Cherryblossoms, Daffodils and Butterflies

Hi folks,

I've just completed three new picture frames and here they are:

Pink sequin flowers and silver 3D branches make up this "Cherryblossoms" frame. The background is charcoal grey and silver sponged to give it an "aged" look.

This one is dull gold and burnt sienna sponged.  The butterflies are decoupage (design paper from the UK sent by Simone).  I've then outlined the butterflies in gold 3D acrylics and added liquid glitter to their wings.  One coat of clear varnish to seal it all.  I don't know which photo is clearer but I think the fine grooves in the frame show a little better in the second one.

and the last one was quick.  Matt black frame with gold daffodil outline stickers studded with green gems.

Thanks a million to Tina from England for a box of ready to use art supplies.  The daffodil stickers are from her.

Maroon, Amber and Red

Happy Women's Day !

And what better way to start the day than by crafting !  As I post this it is already past 4 pm here in India !

A big thank you to all the lovely people who commented on my work in the past two days.  I truly appreciate your comments.  It makes me feel so good.

Continuing with my latest craze for decorating notepads....

 ..with a flower spray and folded tag.  The gems and gold glitter on some of the borders just refuses to show.  

Leaving a border all around, I highlighted a little of the design in the squares - with 3D gold metallic and then stuck the gems.  Actually this paper is a light brown and the gold and amber embellishments show very well.  Took several photos but the colour just does not come out right.

Here too the paisley looks gorgeous but the design appears blurred.  Created by sticking a paisley motif taken from another design paper.  Then I piped in 3D gold, glitter pink and glitter gold over the motif.  The top of the cover holds a wrist band which I bought from a local shop.  

All design paper used is handmade in India.

And now I shall go and make myself a cup of chai.  

Cheers !  Hope you all have a wonderful day !

Lena