Happy 2015

Hi,
    To begin with, am just too happy that I took forward my idea of art journal layouts & managed to complete one as well.
This is my first page. Am hoping to improve over time.
Here it is :)





A step by step would be too lengthy & eventually get boring probably. . I managed to capture just a few pics of my work in progress & am including them below..
And just some points to remember which may help me in the long run. Hope it's useful to some extent for you:)
I've incorporated most of the techniques I learnt from cardmaking here..
For the bg, i started off by stamping random images, scripts & graffiti with sweet plum ink.
Applied a wash of gesso. I used the one from camlin & I must agree that it was not upto the mark. I should start using my Prima heavy gesso soon I guess :)





For the coloring part I was not able to achieve satisfying results with inks.. so I had to go for acrylic paints.
Some texturing with stencils, stamping..






The parachute was handrawn, colored & cut. Glossy accents applied over it.
The Dolphin is from a cute sticker set I have in my stash.
Wood veneer boat inked with black soot DI,heat embossed with 'wow' clear glitter.
& here comes the part I love the most about this project.
'The waves'
I drew & cut individual curves out of Watercolor paper.
I used Peacock feathers & salty ocean DI, followed by lots of water misting to create the initial layer.  Then applied more DI over it & let dry.. added some splashes of white.. & finally my favourite technique in a different aspect. . Applying gesso over the edges with palette knife to create the foam effect. I totally love how it turned out :)
That's it for the making part.
(Click here to view the front cover of my journal)

Few personal words about this layout & reason behind the elements. .
Well, 2015... I had the best start of the year so far.. went for a sailing expedition in Goa with YHAI. It was such an awesome trip that I had to capture as much of it as possible in art & what better way to start my art journal :)
I've added "the awesome moments" sentiment for the same reason :)
We went for parasailing adventure sport & that's the part I enjoyed the most, hence it formed my focal point.. & then comes the dolphin sighting, sailboat.. & a thrilling experience with waves while crossing an estuary...!
I've added "clockwork" & "measured" stencils & gold paint over it coz the time spent was limited but more precious :)
& a camera stamp in bg for the amateur photography I did & the sun rays for all the suntan we got from the trip ;)
Now that'a a lotttt of explanation :D am hoping to do more pages in future & improve myself in the process :)

Do lemme know what you think of this venture. Thanks for your patience and time.
Create.  Have fun.

Linking this to,
http://art-journal-journey.blogspot.co.at/2015/02/birds-beasts-and-humans-vogel-tiere.html?m=1

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=2439


http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-add-a-little-texture/

Art journal cover

Hey everyone,
   Am so excited to share this post :) This is a project I was planning to do for months & finally got the time & patience to complete it just now. Yay here it is.!





This is the front panel of a "Create your own keepsake book" from Paper accents. It is a spiral bound 25 pages notebook with plain chipboard cover on the front & back. The paper is quite thick & sturdy, dimensions being 4.5"×6.5". Am planning to make it into my mini art journal & totally excited about it :) Be sure to check out later on if you are interested :)
Here's how I proceeded with this one.
(Sorry it maybe a looooong one.. :))

1.Inside panel

I started off with a 5.5"×3.5" panel from Brustro's watercolor paper.. using the mini ink blending tool, randomly colored using Dusty concord, peacock feathers & salty ocean.
I misted water over it & let it flow & merge to create a nice watercolor effect.





I used "Flourishes" stencil from prima & also gold & silver acrylic paint on top of the panel. I wasn't quite satisfied with the silver paint. So I used uniball signo silver gel pen in the centre. That definitely worked wonders.!






2.Name board

        I cut a 2"×1" rectangle from the same watercolor paper,  drew the border design after marking the midpoints & fussy cut it. I colored the frame & wrote my name using black pen & faux stitches using white gel pen.
I used "gathered twigs" distress ink to give some color by pressing it on acrylic block & applied using a brush like watercolor techniques.





3.Base

      I have only 6×6 paper pads. Since I had to cover that 1/2", I started off by adhering news print washi tape on one side.
I covered the whole of chipboard by a PP from the Prima "Delight" collection. I inked with vintage photo DI on the edges before adhering.
      Some embossing done with Sakura acrylic modelling paste (it was too thick so I mixed some camlin texture white paste to loosen the consistency), Flourishes & TCW "Art is" stencils.





        Did some script stamping to add more interest using Epiphany stamp set collection(gathered twigs). The keys are also from the epiphany collection but in a different set.
         I colored randomly over the relief areas with Gold, copper, metallic rust & pearl blue acrylic colors using my fingers & wet baby wipe..

4.Shaker
        I felt the inside panel was too big.so I trimmed of the edges a bit & stuck on to the base using double sided adhesive tape (covering all the edges) & then the name panel on top.
      For the shaker elements I took wood veneer shapes from the Transportation collection,(I love travel) colored them with the metallics & DI. Also added some silver, blue & yellow sequins.
    For the border,  I cut four 1/4" inch strips from the same PP & colored with peacock feathers & vintage photo DI. did some script stamping on it as well. Stuck them on the acetate sheet(OHP sheet) panel.





  My foam adhesive strip was too broad & I had a hard time cutting it so narrow.  The edges were irregular but I decided it went well with the overall look. On the outer edges, I used distress ink to cover it up.

Done. Hope you liked it.
I look forward so much to continue with my art journal idea.
(Well I did accomplish the mission. Click here to know what I've managed to create :))
Do lemme know ur comments. They mean a lot to me.
Thanks for your time.
Create. Have fun.

Linking this to,





I absolutely loved the soft colorscheme of the pic.. I went for flourishes design from all the flowery vibes in the moodboard.. I've used gold through out my project, from that awesome cake picture & the cycles totally got my travel mood back :) I've added transport wood shapes inside the shaker part...
I've stamped all those scripts as well as the keys...
Am entering for the third time in this contest, I can hardly refrain from it :D

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-add-a-little-texture/

Mixed media card: cupcakes

Hi..
   It's the month of love & love is in the air everywhere. . What better time to make love themed projects?! My craft mania phase continues and here's a mixed media card..





To begin with, I took a 6×6 PP from Avery Elle PP collection which I won from CSCC..
I applied acrylic colours (pearl pink & hot pink from camlin) with a baby wipe on the PP. after drying, I stuck this to my card base with thin adhesive tape making sure to cover the edges completely& also to put some tape at the centre so that the PP lays absolutely flat.

I applied modelling paste through Prima stars & Bubbles stencils..
I used 3 different stamp sets to get the sentiment.  "LOVE" from HOTP, "you" from technique Tuesdays & the remaining words by arranging Tim Holtz worn out alphabets.
I've white embossed all that using Versamark ink & Ranger white embossing powder.

I did some script stamping using Prima epiphany stamp set & memento inks (sweet plum, lilac posies, rosebud)
Added some white splashes with gesso.

For the cupcakes,  I used Tim Holz "Blueprint" stampset & colored with watercolor pencils,  fussy cut individually.  I've used white gel pen to add highlights.
Stuck one top of the other with glue & used vintage photo distress ink for the shading.





I've added a Glitter hearts Washi banner to ground the cupcakes.  Now for my most favourite part in this project.
I stamped & cut the little heart out of red cardstock. I added Wink of stella clear brush glitter  & then applied glossy accents on top of it. Wow  I simply luuuuuvvvvv that.. so sorry I couldn't capture it ryt in the pics..I hope it shows to some extent.





Finally I used palette knife to apply gesso all around & create the border.





Done. This was inspired by an art journal video by vicky & I absolutely love how this has turned out to be. Definitely one of my personal favourites:)

Hope you enjoyed this.
Do lemme know ur comments.  They mean a lot to me. Thanks for your time.
Create.  Have fun. 

Linking this to,

http://lulupu.blogspot.in/2015/02/lulupu-challenge-46-some-changes.html?m=1
I've used lots & lots of pink & cupcakes :D

http://beyondgrey.blogspot.in/2015/02/bgc65-mood-board-stamping.html?m=1


I've incorporated pink, white, heart & sweets from the mood board.

http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.in/2015/02/challenge-130-photo-inspiration.html?m=1


http://mixedmediamc.blogspot.ca/2015/02/mixed-media-monthly-challenge-9-think.html?m=1


http://themixedmediacardchallenge.blogspot.in/2015/02/mmcc-8-love.html?m=1

Shaker card: you & me

Hi..
It's been a while since I did paper crafts :) I always wanted to try out a shaker card & am absolutely excited about this first try :)
This is for my aunt who wanted a card for her anniversary to give her hubby:)
Here is the card.





I took a standard sized red cardstock for the cardbase.
Cut a white panel for the front.
I drew & cut the heart from a scrap paper to serve as a template.
Using that I've drawn & cut the hearts out from the white panel. I've stuck a piece of acetate sheet on the back side.
After Marking the position of the hearts on the red cardstock, I stamped & white embossed "you" & "me" from the hero arts stamp set.
I created the wall with foam tape around the hearts, placed the sequins & finally stuck the white panel over it with foam adhesive all around.
This is a picture of the shaker part alone.





The couples are hand drawn & fussy cut from black cardstock. I love adding hand drawn elements in my projects as they give a personal touch.
Finally added a black frame with foam tape once again.

With the envelope I made. Am loving the pink & gold (golden hearts washi tape) combination there.



Am really satisfied with the outcome & thoroughly enjoyed the process of making too :)
Hope you liked it.
Do lemme know ur comments.  They mean a lot to me. Thanx for ur time.
Create. Have fun.

Linking this to,

http://catchychallenges.blogspot.in/2015/02/cscc-11-love-shaker-cards_2.html?m=1
Biggest inspiration behind the "shaker" part

http://beyondgrey.blogspot.in/2015/02/bgc65-mood-board-stamping.html?m=1



the moodboard symbolises wedding & hence I guess the couples & anniversary card go well with it. Also, the red, b&w combo from the donuts. I've stamped the words with versamark for the stamping part.

http://blog.kraftzone.in/2015/02/challenge-12-season-of-love.html?m=1
All classic colors of b&w, red..

http://themixedmediacardchallenge.blogspot.in/2015/02/mmcc-8-love.html?m=1


http://virginiasviewchallenge.blogspot.nl/2015/02/virginia-view-challenge-12.html?m=1


http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.in/2015/02/challenge-130-photo-inspiration.html?m=1

CAS card-Birthday cake

Hi,
Here's a CAS card I have made for my brother's birthday :)





I've used a blue cardbase in standard size. The white panel is cut out of Brustro watercolor paper (300gsm) leaving a 1/4" margin on all sides.
Am using the paper for the first time & I simply love its texture :)
The cake & banner are handdrawn, colored with water color pencils, uniball orange & silver pens.
The gifts are from Hot of the press Small stamp set.
Sentiment is from Avery Elle cake & candles stamp set. The font is jus too adorable.

I've stuck the panel on to the cardbase with foam squares to give some dimension.





Hope you liked this.  Do lemme know ur comments.  They mean a lot to me. Thanks for your time.
Create. Have fun.

Linking this to,
http://catchychallenges.blogspot.in/2015/01/make-me-happy_5.html?m=1

CAS card-Happy flight

Hi
It's good to be back home after travelling for so long..
Here's a very quick CAS card I made for my Dad who's going to Dubai.





I added the watercolor background directly on to the card stock here. . Not so satisfied coz the card warped a bit. Probably I should do it on a watercolor paper & then stick to the cardbase next time.

The flight is fussy cut & colores in black with white faux lines. I've added bits of washi tape on the edges to add a little interest.
Hope you liked this.
Create. Have fun.

Linking this to,
http:// http://catchychallenges.blogspot.in/2015/01/make-me-happy_5.html?m=1

Christmas card in a box

Hi..
Warm Season's Greetings. :)
This is a super quick rushed up post coz am still on the go & haven't settled up yet.. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Srilanka & looking forward for my new year celebs at Goa.
So my history apart, Here's the card in a box I've done.. am absolutely loving this type of cards & there seems endless possibilities :)





I don't have any Christmas themed PPs.. so I've created the bgs using stamping technique with reds & greens.. the embellishments are all hand drawn & fussy cut. .
I've added ample bling using 3D glitter.

Here are some more pics.











Hope you liked it.
Create. Have fun.
Merry Christmas & Have a very blessed new year ahead :)

Linking this to,
http://blog.kraftzone.in/2014/12/challenge-11-anything-goes-with-box.html?m=1
I've used the last column for the Bingo part Sentiment-stamping-bling




http://blog.imaginationsonline.com/2014/12/december-challenge-christmas-with.html?m=1

http://beyondgrey.blogspot.in/2014/12/bgc64-sparkly-christmas-and-new-year-eve.html?m=1