Quilling - New Hobby

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After a long time got time to sit down to do a post, what better way to celebrate it than by talking about my new hobby Quilling. Making something look nice is where I spend a lot my time. Colorful and creative are the keywords in my dictionary. Quilling is a artform that requires paper strips that hold back the way you shape it. These strips are available in the market in every color you can imagine. 

These are also available in different shapes. I started making earrings with this quilling method. But now more than just making a jewellery I have been into creating beautiful greeting cards completely hand-made. Designing has always been a go to option for me for recreation and some quality time. Some facts I like about this art is that it allows me expand my horizons as it involves a lot of creative thinking. I started with a couple of basic tools like plier, cutter, strips, glue and hooks. How this art made it all the way is another interesting aspect. It all started during the Renaissance, French and Italian nuns and monks who used quilling method to decorate book covers and religious items. I have also added a few pictures of the jewellery I made along with this post.

Bottom-like: Whatever makes you smile, keep it! 


From Waste to Wonder - Miniature modelling!♥

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"Miniature modelling has always been one of my passion, I didn't even think of it as a form of art when I started, it was a secret hobby" says Sukeertha Tamilarasan, a media student. It is a genre of art that focusses on modelling objects that's much smaller than their usual sizes. From restaurant to Taj Mahal not leaving out their minuscule nuances, its a pleasure for me to watch those mini models. 

When I asked her about why exactly she wanted to create such tiny models, what was her inspiration, she says "I love to gift something that's hand-made, re-created and something that's close to my heart. My inspiration is just what strikes my mind about the person to whom I make them. Other than that it has always been a spark that just pops up at random times". 

What she uses to make these amazing models is the one that amuses me. "Match sticks, paper, water colours, ice cream sticks are some materials that I use for modelling. It usually takes about an hour or two to finish a complete model" says Sukeertha.

It's incredible to think about all of the details that went into the creation process from collecting the right materials that would highlight their art and that looks as close as possible to what they have visualises in their mind and the hard effort put into carving.When asked about the opportunities to showcase this talent she says "There is not much attention given currently to this form of art, but I am sure that in years to come there will be a welcoming response to this, It's a form of art that has been forgotten".  

Some famous miniature models by world renowned artists across the world!

Until I researched I never thought a society for these miniaturists existed knows as the World Federation for Miniaturists. It has been formed with the purpose of encouraging communication between miniature art societies of the world and introducing the public to this exquisite art form.

Do you like it? Know the 10 amazing artists working with Miniature models.

DIY♥ #Friendship bracelets

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Friendship bracelets are bright,colorful and convey a great feel. And to add to this these are fun to make too..There are different kinds,designs and colors in friendship bracelets. Here are few easy steps to start off with. To make this all you need is just some bright and bold embroidery threads, a clip pad and some beads to glam it up. This is not a complete tutorial but here is a You-tube channel that helps you out to make your own little and cute friendship bracelets.Go ahead and make some for your friends. Beyond bracelets is a channel which presents step by step tutorials for all the different styles of bracelets. Starting from a simple chevron bracelets to even the toughest of them. This channel features not only styled up bracelets but a variety of hand crafts including making of egg shell pendents and some other cute stuffs.This person knows how to make anything cute and interesting. Go and check it out..♥

DIY ♥ #paperbeads

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How fun is it to make something on your own and accessorize yourself. Anything that’s handmade is noteworthy. It's just rolling bits of colorful papers from magazines or newspapers and creating a beautiful accessory. What it takes, is just a toothpick, papers, glue and glitters to add some fairy dust. To do these bright, bold, fun accessories; make triangular strips of colorful papers and carefully roll it over the toothpick and glue at the end of it. And finally dust it with some glitters. A bead of your choice, color, and texture is now made. Just combine these beads with a twine or elastic and not it at the end. Your very own beaded bracelet is now ready. You can also make key chains, earrings, necklaces out of these. This is a perfect gift on any special days.  If you wish to give a complete look to your bead you can coat it with glaze or nail enamel. Simple and creative isn't it?!