Memories.. are FOREVER!

Hello Friends, its been a while I have blogged my creative journey and new inspiration with you all! However various challenges around the world tickled me to get into my creative juices.

Today I have a mixed media Canvas for you all inspired by 2 mixed media challenges and also introducing the Craftslane newly launched chips. You can see all the beautiful wooden chips here at the link Craftslane.

Now onto the project, I love keeping 2-3 colors on my canvas while leaving a lot of the white space allowing it to draw most of the focus on the element. Also I prefer to use words and phrases instead of photographs.

I chose the Frame and Memory as a inspiration from the More Than words challenge and the color palette from Mixed Media Art Challenge. Create mixed media textured background on which assembled on the various elements , chips , Prima flowers around a decorate Prima Frame.

Choose a Resin Frame around which all  the elements are assembled and also the word Forever. Memories are for forever hence Forever signifies Memory for me.

The color palette , flower and the butterfly resonates in my mixed media canvas.

Let me know how you liked my projects,

Until then Happy Crafting!

Entering in:

Mixed Media and Art - May Challenge
Morethanwords - May Challenge Frames and Memory
Mixed Media Warriors

Smile!

Hello friends, welcome to another post of mine where I am breaking some of my comfort zone , playing with some colors , wooden chips and foam flowers.

I am at Craftslane today with their amazing collection of Wooden bases , chips and some paints which has been newly introduced.

I have taken a wooden round placement mat and covered with white gesso. Later cover the base with some lace , corrugated sheet ,  and also stencil the background. Once all covered apply another quote of white gesso. Once all dried you can choose your paint and then start with the layers. For the flowers I have shaped them using a foam sheet and some stamens. The color palette I tried and kept it to Magenta , ruby and shades of pink. Used the Bird cage as the focal for the layout.After applying a coat of white gesso painted the cage white and also added the small birdie.

Hope you like it. Thanks for stopping by!

Until then Happy Crafting!

Inspire!

Welcome friends to another beautiful Sunday where I am playing with some spring colors , canvas and brushes. 2018 is a year to experiment, learn new art form and definitely be out of your comform zone. With that thought in mind I created a mixed media canvas inspired by many elements and moodboard.

Primarily the moodboard Mystic at Mixed Media and art inspired me to conceptualize the canvas. Various elements , color and the concept has been incorporated in my canvas.

I picked up the main colors which is shades of green , brown and black.The sketch shape round at one far end inspired me to create the shape of my focal point. For the texture I added moss , leafy woody brances ( These are real ones picked up from the road, washed , dried and then gessoed). The creeper plants in the image also helped me add the branches and leaves.

The word Trilogy inspired me in a fun way I must say. All the trilogy movies have always shown how time has travelled , sitiation has changed and new characters have evolved.I have used a clock stencil to create my background depicting the number III and also a wooden clock chipboard which is added as an element to represent time.

The moodboard has inspired me to collect all my elements , colors that I would use for my project hence the canvas says " Inspire"

I am entering this canvas in the below challenge:

Mystic - Mixed Media and Art

Prima Color Challenge

Until then, have fun carfting!

Happy Easter + New Begining

Hello Friends I have a very exciting news to share with you all , some new products to work with and ofcourse new projects.

Today I start the journey as Creative Partner with Craftslane. Known to many Craftslane is a large one stop shop for all MDF products. Their products are smart , stylish and definitely has an edge over others.I would be collaborating with them on their paper products as they have a huge collection of decoupage papers , pattern papers , inks , embellishments , fabric flowers and so many more.

You can check out the entire range HERE.

Now to my project I have used their pattern paper , some fabric flowers and an easter egg for my card today. I have a picture tutorial for you all to refer and also feel free to reach out to me for any details.

Product Used

Crimson Lake 

Easter Egg Basket Set

LAce Flowers

Tea Dye 

Tacky Glue

White Card Stock

Trims and Lace

Glitters and Art Stone

Gesso

Soft Gel

Filler Flowers

Believe!

Hello Friends, welcome to yet another brand new post and this time I am playing with some colors and textures. We are welcoming Spring in my part of the world and its beautiful. Todays's project is very special to me as the elements that I use in my project today is what I collected from the sea side.

Last Year I visited Goa, from where I picked up various shells and snails. Cleaned and washed them and have been hoarding all this while. I picked up few of the shells to create a mixed media desk wall art.

I have used a acrylic stand which was lying in my house for long so thought of altering it. Theme I choose beach, sea side and some positive thought. I created this  keeping in my mind More Than Words Challenge where the colors and the word inspired me.

I used the Turquoise aqua and teal shades from the color comb and the word Believe is what comfort me most. My Believe is my strength and what makes me most comfortable. Also sea side , beach is something I am most comforble with for any vacation. So I chose the word.

Entering in : March 2018 Main Challenge

Water Color Camellia!

Friends I am back with another card for heartfelt creations using the Camellia Carnations flowers.This card has lot of stencils in the background, colors dripping and then the vibrant camellias.

Instructions

The final card measures 6” x 4.5”. Start by scoring and cutting a Black card stock that measures 4.5”x12”, score at 6” and create the card base. Cut a 5.8”x4.3” white card stock and distress the sides using black soot distress ink. For the front card base take a water color paper which measures 5.5” x 4.1”.Take any stencil of your choice and create a stencil background using some texture paste. Heat set and sprinkle some water to wet the surface. Later on an acrylic block splash some black soot distress ink to splash the stenciled background. Once you receive the desired look heat set the surface.Stamp and die cut some large and small Carnation by stamping using Vermillion Archival Ink. Color the flowers using sunflower and shape the petals using 3D basic flower shaping molds. Shade the leaves using the crushed olive distress ink. Stamp and die cut some filler leaves using the black soot and keep it white.To arrange the bouquet, use some cheese cloth, pearl stamens and leaves assemble all the shaped flowers and leaves. Tuck in the die cut holiday filigree at the bottom of the flower bouquet. Sprinkle some black soot on the the white surface.To finish the card tuck in the Congratulations Sentiments. 

Let me know how you like it! Untill then have a crafty feast!

Welcome 2018!

Hello friends, this is my first project for 2018 and its with happy heartfelt Wednesday.We are still celebrating Carnations that was debuted this month and here I have 2 versions of it.

Instructions

The final card measures 5.5” x 5.5”. Start by scoring and cutting a white card stock that measures 5.5”x11”, score at 5.5” and create the card base. Cut a 5.3”x5.3” pattern paper from the Paper collection and adhere to the card base. For the front card base take a water color paper which measures 5”x5”.Take any stencil of your choice and create a stencil background using some texture paste. Heat set and sprinkle some water to wet the surface. Later on an acrylic block splash some salty ocean, peacock feather and Broken China distress ink. Use these colors to splash the stenciled background. Once you receive the desired look heat set the surface.Stamp and die cut some large and small Carnation by stamping using Cobalt Archival Ink. Color the flowers using broken china and shape the petals using 3D basic flower shaping molds. Shade the leaves using the crushed olive distress ink. Stamp and die cut some filler leaves using the broken china and cobalt ink and keep it white. 

I have another fridge Magnet using the camellia Carnation which is made using the same collection.

Supplies

HCD1-7164 Small Carnation Die  HCD1-7129 Large Carnation  Die HCPC-3806  Small Camelia Carnation Cling Stamp Set HCPC-3752, Large Camelia Carnation Cling Stamp Set HCD1- 7161 Sweet heart Border Die HCPC-3799 Sunflower Accents Stamp Set HCD1 – 7153 Sunflower Accents Die HCPC – 3800 Young At heart Cling Stamp HCD1 – 7159 Simply Classic Die HCS1 – 459-3 Assorted Bead Stamens – Medium Pearl Stamens Small HCS1 – 459 – 1 Assorted Bead Stamens – Large HCFB1 – 464 3D Floral Basics Shaping Tool HCPP1-438-2 Paper Pack of 10 - White 159723, Designer Dries clear Adhesive 352854, Glue Tips - Metal HCDA1-450Stack and Store Daubers- Pack of 6

A Canvas with Dahlia

Welcome Friends to another post where I have the beautiful Dahlias on a Canvas from Susan's Garden. While I had fun creating this, also it reminds me of my childhood where I used to help and see my mother nurture these beauties.

Working with flowers makes you fall in love with the nature all the more and such has been my experience so far. This project is typically not a card but a textured canvas. Lets see some more close up and then how we can re create the same.

Intructions

• Take a blank canvas and apply white gesso.
• Take some texture paste and a knife and use the texture paste unevenly on the canvas without any stencils.
• Take some spray paints and sprinkle on the textured surface after it dries completely.
• Sprinkle some warm silk microfine glitter and sprinkle it after applying soft gel.
• Die cut multiple pieces of Dahlia and shape them using the Metal tool and molding mat.
• To assemble die cut a piece of romantic corner and tuck in before placing the flowers.

Products 

Romantic Corner

Warm Superfine Diamond Dust

Garden Dahlias

Metal Tool

Canvas

Texture Paste

Sprays

Beads

Glue

Thats all I have for you all today. Do share how you like and leave your love and comments.

See you soon as the next blog!

Debuting Classic Wedding Collection + Classic Wedding Tag

Its your Day and its the Wedding Day!

Today at Heartfelt we are debuting the Classic Wedding Collection. This day is full of memories, special moments, vows, wanting to look the best  and many more. From sweet and sentimental to funny and sad this day is full of emotions. There is excitement in the air and the hearts of many who have gathered to celebrate the special couple. Its the beginning of the journey which holds the hands of the two special person.

Such is the Classic Wedding Collection. It has the perfect sentiments, the grand decorative medallion and the wedding bells to complete the wedding bouquet for you. And not to forget the coordinated Paper collection which will add the extra touch to your wedding projects and gifts.

To debut the collection I have a Wedding Tag for all on a shabby Chic design. 

Instructions

Cut a chipboard piece to 3.5" x 6 ". Distress the sides and add white gesso. Cut a paper from the wedding collection paper stack at 1/8th inch less than the chipboard tag. Distress the edge , adhere white gesso to the sides. Cut 2 strips of paper from the paper stack to create the second layer.

For the wedding Bell. Stamp the wedding bell using black archival ink on a water color paper. Use the picked raspberry and ripe persimonn to color the bells. Use the coordinating die and die cut the wedding bell.Make some tiny filler flowers using the classic rose stamp and die. 

Die cut the decorative medallion 5-6 pieces from white card stock. Adhere them all together to create your own chipboard. Use a paper from the collection and die cut one piece from the medallion die and adhere on the top layer.For the composition on the chipboard base adhere all the ready pattern paper. Lay a piece of mesh and then adhere the medallion die and wedding bell on a dimensional foam to raise the effect.Cut a sentiment piece from paper collection and add it at the below. I have also used a cabochon to create an embellishment.

Product Used

HCPC-3789  Classic Wedding Bells Cling Stamp Set

HCD1-7143  Classic Wedding Bells Die

HCD1-7144  Decorative Medallion Die

HCDP1-279  Classic Wedding Paper Collection

HCD1-7110 Classic Rose Die

HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Cling Stamp Set

HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit

HCPP3-452 Cardstock Pack of 25 - White

HCDA2-450 Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30

159723 Designer Dries Clear Adhesive

352854 Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles

Other Products

White Gesso 

Texture Paste 

Chip Board 

Soft Matte Gel 

heat gun

twine

Ribbon 

Flower Beads 

Beads

 dimensional adhesive

 Glue Gun

 Glossy Accent

 Scissors

 heat tool

 Distress inks

Ripe persimonn

Picked rasberry 

Pine needle 

Vintage Photo

 Black Archival Black

Pine Needles

I would love to hear from you . Do share how you like it and share it with your friends and family.

Until then happy crafting and see you soon at the next blog!

A Tag with Poinsettia!

Hello friends, Piyanki here using the Poinsettia from Susan’s Garden to create a water color mixed media Tag!

Shaping poinsettias is what I love. I have made a Red and Pink Poinsettia earlier with a word background.

I used the new Distress Oxide for the background. Keeping a suttle background so that the flower pops.

How to:

1. Cut a chipboard in the tag shape 6.5″ x 3″. Distress the sides and spunge with distress ink.
2. Die cut 2 pieces of Entwined Circles.
3. Die cut 2 sets of Poinsettia flower dies. Color and shade them with distress ink.
4. Shape the flower petals and leaves using Susan’s Metal tool.
5. Cut a piece of Water Color paper in the same size as the chipboard tag.
6. Sprinkle with water to prepare the base and create the background with distress ink.
7. First lay down the die cut circles pieces, add some mesh and prepare for the flower base.
8. Arrange the flowers, leaves and then lay it on the mesh background.
9. Sprinkle some white paint and stones to finish the background.
10. Cut a Black strip of card Stock. Die the word Congratulations with a white paper.
11. Adhere the sentiment at the bottom.

Love to hear from you!

Happy Crafting and see you soon!