CraAftINg QuEEn

Exploding Photo box!

2011-11-18T12:34:00.002+05:30

Hola Crafters,

After a long time i have sat down to post something. Life is very busy both on work n personal front. Alot of commitments and too little time! Gosh and then i feel time has flown..... last i knew it was Diwali! :|

Diwali exhibitions were good and i had many requests for many handmade things but thanks to my busy schedule i refused all. But there was this one lady who was very insistent to make the magic exploding box for her brother and sister in laws 2nd anniversary! She had seen this card on my stall which Sid loved to show off to all :P. she wanted all elements as they were- the cake, butterfly, tags replaced by pics for the inner flaps :) Hence i agreed to make it for her after all that coaxing. And also since i haven't participated in challenges for long i decided to follow some as well :)

This card is going to participate in the below challenges :)
ICR 12 - Dots & Stripes with a Tag!
The Ribbon Challenge - Butterflies
Pan Pastel UK Challenge - Exploding Colours
Sugar creek Hollow - Stripes and Dots
Little Claire Designs - Shaped Cards

Ok now for lotsa pic! Enjoy!

I kept the colour combo happy and colourful for a young couple!

This ribbon is from my store - My minds eye :)

Check out the explosion of love!

A close up!

Handmade butterfly with Fiskars stamps coloured with my Tombow Pens and loads of Glossy accents

Side panel 1 - Note card for personal message

Side Panel 2 - Tags!! with initials of the couple and cute Pie Lane Kohinoor flowers!

Side Panel 3 - A die cut from Kaiser craft Pina Colada Collection (Available with me) with Pie Lane Stones.

Side Panel 4 - Doodlebug Die cuts and Wellies and Bellies Rub-ons (Available with me)

And the Center 3D cake. I used Pie Lane Scallop stickers for the cream decoration!! Love it!

My Fav pic!!! I used my heat gun to ensure the butterflies stay on place!

I would be MIA again as am off to Udaipur for my best frds wedding and then off to Bangalore between 23-25Th for work!!! See u around!

Love

Shake it Up!

2011-11-12T10:45:00.000+05:30

Hey Hey,

I am back with my next card..... thanks to this DT initiative i was back on my craft desk after my Diwali exhibition...literally :) I totally "Pie-laned" this card!

This was my first try with a shaker card. Its actually very simple but i never found the right kinda glitter to add in the shaker! And then i met Pie Lanes Chunky Glitter :)

Another very ineresting thing was once i was done with this card i realized it works both in the portrait and landscape format. And before i show case my card i wanna let you know that Crafting Queen store now hosts whole lot of Pie Lane Products!! So do send your inquiries and order request at orders@craftingqueen.in

When you shake it...... the glitter dances all around!

The Pie Lane glitter rose!! My fav!

Kohinoor Flowers and luster stones

Hope you enjoyed this post :) I have used some pattern papers from DCW Street Lace and All Dressed up, Martha Stewart all around the page border punch, spellbinders die, Acetate for the window and Pie lane products:

-Chunky Glitters

- Kohinoor Flowers

- Luster Stones

- Glitter Metallic Rose

- Stitched button

Love

Karuna

Ola! and a winner

2011-10-25T15:27:00.001+05:30

Hey there......

I wanted to share a quick post before am off for my vacation! Here is the card i made for Tejal :)

And for some happy news. I had a gift for one random commenter on my Blog! Below are the 10 nice ladies who finished the Blog hop with us in random order!

1) Dr.Sonia
2)Cindy de Rosier
3)Swathi
4)Avni
5)Jovi
6)Neha Jain
7) Hussena
8) Snehal
9) Priya Sondhi
10)Piyu

And the winner is......................... drum roll................................

Congrats Piyu...... a little something would be mailed to you once am back!!!

Cheers

Happy Birthday Tejal!!

2011-10-21T23:35:00.028+05:30

Ola crafters..... remember me..... hope you do.... have been MIA for Donkey years...... one thing after another..... then had my first big exhibition for my craft supplies last sunday...and another one lined up this Sunday!!! Phew!! But..... I had to come and post this if for nothing else.....

A very Happy Birthday Tejal!!

Tejal is our Butterfly and Bling lady and hence a special Blog hop dedicated to this obsession of hers!

She has been one of the few people i got to know when i began blogging and have always found her super helpful. She was also on the ICR team ever so helpful and full of tips and techniques. Though i haven't spoken much with her i do connect with her on a certain level and she feels likes a friend. I greedily follow her blog to stay updated with all the new awesome stuff she make and shares :) Kudos to you lady and for all your loveliness!!

I wish her lotsa love and happy crafty times in life!!......

Here is lil wish for you Tejal :)

Butterfly kisses and Birthday Wishes!!

If you have reached my post from Erums Blog then you are right on track. Please note this blog hop would be on from 22nd October 00:00 hours to 23:59 hours.

Asha

Erum

Karuna - You are here!!

Khushboo

Manasa

Priya Sondhi

Priyadarshini

Shalini

Shruti

Spardha

Ujjwal

Khushboo

Please do also hop over to Tejal's Blog and share you good wishes with her!!

Cheers

Happy Birthday Shalini!!

2011-09-29T23:28:00.002+05:30

Hey crafters!.. Welcome to our BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP for Shalini! :D

First of all we would all like to wish her a very very Happy Birthday!.. We wish you LOADS and LOADS of craftiness ahead! :)

And CONGRATULATIONS on making it to the ICR DT! :)

Now for the rules:

We have organized the blog hop to celebrate our dear crafter Shalini's { www.craftcurry.com} birthday. She has a unique style of crafting with amazing intricate detailed work on her projects.

So, all you have to do is HOP ALONG! :D

Here's the Blog Hop Order:

Spardha

Asha

Chhavi

Karuna - You are here now!

Khushboo

Tejal

Ujjwal

Yvonne

Leave a comment on each blog and hop on to wish our dear Shalini { www.craftcurry.com } for a chance to win FAB prizes.

Hope you have showered some love at Spardha, Asha's and Chaavi's Blog!! And you are at the right place!

As we celebrate Shalini's birthday with this lovely Blog i have a surprise candy for 1 lucky commenter and its open till 5th October. 1 Random commenter who has followed the blog hop stands a chance to win on my Blog. So please dont skip any blog and shower some love everywhere you go and especially at dear Shalini's Blog!! Make her day real special!

And here are my wishes for you Shalini :) She's a real fun gal and so full of life.... i think this birthday card is just apt for her!! I met her online and then finally in the Gurgaon craft meet and am super excited she is moving to Gurgaon!!! Yeah!! I really like her for her sweet and cheerful nature!! and yes a very mature and caring friend too!

Yes am back with my dress line ;) I love the glitter balls from Pie Lane and the CTMH stamps with these lovely ladies! More coming up soon!

Happy Birthday Shalini!!!

Supplies: Elle Err Fabriano, Netabilities Scallop oval die, Martha Stewart butterflies punch

and border punch, Psst! Shimmer spritz -Frost, Fiskars quote stamps, pie lane

CTMH stamps, ribbon from stash

Cheers

CAS Cards and new Glaze Pens

2011-09-11T22:26:00.000+05:30

Hey....

I had to try the Sakura Glaze Pens! So i used the peel off stickers i had and tried some shading which i feel didn't come out too well. but its just my fist try! I loved the look of these. I kept it CAS :)

Supplies: Elle Err Fabriano, Peel Off Stickers, Sakura Glaze Pen.

Glitter Borders

Cheers

Recycling CD's

2011-09-10T14:56:00.000+05:30

Hola,

In continuation of my last post on Recycled CD Case i also wanted to share the recycling i did with the CD's inside ;)

I made this cute album from A4 double sided design papers that i had got from Kavi ages back n never used them! So i made the inside pages with using my Fiskars circle cutter with 4.5 inch diameter as its fits perfectly :) ( yep u do figure out after few trials )

I kept the CD photo album simple with the plain side stamped with place to write something :)

I am sharing in the below challenges:

The Cheerful Stamp pad - Lets Resuse

Delicious Doodles - Fresh start

Freshly Brewed - Something New

Do more with Less - Recycle

Crafty Ann;s Challenge Blog - Make Yourself Uncomfortable

Cheers

Crafty JC - Recycle Project

2011-09-10T11:25:00.003+05:30

Hola Crafters,

Being a top 3 at Crafty JC has been an exhilarating feeling! I did little dance as Khushboo told me about it over a call since I check the blog on and off! Thanks Crafty JC and the DT team for picking me! However knowing that I need to make a DT project on the theme “Recycle” wasn’t really a celebrating moment for me. Coz when you know your project shall be looked with judgment and alota criticality you gotta be good! And this is my first ever DT post so I have tried my best :) Am hoping its worthy of a DT project (Please be kind : ) )

So what I did I recycle? – A CD Case. (PS- I was on vacation whole of last week and bought many old CD’s my mom was about to throw off :P. ) I took out the CD insert and painstakingly took measurements to
cover all Panels. More details with pics.

This Projecy also goes for the Following Challenges -

The Cheerful Stamp pad - Lets Resuse

Delicious Doodles - Fresh start

Freshly Brewed - Something New

365 Cards - So not me

Do more with Less - Recycle

Crafty Ann;s Challenge Blog - Make Yourself Uncomfortable (My first recycle project!)

The Base Material used – Before the project

And here is the After of the project pics

This is the cover and I used my Echo Park – For the record papers. I used a Kaisercraft Mannequin (have been dying to use this one) as base added some frill with white net we receive with flower Bouquets. Used a sequin lace for the belt and pulled some individual sequins to bling the dress. The circle die cuts as well as the

sentiment are from a Glossy finish corporate flyer lying at home, its printed on the backside.

The Left side – The PP was stamped on the green side to look like a pretty background. This Panel is a “Reminder/To Do list” with sticky notes.

The Right Side – The same double sided paper again has been stamped and a magnetic snap is stuck behind. All Calendars have the magnetic snap behind the Month name and they just snap to the green panel inside :P

This is the backside with a pocket to keep the remaining calendars. All Calendars have been cut, stamped and heat embossed. The dates are handwritten. The best thing is this pocket provides a support for the case to stand even when its closed so you have the front as a Décor on your table. Once the calendar exhausts you can still use it and snap some magnetic saying to the inside. Talk about long term plans :)

Phew! That’s a long post considering I took 2 days to complete it :)

Hope you all inspired to recycle some old useless item lying around your house if you havn't done so yet! And please do follow all the rules while linking your post as we hate to miss out on your awesome entries!

So hop over to the Crafty JC Challenge and show some love for Mother Earth!

Cheers

Not my usual style...

2011-09-08T15:23:00.000+05:30

Yep this isn’t really my style and something very new i tried. But I have been looking at my left over wedding cards for over 9 months now and it was high time I do something with them!

It was fun cutting every bit to get the most from the pretty cardstock :) Trust there was hardly anything left after my dissection!

I kept the design minimal. One card with the Ganesh God image is for Diwali (Festival of Indian) while the other has handmade flowers without a sentiment. I just didn’t feel like adding anymore I guessJ. This is a quick post. :) Will be back with more soon!

I am also entering this card for:

365 Cards - So not me

The Cheerful Stamp pad - Lets Resuse

Craft your Passion - Anything Goes (With Flowers)

Crafty Creations - Anything But a Square

Freshly Brewed - Something New

Do more with Less - Recycle

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Supplies: Elle Err Fabriano, Kaisercraft crystal brads, MS Classic Butterfly punch,

recycled wedding invite

Supplies: Elle Err Fabriano, Gold Permanent marker, Cuttlebug Lable 1 Die-cut,

recycled wedding invite

This is the original wedding invite:)

Cheers!

More Flutter and Glitter!

2011-08-30T11:19:00.003+05:30

Hey there,

With next 3 days off at work am super excited n off to my parents home today at Hyderabad (jumping). Hnce would be MIA for the week :D

After my last post on the bright cards i continues to experiment with happy colours. Unlike me i made a set of 3 cards with similar basic design but different sentiments!

This was quite easy after one blunder of course and super fun too :) I highlighted one butterfly with MS Glitters which looks better than the pic :) Am enjoying playing with vellum since i got the vellum tape runner (available for sale with me :) ) I have glued the extra length inside the card here.

Supplies: Elle Err Fabriano, Fiskars stamps, Rhinestones by Kaisercraft

Martha Stewart iridescent glitters

And as we talk bout flutter i got a lovely butterfly award from my darling Khushboo.

Though i have written several posts bout myself she still wants me to do this again!! Brrrr.....

There are some rules to follow so here they are:
Answer several questions. Award the 'Butterfly Award' to other bloggers
Contact the bloggers to let them know they have received this award
Put a link to the person who gave you the 'Butterfly Award' in the post..

I'll answer the questions first and then inform everyone who I am passing the award to..!!

Q1) Name your favorite color? Hard to pick but love shades of blue and mauve/purple

Q2) Name your favorite song? Tere Bin Meinu Sone yarr by Rabi Shergill. If you havnt heard this beautiful song click HERE

Q3) Name your favorite dessert? I love all variety of it!! Yum. Of course chocolate tops it followed by Blueberry Cheese cake and most flavours of ice creams. I have a extra pocket in my tummy for desserts even am full to my throat otherwise :P

Q4) What worries you off at the moment? Nothing seriously! But i have my first GD post for Crafty JC Challenge for Septermber and i dont see having any time for it (since am off for next 5 days) and hence coming out with some rubbish under pressure :(

Q5) Your favorite pet? My Guinea Pigs but i love all animals :D dogs n cats welcome too!

Q6) Black or White? BLACK

Q7) Your biggest fear? Losing someone dear to me.

Q8) Best feature? Sorry cant pick one :P LOL!! frds have varied versions but i guess its my chirpiness that makes me lovable (As told by frds n family)... i still cant pick one :P

Q9) Everyday attitude? GET THROUGH! Well with a schedule like mine i need 30 hours to do what i want. So its always to get thru the day trying to finish most of it!

Q10) What is perfection? Nothing is.... but again its how we see a glass half full or half empty :) love see the brighter side of things and it make me and other happy its gotta be perfect :D

Q11) Guilty pleasure? I love collecting perfume and Stilletos! I have lost my count and have no space but still love to add to my collection :)

Q12) When you're upset you? Go into silo mode. I usually wont talk much and sulk alone and then go and hug Sid real tight coz i know that makes everything just fine :)!!!

Phew!! That was long..... hope u guys dont get bored :)

Now here for the awards.... apart from people whom Khushboo already did pass it to :)

Erum - My fav crafter
Juhi - The first blogger i met online
Ujjwal - A very talented lady
Shruti - A budding crafter n a super kewl frd
Nikita - Do check out her awesome quilling work!
Spardha - a very creative Kido!
Shalini - Super sassy chi with very creative work

Cheers!

Quick Cards!

2011-08-27T13:48:00.000+05:30

Hey there,

Just wanted to share these quick A5 cards i made with some bright colours :)

Supplies: Elle Err Fabriano,Hero Arts stamps,

Buttons - Pie Lane

Supplies: Elle Err Fabriano,Hero Arts and Stampendous stamps,

Kaleidoscope Calypso ink,Rhinestones by Kaisercraft Buttons - Pie Lane

Cuttle bug Square Dies and Embossing Folders

Cheers

Birthday with flutter and Glitter

2011-08-27T00:27:00.000+05:30

Hola Crafters,

I had an awesome vacation and if you are with me on Facebook you can get a glimpse of my holidays! :)

Am back with some cards... yep made 3 in 1 day!!

Here's my first card and i took and evening to get this doen and ask me why? I saw the gorgeous PDCC 96 challenge colours and that's what got me going! but my Mojo was missing and i went to check the superb Mojo Monday Challenge sketch!! And it took me almost an hour to decide which PP to use!! Then i opened my lately cquire DCWV Mango Frost 8 by 8 stack. The PP are to die for! I wanted to make a birthday card for the Spoonful of Sugar Challenge. Since i added a flutter it goes to yet another fav challenge - Flutter by wenesday and those Pretty Pie lane Glitters cant be missed! And that get me an entry into the Charisma Cards challenge!

I also wanted to enter this for ICR challenge celebrations but i guess i used some stamping. Though is just a sentiment am not sure if it allowed to have aBg even in watermark. :( I kinda forgot about this one rule.

No worries :) So here is my card. I kinda like the way it turned out :) did you notice i distress the paper edge of the blue PP :) What say?

Supplies: DCWV Mango Frost 8 by 8 paper sack, Fiskars Wish Quote stamps,

Glitter Balls - Pie Lane, Rhine stones by KaisercraftRibbon,

Pearls n Ribbon from stash

Close up at the flutter :)

Added the pearls for the balance :)

Cheers

1000 sheets for A thousand sheets... again!

2011-08-22T23:07:00.000+05:30

Yep!! again!

Amy at "A Thousand sheets of paper" has an awesome blog candy till 23rd Sep!! You gotta hop over to see it!! and they have some awesoem candies for random lucky commentors!! Here is a sneak peak at what you can win!

Cheers

I will miss u!

2011-08-12T19:11:00.001+05:30

TGIF!!!

Yeah i hear that all around me today :) and maybe am a bit more happy.... post my wedding in December we havn't taken a break! So me n DH are off for a vacation for 9 days!!! :)

Promise to come back with few pics :)

So that means i would be MIA for a while and i shall miss you all!! :)

Lotsa love and wishing you all a crafty week ahead!

Miss James Bond!

2011-08-09T20:03:00.000+05:30

Hey there!!

Tomo is Khushboo's birthday!! She is a friend i made in a jiffy! Literally! Sometimes u just click and keep clicking all the way!

I dont have many friends but the few i do... i treasure them! Being emotional fool (as everyone tells me i am) i cant be a jolly happy go lucky with every tom dick n harry! I don't know if you call that being choosy but yes i am!! :D I think my past experiences have taught me a bit about reading people :)

Thanks Khush... u are my fav mad woman who helps me de-stress on daily basis! :D and yes.... keep my mojo running!! And when i think of u i can just imagine a 007 fearless lady who can punch u right in the face if required!! But a true sweetheart for her friends and very very caring! Hence this card is dedicated to you my friend!! :) you are my "Miss James Bond"

Have a great day and blessed year ahead!

This card is fairly simple and clean if i may say so. I used my Echo Park Dots and Strips to create the window. Used some distress inks for the BG and yes thats vellum you see. My new experiments are now on vellum and this time i used my glue pad and some MS iridescent glitters :) I really this CTMH stamp set!

Supplies: Echo Park -Dots and Stripes, CTMH stamps, Distress inks,

MS Glitters, Butterfly - Pie Lane, Ribbon from stash

Cheers!

For my dear Bro!

2011-08-08T23:06:00.001+05:30

Yep its that time of the year when we shower all our love to dear brothers!!

It's the most awaited 'Rakhi'. I wanted to try something new :) Yes if you know me well you know how much i love "NEW" stuff :D So i didnt make a traditional card like the one i gave him last year. You can see it HERE.

Finally with a heavy heart i tore out my precious Echo Park papers - For the Record! They are just to pretty :) I used some faux stitching to make it look complete :)

This card is based on the ICR sketch and challenge 8 and also goes for the challenge at Cupcake Craft Challenge, Stampin Sisters challenge (Used the Stickers lying with me forever!) and Marks Finest Papers

I love my hubby for making all my cards luk so pretty :) He takes such awesome pics for me!

Supplies: Echo Park -For the Record, Me and My Big Ideas - stickers, Distress inks,

Rhinestones - Kaisercraft, Butterfly - Pie Lane

Before i say adieu here's what i have been upto :) Yes yes.... i tried my hands the newly (did i say New? ) popular Royal flower among quillers :) Please be gentle its my first shot! :)

Also tried this one with the comb.

Cheers

Experiment with Chalks!

2011-08-08T12:01:00.002+05:30

Hope you had a great weekend!!

I was home for most of it and tried to relax but i guess house chores never end :|

Leaving that aside i tried my new Pebbles Chalk Set - Pearescent Jewel Tones which are also available my Craftstore via Pre Orders.

Chalks are a great medium for highlighting on card and projects. But i created a CAS card just with chalks :) For the sentiments i used some vellum as the base and the E-Z Runner Permanent Fine Adhesive is an excellent buy if you work a lot with Vellum! Can u see the adhesive lines? :P

The card is on its way to a friend :) Sorry for the poor quality pic... its from my point ans shoot. Couldn't wait to shoot.

Supplies:Hero Arts, CTMH and stampendous Stamps, Vellum, Pebbles Chalk Set

Pie Lane Butterfly stickers,Ribbon from stash

And yes let me make you a bit jealous!! Am the lucky recipient of Khushboo's Circle Flipped book!! Khush!! Thanks hon! its super gorgeous and loved all the messages as well ;) You can use the link to jump over and see all the pics if you wish :) Here is a sneak peak!

Cheers!

Masking Technique

2011-08-06T10:22:00.001+05:30

Hey there!

So hows the weekend going? Well i always look forward for mine for sure!! Here's a quick post on my latest experiments using some masking technique :). I have been meaning to try this for so long. I think they look just ok. In the second card i have used vellum for the first time!! I stamped and embossed it and added some bling all around!
Please share your feedback.

Will be back with more updates again sometime!

Cheers

My 100th Project pic!! Happy birthday Dad!!

2011-07-31T12:37:00.000+05:30

Hey Crafters!!

Yipee am home with family and today my Dad turns 60!! So wanted to surprise my dad with a surprise visit and it did work :D.

Its not my 100th post but my 100th card/project pic upload :) yep i keep a count!

So as promised am sharing this card rather a circle flip book Khush pushed me try out!! thanks girl! But i used my fiskars circle cutter for the largest 8" diameter circle :D

Well i took flat 4 hours to complete this one :P

Ok here are the detailed pics! Please enlarge them to see the little details :)

Supplies: Fiskars, CTMH and stampendous Stamps, DCWV Mat Stack- Blossoms and Butterflies

and all dressed up, Ribbon from stash, Flowers are mix of RAK by Shobana and Itsy Bitsy

This card goes in for the following challenges:

Crafts 4 Eternity - Anything but a Card

Inspire me Fridays - Always Anything Goes

Craft us Crazy - Anything Goes

Happileigh Scrappin Challenge - Shaped cards (HLSC32)

Cheers!!

Paper Piecing with Bling!

2011-07-30T11:56:00.000+05:30

Today is a very special lady's birthday! Srinanda - the heart and soul behind Pie Lane. So i wanted to make her a special card using her products only! Happy Birthday Sri.... hope you like this one made just keeping you in mind :D

I used the technique of lifting each glitter ball with a precision tip tweezer and paste them on the dress in layers. Phew!! you heard it right - layers. Enlarge the pic and you might notice there are 2 shades of pink. Ooooh i love pink!! I tried paper piecing, hope it shows - Just the dress though! :)

So here's the card:

Supplies: Elle Erre Fabriano, CTMH Stamps, DCWV Mat Stack- Blossoms and Butterflies,

Pie Lane Glitter Balls, Jewel Alpha chipboard, MS Punch, Ribbon from stash

Am entering this card for the Challenges:

Stamp Insanity - Fav colours (Pink)

Totally PaperCrafts Challenge - Challenge 77 - Bling it up

Stampin B's Design Team - Use a Ribbon

Cheers

Fluttering Friends!

2011-07-28T00:14:00.001+05:30

Hey there!

Am with another card for a good friend.... ;)

I recently used my new DCWV Mat stack for my Dad's 60t birthday which i shall post on his baday only on 31st July :)

And i had few scraps of this gorgeous paper i couldn't let go. So i got my MS classic Butterfly punch out and pounced as many flutters as the poor paper allowed :) Talk bout being frugal :D

I added a fresh piece from the mat stack and i love how it allows us to make a quick n pretty BG. Added a stamped sentiment a pretty Pie Lane Button. Voila a pretty new creation was made! What say?

This is for a very close friend... rather she is like a sister! She aint on Blog land though.... :)

Am entering this card for following Challenges:
Crafty JC Challenge: Friends Forever
Crafty Cardmakers : Butterflies

Supplies: Elle Erre Fabriano, Hero Art and Stampendous Stamps, DCWV Mat Stack,

Martha Stewart Classic Butterfly Punch Button from Pie Lane, Bling from stash

Cheers!

Romina's Giveaway!

2011-07-27T15:13:00.000+05:30

Our very own talented Romina is having a fab give away!! so quickly hop over to her BLOG and enter the lucky chance!! And dont forget to see her work... she is excellent with punch craft and has some very creative and pretty work on her blog!

Here's a peek at the lovely giveaway!

Show her some love :)

Cheers!

Recycle :)

2011-07-23T16:21:00.000+05:30

You know what i love about us Crafters? We cannot throw even a inch of paper away or even those left over pieces of card stock and experimental first time attempts :)

This card is all that and more! The black card stock was an extra. I stamped it with white Versamark pigment ink using CTMH stamp set. The sentiment is from the same set.

This was my first Rossette attemps from again a scrapof white card stock. And the lovely Pie Lane Button adds a nice touch! A simple happy card :)

I think am on a roll today! This is my 3rd post for the day :)

Cheers!

Are u Dis-stressed?

2011-07-23T15:56:00.000+05:30

Have u been stressed with your distress inks offlate? Lol!

Yes at least i did when i got my set. I didnt wanna buy an inking tool for each ink as i just don't have the space so decided to use one tool with different blending foams. Question was how to maintain so many colours and rem them when i need them!!

So i was a bit frugal but it helped to keep things in place and made my life easy :) so this is what i did!

Each foam tape was cut into four small pieces, enough for blending :), used my self adhesive Velcro dots and cut them in halves and stuck them on side and voila u can keep each foam intact with the colour n no mix n match!!

And here is my new new new collection box.!! thanks to a very dear friend.... i feel organised :D and did u see my pie lane collection :D

Cheers!

Getting my Mojo back!

2011-07-23T14:52:00.003+05:30

Hola!

Hope you all are having a a great weekend! I have been sick this entire week and still recovering from a horrible viral!

But yep a bit better and stronger enough to make a card or two :) I really like the Mojo Monday sketch...aptly it got my Mojo back and the PDCC -"just a splash" was quite interesting!

So here is what i came up with :) This is one of my first Rossette and i loved it....gonna make more! I kinda liked how it turned out.

Its for a new friend i made on blogland who is just adorable! And i guess by now she knows she's getting it too ;)

Am also entering this one for Crafty JC's Friend's Forever Challenge

Supplies: Elle Erre Fabriano, Hero Art Stamps, DCWV Mat Stack, Martha Stewart Classic Butterfly Punch and border punch,

Fiskars Sentiments border punch, Hero Arts BG Stamp, Button from Pie Lane, Ribbon and brad from Stash

Did the insides as well :)

Cheers

Bling it on with PDCC!

2011-07-18T22:47:00.002+05:30

I recently acquired the gorgeous Glitter Ball set from Pie Lane!! Yes i also got the pretty holographic flutters which i plan to use soon :)

I have seen E.T using them a lot and i had similar ideas to create some flourish using them. So i just used old style fevicol along the flourish, poured the gorgeous glitter like a powder and patiently aligned them along :) better ways of doing it are welcome. Not totally impressed but happy they look continuous as a design :)

This card is based on the PDC colours - Eggplant, Orange and Fuschia. And yep i did couple of new things here.... the background is done with my newly acquired Hero Arts and misting with Distress Inks.The flutters were sent by dear M which have been stamped with Hero arts Happy stamp and then distressed. This card is full of bling so i added some more rhinestones. It was a fun way to distract my flu filled head :( Hope i feel better soon....

Supplies: Elle Erre Fabriano, Inkadinkado Flourish Stamps, Fiskars Wish Quote sentiments stamp set,

Hero Arts BG Stamp, Glitter Balls from Pie Lane, Ribbon From Stash

I did the insides too for a change

And yes there is a good news!! For the first time my card was selected in top 3 and that too in the ICR Challenge. Here is the card that made it to the top :)

Thanks for stopping by!!

Cheers

Window Card

2011-07-18T11:43:00.001+05:30

Aren't these fun? Here is my version with a happy window and hand cut curtains from my favourite PP from My mind's eye.

This card is for a dear Blog friend Shalini who recently got a new house which she is busy renovating. Best part is that she is moving to my neighborhood and am i excited to have a friend around or what? :D

So here is my card :)

Supplies: Elle Erre Fabriaono, PP from My Mind's eye, Distress inks,Carl Corner punch,
Window, curtain and sentiment tag is hand cut, sentiment is hand written

Card's inside detailing.

Cheers

Magic Exploding Box!

2011-07-16T23:57:00.002+05:30

This ones long due :) I made this one for DH's baday last week (7th July ). It took me close to 5 days to complete it, yeah i did like a hour or more a day. I wanted to make it very detailed and had so so many ideas :) I have totally used glossy accents (its my new fav), much distressing, die cuts and patterned papers. And i totally enjoyed how it looked and DH flipped on it :)

Warning: this post is loaded with pics!

I am entering this box in the following Challenges:
Stamping Sisters - Something moves (the butterflies spring out!)
Paper crafting journey - For him
Totally Gorjuss - All about boys
Trimmies Craft challenge - Butterflies
Fussy and Fancy challenge - Summer (the colours used follow this theme)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations Challenge - Boys to men
CYDA - Fancy Folds
Stamping for the Weekend - Wings and things
Wags and Whiskars - Birthday

A deceiving simple looking box ;)

The magic pours out

The only birthday cake Sid got :P n he loved it

Almost 30

punched flowers

Notes for baday boy...

Card for the personal message

Surprise for the PS3!

these were my fav!

Cheers!

Its a Baby Girl!

2011-07-14T18:23:00.001+05:30

Before u get ideas!! am yet to reach tht stage to announce a status like this for myself :P

But a very close family friends had their first baby and it was all pink!! Yep a darling lil girl! Since we would go to see them real soon i made a all pink card for the couple keeping their tastes in mind :) I preferred to keep it simple and clean and didn't want to add anything very kiddish as well.

Did i tell u? i got my Fiskars circle cutter and am going round and round!! ha ha.... i have been longing for a good circle cuter n this is worth the wait! (I cut a dozen pink circles for fun ;))

So basically i used lotsa pink, distressing, some pretty flower ribbons, i used my CB die and embossing folder for the Butterfly. I distressed it with 'Worn Lipstick' and used a Fiskars pink glitter pen on embossed design and some rhinestones for additional bling.I also used the latest Fiskars scallop sentiment border punch and my 2 new stamp sets as well. Super happy!

I am also entering this card for the below challenges:

Mojo Monday - Challenge 199 - Sketch
ICR Chalenge 6 - Pink on Pink (Butterfly, ribbon, emboss)
Cute Card Thursday - Going Round in Cirlces
Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes!

Supplies: Elle Erre Fabriano, Inkadinkado Flourish Stamps, Fiskars Precious Baby sentiments stamp set, Fiskars Circle cutter, Spellbinders Netabilities, Cuttlebug dies.

Close up

Cheers

Birthday Celebrations

2011-07-03T20:06:00.000+05:30

Hi Crafters,

Hope u had a gr8 weekend! I surely did :) Saw Delhi Belly and its hilarious.... i ended my weekend with a yum buffet at a new place DH n i tried and yes some grocery shopping at Spencers :)

Ok back to the card :) Its a slider card i tried for the first time! I made this one long long ago for dear Spardha for her 18th Birthday! She has been one kind friend to send me so many cards ever since i joined the blog land. Thanks girl. Am finally posting the card here :)

Supplies: CTMH Stamps, PP from Pebbles Inc, Spellbinders Netabilities

Marth Stewart Punches, Distress inks, Bling

The slider with wishes :)

Did i tell you today its Bubbles Birthday!! Bubbles? oh he is my Guinea pig :) We got him with his companion exactly a year ago but the his lady love passed away in Feb.. But we got him another one :) Here are a few pics :)

Birthday boy Bubbles with Gobbles Jr.

Gobbles Sr. with her first litter :) R.I.P my love.. we miss u always!

Thats all folks :)

Cheers!

Member at Lily Pad Cards

2011-06-29T11:30:00.000+05:30

I just got introduced to the lovely LPC and guess what they have a very amazing Blog giveaway running! and the giveaway is - a collection of Hero Art Stamps! Isn't that wow!

Head over and participate before 15th July! you just might get lucky! :)

Cheers
Karuna

Simple Sketches # 4

2011-06-21T16:01:00.000+05:30

Hey Crafters,

Here is a quick card i made based on Smriti's Simple Sketches . I have used my latest PP to create this card.
I used equal size strips places them in different angles to create the look and stuck them together with a paper strip from the back. I also distress each paper with a matching distress ink colour which is not so prominent in this pic though. I then stuck the final piece with straightened borders on the main card and cut of the excess from either side. Isn't that quick?

Thanks. Have a nice day!

Supplies: PP, El Erre Fabriano, Distress inks

Close up of the pretty DP :)

Cheers!

Cupcakes!

2011-06-19T17:20:00.000+05:30

Hi Crafters!!

Hope u all had a lovely weekend :) Here's a Cup cake i made for the Craft JC Challege. I use Digi's very rarely but the challenge tempted me into it - so i used both the image and the sentiment! I used my latest Glossy Accents to the Cupcake toppings and it looks very pretty in real n not here unfortunately! ITs another framed card to accentuate the image.

Supplies: Printed Digi Image & Sentiment, Glossy Accents,

Kaisercraft Stamps, Distress inks, ribbons from stash

Cheers!

Award time!!

2011-06-18T11:57:00.001+05:30

Yeah i got an award from Khushboo!!! And i am so honored!!

I don't know how its works but guessing from her post i need to write 10 random things about myself and then pass this to 5 crafters!

So here are somethings about me most of you already know about :)

I love cooking, traveling and swimming when time permits
I love love animals of all kinds (i have even held a snake :P ) and have 2 guinea pigs as pets whom i consider as my babies literally. I cannot stay without them!
I hate the heat at Gurgaon and still struggling to cope up with it. I now state that winters are better
Like all of you i love hoarding craft supplies but due to time constraints not able to make much
I have a 9-7 job that sucks up all my energy and the reason i go MIA :(
I am married to the charming prince of my childhood dreams and he was the one who made this blog, my Facebook fan page and boosted me to open the craft store for u guys!
I love beaches and can have all vacations spent on a beach with a relaxing spa and a glass of red wine!
I enjoy dancing and have learnt various styles of dancing as well.
I am very scared of heights but i wanna try sky diving with my hubby who is now experienced
I wish i can make more cards and have at least 2 posts a week on regular basis!! :D

So i would also like to share this award with another 5 crafters apart from whom Khush has already given to!

Pink crayons Ladies - The talented Pooja and Shrada
Romina - She's come a long way!!
Shubhra - Her cards are super unique
Yvonne - For all the brightness she brings in our lifes with her lovely creations
Mallika - She one helluva creative kid. totally like the kid in her!

Cheers!!

Happy Fathers Day!!

2011-06-14T14:49:00.001+05:30

Its that time of the year when we pay that extra attention to men in our lives. Fathers day is around the weekend and i geared up to make a something special for Dad! I always loved the idea of making a Origami T shirt, in fact i tried one too before i made this card and then i happened to see a cool Youtube video on the card i made here. Sorry i didn't save that link :(. I think it looks mature and i am kinda sure dad would love it too. I picked the shirt shades knowing he would like em :)

I am entering this card for the below challenges too:

Bows n Berries - Challenge-7-masculine card
Incy Wincy Designs - Challenge-98 Fathers day/masculine
Dream valley challenges - Fathers day
Dream Valley Challenge - Challenge 9 Fathers day
Sentimental Sundays- Challenge-59 Fathers day/masculine
Stampin sisters in christ - Challenge-93-Fathers Day card

The card is A2 size

Closer Look

Inside - Digi sentiment saying - Worlds Greatest Dad!

Supplies: PP from My Minds Eye, Printed Digi Sentiment,

Spellbinder Scallop Circle Die, Distress inks, buttons from stash

Cheers

Mojo Monday challenge - Too late though!

2011-06-14T12:02:00.000+05:30

I am on a roll i guess. You might see more posts from me soon :)

so after a long time i decided to participate in Mojo Monday challenge only to realisie am super late to send my entry!! but no worries i loved the sketch and i tried something new. I took the idea of embossed pattern from Erum's this card. I love Erum's creations and find her very inspiring!! You must have a look at her Blog to see all the beauties she has made till date!

So better late then never! Here is my take on the last week's sketch :P i wanted to use all the colours below so thsi is what i came up with. Added the black in background to empasize on all the brigthness!!

Supplies: Elle Ere Fabriano!, PP from My Minds Eye,

Cuttlebug Embossing folder and Dies, Coloured threads from stash

Cheers

ICR Swap 4. 20-20 Flowers and Buttons

2011-06-14T11:30:00.000+05:30

Yep another post on the ICR but its about the lovely swap sent to me by dear Shobana! I loved each and every lil thing i got in my swap and also a cute mini card which unfortunately i didn't add to the swap while clicking last nite :( Thanks a ton Shobana. Truly apprecite the handmade crochet and paper flowers u sent and those lovely variety of buttons which i had non so far :)

But here's what i got. are you jealous? :P

Cheers!

ICR4 Colour Splash

2011-06-14T00:01:00.000+05:30

Hey Crafters,

what lovely stuff u all have been creating out there... I have been MIA in posting but not missing anything posted by u lovely ladies.... Now i was very much inspired by Tejal's ICR 4 card and knew i wanted to try it out! I really loved the colour combo at the ICR 4 challenge. So i came up with a framed card (yes the black cut out is a frame which it doesnt luk so here :( - with a stamped background and printed sentiment cut with a spellbinder scalloped oval and fitted in one corner. For the blue tinge i added the Quilled flower and a bling bling ribbon from stash! What say you?

Supplies: Elle Ere Fabriano!, Quilled flower,

CTMH Clear Stamps, Printed Sentiment, Nestability Dies, Ribbon from stash

Cheers!!

Simple Cards

2011-06-01T23:01:00.000+05:30

Hey Crafters,

Just a quick post to update you about these 2 cards i made post my inspiration from Less is More. This aint my style so please be gentle on me :) DH didn't have much of a reaction as he loves my work when i add more embi's and all :) So am yet to hear what you guys think :)

Supplies: Elle Ere Fabriano!, Decor Embossing Powder,

Crea8tive Embossing pad, CTMH Clear Stamps, Martha Stewart Punch

Supplies: Elle Ere Fabriano!, Decor Embossing Powder,

Crea8tive Embossing pad, CTMH Clear Stamps, Martha Stewart Punch, rhinestones

Cheers

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Summer Blog Candy Giveaway

2011-05-31T11:59:00.000+05:30

Guess What?????

RRR are having a Summer Blog Candy Giveaway!! Isnt that awesome!

Lots of great ribbons, trims, adhesives and embellishments along with a Scor-Buddy Mini Scoring Tablet. Do Hop over to their Blog to get a chance to win! Here is sneak pic at what you can win!!

The Blogoversary Giveaway will be opened until 12:59 PM EDT on Friday, 6/17. The winner will be announced on this blog sometime on Saturday, 6/18.

Cheers!

Less is More.... for sure :)

2011-05-31T00:05:00.000+05:30

Hi Crafters,

I have been itching to share my latest card with you which i specially created for the "Less is More" challenge - Pick a Square (I picked a rectangle to match with the stamp shape). I have always wanted to try out a clean and simple card as i love going over board always :) Also i got to use one of my latest Inkadinkado Stamps that went so well for this silhouette look i longed for. I totally loved the outcome.... more like these are on my list!

Supplies: Elle Ere Fabriano!, Decor Embossing Powder,

Crea8tive Embossing pad, Inkadinkado Clear Stamps

Cheers

Just a note!

2011-05-26T16:22:00.000+05:30

Today i as went by all the new updates i actually felt blessed to have a Blog and have known you all. How many times do we tell each other how they have been an inspiration for us? All of us have something unique but Blogland helps us to teach and guide each other. Imagine an isolated world of crafting! (Shiver running down the spine) :P Am lucky to have known you!

So Ladies thank alot for being there.... complimenting my good work and teaching to be better when i kinda mess up and always encouraging to reach for the stars. You all rock.

And here's a lil something for all of you :)

Supplies: Elle Ere Fabriano!, Decor Embossing Powder,

Paper Ribbon made using MS Punch,Inkadinkado Clear Stamps

Cheers

Black is Back!

2011-05-25T12:03:00.000+05:30

Am i on a Marathon ;) not really but why miss the chance to make a card.

I had this beautiful double sided PP from My minds Eye for over an year. I loved the pattern but couldn't get to use it all along. After i got my first Black card stock from Fabriano i tried my 'First' Black base card. Yes - first!

Just a simple card. My DH totally loved it so i guess it fits as a card for men too. Or is the butterfly not too macho? :P What do you think?

Am entering the card for the following challenges :)

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

A Spoon full of Sugar - Things with Wings (my butterfly :) )

Bearly Mine Challenges - Die cuts and Lace

Die Cutting Diva - Its a celebration

Supplies: Elle Ere Fabriano!, Decor Embossing Powder, Ribbon from Rak,

Rhinestones. Stampendous Clear Stamps, PP from My Minds eye, Nestability Scallop Die.

Cheers

Something New..

2011-05-24T23:06:00.000+05:30

Heya,

Its been quite sometime that i tried something new.I have been looking at youtube every now and then and just been amazed with the possibilities of new things we can make with the existing craft supply. Talk bout being frugal ;)

I had seen these flowers made from Nestabilities Scalloped Dies and i thought bout giving it a shot. And i think i kinda passed. I have just run the die cuts through my CB and did some distressing with contrasting colours on either sides. Since i so loved the orange i wanted to highlight it and keep the blue as a background. So i added some stamping in Distress Inks Faded Jeans with my new Inkadinakdo Stamps to create a background on the lovely Fabriano sheet. The Bling ribbon has been lying in stack like forever... finally it saw the daylight ;) And my fav rhinestones :) What say?

This card goes for the following Challenges :)

My Time to Craft Chalenge - Use a Die Cut

Kaboodle Doodles - DISTRESS, RIP, TEAR, CRUMPLE

Crazy challenges - 1+2+3 (1 Bling Ribbon, 2 colours, 3 Rhinestones)

There is Magic in the air : Make your own Flowers

Supplies: Elle Ere Fabriano!, Distress Inks, Ribbon from Rak,

Rhinestones. Inkadinakdo Clear Stamps

Cheers

ICR Dhin Chak Dhin n for Kavi!

2011-05-24T11:54:00.001+05:30

Hey,

The heat has taken a a toll on me. Am falling sick every 3rd day here.... yes am new to Delhi heat :( So i got back to card making to distract myself. what would be better than a challenge card.

At ICR we have a Photo Challenge running and the key theme is to make it all blingy!! My inspiration was the bright hues and i picked yellow as the base and yes the handmade flowers as embellishment.The glitter strip were made using a tape runner and MS glitters (another handmade effort here for a background). I totally love it! I also used my new Heat Gun from my Crafting Queen Store to fix it permanently at speed 1. Thats the good part... its has 2 speed controls...talk bout multi taskers ;) Bad news is a month back my Marvy Ulcida heat gun died!! I don't know why and how but am glad i finally have a heat gun with Indian power settings!!

Ok back to my card. I added some purple to tone down all the bling embossed with with my CB and patted with with Distress Ink to enhance the design.. The Flowers are handmade and repeatedly embossed with clear embossing powder to add the shine.

Heres my card :) Sorry about the poor photo quality. The card does look brighter in reality

Supplies: El Erre Fabriano, Embossed sheet in Cuttele bug,

Handmade spiral flowers, Old Cloth Tag for sentiment, Inkadinkado Stamps

A Closer look at the embossed flowers made with patterned papers.

Stamped Watermark Pad and Embossed with Black Embossing Powder

I am also entering this card for Kavi's Guest Challenge. I loved the flowers taught by Anita and they are on my to do list for now :)

Cheers!

Winner of "Just Heat embossing Challenge"

2011-05-21T19:58:00.000+05:30

Heeeeyaaaa,

MIA :( no time to make anything new. As most of you know about my new venture at the Crafting Queen Store am actually so booked with time!

for those who dont... i will be importing all branded goods and all stuff we keep making a wish list for. Best part is these would quite close to the US retail price :) Reason to smile. It is for me for sure. Am happy am able to do it for all of us! I hope i get some blessings :)

If you would like to be added in my mailing list to know about my new stock, updates and discount then quickly mail me at orders@craftingqueen.in. I also have a catalogue for now. You can mail me if you are interested to take a look :)

Ok back to the challenge! Firstly a BIG THANK U to all my lovely friends who did participate!! (((Big Hug)))

I loved all the card and it was kinda tough to pick a winner but thanks to my new blog friend who helped me select one. We both agree that the winner followed the Challenge theme very strictly :)

And the winner is!!!!

Priyadarshini Deshpande

Piyu as we all lovingly know her is a excellent Quiller. One of my fav artist. And its totally amazing to see the speed at which she has picked up card making, stamping and now embossng! Congrats Piyu. You card was gorgeous. You totally stuck with the theme :) Please send me a mail so that i can send u some love :)

And thanks once again to all who came up with the lovely cards. They were all very pretty :)

Cheers!

Blog Candy Winner!!

2011-05-10T12:11:00.000+05:30

Dear Bloggies

It was a beautiful month and what an amazing response to the candy. I had 40 eager participants and many new faces which was lovely. Made new friends! As promised i will add some more goodies to the candy and i hope the winner displays what she gets on her blog as well for all of you to see.

Am really excited to announce the winner now. But before i do that just a quick update - This Blog candy was dedicated to Mom and hence the last day for the participation was Mothers Day. Keeping that in mind i called Mom and requested her to select a number between 1 to 40. It was a bit difficult to explain her a blog candy but she was excited to pick the number for a raffle and she has picked the number 39 which she considers lucky for herself. And the comment that coincides with this number is.....:drumroll:

Neelam said...

May 7, 2011 8:27 PM

Have done all steps mentioned above to make me eligible for this candy. I am complete amateur compared to beautiful crafters around, but I am sure your candy will definetly help me pursue my recently rekindle passion for crafts.Do visit my blog http://kreativehobbycrafts.blogspot.com and give your valuable suggestions. Looking forward to receive this candy.

Congrats Neelam!!!

Please send me a mail at orders@craftingqueen.in with your complete address and phone number within a week to claim this price else a new winner will be picked!

Also Neelam is new to blog land so i would love it if all of you can give her a warm welcome and check her blog :)

Thank you all so much for participating.

Cheers

Baby Boy Scrapbook Album

2011-05-09T11:49:00.000+05:30

Dear Crafters,

Am very excited to finally share my Baby Scarpbook Album!! This is my first attempt with a scrapbook for a baby so please be gentle on me. I want to thank Mallika for sending me a lovely blog candy with things of my choice. She sent me pretty die cuts from her SD and saved me alota trouble....do u see the pretty clouds and border cuts and the cute flowers with glitters (written Joy within)...oh ya the handmade spiral roses too which i added glitter to...and cute duck and baby bottle.... its all Mallika on the cover page!! And Thanks to Jaya too!! She sent me very cute felt animals long back in a candy i won.... and i finally used them in the right place!! And Spardha for the beaded flower on the cover page!

I handed it over the scrapbook to its cute lil owner - KRISHIV and the mommy (my very dear friend) was absolutely awed by it. Am really looking forward to see this album with Krishiv's pics in it. Hubby darling was very modest to take lovely snaps and this blog is gonna be loaded with them.... so without further adieu here is the album......drumrolllllllllllllllll :)

Warning: the post is very heavy on pictures!! Keep Scrolling :) Click on any picture to enlarge and view details.

BTW: the Blog Candy winner would be announced soon tooo..... keep an eye if u r the lucky one :)

Cover Page

Baby Details

Pics of new born and with Mom Dad

Pics with the Family with Message tags for family member to write some love for Krishiv!

More General pics and insert Page for some favourite baby activities. Can be used to insert extra pics too

Growing up pictures over the first 1 year and 1st Birthday Celebration Picture.

Last Page - with my and Krishiv's initials : 'K'

Here are some cute close up that i really loved. - thanks dear Hubby for making it look so pretty with your Cam ;)

Cheers!!

Crafting Queen Store Blog Candy!

2011-05-09T07:12:00.000+05:30

The Blog Candy Post will stay on top till May 8th. Please scroll down for my latest updates

Hola,

Yes you read it right! Its time for a candy :) Many reasons to begin with. I missed my blogversary last Dec busy honeymooning :), crossed 100 posts on my blog and duh! didn't realise it too, opened my own online Craft Store in Feb and yes INDIA won the world cup yesterday and if u let me go on i have way many reasons be to be happy for now :)

I really thank my blog friends for their support to my store. I hope you have enjoyed shopping at the store and if you haven't I look forward to your first purchase!!

So here is a candy celebrating "The Crafting Queen Store" which is worth more than Rs.2000!! I will run the candy until May 8th - That's Mothers day.

The Candy Includes:

An inspiring book from Making Memories on Home Decor with fresh collection of Home Decor ideas that let you take your scrapbooking to your living area.
Li'l Davis Major QT Rub-ons Book- Alphabet & numbers Lower Case...spiral note book keeps it organized for cards, scrapbooking, crafts
Cre8tive Large Ink Pad in Gold
Inkadinkado Autumn Leaves stamps set
Petaloo Dazzlers - Glittering Flowers, With the tin container. In Fuschia/Blue/Green/Yellow. Sparkle and shine while you create with these dazzling flowers. Suitable for Paper crafts embellishments. Scrapbooking , cards, bags etc.

I might add more things in time to come :)

I'll keep the rules simple. The idea of this candy is for you to have a chance to experience my stores products :) And help me spread the word of Scrapbook and Craft tools available in India :) something i looked forward to 1.5 years ago :)

So here is what you gotta do

Follow me here and on my Craft Store
Like me on Facebook - this is not compulsory but i would love it if you do :)
Display my Craft store Badge (Pick from the side) on your blog and if you are not able to then you may display the Blog Candy pic on your side bar with a link to my Blog and also have shout box!
Since Mr. Linky aint working PLEASE ensure you do leave a comment below to let me know you have done all of it :)

And if you have some feedback for me i would be happy to hear it out! :)

Easy peasy.

Cheers!!

Kavi's Colouring challenge

2011-05-08T15:50:00.001+05:30

This post is specially dedicated to Kavi's colouring challenge. Kavi is super talented and her creative is beyond imaginations. I had actually learnt a bit about colouring from her tutorial and it relly helped me overcome my fear and try out some colouring too!! I have been telling you about the baby album right? So i did this cute duck image and added to the album page.... this page stands out from rest :) I will post the complete album later.... Kavi thanks for teaching me how to colour :) I have used my water based steadlers for colouring the big ducjie :)

Here's the page :)

Cheers

Anniversary Card

2011-05-05T13:09:00.000+05:30

Hey,

What a lovely weather we are having today at Delhi!! It rained a day ago and the after effects look fab!! Just makes you forget work and have some fun. :) I hope it keeps the sun away few more days, 41 degrees of heat is quite unbearable considering am not used to the Delhi heat. Ok here's a long post i have with some tips and update on the challenge running on my blog but first the card with the coordinating envelop :)

I am entering it for the following Challenges:
Paper take weekly - Anything Goes
Crafty creations challenges - Anniversary
Craft your passion challenges - Anything Goes
Kaboodle doodles - I's the B's knees (Bling, Butterfly)
Divas by design challenge - Anything Goes

So here's a card i made for a very special couple my husband i know. I made this card in 2 hours which is a record for me, considering i take a lota time planning. Maybe i had an idea about the colours and the look which made it easy. I have been putting an extra effort off late to use left over PP and other die cuts lying around. Wait till you see the baby scrapbook i have been working on since last 1 month!!! Yes it took me that long :) But all the effort was totally worth it. Will upload it by this weekend if Hubby dear agrees to click nice and clear pics by then :)

So the background has been stamped with leaves from a bigger stamp you see on the envelop. You have to be careful to not let the colour spill to the rest of the stamp :) So this is a tip to use a part of a bigger stamp if you ever wish to :) I have also embossed it with some pastel dark green colour to give a smooth finish. Some distressing on the PP which have been punched with MS.I have used the hand-made flower which i had made long back along with left over punched butterflies and lotsa Bling. Doesn't it look gorgeous?

I used a Left over oval scallop die cut, distressed it with sme Memento inks and did a hand written sentiment using my new embossing Pen. Another tip is on using the Embossing Pen. Its my new fav! Its perfect tool to doodle and write your own sentiments when you don't have the right stamp or image. Not just that its also useful to cover up the missing part of stamped images when the stamping(with watermark/embossing pad) doesn't happen well in the first go. So after you finish the heating you can doodle freehand on the missing areas and re-do the embossing powder sprinkle and heat it. I did so in the Mother's day card when the flowers petals were missing in between due to less pressure in certain areas while stamping with the watermark. Hope this helps you in your next attempt at Heat embossing.

Don't forget i have a challenge for "Making a Card with only Heat Embossing" running till 20th May!

Cheers!

ICR challenge and More!

2011-04-30T17:19:00.000+05:30

Hey all,

I know i haven't posted much off late and i hope i have not been forgotten.... of course i keep popping up on most of your blogs and love seeing what my blogger frds are upto! :) I have been sick thruout the week and finally getting back on track... the heat got on to me.... :(

This post is specially for the ICR Challenge. I am not getting much time these days with work load increasing and hence not many cards offlate. But i wanted to make a card for mommy dearest and also participate in the ICR challenge and am glad i made it. its 30th Apr today!! See how work on deadlines ;)

So here's another card made just with stamping and embossing and lotsa cardstock layering. The stamps is the mothers day set Micia Stamp and the embossing powders are from the pastel and pearl series available on my craft store. I had alota fun making this once and my interpretation for the ICR challenge was

I - Inspiration (to do new with embossing powders)

C - colours (as ICR wanted - Red/Maroon, Yellow and Green)

R- Rainbow effect :)

With this card i also make my entry in dear Tejals lovely candy ;)

Next news is i got the Stylish Blog award from my favourite Eeenzy Beenzy and the very talented male crafter of our community Aditya. As i saw most of you have already received this award so i let it be an open ward to all blogies who have been missed out. Please do pop up this award on your blog if you haven't so far!! I think you all r a rockstar in your unique way :) I had received this award last year from Juhi and have already shared 8 random thing bout me :)

Now for something interesting.... i have been getting alot of "u made a card with embossing alone?". Yep i did and i know you can too.... so am opening a challenge on "Make a card with only heat embossing" and link it to Mr.linky below before 20th May! Please no back linking :) rules are simple. And yes i have a surprise gift for one lucky winner!

Cheers!

Creating sceneries with Heat Embossing

2011-04-15T15:31:00.001+05:30

Heya,

So am back after a real long break after finishing with the new embossing products i got on the Crafting queen Store recently!! I couldn't wait to try these myself! I have loved heat embossing ever since i learnt about it! Most people think embossing powders just add extra dimension to a stamped image or a sentiment or at max to make some background but embossing products go way beyond! I had once come across a tutorial which showcased how to make a whole scenery yes a whole scenery for your projects!! The card you see here has been made by just stamping with a watermark pad and then carefully adding different embossing powders in layers to get the effect right :) I have used the Micia Stamps and the pastel embossing powder range and and few from pearl series for the shimmer effect which are also available on the store :) I think having a whole set of embossing powders is a great idea especially when they run a long way!!! You can make 100's of such small sceneries this way! If you think having a lighter and darker shades of same colour is useless -think again. :) It adds a real nice touch when you wanna give the shading in such sceneries! check my background for the water effect :)

Ok so this card is for dear Hubby. He has been feeling ignored off late, with me being busy with the craft store and the stocks and packing and orders. So i wanted to remind him that he's my best fish in the big ocean :) yep those words are in there :) I actually loved the outcome. From a plain card stock to a textured coloured aquarium filled with love.... the colours came out gorgeously though i had initial hic up using the embossing pen to colour the fishies!! I must say its a its one helluva tool!

Sorry for the bad pic :( I took it in a hurry and its not even straight (was to too excited to share). The card looks brighter in reality!!

This card also goes for:
Creative Craft challenges - Embossing
For Fun Challenges - Choose colours- pink, blue, purple, green, yellow

PS - I am actually upset i missed Ujjwal's Challenge :(

Cheers!

Mini Book

2011-04-05T14:51:00.000+05:30

Dear Friends,

I have been MIA as i have been so tied up with this one special order i got. My dearest friend who is more than a sister now wanted to present a card to her finance (Who is also my very good friend and loves my handmade creations!) on his birthday. When she saw my cards she wanted something in the resist technique but i took it to a all new level knowing that she wanted alota space to write messages i figured that she would love the mini book idea. They are my favourite couple and i spent alota time to ensure it comes out pretty and that took me like 10 days! Yes on and off along with work n kitchen ;)

I surprised myself with the results and i don't think i have made anything as pretty till date. I love this feeling! This was my first attempt but i think i will make more of these! I have used stamping, MS punches, Die Cuts etc. I have tried punches for the cover and loved the 3D effect it gives.You can also see the new MICIA stamps from my Store all over this mini book :)

I am also entering this card for the following challenges:
Fab n Funky challenge Shabby chic
A Spoonful of sugar Tons of Texture
Digi Doodle Shops Best Happy Birthday
Moving along with the times - More Than 1 fold
Little Claires Designs Springs Celebrations

The Mini Book with all the folds

Cheers

Side Step Card

2011-03-27T17:31:00.000+05:30

Hi Ladies,

Hope you are all having a great weekend. I am surely! After many weekends i got a Sunday for myself as DH was out for official work :) after all household chores i got down to my craft table and churned out a step card.... finally! This had been on my to do list for a long time. For no specific reason i actually spent way long on this card...maybe i started without a clue on how i will embellish it but am happy with the turn out. Bright and crisp :)

So here's my card (Sorry the pics aren't that gr8 :| )

Supplies: Pebbles Inc Patterned paper, MS Punches, Memento Inks,

Embossing Powder, Nestabilities, Puffed handmade stickers

Cheers

Multi Fold Card

2011-03-26T15:49:00.000+05:30

Hey Crafters!

I have been MIA for quite sometime now :) As Tejal mentioned its all the AWIC post effects i guess. That was one heck of a week ;)

So here's a multi fold card technique I learnt at Inspirational Techniques and Tutorials Blog. Seriously they have some real nice and very easy tutorials you must check out. So here's my take on it!

I am entering this card for the below challenges:
Fab n Funky Challenge - Do it more than once (Multi fold cards)
Stamping B's Design Team Challenege 103 - Masculine Card
Lili of Valley challenge# 89 - Punch it
Crafts for Eternity - Theme - Something Hidden

Supplies: Pebbles Inc. Cardstock, Fiskars Stamp set, Memento Inks,

Embossing powders,MS punches, Ribbon from stash

Cheers!!

Thank you - again :)

2011-03-25T13:54:00.000+05:30

Hi Ladies,

So life is getting back in track. The store is somewhat settled and i finally feel confident about all the stuff I have been able to bring to the store for all of you. And your feedback is very dear to me so please leave a comment about my lil store :) Not to forget alota stuff is gonna be on sale and soon ;)

I am sharing my "Thank You note" that goes out along the shipments to all my customer as a kind gesture for their purchase. I have used an embossing pad for a watermark background and a stamp with memento ink. Simple and sweet! I add a personal note inside. :)

I am actually overwhelmed with the response from all of you and many of you often ask me to get more items. I assure you.... am trying :) and am still open to mails for your query :) Thank you for all the support!

Cheers!

Crafting Queen Store - Beezeeee!

2011-03-24T10:31:00.000+05:30

Hi Ladies,

I have been having very hectic days ever since the store opened but am happy that i am able to help fellow crafters! The whole purpose of this store is to bring in reach amazing imported craft supply to all Indian Crafters. All the items are being carefully priced to match a competitive rate in USD. This helps us avoid heavy shipping for few items we purchase.:) So am hoping i get time to craft soon!

As of now we have a good range of acrylic stamps (Soon getting wiped out ;) ), ink pads (few left :) ), ribbons, brads, epoxy clips, vellum stuff, designer eyelets, hard and soft embellishment, stamping tools, rub ons, chipboards and punchboards and even kids scrapbooking items. I still await more new items that i will you informed about! :)

For those of you who have missed on the update head over to the Crafting Queen Store to see if you like anything :) You can follow the blog to stay updated

For most items (Except ink pads) i am offering flat shipping rates of Rs.100 and free shipping over purchase of Rs.2500

Cheers!

AWIC Edition 2 - Day 7

2011-03-14T14:43:00.000+05:30

Yippeeeee...

Couldn't be happier! i did it!! I managed the 7 day marathon!! I really wanted to make it to Tejal's Embossing Challenge so i came up with this birdie card which has both dry and wet embossing :) Tejal i hope am not too late!! :)

The flower is handmade with a lilttle flower brad

Supplies: Zing Clear embossing powder, Versamark,

Jef Daisy punch, Brad, Cuttlebug embossing folder, memento ink

Cheers!

AWIC Edition 2 - Day 6

2011-03-13T18:59:00.000+05:30

Hey blogies,

Hows it going? I cant beleive i manged till day 6 :) So i moved from the stamping routine and got my Cuttlebug out. Some embossing and die cuts and got this cute mushy card :)

Supplies: Cuttlebug, patterned paper, sentiment

AWIC Edition 2 - Day 5 - Inspired from recycle

2011-03-12T17:04:00.000+05:30

Hey hey,

Hope you all are enjoying your weekend.... am having a good one for sure :) So I gave a break to stamp resist for now. But not to stamping!! LOL!! So i have used a watermark pad (Versamark) to add the beutiful background swirls... i love the way it can turn a plain cardstock into a beauty! I had this dried flower decoration from a gift i got years ago with me for a long time and wanted to use it as well but never found an appropriate card...i love hoarding pretty stuff...don't we all? I added the piece of the red fancy ribbon lying in stash. Thats my rub-on sentiment you see. Another wedding card :)

Supplies: Versamark, Inkadinkado Brenda Walton Stamp set,

Recycled dried flower decoration, fancy ribbon from stash,

Sentiment is a rub-on

Cheers!

AWIC Edition 2 - Day 4

2011-03-11T11:10:00.001+05:30

Hi Ladies,

I have been checking out all your lovely work!! and gosh so much prettiness flowing around this week! I am sorry that am so deviated from the theme - "Cased" but i hope my new experiment with stamping are being liked by you! :) So more stamping resist on this one. And yes the border punch as well! I tried to make a ribbon flower and covered the ugly center with a simple quilled spiral rose:)

Inkadinkado Brenda Walton Stamp set is one of my favorite and is also up for sale on my CRAFT STORE. Hop over :)

Supplies: Versmark, Zing clear embossing powder,

Inkadinkado Brenda Walton Stamp set, Ribbons from stash

Quilled Spiral flower, punch border, Memento inks

AWIC Edition 2 - Day 3

2011-03-10T12:09:00.001+05:30

Hey Ladies,

Continuing with the fun here's my card for Day 3! Its got a festive look and ideal for a marriage greeting. I used the cuttlebug embossing technique and loaded it with Gold :)

Supplies: Cardstock, Cuttlebug, Adrionik Fine Gold Embossing powder,

Golden ribbon from stash

Cheers!

AWIC Edition 2 - Day 2

2011-03-09T14:13:00.001+05:30

Hi Ladies,

I wanted to quickly share my card for today! I am not sure if i would get time this evening so i made this one yest itself :D so 2 cards in a day...not bad ;)

Continuing with my resist frenzy i made this one and added a little bow as well :)

Supplies: Inkadinkado Stamp set, Versamark,

Zing clear embossing powder, Ribbon from stash,

Quilled flower, border punch, Memento Inks

Cheers!

AWIC Edition 2 - Day 1

2011-03-08T23:50:00.003+05:30

Hey Crafters,

Sorry i didn't Case my card exactly but kinda inspired from my previous stamp resist frenzy. Actually i also got an order for few cards for all occasion so am trying to kill 2 birds with one arrow! LOL! since i had committed to the AWIC challenge am participating with whatever card i create :)

So here's the card!

Supplies: Inkadinkado Brenda Walton Stamp set, Versamark,

Zing clear embossing powder, Ribbon from stash,

Quilled flower, border punch, Memento Ink

Cheers!

For my secret sweetheart!!

2011-03-06T22:32:00.000+05:30

Hey Bloggies!!

I am back from a long due vacation and just didnt feel like returning to the hectic life back here. It was my husbands n my first visit back home and we had so many dinner parties to attend including the one we threw for all our close friends and families!! Its time to hit the Gym big time post all the yummy food and amazing desserts!!

Ok so am super late posting what i mailed my Secret Sweetheart Mallika!!

Well i was all ready with these pics for super long but since there was no courier ready to take my parcel to her address it got delayed!! and the one tht took said it would take 3 days!! am not sure but am hoping she has received it :)

So i leave you with the card and some yummy stuff i made for her :) Its the first concertia card i tried on my carfters companion Pro! :)

I smudged the name coz i had planned to update this pic long time back and didn't want to ruin her surprise :P

Cheers!

Crafting Queen Stores says thanks!!

2011-03-05T13:02:00.001+05:30

Dearest Blog friends,

While am busy enjoying my vacation back at home i just wanted to drop a quick thank you for all your love an support to my new venture - http://craftingqueenstore.blogspot.com/. I received some very warm notes congratulating me on the new venture and it was heart warming to see all of you encouraging me. I had been planning this ever since i realised what a tought thing it was to get high quality card making and scarpbook material in india.

Since most of you polled about embelishment i added many Rub on's for sale. If you compare there prices in US many are being actually sold cheaper than the MRP as well!! The whole idea is to bring an awesome variety for you. Once am back from vacation i would add many branded chipboard, punch out, 3D stickers, soft and hard embelishments not to forget the latest sets of stamps that have arrived.

Please become a follower and also subscribe to the RSS feed on http://craftingqueenstore.blogspot.com/ to stay updated about our new products and dicounts that would be announced soon for members!!

There is alot more coming and i will really appreciate to hear whats more would you like to see on our store? Are you liking the products on sale as of now?

Once again a huge thanks to all!!!

Cheers

Secret Sweetheart Swap!

2011-02-23T17:22:00.001+05:30

Thanks to our dear Asha for coming up with this great idea!

I was the secret sweetheart for one of my favorite ladies Jaya. And see what i got? i absolutely loved each and every bit of it! I was actually dancing when i received it coz there was so much variety and i am all excited to add these to my upcoming creations! There were stickers, ribbons, colourful paper clips, buttons, felt animals and candy too, some variety of flowers in paper and chipboard and a very special gorgeous card from her!

Thank you Jaya!!

For those who haven't heard or seen it yet my very own Crafting Queen Store is now live with some brilliant collection of acrylic stamps. Since only 1 each is available its on first come first basis! :) Go hop over!!

Cheers

Crafting Queen Store is now open!!

2011-02-23T11:31:00.002+05:30

Hey Ladies,

I am so excited to introduce my very own Craft Store. I always wanted to help fellow crafters with the best craft material with the ease of access and budgets that fit in your pocket!

Crafting Queen Store is now open for sale. We have a good range of Acrylic Stamps for sale for now and expecting many more new items too. If you looking for specific stuff just drop me a mail at orders@craftingqueen.in and we will help you stock up your preference! The Craft Store would now be a tab on my blog for ease of access!

So hop over and let us know what would you like to purchase. Hope you have fun! We will be having new deals and discounts soon!

Another bit of big news. My blog www.twirlsandcurls.blogspot.com is now www.craftingqueen.in.

Cheers

Quilled Earrings

2011-02-22T12:05:00.004+05:30

Heylo,

Here is the second post for the day. I made these quilled rings for the same office friend and added coordinated colours and patterned paper as well. Since my friend is fair i wanted to make something bright and peppy so i stuck to an abstract design rather some flowers. I used my ultimate crafters companion pro to create a matching box to ensure these are not damaged and they look great as a gift box. The flower is again hand made as mentioned in one of my previous posts :)

I would be making more quilled earrings now and taking orders for customized ones too. So feel free to contact me for orders :)

Since i used the colour green in my project am also entering it for Stampin sisters in christ Challenge-76

Here are some pics :)

This is how the card and the gift look together. You can find the pop-up card here

Supplies: Ultimate crafters Companion Pro, Nestabilities large scalloped oval,

Patterned paper by Pebbles inc, handmade flower, Quilling strips

Cheers

Pop up card

2011-02-22T11:42:00.000+05:30

Hi dearies,

This weekend ended on sad note as i lost one of my Guinea pigs :(. Unfortunately it was rainig and maybe she slipped from the balcony while exploring along the new sun shades we installed for the French windows in the balcony of our new home. It broke my heart to see her limp body. I am trying to recover from this sad incident ever since. But life goes on and i am trying to find a new companion for my male guinea pig to keep him distracted. I am sure he will survive well. :)

I made this card using my new crafters companion ultimately pro. It's a 3 fold card and my first pop-up card on a gate fold card which i made for a dear office friend last week. I am entering it for few challenges...
The secret crafter saturday challenge Fancy Folds
Card makin mamas Birthday card
Stampin sisters in christ Use the colour green

Supplies: Crafters Companion Ultimate Pro, Patterned paper by Pebbles Inc,

Memento ink, Kaiser stamps, Zing clear embossing powder

Cheers!

Birthday card and handmade embelishment

2011-02-20T22:53:00.000+05:30

Hey all,

I have been busy making some new cards and no time for posting. WE are finally feeling settled in the new home and its turning out to luk like a home now! :)

So here's a card i made for a office colleague who is rather a very good friend too. I have made the paper flowers inspired from Laura's paper flower Tutorial. IT was simple and i loved the outcome as well. I chose pink and yellow as the theme here and added some stamping inside as well. The card is entering for the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamps Challenge make your own embellishment
Drunken Stampers use die cuts
Card Makin Mamas challenge#15 Happy birthday Card

Supplies: Patterned Paper by Pebbles Inc,

Stampedous stamps, Nestabilities, Memento inks

Cheers!

Valentines Day Card!

2011-02-15T14:21:00.001+05:30

Hey girlies!!

I couldn't post it yest even though i tried so hard. DH and i had a nice romantic dinner last evening and twas late by the time we reached home.I am sure am not so late :) So i made him a very special Valentines day card and the fun part was i locked myself in a room on 13th Feb evening to finish it! LOL! He is one curious cat! I managed to complete it on dot 12 am and gift it that very moment! Phew!

DH loved the never ending card I had made for mom so i knew what he wanted. I am quite bored using red for love cards so i gave it all a new meaning with bright yellow, orange and blue Patterned paper from Pebbles Inc. I added some of our pics before marriage as well to give it a scrapbook luk! And DH loved it!! He kept folding it back and forth smiling and i was so so excited to see him play around with the card like a kid! ha ha....Before i blabber more here is the card!!

I am also entering it for following Challenges:
Crafty JC Challenge Hearts & Hugs
Cupcakes Craft Challenge I love you
Heart to Heart Challenge Show us your heart
Stamps r us challenges - Valentine/Love

Supplies: PP Pebbels Inc, Cuttlebug Dies, Jef Butterfly Punch

Nestabilities Label One,Deckled Rectangle, Scalloped Circle, Scalloped Oval,

Memento Inks, Stampendous stamps

Cheers!

Never ending Card Technique

2011-02-10T23:25:00.000+05:30

Hey,

I had made this card over the weekend and have been waiting to share it with all of you! Its my dearest dearest Mom's birthday today!! i wanted to reach the card on time and was happy i managed it. I did have to sit up till 2 am on a Saturday and i absolutely loved trying out a Never ending Card to let my mom know about my never ending love for her! He he.... how movie like is that now.

This was one card that i really had to work on. Right from the measurements to the detailing it was real fun. And to make it exciting i even made a coordinating envelop!
Well i have learnt this card from this tutorial. Have fun and i hope you do try one too :)

I am putting this one for the following challenges too s they fit in just fine!
Creative Card Crew - For a Loved one
Fab n Funky Challenge - Tempting Texture
A Spoonful of Sugar - Lets see some love

The Envelop

Cover Page

First fold

Second Fold

Last Page

The Final look... so happy with it!

Supplies: Card stock, Nestabilities - Label One, Deckled Rectangle Large, Cuttelbug Dies,

Flower embellishments, Rhinestones, Memento Inks, Patterned paper - My minds eye

And here's another card i made for Mom on behalf of my elder brother ;) I hope he treats me for this one.

Supplies: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and Dies,

Steadler Water Colour Pencils, Pearls

Cheers!

A Swing Card!

2011-02-09T10:36:00.000+05:30

Dear Scrapy frds!

I have finally got back to my scrap land and trying even more :) Here's a quick and simple card i wanted to share. Off late i have been very inspired by the various card techniques i see online so i tried a swing card. Basically the central circular heart image is tied via threads and upon opening the card it swings :) sorry no motion pics here.

I am putting this card for some challenges too.

Crafty JC challenge - Hearts and Hugs (Jaya i will try to make a better too if time permits :) )
A Spoon full of sugar - Lets see some love
Papertake weekly - Have a heart
Crafty Card makers - Hearts

Supplies: Cardstocks, PP from Pebbles Inc, Ribbon,

Stampendous Stamps, Cuttlebug, Nstabilities, Memento Cocoa Ink

Cheers!!

Stylish Blog Award!

2011-01-31T23:38:00.000+05:30

In the middle of the maddening House shifting i have been going through last 3-4 days now i just took out some time to peep into whats up in Blogville!

And guess what i find an Award!! Yipee!! I received the Stylish Blog award from dear Rachana and Kavi. Wow 2 people think i deserved it. Thats So kewl.

Now, In order to continue, I have to post 8 things about myself and pass this along to 8 bloggers. But as i see most of the people i would have tagged would have already received it so i will try to share it with some few more fortunate ones or at least make an attempt to

First 8 things about me!

1. I love food and above that love preparing dishes and watch my DH and friends enjoy a good meal :)

2. If given a choice i would quit everything and dedicate my life to Scarpbooking, Card making and Quilling (Dont all of us ;)

3. I am a born dancer... i guess it runs in the family. And i love Bolly and Hip Hop

4. I love travelling and exploring new places. I wish to travel to a new place, city, continent every year!

5. I would love to have balanced life with where i can spend more time on my crafts as well. At the moment my Job n travel to work sucks up all my time...

6. I hope one day i can adopt a dog or maybe 2. I love animals and so i have satisfied myself with 2 misbehaving guinea pigs.

7. I enjoy learning new things and discovering new ideas. I try and incorporate all the good in my daily life.

8. My DH is my true best friend and i wouldn't be writing on Blog hadn't he encouraged me to take Quilling seriously and create this Blog for me. I love him the most!

And i would like to pass it on to my favourite ladies ( though i have many more :) ):
1. Malika
2. Priya Venkat
3. Spardha
4. Tejal
5. Yyam
6. Asha
7. Sudha
8. Juhi

Cheers!