Monday 27 February 2017

Mini- LOVE CANVAS

Hello, everyone!

I am sharing a Mini canvas art today. 
A "LOVE CANVAS" as I would like to call it.



I picked up a very tiny 4"x4" canvas for this. I sprayed them with colour splash (Tangerine, Hot pink, Lime splash) randomly to cover the canvas completely. After heat-drying the canvas, I stuck a doily in the centre of it. Adhered 2 glitter washi tapes at the bottom. 




I used a small white circular die cut (Scallop circle die from Itsy bitsy) and stuck some message sentiments on it. This is covered with a larger die-cut in patterned paper with acetate window in the centre.





 I embellished the canvas with flowers and a message sentiment at the top. 





So my mini canvas was ready in minutes. 

And it looks so cute and adorable. Don't you agree?

Thank you for dropping by my blog. Do leave some love in the comments below.

Regards,
Novel-Ideas
Anila Dikay

I am entering this project in the following challenges - 
Itsy Bitsy - February Challenge - Creations using thin cut dies (Used Scalloped circle dies from the store) 
Craftrocket challenges - Challenge#33 - Anything goes
Simon says stamp - WEdnesday challenge - Anything goes

Monday 20 February 2017

Happy BIRD-DAY!

Hellooo....

A late night post just before heading to bed... :)

A happy BIRD-DAY card!!!

I guess the name says it all.

Its the Birthday of "Charlie" and all his friends have gathered together to wish him a very happy birthday!!! hehehehe... 
That sounds like a wonderful bedtime story... ;-)

So here we go ...
Charlie is surrounded by all his friends who have just droppped in to wish him a happy birthday!!!

Let's see how they all came together....



All the birdie friends were stamped on a white cardstock, coloured and fussy cut. Charlie "the birthday boy" was stamped on another cardstock and coloured. It was die-cut with a circle die.



The smaller die-cut circle was mounted over the larger die-cut circle and stuck on the base cardstock. The other birdies were arranged all around Charlie!



Lastly came in the BIRD-DAY sentiment.

There the birthday party begins!!!

Thank you for dropping by my blog. Do leave some love in the comments below. I simply love to read them through.

Regards,
Novel-Ideas
Anila Dikay

I am linking this project to
Make my Mondays - challenge - Birds
a bit more time to craft - Anything goes
cleanandsimpleonsunday - critters

Sunday 19 February 2017

Mixed media - Memories

Hi, Everyone!!

It's almost 9 pm Sunday here..... 
I am here with a late evening Sunday inspiration!!

A Mixed media Canvas art piece!

I had made this mixed media canvas for a Swap. 


I began with stamping script stamp from Mudra on a  plain white tissue paper. Used this paper to cover the canvas with decoupage glue. 
After the glue dried I used Acrylic paints to colour and shade as desired the entire canvas.



Next came in the honeycomb and clock chipboards. 
I painted them gold and arranged them in the two corners. 




Once it all dried in place I arranged the flowers, leaves, the metal corner, a clay "miss you" pendant etc. I used the Mudra Polka dot butterfly, heat embossed it and fussy cut it. 
Arranged it on the canvas. I used some contrast coloured mosaic chips in between to add some element to the entire canvas. 


Lastly came a Quotation!  I wanted the quotation to somewhat reflect the message of a clock so have included the sentiment in it. 


TADAAAA .. 

My canvas is ready for Swap!!! 
(Psst... By the time this post goes live, it must have already reached my swap partner... hope she likes it!! :)) 




 Thank you for dropping by my Blog today!!

Please do leave your feedback / some love in the comments below.


Regards,
Novel-Ideas
Anila Dikay

I am linking this project to .
Mixed media world - Anything mixed media goes

Mixedmediamc - Sweet inspiration (The quotation reflects the inspiration)




moremixedmediachallenge - Anything goes + optional red
rheddscreativespirit - February challenge
thecraftyaddicts - Anything goes + add a sentiment
creativeartistemixedmedia - Anything mixed media goes
vintagejourney - Words that are special (My sentiment quote)
asnowflakespromise - Challenge # 37

Saturday 18 February 2017

Shaker Fridge magnets

Hello, everyone!
I am so very happy to share a very fun-filled and very cute creation with you all. 
Die-cut fridge magnets! 

I had lots of fun creating these magnets. The most important and fun part about this is that these fridge magnets can be made in absolutely any theme. 
You think of it and it can be done.
Just imagine!!
These can be a wonderful gift for kids. 

Sit back and enjoy the post.
(Warning - This is a picture heavy post!!!)



Owl Magnet !!
This is a shaker magnet. I have used green and brown shaker elements to give the effect of nature. The die-cuts are also green coloured. A die-cut leaf is attached with an owl sticker embellishing it. Attach a magnet sheet from behind.


Little Birdie!!
This is again a Shaker magnet. I have stamped the birdie image and the sentiment on the inside and used tiny heart die-cuts as the shaker elements. Flowers are used for embellishing. Attach a magnet sheet from behind.


Nemo Magnet!!
The Nemo-magnet is a scene magnet and not a shaker magnet. All the elements inside are stuck on the inner paper. The fish goes on the top. This gives a great 3D effect in actual (unable to catch that in the photo) Used Chevron print blue paper inside to give the water effect. Attach a magnet sheet from behind.



  Flower magnet!!
Again a Shaker magnet. Stamped a sentiment inside and used tiny floral shaker elements. Embellished the magnet with some beautiful flowers. Attach a magnet sheet from behind.



There they are!! My Fridge magnets!!!

How do you like them? So when are you trying your own? 
Do let me know if you ever try them!
Please do leave your feedback in the comments below, would be absolutely delighted to read through them. 

Materials used - 
  • Scalloped thin cut dies from Itsy Bitsy
  • Pretty in pink and Aquarelle chevron papers from Itsy bitsy.
  • Stickers, flowers, sentiment stamps from Itsy Bitsy
  • Magnet sheet
  • Shaker elements etc.

Regards,
Novel-Ideas
Anila Dikay


I am linking this project to
Itsy Bitsy challenge #2, 2017 
Simon says stamp - Monday challenge - Favorite tool (Sizzix die-cut machine)
Simon says stamp - Wednesday challenge - Fantastic floral (The pink magnets are embellished with flowers)
Scrapping for fun - Anything goes
Abit more time to craft - Anything goes
A perfect time to craft - Anything goes
HLS - Anything goes with dies
cutitup challenge - 115 - Bendy or scene cards
diecuttindivas - Valentine colors - challenge # 304
diesrus - spring time





Tuesday 14 February 2017

You make my Heart sing!!!

Good Evening 
and a
Happy Valentine's Day to all of you!!

As we are celebrating Valentine's day today I have got three cards to express love!!

These are Monochromatic cards. Inspired by a video of Jennifer Mcguire!

Here they are...

Card 1 
 Stamping of various sized hearts with orange coloured pigment ink on an orange cardstock. Used White gel pen to outline some of the hearts. Heat embossed the sentiment on vellum. Mounted it all on a cardstock.



Card 2 
 Stamping of various sized hearts with green coloured pigment ink on a green cardstock. Used White gel pen to outline some of the hearts. Heat embossed the sentiment on vellum. Mounted it all on a cardstock. (Somehow the stamped hearts are not visible in the image :()


Card 3 
 Stamping of the butterfly with orange coloured pigment ink on an orange cardstock. Used White gel pen to outline all the butterflies. Heat embossed the sentiment on vellum. Mounted it all on a cardstock.



That's it!!
Hope you guys are enjoying your Valentine's day!

Please drop a comment if you like my cards.

Regards,
Anila Dikay
Novel-Ideas


Materials used - 
Mudra Heart background builder stamp set.
Image result for mudra hearts stamps
Mudra Polka dots butterfly stamp set

Image result for mudra butterfly stamps
"You make my heart sing" stamp from Itsy-bitsy
"All you need is love" stamp from Itsy-bitsy


Linking this project to 
Mudra challenge # 6 - Love
Paru's card making challenge - Love
Scrapping for fun - Friends, love, wedding. valentine
AAA cards - Shape your love


Pink and main challenges - Love 

Friday 10 February 2017

Valentine's day cards

Hello Everyone!!!

Today I am sharing few cards which you can quickly put together for the Valentine's day !!

Card 1 



  • Take a white base cardstock and adhere the patterned paper to it. 
  • Stick a die-cut circle with foam adhesive.
  • Add the sticker and the sentiment.

Card 2




  • Take a white base cardstock.
  • Stick 2 strips of pink colored washi tape. (I have used Polka dots)
  • Adhere a die-cut circle with sticker upon it. 
  • Add sentiment sticker. Put two tiny hearts to add some elements.

Card 3






  • Take a white cardstock and adhere a patterned paper to the lower half of it.
  • Cut a border design (a part of the paper pack) and stick it over the patterned paper. 
  • Adhere a die-cut circle with sticker upon it. 
  • Add sentiment sticker. Put two tiny hearts to add some elements.

Card 4 




  • Take a white cardstock (little smaller than 4x6)
  • Dry emboss it with the embossing folders.
  • Mount this paper on a cardstock.
  • Cut a piece of patterned paper and adhere it in the centre of the card.
  • Put a sticker with a sentiment on the pattern paper.  
  • Add few glitter drops.

Card 5



  • Take a red cardstock (little smaller than 4x6)
  • Dry emboss it with the embossing folders.
  • Mount this paper on a cardstock.
  • Die-cut a scalloped square paper and adhere it in the centre of the card.
  • Adhere stickers on the scalloped square along with 2 tiny hearts.
  • Add sentiment sticker. 

Card 6


  • Take a white cardstock.
  • Stick a patterned paper to it, leaving a tiny border from all sides.
  • Die-cut a circle big enough to add some shaker elements.
  • Stick patterned paper on the top of the circle and foam adhesive to the bottom.
  • Pour some shaker elements in the centre of the base card.
  • Attach the circle over it. 
  • Stick 2 hearts and a sentiment stickers. 

    In place of die-cuts, you can also use some a simple circle and square shape. 
    The cards super easy and It's great fun making these cute little cards.
    Aren't they adorable....??

    Thank you for dropping by my blog.
    Do leave some love in the comments below I truly enjoy them.

    Regards,
    Novel-Ideas
    Anila Dikay

    Linking this project to -
    AAA cards - Shape your love
    The paper players - Will you be my Valentine?
    Die-cut-divas - February is A month for Using Red or Pink
    Simon says stamp - Wednesday challenge - Cute
    Simon says stamp - Monday challenge - Young at heart
    Scrapping for fun - Friends, love, wedding. valentine
    w&w 3rd Birthday Bash | Cute Critter Challenge with Gayatri
    Happy little stampers -  anything to do with dies The card concept - Love and Romance

    Indian Craft room


    Pink and main challenges - Love 


    Monday 6 February 2017

    Matchbox pop-up card

    Hello Everyone!

    Today at the blog I am again with yet another Valentine's project. 

    A Matchbox pop-up card to express your love!!

    If you wish to make one similar to this follow the steps given below.



    To begin with 
    • I took a Black cardstock (Approx. 7.5" x 3.5") 
    • Score the paper at the intervals of 1/2", 3.5", 4", 7" (Basicallly dividing the paper as shown in the diagram)
    • Fold the papers at every interval and stick the ends to form the cover for the matchbox. (Sorry guys....I forgot to click pictures while making it...Please refer the hand-drawn instructions...hope they help :(....)


    • Cut a pattern paper a little smaller than the top size. Stick it on the top.
    • Take another cardstock approx. 4" x 4.5"
    • Score at 1/2" on all 4 sides. 
    • Trim and fold up the sides and glue together to form a box.  

    • Next take 3 strips of size 3" x 1/2" and score them in the centre.
    • Fold them in half and stick one end of each into the box. These become the stand for our pop-ups
    • Now cut hearts of different sizes and different patterned papers. 
    • Arrange them on the stands inside the box. 
    • Stick them randomly over one other (Make sure they all fit into the box with they are pushed down)
    • Stick a pop-up sentiment.
    • Insert this box into the cover we made earlier.
    • Decorate the top of the cover.
    • Tie a ribbon around the cover.
    • Stamp and cut a sentiment. Add a tiny heart.

    There the Pop-up matchbox card is ready!!



     Thank you for hopping over my blog.
    Hope to see you soon.
    Please leave your feedback in the comments below. I would love to read them through.

    Regards,
    Novel-Ideas
    Anila Dikay

     Linking this project to 

    • Papericious - Make it 3D

    • Scrapping for fun - Friends, love, wedding, Valentine Challenge#83
    • Inspiration destination - Anything goes 
    • Paru's cardmaking - love
    • A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge #37 - "Anything Goes"
    • Craftycreations - Anything goes
    • Simon says stamp - Monday challeneg - young at heart 
    • The card concept - love and romance (The colour and the theme inspired me)
    • Indian craft room - ICRCFEB17 - Valentine Project + Add some Dimension


    • pinkandmainchallenges - Love