Saturday, November 2, 2013

Diwali Bloghop 2013

Hi, my dear friends... I am here to share a couple of cards I made for the Diwali Bloghop -2013 an initiative of Chaitali Narla. There are some amazing prizes to be won with this Bloghop, all you have to do is to hop and comment and bring yourself a chance to win..
THE PRIZE!!
Chaitali has 2 sets of her newest stamp set, Henna Swirls, to give away to 2 lucky winners of the hop!  and the sponsor of this prize is There She Goes

You must have arrived here from amazingly talented Gayatri's blog... 

So, when Chaitali asked me, I had to say yes because Diwali is my favorite festival. We call it the festival of lights. This Festival is known to bring prosperity and wealth :) The festivities begin must before the final day of celebration and prayers. We clean the house and decorate it with lights and earthen lamps (it is said that Goddess Lakshmi - the Goddess of wealth arrives in clean houses... and who doesn't want to be wealthy ;) lol ) Besides, we also meet our friends and relatives and greet them with gifts, just the way it is done in Christmas. And for crafters like me... this is another chance to make cards and more cards...

So here are my cards...
 

The diyas (earthen lamps) in both the cards are hand drawn and cut. First card was inspired by the Jennifer Mcguire tutorial and it involves stamping and  glitter smear on stamped dots and the second card has my favorite technique of masking and inking :) Hope you will enjoy my card.

Now you have to head over to Pooja's amazing creation, here..
Also, this is the bloghop list, in case u have missed anyone...
Deepti < you are here >

Wish you a very happy and prosperous Diwali !!
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32 comments:

  1. SD poojaNovember 2, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Beautiful cards Deepti ! You have captured the colorful Diwali festival so well ! happy Diwali !!

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  2. Lisa EltonNovember 2, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    So bright and happy Deepti, your friends or relatives will love these!

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  3. Suman PanditNovember 2, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Hi Deepti, loved how the Diya merges with the background in the first card and takes centre-stage in the second against that gorgeous colored background !!! Happy Diwali to you and your dear ones !!
    http://www.kalasirjana.blogspot.in/

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  4. Sathya November 2, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Very beautiful!!! Happy Diwali to U :)

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  5. maria f.November 2, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Oh goodness Deepti, your second card is breathtaking. I can feel the flame the color is so vibrant. And genius to cut the simple B/W edge.
    As for Diwali. Clean houses. Could be difficult.
    Happy Diwali to you.

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  6. sandieNovember 2, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    wonderful cards Deepti and I love the masking in all these gorgeous colours. Thank you so much for telling us more about this festival x

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  7. SanketiNovember 2, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Beautiful ! Happy Diwali to you!

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  8. RadhikaNovember 2, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Happy n Safe Diwali Deepti.. :) love both the cards in 1st card I love the invisible diya n firework background n in 2nd card love the rainbow shades around diya..

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  9. Mary-Anne VNovember 2, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Wow that is very pretty...love the splashes of colour and masking you did. Happy Diwali!

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  10. Smita SatishNovember 2, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Omg...such wonderful cards Deepti...

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  11. CarmenNovember 2, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Your cards are beautiful! Love all of the colors and the glitter. Just beautiful.

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  12. UnknownNovember 2, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    Both cards are sooo beautiful Deepti! Love the techniques you showed here! Wish you a very happy Diwali!

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  13. My Paper EpiphanyNovember 3, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    That's a great incentive to have a clean house! Your cards are so beautiful - so colourful! I particularly love the bokeh effect of the first card. Happy Diwali.

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  14. Vijaylaxmi SiyalNovember 3, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    Wow...Both cards are are so very Beautiful ....Loved the Concept N Color combination....CAS yet Fabulous Cards for diwali....What an idea deepti ji......Thanks for this hop....Wish You n Your Family a very Happy Diwali.

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  15. Sidelle MenonNovember 3, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    Both cards are cute and adourable..But I'm in love with the first one...the background is so unique and colourful..Happy Diwali to you and your family..May this Festival of Lights bring Happiness and Prosperity in your life..!!!

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  16. Jasleen KaurNovember 3, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    Gorgeous cards Deepti. Love how the diya merges with the background in the first one. And the masking is perfect in the second one. ! :)

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  17. TeeNovember 3, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    So so gorgeous!! So sad I couldn't join in....but really loving the cards along the way!! Happy diwali to you!

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  18. TeeNovember 3, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    Hey...loved the cards...wish I could have been able to be a part of this blog hop...next year for sure!! Happy diwali!

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  19. Berina RGANovember 3, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    both cards are very nice.. love how the diya merges with the background in the first card :) I'm a new follower..
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  20. Vicki DutcherNovember 3, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Lovely rainbow type cards! What a fun, bright holiday this must be~

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  21. HussenaNovember 3, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Such vibrant and gorgeous cards Deepti ..They epitomize the festival of lights so well :)..Wishing you and your family a very Happy Diwali :)

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  22. GayatriNovember 3, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Happy Diwali, Deepti! Both your cards are vibrant and cheerful and festive. Love love your second card:)

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  23. Barb GhigNovember 3, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Happy Diwali to you and your family, Deepti! Your cards are so beautiful and perfect for your holiday...WOW! I love how you placed your diya among all the beautiful circles on your first card...like a 'Bokeh' effect! And your 2nd card is so bright and fun, like the celebration you describe! Thanks so much for teaching me about your culture today...I enjoyed learning about your holiday!

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  24. zehraNovember 3, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Wow amazing cards! love the second one! Happy Diwali to u

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  25. SmritiNovember 3, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Pretty cards Deepti! Wish you and your family too a very happy diwali!

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  26. Indira TanwarNovember 4, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    Loved both your cards Deepti!! Wishing you a very Happy Diwali!

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  27. MaroeskaNovember 5, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Both cards are beautiful and light-shining! Really makes one happy, with those bright colors.

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  28. KripaNovember 5, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Omg! The first card is simply gorgeous. V creative.

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  29. dokka srinivasuNovember 6, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    Deepti madam

    Happy Diwali wishes to you, your family members and friends.

    Deepti madam the Diwali cards you are prepared are very beautiful and amazing. Thanks for sharing them.

    Deepti madam this is my Diwali message "Lamps of India" which i shared in my Heritage of India blog.

    http://indian-heritage-and-culture.blogspot.in/2013/09/lamps-of-india.html

    Deepti madam please look into my Lamps of India message and share your comments.

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  30. JoviNovember 8, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    I love the use of colour.... looks really lovely and brings out so well the feeling of the festive spirit... hope you had a safe and happy diwali.

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  31. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Gorgeous, beautiful and so colorful! I love your inking techniques...you're a master at it!

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  32. Miriam PrantnerNovember 8, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    How beautiful! I especially love that second card with the circles of color, so bold and graphic!

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