Holiday Gift Box for The Robin's Nest

Hello Crafty Peeps

Welcome to Robin's Nest blog. Today I have another tutorial for you all ready at our amazing YouTube channel.
We will be making cute holiday pillow boxes which can be used for gifting candies , jewellery or maybe hanging as ornament. I will be using our fabulous holiday collection papers.
Please Click here to go directly to the video.

Thankyou for visiting
Have a great day
Mallika

Criss cross Headbands with May Arts

Hello Crafty Friends, 

This is your Prima Ribbonista Mallika here with a brand new tutorial.

Today we are going to learn a very interesting project called CrissCross Headbands. I love altering old dull products and turn them into something whimsical. Holiday season is just around the corner and these are so so perfect for gifting or maybe as an adornment for a flower girl. I have used various embellishments with yummy ribbons and made this fun yet simple project.You can use any of our beautiful ribbons and make it in your colour choice.I also added a bit of stickles in the end to make it a little sparkly.

Please join me here to go directly to the video.

I hope you all will enjoy it.

Love and Luck

Mallika 

May Arts Ribbons Used

• 466-38-17 3/8 inches Parrot Green Satin w/ Knotted Edge
• 466-38-46 3/8 inches Pink Satin w/ Knotted Edge
• 437  437-17 Pink 4 Millimeter String Beads Ribbon

Other Supplies 

• Bare headbands
• Flowers from Michales
• Petaloo Flowers
• Stickles
• DollHouse Teacups
• Tim Holtz Bow Die
• Scraps of paper
  

Mixed Media Canvas Tutorial

Hi Ladies,
This is Mallika here and today I am writing this post for Pretty Paper Studios
Today I am going to show you all a tutorial on making a Mixed Media canvas. Pretty Paper Studios is proud to present a whole range of mixed media products. This art is an addiction and I am going through it. This is one art in which you can utilize all your household items likes spoons, old door knobs. While doing this art make sure you have your aprons tight as it can get messy.
You can view the video here. For any questions please don’t hesitate to get back to us.
Hugs
Mallika

May Arts Design Team Call - Round 2

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am proud to present my second - round entry for the Prima Ribbonista May Arts Design team. I am thrilled with excitement as I post this project because May Arts has been my dream company since the day I had started crafting. Two years ago when I was crafting in India, it was impossible for me to get May Arts products because of our poor economy and high custom duty taxes. Now that I live in the USA, I am extremely happy to not only be able to purchase May Arts products but to also apply for their Design Team. I am extremely elated and excited to make it to the second level. Thankyou May Arts for this wonderful opportunity. Its a dream come true.
Let me tell you all about what I have made.I have created an altered banner in shabby chic style using several gorgeous trims from May Arts. I chose to make a banner in order to showcase the many varieties of ribbons May Arts has to offer. The word DREAM on the bannerpersonifies my dream to be a May Arts Design Team member. I used various shades of pink and cream. I loved creating the fairy using beads and May Arts trims. It added a special touch to the project. In the video you will also see me making different kinds of embellishments using a variety trims. For the shabby chic theme I was going for, I felt it best to use products like their sheer ribbons (silky crush being my favorite), some of their beautiful diamond chains,and of course the shabby chic frayed flowers trims. What I love the most about May Arts is the versatility of their products - that they have products for crafters of all styles inlcuding paper crafters, seamstresses, floral/ home decor/fashion designers etc.Here are some pictures to inspire you.
Please click here to go to my video .

Hugs 

Mallika

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May Arts Design Team Call

Goodmorning Friends ,
Its again the time of year when May Arts have announced their design team Call.
I have been using May Arts  ribbons and loving them since day 1.
I am extremely excited and honored to be applying for the best ribbon company in the world.
For this Design Team Call , I will be applying for the video post.
I am listing down below three project with their pictures and a start to finish tutorial on how to make them.
I hope you all will enjoy this post

Project 1 - 
Shabby Chic Boutique Station
This boutique station has been created using four spare boxes from the scratch.
It is a very versatile station and can be used for storage in our beautiful craft room.
Below is the video and following it are some shots of the same.

Project 2 - 

Altered Canvas using May Arts Ribbons 

I have created this altered canvas using a variety of products from May Arts.

It has a start to finish video below and some pictures following it

Project 3 - 

Altered 3 tier Cake box 

This is very special project which I did . I have taken three plain boxes from Daiso and altered them into a cake box using gorguss trims from May Arts

Here is the video below and pictures following it 

Please click here to go directly to my video 

Tutorial - Real Life like Sunflower

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen , 

Today I am going to showcase a Tutorial for making these real life like sunflowers. 

They have been created using Heartfelt Creations Sun Kissed Fleur Die and Stamp.

The video will properly guide you all through the process.

I simply miss the memories of my wedding and how that event changed my entire life. I am demonstrating a page based on my husband's pictures taken on wedding day. I am blessed to have him as my better half. 

Please do leave your valuable comments.

Thankyou 

Boutique Station using Prima Princess Collection

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen ,
This project which I am sharing with you all today is very very special to me. I love altering stuff  and this is one of my such project.
I have altered four boxes and converted them into a lace organizer , boutique station so hold my pearls and stick pins , brooches and strands .
I have made a start to finish video for you all to enjoy.
Please do leave your kind comments below.
Hugs

Use your Scraps with Mod podge ! - A tutorial

Hello Folks ,
This is Mallika here .
Today I  am here to share  a  tutorial on how to use your scraps with mod podge .
My scrap shelf is filling day by day with loads bits of paper and I had no idea how to finish them off . Its heartbreaking to throw them away .
I decided to make a decor piggy bank with it using Mod Podge .
Now I will start with step by step instruction .
It is divided in two parts .


Part 1 - Making the base 

What  basic stuff you need ?

1. Mod podge - Matt / Glossy Finish  { I am using matt } 
2. Paint Brush 
3. Scraps of Paper 
4. Scissor 
5. Heat Gun { Ranger } 
6. Tweezer 

Step 1 - 

Chop your scraps randomly , it will look like confetti in huge size . 

Step 2 - 

Take  any base , It can be a box , plate , organizer any thing for that matter which you want to alter . 

I have taken a base of my mdf Piggy Bank . 

Step 3 - 

Start applying modpodge with help of your Paint brush on small portion of base . 

Step 4 -

After applying mod podge , start applying the bits of paper randomly with modpodge . Mod Podge acts as a wonderful sealant . 

Keep on applying randomly , making sure there is no mdf base peeping . 

Step 5  - 

For the base , I wanted to give a look of grass . I selected my green colored scarps and followed the same steps above . 

Please don't worry about the neatness , as once it dries the whole effect is beautiful . 

Step 6 - 

Take a big piece of paper and apply to the walls . Dont forget to modpodge it . 

Step 7 - 

Take your heat gun and make it dry . You can leave it for natural air dry too . I am one person with almost nil patience . 

Part 2 - Decorating the Base 

This part totally depends upon the supplies which you have . 

I will mention here the supplies which  have used to finish this wonderful piece . 

1. MS Doily Lace Punch 
2. Chateau Gate by Heart felt Creation 
3. Distress Inks -  Vintage Photo , walnut stain , Wild Honey , Frayed Burlap 
4. Laces from my stash 
5. Mulberry Flower

In this tutorial my main focus was to give you all an easy idea on how to use your scraps . The embellishing of the item totally depends on the way you want to do it . Sky is the Limit . 

You can even write in the comment section below . 

Regards

Mallika 

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