these wonders. Thanks a bunch Tim Holtz for these basic necessities.
Well I had just purchased some yummy stamps from Justrite Stampers & they were begging to be inked....so here I am with this pretty card.

Supplies Used :

Cardstock : Watercolor Paper by Brustro

Stamps : Vintage Flower Label 2 by Justrite Stampers

Distress Markers : Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord, Stormy Sky, Peeled Paint,Bundles Sage, Forest Moss,Crushed Olive, Dried Marigold, Spiced Marmalade and Tumbled Glass

Distress Ink : Milled Lavender and Dusty Concord

Ink : Tuxedo Black by Memento

Stickles : Stardust

Spellbinders Die : Nestabilities Die Labels 28

Signo : Black Microtip pen

Challenges Entered :
Creative Belli Blog Challenge #170 - Flowers (Ends June 4th)
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes (Ends June 4th)
Party Time Tuesdays: PTT#122 - Anything Goes (Ends June 4th)

SweetStamps Challenge #119-Flowers (Ends June 3rd)

Die Cutting Divas Challenge #117 - Shaped Card (Ends June 3rd)

OLLCB : Inspired by Nature (Ends June 7th)

Use Your Stuff Challenge #86 - Geometry (Ends 2nd June)
The Play Date Cafe : 'Smoke & Sky' (Ends June 4th)

Happy Crafting,

Riti

Mixed Media Journal Page with Tilda

Good Evening Friends...

I'm back again today with another Mixed Media Journal Page. Recently I'm enjoying working with various mediums. From Texture white to Acrylic paints, stamps & inks, to glossy accents, Embossing powders & mists. For this project I had the colors in mind...and the style i wanted. It was Shabby Chic. In my previous Mixed Media Journal Page I used very bright colors, so this time I wanted to use softer shades. I have thoroughly enjoyed playing with all my craft supplies (most of them purchased from Crafters Corner)......

Take a look at the pics below........

Supplies Used :

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre) and Canson Paper - A4 size

Distress Inks : Weathered Wood, Pumice Stone, Shaded Lilac, Milled Lavender, Seedless Preserves and Dusty Concord

Distress Markers : Antique Linen, Tattered Rose, Worn Lipstick, barn Door, Victorian Velvet, Dusty Concord, Vintage Photo, Black Soot, 

Templates by TCW - Mini Bricks 6x6

Cutting Dies : Weathered Clock by Sizzix Alterations

          Olive Branch - Cheery Lynn

          Mega Fanciful Flourish - Cheery Lynn

          Tropical Flourish - Cheery Lynn

          Spring Border - Memory Box 

          Antique Frames & Accents - Spellbinders

          Small Exotic Butterflies #1 with Angel Wings - Cheery Lynn

Stamps :  Botanical Medallions & Banners - Justrite Stampers

                Joyful Flutters by Micia Clear Stamps

                Lasting Love - Fiskars

                Timeless Textures - Skipping Stones Design

                Loving Couple - Magnolia

Inks : Frost White - Color Box

          Tuxedo Black - Memento

Flowers : Prima Marketing 

Others :

MDF Laser Die Cut - Crafters Corner

Fabric & Mulberry Flowers - from my Stash & Crafters Corner

Brad & Pearl  - Flower Centre - from my stash

Texture White by Camlin

Challenges Entered :

Fashionista Challenge #16 - Let's See A Magnolia (Ends June15th)

Dutch Magnolia Lovers # 58 : Anything But a Square (Ends June 7th)

Hugs,

Riti

Down the Memory Lane- 1st Blogoversary Celebration Project ! Mixed Media Art Layout - SUPER HEAVY PICTURE AND DETAILED POST !!

Hey Friends,
I'm here today with another Mixed Media Project, which I had a Blast working on.
I have been so busy with everything else...that I was missing out on my Crafty Time. I was literally going mad, not being able to craft. Somehow, I squeezed out 30 minutes to do something creative.. Although I had nothing in particular to work on, and my mind was blank.  I just took out my brand new art Journal & decided to use my Distress Inks on them & pulled out a few of my favorite craft supplies like Texture white, Tim Holtz Stamps, Some Dies, Ink Pads, Templates & Flowers. Here's what I came up with...in just 20 mins. I Love Love Love how it came out.

I have made this especially for my friend Nupur Patel of 'Down the Memory Lane', who is celebrating her 1st Blogoversary. She has asked crafters from all across the globe to participate in the 15 days celebrations she's having by contributing their projects. I'm so honoured & thankful to her for asking me to be a part of it. 
That's not all !! She's also having an awesome Giveaway at her Blog. Please visit her blog to get some lovely inspirations from all over the globe & for some yummy-licious candy that she is offering! 

On to the pics now...... Enjoy !

This is how it looked at the 1st step using my Distress inks.

Look at all the Yummy Distress Inks I have used on my project !! My fav pick - Peacock Feathers!

This is how it looks like after using my Templates & Texture white. I love it...Totally !!

here's the complete project !!

Supplies Used :
Texture White - Camlin
TCW Templates - Mini Harlequinn , Mini Circus Banners, Mini Art is

Dies :

•  Mariannes Creatables - Bicycle 
•  Tim Holtz - Alterationz Sizzix - Tattered Floral
•  Die-versions - 'you and me' 
•  Memory Box - Rounded Fence
• Cheery Lynn - Exotic Butterflies Small #1

Cricut Leaf Cut : Walk in my Garden Cartridge

Stamps : 

• Tim Holtz Visual Artistry

              The Journey

              Life's Possibilities
              Urban Grunge
              French Market
             

• Micia Clear Stamps - Joyful Flutters
• Skipping Stones Design - Pumpkin Seeds

Distress Inks : Broken China, Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans, Salty Ocean, Chipped Sapphire,Peacock Feathers, Peeled Paint, Shabby Shutters, Mowed Lawn, Pine Needles and Bundled Sage

Other Inks : Memento - Tuxedo Black

                   Color Box - Frost White

Distress Markers : Peeled Paint, Shabby Shutters, Barn Door, Mustard Seeds, Spiced Marmalade,  Tumbled Glass and Broken China.

Tim Holtz - Adage Tickets

Flower Centre Gems - From my stash

Gel Pens for Doodling - Signo Black & White 0.7

Challenges Entered :

Eclectic Ellapu : Purples Challenge Time : Use Handmade Flowers (Ends June 1st) - Top 5
Hobby Cutz challenge #7 - Flowers/Roses (Ends June 9th) GDT
2 Sisters Challenge #145 - Outdoor Fun (Ends May 31st)
Crafty Calendar May Challenge - Blooms & Blossoms (Ends June 1st)
The Play Date Cafe Challenge -(ends May 29th)

Hugs,

Riti

Birthday Wishes for my Favourite Pursen

Hello Friends,
This one's going to my BESTEST School Friend Jyoti who I will be meeting after longgggg 17 yrs.
I hope she likes it...I had a great time putting together the Gift Bag, Tag with a matching Card for her !!
I LOVE YOU JYOT !!! MISSED YOU TONNES....WE'LL BE FRIENDS FOR LIFE !!!!

Supplies Used :

Card Stock - Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamps : Inkadinkado - Circle & Dots

              Skipping Stones Design - Birthday Purses

Pattern Paper : from my stash

Ink : Color Box - Frost White

        Memento : Tuxedo Black

Versamark Ink

Ranger : Sea Foam White Embossing Powder

Die : Couture Creations : Scallop Circle

Signo : White Gel Pen

Watercolor Pencils : Staedtler

Challenges Entered :
Southern Girls Challenge - Going Spotty Dotty (Ends May 30th)

Happy 8th Anniversary

Here's a card I made for my Hubby...for our 8th Anniversary on May 11th.

I hope he likes it.....

Supplies Used :

Sizzix Embossing Folder - Loving Thoughts (which has been fussy cut)

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder : Swiss Dots

 Cheery Lynn Dies - Wedding Vows (just cut out the couple from the entire frame)

                                 Tropical Flourish 

Leaf Punch - Stampin Up

Ink - London Fog by Memento

Flowers - Prima Marketing

Silver Hearts - Stash

Vellum

Cardstock - Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Challenges Entered :

The Play Date Cafe Challenge - Color Splash Time - Black, White & Magenta  - ("CREAM IN THE COFFEE")

Crafty Calendar Challenge : May Challenge - Blooms & Blossoms (Ends June 1st)

Thanks for Looking,

Hugs,

Riti

Altered Tin with Matching Pages with a Video PICTURE HEAVY POST

Hello Friends,

I'm here today with an Altered Tin with inserts & tags. Take a look at the pics here. You can also watch the video here. My Inspiration for this project is none other than my favorite crafter Tim Holtz !!!

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Challenges Entered :
Simon says Stamp and Show - Inspire - ends May 12th
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Things with Wings (Ends May 15th)
Twisted Tuesday Challenges :2TC49 - Fifth Tuesday- Free for all (ends May 12th)
Whimsical Designs : Alter It (Ends May 22nd)
Clear It Out Challenge - Anything Goes/ use 2 or more patterned papers (Ends May 20th)


Thanks for Looking,

Hugs,

Riti