You are only YOUNG once....

Hi there again... This is my second post for the day and I am sharing my card I created for the new YNS challenge #3, the theme is to use either sketch or color inspiration or both...

I stamped the cute Cupcake Owl onto Neenah solar white cardstock and colored with copics. The design papers are from Cosmo Cricket and I stamped half of the sentiment on each side of the image. I finally added some gumdrops to the card.
Here is a close up..

Hope you liked my card... Hop on over to the challenge blog here for loads of inspiration and play along with us win some YNS goodies..
Thanks for stopping by!!!


Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp

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Chitra

let it Snow

Hello there friends!! I have to share a card I created for Gerda Steiner Designs using her new stamp release called Skating Penguins..

I colored this little super cute penguins on Neenah Solar white cardstock and colored using Copics. Then on a white sheet of paper I spread good amount of modeling paste to give it a show texture (which I didn't like how it turned out) and sprinkled some glitters on the wet paste.. Then on the card base I created the BG using distress inks and then created the snowfall with Heidi Swapp confetti stencil. The snow hill and the skating penguin is adhered using foam dots. The sentiment is from Amy R.
Here is a close up..

I hope you can see all the glitters..
Thanks for stopping by!!


Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp

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Chitra

Happy 30th Birthday/Anniversary

Hello friends and Happy thanksgiving to all my America friends...
I have a quick card to share with you all, I played with my Lawn Fawn stamp..

I stamped the image on a sheet of watercolor paper with MFT hybrid ink colored with my water colors.. Then die-cut the numbers using MFT dies and layered it with 5 other piece of die-cuts. I finally added some sequins for embellishment..

I haven't yet stamped any message inside but I think I can use it for both birthday or anniversary..
Hope you liked my card.. Thanks for stopping by!!!


Challenges:
Lawnscaping Challenge

simon says stamp wednesday challenge
doubleclick connections
fab n funky challenges

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Chitra

Have You been GOOD this year.?

Hi there friends!!! I have a cute Christmas card to share with you guys...

I have once again used the super cute Santa & Friends from Birdie Brown digi (which is now closed and if you are interested in his image MFT has the same images available in clear stamp form). I stamped it on Neenah Solar white cardstock and colored with copics. The DP is from Bo Bunny and I also added some buttons.
I love love love this set and the Santa's that comes in this set are super adorable...

Hope you liked my card. Thanks for stopping by!!


Challenges:
we do doobadoo
the pink elephant challenge
dream valley challenges
one crazy stamper

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Chitra

YNS November Feature Day

Hello friends!!! I am back to share a card share which I made for YNS feature day and the theme this month is Winter/Christmas... Here is my card..

I went with a very clean design. I stamped this super cute bunny from A gift from cuddles the bunny onto SSS 120lb white cardstock and colored with copics. I added white dots on the gifts with sakura white gel pen. The sentiment is from Little darling crystal. Finally added some sequins.
Here is a close up..

Hope you liked my card.. Hop on over to the YNS blog to check out all the amazing creations from the DT and for your chance to win YNS stamp set...
Thanks for stopping by!!


Challenges:
naughty or nice challenge
one crazy stamper
the sisters of craft

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Chitra

TGF: Make it Sparkle

Hello there friends!! I have a card to share with you which I made for  our new Farm Fresh Friday challenge over at The Greeting Farm blog where the theme is "Make it Sparkle"... And here is my card...

For my card I have used Cheers Anya, she is stamped on PTI cardstock and colored with copics. The DP is from EP.. I added some rhinestones from HAs.. Here is a close up...

Hope you liked my card.. Thanks for stopping by!!


Challenges:
cards galore challenges
one crazy stamper challenge
lia stampz challenge

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Chitra

Have you been GOOD this year?

Hello friends... I have a fun card to share with you I made using super cute and fun image from Birdie Brown.. I got this image last year from Torico's Etsy shop which is now closed but now the same image is available in clear stamp form thru MFT... Here is my card..

Love love love this image and the different Santa images in this set is super cute.. I printed the image on Neenah Solar white cardstock and colored with Copics. The DP's are from MME. I also added red baker's twine and a jingle bell...
Here is a close up..

Hope you liked my card.. Thanks for stopping by!!!


Challenges:
One Crazy Stamper Challenge
Bearly Mine Challenges
Crafty Hazelnuts Patternedpaper
Paradise of Stamps

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Chitra

Have a poppin' good day

Hi there again, this is my second post for today.. you can check my first post here...
We have a new challenge over at the YNS blog and as always the theme is sketch and/or color inspiration...

    

Here is my card using the sketch..

I have used Little Darling Amelia for my card, I stamped her on Neenah Solar white cardstock and colored with copics as usual.. The DP is from MME.. I added ribbon from Recollection and some gumdrops from YNS...

Hope you liked my card. You can find more fabulous inspiration here on the YNS blog...
Thanks for stopping by!!


Challenges:
7 kids challenge blog
sister act card challenge

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Chitra

FFF~ Holiday Cards

Hello there... I have a card to share which I made for our new Farm Fresh Friday challenge over at TGF blog where the theme is "Holiday Cards". Here is my card..

I have used Holiday Anya 4 for my card, she is stamped onto Neenah Solar white cardstock and colored with Copics.. For the background I used the solid tree image from Dollie with Gifts and stamped repeatedly using Memento Luxe Pear Tart ink...
Here is a close up..

Hope you liked my card.. Hop on over to blog for more inspiration...
Thanks for stopping by!!


Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp
christmas stampin
sister act card challenge

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Chitra

Wishing You The Best...

Hello Friends!!! Today I have a super cute set of cards to share with you all, I am in love with the new release from Gerda Steiner Designs...

Love love love those cute penguins, here is my other card...

I stamped these little cuties (Dancing Penguins and Penguin looks to the right) on Neenah Solar white cardstock and colored with copics, then I used We R Memory Keepers Circle die to cut them out.. The blue and green cardstock are from Recollections, I white embossed the sentiment which is from Amy R using WOW White embossing powder. Finally I added some embroidery floss behind the image and used some snow flake which is punched out using Fiskars punch and added some rhinestone to the center of the snowflakes...


Hope you liked my card.. You can check all the cute stamps in the shop here..
Thanks for stopping by!!

Hugs,

Chitra

Winter smiles for you!

Hello Friends!!! Its after release party going on over at Your Next Stamp blog, you just have to hop there and leave a comment for your chance to win. Today we are being challenged to use red, green and white on our card and here is my card..

I know I have already shared this card with you, that was a blunder I did.. And because I have shown this card earlier on YNS release sneak peek post, I created another card for today...

 I stamped this cutie Little Darling Crystal onto Neenah Solar white cardstock and colored her with copics, I added some dots with sakura white gel pen. The papers are from Teresa Collins and added some ribbons from stash, I also added some gumdrops from YNS...
Here is a close up..

Hope you liked my card... You have until Nov 17th to take advantage of the New Release SALE, 20% off your entire purchase.. Online Code: YNS20

Please leave a comment on the YNS blog for your chance to WIN a YNS stamp set of your choice, Contest ends Nov 14th at midnight EST.

Thanks for stopping!!!


Challenges:
A Random Fan
crafty sentiments
love to create challenge

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Chitra

Wildly Cute

Hello Friends!!! I have a cute card to share with you all I made with the new Art Impressions Zoo Babies...

How super cute is that baby giraffe.!!! I stamped the image on Neenah Solar white cardstock and colored with copics. The DP is from Nikki Sivils. I added some glitter to the bow and finally embellished using button and jute twine.
Here is a closer look.

Hope you liked my card. You can check other cute Zoo babies here..
Thanks for stopping by!!


Challenges:
Art Impressions Challenge-148

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Chitra

Your Next Stamp November Release Blog Hop!!

Hello Friends!! Its time for a new release over at Your Next Stamp..

I am so super excited to share my creations with you, I love love love the new stamps...
Here is my card first card for you..

I am in love with this cute bunny and I am sure that I am going to use this image a lot... For my card I stamped Gift From Cuddles image on Neenah solar white cardstock and colored with copics.. The DP is from DCWV and I used ribbon from Recollection. I have used sketch from Sketch Saturday for this card...

For my next card I have used another cutie pie called Little darling Crystal.. I stamped her on Neenah Solar white cardstock and colored her with copics, the sentiment is white embossed on green cardstock from Recollection. The DP is from MME, finally I added some Gumdrops from YNS..


Hope you liked both my cards.. Don't forget to leave a comment at each stop (link list is located at the bottom of this post) for a chance to win a $20.00 YNS gift certificate!  Karen will post the random winner on the YNS Blog on November 17. The hop ends November 11 at midnight (EST).
Karen is also offering 20% off on November Release from Nov 9 thru Nov 16..

Thanks for stopping by !!!

Hugs,

Chitra

Your Next Stamp November Release Sneak Peek

Hello Friends!!! Tomorrow is a new release over at Your Next Stamp and today we are doing a fun sneak peak for you guys. Here is my card...

Isn't it so super cute..!! I have used Gift From Cuddles stamp set, stamped on Neenah Solar white cardstock and colored with copics and the sentiment is white embossed. The DP's are form MME and Bo Bunny. I also added a button and tied jute twine to it.
I have used Mojo Monday Sketch 370 for my card... Here is a close up..

Hope you liked my card. Come back tomorrow to see the full reveal from the November release and you can check YNS blog to see what the rest of the team is sharing today for the sneak peak..

Thanks for stopping by!!

Hugs,

Chitra

Thank You for Everything

Hello Friends, I am little late with sharing my card for new Farm Fresh Friday Challenge over at The Greeting Farm blog where the theme is "Thankful"..

I have used the new stamp set called Together Anywhere stamp set for my card. She is stamped on Neenah Solar white cardstock and colored with Copics. The DP is from Dear Lizzy... I used LF scalloped edge die and for the heart I used music note die from CAS-ual Friday stamps.
I have used sketch from Freshly Made Sketches 161. Here is a close up..

Hope you liked my card.. Stop over at the blog to play along..
Thanks for stopping by!!

Hugas,

Chitra

Congrats on your new baby..

Hello friends!!! I have a card to share to share I made for the DT call going on over at the Whimsy Stamps blog... I love the cute stamps they have but sadly I don't own any... :/ So I am sharing my card I made using one of the Saturated Canary image...

My neighbor is expecting her first baby so I thought I will give this card to her... This image is colored using Copics on Neenah Solar white cardstock, the sentiment is from NND. The design paper is from BG, I used LF scalloped edge dies. And finally I used some lace from Recollection and added some pearls.
Here is a closer look..

I want to share two other cards I created... This one using TGF Heart Ian...

And the next using Art Impressions stamp...

Hope you liked my cards.. Thank for stopping by!!!

Hugs,

Chitra

Happy Winter (and an exciting news)!!!

Hello friends!!! I am really excited for todays post... I have been invited by Karen from Your Next Stamp to join her blog for this month as a Guest Designer.... Woot Woot!!!! I love love love the super cute stamps from YNS and I am so excited for this opportunity...
So here is my first card for you all using one of the super cute image from YNS called Winter Fun Robin..

Isn't it so super cute!!! I love it!!!!
I colored the image using copics on Neenah Solar white paper. For the background I used the snow stamp in the set and created my BG using Memento Tuxedo ink. Rest I kept very simple, used some red and blue cardstock from Recollections. Embellished using Gumdrops from YNS.

I have used sketch from SPD sketch challenge 14...
Hope you liked my card... I will be back with lots of more cards from YNS and some new release as well(I am so excited)!!!!
Thanks for stopping by!!

Hugs,

Chitra

serving up some BIRTHDAY LOVE

Hello everyone!!! I have a card to share with you which I made using the new Ai People release "Birthday Love Set" from Art Impressions Stamps..

Love love love the new release... I colored this super fun image using copics on Neenah Solar White cardstock . I made some clouds using handmade cloud stencil and distress inks and popped the panel using some foam dots.
I kept the card pretty simple and I love how it turned out. Here is a closer look..

Hope you too liked my card.. You can check the new release here.
Thanks for stopping by!!


Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp
markerpop challenge 5
Copic Marker Spain

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Chitra

Creative Blog Hop

Hello everyone!!! I was recently nominated by super sweet Yukari from Handmade By Yuki to participate in this hop and I am super excited for this... So lets get started...


1. What am I working on?
I have been asked to Guest Design for Your Next Stamp this month, so I am working on some cards for that and along with those I am also working on some cards for Art Impressions. I also have some half way done work for Gerda Steiner Designs new release... So I am kind of working all over the place.... ;)


2. How does my work differ from others of its genre?
Let's see... I love coloring, I love simple card design, I love anything cute... so I try to combine all these together and create my card...


3. Why do I create what I do?
I love playing with stamps, colors, papers and everything related in the process of making cards, for me its relaxing, I enjoy every minute of it.. I love to color, so there is hardly any card where I haven't used any coloring medium...


4.How does your creative process work?
Most of my inspiration is from the stamp itself, I stare at the stamp for few minutes and some ideas pop into my mind and things flow from there. If that doesn't work I try to search for card sketches or color swatches... And if still things are not working I look for cards from my favorite card designer.. :)


Thank you so much Yuki for this amazing opportunity, it was fun..
And now its time for me to tag... I nominate Gerda from Gerda Steiner Designs... I love love her work, she designs some super cute images and she is one super sweet person.. Thank you so much Gerda for the beautiful post cards you send.. Can't wait to read about your creative process...
I also want to nominate Julia from Just One More Card but she has already done the hop, her work is just beautiful, love her CAS style....


Thanks for stopping by!!!

Hugs,

Chitra

TGF Release

Hello Friends!! It's time for our NEW RELEASE, available in the TGF Store!  

We welcome Together Anywhere, Heart Ian and Cheers Anya into the TGF collection and we couldn't think of anyone better to celebrate our release day with other than you guys! As always, we have a set of the ENTIRE RELEASE up for grabs today, going to one lucky winner who participates in our blog hop!

I don't have a card for today as I was in Chicago for few days with some work and just came back yesterday... but I will try to make a card and post it to the blog before the hop ends... :D I will be leave you with my favorite card...

Check out all the DT blog and comment to win the entire release..

MARCY DANGCIL

KRISTINA DISHON

JODI ELAM

               CHITRA NAIR  <--------

LYSA ROHRER

Hope you all had a great preview week and leave our hop today truly inspired. We'll announce the winner on the blog tomorrow so have fun.

You have until 11:00pm CST to enter to win!  

Hugs,

Chitra