Guest Designer- Indira with a Lattice card tutorial

Hi friends!
This is Hussena here and I am very happy and thrilled to introduce our Guest Designer for the second half of this month. Please welcome, Indira Tanwar - Our past design team member and an amazing artist and card maker. I am sure most of you bloggers are very familiar with Indira. She's been around blog world for more than five years and she shares some wonderful idea's on recycling, and DIY cards and various other projects. If you would like to know more about her, do check out her blog - Arty Sorts where she shares some really wonderful work! Today, Indira has very graciously shared a video tutorial for her beautiful, beautiful lattice card. So, without further ado, handing you over to Indira ...

Hi everyone! It's Indira here and it feels great to be back on Lulupu as a Guest Designer. I won the last challenge at Lulupu for my Lattice Card and so Karuna asked me if I could do a tute on it. I actually had been thinking about the same, but was being lazy.
 Thanks Karuna for pushing me to do that. I tried do make a proper video for the first time so please excuse any misses.
I know the lighting is not proper and also ignore the badly abused craft mat. In case you have any queries, drop in a comment here.
 Here is the card that I have showcased in the video and below it is the video link.
                                                                   

                    

Isn't her card just so beautiful! Her video is really so well explained and easy to follow. It's a must watch for anyone wanting to try their hands on at lattice cards as Indira is very clear with her instructions and her beautiful creative process as well :)

Please do share your love via your comments. We would love to hear from you!

Clean & Layered style Card - Pooja

Hello lulupooh's !!! 

Its Pooja here , Hope u had a great Holi and a lovely weekend . 

I have been looking at all the lovely entries we have over at the 

Challenge # 27
Lulupu 2nd Birthday Special

I am so glad to have you all play with us ! 

I know the prizes are mouth watering !

Mixed Media Scrapbook Layout

Hello and Welcome Beautiful Crafters,

 Shilpa here,

First of all, I would like to thank you all for overwhelming response to Lulupu's 2nd Birthday Celebration!! 

and
Challenge # 27
Lulupu 2nd Birthday Special

Today I am presenting you a Mixed Media Scrapbook Layout, which is made for our
 'Boss' - Karuna, with her and her dear Junior Moose's photo on it! ( just kidding, she is a lovely lady.)
And here it is..

When I was thinking what colors to use on a layout my starting point is the photo. Is there a palette I can use? Yes there is - Pink, peach, red and light green. You will find those are the colors, I've used to create a Layout.
If you stuck with which colors to choose for any creation, you can search on net,
I find these two websites very useful - Design seeds and Pinterest.
Caution - They are very addictive :-)

I've used a Mixed Media paper from Prima,for the base, which is new in the Lulupu store with fab designs. They are sturdy to take any abuse, which works perfectly for me, as I love to use lot of mediums.
You know, how much I like texturing. So to make a background I've used Sakura modelling paste and stencil. I've applied the Lindy's flat fabio ink with my brush(didn't not spritzed), which gave me a control of ink's movement. I also stamped with the  Archival ink and text stamp. You can see this at the top right corner of LO.

The next layer is with American Craft's XoXo collection pattern papers. I distressed the edges with Comfort Craft Distressing tool (a must have for any crafter)

The chipboard letters are colored with acrylic paints. I've used lot of Prima Sugar dots on the background.

The center circle is created with white paper rope.
Embellishments - Most of the flowers are from Prima, others which are handmade are colored with LSG starburst sprays. Some diecut flourishes added the beauty. They are colored with Memento Dew drop Inks.

Let's see which are the letters I've used
L- Layers, Lindy's sprays, leaves


P - Pink and peach colors, Pattern papers, Prima flowers, Prima sugar dots, paper rope, punches, pearls, pollens
T- Texture paste,
C- Chipboard letters,Cheery lynn dies

Hope I've inspired you to create a layout for someone you love and care.
 I always like to here what you think...
Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Lots of Love,
Shilpa
 

Materials used:

High-Temp Mini Glue Gun	Script Texture Clear Stamps 2"X5"	Everyday Vintage Self-Adhesive Sugar Dots 3"X5" Sheet	Poppy Paper Pad 6"X6" 24/Sheets	Modelling Paste - Sakura Acrylic Tube
XOXO Collection Paper Pad 6 by 6	Archival Dye Ink - Jet Black	Sponge Daubers 3/Pkg	Sizzix Big shot Teal	Mermaid Seashells Starbusts
SureCut Deluxe Paper Trimmer 12"	Loew Cornell Simply Art Palette Knives 2pc	pollens	Memento Dew Drops GUM DROPS Ink Pads	Martha Stewart Tools Scoring Board
Flower Burst Large Edger -EK Success	Mini runner - sticky dot	2 Mini Misters Set	Ranger Inkssentials� Heat It� Craft Tool

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Friends Forever Frame!

Hello Friends!

Are you having fun yet with us? Yes its Lulupu's second Birthday this month and the celebrations are on full swing! Do click here to have a chance to win this months Raffle!

I thought what better way than me joining the fun too and share an inspiration for the current Challenge# 27? So I got my act together and decided to work with the gorgeous papers from American Crafts Flea Market Paper collection from the store to finish this Frame lying with me for so long now :)

I worked with these letters from the current challenge for the Category 2

L - Layers, Leaves

T - Texture paste, Teal colour

C - Circles

To begin with I used a single sheet with gradient colours in teal for covering the entire frame in one go with Mod Podge. Once it was dry I used my Fingertip Control Craft Knife to neatly cut of the extras. I find the Sweetheart Distressing Tool perfect for sanding the edges for a smooth finish.

Once done i began to work with a Crafters companion Mini Punchenila Stencil and used only the hexagon patterns with the Sakura Modelling Paste with my Palette Knife to create a texture.

Once dry I enjoyes misting and spraying with Tibetan Poppy Teal and layer it with some Curiouser Chartreuse Flat Fabio. the blend looked perfect.

Now its all about embellishing it! So here is my frame before we get into more details. Its also my first try with mixed media so I hope you like it.

Remember the gorgeous collection of Prima Flowers added at Lulupu Store recently? I have used 

the Mixed Wildflower and picked made some coordinating flowers for this corner. All the flowers and leaves belong to this collection. I love this pack as it has so much variety.

For the circle element in my frame i picked this pattern paper from the stack that had some really pretty circle designs. 

I used my EK Success Circle punches to punch these out in various sizes and then create a pattern on the right side

Then I have used more misting and spraying to blend it with the background. And to complete it I have embellished with some Sugar dots! Ta Da!

There is still time for you to join us this month as we have tonnes of prizes for you to win!

Supplies Used from www.lulupu.com

Flea Market 12"X12" Paper Pad 48 Sheets	Mod Podge Matte Finish	Foam Brushes	Curiouser Chartreuse Flat Fabio
Autumn Leaves Starbusts	Loew Cornell Simply Art Palette Knives 2pc	Modelling Paste - Sakura Acrylic Tube	Mixed Wildflower Pillar
Everyday Vintage Self-Adhesive Sugar Dots 3"X5" Sheet	SureCut Deluxe Paper Trimmer 12"	Fingertip Control Craft Knife	Sweetheart Distressing Tool With Blade 2.5"X2"
EK Paper Shapers® Punch Large Circle 1.75"	EK Paper Shapers® Punch Nesting Circle 1 1/2"

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Guest Designer - Bipasha & Bricking Technique Tutorial!

Hi Friends,

It's Hussena here and today we are so happy to bring to you a very talented crafter who just loves to "WOW' us with her amazing creations every time. Her work is always so elaborate and meticulous with so many fabulous details that one can't help but admire her work and if you are still wondering who it is, well  its none other than, Bipasha :) And, here's what she has to say about herself!

                                                                       

Bonjour my dear crafters! I am Bipasha from Assam. I always had a deep craving towards any form of art since childhood but studies and a constant drive to attain a remarkable career kept me always busy and far away from it. I seriously started making cards and scrapbooks from the March, 2012 and created my blog “CreateUr World” after I stepped onto the corporate world as a software engineer in Tech Mahindra,Hyderabad. For me, crafting acts as a stress buster, a relaxation from the busy work schedules and hectic daily routines and by now it has become a big-time addiction !!

If I‘m asked about my crafting genre, I will have to say that my style is an ever-changing art form. I don't think I have a particular style as I am always inspired by everyday events and moments. I tend to create highly dimensional projects, I think it really sets a different idea as to what can be created with just paper.

I am truly amazed to see so many ambitious and brilliant crafters in this magical crafty blogland, and I make it a point to learn something new from them each time and can proudly say have made a hell lot of crafter buddies . And what else? A lot of there is still to explore within me! 

Lastly, my sincere thanks goes to Karuna and the super - awesome Lulupu team for selecting me as a Guest Designer.

And here is my Inspiration for you today, as per the current Challenge#27 - Lulupu 2nd Birthday Special.  I have made a MDF birdhouse 3D project.

Ohh my my and have you seen the yummy goodies to be own, I couldn’t help myself drooling over them! 

My project consists of 4 letters out of the 5 given options:

L- Layers, Leaves

P- Pattern papers, Pollens, Paints,printables

T -Triple Thick gloss glaze

C - Clock,charm

PICTURE HEAVY POST!

Click on the images to see a larger version of the image..

This is how the MDF House looks :

Close-up of the details : 

And this is how the back of the house looks :

Here, I have implemented a very simple yet radiant technique to create the front look, which I call as “bricking technique” and it being very simple (and cost-efficient :P !), I thought you must give it a try too !

Materials required: 

• Trimmer 

• patterned paper (preferably little vintage-y will work wonders!) 

· Sandpaper or Distressing tool 

· Tim holtz Distress ink pad(preferably dark shade, I selected walnut stain) 

· 3D foam 

Instructions: 

Step 1: Trim equal strips of paper from a light and dark shade PP. 

Step 2: Distress the edges of both the strips. 

Step 3: Stick the darker shade strips spaced at equal lengths on the desired-shape base layout. 

Step 4: Slightly distress the edges of the lighter shade smaller pieces with a distress tool or sand it 

Finally, I added those pieces to the wall with 3D foam for extra dimension. 

I hope you all like my project! Do leave me your comments or any queries regarding any of the products used here and I will get back to you as soon as possible :) 

Happy Crafting!!

Hugs, 

Bipasha

Isn't this such an amazing creation ?! It is sure to inspire you all for our current challenge - Lulupu 2nd Birthday Speical :)

Thank you so much, Bipasha for this wonderful tutorial and sharing your beautiful, beautiful project with us. As always, you have managed to 'WOW' us again.

And, please do leave her some love in the form of comments. We would love to hear from you! :)