Just Relax - Mixed Media Layout

 Hello guys

I am sharing my new mixed media layout today which is inspired by blog challenge moodboards and I am also putting up my layout at these challenges.The design and choice of words with picture is inspired the Sketch mentioned at More Than Words Challenge for August 2020 and the color scheme and theme is inspired by the moodboard at Lindy's Color Challenge.

I have used a picture of my nephew and myself....this is atleast 10 years old. Though I wanted to add another image of us building sandcastles and chilling on the Juhu Beach(Located in Mumbai, India).....he is a teenager now and wasnt comfortable with me adding his picture playing in underpants...so I zerored in on another picture where only our hands are seen and decided to use only that...but once the post is public..I am going to add the picture I earlier decided to use and give the layout to him. He is my baby...I love him.

The Lindy's moodboard inspired me to do a beachy layout and I wanted to try to use the sketch at MTW challenge because I have never done a sketch challenge before...It was super fun and took considerably less time to build the layout. 

There is a square pattern in the layout that repeats itself 3 times...I decided to replicate it using 3 small stars which symbolise starfish. Also there is circle pattern that repeats itself, also 3 times and I added melange stones at those 3 spots to represent this pattern. I think I have tried my best to replicate the pattern and also combined it with elements and pattern from the Lindy's moodboard like inclusion of stars, chickenwire, sand and 3 colors.

I started with my pattern paper from ItsyBitsy and created my own background with stencil, mediums and pastes. Then I added my colours and splatters in various places. I used a lot of dimension to build arrangement...I feel it adds depth and defination to any project. I did add sand on my image as well as on the background in various places....adds so much to the project. Once My arrangement was done, I added finishing touches and more splatters. I was tempted to add stamping but I refrained from it...just to see if I can try to make a layout with no stamps....I guess I can.

I am participating in 

• More Than Words August Challenge - Chillout and Sketch

• Lindy,s August challenge - Ocean Dreams - 
• Supplies used - 
• Yodeling Yellow Magical Shaker
• Guten Tag Teal Magical Shaker
• Stormy Silver Magical Shaker
• Frozen Jack Frost Magical Shaker
• Yellow rose of Texas Shimmer Spray
• Gag Me with a Spoon Grey Shimmer Spray
• Merci Beaucoup Mint Spray

 

Whispering Love Gazebo and a Mini album/ Romantic Album - #dmccrownstage3

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I am sharing my project with you all. This project is my entry for #dmccrownstage3, a challenge held by Crafters Corner. I made a Gazebo to hold a tiny mini album of size 4" x 4" x 3" which has 6 interactive pop up page and a capacity to hold 30ish pics. . I have used Whispering Love paper pad sent to me by Crafters Corner.

Every page in my octogonal album is handcut (also bcoz I do not have an octogonal die.) The front is beautifully embellished with chipboards and flowers....dmc glitter, sequins and gold foiled paper. I have added many layers to add interest to my album front...but thats not it...there is something hidden on the front....you will be able to see that in the video. This album has a fun shaker spine filled with cutesy stuff...that was the first thing I made when I was working on the album and the closure is using laces and ribbons.

The Gazebo is built from the scratch and it have numerous details with I have added over couple of days. It is adorned with 7 shaker windows filled with glitter and sequins. All the shingles on the roof are handpainted and hand laid 1 by 1....the moss just adds so much drama to the roof. Apart from this the grey wall...grass..planters...flowers...there are so many pretty details. I still thought something was missing and I added lights to my gazebo as the final touch....

I have used black glitter cardstock and 3 plain cardstocks in blush pink, bright pink and olive green to compliment the colors of the paperline.I am happy to have participate in this which really got me out of my slumber and made me think creatively. I would like to thank Crafters Corner for this amazing Challenge.

Thank you so much for stopping by

New Baby Gaddi Box/ Handmade Cash Envelope/ Cash Gift

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I am happy to share my new project with you...this is gaddi box or a box to hold bundle of cash meant for gifting purpose. This box easily holds 30 notes of Rs.2000.....and it is meant as a arrival blessing for the new bon. I made it in pink and blue so it is kinda unisex box. The dimensions are 7.5" by 3" by 1.5". I hope you all like it. I have a image and a small clip to help you see it from inside.

Thank you so much for stopping by...Hugs