Getting more addicted with washi...!!!

Getting more addicted with washi...!!!

Posted by Rajni Chawla

Hello friends !!

What is addiction ??

"When you can stop you don't want to, and when you want to stop, you can't...”

I am addicted to flowers....and now getting addicted to Washi Tapes.My collection of Washi Tapes is increasing day by day and so is my addiction of making flowers.Two months back I was totally new and din't even knew how and where to use them. And today i am here again with my new post to show u what I created with these super addictive colorful tapes.

Hope I inspire u in creating something new today.

Here is the tutorial for you...

Supplies needed...

a. Washi tapes

b. 26 gauge floral wire

c. Green or brown floral tape

d. Strong thread

e. Flower stamens /small glass beads

Sandwich the wire between washi tape as shown and shape it like a petal.Press it firmly.You will need 5 to 6 petals for single flower.But I some times make my flowers with 2 or 3 petals also. I don't restrict myself to size and no. of petals. It should be eye pleasing ....thats it!!

Simply twist the petals to make it look more natural.For stamens u can use either ready stamens or small glass beads.For beaded stamens fill one fourth of floral wire with small white glass beads,Make a small loop with beads leaving 4 inches of bare wire on starting end (for holding) and make a twist. Repeat the same process with next two loops.Bring the remaining wire down and trim rest of the extra wire.Hold one petal around the stamens and tie with a strong thread.Tie rest of the petals one by one forming a flower giving a tight knot between each petal.Wrap it with floral tape.

You can arrange a bunch with 2 or more flowers according to your needs.Add some leaves,spirals or ribbons if of you want.

How is this???

this...????

and this...???

and this...???

Aren't they pretty?

all  are the results of my addiction to Washi's now !!Here is the tutorial for these....I know you would definitely want to try these.

The above three are the same made with different sizes of flower template but the yellow one is with same size template. For  making these  you can use any 5 petal flower die or you can even use any retro flower template. I could have used punch but I din't preferred taking any risk for my such expensive craft supplies.This way even I can improve my speed of cutting .Lolzz!!

For these prepare a card stock of any light color by sticking washi tapes of your choice. Fussy cut or die cut and pinch all the petals at the tips as you like. You can cut 2 or 3 different sizes if you want. Form a flower by layering different sizes or same size holding with a brad in the center.Here is a video tutorial for your reference.

Just a little embossing and you can give a new look to your flower. Here I did one for you.

In the above flower I have embossed each petal from the back using my ball tool and perforating pad. I think most of all the crafters know how to simply emboss the petals with ball tool.Still here is the video of few simple techniques of making flowers with a punch or  a template for all freshers.

Now on to my another addiction.....addiction of buying new craft supplies.The more I promise myself not to buy,the more I buy!!

Cant't resist you know.Is this the same with you also??

I specially opened my new bottle of UTEE  for washi....was very scared about the results.Though I had my melt art supplies with me since long....but tried using it for the first time.Look at the results I got.. 

Look at the side view...

How yummy these are !!!

My daughter was asking for one few days back and she got two. Lucky hun !!

Here is the tutorial for those who have pretty daughters like me.

Ink your cut outs with versamark ink. Sprinkle Ultra thick embossing powder and shake off excess of it. Hold the cut out with foreceps and melt it using your heat gun. Repeat the process and keep adding layers of UTEE until you get the desired look. Simply shape them when little warm. Assemble both the layers with a brad in the center and made rings by gluing them on quilled creations jewellery rings glossy accents. Don't forget to seal the back of the flower with mod podge to make it wash proof. You can also use these flowers as embellishments for your projects.

  

So...how did you like my addictions.

Am I wrong if I am getting addicted to these beautiful tapes....???

Am I wrong if I am more into buying ??

actually.....I love both  :)

Getting addicted to some product and creating something new every time u sit n work is the best thing every crafter should have.These sweet little addictions keep us growing every day.So if you are also addicted to buying.......just log on to our website. The Craft Shop has added a huge range of Washi Tapes at a very reasonable prices for you. All the products used in my above projects are available at our store. Shop a lot and share a lot and...win a lot!! I mean do take part in our on going Challenge 2 Trash to Treasure using Washi Tapes 

  

Thanks to those who have already participated with their beautiful entries.

Bye for now till I come up with something new with my another addiction.Till then have fun with crafting !!

((Hugs))

Rajni chawla

(Passionately Curious)

My garden of thoughts....

Posted by Rajni Chawla

My garden of thoughts....

Hello friends !!!


I loved the title of thys quilled creation of mine.

My garden of flowers is also my garden of thoughts and dreams. The thoughts grow as freely as the flowers, and the dreams are as beautiful.

I 'm sorry i m bit lazy posting on my blog......though i did it long back on my facebook page.Today took out little time to share it with all my blog friends.

Hope u liked it !!

Selection and Storage of Distress Inks...

Selection and Storage of Distress Inks...

Posted by Rajni Chawla

Gud morning friends!!

This is Rajni Chawla here from Passionately Curious to share a post as a DT for Color Conception on my favorite DISTRESS INKS.

Distress Inks !!Seriously? Who doesn't love these. I can stare and drool at these colors for days.I am crazy for all 41 I have.There is so much fun stuff you can do with them!!!It is almost an year now that I am using Distress Inks.These inks have given a unique look to my quilled creations. My style .....my way of adding themes and backgrounds... all are the results of heavy distressing.



A small introduction to Distress Inks

As you all know these are an amazingly versatile inks developed by Tim Holtz for Ranger Industries. This is a specially formulated water-based dye ink that is acid-free, non-toxic and fade resistant. They do not take on a green or yellow cast when mixed with water as other dye inks do.

Distress ink colors have been chosen for their distinctive vintage flair. These inks are perfect for stamping, achieving the vintage look, photo tinting and countless other techniques. Truly a unique ink, a must have for any stamper.The inks stays wetter for longer- making heat embossing possible with this ink. Also with the ink staying wetter longer makes blending several colors on a background easy. One really cool thing about this ink also is that when you use several colors and blend them on a background then Spitz with water you will see the ink sort of separate and you can see different colors because of the separation- an example could be: purple is a secondary color- make by mixing red and blue- well on some projects if using lavender distress ink when you add the water and the color start to spread a little on the paper and you might see some of it a little more red or blue and maybe a lil pinker in areas. The only way to really understand the uses and love of distress inks is to buy a couple and experiment, also watch some of Tim Holtz's videos. It stays true to its color when added to water when making shimmer sprays.

We have original of 36 shades of Distress Inks besides the 12 new shades.

How to select your first lot of inks..
Like all of u even I had lots of questions.
What color to buy??? What colors to leave ?? and How to use ??

We all some times have limited budget but still get tempted towards our favorite craft supplies.Choosing becomes little difficult at times as our hunger for crafty things never ends.

I am always fascinated with colors and worked with all dark and soft shades. I have done lots of projects in different mediums like oils,water color, acrylic etc and also worked on different base surfaces so I had a little knowledge and experience to handle these which i would love to share with u all today.

I have seen few crafters picking up only basic colors ( blue,yellow,orange,red,green pink).  Do we always need the basic BRIGHT shades???
I think ...NO !!
Here I stressed on the word BRIGHT as all basic shades (what generally crafters pick) are really very bold and bright. Instead of picking only basic colors one should pick the family of at least 2 to 3 shades of each color.This is what I myself prefer and guide my students also.....you may choose differently if u want.There is just no rule when we craft.
It is more easier to work with family shades rather than to use contrasts and believe me the results are awesome!! More over as far as distress inks are concerned we can give little brightness to most of all the shades by just adding a touch of Wild Honey.The image looks more brighter or sharper but u can't get lighter tone of the same unless n until u use the actual light color offered by Rangers. Distress inks are transparent inks and we can add as many layers as we want.They easily react with water.

How to choose the family Shades

I have inked & stamped a bunch of tags using these inks (old and new shades) and selected 2 or 3 shades to make one family  that I choose, just to show u how varied the colors are.This will help u choose the ones u want to add to ur craft room too.

 Here we goooooo.....

FAMILY OF BROWNS AND BLACK

I have selected three shades and made one family which i call MUST HAVE FAMILY.These includes Vintage Photo,Walnut Stain and Black Soot. With Vintage Photo, u can give an aged look to any color.With walnut stain and Black soot u can define it more properly.I have posted few examples to show how they can create wonders to your projects.

Must have family 

FAMILY OF REDS AND PINKS

Following are the shades of reds n pinks available. I have combined 1 red and 2 pinks to make one family.Fired Brick  (yes, believe it or not a red must have color LOL!!),Picked Raspberry and Worn Lipstick.

Selected family of reds and pinks

FAMILY OF BLUES

Oh....love love all the colors!!! I should  here add Stormy Sky also.....but to me it looks more of grey. That"s why added it to grey family.Selected only three....Peacock Feathers,Chipped Sapphire, (OMG ~ simply awesome color of blue) and  Salty Ocean. Earlier when i was not having Salty Ocean i preferred  Broken China.  

Selected family of blues

FAMILY OF YELLOW AND ORANGE
I have selected Rusty Hinge,Wild Honey (Oh....i'm crazy for this color) and Squeezed Lemonade in this family.Again here Squeezed Lemonade is the new addition to my collection,Earlier i preferred Mustard Seed.

Selected family of orange and yellows

                                                                FAMILY OF GREENS

There are three new and three old shades out of which i selected

Crushed Olive,Pealed Paint  and Mowed Lawn.

Selected family of greens

FAMILY OF PURPLES

we also get Seedless Preserves which is smokey deep purple along with other three existing  flavors of Shaded Lilac,Mild Lavender and Dusty Concord. Mild Lavender and  Dusty Concord are the best I guess. I think each color can be used for variety of images.

Selected family of purples

FAMILY OF GREYS

This family includes soft smokey colors with grey hues. The selected ones colors are Old Paper & Weathered Wood.

                                                        Selected family of grey

  NOW HERE IS THE COMPLETE LIST OF  MUST HAVE  FAMILY SHADES  

1. Browns N blacks : Vintage photo,Walnut Stain and Black Soot
2. Reds N pinks : Fired Brick Picked Raspberry and Worn Lipstick.

3. Blues : Peacock Feathers,Chipped Sapphire and Salty Ocean/Broken China
4. Yellows N orange : Rusty Hinge,Wild Honey and Squeezed Lemonade/ Mustard Seed
5. Greens : Crushed Olive,Pealed Paint  and Mowed Lawn.
6. purples :  Mild Lavender and  Dusty Concord
7, Grey           : Old Paper & Weathered Wood.

Just look at the awesome effects of distress inks i have created.So versatile and so much  fun!! In the first set i took Picked Raspberry as the main shade and in second one i took Chipped Sapphire. 

And here is what i came up with just simple techniques of distress inks.....again money envelops!!!
Hope you like them.

WUD LOVE TO SHARE HOW I STORE MY DISTRESS INK PADS ???

I have 41 ink pads....all of my choice.I labeled them all with inked strips on all the four sides,named them with black markers and stacked on Distress Display Rack.I have few double ink pads. I always try to keep myself packed with extra stock which i need in quantity. 

Hope you all liked my super lengthy post.The whole information I shared is based on my own personal experience.Please rectify me if I'm wrong anywhere.

Now coming to the best part...THE CRAFT SHOP hoards the entire range of Distress Inks. All 48 shades are available at very reasonable prices.The complete range of tools required for distressing...like  blending tool , blending foam and nonstick mat is also available.
So hurry and book your orders now.

For any queries on this.....comment below.
Do leave some love if u find my post useful...Thanks :)

Have a nice  inky weekend.......:)
Rajni

COLOR CONCEPTIONS NEW CHALLENGE BLOGHOP!!

COLOR CONCEPTIONS NEW CHALLENGE BLOGHOP!!

Posted by Rajni Chawla

Hi everyone !!
         
          Color Conceptions , your favourite craft store in India, upgraded the store to a website last month. This would be your place to go for, when it comes to craft supplies!! Interested in learning crafts /Beginner / Experienced, we are sure, you would find something to cater to your creative desires!! Most items are imported and they are so pretty in their own way – which will help you make gorgeous projects!!

             We are happy to announce the launch of our new Challenges. We will be having a monthly challenge beginning from the month of June. With our new Design Team in, you are going to enjoy this space as much as we do!!  We have got the most talented designers in the block, who will be rocking your senses with their amazing DT works and their most fabulous tutorials and product reviews. This space will ignite your crafting passion or rekindle it to bring the best out of you!! There is loads of fun lined up this month! So keep checking the challenge blog often J.

           Thank you Priya for trusting my creativity and giving me opportunity to explore more.

          This bloghop is designed for you to hop on all DT members’ blogs and end in the challenge blog. If you did not come here from Khushboo’s blog, please click here. To begin the bloghop from Priya’s blog, please click here.

               This would be fresh and new start to you and to us. Wouldn’t it be apt to have a related theme for this month? So here we go!

                     Challenge#1: A new Beginning and use Bakers Twine.

Here is a sneak peak of my inspiration for the challenge. Full view of the project in Challenge blog!

Bakers Twine - I'm really really loving it!!
        I like trends and there are some that come and go but this one, I know I'll use as long as it's around.
Thank you Priya for sending me these.I was busy designing few samples for my cash envelops when i got my parcel of twines. I couldn't wait to dig into it.

      Now what can you do with Twine???  So many things!! Just a few knots on my cup cakes and a simple outline with my twines and i was done with my projects.

       I've seen a lot of cute things that I  know I'll be trying it out. Sometimes ribbon is just too big and bulky but the Baker's Twine adds a little bit of color and makes everything a bit more streamlined.

The Baker's Twine is simply divine and you'll definitely be seeing it on a lot of my cards in the near future. 

Rules to the bloghop:

·        Like our Facebook Page here.

·        Follow our Challenge blog.

·        Leave a comment on all the 6 DT blogs.

·        Leave a comment in the Challenge blog saying you have done all the above.

One lucky winner is entitled to win a pack of Making Memories 5^th Avenue Elizabeth Die cuts 112 pieces.

Blog Hop Order

Priya

Poornima

Khushboo

Rajni – You are here

Tanvi

Saumya

Color Conceptions Challenge

To visit next blog in the blog hop, click here

We hope you will sit back, enjoy your time as you hop, and maybe even learn a new trick or technique to try out yourself, too.Thanks for taking time to celebrate with us. Have Fun!! All the best!

- Rajni