September 1, 2012

Swap #4- Create your own PP (Pattern Paper)

Wooow! I simply cant believe that we have entered our 4th swap ...how soon time flies...and all thanks to you all.

Now lets get going about the swap...and let me tell you am damn excited with this one...I mean I have been excited about all our swaps but this one has a special place in my heart!!! Anyways, enough of small talk ...now for the main thing!

The basic need for us crafters is "Paper"...and buying pattern paper can sometimes really dig a hole in your pockets....it surely does in mine and so in this swap we decided why not try creating our own PP! Doesn't it sound like fun!! It sure does for me !!

Okie now for what you need to do....we are attaching a list of ways that one can create their own PP!

You are to choose any 5 techniques that you would want to try out and make 2 PPs (size 4"X6") of each of the 5 techniques that you choose!! So that makes it 10 PPs in total!!!

Techniques to choose from :

1. Stamping

a. Rubber/Acrylic/Foam/Cling Stamps- Stamping with various small stamps on CS or PP to create a new design. (Kindly note: no single background stamps to be used...one can use a background stamp ONLY in combination with other small stamps)

b. Natural Stamps- Vegetable/Leaf/Fruit Stamping- Use any natural or environment present elements to stamp on CS or PP.

2. Emboss Resist

3. Crayon Techniques
a. Crayon Resist
b. Crayon Stamping
c. Crayon Melting

4. Tissue Paper Transfer

5. Bargello- using your scraps of paper

6. Washi Tapes

7. Mixed Media

8. Paints
a. Marbling
b.Watercoloring with Doodles or Zentagling
c. Spray Painting
d. Misting
e. Thread Painting
f. Bubble wrap

9. Mix it Up

Mixing any of the above two or three categories would come under this ....eg. paints and stamping, stamping with misting or Bargello and washi tapes with stamping etc.....the combos are plenty and it all depends on your imaginations and creativity!!!

We shall be posting tutorials/inspirations/samples/photographs and links for your references so keep watching out this space for more and more :)

Rules for the Swap!!

You are to follow all the basic rules laid by us for the swaps throughout!!! Main being the deadline and quality of swap  Plus there is a small addition!!!

When you register please mail us your address, alternate mail id (if any), phone numbers, and a confirmation if you are available on FB within 24 hours of your registration. Failure to do so will result in the deletion of your name from the swap.

We would need your projects to be ready by 25th September after which you would get your swap partners names and the swaps to be sent out by 30th September latest!!! No delays pleases. 

Sneak Peaks of projects is compulsory ....so we definitely need them to start pouring in before 25th September ...Sneak Peak can be at any stage while you are doing your projects but must arrive before the final picture submission or the person is entitled for negative marking!!! Sorry for being stricter guys!!!

We will send out a confirmation mail to all registered participants after we receive their inlinkz link and address both. No confirmation mail means your have not registered properly or not followed all the steps for registering!!


 Call for International Partnering!! 

Anyone who is fine to send swaps abroad ..please mention the same along with your address mail....we do not want to burden anyone but believe me its fun to know your Indian counterparts abroad






August 22, 2012

Friendship Day Swap- Last Reveal

Thanks for joining me for the last reveal of this swap....I'm sure you've been totally inspired by the amount of creativity that you have seen...and hopefully that has inspired you to join Swap Central with our next swaps...
We love learning and love sharing what we learn....
So without further ado, let me share with you the recipient of Piali's fabulous Swap...

Juhi...she was the recipient of Piali's Swap....and look at the gorgeous notecards she made!



I love those crocheted hearts...they're beyond beautiful!! And guess who was the lucky recipeint of this swap!! Meghana...oh I can say, I sent the right cards to the right person...she was beyond ecstatic to get the swap from Juhi!!


And here is Meghana's gorgeous swap!! Love all those flowers and the blooms are terrific!! I'm sure Shubhra would have loved these!!!  She was the lucky lady to receive Meghana's swap...and with that I come a full circle!!

Hope you have enjoyed swapping at Swap Central, and if you didn't swap, at least you enjoyed feasting your eyes on these gorgeous creations...do stop by and leave a little note of appreciation for all the wonderful Swappers!

August 21, 2012

Friendship Day Swap - Day 6

Wow!! What a weekend...such amazing rains while I was in mumbai...and now I'm back to the land of the drought..Ahmedabad.
Hope all of you had a wonderful weekend too...and lets get on with the last 4 reveals of this swap....

Today I share with you Sharada's swap....she was the recipient of Bhavana's amazing swap that you saw yesterday!


The colors are mesmerising! the fabulous note pad...and I love the little note cards...did you see the tiny charm on the notebook? its super super cute!!!

This gorgeous swap went to Piali...who put up an amazing swap herself!!! I love how Piali carried the color scheme through the whole swap...beautiful colors...and fabulous co-ordinated note cards!!! Oh how I wish I would have been a recipient of this fabulous swap!!


If you wish to see who received this gorgeous swap....join me tomorrow for the last reveal of the Swap and then we get back to the bookmark swap...
how is everyone doing with their bookmarks?

August 20, 2012

Friendship day Swap-Day 5

Hey guys,

How was the weekend?? I spent 2 fabby evenings with friends... Continuing with the reveals of the friendship day swaps... Sharing with you Apeksha's swap who had received the gorgeous set showcased on saturday by Renuka...

Apeksha's set is vibrant and peppy just like her....



I love the note cards.. Bright and fun and super cute note cards... Her partner was bhavana kesarkar.. Lucky bhavana who received this set....Sharing with you the swap bhavana made for her partner... Who it was would be revealed the next day... :D


I love the stamps sued by Bhavana especially the one used on the notebook.. Absolutely gorgeous and quilling too... Th lawn set stamp is in my wish list..Amazing mix of colors and techniques in this swap...

Stay with us for the last few reveals remaining.. People who have joined this swap I hope you guys are sending in your sneak peeks and have begun working on them....

Have a great day !!


Hugs,
The BB Gossip Girls!

August 18, 2012

Friendship Day Swap - Day 4

Hello again...weekend is here..and so am I ....Today is the last post for this week... rest of the peeks on Monday!

Today I'm sharing Seema's swap items....She is the lucky one who got Iti's colorful note cards and notepad. And she surely loved it!!!



And here is Seema's Swap...I loved the soft hues she used for making her Swap. That beautiful pnk flower had me mesmerized...

Seema sent her swap to Renuka Bindu...a first time Swapper with us...Welcome Renuka and I hope you had fun making and swapping items with us!


absolutely loved the band and the cute little girl...the cupcakes are delicious!! can I have one!! :p

Amazing creativity we have seen....I'll see you on monday when I post some more swaps!

August 17, 2012

Friendship Day Swap - Day 3

Yesterday I'd left you with Asmita's beautfil swap....her swap items went to Jovita...and today I share Jovita and her swap partner's pictures!!

Despite having a 6 month baby Jo is always ready to be a part of something new.... Thanks for being with us Jo!
That yummy embossing and those butterflies!! look at that braided friendship band...amazing!!!

Jovita sent her swap to Iti and here is Iti's Swap!! Such bright and vivid colors...true to her personality!!


Wonderful wonderful note-cards...and the notepad...beautiful....And such a gorgeous braided band...Love all the bright stuff girl!!

You must be dying to know who got such gorgeous yummy notecards and note pad....haha!! not today...drop in tomorrow to know!!!

August 16, 2012

Friendship Swap - Day 2

Today I share two more swap pictures...they are yummy as yummy can get...

First up is Deepthi....I first got to know her when I was a Featured Artist on her blog...So glad that you are a part of Swap Central group....
This was her first Swap and I really love what she's done ... We hope you do join us for our further swaps....


Deepthi's swap went to Asmita....and here is Asmita's fabulous creation....
I love how beautifully the notepad has been embellished!! Amazing!!


Feel free to click on the pics to see it in it full glory...

See you tomorrow with two more swappers!!!