BGC#55 -Welcome HOME

A big warm welcome to all you lovely ladies (and gents) 

to another new challenge here on the BGC blog 

with me PJ . 

I just had a short trip home and with all the memories and warmth i got 

i decide to challenge you to make something with the theme HOME. 

 BGC#55 -Welcome HOME

Guidelines :

• In this challenge we want to see the emphasis on the word "HOME"

• You can make Cards , 3d projects , canvases , or Layouts 

• Your project must show a visible connection to the word HOME , it can be just the word HOME written on your project or you can make something that shows elements from your house.

• Think in the line of shaped cards , Layouts with your house pictures , 3d Bird houses , Bird cages etc. (these are just examples, you are free to depict the theme any way you like.)

•  Deadline to enter - until 11:55 PM IST on 31st July 2014.  

Sponsor : 

We have our very generous sponsors back 

Creativita by Jovi

Prize : 

4 sponge daubers 

 

1 colorbox mini -frost white

  1 Ranger perfect pearls 

 So cool right ?? I really love how jovi picks out co-ordinating stuff for you guys ! 

Ok so now lets move on to my project 

 

I really wanted to make a shaped card ! its been ages i tried my hand on a house shaped card ! 

 I really love how this turned out. 

At first i wasn't very sure if i co-ordinated the papers right , but it came out well. 

 Here is a closer look at the door :) 

i layered my pieces on top of a rectangular wood grain look PP and distressed the edges. 

I then used my grey pen to give some faux stitches all around the frame and inside.

All the shrubs are stamped , hand colored and fuzzycut. 

The stamp set i used was Pink paislee butterfly garden . Also i added a little wodden bird on top of the flowers.

 The lamp is a sizzix die, i inked it with distress inks and added some random markings around the whole thing with a black pen. And then there is the sentiment HOME :) also cut with a sizzix die .

So Thankyou for joining us :) 

We are eager to see your entries ! Link them below. 

BGC#47 - Torn & Flower-full !

Hi there! Happy weekend, readers! 

Its PJ again this side.

Thank you so much for joining us last fortnight ! 

We loved to see your gorgeous non traditional love project colour combinations  ! 

Also the voting is now OPEN for you over at the Feb-celebration-challenge

Knock your self's out !!! 

Now time for the new challenge its 

BGC#46 - Torn & Flower- full

I’m so pleased to bring you this lovely new challenge, let me walk you through the guidelines. 

Challenge Specification : (Please read carefully)

1. Make either a CARD , LAYOUT , ALBUM or a 3D BOX (even altered boxes will do)
2. Your project must have some sort of TORN element on it (Use torn papers, Foil, or torn fabric etc. )
3. And your project must have a floral spray  or a flower arrangement as a focal point of the creation ! 
4.  Over all your project must look full and the attention should go first to the flower spay or floral arrangement.
5. Adding One or two flowers will not make the cut this time. 
6. The torn element has to be clearly visible 
7. Deadline to submit will be - 15th March 2014 until 11:55 PM IST
    I would love to welcome our returning sponsor 
    

   
   

   And our wonderful Prize is
   
   Magnolia stamp - Tilda catching stars
   

   

   And a bottle of  Frosted lace Stickles!
   

   

   
   
    Excited much ??? I am already drooling over the prize !

   
   

   Here is what i made for the challenge . 
   
   
   
   Its been a while that i have been trying to fix up something vintagey ,
   And when this theme came to my mind i decided to go for the Blue and brown combination ! 
   I really find it amazing :) 
   
   
   
    Here is a closer look at the flower arrangement. 
   Even with as little as 4 flowers you can do wonders ! you are free to use all shapes and sizes of flowers . Here my whole card is build around the flowers . 
   
   
   
    Look at that embossing ! Its just fab isnt it ? I think every one should get their hands on the 
   stampendous-frantage-embossing-enamel 
   Its the one thing that can spice up any creation ! 
   And no i don't have the feather die , its all hand cut (Although that die is on my wish list.)
   
   Take a peak at the torn card stock ! i made it a whole new layer in blue.
    As u can guess i have refrained from using any pattern papers in this card 
   (Believe me its very hard to do !!)
   
   
   I decided to make my own BG with this one. 
   I first distressed my card with the shades of brown (toffee crunch and potters clay -Memento)
   Then stamped it with my La blanche stamp set
   I really love the music notes and the lady's portrait :) 
   Then i went ahead and did the same with the torn piece . 
   i think it looks kinda cool ! (Pun indented )
   
   
   There is also use of texture paste ! i distressed it lightly .
   Also the butterfly is a Pink paislee stamp which i colored with colour pencils.
   
   
   
    I love tucking in tiny pieces under my floral spray . Its a lovely trick to layer your embellishments ! 
   
   Hope u like my card and it helps you understand what we are looking for in this challenge. 
   Keep your good work coming !
   And dont forget to VOTE at the Feb-celebration-challenge for a chance to win some goodies !
   
   

   

   

   

   

   

   
   
   

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
     658034 Sizzix-sizzlits-die-set-3pk-party-set-2

    
    

   657789 Sizzix-sizzlits-die-set-3pk-love-set 
   

    

    MFT- Die-namics Leafy Flourish

   

   
    Joy crafts Floral florishes flower die  

    
    Memory Box Whimsy Circle Die

   

    
    
   657900 Sizzix-big-shot-machine-powder-blue-teal 

    

   

   
   

   

   
   

   stampendous-frantage-embossing-enamel 

    
    
    Other Supplies : 
   
   
   •  Card stock - Hobby craft 
   • Stamp sets - La Blanche & Pink paislee
   • Memento ink pad - Toffee crunch & potters clay
   • Distress ink pad - Broken china 
   • Flowers - Handmade 
   • Metal leaf charm - Local 
   • Seam binding - the ribbon reel
   •  Glitter 
   • cork sheet & foam sheet.
   • tacky glue.
    

BGC#35 - The Sky is the Limit!

Hello and welcome to a new fortnight at BGC!

With the new team on board we are all stepping up one notch, so get ready for a roller coaster ride of challenges coming up the next six months. 

Beyond Grey Challenges have always been about having fun. So today we have here for you one more fun challenge which has a lot of scope to get you up and creative.

The theme is 

"The Sky is the Limit"

Use at least one element in your card seen in the sky (So you can use the sky background, clouds, an airplane, a rocket,etc... actually the sky is the limit)

Please note that using a single butterfly or insect is not what we have in mind. 

Our generous sponsor for this challenge

The winner of this challenge will receive a Rs 500 voucher from Crafters Corner

Our Design Team has come up with some really interesting projects so have a look and join in.

POOJA

I always find Pooja's cards very charming with her pastel elegance. She just does it so well. Her inspiration does give the exact soothing feeling when you look up at the sky..and the bird is super cute. 

KAREN

The Hot Air balloon is just the perfect way to say fly away and follow your dreams. The colour selection, buttons and bow just add so much to the vintage feel of this card.

BIPASHA

When I think of Bipasha, I always know she will come up with something different. She has created a recycled cottage from a Dominos cupcake box with a photo reel in it and hand drawn images ! Absolutely adorable drawing there girl!!! I just love that sun.....

NIKITA

Over to Nikita with a CAS card. She does an absolute smashing job with the theme, perfect with kites, clouds, birds and the sun... She has it all. Love the crisp feeling of this card!

JENNIFER

Such an adorable creation from Jen here! Lovely colouring and perfect bows add to the beauty of this card!

JOVITA

A simple card here using a lot of my new supplies.... The sentiment is the best part I think. Also love the dimension the Stickles Stardust adds to the clouds... But what more can I say??? 

So you tell me what you think....

So there you are all inspired I am sure . Get your supplies together and give us your best. Once again please note only that only one fluttering butterfly will NOT mean the sky....

Have a great day!

Hugs

Jovita

BGC#34 - Photo Inspiration + Anything goes

Hi Bloggers!!  Happy Monday to you! I hope your weekend was great

Back again we are with a brand new team on board !

I know you all are totally eager to know what our new designers have to offer 

and what the new challenge is all about. 

Well this time we wanted to let your creativity take a spin !

So we have decided to do a 

ANYTHING GOES challenge !!! 

Yes it can be any thing under the sun  , Well anything crafty ! 

BUT 

we have a photo inspiration for you 

Isnt that lovely ?? Well u are free to draw inspiration from any element of the picture or the colors . 

Just mention what inspired you. 

A big and warm welcome to our sponsor for this challenge 

Crafters Corner is generously donating RS 500 /- GV to the winner of this challenge !

With that said and done !

Here is fresh from the crafting tables of our design team members !

Jovita !

Jovi created a cash envelope for gifting ! She picked up the floral elements from the picture and the colors . I think her quilling is spectacular ! What a good way to start a challenge !
 

Kalindi

Kalindi gives us another super cute creation ! She recreated the colors from the flowers . I also think that she has shown the romance of the picture altogether ! And psst...... The image is hand drawn ..... SIGH !! I can never do something like that ! Shouldn't she be a stamp designer ???

Jen 

Well Coming to our first new designer of the season ! Jen has created this magnificent card with so many layers and she captured the essence of the flowers in her creation ! Such gorgeous embossing and ribbon work , Well done Jen ! 

Bipasha 

Here is Bipasha's work !
 I am assuming she has hand written that stunning sentiment ! 
Well Kudos to that and im droooling at it coz my handwriting sucks !
I really love how she has picked up the colors and the use of fabric on the dress form is also really beautiful !

Nikita 

Here is what Nikita came up with ! 
The softness of the quilling is lovely . Dont u just adore the pleated ribbons and the wooden butterfly? The pearls do add a nice touch to the tag. She took inspiration from the colors and its quite visible in the tag. 

Karen 

Here comes a stunning LO from Karen. 
She was inspired by the colors and the look the flowers gave. 
I really love how the flowers dominate the LO and the beautiful picture there is surly the best part of it all !
Just amazing !

Pooja 

And finally here is my layered tag .
I took inspiration from the flowers and the colors . I made the large flower with crepe paper and all the rose buds are handmade. I also incorporated the checks on the ribbon of the photo inspiration , that kinda caught my eye :)
So u see , there are tons of ways to take inspiration from the photo
Just go for it !
Cant wait to see what u all create ! :) 

Hugs
PJ

Winners day - BGC # 31 - Oh so knotty

Hello eveyone ! 

I know you have been eagerly waiting for the results for this challenge... 

well we had a tuff time figuring out which ones ... so many of your beautiful entries made it impossible to 

figure out our top 3 !

so without further ado 

here we are 

 with the TOP 3 

zubmomi  

Asmita  

kavitha vadhri

Congratulations girls ! 

Please grab your button from the side bar ! :) 

Now for the lucky winner 

the odd number 

7. Charu Joshi  

Congrats charu !!!! 

u are the lucky winner of  RS 500 GV from crafters corner ! 

Please email lightbox.c@gmail.com with in 48 hrs of this announcement

 and we will let u know how to claim your GV !

Also grab your winners badge from the side bar . 

Congrats once again ! 

Hope u all are thrilled to participate in the current challenge accessorize  which is live only till 15th june !

And we also have a DT Call open till 26 june 11:55 PM

Hope to see u there !

Hugs !

Winners day BGC#30 - Summer fresh Birthday

Hi all ! 

Thank you so much for the amazing entries for the summer fresh birthday challenge !

Its been really good to see u all participate with such enthusiasm !

Now the top 3 for this challenge are 

kavitha vadhri
Smita  

and 

Melissa

Congratulations girls !! pls grab your top3 button from the sidebar. 

And the lucky winner for this challenge is - 

Lucky 17. jaya 

Hureee !!!

Congrats JAYA ! Please email lightbox.c@gmail.com with in the next 48 hrs to know how to claim your 

500 INR gift voucher from Crafters corner prize. 

and don't forget to grab your winner button from the side bar .

Thanks a lot 

see u until next time