February 2015

Handmade Greeting Cards in Dubai ~ 11

February 26, 2015February 27, 2015 naush

Have you ever walked past, a cupcake/pastry store ? Well here, I have ‘tried’ to recreate the look of a store display with some cupcakes and an awning. Trust you will like it.

This Thank you card, has several things going for it, including, bling, border punch, dry embossing, copic markers, nesstablilities diecut, a tag and the awning. The sentiment is digital stamp while the cupcakes are rubber stamped. There are two design papers, the pearl white one is embossed but its shine does not radiate in the photos 😦 The awning card does take a bit longer to work around becoz without the appropriate measurements, the awning itself, can ruin the card. But if it fits well, its a fab.

I am sharing this card with the following challenges :-

As You Like it Challenge – 2W, E3- (W1 of 2) Favourite Anything But A Card
Aud Sentiments Challenge – 2W, E5 (W1 of 2) #126 (2papers+bling+embossed)
CAS Colours and Sketches W #113 Sketch*
Crafting with an Attitude – M, 1stThurs, E3 – First Challenge March 5th
Creative Knockouts W, 2E, C8 #78 Lot’s Of Layers
Dream it Up – M, SIO – February Frilly & Fabulous
FHL-Throwback Thursday – E1, #01 Anything Goes using a retired stamp or a stamp that is a year oldHanna & Friends – 2W, cute/stamped/person/animal (W2 of 2) – #216 Little Gifts
In the Pink – 2W, 3E, lots of pink – (W2 of 2) Cute (in pink of course)
Meljens Designs – W, SIR – #249 Seeing Spots
Outlawz Twisted Thursday – W – Anything Goes
Throwback Thursdays – M, E1 Anything Green (until 12th March)
Crafty Gal s Corner – W, E2 – #8 Fancy Folds
Crafter’s Cafe – W,F, 3E – #105 Lots of Layers
Inspiration Destination – W, F- #22 Always Anything Goes
Paper Shelter Challenge – W,3E, SIO – #192 Make It Digital
Penny’s Paper-Crafty – W,3E – #216 Lots of Layers
Scrappers’ Delights – 2W, SIO – #41 Anything Goes (Week 2 of 2)
Simon Says Stamp – W, 5E – Anything Goes
Whimsy Inspiration –Monthly 3rd Wed posting, 3E, SIO – #80 Use A Sentiment
Wonderful Wednesdays – W,SIO – Always Anything Goes

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Awning card, Different Card Folds, Paper Piecing, Shaped Cards, Window display card

Handmade Greeting Cards in Dubai ~ 10

February 25, 2015February 26, 2015 naush

Hello friends ! I am continuing the 14 days 14 cards series. This being my 10th card.

This is an awning card for a boutique/window display.

Elements/techniques in this card include :- Dry embossing, rubber stamping: flowers, border punches, design paper, pink brads, die cut oval, sentiment: digital stamp. Each one of those vases are paper pieced individually and distressed, copic markers on flowers. The awning itself, was a lot of effort. Had to cut stripes of pink and add to the white portion to give it an awning-like appearance. Plenty of layers involved here. Perhaps, becoz I tried this technique for the first time, I took a long time to design and dress it up. I just love how it turned out !

I’d like to join the following challenges :-

Add a Little Dazzle – W, SIO – #64 Texture or Anything Goes see below (Week 1 of 2)
Crafter’s Cafe – W,F, 3E – #105 Lots of Layers
Crafting By Designs – W,F, 3E – Thinking of You
Crafting for all Seasons – 2W, 3E – #96 “Die and/or Punches” (Week 2 of 2 )
Crafty Gal s Corner – W, E2 – #8 Fancy Folds
Creative Moments – 2W, 3E – #62 Anything Goes/Paper Piecing (Week 2 of 2)
Decorate to Celebrate – 2W, F, must be party decoration – #94 Anything Goes (Week 2 of 2)
Fresh Brewed Designs – W, 5E – 1 Image and + 1 Sentiment
Inspiration Destination – W, F- #22 Always Anything Goes
Miriam’s Crafting Blog Monthly Challenge – M, 1st Wed., E4 – Romance
Mod Squad Challenge – W – Spring Forward
Outlawz Sketch – W – Ning group, login req – sketch*
Paper Shelter Challenge – W,3E, SIO – #192 Make It Digital
Penny’s Paper-Crafty – W,3E – #216 Lots of Layers
Scrappers’ Delights – 2W, SIO – #41 Anything Goes (Week 2 of 2)
Simon Says Stamp – W, 5E – Anything Goes
Sisterhood of Crafters – 2W, 3E – Paper Piecing and/or Paper Piercing (Week 1 of 2)
Whimsy Inspiration –Monthly 3rd Wed posting, 3E, SIO – #80 Use A Sentiment
Wonderful Wednesdays – W,SIO – Always Anything Goes
WordArt Wednesdays – W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week – #172 – Anything Goes

Tuesday

Creative Card Crew 2W – #81 – Birthday with Sentiment (week 2)
Cuttin and Stamping Challenge 2W, 3E – Anything Goes (Week 2)
Digi Choosday Challenge –W,E2, – #8 Anything Goes
Everybody-Art-Challenge W – #313 Monochrome
Party Time Tuesdays – M 1st Tuesday of the month, 3E – #195 – Anything Goes
Retarte W, E3 (winner will get an online class in Spanish)- #36 – Something Old Something New or Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E – Always Anything Goes
Top Tip Tuesday 2W, 3E – Rubber Stamps Only (Week 2)
Tuesday Throwdown W– #233 – Anything Goes

Well, that’s it then !!

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Friendship cards

Handmade Greeting cards in Dubai 9

February 9, 2015February 9, 2015 naush

Some of the best friends, I have made over the years, are from my college days. What’s truly amazing, is how our friendship withstood all the time lapses, life threw at us. Marriages, children, deaths of parents, accidents, illnesses, bankruptcies and even some, sainthood, thrown in, for added measure !!

We have been a very closely knit group of friends who have harbored our friendship, outside the realm of religious beliefs, language, upbringing and distances. I am deeply honored to have had my favorite group of friends in SABNIK.

While I live in Dubai, the rest reside in India but not a year goes by when I am not remembered on my birthday and when I am not a part of the developments in their lives. We may not Skype or whatsapp every other day, but there is a deep sense of satisfaction, knowing that we have eachother for guidance, support and occasionally, a kick up one’s backside 🙂 (when needed !!)

In an age, where, speed and technology has taken over our lives, I still find solace and a sense of belonging with these friends, who have stood by me, through hail and storms.

I’d like to dedicate card # 9 in the series of 14 cards – 14 days to Sabnik. My BFF’s when the term was not even coined !

Highlights include :- Pattern paper, diecuts, acrylic stamps (quote + Chinese lanterns), twine. Naturally none of my cards are dressed up without some distressing 🙂

I am entering this card in the following challenges :-

2 Cute Ink Challenge – 2W, SIO, E2, C10 – (Week 2) Valentine’s/Love
Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge – W – Sketch*
Bunny Zoe’s Crafts – M, 2nd Monday, 1E – (Deadline March 8) For the Girls
Card Mania – M, 3E – (February) Add some Red
Crafting from the Heart – W, E3 – Always Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion – W, E3 – Always Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers – 2W, C15 – (Week 1) Love
Digi Sketch Challenge – 2W – (Week 2) Any Sketch + For the Girls
Eureka Stamps – W, 3E, F – All is Love
Fantabulous Cricut Challenge – 2W, SIR – Must include Cricut cartridge cut – (Week 2) Valentines Day
Incy Wincy Designs – W, 5E – Punch or Die Cut
My Craft Creations – 2W, tabs on top – (Week 2) Always Anything Goes
Not Just Cards – 2W – (Week 2) Always Anything Goes
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog – 2W, 3E – (Week 2) Anything goes + Option: Thinking of you / Valentine
The Crazy Challenge – 2W, 4E – (Week 2) Love
The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge – 2W, E2, SIO – (Week 2) Always Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge – W, cards – Be My Valentine
Vintage Stamping Challenges/Flonz Craft – M, P1, 3E, Must Stamp, does not have to be vintage – (February) Spring Colours

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Handmade greeting cards in Dubai 8

February 8, 2015February 8, 2015 naush

Hello friends ! I’m back with my 8th card today.

I must confess, for someone who is accustomed to posting and linking one project a week, 14 projects in 14 days is really a Challenge for me !! Designing a card is such a fun and elevating experience for me, however the post production process is rather time consuming ! ( photography, editing, posting, linking )

In Dubai, we are blessed with a daily dose of fresh and radiant sunshine even in the make-belief winters ! The sun never seems to disappear in the day time and hence, virtually no flash assistance is required in any photography for outdoor shootings.

About today’s card :-

This is a bright and sunny card, in one of my favorite colors with some of my favorite elements ~ Mason jars !!

I love playing with mason jars in cards, don’t you ?

Highlights of this card include :- Polka dots, digital stamp (mason jar + sentiment ), 3 mason jar, 3 fabric hearts, distressing. (None of my cards are complete without being distressed)

This card is entering the following challenges :-

A Gem of a Challenge 2W (W2)lots of layers
Addicted to CAS 2W, 3E, 5C must be CAS (W2) hugs and kisses
Allsorts W,3E Love is all around
Catch The Bug w,3E,SIO anything goes
Challenge Up Your Life 2W,E1,(w1)rainbow
Crafty Calendar M,1E Feb – Anything goes
Di’s Digis Designs 3E,2W,SIO(W2) include a heart(s)
Just Us Girls W love – see below
Kit and Clowder M January – Anything Goes
My Sheri Crafts 2W (W2) valentine’s day
ABC Challenge (P1/15) ‘C is for Cupid’ (Love, Romance, Valentine, Wedding, Engagement)
A Girl who Crafts (M, P1,E5) Anything Goes
ARTastic Challenge(M,P1,C4) Colors *see below
Artistic Stampers (M,P1) Love (must use rubber stamp)
ATC Around the World (M,P1,E3) # 2 Hearts (must be ATC)
Card Mania (M, P1, E3) # 65 Add some Red
Connie Can Crop (M,P2/3,E2) # 31 Sweets for My Sweet
Crafts Galore Encore (M,P1,E3) Use a Stamp or Digi.
Crafting Musketeers (M,P2,1E) #22 Cute
Crafty Hazelnut’s Patterned Paper (M,P1) Anything goes with Patterned Paper
Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations (2W, P1/15, E3) Use your favorite color (use a digi
Die Cut Divas (M,P1,E4) Words, Quotes & Sentiments
Digi Galore (M,P1) Anything Goes
Digistamps 4 Joy (2W,SIO) Valentine – Love
Emerald Faeries Challenge (M,P1,E3,SIO) #64 All You Need is Love
Karleigh Sue Challenge (M,P1/15,SIO) Valentine Theme, Anything Goes
Life in Details (P1,E1) All You Need is Love
My Artistic Adventures Challenges (M P2/16) #3 Warms the Heart
Natalie and Amy’s Challenge (M,P30) #29 All About the Love
Naughty or Nice Challenges (M,P1,C5) #12 Love / Anti-Love
Noor! Designs UK (M,P1) #3 Spring
Nordsalten Hobbyklubb (2W,E3,P1/15) To Women
Paper Creator’s Crafts (M,3E,SIO) Love Is In The Air
Paper Sweeties Sketch Inspiration Challenge (M,P1) # 28 Sweetheart – Color Challenge *see below
The Crafting Cafe (M,P1,E1) Your Favorite Technique (distressing)
The Sisters of Craft (M,P1) Anything Goes
Tinker- Dream (M,P15) #25 Anything Goes

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Handmade greeting cards in Dubai 7

February 7, 2015February 7, 2015 naush

Welcome to the 14card 14day series. I’m so glad your visiting me today. Please browse thru some of the other creations too.

This is my 7th card in this series. I feel, creativity and art is highly influenced by our moods and emotions. Almost all the cards, I have designed for this season, has been based on love and carries a focal element : hearts. I suppose, its to do with a state of mind, plus a seasonal influence.

Elements include :- Diecut heart, 3D floers, metallic brads, faux stitch, diecut oval, rhinestone, design/pattern paper, flower, digi stamp of stub.

This card is entering the following challenges :

ABC Challenge (P1/15) ‘C is for Cupid’ (Love, Romance, Valentine, Wedding, Engagement)

A Girl who Crafts (M, P1,E5) Anything Goes
Always Something Creative (P1/15,JFF) # 92 – Gloss and Glitter
ATC Around the World (M,P1,E3) # 2 Hearts (must be ATC)
Card and Scrap (2W, P1/15) Use Flowers
Card Mania (M, P1, E3) # 65 Add some Red
Connie Can Crop (M,P2/3,E2) # 31 Sweets for My Sweet
Cosmic Colours Challenge (M,P1) Tic Tac Toe (diecut/3 types of paper/punch)
Crafts Galore Encore (M,P1,E3) Use a Stamp or Digi.
Crafting Musketeers (M,P2,1E) #22 Cute
Crafty Hazelnut’s Patterned Paper (M,P1) Anything goes with Patterned Paper
Die Cut Divas (M,P1,E4) Words, Quotes & Sentiments
Digi Galore (M,P1) Anything Goes
Digistamps 4 Joy (2W,SIO) Valentine – Love
Emerald Faeries Challenge (M,P1,E3,SIO) #64 All You Need is Love
Karleigh Sue Challenge (M,P1/15,SIO) Valentine Theme, Anything Goes
Life in Details ~ All you need is love
Mema’s Challenge (M,P1) Red, White and extra color of choice
My Artistic Adventures Challenges (M P2/16) #3 Warms the Heart
Natalie and Amy’s Challenge (M,P30) #29 All About the Love
Naughty or Nice Challenges (M,P1,C5) #12 Love / Anti-Love
Nordsalten Hobbyklubb (2W,E3,P1/15) To Women
Paper Creator’s Crafts (M,3E,SIO) Love Is In The Air
The Sisters of Craft (M,P1) Anything Goes
Tinker- Dream (M,P15) #25 Anything Goes
A Creative Need – M, (freebie provided) – February – Love and Desire
Artbymiran Challenge – 2W , SIO, 3E, no digital projects – No.25 – (W1 of 2) – Anything Goes
Brown Sugar – W, E2 – No. 132 – Anything Goes
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards – 2W, 3E – No. 84 – (W1 of 2) – Love is in the Air
Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge – W, 3E – No. 212 – With Love
Fairy Tale – 2W, 2E – No. 110 – (W2 of 2) – Something with a Heart
Fussy and Fancy – 2W – No.132 – (W1 of 2) – It’s All About Love
Lunagirl Moonbeams – 2W, E3 – (W1 of 2) – Red
Pattie’s Creations – M, 2E, SIO, include an image – February – Valentine’s Love
Quick Quotes – M (first Friday of the month), E1, SIO – No.48 – February – Use Red & White
Simply Create Too – 2W – No.78 – (W2 of 2) – Happy Valentine’s Day (or use hearts)
Sister Act Card Challenge – W, Cards. – No. 91 – Anything Goes
STAMPlorations Challenge Blog – M, 3E – (1st Friday of the month) February – Stamps & Hearts
Stempelsonnen Challenge – 2W, 3E, stamp as main focus – No.134 – (W1 of 2) – Anything Goes

Well, That’s it for today, folks !

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February 6, 2015February 7, 2015 naush

Allo friends ! So whatcha been up to ??!!

I am in high spirits today. Its been a constructive day ! I am super delighted that Doodle Buddies’ cards will now be hosted at Organic Foods and Café. What makes it more special for me, is that I have complete belief in their motto and ethics. I am so glad, my art work will be displayed and appreciated at all their four supermarkets and café !!

Allah swt blesses us with just the right amount of encouragement to keep the struggle on. On 27th January, I was featured in Gulf News’ My Guide, on Arts and Craft. It was totally an honor. I have been featured in a couple of newspapers and magazines before and have one TV interview on Chanel City7 under my belt. But quite honestly, with every feature, comes a renewed joy and belief to keep up my creative endeavors. Two huge news – I am totally humbled. What’s more wonderful, is that it came as a complete surprise !!

And then I had a brush with reality when I entered the studio and realized, I had been putting-off the clean up process for nearly a month. That room, is in complete chaos and desperately seeks my attention. So that will be on my priority list now (well, in all honesty, it has been on that list for sometime now, just don’t remember where I misplaced that list 😉

Okey dokey ! So that’s that about my brand new news 🙂

Onto the 14cards 14days series :- Today’s card is rather simple yet sassy.

Elements included are :- Design/pattern paper, bow/ribbon, polka dots, banner diecut , rubber stamp, rhinestone, glossy paper for three hearts. If your wondering, where did I pick this glossy heart paper from ~ DONT !! I picked these glossy hearts at Ikea in December, I think, they were meant to be Christmas tree decoration, but obviously, I had other ideas !! wink wink 😉

I’d like to join the following challenges with this card :-

ABC Challenge (P1/15) ‘C is for Cupid’ (Love, Romance, Valentine, Wedding, Engagement)
A Girl who Crafts (M, P1,E5) Anything Goes
Always Something Creative (P1/15,JFF) # 92 – Gloss and Glitter
Artistic Stampers (M,P1) Love (must use rubber stamp)
ATC Around the World (M,P1,E3) # 2 Hearts (must be ATC)
Card and Scrap (2W, P1/15) Use Flowers
Card Mania (M, P1, E3) # 65 Add some Red
Connie Can Crop (M,P2/3,E2) # 31 Sweets for My Sweet
Cosmic Colours Challenge (M,P1) Tic Tac Toe (last line :- punch, sparkles, ribbon)
Crafts Galore Encore (M,P1,E3) Use a Stamp or Digi.
Crafting Musketeers (M,P2,1E) #22 Cute
Crafty Hazelnut’s Patterned Paper (M,P1) Anything goes with Patterned Paper
Die Cut Divas (M,P1,E4) Words, Quotes & Sentiments
Digi Galore (M,P1) Anything Goes
Digistamps 4 Joy (2W,SIO) Valentine – Love
Emerald Faeries Challenge (M,P1,E3,SIO) #64 All You Need is Love
Karleigh Sue Challenge (M,P1/15,SIO) Valentine Theme, Anything Goes
Life in Details ~ All you need is love
Mema’s Challenge (M,P1) Red, White and extra color of choice
My Artistic Adventures Challenges (M P2/16) #3 Warms the Heart
Natalie and Amy’s Challenge (M,P30) #29 All About the Love
Naughty or Nice Challenges (M,P1,C5) #12 Love / Anti-Love
Nordsalten Hobbyklubb (2W,E3,P1/15) To Women
Paper Creator’s Crafts (M,3E,SIO) Love Is In The Air
Recycle, Re-Purpose & Re-Invent (2W,P1/15) Theme Anything Goes but must Recycle (ends Feb 14)
The Sisters of Craft (M,P1) Anything Goes
Tinker- Dream (M,P15) #25 Anything Goes
A Creative Need – M, (freebie provided) – February – Love and Desire
Artbymiran Challenge – 2W , SIO, 3E, no digital projects – No.25 – (W1 of 2) – Anything Goes
Brown Sugar – W, E2 – No. 132 – Anything Goes
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards – 2W, 3E – No. 84 – (W1 of 2) – Love is in the Air
Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge – W, 3E – No. 212 – With Love
Fairy Tale – 2W, 2E – No. 110 – (W2 of 2) – Something with a Heart
Fussy and Fancy – 2W – No.132 – (W1 of 2) – It’s All About Love
Lunagirl Moonbeams – 2W, E3 – (W1 of 2) – Red
Pattie’s Creations – M, 2E, SIO, include an image – February – Valentine’s Love
Quick Quotes – M (first Friday of the month), E1, SIO – No.48 – February – Use Red & White
Simply Create Too – 2W – No.78 – (W2 of 2) – Happy Valentine’s Day (or use hearts)
Sister Act Card Challenge – W, Cards. – No. 91 – Anything Goes
STAMPlorations Challenge Blog – M, 3E – (1st Friday of the month) February – Stamps & Hearts
Stempelsonnen Challenge – 2W, 3E, stamp as main focus – No.134 – (W1 of 2) – Anything Goes

Well folks, that’s it for today.

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Handmade greeting cards in Dubai 5

February 5, 2015February 5, 2015 naush

Hi Friends !! So glad you’re visiting me today !

This is the 5th card in the series of 14 cards in 14 days.

Some pattern paper ( DP ) just bring out the best in a card. Such is the case here. I have used sober colors hence it is an ideal masculine card.

Element included are :- 2 die cuts, DP, Lace, hearts, DS (digital stamp : Tree ), and Rubber stamp (love you) and Martha stewart border punch.

I am joining the following card challenges :-

Creative Moments – 2W, 3E – #59 Anything goes/ Sketch* (2nd Week)
Inspiration Destination – F- Always Anything goes
Penny’s Paper-Crafty – 3E – #212 Anything goes
Wonderful Wednesdays – SIO – Always Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly W – Anything Goes
Inspirational #206 – Love is in the Air at Red Rubber Stamps
Scrap & craft Challenge 2, Valentines, Love or Romance
Cuttin and Stamping Challenge 2W, 3E – Masculine
Just Inspirational Challenges W, 3E – Masculine
Loves Rubber Stamps W – #137 Anything Goes
Crafty Boots – 2W, SIO – (Week 1) Hearts & Valentines
Ooh La La Creations – 2W, SIO – (Week 1) Love
The Crazy Challenge – 2W, 4E – (Week 1) Love
The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge – W, cards -Anything Goes
Add a Little Dazzle – W, SIO – Matters of the Heart
Baffies Kreativladen – M – Anything goes (ends Feb13)
Crafting By Designs – F, 3E – Month long Anything Goes
Crafting for all Seasons – 2W, 3E – #95 Have a Heart (1st Week)
Crafty Creations – 2W – #282 Owl Love You (1st Week)
Creative Moments – 2W, 3E – #60 Anything goes/ love (1st Week)
DoubleClick Skittles – 2W, E1, F – #15 use a heart (1st Week)
Fresh Brewed Designs – M, 5E -Pink, Hearts or a Valentine (all month)
Inky Impressions –SIO – #195 Red and white
The Male Room – 2W, masculine projects only – #03 Valentine (1st Week)
Miriam’s Crafting Blog Monthly Challenge – M, 1st Wed., E4 – Romance
Moo-Mania & More – 2W, JFF – Masculine (2nd week)
Paper Shelter Challenge –3E, SIO – #189 Be My Valentine
Scrappers’ Delights – 2W, SIO – #40 Anything goes (1st Week)
Simon Says Stamp – All things Bright and Beautiful
WordArt Wednesdays – 5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week – #169 – Anything goes

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