Could I be any cuter?

Hi Friends...
Here are 2 Baby card that I put together today.
I wanted to make something very simple & nice.


Recipe for these :
Cardstock - Fabriano ( Elle Erre )
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Argyle & Baby Words
Stamps - ' Can I be ANY Cuter'  by Unity
Inks -  Memento - Rich Cocoa
           Distress Inks - Scattered Straw
Clear Embossing Powder - Ranger
Card Candi from Joanna Sheen
Ribbon -  American Crafts (not sure)
Stamp (Adorable You) - is from the Dollar bin at Michael's.


Challenges entered:
Addicted to stamps challenge # 20. (anything new- baby, year,home)
etc.  ends Jan 8th.
Hiding In My Craft Room Challenge #27 - (Freestyle) ends Jan 6th.
All sorts challenge #135 - (New Beginings) ends Jan 7th.
Saturday Challenge  #166 (Anything Goes) ends on Jan 7th.
Card Crafter's Circle Challenge #3 (Anything Goes) Ends Jan 5th.


Crafty Boots Challenge (Celebrations) Ends Jan 8th


Hugs,
Riti

Awesome Giveaway !! Win a SILHOUETTE Cameo

Dear All,

Hop over to Tatertots and Jello and stand a chance to win a Silhouette Cameo. ends jan 3rd!

Also make sure to visit http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com for all the amazing stuff that can be created with this wonder machine

Thanks Jenn for this awesome give away.



Hugs,
Riti

Merry Christmas To ALL !!

Christmas to me means..............

Birth Of The Lord's Son - Jesus !!

Mother Mary with Baby Jesus !!!










 We often forget, the reason why we celebrate Christmas... Lets wish A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LORD JESUS !!
Happy Birthday Jesus....

The Christmas Tree, which we all look forward to Decorating it every single year with loads of goodies. Under which we keep the Gifts for all.









 
                                                                               



Christmas Carols which is sung by the Old & Young....

  
Who doesn't love GIFTS....WE ALL DO !!!! Especially the kids...who are super excited to know what Santa Got them....

 

Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Jingle All the Way !!

Stockings......in which Santa fills Goodies for Everyone !! So let's keep them ready for him...

Buche de Noel is one of many traditional cakes baked at Christmas. As the name suggests, it is of French origin. The name of this recipe literally translates as "Christmas log," referring to the traditional Yule log burned centuries past.The Yule Log Cakes... Yummy Cakes..loved by all.....  A speciality during this Season.

The bauble is one of the most popular Christmas ornament which is used to decorate the Christmas Trees.

  It was said that the cane was shaped like a "J" for Jesus. The red-and-white stripes represented Christ's blood and purity. The three red stripes symbolized the Holy Trinity. The hardness of the candy represented the Church's foundation on solid rock and the peppermint flavor represented the use of hyssop, an herb referred to in the Old Testament. 

Around Christmas Day many People Old and Young are found to wear these cute 'Santa Hats' & roam around the city...feeling nice & Happy. Gives it a Christmasy Feeling.... While in crowds all you can see is Red Santa Hat clad heads popping up and down...is a sight to see.....

Candlelight
represents Jesus who is the light of the world and who guides us from all the darkness of the world. The light signifies the path of life. The candle represents spirituality, devotion, faith, longing, and the life devoted to a single, generally spiritual passion or 
aspiration. It symbolizes the passing years of a human life as it slowly melts away. Because of their phallic shape, candles were commonly used in marriage and fertility rites. In these rites they may represent the innocence of virgins. It was customary during the middle age to light one large candle on the Christmas Eve both at church and at home to represent the star of Bethlehem. It was said that the candle represents the newborn Christ. 

     





Christmas pudding is a pudding traditionally served on Christmas Day (December 25). It is sometimes known as plum pudding or plum duff,though this can also refer to other kinds of boiled pudding involving dried fruit.

They are a staple during Christmas dinner and a gift generally exchanged between business associates and close friends/family.

Every new snowflake comes to the earth
as a picture of our Saviour’s birth,
because they are sent from up above
and remind us of God’s care and love.
Each one is so intricate and small
because Christ sees the details of us all,
and just as two are never the same
the Lord knows and calls us each by name.
Snowflakes gently cover the world in white
and hide what’s unlovely from our sight,
showing us how He covers our sin
and gives us His grace when we come to Him.
So may every snowflake bring Christ to mind
and in every bit of white may you find
a reason to celebrate anew
and a reminder of His love for you.

The Different Scenes, people, Objects etc inside the water and artificial snowflake- filled globe looks even more pretty. It's often used as an christmas tree ornament and also as gifts for family & friends.

It's a well-documented fact that very first snowman was made in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on January 7, 1809 by a Mr. Vernon N. Paul and his nine-year-old daughter, little Yetty Paul. According to Mr. Paul, he told his daughter that the snowman was intended to frighten away the Boxing Day elves. (Popular legend said Boxing Day Elves reclaimed Christmas presents.) Once the Paul family's neighbors saw the snowman, and little Yetty explained to her friends how easy it was to make (and no doubt, how effective it was at keeping the Boxing Day elves away), children all over the town were making snowmen.

They are used typically as Christmas decorations.
Traditionally, the wreath is made of four candles in a circle of evergreens with a fifth candle in the middle. Three candles are violet and the fourth is rose, but four white candles or four violet candles can also be used. Each day at home, the candles are lighted, perhaps before the evening meal-- one candle the first week, and then another each succeeding week until December 25th. A short prayer may accompany the lighting of each candle. The last candle is the middle candle. The lighting of this candle takes place on Christmas Eve. It represents Jesus Christ being born.

The poinsettia with its star shaped foliage pattern has been connected with the Star of Bethlehem shining at the birth of Jesus. The poinsettia's blood red leaves symbolize the blood sacrificed for love of God. Scriptural events connected with the poinsetta include the deaths of the Holy Innocents, babies killed by King Herod madly in search of Jesus as well as the Jesus' death and crucifixion (all four gospels).

The Legend of the Christmas Cookie tells a tender story of giving---not just cookies, but gifts of the heart that last forever.

 HO ! HO! HO! HERE COMES SANTA....WITH LOADS OF GIFTS FOR CHILDREN.....

Santa Claus - St. Nicholas Claus / Father Christmas.

Santa Claus was a saint and saints involuntarily carried bliss in their beings. They spread happiness around, which is ideal in the case of Santa. He's a Favourite amongst children all over the world. They have been made to believe that a Red Suit Clad, pot bellied man with a long white beard brings a Big Red Bag Filled with toys, clothes, chocolates for them. They Try & be good throughout the year to be in Santa's Good Kid's List.

The Holly Plant represents Immortality.
It represents the crown of thorns worn by Jesus. The Red Berries represents the blood shed by him.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a reindeer with a glowing red nose. He is popularly known as "Santa's 9th Reindeer" and, when depicted, is the lead reindeer pulling Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. The luminosity of his nose is so great that it illuminates the team's path through inclement winter Weather.  

Writing letters to Santa Claus has been a Christmas tradition for children for many years. These letters normally contain a wishlist of toys and assertions of good behavior.   
And last but not the least my Favourite of them all :

 

The Mid-Night Mass :

One component of the Christmas celebration that has long been tradition and holds special meaning to celebrants is the Midnight Mass.

Churches all around the world hold four different Christmas celebrations, including three masses and a Christmas vigil. The Midnight Mass is perhaps the most cherished. Mass, a Christian liturgical rite that often involves the sacrament of the Eucharist, may begin prior to midnight and include Biblical readings that focus on the story of Christ's birth depending on the church. At midnight on December 24, carols may be sung and the ringing of church bells to signify the birth of Christ as December 25 arrives. In Israel, a procession takes place from Jerusalem to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve. In the Catholic Pope's home of Vatican City, the Pope himself heads the Midnight Mass and people in large numbers pray for peace among mankind.

Thank You Friends for Taking a look at this post. I enjoyed doing this post. It's what I personally feel about Christmas... Looking forward to Next Year's X-Mas Celebrations. I loved playing Santa to my 2 little Nieces (6 yrs & 2 yrs). They were thrilled to get their Gifts & a Letter from Santa. 

HO HO HO !!!

Wishing you ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Have a Safe & Merry One...

Happy Holidays to One  &  All !

Hugs,

Riti

     

Have a Sweet-filled Day !!

Hello Peeps,
Hows everyone doing this festive season?? Everyone must be busy with their Christmas Preparations. I'm here with another card today using my Fav.  Unity Stamps. Well I've used my 'Rows of Yummies' for the first time today's card. And I had soooo much fun making it. Especially while coloring & also after I applied the Alene's Paper Glaze. It actually looks like a glass jar, filled with yummy candies. I have also pop dotted some of these jars for extra dimension. It looks absolutely yummmmmy in reality !!!


Take a Look here, & decide for yourself friends,

Challenges Entered
Get Hippity with Ippity Challenge #10. Sketch Challenge.


Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge #38. (Anything Goes & Ribbon Theme)  Ends Dec 29th.


Unity Opportunity Challenge: Dec 4rth (Anything Goes, using Unity/Ippity Stamps) ends Dec 17th


The Corrosive Challenge Blog Challenge #139. Anything except Christmas & DT Call) Ends Dec 25th


Penny Black and More: December Challenge (Happy Birthday)  Ends Dec 29th WINNER


Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge #119 (In honor of Christ's birthday, make a birthday card/project. ) ends Dec 17th.


December Card Game :(Make a card using Unity Stamps Only)
Ends Jan 1st - WINNER


Sqiggles and Giggles Challenge (Let's Celebrate)  ends Jan 6th.






Have a Great Holiday Everybody.
Hugs,
Riti

Happpppy Birthday Mummmma !!

hello Everybody.....

It's my Mom's Birthday Today & I have a very special card for her......

She loves Pastel shades...  Soft & Elegant stuff is what she loves.. So this is for her !!!

Love You Mom!! Hope You Like it....

Supplies used:
Stamp - La Blanche (Tulip Script)
White embossing powder by Rangers
Felt pens for the coloring - Faber Castelle
White lace border sticker - local find from Bangkok
Sentiment Stickers - 7Gypsies
Cuttlebug - Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Vellum
Handmade flowers, Jute Twine, Basket materials, Ribbon-  (from my stash)
Tag - Cut using my Expression, TBBM Cartridge
Butterfly - Silhouette Cut
Card Stock - Fabriano (Elle Erre)




Challenges Entered at:
Simply Create Too Challenge #2- (Embossing)  ends Dec 22nd.
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #57  (Heat Embossing)  ends Dec 11th.
Papertake Weekly Challenge - (Anything Goes)  ends Dec 13th.
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge #1  (Celebrate) ends Dec 16th.
Sqiggles and Giggles Challenge - ( Let's Celebrate) ends Jan 6th.






Have a Great Week end...
Hugs,
Riti


Happy Birthday Mumma......Love You Tonnnnes!!!!

Celebrate Life...

Hi Friends...I had a very tiring & stressful day today!! Wanted to unwind myself, so rushed to my heaven right after coming back from work. I wanted to take the challenge at Paper Patch Craft Challenge. Had to CAS a Sketch there ! So quickly I cooked up this layout, for a friend of mine who is shifting to a different city. I'll miss him a lot, but also wanna wish him ALL THE BEST WITH WHATEVER HE DOES!! Well now onto my layout....

Supplies used here:


Stamps - Hero Arts -Old Scripty (used on the butterflies)
               Itty Bitty Stamps -Life Documented Bannner
Clear Embossing Powder by Rangers
Golden Ink - Tear Drop by Memento
Gold & Bronze Shimmer Mists by Joanna Sheen
Tim Holtz Distressing Ink - Walnut Stain, Scattered Straw 
The Title & Sub Title has been Handwritten using my Signo Bold Pens.
Pearls - K & Co
Jute String - stash


Challenges Entered at:
Simply Create Too Challenge #2- (Embossing) ends Dec 22nd.
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #57  (Heat Embossing)  ends Dec 11th.
Sqiggles and Giggles Challenge  (Let's Celebrate)  ends Jan 6th










Hugs ,
Riti

Moments

Here's another Card from me ...

I've used my same old techniques using my Tim Holtz Distress Inks. Simple I just inked my acrylic block with my Distress Inks & Sprayed water on it using my mister & then stamped on my water color paper. And Voila! my background paper is ready !

Recipe for this card:

Card Stock - Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Staz on Ink - Jet Black

Distress Inks - Peeled Paint & Mustard Seeds

Stamps by Unity/Ippity (Itty-Bitty) - Life Documented Banner

                                       Love In Return

Pattern Paper - Stash

Challenges Entered

Dec 4th Ippity Challenge (Anything Goes) ends Dec 17th.

Simon Says Stamp Challenge (Anything Goes) Emds Dec 7th

Wee Memories Challenge #78  (Anything Goes) Ends Dec 9th

Hugs,
Riti

Sew Lovely Tags

Ain't these Tags Pretty ?? I love how they look in real life.

I made them using my only stamp set from Lawn Fawn.

It's called the 'Sew Lovely'.  I must have mentioned about it a number of times on my blog. I'm super crazyyy in love with them. And I sooo wanna own a few more of their wonderful stamp sets. Okay okay... enough of my jabbering about them..

A lil bit about my card -

Cardstock - Fabriano (Elle Erre)

Ribbon - from my stash

Flowers - Prima

Buttons - From my stash

Stamps - Lawn Fawn (Sew Lovely)

Challenges Entered:

Lawnscaping Challenge #23. (Tags/Treat Bags)  ends Dec14th.

Simon Says Stamp Challenge (Anything Goes)  ends Dec7th

Wee Memories Challenge #78 (Anything Goes)  ends Dec 9th. 

Hugs,
Riti

Thanks a Bunch !

Happy Monday Friends...how are you all doing today?? Well I'm going crazy coping up with the Festive month around. There are so many Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays etc etc. to attend this month & the next. Well for a change I had more than half the day to myself & what better than sneaking into my Heaven (thats what I call my craftroom) & cooking up some yummy cards. Well I have enjoyed stamping with my Unity & Lawnfawn Stamps lately.

Now for this card.
Stamps used - Unity, Jillibean - Blossom Soup


Pattern Paper is a local find from Bangkok.


Cardstock is by Fabriano - Elle Erre.


The twine is by Pink Paislee DAILY JUNQUE Twine.


Faber Castelle Marker Pens to color the flowers.


Tim Holtz Distress Inks- Tea Dye, Tattered Rose, Peeled Paint & Dusty Concord.






Challenges Entered:









Get Hippity With Ippity Challenge #11 - Sketch !

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes (ends Dec 7th)
Wee Memories Challenge #78 - (Anything Goes) ends Dec 9th)


December Card Game : Anything using Unity Stamps  ends Jan 1st.


Hugs,
Riti