Home decor with scrap Pattern Papers

Hello everyone,
     
        Riswana here. Today I have a home decor project based on November Challenge theme - GEOMETRIC. It's a cards only challenge but I hope you will find the technique interesting. Here's the Paper tile mosaic art!

1. Take a chipboard panel of the desired size. Apply heavy gesso with a palette knife in multiple coats.

2. After it has dried completely, draw a faint outline of the focal point with a pencil, This is a very rough guide to know the placement of colors.

3. Cut scrap pattern papers into random geometric shapes. I've used the Incredible India paper pack scraps which I used for my previous projects.

4. Paste the different pieces at random angles and leaving spaces in between using matte gel medium. This is very helpful as the glue doesn't show after it dries.

5. Apply glossy accents over individual tiles. A precision tip applicator can make the work super easy.!

Here are some close-up shots after it has dried. The gloss is simply gorgeous and the paper pieces look like real tiles .!

I wanted the flower to pop up more. So added some black color inside the flower area.

Finally mounted on a cardboard frame and we are done :)

This technique is versatile and can be used in a variety of projects and also a great way to use up the pattern paper scraps. Hope you liked it.  

Do join us in our current challenge and link your cards Here.

C ya all very soon.
Create. Have fun.
Rhiz

Challenge #63 - Sketch

Hi everyone!!
It's Sindhura here and it is time for a new challenge. We thought it would be fun to challenge you all with a sketch this time. :)

Challenge #63-  Sketch

The rules for the challenge #63 are:

1. Must follow the sketch.

2. Only cards and scrapbook layouts are allowed.

3. Feel free to rotate or flip the sketch. :)

4. Any theme can be followed

Please read the general guidelines for the challenge HERE. :)

Here are the cards I made based on the sketch-

My first card follows the sketch as is. 

To make this card, I stamped the images from Mudra's Lotus Blooms stamp set with Versafine Onyx black ink. I cut another panel from a patterned paper from Ephemera paper pad and layered it with vellum and layered it on the panel with stamped images.. For my focal image, I stamped the lotus flower on a piece of cardstock, masked it and stamped the leaves. Colored the image, fussy cut it and adhered it on the panel. Then, mounted the adhered panels on a the base.

For my next card, I rotated the sketch clockwise by 90°. I used die cuts and papers from my DT pack.

Hope I inspired you enough to play along. 

Supplies from Lulupu store

1. Mudra's Lotus Blooms stamp set

2. Papericious Ephemera paper pad

3. Dear Lizzy die cuts

4. Zing embossing powder- Rouge

Looking forward to visiting your beautiful blogs. :)

The challenge ends at 11.55 pm on 31st July. 

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3D Baby Carriage With a Mini Tag Album

Good morning, friends!

This is Jasleen here, and I'm back with my inspiration project for this month's baby-themed challenge- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. :)

You can view the challenge details HERE.

I've made a 3D Baby Carriage along with a mini tag album using the lovely collection of 6 by 6  Papeicious patterned papers- Little Star. Here's how it looks :-

Do you want to know how I made this? Well, it's pretty easy and you do not require any dies to make this carriage. I'm sharing a picture tutorial to help you understand the making process. It's quite a long and picture-heavy post. So, I hope you enjoy ! :)

Step 1.

So I recycled this discarded cereal box to make it. Just cut it out flat with the help of a sharp pair of scissors.

Step 2:-

Then, I drew two circles, using the edge of a round utencil as a stencil. If you have a circle die, a  compass, you can definitely use that or just about anything circular. We need two circle cut outs which would make the sides of our baby buggy.

Step 3:-

This is what we need to have before assembling our buggy- two circles(mine were approximately 5 inches in diameter), four tiny circles(for making the wheels) and a long strip(measuring about 8 inches long and 2 inches wide)

Step 4:-

Cut out the same from the patterned papers as well, and keep in mind, we need four large circles from patterned paper, since we want the carriage to be covered with PP on the outside as well as on the inside. Stick the patterned paper on the inner side, do not stick the outer one yet. You will know the reason for this in the following steps. Stick your choice of PPs on the long strip and the four little circles as well.
 Cut out a quarter portion each from both the large circles, as shown in the pic.

Step 5 :-

Now, it's time to assemble the two circles together with the help of the strip. As you can see in the picture, I scored the long strip at about half an inch from both the sides, and made small horizontal cuts over both the edges, so that it curves and sticks over the circular edges with ease.

Step 6:-

After we are done sticking the strip along the two circles(It doesn't look very neat uptil this stage, but don't worry, that would be sorted )  stick the patterned paper on the outer sides.

Step 7:-

Now it's time to make the fan-shaped 'roof' of the buggy. For this, I used a 6 inches length and 2.5 inches width  of patterned paper and scored at 0.5 inches along the width. I think the above picture gives you an idea.
We need two of these for the two sides of the buggy.

Step 8 :-

Now, stick the four smaller circles to make the wheels. Embellish the little carriage with your favorite trinkets. I embellished it with laces, ribbons, bows, pearls and a wooden star embellishment. :)

Sharing a few pictures of the mini album it holds :-

 This tag album was made with the help of  die-cut cards by Simple stories-Hello baby and Papericious 6 by 6 paper pad- Little Star from the store.

I've added a shaker element with colorful sequins on each tag and there's a pocket behind each die-cut card to insert a photo. I liked keeping my embellishments to a minimum for this mini album. That cute baby footprints Washi tape is also from the Lulupu store. There are some lovely designs of washi available HERE.

Okay, so that's it. I know it was a long one this time. I hope you are not bored.:P

 Do let me know how you liked this. I always look forward to what you have to say about my work. :)

If you have any doubts, leave in the comments below and I'll try to get back asap.

Eagerly awaiting to see your baby-themed projects now. Link them up HERE. 

Until then, happy crafting !

Supplies from www.lulupu.com :-

1. Papericious 6 by 6 paper pad- Little star

2. Simple stories Snap cuts-- Hello Baby

3. Fiskars Paper Trimmer

4. Martha Stewart Score Board

5. Adhesive

6. Washi Tape

Love,
----Jasleen.

Mini Albums made easy!

Hello My Crafty Friends! :) 

I am Suchi here with you all! Today I am excited to share my very first Mini Album! I got these wonderful Julie Nutting Paper Dolls pattern papers and paper doll Ephemera die cuts in my DT kit, I had to try them out! :)

Here is my mini album! Hope you all are participating in this month's challenge! I know that making a mini album sounds like too much of work but once you begin, there is no going back. 

Today, I have made some easy peasy , not-so-time-consuming tricks for you to make an album! Hope this helps and inspires you all! :)

Denim Bag using Papericious Pattern Paper

Hello Everyone,

It's Roshni here and today I have a Denim Bag Album to share with you that I made for Challenge #61 - Mini Albums.

I have used  Naturals Paper Pack by Papericious. As soon as I saw the denim papers I wanted to create a bag and after looking at some denim bag images for reference this is what I made :)

The album has a total of 6 pages and the pages measure 6" x 6.5". Every page has a top loading pocket. To embellish the album I have used Papericious adhesive buttons and White and Brown Fabric Tapes.

The album looks like a bag from the outside.

Challenge #61 | Mini Albums

Hello and Good Morning, friends!

This is Jasleen and I'm here to announce a new challenge for the month of May. But before that, let me take this opportunity to thank all of you who participated in our April Mood Board Challenge. It seems you really enjoyed playing along. All the entries are amazing and we are having a tough time choosing the winners.  Stay tuned, we'll be announcing the winners very soon ! :)

So, the theme for this month's challenge is:

CHALLENGE #61

MINI ALBUMS

Yeah, get those pretty pattern papers out and show us how you rock this theme. ;)
(Read the General Guidelines for the challenges, here.)

The Rules for Challenge #61 are:

1. Album can be any shape (square, rectangle, triangle, alphabet, circular, etc.) or size (4x4, 6,x6, 8x8, 12x12, etc.)

2. The completed project should look like an album/booklet. You can:

   a. Use box files with rings and insert page protectors,

   b. Punch holes in your pages and use album rings,

   c. Bind the pages together using any handmade or machine made binding.

   d. Any other method to put pages together.

BUT loose individual pages will NOT BE CONSIDERED as an album. The final project must look like a booklet.

3. An album needs a minimum of 5 pages (or 4 + cover decoration.)

4. It can be an interactive (with inserts, folds, etc.) album or a plain flip-album.

5. Only pasting pictures and binding pages will NOT BE CONSIDERED. Pages need to be embellished.

6. Photos in the album (if personal) can be blurred. But blank pages stating that photos will be added later, will NOT BE CONSIDERED. However, photo mats with other embellishment(s) will be okay.

7. There's NO SPECIFIC THEME for decoration or colour(s). You can pick whatever you like. :)

The album I made measures 5 by 6 inches in size. I have used the gorgeous Ephemera papers by Papericious for making this one. These papers are just perfect if you like to make romantic , shabby chic styled albums with lot of flowers.

This album has total of 5 pages, and I've added a tag or two or an interactive flip page for adding photos on every page.

Here's the outer cover of my album I made :-

Masculine Layout / Picture Tutorial

Hello everyone,

It's Roshni here, and today I have a picture tutorial for a masculine layout using Papericious - Naturals  paper pad that I received in my DT kit. So let’s get started :) 

Step 1

I took a piece of white 12x12 thick cardstock and applied Gesso on the two sides where I was going to apply texture. Then using tim holtz mini stencil and sakura modelling paste  randomly applied texture on the sides.  

Challenge #60: Inspired by Mood Board

Hello everyone,

It's Roshni here and it is time to start the new month with a new challenge. Thank you all for joining us for our birthday challenge J

This month, we have a moodboard to inspire you.

Challenge #60

Inspired by Moodboard

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Birthday-Themed Scrapbook Layout using Papericious papers | Pictorial

Hello and Good morning friends ! :)

Hope you all are doing great !

This is Jasleen, back with a new post based on this month's challenge theme. And as you all might be aware of by  now, that this month we are celebrating Lulupu's 4th birthday. (To view this month's challenge details, please click HERE.)  And of course the celebration won't be complete without some fun games, exciting giveaways and amazing prizes. :)

Link up for the Birthday Raffle worth Rs.15000 prize HERE

For Game#1-Crossword puzzle, check it out over HERE and

 

Game#2 -Lulupu's instagram contest, over HERE!

Follow us on @lulupu.tcl on Instagram! :)

 

I have a scrapbook layout to share with you all, featuring the gorgeous Papericious pattern papers- Often Collection, that I recieved in my DT kit. The trendy designs and vibrant colours of the papers from 'Often' collection make it a perfect choice of papers for making cute and trendy layouts. :)

 

 

I followed the second row-R2-- Balloons, papers, washi and banners. 

 

 

Sharing the step-by-step making process below :-

 

 

 

1.Firstly, I  decided which picture I wished to scrap about and the papers I wanted to use.

 

2. On a 12 by 12 sheet of sturdy card stock, I decided where I wanted the main picture to be, and  stamped multiple number of  'Happy Day' sentiments from Altenew Hennah Elements stamp set accordingly,  as shown above.

3. Then I sprinkled some Lindys' magical micas powder- Bubbly  over the stamped area and sprinkled some water droplets over it. That gave me a beautiful peachy and shimmery watercoloured effect.

 

3. Then I wound around a silver thread to make a rough circle . This step took the longest. It was quite difficult to hold the silver thread in place due to its stiffness. That's where my daughter came to my rescue ;) I asked her to hold it at one side while I stick the other side down, using some tacky tape.  :)

 

 

4. Now came the most challenging part (for me atleast :P) and that is, embellishing. I started off by matting the main picture with some layers of  patterned papers and adhereing it down. I die cut a few circles to serve as balloons with the twines, wooden buttons, added the handmade felt bow, made some banners out of the same patterned papers and stuck it in the corner, washi tape, added some suitable die cuts received with the Papericious papers., some butterflies ,enamel dots and sequins. You can find the enitre collection of the beautiful Papericious papers  HERE and the new arrivals HERE  .

 

 

5. Sprinkled some Lindy's magical micas powder on the right hand side as well, and splattered some navy blue coloured ink droplets here and there.

 

Some close-up views

 

 

 

You know what's the best thing about making a scrapbook layout? Well, they say crafting has no rules and one thing that completely holds true to this adage is creating a scrapbook LO. There are still some guidelines for different styles of crafting, but when it comes to scrapbook layouts, I think it's more of a liberal sort, we are free to follow any design, any embellishment, we can stick to one colour scheme or we can choose to go wild with the colours, the choice is entirely ours. And this  creative freedom is what makes it more enjoyable :) Don't you think?

 

I hope you feel inspired to try making a scrapbook layout yourself, if you haven't tried already. Just choose your favorite birthday pic and scrap to your heart's content. Waiting to see your entries HERE .

 

Supplies from Lulupu store :-

 

1. Papericious patterned papers- Often collection and die-cuts

 

2. WashiTape

 

3.  Altenew Hennah elements stamp set (used for the sentiment 'happy day')

 

That's all from my end now. Thanks for stopping by.

 

Happy 'Holi'days ! ;)

 

--Jasleen

Birthday Layout Using Prima Crackle Paste

Hello everyone,Its roshni here, its Celebration Time because it is the Birthday Month !!! Lulupu  has turned 4 this month  and to celebrate this wonderful occasion we have a lovely challenge for you Challenge # 59 Birthday Grid…

Rules for this month's challenge are here and to view the general rules click here

 For this month's Challenge I have created a Layout and I have used elements from column C2 i.e Glitter, Pattern Paper, Flowers and Buttons.

 For the roses and squares in the background I have used Gold Crackle Paste …. You can see the beautiful crackle effect here .... the Button Die cut is from the paper pack Needle & Thread Kaisercraft Paper Pad and i have used Glossy Accents over it

The pattern paper in the background is from My Golden Garden Paper Pad .... I have also added a few artificial flowers and glitter to complete my layout  

Here are a few more pictures!

Hope I was able to inspire you … and you can add your entry here

Supplies from the store:

1)  Gold Crackle Paste

2) Needle & Thread Kaisercraft Paper Pad 

3) Glossy Accents

4) My Golden Garden Paper Pad