Artypants Challenge 2

This week there are 2 challenges for ArtyPants DT call. One is a bonus challenge.
Here is the original challenge

Mixed Bag:

Scrap a 12x12 or 8.5x11 layout using...

- paper from 2 (or more) different manufacturers that we stock (doesn't have to be papers we currently have in stock, just the brands)
- 2 (or more) different techniques (ie: paint, sewing, distressing etc.)
- 2 or more photos. 1 must be colour and 1 must be black & white.
- 2 or more different embellishments (buttons, bling, ribbons etc.)

And this is my take on the challenge.


I have used Basic Grey, kaiser craft and Cosmo Cricket papers. The techniques used here are, distressing using Tim Holtz's distress ink,paper curling and distressing the edges of the paper using edge distressor, use of crackle paint on the chipboard for texture, kindly glitz for added dimension and finally the use of double sided foam for the 3D effect on the flowers.Embellishments used are Basic Grey cardstock stickers, Green Tara flower, chipboard and Kaisercraft rhinestones and pearls.

Here are some closeups


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First Stampin' Up! cards

Hurray!, I made my first Stampin' Up! cards yesterday. I couldn't wait, lol!!! Had to try out the new stamps. and I love them. Absolutely smitten by them.

Materials used:
Stampin' Up! Garden Green cardstock
Stampin' Up! Petal Pizzazz stamps
Stamin' Up! Basic Phrases stamps.
Uniball White gel pen.


Materials used:
Stampin' Up! Close to Coco card stock
Stampin' Up! Chocolate Chip Cardstock
Stampin' Up! Garden Green Cardstock
Stampin' Up! Lovely as a tree stamps
Stampin' Up! Wonderful favorites stamp.

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Arrived today!!!!!!!!!

Yay!! I am doing a little dance here. My Stampin' Up! starter kit arrived today. I spent this morning, opening them, reading and mounting the stamps.Wow!!! loving it all.
This afternoon, I will be making my first Stampin' Up! card.
I can't wait to lay my hands on it.
Miriam, thank you for helping me out with the sign up.
Will be back soon.lol!!!

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Happy Mother's day

Morning everybody,

Wishing you all Happy Mother's Day.
What did you all do for Mother's day? Nothing special for me. I enjoy being a mother everyday of my life. I need not one special day for it.
But my daughter told me that she will give me her best behaviour today. Very sweet of her. She know how to charm and impress people.:)

I did a layout for my mom. My first with my mom's photo because she does not understand my scrapbooking thingy. She says its waste of time, effort and money!!! This time she has no choice but to accept this. lol!!!! In the process of making one for my MIL. My MIL does like the artistic side of me. She appreciates all my work. So she deserves one definitely and I know she will treasure it.


I have used brown cardstock, Pink Paislee, My mind's eye paper, Making Memories journalling pages, Fancy Pants, Kraft die cuts, Rosa Moka and Adorn it alphas.

I also made a layout for my friend who is moving to Tassie shortly. She had stroke while she was pregnant and lost her baby and her life as well. She is blind on one eye, paralyzed slightly on the right side, has slurred speech and depressed. She was a ICU nurse once. But in spite of what happened to her, her husband is so affectionate and devoted to her. Sometimes it brings tears of joy to see them. This is a photo of both of them walking at Esperance beach when we all holidayed together.


I framed it and gave it to them. Will miss them a lot.
Especially, her husband makes yummy and delicious biriyani.
Mmmmmm!!! Another friend leaving town this year. I am sad really.

Anyway, have a great day. Thanks for stopping by

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Stamin' Up! Fabulous Scrapbook Starter Kit.

I thought I will start my first post for Stampin' Up! with this fabulous Scrapbooking Promotion available this month.

Picture the Possibilities

Create new possibilities in your scrapbooking and paper crafting with two great offers!

1. Buy three packs of select Designer Series paper ($16.95 each) and get one FREE!

Item	Page	Description
112042	132	Urban Garden Designer Series paper
112470	132	Haiku Designer Series paper
113976	132	Pink Flamingo Designer Series paper
112468	132	Sweet Always Designer Series paper
113992	133	Tea Party Designer Series paper
113975	133	Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper
113966	134	Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series paper
112469	134	Holiday Treasures Designer Series paper
112041	134	Bella Rose Designer Series paper
113974	134	Bella Bleu Designer Series paper
113978	135	Urban Oasis Designer Series paper
112461	135	Washington Apple Designer Series paper
112039	135	Windsor Knot Designer Series paper
113980	135	Candy Lane Designer Series paper

2. Become a demonstrator for only $150 with the limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit!*

These offers end 31 May, so contact your demonstrator TODAY to learn more or to place your order.

So what are you waiting for? Jump at the opportunity. Contact me.

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