Floral Wallets with matching Key Rings !

Hi Friends,
I'm here with some decoupaged wallets & key chains.
I enjoyed making them for gifting to family & friends ! Hope they like it !

Supplies used :

Wallet

Decoupage Glue & Varnish set

Decoupage Paper Napkin - all from Crafters Corner Store !

Challenges Entered :

The Shabby Tea Room Challenge Week #181 - Tea Party Picnic - ends Aug 31st

My Initial, Wall Hanging for my Crafty Heaven !

Hiya Friends & Fellow Crafters,
I had a tough time deciding what to make for the Crafter's Corner Blog using the Lindy's Stamp Gang Sprays...but finally I decided to alter a Ceramic Alphabet I picked up from my Visit to the US about 3 yrs ago...yess I have been hoarding it since then & here I finally altered it TODAY !
Take a Look....

Supplies Used :

Ceramic Alphabet - from Michaels

Alcohol Inks - Ranger

Mulberry & Prima Flowers

Fillers are also available at Crafters Corner store. Please contact Shalini for further details.

Lindy's Starburst Spray - Creme Brulee Cream - Available in the Tiffany's Blue Pack

Stamp - Inkadinkado : Flower Flourish

Flower Centre - Utee By Ranger

Staz On - Jet Black - from Priya's Store (thecraftshop.in)

Comb Charm - STORE

Princess Dress Charm - STORE

Pearls & Beads -  from my stash !

I added a generous amount of Lindy's Starburst Spray - Creme Brulee Cream to the entire Alphabet & the Flower ! Just Loving the Shimmer....

Hope you All Like it !! I enjoyed making it so much..can't wait to Hang it in my Craft Room !!

Do leave some Love below...It gives me joy to read all your comments & queries. All questions & suggestions are more than Welcome !

Have a Happy Janamashtami & Keep Craftin Until I come back with another New Project for you all !!

Challenges Entered :
Color Conceptions Challenge # 3 (Nail it down with Textures)  ends Aug 31st
Created with Love Challenges:CWLC 55 Anything Goes (Ends Aug 31st)

Hugs,

Riti

Altered Picture Frame !

Hi Friends & Fellow Crafters,

 I have another project for you all today! I've altered a Picture Frame using some Pretty Mulberry Flowers &  Stamps.

Check out the pics for yourself....

Supplies Used :

Flowers - Crafters Corner, Nupur Priya & A1 Craft Supply

Magnolia Stamp - Tilda with a Bow 

Justrite Stampers Stamp - For All You Do Vintage Labels 3

Memento Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black : Color Conceptions (Priya Sivaraj)

Distress Inks : Worn Lipstick & Picked Raspberry - Color Conceptions (Priya Sivaraj)
Frame : Die Cuts & More (Mansi Sharma)
Pattern Paper : Especially For You Papers from A1 Craft Supply
Stickles by Ranger - Diamond
Distress Markers
Koi Water Brush- Crafters Corner
Butterfly Stickers - Itsy Bitsy

Challenges Entered
Created with Love Challenges:CWLC 55 Anything Goes (Ends Aug 31st)
Lovely hanglar or sweet Magnolia Challenge #76: Punches/Dies (Ends Aug 31st)

Happy Crafting,
Hugs,
Riti 

Gift Packed Soaps

Hi Friends & Fellow Crafters..

I hope everyone had a Lovely August with the festivals around. I had some awesome fun Shopping, Gift Packing, Cooking for Rakhi for all my cousins & siblings. Let me share some gifts that I wrapped for my Sisters for this Rakhi..Here's a little picture tutorial on how to dress up your soaps to give away as Gifts !

Cardstock: Fabriano Elle Erre

Mulberry Flowers - CraftersCorner & A1 Craft Supply

Spellbinder Die - Labels 28 from Crafter'sCorner

Paper Ribbons - Local Buy

Leaf Die cuts - WIMG Cart used along with my Cricut Expression !

Happy Crafting,

Hugs,

Riti

An Altered Candle for Crafter's Corner Screen !

Hi Friends,
I'm Riti Poddar & am here again to share a New Project with you all. I will soon be uploading a  have uploaded Video - Picture Tutorial on our Crafter's Corner Screen Channel on Youtube.... But I just thought of showing you all what I came up with while the Video is Uploading. Well since past 10 days my Mojo was no where to be found...I was just so lost, couldn't decide on what to make.. I had 10,000 ideas brimming in my mind..tried most of them but wasn't too happy with the results. But then suddenly my eyes fell upon a Plane White Candle in my room and I just wanted to give it a New Look...and here's what I turned it into !!

I hope you all like it....here's the Link to the Video !! Please leave a comment/suggestion/queries below the video in the comment section...

Happy Crafting,

Riti 

Floral Fantasy !

Hello Everybody,
Here's wishing all my Indian Friends a Very Happy Independence  Day !! Proud to be an INDIAN !

Here's a very Delicate & very Feminine Card that I came up with !!
I wanted to make a complete White on White card...but couldn't resist using my Lindy's Shimmers & Mulberry Flowers!!So here I am.. I just Love the Lace Background Stamp and have used it for the first time ever & I am in Love even more after using it !! What fantastic results...here see it for yourself !!

Supplies Used :
Card stock - Fabriano (Elle Erre)
Vellum
Stamps -  Lace Blackground Stamp by Justrite Stampers
                Cover-a-card - Canvas by Impression Obsession
Embossing Powder - Sea Foam White by Ranger
                                  Ceaser's Gold & Sunrise Salmon Gold by Lindy's Stamp Gang
Die - Folliage Die by Spellbinders
         Findlay Frame by Memory Box
Punch - Doily Lace Border Punch by Martha Stewart
Shimmer Spray on Leaves - Sea Mist Green & Ponderosa Pine Green Starburst by Lindy's Stamp Gang
Mulberry Flowers - Crafters Corner & A1 Craft Supply
Pearls - A-One Craft Supply
Stickles - Star Dust

Happy Crafting,
Riti

Final List of Participants & Details of Fship Card Swap Round #1

Hi Friends,
As some of you already know that we have started a Friendship Card Swap on out CC Group on whatsApp.Sorry about the requests that came in late. I shall conduct another swap soon....so stay tuned !! Thank you so much for showing your interest !!

Here is the Final List of Participants: 
1. Nayana
2. Arjita
3. Jigna Gala
4. Ruchi
5.Swati Jain
6. Pooja Kothari
7. Shital Akole
8. Megha Jain
9. Meetu Aggarwal
10.Khusboo Banka
11.Rajni Chawla
12. Shalini Pahwa
13. Archana
14. Rashi  Gupta
15. Shalini Mittal
16. Daksha Popat
17. Riti Poddar
18. Priya Padia
19. Sangeeta Sureka
20. Samreen Merchant
21. Bharti Sangvi
22. Mallika Kejriwal

Now for the F'Ship Card Swap Requirements
IMPORTANT : CARDS ONLY PLEASE !!

1. Make & Send only 1 card to the partner allotted to you. It should be a secret from her most importantly !! Don't even let her know about it when you're ready to Mail.
2. Size of the card - (Handmade cards are usually 4 1/4" by 5 1/2" so that mean you would use an A2 envelope with the dimensions 4 3/8 by 5-3/4.)
It can be BIGGER than the above given size but not Smaller !!
 The base can be anything from Cardstock, Chip Board etc..
3. It should not be a CAS card please !! i.e. No One layer cards, with a sentiment & an image.
SHOWING YOU SOME EXAMPLES OF CAS CARDS...

Your card must include 2 or MORE techniques. It can be anything from stamping,dry/heat embossing, stenciling,fussy cutting,mixed media,distressing,Quilling, Punch Craft,water colouring, die cutting etc..I want to see an elaborate card. Something like what you will expect from your friends..You can even make fancy fold cards like Easel,Side Step,Accordion etc.

4. Yes, you will also need to make an Envelope along with your card which will need to be addressed to your partner.
5. When you're ready to mail off your card, Please insert the card & envelope in a plastic bag/Seal King/ Zip Lock bag to keep it protected from water.. (since it's the Rainy Season I don't want anyone to receive a damaged card which has been made out of so much love & effort).
6. If your card is dimensional, then please use a box to send them to your partner so that it does not get damaged.

. You are requested to write a message in the card for your partner & not send a Blank one please! 

8. All your cards must have these details on the back:
a. Your Name
b. Date when it was created
c. F'ship Card Swap #1
 NOTE : If any card is found without these details, it will not be eligible to win the Gift Voucher !

9. You are required to use at least 1 product (it can be anything) bought from Crafter's Corner. You will have to mention that product on your blog post. You can use more than 1 products from the CC store... ;o)

10. Once your card is ready please Email me the pics & products that you have used to make it at ritibanka@gmail.com 
In the Subject Line please mention : CARD PICS WITH DETAILS FOR FSHIP CARD SWAP !

11. Keeping in mind, Eid, Teej & Rakhi  being around the corner everyone will be busy !!
So friends I'm giving you all enough time to make something magical for your partners..
All of you are requested to MAIL out your cards by September 7th,2013. If you're done with making it earlier then you can send it before also. Please DO NOT give me any kind of excuses, emergencies etc. There's 1 month from now so start your card making !!
If any card is mailed out later than Sep 7th, it shall not be eligible to win the Gift voucher !!

12. Once you receive your Cards from your secret Partners please show them off on Facebook on my timeline, On Crafter's Corner Group Chat , The Fship Card Swap/Challenge Group on Whats app & Facebook, on your blogs etc
Do not forget to thank your friends for sending out a piece of love to you..through mails & chats.

13. I will be selecting 1 Winner once everyone posts their card pics...and the Prize will be a Gift Voucher of Rs.750 from Crafter's Corner Store !
14. One Most important thing :
You cannot Enter/Share your card in any other Challenge !!
This will be an exclusive card just made for your Friend!!
Last but not the least the idea here is to make more & more Friends & share some Love, along with having some awesome crafty Fun !!

So guys Get-Set- Go and start making those wonderful cards for your Friends !!
If you do have any questions please feel free to mail me at ritibanka@gmail.com OR send me a message on whatsapp on CC group, Fship Card Swap/Challenge Group chat, I shall be happy to answer them !!

Can't wait to see what you guys will come up with !!

Lots' of Love...
Eid Mubaarak to all my Muslim Friends, And Happy Teej & Rakshabandhan to the others !!
Happy Crafting,
Riti 

Candy Time at Die Cuts & More !

It's Raining Candies at Mansi's store/blog.Rush over to her BLOG for not just 1 chance,  but 4 chances to win some amazing prizes !!Here's her BLOG !

Thanks for the chance Mansi !
Keeping my Fingers crossed !!
Riti

An Easy Peasy Tutorial on How to Re Vamp an Old Picture Frame & BINGO Round 13 at Crafters Corner

Hi Friends and Fellow Crafters,

 I'm here today with a Picture Tutorial for you all for the Crafter's Corner Blog !

We all have a whole lot of picture frames in our homes & sometimes it gets worn out or just that we might stop liking it ! Here's a simple tutorial to help you convert an Old Wooden Picture Frame into a Shabby Chic one ! So what are you all waiting for ?? Let's get started :

Supplies Used :

Wooden Frame : from my stash

Pattern Paper : Prima - Divine Collection A4 size

Gesso 

Studio Gel Meduim  (Matte) 

Lindy's Stamp Gang : Sprays

Liquitex : Modelling Paste

Distress Ink Pad

Distress Crackle Paint - Clear Rock Candy

Stencils : Chicken Wire Reversed by TCW

Cherish Stamp : Fiskars Stamp Set - Lasting Love 8x8 

Wooden Die Cut Phrase - Crafter's Corner (You can contact Shalini Mittal by mailing her at  info@crafterscorner.in to know more about them. She has a huge variety)

Adhesive Back Pearls & Chip Board Birdcage & Bird - from my stash

Flower Spray - Prima's Lifetime Collection - Item #565572

Die Cuts from Kaiser Craft's Miss Empire Collection

Ink : Memento - Tuxedo Black

Pearl Pins : Local buy

Washi Tape

It was fun to give this Dirty Looking Frame a New Shabby Chic Look ! 

I love the way it turned out !! Can't wait to gift it to my Mommy !!

I hope she too loves it !!

I hope you guys also enjoy this tutorial & in

case you have any questions please leave me a comment below and I'll be happy to answer them !! 

Now if you're Looking out for the 3rd & 4th Word for the BINGO 

here they are :

3rd Word - Memento Ink Pads - These are my absolute Favourite Ink Pads. They are dye ink pads, fast drying & fade resistant !! They give a perfect crisp impression & it's easy to clean once you're done stamping ! Go get your fav colors !!

4th Word - Tombow 2-way Glue - This is another wonder product. It's a 2 Way glue..it has a fine tip for precise application & a broader tip for application on a larger area. It's re-positionable when wet & permanent when dry ! Stock up these before they're gone !!

Good Luck Girls....I wanna hear a BINGO now !!

Entering this frame into the Following Challenges:
Color Conceptions Challenge #3 - Nail it Down with Textures
Sarah Hurley Challenge #83 - Texture & Dimension (ends Aug 25th) - TOP 3
Creative Craft Challenge #16 Tic-Tac-Toe - ends Aug 18th ( used the diagonal line - Green, Flowers & Distress) - TOP 3

Happy Crafting & Keep Smiling,

Riti