I picked up this driftwood during one of our treks and imagined doing flower arrangement using it. The wood is long and beautifully hollowed. Just as I imagined, the arrangement turned out to be a … [Read more...]
Cucumber Fan
This carving can be used to decorate a Salad, Tikka, or Kabab platter. Materials required: 1 or 2 Small firm Cucumbers A Knife Cold water Method: Halve the Cucumber lengthwise. From … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Tea Time
Tea set is used in this arrangement. Material required: Tea Set Flower and Foliage stems equal to the number of Tea Set pieces Flower Pins Method: Arrange the flowers as shown in the … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – You are my sunshine
This arrangement is perfect for the summer. Materials required: 1 Juice glass 3 Gerberas 1 Jasmine branch Method: Cut the flower into different sizes. Plop them in the water filled glass … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Yellow Berry
I found this weed in one of my pots with bright yellow berries. I bought yellow rose stalks and plopped them all in an interesting clay container. Tadah! a beautiful arrangement is ready … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Mysterious
A very elegant arrangement using driftwood and Bamboo stems. Materials Required: 1 Driftwood 1 Wine bottle 1 Long twig of Bamboo 1 Gladioli A piece of Oasis / Sponge Method: Lie … [Read more...]
I am sailing – Flower Arrangement
A driftwood is used in this flower arrangement, which gives the illusion of drifting on water. Wish you all drift into a very beautiful New Year and all your dreams come true. Materials … [Read more...]
Rangoli 9 – Swastik
Swastik is an auspicious symbol in Hindu religion. Here is a Rangoli of Swastiks. Method: Dots 10 by 6 – straight Leave two dots on either side (only the left and the right side) and draw … [Read more...]
Solitary Reaper – Flower Arrangement
The materials used in this flower arrangement are all single (one container, one leaf, and one flower). Materials Required: 1 Glass 1 Gerbera 1 Colocasia Leaf Method: Fill the glass with … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – One Two Three
This is a multiple container flower arrangement. Ensure that each container is connected with the arranging material, for example, in this arrangement the pine cone branches. Materials … [Read more...]
Creating a Bonsai
Bonsai is a very interesting hobby. You can create miniature trees and landscapes to add an oriental touch to your garden. Materials Required: 1 Bonsai Pot 1 mature sapling of Mango or … [Read more...]
Smile Please
A Jasmine twig and a Gerbera flower to make you smile. Materials Required: 1 Container 1 Kenzen A branched twig of Jasmine plant 1 Gerbera flower Method: Cut the twig and Gerbera … [Read more...]
Bonsai
Bonsai is the art of growing miniature tree in pots. The Japanese borrowed this art form from the Chinese. The art is known as Penzai in Chinese and Bonsai in Japanese. Bon means a tray and sai … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Purple Rain
Daisies in flower arrangement add cheer and color. The flowers last for a long time. This arrangement is sure to get some attention. Materials Required: 1 Container 3 long leaves … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Colorful Arrangement
This is a freestyle arrangement using multi-colored Roses. Materials Required: A bunch of multi-colored Roses A flower Vase Few Golden rods 1 Container 1 Oasis / sponge A piece of golden … [Read more...]
Flower Thorana
If you have artificial flower vine, you can hang it on the door of the pooja room like a thorana. … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Valentine
This arrangement is made using artificial flowers and the crystal vase is filled with Gulganji / Manjadikuru, Tamarind Seeds, and transparent plastic crystals. Materials Required: 1 … [Read more...]
Bead Jewelry
Summer holidays are fast approaching and parents run out of ideas to keep the kids out of mischief. One activity that can keep the girls busy is to allow them to design their own jewelry. Whether … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Tall Flowers
Arrangement in tall containers have their own charm. Materials Required: 1 tall vase 5 - 6 twisted Coconut leaf strips 5 Palm leaves, trimmed 3 bunches of Carnations 3 bunches of Paper … [Read more...]
Aritificial Flower Arrangement
Having fresh flower arrangements everyday is an unrealistic expectation. This void can be filled in by arranging artificial flowers in interesting containers to perk up a room. Now-a-days, … [Read more...]