Its Raining Washi at Color Conceptions Challenges!!!

Hey folks...I have been MIA thanks to my troublesome lappy...My MacBook survived 8 years without giving me any trouble but it did have a painful end with battery, motherboard and its internal fan all gone for a toss!!! Sad to be deserting it but at the same time happy with the new member in the family -MacBook Pro!!!

Anyways I have missed a couple of posts so instead of doing a details showcase of items and linking back to the blogs!!!

We are currently having the "Trash to Treasure using Washi Tape" challenge at the Color Conceptions Challenges. You can recycle anything as far as its done with washi!!! So do join us for the challenge and share your creations here.

My inspiration for the same was.....

I used an old leftover foam sheet and had two different washi tapes cover it completely and then a few strokes of Mod Podge just to seal the loose ends and give it a long lasting touch. After it dried down I cut it to make a puzzle game out of it!!!

There were many other beautiful and cool inspirations from the other DT and to have a look at it...click here.

Over the past three weeks the design team has come up with some real cool ideas of how to use washi tapes and for that am posting the links below...see for yourself and get inspired!!!

1. Create interesting patterns with Washi for your cards: By Priya Sivaraj

 http://colorconceptionschallenges.blogspot.in/2013/07/diy-interesting-patterns-and.html


2. Washi Tape ideas for Jewellery and Stationary: By Tanvi Shah

http://colorconceptionschallenges.blogspot.in/2013/07/some-washi-tape-ideas.html


3. DIY Washi Tape Holder: By Dr. Sonia

http://colorconceptionschallenges.blogspot.in/2013/07/diy-washi-tape-holder-with-our-guest.html


4. Revamp your house items with Washi Tapes: By Saumya (ohhh thats me!!! hehehhe)

http://colorconceptionschallenges.blogspot.in/2013/07/go-crazy-with-washi.html

Also for your information The Craft Shop is offering Flat 5% off on all Washi Tapes till Jul 21 

Buy 10 or more washis and get 10% off!! Buy more save more!!

So what are you waiting for.........

Participate in the Washi Tape Challenge here.

and also get discounts on Washi Tapes here.

Recipe Challenge at Eclectic Ellapu

Hi folks ...am back with Eclectic Ellapu Challenge...this week its the Purple Team (my team) which is hosting  a "RECIPE" challenge, you are to do any project with- 1 stamped or digital image, 2 embellishments (ribbon, brad, button etc), 2 die cuts, 3 design papers.

For this Recipe challenge...I cooked a Wine Bottle Tag....

I have used Fabriano watercolor paper for the base which is a PTI wine bottle tag die cut....on which I have stamped a My Sweetest Thing Doily stamp with Hero Arts Shadow ink ...the pregnant girl is also a Whimsy collection stamp ...colored with Tombow Markers ...fussy cut and stuck on the base....the design papers are die cut with MFT banner die.....

Take a closer look- my recipe- 1 stamped image (pregnant girl), 2 embellishments (ribbon and brad), 2 die cuts (wine bottle tag and banners), 3 design papers (used in the banner)

Hope you like my inspiration ...so do join us for the challenge and show us what you can create with our recipe.....

Ellectic Ellapu -Atleast 3 B's

Hi peeps...am blogging after a break and am surely happy to announce that am on the DT team of Eclectic Ellapu.

This week Eclectic Ellapu has come up with a very nice challenge where you can make any project...be it a card, a layout or an altered art but your project must include at least three things that begin with the letter "B" either in the image or as embellies.....whatever makes you smile.

There are some excellent DT inspirations and to check them out please hop to the Eclectic Ellapu blog.  As for my DT project this is what I made......

B for- Bottle , Baker's Twine and Button....

I took an old glass bottle that had been lying in my kitchen for God knows how long and after a quick clean up got hold of my Fabric glue and Baker's twine ....Though one can attach the Baker's twine to the bottle with many adhesives like white tacky glue, hot glue and glossy accents ....I prefer the fabric glue for its consistency...its thick so it does not drip and as its meant for fabric so it adheres to the Baker's twine instantly and gives a very sturdy and firm look to the attached bottle....I guess one can obtain similar results with glossy accents too but am not confident of a neat look with hot glue...

I then made a few pom pom flowers with Baker's twine using a fork....and added my third "B"- buttons to the center of it....

Hope I have been able to inspire you a bit to take part in the challenge at the Eclectic Ellapu....so what are you waiting for? Just select your "B's" and get going with your projects and yes dont forget to share them with us.....

COLOR CONCEPTIONS NEW CHALLENGE BLOGHOP!

 Color Conceptions , your favourite craft store in India ,upgraded the store to a website last month. This would be your place to go for, when it comes to craft supplies!! Interested in learning crafts /Beginner / Experienced, we are sure, you would find something to cater to your creative desires!! Most items are imported and they are so pretty in their own way – which will help you make gorgeous projects!!

We are happy to announce the launch of our new Challenges .We will be having a monthly challenge beginning from the month of June. With our new Design Team in, you are going to enjoy this space as much as we do!!  We have got the most talented designers in the block, who will be rocking your senses with their amazing DT works and their most fabulous tutorials and product reviews. This space will ignite your crafting passion or rekindle it to bring the best out of you!! There are loads of fun lined up this month! So keep checking back often.

Its been a pleasure being associated with Color Conceptions as a buyer (I have always been a satisfied customer with respect to products and service both ..take my word on that) but the invite to be a part of its integral Design Team just blew me off ...so here I am here !!

This bloghop is designed for you to hop on all DT member’s blogs and end in the challenge blog. If you did not come here from Tanvi's blog, please click here.To begin the bloghop from  Priya’s  blog, please click  here.
              
This would be fresh and new start to you and to us . Would'nt it be apt to have a related theme for this month? So here we go!

                                  Challenge 1 :  A new Beginning and use Bakers Twine.

Here is a sneak peak of my inspiration for the challenge. Full view of the project in  Challenge blog!

This is the first time am working with so much Baker's Twine around me and so much white and that was my biggest challenge but must say I had loads of fun .....as the challenge goes  "New Beginning" ...I have incorporated a very open ended sentiment "FROM MY HEART"....could be a new beginning to a love story...a new friendship....or ending a past and starting afresh....whatever be the reason...its straight "From MY Heart".....

Rules to  the bloghop:

1. Like our Facebook Page here.

2. Follow our   Challenge blog.
3.Leave a comment on all the 6 DT blogs.
4.Leave a comment in the Challenge blog saying you have done all the above.

One lucky winner is entitled to win a pack of Making Memories 5th Avenue Elizabeth Die cuts 112 pieces.

Blog Hop Order
 Priya
 Poornima
 Khushboo
 Rajni
Tanvi
Saumya <--- (You are here)
Color Conceptions Challenge

To visit next blog in the bloghop, click here

Thanks for taking time to celebrate with us. Have Fun!! All the best!

 

Travalogue: a keepsake for the people on the go!!!

I love to travel and when the offer to make a scrapbook for one travel freak comes, I obviously could not say a "NO"....

Its made with no particular style-in short a total funk and freaked out album following no style definition and no technique restrictions ...nor a color combo etc....I have just gone crazy with whatever I thought I wanted to do and what I thought I wanted to include!!!

The first page is a pocket page with the ticket pouch...and the second page is for the map of the place traveled or say a quick click of the arrived airport or the hotel checked into....the first at the place being visited basically!!!

The pouch is big enough to store the flight/train tickets/boarding passes and itinerary....

The inside of the ticket pouch and the tag hidden behind the photo mat for writing about the new place!!!

Third page with a single photo mat and the next one for either a multi photo set up (can accomodate 3 mini pics) or can be used to write down what one is expecting in the  travel...what is he/she looking forward to...

More space for photos and journalling....the pink tag can be removed and attached back again. The blue tag is totally hand stamped...

The other side of the tag (again stamped)...the next page is a 3 pocket page of one 12x12 page to contain brochures/entry tickets or any small knick knacks or even bills...space to write what the pocket page contains is also given.

The Blue small page is actually a handmade mini envie and a pic can be put over it ....

The envie could contain small memorabilia .....and the next page is again a multi photo set up page with a tag for journalling.

A single picture page with a tag behind (see the picture below) and the next is a tag...

 Another 3 pocket page for another set of brochures...maps....postcards...stamps etc...

 

 Another handmade envie with space for a picture on the front!!!

The back of the envie and the next page is a OHP sheet on which I have stamped the border stamp to create a frame....

The photo mats/journalling tags  inside the envie...

Other side of the photo mats /journalling tags

I love this dollie stamp on the tag....

4 mini tags ....

2 horizontal 3 pocket pages for more memorabilia ....

A list of TOP 10 highlights of the trip-be it shopping areas....places to visit...eating joints etc...but the most exciting or most interesting Top 10 picks !!! The page is done with dylusion inks and then stamped with speech tags.

Another tag...

Last page to write a concluding note on the entire trip!!!

All tags provided as=re not necessarily for journalling...one can stick photos on them also...all pages are multi purpose depending on the need to the end user!!!

Do leave your comments and let me know what you think of this project :)

Entering this for :

Digi Stamps 4 Joy-Anything Goes

Bearly Mine-Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesdays-Anything But Card

Crafty Bloggers Network-Anything Goes 

Am a Bookworm!!!!

Again its Magnetic Bookmarks......

Cya tomorrow....I have something new to share .....watch out!!!

Strings Attached

This is something I have done before so am not explaining or writing much....just showcasing the projects-String Bookmarks....Have  a  look!


This is a picture heavy post!!!

Hope you like them...Made 120 of them on order....