Hello everyone. This is Yeshaswini here and I’m glad to be on Itsy Bitsy’s blog today to share a little project (well, it is actually 2 little projects) that I made using Little Birdie’s ‘Texture Triangle Tool’. Texture triangle is a really cool tool, using which you can easily add various texture effects to projects. Just add some texture/modelling paste onto the surface and play along with the texture tool to create horizontal, vertical, chequered, zigzag or other patterns of your Read more…
Little Birdie Decoupage Matt and Glossy Glue Review
Hello Friends! This is Tanvi here, with projects using the Little Birdie’s Decoupage Glue. Let me tell you I have used both matt & glossy – it is a great product for a decoupage lover like me, offered at a very competitive price – Rs.220/225ml. It is also available in 100ml & 450ml variants. I loved the consistency of the glue & the ease of application. Must also mention I have tried using the glue on different surfaces – glass & MDF with napkins, paper & rice paper. Read more…
Crafter in the Spotlight Saloni
Hello Arty Crafty friends, the last month of the year is already here. Wonder how quickly time flies!! It’s wonderful to see how enthused you all are about craft and how much you enjoy reading the stories about members of our crafting fraternity. That’s what keeps me inspired to bring you a new face every week in ‘Crafter in the Spotlight’. Today it’s all about Saloni Bhutra who was born in Rajasthan but has made Bangalore her home for last seven years. Saloni, was once a financial analyst Read more…
African Style Pen Stand with Tinted Metallic Paints
Hello everyone its Pooja, Once again I’m back with a mixed media project with the newly launched tinted metallic paints, I always try to make something new with less supplies, so this time I made an African themed pen stand. Have a look here…. Process: I have used an old broken sculpture (this was also made by me years back ). I pasted it on a bottle to give it the right height. I have taken a piece of a fabric and dipped it in white gesso. You can use black gesso directly and Read more…
Crafter in the Spotlight – Rimjhim Garg
Hello Artsy Craftsy friends! Today in ‘Crafter in the Spotlight’ I bring you the story of Rimjhim Garg from the bustling industrial city of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh,now residing in Bangalore. Rimjhim, a business analyst and a crafter at heart keeps herself extremely busy, balancing work, hobby (art and craft) and sports. Rimjhim compares crafting and painting to meditation and decided to pursue her hobby, when a friend introduced her to the extensive crafting fraternity on the web. How Read more…
Cute Pen Stand with Chalk Paint
Hello everyone, it’s Pooja! Today I am here to inspire you for our challenge this month, any thing that goes with Little Birdie’s newly launched Chalk Paint shades!! I wanted to make something different this time, so I have made this simple but cute pen stand as an inspiration! Have a look here: Process 1. I have cut two pieces of chipboard in similar shapes representing a kitty. (You can try out different shapes that you like) 2. Cut two pieces from the chipboard sheet measuring Read more…
Once Upon A Time…….. Shabby Chic Mixed Media Altered Bottle
Hello all you lovely people, Mukta here! Winter is setting in and that means…..we are nearing the end of yet another crafty year……there is yet a month more and we here at Itsy Bitsy have so much more to show you guys….I hope you guys are finding inspiration in what we are putting up for you all. This is my favorite season and it just creates this whimsical and magical scene for me……I can’t really explain but I just like to add glitter and sparkle in everything I make (Trust me even Read more…
Crafter in the Spotlight Sumedha
Hello Artsy Craftsy friends! It’s Thursday, the ‘Crafter in the Spotlight’ day of the week. Today I am here with the story of Sumedha Gadre, who is from Delhi but due to her work profile has got the chance to live in different cities of India. Sumedha’s passion for crafting is rather recent but profound!! She is into up-cycling, mixed media, decoupage, altered craft projects and the trending zentangle art. However, she loves to try out new styles that catch her fancy. How did Sumedha Read more…
Working with Resin!
Hi friends! I’m back again with something different this time. I’ll show you how we can work with resin to create a glass like effect on any object. I used resin on a basic decoupaged tissue box and I’ll take you through a step-by-step tutorial now! Check it out! Here’s the final outcome of the piece that I worked on… So, let’s work on it now.. Step 1: Sand the tissue box on all sides with a piece of sanding paper Step 2: Choose a paper for the base of the box (you can keep Read more…
Crafter in the Spotlight Nisha
Hello Artsy Craftsy friends! I’m back for our Thursday session of ‘Crafter in the Spotlight’. Today, a talented crafter Nisha Sethia Dugar will tell us her story. Nisha calls herself an enthusiastic D-I-Y girl, interesting isn’t it? Born in Rajasthan, broughttup in Kolkata, Nisha is now settled in Delhi. She has mixed crafting interests. Miniatures, decoupage, doodling, mosaic, DIY’s are her favourite. How did Nisha get into crafting, what inspires her, what are her tips for fellow crafters, Read more…