Friday, October 30, 2020

Spooky Night - Reverse Canvas Scene

Hello Crafty Friends, 

Sharing my project for the "Poisoned Apple Exhibit", an amazingly thrilling fun hop.


My project on a reverse canvas is all about the Spooky Night on Halloween's Eve. 

I have created two scenes for this project. One scene shows the spooky Night with the full moon, while the other shows the inside of a witch's house with the large pot n spooky haunted things like skulls n bones, the book of spells and the poison bottle!

For the project I have used Glitzy Magicals "Scintillating Silver", "Snazzy Sparkle" and Magical "Steampunk Sepia" "Steel Shimmer" "California Poppy Gold"@Lindysgang

Texture paste "Graphite" Art Alchemy Wax " Old Silver" @Finnabair_studio 

Metal embellishments @tim_Holtz 

Sharing few close-up pics 




Below is the link for the tutorial:

https://youtu.be/HfUOozfCdNc

Thanks so much for stopping by... hope you like my Spooky project!👻

Entering this project for the following October challenges:

1. More Than Words 

The moodboard was really challenging as I love creating with flowers. Created a Halloween full moon night inspired by the quote, "Nothing beats a haunted moonlit night on all hallows eve." by Kim Elizabeth. Loved creating out of my comfort zone,  challenging myself .

https://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/10/october-2020-main-challenge-night-no.html?m=1


2. Steampunk Challenges - Anything Goes. Was highly inspired by all Halloween DT inspirations especially DT Kerstin and so entering my Halloween project to the challenge even though its not Steampunk style:)

Saturday, September 19, 2020

Memories - Altered Book

Hello Crafty Friends, 

I adore altering books.... so sharing one more altered book project.

I have fond memories of sewing machine from my childhood. So I thought to carve the memories in a book with sewing machine on it.

This is also my Inspirational project for the virtual workshop with an Art Association of my town.

So here's my altered book project...hope you like it:)

For the rusty worn out shabby look used Mica Powder Rust from Finnabair_studio and Steampunk Sepia from Lindysgang. Have also used flowers and Scrapbook paper from Prima  along with Chipboard from Creativeembellishments.

Few close up photos and videos:






 


Entering this project for More Than Words Main Challenge September 2020 Books and Book Paper. 


Loved this challenge as I adore creating with book or book pages. Truly believe it's the unsung hero of  crafty stash! For the word inspiration used book in my quote, "Books mend the soul." Which I truly believe as books are one's best friend and so valuable!
Related books to sewing machine so used the word mend. 
As for the creative challenge used book pages for folding, distressing, tearing, and for creating a scene. Used book pages to enhance the focal image. Also, did some quilling with book page stripes to create embellishments to decorate.

Here's the link to the challenge,



Hope you like my project. Thanks for stopping by😊💗

Happy Crafting
Love Chaitali 










Friday, July 31, 2020

Altered Tin Truck

Hello everyone,

Sharing my altered tin toy truck showcasing mother nature with the beauty of flora and fauna which the nature holds. This is my DT project for Mixed Media Academy for month of July.


Nature is mysterious... get ready for an adventure ride, take the scenic route and be close to the nature... leaving behind all stress and worries.

Nature's peace will flow into you and bring happiness and calmness in your life... so always keep close to nature's heart. Enjoy it's eternal beauty.

Close up photos & video:








Supplies used:
  • Lindy's Magical Shaker - Cathedral Pine Green
  • Lindy's Magical Shaker - California Poppy Gold 
  • Lindy's Magical - Drop Dead Georgeous Green
  • Finnabair Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Metallique Green Olive
  • Finnabair Sparks Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Fairy Wings
  • Finnabair Sparks Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint - Chest of Gold
  • Finnabair Art Alchemy Wax - Lucky Emrald
  • Flowers and Chipboards by Expressions Craft Studio

Entering this project for More Than Words Challenge: July 2020 Main Challenge - Goodbye Monochromatic 



Nature is the best healer. That's the message I want to convey with this project. Goodbye to all stress, worries and problems. The green truck with all nature's flora and fauna depicts a ride to healthy and happy life. Going away from sorrow, worries, the current problem the world is facing; saying "Goodbye" to all unhappiness and welcoming the peace which the nature holds.

I have used multiple shades of green. The green monochromatic shades depict color of life, hope, renewal, joy and freshness.

Here is the link to the challenge:
https://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/07/july-2020-2nd-reveal-of-main-challenge.html?m=1


Happy Crafting.

Stay safe and stay blessed!

Love, Chaitali.

Friday, July 10, 2020

Love, Hope & Dreams - Mixed Media Altered Wooden House

Hello Everyone,

Sharing my project, an altered wooden house which I have created for "Finnabair June Art Receipe Challenge".

This is the first time I am submitting my artwork for this challenge, so very excited! This Art Receipe concept is so fascinating, that I was highly inspired and tempted to participate in it!

It was challenging but fun to stick to the given color palette. For this alteration from the products listed in the challenge, I used "Paper Texture Paste" and Metallique Paints - "Soft Satin", "Red Wine", and "Deep Waters". I also used some of the metal embellishments from Mechanical Metal - "Flowers", "Grungy Butterflies", "Mini Stars", "Pocket Watches", "Metal Patina Trinkets Stroked Leaves".

I truly, enjoyed the whole process from assembling the wooden pieces to make the house, building the roof with cardboard pieces, using the moon mould for the first time with resin, and most importantly adding my son's photo when he was 5 years old.

I have titled my Altered House project as: "Love, Hope & Dreams" - as I believe, home is always the starting place for Love, Hope and Dreams.

I truly relished every minute creating it, hope you like it too.

Challenge Pic:


My Creation:



Few Close Up Pics:







Thanks for stopping by.

Love,
Chaitali. 

Thursday, June 18, 2020

It's Time to Fly - Canvas Steampunk Layout


Hello Crafty Friends,

Delighted to share my project for the amazing Steampunk Bloghop hosted by Cathy Frailey. There are 36 fabulous artists from all around the globe. 


I have created a Steampunk Canvas Layout (8" X 10") titled "It's Time to Fly". Hope you like it!

I tore the canvas from the center and rolled to both the sides. Used modelling paste and crackle paste for the textures on the sides of the canvas.   


Have used chipboards from Creative Embellishments and Expressions Craft, Acrylic Paints and Waxes from Finnabair. 


For the center background used the Parket floor technique by Antonis.




To have a chance of winning one of the 16 coveted prizes,; leave a comment on this post, along with your email address or social media contact (IG, FB, etc) and what country you're from, from now through Monday, 22 June.

Sixteen winners will be picked randomly from all comments left from all of the artist's participating! The winners will be contacted via email/social media so it's important you leave your address/social media contact!

Artist Line Up:
We have 16 prize sponsors for our Steampunk Hop - we're proud to say these are small businesses run by artists. Let's show them some love!
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2) Angel Dream Crafts (https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Angeldre...) - $20 gift certificate (shipping not included)


3) Linda Israel Art (https://lindaisrael.com/art/) - $50 gift certificate (shipping not included)


4) A Matter of Crafts (www.justamatterofcrafts.com) - $20 gift certificate (shipping not included)


5) Expressions Craft (https://www.expressionscraft.com/) - $25 gift certificate (shipping not included)


6) Nellys Artistic Creations (https://www.instagram.com/nellys_arti...) - original artwork (see link for examples of her work)


7) Gecko Galz (https://www.etsy.com/shop/geckogalz) - $25 in digital products


8) Creative Embellishments (https://creativeembellishments.com/) - $50 (shipping not included)


9) Emerald Creek (https://emeraldcreek.co/) - $25 gift certificate


10) Electric Pandemonium (Etsy.com/shop/electricpandemonium) - choose a $45 original artwork piece (shipping not included)


11) Thompson's Craft Supplies (https://thompsonscraftsupplies.com/) £20 (approx $25) (shipping not included)


12) It's Oddly Appealing (https://www.pinterest.com/itsoddlyapp...) - original artwork (see link for examples of her work)


13) The Funkie Junkie Boutique (https://www.thefunkiejunkie.com/) - $25 gift certificate


14) Hobbilicious (https://www.hobbilicious.com/) - £15 (approx $19) (UK shipping free)


15) ITD (https://itdcollection.com/) - prize package worth £25


16) Stamperia (https://stamperia.com/) - a pizza box prize pack


You can find my others artworks on these social media links:


Instagram: 


Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/chaitali.dekhtawala

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my post! Good luck and enjoy the hop!!

Love, Chaitali

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Mixed Media Canvas Layout

Hello Friends,

Sharing a canvas layout, my DT project for Mixed Media Academy.


Dance to your own rhythm! It's all about being authentic in how and who you are; not comparing or comprising to others.
And when you dance to your own rhythm, life taps its toes to your beat!

For this layout have used chipboards from Expressionscraft_studio and Creativeembellishments & Chip Off the Old Black Embossing powder n Magical Cuckoo Clock Cardinal Shaker from Lindys.

Few close up pics:






Hope you like it:)

I am entering this project for Prika All About Crafts May Challenge " Frame Your Memories."



Here's the link to the challenge:
https://blog.prikaallaboutcrafts.com/2020/05/blog-challenge-may-2020-frame-your.html?m=1


Altered Kite - Mixed Media Layout

Hello!

Sharing a kite shaped wedding layout. This is my DT project for Splashymix Challenge.


I selected a kite shape for base; for which I used water color paper. Created a
delicate and fresh collage with soft pastel colors and a beautiful bride n groom photo for focal pic. Wanted to depict a new hope, new happiness...a new beginning!



Have used:
Gorgeous rice papers @itdcollection.
Acrylic paints @Finnabair_studio "Sparks Fairy Wings" "Opal Magic Green Gold" "Opal Magic Coral Green"
Flowers @primamarketinginc Fruit Paradise collection.
Lovely die cuts @craft_secrets_scrap.
Pretty chipboard @expressionscraft_studio.

Few close up pics:








Entering this project for few challenges.

1. More Than Words Challenge:



Love this main challenge for May "HELLO to DOORS & WINDOWS" for the word inspiration "Hello" I have used quote "Hello to new beginnings!" as the layout shows he newly wedded couple saying hello to their new journey. For the creative challenge - Doors & Windows, I have used die cuts and chipboards of Windows and Doors around the focal image. 

Here is the link to this challenge: 

2. Prika All About Crafts May Challenge - "Frame your Memories"

https://blog.prikaallaboutcrafts.com/2020/05/blog-challenge-may-2020-frame-your.html?m=1