Thursday, April 16, 2015

Paper quilling

                   
                   
                       Quilling of papers is one of my favorite hobby. I love quilling on new stuffs every day. Quilling is also referred to as paper rolling, paper scrolling, filigree, mosaic. This craft has an interesting history. It has its origin among the ancient  Egyptians,  gained its popularity in the hands of french and Italian monks , reached its glory  in the hands of Elizabeth, Joseph Bramah, Mrs Delany and lost its place in the later 1800's. Now this craft has got a revival.Initially this craft was popular among the  french and Italian monks. They made this craft using the torn pages of bible and feathers to decorate their  every day stuffs like book covers , tea- candies and other religious items.The craft which was once an " upper class" craft has now become common to everyone.Now that s an interesting history that I learned about quilling. Happy to share with  you about the interesting stuff I leaned about quilling. Here are some of my quilled crafts. Awaiting for your valuable comments....


Mini Kitchen set
                                         
My village girl

Dreamy long hair
My first handmade earing



Friday, October 10, 2014

Exploding box

                           When I heard the word "Exploding box" from one of my close friends. I found it to be so weird and confused. I was very eager and curious to learn it.I went to my favorite teacher " The Internet". I went in search of soo many videos, read soo many blogs. Finally I have arrived with this one. I thought to present it for my cousin's son on his naming ceremony. Do criticize me , share your valuable comments to make it a better one.



Here is the video of my box hope you will like it!!!


Sunday, February 23, 2014

Wedding aarti plates

         
Wedding aarti plates
        The practice of taking aarti is a common thing among the Hindus. The word "Aarti" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Aratrika" meaning some thing that removes darkness. Aarti ( Aa + rati ) means  towards to right or virtue. All most all of the happy ceremonies will never end without a perfect aarti plate. Marriage occasions is usually highlighted with the aarti. 
           Especially  when the groom arrives at the mandapa. He is warmly welcomed with the aarti. It is traditionally believed that taking wedding aarti will remove all the negative thoughts that has been among the wedding couples. Here are some of  the wedding aarti plates which I have done for my cousin's marriage. Hope you'll enjoy it. 

Lovely pair as the wedding couples

Radhe krishna...




Baby Lord murga ( It was very hard in designing his costumes)



                                           
                                                        Cute wedding couples


The Traditional kumba aarti


Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Paper quilling 3D

         
             Paper quilling art (even though introduced in 18 th century) it came to my doorstep only in 2013. I am an emerging quiller and my first teacher is the internet.After learning the basic shapes, I tried my hands with 3D forms and  this is my first ever 3D paper quilled art.

Note: Paper quilling experts forgive me.....



Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Easy Handmade greeting cards for Kidzzz

Easy Greeting cards

There can be nothing as best as an greeting card to xpress ur feelings. Instead of buying it kidz love to do it by their own. Here's some sample greeting cards which can be made using simple homemade stuffs. All you need is a simple chart , some poster colors and glitters.

Diwali greeting


Greeting card using water marbling technique

 A perfect water marbling blend of yellow and orange
 Sounds like an intresting voyage.....


 Card using half burnt paper


Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Handmade cards

This is a collection of my handmade cards which I have done long before.