Artificial flowers in pastel shades arranged in a porcelain vase. Fairy Tale Flower Arrangement … [Read more...]
Rangoli 12 – Butterfly Rangoli
Butterfly Rangoli Method: Dot 13 – 7 Middle Join the dots as shown in the picture. … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Three Musketeers
Branches with fruits are usually preferred in Ikebana style of flower arrangements. In this flower arrangement I have used Gauva branch with young Guava fruits. Materials Required: 1 Gauva … [Read more...]
Pedestal Flower Arrangement – Don’t Worry Be Happy
Pedestal flower arrangements look extremely elegant in large party halls. Materials Required: Pedestal Stand A piece of Oasis / Sponge 7 to 8 Asparagus Stems 15 to 20 Gerbera Flower … [Read more...]
Organdy Rose or Organdie Rose
Roses made using Organdy cloth look natural and is very easy to make. Materials Required: Organdy / Organdie cloth Scissors Thread Flexible Wire Green Tape Few Velvet … [Read more...]
Velvet Leaves
Leaves made using velvet cloth. These leaves can be used while making artificial flower bunches. Materials required: 1/2 meter Green Velvet Cloth Fevicol Scissors Wire Green glue tape 1 … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Warm and Inviting
This is a perfect arrangement for the dining table. Materials Required: 1 Basket An Oasis that fits into the basket soaked in water Few Cream/Off white or White Roses Few Purple Daisy … [Read more...]
Paper Roll Pen Stand
Kids can be kept busy with this art. Easy and fun to make and the end product is extremely useful! Materials Required: 1 empty tin Few sheets from a glossy Magazine Glue Scissors Paint … [Read more...]
Zucchini Flowers
It is summer holidays and keeping children occupied is the biggest challenge that parents face. Carving fruits and vegetables is an interesting hobby that children can try with parental … [Read more...]
Driftwood Composition
This flower arrangement is styled in Sogetsu style of Ikebana, where driftwood, zerbaras, asparagus, money plant, tuberoses vie for attention. Subtle colors bring out the character of the driftwood … [Read more...]
Cherry Tomato Flower Arrangement
Cherry tomatoes carved into flowers and arranged in a Cucumber vase. Materials Required: 5 - 6 Cherry Tomatoes 10 Sticks or Green firm stalks 3 - 4 Green Chilies Few Curry Leaves A sprig … [Read more...]
Kusuri Kalu Necklace
In North Karnataka and Maharashtra, during Shankranthi festival, children aged 5 and below are dressed up in ornaments prepared using Kusuri Kalu / Sesame Seeds coated with sugar for a ritual known as … [Read more...]
Naga Rangoli – Snake Floor Design
The Naga rangolis / patterns shown below are drawn on Nagara Chauthi and Nagara Panchami festivals. Click on the image to see a bigger image. Rangoli drawn on Nagara Chauthi: Rangoli … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Life Cycle
Dear readers, wish you all a very happy New Year (2013)! Here is a flower arrangement to start the New Year on a colourful note! Materials Required: 1 Cane-ring Holder 1 small container 1 … [Read more...]
Rangoli 11 – Lights
Wish you all a very happy and safe Deepavali / Diwali. Method: Dot 7 - 1 Straight Join the dots as shown in the picture. … [Read more...]
Autumn Winter Arrangement
The trees change to a beautiful gold and rust color in Autumn and as they fall revel the intricate shapes of the branches they hung on for that year. This Ohara style flower arrangement is done using … [Read more...]
What is for lunch honey
An Orchid is arranged on a leaf laid on a plate. Materials Required: 1 Orchid flower 1 big leaf 1 small leaf 1 plate Palm fronds Method: Fill the plate with water. Keep the big … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Picture Perfect
Ikebana in the house reflects the mood of the house. Here is an arrangement, which is sure to make your guests feel warm and welcome. Materials Required: 1 Container 1 Lucky Bamboo 2 … [Read more...]
So-Getsu school of Ikebana
After Ohara school, So-Getsu school of Ikebana was founded in 1928 by Sofu Teshigahara. It is one of the best-known schools of flower arrangement in Japan. In this style driftwood and other dry … [Read more...]
Rangoli 10 – Flower Show
Today is the second day of Dasara (Dwithiya). During Dasara, a flower show is organized by the horticulture department and here is a flower show rangoli to draw in front of Dasara … [Read more...]
