March 20, 2011

Hello ladies, Am so delighted that my recycled projects are being so appreciated. I feel a larger sense of accomplishment when one of those projects is completed and even more happier, when they are appreciated. Thank you so much ladies.

I havent really been inspired enough to make cards past couple of weeks. But then, I just wished to use this sentiment for a card and found some similar sketches which it could fit. And now its here !

I have used yellow, 3 shades of purple, cream and a dot of green brads. One element that I used after ages is the skeletal leaves. Love those leaves. Had picked them up in my trip to Malaysia, and oh btw, that is one huge haven for crafters !!

This is a male oriented card again ~the color, the design, elements and embellishments. Scallops galore, love the look of the purple cardstock after being embossed {LOVE swirls}, the black and white colored ribbon & bow, was used to add alittle contrast to the card. The key and the lock are such cute charms, arent they ? The sentiment is a digi stamp.

This is one sentiment, very close to my heart. God has a plan for each one of us. But it is up to us to reach out and fulfill it. Unfortunetly, most of us, sit back and wait for things to “happen”. Does’nt work like that, does it now? Even if you want to win a lottery, you have to make that effort of going out to buy the ticket, isnt it ?

I am certain, this card will lift the spirits of the person receiving it. I know, coz I am a sucker for such senti cards 😉

Well girls, here are the images :

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Here are the challenges this card enters :

Sketch :

Mojo Monday

Cards and things challenge

Craft your passion

Crafty Cardmakers (2W, 3E) – Fabric {does ribbon count ?}

Critter Sketch – Monochromatic

Stamp-N-Doodle – SIO – at least 2 things starting with “G” ~ green and God !

There’s Magic in the Air – SIO – monochromatic

Going Grey With Scrap-Creations – 2E – Anything Goes

My Time To Craft – C3, JFF – Keys

Paper Take Weekly – 3 of Something ~ 3 brads./ 3 shades of purple.

Bling It On – M, 3E, C10, posted on the 1st – Anything goes with an added extra or a charm

Creatalicious Challenges – M, posted on the 15th – Two tone colours

Desert Island Crafters – 2W, choose 3; Black & White, Unusual Sentiment , Charms, No images

My Grafico – M, posted on the 1st – anything goes

ABC Challenge – C5 -Q is for quote

Color Throwdown – color*

Paper Pretties – SIO – masculine

Stampin’ Royalty – 3C – dry embossing

Art Impressions Stamps Challenge – 1E, SIO – Punches or Die Cuts

Charisma Cardz – 3E – Use Die Cuts

Digi Doodle Shop’s Best – SIO – Anything Goes

Do You Stack Up? – 3E, SIO – Add a Bow

Paper Play – 2E – Embossing

The Rubber Cafe – SIO – Monochromatic Colour

Shelly’s Images – SIO – Show us What you Got

Stamp Insanity – SIO – Gold or Metalic

Cardmadfairy’s Digi Days Challenge – 2W, 2E, SIO, must use a digi – back to nature

Simply Create – 2W – monochromatic

Really Reasonable Ribbon – 2W, must include ribbon –

Sugar Creek Hollow – 3E, SIO – Anything Goes

Creative Cowgirls – 2W, 2E – Monochromatic

Crafty Pad – SIO – Use a Digi

One Stitch At A Time – Something for the Boys

Paper Sundaes – 3E, C10 – Embossing

Sentimental Sundays – must include a Sentiment – Sentimtent as main focus

Incy wincy challenge ~ Embossing

Well thats it for now. Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you liked what you saw and hope you will visit again.

A warm goodbye from sunny Dubai 🙂

This too, is from the trash to wall hanging series. It is the white board which was found dumped on the construction site. You may have to read my post, ” Mother ~ Wall hanging” , to get the full story on it. In short, it is recycled sheets that I have dressed up.

A very simple idea and concept is used. Have always liked the idea of using a fish bowl, although I dont approve of an animals or birds being caged or living in an aquarium 😦 ~~ Thats just not their place. Again, thats us, humans being selfish and self centered.

Such strong shades of blue and Orange are not exactly what I am comfortable with, but sometimes, when you actually work with it, somehow they look good when placed together. Both are handmade papers. The fishes are fabric. Some glitter for the bubbles, 3 brown buttons knotted with a yellow twine, a simple but comforting sentiment, which is a digi stamp. The board is held up by a satin orangish ribbon. I have made a deliberate effort at avoiding any flowery embellishments, becoz as always, I prefer the less-cluttered look. Simplicity is always more striking and attractive.

Ladies, I would really like to take a moment here, to thank you all for all those loving comments that you leave behind for me. They are so encouraging. WOULD you believe, I feel, more inspired, to try out more, to try out different, to try out my best, becoz of those heartfelt comments. Thank you ladies. It means alot.