Addicted To Stamps And More #445 - Die Cuts & Stencils...

Hello! I hope you are ready for some inspiration for the Addicted To Stamps And More challenge. The theme this time is:

I love using layering stencils. Especially floral ones. And this stencil from CrafTreat is one of my favorites! 

I also have a video for you if you want to know how I created this card.

I hope you liked my card and will create something beautiful for this challenge. You can link your creations to the ATSM gallery. Please don't forget to visit the other DT who have some incredible inspiration for you. I look forward to visiting you in our gallery.

Love,

Nandini

Happy Little Stamper October Watercolor Challenge...

Hi! I am back with brand new inspiration for this month's HLS Watercolor Challenge.

I created a card with a stencil and Brushos. This is a twofer as I got two cards out of one panel.

I started with a large piece of watercolor paper and taped the Sunflower stencil by CrafTreat on top. I sprinkled the Brushos on top and sprayed with water. I used yellow, green, orange and red Brushos. Once the paper was dry, I replaced the stencil and lightly inked the petals with red dye ink and the flower center with brown dye ink.

I cut the paper into half, getting two card panels. The sentiment is from a very old stamp set which I stamped with Versafine Black Onyx ink. To finish, I trimmed my panel and popped it up on a dark brown card base with foam.

I hope you liked my card. I look forward to your beautiful creations in the HLS gallery. Do visit the blog for some more inspiration by my teamies.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes:

Casology Week 407 - Happy:

Love,

Nandini 

Happy Little Stampers Stencil Challenge - October 2021...

Hi! I am here with the inspiration for the October challenge of the Happy Little Stampers Stencil challenge.

I decided to try a technique by Laura Bassen using a new CrafTreat stencil called Peony Blossom. Click here to go to the original post which also has a very informative video tutorial.

I used some white embossing powder for the sentiment. The stamp is a very old one that I found white reorganizing my stash recently.

I hope my card inspires you to create something beautiful. You can visit the Happy Little Stampers challenge blog for more inspiration and link your creations. I look forward to visiting you in our gallery. 

Love,

Nandini

Happy Little Stampers Stencil Challenge - May 2021...

Hi! Welcome to the May edition of the Happy Little Stampers Stencil challenge.

I created a quick, masculine card today with the plaid layering stencils by CrafTreat.

I took an ivory card base and inked both layers of the 2 Step Plaid II stencil by Craftreat with blue inks. I used the darker blue ink to stamp the sentiment on a scrap of paper and glued it to the card base after trimming it.

I hope you are inspired by my card. Please do visit the Happy Little Stampers blog for more, amazing inspiration by the DT. We look forward to seeing your creations in our gallery!

Love,

Nandini

Happy Little Stampers Stencil Challenge - April 2021...

Hi! Welcome to the April edition of the Happy Little Stampers Stencil challenge. 

I created a quick card today with the new slimline layering stencils by CrafTreat. 

I took a piece of handmade paper and attached the first stencil from the Anemone set to it. This layer has leaves and used two shades of green distress inks to color them. The second layer has flowers and buds. I used distress inks in shades of pink, orange, coral and yellow this time. Both times I used finger daubers to apply the ink. Here is a close-up of the inking.

The sentiment is from the Sentiments I - Celebrations stamp & die set by Elizabeth Designs.

I just trimmed the inked panel, rounded the corners and adhered it to the card base. I added the other elements and finished the card. Here is another look at the completed card.

I hope you are inspired by my card. Please do visit the Happy Little Stampers blog for more, amazing inspiration by the DT. We look forward to seeing your creatins in our gallery!

Entering my card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes:

STAMPlorations April Stencil Challenge:

Use Your Stuff #419 - Mood Board:

I was inspired by the colors. 

NBUS Challenge #25:

The Sentiments I - Celebrations stamp & die set by Elizabeth Designs has been in my stash for a long time (atleast 3-4 years). The Anemone slimline layering stencils by CrafTreat are brand new. I used both for the first time.

Make My Monday Challenge #145 - Easter/Spring Card:

Love,

Nandini

Happy Little Stampers Stencil Challenge - March 2021...

Hi! Welcome to the March edition of the Happy Little Stampers Stencil challenge. 

For inspiration, this month I used one of my favorite layered stencils by CrafTreat called the Layered Magnolia. 

I started with a bright yellow card base and stenciled both layers of the Two-Step Plaid III stencil by CrafTreat with Twisted Citron distress oxide ink in one corner. I used pink and orange distress oxide inks to color the flowers. 

You can check out my video on using CrafTreat's layered stencils here. 

Here is a closeup of the card. The sentiment is from the BAF Japanese Mum stamp set by Altenew.

I do hope you will join us in this great new challenge. Looking forward to your beautiful creations in our gallery.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

STAMPlorations March CAS Challenge:

STAMPlorations March Stencil Challenge:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Beautiful Blossoms:

Love,

Nandini

Happy Little Stampers Stencil Challenge - February 2021...

Hi! Welcome to another month of the Happy Little Stampers Stencil challenge. 

I created a very loose, artsy background with my stencils and Brushos.

This technique actually creates two backgrounds. So it is a great twofer technique. I had the other card as my inspiration last month. You can check it out here.

I used the Layered Hydrangea stencil by CrafTreat and Brushos to create the background. You can check out my video on this technique here.

Here is a closeup of the card. The sentiment is from the Fresh Freesia stamp set by Altenew.

Close-up of the stenciling.

Another look at the card.

I do hope you will join us in this great new challenge. Looking forward to your beautiful creations in our gallery.

Love,

Nandini

DIY Pop-up Card With Floating Element...

 Hi! I am on the CrafTreat YT channel with an interactive card that combines the pop-up mechanism with a floating element. 

You can watch the video here or head to YouTube.

Here are some more pics.

Open card

Closeup of the card front

Inside the card

Consolidated view

Entering this card in the following challenges.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:

STAMPlorations Stencil Challenge - January:

All Sorts Challenge Week 607 - Something New:

First time I made a floating element in my card. Also the first time I combined a pop-up card with a floating element.

613 Avenue Create Challenge January 2021:

Splashymix Challenge - 25:

Edited – 10-06-2021

Creative Creases Challenge #8

Love,

Nandini

Happy Little Stampers Stencil Challenge - January 2021...

Hi! I am so excited to be part of a brand new challenge in blog land! Presenting the latest challenge from Happy Little Stampers

I have always loved working with stencils. They are one of the most versatile and cheap tools to have in your crafty stash. And you can use them for an amazing array of techniques and mediums. 

I used my stencil to create a very artsy background. This technique actually creates two backgrounds. So it is a great twofer technique to have in your arsenal.

I used the Layered Hydrangea stencil by CrafTreat and Brushos to create the background. You can check out my video on this technique here.

Here is a closeup of the card.

The sentiment is from the Leaf Canopy stamp set by Altenew.

 Another look at the card.

I do hope you will join us in this great new challenge. Looking forward to your beautiful creations in our gallery.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

STAMPlorations Stencil Challenge - January:

CAS Mix Up January Challenge:

I used my stencil to 'stamp' the background. Also used a sentiment stamp.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:

ATSM Challenge #396:

AAA Birthday Challenge Game #21:

Love,

Nandini

Mixed Media Wall Decor with CrafTreat 3D Decoupage...

Hi! I am on the CrafTreat YT channel today with a brand new video featuring the beautiful Botanical Blooms I 3D Decoupage sheets. Click here to watch the video.

Here are some more pics.

Closeup of the bottom

Closeup of the top

Another look of the frame

Entering this frame in the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge Week 601:

We Love2Create Mixed Media Challenge Week 12:

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge:

Love,

Nandini

Slimline Card with CrafTreat 3D Decoupage...

Hi! I am on the CrafTreat YouTube channel with a very special slimline card. I used the beautiful Botanical Blooms 2 sheet to create the 3D decoupage. I also include some tips for extending your regular stencils to fit the longer slimline cards. You can watch the video by clicking here.

Here is a close-up of the card.

Close-up of the 3D decoupage

The flap flips up to show the sentiment

Here is the completed card once again

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes:

STAMPlorations December Stencil Challenge:

 STAMPlorations December CAS Challenge:

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB#44:

Sparkles Challenge #134 - Use a Stencil:

Edited – 10-06-2021

Creative Creases Challenge #8

Love,

Nandini