For You Mom !

Hi Friends...Here's a quick card I made today for my mom..... She loves Pink & Floral stuff..I've made this card, keeping her taste in mind !! I hope she likes it.....

Supplies Used :

Cardstock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Stamp Set : Blossoms & Blooms by Avery Elle

Distress Markers : Victorian Velvet, Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Peeled Paint & Mowed Lawn

Ink: Tuxedo Black by Memento

Glossy Accents

Signo - White & Black Gel Pen for the doodling

Challenges Entered :

Lulupu - The Craft Lounge Challenge #11 - My Mum, My World! 

Less is More : Week 117. Sketch #9 - ends May 3rd

The Play Date Cafe : So {Very} Original - ends May 1st

Hugs,

Riti

Lulupu's 200 FOLLOWERS GIVEAWAY !

Hi friends,
I'm so Happy to share this news with you all.. 
Lulupu - The Craft Lounge has reached its 200 Followers & Karuna is giving away some fabulous candy. Please visit the link here to get a chance to win !!
Hurry.......the last date to enter is May 20th. 

CONGRATULATIONS !!  to the entire team of LULUPU - The Craft Lounge !!

Hugs,

Riti !!

Love in Paris !

Hello People.. Good evening!!

I'm here again with a card today.. 

Supplies Used :

Card Stock - Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Embossing Folder : Cuttlebug - Textile Texture

Stencils - TCW - Mini Harlequin

Eiffel Tower Die Cut - My Favourite Things

Label : Spellbinder - A2 Filigree Delight

Stamp : Tim Holtz - Urban Grunge Stamp

Staz On - Jet Black Ink

Brown Polka Dotted Ribbon : stash

Distress Ink : Tumbled Glass, Tea Dye, Frayed Burlap

Corner Dies - Cuttlebug

Scallop Punch - Ek Success - Single Diamond Lace

Challenges Entered:
Sweet Stampin' Challenge : Anything but Birthday (ends 3rd May)
Stampin' for the Weekend - Use Die Cuts/Punches (Ends May 9th)

Crafty Ribbons Challenge # 44 - Use Ribbon (Ends May 8th)

Thanks for Looking,

Hugs,

Riti

Magnolia Tag / Bookmark

Hi Friends,

I'm here again with a Tag/Bookmark with my Cute lil Tilda Stamp. I wasn't in the mood to make something very elaborate (as I have been doing some very Elaborate work past a couple of weeks). So here's a very simple water colored Tilda...Thanks for watching.

P.S. Stay tuned for a Gorgeous Mixed Media Project coming soon..the pictures are ready to be uploaded here...the Video is also done..just need to upload it on Youtube.. Will be posting about it on my FACEBOOK page. So keep watching......

Supplied Used :

Watercolor Paper - Canson Aquarelle

Distress Inks Markers : Peeled Paint, Shabby Shutters, Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Dried Marigold, Spiced Marmalade, Stained Walnut, Gathered Twigs, Worn Lipstick, Victorian Velvet, Barn Door, Vintage Photo & Mustard Seeds

Koi Water Brush 

Ink - Staz On - Jet Black

Stamp - Magnolia - Rose Scent Tilda

            Sentiment - Breathtaking Butterflies Set by Skipping Stone Designs

Ribbon - Joann's

Challenged Entered :

CASE Study : Challenge #138 ends April 30th


Paper Crafting Journey - Use a Sentiment (Ends May 1st)
Sarah Hurley Challenge  #79 - Projects with Character (Ends April 28th)
Cards Und More : Challenge #80 -Scene Stamp (Ends April 29th)
Sweet Stampin' Challenge : Anything but Birthday (ends 3rd May)

Thanks for Looking,

Hugs,

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

True Love

Hi People,
I'm here again with a card today, which is inspired by the song 'The Rose'.....Love that song so much!

I've made this card using all my new craft goodies which I bought from Crafter's Corner.
If you haven't checked it out...you must go ahead & see it for yourselves. It has everything under the sun...u need for all crafting. I love shopping there...and my cart is always full till the top !!
ROFL.....

Now on to my card.....

Supplies Used :
Card stock : Fabriano (elle erre)
Rose : picked it up from a shop in Bangkok
Rhinestones : from my stash
Fence Die : My Favourite Things - Die-namics Picket Fence from Priya's store - Color Conceptions.
Supplies bought from Crafter's Corner :
Spellbinder's Die - Labels 28
Cheery Lynn Small Exotic Butterflies #1 w/Angel Wings
Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish Die
Distress Ink - Tea Dye
Distress Ink - Shabby Shutters
Fiskars Stamp - Lasting Love

Challenges Entered :
Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge #74 Back to Nature (ends April 8th)
Crafting when we can Challenge #41 Name that tune (ends April 13th) inspired by song 'THE ROSE'
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge  #209 Spring Fever (ends April 6th)
Papertake Weekly Challenge : Anything Goes (ends April 9th)
Use it Tuesday Challenge #52 All about Spring (ends April 5th) Hoarded Supplies used- Rhinestones.
Crafty Creations Challenge #216 - Flowers OR Fairies - Ends April 10th
CRAFTING FOR ALL SEASONS BLOG CHALLENGE #49 - Floral Delight - Ends April 15th
Clear It Out Challenge : It's Challenge Time - Spring is Coming - Ends April 15th (STASH ITEMS RHINESTONES)
Lets Craft and Create Challenge #67 - Anything Goes - Ends April 17th

Thanks for Looking,

Riti

A Mini Album for twins !!My 1st Video on Youtube !!

Hi friends... I have uploaded my first video on youtube. I've made a Mini Album for a relative who had twin Boys !!  Please do check it out & leave comments..it'll make me really happy !!

So onto the Video......

Happppy Watching!

Thanks for Looking,

Hugs,

Riti

Dream Big Lady !

Hello People...
Here's my card for today !! I've used a whole lot of products bought from a dear friend Shalini's store Crafters Corner. Do check out her store for everything that you need to make beautiful craft projects. You'll be delighted to find everything you need under one roof. Just incase you need something which isn't mentioned there, don't fret...all you need to do is order for your requirements and she'll get it for you...and the best part is the Shipping is Super Fast.

(Zoomed Rose Bottom Right)

(Side View)

(Zoomed Top Left Corner)

(Zoomed Rose Bottom Left)

 Supplies Used :

Card Stock : Recollections, Fabriano, Conquerer, Silver Mirror Paper
Vellum
Spellbinder Dies (all from Crafters Corner) : Elegant Labels Four
                                                               Bitty Blossoms

Cheery Lynn Dies (all from Crafter's Corner) : Victorian Romance Flourish
                              Small Exotic Butterflies #1 w/angel wings
                              Mini Fanciful Flourish
                              Italian Flourish Tiny Doily
Stamp : Lady by Prima - from Crafters Corner
La Blanche stamp for the Rose : Tulip on Script
Sentiment Stamp : Dream Big by Unity Stamp Co.
Background Stamp : Old Letter Writing Wooden Stamp by Hero Arts
Ink : Memento Tuxedo Black Dew Drops (from Crafters Corner)
        Distress Ink : Black Soot, Peeled Paint, Shaded Lilac, Worn Lipstick. (all from Crafters Corner)
Distress Markers : Peeled Paint
Tsukineko : Clear Embossing Powder
Embossing Folder : Cuttlebug, Textile Texture Folder
Leaves Hand Cut
Mulberry Flowers
Sakura : Gelly Roll Stardust Pen
Rhinestones : Stash
Crystal Butterfly : stash
Adhesive Backed Pearls : Kaiser Craft

Challenges Entered :

Heck of a Challenge : Spring/Butterflies and Pearls (ends March 31st)
Fashionable Stamping Challenges #43 : Swirls (ends March 23rd) - (Saturday Spotlight Honor)
Catered Crop : Flower Power (ends March 30th)
2 Sisters Challenge Blog Challenge #135 : Flowers For Spring (Ends March 21st)
Happy Campers Craft Collective: Challenge #12 : Flutterby Butterfly (Ends March 19th)  (Featured)
Flutterby Wednesday's Challenge #231 - Any Winged Creature (ends March 20th)
For the Love of crafting Challenge #13 - Season's Stories (Ends April15th) Spring

Hugs,

Riti

CAS card - You were born an Original !

Hey Friends... I hope you all are having a FUN Sunday !!
Well I'm enjoying it in my Heaven, My Craft Room here & I have a CAS card for you all today.

Supplies Used :

Card Stock : Conquerer
Stamp : Born an Original (Authentique Itty Bitty) by Unity Stamp Co.
Ink : Memento Tuxedo Black
VersaMagic : Pink Grapefruit
Versamark Ink & UTEE for Heat Embossing the Crown
Heavy Chipboard : Cut multiple time on my Cricut Expression using the Happily Ever After Cartridge.
Adhesive Backed Pearls : Kaiser Craft
Decorative Edge Scissors

Challenges Entered:

The Play Date Cafe: Color "Splashin' Challenge #PDCC173 (Ends March 19th)

CAS-ual Fridays: CFC94 (Use Chipboard) ends March 19th

Creative Moments Challenge #12- Add a Sentiment (Ends March 20th)

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #162- Add a Sentiment (Ends March 20th)

Hugs,

Riti

Tilda With Daisy Easel card with Drawer and Mini card

Hi Friends,

I'm here today with an Easel Drawer card with a matching Mini card. I have used my current fav. and new buys..Magnolia Stamps. Take a look...It's a Picture Heavy Post !

NOTE : Craft Buys from Crafter's Corner.
Check out for everything crafty !!

Supplies Used :

Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)
Pattern Paper - Stash
Stamp - Magnolia - Tilda with Daisy (Crafter's Corner)
Sentiment - Skipping Stones Designs Stamp
Ink - Jet Black -Archival by Rangers, Distress Inks - Mowed Lawn (Crafter's Corner)

All dies bought from Crafters Corner
Dies - Spellbinder Dies Bitty Blossoms for the Rose & Leaves.
          Italian Flourish Tiny Doily by Cheery Lynn
Mini Fancy Flourish - Cheery Lynn
Ribbon - stash
Distress Markers & Koi Water Brush - for watercoloring
Cat's Eye Ink - for the edging
Brads - Making Memories
Decorative Scissors
Stickles - Diamond, Yellow, Orange Peel, Icicle, Cinnamon,
Sakura - Stardust Gelly Roll Pen
Embossing Folder - Swiss Dots

Challenges Entered :

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge 84 - Flowers (Ends March 22nd)
Deep Ocean Challenge #47 : Cute & Cuddly (Ends March 24th)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts: Monthly Challenge-March:Girly (April 6th)
Crafter's Corner:Challenge #6 - Stamping (Ends March 30th) 

For the Love of Crafting : Challenge #13-Season's Stories (ends April 15th) (SPRING)

Hugs,

Riti

Note of Thanks

Hello Friends...here's a CAS card I made today for a challenge at Less is More.

The challenge is all about 'One Layer' with Dots & Stripes.

here's the link to the challenge.

Supplies Used :

Card Stock : my stash

Stamp : Unity

Ink : Jet Black Archival 

Rhinestones - from my stash

String : colored using distress inks. (worn lipstick & tumbled glass)

clear button : from my stash

Other Challenges Entered :
Little Tangles Challenge #8 -nAnything Goes (ends March 17th)

Hugs,

Riti

You Mean the World to Me !

Hi Fellow Crafters,

I'm back with another card that I made today. It's made using some of my brand new craft supplies.

Take a look.......

Supplies Used :
Cardstock : Recollections &  Fabriano 
Pattern Paper: Mariposa Stack (DCWV)  (Crafters Corner) 
                     Once Upon a Time Matstack (DCWV)
Silver Metallic Paper : Local Find
Stamp : Magnolia Stamps (Cuddly Siblings)for the  image  (Crafters Corner)
          Skipping Stones Design (Victorian Summer) for the Sentiment  
Ink: Rangers Archival ink - Jet Black  (Crafters Corner)
Distress Ink Markers & Koi Water Brush - for Colouring  (Crafters Corner)
Cutting Dies :
Large Circle - Geroge Cartridge using my Cricut Expression
Small Exotic Butterflies #2 w/Angel Wings - Cheery Lynn   (Crafters Corner)
Scallop Circle : Couture Creations
Cuttlebug Vintage Corners - Provocraft
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder : Textile by Provocraft
Flowers : Prima
Pearls : 
Metal Butterfly : from my stash
Rhinestones : Local Find
Pearl Flower (Flower Centre): from a DIY card making kit

Challenges Entered:
Midweek Magnolias: Week #51 - Lots of Layers (Ends march 13th)
Magnolia Mania Challenge #65 - Butterflies (Ends March15)
Crafter's Corner Challenge #6- Stamping (Ends March 30th) - HONOURABLE MENTION !!!

Happy Campers Craft Collective: Challenge #12 : Flutterby Butterfly (Ends March 19th)
For the Love of Crafting Challenge #13 : Season's Stories (Ends April 15th) -SPRING

Thank You for looking !!
Hugs,
Riti

You're Sew Lovely - Texture Challenge !

Hello Peeps,
I'm here today with a Card I made for a Challenge at Lawnscaping Challenge Blog. And its all about 'Textures'...and I instantly thought of the 'Sew Lovely' Set by Lawn Fawn that I have.
Without wasting anymore time... here's my card.

Supplies Used :
Card Stock : Fabriano (Elle Erre)
Stamps : Sew Lovely by Lawn Fawn
Ink: Staz On - Jet Black (for felt)
       Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Balck (for paper)
Felt : from my stash
Rhinestone Adhesive Border: Recollections
Lace/Trim : Gift from Priya Sivaraj (Thanks Priya)
Scallop Edge :Decorative Scissor - Faber Castelle
White Color Pencil : Staedtler
Foam Dots : American Crafts

Challenges Entered :

Lawnscaping Challenge # 53 Texturing (ends March 14)

Pan Pastels UK Challenge #10 - Girly Theme (ends Mar 16)
Cards and More - Challenge #77 -Lace and Pearls (ends March19)
Crafter's Corner Challenge #6 - Stamping (Ends March 30th)

Hugs,
Riti

Craft Shopping and Cleaning Frenzy !!

Hi Friends..
Lately I've been on a Craft Shopping Spree... Bought tonnes & tonnes of goodies from Shalini (Crafters Corner) and Priya Sivaraj (Color Conceptions Craft Store).
here are some pics of my New Goodies..

Also My Craft Room was in a Mess !! A terrible one Indeed.... and I just couldn't find anything to save my life...and finally I took the plunge to clean & Re-arrange it.

I managed to clean & throw out a whole lotta unwanted stuff...and made space for some new Goodies. Just a little bit of arranging is left, which I'll do during this week,

Will post pics soon ...of my Craft Room, which I fondly call 'My Heaven' !!

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

Tea for Two...

Hello Friends....
Finally I'm here after what seems like ages, with an interesting card !
It's called the 'Tilt' card (a little similar to the spinner card). I was inspired by Holly McMillan's card that I came across while blog hopping. Here's the link to her awesome card. Thank You Holly for the inspiration.

Here's my card :

(The tea-pot in an upright position)

(this image shows you the tea-pot tilted)

 (a closer look at the goodness on the table)

Supplies Used :

 Cardstock : Fabriano Elle Erre

Pattern Paper : Stash

Die : Spellbinders (Floral Ovals)

Scalloped Oval : Couture Creations

Die Cuts - Cups & Tea Pot - Everyday Paper Dolls Cartridge (cut using my Cricut Expression)

Ribbon with Calla Lily : Miss. Elizabeth's (i think so)

Yellow Lace Sticker : bought from a local store in Bangkok

Embossing Folder : Swiss Dots

Rhinestones & Flower Gem : Local Buy

Distress Markers : Tea Dye, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain

Challenges Entered :

Simon Says Stamp Challenge : A Bit O' Green (ends March 13)

Creative Craft Challenges 2: Challenge #5- Mother's Day (ends March 19)

Lawnscaping Challenge #53 : Texture (ends March 14)

Thanks for Looking,
Hugs,
Riti