"Let your dreams take flight" Floral Card

Hi all, 

This is my card made for Lulupu Challenge #18 - Load it up. 

I have also Made a video tutorial on making Easy Paper Gardenias, Do check it here. 

I have made a typical floral card. A Floral card is what I always prefer for loved ones, making my own flowers and gifting it as a card gives soo much happiness to me. 

To tell about this  card, it has so many layers and embellishments,,.. 

The base is an inked layer, the 2nd layer of white CS is also inked. 3rd The layer is of embossed card stock and I have inked it using Distress Inks giving a double shaded look. I don't know if someone has done it, this idea just came to my mind when inking the embossed CS. I used two colors to give a gradient  shade look, where these two colors where the ones I used in the flowers. (Dried Marigold and Spun Sugar) and the last layer is the decorative diecut with the sentiment saying "Let your dreams take Flight". I used this sentiment having in mind my close friend who got engaged last week. Wish I could send this to her all the way to India. 

Embellished with Handmade Gardenias, daisys, glittered flourishes , gems swirls, enamel dots and ribbons. 

The Gardenias and Daisys where made with the Digital Die cut, using my KNK Zing. The Cut Design was from a anonymous user from MTC library.

Hope you liked my card. 

Challenges Entered: 

Color Conception - Spread Your Wings with distress ink 

I have used distress ink on almost everything, in the embossed CS, flowers and ribbon

Crafters Corner - Cheers to New Beginning

I have made this card to a friend of mine who jus got engaged and gonna start a new life soon...

Catchy Challenge - Glitterfly 

I have Glittered the big flower and the flourishes..

Sparkle n Sprinkle - Glitter or embossing powder

I have used Distress Glitters in the swirls and the big flower and also embossing for sentiment..

Cards Galore - Flowers

Crafty Little Fairies  - Pretty in Pink

Stamp n doodle - Embossing - Dry or Wet 

Love, 

Lulupu Challenge #18 - Load it up!!, I loaded with Gardenias!!

Hi all,

Here i am sooo exicited to link you to my favorite project i made for Lulupu Challenge #18.

This is a floral card and ofcourse these are handmade flowers.

To see the complete project and to watch my very first crafty video hop on to Lulupu Blog.

Did you Notice the Handmade Gardenia there... yes the video is all about these flowers.

You can download the svg file here

Hope to see your valuable comments,

Thankyou,

Love,

"Friends" Card with Blooming Spring!!

Hi friends,

This my recent card made for Lulupu's Challenge #15 - Weather or Not , DT Inspiration.

             To know more about how i made this card hop on to lulupu blog..... (Click the Below Image)

Challenges Entered:

Beyond Grey Challenge - Peppy Fruity Twist(Color Inspired and with love for Mangoes, Watermelon, Lychee)

Simon Says Stamp - Triangles (Watch out the triangles in the sides and inside bottom of the window)

Thank you, 

Lulupu Challenge #15 Inspiration - Sneak Peak

Hi Friends,

I have a challenge inspiration post @ Lulupu's Blog. This Month's Challenge is so awesome to work with , I am sure you all will love it.

Here is the sneak peak of the card...

Hop on to the post by Clicking HERE. 

Thank you, 

Stamp n Stencils.....

Hi yaar,

I have a new post for you all at Lulupu's Blog...

Head over to my Lulupu's blog post to see the tutorial on how i made these card and the full reveal...

Thank you, 

"Bundle of Joy" Simple Card

Hi!!!!!

I made this card for Nag's Colleagues Son who celebrated his 100th days..... And came to know that koreans celebrate 100th day of a baby as a special occasion. So made this quick card for the little one...

I couldn't take a better picture as i jus completed before we left, so a hurry burry pic...

Some pattern papers, stickers, stamped and heat embossed sentiment and a cute lil bow with enamel dot to highlight the bow....

Thanks, 

"DAD YOU are Awesome" Card

Hi Friends, 

Here I am again with a masculine card..... I wanted to make one card for my Dad.... probably i wont be able to give me him now but this card is completely dedicated to him... He is the one who wears white (Kadhi dothi) always,  a gold framed specs is the only accessory he wear, even though being a gold store owner...He definitely inspire me  a lot with his simplicity.... 

So a card with white, gold and the accessory which reminds me about him. 

About the card The specs and the frame is designed by me and cut with my KNK Zing....  The burst/star shape is from the design libraryof Make the cut software and cut with KNK in a masking sheet... Heat Embossed the spec's frame with gold embossing powder. and attached the piece to the base specs layer and then again dabbled it in the versamark ink and heat embossed with the clear embossing  powder Finished it spraying, layering and stamping.. 

Supplies Used: PTI White CS, Ranger Gold fine embossing folder, Zing Clear Embossing folder, Inkadinkado Masking sheet, Clearsnap Smooch Spritz Spray, PTI Simply You sentiment Stamp, Alpha sticker from EP Everyday eclectic  

Tools Used: KNK Zing, Darice Heat Tool

Close Up of the Specs... 

Entering to following Challenges 

Beyond the Grey Challenge - Accessorise

Thanks :)

"Very Happy Birthday 2 You" Card with flowers n stuffs...

Hi friends, 

I am so happy and i am showing it through my card, with happy colors... 

I recently got my big shot machine (teal blue) and i totally love it.... yes its amazing... i am not much into die cutting, but love when it comes to coordinating stamps and dies... got it mainly for embossing... i am gonna come up with lots of cards with embossing for sure..... its fun .... :)

The card base is made with selective embossing and some inking.... except the light colored little flowers other are handmade... Punched, softened, curled, arranged and embellished in the centered. 

There two colors of enamel dots, the light colored pink one is from MME sweetest thing collection, the rose colored one is DIY enamel dots using Viva Paper Pen.... (Below are the details on how i made the enamel dots)

Enamel dots is a great embellishment for the projects especially for CAS style cards and layouts.. i got VIVA deco paper pen squeezed some a drop in a acetate sheet and after squeezing to the need of ur size take the sheet and give a slight dab from the bottom which ll make the squeezed drop look even and neat look.. allow it to dry for for 4-5 hrs and they are ready to add to ur projects. Don't not dry them on direct sun as they tend to crack, room temperature dry place would work. 

Supplies Used: 

PTI white CS for base, Sizzix Wooden embossing folder, 

Recollections CS for flowers and for sentiment die cut

Mcgill Floral blossom Punch set, PTI Framed Out #1 Stamp and coordinating die, Studio G mini heart punch,  Recollection flowers and glittered flowers, Echopark and Bo Bunny PP for small hearts, 

MME sweetest thing enamel dots, Viva Deco Paper Pen -  Magenta, Inkpad: Ranger Archival Black , PTI hawaiian shores, Hero arts Pale tomatoes, Antique Linen Distress

Pins, Blings, pearls and fabric brad sticker are from stash... 

Enamel dots is a great embellishment for the projects especially for CAS style cards and layouts.. i got

VIVA deco paper pen squeezed some a drop in a acetate sheet and after squeezing to the need of ur size take the sheet and give a slight dab from the bottom which ll make the squeezed drop look even and neat look.. allow it to dry for for 4-5 hrs and they are ready to add to ur projects. Don't not dry them on direct sun as they tend to crack, room temperature dry place would work.  You can also try it with some other 3d paints available... 

Pattern Play.....

Hi ya,

I attended this awesome class "Pattern Play".. It was a awesome ezperience, even though i crafted daily was too lazy to photograph and blog it.... Here I am sharing some...

I am Pattern Paper Hoarder... My favorites are My Minds Eye, Echo Park, Simple Stories.... I was crazy on these collection kits as they come with coordinating sticker or die cuts sheets which would be great for all projects....

Day 1 Class.....

I made this card inspired by Jennifer Mcguire 's class....

 This simple beautiful butterfly (Butterfly in any form they are beautiful) is designed and Cut Using my KNK Zing .... This butterfly i deigned inspired by PTI butterfly dies....  with use of my cutting software i was able make them in many sizes...  The wavy banner is again designed and cut with my KNK... i totally love the banner and gonna use them a lot....

Challenges Entered: 

Creative Cutting Challenge - Anything Goes

Inspired by Kristina Werner's Class.... 

PP from Recollections....

Day 2 Class.....

Inspired by Jennifer Rzasa .....

Again with some my own designed floral and sentiment stamp, fussy cuts , lots of pattern papers from Echo Park and Bo Bunny

Challenges Entered: 

Crafter Corner - Stamping

Kalalayaa - Seasons

 Day 3 Class.....

Inspired By kristina's Class .. Break up the pattern's..

PP and Enamel dots from My Mind's Eye Sweetest Thing Honey Collection 

Wavy banner with my KNK (A quick designed one after seeing the die of SSS :)

Challenge Entered:

SSS - Easter or Spring

Lexi's Creation - Mother's Day 

Sweet Happy Birthday Card + little tutorial

Hi ya!!!

I am here with a Simple Card.  I used the watercolor paper with distress inks, which i already made and posted with one of my previous card... I made a cut using my KNK Zing and layered it....

I am a fan of kristina werner's fan and i love her style... this card is inspired by her style.... :)

**PICTURE HEAVY POST**

Supplies Used: The Paper Company White CS, Watercolor Paper, 

Distress Inkpad - Shaded Liliac, Mustard Seed, Picked Raspberry, Memento Inkpad Rose Bud, 

VARNA's Express It #1 Basic Sentiments Stamp, MME The sweetest thing honey brad 

Tools Used: KNK Zing Digital Cutter, Fiskars Paper Trimmer, Corner Chomper, 

Martha Stewart Scoring Board, Cutterbee scissors

Challenges Entered:

A Blog Named Hero - Jus Make your own stamped embellishment

The Sisterhood of Crafter - Happy Birthday

Party time tuesdays - Die cuts

this is for this week's CAS(E) this Sketch

I was searching for a tute for making a banner for this card , i couldnt it find.. may be banner is not the right word? not sure...  i actually designed a cut design in Make the cut software... then i decided to jus make them manually.... I am here sharing how to make banner...

1. Take a  cardstock and trim it to 9"x1/2" (You can test it different sizes)

 2. Keep the strip of CS ready and take your scoreboard and small strips of making tape or any removable tape

3. Place the CS cross (I have kept one end in the origin and other end 2 inch approx away) and tape it. As they are thin, this ll hold in place while you score.

 4. Score it carefully @ 1", 1.5", 3.5", 5.5", 7.5" 8"

5. You will have 6 score/fold lines and 7 faces.

6. I showing you here to the folds are made. Note it carefully, which part to fold inside which one to outside. 

7. After you fold it. V cut the ends with a scissors.

Now the 2 fold banner is ready, you can stamp it , distress it and give a nice look to it... You can also make 3 fold banner in the same method. 

Here is the 3 fold banner i have inked it with distress ink pads, One side with Vintage Photo and other side with walnut stain.

Hope this tutorial helped you.

A lil into Vintage...

Hi all...

I am not sure if i can call it Vintage or CAS..... but yes i love the Vintage photo Distress Ink and wanted to use VARNA's Vintage Love#1 Stamp...

For most of VARNA's (and all my stamps) stamps i made cut design using Make the cut Software and cut them using KNK Zing...i love my KNK, it was a gift from my hubby for last year wedding anniversary....

 Supplies Used: VARNA's Vintage Love#1 Stamp set, 

CS - Recollection Kraft Color, The paper company Black & White color,

PP - MME Lost & Found two Rosy, Authentique Thankful
WOW Embossing Powder - Gold Rich

American Crafts Buttons and Doodlebug Twine

Tools Used: KNK Zing Digital Cutter, Fiskars Paper Trimmer

Challenge Entered: 

Crafter's Corner - Stamping

Flowery!!!

Hiya, 

I am here with a simple card made my my own custom designed stamp.... If i would been continued VARNA's stamps, this would been next stamp in the floral fusion series.... 

This stamp was made for trail... it was lying unused for a long time and jus want yo lay my hands on it... and this is what i came up with.... 

Supplies Used: American Craft Cardstock, EP Sweet Day PP, VARNA's Custom stamps,
Memento Inkpads- Bamboo Leaves, Pear Tart, Rose Bud, Love letter Karen foster ribbon brad, some rhinestone from stash.

Challenges Entered

Crafty Card Maker Challenge - Blooming Images
Creative Corner Challenge - Brads
Addicted to stamp - Use a Physical Stamp

"Wish" Card

Hi!!

I was playing wid distress ink pads and  pattered papers .... I am truly in love wid these distress inks...:)

Supplies Used: Recollection Kraft Cardstock, Echopark Sweet day Pattered Paper, Distress Inkpads, Sentiment stamp - Fiskars Make a wish, Glitter strips, Prima Flowers, Some pearls , white gel pen.

Expression of love!!!

Hi friends!!

Here I am with a card... I am not sure if its beautiful but i loved making it using distress ink pads, watercolor paper, mini misters and my own VARNA's Stamps..... 

Here i have explained how i made the card....

I stamped those florals from VARNA's Floral Fantasy #1 with versamark watermark inkpad and added white embossing powder and heat embossed it.... I dabbed 3 colors of distress inkpad (picked raspberry, mustard seed, shaded liliac and dusty concord) randomly in the craft sheet and sprayed water generously over it from my mini misters and just placed a water color paper on it and gave it a shake... after taking it it was awesome, initially it was very light color.... it was wet throughly i dripped the excess water and dried it using mt heat gun then to give a extra detail and effect i pressed it the paper here and there with the left out ink in my craft sheet.... in this process i over did so got a stronger and darker color.... but i actually wanted a lighter version of this... but achieved it in my next attempt, I am also sharing that picture here... But water color paper and distress ink does magic..... its a must try technique...

the problem i faced is in stamping and embossing the sentiment stamp (which is also from the stamp Floral Fantasy #1), as i wanted my sentiment also above the flowers and not as a seperate layer so i had a hard time heat embossing as the water color paper had moisture and i long time cleared the embossing powder in other areas....

And also i found fact that once we stamp it wid the watermark ink pad, it stays for a long time, even wiping it wid wipes or kitchen towels... great finding... lol:P

finally i adhered the water color sheet to scored and folded cardstock card....

Hope i am not boring with long post....

Supplies Used: CS: Recollection White, Essential Watercolor paper, 

Floral and Sentiment Stamp - VARNA's Floral Fantasy #1,

Distress inkpad - Picked Raspberry, Dusty concord, mustard seed, Shaded liliac

EK Success powder applicator tool, Darice heat gun, Ranger Craft sheet, Mini mister

 A closeUP picture!!

This is wat i came up in my second attempt.... i love this more... planning to use this pcs soon.... 

In this i used Shaded Liliac, Mustard Seed, Picked raspberry....

VARNA's Floral Fantasy#1 stamp set

I think Aditya "Imaginations" have a stock of it.... 

Challenges Entered:

Crafter's Corner - Expression of Love

The Perfect Sentiments - Floral Fantasia

Crafty Cardmarkers - Blooming Images

Paper Playtime - Sentiment Stamp

Thanks!!!

Celebrate Card....

Hi!!

I am here today with a soft colored "Celebrate Card"..... I wanted to use my New punch Martha's Bubble bath Edge punch.....  I have started to craft regularly and i am loving it..... 

Supplies Used: Pattered Paper - Echo Park Everyday Eclectic, 

Sentiment - Inkadinkado Birthday Cupcakes,Martha Stewart Bubble Bath Punch, 

Corner Chormper, Recollections Cardstock, American Crafts Ribbons , Blings from stash. 

Valentine's Day Card

Hiya,

Here after a long time...... I am posting a card which i made recently in LOVE theme to suit valentine's day...

My first trial with distress inks and heat embossing....
I totally went crazy blending the colors.... i am planning lots wid distress inks..... :) i am loving it,....

Supplies Used: Stamp - Fiskars Quote Lasting Love, Hero Arts Flourish Background Stamp, 

Inkessential Blending Tool, Tim holtz Distress Inkpad - Picked Raspberry and Salty Ocean, 

Corner Chomper, Recollection White Cardstock

Challenges Entered: 

Lulupu Challenge #8 : Love is in the Air

C.R.A.F.T Challenge: Valentines Day or LOVE

Itsy bitsy : Wedding and Celebration 

Card Designs with VARNA's Stamps by Priya Sivaraj

Hi ,

Thanks for your support and encouragement.. your suggestions and comments are really valuable. I am hereby posting some Card Designed by Priya Sivaraj with VARNA's Stamps.

I should mention about Priya, She got introduced to me through ICR ..In first chennai ICR meetup with Shobana, Priya Venkat and Priya Sivaraj... That was a memorable meet for me with lots of inspiration and found many ways to build up my ideas ... Priya,  is the one who supported me mentally .. and her encouragement and knowledge made me feel more strong about making stamps in India,  else i might have dropped the idea of making the stamps at some point of time... So Special Thanks for her....
Thank you PRIYA SIVARAJ...

Here are the few cards which she sent, to see the other cards and review about VARNA's Stamps by Priya, Click here.

A Stamping Challenge

Friends,

Here i am back to blogging after a long time, i was quiet busy designing, designing, designing.... Yes also designing for craft stamps.... I am sure it would be a delight to the Indian Stampers...

About VARNA's Stamp
- Clear High quality photopolymer stamps
- Quality Equivalent to Imported Stamps
- Our Designs will surely capture Heart
- Customized Stamps will also be soon launched

About The Challenge
This is quite a simple challenge, Make a simple elegant, stamped card in any theme, include any brand, and design and any number of  stamps , and with one sentiment. Or just share the best stamp card with rules applied.

Inclusions: 
- Can use any no of stamps (backgrounds, basic shapes, design elements, swrils,, vintage, etc)
- Stamping should be the highlight of the project rather than embellishing or any other technique
- Only Clear/Acrylic or Cling Stamp
- Include the supplies used in the blog/link


Exclusions:
- Do not use embossing/flocking/glitter powder (using embossing powder..)
- Not more than one sentiment in the card
- No digi stamp
- No Rubber Stamp

It can  be a card made before or after the challenge announcement. Only one entry for a person.
Craft lovers without a blog can also participate, by sending me a mail with all the rules followed.

This Challenge's motive is to know the possibility with jus stamping and i am gonna introduce my stamp soon and i want the winner to give a honest review with pros and cons about my  stamp set (which ll be included n the prize for the winner).

Link back to your post. Add the giveaway in side bar.

And most important and awaiting part is is here the prizes are..
Varna's Sample Stamp Set (Love, the birds) + one stamp of  BG Artist Stamp set(which in the bottom of the image) and  any two Jolee's Boutique Embellishment Collection. (One selected by the winner and one by me)

The Winner is Ujjwal...
Pls Contact me at  varnascreation@gmail.com and claim your prize.

To know more about Varna's Visit www.varnas.in (under construction)