# Varada Sharma ## Posts - [You changed my life](https://varadasharma.com/2012/12/you-changed-my-life/): You came – 7 years ago, on a cold wintry night in Goa, a beautiful tiny state on the west coast of India. You saw – opened your tiny... - [Paint Chip Décor DIY](https://varadasharma.com/2012/12/paint-chip-decor-diy/): Paint chips circles + Flower wire Make the stems. {Use a needle to pierce 2 tiny holes into the paint chip before you put your wire... - [Indo Chinese Mexican – Veggie Quesadilla Recipe with a twist](https://varadasharma.com/2012/11/indo-chinese-mexican-veggie-quesadilla-recipe-with-a-twist/): I am a vegetarian. I don’t eat fish / chicken / any kind of meat. No mushrooms even. With eggs it is a little bit crooked tale – I do eat... - [Heartfelt Thanks to Each of You](https://varadasharma.com/2012/11/heartfelt-thanks-to-each-of-you/): Hi friends, I know I have been away from my blog for quite a few days in a row now. Thanksgiving, 4 days holidays, and shopping frenzy... - [Cheat recipe for Uttappam and chutney](https://varadasharma.com/2012/11/cheat-recipe-for-uttappam-and-chutney/): I made these several months ago, but for some reason they stayed on my computer. Thought I’ll share these today. This is a “cheat”... - [Tadka – the Indian Seasoning {Recipe tips}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/11/tadka-the-indian-seasoning-recipe-tips/): My good friend, Cindy, on reading the lemon rice recipe, asked me what tadka was. So this post is dedicated to her. :) You see, Indian... - [Felt flower clip {Tutorial}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/11/felt-flower-clip-tutorial/): Hi all of you! Hope all of you are doing great and feeling creative at this time. I am going to show you how easily you can make cute... - [Cabbage – Spinach Fritters {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/11/cabbage-spinach-fritters-recipe/): Cabbage and Spinach not everyone’s all time favorite veggies. Right? I remember when we were kids by brother was {and still is} a fussy... - [Ah Autumn](https://varadasharma.com/2012/11/ah-autumn/): My first real autumn in US, in Tennessee to be specific, and I am totally in love with this place.  It is not the malls and the big... - [Veggie lemon rice](https://varadasharma.com/2012/10/veggie-lemon-rice/): This post is dedicated to my friend, Swati, who likes this rice a lot. I am hoping now she’ll be able to make it easily using this... - [7 reasons VaradaSharma.com looks different](https://varadasharma.com/2012/10/7-reasons-varadasharma-com-looks-different/): I am so very excited about the tinkering I’ve been doing on my space. It’s been as if I have been re-decorating my home. I’ve had... - [DIY Scarecrow – school project](https://varadasharma.com/2012/10/diy-scarecrow-school-project/): When we moved from India to US in the month of August, I was a little worried about my babies. Specially my older one, Diya. She was... - [Carrot Banana Cupcakes](https://varadasharma.com/2012/10/carrot-banana-cupcakes/): I promised you the other day that I’ll soon be posting recipe for these sweet little delights. This post is about making good on that... - [Getting closer to my dreams](https://varadasharma.com/2012/10/getting-closer-to-my-dreams/): Hey everybody, thank you for watching over me. I have been away from this space for a few days now and I know you all missed me. I got... - [How are y’all?](https://varadasharma.com/2012/08/how-are-y-all/): Hey there, friends :) How are you guys? I hope you are doing well and life is treating you with kindness and love. A lot has been... - [A new phase in the life of Sharma household](https://varadasharma.com/2012/06/a-new-phase-in-the-life-of-sharma-household/): Hey friends, I hope all of you are doing just great. Enjoying the summer, achieving successes, spending time with your family and loved... - [Radnor Lake, Nashville](https://varadasharma.com/2012/06/radnor-lake-nashville/): A hiking / walking trail where Jenny was kind enough to take us. Enjoy the serenity. Lake Radnor Yup, they do have deers out there. and... - [Two Salads](https://varadasharma.com/2012/06/two-salads/): If you ask me my favorite American food, my instantaneous answer will be the Salad ! I love the pure textures and flavours of greens,... - [Rock City, Chattanooga](https://varadasharma.com/2012/06/rock-city-chattanooga/): “God Bless You, Swati.”, is all I could say to her. It was on her and Mr. C’s insistence that I stepped out of my 12th floor sanctuary on... - [Ruby Falls, Chattanooga](https://varadasharma.com/2012/06/ruby-falls-chattanooga/): Mr. C had been telling me to get out and go to some hiking trail, parks etc ever since I came to Nashville in March. He knows that I get... - [Dad and Daughter scrapbook page](https://varadasharma.com/2012/06/dad-and-daughter-scrapbook-page/): The picture here was taken on a typical Sunday morning. Everyone woke up late and then scrambled for bath etc. Me and Bhabhi were running... - [Pakoras – vegetable fritters {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/06/pakoras-vegetable-fritters-recipe/): I don’t know if it’s only me or people from India. When it rains, the temperature plummets down, skies turn gray – I think of... - [Me thinks, me luvs you… {Wallpaper}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/06/me-thinks-me-luvs-you-wallpaper/): Another of my attempts with artwork in illustrator. I designed thinking of my DH, but I would also like to say this to my little... - [Toys R Fun – Scrapbook page](https://varadasharma.com/2012/06/toys-r-fun-scrapbook-page/): Another page from Princess Diaries.  I did not follow any layout as such in this page. Just a simple pink background with two... - [Handvo: Rice and lentil cake {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/05/handvo-rice-and-lentil-cake-recipe/): I am a huge fan of recipes from Gujarat (except Gujarati sweet daal}. This one is one from the top of my top list. Whenever choti Jiji... - [Hanging Earrings with Swarovski Butterfly Beads](https://varadasharma.com/2012/05/hanging-earrings-with-swarovski-butterfly-beads/): Last time I went to Joann’s, I found tiny Swarovski bead butterflies. It was like love at first sight. I bought a few more supplies and... - [Sleeping beauties – Scrapbook page](https://varadasharma.com/2012/05/sleeping-beauties-scrapbook-page/): Both the pictures on this page were taken in two different places, and on two different days. The only thing common between these two is... - [Cabbage + Peas subzi {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/05/cabbage-peas-subzi-recipe/): I really feel in USA it is easier to cook Indian food than in India ! You don’t even need to cut the veggies, they are already chopped... - [Mere Kanha {and a tutorial}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/05/mere-kanha-and-a-tutorial/): It’s been over a year that I’d been searching for (read pestering Mr. C for) an idol of my Kanha. I wanted him to be playing his flute. I... - [Akshara’s baby picture on a scrapbook page](https://varadasharma.com/2012/05/akshara-s-baby-picture-on-a-scrapbook-page/): I still remember how tiny little Akshu was when she was born. Her skin was so very soft that you would not even feel it if you touched... - [Squash + Zucchini + Moong daal subzi {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/05/squash-zucchini-moong-daal-subzi-recipe/): Lentils are an excellent way to add more proteins to a vegetarian diet. Back at my home in Goa, mom often added a handful of daal,... - [One more scrapbook page](https://varadasharma.com/2012/05/one-more-scrapbook-page/): No words today. Just a simple picture of what I put together as the next chapter in princess diaries Here are the details: While browsing... - [Aloo ki subzi – potato-stir-fry {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/04/aloo-ki-subzi-potato-stir-fry-recipe/): I came to Nashville on 17th March. A couple days later I went grocery shopping and purchased 3 potatoes. So far I’ve eaten only 1.5.... - [Two more scrapbook pages](https://varadasharma.com/2012/04/two-more-scrapbook-pages/): So, over this 3-day-weekend I not only made earrings and cooked, I also stole some time to put together two more scrapbook pages: Page 1:... - [Goan Pao Bhaji {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/04/goan-pao-bhaji-recipe/): I feel it is easier to cook an Indian meal in America than in India. Well, surprisingly! In India every place has a peculiar type of... - [Craft therapy](https://varadasharma.com/2012/04/craft-therapy/): One of the fastest ways for me snap out of negative feelings or to express happiness is to go create something beautiful. It helps me... - [Happy Birthday, Mr. C](https://varadasharma.com/2012/04/happy-birthday-mr-c/): Today is one of the most important days for me. This day about 34 years ago a boy was born with whom my destiny was intertwined. My... - [Fried rice {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/04/fried-rice-recipe/): This recipe is for Mr. C. When he gets bored of eating north Indian food or spicy food, he’ll urge me to cook one of the many rice dishes... - [Princess Diaries](https://varadasharma.com/2012/03/princess-diaries/): Ok, ok, first things first. I am not talking about the book / movie of Princess Diaries. I am making a scrapbook for my two little... - [Of lunches and breakfasts](https://varadasharma.com/2012/03/of-lunches-and-breakfasts/): First and foremost, Wish you all a very very happy new year! May it be a year full of love, laughter and dreams come true! I don’t know... - [Hi from Nashville](https://varadasharma.com/2012/03/hi-from-nashville/): After a long silence on this space and a whirlwind of activities I have landed in Nashville. Office work, what else? I am staying at a... - [Going slow {and a planner printable}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/03/going-slow-and-a-planner-printable/): Hi friends, I have not been very regular for this week and the last. And I’m hoping you missed me ;) Things on the health front for... - [Princess D @ Mommy’s Office](https://varadasharma.com/2012/02/princess-d-mommy-s-office/): I am not sure how many of you know this, but I am a software industry worker from 9 to 6 (and often beyond 6) on weekdays. I work with a... - [Oats upma {a printable recipe!}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/02/oats-upma-a-printable-recipe/): Hi friends, I hope you all had a great Valentine’s week. Mr C gave me one of the books on top of my wish list – “The 8th Habit” by... - [Happy Valentine’s Day {and a craft tutorial}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/02/happy-valentine-s-day-and-a-craft-tutorial/): Wish you a very very happy Valentine’s Day 2012 Here we are with a cute and easy craft tutorial for you to create something handmade for... - [Happy Kiss Day {and a printable gift tag}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/02/happy-kiss-day-and-a-printable-gift-tag/): Wish you all a very happy kiss day Kiss = “Keep-It-Short-Sweety” Taking a cue from there, I’ll keep today’s post a quick one ;) In case... - [Happy Hug Day {and a printable card + gift tag}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/02/happy-hug-day-and-a-printable-card-gift-tag/): Happy Hug Day to all of you Friends, here’s a puzzle … On a cold winter night, it gives you warmth When your spirits are low, It gives... - [Happy Promise Day {and a free printable}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/02/happy-promise-day-and-a-free-printable/): No fancy words today. Just a simple promise – to myself and to all of you. That I’ll keep writing, designing printables, sharing goodies... - [Happy Teddy Day {and a printable gift tag}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/02/happy-teddy-day-and-a-printable-gift-tag/): Friends, it’s time to wish you all A Very Happy Teddy Day! Incidentally, it also happens to be my second lil princess’s birthday. She... - [Happy Chocolate Day {and more gift tags}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/02/happy-chocolate-day-and-more-gift-tags/): First of all, Have a Happy Chocolate Day! Chocolates can melt most hearts. But what can be more sweet than a store bought chocolate box... - [Happy Propose Day {and a printable to help you in your task}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/02/happy-propose-day-and-a-printable-to-help-you-in-your-task/): Hey there! Happy propose day to you all! Disclaimer 1: I may not be the person to give you *tips to propose* but well, “I think” I know... - [Happy Rose Day](https://varadasharma.com/2012/02/happy-rose-day/): Hi friends, Valentines’ day is just 7 days away. Hope you are ready to start the party with us? :) Wish you a very happy rose day! Roses... - [Are you ready to party? {and printable gift tags}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/02/are-you-ready-to-party-and-printable-gift-tags/): So, it’s just 8 days to the V-day. We are starting our PARTY tomorrow and YOU ARE INVITED!! We’d love you to drop by our place and say... - [Valentine’s Week {07 Feb ~ 14 Feb}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/02/valentine-s-week-07-feb-14-feb/): It’s February, the month of love. So what are you planning to do for your loved ones this season? Buy him/her a gift? Spend some time... - [Puppy love, living intentially and some random thoughts](https://varadasharma.com/2012/01/puppy-love-living-intentially-and-some-random-thoughts/): Just outside my home one doggie and her five pups, all 1-week-old, have come to live. The pups are so very cute. Little Akshara is mad... - [VaradaSharma on SwathiCrafts.blogspot {and a free printable}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/01/varadasharma-on-swathicrafts-blogspot-and-a-free-printable/): Swathi from SwathiCrafts.blogspot.com was kind enough to have me as a guest on her blog. Check out my guest post here. The post also... - [A headband {mini tutorial} and two pairs of earrings](https://varadasharma.com/2012/01/a-headband-mini-tutorial-and-two-pairs-of-earrings/): Before we went to Baroda for Uttarayan, here are a few things that I created: – Two pairs of earrings – for Uma and Shiva – A pretty... - [Kite flying – Uttarayan 2012](https://varadasharma.com/2012/01/kite-flying-uttarayan-2012/): Here are some more pictures from my trip. Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti is a big festival in Gujarat. Everyone takes a couple days off... - [Uttarayan wishes from Baroda {and gajak recipes}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/01/uttarayan-wishes-from-baroda-and-gajak-recipes/): Hi Friends, Hope you are doing well and enjoying yourself as you read this post. Not many of you know but I was vacationing in Vadodara... - [Double side step card {tutorial}](https://varadasharma.com/2012/01/double-side-step-card-tutorial/): I could not make it to one of my colleague’s wedding but I did make him a gift. His gift was a card that had a photo frame in the middle... - [Flowers from my office garden](https://varadasharma.com/2012/01/flowers-from-my-office-garden/): Winter afternoons in my office, strolling around the garden post lunch with my android. What better than to capture the beauty of blooms?... - [Happy new year](https://varadasharma.com/2012/01/happy-new-year/): Hey all, Here’s wishing you all a very very happy new year. Here’s what I recently put together for a friend – Harsh Sharma. This is his... - [Breaking the silence {Wallpaper}](https://varadasharma.com/2011/11/breaking-the-silence-wallpaper/): I know I’ve been silent for quite some time now. Last couple weeks I’ve been down with Typhoid. Fever, medicines, tiredness. All were a... - [Under the weather](https://varadasharma.com/2011/11/under-the-weather/): Hi dear, Ever since I came back from Diwali holidays at Mr. C’s hometown, I am down with fever :( Worst of all, this time the fever is... - [Jai Sri Krishna {Artwork}](https://varadasharma.com/2011/10/jai-sri-krishna-artwork/): In my place (Goa) and some parts of Karnataka & Maharashtra, Diwali is celebrated as day when Lord Krishna killed Narakasur and freed the... - [Diwali Wishes {Printable Greeting Card}](https://varadasharma.com/2011/10/diwali-wishes-printable-greeting-card/): It’s Diwali again. Lights, sweets, flowers, rangoli and lots and lots of fun.A time to rejoice in the company of loved ones. And also a... - [Grated Carrot Salad {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2011/10/grated-carrot-salad-recipe/): Hhmmm… Winters in Delhi mean a lot of good things – no more sultry, burning sun – lots and lots of yummy veggies – woollens – evenings... - [Easy Mini Accordion Style Photo Book {Tutorial}](https://varadasharma.com/2011/10/easy-mini-accordion-style-photo-book-tutorial/): Birthday time again. This time it was Jassi’s birthday on 15th Oct. Check out what he was up to on that day here:... - [Lemon rice style Bambino noodles {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2011/10/lemon-rice-style-bambino-noodles-recipe/): My dear friend Harvinder and her mom are awesome cooks. Harvinder brought this dish in her tiffin the other day. It was so yummy and so... - [What a day?](https://varadasharma.com/2011/10/what-a-day/): Today is a just another day. OR Today is a beautiful splendid amazing day filled with success, happiness, laughter and dreams come true!... - [LG Optimus Black P970 – My new shiny black toy](https://varadasharma.com/2011/10/lg-optimus-black-p970-my-new-shiny-black-toy/): It’s slim. It’s light weight. It’s good looking. It’s black. And Beautiful. Finally I have an android! LG Optimus Black P970. My purpose... - [Happy Dussehra](https://varadasharma.com/2011/10/happy-dussehra/): #HappyDussehra - [Lunch at office {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2011/10/lunch-at-office-recipe/): A couple weeks ago, I was bored of eating the normal food – rice, daal, roti, subzi. One fine day, me and Shipra (the source of this... - [What is life?](https://varadasharma.com/2011/09/what-is-life/): Another poem here This time one of my sweet little friends, Priyanka was kind enough to recite it for me. Enjoy it over here… Do let me... - [Paneer Methi Chaman Bahar (Cottage Cheese and Fenugreek Delight) {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2011/09/paneer-methi-chaman-bahar-cottage-cheese-and-fenugreek-delight-recipe/): Chef Trilok Singh from the Solluna Resort, was kind enough to share this recipe with me. Tried it myself and was surely delighted :)... - [Thank-you (hanging paper craft) {Tutorial}](https://varadasharma.com/2011/09/thank-you-hanging-paper-craft-tutorial/): If there’s one thing  I want my kids to learn, even if they do not learn anything else much from me, is – the attitude of gratitude.... - [The Solluna Resort at Jim Corbett National park {Review}](https://varadasharma.com/2011/09/the-solluna-resort-at-jim-corbett-national-park-review/): I know I have been absent from this place for over last 3-4 days. Our company had taken us to The Solluna Resort at Jim Corbett National... - [Just for today {art work}](https://varadasharma.com/2011/08/just-for-today-art-work/): Warning: This post is a Varada-rambling-randomly one. So if you would rather do something better, please carry on… {May be a healthy dose... - [Mini Pizza Recipe](https://varadasharma.com/2011/08/mini-pizza-recipe/): Tip: You can premix the batter the night before and store it in the refrigerator to make these a quick tiffin item on Monday mornings.... - [Ladies Clutch Birthday Card {Tutorial}](https://varadasharma.com/2011/08/ladies-clutch-birthday-card-tutorial/): One of my very special friends, Shipra, is also a talented crafts lady. Almost all Mondays you’ll find people ooh-ing and aah-ing around... - [I need you](https://varadasharma.com/2011/08/i-need-you/): I wish I could fly, right now at this instant and visit you You’ll be surprised, puzzled, worried even, to see me come… unexpectedly!... - [Happy Krishna Ashtami](https://varadasharma.com/2011/08/happy-krishna-ashtami/): Hi friends, here’s wishing a very happy Krishna Janma Ashtami / Krishnashtami / Janmashtami to all of you. :) As some of you might know,... - [The Undomestic Goddess](https://varadasharma.com/2011/08/the-undomestic-goddess/): Life for woman in jobs is almost non existent isn’t it? You are so busy attending meetings, meeting deadlines and dying to resolve... - [Kite flying photos](https://varadasharma.com/2011/08/kite-flying-photos/): On 12th Aug, we celebrated our own version of Indian Independence Day at my office. We had face painting (a minor version keeping in mind... - [Happy Raksha Bandhan and Happy Independence Day!!!](https://varadasharma.com/2011/08/happy-raksha-bandhan-and-happy-independence-day/): I am going to my husband’s native place this afternoon. We’ll celebrate Rakhi and Independence day there and return on Monday. Till then... - [Olya Khobryache Modak {Recipe} – Deep Fried Dumplings with Sweet Stuffing](https://varadasharma.com/2011/08/olya-khobryache-modak-recipe-deep-fried-dumplings-with-sweet-stuffing/): Ganesh Chaturthi is just round the corner. One of the most auspicious days where we welcome Lord Ganesh into our home with lots of pomp... - [Styrofoam plate decoration {Tutorial}](https://varadasharma.com/2011/07/styrofoam-plate-decoration-tutorial/): Emily from jonesdesigncompany keeps putting up beautiful wreaths and I always feel like I should also make one. But near the place where... - [Mein (in Hindi, it means “I”)](https://varadasharma.com/2011/07/mein-in-hindi-it-means-i/): This is one of my poems in Hindi. I wrote this a few years ago. Even today when I start losing faith in myself, I either turn to my... - [Dhokla {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2011/07/dhokla-recipe/): My older daughter has “Gujarati week” starting tomorrow in her school. I think it’s a great idea to celebrate such events in school so... - [Robin Sharma on Leadership](https://varadasharma.com/2011/07/robin-sharma-on-leadership/): Who does not want to be a leader these days? From young kids in kindergarten to high powered professionals, everyone wants to be the... - [Baby girls moments – princess scrapbook](https://varadasharma.com/2011/07/baby-girls-moments-princess-scrapbook/): Warning: this is the first time I am undertaking a scrapbooking project, so not sure my process is right. I am just going with... - [Hello world!](https://varadasharma.com/2011/07/hello-world/): and a warm welcome to my new e-Place. I am still in the process of setting things up here, but do drop by soon so we can stay connected... - [Easter Cards using watercolored panels from SSS March 2016 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2016/03/easter-cards-using-watercolored-panels-from-sss-march-2016-card-kit/): Hi, today I have some easy Easter / Spring cards, that use minimum supplies. In Simon Says Stamp March 2016 card kit, two watercolor... - [Card idea combining supplies from different SSS card kits](https://varadasharma.com/2016/03/card-idea-combining-supplies-from-different-sss-card-kits/): Hello gorgeous people! As a subscriber of Simon Says Stamp card kits, I often find myself with lot of left over patterned papers and card... - [“Thinking of you” cards for lasting hearts card drive](https://varadasharma.com/2016/03/thinking-of-you-cards-for-lasting-hearts-card-drive/): Hi friends, have you heard about the Lasting Hearts card drive? One of my favorite crafters, Jennifer McGuire first introduced me to this... - [Card using SSS March 2016 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2016/03/card-using-sss-march-2016-card-kit/): Hello friends, did you know March is national crafts month? Well, now you do! So that’s good enough reason to craft more, create more,... - [Hoppy Easter card using SSS March 2016 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2016/03/hoppy-easter-card-using-sss-march-2016-card-kit/): Hello Friends, do you struggle with motivation sometimes? I know I do. I do have a few favorite places to visit when I am looking to get... - [Double masking technique](https://varadasharma.com/2016/03/double-masking-technique/): Hi friends, I have a Thanks card to share with you today. For creating this one, I used double masking technique shown by one of my... - [Birthday cards using StampinUp! Snuggles and Smooches roses](https://varadasharma.com/2016/02/birthday-cards-using-stampinup-snuggles-and-smooches-roses/): Hi friends! I have two similar cards for you today. They use similar supplies and technique. I used the roses from StampingUp! Snuggles... - [Second card using SSS February 2016 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2016/02/second-card-using-sss-february-2016-card-kit/): Hi friends, today I have my second card using this month’s card kit by SSS. In my last card with this kit, I used the negative space of... - [Window shaker card using SSS Feb 2016 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2016/02/window-shaker-card-using-sss-feb-2016-card-kit/): I just realized today, that I had not played with this month’s card kit till now!! My bad. Sorry about that. Well, I got so excited with... - [Best Teacher Ever card – using stickers for card making](https://varadasharma.com/2016/02/best-teacher-ever-card-using-stickers-for-card-making/): Hi friends, one of my favorite things to do while crafting with kids is to use craft punches (like you saw here) or to use stickers.... - [You’re so sweet – card using Clearly Besotted “Simply Scrumptious” stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2016/02/you-re-so-sweet-card-using-clearly-besotted-simply-scrumptious-stamp-set/): Hello my dear crafty souls, Happy Valentines Day to you all. Hope you are able to give yourself a little crafty treat today :-) The card... - [“Just because” card – ClearlyBesotted “Happy everything” stamp set + L](https://varadasharma.com/2016/02/just-because-card-clearlybesotted-happy-everything-stamp-set-l/): Hi friends, I hope you all are doing something creative every day. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate or expensive. Just some... - [Best Teacher Ever – birthday card for teacher](https://varadasharma.com/2016/02/best-teacher-ever-birthday-card-for-teacher/): Hi crafty friends! :-) I have been keeping myself busy creating a little something every day this past week in spirit of the... - [30 Day Coloring Challenge is back!](https://varadasharma.com/2016/01/30-day-coloring-challenge-is-back/): Hi crafty friends, a lot of things are going on in my world, and although me & my little princesses have created several new cards these... - [Valentines day cards using emboss resist technique](https://varadasharma.com/2016/01/valentines-day-cards-using-emboss-resist-technique/): Hi everyone, today I have three Valentine’s day cards for you and one of them does not have any pink / red colors on it! All of these... - [Altering stamp images](https://varadasharma.com/2016/01/altering-stamp-images/): Hello everyone, if you are in one of the places full of snow, I hope you are staying warm and cozy. (And may be even get crafty? :D) In... - [Love themed card using My Minds Eye goodies](https://varadasharma.com/2016/01/love-themed-card-using-my-minds-eye-goodies/): Hello friends, Love is in the air, this time of the year, right? February, Valentine’s day and Spring are just around the corner and I am... - [Playing with SSS January 2015 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2016/01/playing-with-sss-january-2015-card-kit/): Hello and Happy New Year, friends! May this year bring you loads of inspiring moments, peaceful moments and moments of great contentment... - [[My Favorite Crafters] Vicky Papaioannou – Sandy Allnock](https://varadasharma.com/2016/01/my-favorite-crafters-vicky-papaioannou-sandy-allnock/): Hi crafty friends! Wish you a very happy new year 2016! My wish for you is a fantastic year filled with loads of crafting time with... - [[My Favorite Companies] My Favorite Things, Penny Black](https://varadasharma.com/2015/12/my-favorite-companies-my-favorite-things-penny-black/): Hope you guys are having a great Christmas – with family and friends, love and peace surrounding you all. I am probably not-so-happy... - [[My Favorite Crafters] Yana Smakula & Debby Hughes](https://varadasharma.com/2015/12/my-favorite-crafters-yana-smakula-debby-hughes/): Here’s this week’s crafty inspiration for you all, dear friends. I hope you all are enjoying December :-) This is part of a mini series... - [[My Favorite Companies] Clearly besotted, Lawn Fawn](https://varadasharma.com/2015/12/my-favorite-companies-clearly-besotted-lawn-fawn/): Are you guys ready for some more delightful inspiration today? I bet you are! Today I am going to share more details about two more of my... - [[My Favorite Crafters] Brandy Cox, Kristina Werner & Jennifer McGuire](https://varadasharma.com/2015/12/my-favorite-crafters-brandy-cox-kristina-werner-jennifer-mcguire/): Here is the second mini series we are going to have while I am on vacation, friends. My favorite crafters – ladies with amazing talent... - [[My favorite companies] StampinUp!, Simon Says Stamp & Hero Arts](https://varadasharma.com/2015/11/my-favorite-companies-stampinup-simon-says-stamp-hero-arts/): By the time you see this post, I will be on my vacation. I will be away from this space for almost 6 weeks. {Hopefully I have managed to... - [Get Craftsy – awesome online learning tool for crafters](https://varadasharma.com/2015/11/get-craftsy-awesome-online-learning-tool-for-crafters/): Today’s world is all about technology. Learning is going more and more digital and today I have something that is digital and craft-sy... - [A little something for my daughters’ teachers](https://varadasharma.com/2015/11/a-little-something-for-my-daughters-teachers/): November. Month of giving and sharing. Giving thanks. Sharing hot beverages with your friends and warm hugs. I wish I had a magic wand to... - [Easy-to-mass-produce holiday card with Hero Arts stamps](https://varadasharma.com/2015/11/easy-to-mass-produce-holiday-card-with-hero-arts-stamps/): Hi friends, This is my third card for the week and I am also submitting it for the Hero Arts holiday cards challenge. :-) This came... - [Holiday cards using Hero Arts Color Layering Dimensional Bird stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2015/11/holiday-cards-using-hero-arts-color-layering-dimensional-bird-stamp-set/): Hi Friends, wish you very happy Diwali ! May the year ahead be healthy, wealthy and prosperous!! Today I have some holiday cards to share... - [Another card using November 2015 card kit by SSS and #sharehandmadekindness](https://varadasharma.com/2015/11/another-card-using-november-2015-card-kit-by-sss-and-sharehandmadekindness/): I am so loving this November 2015 card kit by Simon Says Stamp. There are simply so many possibilities and and perfect timing too, for... - [Card using SSS November 2015 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2015/11/card-using-sss-november-2015-card-kit/): Hi friends, Today I have a really quick card for you, it took me just a few mins to put this together with the things that came in... - [Heads up](https://varadasharma.com/2015/10/heads-up/): Hi everyone, Happy new week! I have some updates for you all today, so let’s get to them right away. In case you are looking for this... - [Card using SSS October 2015 card kit {Video}](https://varadasharma.com/2015/10/card-using-sss-october-2015-card-kit-video/): Hello everyone! Here’s one more card video for you. This is using the October 2015 card kit by Simon Says Stamp. This kit has so many... - [Creating custom patterned paper to make cards](https://varadasharma.com/2015/10/creating-custom-patterned-paper-to-make-cards/): Hello friends, I have another card making video for you guys today. It’s a bit long. I tried to speed things up but there are just so... - [Clean and Simple Card using SSS October 2015 Card Kit](https://varadasharma.com/2015/10/clean-and-simple-card-using-sss-october-2015-card-kit/): You are pretty fantastic! I mean it!! And that’s also one of the sentiments I used in today’s card. It’s a very simple and... - [Watercolor cards for 30 Day Coloring Challenge and World Card Making day 2015](https://varadasharma.com/2015/10/watercolor-cards-for-30-day-coloring-challenge-and-world-card-making-day-2015/): Happy Fall Season, friends! The days are getting cooler, leaves are changing color, grocery stores are selling pumpkins and scarecrows.... - [Two cards – two techniques – ink blending with a stencil & ink squishing](https://varadasharma.com/2015/09/two-cards-two-techniques-ink-blending-with-a-stencil-ink-squishing/): Card 1 I started with a top folding card created using a blue cardstock that I had on hand. I think this one from Bazzill comes quite... - [Another shaker card using SSS September 2015 card kit and Stamptember 2015 “My friend” s](https://varadasharma.com/2015/09/another-shaker-card-using-sss-september-2015-card-kit-and-stamptember-2015-my-friend-s/): Hi there, friends :-) I officially declare Pink + Gold is my favorite favorite favorite combination. At least right now, that is. Well, I... - [Shaker card using SSS September 2015 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2015/09/shaker-card-using-sss-september-2015-card-kit/): I have linked all the supplies used for this card at the end of this post. Here’s how I made it: For this one, I used the Mint colored... - [Pinspiration Stamptember 2015](https://varadasharma.com/2015/09/pinspiration-stamptember-2015/): Hi friends, I’ve placed an order from the Stamptember event going on at Simon Says Stamp. Have you put in yours yet? If not, click here... - [One sketch two cards – with & without inlaid die cutting + Stamptember 2015](https://varadasharma.com/2015/09/one-sketch-two-cards-with-without-inlaid-die-cutting-stamptember-2015/): Hi friends, hope you all are having a fabulous week! Does it happen to you sometimes that you get drawn to the same crafting supplies... - [Happy Summer card using SSS August 2015 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2015/09/happy-summer-card-using-sss-august-2015-card-kit/): SSS August 2015 card kit came with a lot of cute summer-y patterned papers and I really wanted to use them on a card to create an... - [SSS Aug 2015 Card Kit – You are better than Summer Sunshine card](https://varadasharma.com/2015/08/sss-aug-2015-card-kit-you-are-better-than-summer-sunshine-card/): Here’s another card I made using the August 2015 card kit from Simon Says Stamp. I am so happy I subscribed! :-) I have listed all the... - [Quick and Simple Hello Sunshine card using SSS Aug 2015 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2015/08/quick-and-simple-hello-sunshine-card-using-sss-aug-2015-card-kit/): 1. Using the ivory cardstock from the kit, I created a standard top folding card. 2. I die cut the word Sunshine using a piece of shiny... - [Organizing Pinterest Boards {mini how-to}](https://varadasharma.com/2015/08/organizing-pinterest-boards-mini-how-to/): Ah Pinterest! My favorite social hangout spot. I started using it several years ago and I am still hooked. No surprise really, because... - [Thank you card with SSS Flowers-on-my-mind stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2015/08/thank-you-card-with-sss-flowers-on-my-mind-stamp-set/): Hello friends, the most common cards I find myself making are the Thank-You cards. I do try to maintain a gratitude journal – a small... - [DIY PostIt Notes holder](https://varadasharma.com/2015/08/diy-postit-notes-holder/): Hi there! Today’s post is a video tutorial showing how to make a PostIt notes holder. I love post it notes and I use them a LOT! I saw a... - [Canvas art using Stampin Up Flower Patch stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2015/07/canvas-art-using-stampin-up-flower-patch-stamp-set/): Stamps can turn anyone into an artist. Even little kids. My younger princess, Akshu just loves stamping and she has also learnt to use... - [Card using SSS Card Kit](https://varadasharma.com/2015/07/card-using-sss-card-kit/): Thanks so much for all your kind words and encouragement for my attempts at card making. You guys are the best !! At the beginning of... - [Handmade Thank You greeting card](https://varadasharma.com/2015/07/handmade-thank-you-greeting-card/): Today I want to share something fun and exciting with you all. My new experiments, kinda new-ish hobby. Making greeting cards :-) Here’s... - [A lazy girl’s skin routine](https://varadasharma.com/2015/07/a-lazy-girl-s-skin-routine/): I was just browsing through my own blog the other day and wondered why there isn’t any post about girly things like beauty or hair or... - [My Vision Board](https://varadasharma.com/2015/07/my-vision-board/): Hi after a very long time! Hope life has been treating you well :-) As some of you would know, I recently celebrated by birthday. Got... - [Curd rice](https://varadasharma.com/2015/04/curd-rice/): This is one of our favorite cool-off recipe. When we do feel like our tummies need rest from spices or onion / garlic, when our brain... - [Quinoa upma](https://varadasharma.com/2015/03/quinoa-upma/): I have been intrigued by Quinoa, the healthy and versatile seed, which is commonly substituted for grains. I saw pinterest food boards... - [Pocket books / mini books with index cards and washi tape](https://varadasharma.com/2015/03/pocket-books-mini-books-with-index-cards-and-washi-tape/): Each year at her school, my older one participates in a market place. It’s day that students get to be pretend-merchants. They get to... - [Besan ke laddu / Besanache ladu](https://varadasharma.com/2015/03/besan-ke-laddu-besanache-ladu/): Happy Holi, friends! May you have all the colors of enjoyment, laughter and cheer in your life!! For those of you who are not tuned in to... - [Fajita style veggie side dish](https://varadasharma.com/2015/02/fajita-style-veggie-side-dish/): For my project work, I often travel to Mt. Vernon, WA. A couple times me and my colleague, Nidhi, had lunch at a Mexican restaurant out... - [Letter to my daughter – little princess Akshara](https://varadasharma.com/2015/02/letter-to-my-daughter-little-princess-akshara/): Date: 23-Feb-2015 Redmond, WA Dear Akshu, As promised at the beginning of this year, I’m writing this letter to you. I know you can’t... - [Moving from India to US – part 3 – getting settled](https://varadasharma.com/2015/01/moving-from-india-to-us-part-3-getting-settled/): So, hopefully by now you have made it to USA successfully, have checked in at a hotel or at a temporary place of residence like a... - [Easy, affordable and quick-to-make Valentine’s treat bags (and my first video tutorial)](https://varadasharma.com/2015/01/easy-affordable-and-quick-to-make-valentine-s-treat-bags-and-my-first-video-tutorial/): I can’t believe it is almost the end of January 2015! Soon all the stores here will be decked in red and pink for the Valentine’s day. In... - [Handmade Greeting Cards](https://varadasharma.com/2015/01/handmade-greeting-cards/): Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. I love these festive times. I wish we could have them all year long! More than anything else, I... - [Moving from India to US – part 2 – the travel](https://varadasharma.com/2015/01/moving-from-india-to-us-part-2-the-travel/): Hopefully you are doing well on your preparations for the travel. Feel free to ask any questions if you want to. I will try to help as... - [Pearl Couscous Salad](https://varadasharma.com/2015/01/pearl-couscous-salad/): Pearl Couscous Salad When I cooked this for the first time, I asked myself, “Why didn’t I cook this before?” :-) This recipe is easy as... - [Moving from India to US – part I – the preparation](https://varadasharma.com/2015/01/moving-from-india-to-us-part-i-the-preparation/): India to USA (Source: http://pixabay.com/) Before we begin, here’s a disclaimer: this is NOT a post to help you get a visa or a job in... - [Memory lane](https://varadasharma.com/2015/01/memory-lane/): Last month we celebrated my older princess’s 9th birthday. Now we are used to seeing her as a growing up, sweet yet mature (sometimes... - [Happy New Year 2015!](https://varadasharma.com/2015/01/happy-new-year-2015/): While on Pinterest, I stumbled across this a couple days ago and immediately pinned it. Some more tracing down and I found that Lindsay... - [hello again](https://varadasharma.com/2014/12/hello-again/): VaradaSharma.com Last post July 14, 2014 August – 0 posts September – 0 posts October – 0 posts November – 0 posts Oh how I’ve missed... - [Thalipeeth](https://varadasharma.com/2014/07/thalipeeth/): Sorry for my long absence from this space. But I’ve been enjoying life outside computers a bit too much. Aai & Baba are here and we are... - [@Redmond, WA](https://varadasharma.com/2014/06/redmond-wa/): Life is taking me places. Again. And this time my family is with me. :-) Yes, we moved. Again. This time to Redmond, WA. :-) I will... - [DIY basket using recycled box, duck tape and 10 mins](https://varadasharma.com/2014/04/diy-basket-using-recycled-box-duck-tape-and-10-mins/): Three interesting facts about me :) 1. I love flowers, but I don’t like to pluck them or take them away from the plants. I know, it’s... - [Life is taking me places](https://varadasharma.com/2014/04/life-is-taking-me-places/): Life has been so busy lately. But I am happy about where it is taking me. :-) Recently I went to Boston, MA for a week for Product... - [DIY Hair Accessories Tutorial](https://varadasharma.com/2014/04/diy-hair-accessories-tutorial/): Princess D is learning economics in her IIIrd grade class and they had a market day at school to understand the dynamics of demand and... - [Rawa dosa and {cheat} recipe for chutney](https://varadasharma.com/2014/03/rawa-dosa-and-cheat-recipe-for-chutney/): When Mr. C was in India, me and Diya ran out of dosa-batter. So I decided to experiment a little :) {psst.. I had lots of help from dear... - [Quick and easy diy luggage tags](https://varadasharma.com/2014/03/quick-and-easy-diy-luggage-tags/): When Mr C and princess Akshu were going to India, they needed luggage tags. Instead of spending $5 on 2 tags, I decided to experiment a... - [Raw Banana – Potato – Radish side dish {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2014/03/raw-banana-potato-radish-side-dish-recipe/): Mr C and little princess Akshu recently took a trip to India. They were gone for a little over 3 weeks. We stocked up on the veggies etc... - [Valentines – Spring Wreath](https://varadasharma.com/2014/03/valentines-spring-wreath/): I guess I am a little late in posting this. But oh well, better late than never, right? I put together this wreath so quickly (about... - [6 ideas to include more veggies in your diet](https://varadasharma.com/2014/03/6-ideas-to-include-more-veggies-in-your-diet/): First of all, why should we eat more veggies? For being healthy, of course! Fruits and veggies are a great source of vitamins,... - [Lampshade update {under 30 mins}](https://varadasharma.com/2014/03/lampshade-update-under-30-mins/): Once upon a time there were two lampshades, identical twins. One got flower embellishments and a glam makeover. {You saw her here and... - [Kadhi – Pakora {recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2014/02/kadhi-pakora-recipe/): In spite of being in love with this recipe for ever, until now I have not posted it on my blog. I am not proud of that. Anyways, ladies... - [Crafting with kids](https://varadasharma.com/2014/01/crafting-with-kids/): Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow… :)  That’s what my kids are singing these days. With the extreme chill setting in this part of the... - [Starting 2014 Strong](https://varadasharma.com/2014/01/starting-2014-strong/): Every January I make big plans. To change the world, if I may say so myself. But by March my efforts have mostly evaporated and by July... - [Vegetarian Chili {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2013/12/vegetarian-chili-recipe/): Being an Indian and a vegetarian, I was somewhat-wary-somewhat-curious about this food folks around here loved – the Chili. Google came... - [It’s gift giving time](https://varadasharma.com/2013/12/it-s-gift-giving-time/): This year I knew I would not have time to make handmade gifts for everyone. So when we went to Gatlinburg in November we visited the... - [Daliya-wala Upma {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2013/12/daliya-wala-upma-recipe/): Simple and healthy breakfast recipe. Enjoy!! [yumprint-recipe id=’4′] #Breakfast #Daliyawalaupma #Recipe #Vegetarian - [Vegetarian Thai Red Curry {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2013/12/vegetarian-thai-red-curry-recipe/): I love Thai food. Use of ingredients like the coconut milk make it one of the closest international cuisines to Mom’s food at home.... - [Magical Thanksgiving Week](https://varadasharma.com/2013/12/magical-thanksgiving-week/): Last few months have been crazy. Really. Work kept me and my project team in office for long hours. Tremendous pressure, discussions,... - [This Diwali, getting closer to my dreams](https://varadasharma.com/2013/11/this-diwali-getting-closer-to-my-dreams/): Hi guys, Hope you all had a magnificent Diwali. As you all must have guessed, I am bursting to tell you all something very exciting.... - [Getting ready for fall](https://varadasharma.com/2013/09/getting-ready-for-fall/): Pine cones + yarn / baker’s twine + plastic / felt leaves + jingle bells = fall cuteness for your door and balcony Fall. My favorite... - [Princesses live here](https://varadasharma.com/2013/09/princesses-live-here/): Pictures of our girls’ room A sweet welcome by some of our favorite fairies Photo frames (Blank frame adorned with scrapbook paper +... - [Follow your heart – Canvas + paper art, diy with kids](https://varadasharma.com/2013/08/follow-your-heart-canvas-paper-art-diy-with-kids/): Looks like my little princesses are also getting bitten by the design bug. They did most of the work in this canvas + paper artwork for... - [Apple cake – steamed, not baked](https://varadasharma.com/2013/08/apple-cake-steamed-not-baked/): Hi friends, Happy Raksha Bandhan and Happy Indian Independence Day to you all. May everyone on this beautiful planet be blessed with... - [Opryland hotel at Nashville](https://varadasharma.com/2013/08/opryland-hotel-at-nashville/): Hi friends, Last week I spent 4 amazing days at the Agile 2013 conf at Opryland hotel in Nashville, TN. Will be sharing some great... - [Thank you, Etsy :)](https://varadasharma.com/2013/08/thank-you-etsy/): My shop’s product featured on Etsy’s ad on facebook :) Yay, how cool is that!!!! Wish me luck, friends! Stay awesome !!! xoxo, - [Another corner of my colorful living room](https://varadasharma.com/2013/08/another-corner-of-my-colorful-living-room/): Hi guys, How have you been? Hope you have been having fun in whatever you have been doing. Here, life is full of activities. In office... - [Recycled fashion magazine roses](https://varadasharma.com/2013/06/recycled-fashion-magazine-roses/): Supplies: 1. Fashion magazine with glossy colorful papers 2. Mod podge 3. Glue gun and sticks 4. Scissors Steps: 1. Cut strips of paper... - [A glimpse into our living room and an announcement](https://varadasharma.com/2013/06/a-glimpse-into-our-living-room-and-an-announcement/): A big thank you to all of you for your kind and encouraging words about our chai room. All those facebook likes really made me very... - [Our chai-room](https://varadasharma.com/2013/05/our-chai-room/): Hello there, I have been away for a while now. I’ve been living outside my laptop and having a great time at it! Sorry for leaving you... - [Tapioca Pulao {Recipe}](https://varadasharma.com/2013/02/tapioca-pulao-recipe/): It was Shruti who introduced me to this recipe and now this is my family’s favorite Sunday breakfast. Try it, I’m sure you’ll like it... - [Cherish](https://varadasharma.com/2013/01/cherish/): This post is long overdue. It’s a confession of sorts. I have this weird (OCD’ic?) urge to always do something – if there aren’t... - [Jan 2013 Weekly Calendar {Printable}](https://varadasharma.com/2013/01/jan-2013-weekly-calendar-printable/): It’s January, friends! A time for new resolutions. New beginnings. New plans. New Calendar on the wall! Here’s a humble little new... - [Colorful, lightweight, wall mounted vases](https://varadasharma.com/2013/01/colorful-lightweight-wall-mounted-vases/): Empty Pringles / Salt containers (or any cardboard container of your choice) + Mod Podge + Scrapbook papers (Do you remember, the... - [Card using SSS Forget Me Not trio and a Giveaway!](https://varadasharma.com/2017/09/card-using-sss-forget-me-not-trio-and-a-giveaway/): Hello friends, it is day 7 of the Stamptember / Coloring challenge / 30-day-inspiration marathon here at VaradaSharma.com. I hope you are... - [Cards using Wplus9 Kind Soul](https://varadasharma.com/2017/09/cards-using-wplus9-kind-soul/): Hi friends, today we are continuing the spirit of crafting with three more cards. Focal point for all these was made with the same stamp... - [Using Journaling cards for making cards](https://varadasharma.com/2017/09/using-journaling-cards-for-making-cards/): Using journaling cards for making handmade greeting cards (sounds like a mouthful, eh?) is one of my favorite techniques to go for.... - [Celebrate Card using SSS Floral Bliss stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2017/09/celebrate-card-using-sss-floral-bliss-stamp-set/): Hi friends, looks like I am totally into ink blending these days. I have one more quick and simple card to share today which uses this... - [Happy Diwali card with SSS Circular Lace stencil](https://varadasharma.com/2017/09/happy-diwali-card-with-sss-circular-lace-stencil/): One more happy Diwali card today, guys. And this time I used the Circular Lace stencil from Simon Says Stamp. I started by die cutting a... - [Diwali cards using SSS Henna Patterns](https://varadasharma.com/2017/09/diwali-cards-using-sss-henna-patterns/): Hi friends, hope you guys are having a good day. If you are from Texas (or are having a hard day), my thoughts and prayers go out to you... - [Cards using Watercolor Prints by Suzy Plantamura](https://varadasharma.com/2017/09/cards-using-watercolor-prints-by-suzy-plantamura/): Hello friends, I can’t believe we are in September already! Time flies!! As promised, we are getting back into the paper crafting world... - [DIY Planters 3 – vertical planter with salvaged wood and tin cans](https://varadasharma.com/2017/08/diy-planters-3-vertical-planter-with-salvaged-wood-and-tin-cans/): Hi friends, yes we are still talking about planters. :-) I promise we will soon be talking about paper crafts. In fact on Sept 1st, Kathy... - [DIY Planters 2 – Using Recycled Containers](https://varadasharma.com/2017/08/diy-planters-2-using-recycled-containers/): Continuing our planters DIYs (from here), I have another idea for you today. We all have different containers that come with various... - [DIY Planters 1 – Glass Planters using Dollar Tree supplies](https://varadasharma.com/2017/08/diy-planters-1-glass-planters-using-dollar-tree-supplies/): Hello friends, ever since we moved into our own house, I have been putting indoor plants and succulents in all our rooms. I have also... - [DIY Bottle Runner](https://varadasharma.com/2017/08/diy-bottle-runner/): I love DIYs. And a DIY that calls for just 10 mins of work to put it together and then you get to enjoy it? And something that uses... - [DIY Fabric Strips Rug](https://varadasharma.com/2017/08/diy-fabric-strips-rug/): Hi friends! Hope you are having an awesome day!! In our home we (me) are a huge fan of easy DIYs. As some of you would know, I recently... - [Stamping on patterned paper](https://varadasharma.com/2017/08/stamping-on-patterned-paper/): Hello and welcome to my blog. Today I have two cards to share with you. These are cards which I made way back when (April 2017, using... - [Teacher Gift Idea](https://varadasharma.com/2017/08/teacher-gift-idea/): Hello peeps, I hope all of you are doing great! As promised, I am slowly starting to get back on track with my crafting and blog. Today I... - [Home sweet home (and other updates)](https://varadasharma.com/2017/07/home-sweet-home-and-other-updates/): Hello my dear crafty friends, I have been missing in action for the longest time ever since I started blogging, I think. Well, just in... - [Teacher gift / Framed art using Simon Says Stamp products](https://varadasharma.com/2017/05/teacher-gift-framed-art-using-simon-says-stamp-products/): Hi friends, it’s been so long since I dropped in. Hope you all are doing fantastic. We are doing great! Last Tuesday was the last day of... - [Stamping flower clusters](https://varadasharma.com/2017/04/stamping-flower-clusters/): Hi friends, I have a beautiful spring-y card for you today and I also made a video to go with it :-) For this card, I used a new stamp... - [Simple yet colorful card](https://varadasharma.com/2017/04/simple-yet-colorful-card/): After some big absence, I am slowly getting back into action now. Today I have a fairly simple but colorful card to share. One of the... - [Card Making {Classes} with Varada](https://varadasharma.com/2017/04/card-making-classes-with-varada/): For several months, if not years, I have had this desire, this dream – to connect with other people on a creative level. Just like I feel... - [SSS Mothers, Fathers, Florals release](https://varadasharma.com/2017/04/sss-mothers-fathers-florals-release/): Hello friends, I have lots of exciting products from SSS to share today. These are from their latest release Mothers, Fathers, Florals.... - [Winner – Just Add H2O series & some crafty sales](https://varadasharma.com/2017/04/winner-just-add-h2o-series-some-crafty-sales/): Hi friends, I am sorry I have been missing in action a bit here. But I could not miss today because, well, you guessed it – today, we... - [Just Add H2O – Resources for studying watercolor techniques](https://varadasharma.com/2017/03/just-add-h2o-resources-for-studying-watercolor-techniques/): Hello friends, sorry for my absence last week. A lot of things happening on the ‘life’ and ‘work’ side that are keeping me away from my... - [Just Add H2O – Reverse watercolor](https://varadasharma.com/2017/03/just-add-h2o-reverse-watercolor/): Hello friends! A very happy Holi to all of you!! Today I have two colorful cards for you which are super simple to create. In both these... - [Just Add H2O – Spotlight water-coloring with inktense pencils](https://varadasharma.com/2017/03/just-add-h2o-spotlight-water-coloring-with-inktense-pencils/): Hello my crafty friends!! Today I have another post in the Just Add H2O series. For this one, I explored a new technique and a new... - [Just Add H2O – Watercolor background with inlaid die cutting](https://varadasharma.com/2017/03/just-add-h2o-watercolor-background-with-inlaid-die-cutting/): Hi friends, life is getting busier every single day here and I am trying my best to squeeze in some time for all the crafty things. I am... - [Background check – recap and a Winner !!!](https://varadasharma.com/2017/03/background-check-recap-and-a-winner/): Hello friends! I am very excited to announce that we have a Winner!!! I will email you shortly, so that I can get your gift card out to... - [Background check – repeated negative die cutting](https://varadasharma.com/2017/02/background-check-repeated-negative-die-cutting/): Hello friends! Today is the last tip in this series of #vsbackgroundcheck. Thanks for sticking with me so far. Hope you have been... - [Background check – faux embossed look using die cut words](https://varadasharma.com/2017/02/background-check-faux-embossed-look-using-die-cut-words/): Hello there! Are you ready for the next episode of #vsbackgroundcheck ? Well, today’s idea is slightly on the advanced side, but don’t... - [Background check – Use textured card stock](https://varadasharma.com/2017/02/background-check-use-textured-card-stock/): Hello and welcome to 11th post in the #vsbackgroundcheck series. Today’s idea is to use textured cardstock for the card base. This one... - [Background check – Repeat stamp sentiment or images to create your own pattern](https://varadasharma.com/2017/02/background-check-repeat-stamp-sentiment-or-images-to-create-your-own-pattern/): Hi friends, I am so excited to share tip #10 for our series #vsbackgroundcheck! This is one of my favorite techniques – repeat stamping.... - [Background check – use background stamp](https://varadasharma.com/2017/02/background-check-use-background-stamp/): Hello lovelies! Today’s idea for rocking card backgrounds is to use background stamps! Just like with background dies, there are so many... - [Background check – Use background dies](https://varadasharma.com/2017/02/background-check-use-background-dies/): Hello and welcome to the next card design in our #vsbackgroundcheck series. Today is tip #8 – use background dies to enhance the... - [Background check – layer with a doily or die cut](https://varadasharma.com/2017/02/background-check-layer-with-a-doily-or-die-cut/): Hello friends, and welcome to a beautiful new week! Today’s card shares tip #7 for backgrounds in this #vsbackgroundcheck series – layer... - [Background check – Ink Blending](https://varadasharma.com/2017/02/background-check-ink-blending/): Happy Saturday, my crafty friends!! I am back with my next idea for backgrounds. Idea #6 is to ink blend. My favorite ink blender in the... - [Background check – go with plain cardbase for background](https://varadasharma.com/2017/02/background-check-go-with-plain-cardbase-for-background/): Hello dearies! I am back with my next installment of inspiration for backgrounds. Idea #5 is the simplest of them all – go with plain... - [Background check – use watercolors to create a background](https://varadasharma.com/2017/02/background-check-use-watercolors-to-create-a-background/): Hello my crafty friends! I am here with another installment of background check series posts. Today is idea #4. If you are new here, a... - [Background check – Add beautiful texture to the background using embossing folders](https://varadasharma.com/2017/02/background-check-add-beautiful-texture-to-the-background-using-embossing-folders/): Hello everyone and welcome to idea #3 for background check series. If you are new here, nice to meet you! :-) This month we are exploring... - [Background check – Create an Anchor for the focal point](https://varadasharma.com/2017/02/background-check-create-an-anchor-for-the-focal-point/): Hello everyone and welcome to idea #2 for background check series. If you are new here, nice to meet you! :-) This month we are exploring... - [Background check – a new series for Feb 2017 and a giveaway!](https://varadasharma.com/2017/02/background-check-a-new-series-for-feb-2017-and-a-giveaway/): Hello peeps!! I have something exciting to share with you all today. From this month onwards, we will focus on a theme for the month. All... - [Watercoloring using distress ink and archival dye ink](https://varadasharma.com/2017/01/watercoloring-using-distress-ink-and-archival-dye-ink/): Hello friends, today I have a card to share where I used two non-watercolor mediums to watercolor. Yes, for all the coloring you see on... - [Love themed card using (mostly) patterned papers](https://varadasharma.com/2017/01/love-themed-card-using-mostly-patterned-papers/): Hi guys, Valentine’s day is round the corner and I have a fun love themed card for you that uses several patterned papers and very little... - [Card using SSS Frozen Fractals stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2017/01/card-using-sss-frozen-fractals-stamp-set/): Hi friends, sorry for my long absence. Too much going on at home and work currently. But today I managed to create a card and also a... - [Using word dies in place of sentiments](https://varadasharma.com/2017/01/using-word-dies-in-place-of-sentiments/): Today I wanto to share two cards made using word dies from the Simon Says Stamp release “Hey Love!” Both these cards have no stamping on... - [A really-simple scene setting](https://varadasharma.com/2017/01/a-really-simple-scene-setting/): Wish you all a very happy new year, my crafty friends! I’m so grateful to all of you for your support this past year. I’m hoping you... - [Merry and Bright Christmas cards](https://varadasharma.com/2016/12/merry-and-bright-christmas-cards/): A couple last minute Christmas cards. It’s great to leave a loving note along with that little something in those stockings :-) Both... - [Simon Says Stamp – New Releases December 2016](https://varadasharma.com/2016/12/simon-says-stamp-new-releases-december-2016/): Hello my crafty friends, I have been missing in action for last couple weeks and looks like I will be missing some more too. A lot has... - [Simon Says Stamp – Diecember 2016](https://varadasharma.com/2016/12/simon-says-stamp-diecember-2016/): Are you ready for a great new month long adventure? It’s SSS Diecember!! It’s the month to celebrate the art of die cutting. A big... - [SSS Thankful Heart + SSS Nutty Over You](https://varadasharma.com/2016/11/sss-thankful-heart-sss-nutty-over-you/): Hello friends, today I have one more card for you where I combined a beautiful sentiment from SSS Thankful Heart card kit with another... - [Combining sentiments to create new ones](https://varadasharma.com/2016/11/combining-sentiments-to-create-new-ones/): Hi friends! What do you do when you have a sentiment in mind, but that exact one is not available in any of the stamp sets you own? I... - [So thankful for you! (and crafty sales this weekend)](https://varadasharma.com/2016/11/so-thankful-for-you-and-crafty-sales-this-weekend/): I just cannot let Thanksgiving go by without taking a moment to let each of you know how much I appreciate you! This blog, my cards and... - [Scene + Dimension + Texture – SSD Tic Tac Toe challenge 22 Inspiration (on ttt blog)](https://varadasharma.com/2016/11/scene-dimension-texture-ssd-tic-tac-toe-challenge-22-inspiration-on-ttt-blog/): Hi friends, I hope you are having fun playing along with Tic-Tac-Toe challenge #22. I have created a card using the diagonal row – Scene... - [So much to be thankful for](https://varadasharma.com/2016/11/so-much-to-be-thankful-for/): Hello friends, I am in the full swing of making cards and gifts for Thanksgiving / Christmas / New Year. This truly is the best time of... - [White-on-White + Dimension + Vellum – SSD Tic Tac Toe Challenge 22](https://varadasharma.com/2016/11/white-on-white-dimension-vellum-ssd-tic-tac-toe-challenge-22/): Hi crafty friends! Today is the 16th, which means time for a brand new challenge over at tic-tac-toe challenge blog. Yes, there are... - [SSS Thankful Heart + SSS Birthday Flowers](https://varadasharma.com/2016/11/sss-thankful-heart-sss-birthday-flowers/): Hi friends, this month’s card kit from Simon Says Stamp has a very special stamp set – it has no images! It is full of gratefulness /... - [Muchas Gracias, Merci, Thank you – card using SSS November card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2016/11/muchas-gracias-merci-thank-you-card-using-sss-november-card-kit/): Hello friends, I have a beautiful yet easy card for you today. I used the Simon Says Stamp November card kit for this. This kit is sold... - [SSD Tic Tac Toe Challenge #21 – A Shadow Box](https://varadasharma.com/2016/11/ssd-tic-tac-toe-challenge-21-a-shadow-box/): Hello crafty friends! Today I am so excited to share my newest project with you. It is my first shadow box :-) And it meets today’s tic... - [Awesome Crafty Sales and other news](https://varadasharma.com/2016/10/awesome-crafty-sales-and-other-news/): Hello friends, I have been so busy this week with work, being sick, preparing for and celebrating Diwali and such. So, I haven’t got a... - [SSD Tic Tac Toe Challenge 20](https://varadasharma.com/2016/10/ssd-tic-tac-toe-challenge-20/): Hi friends, I hope you are having fun playing along with Tic-Tac-Toe challenge #20. I have created a card using the middle vertical row:... - [Believe in the Season](https://varadasharma.com/2016/10/believe-in-the-season/): Hi friends, I am so excited to share the latest Simon Says Stamp release with you. I was so lucky to be able to play with one of the... - [SSD Tic Tac Toe Challenge 20](https://varadasharma.com/2016/10/ssd-tic-tac-toe-challenge-20-1/): Hello crafty friends, we have a brand new tic-tac-toe challenge for you over at Stamping Smiles Design blog. Here’s the grid: I made two... - [Card using SSS Sept card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2016/10/card-using-sss-sept-card-kit/): Hi Friends, today I have a really fun card for you that I made using supplies from the Simon Says Stamp October 2016 card kit. I know I... - [Happy Holidays – card using Hero Arts September card kit and Sizzix dies](https://varadasharma.com/2016/10/happy-holidays-card-using-hero-arts-september-card-kit-and-sizzix-dies/): Hi friends, today I have a Christmas card to share with you. Yes, I have started my holiday cards :-) Another wreath card, using dies... - [Thankful for you – Card using Hero Arts September card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2016/10/thankful-for-you-card-using-hero-arts-september-card-kit/): Hey lovelies, have you started your fall-holiday crafting yet? I am happy to say that I have :-) And today, I have one more thanksgiving... - [Stamping Smiles Design Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #19](https://varadasharma.com/2016/10/stamping-smiles-design-tic-tac-toe-challenge-19/): 1st of the month is here and we have a brand new challenge at Stamping Smiles Design Tic-Tac-Toe. Here’s the grid: I chose the left most... - [SSD Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #18 Inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2016/09/ssd-tic-tac-toe-challenge-18-inspiration/): Hi friends, I hope you are having fun playing along with Tic-Tac-Toe challenge #18. I have created a card using the middle row:... - [Double Shaker card for MFT Card Design Superstar Card Contest](https://varadasharma.com/2016/09/double-shaker-card-for-mft-card-design-superstar-card-contest/): My Favorite Things is having a contest for Card Design Superstar and here is my entry for it. I made a double shaker – a shaker within a... - [Stamping Smiles Design Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #18](https://varadasharma.com/2016/09/stamping-smiles-design-tic-tac-toe-challenge-18/): Hello friends, it is the 16th which means a brand new tic-tac-toe challenge on Stamping Smiles Designs blog. I picked the right most... - [Card in under 10 mins](https://varadasharma.com/2016/09/card-in-under-10-mins/): Today I have a really quick card for you. Here are the steps I took to make this one: Stamped the bird image from Wplus9 A new day stamp... - [Kraft, white and gold](https://varadasharma.com/2016/09/kraft-white-and-gold/): I love color. Truly do. But occasionally I get an itch to just do neutral / whites, with just a hint of metallic. That is how today’s... - [Card using Simon Says Stamp August Card Kit](https://varadasharma.com/2016/09/card-using-simon-says-stamp-august-card-kit/): Hello friends, today I have a quick and simple card using Simon Says Stamp August card kit. This card kit comes up with the Seeing Stars... - [Crafty Sales Alert!!](https://varadasharma.com/2016/09/crafty-sales-alert/): Hi guys, this is not a regular post, but I had to pop in today to let you know of some great crafty sales going on around the... - [Stamping Smiles Design Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #17](https://varadasharma.com/2016/09/stamping-smiles-design-tic-tac-toe-challenge-17/): Hello and welcome. It’s time for the next tic-tac-toe challenge by Stamping Smiles Design. Here’s the grid: I picked the right most row... - [Adding subtle shimmer to cards with sparkle pen](https://varadasharma.com/2016/08/adding-subtle-shimmer-to-cards-with-sparkle-pen/): Today I have a cool little quick tip for you guys. Remember the times in school, when we had to color flowers? I used to love going back... - [Birthday card with hexagons and fun misting technique](https://varadasharma.com/2016/08/birthday-card-with-hexagons-and-fun-misting-technique/): Hi friends, I am over at the Stamping Smiles Design blog today sharing a fun birthday card for Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #16. For detailed... - [Stamping Smiles Design Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #16](https://varadasharma.com/2016/08/stamping-smiles-design-tic-tac-toe-challenge-16/): Hey, it’s 16th and that means a fun new tic-tac-toe challenge at Stamping Smiles Design. This time the grid is: And here’s the photo for... - [Creating fun backgrounds using sentiment stamps](https://varadasharma.com/2016/08/creating-fun-backgrounds-using-sentiment-stamps/): Hi guys, I have two cards for you today and both use a neat little trick. Both use sentiment stamps in a fun way to create or enhance the... - [Stamping Smiles Design Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #15](https://varadasharma.com/2016/08/stamping-smiles-design-tic-tac-toe-challenge-15/): Hi friends, it’s time for another challenge over at Stamping Smiles Design – Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #15. This is so full of fun... - [Chalk board wedding themed shaker card](https://varadasharma.com/2016/07/chalk-board-wedding-themed-shaker-card/): Hey friends, today I am over at the Stamping Smiles Design sharing this beautiful wedding themed shaker card in mostly chalk board / b&w... - [Stamping Smiles Design Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #14](https://varadasharma.com/2016/07/stamping-smiles-design-tic-tac-toe-challenge-14/): Hi peeps, it’s time for challenge #14 over at SSD tic-tac-toe challenge blog. Here’s the grid for this one: For this one, I picked the... - [Spellbinders Die kit of the month – Mixed Media Canvas](https://varadasharma.com/2016/07/spellbinders-die-kit-of-the-month-mixed-media-canvas/): I have always wanted to play with mixed media – I love working with different materials like canvas, patterned paper; I love adding lots... - [Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #13](https://varadasharma.com/2016/07/tic-tac-toe-challenge-13/): Friends, I am so very thrilled to be a part of Tic-Tac-Toe challenge design team! I am so grateful to Ka for reaching out to me and... - [Maker’s Mart – Spellbinders Card Kit of the month](https://varadasharma.com/2016/06/maker-s-mart-spellbinders-card-kit-of-the-month/): Hi friends, for one month this June, I subscribed to the Spellbinders Card Kit of the month. Today I have a video showing unboxing of... - [Super Exciting News](https://varadasharma.com/2016/06/super-exciting-news/): Hello friends, today I am writing this post with my heart full of excitement and gratitude. I am joining the design team for Stamping... - [Altenew – Majestic Blooms and trying new colors](https://varadasharma.com/2016/06/altenew-majestic-blooms-and-trying-new-colors/): Hey friends, sorry this week’s post is a little bit delayed… mainly because I have been creating several different cards. Ironic, isn’t... - [A brand new adventure](https://varadasharma.com/2016/06/a-brand-new-adventure/): I haven’t done a non-craftsy post in a long time here on my blog, and a lot has happened in real life since the last one. So today, I... - [Using Altenew peony stamps for emboss resist technique](https://varadasharma.com/2016/06/using-altenew-peony-stamps-for-emboss-resist-technique/): Hey friends, I hope you all are having a fantastic weekend. I sure am. All of us, our stuff and our car has finally moved to TN! Yes, we... - [Balloons birthday card](https://varadasharma.com/2016/05/balloons-birthday-card/): After playing around with the beautiful floral images from Altenew, I decided to challenge myself to do something non-floral and... - [Framed art – home decor using Altenew Peonies](https://varadasharma.com/2016/05/framed-art-home-decor-using-altenew-peonies/): Peonies – specially the stamp sets with peonies – are still on my mind. I have been (over-) using the altenew stamp sets – a beautiful... - [Teacher appreciation cards – with a fun twist for Music, PE and Library teachers’ cards](https://varadasharma.com/2016/05/teacher-appreciation-cards-with-a-fun-twist-for-music-pe-and-library-teachers-cards/): Last week was teacher appreciation week at my princesses’ school so we made some teacher appreciation cards. My older one wanted to give... - [Using one 6×6 patterned paper to decorate card front, inside of the card and the envelope](https://varadasharma.com/2016/05/using-one-6-6-patterned-paper-to-decorate-card-front-inside-of-the-card-and-the-envelope/): Hi friends, has it ever happened to you that you saw a patterned paper and fell completely in love with it? Like it got stuck in your... - [Masculine birthday card](https://varadasharma.com/2016/04/masculine-birthday-card/): Hi crafters, recently I needed a birthday card for a guy friend of mine. As you must have noticed, guy-cards are not something I make by... - [Card using small rectangle patterns and getting more out of dies](https://varadasharma.com/2016/04/card-using-small-rectangle-patterns-and-getting-more-out-of-dies/): Hi friends, I am slowly trying to ease back into card making and blogging. Please note that for the next 3-4 weeks also, the card making... - [Thinking of you – card using supplies from SSS April 2016 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2016/04/thinking-of-you-card-using-supplies-from-sss-april-2016-card-kit/): Hello crafty peeps, I hope you guys are enjoying some sunny days now. I am still on vacation, but decided to drop by with a card idea.... - [Vacation announcement and sale alerts](https://varadasharma.com/2016/04/vacation-announcement-and-sale-alerts/): Hi crafters, Happy weekend! I am taking a couple weeks off to spend more time with my dear husband and princesses. I do have so many card... - [Home decor / framed art using SSS April 2016 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2016/04/home-decor-framed-art-using-sss-april-2016-card-kit/): Who says, a card kit should only be used to make cards, right? I will show you how I used the supplies from Simon Says Stamp April 2016... - [Quick and easy card using SSS April 2016 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2016/04/quick-and-easy-card-using-sss-april-2016-card-kit/): Today I have a very quick and easy card made using the April 2016 card kit by Simon Says Stamp. This month’s kit has so many stickers,... - [Layered heat embossing using Altenew peony stamps](https://varadasharma.com/2016/03/layered-heat-embossing-using-altenew-peony-stamps/): Okay, I have a couple confessions: 1. I have been creating lots of cards lately. Just haven’t had the time to put them in blog posts for... - [One layer card using Altenew peony stamps](https://varadasharma.com/2016/03/one-layer-card-using-altenew-peony-stamps/): Hi friends, for someone like me, who likes to play with patterned paper, not having layers on a card is hard. If nothing else, I will at... - [Masking technique using Altenew Stamps](https://varadasharma.com/2016/03/masking-technique-using-altenew-stamps/): I recently purchased two stamp sets from Altenew and I am so in love with them. These both stamp sets have images of Peonies and these... - [Worth checking out – sales currently going on](https://varadasharma.com/2016/03/worth-checking-out-sales-currently-going-on/): Hi guys, this isn’t a regular post, but I’m just popping in to let you know of a couple great sales going on right now in the crafty... - [Simon Says Stamp Good Vibes release inspiration 3](https://varadasharma.com/2018/06/simon-says-stamp-good-vibes-release-inspiration-3/): Hi Friends, one more card idea from the Good Vibes release from Simon Says Stamp. Today I used one of my favorite techniques to create... - [Simon Says Stamp Good Vibes release inspiration 2](https://varadasharma.com/2018/06/simon-says-stamp-good-vibes-release-inspiration-2/): Friends, ready for another card inspiration from the fabulous Good Vibes release from Simon Says Stamp? Here is my card for today and it... - [Simon Says Stamp Good Vibes release inspiration 1](https://varadasharma.com/2018/06/simon-says-stamp-good-vibes-release-inspiration-1/): Hi friends, it is release day at Simon Says Stamp – and I have 3 ideas to share using one of the stamps sets in this Good Vibes release.... - [Happy Father’s Day card](https://varadasharma.com/2018/06/happy-father-s-day-card/): Hi friends, today I have a masculine card to share with you for the upcoming Father’s day (June 17th). I used a new-to-me company’s stamp... - [Combining SSS More Spring Flowers with Spellbinders Frames](https://varadasharma.com/2018/06/combining-sss-more-spring-flowers-with-spellbinders-frames/): Two cards today, friends :-) Same technique, just different layout and images. Ready? I started by stamping and heat embossing several... - [Combining stamp sets to create a floral patterned paper](https://varadasharma.com/2018/06/combining-stamp-sets-to-create-a-floral-patterned-paper/): Hello friends, today I have multiple cards to share using a technique that I haven’t done in a while – creating a patterned paper using... - [Pencil Coloring on Off White Card](https://varadasharma.com/2018/06/pencil-coloring-on-off-white-card/): Hi friends… Another pencil coloring card today – this time on Simon Says Stamp Cream Off-white paper. I think I like this one better than... - [Pencil Coloring on Dark Colored Card](https://varadasharma.com/2018/06/pencil-coloring-on-dark-colored-card/): Hello friends, you must have seen some gorgeous pencil coloring all over craft-land. Yana Smakula has shared some amazing examples and so... - [Simple one layer card with stamping](https://varadasharma.com/2018/05/simple-one-layer-card-with-stamping/): Hi friends, today I have a simple one layer card to share with you using Simon Says Stamp Everything Together stamp set. This is a 8×6... - [Moong daal + Rava Uttapam recipe {and life updates}](https://varadasharma.com/2018/05/moong-daal-rava-uttapam-recipe-and-life-updates/): For a change, I have a recipe to share with you all. This is my Aai’s recipe and as with rest of her recipes, this is healthy and tasty... - [Tapestry with felt flowers](https://varadasharma.com/2018/05/tapestry-with-felt-flowers/): Hi friends, I have a different project to share today. It’s not a card – it is a wall decor project – an upcycled woven wall tapestry! I... - [Simon Says Stamp – Sending Sunshine Release Inspiration 2](https://varadasharma.com/2018/05/simon-says-stamp-sending-sunshine-release-inspiration-2/): Hi folks, I do have one more inspiration to share with you using the same Bohemian Lace background stamp from Simon Says Stamp latest... - [Simon Says Stamp “Sending Sunshine” Release Inspiration 1](https://varadasharma.com/2018/05/simon-says-stamp-sending-sunshine-release-inspiration-1/): Hello everyone! I am so excited to share my first inspiration for “Sending Sunshine” release from Simon Says Stamp!! I also played with a... - [Treat Mom to some Crafty Deals this weekend!](https://varadasharma.com/2018/05/treat-mom-to-some-crafty-deals-this-weekend/): Hello friends! It’s time for Mother’s day in USA and there are some amazing crafty deals going on. Check these out for mom or treat... - [One layer teacher appreciation card](https://varadasharma.com/2018/05/one-layer-teacher-appreciation-card/): Hi friends, today I am sharing the second card I taught the girls in my younger one’s scout troop. This is for Teacher Appreciation.... - [Simple and quick Mother’s Day card](https://varadasharma.com/2018/05/simple-and-quick-mother-s-day-card/): A very very simple and quick Mother’s Day card to share today, friends. I taught this as a class to my younger one’s girl scouts troop... - [Happy Mother’s Day – one more card inspiration using papers from Paper-Garden.ca](https://varadasharma.com/2018/05/happy-mother-s-day-one-more-card-inspiration-using-papers-from-paper-garden-ca/): Hi friends, I have one more card to share using the paper packs from Paper-Garden.ca. (Thank you, Maria!) For this one I used an idea... - [Happy Mother’s Day – card using papers from Paper-Garden.ca](https://varadasharma.com/2018/05/happy-mother-s-day-card-using-papers-from-paper-garden-ca/): Hi friends, I have a pretty Mother’s Day card to share with you today. A big thanks to Maria from Paper-Garden for sending me sample... - [Simple Galaxy Wall under $20](https://varadasharma.com/2018/05/simple-galaxy-wall-under-20/): Hi everyone, today I have another really simple home decor project for you. A simple, graphic 2×3 gallery wall under $20 – including the... - [You are a Star – Masculine card with galaxy background](https://varadasharma.com/2018/05/you-are-a-star-masculine-card-with-galaxy-background/): Hi friends, today I want to share a quick masculine card that I made for one of our team members at work who just graduated. Hope you... - [Hello – Card full of texture](https://varadasharma.com/2018/04/hello-card-full-of-texture/): Hi friends, today’s card was inspired by Simon Says Stamp last Wednesday’s Challenge. The theme was “Add Some Texture” and they were... - [Hello Friend – fun backgrounds for die cut focal points](https://varadasharma.com/2018/04/hello-friend-fun-backgrounds-for-die-cut-focal-points/): Hi friends, today I have a simple to create, but fun card with a little pop of color + some dimension (nothing too layered or bulky, just... - [Altenew flowers + Hero Arts sentiments](https://varadasharma.com/2018/04/altenew-flowers-hero-arts-sentiments/): Hi friends, I am feeling just so very grateful and blessed right now. My heart is full of gratitude for everything Kanha has ever... - [Canvas Art / Wall Decor Set using card making supplies](https://varadasharma.com/2018/04/canvas-art-wall-decor-set-using-card-making-supplies/): Hi friends, today I have a set of two canvases to share with you. Again, I added paper crafting touches to these. I am not 100% sure this... - [Mixed Media Bottle](https://varadasharma.com/2018/04/mixed-media-bottle/): Hi friends, I have a fun mixed media project to share with you today. I used several of my card making / die cutting supplies to decorate... - [Adding texture to card](https://varadasharma.com/2018/04/adding-texture-to-card/): Hi friends, today’s card is inspired by Simon Says Stamp last Wednesday’s Challenge. The theme is “Add Some Texture” and they are... - [Simon Says Stamp Fluttering By Release](https://varadasharma.com/2018/04/simon-says-stamp-fluttering-by-release/): Hello friends, today I am sharing the latest release by Simon Says Stamp with you all and I am so excited with the products they have in... - [Simon Says Stamp – Fluttering By Release inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2018/04/simon-says-stamp-fluttering-by-release-inspiration/): Hi Friends, today I have something really exciting to share with you – a brand new Simon Says Release called Fluttering By! I am so... - [Spellbinders and Hero Arts | Make a wish with a Cupcake](https://varadasharma.com/2018/04/spellbinders-and-hero-arts-make-a-wish-with-a-cupcake/): Hello friends, I have a fun card to share with you that combines dies from Spellbinders with stamps from Hero Arts March card kit. To... - [Foiling die cuts | Spellbinders Die D-Lites Flower Surprise](https://varadasharma.com/2018/04/foiling-die-cuts-spellbinders-die-d-lites-flower-surprise/): Hi friends, today I have a fun card with an interesting technique to share with you. I have been wanting to try foiling for a long time... - [Spellbinders | Wow](https://varadasharma.com/2018/04/spellbinders-wow/): Hi friends, a simple and quick but layered card using a ribbon ephemera from Spellbinders Card kit and the Small die of the month kit.... - [Spellbinders | From the earth air water collection by Stephanie Low](https://varadasharma.com/2018/03/spellbinders-from-the-earth-air-water-collection-by-stephanie-low/): Hello friends, I have a fun card for you today. I did some creative die cutting for this and also used leftover die cut piece for this... - [Spellbinders | Botanical Bliss Label 54 + Shapeabilities Floral Berry Accents](https://varadasharma.com/2018/03/spellbinders-botanical-bliss-label-54-shapeabilities-floral-berry-accents/): Hi friends, today’s card is a little on the vintage/royal-type, unlike my most other cards which are kinda more simple. But I really love... - [Hero Arts | Go Wild Birthday card](https://varadasharma.com/2018/03/hero-arts-go-wild-birthday-card/): Hi friends, I have a fun birthday card to share today. This card idea is a good one to have on hand because (a) it allows you to stretch... - [Layering Paper Shapes – Be-You-ti-ful](https://varadasharma.com/2018/03/layering-paper-shapes-be-you-ti-ful/): Hi friends, I have another card showing some ideas for layering paper shapes. I combined goodies from Spellbinders card kit and Altenew... - [(Almost) One Layer Cards {and a video}](https://varadasharma.com/2018/03/almost-one-layer-cards-and-a-video/): Hi friends, I have an almost one layer card to share today. I love dimension on my cards but sometimes, I just want to do something more... - [Wedding card with pink and gold hearts](https://varadasharma.com/2018/03/wedding-card-with-pink-and-gold-hearts/): Hi friends, today’s card is a wedding card in some fun Indian-ish colors – gold and magenta. Very bridal for Indian weddings. I made it... - [Crafty Sales](https://varadasharma.com/2018/03/crafty-sales-2/): Hello friends, today I have some fun crafty sales news to share with you all. So, let’s dive right in, shall we? Simon Says Stamp Mystery... - [Spellbinders | Expect great things card {and a video}](https://varadasharma.com/2018/03/spellbinders-expect-great-things-card-and-a-video/): Hi friends, I have a easy to put together but beautiful card for you and also a video. So, let’s dive right in. This card looks kinda... - [Layering Paper Shapes – So Awesome](https://varadasharma.com/2018/03/layering-paper-shapes-so-awesome/): Hi friends and welcome to another card post. Today I have a fun and easy card to share with you that uses only minimal stamping (and that... - [Layering Paper Shapes – LOVE](https://varadasharma.com/2018/03/layering-paper-shapes-love/): Hello peeps, I have a fun paper shapes layering card for you today. I love how this turned out – the colors, texture and dimension – I... - [Simon Says Best Days – New Release – Card Inspiration 3](https://varadasharma.com/2018/03/simon-says-best-days-new-release-card-inspiration-3/): Hi friends, we are looking at different ways to use the Big Thanks die from Simon Says Stamp’s latest release “Best Days”. Today is day 3... - [Simon Says Best Days – New Release – Card Inspiration 2](https://varadasharma.com/2018/03/simon-says-best-days-new-release-card-inspiration-2/): Hi friends! Welcome to day 2 of 3 for ideas of how to use the Big Thanks die from Simon Says Stamp “Best Days” release. (You can check... - [Simon Says Best Days – New Release – Card Inspiration 1](https://varadasharma.com/2018/03/simon-says-best-days-new-release-card-inspiration-1/): Hello crafty friends, I am here with a beautiful card using some goodies from the latest Simon Says Stamp release – “Best Days”. Today is... - [Layering Paper Shapes – Happy Birthday](https://varadasharma.com/2018/03/layering-paper-shapes-happy-birthday/): Hello peeps, I have a happy birthday card for you using several different products from Spellbinders. I love how this turned out. The... - [Layering Paper Shapes – Repeated Die Cuts](https://varadasharma.com/2018/03/layering-paper-shapes-repeated-die-cuts/): Hi friends! Ready for a fun twist in layering paper shapes? Today we are playing with a single die. Ready? I wanted this card to be kinda... - [Layering Paper Shapes – With Love](https://varadasharma.com/2018/02/layering-paper-shapes-with-love/): Hello friends, continuing in the spirit of layering paper shapes, today I have a quite simple but beautiful card for you. Layering paper... - [Layering Paper Shapes – You Are Amazing](https://varadasharma.com/2018/02/layering-paper-shapes-you-are-amazing/): Hello and welcome to my space, friends! Today I have a black, white and gold Valentine-ish / love-themed card for you. For this one, I... - [Layering Paper Shapes – Positive Vibes Only](https://varadasharma.com/2018/02/layering-paper-shapes-positive-vibes-only/): Hello my lovely friends, ready for one more card? This one uses the leftover heart banner / border from this card. I only layered a few... - [Layering Paper Shapes – Wedding Card using Spellbinders + Wplus9 Supplies](https://varadasharma.com/2018/02/layering-paper-shapes-wedding-card-using-spellbinders-wplus9-supplies/): Hi friends, today I have white and gold wedding card to share with you. I’m so hoping the folks who got it love it too ;-) To make this... - [Layering Paper Shapes – Happy Valentines Day](https://varadasharma.com/2018/02/layering-paper-shapes-happy-valentines-day/): Happy Valentines Day, my lovelies! Again, sorry for my absence. I think I have the hosting and other tech-things under control for now. I... - [Update](https://varadasharma.com/2018/02/_update/): Hello my dear friends! I have been absent from this space for a week now. Been creating a lot of cards but trying to get some technical... - [SSS New Release – SimonSaysLove – Card Inspiration 2](https://varadasharma.com/2018/01/sss-new-release-simonsayslove-card-inspiration-2/): Hello and welcome to another exciting post. Today we are celebrating the new release from Simon Says Stamp – SimonSaysLove. Thank you so... - [SSS New Release – SimonSaysLove – Card Inspiration 1](https://varadasharma.com/2018/01/sss-new-release-simonsayslove-card-inspiration-1/): Hello and welcome to another exciting post. Today is the day of new release from Simon Says Stamp – SimonSaysLove. Thank you so much, SSS... - [Simon Says Stamp Card Kit Inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2018/01/simon-says-stamp-card-kit-inspiration/): Hello friends, I have two cards to share with you today. Both are similar – both use some scraps leftover from My Favorite Things tag... - [Spellbinders December Card Kit Inspiration | Shaped Card](https://varadasharma.com/2018/01/spellbinders-december-card-kit-inspiration-shaped-card/): Hi friends! Purple love is still going strong here and today I decided to use the Spellbinders Dec 2017 card kit supplies + the... - [Spellbinders Card Inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2018/01/spellbinders-card-inspiration/): Hi friend, I am so in love with purple color these days. So when I got a chance to play with Spellbinders December card kit and its... - [Echo Park Stencils – review and card inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2018/01/echo-park-stencils-review-and-card-inspiration/): Hi friends, thank you for dropping by. Paper-Garden.ca contacted me a few weeks ago and sent me two stencils from echo park to work with... - [Thank you card series – 10 (and a bonus)](https://varadasharma.com/2018/01/thank-you-card-series-10-and-a-bonus/): Hi friends, thank you for sticking with me through all those website issues. I am hoping they are behind us now. I have the last card in... - [Thank you card series – 9](https://varadasharma.com/2018/01/thank-you-card-series-9/): Hello friends, I have one more simple thank you card today. For this one, I combined several elements including a sticker, a banner / tag... - [Thank you card series – 8](https://varadasharma.com/2018/01/thank-you-card-series-8/): Hello friends, here is the next card in thank you card series. You can check out all the past posts here. This one is quite similar to... - [Technical Issues](https://varadasharma.com/2018/01/technical-issues/): Hi friends, it pains me to tell you that I am dealing with some issues on my website. Although these aren’t creating a security threat to... - [Thank you card series – 7](https://varadasharma.com/2018/01/thank-you-card-series-7/): Hello friends, we are still doing the thank-you card series over here. You can check out all the past posts here. This is a really simple... - [Thank you card series – 6](https://varadasharma.com/2018/01/thank-you-card-series-6/): One more simple thank you card today, my dear friends. I used the same ‘thanks’ die from Hero Arts with some textured green cardstock. I... - [Thank you card series – 5](https://varadasharma.com/2018/01/thank-you-card-series-5/): Okay, next card in the series of Thank-you cards is here. Ready for it? I prepared 4 die cuts here – two ‘thanks’ words and two speech... - [6 New Year cards with Spellbinders Dies](https://varadasharma.com/2018/01/6-new-year-cards-with-spellbinders-dies/): A very happy 2018 to all readers!!! Here’s wishing all your crafting dreams come true this year :-) #CraftyFriendsAreTheBest I have 6... - [Thank you card series – 4](https://varadasharma.com/2017/12/thank-you-card-series-4/): Hello friends, ready for the next Thank-You card? This one is a little more elaborate and involved. But so beautiful that the effort is... - [Thank you card series – 3](https://varadasharma.com/2017/12/thank-you-card-series-3/): Hi friends, sometimes a single sticker or a single chip from an ephemera is so beautiful that you can build the whole card around that... - [Thank you card series – 2](https://varadasharma.com/2017/12/thank-you-card-series-2/): Hello friends, ready for the second ‘Thank you’ card? Here you go. For this one, I used one of the pre-made die cuts from the Pebbles... - [Thank you card series – 1](https://varadasharma.com/2017/12/thank-you-card-series-1/): Hello Friends! So glad to have you here :-) Today we are starting a series of thank you cards. To be honest, I made all these during... - [3 cards with no stamping](https://varadasharma.com/2017/12/3-cards-with-no-stamping/): Hi friends, I hope all your shopping, packing etc is done for this big season of gifting. I have three last holiday cards to share with... - [3 Cards with minimal stamping](https://varadasharma.com/2017/12/3-cards-with-minimal-stamping/): Hello friends, as promised, I have some really simple cards to share with you. These can be made really easily with some patterned papers... - [Simon Says Stamp Friends release & inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2017/12/simon-says-stamp-friends-release-inspiration/): Hi friends, I have something really exciting to share today. One of my favorite craft companies – Simon Says Stamp had their latest... - [Simple stamped holidays card](https://varadasharma.com/2017/12/simple-stamped-holidays-card/): Hello friends, now that my site is free from technical difficulties, I would like to share some east to make holiday cards with you.... - [Gatefold card with fancy border](https://varadasharma.com/2017/12/gatefold-card-with-fancy-border/): Hi friends, I have been absent from this space for several days now. Some security issues with the site made me uneasy about adding more... - [Simon Says Stamp Diecember 2017 – card inspiration 3](https://varadasharma.com/2017/12/simon-says-stamp-diecember-2017-card-inspiration-3/): Hello friends! This is the third card inspiration for SSS Diecember 2017 ! I shared couple more cards using the Corbel Curved Border Die.... - [Simon Says Stamp Diecember 2017 – card inspiration 2](https://varadasharma.com/2017/12/simon-says-stamp-diecember-2017-card-inspiration-2/): Hello friends! I have second card inspiration for SSS Diecember 2017! A huge thanks to SSS for sending me Corbel Curved Border Die. I... - [Simon Says Stamp Diecember 2017 – card inspiration 1](https://varadasharma.com/2017/12/simon-says-stamp-diecember-2017-card-inspiration-1/): Hello friends! It is 1st December!! That means it’s time for a month long party at Simon Says Stamp – it is SSS Diecember 2017! A huge... - [Spellbinders November kit – card inspiration 5](https://varadasharma.com/2017/11/spellbinders-november-kit-card-inspiration-5/): Hello friends! Thank you for dropping by. I have another card using this month’s Spellbinders kit. For this one, I combined the kit... - [Spellbinders November kit – card inspiration 4](https://varadasharma.com/2017/11/spellbinders-november-kit-card-inspiration-4/): Hello friends! Glad you could drop by. I have another card using this month’s Spellbinders kit. For this one, I combined the kit supplies... - [Spellbinders November kit – card inspiration 3](https://varadasharma.com/2017/11/spellbinders-november-kit-card-inspiration-3/): Hello friends! Welcome to my little crafty space!! Here’s your today’s dose of inspiration – I started by preparing all my shapes – two... - [Spellbinders November kit – card inspiration 2](https://varadasharma.com/2017/11/spellbinders-november-kit-card-inspiration-2/): Another day, friends! Hope you are doing well. I am glad you are here :-) Here’s the inspiration for today I used all the dies from The... - [Spellbinders November Kit card inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2017/11/spellbinders-november-kit-card-inspiration/): Hello friends, I feel like this month I am creating all the cards with Spellbinders monthly kit. My other supplies are waiting for me :-(... - [Spellbinders November Kit + Simon Says Stamp – Card Inspiration 5](https://varadasharma.com/2017/11/spellbinders-november-kit-simon-says-stamp-card-inspiration-5/): Hi friends! Here’s the last card in the series of Spellbinders November Kit + Simon Says Stamp – Card Inspiration. Today’s card has no... - [Spellbinders November Kit + Simon Says Stamp – Card Inspiration 4](https://varadasharma.com/2017/11/spellbinders-november-kit-simon-says-stamp-card-inspiration-4/): Hello my dear crafty friends, are you ready for the next card in the series of Spellbinders November Kit + Simon Says Stamp – Card... - [Spellbinders November Kit + Simon Says Stamp – Card Inspiration 3](https://varadasharma.com/2017/11/spellbinders-november-kit-simon-says-stamp-card-inspiration-3/): Hello friends! I have one more card today in the same series where I am combining Spellbinders November Kit supplies with some stamps... - [Spellbinders November Kit + Simon Says Stamp – Card Inspiration 2](https://varadasharma.com/2017/11/spellbinders-november-kit-simon-says-stamp-card-inspiration-2/): Hi friends, I have one more card using the same technique as last card – I am combining supplies from Spellbinders November Kit and... - [Spellbinders November Kit + Simon Says Stamp – Card Inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2017/11/spellbinders-november-kit-simon-says-stamp-card-inspiration/): Hi friends, another happy day with another happy card – and this one really says “Choose Happy” :-) Simon Says Stamp “Look for the... - [Spellbinders | So lucky to love you card](https://varadasharma.com/2017/11/spellbinders-so-lucky-to-love-you-card/): Hi Friends, I have one more card to share with you – this is also using supplies from the Spellbinders monthly kit (s). I used the label... - [Spellbinders | You Are Amazing card](https://varadasharma.com/2017/11/spellbinders-you-are-amazing-card/): Hello, friends! Hope you are having a great week!! Today I have a card to share which I made using the Spellbinders kit. This is one of... - [Thank You card using minimal stamping](https://varadasharma.com/2017/11/thank-you-card-using-minimal-stamping/): Hello friends! Hope you all are doing great!! I subscribe to two monthly kits – one from Simon Says Stamp and another from Spellbinders.... - [Happy Holidays card](https://varadasharma.com/2017/11/happy-holidays-card/): Hello and welcome friends. Still trying to get back into blogging rhythm. And I have a sparkly holiday card for you today: Simon Says... - [Trick or Treat – Halloween Card](https://varadasharma.com/2017/10/trick-or-treat-halloween-card/): This is another fun and relatively simple to make card that we made at the senior center where I teach card making. :-) Next I took a... - [Popup Halloween Card](https://varadasharma.com/2017/10/popup-halloween-card/): Hi friends, hope all of you are doing great! I am sorry about my long and unexplained absence from here. Health and general busy-ness in... - [Giveaway Winner and SSS Halloween Kit](https://varadasharma.com/2017/09/giveaway-winner-and-sss-halloween-kit/): Hello Friends! I am sorry for my absence and also sorry for not being able to continue with Focus on Wplus9 this week. But trust me I am... - [Wplus9 Modern Anemones](https://varadasharma.com/2017/09/wplus9-modern-anemones/): Hi friends, I am back today with one more shaped card using Wplus9 Modern Anemones. This one is a smaller, simpler card than the last... - [Focus on Wplus9 – Petunia Builder and a Giveaway!](https://varadasharma.com/2017/09/focus-on-wplus9-petunia-builder-and-a-giveaway/): Hi friends, I hope all of you are safe wherever you are. I am praying for you all. Over here at VaradaSharma.com, we are still working on... - [STAMPtember Amazing Messages and a Giveaway!](https://varadasharma.com/2017/09/stamptember-amazing-messages-and-a-giveaway/): Hi friends, hope you all are staying safe from the madness caused by weather. I am praying for you all. Today I have a card for you that... - [Card using patterned paper + minimal stamping and a Giveaway!](https://varadasharma.com/2017/09/card-using-patterned-paper-minimal-stamping-and-a-giveaway/): Hello everyone, just a quick, clean and simple card today using stamps and patterned papers from SSS Aug 2017 card kit. This has to be... - [Creating a background with embossing plate and a Giveaway!](https://varadasharma.com/2017/09/creating-a-background-with-embossing-plate-and-a-giveaway/): Hello friends, I know I should have posted this on last Friday but for some reason I could not. Life! I am still going to post it... - [Spellbinders | Large Die of the month kit Feb 2019 | Card Idea 4 – Butterfly Popup card](https://varadasharma.com/2019/02/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-kit-feb-2019-card-idea-4-butterfly-popup-card/): Okay, I did it!!! I made a butterfly popup card. With some help from this pin from Pinterest and Spellbinders’ Large die of the month... - [Spellbinders | Large Die of the month kit Feb 2019 | Card Idea 2 and 3](https://varadasharma.com/2019/02/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-kit-feb-2019-card-idea-2-and-3/): Still playing with Spellbinders Large Die of the month kit Feb 2019, friends! Glad you could drop by. So, here are my cards for today: I... - [Spellbinders | Large Die of the month kit Feb 2019 | Card Idea 1](https://varadasharma.com/2019/02/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-kit-feb-2019-card-idea-1/): Hi friends, I am sorry for my absence – a lot of things going on – work, a bit of sickness in our household, more work and so on. But... - [Hand drawn flowers and Ooku watercolors – card idea 3](https://varadasharma.com/2019/01/hand-drawn-flowers-and-ooku-watercolors-card-idea-3/): Hi friends! I hope you are ready for my third hand drawn card. Yes, soon I will return to stamping and die cutting cards. But while I am... - [Hand drawn flowers and Ooku watercolors – card idea 2](https://varadasharma.com/2019/01/hand-drawn-flowers-and-ooku-watercolors-card-idea-2/): Hi friends, happy Sunday! I am here with another card idea using something I sketched and colored by myself. :-) This Christmas Santa... - [Hand drawn flowers and Ooku watercolors – card idea 1](https://varadasharma.com/2019/01/hand-drawn-flowers-and-ooku-watercolors-card-idea-1/): Hi friends, one of the goals I set for myself for 2019 is to draw / sketch more and also play more with watercolors. I used to love all... - [Spellbinders Small Die of the month – Ballerina :-)](https://varadasharma.com/2019/01/spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-ballerina/): Hi there! I have a super cute and fun ballerina card to share with you today. My friend’s daughter takes ballet lessons. She had a... - [Spellbinders + FSJ – Stamp of the month club – card idea 3](https://varadasharma.com/2019/01/spellbinders-fsj-stamp-of-the-month-club-card-idea-3/): Hello friends, ready for one more idea using the SOTM club from Spellbinders + FSJ? (Here are couple more ideas that I shared earlier.)... - [Spellbinders + FSJ – Stamp of the month club – card idea 2](https://varadasharma.com/2019/01/spellbinders-fsj-stamp-of-the-month-club-card-idea-2/): Hi friends, have you checked out the new Stamp of the Month from Fun Stampers Journey (Spellbinders) yet? It is just so beautiful. You... - [Spellbinders + FSJ – Stamp of the month club – card idea 1](https://varadasharma.com/2019/01/spellbinders-fsj-stamp-of-the-month-club-card-idea-1/): Hello friends! Wish you all a very happy new year 2019!! Hope all your crafty dreams come true this year :-) Today Spellbinders + FSJ is... - [Spellbinders December 2018 Card Kit | Be Festive](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/spellbinders-december-2018-card-kit-be-festive/): Hi friends – it’s day 15 and I am here to share my last card for Christmas 2018. I used Spellbinders December 2018 card kit for it today.... - [Hello bluebird | All is calm…](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/hello-bluebird-all-is-calm/): It’s Day 14 – my second last post for this year’s Christmas cards / Season’s Greetings. I am just so excited. Hi friends, today I used... - [Hello Bluebird | Snowflakes cards](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/hello-bluebird-snowflakes-cards/): Hi friends, I could not let this card making season go by without making a few snowflake cards. So today I used the cute snowflake dies... - [Pretty Pink Posh | Holidays Pals and Winter Woodland](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/pretty-pink-posh-holidays-pals-and-winter-woodland/): Hi friends, today I had so much fun with a couple stamp sets from Pretty Pink Posh. I used the critters and the berry branch from Winter... - [Spellbinders November 2018 card kit | Christmas cards – Day 10 | Instagram Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/spellbinders-november-2018-card-kit-christmas-cards-day-10-instagram-giveaway/): Alright folks – today is the 10th and last card for this series. For this one I used patterned papers and just one die from the card kit... - [Spellbinders November 2018 card kit | Christmas cards – Day 9 | Instagram Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/spellbinders-november-2018-card-kit-christmas-cards-day-9-instagram-giveaway/): Hello friends, today I combined the wreath ephemera piece and ‘warmest wishes’ sticker with a die cut piece. For the base panel, I die... - [Spellbinders November 2018 card kit | Christmas cards – Day 8 | Instagram Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/spellbinders-november-2018-card-kit-christmas-cards-day-8-instagram-giveaway/): Hi friends, today I combined the blistered embossing folder from Tammy Tutterow designs from Spellbinders with ephemera pieces from the... - [Pretty Pink Posh | Happy Holidays](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/pretty-pink-posh-happy-holidays/): Hi friends, in the middle of our series for Spellbinders card kit cards, I do have something slightly different – a few fun cards with... - [Spellbinders November 2018 card kit | Christmas cards – Day 7 | Instagram Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/spellbinders-november-2018-card-kit-christmas-cards-day-7-instagram-giveaway/): Hi there! We are still exploring several card idea using Spellbinders November 2018 card kit. Today’s card uses all supplies – card base,... - [Spellbinders November 2018 card kit | Christmas cards – Day 6 | Instagram Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/spellbinders-november-2018-card-kit-christmas-cards-day-6-instagram-giveaway/): Hello people, one more card in the series – this uses all supplies from the kit except a glitter paper, Great joy stamp set from... - [Spellbinders November 2018 card kit | Christmas cards – Day 5 | Instagram Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/spellbinders-november-2018-card-kit-christmas-cards-day-5-instagram-giveaway/): Hello people, one more card in the series – this uses all supplies from the kit except a deco gold pen that I used from my stash,... - [Spellbinders November 2018 card kit | Christmas cards – Day 4 | Instagram Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/spellbinders-november-2018-card-kit-christmas-cards-day-4-instagram-giveaway/): Hi friends, today’s card might look like a lot of work, but in reality it’s a breeze. This time I combined the gold mirrored cardstock... - [Spellbinders November 2018 card kit | Christmas cards – Day 3 | Instagram Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/spellbinders-november-2018-card-kit-christmas-cards-day-3-instagram-giveaway/): Hi friends, as promised, here’s one more card using Spellbinders November 2018 card kit. Again very simple to put together kinda card. I... - [Spellbinders November 2018 card kit | Christmas cards – Day 2 | Instagram Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/spellbinders-november-2018-card-kit-christmas-cards-day-2-instagram-giveaway/): Hi friends, today’s card is just so simple and came together as easy as 1-2-3. I looked at the cat with all the jumbled up lights and the... - [Simon Says Stamp | You Are Loved release inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/simon-says-stamp-you-are-loved-release-inspiration/): Hi folks, although it is quite late in the night right now, I had to drop in with some inspiration using Fruit From The Heart stamp set.... - [Spellbinders November 2018 card kit | Christmas cards – Day 1 | Instagram Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/spellbinders-november-2018-card-kit-christmas-cards-day-1-instagram-giveaway/): Hi friends, From today I will be sharing 10 Christmas cards – one a day – all made using mostly the supplies from Spellbinders November... - [I started Altenew Educator Certification Program and my project for Level 1 – All About Layeri](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/i-started-altenew-educator-certification-program-and-my-project-for-level-1-all-about-layeri/): I have some very exciting news today, friends!! I got accepted in the Altenew Educator Certification Program! Yes, yes, yes!! I had... - [Using journaling cards to create greeting cards](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/using-journaling-cards-to-create-greeting-cards/): Hi friends, welcome back. Today I have several card ideas all of which use journaling cards for sentiments and/or focal points. All these... - [Simon Says Stamp – Diecember 2019 release](https://varadasharma.com/2018/12/simon-says-stamp-diecember-2019-release/): Hello people!! It’s officially Diecember today :-) Just in case you didn’t know, Diecember is a month-long celebration of die cutting at... - [[New Series] Quick and easy cards – Part 4](https://varadasharma.com/2018/11/new-series-quick-and-easy-cards-part-4/): Hi friends, still have several more cards to share in the quick and easy series. Hope these cards give you lot of ideas on how to use... - [[New Series] Quick and easy cards – Part 3](https://varadasharma.com/2018/11/new-series-quick-and-easy-cards-part-3/): Hi friends, hope you all had a great thanksgiving! I hope you got a chance to spend some good time with your loved ones, had some good... - [[New Series] Quick and easy cards – Part 2](https://varadasharma.com/2018/11/new-series-quick-and-easy-cards-part-2/): Hello my dear crafty friends. Part two of quick and easy card ideas. Today we will introduce some die cutting, craft punches into these... - [[New Series] Quick and easy cards – Part 1](https://varadasharma.com/2018/11/new-series-quick-and-easy-cards-part-1/): Hello my dear crafty friends, after a brief absence of a little over a week, I am back with more card ideas. I thought of starting a... - [#SSSFunAndFestive Ideas Recap](https://varadasharma.com/2018/10/sssfunandfestive-ideas-recap/): Alright? A day for recaps – so many ideas using Snowflake Tags from Simon Says Stamp’s Fun and Festive Release. Here you go: Hugs! ... - [#SSSFunAndFestive – Idea 6](https://varadasharma.com/2018/10/sssfunandfestive-idea-6/): Alright, this is my final post for ideas using Snowflake Tags die set from Simon Says Stamps’ Fun and Festive release. And yes, it it my... - [#SSSFunAndFestive – Idea 5](https://varadasharma.com/2018/10/sssfunandfestive-idea-5/): How about one more idea using #SSSFunAndFestive Snowflake Tags die set? Today I made these couple cards by layering more than one... - [#SSSFunAndFestive – Idea 4](https://varadasharma.com/2018/10/sssfunandfestive-idea-4/): Ok, for today’s inspiration post using #sssfunandfestive Snowflake Tags die set, I am going to share only pictures. Comment below, if you... - [#SSSFunAndFestive – Idea 3](https://varadasharma.com/2018/10/sssfunandfestive-idea-3/): Hello peeps, ready to continue having some more fun with Snowflake Tags die set from SSS? Here’s today’s inspiration: A couple simple... - [#SSSFunAndFestive – Idea 2](https://varadasharma.com/2018/10/sssfunandfestive-idea-2/): Hi friends, hope you are having a great start to a weekend :-) I have one more idea to share with you using the Snowflake Tags die set... - [#SSSFunAndFestive – Idea 1](https://varadasharma.com/2018/10/sssfunandfestive-idea-1/): Tag #1 Tag 1 I partially die cut one of the tags from white cardstock to keep onto the top part. for the bottom part, I simply used my... - [#SSSFunAndFestive release by SimonSaysStamp](https://varadasharma.com/2018/10/sssfunandfestive-release-by-simonsaysstamp/): Hi friends, it’s a fun day over at SSS today! So many fun goodies being released. Check these out: The Snowflake Tag die set is my... - [Spellbinders – Card idea using Inked Messages and Handmade collection](https://varadasharma.com/2018/10/spellbinders-card-idea-using-inked-messages-and-handmade-collection/): Hi friends, I have one more card idea to share using goodies from Spellbinders – I combined three stamp and die sets from Stephanie Low A... - [Spellbinders – Small die of the month August 2018](https://varadasharma.com/2018/10/spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-august-2018/): Okay, we are still on a roll with die cutting with Spellbinders dies – and today we are going to look at a card made using Spellbinders –... - [Spellbinders – Good Vibes – Card idea 5](https://varadasharma.com/2018/10/spellbinders-good-vibes-card-idea-5/): Hi friends, today also I used the Shapeabilities Lovely Lilac Etched Dies Good Vibes Only collection by Stephanie Low but with stamped... - [Spellbinders – Good Vibes – Card idea 4](https://varadasharma.com/2018/10/spellbinders-good-vibes-card-idea-4/): Happy Card Making day my friends! I hope you find lots of reasons to make cards and spread happy thoughts out in the world, sprinkle... - [Spellbinders – Good Vibes – Card idea 3](https://varadasharma.com/2018/10/spellbinders-good-vibes-card-idea-3/): Hello friends, some fun die cutting technique today using the Shapeabilities Rosy Summer Flowers Etched Dies. This die has two parts –... - [Spellbinders – Good Vibes – Card idea 2](https://varadasharma.com/2018/09/spellbinders-good-vibes-card-idea-2/): Alright friends, another card in this series today. I am so in love with the pretty foliage dies from Good Vibes collection from... - [Spellbinders – Good Vibes – Card idea 1](https://varadasharma.com/2018/09/spellbinders-good-vibes-card-idea-1/): Hi friends, I am back with a card idea using dies from Spellbinders Good Vibes collection. In the next few days I will be sharing several... - [Altenew – Perfectly Perfect & how to enhance background](https://varadasharma.com/2018/09/altenew-perfectly-perfect-how-to-enhance-background/): Hi friends, I have one more card using Altenew Perfectly Perfect stamp set before I head out for the weekend. I am also thinking of... - [Altenew – make a wreath using leaves and flowers](https://varadasharma.com/2018/09/altenew-make-a-wreath-using-leaves-and-flowers/): Hi friends, I have one more card using mostly two stamp sets – Altenew Adore You and Perfectly Perfect stamp sets and I made a wreath... - [Altenew – Adore You and Perfectly Perfect](https://varadasharma.com/2018/09/altenew-adore-you-and-perfectly-perfect/): Hi friends, today’s project is here by popular demand :-) A few days ago I had shared another pink-yellow floral card using Altenew Adore... - [Altenew – Painted Flowers and Painted Butterflies](https://varadasharma.com/2018/09/altenew-painted-flowers-and-painted-butterflies/): Altenew fever is still going pretty strong here and today I combined two of my all time favorite sets for this card. I love the Painted... - [And we have a winner!!](https://varadasharma.com/2018/09/and-we-have-a-winner/): Hello my lovely friends, it is time to announce the winner of the Stamptember 2018 giveaway! {Drumroll please…..} And the winner is:... - [Simon Says Stamp Stamptember Party | Card idea 2 using Big Picture Book Labrador die](https://varadasharma.com/2018/09/simon-says-stamp-stamptember-party-card-idea-2-using-big-picture-book-labrador-die/): Hi my lovelies, I have one more card to share using the Big Picture Book Labrador die from Simon Says Stamp Stamptember 2018. You can... - [Altenew Build-a-flower Larkspur – Fall card using only leaves](https://varadasharma.com/2018/09/altenew-build-a-flower-larkspur-fall-card-using-only-leaves/): Hi friends, I have been so many cards using Altenew – Build-a-flower Larkspur set. You can check these out here. I am so loving this set... - [Altenew Build-a-flower Larkspur – Watercolored](https://varadasharma.com/2018/09/altenew-build-a-flower-larkspur-watercolored/): Hi friends, I am playing with the Altenew Larkspur stamp set again – this time with my favorite mediums – water colors. I am not a... - [Altenew – Adore You flowers with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers](https://varadasharma.com/2018/09/altenew-adore-you-flowers-with-spectrum-noir-alcohol-markers/): Hi friends, today I am sharing one more Altenew cards – using their Adore You stamp and die set. I love these beautiful outline floral... - [Altenew – Build-a-flower Larkspur – Make it dimensional](https://varadasharma.com/2018/09/altenew-build-a-flower-larkspur-make-it-dimensional/): Hi friends, today I have one more card using the Larkspur flower stamp-die set. In this card I fussy cut the layers of stamped petals to... - [Altenew – Build-a-flower Larkspur – Thank you card](https://varadasharma.com/2018/09/altenew-build-a-flower-larkspur-thank-you-card/): Hi friends, I recently learnt that the flower for the month of July is Larkspur – part of the buttercup / ranunculus family. Being a July... - [Simon Says Stamp Stamptember Party | Card idea using Big Picture Book Labrador die](https://varadasharma.com/2018/09/simon-says-stamp-stamptember-party-card-idea-using-big-picture-book-labrador-die/): Hi friends, welcome to a fun blog party for celebrating Simon Says Stamp Stamptember 2018! For today, I made a winter / Christmas card... - [Stamptember 2018](https://varadasharma.com/2018/09/stamptember-2018/): Hello friends, can you believe it? It is September already! And September 1st means it is officially Stamptember!! For those of you who... - [Simon Says Stamp | August 2018 card kit – Mandy’s Flowers – Card idea 6](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/simon-says-stamp-august-2018-card-kit-mandy-s-flowers-card-idea-6/): Hi friends, we have been using several gorgeous floral images from Simon Says Stamp Mandy’s Flowers cards for last few days. Today I will... - [Simon Says Stamp | August 2018 card kit – Mandy’s Flowers – Card idea 5](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/simon-says-stamp-august-2018-card-kit-mandy-s-flowers-card-idea-5/): Hi friends, are you ready for one more card using Simon Says Stamp August 2018 card kit – Mandy’s Flowers stamp set? I hope you are :-)... - [Expressions from Hallmark greeting cards – now at your local Dollar Tree](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/expressions-from-hallmark-greeting-cards-now-at-your-local-dollar-tree/): Hi friends, I have a slightly different post today. As some of you might know, I am an affiliate member of Dollar Tree in addition to... - [Simon Says Stamp | August 2018 card kit – Mandy’s Flowers – Card idea 4](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/simon-says-stamp-august-2018-card-kit-mandy-s-flowers-card-idea-4/): Hi friends, we are still celebrating with SSS Mandy’s Flowers stamp set over here. You can check out previous card ideas here. Today’s... - [Simon Says Stamp | August 2018 card kit – Mandy’s Flowers – Card idea 3](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/simon-says-stamp-august-2018-card-kit-mandy-s-flowers-card-idea-3/): Hi friends, I have a shaped card today using Mandy’s Flowers stamp set. I used Hero Arts infinity circle dies to create a circle shape... - [Simon Says Stamp | August 2018 card kit – Mandy’s Flowers – Card idea 2](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/simon-says-stamp-august-2018-card-kit-mandy-s-flowers-card-idea-2/): Hi friends, welcome back to my blog where we are showcasing a series of cards made using Simon Says Stamp August 2018 card kit – Mandy’s... - [Simon Says Stamp | August 2018 card kit – Mandy’s Flowers – Card idea 1](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/simon-says-stamp-august-2018-card-kit-mandy-s-flowers-card-idea-1/): Hi friends, today I am starting a series of 6 card ideas using Simon Says Stamp August 2018 card kit – Mandy’s Flowers. For most of these... - [Pinkfresh Studio | Card using Bloom stamp set and Indigo hills paper](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/pinkfresh-studio-card-using-bloom-stamp-set-and-indigo-hills-paper/): Hi friends, I have one more card to share today using some more Pinkfresh Studio goodies. For this one, I used one of the patterned... - [Crafty Sales](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/crafty-sales-1/): Hi friends, I just wanted to drop by to let you know of several crafty sales that are happening this weekend. Nothing like some retail... - [Two more cards using Pinkfresh Studio Fancy Floral 2 die](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/two-more-cards-using-pinkfresh-studio-fancy-floral-2-die/): Hi friends, did you like the idea of customizing die cuts created with cover dies? You can check out the earlier cards here. I have a... - [Spellbinders | Card using July 2018 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/spellbinders-card-using-july-2018-card-kit/): Hi friends, as we say goodbye to our beloved summer, I thought of sharing one more summer themed card. I used the dies from Spellbinders... - [Spellbinders | Large die of the month kit | Two ways to use intricate floral dies](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-kit-two-ways-to-use-intricate-floral-dies/): Hello friends, I do have two similar cards to share with you today. Both use some intricate floral dies that came in the large die kit of... - [Pinkfresh Studio Fancy Floral 2 Die and Distress inks | Getting more out of cover dies](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/pinkfresh-studio-fancy-floral-2-die-and-distress-inks-getting-more-out-of-cover-dies/): Hi friends, I have two fun cards to share with you. Both use the amazing cover die – Fancy Floral 2 – from Pinkfresh Studio. When I won... - [Spellbinders | Tags using Jul 2018 card kit of the month](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/spellbinders-tags-using-jul-2018-card-kit-of-the-month/): Hi friends, I have several fun tags I made by simply using the ephemera that came in Spellbinders card kit of the month for Jul 2018. No... - [Spellbinders | Combining club kits | A fun twist on inlaid die cutting](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/spellbinders-combining-club-kits-a-fun-twist-on-inlaid-die-cutting/): Hi friends, I have a fun floral card to share with you today. I used a couple different club kits from Spellbinders for this card. The... - [Spellbinders | Card kit of the month | Layering paper shapes](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/spellbinders-card-kit-of-the-month-layering-paper-shapes/): Hi friends, hope life is treating to well. Today I have one more floral card to share with you. I used the dies from Spellbinders card... - [Spellbinders | Combining die kits](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/spellbinders-combining-die-kits/): Hi friends, ready for one more floral card using die cut shapes? For this one, I combined a couple different dies from different month... - [Spellbinders | Card kit of the month | Adding interest with small stamped images](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/spellbinders-card-kit-of-the-month-adding-interest-with-small-stamped-images/): Hi friends, I am still playing Spellbinders July 2018 card kit. Today’s card it a feathery fun one. This kit had two beautiful feathers... - [Spellbinders | Card kit of the month | Combining floral designs with modern abstract background](https://varadasharma.com/2018/08/spellbinders-card-kit-of-the-month-combining-floral-designs-with-modern-abstract-background/): Hi everyone, one more really simple to make card today which uses supplies from Spellbinders card kit and some patterned paper from my... - [Spellbinders | Large die of the month | Partial inlaid die cutting](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-partial-inlaid-die-cutting/): Hi friends, a couple creating die cutting cards to share today. I did some inlaid die cutting – but only partial inlaid die cutting :-)... - [Spellbinders | Kits of the month | Getting more out of dies](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/spellbinders-kits-of-the-month-getting-more-out-of-dies/): Hi friends, I have a little bit of die cutting fun for you guys. I combined the dies from Spellbinders card kit and small die of the... - [Spellbinders | Card kit of the month | Shaker card](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/spellbinders-card-kit-of-the-month-shaker-card/): Hello my lovely friends, I have a fun shaker card to share today. This one is made using goodies from Spellbinders kits. The papers and... - [Simon Says Stamp | Diamond Pattern background stamp | Friendly Frolic Release Inspiration 3](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/simon-says-stamp-diamond-pattern-background-stamp-friendly-frolic-release-inspiration-3/): Hey friends, I have two similar cards to share today – again using the same Diamond Pattern background stamp from Simon’s latest release... - [Simon Says Stamp | Diamond Pattern background stamp | Friendly Frolic Release Inspiration 2](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/simon-says-stamp-diamond-pattern-background-stamp-friendly-frolic-release-inspiration-2/): Alright, ready for another card inspiration for Simon’s Friendly Frolic release? Here you go: I wish I could capture all the sparkle on... - [Simon Says Stamp | Diamond Pattern background stamp | Friendly Frolic Release Inspiration 1](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/simon-says-stamp-diamond-pattern-background-stamp-friendly-frolic-release-inspiration-1/): Hi, my crafty friends! It’s a very special day today. It is my sister’s birthday and my niece’s birthday and it is also release day at... - [Spellbinders | Card kit of the month | Using ephemera to create cards](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/spellbinders-card-kit-of-the-month-using-ephemera-to-create-cards/): Hello friends, after playing with Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers stamp set for quite some time, I think I am ready to play some... - [Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers stamp set | Inspiration recap](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/simon-says-stamp-beautiful-flowers-stamp-set-inspiration-recap/): Hello friends, so here’s a recap of all the cards you have been seeing on this space using Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers stamp set.... - [Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers + watercoloring with distress inks + stamping with colored marker](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/simon-says-stamp-beautiful-flowers-watercoloring-with-distress-inks-stamping-with-colored-marker/): Hi friends, I have one more card to share with you that uses Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers stamp set. I started out this design... - [Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers + Stamping on Colored Cardstock](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/simon-says-stamp-beautiful-flowers-stamping-on-colored-cardstock/): Alright, today I have one more card to share using Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers stamp set (and please don’t tell the other cards,... - [Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers + Heat Embossing on Patterned Paper](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/simon-says-stamp-beautiful-flowers-heat-embossing-on-patterned-paper/): Hi friends, I hope you do keep your patience with me as I continue to play with Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers stamp set. Today I... - [Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers + Distress Ink Squishing](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/simon-says-stamp-beautiful-flowers-distress-ink-squishing/): Okay, I totally went to town with distress inks and the SSS Beautiful Flowers for today’s card. I started by die cutting a stitched... - [Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers + Stamping on Patterned Paper](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/simon-says-stamp-beautiful-flowers-stamping-on-patterned-paper/): Hello friends, I still have several more cards to share using Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers stamp set. Today’s card is using the... - [Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers + Mica Powder](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/simon-says-stamp-beautiful-flowers-mica-powder/): Hi friends, my obsession love for Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers stamp set is still going strong. Today I decided to combine it with... - [Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers + Zig brush markers](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/simon-says-stamp-beautiful-flowers-zig-brush-markers/): Hi friends, I have another card to share with you today which uses the Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers stamp set. Simple steps really... - [Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers + Heat Embossing on Cardstock + Instagram Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2018/07/simon-says-stamp-beautiful-flowers-heat-embossing-on-cardstock-instagram-giveaway/): Hi friends, I have a confession to make today. I am truly, madly, deeply in love with Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Flowers stamp set.... - [Shaker card using Altenew Timeless Frame and Altenew Build-a-flower Rose](https://varadasharma.com/2018/06/shaker-card-using-altenew-timeless-frame-and-altenew-build-a-flower-rose/): Hi friends, I would like to share one more card idea using Altenew Build-a-flower Rose set. This time I combined it with Altenew Timeless... - [Altenew Build-a-flower Rose | Stretching inks with color layering stamp sets](https://varadasharma.com/2018/06/altenew-build-a-flower-rose-stretching-inks-with-color-layering-stamp-sets/): Hi friends, I have finally managed to get myself the Altenew Build-a-flower Rose stamp set. I am so happy to share a card using this one... - [Wplus9 Petunias | Combining Stamp Sets](https://varadasharma.com/2018/06/wplus9-petunias-combining-stamp-sets/): Hi friends, today I am playing with one of my older sets from one of my favorite companies – Wplus9. They have some amazing floral stamp... - [Simon Says Stamp Good Vibes release inspiration 4](https://varadasharma.com/2018/06/simon-says-stamp-good-vibes-release-inspiration-4/): Hello Friends, ready for another card inspiration from the fabulous Good Vibes release from Simon Says Stamp? Today’s “Missing you” card... - [1 Kit 10 (more!) cards – Spellbinders Card Kit of the month – Nov 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/11/1-kit-10-more-cards-spellbinders-card-kit-of-the-month-nov-2019/): Hi crafty friends, I have 10 (yes, more 10!) cards to share with you today, all of which use Spellbinders Card Kit of the month for Nov... - [Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Die Kit of the month – Nov 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/11/spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-die-kit-of-the-month-nov-2019/): Hi friends, I have a beautiful Season’s Greetings card in my favorite color combo – blue + gold – to share with you all today. The main... - [1 trick 5 cards – Spellbinders Card Kit of the month – Nov 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/11/1-trick-5-cards-spellbinders-card-kit-of-the-month-nov-2019/): Hi friends, 1st of the month – time for playing with Spellbinders Card kit and several other kits of the month! Today I have 5 cards to... - [Simon Says Stamp | September 2019 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2019/10/simon-says-stamp-september-2019-card-kit/): Hello crafters, hope you are having an amazing day. Today I have a card project that did not take more than 5 (may be 6-7) minutes to put... - [Simon Says Stamp | October 2019 card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2019/10/simon-says-stamp-october-2019-card-kit/): Hi friends, my favorite time of the year is November – dry cold-ish weather, cozy clothes and hot soups, fall colors everywhere, and... - [31 days of Spooktacular Video Hop – Halloween Decor](https://varadasharma.com/2019/10/31-days-of-spooktacular-video-hop-halloween-decor/): Hi friends, I am so excited to share with you today’s post. Several reasons for my excitement – it’s a video hop, and yes there are... - [Spellbinders | Past Clubs Promo](https://varadasharma.com/2019/10/spellbinders-past-clubs-promo/): Hi guys, do you know Spellbinders is having a massive sale on past club kits. Here’s the full scoop: Save up to 40% off select past club... - [Spellbinders – Small Die of the Month – October 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/10/spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-october-2019/): This month’s Small Die of the Month kit – it is just so pretty and so versatile, I couldn’t stop playing with it. I created three cards –... - [Spellbinders – Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month – October 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/10/spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-die-of-the-month-october-2019/): She did it again, friends! The uber talented Becca Feeken created this month’s Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month –... - [Spellbinders – Stamp of the Month – October 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/10/spellbinders-stamp-of-the-month-october-2019/): Hi friends, today I am going to share two really simple and easy to mass produce cards with you – both using a single Stamp Set –... - [Spellbinders New Oct Glimmer Plates Collection](https://varadasharma.com/2019/10/spellbinders-new-oct-glimmer-plates-collection/): Hi there, my crafty friends! I am super excited and grateful to be guest designing for Spellbinders today. I will be sharing three... - [Spellbinders – Large Die of the Month – October 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/10/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-october-2019/): Hi everyone, have you seen the Large Die of the month for Oct 2019 from Spellbinders yet? It’s absolutely gorgeous with pumpkins and... - [5 Cards with no stamping – Spellbinders Card kit of the Month – October 2019 – Car](https://varadasharma.com/2019/10/5-cards-with-no-stamping-spellbinders-card-kit-of-the-month-october-2019-car/): Hi friends, I am totally smitten by this month’s, Oct 2019 Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month. Today, I created five cards that look like... - [Merry Everything | Exclusive Christmas Card kit from Spellbinders](https://varadasharma.com/2019/10/merry-everything-exclusive-christmas-card-kit-from-spellbinders/): Hi guys, have you heard the latest crafty news? Something that is going to blow your mind! Spellbinders has come up with a exclusive kit... - [Spellbinders Card kit of the Month – October 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/10/spellbinders-card-kit-of-the-month-october-2019/): It’s first of the month and that means, new Clubs from Spellbinders!! Today I have two cards to share mainly using the dies from the kit.... - [Showcasing Scenic Snapshots Collection](https://varadasharma.com/2019/09/showcasing-scenic-snapshots-collection/): Hi there, everyone! I am thrilled to be guest posting for Spellbinders again today. I am sharing two projects created using the adorable... - [Altenew | Beautiful Peony | Ink Squishing](https://varadasharma.com/2019/09/altenew-beautiful-peony-ink-squishing/): Hi friends, today I got a chance to play with one of the items that has been on my wish list for a long time – the Altenew Beautiful... - [Bottle craft – Gift idea – Stocking stuffer](https://varadasharma.com/2019/09/bottle-craft-gift-idea-stocking-stuffer/): Okay friends, I have a confession – I am obsessed with the gorgeous Ornament Glimmer Plate + Die Set from Spellbinders. I just can’t stop... - [Love Fall | Mini Canvas Art | Crafty Sales](https://varadasharma.com/2019/09/love-fall-mini-canvas-art-crafty-sales/): Hi friends, as some of you might know, I am part of the influencers for Spellbinders Paper Arts, so I do share several products and... - [Simon Says Stamp | Sketched Flowers | Card Inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2019/09/simon-says-stamp-sketched-flowers-card-inspiration/): Hi friends, I have been sharing a lot of die cutting based cards – with lots of dimension. But today I wanted to do some stamping and... - [Spellbinders | Club Kits review September 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/09/spellbinders-club-kits-review-september-2019/): Hi friends, So, today I decided to review with you all the things that I have created and shared using Spellbinders Club Kits this month.... - [Spellbinders | Small Die of the month September 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/09/spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-september-2019/): Hi friends, can you even believe that next month is Halloween? I mean, where has this year gone already? !! Anyways, we can lament all... - [Spellbinders | Amazing Paper Grace die of the month September 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/09/spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-die-of-the-month-september-2019/): This month Amazing Paper Grace dies, friends – I can’t even begin to describe how gorgeous they are! And I am so in love with this card:... - [Spellbinders | Card kit of the month September 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/09/spellbinders-card-kit-of-the-month-september-2019/): Hi friends, this month’s card kit from Spellbinders has dies to create a board / letter board. Have you checked it out yet? Today I... - [Spellbinders | Stamp of the month September 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/09/spellbinders-stamp-of-the-month-september-2019/): Hi crafters, today is the day where I get to share this month’s beautiful Stamp of the Month set from Spellbinders. It is full of fall... - [Spellbinders | Card kit of the month September 2019 | Extras only](https://varadasharma.com/2019/09/spellbinders-card-kit-of-the-month-september-2019-extras-only/): Hi friends, 3 more projects today – all using only Card Kit Extras for September 2019 Card Kit of the Month from Spellbinders. So, this... - [Spellbinders | Guest Post | Holiday 2019 collection by Paul Antonio](https://varadasharma.com/2019/09/spellbinders-guest-post-holiday-2019-collection-by-paul-antonio/): Hello, my dear crafty friends! You guys have given me one more huge reason to be grateful to you all! I am sincerely thankful! It’s your... - [Spellbinders | Large Die of the month September 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/09/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-september-2019/): Hi friends, I am giggling with delight as I share the project for this month’s Spellbinders Large Die of the Month for September 2019.... - [Happy 10th Anniversary Simon Says Stamp ! Stamptember 2019 Release](https://varadasharma.com/2019/09/happy-10th-anniversary-simon-says-stamp-stamptember-2019-release/): Hello hello hello, people! Finally, the wait it over!! STAMPTEMBER 2019 is here!!! Today I am just going to spread out all the goodies in... - [Spellbinders | Holiday 2019 by Becca Feeken | Blog hop + Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2019/08/spellbinders-holiday-2019-by-becca-feeken-blog-hop-giveaway/): Hello and welcome back, my crafty friends!! Sorry been MIA a little bit – was busy with work for my day job, so could not keep up with... - [Spellbinders | New Holiday 2019 collection | Blog hop + Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2019/08/spellbinders-new-holiday-2019-collection-blog-hop-giveaway/): Hi friends, welcome! I am so glad you are here!! This post is part of an inspiration blog hop for Spellbinders New Holiday Collection for... - [Spellbinders | Amazing Paper Grace kit August 2019 – Idea #2](https://varadasharma.com/2019/08/spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-kit-august-2019-idea-2/): I hope you liked my idea – a card using this month’s Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace kit for August 2019. I have one more project using... - [Spellbinders | Amazing Paper Grace kit August 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/08/spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-kit-august-2019/): So something swoon-worthy today. You ready for it, friends? I have a card to share using the gorgeous Amazing Paper Grace die of the... - [Spellbinders | Stamp of the Month August 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/08/spellbinders-stamp-of-the-month-august-2019/): Kids are back to school since last week and that means cards with books, backpacks and more, right? Hello and welcome! Today I have a... - [Spellbinders | Large Die of the Month August 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/08/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-august-2019/): A simple but beautiful card that can actually be put on your table or the mantle. Ready for it? I used the Large Die of the month from... - [Spellbinders | Small Die August 2019 – idea #2](https://varadasharma.com/2019/08/spellbinders-small-die-august-2019-idea-2/): Hello, gorgeous!!! I am so in love with the Spellbinders die kits and this month’s Small Die of the Month is just so adorable! We all... - [Spellbinders | Small Die of the Month August 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/08/spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-august-2019/): Hi friends, ready to look at some inspiration for a paper backpack with cute things in it? Then you have come to the right place! For... - [Spellbinders | August Card Kit Idea #4](https://varadasharma.com/2019/08/spellbinders-august-card-kit-idea-4/): Hello, hello people!! We are still sharing card ideas using the August 2019 Card Kit by Spellbinders. You can check out the previous ones... - [Spellbinders | August Card Kit Idea #3](https://varadasharma.com/2019/08/spellbinders-august-card-kit-idea-3/): Hi friends, welcome back to another card idea using Spellbinders Card Kit for August 2019. On this one, I used one of the embossing... - [Spellbinders | August Card Kit Idea #2 | Using only club kit extras](https://varadasharma.com/2019/08/spellbinders-august-card-kit-idea-2-using-only-club-kit-extras/): Day 2, idea 2, you guys ready? :-) Hi guys, welcome back! I am so glad you are here. Today’s card also uses the Spellbinders card kit,... - [Spellbinders | August Card Kit Idea #1](https://varadasharma.com/2019/08/spellbinders-august-card-kit-idea-1/): Hi guys, we are starting this month’s crafting marathon with card idea #1 for Spellbinders ‘Hang with me’ card kit. As I showed in... - [Unboxing Spellbinders ‘The Works’ Value Club Kits](https://varadasharma.com/2019/08/unboxing-spellbinders-the-works-value-club-kits/): Hi everyone, it’s first of the month and that means time for new kits from Spellbinders! I do have an unboxing video for ‘The Works’... - [Fall themed canvas art](https://varadasharma.com/2019/07/fall-themed-canvas-art/): Hi friends, today I decided to go to town with a lot of die cutting and made two canvases that are fall themed. I mixed several different... - [Spellbinders | Shaped cards with PA Scribe Collection by Paul Antonio](https://varadasharma.com/2019/07/spellbinders-shaped-cards-with-pa-scribe-collection-by-paul-antonio/): Hi friends, I have two beautiful cards in purple – gold – and delicate die-cut details. I used a beautiful purple + white patterned paper... - [Spellbinders | Large die of the Month July 2019 | Video](https://varadasharma.com/2019/07/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-july-2019-video/): Happy Sunday, my crafty friends! Today I am sharing a card made with the Large Die of the Month kit for July 2019 by Spellbinders. This... - [Spellbinders + FSJ | Stamp of the Month July 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/07/spellbinders-fsj-stamp-of-the-month-july-2019/): Hi friends, after all the die cutting and cards with intricate layers I just felt like some colorful stamping was very much called for!... - [Spellbinders | Inspiration Blog Hop featuring Vintage Treasures | Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2019/07/spellbinders-inspiration-blog-hop-featuring-vintage-treasures-giveaway/): Hello hello my crafty friends ! I am so thrilled to be part of another inspiration blog hop today featuring Vintage Treasures collection... - [Spellbinders | Mermaid Card using Card Kit for July 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/07/spellbinders-mermaid-card-using-card-kit-for-july-2019/): Hi friends, Today’s card is another magical Disney one and I have a special recipient in mind for it ;-) Yup, I had to make Ariel the... - [Spellbinders | Card ideas Card Kit for July 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/07/spellbinders-card-ideas-card-kit-for-july-2019/): Hi friends, I have 2 more cards to share today using the July 2019 card kit. Just like I did with the last 3 cards, I am going to share... - [Spellbinders | Small Die of the Month July 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/07/spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-july-2019/): Hi friends, Happy Independence Day to all my American friends! I salute all those who are actively engaged in preserving freedom and... - [Spellbinders | 3 card ideas using just the Card Kit Extras for July 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/07/spellbinders-3-card-ideas-using-just-the-card-kit-extras-for-july-2019/): Hi friends, I have 3 cards to share today using the July 2019 card kit extras. This is THE BEST kit that I have played with so far. I am... - [Spellbinders | Decorative Glimmer Blog Hop](https://varadasharma.com/2019/07/spellbinders-decorative-glimmer-blog-hop/): Hi friends, I am super duper thrilled and excited today. It’s like a dream come true – alongside some uber talented ladies I am... - [Spellbinders | Amazing Paper Grace die kit of the Month July 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/07/spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-die-kit-of-the-month-july-2019/): Hi friends, it’s first of the month and that means time for all new kits from Spellbinders Kit Clubs. Today we are starting with a card... - [Simple Stamping on Patterned Paper](https://varadasharma.com/2019/06/simple-stamping-on-patterned-paper/): Hi friends, what can be simpler than coloring on patterned paper? Well, stamping, of course ! So I have a couple cards today to share... - [Pencil Coloring on Patterned Paper](https://varadasharma.com/2019/06/pencil-coloring-on-patterned-paper/): Hi friends, I am sure all of you know that the amazingly talented Kathy from The Daily Marker has her next 30-days-coloring-challenge. I... - [Spellbinders | Combining kits](https://varadasharma.com/2019/06/spellbinders-combining-kits/): Hi friends, I have a card to share today that combines several different kits as well as one other die set ‘Celebrate with Cake’ from... - [Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Kit](https://varadasharma.com/2019/06/spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-kit/): Hi friends, I have a card using Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace kit for June 2019. I combined the gorgeous, intricate dies from this... - [Spellbinders Stamp of the Month kit](https://varadasharma.com/2019/06/spellbinders-stamp-of-the-month-kit/): Happy Donut Day, my friends! Yes, it’s a thing in my part of the world and yes, there are places you can get deals on donuts today!! On... - [Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Kit | Pull-out Easel card](https://varadasharma.com/2019/06/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-kit-pull-out-easel-card/): Did you know, this month’s Large Die of the month Kit from Spellbinders is a fun interactive card die that lets you create a pull-out... - [Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Kit](https://varadasharma.com/2019/06/spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-kit/): Hello my dear crafters, I am so in love with the Small Die of the month kit from Spellbinders this month. It is a kit with 3 different... - [Spellbinders Card Kit Extras](https://varadasharma.com/2019/06/spellbinders-card-kit-extras/): Hello crafty people, I have a fun summery card to share with you today which uses just the card kit extras for this month. I used the... - [Spellbinders Card Kit Club | Collage-style card with card kit extras](https://varadasharma.com/2019/06/spellbinders-card-kit-club-collage-style-card-with-card-kit-extras/): Hi guys, I am here with one more card idea using Spellbinders Card Kit club goodies. As soon as I saw this journaling card in the kit... - [Spellbinders Card Kit Club | Card Idea 1](https://varadasharma.com/2019/06/spellbinders-card-kit-club-card-idea-1/): Hi everyone, it’s June 1st, so time for a brand new card kit from Spellbinders !! For my first card, I used several dies the kit and also... - [Using small stamped sentiments as design elements](https://varadasharma.com/2019/05/using-small-stamped-sentiments-as-design-elements/): Hi everyone, like most crafters, I do have several stamp sets and most of them have several sentiment stamps. Some sentiments are large... - [Spellbinders NEW Artomology by Jane Davenport | Inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2019/05/spellbinders-new-artomology-by-jane-davenport-inspiration/): Hi everyone, I have a fun mixed media project to share today using some new foil plates and dies from Jane Davenport. For the focal point... - [Spellbinders Glimmer Kit of the Month Club | Inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2019/05/spellbinders-glimmer-kit-of-the-month-club-inspiration/): Hi peeps, have you had a chance to play with the glimmer kit of the month from Spellbinders yet? The design is just simply stunning.... - [Simon Says Stamp | April 2019 kit inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2019/05/simon-says-stamp-april-2019-kit-inspiration/): Hi you guys, sorry I was kinda MIA this week but let’s get all the crafty things going again, shall we? This is a gorgeous card, but it... - [Spellbinders | Large Die of the Month | Using small dies to make an impact](https://varadasharma.com/2019/05/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-using-small-dies-to-make-an-impact/): Hi friends, welcome to this crafty space. Today’s cards show how you can use any of the smaller dies you have on hand to make a big... - [Spellbinders | Large Die of the Month | tic-tac-toe card?](https://varadasharma.com/2019/05/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-tic-tac-toe-card/): Hi everyone and Happy Mother’s Day to all the lovely Moms, Aunts and Grandmas. You are amazing! What would the world be without you?! To... - [Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Club | Card Idea](https://varadasharma.com/2019/05/spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-club-card-idea/): Hey you guys, today’s card is just oh so cute, thanks to the Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Club kit. See for yourself: I am just so... - [Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Club | Card Idea](https://varadasharma.com/2019/05/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-club-card-idea/): Hi friends, hope you are ready for a fun, colorful card today, because today’s card is just a blast of happy colors. I did not use the... - [Spellbinders Card Kit Club | Card idea 6 | Trying different color combos](https://varadasharma.com/2019/05/spellbinders-card-kit-club-card-idea-6-trying-different-color-combos/): Alrighty, friends I hope you all are ready for one more card using the Spellbinders Card kit. For this one I used the beautiful blue... - [Spellbinders Card Kit Club | Card idea 5 | Inlaid die cutting](https://varadasharma.com/2019/05/spellbinders-card-kit-club-card-idea-5-inlaid-die-cutting/): Hi there! Hope you all are having a great start to your week. I am still sharing card ideas using the Spellbinders Card Kit Club and... - [Spellbinders Card Kit Club | Card idea 4](https://varadasharma.com/2019/05/spellbinders-card-kit-club-card-idea-4/): Alright, I am having too much fun creating collage cards with all the wonderful goodies from Spellbinders Card Kit Club kit. Here’s one... - [Spellbinders Card Kit Club | Card idea 3](https://varadasharma.com/2019/05/spellbinders-card-kit-club-card-idea-3/): Alright friends, ready for another idea using the May Card Kit Club from Spellbinders? Another collage kinda card. I think this can work... - [Spellbinders Card Kit Club | Card idea 2 – card for a guy](https://varadasharma.com/2019/05/spellbinders-card-kit-club-card-idea-2-card-for-a-guy/): Hi friends, I don’t know about you, but I often struggle with making cards for guys. I can easily whip up something beautiful using... - [Spellbinders Card Kit Club | Card idea 1](https://varadasharma.com/2019/05/spellbinders-card-kit-club-card-idea-1-1/): Hi friends, let’s start the series with card idea #1 using Spellbinders Card Kit Club goodies for May 2019. I used the patterned paper... - [Spellbinders Kit and Kaboodle Value Club | Unboxing](https://varadasharma.com/2019/05/spellbinders-kit-and-kaboodle-value-club-unboxing/): Hi friends! Spellbinders May 2019 Club Kits are here!!! I made a quick unboxing video for you to show exactly what you can expect to... - [Spellbinders | Make a cat using Tiger dies ? Yes, please!](https://varadasharma.com/2019/04/spellbinders-make-a-cat-using-tiger-dies-yes-please/): Hello everyone! I am excited to share a cute little card with you that is inspired by our little fur-baby Kiara. To make this card, I... - [Shaker card using SSS Even More Spring flowers with Spellbinders Glimmer kit for March 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/04/shaker-card-using-sss-even-more-spring-flowers-with-spellbinders-glimmer-kit-for-march-2019/): Hi friends, after sharing several cards using Spellbinders dies today I decided to create something with their Glimmer kit from March. I... - [Spellbinders | Card using Vintage Treasure collection goodies designed by Becca Feeken](https://varadasharma.com/2019/04/spellbinders-card-using-vintage-treasure-collection-goodies-designed-by-becca-feeken/): Hi friends, today I have a card to share with you where I combined two of the most gorgeous die sets designed by none other than Becca... - [Spellbinders | Small Die of the Month Club | April 2019 (again)](https://varadasharma.com/2019/04/spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-club-april-2019-again/): Alright friends, I hope you are enjoying your Saturday and as promised, I have Ms A’s card using Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Club... - [Spellbinders | Small Die of the Month Club | April 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/04/spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-club-april-2019/): Hi friends, happy Friday! I have a new card to share using the gorgeous layered flowers dies from Spellbinders Small Die of the Month... - [Spellbinders | Cut and Emboss folders](https://varadasharma.com/2019/04/spellbinders-cut-and-emboss-folders/): Hi friends, today I have two cards to share – both using Spellbinders Floral Reflection Cut and Emboss folder. This is a... - [Spellbinders | Celebrate with cake | Wedding card](https://varadasharma.com/2019/04/spellbinders-celebrate-with-cake-wedding-card/): Hi friends, the Spellbinders dies are still creating waves here in my craft space. Today I have a pretty wedding card to share with you... - [Spellbinders | Large Die of the Month April 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/04/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-april-2019/): Alright, let’s make some cards, shall we? :-) Today’s card will be using the Large Die of the Month April 2019 from Spellbinders. The... - [Spellbinders | 4 MORE cards using Card Club Kit](https://varadasharma.com/2019/04/spellbinders-4-more-cards-using-card-club-kit/): Hi friends, I hope you are ready for some more ideas using this month’s Spellbinders Card Kit. I have 4 more cards to share with you that... - [Spellbinders | 4 cards using Card Club Kit Extras](https://varadasharma.com/2019/04/spellbinders-4-cards-using-card-club-kit-extras/): Hi friends, hope you all are excited about receiving your kits from Spellbinders. If you are not already a subscriber, please use one of... - [Spellbinders | Kit of the month inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2019/04/spellbinders-kit-of-the-month-inspiration/): Hi friends, it is first of the month and I have a fabulous card to share with you made using the Kit of the Month club goodies from... - [Opening my store](https://varadasharma.com/2019/03/opening-my-store/): Hi everyone, so I am nervous and excited, I am opening my own store – selling cards. I know, this is a huge step and I so want it to work... - [My workspace](https://varadasharma.com/2019/03/my-workspace/): Hi people, I hope you missed me. I have been so busy with so many things and yes, something exciting is coming in this space. I am still... - [Ideas to reduce waste](https://varadasharma.com/2019/03/ideas-to-reduce-waste/): Hi guys, something not strictly crafty today, but I did share these tips of reducing waste as part of #marchmeetthemaker prompt yesterday... - [Spellbinders | Animal fairy and her bunny](https://varadasharma.com/2019/03/spellbinders-animal-fairy-and-her-bunny/): Okay who loves the Disney Fairies? Oh I do, I do, I do, I so do!! I have watched every single movie and those short movies and more stuff... - [Simon Says Stamp | Fresh Bloom release | Spring Blessings](https://varadasharma.com/2019/03/simon-says-stamp-fresh-bloom-release-spring-blessings/): Hi friends, it’s here! Simon Says Stamp Fresh Bloom release is finally here!! You must have seen some sneak-peeks on Instagram / other... - [Spellbinders | Happy Birthday | Combining Die Kits](https://varadasharma.com/2019/03/spellbinders-happy-birthday-combining-die-kits/): Hello my dear crafty friends! I do have a new card idea for you and it combines multiple die kits from Spellbinders. I just love how... - [Spellbinders | Small Die of the month | 5 ways to dress up critter die cuts](https://varadasharma.com/2019/03/spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-5-ways-to-dress-up-critter-die-cuts/): Hi guys, it’s 1st of the month and that means lots of new goodies released from Spellbinders clubs! I have my first project to share here... - [Thankful | Framed art](https://varadasharma.com/2019/02/thankful-framed-art/): Hi friends! A non-card but still paper crafting project today using supplies from several different companies. Last Thanksgiving, we got... - [Simon Says Stamp | Floral Thanks card](https://varadasharma.com/2019/02/simon-says-stamp-floral-thanks-card/): Hello my dear friends! I am so sorry, my work and life keeping me busy adulting. And also a brand new addition to our household – our... - [Foiling on patterned paper using Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System](https://varadasharma.com/2019/02/foiling-on-patterned-paper-using-spellbinders-glimmer-hot-foil-system/): Finally, I got myself the Glimmer hot foil system from Spellbinders. I just played with it a little bit, and so far, I like what it does... - [Spellbinders | Large Die of the month kit Feb 2019 | Colorful Canvas Art](https://varadasharma.com/2019/02/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-kit-feb-2019-colorful-canvas-art/): After a long time I played with a little bit of multi media. I so want 2019 to be my year of doing more multi media, more watercolor,... - [Spellbinders APG Die of the month kit for August 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/08/spellbinders-apg-die-of-the-month-kit-for-august-2020/): I am sure you have seen the beautiful and clever Amazing Paper Grace dies for this month, right? It’s a cute little telephone – the old... - [Crafty Happy Birthday card using Spellbinders Large Die fo the Month August 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/08/crafty-happy-birthday-card-using-spellbinders-large-die-fo-the-month-august-2020/): This month’s Spellbinders Large Die fo the Month August 2020 is a real treat for crafters and artists. I used only a few of the dies and... - [Happy Diwali card using Spellbinders Small Die of the Month August 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/08/happy-diwali-card-using-spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-august-2020/): Hi friends, this year Spellbinders has released so many alphabet dies and there is a set in the Small Die of the Month for August 2020... - [Thank you cards using Spellbinders Layered Glimmer collection](https://varadasharma.com/2020/07/thank-you-cards-using-spellbinders-layered-glimmer-collection/): Hi friends, have you checked out the Layered Glimmer collection from Spellbinders? It has beautiful glimmer plates and dies that make up... - [WINNER – Spellbinders July 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop!!](https://varadasharma.com/2020/07/winner-spellbinders-july-2020-clubs-inspiration-blog-hop/): Hello friends, hope you all are safe. Today’s cheerful news is that we have winner from our Spellbinders July 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog... - [Spellbinders July 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop](https://varadasharma.com/2020/07/spellbinders-july-2020-clubs-inspiration-blog-hop/): Hi friends, welcome to the Spellbinders July 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop. I am so grateful to be able to participate in a blog hop... - [Thank You card using Spellbinders Stylish Script Collection](https://varadasharma.com/2020/07/thank-you-card-using-spellbinders-stylish-script-collection/): Hi friends, after fever and my body hitting the Reset button I managed to craft a little bit. And the first thing I grabbed to play with... - [Happy Birthday card using a Something Sweet stamp set & Instagram Hop (with lots of prizes!)](https://varadasharma.com/2020/07/happy-birthday-card-using-a-something-sweet-stamp-set-instagram-hop-with-lots-of-prizes/): Hi friends, I am so excited to share this with you today. We are having an Instagram hop today with a whole lot of inspiration and many... - [Red, white and blue themed birthday card using my digital stamp](https://varadasharma.com/2020/07/red-white-and-blue-themed-birthday-card-using-my-digital-stamp/): Hi guys, thank you so much for a great response to our release yesterday. I so appreciate your support. My first card for this release is... - [“Something Sweet” Digital Stamps July 2020 Release Reveal and my Design Team!](https://varadasharma.com/2020/07/something-sweet-digital-stamps-july-2020-release-reveal-and-my-design-team/): Hi there, my dear crafty friends! The day is finally here!! I am excited, proud and a little nervous to present our very own release of... - [Slimline card and coloring die cuts using Spellbinders Large Die of the month July 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/07/slimline-card-and-coloring-die-cuts-using-spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-july-2020/): Hi friends, Happy 4th of July to all my American friends and family! I salute all the brave men and women who have done great sacrifices... - [Card using Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Jul 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/07/card-using-spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-jul-2020/): Hi there! Have you seen the Spellbinders Small Die of the Month for July 2020? It’s just so gorgeous and I made this card using these... - [Slimline card using Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month July 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/07/slimline-card-using-spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-die-of-the-month-july-2020/): Slimline cards are everywhere right now, aren’t they? So I decided to make a couple of them myself. Today I used Spellbinders Amazing... - [5×7 card using Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace die of the month July 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/07/5-7-card-using-spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-die-of-the-month-july-2020/): Hi friends, new month, new dies from Spellbinders and new cards! How fun, right? Today I am sharing a 5×7 card using the latest... - [Spellbinders Glimmer Backgrounds Collection](https://varadasharma.com/2020/06/spellbinders-glimmer-backgrounds-collection/): Hi friends, taking a small break from our #digistamptechniques today, to share a card I made using Spellbinders Glimmer Bakcground. I... - [#DigiStampTechniques – 5 Things you can do with Digital Stamps using Microsoft PowerPoint](https://varadasharma.com/2020/06/digistamptechniques-5-things-you-can-do-with-digital-stamps-using-microsoft-powerpoint/): Hi guys, digital stamps are just everywhere now a days. Very versatile, quite affordable and easy to use – they make a great addition to... - [#DigiStampTechniques – Coloring with alcohol markers](https://varadasharma.com/2020/06/digistamptechniques-coloring-with-alcohol-markers/): Hi guys, another chapter in the new series #DigiStampTechniques. Today’s card uses alcohol markers for coloring the images. I started by... - [#DigiStampTechniques – watercoloring](https://varadasharma.com/2020/06/digistamptechniques-watercoloring/): Hi guys, a whole new series starting here – we will work with several techniques specifically with digital stamps. First one in this list... - [Spellbinders APG Die of the month kit for June 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/06/spellbinders-apg-die-of-the-month-kit-for-june-2020/): Hi friends, what’s the best thing to do to get a weekend started! You are my kinda person if you said “crafting!” :D As my birthday card... - [#DigiStampTechniques – Heat embossing – Guest post by Crafty_Sistahs](https://varadasharma.com/2020/06/digistamptechniques-heat-embossing-guest-post-by-crafty_sistahs/): Hello friends, we are Chandhini and Subhashini aka The creative twins, and we are here today to share an inspiration post with you using... - [My Free Digis for June 2020 are here :)](https://varadasharma.com/2020/06/my-free-digis-for-june-2020-are-here/): And just like that it is 8th of the month – yup, time for this month’s digi stamps. I decided to offer florals this month. I did make one... - [Spellbinders Large Die of the month kit for June 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/06/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-kit-for-june-2020/): Hi again, my friends. I am hoping you all are staying strong and taking care of yourself and your souls. If you ever need to talk to... - [Spellbinders Small Die of the month kit for June 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/06/spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-kit-for-june-2020/): Hi friends, new month = new Spellbinders kits! I have a card to share today which uses the Small Die of the Month kit from Spellbinders... - [#UseYourCraftStash – Review of all the cards and winners!](https://varadasharma.com/2020/06/useyourcraftstash-review-of-all-the-cards-and-winners/): Hello guys! I hope you all had fun playing along and / or checking out the tips and card ideas we shared for #UseYourCraftyStash... - [#UseYourCraftStash – Color and Dimension with stencils](https://varadasharma.com/2020/05/useyourcraftstash-color-and-dimension-with-stencils/): Hello there! I hope you all have enjoyed our little series for #UseYourCraftStash challenge. In this final post, I want to share with you... - [#UseYourCraftStash – Background stamps – make them the star of the show!](https://varadasharma.com/2020/05/useyourcraftstash-background-stamps-make-them-the-star-of-the-show/): Hi friends, we have done a lot of different fun things during this challenge. Today we are playing with background stamps. :) I often... - [#UseYourCraftStash – Patterned Papers](https://varadasharma.com/2020/05/useyourcraftstash-patterned-papers/): Hello friends, hope you all are doing fine and enjoying our #UseYourCraftStash challenge. Today we are going to talk about the most... - [#UseYourCraftStash – Let’s talk about Mistakes & Hot Foiling](https://varadasharma.com/2020/05/useyourcraftstash-let-s-talk-about-mistakes-hot-foiling/): Hi everyone, for today’s tip and #UseYourCraftStash challenge – let’s talk about mistakes, shall we? As a crafter, as a businesswoman, as... - [EDS/HSD Instagram Hop Details + #UseYourCraftStash – Digi Stamps](https://varadasharma.com/2020/05/eds-hsd-instagram-hop-details-useyourcraftstash-digi-stamps/): Hi friends, today I am feeling so honored to be part of a very special event! My Instagram friend (and a crafter I deeply admire!)... - [#UseYourCraftStash – Make Multiple – Cards with only stamps & heat embossing](https://varadasharma.com/2020/05/useyourcraftstash-make-multiple-cards-with-only-stamps-heat-embossing/): Hi guys, are you ready for the next idea and tip? Today’s tip: When you are working on one type of card – heat embossing / foiling / fun... - [#UseYourCraftyStash – Stray a little ;-) Hanging planters](https://varadasharma.com/2020/05/useyourcraftystash-stray-a-little-hanging-planters/): Hi guys, keep those projects coming for the #UseYourCraftyStash! I am grateful for your support :) I hope you are ready for the next... - [#UseYourCraftStash challenge – Background dies (or large dies) + a video](https://varadasharma.com/2020/05/useyourcraftstash-challenge-background-dies-or-large-dies-a-video/): Today’s tip: Create, don’t wait – for that exact time, superb motivation, amazing idea. As the famous saying by Gen George S Patton goes,... - [How about a Challenge – #UseYourCraftyStash and Multiple Prizes!](https://varadasharma.com/2020/05/how-about-a-challenge-useyourcraftystash-and-multiple-prizes/): Hi friends, last month when I asked you guys on Instagram whether you have products sitting unused and a whopping 83% of you said “Yes”.... - [Home decor shadow box using Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Die of the month for May 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/05/home-decor-shadow-box-using-spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-die-of-the-month-for-may-2020/): Hi friends, here’s wishing all the moms and mother-figures A Very Happy Mother’s Day! You are what makes this world beautiful!! And I... - [The wait is over.. My Free Digis for May 2020 are here :)](https://varadasharma.com/2020/05/the-wait-is-over-my-free-digis-for-may-2020-are-here/): Hello my dear crafty friends, I am here with the next month’s FREE Digital Stamps for you guys. :) I am sharing one card today using one... - [Thank you card using Spellbinders Large Die of the month for May 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/05/thank-you-card-using-spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-for-may-2020/): Hi friends, I have one more ‘Thank You’ card for you today. Using the Spellbinders Large Die of the month for May 2020 this time. And the... - [Thank you card using Spellbinders Small Die of the Month for May 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/05/thank-you-card-using-spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-for-may-2020/): Hi friends, new month = new dies from Spellbinders, right? And as always this month’s dies are so pretty. Today I will share a card using... - [Flip cards without using any special flip-card dies | MFT Stamps](https://varadasharma.com/2020/05/flip-cards-without-using-any-special-flip-card-dies-mft-stamps/): Hi guys, after I posted on Instagram my flip card using Whimsical and Wild collection by Jane Davenport from Spellbinders, I promised to... - [My Free Digis April 2020 Review](https://varadasharma.com/2020/05/my-free-digis-april-2020-review/): Hello fellow crafters, I am hoping you all are doing good, staying safe and staying creative. I can’t believe it is May already! One... - [Whimsical and Wild collection by Jane Davenport | Flip card using any shape die](https://varadasharma.com/2020/04/whimsical-and-wild-collection-by-jane-davenport-flip-card-using-any-shape-die/): Hi friends, I hope you all are staying safe and being careful wherever you guys are. I am sending a whole lot of good vibes your way.... - [Card using Becca Feeken Amazing Paper Grace Flourished Fretwork](https://varadasharma.com/2020/04/card-using-becca-feeken-amazing-paper-grace-flourished-fretwork/): Hello, my dear crafty friends! I have a card to share with you today that you might have already seen me create on Instagram. This uses... - [Spellbinders Kaleidoscope Dies | Cards for 3 different occasions by changing color scheme](https://varadasharma.com/2020/04/spellbinders-kaleidoscope-dies-cards-for-3-different-occasions-by-changing-color-scheme/): Hi friends, don’t you just love it when you can change just a few things and change the whole look of card? I have three examples to... - [Ink squishing – when you don’t want to do detailed coloring](https://varadasharma.com/2020/04/ink-squishing-when-you-don-t-want-to-do-detailed-coloring/): Today, I want to stand on top of a building that “my crafty friends are the best!”. My friends from Instagram – Subhashini and Chandhini... - [Grateful – Fall themed card using stamps and dies from Spellbinders](https://varadasharma.com/2020/04/grateful-fall-themed-card-using-stamps-and-dies-from-spellbinders/): Hi guys, I always create lots of ‘thank you’ cards for Thanksgiving / Fall. This is one American festival that I have adapted in my... - [Happy Birthday | Card with lots of gifts and easy background idea](https://varadasharma.com/2020/04/happy-birthday-card-with-lots-of-gifts-and-easy-background-idea/): Hi friends, one can never make too many birthday cards, right? And one can never have too many gifts on their birthday either, right? :D... - [Congrats | Sketchy bouquet card with lots of layers](https://varadasharma.com/2020/04/congrats-sketchy-bouquet-card-with-lots-of-layers/): Hi guys, as I was telling some recently I have set up a challenge for myself to use every single item in my crafty stash before buying... - [Table top wood sign using Spellbinders APG Dies April 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/04/table-top-wood-sign-using-spellbinders-apg-dies-april-2020/): Hi everyone, there are some projects that you just can’t wait to share, right? Today’s project was just one of those projects for me. We... - [Love / Wedding card with a peek-through words using Spellbinders – DOM April 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/04/love-wedding-card-with-a-peek-through-words-using-spellbinders-dom-april-2020/): Hello everyone, I hope you all are doing good with the whole quarantine thing. I encourage you to use this time to catch up on your... - [Happy Celebrations – Spellbinders – LDOM April 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/04/happy-celebrations-spellbinders-ldom-april-2020/): Hi guys, how are you all doing? We are doing the best we can and seriously taking full advantage of the slow down to connect with each... - [Digi stamps created by me, how you can get them {0$ !}, Store {coupon inside} and Life updates](https://varadasharma.com/2020/04/digi-stamps-created-by-me-how-you-can-get-them-0-store-coupon-inside-and-life-updates/): Hi friends, I hope you all are staying safe wherever you are. I understand these are weird times, full of uncertainty. I am a mom, a... - [WINNER – Spellbinders March 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop!!](https://varadasharma.com/2020/03/winner-spellbinders-march-2020-clubs-inspiration-blog-hop/): Hello friends, hope you all are safe. Today’s cheerful news is that we have winner from our Spellbinders March 2020 Clubs Inspiration... - [You Are Loved – stamped and colored card](https://varadasharma.com/2020/03/you-are-loved-stamped-and-colored-card/): Hi guys, I am hoping you all are staying safe. Not panicking. Acting with hope, strength and grace. Yes, there is a lot of chaos and... - [Spellbinders March 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop](https://varadasharma.com/2020/03/spellbinders-march-2020-clubs-inspiration-blog-hop/): Hi friends, welcome to the Spellbinders March 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop. I am so grateful to be able to participate in a blog hop... - [Rolled Flowers using Felt with paper crafts](https://varadasharma.com/2020/03/rolled-flowers-using-felt-with-paper-crafts/): Hi crafty friends, we are at the finish line today – project 5 of 5 for using felt die cuts on paper projects. So far, we made critters... - [A spring themed shadow box using Spellbinders Small Die of the Month March 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/03/a-spring-themed-shadow-box-using-spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-march-2020/): Welcome back, dear friends! Today is project number 4 in a series of 5 projects where I am experimenting with using die cut felt on paper... - [Using dies for hot foiling + felt flowers – with Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace die of the m](https://varadasharma.com/2020/03/using-dies-for-hot-foiling-felt-flowers-with-spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-die-of-the-m/): Hello, hello!! Happy Friday!! You guys know I love Amazing Paper Grace dies by Becca Feeken, right? And also that I love to experiment... - [Bunny Birthday Wishes – using Spellbinders Large Die of the Month March 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/03/bunny-birthday-wishes-using-spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-march-2020/): Hi guys, I hope your week is going good so far and that you are ready for another card inspiration :) Last month I tried incorporating... - [Mother’s Day Flower Basket Card using Spellbinders Large Die of the Month](https://varadasharma.com/2020/03/mother-s-day-flower-basket-card-using-spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month/): Another Felt project today guys. I hope you all are ready. We are making a Mother’s Day flower basket card using Spellbinders Large Die... - [Quick and easy hot foiled cards using Modern Essentials collection from Spellbinders](https://varadasharma.com/2020/03/quick-and-easy-hot-foiled-cards-using-modern-essentials-collection-from-spellbinders/): Hi guys, I hope you are having a fantastic Monday! Today’s card is such an inspired-by card. Recently, Debby from Lime Doodle Design... - [Two cards using Foiled Basics by Yana Smakula](https://varadasharma.com/2020/02/two-cards-using-foiled-basics-by-yana-smakula/): You guys, this collection by one of my favorite artists of all times – Yana Smakula – it is just so beautiful and dreamy! I am in love.... - [3 more watercolored cards using Simon Says Stamp Stronger Together card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2020/02/3-more-watercolored-cards-using-simon-says-stamp-stronger-together-card-kit/): Namaste! Watercoloring is going strong in my neck of the woods. And lucky for me, the current Simon Says Stamp Stronger Together card kit... - [Simon Says Stamp Card Kit – Stronger Together – Card 1](https://varadasharma.com/2020/02/simon-says-stamp-card-kit-stronger-together-card-1/): Hi guys, after so many days of working on die cut based cards, I am shifting to my old love – watercolors – at least for a little bit.... - [Cute floral hair accessories – using Large Die of the Month Feb 2020 from Spellbinders](https://varadasharma.com/2020/02/cute-floral-hair-accessories-using-large-die-of-the-month-feb-2020-from-spellbinders/): If you have a friend / colleague who adores his little granddaughters – what do you do as a crafter? You make pretty hair accessories for... - [Mini Accordion Album using journaling cards – from Spellbinders Card kit of the Month Feb 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/02/mini-accordion-album-using-journaling-cards-from-spellbinders-card-kit-of-the-month-feb-2020/): Hi friends, I have one more quick and easy crafty project to share today. And just like my last post, this one also uses the super fun... - [Elegant birthday card using Amazing Paper Grace die of the month for Feb 2020 from Spellbinders](https://varadasharma.com/2020/02/elegant-birthday-card-using-amazing-paper-grace-die-of-the-month-for-feb-2020-from-spellbinders/): Hi guys, hope your Saturday is going great! Finally, my girl is back to feeling better after a week of flu. We are about to get sucked... - [Using Journaling cards for focal points on Cards – using Spellbinders Card kit Feb 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/02/using-journaling-cards-for-focal-points-on-cards-using-spellbinders-card-kit-feb-2020/): Hi guys, do you use journaling cards on your cards? This time the Spellbinders Card kit of the month has a pack of journaling cards and I... - [Girl-y thank you card using Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Feb 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/02/girl-y-thank-you-card-using-spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-feb-2020/): Hi friends, I am back today with another card idea – this time it is a gray-pink-purple themed thank you card using Spellbinders Small... - [Modern card with stamped succulents using Spellbinders + Fun Stampers Journey Stamp of the Month Feb](https://varadasharma.com/2020/02/modern-card-with-stamped-succulents-using-spellbinders-fun-stampers-journey-stamp-of-the-month-feb/): Hi friends, I am on a quest to try different colors, as well as techniques this year. So for the succulent / cactus stamp set from this... - [DIY little rainbow felt backpack-keychains using Spellbinders Large Die of the Month – Feb 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/02/diy-little-rainbow-felt-backpack-keychains-using-spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-feb-2020/): Hi guys, if you have been here long enough, you know I like to use paper crafting / card making supplies to make other things too and... - [Abstract scene setting with Spellbinders Large Die of the Month – Feb 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/02/abstract-scene-setting-with-spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-feb-2020/): Hi friends, I have 3 cards to share with you today which are very much like the little children’s books with funky, abstract designs... - [LOVE Wood Sign – upcycled from Goodwill – Valentine home decor craft](https://varadasharma.com/2020/01/love-wood-sign-upcycled-from-goodwill-valentine-home-decor-craft/): Hi friends, in Sharma household last week was just a blur – both girls got the flu bug, and I wasn’t feeling my very best either and... - [1 Trick 5 cards – Dry embossing with stencils](https://varadasharma.com/2020/01/1-trick-5-cards-dry-embossing-with-stencils/): Hi guys, are you ready for another 1-trick-5-cards post? I know I am :) 1 Trick: Today’s trick is to dry emboss with stencils instead of... - [Hot foiled hearts Valentine card – January’20 Glimmer Kit Add On – “Snarky H](https://varadasharma.com/2020/01/hot-foiled-hearts-valentine-card-january-20-glimmer-kit-add-on-snarky-h/): Hi friends, the Sun has decided to bless us with his presence today and I am celebrating by creating a bright & cheery card full of... - [5 easy cards with no stamping – Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month – Jan 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/01/5-easy-cards-with-no-stamping-spellbinders-card-kit-of-the-month-jan-2020/): Hi friends, today I have 5 cards to share with you – all easy, nothing elaborate, but just some ideas to use the patterned papers and... - [Creating a stamped background – Spellbinders + Fun Stampers Journey Stamp of the Month –](https://varadasharma.com/2020/01/creating-a-stamped-background-spellbinders-fun-stampers-journey-stamp-of-the-month/): Hi friends, today I have two different ideas for you to create stamped backgrounds. Both these cards use Spellbinders + Fun Stampers... - [Review of iPhone Photo Academy](https://varadasharma.com/2020/01/review-of-iphone-photo-academy/): Hi everyone, hope you all are having a great week so far. I recently started learning at the iPhone Photo Academy and wanted to share my... - [3-D Flower bouquet using Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month – Jan 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/01/3-d-flower-bouquet-using-spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-die-of-the-month-jan-2020/): Hi friends, I have a 3-d project to share with you today. I have said this several times before Becca Feeken from Amazing Paper Grace is... - [Best Friends Split Heart Necklace on a card – Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Jan 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/01/best-friends-split-heart-necklace-on-a-card-spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-jan-2020/): Hi friends, I am trying to savor the last couple days of winter break with more crafting :) and I have a video for you with this one. I... - [A masculine-ish card for Valentine’s Day using Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month – Jan](https://varadasharma.com/2020/01/a-masculine-ish-card-for-valentine-s-day-using-spellbinders-card-kit-of-the-month-jan/): Hi friends, I love convertibles – I think they are cool (may be not always so-practical), but cool for sure. My older one loves them too,... - [Felt Hair Accessories – Lots of Hearts](https://varadasharma.com/2020/01/felt-hair-accessories-lots-of-hearts/): Hello there, I hope you are slowly getting settled into some form of routine after the holidays. I am still in a little bit of... - [2-for-1 cards using Spellbinders Small Die Of the Month Jan 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/01/2-for-1-cards-using-spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-jan-2020/): Hello my dear crafty friends! A warm welcome and very best wishes for an awesome year ahead. I am hoping 2020 becomes your best creative... - [Looking back at 2019 And looking ahead at 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2019/12/looking-back-at-2019-and-looking-ahead-at-2020/): Hi friends, it is that time of the year – time to introspect, learn from the past year, set goals for the new year and get ready for our... - [Felt Floral Headbands](https://varadasharma.com/2019/12/felt-floral-headbands/): Hi guys, one of the things I want to do in 2020 is to diversify – I want to make things with Felt and Fabric in addition to making them... - [Last Minute Christmas Cards](https://varadasharma.com/2019/12/last-minute-christmas-cards/): Hi friends, are you looking for some last minute cards for Christmas? Then it’s time to pull out those stickers / ephemera pieces /... - [Watercolor Card using Dec 2019 Card kit of the Month from Spellbinders](https://varadasharma.com/2019/12/watercolor-card-using-dec-2019-card-kit-of-the-month-from-spellbinders/): Hi friends, did you know that along with the foxy dies, this month’s Spellbinders card kit also includes a stamp set that has a cute... - [Elegant card using Amazing Paper Grace past die kit](https://varadasharma.com/2019/12/elegant-card-using-amazing-paper-grace-past-die-kit/): Hi guys, we celebrated holiday stuff at work today and we did give our boss the card I made for him, so it is safe to share this one here... - [Card idea using Dec 2019 Amazing Paper Grace die of the Month from Spellbinders](https://varadasharma.com/2019/12/card-idea-using-dec-2019-amazing-paper-grace-die-of-the-month-from-spellbinders/): Hi guys, ready for one more card idea? Today I am playing with Dec 2019 Amazing Paper Grace die of the Month from Spellbinders. Becca is... - [Card idea using Dec 2019 Stamp of the Month from Fun Stampers Journey + Spellbinders](https://varadasharma.com/2019/12/card-idea-using-dec-2019-stamp-of-the-month-from-fun-stampers-journey-spellbinders/): Hi friends, I am still playing with Spellbinders club kits and today I brought out the Penguins – from this month’s Fun Stampers Journey... - [Combining die cuts and ephemera](https://varadasharma.com/2019/12/combining-die-cuts-and-ephemera/): Hi friends, if you are like me, you love ephemera pieces, right? I know I do and I do love to make cards with them. Today I decided to... - [Card idea using Dec 2019 Large die of the Month from Spellbinders](https://varadasharma.com/2019/12/card-idea-using-dec-2019-large-die-of-the-month-from-spellbinders/): Hi friends, happy Monday! Over the weekend I played with the Large Die of the month kit for this month from Spellbinders. It’s amazing,... - [Card idea using Dec 2019 Small die of the Month from Spellbinders {and a video}](https://varadasharma.com/2019/12/card-idea-using-dec-2019-small-die-of-the-month-from-spellbinders-and-a-video/): Hi everyone, today I have a card idea using Dec 2019 Small die of the Month from Spellbinders. This time these dies are a set of 14 word... - [Card using the die set from Spellbinders Dec 2019 Card kit](https://varadasharma.com/2019/12/card-using-the-die-set-from-spellbinders-dec-2019-card-kit/): Hi guys, I know I shared several cards using this month’s Spellbinders Card kit. But I had not had a chance to play with the die set yet.... - [5 Cards using Dec 2019 Card kit from Spellbinders {and a Video}](https://varadasharma.com/2019/12/5-cards-using-dec-2019-card-kit-from-spellbinders-and-a-video/): Hello my crafty friends! Hope you all are doing good. I am here to share 5 card ideas using Dec 2019 Card kit from Spellbinders. This kit... - [Spellbinders November Die D-Lites – 3 Christmas cards](https://varadasharma.com/2019/11/spellbinders-november-die-d-lites-3-christmas-cards/): Hi friends, today I am playing with Spellbinders November Die D-Lites. I made 3 Christmas card using the layered Kaleidoscope triangles.... - [Last minute Thank you cards – using patterned paper with die cuts](https://varadasharma.com/2019/11/last-minute-thank-you-cards-using-patterned-paper-with-die-cuts/): Hi friends, I have some last minute Thank You cards to share today. We will use patterned papers with die cuts, stickers etc and lots of... - [Crafty Sales](https://varadasharma.com/2019/11/crafty-sales/): Hello again, my crafty friends! Here in US we are headed into the Thanksgiving and Black Friday week and several crafty companies have... - [Spellbinders | Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas](https://varadasharma.com/2019/11/spellbinders-have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas/): Hi folks, sorry for my absence for last few days. But I have a beautiful card to share with you today. I hope you will let me make it up... - [Spellbinders + Fun Stampers Journey | Stamp of the Month – Nov 2019 | Mistletoe & Holly](https://varadasharma.com/2019/11/spellbinders-fun-stampers-journey-stamp-of-the-month-nov-2019-mistletoe-holly/): Hello and welcome to my space! I have a shiny, glittery, wintery card to share with you today. I used the gorgeous images and the... - [Spellbinders | Small Die of the Month – Nov 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/11/spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-nov-2019/): Hi friends, I am so in love with the beautiful snowflakes from Spellbinders Small Die of the Month – Nov 2019 – Kaleidoscope Snowflake. I... - [Spellbinders | Large Die of the Month – Nov 2019](https://varadasharma.com/2019/11/spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-nov-2019/): Hi friends, have you checked out the Large Die of the Month for this month from Spellbinders, yet? These are just so adorable. You can... - [Inky friday with Jyoti](https://varadasharma.com/2021/04/inky-friday-with-jyoti/): Hello everyone! This  is Jyoti from CardsNCraftsNYC.com  here today sharing my card I created using the Beautiful Birthday digital stamp.... - [Sending Smiles – April 2021 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2021/04/sending-smiles-april-2021-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Hello everyone! Release day is here and I am so thrilled to reveal our April 2021 Digital Stamps Release – “Sending Smiles”. Here’s our... - [Cascade Fun Fold Card | Daisies Digital Stamp | March Inspirations](https://varadasharma.com/2021/04/cascade-fun-fold-card-daisies-digital-stamp-march-inspirations/): Hi everyone, Raga is on the channel today showcasing this fantastic fun fold card. How she turns a bouquet of daisies into this fun fold... - [Vintage inspired card for Grandma by guest designer Sheetal](https://varadasharma.com/2021/03/vintage-inspired-card-for-grandma-by-guest-designer-sheetal/): Hi Friends! I am Sheetal Kumar. I am so happy to be a guesting for Varada Sharma this month as i get to share my creativity through this... - [New Maker Forte release inspiration using Flower Cluster stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2021/03/new-maker-forte-release-inspiration-using-flower-cluster-stamp-set/): Two more of my stamp sets are being released today for Maker Forte! I am super excited. The Flower Cluster stamp set is actually the... - [Video – Reverse Easel Card by Ranjitha](https://varadasharma.com/2021/03/video-reverse-easel-card-by-ranjitha/): Hi everyone, Ranjitha is on our brand channel today sharing this beautiful reverse easel card. She used the Pretty Little Tulips stamp... - [Colors of Life Challenge Inspiration by Maura](https://varadasharma.com/2021/03/colors-of-life-challenge-inspiration-by-maura/): Hello everyone!!!  Maura here, and I am happy to share with you a card that I made using Varada’s most recent March release.  The... - [Sending Love – card by guest Designer Sheetal Kumar](https://varadasharma.com/2021/03/sending-love-card-by-guest-designer-sheetal-kumar/): Hi Friends!  I am Sheetal Kumar. I am so happy to be a guest designer for Varada Sharma this month as I get to share my creativity... - [Inky Friday with @crafty_sistahs](https://varadasharma.com/2021/03/inky-friday-with-crafty_sistahs/): We, Chandhini and Subhashini (aka @crafty_sistahs), are excited to be on the blog to share an inspiration for this week’s Inky Friday. We... - [[Video] Window surprise card using Daisies & Bleeding Hearts digi stamp](https://varadasharma.com/2021/03/video-window-surprise-card-using-daisies-bleeding-hearts-digi-stamp/): Hello everyone, Jaya is on our YouTube channel today sharing a beautiful window surprise card using Daisies & Bleeding Hearts digi stamp.... - [Monthly Challenge – Colors of Life](https://varadasharma.com/2021/03/monthly-challenge-colors-of-life/): Hello everyone, hope you all are doing great. I’m Dipti Shukla owner of Dipti Arts Studio and I am excited to bring you a colorful,... - [‘You Are Stronger’ March 2021 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2021/03/you-are-stronger-march-2021-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone, we are excited to bring you another Instagram Hop + Giveaway today for our latest release “You Are Stronger” :) If you don’t... - [My March 21 release with Maker Forte](https://varadasharma.com/2021/03/my-march-21-release-with-maker-forte/): Hello everyone, I am excited and grateful today to showcase my designed stamp (physical, clear stamps) released by Maker Forte! These are... - [You Are Stronger – March 2021 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2021/03/you-are-stronger-march-2021-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): My favorite day of the month – 8th – our release day :-) This month our release is called “You Are Stronger”. As March is... - [3rd International Women’s Day Hop](https://varadasharma.com/2021/03/3rd-international-women-s-day-hop/): Hi everyone, to celebrate Women’s Day this year, there is a major blog hop going on – with lots of prizes and yes, I am sponsoring one... - [2-for-1 cards using Altenew Perfectly Perfect stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2021/03/2-for-1-cards-using-altenew-perfectly-perfect-stamp-set/): Hi everyone! Happy Friday :-) Today I have 2-for-1 cards. The main technique for the cards is something I saw in one of Jennifer... - [Unusual color combo card using Rose Bouquet digital stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2021/03/unusual-color-combo-card-using-rose-bouquet-digital-stamp-set/): A little while ago, I shared a really unusual-for-me color combo on Instagram (I will link it for you below). I colored two Rose Bouquet... - [Flower Pot Easel Card using Fantastic Florals release](https://varadasharma.com/2021/03/flower-pot-easel-card-using-fantastic-florals-release/): Hi everyone, Ranjitha our newest creative team member is on our YouTube channel today sharing this beautiful Flower Pot Easel card made... - [Shannon Edwards – Inky Friday showcasing “Forget Me Not”](https://varadasharma.com/2021/02/shannon-edwards-inky-friday-showcasing-forget-me-not/): Hello! Shannon Edwards here, and I am so excited to share my Inky Friday project with you all this week because it is about one of my... - [Two more floral cards using Snowdrops stamp set by Priyadarshini](https://varadasharma.com/2021/02/two-more-floral-cards-using-snowdrops-stamp-set-by-priyadarshini/): Hi everyone, this is Priyadarshini here and I am really excited to share my second card project for this month as Guest designer for... - [Gatefold slide & lock card by Jaya](https://varadasharma.com/2021/02/gatefold-slide-lock-card-by-jaya/): Hi everyone, our Creative Team has already started working hard to bring you lots of inspiration including videos on our own brand... - [February Monthly Challenge Inspiration 2 – Hearts & Flowers](https://varadasharma.com/2021/02/february-monthly-challenge-inspiration-2-hearts-flowers/): Hello everyone, I am Mugdha from Craftomania and I am very excited to share today’s inspiration post here. This month Varada has... - [Inky Friday with @rightbrainart](https://varadasharma.com/2021/02/inky-friday-with-rightbrainart-1/): Hello it’s @Rightbrainart here with a project for the February release. I love all the gorgeous floral images in this release. Florals... - [Picking back up on AECP](https://varadasharma.com/2021/02/picking-back-up-on-aecp/): Hello there! This year, I intentionally posted my new year post on Instagram a day late and it said “Begin anywhere” – I wanted that to... - [February Monthly Challenge – Hearts & Flowers](https://varadasharma.com/2021/02/february-monthly-challenge-hearts-flowers/): Good morning!! Maura here, with a card using one of Varada’s amazing floral images from her Februrary release: Foget Me Not. Honestly,... - [‘Fantastic Florals’ February 2021 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2021/02/fantastic-florals-february-2021-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone, we are excited to bring you another Instagram Hop + Giveaway today for our latest release “Fantastic Florals” :) If you... - [Fantastic Florals – Release Inspiration by Guest Designer Priyadarshini](https://varadasharma.com/2021/02/fantastic-florals-release-inspiration-by-guest-designer-priyadarshini/): Hello friends, please join me in welcoming Priyadarshini here on our blog with an amazing inspiration for this month’s release –... - [Fantastic Florals – February 2021 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2021/02/fantastic-florals-february-2021-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Hi everyone, I am here with the reveal of our latest digital stamps release – Fantastic Florals for the month of February 2021. Let’s... - [Birthday card for my Aquarius daughter – using Spellbinders Celestial Zodiacs glimmer collecti](https://varadasharma.com/2021/02/birthday-card-for-my-aquarius-daughter-using-spellbinders-celestial-zodiacs-glimmer-collecti/): Hello friends, my younger one’s birthday is in a couple days and I have the perfect card for her. Lately she has been into Zodiacs (I... - [Thinking of You – card using Spellbinders – Expressions of Spring collection](https://varadasharma.com/2021/01/thinking-of-you-card-using-spellbinders-expressions-of-spring-collection/): Hello friends, I have a card for you today that combines several different techniques and several different (old and new products). Hope... - [January 2021 Release – “Cute Critters” – Showcase](https://varadasharma.com/2021/01/january-2021-release-cute-critters-showcase/): Hi friends, as you all might have seen on Instagram and YouTube this month – we have been having so much fun with our January 2021... - [Just For You – Guest post by Joy Dsouza](https://varadasharma.com/2021/01/just-for-you-guest-post-by-joy-dsouza/): Hello there my crafty friends! I hope you are having a lovely week. I am Joy Dsouza from HandCraftedByJoy.com, and today I would like to... - [New to me – Jan 2021 Challenge Inspiration 3](https://varadasharma.com/2021/01/new-to-me-jan-2021-challenge-inspiration-3/): Hello everyone, I am Mugdha from Craftomania and I am very excited to share my first post here. This month Varada’s “Cute Critters”... - [Happy Birthday Card using our digital stamps – Guest-post by Joy Dsouza](https://varadasharma.com/2021/01/happy-birthday-card-using-our-digital-stamps-guest-post-by-joy-dsouza/): Hello there my crafty friends! I hope you are having a lovely week. I am Joy Dsouza from HandCraftedByJoy.com, and I am super excited to... - [Shaker card with all over foiling – using Spellbinders Expressions of Love collection](https://varadasharma.com/2021/01/shaker-card-with-all-over-foiling-using-spellbinders-expressions-of-love-collection/): Hello my favorite people! Hope you all are doing good. It’s time already to make love cards for Valentine’s Day, right? Today I have a... - [Varada Sharma Digital Designs – Video Design Team Call!](https://varadasharma.com/2021/01/varada-sharma-digital-designs-video-design-team-call/): We are looking for some people to spread the love of crafting with digital stamps on YouTube and other video based Social Media –... - [‘Cute Critters’ January 2021 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2021/01/cute-critters-january-2021-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi friends – we decided to start this new year with some very cute critters. And today I have a bunch of cards (3!) to share all of which... - [New to me – Jan 2021 Challenge Inspiration 2](https://varadasharma.com/2021/01/new-to-me-jan-2021-challenge-inspiration-2/): Hi, my name is Maura and this is my first time posting on Varada’s blog!  Woo hoo!!!  The theme this month is “NEW” and how perfect for... - [“Cute Critters” Digital Stamps Release Jan 2021](https://varadasharma.com/2021/01/cute-critters-digital-stamps-release-jan-2021/): Hi everyone, new month = new digital stamps for this month! This time we have some cute little critters for you guys :) Here are the... - [New to me – Jan 2021 Challenge Inspiration 1](https://varadasharma.com/2021/01/new-to-me-jan-2021-challenge-inspiration-1/): A big big hello and a very happy new year to all. Hope you had a blast on the New Year celebration. I’m Dipti Shukla owner of Dipti Arts... - [Thanks for your support this year!](https://varadasharma.com/2020/12/thanks-for-your-support-this-year/): I am here on the Christmas Eve of the weirdest year of my life (and I think most people’t lives too), marvelling at how blessed I have... - [Happy New Year card using December Release by Silvia Galloni](https://varadasharma.com/2020/12/happy-new-year-card-using-december-release-by-silvia-galloni/): Hello Crafty friends! Silvia ’s here today with a new card featuring Varada Sharma’s digital stamps from latest release. This time I... - [All that sparkle – Dec 2020 Challenge Inspiration 3](https://varadasharma.com/2020/12/all-that-sparkle-dec-2020-challenge-inspiration-3/): Hello Crafty Friends, I’m Raga Senthil from Perky Raga. I’m so excited to be on the blog to share a quick and easy to make inspiration... - [Spellbinders | Delicate Impressions collection by Becca Feeken| Glimmer cards](https://varadasharma.com/2020/12/spellbinders-delicate-impressions-collection-by-becca-feeken-glimmer-cards/): Hi friends, I have two cards to share with you today both using the goodies from Spellbinders Delicate Impressions collection by Becca... - [Merry & Bright – Christmas card using December Release by Silvia Galloni](https://varadasharma.com/2020/12/merry-bright-christmas-card-using-december-release-by-silvia-galloni/): Hi friends, please join me in welcoming the amazingly talented Silvia from @sivg76. She is sharing a gorgeous Christmas card using our... - [Curtain opener card using Spellbinders Large Die of the Month December 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/12/curtain-opener-card-using-spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-december-2020/): Hi friends, I am curious to know what you think of ‘creating’ interactive cards. I know I love to receive them but to be honest sometimes... - [All that sparkle – Dec 2020 Challenge Inspiration 2](https://varadasharma.com/2020/12/all-that-sparkle-dec-2020-challenge-inspiration-2/): Hello everyone! Jyoti here today sharing my fun and sparkly shaker card today with you all. As most of you know I am a card maker, paper... - [Two-for-one cards using Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace die of the Month for Dec 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/12/two-for-one-cards-using-spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-die-of-the-month-for-dec-2020/): Hello my crafty friends, hope you are all doing well and staying safe. When you have a die like this month’s APG die set – beautiful... - [‘Merry & Bright’ December 2020 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2020/12/merry-bright-december-2020-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone, we are excited to bring you another release Instagram Hop today for our latest release “Merry & Bright” :) If you don’t... - [“Merry & Bright” Digital Stamps Release December 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/12/merry-bright-digital-stamps-release-december-2020/): Hi everyone, new month = new digital stamps for this month – our newest release “Merry & Bright” is here :-) Here are the subscription... - [All that sparkle – Dec 2020 Challenge Inspiration 1](https://varadasharma.com/2020/12/all-that-sparkle-dec-2020-challenge-inspiration-1/): Hello friends, We, Chandhini and Subhashini, are excited to be on the blog to share an inspiration for this month’s challenge- All That... - [Happy Together – shaker card using Spellbinders Small Die of the Month for Dec 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/12/happy-together-shaker-card-using-spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-for-dec-2020/): Hi friends, sorry for being absent from this space for some time. I have been working on several important and exciting things. They will... - [Bring on the spotlight – Nov 2020 Challenge Inspiration 3](https://varadasharma.com/2020/11/bring-on-the-spotlight-nov-2020-challenge-inspiration-3/): Hello everyone, I am here with our next inspiration post for ‘Bring on the Spotlight’. I did something slightly out-of-the ordinary for... - [‘Season of Thanks’ Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2020/11/season-of-thanks-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone, today we are excited to bring you a Instagram hop for our ‘Season of Thanks’ release. Thank you so much for showing all the... - [Bring on the spotlight – Nov 2020 Challenge Inspiration 2](https://varadasharma.com/2020/11/bring-on-the-spotlight-nov-2020-challenge-inspiration-2/): Hello everyone! Please welcome Tenia from Jazzy Paper Designs. She has a unique, quirky modern style, of which I am a huge fan! She has... - [Just-bee-cause card using Sweet Cardlets Collection by Becca Feeken](https://varadasharma.com/2020/11/just-bee-cause-card-using-sweet-cardlets-collection-by-becca-feeken/): Hi friends, today’s card is “Just bee-cause” :-) I combined stamping, fussy cutting, die cutting and hot foiling for this card. Key... - [Holiday card using Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace November 2020 dies](https://varadasharma.com/2020/11/holiday-card-using-spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-november-2020-dies/): Hi everyone, you must have seen several beautiful sleigh’s in the card world this month – and I am sure most of them were made with the... - [Fall themed floral card using Susan’s Autumn Flora Collection](https://varadasharma.com/2020/11/fall-themed-floral-card-using-susan-s-autumn-flora-collection/): Hi guys, I love making paper flowers. Susan’s Autumn Flora collection from Spellbinders, designed by Susan Tierney-Cockburn has dies to... - [Bring on the spotlight – Nov 2020 Challenge Inspiration 1](https://varadasharma.com/2020/11/bring-on-the-spotlight-nov-2020-challenge-inspiration-1/): Hello everyone! Please welcome the amazingly talented Dipti from @diptiartsstudio. She also decided to interpret this month’s theme for... - [“Season of Thanks” Digital Stamps November 2020 Release](https://varadasharma.com/2020/11/season-of-thanks-digital-stamps-november-2020-release/): Hi everyone, I am back with several more digital stamps for this month – our newest release “Season of Thanks” is here :-) Here are the... - [Fun fold slimline card using Spellbinders Large Die of the Month November 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/11/fun-fold-slimline-card-using-spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-november-2020/): Hi friends, I am loving the new slimline card trend. I am having too much fun with it and today I have a fun fold (pun intended) card in... - [Gatefold winter scene card using Spellbinders Small Die of the Month November 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/11/gatefold-winter-scene-card-using-spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-november-2020/): Hello crafters. Hope you all are doing great! Have you seen Spellbinders Small Die of the Month for November 2020? It’s just such a... - [Bring on the Spotlight – November 2020 Monthly Challenge #vsdigichallenge](https://varadasharma.com/2020/11/bring-on-the-spotlight-november-2020-monthly-challenge-vsdigichallenge/): Hi everyone, yes, I have two posts for today and both are about challenges and winning! :) This month’s theme is “Bring on the Spotlight”... - [October Challenge Winner !!](https://varadasharma.com/2020/11/october-challenge-winner/): Hello everyone, I hope you all are doing well and enjoying the festivities – Dussehra done, Karwachauth coming up in India; Halloween... - [November 2020 Digital Stamps Pre-release](https://varadasharma.com/2020/10/november-2020-digital-stamps-pre-release/): Hi friends, festival season has already kinda started with Durga pooja, Navratri in India. Halloween is this week, next week Karwachauth,... - [Card & Tag set using Fruit of life Stamp set – with Guest Designer Pooja (@cardsncolourin](https://varadasharma.com/2020/10/card-tag-set-using-fruit-of-life-stamp-set-with-guest-designer-pooja-cardsncolourin/): Hello Friends! Pooja(@cardsncolouring) here with part 2 of the Guest Designer Post. Did you get a chance to use the digital stamps form... - [‘Bee happy’ – hexagon shaped card using Spellbinders FSJ Buzzworthy Collection](https://varadasharma.com/2020/10/bee-happy-hexagon-shaped-card-using-spellbinders-fsj-buzzworthy-collection/): Hi friends, I have a shaped card to share today that uses the latest Buzzworthy Collection from Spellbinders. I loved how this card... - [Fun with florals – Oct 2020 Challenge Inspiration 3](https://varadasharma.com/2020/10/fun-with-florals-oct-2020-challenge-inspiration-3/): Hello everyone! Please welcome the amazingly talented Jyoti from @cardsncraftsnyc. The card she made for our “Fun with Florals” digi... - [‘You are awesome to the core’ – card with Guest Designer Pooja (@cardsncolouring)](https://varadasharma.com/2020/10/you-are-awesome-to-the-core-card-with-guest-designer-pooja-cardsncolouring/): Hi friends, please welcome one of the fantastic artists from Instagram world – Pooja from ?@cardsncolouring. She is the queen of... - [‘You make me smile’ camera card using Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Oct 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/10/you-make-me-smile-camera-card-using-spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-oct-2020/): Hi friends, another swoon-worthy die set from Becca Feeken for this month’s Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Oct 2020. I must say this... - [‘October Fest’ Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2020/10/october-fest-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone, today we are excited to bring you a Instagram hop for our ‘October Fest’ release. I will share details on how to participate... - [Holiday card – open the door to see the sentiment – Spellbinders Large Die of the Month](https://varadasharma.com/2020/10/holiday-card-open-the-door-to-see-the-sentiment-spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month/): This month’s Large Die of the month kit from Spellbinders is just so much fun! It’s a door!! And you can put a message inside. You should... - [Fun with florals – Oct 2020 Challenge Inspiration 2](https://varadasharma.com/2020/10/fun-with-florals-oct-2020-challenge-inspiration-2/): Hello Crafty Friends, Today we welcome one of our new design team members – she is someone whom I have admired for a long time. She... - [Mental Health IG Hop](https://varadasharma.com/2020/10/mental-health-ig-hop/): Hi everyone, it’s truly an honor to be part of the hop for Mental Health Awareness. Mental health problems impact not only the person... - [“October Fest” – Digital Stamps October 2020 Release AND An Announcement!](https://varadasharma.com/2020/10/october-fest-digital-stamps-october-2020-release-and-an-announcement/): 8th of the month is here and so is our brand new release! This time the theme is “October Fest” with fruits, flowers, pie, acorns and... - [Fun with florals – Oct 2020 Challenge Inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2020/10/fun-with-florals-oct-2020-challenge-inspiration/): Hi crafty friends! This October onwards we are happy to host a monthly challenge (and chance to win store credit!). Today’s post is an... - [Thankful card using Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Oct 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/10/thankful-card-using-spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-oct-2020/): Hi everyone, as expected this month’s Small die of the month is about fall and leaves :-) Fall is my favorite season and I love all the... - [A Monthly Challenge and chance to win my digital stamp sets :-)](https://varadasharma.com/2020/10/a-monthly-challenge-and-chance-to-win-my-digital-stamp-sets/): Hello everyone! In the spirit of spreading our joy of crafting and digital stamps, we are excited to bring you a Monthly Challenge! And... - [More inspiration for Glorious Succulents September 2020 Release by guest designer Devanshi](https://varadasharma.com/2020/09/more-inspiration-for-glorious-succulents-september-2020-release-by-guest-designer-devanshi/): Hi crafty friends, it’s Devanshi here again from An Art Story by Devanshi. I have two more projects to share with you today using this... - [Glorious Succulents – September 2020 Release Inspiration by guest designer Devanshi](https://varadasharma.com/2020/09/glorious-succulents-september-2020-release-inspiration-by-guest-designer-devanshi/): Hi everyone, hope you all are doing good. :-) With over 7 years of experience, my passion has always been crafting. I have been taking... - [Glorious Succulents Sept 2020 Release Instagram Hop](https://varadasharma.com/2020/09/glorious-succulents-sept-2020-release-instagram-hop/): Hi friends, I am so glad you are here. We are having a fun inspiration hop going on on Instagram for this month’s digital stamps release... - [Spellbinders Picot Petite collection by Becca Feeken](https://varadasharma.com/2020/09/spellbinders-picot-petite-collection-by-becca-feeken/): Hi friends, so sorry for the long unexplained delay on bringing you some new and fresh inspiration on this space. Some unexpected family... - [Birthday card using Spellbinders LDOM Sept 2020 and bonus stamp set ‘Sprinkles’ availabl](https://varadasharma.com/2020/09/birthday-card-using-spellbinders-ldom-sept-2020-and-bonus-stamp-set-sprinkles-availabl/): Hi friends, if you are a VIP club member with Spellbinders, you are in for a treat this month! There is an exclusive clear stamp set... - [Varada Sharma Digital Stamps – September 2020 Release – Glorious Succulents](https://varadasharma.com/2020/09/varada-sharma-digital-stamps-september-2020-release-glorious-succulents/): Hello friends, it’s 8th of the month and so it is time for our brand new release! This time the theme is Succulents and Cacti – those... - [Thanks You card using Spellbinders Small Die of the Month – September 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/09/thanks-you-card-using-spellbinders-small-die-of-the-month-september-2020/): Hi everyone! I hope you all are doing well. :-) I have been obsessed with navy-pink-gold combination lately. I am wanting to buy a dress... - [Halloween card using Spellbinders Large Die of the Month – September 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/09/halloween-card-using-spellbinders-large-die-of-the-month-september-2020/): Hi friends, have you seen this month’s Spellbinders Large Die of the Month ? It’s a 6 layer cake die!! It got me thinking about making a... - [Holiday card using Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month – September 2020](https://varadasharma.com/2020/09/holiday-card-using-spellbinders-amazing-paper-grace-die-of-the-month-september-2020/): Hi friends, after watching Yana Smakula share so many Christmas cards lately, I think I caught that bug too. So, today with the... - [Winner – Spellbinders August Clubs Blog Hop](https://varadasharma.com/2020/09/winner-spellbinders-august-clubs-blog-hop/): Hello friends, hope you all are safe. Today’s cheerful news is that we have winner from our Spellbinders August 2020 Clubs Inspiration... - [Spellbinders August Clubs Blog Hop](https://varadasharma.com/2020/08/spellbinders-august-clubs-blog-hop/): Welcome to Spellbinders August Clubs Blog Hop! I am honored and grateful to be participating in this with so many fabulous artists. Read... - [“Wings and Petals” August 2020 Release Inspiration](https://varadasharma.com/2020/08/wings-and-petals-august-2020-release-inspiration/): Hi everyone! I hope you all are loving our floral release this month. I have another beautiful {if I may say so myself :)} card idea to... - [Spellbinders Inspiration JUL20 Sparkling Christmas Glimmer](https://varadasharma.com/2020/08/spellbinders-inspiration-jul20-sparkling-christmas-glimmer/): Yes, one more Christmas card today. More like a masculine holiday card really. And yes, I can’t stop glimmering. It’s just such a quick... - [Winner – “Wings and Petals” August 2020 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2020/08/winner-wings-and-petals-august-2020-release-blog-hop-giveaway/): Hello friends, hope you all are safe. As promised, we have not 1, but 2 winners from our “Wings and Petals” August 2020 Release Blog Hop... - [Holiday cards using Christmas Foiled Basics collection by Yana Smakula](https://varadasharma.com/2020/08/holiday-cards-using-christmas-foiled-basics-collection-by-yana-smakula/): Another holiday card today, friends. I hope you are ready. And yes, I do have some more holidays coming up soon too ;-) Today’s card is... - [Holiday card using Spellbinders Christmas Cascade designed by Becca Feeken](https://varadasharma.com/2020/08/holiday-card-using-spellbinders-christmas-cascade-designed-by-becca-feeken/): Okay, I am ready to say it. I am officially in love with Spellbinders Christmas Cascade designed by Becca Feeken. This collection is just... - [Quick Thanksgiving card using Spellbinders JUL20 SB Fall/Halloween](https://varadasharma.com/2020/08/quick-thanksgiving-card-using-spellbinders-jul20-sb-fall-halloween/): Hi friends, have you commented on our previous blog post yet? It’s a blog hop + giveaway, so don’t miss out! :-) If you have been... - [“Wings and Petals” August 2020 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway](https://varadasharma.com/2020/08/wings-and-petals-august-2020-release-blog-hop-giveaway/): Hi friends, welcome to our “Wings and Petals” August 2020 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway! I have been receiving lots of encouragement on... - [Cool stamping or painting trick with Acrylic Blocks (And Crafty Sales News!)](https://varadasharma.com/2020/08/cool-stamping-or-painting-trick-with-acrylic-blocks-and-crafty-sales-news/): Hi friends! Today I made two cards with a cool little trick. I actually painted using acrylic blocks – yes, those tiny little transparent... - [#DigiStampTechniques – Two cards by guest designer Jaya](https://varadasharma.com/2020/08/digistamptechniques-two-cards-by-guest-designer-jaya/): Hello! Its Jaya here! I’m so excited to be the August release “Wings and Petals” guest designer for Varada Sharma’s stamps. Such an... - [Varada Sharma Digital Stamps – August Release – Wings and Petals](https://varadasharma.com/2020/08/varada-sharma-digital-stamps-august-release-wings-and-petals/): Hello friends, it’s 8th of the month and so it is time for our brand new release! In honor of August being the Butterfly month, our... - [Spellbinders | Crafty Sentiments foiled cards](https://varadasharma.com/2020/08/spellbinders-crafty-sentiments-foiled-cards/): Hi guys, if you haven’t already figured it out, I am so in love with foiling and I want to add foiling details to all my cards lately.... - [You Are Fabulous - Shaker Card](https://varadasharma.com/2022/04/you-are-fabulous-shaker-card/): Hello Crafty Friends! Happy Thursday!! It's Bhavya here from PaperSplash and I'm here with a fun interactive shaker card to share with... - [Mother's day floral card](https://varadasharma.com/2022/04/mother-s-day-floral-card/): Hello Crafty Friends!! It's Bhavya here from PaperSplash. Today I'm here with a watercolor floral card created using digital stamps from... - [Floral Frame Card](https://varadasharma.com/2022/04/floral-frame-card/): Hey everyone, this is Kanan from ifeelglee. Today I am here with floral card which I made using “Blooming For You” April 2022 release by... - [Cascading Floral Card](https://varadasharma.com/2022/04/cascading-floral-card/): Hey everyone, this is Kanan from ifeelglee. Today I am here with floral card which I made using “Blooming For You” April 2022 release by... - [‘Blooming For You’ Apr 2022 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2022/04/blooming-for-you-apr-2022-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone, hope you all are having a good week so far. As you might have guessed, today's post is for our Instagram hop for our latest... - [Blooming For You – April 2022 Digital Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2022/04/blooming-for-you-april-2022-digital-release-reveal/): Hi crafty friends, hope you all are doing alright. This month I challenged myself to present some complex images, some of which I have... - [Butterfly Card](https://varadasharma.com/2022/03/butterfly-card/): Hey everyone, this is Kanan from ifeelglee. Today I am here with another floral card which I made using “Spring Blessings” March 2022... - [3 card ideas with patterned papers + dies](https://varadasharma.com/2022/03/3-card-ideas-with-patterned-papers-dies/): Hi friends, today I have several examples of how you can combine die cutting with patterned papers. For all these examples I used Simple... - [One more shaped card with Lovely Luna](https://varadasharma.com/2022/03/one-more-shaped-card-with-lovely-luna/): Hi everyone, hope your weekend is going good. I often plan, size and print more images that I can use for just one card. For instance,... - [‘Spring Blessings’ Mar 2022 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won](https://varadasharma.com/2022/03/spring-blessings-mar-2022-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): I have always lived in a bubble, away from news, from politics. But the last few days have forced me to open my eyes and look at a world... - [4th International Women’s Day Hop](https://varadasharma.com/2022/03/4th-international-women-s-day-hop/): Happy International Women's Day, everyone! Just like last year, I am participating in the Instagram hop. This is the 4th hop of its kind.... - [Spring Blessings – March 2022 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2022/03/spring-blessings-march-2022-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Hi crafty friends, hope you all are doing alright. This month is full of images that symbolize change, and Spring and beauty - in honor... - [Sending Hug Floral Card](https://varadasharma.com/2022/03/sending-hug-floral-card/): Hey everyone, this is Kanan from ifeelglee. Today I am here with another floral card which I made using “Treasured Heart” February 2022... - [Stretching patterned paper designs with stamping](https://varadasharma.com/2022/02/stretching-patterned-paper-designs-with-stamping/): Hi friends, I may be a little bit late to this party, but it's only now that I am able to play with my February card kit from Simon Says... - [I love you. Always have. Always will.](https://varadasharma.com/2022/02/i-love-you-always-have-always-will/): Hello Crafty Friends!! It's Bhavya here from PaperSplash. Today I'm here with a CAS card created using lovely digi stamps from the... - [CAS Floral Thank You Card](https://varadasharma.com/2022/02/cas-floral-thank-you-card/): Hey everyone, this is Kanan from ifeelglee. Today I am here with another floral card which I made using “Treasured Heart” February 2022... - [Heart- shaped Window Card](https://varadasharma.com/2022/02/heart-shaped-window-card/): Hello friends, We, Chandhini and Subhashini, are excited to be on the blog to share the tutorial of the card we made for the hop... - [‘Treasured Heart’ February 2021 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2022/02/treasured-heart-february-2021-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Happy Valentines day, everyone! Hope life is showering you with love. Today and always. To make your day a little extra special we have... - [Treasured Heart – February 2022 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2022/02/treasured-heart-february-2022-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Hi crafty friends, I hope the month of February is bringing peace and love in your life. I have something exciting to share - I am... - [Floral Note Card by Kanan](https://varadasharma.com/2022/02/floral-note-card-by-kanan/): Hey everyone, this is Kanan from ifeelglee. Today I am here with another floral card which I made using “New Beginnings” January 2022... - [Hello card by Kanan Pandya](https://varadasharma.com/2022/01/hello-card-by-kanan-pandya/): Hey everyone, this is Kanan from ifeelglee. Today I am going to share a floral card which I made using New Beginnings January 2022... - [‘New Beginnings’ Jan 2022 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2022/01/new-beginnings-jan-2022-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone! Hope you are having good week so far. And, we are here to make it better - with Instagram hop and prizes to be won... - [New Beginnings – January 2022 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2022/01/new-beginnings-january-2022-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Hi crafty friends, I hope the start of a whole new year is bringing good things in your life. For me, well, it hasn't been a great start... - [Cute holiday cards with Kathy Pisupati](https://varadasharma.com/2021/12/cute-holiday-cards-with-kathy-pisupati/): Hi friends, I hope you all are doing well. Holidays in the US are just around the corner. To some of you it will mean more things to do... - [Quick and easy tags using Modern Christmas Trees stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2021/12/quick-and-easy-tags-using-modern-christmas-trees-stamp-set/): Hey everyone, this is Kanan from ifeelglee. Today I am going to share a festive project which I made using “Peace And Joy” November 2021... - [‘Peace & Joy’ December 2021 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2021/12/peace-joy-december-2021-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone! Hope you are having a happy Sunday. And, we are here to make it more happier - with Instagram hop and prizes to be won... - [A festive card with Kanan](https://varadasharma.com/2021/12/a-festive-card-with-kanan/): Hey everyone, this is Kanan from ifeelglee. Today I am going to share a festive project which I made using “Peace And Joy” November 2021... - [Peace & Joy – December 2021 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2021/12/peace-joy-december-2021-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): We are all about the holidays and winter this month with our latest release "Peace & Joy". {on VaradaSharma.com | on Etsy.com} Here are... - [A Card And A Bookmark by Kanan](https://varadasharma.com/2021/12/a-card-and-a-bookmark-by-kanan/): A Card And A Bookmark Hey everyone, this is Kanan from ifeelglee. Today I am going to share two projects which I made using “Words Of... - [Gratitude card by Kimberly](https://varadasharma.com/2021/11/gratitude-card-by-kimberly/): Hello! Kimberly here from Kimmieb16. I have been very fortunate to have the opportunity to play with the beautiful new releases here at... - [4x4 Square card using Gather Here stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2021/11/4x4-square-card-using-gather-here-stamp-set/): Hi crafty friends, the best thing I like about digital stamps is the ability to resize. That’s what I used for making today’s card which... - [I Appreciate You Floral Card with Varada Sharma Nov release](https://varadasharma.com/2021/11/i-appreciate-you-floral-card-with-varada-sharma-nov-release/): Hello Crafty Friends!! It's Bhavya here from PaperSplash. I am here with a floral card to share with you today created using beautiful... - [CAS Card Using Words Of Thanks](https://varadasharma.com/2021/11/cas-card-using-words-of-thanks/): Hey everyone, this is Kanan from ifeelglee. I am so happy to share my first card as a design team member of Varada Sharma Designs. I made... - [2-for-1 cards using Altenew Hello Beautiful Craft Your Life project kit](https://varadasharma.com/2021/11/2-for-1-cards-using-altenew-hello-beautiful-craft-your-life-project-kit/): Hi friends, as crafters I am sure you have experienced the joys of serendipity many times. Today's projects for me where just that. I... - [Peace to the world - Christmas tags by Kimberly](https://varadasharma.com/2021/11/peace-to-the-world-christmas-tags-by-kimberly/): Hello! Kimberly here from Kimmieb16. I am so excited to be guest designing this month and sharing with you these cute Christmas tags... - [‘Words of Thanks’ November 2021 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2021/11/words-of-thanks-november-2021-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Happy Friday, almost-weekend, everyone! We are here with Instagram Hop + Giveaway today for our latest release “Words of Thanks” for... - [Dual embossing with Altenew Craft Your Life - Garden Rose kit](https://varadasharma.com/2021/11/dual-embossing-with-altenew-craft-your-life-garden-rose-kit/): Hi everyone, today I decided to share a card using Altenew Craft Your Life - Garden Rose kit and a fun trick. To create a background, we... - [Words of Thanks – November 2021 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2021/11/words-of-thanks-november-2021-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Even after doing this for over a year, I still get butterflies in my tummy on 8th of every month because it's our release day :-) I am so... - [Two ways to color Matchless Magnolia](https://varadasharma.com/2021/10/two-ways-to-color-matchless-magnolia/): Recently in my Instagram stories I shared a work-in-progress version of me watercoloring the Matchless Magnolia. I did finish that one... - [You Are The One with Embossed Background](https://varadasharma.com/2021/10/you-are-the-one-with-embossed-background/): Hello crafty friends. It’s @Rightbrainart here with a new project from October’s release using You Are The One digital stamp set. I love... - [Mini Slimline Bird Birthday card](https://varadasharma.com/2021/10/mini-slimline-bird-birthday-card/): Hi friends, I have one more birthday card to share with you today that uses our 'Here for you' stamp set from this month's release. I... - [Two Slimline Birthday Cards](https://varadasharma.com/2021/10/two-slimline-birthday-cards/): Hi friends, hope life has been treating you well. I have two Slimline Birthday cards to share with you today that has an unusual-for-me ... - [Two Cards Using “Whole Lot Of Awesome”](https://varadasharma.com/2021/10/two-cards-using-whole-lot-of-awesome/): Hey everyone, this is Kanan from ifeelglee. Today I am going to share two cards using VaradaSharma Designs October 2021 release “Whole... - [Friendship card using 'Whole Lot Of Awesome' stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2021/10/friendship-card-using-whole-lot-of-awesome-stamp-set/): Hi crafty friends! I hope your week is going alright. I have a friendship card to share with you all today using our latest stamp set... - [Floral and Bird Cards by Kanan](https://varadasharma.com/2021/10/floral-and-bird-cards-by-kanan/): Hey everyone!! This is Kanan from ifeelglee. I am so happy to share my projects using VaradaSharma Designs October 2021 release “Whole... - [‘Whole Lot Of Awesome’ October 2021 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2021/10/whole-lot-of-awesome-october-2021-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hello and welcome to our October 2021 Instagram Hop celebrating our latest release "Whole Lot Of Awesome". If you don’t follow me on... - [Whole Lot Of Awesome – October 2021 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2021/10/whole-lot-of-awesome-october-2021-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Flowers, Halloween and Diwali - we are giving you all possible hints for crafting this month with our latest digital stamps release for... - [Intimidated by a beautiful large floral stamp set? Here's an easy technique with 3 examples :)](https://varadasharma.com/2021/10/intimidated-by-a-beautiful-large-floral-stamp-set-here-s-an-easy-technique-with-3-examples/): Hi friends, I love large, detailed floral stamp sets. But at times (especially when I am getting back to creating after a long gap), I... - [Fall themed card using Wild At Heart stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2021/10/fall-themed-card-using-wild-at-heart-stamp-set/): Hello! Rightbrainart here with a new project using Wild At Heart from the September release Flower Shoppe. Key Ingredients: Wild At Heart... - [5 minute card using Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit - Hello Beautiful](https://varadasharma.com/2021/09/5-minute-card-using-altenew-craft-your-life-project-kit-hello-beautiful/): The last card I shared was a bit of a struggle for me. Also, this weekend I am finalizing the gorgeous images coming up for next month so... - [I am not sure I should share this...](https://varadasharma.com/2021/09/i-am-not-sure-i-should-share-this/): Hi friends, today's card is one which I am not sure I wanted to share, but somehow I am sharing it. The steps and the ingredients are... - [Happiness Always - card using Bird House stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2021/09/happiness-always-card-using-bird-house-stamp-set/): Did you see my story on Instagram the other day with black and white image of card? I hope you did. Today is the reveal of that card :)... - [{One more} Almost one layer card using "With a grateful heart" stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2021/09/one-more-almost-one-layer-card-using-with-a-grateful-heart-stamp-set/): I feel like I am on a roll with two things - Spellbinders Decorative Mini Slimline Card Creator - Small Die of the Month from July 2021... - [Almost-one-layer card using Painted Panel stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2021/09/almost-one-layer-card-using-painted-panel-stamp-set/): Hi friends, hope your weekend is filled with things you love to do :-) I was able to steal a few precious (late night) hours to work on... - [Flower Shoppe' September 2021 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2021/09/flower-shoppe-september-2021-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone! Hope you are having a good week. And, we are here to make it more better - with Instagram hop and prizes to be won... - [Birthday card using Pocket Full of Roses](https://varadasharma.com/2021/09/birthday-card-using-pocket-full-of-roses/): Hi everyone, hope your Sunday is going good. While I was getting my project ready for our upcoming Instagram Hop (on the 14th!), I found... - [Flower Shoppe – Sept 2021 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2021/09/flower-shoppe-sept-2021-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Hello everyone! Welcome to our “Release day” !! I am excited to reveal our September 2021 Digital Stamps Release – “Flower Shoppe”. It's... - [Combining digital stamps with Spellbinders SDOM July 2021](https://varadasharma.com/2021/09/combining-digital-stamps-with-spellbinders-sdom-july-2021/): Hi, everyone! I hope you all are doing great. We here in the USA are celebrating Labor Day and my thoughts go out to all those who make... - [Happy Hibiscus with Stenciled Background](https://varadasharma.com/2021/08/happy-hibiscus-with-stenciled-background/): Hello Crafty Friends! @Rightbrainart here with a new project using Happy Hibiscus digital stamp set from the August release. Key... - [Seas the Day Turtle card](https://varadasharma.com/2021/08/seas-the-day-turtle-card/): Varada Sharma Designs has a fun, nautical release this August. From coral reefs and shells to sea creatures and punny sentiments, you are... - [Combining digital stamps with Spellbinders SDOM August 2021](https://varadasharma.com/2021/08/combining-digital-stamps-with-spellbinders-sdom-august-2021/): Hi everyone, it's been quiet here for the past week, but we were hanging out on Instagram. When I am not here, that's where you can find... - [‘Seas The Day’ August 2021 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2021/08/seas-the-day-august-2021-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone! Have you checked out our latest release for August 2021 yet? It's called 'Seas The Day'. We are giving you all one more way... - [Holiday card using Spellbinders SDOM June 2021 and Holiday Gnomes stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2021/08/holiday-card-using-spellbinders-sdom-june-2021-and-holiday-gnomes-stamp-set/): Hi friends, I love it when I can combine products to create something unique. Today I created a holiday card using Spellbinders SDOM June... - [Seas The Day - August 2021 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2021/08/seas-the-day-august-2021-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): As next school starts for us in Tennessee, I can't help but want to hold on just a tad bit longer to Summer. I love Fall most of all. The... - ["Hello" card using Dear Darling stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2021/07/hello-card-using-dear-darling-stamp-set/): Hello Crafty Friends! Rightbrainart here with a new project using "Dear Darling" digital stamp set from the July release. I printed the... - [Easy and Creative Ideas with Stencils](https://varadasharma.com/2021/07/easy-and-creative-ideas-with-stencils/): Hi everyone, It's Colleen here, joining you on Varada's blog today! Welcome! I am going to show you easy and creative ways to use a... - [One more Anniversary Celebration - Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2021/07/one-more-anniversary-celebration-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone, hope everyone is having a great start of week. We are celebrating our 1st anniversary with one more giveaway and yes, we... - [Beautiful Backgrounds with Stencils](https://varadasharma.com/2021/07/beautiful-backgrounds-with-stencils/): Hi everyone, it's Colleen here! Today I'm going to show you how to create beautiful backgrounds using a stencil! Varada Sharma has a line... - [Copic Colored Chocolate Cake Card](https://varadasharma.com/2021/07/copic-colored-chocolate-cake-card/): Hello everyone! This is Jyoti from cardsncraftsnyc.com sharing my card today. I created this card using the On Your Special Day stamp set... - [I be-leaf in you](https://varadasharma.com/2021/07/i-be-leaf-in-you/): Hi everyone, it's Colleen here :-) We have a NEW release out called Reason to Smile and, believe me, you will have reasons to smile after... - [A fun twist on Beautiful Sentiment Vignettes by Becca Feeken](https://varadasharma.com/2021/07/a-fun-twist-on-beautiful-sentiment-vignettes-by-becca-feeken/): Hi everyone, I am sure you have seen the gorgeous new dies by Becca Feeken - the ones from her Beautiful Sentiment Vignettes collection.... - [‘Reason to Smile’ July 2021 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2021/07/reason-to-smile-july-2021-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone! Hope your week is off to a great start. And, we are here to make it more happier - with Instagram hop and prizes to be won... - [Reason to Smile – July 2021 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2021/07/reason-to-smile-july-2021-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Hello everyone! Welcome to our “Release day” !! And it's also our 1 year anniversary. It's been an incredible year and I am so looking... - [No-line watercolor using You Are My Dream stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2021/07/no-line-watercolor-using-you-are-my-dream-stamp-set/): Hi everyone! It's Melinda here and I'm back again to share some no-line watercolor inspiration. I really love a large open floral image... - [2 new ideas for using my latest layering stencil - Pretty Petals with Maker Forte](https://varadasharma.com/2021/07/2-new-ideas-for-using-my-latest-layering-stencil-pretty-petals-with-maker-forte/): Layering stencils are a rage right now, isn't it? I did jump on this band wagon myself and created a layering + rotating stencils. - [20% off Entire Store - Independence Day Sale {open email for coupon code}](https://varadasharma.com/2021/07/20-off-entire-store-independence-day-sale-open-email-for-coupon-code/): Hello everyone! I know it's been a bit quite here lately, but please know that we are very active and actually we have begun... - [No-line coloring with Melinda](https://varadasharma.com/2021/06/no-line-coloring-with-melinda/): Hi everyone, Melinda here with an inspiration for Varada Sharma's digital stamps release for June 2021, "Beautiful You". When I saw this... - [Creating dimension using 'You are a Dream' stamp set {Video Tutorial}](https://varadasharma.com/2021/06/creating-dimension-using-you-are-a-dream-stamp-set-video-tutorial/): Hello everyone! Bonnie here from Bonnie Carollee Makes Cards! I have another card from Varada Sharma Design’s You Are Beautiful release... - [‘Beautiful You’ June 2021 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2021/06/beautiful-you-june-2021-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone! Hope you are having a happy Sunday. And, we are here to make it more happier - with Instagram hop and prizes to be won... - [Ink Blending Meets Copic Colouring in Varada Sharma's Tweet Birthday](https://varadasharma.com/2021/06/ink-blending-meets-copic-colouring-in-varada-sharma-s-tweet-birthday/): Hello everyone! Bonnie from bonniecarollee.com here! I am excited to be a Guest Designer for Varada Sharma's June release, Beautiful You,... - [Beautiful You – June 2021 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2021/06/beautiful-you-june-2021-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Hello everyone! Welcome to our (slightly late) “Release day” !! I am excited to reveal our June 2021 Digital Stamps Release – “Beautiful... - [Two cards using Spellbinders Sweet Cardlets II collection](https://varadasharma.com/2021/05/two-cards-using-spellbinders-sweet-cardlets-ii-collection/): Hi and Happy Saturday, everyone! It’s a long weekend for several of us here in the US, so I hope you get some time to craft :) I thought... - [1 stamp set – 2 cards by Sathya](https://varadasharma.com/2021/05/1-stamp-set-2-cards-by-sathya/): Hi CraftyPeeps, This is SathyaKala Sankaran from Paperie Expressions. I am here again to share my projects using VaradaSharma Designs, of... - [More coloring fun with Colleen](https://varadasharma.com/2021/05/more-coloring-fun-with-colleen/): Hello everyone, It’s Colleen and I’m back to showcase another one of Varada Sharma’s gorgeous digital stamps! Today I’m featuring the... - [Welcome – bird house card with Shannon Edwards](https://varadasharma.com/2021/05/welcome-bird-house-card-with-shannon-edwards/): Hi everyone, Shannon here. I have been so inspired by Varada Sharma’s latest release, and I fell in love with her new Bird House kit. The... - [1 stamp set – 2 looks with Sathya](https://varadasharma.com/2021/05/1-stamp-set-2-looks-with-sathya/): Hi CraftyPeeps, This is SathyaKala Sankaran from Paperie Expressions. I am happy to share my projects using VaradaSharma Designs, of May... - [Easy Copic Coloring with Colleen](https://varadasharma.com/2021/05/easy-copic-coloring-with-colleen/): Hello everyone, My name is Colleen and I’m honored to be Guest Designing for Varada Sharma this month! Today I want to show you how easy... - [‘Hope & Dream’ May 2021 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2021/05/hope-dream-may-2021-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone, we are excited to bring you another Instagram Hop + Giveaway today for our latest release “Sending Smiles” :) If you don’t... - [Love Spellbinders Cardmaker Stamp Collection](https://varadasharma.com/2021/05/love-spellbinders-cardmaker-stamp-collection/): Hello everyone, before we get to the card for today, I wanted to make sure you all know of the several different giveaways happening and... - [Hope & Dream – May 2021 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2021/05/hope-dream-may-2021-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Hello everyone! Welcome to our “Release day” !! I am so thrilled to reveal our May 2021 Digital Stamps Release – “Hope & Dream”. Without... - [Mental Health Awareness Hop – May 2021](https://varadasharma.com/2021/05/mental-health-awareness-hop-may-2021/): Hi friends, as some of you may know the month of May is observed as Mental Health Awareness month. I know in everyday lives, mental... - [Birthday card using Spellbinders Stained Glass Bouquet](https://varadasharma.com/2021/04/birthday-card-using-spellbinders-stained-glass-bouquet/): Hi everyone, by now you must have checked out the Stained Glass Bouquet collection designed by Becca Feeken for Spellbinders. Instagram... - [2-for-1 cards by Sandhya using Peony Love stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2021/04/2-for-1-cards-by-sandhya-using-peony-love-stamp-set/): Hello friends! Welcome back to another post from me, Sandhya of Sanju’s Creations. Today I am sharing two cards I created by splitting up... - [Inky Friday with RightBrainArt](https://varadasharma.com/2021/04/inky-friday-with-rightbrainart/): Hello it’s RightBrainArt here with a project for the April Sending Smiles release. Florals are my favorite to work with. I choose My... - [Negative space coloring and spotlight coloring by Ranjitha](https://varadasharma.com/2021/04/negative-space-coloring-and-spotlight-coloring-by-ranjitha/): Hi friends, Ranjitha is on our YouTube channel today showcasing 2 cards that use negative space coloring and spotlight coloring... - [Earth Day inspired projects – Challenge Inspiration Dipti](https://varadasharma.com/2021/04/earth-day-inspired-projects-challenge-inspiration-dipti/): Hello everyone, Happy Monday!!! Hope you all are doing great. Today I created this slim-line card for your inspiration, for the April... - [2 cards by Sandhya using A Corner in my Garden stamp sets](https://varadasharma.com/2021/04/2-cards-by-sandhya-using-a-corner-in-my-garden-stamp-sets/): Hello friends! This is Sandhya and today I am sharing two projects featuring the gorgeous florals and sentiment from Varada Sharma’s A... - [[Video] 2 tips for getting more out of Digital Stamps with the help of MS PowerPoint](https://varadasharma.com/2021/04/video-2-tips-for-getting-more-out-of-digital-stamps-with-the-help-of-ms-powerpoint/): Hi friends, I have a quick (less than 10 mins!) video to share today where I am sharing 2 fun things how you can use the Desktop version... - [Slimline and 5×7 Cards using Simon Says Stamp – April 2021 Kit](https://varadasharma.com/2021/04/slimline-and-5-7-cards-using-simon-says-stamp-april-2021-kit/): I know I am terribly late in making and sharing these cards for Simon Says Stamp April 2021 card kit. But I went with the old adage... - [‘Sending Smiles’ April 2021 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2021/04/sending-smiles-april-2021-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone, we are excited to bring you another Instagram Hop + Giveaway today for our latest release “Sending Smiles” :) If you don’t... - [Playing Catch Up](https://varadasharma.com/2024/09/playing-catch-up/): Hey there, card enthusiasts and dear crafty friends. I have been going through a bit of a rough patch lately in my head. And I realized,... - [Sept 2024 Instagram Live in case you missed it :-) - Fall themed card using my stamps from RubberStamps.com](https://varadasharma.com/2024/09/sept-2024-instagram-live-in-case-you-missed-it-fall-themed-card-using-my-stamps-from-rubberstamps/): Hi guys, I am not sure if you know, but I have started doing Instagram lives on a monthly basis for the last few months. At 10am Central... - [Sunflowers card for Instagram Hop - Fun on the Farm using dies from Spellbinders](https://varadasharma.com/2024/09/sunflowers-card-for-instagram-hop-fun-on-the-farm-using-dies-from-spellbinders/): Hi friends, after creating cards with stamping for so many days, I wanted to play a little differently. So when the theme for Fun on the... - [2nd Annual Suicide Prevention Card Hop - Day 5](https://varadasharma.com/2024/09/2nd-annual-suicide-prevention-card-hop-day-5/): 2nd Annual Suicide Prevention Card Hop - Day 5 - Cards made using digi stamps and alcohol ink backgrounds on vellum - [Fun on the Farm Instagram Hop - Tractor theme](https://varadasharma.com/2024/09/fun-on-the-farm-instagram-hop-tractor-theme/): Howdy friends, I have had this tractor and wagon die set since it came out - Sept 2022 ( yes, 2 years )!! So when Sara was mentioning... - [2nd Annual Suicide Prevention Card Hop](https://varadasharma.com/2024/09/2nd-annual-suicide-prevention-card-hop/): 2nd Annual Suicide Prevention Card Hop - [It's September 8th and Silver Members get these 2 free digital stamp sets](https://varadasharma.com/2024/09/it-s-september-8th-and-silver-members-get-these-2-free-digital-stamp-sets/): Yes, it's 8th of the month, and I am here with the new FREE goodies for our Silver membership subscribers. This is a membership that... - [Monthly Discovery Instagram Hop August 2024 - Get Well theme + Embossing technique](https://varadasharma.com/2024/08/monthly-discovery-instagram-hop-august-2024-get-well-theme-embossing-technique/): Hi friends, I am continuing with the rediscovery of supplies I already have with this month's Instagram Hop - the theme this time is Get... - [Create it 3 ways August 2024 Instagram Hop](https://varadasharma.com/2024/08/create-it-3-ways-august-2024-instagram-hop/): Hi friends, it is 3rd Saturday of the month and I am participating in Create It 3 Ways Instagram Hop today. Each month we choose a theme... - [It's 8th of the month and Silver Members get these 2 free digital stamp sets](https://varadasharma.com/2024/08/it-s-8th-of-the-month-and-silver-members-get-these-2-free-digital-stamp-sets/): Reveal of August 2024 Free Digital Stamp Sets for Silver Membership subscribers - [Monthly Discovery Instagram Hop July 2024 - Summer theme + Stencils technique](https://varadasharma.com/2024/07/monthly-discovery-instagram-hop-july-2024-summer-theme-stencils-technique/): I am continuing on my mission of using craft supplies I have already purchased before buying new ones... - [Have you heard? Our Silver Membership is back! (and that means Free digital stamps each month for you!!)](https://varadasharma.com/2024/07/have-you-heard-our-silver-membership-is-back-and-that-means-free-digital-stamps-each-month-for-you/): One of the things my poor health stopped me from doing last year was releasing monthly digital stamps. Creating digital stamps and... - [Monthly Discovery Instagram Hop June 2024 - Rainbow - Watercolor theme](https://varadasharma.com/2024/06/monthly-discovery-instagram-hop-june-2024-rainbow-watercolor-theme/): Hi guys, have you hopped along with us yet? We are having a whole big monthly Instagram hop that encourages crafters to re-discover our... - [Craft room tour - June 2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/06/craft-room-tour-june-2024/): Hi friends, I rearranged my craft space - took over our guest bedroom (for now). I wanted to share my space with you and ask for... - [Stamp same pattern on 4 cards, but make each one look different :)](https://varadasharma.com/2024/06/stamp-same-pattern-on-4-cards-but-make-each-one-look-different/): Video from Instagram Live April 2024 showing multiple cards with heat embossing. - [Ocean themed cards for a young girl](https://varadasharma.com/2024/06/ocean-themed-cards-for-a-young-girl/): For this month's create-it-3-ways Instagram hop, the theme was to celebrate a young one and I went through my stash to put together some... - [Color blocked 4-for-1 cards](https://varadasharma.com/2024/05/color-blocked-4-for-1-cards/): We recently had an instagram live where I created 4 cards at one go. Here's the video from that event Like I said in the video above, it... - [#ClosetToCard - cards inspired by clothes](https://varadasharma.com/2024/05/closettocard-cards-inspired-by-clothes/): Inspiration can be anywhere - even in our closet, right? Here are 4 cards inspired by clothes. I think these are pretty figure-out-able,... - [Simple black and white stamped flowers with a pop of color](https://varadasharma.com/2024/05/simple-black-and-white-stamped-flowers-with-a-pop-of-color/): Instead of adding a lot of (or any) color on my flowers today, I decided to leave them black and white. Sometimes something simple can... - [Monochromatic Rainbows? Yes, please!](https://varadasharma.com/2024/05/monochromatic-rainbows-yes-please/): For create it 3 ways Instagram hop when the theme was Rainbows, I did not want to create anything that was multi colored. Each month we... - [Sentiments as part of floral design pattern](https://varadasharma.com/2024/05/sentiments-as-part-of-floral-design-pattern/): This is a design thing I love to do often - when creating a pattern with stamped images, in addition to just florals, I love to sprinkle... - [Easy gatefold card with a large floral gate](https://varadasharma.com/2024/05/easy-gatefold-card-with-a-large-floral-gate/): Clearly, I am playing catch up here - I ended up sharing so many cards on my Instagram lately and didn't get around to posting them here.... - [Fun-fold birthday card with a gift card holder](https://varadasharma.com/2024/05/fun-fold-birthday-card-with-a-gift-card-holder/): Each month I participate in a couple of Instagram hops. One of them is the Rediscovery hop - the premise of this hop to find the... - [Easy watercolor flowers - loose style of coloring with ink lines on top](https://varadasharma.com/2024/04/easy-watercolor-flowers-loose-style-of-coloring-with-ink-lines-on-top/): Are you guys ready for next set of cards? This time I used the second watercolor set - Small Watercolor florals. And I am so so so happy... - [Easy watercolor flower cards](https://varadasharma.com/2024/04/easy-watercolor-flower-cards/): In my latest release with rubberstamps.com, I am bringing 2 stamp sets that help build loose watercolor style florals. - [My latest release with RubberStamps.com (Mar/Apr 2024)](https://varadasharma.com/2024/04/my-latest-release-with-rubberstamps-com-mar-apr-2024/): My latest release (Mar/Apr 2024) with RubberStamps.com and inspiration using the stamp sets. - [2 ways to make your solid stamped images different from everyone else's](https://varadasharma.com/2024/03/2-ways-to-make-your-solid-stamped-images-different-from-everyone-else-s/): Today I am playing with another of my solid stamp sets. This one was meant for Fall / Autumn and released late last year. Finally I got a... - [My interview with Bold Journey - tips to overcome creative block and 3 simple cards with digital stamps](https://varadasharma.com/2024/03/my-interview-with-bold-journey-tips-to-overcome-creative-block-and-3-simple-cards-with-digital-sta/): Hi friends, I am back to playing with digis today for creating some simple cards. Last few days (weeks?!) have been stressful for me, so... - [Another this or that - Yellow Sunflowers or Pink Daisies using the Sunflower Field digi](https://varadasharma.com/2024/02/another-this-or-that-yellow-sunflowers-or-pink-daisies-using-the-sunflower-field-digi/): Playing with digis again today and I used a single stamp to create two cards with completely different looks. Yes, Yellow Sunflowers or... - [Easy copic coloring on modern florals - Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart clear stamp from Rubberstamps.com](https://varadasharma.com/2024/02/easy-copic-coloring-on-modern-florals-give-thanks-with-a-grateful-heart-clear-stamp-from-rubbersta/): I designed the "Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart" stamp set to have modern florals that are easy to color and I love how this one turned... - [4 cards using speciality washi tape Painted Peony Mix from Pinkfresh Studio](https://varadasharma.com/2024/02/4-more-cards-using-speciality-washi-tape-painted-peony-mix-from-pinkfresh-studio/): So my love affair with washi tapes is still going strong. I recently decided to explore one other kind of washi tape - this speciality... - [Arched shaped handmade card using "Forever Love" digi stamp and copics](https://varadasharma.com/2024/02/arched-card-using-forever-love-digi-stamp-and-copics/): I realized I had been neglecting my dear digis for some time, so I decided to pull them in to play to make this arch shaped handmade card... - [Two cards using 'Take a moment' stamp set and washi tape](https://varadasharma.com/2024/02/two-cards-using-take-a-moment-stamp-set/): I have two quick-ish cards to share today. Both use my new stamp set 'Take a moment' from Rubberstamps.com and washi tapes, but look... - [Create it 3 ways - Feb 2024 - Spring floral birthday cards using my Thankful For You stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2024/02/create-it-3-ways-feb-2024-spring-floral-birthday-cards-using-my-thankful-for-you-stamp-set/): Each month I join a challenge on Instagram where we share 3 cards that have a common theme + common category across all cards. Category... - [Wishing you joy - card with multiple techniques](https://varadasharma.com/2024/02/wishing-you-joy-card-with-multiple-techniques/): Hi guys, this card was like a journey to an unknown destination :-) You start in a general direction and let the paths take you with... - [Creating fun backgrounds with gel press gelli plate](https://varadasharma.com/2024/02/creating-fun-backgrounds-with-gel-press-gelli-plate/): Hi friends, finally I caved and bought myself a Gel Press gelli plate. For my first play session with this new toy, I used distress... - [RubberStamps.com Autumn Treasures stamp + Masking + Altenew Stampwheel + Spellbinders LDOM Jan 2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/01/rubberstamps-com-autumn-treasures-stamp-masking-altenew-stampwheel-spellbinders-ldom-jan-2024/): Hi friends, I have a very involved card today. It involves several steps and a variety of techniques & products too. Fear not, I have... - [Unboxing Altenew Stampwheel and playing with my new stamp sets](https://varadasharma.com/2024/01/unboxing-altenew-stampwheel-and-playing-with-my-new-stamp-sets/): Hi friends, I got me a new Altnew Stampwheel! Yes!! When I visited India, I left my trusted and loved MISTI to my adorable niece, so I... - [Quick and easy DIY Treat Boxes](https://varadasharma.com/2024/01/quick-and-easy-diy-treat-boxes/): Hi friends, today we had our monthly Create It 3 Ways Instagram hop. As Valentine's Day is approaching, I thought of sharing some quick... - [Pocket Full of Happiness - My first card of 2024 :)](https://varadasharma.com/2024/01/pocket-full-of-happiness-my-first-card-of-2024/): Hi friends, wish you all a very very happy new year. Hope this year brings you all the joy and happiness. I know I am late in starting my... - [1 more way to add color without coloring 😃](https://varadasharma.com/2023/11/1-more-way-to-add-color-without-coloring/): Hi friends, do you recall the post from the other day where we explored 3 different ways to add color to images without coloring? {Say... - [Masking - 2 ways](https://varadasharma.com/2023/11/masking-2-ways/): Hi friends, I have some crafty experiments to share with you today. I am playing with ways to mask images. Masking is used when we want... - [[Instagram Giveaway] 3 Monochromatic cards with simple stamping](https://varadasharma.com/2023/11/instagram-giveaway-3-monochromatic-cards-with-simple-stamping/): Hi friends, I have been so in love with blue lately. I have always loved it, but I am drawn to it in all its shades these days. Do you... - [One palette - one collection - multiple cards](https://varadasharma.com/2023/10/one-palette-one-collection-multiple-cards/): Hi friends, hope you all are doing well. As a crafter, I enjoy drawing but coloring intimidates me mostly. So I have been pushing myself... - [Exciting New Clear Stamp Sets for card making and more](https://varadasharma.com/2023/10/exciting-new-stamp-sets-get-ready-to-create-with-rubberstamps-com/): Hi friends, I am super duper excited to show you my latest Oct 2023 release with RubberStamps.com. It consists of brand-new clear stamp... - [Create-It-3-Ways Instagram Hop - 3 ways to use the Alphabet Stamps](https://varadasharma.com/2023/10/create-it-3-ways-instagram-hop-3-ways-to-use-the-alphabet-stamps/): It's that time of the month, friends - time for Create-It-3-Ways Instagram Hop. Today is also the day my 8 new designs go live with... - [Spreading Awareness One Card at a Time: Breast Cancer Instagram Hop](https://varadasharma.com/2023/10/spreading-awareness-one-card-at-a-time-breast-cancer-instagram-hop/): I shared this card on Instagram for the Breast Cancer Awareness Hop. I used the September 2023 Small Die of the Month from Spellbinders... - [Boho-inspired card with Dancing Florals stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2023/09/boho-inspired-card-with-dancing-florals-stamp-set/): I think I am obsessed with this stamp set. Yes, the Dancing Florals is my current favorite toy. :D Today, I would like to share the next... - [Pattern stamping using solid images from the Dancing Florals stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2023/09/pattern-stamping-using-solid-images-from-the-dancing-florals-stamp-set/): Do you feel like when it comes to solid one-layer stamps, the choices of design become limited? I almost felt that way at one point. So I... - [Silhouette stamping with Dancing Florals - quick and easy card](https://varadasharma.com/2023/09/silhouette-stamping-with-dancing-florals-quick-and-easy-card/): A couple of weeks ago we dropped off our older one to college. On our way home the sky looked breathtakingly beautiful. I did share a... - [3 ways to add color to stamped images without coloring](https://varadasharma.com/2023/09/3-ways-to-add-color-to-stamped-images-without-coloring/): I chose to feature my new stamp set - Garden Delight with @rubberstamps_com Often I find myself intimidated by beautiful floral images.... - [Solid stamps, heat-embossing, and ink-blending](https://varadasharma.com/2023/09/solid-stamps-heat-embossing-and-ink-blending/): How do you make a stamped card with yellow/green images and a blue background? Sounds easy enough, but is it? If you start with blue... - [A fun twist on the Spotlight Coloring technique](https://varadasharma.com/2023/09/a-fun-twist-on-the-spotlight-coloring-technique/): Hi friends! Today I am sharing a fun (and easy) twist on the popular technique of Spotlight coloring. Spotlight coloring is typically... - [Pink Monochrome card with Modern Bouquet stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2023/09/pink-monochrome-card-with-modern-bouquet-stamp-set/): When I designed the stamp set Modern Bouquet I wanted the design itself to be self-sufficient - even when it is not a solid stamp, it has... - [Generational Stamping technique and showcasing Dancing Florals stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2023/08/generational-stamping-technique-and-showcasing-dancing-florals-stamp-set/): Hi friends, thank you for all the love you showed to my release. I am truly honored! Today we are going to take a look at the Dancing... - [Brand New Release - 4 stamp sets with RubberStamps.com](https://varadasharma.com/2023/08/brand-new-release-4-stamp-sets-with-rubberstamps-com/): :) I feel like I can't stop smiling today. I am having my first release with 4 stamp sets with RubberStamps.com. And I am in love with... - [Busy patterned papers and a quick way to use them in CAS cards](https://varadasharma.com/2023/08/busy-patterned-papers-and-a-quick-way-to-use-them-in-cas-cards/): A simple card recipe for you for today - when time is of utmost importance and you just need to create a card so that you can breathe for... - [Letterpress-like look with hot foil plates?](https://varadasharma.com/2023/07/letterpress-like-look-with-hot-foil-plates/): Hi everyone! It's been a while. Sorry for my absence, but too many things on the 'life' side, took time away from the 'craft' side.... - [Overcome crafter's guilt (use up that stash!)](https://varadasharma.com/2023/05/overcome-crafter-s-guilt-use-up-that-stash/): Hi friends, I am sure at some point each of us has dealt with what I am calling 'a crafter's guilt' - I am not using my crafting time... - [Unique, special card front with cascading flowers](https://varadasharma.com/2023/05/unique-special-card-front-with-cascading-flowers/): Hi guys, my good friend Kanan invited me to be a guest designer on her blog in celebration of the 10th anniversary of her crafting! It's... - [Washi tape card design - with stamping](https://varadasharma.com/2023/04/washi-tape-card-design-with-stamping/): Hi friends, continuing the series of playing with washi tape again. Yes, I am having too much fun :-) I combined the washi tapes with... - [Washi tape card design - ombre or color-blocked panels with embossed details](https://varadasharma.com/2023/04/washi-tape-card-design-ombre-or-color-blocked-panels-with-embossed-details/): Hi friends, continuing the series of playing with washi tape. I have two cards to share today where we use the 0.5 cm wide washi tape to... - [Washi tape card design idea - use washi to ground the focal point](https://varadasharma.com/2023/04/washi-tape-card-design-idea-use-washi-to-ground-the-focal-point/): Hi friends, I found some cute washi tapes on Amazon and before I knew it they were in my cart and delivered to my home! After some... - [Add stitching on cards the easy way](https://varadasharma.com/2023/04/add-stitching-on-cards-the-easy-way/): Hi friends, I am here with a technique video for you today. I have always loved the look of stitching on paper - the threads, not just... - [Card idea: Collage card](https://varadasharma.com/2023/03/card-idea-collage-card/): How about combining several different techniques, some mostly used in mixed media journals to create a collage card today? Hey there,... - [Adding colors to embossed designs](https://varadasharma.com/2023/03/adding-colors-to-embossed-designs/): Hi guys, a quick life update and a video tutorial today :-) I had the surgery and the doctors have taken care of the main problem. I just... - [Simple coloring on digis](https://varadasharma.com/2023/03/simple-coloring-on-digis/): So today I am sharing another card that originated a while ago, but I finally managed to write a post about it. This image comes from our... - [Stretching patterned paper designs with stamping](https://varadasharma.com/2023/03/stretching-patterned-paper-designs-with-stamping-1/): Hi friends, I created this card a long time ago but realized I did not get around to sharing it. So, here goes :-) The stamp and the... - [3rd technique to use Stitching Dies without stitching](https://varadasharma.com/2023/02/3rd-technique-to-use-stitching-dies-without-stitching/): Hi friends, as promised, I am here to share the 3rd technique to use stitching dies without stitching. I do have a video for you and the... - [2 Ways to use stitching dies without stitching (and a double shaker!)](https://varadasharma.com/2023/01/2-ways-to-use-stitching-dies-without-stitching-and-a-double-shaker/): Hi friends, stitching dies - they are kinda everywhere nowadays, isn't it? Spellbinders also launched their own stitching dies monthly... - [Adding background color to highlight the focal point](https://varadasharma.com/2023/01/adding-background-color-to-highlight-the-focal-point/): Hi friends! Hope you are doing well. In our last video/post we stamped, die cut, and colored a bunch of flowers and leaves. Today we are... - [Enhance solid stamped images with colored pencils](https://varadasharma.com/2022/12/enhance-solid-stamped-images-with-colored-pencils/): Hi friends! Hope the end of 2022 is going peacefully for you. I have another experiment/tips video for you today. It's about adding a... - [Art Journal using Digis](https://varadasharma.com/2022/12/art-journal-using-digis/): Hi guys, I am trying something different - yes, I created my first Art Journal page totally inspired by Vicky. Here's a video that... - [2-for-1 cards with Home Sweet Quilt dies](https://varadasharma.com/2022/12/2-for-1-cards-with-home-sweet-quilt-dies/): Hi friends, 2-for-1 cards are always fun to make and you get to have twice the fun, isn't it? With Spellbinders French Braid & Hexagon... - [Holidays 2022' December 2022 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2022/12/holidays-2022-december-2022-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone! Hope you are having a great week so far. And, we are here to make it more fun - with Instagram hop and prizes to be won... - [Holidays 2022 – December 2022 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2022/12/holidays-2022-december-2022-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Hi everyone, as you all know I have been dealing with mine as well as family's health issues this year. But I could not pass the winter... - [Thank you cards using Spellbinders Strawberry Patch dies {+Video}](https://varadasharma.com/2022/11/thank-you-cards-using-spellbinders-strawberry-patch-dies-video/): Hi guys, I am sorry for my sudden absence. Health emergency with my mom made me pack my bags and head out to India for a visit after 6.5... - [Meowy Christmas card using Spellbinders 3D Vignette Pet House](https://varadasharma.com/2022/10/meowy-christmas-card-using-spellbinders-3d-vignette-pet-house/): Hi friends, I have a fun project to share with you today - it's a shaped card that looks like a cat's house - yup, it's a meowy Christmas... - [‘Fun Times’ October 2022 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2022/10/fun-times-october-2022-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone! Hope you are having a great week so far. And, we are here to make it even better - with Instagram hop and prizes to be won... - [Fun Times – October 2022 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2022/10/fun-times-october-2022-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Hi everyone, I have been dealing with some health issues this year and that's why we didn't have a new release this Aug and Sept. I am... - [Birthday card with a gatefold opening and cascade inside](https://varadasharma.com/2022/09/birthday-card-with-a-gatefold-opening-and-cascade-inside/): Another fun birthday card today. Are you all ready for it? :) On the outside, this is a gatefold card with a belly band. When opened, it... - [Birthday card with a birdhouse that actually swings!](https://varadasharma.com/2022/09/birthday-card-with-a-birdhouse-that-actually-swings/): Hi friends, I have a fun card to share with you today with a little bird, sitting on his birdhouse, and the birdhouse swings on a branch... - [Turtle underwater shadow box card](https://varadasharma.com/2022/09/turtle-underwater-shadow-box-card/): Hello crafty friends! How are you doing? It's Bhavya here from PaperSplash and I'm here with an underwater scene, shadow box card to... - [3 cards from 1 letter-sized cardstock](https://varadasharma.com/2022/09/3-cards-from-1-letter-sized-cardstock/): I am totally loving the mini slimline card size and today I wanted to experiment with it a bit more. What I came up with was a way to... - [Mini slimline card using 6x6 patterned paper (no other cardbase) and hot foiling](https://varadasharma.com/2022/08/mini-slimline-card-using-6x6-patterned-paper-no-other-cardbase-and-hot-foiling/): Hi friends! I hope your weekend is going well. I have a quick card to share with you today that will give you an idea to use up those... - [Gatefold card with border hinge](https://varadasharma.com/2022/08/gatefold-card-with-border-hinge/): Hi guys, hope you all are having a wonderful weekend. Today I have a paper saving idea for making a gatefold card. Typically, we create... - [Top folding mini slimline card using letter sized cardstock](https://varadasharma.com/2022/08/top-folding-mini-slimline-card-using-letter-sized-cardstock/): Hi friends, have you jumped on the mini-slimline-cards bandwagon yet? I totally have and I love this size. I most like them in the top... - [3 more card ideas with patterned papers + dies](https://varadasharma.com/2022/07/3-more-card-ideas-with-patterned-papers-dies/): Hi crafty friends, as some of you might know, I am recovering from a gynae surgery, so crafting is on hold for now. There are times when... - [You're Loved Card Using Hot Air Balloon Stamp Set](https://varadasharma.com/2022/07/you-re-loved-card-using-hot-air-balloon-stamp-set/): Hello crafty friends!! It's Bhavya again from PaperSplash to share with you a floral hot air balloon you are loved card today. All the... - [Birthday Shaker Card Using July 2022 Release](https://varadasharma.com/2022/07/birthday-shaker-card-using-july-2022-release/): Hello crafty friend!! How are you doing? It's Bhavya here from PaperSplash and I'm here with a fun shaker birthday card to share with you... - [Shaped card using digital stamps](https://varadasharma.com/2022/07/shaped-card-using-digital-stamps/): Hi friends, my health is not the best right now, so this month I am taking things a little easy. Add to it the fact that we have summer... - [Sweet Summer – July 2022 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2022/07/sweet-summer-july-2022-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Hi everyone, we are here with one more joyful release and I hope it brings you a Sweet Summer :-) Here's the spread: {on VaradaSharma.com... - [Bright Floral Card using Forever Love stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2022/06/bright-floral-card-using-forever-love-stamp-set/): Hey everyone, this is Kanan from ifeelglee. Today I am going to share a card which I made using “Bold Blooms” June 2022 release by Varada... - [Scaling digital images](https://varadasharma.com/2022/06/scaling-digital-images/): So today I am sharing another card that originated a while ago, but I finally managed to write a post about it. Couple months ago I had... - [You are amazing - card using Morning Glory stamp set](https://varadasharma.com/2022/06/you-are-amazing-card-using-morning-glory-stamp-set/): Hey everyone, this is Kanan from ifeelglee. Today I am going to share a card which I made using “Bold Blooms” June 2022 release by Varada... - [‘Bold Blooms’ Jun 2022 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2022/06/bold-blooms-jun-2022-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hello, and welcome to our Instagram hop for Jun 2022 release, "Bold Blooms". Before we get to the 'how-to-win' part, let's check out the... - [Bold Blooms – June 2022 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2022/06/bold-blooms-june-2022-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Hi everyone, we are here with one more joyful release and I hope it brings you Bold Blooms - just like the name suggests. :-) Here's the... - [Sharing when I am not 100% sure - a mini Slimline card with pencil coloring](https://varadasharma.com/2022/06/sharing-when-i-am-not-100-sure-a-mini-slimline-card-with-pencil-coloring/): Hi peeps, I am going to share one old card I made but haven't shared here yet. Honestly speaking, there's something about this card that... - [‘Abundance of Joy’ May 2022 Release Instagram hop and prizes to be won!](https://varadasharma.com/2022/05/abundance-of-joy-may-2022-release-instagram-hop-and-prizes-to-be-won/): Hi everyone! Happy almost-weekend. We are here to wish an abundance of joy in your life with our latest release named as that. :-) If you... - [Abundance of Joy – May 2022 Digital Stamps Release Reveal](https://varadasharma.com/2022/05/abundance-of-joy-may-2022-digital-stamps-release-reveal/): Hi everyone, we are here with one more joyful release and I hope it brings you Abundance of Joy - just like the name suggests. :-) Here's... - [You Were Made to Flourish: Crafting a Textured Botanical Card with Soft Dimension & Smart Stash-Busting!](https://varadasharma.com/2026/08/you-were-made-to-flourish-crafting-a-textured-botanical-card-with-soft-dimension-smart-stash-busting/): Hello, crafty friends! 🌸 I am excited to step into the craft room with you today to share a card that is all about organic textures, soft color palettes, and a sweet message of encouragement! Sometimes, the most satisfying designs come from combining simple element shapes—a watercolored pitcher, crisp white florals, and a grounding, earthy […] - [Playing with Inks and Water Splatters: Turning a Crafting Boo-Boo into a Win!](https://varadasharma.com/2026/08/playing-with-inks-and-water-splatters-turning-a-crafting-boo-boo-into-a-win/): Hello everyone! I’m back today with a project that is all about playing with inks, seeing how they react on paper, and turning a little crafting boo-boo into a feature. If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you know I love mixing and matching supplies from different brands to see how they play together, […] - [What sets you off? 🧨](https://varadasharma.com/2026/07/what-sets-you-off-%f0%9f%a7%a8/): What sets you off and makes you feel like you’re walking on thin ice, bracing for that quiet internal explosion? It’s rarely the big, dramatic moments. Most people can name the obvious stressors — conflict, disrespect, pressure — and understand why they affect them. But the triggers that shape your emotional world most intensely are […] - [Bright Encouragement: Stenciling Batch Cards with Concord & 9th Geo Mod](https://varadasharma.com/2026/07/bright-encouragement-stenciling-batch-cards-with-concord-9th-geo-mod/): Hi everyone! Today I’m sharing a pair of bright, uplifting cards designed to send a little extra love and encouragement to someone’s mailbox. Creating the Background Panel To make the process efficient, I started by blending a full 8.5″ x 11″ panel all at once. I used the 3-layer Geo Mod Stencil designed by Kristina […] - [A Paper Hug: Spreading Sunshine with Butterfly Blossoms](https://varadasharma.com/2026/07/a-paper-hug-spreading-sunshine-with-butterfly-blossoms/): Hello, crafty friends! Welcome back to the blog! Today, I am sharing a special set of encouragement cards that are very close to my heart. We all go through seasons where we need a little extra support, and I truly believe a handmade card can make a real difference in someone’s life—even if just for […] - [Mixing and Matching for a "Beautiful Person"](https://varadasharma.com/2026/07/mixing-and-matching-for-a-beautiful-person/): Hey everyone, Varada here! I’m back today with another 4×6 card project. Can you believe it if I said I only freshly die cut & stamped the banner on top left and the green and yellow flowers? Rest everything came from my leftovers 🙂 Most of my die cut leftovers were white – the large […] - [Would you say it to a good friend? 🤍](https://varadasharma.com/2026/07/would-you-say-it-to-a-good-friend-%f0%9f%a4%8d/): Me to myself (feeling shitty): “This is on me, I should have known better.”My coworker to me: “I am sorry about this, yaar. I should have known better. I was so confident I was right, I didn’t think of checking again.”Me to my coworker: “It’s alright. You didn’t mess up intentionally. You’re only human”My coworker […] - [Unbecoming - what becoming requires first](https://varadasharma.com/2026/06/unbecoming-what-becoming-requires-first/): Here’s something nobody tells you about becoming who you want to be—it happens in the quiet, completely unglamorous in-between. We tend to worship the big milestones. We celebrate the new job, the launch day, or the bold New Year resolution. But those are just the trophies – mere symbols of the actual win. The actual […] - [Mixing & Matching: Crafting an Uplifting "Sending You Sunshine" Shaped Card!](https://varadasharma.com/2026/06/mixing-matching-crafting-an-uplifting-sending-you-sunshine-shaped-card/): Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m back to share another encouraging and uplifting card that is bound to bring a smile to anyone’s face. If you’ve been following my recent crafting sessions, you know how much I love a good mash-up—mixing and matching supplies from several of my favorite companies to create a completely unique project! […] - [The Power of Batch Processing: Making 5 Encouraging Cards at Once!](https://varadasharma.com/2026/06/the-power-of-batch-processing-making-5-encouraging-cards-at-once/): Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m so excited to share a fun set of five different cards I recently created. If you know me, you know how much I love sharing a bit of love, encouragement, and support through my papercrafting, and this entire set is focused on exactly that theme. When you look at all […] - [How about a little encouragement card? 💙💛💚](https://varadasharma.com/2026/06/how-about-a-little-encouragement-card-%f0%9f%92%99%f0%9f%92%9b%f0%9f%92%9a/): Sometimes we all need a little bit of encouragement, someone saying “Hang in there”, right? I’m back today with a card that is simple but cute, and it’s all about sending a little extra encouragement to someone who might need it. For this project, I decided to lean into one of my absolute favorite color […] - [Same Flowers, New Layout: Soft Gray & White Frame Card with Geraniums](https://varadasharma.com/2026/06/same-flowers-new-layout-soft-gray-white-frame-card-with-geraniums/): Hello, lovely crafters! I am back today with another card project featuring our gorgeous ink-blended geraniums! If you caught my last post, you know I’ve been loving this die set. But today, I wanted to change up the layout, proportions, and background elements to show you how a completely different style can emerge from the […] - [Pretty in Pink: Crafting a Dimensional Geranium Birthday Card](https://varadasharma.com/2026/05/pretty-in-pink-crafting-a-dimensional-geranium-birthday-card/): Hi guys! I am so excited to share today’s project with you because it completely flipped my own expectations upside down. When you think of geraniums, what’s the first color that pops into your head? For me, it’s always bright, classic red. But today, I decided to stray from tradition and go for a soft, […] - [Upcycling Magic: Turning Marketing Material into a Floral Focal Point](https://varadasharma.com/2026/05/upcycling-magic-turning-marketing-material-into-a-floral-focal-point/): Hi guys! I’m so excited to share this card with you today because it’s actually the one that started my recent obsession with using Altenew’s marketing materials as focal points. You might remember that cute little custom “Evergreen Beauty” stamp set Altenew sent me for their anniversary—the one with my very own name on it! […] - [Upcycling Magic: Two Cards from One Package!](https://varadasharma.com/2026/05/upcycling-magic-two-cards-from-one-package/): Hi everyone! Today I have something a little different to share with you. I’m always looking for ways to stretch my supplies, and sometimes the best inspiration comes from the most unexpected places—like the packaging from my latest Altenew order! If you’ve ordered from Altenew recently, you might have noticed the beautiful postcards they include […] - [Shaped Card Fun with Florals and Mixed Brand Goodies](https://varadasharma.com/2026/05/shaped-card-fun-with-florals-and-mixed-brand-goodies/): Hi everyone! I’m back today with a project that is all about mixing and matching my favorite things. If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you know I can rarely stick to just one brand on a card! I love pulling from different collections to see how they play together, and this shaped card […] - [Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone with Warm Hues and Textures](https://varadasharma.com/2026/04/stepping-out-of-my-comfort-zone-with-warm-hues-and-textures/): Hi everyone! Today I’m sharing a card that was a bit of a challenge for me. If you know me, you know I usually gravitate toward cool colors and lots of intricate die-cutting. It’s definitely where I feel most at home! But for this project, I decided to push myself a little and step way […] - [A Soft & Shimmery Butterfly Birthday Card](https://varadasharma.com/2026/04/a-soft-shimmery-butterfly-birthday-card/): Hi everyone! I’m back today with another top-folding birthday card that I’m really excited to share. This one was all about playing with textures and finding that perfect balance of color and shimmer. I ended up using quite a few different techniques and some of my favorite products to bring this one to life! I […] - [Celebrating Big with a Pierced Purple Ombré](https://varadasharma.com/2026/04/celebrating-big-with-a-pierced-purple-ombre/): Hi everyone! I’m so excited to share today’s project —a vibrant, “girly” card that plays with deep purples and soft pinks. I can’t decide if it’s a birthday card or a “congrats” card yet, but since the sentiment says “Celebrate Big, You Deserve It,” it’s definitely meant for someone special who’s just hit a major […] - [Make a Wish: Birthday card showing 3 Ways to Get More from Your Dies](https://varadasharma.com/2026/04/make-a-wish-birthday-card-showing-3-ways-to-get-more-from-your-dies/): It is so good to have you here today! I’ve been playing around with a few different techniques lately, and I have this top-folding card to share with you showcasing some of it. This project was a bit of an experiment using a mix of products from several different companies, and I am just so […] - [A "Best Friend" Ace: Giving Leftover Pieces New Life!](https://varadasharma.com/2026/03/a-best-friend-ace-giving-leftover-pieces-new-life/): Hi everyone! Varada here. Today, I’m sharing a card that came together quite unexpectedly. I decided to challenge myself by using several pieces I had already created for a previous project, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! The centerpiece of this design is that eye-catching pickleball paddle. I used the Pickleball […] - [You’re The Best: A Playful Pickleball Card!](https://varadasharma.com/2026/03/youre-the-best-a-playful-pickleball-card/): Hi everyone! Today, I’m sharing a project that was pure joy to create. I had so much fun with this one, I almost didn’t want to stop! If you’re looking for a unique, sporty-yet-floral thank you card, this pickleball-themed design might be just what you need. The card features two beautifully patterned pickleball paddles as […] - [A Soft Floral "Thank You"](https://varadasharma.com/2026/03/a-soft-floral-thank-you/): Hi everyone! It’s Varada here, and today I’m so excited to share a thank you card that’s been on my mind for a while. Sometimes, the best designs come from just playing around with different elements until they click, and that’s exactly what happened with this piece. I started with that crisp, white frame you […] - [A cup of tea and a little creativity](https://varadasharma.com/2026/03/a-cup-of-tea-and-a-little-creativity/): Hi everyone! It’s been a little while, but I’m so excited to be back and sharing a new project with you. I originally designed this card with the intention of popping it in the mail, but after a dear person saw it and fell in love, I’ve decided to hand-deliver it instead! There’s just something […] - [Round wall hanging - another design](https://varadasharma.com/2026/02/round-wall-hanging-another-design/): Hi friends, a while I had shared one wall hanging made using die cut elements, stenciling on the background and more on a round canvas. This is the second one I made for her. I hope she liked these. 🙏🏻 Hugs!~Varada - [Two Creative Spaces, One Intentional Journey](https://varadasharma.com/2026/01/two-creative-spaces-one-intentional-journey/): Namastey, friends! 🙏 I’m so excited to welcome you to the brand new varadasharma.com—a space I’ve been quietly building while juggling life, learning, and all the beautiful chaos in between. This website is now home to both sides of my creative world, and I’d love to show you around. Two Spaces to Explore You’ll notice […] - [More holiday cards 2025 - Part 2](https://varadasharma.com/2025/12/more-holiday-cards-2025-part-2/): More pictures for holiday cards made with some old, some new Spellbinders kits: Enjoy!~Varada - [More holiday cards 2025 - Part 1](https://varadasharma.com/2025/12/more-holiday-cards-2025-part-1/): Lots of pictures for holiday cards made with some old, some new Spellbinders kits: Enjoy!~Varada - [The False Dichotomy: AI, Mindfulness, and What It Means to Be Human](https://varadasharma.com/2025/12/the-false-dichotomy-ai-mindfulness-and-what-it-means-to-be-human/): There’s a narrative circulating right now that goes something like this: “If you use AI, you’re not being authentic.”“If you care about mindfulness, you can’t embrace technology.”“If you’re focused on productivity, you can’t be present.”“If you’re working with cutting-edge tools, you’re not living intentionally.” I call bullshit. These are false dichotomies. Binary choices that don’t […] - [Part 3: Permission and Accountability can (and should) coexist](https://varadasharma.com/2025/12/part-3-permission-and-accountability-can-and-should-coexist/): Honoring your worth while still bringing your A‑game to what matters. - [Part 2: Steering Back to Yourself](https://varadasharma.com/2025/12/part-2-steering-back-to-yourself/): Turning quiet observations into small, intentional practices. - [Part 1: Permission to Pause](https://varadasharma.com/2025/12/part-1-permission-to-pause/): When You’ve Forgotten How to Just Be - [The Journey Back to Yourself](https://varadasharma.com/2025/12/the-journey-back-to-yourself/): A three‑part journey to pause, notice, and integrate—so you can show up as yourself. - [Mass produce holiday cards - 2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/12/mass-produce-holiday-cards-2025/): Mass produce holiday cards? Leverage those pretty 6×6 papers, preferably stickers for sentiments (bonus points if you have them from the same collection as your paper pad) and mini slimline card bases (you can even use pre-made packs). Within no time you’ll be able to have a solid bunch of beautiful cards ready for sending […] - [Thanksgiving cards - set 2 - 2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/12/thanksgiving-cards-set-2-2025/): More mass production style cards – last of autumn/fall/thanksgiving ones for this year… Thanks!~Varada - [Happy Thanksgiving Weekend 2025!](https://varadasharma.com/2025/11/happy-thanksgiving-weekend-2025/): I challenged myself that before the weekend was over I would share card ideas. I know these beautiful pumpkin, fall, thanksgiving themed cards seem like they arrived a day too late, but I think the idea these cards represent – of using pages from 12×12 scrapbook paper pas to mass produce cards – is still […] - [Of a tiny three-letter word...](https://varadasharma.com/2025/11/of-a-tiny-three-letter-word/): and discovering pockets of gratefulness - [The 3-Mississippi's](https://varadasharma.com/2025/11/the-3-mississippis/): - the smallest slice of grace - practice courtesy, Ross Geller! - [Sometimes joy fades so slowly](https://varadasharma.com/2025/11/sometimes-joy-fades-so-slowly/): you don't notice it till it's gone... - [Life is About Choices (But Also Not)](https://varadasharma.com/2025/11/life-is-about-choices-but-also-not/): The paradox: It’s all about choices. And it’s not about choices at all. - [This Isn't About Doing More](https://varadasharma.com/2025/11/this-isnt-about-doing-more/): It's about living more. - [Also in Threes - The Rhythm](https://varadasharma.com/2025/11/also-in-threes-the-rhythm/): The rhythm that changes everything: Plan → Do → Reflect - [The "3" in Six & Three](https://varadasharma.com/2025/11/the-3-in-six-three/): The Power of Three - [The "6" in "Six & Three"](https://varadasharma.com/2025/11/the-6-in-six-three/): = Six Life Areas to balance - [Welcome to Solve Digitally](https://varadasharma.com/2025/11/welcome-to-solve-digitally/): After 25 years in the software industry, one lesson stands out: the most powerful solutions are often the simplest ones. A printed planner. A thoughtful checklist. A framework you can actually use. - [Affirmation Home Decor - 21-Oct-2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/10/affirmation-home-decor-21-oct-2025/): For those of you wanting to check out crafty inspiration – this is for you 🙂 I made it last November but just realized I haven’t yet shared it here. This was a custom project I made for a very special lady in my life. She wanted it to have the exact words, shape, and […] - [Just One Color hop April 2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/04/just-one-color-hop-april-2025/): Welcome to our Just One Color hop! We challenge ourselves to create cards that only use one color. You may see neutral colors in addition because we feel those are necessary. If you’d like to play along, message @craftyengineer or @sharonjamesorama to join! To see all the creations, check out #justonecolorIGhop2025 The color for this month is TEAL. We also […] - [Create It 3 Ways IG Hop April 2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/04/create-it-3-ways-ig-hop-april-2025/): Hello and welcome to the Create It 3 Ways IG Hop! We are sharing triple the inspiration! This is a monthly hop on every 3rd Saturday at 3 PM ET – please message @amritapettus for more info if you’d like to join us. This month’s hop theme is: Celebration Each month we challenge ourselves by choosing our […] - [Themed Fridays 18-April-2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/04/themed-fridays-18-april-2025/): Welcome to Themed Fridays !! The theme this week is Shake it Up!! Hop along to see what this super create group has done with this weeks prompt! If you’ve been inspired and wish to create along with us, tag your post with #themedfridayscardmaking2025 Thanks!~Varada - [Cards for all Seasons 16-April-2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/04/cards-for-all-seasons-16-april-2025/): Welcome to the Cards for all Seasons 2025 Hop hosted by @createwithkas . For Week 8, our theme is April Showers & Rainbows! ☔️🌈 Thank you!~Varada - [Card using Your Paper Insider box 12-April-2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/04/card-using-your-paper-insider-box-12-april-2025/): Recently @yourpaperinsider sent me a box of papers to try and I loved it. I started by trying to make 1 card and ended up making 3 🙂 This here is the second one. Do look at the video with Sound ON to know more 🙂 Thanks!~Varada - [Themed Fridays 04-April-2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/04/themed-fridays-04-april-2025/): Welcome to Themed Fridays !! The theme this week is Floral Frenzy!! It may be stamps or paper or die cuts but the inspiration will be lovely and overflowing! If you’ve been inspired and wish to create along with us, tag your post with #themedfridayscardmaking2025If you’d like to join our group please message @touchofmagik My project is […] - [Rediscovery Hop 29-Mar-2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/03/rediscovery-hop-29-mar-2025/): Hello friends! Welcome to the Rediscovery Hop! I’m so happy you are here today. The premise of this hop to find the treasures hidden, instead of buying new supplies. I challenge you to root through your craft drawers, bins and shelves and rediscover what you have tucked away and forgotten. I bet you’d be surprised! […] - [Cards for all Seasons Hop 19-Mar-2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/03/cards-for-all-seasons-hop-19-mar-2025/): Welcome to the Cards for all Seasons 2025 Hop hosted by @createwithkas . For Week 6, our theme is Birthday! We are all here to celebrate Kelly’s birthday this week so be sure to wish her a fab day (p.s she didn’t write the blurb this week!!)If inspires you, please use the #cardsforallseasons2025 or message Kelly to join! My […] - [Sending Sunshine Hop - Mar 2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/03/sending-sunshine-hop-mar-2025/): Welcome to the sending sunshine hop. Our goal is to share positive, encouraging messages each month. We hope that you feel inspired to reach out to those around you, maybe offering a smile to someone that could use one, compliment a stranger, check-in with a friend or family member, lend a helping hand or encourage […] - [Rediscovery Hop 22 Feb 2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/02/rediscovery-hop-22-feb-2025/): Hello friends! Welcome to the Rediscovery Hop! I’m so happy you are here today. The premise of this hop to find the treasures hidden, instead of buying new supplies. I challenge you to root through your craft drawers, bins and shelves and rediscover what you have tucked away and forgotten. I bet you’d be surprised! […] - [Cards for all Seasons Feb 2025 - Card 2](https://varadasharma.com/2025/02/cards-for-all-seasons-feb-2025-card-2/): Welcome to the Cards for all Seasons 2025 Hop hosted by @createwithkas. For Week 4, our theme is Follow Your Heart ♥️ If this inspires you, please use the #cardsforallseasons2025 or message Kelly to join! My love for Chai and Books is legendary in our family and to showcase that, I made a heart shaped card with ephemera […] - [Just One Color hop - Feb-2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/02/just-one-color-hop-feb-2025/): Welcome to our Just One Color hop! We challenge ourselves to create cards that only use one color. You may see neutral colors in addition because we feel those are necessary. If you’d like to play along, message @craftyengineer or @sharonjamesorama to join! To see all the creations, check out #justonecolorIGhop2025 The colors for this month is ORANGE. We also […] - [Create It 3 Ways IG Hop 15-Feb-2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/02/create-it-3-ways-ig-hop-15-feb-2025/): Hello and welcome to the Create It 3 Ways IG Hop! We are sharing triple the inspiration! This is a monthly hop on every 3rd Saturday at 3 PM ET – please message @amritapettus for more info if you’d like to join us. This month’s hop theme is: Love Each month we challenge ourselves by choosing our […] - [Sending Sunshine Hop 14-Feb-2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/02/sending-sunshine-hop-14-feb-2025/): Welcome to the Sending Sunshine Hop. Our goal is to share positive, encouraging messages each month. We hope that you feel inspired to reach out to those around you, maybe offering a smile to someone who could use one, compliment a stranger, check-in with a friend or family member, lending a helping hand, or encouraging […] - [Themed Fridays 07-Feb-2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/02/themed-fridays-07-feb-2025/): Welcome to Themed Fridays !! The theme this week is Love is in the Air! That can be anything that celebrates Love 💌 Partners, Friends, Pets. Love isn’t just one day a year so let’s find all the reasons to celebrate it! If you’ve been inspired and with to create along with us, tag your […] - [Cards for all Seasons Feb 2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/02/cards-for-all-seasons-feb-2025/): Welcome to the Cards for all Seasons 2025 Hop hosted by @createwithkas ♥️ For Week 3, our theme is I LOVE …..anything that is something you love/hearts/Valentines. If this inspires you, please use the #cardsforallseasons2025 or message Kelly to join! I combined several things I love to make this one – my kitty, balloons, hearts, flowers, bling, clouds.. You […] - [Rediscovery Hop Jan 2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/01/rediscovery-hop-jan-2025/): Hello friends! Welcome to the Rediscovery Hop! I’m so happy you are here today. The premise of this hop to find the treasures hidden, instead of buying new supplies. I challenge you to root through your craft drawers, bins and shelves and rediscover what you have tucked away and forgotten. I bet you’d be surprised! […] - [Cards for all Seasons Jan 2025](https://varadasharma.com/2025/01/cards-for-all-seasons-jan-2025/): Welcome to the Cards for all Seasons 2025 Hop hosted by @createwithkas ❄️ For Week 2, our themes are Frosted Florals or Winter Birds! If this inspires you, please use the #cardsforallseasons2025 or message Kelly to join! I combined several different @teamspellbinders dies (including the Strawberry patch ones!) to make Hellebores. They are my favorite Winter Flowers with their deep, rich […] - [Last Theme Fridays Hop Dec 2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/12/last-theme-fridays-hop-dec-2024/): *** GIVEAWAY HOP***Welcome to our last Theme Fridays Hop for 2024!! The theme is Birthday with the twist of a colour inspiration board. This one is a GIVEAWAY so be sure to read all the stuff! What a wonderful year it’s been for crafty fun and inspiration If you’d like to join our group please […] - [Special Edition December FAN-tastic SSS Card Hop Dec 2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/12/special-edition-december-fan-tastic-sss-card-hop-dec-2024/): Welcome to the Special Edition December FAN-tastic SSS Card Hop hosted by @createwithkas and @touchofmagik ! This month we are celebrating another year of being FANS of Stamptember/SSS and there are amazing giveaways! We have 2 (two) $50 Gift Card GIVEAWAYS for 2 (two) lucky winners! We are thrilled to have 2 generous gift cards sponsored by @simonsaysstamp as a thank […] - [Just One Color hop - Dec 2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/12/just-one-color-hop-dec-2024/): Welcome to our Just One Color hop! We challenge ourselves to create cards that only use one color. You may see neutral colors in addition because we feel those are necessary. If you’d like to play along, message @craftyengineer or @sharonjamesorama to join! To see all the creations, check out #justonecolorIGhop The colors for this month are Black & White […] - [Sending Sunshine Hop Dec 2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/12/sending-sunshine-hop-dec-2024/): Welcome to the sending sunshine hop. Our goal is to share positive, encouraging messages each month. We hope that you feel inspired to reach out to those around you, maybe offering a smile to someone that could use one, compliment a stranger, check-in with a friend or family member, lend a helping hand or encourage […] - [Themed Friday 50](https://varadasharma.com/2024/12/themed-friday-50/): Welcome to a Themed Friday #50! Wow!! We’ve done this hop Fifty Times!!! Today’s theme is a New Technique and / or Sparkle!!! Our theme is meant to encourage you to dig into your stash and CREATE! If you are inspired by what these talented creators have made, be sure to add the #themed_fridays_card_making_fun to your post!! If […] - [Cards For All Seasons Hop Dec 2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/12/cards-for-all-seasons-hop-dec-2024/): Welcome to the Cards For All Seasons Hop! We are sliding into winter with 9 weeks of creative fun For Week 2, Melissa has a special theme: Create Tags! Instead of creating just a tag or creating a tag and adding it to a card, I decided to add a twist to the theme with […] - [Dec 2024 Silver Digi Stamp Sets release reveal is here!!](https://varadasharma.com/2024/12/dec-2024-silver-digi-stamp-sets-release-reveal-is-here/): Free for Silver subscribers - 2 new digi stamps each month - Dec 2024 release - Folktale Winter - [Dec 2024 Silver Membership - Folktale Winter Release](https://varadasharma.com/2024/12/dec-2024-silver-membership-folktale-winter-release/): Can’t believe this is the last release of Silver digi stamps for this year. How time flies!! This release is called Folktale Winter and has 2 fun designs    ⁃    Folktale Winter Bird and    ⁃    Folktale Winter Critter Tree I will be sharing inspiration in the coming days. You can also grab your copy for free and play along. All […] - [Cards For All Seasons Hop 04-Dec-2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/12/cards-for-all-seasons-hop-04-dec-2024/): Welcome to the Cards For All Seasons Hop! We are sliding into winter with 9 weeks of creative fun ❄️ For Week 1, Amrita @amritapettus has a special theme: Countdown to Christmas/Winter ❄️ If you’d like to join our crafty group, please message Kelly @createwithkas and use #cardsforallseasonshop2024 to craft along with us. A few weeks ago we had made lilac/purple […] - [Rediscovery Hop Nov 2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/rediscovery-hop-nov-2024/): Hello friends! Welcome to the Rediscovery Hop! I’m so happy you are here today. The premise of this hop to find the treasures hidden, instead of buying new supplies. I challenge you to root through your craft drawers, bins and shelves and rediscover what you have tucked away and forgotten. I bet you’d be surprised! […] - [Fall Friends Card Hop 27-Nov-2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/fall-friends-card-hop-27-nov-2024/): Welcome to our Fall Friends Card Hop hosted by @createwithkas 🍂This is week 12 and the final fall themed hop with a fantastic Mood Board by @touchofmagik! We hope the colors, design & splendor of the fall season inspire you to create 🍂 Message @createwithkas (Kelly) if you would like to join our crafty group and use the hashtag#fallfriendscardhop2024 to craft […] - [Fall Friends Card Hop 20-Nov-2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/fall-friends-card-hop-20-nov-2024/): Welcome to our Fall Friends Card Hop hosted by @createwithkas 🍂🍁This is week 11 and we’re sharing creations focused on gratitude, Thanksgiving or fall florals 🍂🌼Please message Kelly @createwithkas if if you would like to join our crafty group! If you would like to join our crafty group! You could also craft along with us and use the hashtag #fallfriendscardhop2024 🍂🍁 […] - [Create It 3 Ways IG Hop Nov 2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/create-it-3-ways-ig-hop-nov-2024/): Hello and welcome to the Create It 3 Ways IG Hop! We are sharing triple the inspiration! This is a monthly hop on every 3rd Saturday at 3 PM ET – please message @amritapettus for more info if you’d like to join us. This month’s hop theme is: Gratitude / Thanksgiving Each month we challenge ourselves by […] - [Colored heat embossing 3 ways](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/colored-heat-embossing-3-ways/): Hi friends, I realized I had missed these quick-tip cards too. So here they are. The idea of all these cards is to get heat embossing... - [Themed Friday 48](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/themed-friday-48/): Welcome to a Themed Friday #48! Today’s theme is A Set of Winter Cards! Our theme is always meant to inspire you to dig into your stash and CREATE! If you are inspired by what all these great creators bring to the theme, please be sure to add the #themed_fridays_card_making_fun to your post!! If you’d like to join […] - [Simple coloring of digis (InstagramLiveVideo August 2024)](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/simple-coloring-of-digis-instagramlivevideo-august-2024/): In this August version of our Instagram Live Video, we had simply colored a single digi and made 1 card. Focusing on some of the common... - [Fall Friends Card Hop Nov 2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/fall-friends-card-hop-nov-2024/): Welcome to our Fall Friends Card Hop hosted by @createwithkas 🍂🍁This is week 10 and the aroma of fresh baked goods is in the air! We’re sharing our favorite fall/winter baked goodies this week. Please message Kelly @createwithkas if if you would like to join our crafty group! You could also craft along with us and use the hashtag #fallfriendscardhop2024 🍂🍁 […] - [Spotlight Coloring with digi stamps (Instagramlivevideo July 2024 edition)](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/spotlight-coloring-with-digi-stamps-instagramlivevideo-july-2024-edition/): Hi friends, I hope all of you are doing well. We are still playing catch up here. This is the July 2024 edition of our Instagram Live... - [Fun on the Farm Hop Nov 2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/fun-on-the-farm-hop-nov-2024/): Howdy friends, and this was for Fun on the Farm Hop in Nov 2024, hosted by @sarae.furr_thecraftyfarmchick on Instagram. This week we are featuring dairy products in our creations,and being that it is Veteran’s Day, we are also saluting those who have served our country. I went back to the ephemera pieces from @pebblesinc + patterned papers for […] - [Just One Color hop Nov 2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/just-one-color-hop-nov-2024/): Welcome to our Just One Color hop! We challenge ourselves to create cards that only use one color. You may see neutral colors in addition because we feel those are necessary. If you’d like to play along, message @craftyengineer or @sharonjamesorama to join! To see all the creations, check out #justonecolorIGhop The color for this […] - [Instagram Live Nov 2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/instagram-live-nov-2024/): In our 2nd-Saturday-of-the-month-Instagram-Live we made this Fall themed card with #inksmooshingtechnique#inksquishing technique and coffee focal point 🍁🍂🍃🧋☕️🌼 These stamps are available on @rubberstamps_com . We used the following colors of #distressinks1. Mustard Seed2. Spiced Marmalade3. Picked Raspberry Thanks!~Varada - [Sending Sunshine Hop Nov 2024](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/sending-sunshine-hop-nov-2024/): Welcome to the sending sunshine hop. Our goal is to share positive, encouraging messages each month. We hope that you feel inspired to reach out to those around you, maybe offering a smile to someone that could use one, compliment a stranger, check-in with a friend or family member, lend a helping hand or encourage […] - [Nov 2024 Silver Digi Stamp Sets release reveal is here!!](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/nov-2024-silver-digi-stamp-sets-release-reveal-is-here/): Hey guys, I am here with the new FREE goodies for our Silver membership subscribers. So, get excited! This is a membership that allows... - [Fall Friends Card Hop 2024 Nov 06](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/fall-friends-card-hop-2024-nov-06/): This post is from out Fall Friends Card Hop hosted by @createwithkas 🍂🍁This is week 9 and our theme is Sweater Weather! This fun theme was suggested by Diane @dezalusky. My card started with an almost panic moment 😱- I didn’t have anything that can be made into a sweater on a card so I […] - [Fruit themed shaped Thank You cards](https://varadasharma.com/2024/11/fruit-themed-shaped-thank-you-cards/): I love making shaped cards and want to make more and more of these. Here are two quick ways to make shaped cards . These ones I made with... - [Colorful Vegetable Basket using unconventional use of dies](https://varadasharma.com/2024/10/colorful-vegetable-basket-using-unconventional-use-of-dies/): Hi friends, hope you all are doing good. I have a happy, colorful card for you full of delicious veggies. Here's the quick video... - [Ink blending + dry embossing? Yes please!](https://varadasharma.com/2024/10/ink-blending-dry-embossing-yes-please/): I just wanted to share these fun cards from last November. Although these were made for an Instagram hop with Fall/Halloween theme, the... - [Let's eat - outdoor picnic card / party invitation :)](https://varadasharma.com/2024/10/let-s-eat-outdoor-picnic-card-party-invitation/): This one was created and posted in November 2024 for a Fall themed hop :) The background was die cut using Spellbinders Postage dies and... - [3-ways Autumn cards](https://varadasharma.com/2024/10/3-ways-autumn-cards/): Lots of different ideas with these three cards. The focus of my cards is threefold: by creating small panels / tags / shapes you can use... - [Spooky Halloween card using lots of non-halloween goodies](https://varadasharma.com/2024/10/spooky-halloween-card-using-lots-of-non-halloween-goodies/): One more I made for a card hop on Instagram and for this one I used many non-halloween dies but made them into halloween items. Here is... - [Thank you card in non-fall colors? Yes, please!](https://varadasharma.com/2024/10/thank-you-card-in-non-fall-colors-yes-please/): Hi friends, I didn't realize I had so many cards to catch up on. Thanks for keeping your patience with me. Posting them here is giving me... - [Another fall card using Spellbinders and Hero Arts products](https://varadasharma.com/2024/10/another-fall-card-using-spellbinders-and-hero-arts-products/): A snowglobe but for Fall? Yes! I think I could also make this one for Spring :-) I made my card using @heroarts and @teamspellbinders... - [No-blend-Copics coloring (Video from Instagram Live)](https://varadasharma.com/2024/10/no-blend-copics-coloring-video-from-instagram-live/): Hi friends, this one here is a video from Instagram Live that I did on 12-Oct-2024. Here's the detailed video: Hope you like this idea... - [You Matter To Me card](https://varadasharma.com/2024/10/you-matter-to-me-card/): Hi again friends, this one here is also an older one - from October 2024. I started with creating an ink smooshed background with alcohol... - [8th of the month = New Release! Oct 2024 Silver Digi Stamp Sets release reveal is here!!](https://varadasharma.com/2024/10/8th-of-the-month-new-release-oct-2024-silver-digi-stamp-sets-release-reveal-is-here/): Yes, it's 8th of the month, and I am here with the new FREE goodies for our Silver membership subscribers. This is a membership that... - [Fall Themed Thank You Card with Pumpkins and Gourds (Playing Catch Up)](https://varadasharma.com/2024/10/fall-themed-thank-you-card-with-pumpkins-and-gourds-playing-catch-up/): I know, I know, Fall and Pumpkins and Gourds in April? Even when the weather is weird and spring does not seem to have decided whether it... ## Pages - [Terms of use](https://varadasharma.com/terms-of-use/): Last updated: December 28, 2024 Welcome to varadasharma.com! By using our website and downloading our free resources, you agree to these terms. 1. 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I’m Varada Sharma, and this space brings together my illustrations, digital planning tools, and thoughtful experiments in AI/ML. You’ve just joined a community that values creativity, intentional living, and designing systems that support who we’re becoming. Here’s what you can expect from me: If you […] - [SolveDigitally](https://varadasharma.com/solvedigitally/) - [Namastey](https://varadasharma.com/): ······◆············◆············◆······ Get creative Greeting cards, paper crafts, and handmade joy ······◆············◆············◆······ Solve Digitally Productivity and mindfulness. Daily practices, nurturing habits, building a rhythm with your life. Bringing joy with paper and purpose with digital tools Hi, I’m Varada! I’m a mom of two (plus two fur babies), a full-time professional, and a creator who refuses […] - [About Page](https://varadasharma.com/about-page/): Like every woman, I wear several hats during my day. I’m a software industry professional from 9 to 5 on weekdays, an avid crafter and creator on evenings and weekends, a completely-in-love wife and doting mother to two teenage princesses + 2 fur babies 24/7, an AI/ML student (yes, I’m still learning!), and of course, […] - [Contact Page](https://varadasharma.com/contact-page/): Contact details I’m Varada Sharma, and I refuse to choose just one passion. By day, I’m a software professional and AI/ML student. By night (and weekends, and early mornings), I design greeting cards that feel like warm hugs and digital planners that bring calm to chaos. Whether it is to collaborate on a product idea […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/varadasharma.com/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)