STAMPOHOLIC

HI friends… I am really excited today, Mrs. Rajni Chawla has reviewed our STAMPOHOLIC TOOL On Facebook. She needs no Introduction as we all know she is the queen of crafting for all of us. I was really delighted to see such appreciation by her on our Product. By the waySTAMPOHOLIC is now available in ready stock on the WEBSITE. Now,  I am COPYING AND PASTING her Review Below….

PRODUCT REVIEW…!!

This one’s for all fellow crafters out there.

Today, I am going to give a review of an amazing crafting tool that I’ve been using for quite a while now. But before you read on, here ‘s something you need to know.

DISCLAIMER : I do not endorse this product in any way whatsoever and I’m not associated with it’s manufacturer as well. Also, I am writing this review after using the product regularly for close to two weeks now.

So, let’s get started…

My general view about crafting is that it’s not the tools or its brand but how u use them that creates the difference. I mean, Buying a crazily expensive tool or machine doesn’t mean that automatically my creations will be beautiful. It happens only when you know how to use the tool effectively and creatively. And that can happen with Rs. 5000 product as well as a Rs. 500. Which is why, personally, I like to go for brand that suits my pocket. But then again, it doesn’t mean that I tend to make compromises and go in for low quality products. All I tend to look for is to get something that has a little value for money. Just like this new STAMPOHOLIC from DIE CUTS N MORE

Not many of you may know but DIECUTS N MORE is our very own homegrown INDIAN brand. And this makes me really happy to know that it’s competing head to head in terms of quality and usability with foreign brands.

STAMPOHOLIC….as the name says it all. If you are addicted to stamping and want NO MORE GUESSING, TRIALS N ERRORS AND MISTAKES, this 8×10 inches magic box is the perfect solution for all. U will wonder how you ever stamped without it. It’s a great stamp positioner manufactured in INDIA.
SUPERB QUALITY, PERFECT MEASUREMENTS, EASY PLACEMENTS, CRISP BACKGROUNDS, EASY MASKING, OMBRE EFFECTS, SPEEDY MASS PRODUCTION AND STAMPS EXACTLY THE SAME PLACE EVERY TIME YOU STAMP.
LAYERED STAMPING AND ALIGNMENT OF STAMP WITH ITS COORDINATING DIE-CUT IS LIKE A CHILD’S PLAY WITH THIS TOOL.

This beautiful smal box tool is very sturdy with glass clear LASER ETCHED top plate. So now its time to BREAK FREE without the worry of the fading of the grid lines. Hinges are perfectly attached with NO SCREECH noise and also You get 2 Neodymium magnets FREE with the tool to hold the paper. The best part is its POCKET FRIENDLY. Die cuts n more has offered an introductory price of Rs 2500 only.
Its a complete package of MONEY VALUE when compared with its functionality.
Hope this review of mine can serve my fellow crafters with little knowledge to save small amount from their hard earned money. I will be soon back with my projects that I tried using this tool. Also, DIE CUTS N MORE will be soon releasing few picture tutorials as well as video tutorials for easy functioning of this tool. .
Till then…STAY TUNED.

Scenic Beauty with Stampscapes Stamps

Hi Friends,
This is Mansi Wishing you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS. Today I want to share with you an introduction to our recently introduced line of STAMSCAPES . So for giving you the introduction I wanted nothing less than the Best. So who other than our favourite Rajni Aunty  (RAJNI CHAWLA). I don't think the Name itself needs any introduction. She has always amazed us all with each and every creation of hers. And she is a Sweetheart, When we approached her for the post, She immediately accepted, ignoring her jam packed tight Schedule. Thanq so much Rajni Aunty. And as always... She has not failed to amaze me.. Beautiful cards she has created ...Each and every piece is worth looking at.  So without any further delay, I here by hand over the post to Rajni Aunty . Here she is....

Hello friends !!

I m Rajni Chawla from Passionately Curious. Firstly, wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Its time to bid a  good bye to year gone and welcome the new year. Its time to rock and roll with friends and family !! Wish them joy and special wishes with our handmade Scenic Cards.

DIE CUTS N MORE recently introduced Stampscape Rubber Stamps in India.These stamps are made with deeply etched natural red rubber which is the most durable and gives the best impressions. You can create your own landscapes using individual, interchangeable elements from nature. Also, you can combine them to style seamless scenes of cascading waterfalls,intimate quite pools of crystal clear water.breathtaking panoramic views,valley floors where the lupine and poppy grow wild,pristine lakes where the fish are practically jumping to be caught,and sumptuous sunsets in golden hues. 

This is my very first try with these stamps. I was totally confused while buying as I was tempted badly with its huge variety  of landscapes, mountains, waterfalls, sky scenes, cloud bars, trees, branches, people, animal images. It was really fun using these stamps and i was amazed to see such detailed images and the end product was just.....WOW!!

 When I was googling down the tutorials of using Stampscape stamps I found a blog named Silverwolf Cards and found a wonderful starting up tutorial. Shaz Brooks idea of stamping images on tranparency with black stazon was great help in building up all scenes.Various Stampscape tutorials are also available on you-tube channel. 

You can add colour by using a Colorbox Stylus tool,or cut & dry foam. All available at DIE CUTS AND MORE

You can stamp your image onto card that you have colored first, either by sponging, brayering, stippling or spraying. I am not going to give directions for these, rather I will again point you to the Stampscapes site, where you will find dozens of video and pictorial 'How-To's', all done far better than I could. You will also find a number of videos on You-Tube.

Here is what I came up with...Hope you like it. 

Stamps used...

Country Chapel Set 215G

Country Chapel Sm 309 E

Tree Cluster 244E and 266 D

Rocky Peaks 188F

Reeds Lg 068D

Strolling 160A

White Gel pen for highlighting 

Snow Marker Pen 

Glossy Accent 

Clear Rock Candy Glitter

Sentiments from Justrite Chrismas Greetings stamp set. 

Stamps used...

Country Chapel Set 215G

Country Chapel Sm 309 E

Tree Cluster 244E and 266 D

Stampscapes 18B "Nature sheet #4"

Stamps used...

Country Chapel Set 215G

Country Chapel Sm 309 E

Tree Cluster 244E and 266 D

Cloud with moon 105E

Snow Marker Pen 

Glossy Accent 

Clear Rock Candy Glitter

Sentiments from Justrite Chrismas Greetings stamp set.

Stamps used...

Country Chapel Set 215G

Country Chapel Sm 309 E

Tree Cluster 244E and 266 D

Rocky Peaks 188F

Reeds Lg 068D

Strolling 160A

Spooky branch sm from The light and the Sea set 

Grass sledge

White Gel pen for highlighting 

Stamps used....

Lake Side Cove Small Set

Lake Side Cove Sm 148E

Pines and rocks sm 267E

Loons w/Reflection 262 A

Cloud with moon 105E

Solo Canoeist 159 A

White Gel pen 

In my first four cards I tried mixing and matching the stamps with stamps from different stamp sets to show you how we can create variations. I m still working on few more sets of Stampscape stamps. Will try to share soon :) 

The supplies for the above cards are bought from the fabulous crafts store DIE CUTS AND MORE. This is a wonderful craft destination for all craft addicts as it has the best brands from the crafts world and also a wide selection of each category.

Hi Again, Its Mansi again... So, We are celebrating stampscapes ... So how is it possible without Some DISCOUNTS. So here we go.. 

Buy 1 pack of CLING MOUNT SET FOR RS. 1750

Buy 2 packS of CLING MOUNT SET FOR. 1725

Buy 3 packS of CLING MOUNT SET FOR rS. 1700

Buy 4 packS of CLING MOUNT SET FOR Rs. 1675

AND 5 OR MORE SETS @ RS. 1650 EACH

And same is for only Rubber Stamps

Buy 1 pack of ONLY RUBBER SET FOR Rs. 1300

Buy 2 packs of ONLY RUBBER SET FOR Rs. 1275

Buy 3 packs of ONLY RUBBER SET FOR Rs. 1250

Buy 4 packs of ONLY RUBBER SET FOR Rs. 1225

Buy 5or more packs of ONLY RUBBER SET FOR Rs. 1200 Only.

No coupon required... Just Place your order and you will receive an invoice with the discounts. OFFER VALID TILL 31st DECEMBER ONLY.

ONLY RUBBER STAMPS ARE VERY EASY TO USE... You can watch this video 

Both cling mount sheets and TAC and Peel are available with us in the Store. For any questions Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. 

Bye for now.. 

WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT CHALLENGE # 5 & DT CALL

Good Morning Everyone

NEW is the year
NEW is the Hopes
NEW is the resolutions
NEW are the spirits
And NEW are the warm wishes just for you
Have a PROMISING and FULFILLING NEW YEAR !!
WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014 !!

I on behalf of my entire team wishing you all A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. How time flies!! Its seems yesterday only when I started DCAM Challenges, And here we are completing our first TERM. We take the opportunity to say good bye to our previous design team. They have been wonderful and inspiring with their fabulous creativity. Thank you Girls.

Now moving over to the winners announcement. First of all I would like to Thank you all for participating in our challenge . All the entries were beautiful and wonderful and trust me we had a really tough time in deciding the winners as always.

Lets get started ,DRUM ROLLS Please ..

The first set of category "  I am Featured at DCAM Challenges "
here we go in no particular sequence

DEEPTI STEPHENS 

SINDHU

Please to claim you badges, drop us a mail at info@diecutsandmore.com  with subject "featured "

Now moving over to the entries "I made it to TOP 3" of our challenge are 

(in no sequence)

DIVYA RAJASEKAR

ANUJA

VIDYA BHARAT

Please to claim your badges, drop us a mail at info@diecutsandmore.com  with subject "Top 3  ".

And now the WINNER of our challenge #5 " CLEAN AND SIMPLE CARDS  "

ANY GUESSES LADIES ??

JASLEEN

Please to claim your prize and badge , drop us a mail at info@diecutsandmore.com with subject "Winner ".

MANY MANY CONGRATULATIONS ALL OF YOU !

Now we are taking a BREAK and will resume back in the month of FEB. 

DT CALL !!

You heard us RIGHT!! Die cuts and more is having a Design team Call. We are looking for enthusiastic crafter's. This call is open for INDIAN Residents only.

REQUIREMENTS -

- An active blogger.

-Able to commit to a term beginning from 1st of February.

- Please mail us Keeping the subject as 

- ' DESIGN TEAM APPLICATION" and send your best three projects at dcamchallenges@gmail.com along with Name ,email address , blog address (link too) and facebook account link.Please so write a small introduction about yourself and why you want to be part of DCAM design team.

PLEASE SEND US THE INFORMATION BY JANUARY 15TH 

We can't wait to see your applications :)

Have a nice day 

Love 

                                                                                                                                                                         

Explosion box and a tutorial

Hello Friends

First of all Merry Christmas to all of you. Hope you all are enjoying. Winters are here and so the Santa Claus. Today I am going to share two tutorials in one post yes you read it right. So lets move on to tutorials without wasting time.

Tutorial one: Explosion box.
Explosion boxes are always lovely and believe me they are pretty easy to make. Take one 12*12 inch cardstock and one 11.5*11.5 inch cardstock. Score both the cardstock at 4 inches on all four sides. Here is the pic.

Cut the four corners and it will look something like a cross.

Now decorate the panels as you like and assemble.

Now for the lid of the box take 7.1*7.1 inch cardstock and score it at 1.5 inch on all four sides. It will look like this.

Make a perpendicular cut on each corner and paste with the glue to the other side. This will form the lid of the box. And decorate the lid with pattern papers, flowers and other embellishments as you wish.

Tutorial Two: How to put popping out butterflies in the explosion box.

As I get frequent request as to share the tutorial on how I put butterflies on the explosion box.

Cut strips of acetate sheet or some stern plastic in the shape shown below.

Now shape them in Z shape. like this.

Now make a cut diagonally on all four corners of the top panel of (yellow in tutorial) explosion box.

Now just inset the Z shaped acetate strips and add a drop of glue at the backend. It will look like this if you turn it's back side

The acetate strips will pop out in this way.

Now stick the butterflies to the top of acetate strips. and assemble your explosion panels. And finally assembled box will look in this manner. All the pattern papers, die cuts and embellishements are from DCAM Store. So visit our store and start shopping for your crafting needs.

Hope these tutorial help you. Do let us know in case you have any queries. And don't forget to enter into our current challenge Here. 

Hugs,

Shilpi

CAS Again! :D

Hello Everyone!
How are you all doing? Enjoying winters? Well its so chilly here up north!
So i am back with some new CAS cards i made as an inspiration for you all!

For my first card i've used some pattern paper from Graphic 45 Secret Garden paperpad from our store, this is a gorgeous paper pad! I just loved the prints! I've used a floral stamp from penny black and coloured it using my water colour pencils and water brush.

Well for my second card i've used some kraft cardstock, layered it with some paper and heat embossed the sentiment using Ranger Seafoam white embossing powder and heat gun. The sentiment is from Fiskars I'm sure all of you have this stamp set its just soo very useful :P I end up using it in every card i make!
 Its a must have! So many good quotes to use in Bithday cards!

I wanted to do something different for my 3rd card so i thought what better than using distress inks! Distress inks are so versatile and our store stocks all the colours! I have created a landscape using different distress inks with some masking and stamping. The bird stamp is by Tim holtz and the sentiments are from Technique Tuesday.

Hope you all like what i made! Dont forget to take part in out current challenge and win some lovely goodies!
Have a fab day!

Hugs
Anchal Sapra 

CAS Expressions !

Hello,

Good Morning folks, hope you doing good . This is Sachi here and i am sharing my CAS cards for the 2nd time.Well i am still intrigued by CAS cards and i have concluded that making a simple card is the most difficult  yet got to say its funn to create these .

When i started this one I hoped i could finish this one fast ,it did went quick but not as quick i thought it would.I have followed a simple design here , hope the look  is not too much or too little and i have managed to get it just right !And i don't really agree that CAS cards cannot have embellies on them , i have tried to highlight the word celebrate by adding sparkle to the flower center , hope it does scream that !

A close up of the doily flower, I have added the superfine silver glitter in the center .

For the 2nd one i have tried to bring out the joy of having an adorable baby girl so here i have used the pram as the focal point . Its handmade using the spellbinders lacy circles, pattern papers and some embellies, since I wanted it to stand out so i have layered it on a white base . To add more detail i have punched the embossed layer with MS hearts confetti punch , hope i havent broken the CAS rules too much here! LOL

And here's a closeup view -

And here 's both the cards together-

 Hope you enjoyed seeing my cards, do let me know if you like them .And Don't forget to participate in our current CHALLENGE # 5 CAS- (Clean and Simple) CARDS .

Thanks for stopping by ,
Love,
Sachi

In Love with Cards

Hello folks


How are you all doing ? I hope you are are enjoying this month challenge and inspirational projects by my fellow DT's . Woww I wonder where do I stand a chance next to these awesome crafters .
I am no pro when it comes to CAS Cards , but somehow I managed to make some CAS Cards and trust me guys I am really enjoying this now . Yeyy I am in Love with CAS Cards .

I have two Clean and Simple cards to share with you all . Sorry guys I manage to make only two!! Its been more then a week now my health is not keeping me up well in shape and like icing on cake have a swollen eye . So please bare with my cards ...  :P

Have a look
Its show time

Good na :P 

Hahahaha I know acting weird .. buts its ok !! I feel proud of myself that I managed to make some really neat and clean cards . 

Lets come over to the details 

For this card I have used the awesome Hero arts stamp set. Simply stamped it with versamark and used silver embossing powder heat set and finally colored with NEON inks from hero arts . Sentiment is also from Hero arts .Lastly decked with some sequins to add some glamour.

Now for this card I have used the scrap pattern paper . I have fussy cut those roses and adhere it on the plain white cardstock . Lastly I have stamped the sentiment and colored the cute little hearts with distress markers and added glossy accents to give dimension .

I hope was able to inspire you all !! Don't forget to participate in the challenge you might get lucky to win some awesome goodies .

Have a nice day 

Love 

Supplies Used