10 Most Popular Posts

Hello lovely readers,


I am excited to see 10000 viewers count in eight months of blogging. Its a great feeling to be appreciated and loved by so many people.
Following ten posts were most viewed by in past months.

1. Stain Glass Painting
2. Upcycled Craft - Sweater Tote Bag
3. Embroidery Art
4. Second Crochet Dress - New Born Baby
5. Embroidery Patterns - Blast from Past - 2
6. Embroidery Patterns - Blast from Past - 4
7. Tanjore Painting
8. Easy craft - Felt Owl
9. Dance Party- Handmade Theme Decorations
10. Valentine Gift Box - Parchment Art

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Candlemaking

I tried candle making in 2006... Here are my first creations.

I was gifted a candle making kit. Hence they are Christmas themed designs.

I didn't quiet enjoy the whole process and decided not to pursue this art further...

Just thought of sharing it anyway.

Have you ever tried a hobby and decided not to pursue it? What were your reasons?

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Water Colour Painting

This one more of my old craft work something I painted in 1999. 

I submitted this water colour painting of an Indian Potter in international school painting competition. The competition is held in all secondary schools across commonwealth countries. ChitralilaNiketan Kala Mahavidhyalaya coordinates all the paintings from our state which are scrutinised and sent to various countries for display.  I did not win any prizes but my painting was sent to London for display for a year.

The aim of the painting competition was for students to paint a picture inspired by their everyday life and surroundings. I did my school from small town in India, so there was a small potter family living near my school. The family's daily routine revolved around their small pottery business. So I was inspired to share this scene , knowing that if the painting goes to other country then I would be sharing a unique experience with them.

Do let me know your views about it. Its been ages I haven't done any water colour painting.... should give it a try again. 

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Stain Glass Painting - Window Pane project

One more stained glass work created while discovering the new medium of painting which I learnt from celene deco art products in India.

 I removed the glass  from the kicthen window pane and painted it with abstract painting. I experimented using copper colour instead of black liner for drawing all the elements. I used frosting paint and opaque jelly (can't remember its correct name, but it looks like hairstyling jel that hardens after applying and gives a textured effect) 

I also added dash of glitter on wet paint to glam it up a bit!   

My mum loves this painting as it creates colourful shadows in the kitchen when the sun in the east rises and sunshine seeps through the window. It reminds her of me and makes her day start with vibrant mood... ( I learnt this when I asked her if I can clean the window pane and make something else on it.. in my recent trip to India)

 Have you upgraded your window's recently, share your ideas by dropping a link in comment box..

Happy Painting! 

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Birthday Party Invitations - Photoshop Art

Hello lovely people, 

Today I am going to share Birthday Party invites which I created in Photo shop for my little one in past two years. I love making unique colourful invites for every occasion as its a good excuse to refresh my photo shop skills.

I love using photo shop to create unique designs as its so easy to use and also the end result can be shared through various mediums.

I printed the above card on sparkly pastel pink card sheet and cut the edges with quirky scissors. Posted these unique invites by mail to all our guests. It was nice surprise for the guests as every one's use to receiving invites online :D 

Also I used all her favourite animals and made it bright and colourful.

Now you can order this product from our shop. My first handmade product is showcased on our website :)

For the above card I used her favourite colours and some expressive photo to convey my message. Being toddler she's obsessed with her own photos and have very particular liking towards colours. I used some bold colours and the circles to match it with the party theme. 

This time I sent the invite through email just to surprise people. 

Please share your photoshop project by leaving a link in the comment window. 

Happy crafting! 

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First Blog Award & Seven random facts

Drum Roll Please !!!!!!!
Ranjana from Ranajana's Craft Blog gave me the Versatile Blogger award! Thanks Ranjana! 

To accept the Award, I must:

1. Nominate 15 Fellow bloggers.
2. Inform the bloggers of their nomination.
3. Share 7 random things about myself.
4. Thank the blogger who nominated me.
5. Add the Versatile Blog Award picture to my blog post.

Nominations: 

I would like to nominate all the following bloggers not in any particular order. 

1. A Creative Project
2. All Things Parchment Craft
3. Amanda's Parties to go 
4. Cards, Craft and Kids Project
5. Chakali
6. Crafty Corner  
7. Crochet for free 
8. Everything Crochet  
9. Fresh Stitches
10. HodgePodge Crochet
11. I'm Topsy Turvy
12. Kootoyou
13. Kevin&Amanda 
14. Meet Me at Mikes
15. My World of Stitching
16. One Hot Stove
17. Plushka's Craft
18. Purple Homes
19. Rang Decor
20. Sarahndipities
21. Spicy Aroma 
22. Sree's Canvas 
23. Swapna's Cuisine
24. The Lazzy HobbyHopper
25. The Floss Box
26. UshaSriKumar 

 

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Embroidery Table Cloth

In my recent trip to India I was able to capture all my old craft project through my lens and decided to share with you all! 

It was nostalgic to see all the various craft projects I created and recollecting all the stories associated with it was best way to spend some time at my mum's place :)

This embroidery piece was made in 1997  and still being used as table cloth in mum's kitchen :D

The cloth's colour is faded and can't be revived much through photo shop either :P , but the embroidery is still pretty. 

In 90's all schools were suppose to teach some craft subject for all ages from year 5 to year 10. This is where I learnt most of my embroidery stitches, and this piece was my final submission for my craft subject in 1997. So it has nice classroom memories attached to it and hence very close to my heart. 

Do you have any special projects which have a nostalgic value added ? Do share with me by leaving a link in the comment box. 

Happy Crafting 

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