Saturday, March 30, 2019

Designer Doodled Necklace Set

Hello Everyone,

Maansi here, hope all of you are doing well and have had a wonderful holi.

For all those who have been following me, you would already know about my latest love... doodling. Well I was on a break from my usual crafting and found a sketch book and some pens and thus started with my journey of doodling.

For those who haven't ever done doodling, let me tell you it addictive. Not only that, it is also very  relaxing. So I would recommend that all of you must try doodling at some point.

So, in my DT kit I had received some MDF bases for jewellery as well as some absolutely gorgeous peacock studs. So taking both of these I decided to do something, a little out of the box.

Here is what I have created.


So the next question would be how did I go about creating this beautiful set. Here is how I went about making this.... 



Step 1 - I painted the base MDF that I had received in white and bronze. The front was painted white. The rims as well as the back was painted bronze. The reason I did this is as I wanted the chain to be mix of gold and bronze. You can do this in any colour of your choice. I have used normal acrylic paints for this. 


Raw base from A1 Craft
(Before Painting)

(After Painting)

Step 2 - Taking a normal white paper, I measured the size of the pendant and earrings. I kept a outline a bit bigger than the actual size. I created a basic outline of the design that I wanted. I have created a mandala style of design (the design is in a circle). Please note that the design for earrings was done together to create a continuity.


Step 3 - I created the actual design on the paper (I used archival pens as I didn't want the image to bleed or fade when I applied the glue / varnish over it). I also added some bronze colour in places to add an interest to the design. After I finished the design I cut the pieces of paper to the size of the design.


Step 4 - Taking decoupage glue I adhered the image to the base. Please note you need to keep a couple of hours gap between each coat of glue for best results. I also sealed the paper by adding decoupage glue on top (2-3 coats). 


Step 5 - Once both my pendant and earrings were completely dry, I cut off any excess paper sticking out. I then varnished all the sides some 7 - 8 times. I like to varnish it pretty well so that I don't have issues in the future. I have used a gloss varnish for the beautiful glossy look. 

Step 6 - For creating the necklace, I made a small tubular netted rope using seed beads(4mm) and pearls from the store. 


Step 7 -  Finally, taking a tiger tail, I stringed the beaded rope along with some 8mm dyed gold pearls. I also added an antique toggle and clasp at the ends. 


Step 8 - Using jump rings and a pearl, I attached the pendant base to the necklace. I also added the beautiful peacock studs to the earring bases. And my beautiful necklace and earring set is ready to wear. 

Here are some close ups of the doodled artwork and the final completed project. 





Hope you enjoyed this tutorial and do leave us some love here.



Supplies Used

MDF Bases

Acrylic Paint

Peacock Studs, Tiger Tail, Crimp Beads, Toggle and Clasp

4 mm Pearls, 8 mm Pearls

Seed Beads

Beading thread, Beading Needle

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Box Envelope Using Metallic Cardstocks

Hi everyone

Malaika here today with a tutorial on BOX ENVELOPE with CARD AND MONEY INSERT POCKET.


Whenever I have to gift in cash I keep looking out for envelopes so thought of creating this envelope which has a card inside with wishes...

So to begin with I  have used metallic papers here..



I have taken pearl grey size 11 1/4"*11 1/4"

Using We are memory keepers envelope maker scored first at 5 5/8.


Since this is box envelope I need a second score line parallel to the first one so left a gap of and scored 1/4 the second line outward to the first line on Martha Stewart scoring board....

Note: you can create this second scoring on the envelope board itself but since I was looking for a narrow gap I prefer to do it on the Martha score board separately.

Next i have used rose garden paper pad and cut 4  triangles 5" on either sides as seen in below pic..




after cutting these 4 sides I also get a square which is adhered to the center of the metallic envelope box



Have used double sided tape n stuck these pattern paper on metallic card stock.

Then cut pearl white metallic cardstock size 8"*5" and scored on either 5" sides and on one 8" at 3/8 thus  made a pocket for money wrap.
Used this same paper and have made a card....
Both the card are stuck in the center of the metallic envelope.



Then as seen in image have adhered the ribbon on either side of the envelope.


Decorated the inner card n the envelope as seen in picture.


Hope you like my work. Do show some love with your comments below.

Products used

Metallic cardstock
https://www.facebook.com/pg/A1craft/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1681643442074825

Rose garden paper pad
https://www.facebook.com/pg/A1craft/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1700620106843825

Red tacky tape
https://www.facebook.com/pg/A1craft/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1799111926994642



Thank you

Love
Malaika

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

CLUSTER EARRINGS TUTORIAL

Hey peeps!

Shruthi here from SHRUTS HANDMADE STUFF. My previous tutorial was on how to make this simple Illusion Necklace.



If you missed out on the tutorial check out the link at the end of this blog post.

So I decided to make these beautiful CLUSTER EARRINGS to compliment the Illusion Necklace.






The technique is quiet simple check out the detailed tutorial here. 




To kick-start your designing, start off by getting supplies from A1 CRAFTS. Follow the links below to browse through their wide range of products and place your order! Send whatsapp message on 8082839533 for any inquiry or orders.

Mixed Glass Pearls
Chains
Earring Hooks
Round/Ball Eyepins
Jump Rings
Jewellery Making Tools and Scoop Tray

Give it a try and let us know how they turn out. 

Find below the Illusion Necklace Tutorial.




HAPPY DESIGNING!


SHRUTS HANDMADE STUFF

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Decoupage Keychains

Hello My Crafty Friends...

Arpita here,hope you all are doing good.I recieved these lovely  MDF Key Chain base in my DT Kit from A1 Craft,when I saw them I decided to have some fun with these and try a different techniques on each one.So here I have tried different techniques of achieving vintage and shabby chic look

You can find products used in link below
KEY CHAIN BASE
KEY RINGS
TISSUE NAPKINS
MOD PODGE GLUE

These were the key chains I received. 


So here is what I made...









Thankyou for stopping by...
see you soon with another fun project,till then
HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Arpita Tornal

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Monday, March 25, 2019

Colour Therapy with MDF T-Light Candle Platter

Hello Everyone!!
Tulika again....
Hope you all had a wonderful Holi!! I am still in that mood 😁
Colours play a very vital role in fitness of human body and mind. There is no denying the link between colours and our emotions....keeping this in mind today I am presenting some beautiful pastel colours T-light candle platters to uplift your mood. These cute small T-Light Candle Holders are from A1 Craft and the base Wooden Slices are from their store too. They both goes together very well for these platters... I used some chalk colours, washi tapes and paper flowers from my stash to complete it. Here are the pictures.....

You can find MDF T-light holders and Wooden Slices on link below:
MDF T light holder

Wooden Slice





Hope you liked them. I will be waiting for your comments below.
Wishing you a colourful week ahead...
Loads of Love,
Tulika

Flip n Fold Travel album


Hi peeps, Lekha here.
Hope you all had a fun time during "festival of colors". 
I am back with my post using the Retro Traveler pattern paper .
Sit back, relax and enjoy the post ( warning: photo heavy post)
I have made a flip & fold album with a magnetic closure.

Lets start with the process.
Cut following piece of chipboard
A: 6'"x 5.5": 2 pieces 
B: 6"x 1.5": 2 pieces 
C: 6"x 2.5": 1 piece

Adhere the chipboard pieces as shown in the pic on a white card stock. I have kept almost half inch extra margin on all the sides so as to fold and wrap the chipboard for the album cover. 


 I have used the red tacky tape for adhering all the card stock folds. You can use any adhesive but my personal choice is red tacky tape as it gives a clean finish to the album cover.
I have trimmed the pattern paper almost 1/8th inch smaller than the original chipboard sizes so as to mat it perfectly. Also, I have inked the edges of the pattern paper using the Archival coffee ink to give a vintage look to the album pages.
 Since the album has a magnetic closure, I have stuck the magnets on both the flaps using red tacky tape. Next step involves adhering all the pattern paper mats to both sides of the chipboard album cover.
Once the pattern paper is adhered the album takes a shape. 




Next step I have created these pages for the structure of the album. 
Cut three card stock in three sizes :
 "A" { 11 3/4" x 5 1/4" },score and fold to get the page at 5 1/4"x 5 1/4"x 1 1/4"(spine)
 "B" { 11 3/8" x 5 1/4"}, score and fold to get the page at 5 1/8"x 5 1/4" x 1 1/8"(spine)
"C" { 10 4/5" x 5 1/4"}, score and fold to get the page at  5" x 5 1/4" x 0.8"(spine)
For the flip pages stick them in the order of "C" spine on to "B" spine and both on the "A". 
When all three are stuck at the spine it looks like a book . I have the spine width "C" at 0.8" as  I planned to place the black shadow box. You can increase the number pages and decrease the spine width.
(ref. pic) 


 The retro traveler pattern paper pack has lots of gold foil die cuts which are great to be used as embellishments for adding the spark and depth to the album. Here are few pics showing the same. For few die cuts I have adhered them to the metallic card stock and than fussy cut the design, with few foam tape has been used to create little dimension to the album page. Have inserted mini cards and tags to write.



 To add little more dimension I have stamped the cover page and other pages using the script stamp.


Here are the flip pages. 



 Here is look when album is opened. 
 Would love to hear from you . Enjoy the slideshow exploring the flip and fold album. 




 Hope you liked the album.
Thanks for stopping by.
Keep crafting
Lj

Supplies used:


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