DIY Mask for Kids

Here is some fun activity to do with your kids.
One fine day, we were going around some place, when kiddo asked for face mask from a small street shop. Looking at them I got an idea to try it at home. 

I took some simple images of animal faces from google and created these cute little masks...

Steps: 
1. Hand draw the pattern on a sheet of card stock/drawing sheet.
2. Cut out the holes for eyes (for looking) and wing design of butterfly.
3. Stick some other color papers, glitters, rhinestones to add the zing.
4. Create butterfly's antenna/cat's moustaches by pipe cleaners.
5. punch two holes at either sides, tie a ribbon or elastic to fasten the mask.  

Base design for butterfly mask

Finished Butterfly Mask

Cat Mask

Note: I used drawing sheets, for more robust masks felt sheets can be used. 

Paper Bow - Origami

I was just browsing the internet for craft ideas using old magazine papers, when I came across Helen's blog.
She has shown awesome tutorial for creating paper bows...it is easy and very well described.
Having already tried paper bags, this was the definitely immediate thing to try.
So, Here is my take on the paper bows:

 

 

 

Anniversary Card - Paper roses

Here is a card for my friend's wedding anniversary.
Though this is delayed by a week...I hope she will not mind... :-)

Roses are completely handmade, Thanks to Helen, she has a lovely tutorial of paper roses and they are simply awesome.
I wanted to try them since long, finally got the opportunity...!!

Color combination is in line with Itsy Bitsy logocolor challenge.
I was quite satisfied with the final outcome.

Supplies used:
Blue CS
Green Poster Color
Handmade paper roses
Green Glitter sheet (for leaves)
Pattern paper
Butterflies


Submitting this to following challenges:
http://itsybitsyindia.blogspot.in/2013/04/the-itsybitsy-logo-color-challenge.html
http://crafterscornerindia.blogspot.in/2013/03/crafters-corner-7-bingo.html

Photoframe with flowers, hearts and lots of LOVE..!!

Hello Friends,

For the very first time I have created a photo frame...yes a complete photo frame right from scratch.
This is a completely recycled project. I have used old desktop calender base, red and golden handmade paper (from some old wedding card) and lots of creativity.

So here is the final outcome. I was quiet satisfied with the result....!!
Initially I tried quilled flowers, spiral roses..but nothing looked better than these fringed flowers along with golden spirals...!!
Intricate golden design is all hand cut.

A closer looks..

With flowers and hearts, the theme of this photo frame is "Love", and keeping this in mind I have placed this picture of my wedding...which was indeed a very beautiful new beginning of my new role(s)..!!

Submitting this to following challenges:

http://itsybitsyindia.blogspot.in/2013/01/the-itsybitsy-wedding-celebrations.html

http://crafterscornerindia.blogspot.in/2012/12/challenge-no-4-anything-but-card-or.html

http://lulupu.blogspot.in/2013/01/lulupu-challenge-8-love-is-in-air.html

PS: Special thanks to Dr.Sonia for making it simple for me with so many lovely tutorials on her blog !!
Thanks for stopping by,
Prachi

Birthday card

This is simple card, I created for my mom's birthday.
All flowers and leaves are handcut.
A white CS has been used as base.
A ribbon border is used and most amazing part is the effect on border.
Can you make out how I created that..??

Well it was a long forgotten childhood activity,
I simply put the CS on a comb and rubbed my son's crayon to get the effect of that impression. Interesting na..!!


Submitting this to following challenges:
http://catchychallenges.blogspot.in/2012/12/catchy-challenges-january-season-i.html?showComment=1357904733905
http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.in/2013/01/challenge-12-week-2.html

Thanks for stopping by,


Cheers,
Prachi

Set of Paper bag and A Tag !!

I have given new look to a paper bag by adding spiral roses.

I have created a tag in co-ordination with the bag. Background of tag has been prepared using poster colors (wash technique),
Spiral roses have been made using cream colored card stock, A touch f red color and glitter did all the wonder.

I have also tried comb quilling  for creating leaves, I feel it needs more practice..!!
Take a look and give your valuable feedback..

Paper Bag decorated with spiral roses-

A closer look at spiral roses (

 Closer view of Tag-

Set of Bag and Tag-

Submitting this to following challenges:

http://beyondgrey.blogspot.in/

http://twistedtuesdaychallenges.blogspot.in/2012/12/2tc37-tags-and-smiles.html

http://itsybitsyindia.blogspot.in/2012/12/the-itsybitsy-twos-company-challenge.html

http://crafterscornerindia.blogspot.in/2012/11/challenge3-make-set.html


Thanks for stopping by,

Prachi

Quilled Ganesha

Hello,

Here is my further experiment with Quilling, tried to make Ganesha,
End result is satisfactory, m not very happy with it. But its OK....I will learn with practice.. ;-)

Entering this to following challenges:

ICR Challege (ICRC23)
http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.in/
http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/
http://itsybitsyindia.blogspot.in/2012/11/the-itsybitsy-k-i-s-s-challenge.html


Oh..Well I forgot to mention one very important thing about this creation. The Pink colored handmade paper is lterally "hand made" by me n my sis at my home....!! Amazing na..!!!

[One small confession: she created it, n I was learning ;-) ]


If anybody is interested, I will be happy to  share the tutorial.


Thank you for stopping by,

Prachi

Quilling Card

This is my first attempt with Quilling...
Its a lovely art and I am simply in love with it...
Lots of things to learn and create...
Starting with this one, a sweet and simple card...

A plain baby pink drawing sheet has been used as card stock, some simple flower stampings and a hand written sentiment...!!

Submitting this to Itsy Bitsy K-I-S-S Challenge

Thanks for stopping by...

Cheers,
Prachi

Diwali Craft

This DIya is created by 2-3 years olds at their nursery class for diwali craft.
Only scribbling by crayons must have been done by them, yet these crations are precious for parents like me...!!!

While I m posting this...my kiddo is sitting beside me and saying..."ye to maine banaya tha...!!!" :-)


Cheers,
Prachi

My little one's creations

This is the first creation that came home after a month of my little one's joining school.
This was for the grandparents, wishing them A very Happy Grandparents Day..!!!
I ususally leave no stones unturned in capturing the memories associated with my little angel, so I asked DH to take a photograph of the lovely Paper flower and here it is....

I found this the cutest flower I have ever seen....!!!

PS: I know most of this is done by his teacher, as he is too young to even fold a paper correctly. But still this is his first one..!!! :-)

Cheers,

Prachi

News Paper Bag

One of the very beautiful use of old newspapers. I got inspiration for this from   newspaper-bag.
I changed the final one with handles, however basic technique is same.

Thanks for stopping by...

old newspaper's basket

I got an inspiration to create this basket from internet. step be step tutorial is available here

Take a look at my creation. I added a red satin ribbon at top, I feel it goes well with newspaper.
Some more finishing is needed, though not bad as first attempt...!!!