Quilled photo frame

 Hi friends. .its me after a loooong time. .hope you missed me ;)
Sometimes life becomes so busy that the things we enjoy doing for ourselves take a back seat. ..hence my absence from the crafting and blogging world. .will try to be back in action!
Sharing with you today a quilled frame I made for a dear friend of mine.  Made some gorgeous Malaysian flowers on the black back ground. .

This is my first attempt at quilling on a ready made frame. .love the outcome!

Sending this to itsy bitsy challenge. .http://itsybitsyindia.blogspot.in/2013/10/the-anything-goes-with-itsybitsy.html?m=1

( I used itsy bitsy quilling strips and the kundan center for flowers)

Quilled house-warming frame + tag

A very merry christmas to all my friends out there. Sharing with you today a photo frame I made for a friend. It has a quilled house, tree, garden, an ideal gift for house warming with lots of lovely wishes on the tag!

Sending this to:

http://itsybitsyindia.blogspot.com.au/

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

http://beyondgrey.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/bgc23-new-year-tag.html

Quilled Animal Train

Hi Peeps,

I am back to quilling after a long time, ya I was bit bored with it, but now enjoying it again..

Here is a lovely frame I made for little S with a quilled train carrying the animals. It has a quilled panda bear, elephant, lion, monkey, owl, giraffe and a lovely rainbow and cloud. And not to forget a beautiful bright Sun which is a digi.  The frame as usual is completely handmade (yes you remember the diaper box, dont you?? ;)) I used a  lovely magenta handmade paper for the frame. 

I am not veeery happy with the pictures. Actually took these from iphone. My daughter decided to chew on the battery of the digi cam and not it is not working :(
Maybe will post some shots again when I get my SLR..sigh..hehe

Detailed shots

 This is how it adorns our drawing room wall. I have surrounded it with lovely wall décor.

Sending it to
Indian Craft Room challenge 21 - Sketch + use a metal (I used the 2nd sketch and a metal as the train headlight) - I have kept the centre blank for a photo with sentiment.

crafty creations challenges - Back to school in the animal train!

hands 2 hearts - Happy Holidays!
cas-ualfridays - Top of the class

ppp-make it monday

Happy fathers day!!

A dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall

but instead picks you up, brushes you off,

and lets you try again. 

A dad is someone who wants to keep you from making mistakes

but instead lets you find your own way,

even though his heart breaks in silence

when you get hurt. 

A dad is someone who holds you when you cry,

scolds you when you break the rules,

shines with pride when you succeed,

and has faith in you even when you fail...

- Unknown

This one is for the amazing men out there - Fathers

They are expected to be always strong and control their emotions how so ever they want to cry..they would protect, they would bear all the pressures, hardships in life but wont let their children know..it is a tough job being a father..lots of love

Made this (completely handmade) sea shore theme frame with quilled boat, palm tree, birds, waves and sun.  Used a card board for the fame covered it with lemon color paper for the front and orange for the background . I had this lovely picture cut out from a photo shop brochure..so apt for the occasion . :)
Love the way it has come out, do let me know your suggestions..Thanks for stopping by.

Entering in the following challenges:
Indian Craft Room Celebrate +Masculine
Studio V- hands-2-hearts-challenge-1 fathers day
cards for men Fathers day
all sorts challenge BY THE SEASIDE

Anniversary gift made by my student

This lovely frame is a maiden attempt by a dear friend Shipa bhabhi. We worked on it secretly, since it was a surprise gift for bhaiya on thier anniversary. Glad it came out well, bhaiya was sure  very happy and amazed :)

Happy Anniversary again

Recycled DIY photo frame

Hello frnds..I made this photoframe using the cardboard from my baby's diaper box! Covered it with lovely handmade paper and embellished with quilled birds and a vine. 

Aren't my photos improving??  Clicked these yummies in the garden in front of ma apt..

see the missing flaps?? ;)

Posting this in jiffy...coz we are off to NZ today for a week!! :) and we'll be celebrating my daughters first bday there!!! looking forward to the trip..till then keep visiting, keep commenting and keep smiling!!

love ya all...

Entering in the following challenges

Do More with Less: Recycling with Dr Sonia

Sisterhood of Crafters  - Recycle, reuse, renew

Tuesday Throwdown #94 Recycling

crafting for all seasons Anything but a card

divas by design challenge Anything but a card
lollipop crafts Spring fling

All That Scrap Wednesday Challenge Anything goes

ditzy-craftymess Anything but a card

Paper Shelter Challenge #60 wings and things

for fun challenges Anything goes

paper sundaes Anything goes

one stitch at a time challenge Bright
use it tuesday Anything goes
oldie but a goodie challenge On the farm or in the garden
karens doodles netherlands challenge
ooh-la-la-creations bold and bright
whoopsie daisy
cropstop challenge-69-to-birds

Each day is a gift - create special memories with it!!

This is one of my favourite projects I must say...Made this lovely garden page with a bird house.
The fence is definitely an inspiration from the beyound grey challenge. The birdies looking at each other, cute, are'nt they?

The bird house is a cutout from a paper bag. I love the tree on which the bird house is sitting..I was thinking of using paper stip or ice cream stick for it. But I wanted a real 3D effect. Me and my baby were out in the garden over the weekend, out of the blue this beautiful twig caught my attention..viola! I got my stem for the bird housie :)
I wanted to make the vine, just the way it has come out..perfect, isnt it! ;)


ok enough of bragging!!!
The photo can be changed, got this idea from a dear blogger friend Indira.
I used paper piecing, quilling in this project. I made a frame of handmade paper to give it a compelte look. Thanks K Jo for the lovely paper!
P.S The photo marks the home coming of my daughter..yeh the little one is in my arms..not very visible, I guess..it was the happiest day of my life!
Sorry for posting soo many pics..but I think I cant get enough of it :)
Do let me know how you liked it..





Sending it to
beyond grey - CASE challenge
case study challenge CASE study (took the inspiration as bird house and bright colors)
crafty sentiments - Things with wings
digital tuesday challenge Think spring
paper sundaes Feminine flair
totally paper crafts My favourite things(favourite project!)
craftyjc challenge Holi- more than 3 colors
kaboodle doodles Show us some green
s j paper crafts Use any three (the three of us in the picture!)
crazy 4 challenges Spring is in the air
all sorts challenge Say it with a flower
scrapalicious A cut above (paper piecing)
that craft place Anything goes
paper creations ink Spring is in the air
frosted designs Things with wings
stamping with dragonThings with wings
pan pastel uk Flower
totally gorjuss Spring
crafty calendar challenge Spring clean
little claires designs Spring
unity opportunity-challenge Flowers
creative cutter room blog hop
Theme: Create a project incorporating something you would see in a park and must include 4 elements!
hippity with ippity Things with wings
magnolia mania challenge No card
dl art thankful-thursday Spring flowers