Mixed media, embroidery, fabric painting, DIY project, Banner and handmade handicrafts
For this DIY you can follow the DIY steps as described in my “Thank you Gift Tag & Necklace” blog post.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
This Micro DIY is part of the series that I created for Valentine’s day. Some of my earlier posts in this series are –
Stir & Wrap
Cozy Times!
Love!
Sweep Love
Valentine CandleÂ
Sweet Love
Valentine Cupcakes
It was a lot of fun to decorate these little cupcakes. All you need is “foam stickers” which you can find at Joann’s or at your local favorite craft store. Then glue these stickers to tooth pricks and put them on the cupcakes.
Don’t they look cute now and probably sweeter?
I chose the stickers that made most sense for Valentine’s day.
This Micro DIY is part of the series that I created for Valentine’s day. Some of my earlier posts in this series are –
Stir & Wrap
Cozy Times!
Love!
Sweep Love
Valentine CandleÂ
Happy Crafting!
This is my 5th Micro DIY in the Valentine series of 9. You can check the previous four here, here, here and here.
There is nothing more beautiful and romantic than a candle to express ones love. With this thought in mind I have created this simple DIY that can be done in under 10 mins and won’t cost you anything.
You can use any solid colored, thick candle that might be sitting somewhere in your garage, basement or closet. I used a white color candle that I bought many years ago and was sitting in my laundry room (not sure why it was in there).
With a bit of creativity you can convert this candle into a wonderful Valentine’s day decor. This is how the decorated & painted candle will look like finally.
You can paint heart shapes on the candle with brush and fabric paint.
You can paint heart shapes on the candle with fabric or any marker.
You can also use glitter paint to decorate the candle.
Happy Crafting!
Update as of Feb 21st 2012: I have submitted this post to “Topsy Turvy Tuesdays” run by beautiful Ashlee of I’m Topsy Turvy.
Update as of Feb 20th 2012: I have submitted this post to “American Crafters Audition #4” an awesome blog run by Amy of Nap Time Crafters.
Continuing with my Micro DIY series in which I have created nine small, fun project specially for Valentine’s day. Check out my last two blog posts – “Cozy Love” and “Stir & Love“.
The most beautiful and at the same time most complex emotion in the universe is  “Love”. There are so many shades and expressions of love that it is hard to list them. It can  be expressed just with a glance or  a simple gift that costs less than a dollar and sometime with the most magnificent building in the world “Taj Mahal“.
So go ahead and express it in your own unique way, whatever that might be to the one whom you love.
The source of inspiration for this DIY series is the wonderful post “Yarn Love by Camilla Fabrri on her blog Family Chic“.
Happy Crafting!
This the 2nd part of the Micro DIY series that I have created specially for Valentine’s day. In the previous DIY project I wrapped woolen yarn around a small container in which I store the stirrers in my kitchen.
In this second post I want to make something to remember our cozy times with ones we love. I mean literally making the time cozy. Check the pictures below and I’m sure you will feel warm too.
Two down seven more micro DIYs to go!
Happy Crafting!!
I like photo frames specially those that are decorated & crafted with a personal touch. Since it’s winter season and though it hasn’t snowed as much this year in the US mid-west so far (I’m not complaining :-)) but without snow winter can’t be fun.
In this DIY I have converted an old photo frame by adding snow flakes around it. This is a very quick and simple technique and you can add anything not just snow flakes.
All we need is a fabric with snow flake print, glue, any old photo frame (of any size) Â and of course scissors.
All you need to do is use the fabric to cut out snow flakes shapes from it.
Now you just have to glue the snow flakes around you frame neatly.
That’s it .. you Snow Flake decorated & hand crafted frame with a picture of your loved one is ready within 5 mins.
As always I’m eager to hear from you, about your projects and craft work. It would be great if you leave comments using the form below. Wish you all a happy winter with some snow not a whole lot!!
This DIY is a follow up to my previous blog post. This DIY is even simple and a lot more fun. All you need for this one are the following items –
You can draw with permanent marker any face or cartoon character of your choice on the Ornament ball. Use felt to create hat and beard and then glue them to the ball. I created few of them and enjoyed each one. Every time you will create something new and different.
I would love to hear about your experiences. Please leave your comments about my blog and DIY projects and feel free to share yours. Go and have some fun.
Hello,
Happy New Year to all my friends! Let’s welcome New Year 2012 with enthusiasm and joy. Let’s welcome new colors of 2012 and make plans to add them to the painting of our life.
Happy New Year 2012 Banner (on Etsy)
Happy New Year !!
Tahira
Most of the Banners and Buntings I have created so far have been mostly for festivals, gifs, home decor and other occasions. This time around I’ve tried to create a unique, designer, floral banner that is made with high quality fabric and has rich autumn leave patterns. Each banner pennant itself is shaped like a flower. This banner is to celebrate, welcome and cherish the time of the year that I love the most i.e. Autumn. I enjoyed creating this banner a lot and hope you do to0!
Step1: So the first step as always is to make sure you have all the material you need for to create this banner. Prepare all the material so that you don’t have to worry about anything when you are in the middle of doing things –
Image1: Classic Autumn Leaves Floral Banner
Do It Yourself Last Minute Halloween Accessory
I have always loved belts and they look cool in every season and occasion. We are just few days away from halloween and I’ll help you to create a last minute accessory (belt) that is fun, makes you look pretty and is darn cute. Let’s get started –
You can make this “last minute dress accessory” in any size you want. According to the waist you can change  the length of the belt to whatever size you want.
Material List for DIY Last minute Halloween Accessory –
Image1: Material List for Last Minute Halloween Accessory
DIY (Do It Yourself) Halloween Banner Necklace in under 30 mins
I have been creating banners and bunting for halloween and other occasions. But that was only half the fun and if I can convert the banners into wearable jewelry, would that be cool? I’m going to design a wearable banner necklace and you be the judge if it’s any good or not. Let’s roll!
Material List for DIY Halloween Banner Neck Garland
You’ll need:
Step 1. Cut a strip of Vinyl 2 ” wide and 12 ” long.
You can choose a vinyl in your choice of color or you can paint the Vinyl with any color you want.
Hint: I chose to paint my Vinyl strip with Orange color (BOO) :-)
Image1 - Cut a strip 2" x 12" of Vinyl
