if i had a flower...

Hi Friends,

Here's  a Bright & Cheery card, using my Prima's which have  in my craft closet since a few years now. I just had to team these up with this pretty paper a friend sent me.

Supplies Used:

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Pattern Paper - RAK from a Friend

Flowers - Prima

Centre flower Crystal - from my stash

Stamp - Forever Friends Set by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink: Staz On - Jet Black

Challenges Entered:

Sentimental Sundays Challenge #104 (Pocket full of Posies) Ends June 3rd

Have a Nice Day,

Riti

enjoy

Supplies Used:

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Papttern Paper : from my stash

Stamps : Label - 'Just a Note' Itty Bitty by Unity Stamp Co.

(Sentiment) - 'Enjoy This Day' Melody Ross Itty Bitty by Unity Stamp Co.

Background Stamp :  Timeless Textures Set by Skipping Stones Design.

Background Stamp (on the butterfly) - Old LetterWriting by Hero Arts

Inks : Memento - Tuxedo Black & Lady Bug

Tim Holtz Distressing Ink - Worn Lipstick

Ranger's - Gold Embossing Powder (for the embossing the text on the butterfly)

Butterfly Die Cut - from Silhouette

Hugs,

Riti

Either rain or shine...

Finally A card after a whole lotta Note Cards. This one's for my Sweetheart...just to let him know that I'll be there by his side no matter what the weather be... Finally It rained last evening after a long time. It was a much longed-for rain & the weather was just awesome. Just perfect for a nice long drive with some old music in the background & some hot chocolate. mmmmmm but Since I wasn't well, we stayed at home & watched Kolkata Knight Riders Win against Chennai Super Kings. Whatttttta Match It was....... Congratulations to the KKR Team & Shahrukh! Hats off to Bisla..commendable play from you ! Korlam-Lorlam-Jeetlam Re !!!! Woooo Hoooo!!!!!!!! Now let's back to the card.. here it is ~

here's what written inside the card. (I found it on the net.)

'Either rain or shine
Or any other weather
Would suit me fine,
If we could be together'

SUPPLIES USED:

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Pattern Paper : Local Buy

Corner Punch - Carl's -300166

Stamps -(Image)- Rain or Shine- Itty Bitty by Unity Stamp Co.

(Sentiment) - Line of Love - Itty Bitty by Unity Stamo Co.

Inks - Memento -Tuxedo Black

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Tattered Rose

Ranger's - Glossy Accents

Adhesive Backed Pearls - Kaiser Craft

Signo - White Gel Pen

Challenges Entered:
Southern Girls Challenge #45 (Die-Cuts/Punch) ends May 29th
Tammy's Scrapin Corner Challenge #12 (Anything Goes) ends June 3rd
The Poodles Parlour Challenge (Monochromatic) ends May 31st - 'TOP 3'

Thanks for Looking,

Hugs,

Riti

i {heart} u - mini notes !

here's another cute little mini card which says i {heart} u.

I have made several of these for a friend, who wanted these little note cards.

Supplies Used:

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp: "Heart" is from Blossom Soup - Jillibean Soup, Set by Unity Stamp Co.

The "i" and "you" is from the Dutch Mustard Soup - Jillibean Soup, Set by Unity Stamp Co. (The heart in the original stamp has been masked off)

 Signo -White Gel Pen (for the doodling)

Thanks for looking,

Hugs,

Riti

Smile - It's Your Birthday !

This one's for a very sweet friend who likes "Photography''. Happy Birthday Friend. I hope You have a 'Smile-y' Birthday !

Supplies Used:

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp : School Smiles Itty Bitty by Unity Stamp Co.

Inks : Memento - Rich Cocoa & Lady Bug

Signo - White & Red Gel Pen

Hugs & Smiles,

Riti

hi (Note Card)

I have made quite a few of these pretty note cards using my Unity stamps. They were quite easy, fun & less time consuming to make. What more can an ill crafter ask for in bed.. a few stamps & some paper. LOL

Supplies Used:

Card Stock: Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp : Fly Free With Me, Itty Bitty by Unity Stamp Co

Inks: Staz On - Jet Black

Staedtler - Water color Pencils

Stickles - Stardust

Pearl Adhesives - Kaiser Craft

Carla's - 1/2" Round Punch

Signo White Gel Pen - for the doodling & sentiment

Happy Crafting,

Hugs,

Riti

Happy Birthday- Note Card !

here's another birthday themed note card, ideal for tying onto gift bags with a little note on it!

Supplies used :

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp : Unity Stamp Co

Ink: Staz On - Jet Black

Thanks for Looking,

Hugs,

Riti

hello..

Here's another pretty little note card. I just love how it looks in real life...and that pretty butterfly is one of my favourite stamps !!

Supplies Used:

 Card Stock: Fabriano (Elle Erre) - {more than 6 months old}

Stamps : Dutch Mustard Soup - Jillibean by Unity Stamp Co

Ink : Staz On - Jet Black

Ribbon - from my Stash (more than 6 months old)

Challenges Entered:

Oldie But A Goldie Challenge: (Things with wings) ends May 28th

Have a Craft week,

Hugs,

Riti

Home is where the heart is..

Hi Friends,

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I can say that my weekends have been no different than my weekdays. They have been just the same, cause of my health issues. It's been quite sometime that I haven't been keeping too well. And that's the main reason why I am not able to spend as much time as I want to in my Craft Heaven. Anyhow, I try & make the most of whatever little time I get to spend there. Here's a little card I made using my Unity Stamp.

Supplies Used:

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp : Dutch Mustard Soup - Jillibean Soup by Unity Stamp Co

Ink: Memento - Lady Bug

Staz On - Jet Black

Thanks for looking,

Hugs,

Riti

P.S. Just a Reminder Friends... those of you who haven't checked out my Challenge/Candy, please do so asap.  7 morefriends here, and my Blog has 100 Followers !! Very soon I'll be having another Blog Candy as my Blog will turn a year old. My Gawd....how time flies !! Be sure to check the Blog Candy Post for more deets.

Line of Love

Hi Friends,
How is the weekend going for all of you? I've been pretty unwell past a week now. I had worked on a few cards day before yesterday but couldn't post them... Hate being unwell all the time..I Just HATE .injections & medicines...EEECKKKKSSSS!!!
Here's a Gate-fold card I made..

Supplies Used:

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Pattern Paper : from a candy 

Stamp : Line of Love - Itty Bitty by Unity Stamp Co

Ink : Staz On - Jet Black

Clothes Pin : from my Stash

Challenges Entered :

Pile it On #22 (2 or More Folds) ends June 2nd

Bearly-Mine Challenges #36 (Anything Goes)  ends May 28th)

Paper Pretties Wednesdays #207 (Bold/Bright colors) ends May 29th

Crafty Calender Challenge (Things with wings) ends June 1st

Creative Card Crew Challenge #11 (Dimension) ends June 2nd

The Poodles Parlor (Monochromatic) ends May 31st  TOP-3

My Time to Craft Challenge #180 (It takes Two) ends June 4th

Hugs,

Riti

Flutterin' by !!!

Hiya Buddies,
I have another beautiful card to share with you all. This one's made using one of my favourite techniques. I just love & enjoy playing with my distress inks (with water). You can do so much with them.
Well here's my card...

I took the inspiration from  Agnieszka Malyszek's Card at CASE study Challenge #91. 

Supplies Used:

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp: Webster's Beauty by Unity Stamp Co. (more than 6 months old)

Inks : Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Spiced Marmalade & Peeled Paint  (more than 6 months old)

Tuxedo Black - Staz On

Butterfly Die Cuts : Silhouette 

Challenges Entered :

CASE Study Challenge #91 - ends May 22nd.

Oldie But A Goldie Challenge (Things with Wings) ends May 28th
Crafty Calender Challenge (Things with Wings) Ends June 1st

Hugs,

Riti

  

Totally Adorable !

Yes....I'm going Crazzzzzyyy using Yellow !!
With So much Heat & Sun.. all I could think & work on was Y E L L O W !!
Here's another Yellllllow card for today !

Supplies Used :

Card Stock: Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp: Classic Beauty, Itty Bitty by Unity Stamp Co.

Sentiment Banners : Absolutely Priceless, Simple Stories by Unity Stamp Co.

Inks: Tuxedo Black, Staz On

Challenges Entered:

Paper Crafting Journey Challenge #9 - (Black & another Color) ends May 22nd

Play Date Cafe Challenge #132  Use Black, White & A Splash of Mustard Yellow - ends May 22nd

Have a Wonderful Sunday!

xoxo

Riti

Dream.BIG !

Here's another Card from me today. I'm in love with Yellow ! And it goes perfectly with some challenges going on !

Supplies Used:

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Butterflies Die Cuts : Sillhouette 

Stamps : Label - 'Just A Note' Jillibean-Soup by Unity Stamp Co

Sentiment - Websters Itty Bitty by Unity Stamp Co

Ink: Jet Balck- Staz On

Rangers Distress Inks : Spiced Marmalade

Black Signo Gel Pen : for the doodling

Challenges Entered :
The Poodle Parlour Challenge (Monochromatic) ends May 31st

Paper Crafting Journey Challenge #9 - (Black & another Color) ends May 22nd


Play Date Cafe Challenge #132 - Use Black, White & a Splash of Mustard Yellow - ends May 22nd

Hugs,

Riti

You're - 100% Perfect !

Hi Friends,
I hope you all are enjoying your weekend. Well I had a super Lazy Sunday today !! Have been sleeping all day. The weather here is finally getting better, with thunder storms & rain. Aaaah it's such a blessing to finally get rains after all the Heat !! I'm down with a little temperature & a sore throat. Ewww...it huRts to gulp..so sipping away some Hot Tea with Biscuits & enjoying looking at some wonderful Blogs.
Okay here's a CAS note card from me today... Dontcha' just love making CAS sometimes.. I do !!

Supplies Used :

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamps : For the Sentiment Banner Absolutely Priceless,(Simple Stories) Itty-Bitty by Unity Stamp Co

For the Zig Zag Border : Grunge -2 Set by Skipping Stone Designs 

Ink : Jet Black - Staz On

Staedtler Water Color Pencil 

Challenges Entered :

Paper Crafting Journey Challenge #9 - (Black & another Color) ends May 22nd

Play Date Cafe - PDCC #132 - (Black, White & Splash of Mustard Yellow)

ends May 23rd

Happy Crafting,

Smiles,

Riti

Tagged Rose Card !

Hi Friends, with the beating heat it's getting super difficult to do anything/ go anywhere. All I wish for is to play all day long in my craft room. I have a lot of projects and cards in my mind, but I'm just not able to squeeze in the time for it. I have a lot of half -done projects, mini albums, cards etc. I hope I am able to complete them soon & also make new ones for the awesome challenges out there. Here's another Card I made using the Tag I made a while back.

Thanks for Looking !!

Supplies Used:

Unity Stamps : Born an Original (Itty Bitty)

Skipping Stone Design Stamp : Timeless Textures (for the Background)

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Ink : Color Box (Frost White)

Memento : Lady Bug

Pink Glitter Embossing Powder (from my stash)

Card Stock: Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Signo White Gel Pen - background doodling

Ribbon - from my stash

Challenges Entered:

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #35 (Anything Goes) ends May 29th

Hugs,

Riti

P.S. Hope to be back soon with some more new cards !!!

3-fold card

Hi Friends,
Here's another card I came up with using some left over card stock.
With a fold here & a Fold there this Little 3 panel card looks kinda cute to me.
See it for yourself.

Supplies Used:

Card Stock: Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Inks: Distress - Chipped Sapphire, Peeled Paint, Mustard Seed, Crushed Olive, Pine Needles.

Memento Ink : Tuxedo Black

Stamp : A Thing of Beauty, (Itty Bitty by Unity)

Green Embroidery Floss : from my Stash

Tags Cut : using Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cartridge using my Cricut Expression.

Signo White Gel Pen : for doodling.

Challenges Entered:

Scrap It - (May Flowers) ends May 31st

Die Cutting Divas : Challenge #65 - (Flowers)  ends May 22nd

Papertake Weekly Challenge : ( In the Garden)  ends May 22nd

Have a Crafty Day,

Hugs,

Riti

smiles....

Hey Friends,
These few days have been super busy...with a whole lotta celebrations!
May 11th, was my 7th Wedding Anniversary and yesterday was my Hubby's 30th Birthday!
We had fun celebrating both these occasions !
Well as for my Blog Candy/Challenge, I have reached 90 Followers....just another 10 more followers to come & I'll announce the Winner! I can hardly wait to give away the Candy to 1 Lucky Winner! Well it'll be my Husband who will be picking out the Best Project for the challenge.


Okay here's  a card I made today..
without much delay let me post it here.........

Supplies Used 

Card Stock : Recollections

  Stamps (Sentiment) : Insightful Meadows by Unity

                                             Ink :  Tuxedo Black by Memento & Black Soot Distress Inks by Ranger
                                             Embossing Folder : Victoria by Cuttlebug (more than 6 months old)
                                             Ceramic Flower : from my Stash (more than 6months old)
                                             Butterfly Die Cut : Silhouette
                                             Ribbon : from my Stash
                                             Pop Dots : Making Memories

Challenges Entered :

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #163 :  (Butterfly Kisses) ends on May 20th

The Craft Place Challenge : (Monochromatic) ends May 27th.

Crafty Calendar Challenge (Things with Wings)  ends June 1st

Anything Goes Challenge #67 : (Black with one more color) ends May 28th

Paper Crafting Journey - PCJ #9 - (Black with another color) May 23rd

Fairy Tale Challenge # 40- (Things with Wings) ends May 25th

Glitter Geeks: Week 19 (Wings & Things) ends May 17th

Simply Create Too : Challenge #13 (Mother's Day/Feminine)  ends May 24th
A and T Challenge Blog #24. (Embossing - Dry/Wet)  ends May 28th
Scrap It - (April Showers Bring May Flowers) - ends May 31st
Papertake Weekly Challenge : (In the Garden) ends May 22nd
Delightful Challenges (Use Ribbon)  ends May 24th
Oldie But a Goldie Challenge: (Things With Wings) ends May 28th

Hugs,

Riti