Distress Ink Background using Masking and Sponging technique

Hi all! I have used masking and sponging technique to create this card. First, I created a mask for the top and bottom using Washi tape and sponged the rest using Peacock Feathers and Peeled Paint distress inks. I then stamped the butterfly image and sentiment on the colored panel. Both the butterflies and sentiment are "Direction of  Happy" stamp set from Unity Stamps.

I then removed the masks and scored three lines above and below the sponged area and mounted it on a black card stock. Finally, I added some liquid pearls and rhinestones. Hope you like it.

My special thanks to Berina (Moxie Craftie) for the wonderful Stamp Set.

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Handmade Anniversary / Love Greeting Card

Hello Friends! I have a simple Anniversary/Love card to share with you all today. I have used Swiss Dot Embossing folder to emboss the white card stock. The pattern paper is  Mariposa Stack from DCWV. 

The gorgeous image was a free digital stamp from Paper Craft Inspirations. Added some Rhinestone and liquid pearls to embellish the card.

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Handmade Congratulations Greeting Card / Long - Skinny Card with Paper Flower Tutorial

Hello all! I made a long and skinny card. This one was very simple and easy to make. The idea of making long and skinny card came from Mojo Monday sketch. The finished size of the card is 3.5" X 8.5". I used Fresh Floral Stack pattern paper from DCWV. Both the flowers were handmade using EK Sucess medium retro flower punch. I used Die-Namics Fancy Flourish die on the background. 

Leaves were punched out using Punch-Bunch punch. I added some Pearls and Rhinestones to finish off the card. 

Handmade paper flower tutorial:

 

Punch out three flowers using retro flower punch (or cut freehand). Draw and/or cut the flowers as shown.

Use twezzer or simply use your fingers to crease the petals as shown above.

Invert the flowers and bring the petal towards the center.

Apply a dot of glue on the center and layer the flowers on top of each other. Use rhinestone, liquid pearl or half pearls as your flower center. 

Hope you liked it.

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Handmade "Birthday Wishes" Tag Card

Hello Friends! Today, I have a simple tag card  to share with you all. This card is based on  Mojo Monday Sketch. The finished size of the card is 4.5" X 5.5". The base of the card is black card stock layered with  white card stock and pattern papers. The pattern papers are Fresh Floral Stack from DCWV.

The sentiment is a digital stamp. I finished it off by adding liquid pearls, rhinestones and  a butterfly. Hope you liked it. 

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Handmade Thanks Card / Banner Greeting Card Ideas

Hello All! I made a card today using Mojo Monday sketch. The finished size of the card is 4.5" X 5.5". The base of the card is black card stock layered with  pattern paper. The pattern paper is Fresh Floral Stack from DCWV. I embossed the celery colored card stock using Swiss dot embossing folder. I created a banner using black & white card stock and glued them on metallic cord. I added a little faux stitches around the edges. Sentiment is hand written. 

I used pearls, rhinestones, butterflies, flowers  to embellish the card. The small flowers are punched using "Punch Bunch" punch. Hope you liked it.

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Handmade Mother's Day Greeting Card

 

Hi All. I have a Mother's Day greeting card share with you all today. The base of the card is White card stock layered with Black card stock and patterned papers. I have used a free Digi Sentiment from Birds Card. I love their stamps. They have some great collection of free digital stamps on their blog.

Now for Embellishment, I added  handmade paper bow, pearl string, rhinestone, punched flowers and leaves. 
 

My special thanks to Jennifer for the elegant pattern paper.

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Handmade "Friends / Friendship Day" Greeting Card

Hello Everyone! I used Mojo Monday sketch for today's card. The finished size of the card is 4.5" X 5.5". The pattern papers are from Colorbok. I have used a free Digi image from Birds Card and colored it using color pencils. 

I used pearls, rhinestones, lace, flowers and leaves to embellish the card. Both the flowers and leaves are punched out using "Punch Bunch" punch. Hope you liked it.

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Winter Storm #Pax - Icy Trees (Click on the images for a better view)

 

We had an ice storm last week. Everything was covered with ice and it was magically beautiful and sparkling. The trees looked like they were covered  with white crystals. 

Here are some of the pics

   

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Handmade "Birthday Wishes" Greeting Card

Hello Everyone. I hope you are doing well. I love adding flowers to my card and here's a card made using flower PP, flower border punch and paper flowers. The base of the card is white card stock layered with black card stock and pattern papers. The pattern papers are Sunflower Toss Rustic Garden Paper from TPC studio. I have used Recollection border punch for Daisy borders. The sentiment is a digital stamp.

For Embellishment, I added some flowers, pearls, punched leaves and ribbon. Small roses are store bought and the big one is made using the Spellbinder Bitty Blossom dies.

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Potato - Soya Chunks Fry Recipe

Ingredients:

Soya chunks - 1 cup

Potato (medium size) – 1 (boiled and cubed)

Mustard seeds– 1 tsp

Urad dal – 1 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

Sambar Powder - 1 tsp

Curry leaves

Oil - 1 tbs

Salt to taste

Method:

• Microwave the soya chunks with a cup of water and 1 tsp salt for 2 minutes. Wash it in cold water and squeeze it. Cut into pieces

• Heat oil in a pan. Sputter mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds and curry leaves

• Add sambar powder and salt and give it a quick stir

• Add the cubed potatoes and saute it for a minute

• Now add the soya chunks and mix them without breaking the potatoes

• Cook on low flame till the potatoes and soya chunks turn golden brown and nicely coated with masala.

• Now the simple and yummy fry is ready to serve 
   

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Handmade Season's / Holiday / Christmas CAS Greeting Card

Hello everyone! I made a Black and White Holiday CAS Card today. For the background, I embossed the white card stock using Swiss dot embossing folder. For the image, I have used a free Digital  image from Craft on the Net. Sentiment is handwritten.  I finished it off with some beautiful black satin ribbon and a white rhinestone. Hope you liked it. 

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A look through my window - Close pairing of Moon and Jupiter

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Mini Moon

The bright object near the Moon is Jupiter. 

The Moon and Jupiter makes a close approach this month. They have been growing closer over the past few nights. The pair is visible in the east in the evening sky. They are the brightest objects in the night sky. (Click on the images for a better view)

Jupiter

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