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Hi folks, 

I am back on the blog with another fun project for TE's season of crafting! We have 9 days of daily deals coming your way starting TODAY! This is a great time to check thing off of your holiday shopping list for crafty friends and family or maybe check a few things off of your own crafty wish list! Each day the new daily deal starts at 9AM Central Time and goes until 8:59AM Central Time the next day. Offers are valid while supplies last and there are no rainchecks. 

Today's deal is all about clear stamps! I used a bunch of stamps that are on sale currently to create a fun rainbow birthday card. I started off by ink blending by warm night sky using Blue Raspberry, Cookie Monster and Mint Julep inks. I then heat embossed the starry background using Starfall background stamp (not on sale today). I stamped and colored images from Be U-nicorn and Big Rainbow stamps and adhered them to the base. Matted it on top of some Toffee cardstock and added a heat embossed stamp from Happy Hooray (not on sale) to finish off my card! 


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Kavya

 




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Hi folks, 

I am back on the blog with another fun project for TE's season of crafting! We have 9 days of daily deals coming your way starting TODAY! This is a great time to check thing off of your holiday shopping list for crafty friends and family or maybe check a few things off of your own crafty wish list! Each day the new daily deal starts at 9AM Central Time and goes until 8:59AM Central Time the next day. Offers are valid while supplies last and there are no rainchecks. 

Today's deal is all about Standalone dies! I used a bunch of dies that are on sale currently to create a fun NYC themed card. I was in NYC last year for thanksgiving and I am definitely missing it now. Let's get started...



I first started off by using Mushroom and Sea Salt cardstock for the road and sky. I ink blending the Sea Salt cardstock with Oyster ink and used Oreo for the Mushroom cardstock. Then, I die cut the Downtown Border using Blue raspberry cardstock and also used Pineapple for the underlay. to make it more realistic, I ink blended the Downtown Border using matching dye ink. For the Statue of Liberty, I used Spearmint and added some details using a matching Copic marker and white gel pen. To finish off my card, I added a sentiment using Cap It Off - Alpha and a NYC taxi using a modified stamped image from Gus and Gertie - Ride On. 

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I hope you liked this project and the deal of the day :)

Happy Crafting,
Kavya

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Hi folks, 

I always look forward to MFT's Cardmaking Superstar competition each year. It pushes me to find creative ways to use stamps that I already own and get inspired from things around me! For this year's entry into the Clean and Simple Genius category, I was inspired by a children's book I saw a while back that included the story of a deep-sea diving cat. I mean it makes sense... a cat does need its fresh supply of fish! What better way than to get it fresh from the ocean! 

I have always struggled with Clean and Simple cards. For some reason, I cannot stand the color white. I always feel like I have forgotten to add something or just looks incomplete. Lately, I have realized that white space doesn't have to mean 'white'. It's just empty! So, capitalizing on my newfound revelation, I decided to start off my card using a turquoise cardstock. I started off by masking the space for the cat and ink blending the bottom 1/3rd of the card. Then, I stamped the flora and sea bed using Mermazing stamp set. I colored it using color pencils and add some soft white highlights and glow using a color pencil as well. 



Then, I stamped a cat from Cat-astrophe and few fishes from Mermazing and Gill Friends and colored them using alcohol markers. For the scuba helmet, I drew a circle over the cat and fussy cut the entire image :) Added some bubbles and a sentiment to finish off my card! 


That's it folks! I hope you liked this fun card :) 

Happy Crafting,
Kavya



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Hi folks, 

I always look forward to MFT's Cardmaking Superstar competition each year. It pushes me to find creative ways to use stamps that I already own and get inspired from things around me! For this year's entry into the Coloring Virtuoso category, I was inspired by the distinctive style of Van Gogh. Just like his bright color palette, gorgeous landscapes and expressive portraits, I love dabbling with unique color schemes and creative life-life critter scenes! 

When I saw MFT's Sunflower Sweetheart, I was immediately reminded of Van Gogh's Sunflowers, and I knew it was the perfect opportunity to combine two of his celebrated art works - The Starry Night and Sunflowers. 

I first started off by masking and stamping the sunflowers using MFT's Milk Chocolate ink. I felt like stamping in brown ink added a layer of 'vintage' to this card. 


Then, I painted the Starry Night using acrylic paint. 

For the land, I hand drew a curved hill and ink blended the edges using green distress oxide ink. 
The sentiment was heat embossed from Unicorns and Glitter stamp set. I felt that the sentiment was fitting for the card as I was trying to recreate (a bad attempt for sure) some of the most previous paintings known to humankind. 




Later, I stamped the girl and some critters and colored them using alcohol markers and colored pencils. As always, I added some white gel pen details to finish my card!



That's it folks! I hope you liked this card :) I definitely enjoyed making it!

Thanks,
Kavya




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Hi folks, 

I am back on the blog with another fun kit from TE - Friendly Filigree! 


The Friendly Filigree Cardmaking Kit is available now through Thursday, October 27th, on sale for $50 – that’s $10 off! After October 27th, the kit will return to the retail price of $60. The kit is package in a zippered pouch and includes:

  • Friendly Filigree Background stamp
  • Friendly Filigree Frame die
  • All Together – Occasions stamp
  • All Together Occasions die
  • Clear Card Box
  • A2 Envelope Pack (6 Toffee envelopes)
  • Envelope Seal Pack (6 seals)
**please note that the Foil It – Friendly Filigree panels included in the photo are not a part of the kit, but can be purchased separately.

Limited quantity available

Most kit items are not available to purchase individually. You will be able to purchase additional envelope seals (package of 10), Foil It – Friendly Filigree panels, Foil It – All Together Occasions panels, and the Gift It Belly Band die collection separately from the kit.

To be notified of new kit releases, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

I like finding ways to stretch my supplies so I thought I would create two projects showing you how you can combine products that you might already have to create fun cards for all occasions. My first card is a Christmas card that I made using the background stamp. I ink blending the edges of Cherry Pop cardstock using Raspberry Sorbet dye ink and heat embossed the background using gold embossing powder. Then, I diecut the Festive Fir using Peapod cardstock and colored on top using copic pens to achieve a darker shade. Then, I adhered some gold cardstock underneath and fuzzy cut the tree as shown below. Added a heat embossed sentiment and I was done!


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My next card is a monochromatic card - something that I haven't created in a really long time! I ink blended the edges of Blue Raspberry cardstock using Blueberry dye ink and stamped the Filigree background using the same ink. Then, I heat embossed the In the Meadow background stamp using cookie monster embossing powder. Added a few heat embossed sentiments and I was done!




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Happy Crafting, 
Kavya



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Hi folks, 

I am back on the blog with another fun TE release that is filled with amazing holiday goodies. I just love how most of the products from this release pair well together :)

For my Christmas card today, I started off with Lavendar cardstock and inkblended the top half with Eggplant and Plum Punch dye inks. Then, I splattered paint like always. I then diecut a bunch of snow globe elements using Snow Globe Builder, Tiny Town and a Stitched Circle die. Added some penguins from Dancing through the Snow and a sentiment from Merriest Christmas and I was done!


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I hope this project inspires you!

Happy Crafting, 
Kavya



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Hi folks, 
The moment has arrived!! Alex Syberia Designs Kickstarter Campaign is live! Today, we are celebrating the launch of Alex Syberia Designs' very first collection of physical products through their Kickstarter Campaign! With clear stamps, dies and stencils, there's something for everyone to love! To have a look at all of the designs in detail (including videos!), the exclusive offers they have for you, and see how you can support them, make sure you check their Kickstarter Campaign Page.


Their Kickstarter Campaign, full of incredible discounts for you, will run from the 15th September to the 16th October 2022.  This great milestone called for some big celebrations! Throughout the duration of the Kickstarter Campaign, Alex Syberia Designs will be hosting 4 hops:
  • 15 September 2022 - Hop 1: Blog hop
  • 23 September 2022 - Hop 2: Instagram hop
  • 5 October 2022 - Hop 3: Blog hop
  • 13 October 2022 - Hop 4: Instagram hop

GIVEAWAY PRIZES | OVER £1000/$1200 IN TOTAL


PRIZES AND DETAILS:

Alex Syberia Designs is giving away some fantastic prizes; their full September Release and two of their gorgeous Floral Bundle or Critter Bundle to choose from. There are also amazing companies and crafty friends who are celebrating with us. Here's the complete list of awesome prizes:

  • Alex Syberia Designs:
    • Full September Release Bundle (worth £329/$395)
    • Two bundles to choose from: Floral Bundle (worth £160/$192) or Cuties Bundle (worth £108/$129) 
  • Artcreatiu - 25€ Gift Card
  • Bearly Art - $50 Gift Card (open to US participants only)
  • Catherine Pooler Designs - $30 Gift Card
  • Crafty Purple Frog - £25 Gift Card
  • Kit & Clowder - 30$ Gift Card
  • La papelería de Lola - 25€ Gift Card
  • Organizemore - $50 Gift Card
  • Picket Fence Studios - $75 Gift Card
  • Seize the Stamp - CHF 50
  • The Gray Muse - $50 Gift Card
  • Tonic Studios - £100/$100 Gift Card
  • Wow! Embossing powder - £20/$20 Gift Card
* Check the Kickstarter Campaign for more info

That's a total of 15 prizes for 15 lucky winners! To be in with a chance to win one of these amazing prizes all you have to do is play along with each of the four hops! Alex Syberia Designs will draw winners from those entrants that have played along the hops by 16th October 2022. 

Our first hop is a blog hop and it couldn't be easier to enter. All you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post as well as those of the other amazing designers in this hop. You can see the full list, with links to each blog, below.

Winners will be announced on the Alex Syberia Designs blog on the 23rd October 2022.



MY CARD TODAY:

For my card today, I decided to use the new 'From All of Us' stamp set along with the 'Modern Stripes' cover die. I first started off by ink blending my background using rainbow dye inks and then diecut the background. Then, I stamped and colored the image and added it to the base of the card at an angle. Added a heat embossed sentiment and I was done! 

BLOG HOP 1 | DESIGNERS LIST:

Below is the complete list of the super talented designers who are sharing their creations with us today:

  • Alex Syberia Designs
  • Alberto Gava
  • Bibi Cameron
  • Bonnie Crane
  • Brenda Noelke
  • Carly Tee
  • Cheryl Espie
  • Colleen Balija
  • Elin Venge
  • Erica
  • Hannelie Bester
  • Ilda
  • Jessica Frost-Ballas
  • Jo Herbert
  • Jo Laverty
  • Kavya --> You are here!
  • Laura Fadora
  • LauraJane
  • Lien Leysen
  • Liz
  • Michelle Short
  • Mindy
  • Natasha Vacca
  • Nicoletta
  • Rachel Alvarado
  • Raquel Arribas
  • Sandhya
  • Seeka
  • Tae Eun Yoo
  • Tasha
  • Tina Wilstrup
  • Yasmin Diaz
That's it folks! I hope you liked this fun project. Hop along to learn more :)
Happy Crafting,
Kavya
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Hi folks, 

I am back on the blog with another fun release inspiration for Taylored Expressions! If you love critters, this one is sure to make you happy. 


I first started off my card by ink blending spearmint cardstock with spearmint dye ink and adding some white paint splatters (tutorial on this technique coming soon!). Then, I stamped and colored a bunch of images from Bun-derful Birthday and adhered them to the card base. I finished off my card by adding a heat embossed sentiment from Happy Hooray on Guava cardstock and diecut Bold Birthday using Spearmint (made it darker using a copic marker) and Buttercream cardstock!


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Wasn't that fun? I hope this release inspires you! Go check out other DT members to see what they have created!

Happy Crafting,
Kavya





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Hi folks, 

I am back on the blog with another fun card! I know it's been weeks since I have posted but life's been crazy :) But, I am back for a good reason - it's Sunny Studio Stamps' 7th Birthday Blog Hop that coincides with the new release. If you love critters, this one is for you!



We will be offering 20% off Sunny Studio branded products (excluding clearance and new release products) using discount code SEVENYEARS at checkout through August 31st. Limit one discount code per order.  We will also automatically include a free mini acorn die on all orders. 



You get a chance to win $25 from each of the blogs and this contest will run through Wednesday, August 31st.  All winners will be announced on the Sunny Studio blog on Sunday, September 4th!

Here is the hop order:
  • Sunny Studio
  • Marine
  • Bobbi
  • Isha
  • Kavya ---> You are here!
  • Vanessa
  • Marney
  • Cathy
  • Waleska
  • Alma
  • Tina
Comment on the sneak peeks from earlier in the week to increase your chances of winning:

Day 1: Introducing Squirrel Friends, Fall Scenes, Autumn Greenery & Autumn Tree Dies
Day 2: Introducing Too Cute To Spook, Pumpkin Patch and Mini Mat & Tag Dies
Day 3: Introducing Winter Wreaths, Holiday Greetings & Joyful Holiday Paper
Day 4: Introducing Penguin Party, Snowman Kisses & Snow One Like You Stamps
Day 5: Introducing Cozy Christmas & Reindeer Games Stamps



Now on to the card,..I created a fun living room scene using a bunch of winter goodies from the new releases. I also pulled out some older stamp sets! First, I created my background using cardstock and some patterned paper. As always, I ink blended the edges using matching dye inks. Then, I stamped and colored a bunch of images from Penguin Party, Reindeer Games, Cozy Christmas, Christmas Home and Santa Claus Lane. I also created a mini window using a diecut Fancy Frames Stitched Scallop Square. 




That's it! Love how all these stamps paired well :) Hop on to see more inspiration!

Happy Crafting,
Kavya


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Hi folks, 

Do you know that TE sells custom stamps? TE is launching 15 new designs today and Taylor handpicked and sent the design team a custom stamp to showcase the new designs. I was so STOKED when I saw mine! I absolutely love it and I love the minimalist style! My dream is to launch my own product line, so I feel like this stamp kind of manifests it :) Get your own at temadeforme.com.

For today's card, I decided to pull out a product that I haven't used yet. I bought these stunning Baroque Overlay die few months ago but never got around to using it. I decided to make a fun and quick Birthday card using my signature style of dark cardstock + bright colors so that it fits the custom stamp! After diecutting the overlays, I ink blended it using Lollipop, Candy Corn, Pineapple, Granny Smith and Blue Raspberry dye inks. Then I placed it on top of Oreo cardstock and added a heat embossed sentiment from On My Word - happy Birthday to finish off my card! I also heat embossed the back of my cards using the One of A King personalized stamp and some gold embossing powder.


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That's it folks! I hope you liked today's card :)

Happy Crafting,
Kavya


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Hi folks, 

I am back on the blog with another fun kit from TE! I love critters so this is one of my favorite kit so far!  You’ll love creating the cutest bumblebees using the Stamp & Stencil Combo set to include on all sorts of crafty projects. 

What is unique about Taylored Expressions kits? In keeping with our mission to Share Joy, we encourage you to send the cards you create by including six envelopes along with six custom envelope seals to match the theme of the kit. Each kit comes packaged in a zippered pouch with a coordinating vinyl sticker making it easy to keep the supplies organized. We create a special color story for each kit with lots of inspiration from our Creative Team to get you started!

The Bee’s Knees Cardmaking Kit retails for $74, comes in a zippered pouch with a custom sticker, and includes:

  • The Bee’s Knees Stamp & Stencil Combo set
  • The Bee’s Knees die collection
  • Clearly Crafty What’s the Buzz? stamp set
  • Honeycomb Cluster die
  • A2 Envelope Pack (6 envelopes, 2 each of: Oreo, Sugar Cube, and Honey)
  • Envelope Seal Pack (6 seals)

Limited quantity available

My first card uses a bunch of products from the kit + some that you might already have in your stash! I first started off with a mini slimline sized Peaches and Cream cardstock. Then, I diecut the Honeycomb cluster using Pineapple cardstock and colored the outer border using a darker yellow Copic marker. Then, I ink blended the bees using Pineapple, Chocolate Truffles and Cookie Monster dye ink. After die cutting the bees, and adhering to the background, I added some white daisies from the Spring Wreath stencil set. Added a heat embossed sentiment and I was done!

My second card also combines florals with these adorable Bumblebees! I first created my background by ink blending Cookie Monster and Mint Julep dye inks and added the bees and flower from Bursting Blooms. Added a sentiment and I was done! 


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I hope you liked this week's inspiration! 

Happy Crafting,
Kavya









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Hello! I am Kavya. Welcome to my blog where I share my love for all things papercrafting and cardmaking. I am excited that you decided to stop by and look around.

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