Greeting card

Hello friends,

We are here again with a greeting card.

When given a choice between pink and blue, it has to be undoubtedly pink for me. Pink has been my favourite for as long as I can remember. I love pink in all its tints and shades. I simply adore pink for it gives a feminine touch and adds desired softness. I buy atleast one pink outfit whenever i go shopping despite knowing that I already have many. Such is my love for pink and everything pink.

We have made a gate fold card as part of fancy folds by Allsorts challenge. We have made the card in monochromatic scheme. We have hand-drawn a cute little girl with a bouquet of flowers. We have used some pearls to add glamour. This card would be perfect for any occasion.

We are entering into the following challenges:

1.Challenge #32 Monochrome

http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.in/2018/05/challenge-32-monochrome.html

2.Challenge 146

http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.in/2018/05/challenge-146-winners-144.html

3. Week 466 - Fancy Folds

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.in/2018/05/week-466-fancy-folds.html

4. Flowers 

http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.in/2018/05/flowers.html

5. CIC445

http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.in/2018/05/cic445-reminder-newtons-nook-designs.html

6. May 2018 challenge

http://paruscardmakingchallenges.blogspot.in/2018/05/may-2018-challenge.html

7. Challenge #28 - Things With Wings

http://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.in/2018/05/challenge-28-things-with-wings.html

8. May Challenge - 'Things With Wings'

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.in/2018/05/may-challenge-things-with-wings.html

9. Papercrafters' Linky Party 14
http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.in/2018/05/allsorts-challenge-466-and.html

10. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - May Challenge
http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.in/2018/05/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-may.html

11.May challenge - Mothers Day 
http://eclecticellapu.blogspot.in/2018/05/may-challenge-mothers-day.html

12. Challenge #64 Favouring the Feminine
http://scribblesdesignschallenge.blogspot.in/2018/04/challenge-64-favouring-feminine.html

13.Challenge #144 - Pearls and Lace
http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.in/2018/05/challenge-144-pearls-and-lace.html

14. IKEsWORLD CHALLENGES #108
http://ikesworldchallengeblog.blogspot.in/2018/05/ikesworld-challenges-108-winner-107.html

15. As you like it challenges-  Favourite pink or blue and why

http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.in/2018/05/favourite-pink-or-blue-and-why.html

Hope you like it. 

Your comments would be highly appreciated.

Subhashini & Chandhini

Handmade Greeting Card: Mother's Day

Hi friends,
Yet another post made for Mother's day. 

This card has quite a few elements in it. We have created a simple card with a hand drawn image of a mother- baby duo cuddling. We have stuck yellow flower punches around it in a heart design and added a quilled Malaysian flower to add charm to it. We have written a sentiment and finished it.

We are entering into the following challenges:

1. Challenge 465 - 26th of April – Add a Charm
2. TTTC045

We have selected diagonal: Punch/ Die- cut, Free & Yellow

3.Challenge 82-Theme- Flowers

4. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge #227 "Mother's Day"
5. Challenge 424- Theme -Flowers
6. Challenge #64 Favouring the Feminine

7. #64 Muttertag/ Blumen - Motherday/ Flowers


Click on the following links to see our submission:

1. http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.in/2018/04/challenge-465-26th-of-april-add-charm.html
2. . https://tictactoechallenge.com/tttc045-featured-designer-rosanne-mulhern/
3. http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.in/2018/04/challenge-82-and-winners-of-challenge-81.html
4. http://dianamlarson.blogspot.in/2018/04/dlart-thankful-thursday-challenge-227.html
5. http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.in/2018/04/424.html
6. http://scribblesdesignschallenge.blogspot.in/2018/04/challenge-64-favouring-feminine.html
7. https://bastel-traum.blogspot.in/2018/04/64-muttertag-blumen-motherday-flowers.html

Thanks for stopping by,

Hope you like it,

Chandhini & Subhashini

Mother's Day Card

Hello friends,

We are back with a new post which we have especially created for the coming MOTHER'S DAY and thought to combine it with a few craft challenges.

Today’s card is also a basic card done in “Black- White- Pink color” combo. Initially we were clueless about making it, but then an idea struck our minds and we went ahead with zentangle art. It has come out better than what we imagined. We were keen on keeping it “Clean & Simple”, so you can see as to why we have not used a lot of embellishments.

We are entering the card into the following challenges:

1. Challenge #131 - Black, White and Pink
2. Pearls or Mother's Day (where applicable)
3. Challenge # 16 Anything Goes
4. Papercrafters' Linky Party 12

{PIN}spirational ANNIVERSARY Challenge #213

Linking it to the following challenges:

1. http://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.in/2018/04/challenge-131-black-white-and-pink.html
2. http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.in/2018/04/challenge-277-pearls-or-mothers-day.html
3. https://craftaholicsrus.blogspot.in/2018/04/challenge-16-anything-goes.html
4. http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.in/2018/04/papercrafters-linky-party-allsorts.html
5. http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.in/2018/04/pinspirational-anniversary-challenge-213_10.html

Thanks for stopping by,

Please leave in your suggestions,

Chandhini & Subhashini

CD Tea Light Holder

Hello friends,

Take a look at this unique, exquisite and really easy-to-make tea light holder. 
It’s a great way to put into use those CDs that you need no more. Don’t throw them out!  You can make all kinds of great things with them!

If you love crafting with CDs, you need to check out:

https://thecreativetwins.blogspot.in/2018/03/tealight-candle-holder-using-old-cds.html

https://thecreativetwins.blogspot.in/2018/01/beautiful-cd-rangoli.html

This one's really simple, with minimal supplies required;

• ·         Old CD that you are about to throw
• ·         Kundan stones/ rhinestones in colors of your choice
• ·         Half pearls
• ·         Ball chains
• ·          Glue / Fabric glue

We have created a basic design, but you can let your imagination go wild. In the centre, we have stuck a layer of purple ball chain followed by half pearls and added one more layer. Then, we have pasted pink rhinestones around it and again layered it up with half pearls and ball chain and they are good to go. Now decorate your home in style! 

We are entering into the All sorts challenge, with the theme “PEARLS”. We just love pearls, they are versatile. They add elegance and charm to your projects. They can be used in jewellery, handmade cards, rangolis, photo frames and just about any mix- media projects.

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.in/2018/04/week-464-use-pearls.html

Thannks for stopping by. 

Do leave your lovely comments.

Chandhini & Subhashini

Handmade Greeting Card

Hello friends, 

We are back with a new post. Here's a cute and simple card. 
We have used handmade paper as the base. We have made three fringed flowers in bright colours. We have quilled  loose coil and shaped them into leaves.

We are excited to  enter into the following challenges:

 1. Paru's Card Making Challenges- FLOWERS

2. IQCG#46 - April

3. Week 463 - Spring Flowers or Showers

4. Challenge #137 ANYTHING GOES with optional dies and punches

5.  CMC # 103 Spring / Spring

Click on the following links to see our submission for the challenges:

http://paruscardmakingchallenges.blogspot.in/

https://indianquillingchallenge.blogspot.in/2018/04/iqcg46-april.html

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.in/

http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.in/

http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.in/

Thanks for stopping by,
Please drop in your lovely comments.
Chandhini & Subhashini

Tealight candle holder using old CDs

Hello friends, 

Here's our tealight candle holder to lighten up your mood. You need not spend a lot on buying those fancy tealight candle holders. just a bit of creativity, craft supplies, patience and you are sure to rock the festive season. You can also make similar ones to enlighten your homes.

Here, i have used glass colors that were lying around sadly in a corner. I have drawn a simple design. You can draw more intricate ones too.

Feel free to decorate the holder as desired. Sky is the limit.

Linking it to linky party-

Inspiration-spotlight-linkup-party-308
Creatively-crafty-link-party-130/

Thanks for stopping by.
Please leave your valuable comments,
Chandhini & Subhashini

Kokeshi doll- recycled with tutorial

Hello friends,
I have always been fascinated by kokeshi dolls and wanted to make something similar. It calls for carved wooden pieces which I could not find nearby. But that did not deter me from my passion for it, so here's my take on kokeshi dolls.
I  have used old medicine bottle bottle as the base for it.

Below is the tutorial for the doll, so that you can also try your hands at making it for yourself. 

Materials required:

Medicine bottle-1

Shilpkar clay-1

Tissue paper (patterned)

Fevicol

Acrylic colors

Paint brushes

Ribbon

Method:

1. Take an empty medicine bottle. Remove the label and thoroughly clean the adhesive part.
   
2. Mix the two parts of the shilpkar clay. Stick a portion of it for the head part using fevicol. Shape the hair too. I have kept it simple.
3. Allow it to dry completely.
   
4. You can paint the clothes. Here, I have use patterned tissue and decoupaged it. It is my first try so it has not come out neatly. 
5. Then paint the face and hair. Draw the eyes
6. Cut out a piece of ribbon and stick around the middle so as to resemble the traditional attire- kimono.
7. Leave it to dry. Your kokeshi doll is ready to be admired.

 We are entering into the below challenge

LTCCB #22 - May Anything Goes

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.in/2018/05/ltccb-22-may-anything-goes.html

We are linking it up with the Inspiration Spotlight Linkup Party
https://www.dearcreatives.com/inspiration-spotlight-linkup-party-303/

Don't be a silent reader. Leave behind your comments and suggestions.

Hope you like it,

Chandhini and Subhashini