Sympathy Card !

Hello Friends,
I'm here today with a Very Simple 'Sympathy Card' made for Heidi Swapp who lost her son last week. Heidi I'm So Sorry for your loss, My Heart Goes out to you ! Sending out a Prayer & Hugs for you and your family to help you deal with the loss !

Supplies Used :

Unity Stamp - June 2012 KOTM

Distress Markers

Hero Arts Clear Stamp - All Occasion Messages

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Swiss Dots

Challenges Entered :

CAS-ual Fridays : CFC141 - 31/7 (Embossing)

Addicted to Stamps Challenge #154 - CAS  (27/7)

Happy Little Stampers July Challenge - CAS Cards 

CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge #132 - 23/7

Hugs,

Riti

Art Journal - I Dream

Hi Crafty People...
How have you all been ? Well I've been enjoying myself in my craft room...Today I was in the mood to just let go & Create... I had completely shut my mind off & did whatever came naturally to me....NO RULES...NO REGULATIONS...NO TECHNIQUES..

JUST created with my Heart !
take a Look !!

 

Supplies Used :
Art Journal - from a Local Art Supply Store
Claudine Hellmuth Studio - Gel Medium Matte
Faber Castelle Pitt Brush Pen - Black
Design Memory Craft - Gelato Gift Set
Gesso
Unity Stamps : Quote Bundle,
                       etc
Ink : Archival Jet Black
Water Spray Bottle
Heat Gun

Happy Crafting,

Hugs,

Riti

                       

My 1st Prima Doll Card !

Hi Friends,

Finally My Prima Dolls are here with me and I couldn't resist playing with her. Isn't she the Cutest ?? I enjoyed myself thoroughly, while filling in these pretty colors... I can see myself playing with my Oh! So Pretty Dolls more often now!! Take a look at this cutie pie.....

Other Supplies Used :
Cardstock -  Artist Paper by Canson for the Doll
                       Baby Blue Cardstock - Recollections
Background Paper by Paper Mania - BookPrint Collection
Stamps : Prima Doll with Bolero Jacket
                Kaisercraft - Delicate Lace
                Unity Stamp Co - Life Documented Banner by Simple Stories
                 Simon Says Stamp & Die : Expressions of You
Ink : Memento - Tuxedo Black
         Hero Arts - Shadow Ink : Soft Granite
Distress Ink : Peeled Paint
Distress Markers
Stickles : Frosted Lace
Black Glaze Pen by Sakura
Signo : White Gel Pen
Lindy's Starburst Spray - Tiffany's Blue
Faber Castell - Gelatos
Adhesive Backed Pearls - Knick Knackery by Magnolia

            

Gift Box with a Matching Easel Card !

Here's a Gift Box with a matching Easel card I made today !!

Supplies Used:

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Spellbinders Die : Lattice

                               Picot Edge Circle

Stamp : Digi stamp by Unity Stamp Co.

Faber Castel Gelato - Black Licorice

Blue Vellum

Silver Mirror Paper

Stardust Stickles

Martha Stewart : Doily Lace Border Punch

Ribbon & Charms : from my stash

Flowers : local buys

Thanks for Looking,

Riti 

Hello Friends,
I'm here today with some very exciting news...
I am Super Happy to share this news that My work will be showcased at the very talented Jessica Kephart's Blog.
http://homespunelegance.blogspot.com/2013/07/FeaturedDesignerRitiPoddar.html
It's such an honor & am so thankful to Jessica for asking me to be a part of her wonderful BLOG !! :)

Well here's a little about ME :
Name : Riti Banka Poddar, and I live in Kolkata,India. I am a Home Maker & live in a Huge Joint Family with my DH, his parents, Brother,Sil, and 2 nieces...I have been married for 8 years now.
Blog : http://alilpieceofheaven17.blogspot.in/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/riti.poddar
Pinterest : http://pinterest.com/riti17/boards/

Q. When did you begin Paper Crafting ?
A. I have been crafting ever since I was  a little girl. My mum used to tell me that I was prolly born with a pair of scissors, glue & paint brush in my hand. ROFL !
As a kid and even now I have always gifted my friends & dear ones with handmade cards & Gifts, altered items for their Birthdays, Wedding Anniversaries & other such Occasions. For all the festivals we celebrate I have always decorated my home. Since my Childhood I have enjoyed every bit of my passion for crafting and would wanna continue to do so in every form !

Q. Do You have a preferred technique ?
A. I like to experiment with almost anything that I can get hold of. I don't follow any specific method or technique. I just believe in going with the flow. And I enjoy learning each time I experiment with something new. Currently I'm thoroughly enjoying Mixed Media where the possibilities are endless.....

Q. Who is Your Favorite  Manufacturer ?
A. Now this is a Super Tough One. It's like choosing between your own kids.
ROFL... Well to name some I absolutely Love Ranger,Prima,Lindy's Stamp Gang, Design Memory Craft - Faber Castell, Fiskars,Kaiser Craft,Spellbinders,Unity Stamp Co. and Many Many More !

Q. Do You have a Crafty Crush ?
A. Well I don't know about crush... But yes I admire loads of Super Talented Crafters.. Just naming a few,
1. Tim Holtz - King Of Distress & Vintage
2. Limor Webber, 3. Ingvild Bolme  and 4. Finnabair - Queens of Mixed Media 

Q. Who or What Inspires Your Creations ?
A.  I'm inspired by just about anything and everything around me..Nature, Fabrics, Household Products etc..

Q. Music- Off/On while Crafting ?
A. Oh ! yes... I have to have Music...

Q.  Anything else You would like us to know ?
A. Just that I am ever so thankful to God for having given me the ability to see, touch, hear, feel & taste everything that HE has created. It's so BEAUTIFUL !

Also for showering upon me so much of Love, Support, understanding & Cooperation from My Husband Sourav without whom I would not have been here today! 

I wanna thank all my Friends & Co Crafters for inspiring me in every little way & encouraging me to do better. 

To all the Manufacturers, Educators, Shop Owners, etc a Big Thank You & Hug - Cause it's because of you guys that Crafters like us are surviving. I sometimes wonder what would have I done if I didn't craft ?!? 

Psssst... I have this TERRIBLE HABIT of Standing while I'm crafting. I just cannot make myself to SIT & Craft. Even if I'm crafting for long hours I stand & work !! Does that happen to anyone else?? Am I NORMAL ?






I came up with these 2 cards,
here's the First One...

Supplies Used :

Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Spellbinder Dies : Decorative Labels Eight

                               Floral Ovals

                               Classic Ovals

Tim Holtz Alterations Die : Caged Bird

Pattern Paper : Zephyr Collection by Prima 

Baby Blue Rhinestones : Local Buy

Stamp : Unity Stamp Co.

Ink : Memento - Jet Black

My second Card here,

Supplies Used:

Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Spellbinder Dies : Decorative Labels Eight

                               Floral Ovals

                               Classic Ovals

Embossing Folder : Cherry Blossom by Darice

Cheery Lynn Dies : Olive Branches

                                 Fanciful Flourish

Distress Markers : Spun Sugar

Stamp : Unity Stamp Co.

Ink : Memento - Jet Black

Large Mulberry Rose : from my stash

Hugs,

Happy Crafting,

Riti

Enjoy this Cloudy Day !

Hey Friends..
I hope you all had a fun-filled weekend. Mine was just a plain boring weekend..but did manage to find sometime to craft. Here's a card I made using my Unity Stamps...

Take a look at the card.......

Supplies Used : 
Card Stock : Conquerer & Fabriano (Elle Erre)
Stamps : Written in the Clouds by Unity Stamp Co. (I've used this stamp for the very first time since I bought it.)
Sentiment : Enjoy this Day - Itty Bitty by Unity Stamp Co.
Bicycle Die : Marianne Design Creatables
Fence Die : My Favourite Things - Die-namicsw
Buttons : from my stash
Porcelain Flowers : from my stash
Distress Markers : for watercoloring the clouds
Archival Ink : Jet Black
Ball Tool : to give the clouds a little puffy dimension.

Challenges Entered:
Unity Be Inspired Challenge:
Color Inspiration 
 (ends 17th April)

613 Avenue Create Challenge #14 Anything Goes "Spring Fever" - Ends 14th April
Scrappy Frogs Challenge : Think Spring Challenge ends May 6th
Card Making Mamas : It's Challenge Time -No Patterned Paper - ends April 12th
Divas by design : Spring Colors Challenge - Ends April 10th
Broken Box Stock : Challenge #23 : Think Spring - Ends April 11th
My Sheri CRAFTS Challenge #107 - Spring has Sprung - Ends April 13th
Clear It Out Challenge : It's Challenge Time - Spring is Coming - Ends April 15th (STASH ITEMS USED -BUTTONS & PORCELAIN FLOWERS)
Crafty Creations Challenge #216 - Flowers/Fairies - Ends April 10th
CRAFTING FOR ALL SEASONS BLOG CHALLENGE #49 - Floral Delight - Ends April 15th
Lets Craft and Create Challenge #67 - Anything Goes - Ends April 17th
Crafts for Eternity : R#118- Color Recipe - Sweet Spring
  ends April 12th




Thanks for Looking,
Have a Great Week,
Hugs,
Riti

Triple Layer Stamped Card

Hi Friends,

Here's another card from me using the Triple Layer Stamping Technique. I had made a few cards on order using this technique some time back but couldn't take pics... 

Lately I've been super busy & stressed.. and what best can be done to De-stress yourself..apart from stamping using your Distress Inks & Markers!! LOL !

        Supplies Used :

Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp : Hero Arts Cling - Antique Background

Sentiment on the Tag : Unity Stamps, Jillibean Soup (Dutch Mustard Soup)

Ink: Stazon (Jet Black), Tuxedo Black by Memento.

Embossing Ink : Tsukineko Clear Embossing Powder

Distress Markers :  Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans, Peeled Paint, Scattered Straw, Dried Marigold, Mustard Seed , Spiced Marmalade and  Wild Honey 

Distress Inks : Tattered Rose & Spun Sugar

Tag Die : Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cartridge, cut using my Cricut Expression.

Button, Rhinestones and Ribbon : from my stash.

Punch : I have used the corner punch by Carla to make the border.

Challenges Entered :

Crafters Corner Challenge #6 : Stamping (ends March 29)

Flutter By Wednesday # 230 ( anything with wings, butterfly, fairies) ends March 12 - Featured Here !!
Make My Monday :Midweek Motivation - Inspired by Nature (Ends March 9)

SweetStamps Blog: Monthly Technique Challenge : Triple Stamping (Ends March 15)
Simon Says Stamp Challenge : A Bit O' Green (ends March 13)
Paper Playtime: Challenge #5 - Anything Goes (Ends March 17)

Happy Campers Craft Collective: Challenge #12 : Flutterby Butterfly (Ends March 19th)

Thanks for Looking,

Hugs,

Riti

WCMD CHALLENGE #1 - SHAPED CARD AT UNITY

Hiya Friends,

Here's my final card for the day. And yeah with this card I complete all the challenges happening over at the Unity Stamp Blog, for the WCMD.

This one is for the very first Challenge - Shaped Cards.

For more details, please visit the Blog HERE.

Challenge ends Oct 21st

Supplies Used:

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Patterned Paper : Recollections

Stamp : Absolutely Priceless (Itty Bitty) by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink : Staz On - Jet Black

Signo Gel Pen - White & Black

Die Cuts & Diaper Bag Shaped Card: Doodlecharms Cartridge

Brad : Making Memories

Button & String : Stash

Glossy Accents

Hugs,

Riti

Unity KOM Challenge - October 2012

Hi Friends,
Here's another card from me today.. Made for the KOM Challenge over at Unity. I know loads of Unity Stamped Cards happening in my Craft Room. I'm thoroughly enjoying myself playing with my Favourite Red Rubbah !! It's so much fun...
 Here's the sketch that we had to follow :- For further details please visit the Unity Blog here.



and here's what I came up with -

Supplies Used :

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Pattern Paper : American Crafts Birthday Kit

Scalloped Circle Die : Couture Creations

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

Ink : Staz On (Jet Black)

Staedtler : Water Color Pencils

Glossy Accents

Signo White Gel Pen

Sentiment : Hand Written

Hugs,

Riti

Unity September Challenge - Banners & Pennants

Hi Friends, I made this card for the September Challenge - Pennants and Banners happening over at the Unity Stamp Company Blog. Please check out the blog here for more deets.

Supplies Used :

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Patterned Paper Strips : from my stash

Jute twine : also from my stash

Stamp : Party All Day by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink : White Pigment Ink by Colorbox

Embossing Powder : Pearl by Tsukineko

Signo White Gel Pen - for the stitch lines.

Tombow : Multi Liquid Glue

Thanks for looking,

Hugs,

Riti

My Favourite Four - C4

Good Evening Friends..
Here's another card for the challenge at Unity
Challenge #2 - it's all about TEXTURE .

I decided to use feathers, Pearl Pins, Debossing and Heat Embossing for this fun Challenge.
A whole lot of textures in one card. Please visit the Unity Stamp Blog here, for more deets !

and

Lulupu - the Craft Lounge Challenge :5 - My Favourite Four.
I've used Patterned Paper, Sticker (Card Candi), Heat & Dry Embossing and Handmade Flowers, Stick Pins and Feathers as Embellishments.

Take a Look at what I have come up with :

Supplies Used :

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Patterned Paper : Once Upon A Time Matstack by DCWV

Stamp : Treasure To Me by Unity Stamp Co.

Cricut - George Cartridge (for the Oval Cut)

Spellbinders Die - Fancy Tags 1

Couture Creations Die - Scallop Circle Die (Cut into Half)

Tim Holtz's Tattered Florals Die by Sizzix

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder : Swiss Dots

Ink: Distress Inks - Tea Dye, Vintage Photo, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain Antique Linen

       Memento Tuxedo Black

Clear Embossing Powder -  Tsukineko

Glimmer Mists - Bronze Blush by Joanna Sheen

 Sticker :Card Candi - Coffee Bean

News Paper

Craft Feathers - Michaels

Stick/Pearl Pins - Homemade

Challenges Entered :
Lulupu - The Craft Lounge : Challenge #5 - My Fav. Four C4 (ends Oct 29th)   - TOP 3

Have a Nice Day,

Riti

WCMD Unity Stamp Challenge # 8 Color Palette

Another Card from me for the WCMD Challenge at Unity Stamp Co. Blog. This is a Color Palette Challenge. We were to use Cream, Brown, Olive and Pumpkin Colors. For more details, visit the Unity Stamp Blog here.

Supplies Used :

Card Stock : Fabriano (elle erre)

Pattern Paper : Stash

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

               Sentiment - Treasure To Me by Unity Stamp Co.

Steadtler Water Color Pencils

Ink : Memento - Tuxedo Black & Rich Cocoa

Jute Twine

Ribbon - Stash

White & Bkack Signo Gel Pen

Pumpkin Colored Rhinestone - Stash

Button - American Crafts

Foam Dots : Itsy Bitsy

Hugs,

Riti

WCMD Challenge #5 Unity Stamp Blog Fall Theme

Hi Friends,
I'm here again with my take on the Fall Challenge at Unity Stamp Company Challenge # 5 for WCMD. For more deets please visit the Unity Stamp Blog here. Here's what I came up with - a Window Card.

Supplies Used :

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Pattern Paper : from a RAK

Stamp :  Tree - Could I Be Any Cuter ? by Unity Stamp Co.

             Sentiment - A Moment In Time by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink : Memento - Tuxedo Black

        Memento - Rich Cocoa

        Distress Ink - Tea Dye, Vintage Photo & Walnut Stain

Staedtler Water Color Pencils 

Jute Twine

Orange String

Button : Michael's

Fall themed words have been cut from a Patterned Paper from a RAK 

Circle Scalloped Die : Couture Creations Nesting Die

Hugs,

Riti

Unity Stamp WCMD Challenge #4 Sketch

Hey Friends, I am here with another card for the WCMD Challenges over at Unity Stamp Company Blog. This one is for Challenge #4 which is a SKETCH ! Please visit Unity Blog Here for more details.

Here's what I came Up With :

Supplies Used :

Patterned Paper : Once Upon A Time by DCWV Matstack

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp : Fly Free With Me - Itty Bitty by Unity Stamp Co.

Sentiment Stamp : Picture Perfect - Kit Of the Month Nov 2010 by Unity Stamp Co.

Ranger's Embossing Powder : Sea Foam White

Pink & White Rhinestones : Local Buy

Adhesive Back Pearls : Kaiser Craft

Distress Inks : Peeled Paint & Shabby Shutters

Memento Ink : Tuxedo Black

 Cosmic Shimmer - Rich Gold Mister by Joanna Sheen 

Circle Scalloped Die : Couture Creations Nesting Dies

Happy Crafting,
Hugs,
Riti

WCMD Unity Stamp Challenge # 3 EMBOSSING

This card is for the Challenge # 3.
The challenge was all about EMBOSSING, and I just Love to Heat Emboss on my Cards.
 Here's my take on it. Please check the Unity Blog here for more details.

Supplies Used :

Patterned Paper : Stash

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Vellum

Stamps : Sentiment is from the 'Quote Bundle Pack' by Unity Stamp Co.

              Butterflies is from the Sweet Summer Love (KOM June 2012) by Unity Stamp Co.

TomBow : Mono Multi Liquid Glue

Ink : Versamark 

        Memento - Tuxedo Black

        Tea Dye - Distress Inks by Tim Hotlz (Ranger's)

Embossing Powder : Clear by Tsukineko

Hugs,

Riti

Smile...Click Click WCMD Unity Stamp Challenge #6 Border

Hiya Friends.. 

Today I have a quick card for the WCMD Challenges happening over at Unity Stamp Company Blog for Challenge #6 - Stamp a Border (USING A NON-BORDER STAMP). For more deets please visit the Unity Stamp Blog Here.

Supplies Used :

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Patterened Paper : from my Stash

Vellum

Stamp : School Smiles (Nikki Sivills by Unity Stamp Co.)

Sentiment Stamp : Dutch Mustard Soup Stamp Set (Jillibean Soup) by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink : Staz On - Jet Black

Ranger's : Glossy Accents

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder : Swiss Dots

Signo : White Gel Pen

Challenge Entered :

Unity Stamp Blog WCMD Challenge #6 : Make a Border using a Non Border Stamp (Ends Oct 20th)

Hugs,

Riti