Thread Painting - Greeting Cards

Today I am sharing one of my old unique cards which me and my father made in school summer holidays. I liked them so much that I have never shared it with anyone. 

Materials: 
Card sheet, threads (various sizes), water paints and some sketch pens 
Process:

1. Take two same size card sheet.
2. Take any length embroidery threads and dip threads in various inks or paints
3. Spread the threads on one card in asymmetrical style. Press the second card on it .
4. Pull the threads while pressing the two cards together. 
5. This creates the symmetrical lines on both the cards.
6. Add few details with sketch pens / sharpie to create various forms or shapes from these lines. 

I did the fun part of making imprints from the coloured threads whereas my dad did the creative part of making some shapes out of those lines. 

First one reads: Loneliness; Second one reads: Waves

Did you liked this idea? Would like to know if I can use this technique in any other form...do share your thoughts...

Reads: Blurred memories

Happy Crafting!!

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Embroidered Sarees - Festival Special

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Dear Readers, 

I was never a fan of wearing Saree's and always thought embroidered Saree to be too tacky and shiny. But when I saw these Sarees I just had to buy them. I love the superior quality of the fine embroidery and also the fact that its suttle and does not have too much bling. 

The mustard yellow Saree has fine Kashmiri hand embroidery which is unique to every Saree. 
Do share your favourite handicrafts too 

Happy Crafting!

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Ink Painting - Wall Decor

I got inspired by Japanese ink art on canvas to make my own version. I saw a small documentary about japanese artist creating japanese designs with indigo ink on a canvas and coating it with varnish spray. 

So I decided to try the same idea, but used sharpie pen instead of ink. I liked the way the project turned out.

Also it was a quick craft project. 

Did you liked this idea? 

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Orissa Art - Papyrus cutwork Ganesha

Dear Readers,

Today I am sharing one of the Indian Artworks. I can't remember the traditional Indian name of this craft. I purchased this art piece from Handicraft Exhibition in Pune, India in 2006.

The design is hand drawn on the papyrus with natural dye. Then the cut work is done. The first layer of papyrus is cutout delicately to create 2 dimensions. The design is then shaded and coloured with natural inks and dyes. The design is then divided in to even strips of papyrus and tied with thread. This makes it easy to fold the design for storage. 

Have you seen any variations of this art? Do let me know the name of this art ... 

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1st Anniversary of our BLOG

It's been a great experience blogging for the past whole year.  We started this blog to gives us impetus to take more craft projects and keep us inspired. 
Blogging certainly inspired us to take new projects and learn new skills. We are grateful for the love and support from our 30 readers  and 14000 unique visitors over the last year. It even gave us the confidence of opening our new online craft venture "The Craft Gallery" to sell craft supplies and handmade gifts. 

"Creativity with simplicity" will be our new motto with our New brand. We would like to inspire our readers to create simple projects from our wide range of craft supplies. 

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Greeting Cards- Pencil Colours

Dear Readers,

Today I am sharing some of my Diwali card designs. 


 















Since childhood I always loved making seasonal cards and gifting to relatives and friends. Now I don't make cards so often and in past few years I have even stopped sharing it with friends.... so these are few of my cards which I never shared.                    
I saved these card with me because I have written few favorites quotes and tried my calligraphy skills too.

Do let me know you favorite design.Do you make handmade cards for festive seasons?

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Hand Embroidered Saree - Grandma's Creation

Dear readers,
Today I would like to share a beautiful handmade gift which is very precious for me . My grandma embroidered this Saree and gifted me for my first Diwali after our wedding. So it has a very special for me.

My Grandma learnt special embroidery stitch "Kantha work" and she immediately tried it on this Saree. she also adorned all the flowers with kundan (artificial rhinestones). I love the small even stitches across the design. 
The embroidery is on the skirting of the Saree and pallu. I like the small flower motif is used on pallu and rest of the Saree is left plain. This gives it a very delicate look. 

She even embroidered the blouse sleeves for me. 

I will share many more Saree embroidered my grandma in coming months.. Do let me know your views, suggestions


Happy Crafting....!!!


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