Happy Birthday - CASE A CARD & CHALLENGE !

 Hi Friends,
Today I made a card for Deepti's Blog Anniversary Challenge. It's a fun challenge, where I got to choose any card from her Blog & CASE it. After going through her Blog i finally decided on one card that I was inspired by. Here's Deepti's card and I loved the Ombre effect she tried to bring in here. here's the link to her blog.

Here's my take on it. I have painted the background in different shades of Blue to give it a subtle Ombre Look.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock Canson & Recollections

Gelatos & Distress Ink Pad - Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans & Chipped Sapphire

Die Cuts - Cycle By Marianne 

Fence - MFT

Puffy Clouds by Memory Box

Liquitex Molding Paste

Mini Art Is 6x6 Stencil - TCW

Sentiment is a die cut & the dotted pattern paper is from -  Especially for you Paper Pack

Mirror Paper/Silver Paper - Local Buy

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Starburst Spray in Creme Brulee Cream

Challenges Entered :

Charisma Cardz Challenge #30 - Up in the Air (Ends Aug 7th)

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)

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

Masking Technique Birthday Card !!

Happy Tuesday Friends,
Hope you all had a fun Weekend. Well I had a Blast this weekend,and I'm here again with a couple of cards that I made today, using my Favorite, Newly Learnt Technique - Masking Technique It Is!!
I used my Micropore  Medical Tape for this technique & it works like Magic !! The Spaces between the Colored lines in my card, were masked using my MP Tape. I used the colors that was there in the Challenge Picture.

 Today's Tip :
Just in case you don't have your masking tape around, you know what to use, your Micropore Medical Tape !!

The first one is made for the Runway Inspired Challenge.

 Supplies Used :

White & Black Card stock Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Blue Card Stock - Recollections (Michaels)

Stamps - 'Birthday Purses' from Skipping Stones Design

Ink : Black Tuxedo Memento

Orange String : from my Stash

Distress Inks : Broken China, Faded Jeans, Mustard Seed

Challenges Entered :

Runway Inspiration Challenge  #20 - Canali (ends Sept 28th)

Young Crafters Unite Challenge #14 - Learning is Fun! (ends Oct 15th)

Challenges 4 Everybody #3 - Anything Goes (Ends Sept 28th)

Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge #28 - Distressing (ends Oct 7th)

Deep Ocean Challenge #35 (Moe than 2 Colors) ends Oct 8th

Happy Crafting,

Hugs,

Riti :o)

Aloha Birthday !!

Hi Friends,
I'm here again as Promised with a Birthday Card for my Niece who is going to turn 7 this Friday !! She's going to have a 'Hawaiian Theme' Party & is Super Excited about it. Well I wanted to make her a fun card to go with the theme...and this idea was in my head since quite some time now & I'm kinda happy with the way this turned out to be. I have made 2 little girls on the card as both my nieces (7 and 3) will be celebrating their b'days together !! Happy Birthday Anoushka !! This is my first try at making a Circle Side Step Card. I found the instructions online, which was super easy to make. So anyone thinking twice about making it... Should not waste anymore time.. just Take the PLUNGE !! I completely enjoyed making it...

Supplies Used:

Cricut Expression Machine

Cartridges Used : Paper Doll Dress Up, Sweet Treats & George

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stickles : Star Dust

Distress Inks : Peeled Paint, Pine Needles, Walnut Stain, Spiced Marmalade,

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (For the Pineapple) - Houndstooth

Strings : stash

Rhinestones : American Crafts

Black/White Gel Pen : Signo

Flower Die Cuts : stash

Foam Dots : American Crafts

Challenges Entered :

Twisted Tuesday Challenges & DT Call : 2TC22 lABOR OF LOVE (ends Sept 10th)

Fashionista Challenge #6 - Week 3 Card for A Child (Ends Sept 14th)

UnstampaBelles Challenge #15 - Embossing (ends Sept 28th)

Ladybug Crafts: First Challenge - Anything Goes (Ends Sept 30th)

The ABC Challenge: W for Wishes - (ends Sept 14th)

Unique Crafters Challenge: September Challenge - Anything Goes (ends Sept 30th)

The Crafty Pad Challenge #186 - Anything But Square (ends Sept 9th)

All Sorts Challenge #170 - Anything But Square (ends Sept 8th)

Bitten By The Bug 2 - All Shaped Up (ends Sept 9th)

Hugs,

Riti

Happy 7th Birthday !!

Hi Friends...I'm back again after a LONG time & here's a Birthday Card for my Niece who will be turning 7 on September 7th. Whoa... It just feels like yesterday, when we got her home from the hospital. Time flies by so fast..... Well she's going to have a 'Hawaiian Theme' Party & I'll be making a Hawaiian Theme card also !!

Supplies Used:
Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)
Embossing Folder : Cuttlebug - Number Collage
Stamps : Stars, Chevron & Diagonal Stripes Border Stamps - 'June 2012 - Sweet Summer Love' KOTM by Unity Stamp Co.
Birthday Sentiments : Party All Day by Unity Stamp Co.
Calendar Month Sheet : Calender Month - Bella Blvd, Itty Bitty by Unity Stamp Co.
Ink : Memento - Grape Jelly, Rose Bud, Tuxedo Black & Lilac Posies
Buttons & Birthday Theme Felt Stickers : Local Buy

Challenges Entered :
Ladybug Crafts: First Challenge - Anything Goes (Ends Sept 30th)
Unity Challenge - Stars (Ends Sept 16th)
Celebrate the Occasion Challenge #77 - Child's Birthday (ends Sept 3rd)
My Time to Craft Challenge #186 - Milestone Birthday (Ends Sept 3rd)
The Stamping Boutique Challenge #48 : Anything Goes - Birthday (Ends Sept 3rd)

Happy Crafting,
Riti

Pastel Happy Birthday !

Hi again Friends...... This is my Third & Final Card for the day. Well this card has been inspired by a card I saw on a fellow crafter's Blog. Sorry I misplaced her name. Please don't hesitate to take due credit if 'you' come across my card. I wanted to do something completely different to what I had already made today... I wanted to do a CAS card using a soft color palette. here's what I came up with...and I'm quite Happy with it !! Loved using my Skipping Stone Designs Stamp Sets.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock : Fabriano

Stamps : 'Grunge' by Skipping Stone Designs

'Frills' by Skipping Stone Designs

Ink : Staz On - Jet Black

Studio G - Pink & Lime

Leaves - Hand Cut

Flower : Prima

Button : American Crafts

Adhesive Back Pearl - Kaiser Craft

Signo Black Gel Pen

Challenges Entered:
Tuesday Alchemy : Challenge#23 (Buttons) ends July 23rd.
The Paper Players (LeAnne's Clean & Simple Challenge #104) ends July 20th
Simon Says Stamp And Show : Challenge - No Rules (Ends July 24th)
The Play Date cafe- PDCC #141 (Ends July 24th)
Perfect Sentiments Challenge #41 (Anything Goes + use a sentiment) ends July 25th




Hugs,

Riti

Birthday Popsicles !

Hi Friends,
Here's a simple card I made in a jiffy! Take a look...

Supplies Used:

Card Stock - Local Buy

Stamp - Melt My Heart - Popsicle Itty Bitty by Unity Stamp Co.

Stamp-a-ma-jig to place the images just like I wanted !! 

Ink - Studio G -Yellow & Pink

Memento Ink - Lady Bug Red

Rangers Stickles - Yellow, Cotton Candy, Stardust

Black Signo Gel Pen

Zebra Colored Microtip Pens for the Faux Stitching

Challenges Entered :

Less is More Week #76 (One Layer Challenge) July 21st
Crafting for all Seasons Challenge # 31 (Ice Creams/Popsicle) ends July 23rd

Hugs,

Riti

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

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)

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)

Fun Birthday Banner !

Here's another Pink-Orange CAS card !!

Supplies Used :

       Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

       Stamp : Got in a Swap from (Jacqy Weber)

       Ink : Staz On - Jet Black
       Emboss Dual Pen by Tsukineko - Tangerine (sentiment tag)
       Clear Embossing Powder - Ranger

       Signo - Black Gel Pen - for doodling

       Foam Dots - Joanna Sheen

       Twine - from my stash

Challenges Entered:

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge #14 (Photo Inspiration) ends June 15th

Happy Crafting,

Smiles,

Riti

Bright & Cheery Birthday !

Hi Friends..here are a few simple cards from me. I'm loving his combination of bright Pink & Orange together.

Supplies Used : 

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp - Got in a swap from (Jacqy Weber)

Ink : Staz On - Jet Black

Signo Gel Pen - Black - for doodling.

Twine - from stash

Challenges Entered :

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge #14. (Photo Inspiration) - ends June 15th

Floral Birthday Card !

Hi Friends. Here's a Birthday Card for a very Dear Friend. It just slipped outta my Mind that tomorrow is her Big Day. So I rushed & made this card in a jiffy. I hope she likes it. I made this pretty flower using a flower stamp from Unity Stamp Co. I stamped & cut out 3 flowers on vellum and used a brad to put them together. I love how it looks. Will have to some make more of these.

Supplies Used :

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre) & Recollections.

Pattern Paper : DCWV

Vellum - for the flowers

Brads - Making Memories

Stamps - Flowers + Friends = Priceless by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink - Staz On (Jet Black)

Distress Inks : Black Soot

Signo :White & Black Gel Pen

Challenges Entered :
Crafting for all Seasons- Ch #28 (Many Layers) ends June 12th
Lollipop Crafts Challenge #83 (Flowers in Bloom)  ends June 30th
For the love of crafting #7. (Anything Goes) ends July 9th

Happy Crafting....

Riti :o)

Make A Wish - Little Monkey !

A Cute little B'day Card for a cute little Boy !!

Supplies Used:

Card Stock - Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Embossing Folder by Cuttlebug - Happy Birthday

Stamp - Life Documented Banner, Itty Bitty by Unity Stamp Co.

Sentiment Stamp - Party All Day by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink - Rich Cocoa by Memento

Frame Die Cut - Recollections (Came in a RAK from Jacqui)

Monkey Wooden Die Cut - from Michaels

Challenges Entered :

Tuesday Throwdown #100 (Masculine) ends June 4th
Fairy Tale Challenge #41 (Boys + Men)  ends June 8th
Patties Creations Design Challenge #45 (Father's Day/ Card for a Guy) ends June 14th

Have a Nice Day,
Riti

Party All Day !

Hi Friends.. another Unity Stamped card from me Today! 

Supplies Used :

Card Stock: Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Vellum

Stamps : Flower & Leaf - Flowers+Friends = Priceless by Unity Stamp Co.

Sentiments - Party all Day Set by Unity Stamp Co.

Ink : Staz On

Tim Holtz Distress Ink : Peeled Paint & Crushed Olive

Tag - Trash

Ribbon : from a RAK

Challenges Entered:

Get Hippity with Ippity Challenge # 21 (Flowers with a Leaf) ends June 3rd

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

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

Have a Happy Day !

Hiya Peeps!! I did somehow managed to squeeze out a little time to make a few cards & I had loads of ideas in my head, but as soon as I started making them, my head stopped working. After struggling long enough here's what I came up with. I wanted to use my Distress Inks & I thoroughly enjoyed playing with them. Just felt like a little girl again !!

Another thing I wanted to make a Birtdhay Card for DH, but I just coudn't resis using these pretty Unity Stamps..So My DH's card is on hold as of now !!

Supplies Used:

Unity Stamps - U are Born Original (Itty Bitty)

                      Fly Free With Me (Itty Bitty)

Sentiment is from 'Could I Be Any Cuter' by Unity Stamps

Tim Holtz Distressing Inks - Mustard Seeds, Shabby Shutters, Faded Jeans, Dusty Concord,Spiced Marmalade, Pine Needles, Peeled Paint.

Staedtler Water Color Pencils for the Butterflies.

Tsukineko - Glittered Embossing Powder

Card Stock - Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Carla's corner Punch - for the Border

Ranger's Stickles - Stardust

Staz On - Jet Black

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Stylised Flower

Adhesive backed Pearls - Kaiser Craft

Challenges Entered:

Unity Oportunity Challenge - April 15th ( SPARKLE) ends April 28th

Scapalicious USA: (Flower Power) ends May 8th

Simon Says Stamp Challenge : (Anything Goes) Ends May 1st

Truly Scrumptious Challenge #79 ( Distressing & Die-cuts/Punches) Ends May 8th

Wishcraft: Waste- Not-Wednesdays Week 16- Ends May 2nd

Creative Inspiration Challenge #160 - (Anything Goes) Ends May 1st

Craft-Room Challenge (Ink It)  ends May 1st

Tuesday Throwdown #95 (Sparkle) Ends April 30th

Love to create Challenge #12 (Anything Goes) Ends April 28th

Victorine Stamps: Originals Challenge #32. (Anything Goes) Ends May 2nd

Hope You Like it !!

Hugs,

Riti