Goodbyes and Uncovering RCS DT Team Day 1

Hello Everyone,

Our old term has come to an end which means it's the beginning of a new one. Goodbyes are always hard, especially to a talented team of crafters. However, change is the only thing constant in the world.

Thank you to all our Design Team and Guest Design Team Members who created some amazing projects and provided readers with some great tutorials. You will all be missed.

Welcome to our new team!

Today we will reveal four members of our new team and tomorrow we will be back with the rest.

Without further delay let's introduce our DT Members-

First up

Ishani

Hello everyone, I am Ishani! Since childhood, I have loved getting my hands smeared with glue and colours. But, the studies as a student and then establishing myself at work, didn't leave me much time to pursue a hobby. Around two years ago, I learnt Quilling which helped me cope with daily stressors.  Subsequently, I started making cards by incorporating quilled elements and gifting them to friends. With the internet full of ideas and inspiration, I ventured into using stamps and colouring with different supplies to make cards. I love to learn and experiment new techniques, my recent obsession being handlettering. From being just a hobby, card making has become a passion for me. The way I was inspired by other's work, I hope my work inspires a few too.

Here's a link to her blog- https://quillish.blogspot.in/
And below are a few of her works

Next, let's welcome back

Kriti Mishra

I am Kriti Mishra from Hyderabad, India. I have done Masters in Information Technology, and was an Astt. Prof. at a reputed engineering college. I left my job after my daughter, Akshada, was born, she is 4.5 years old and now I am a full-time mother. She allows me to do some creative work and I can see a good artist in her also. Right from my childhood, I am into crafting, and I always loved making handmade cards. I am more into Scrapbooking and making mini albums(but now exploring Mixed - media and Flower making) and love to use different kinds of pattern papers and embellishments to enhance my creativity and to share some knowledge with other people around. Previously, I used to make simple handmade cards, just to gift them to my loved ones and friends, but when I joined social media, there I saw a huge world of crafting.

Here's a link to her blog- http://handcrafted-expressionsbykriti.blogspot.in/

And here are some of her works

Next, we have,

Shylaa Shree

I am Shylaashree from India, very happy to be on the Rainbow Craftykari Design team. I live with a beautiful family in a small industrial town in Tamilnadu.Crafting has always been part of my life, however, having a busy family it's confined to late at night when I steal a few hours to myself. Quilling is how it all began in the blog land in the name of Adhiraacreations and it was a turning point in my craft life from where I started into cardmaking, scrapbooking, alter items, 3D projects, fashion & paper jewellery & etc., I don't think I have a particular style, as it has evolved with time.Thank you Maninder for the opportunity. Look forward to the wonderful journey with Rainbow Craftykari team.

Here's a link to her blog- http://adhiraacreations.blogspot.in

And here are some of her works

And our last reveal for today, welcoming back,

Mounika Koneru

Hi, I am Mounika from Bangalore, India. I am into handmade things since my childhood. I got into making hand-made gifts for my family and friends. After I got married, I was introduced to paper crafting in Bangalore. I then began my journey in scrapbooks, mixed media, cards and so on. I love to have colours in my projects. 

Here's a link to her blog- http://craftdrama19.blogspot.in/?m=1

And here are some of her works

Stay Tuned for our Day 2 DT reveal!!

Box Card Tutorial By DT Nikkita Jain

Hello crafty peeps,

Nikkita Here, I am back again with another tutorial and it's a shadow box card.
So here is the project with step by step instructions and pictures.

• First, take a cardstock of 300 gsm and cut into respective sizes (11"x 6.5" and 6.5" x 8"). 
• Score the 11" x 6.5" piece at 5" and 6"
• Score the 6.5" x 8" piece at 1/2" and 1.25". Flip and score the same way on all four sides and sniff off the corners as shown in the picture

• Create the shadow box using tacky tape or any strong adhesive and keep it aside.

• To make the base strong add layers of cardstock on both sides measuring 6.25* 4.75 on both sides

• Add ribbon as shown for the box closure

• Stick to the shadow box.

• Decorate the box as per your choice , I have made the box as a baby shower gift for a mom to be and used papericious mom to be collection, I have fussy cut the elements and made embellishments, to give a 3D look to the embellishments I have added double sided foam tape at back of the elements. Complete the box as shown in the picture and the pretty gift box is ready.

• Note - always take the pattern paper little smaller than the base for example if the box cover is 5*6.5 inches then pattern paper should be 4.75 * 6.25.

Some close capture:

 Hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

Materials Used:

Cardstock 300GSM
Papericious Mom to Be Paper Pack
Tacky Tape
Tim Holtz Scissors
Double Sided Foam Tape
Mulberry Flowers
Die cuts from my stash

Above mentioned materials are available at Rainbow Craftykari Store or You can Pre-Order by sending mail at rainbowcraftykari@gmail.com

Warm Regards
Nikkita Sethi

Rainbow Craftykari - Design Team Call July 2017

2017 Design Team Call!! We are very excited to announce the Design Team Call for next six months. Rainbow Craftykari Store is looking for a Talented, Creative and Enthusiastic team members!! This post open only for Indian Crafters/Designers

What we are looking for in a Design Team Member?

1. An Individual/Crafter who has good knowledge of HTML and CSS and active at her own blog.

2. Needs to have excellent writing skills in English Language and must be good with English language

3. Needs to be an active on social media platforms.

4. Needs to promote the Rainbow Craftykari Store whenever possible at Social Media and Groups.

5. The Design Team Member needs to work as a team with Blog Coordinators and Other Design Team Members of the blog.

6. Needs to able to create projects on given time.

7. Design Team Member must be able able to give Creative Projects for the blog.

What would you get?

Handsome Discounts at Rainbow Craftykari Store

Every month you will receive an Goodie Bag from us

You will get Rainbow Craftykari Badge and watermark to flaunt at your blog and to use at your projects.

Your Projects will get Promoted at Our Social Media Platforms such as at Facebook, Instagram and Groups

How to Apply
 

If you think this call is for you, apply by sending us an email at rainbowcraftykari@gmail.com & dotstolines9@gmail.com Include the following in your mail:

1. Subject - Design Team Call July 2017- your name

2. All links to your social media sites- Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, etc

3. A brief introduction about yourself with a picture.

4. Let us know why you'd like to work with us.

5. Send us three links to your latest works (include at least one written tutorial).

6. Let us know if you have been or are on any other design teams and especially if you have had experience working for another team as a blog coordinator.

7. Lastly let us know your forte/area of interest/expertise - card making, scrapbooking, mixed media, altered art, etc.

Looking forward to hear from you.The Design Team Call is open till – 10th July 2017!!

Uncovering Blog Co-ordinator Jul'17

Bonjour Crafters,

Today we are so much thrilled to announce our Blog Coordinator for the Rainbow Craftykari Blog, Allow me to introduce the most talented and brilliant crafter in the Indian Craft Industry, Aditi Mahajan!! She is going to be face of Rainbow Craftykari. Let's Welcome her,

Hello Everyone

My mother- Sunila Mahajan and me- Aditi Mahajan, started Dots to Lines and our forte is home decor, mixed media and altered art. I have pursued MSc. in Clinical Psychology and Dip. in Special Education; and too to arts and crafts since school days and also practised art therapy when working with children with special needs. I have completed an art course from School of Visual Arts, New York.

Crafting has been a part of daily activities mostly in the form of various altered projects or making gifts. We run a home decor business by the name of Dots to Lines and we handcraft products using techniques of mixed media and decoupage. We are into paper-crafting, layouts, journaling, album making and scrapbooking. Our style of art and craft is a fusion of techniques and use of vibrant colours.

Under the name of Dots to Lines, I have been officially creating and crafting for two years now. Apart from selling products and blogging, I am a part of various Design Teams.

Today, I am glad to be a part of a team as a Blog Coordinator. This is a prestigious position and I hope to do justice to it. Rainbow Craftykari is a great store and has till date provided a great education programme for fellow crafters. I hope to add to its growth and success.

My Latest Projects:

Warm Regards
Aditi Mahajan
Dots 2 Lines