Jasmine Buds made using Cotton looks real and when a basket is filled with them, it makes a beautiful center piece during festivals. Make plenty of Cotton Jasmine Buds. You can also make … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Song of India
Carnations with palm leaves gives a contrasting look in a white shallow container. Materials required: Shallow container Ikebana Oasis 3 stems of Red Carnations Any tree branch with young … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Simply Red
Carnations in a arrangement looks charming and elegant. Materials required: Shallow container Ikebana Oasis 3 stems of Red Carnations Any tree branch with young fruits A … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Rainforest Fresh
Haliconia cut stems last almost 15 days and this makes them the most sought after flower for arrangements. Here is a flower arrangement that brings an aura of rainforest into your living … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Pretty in Pink
Roses are always great for arrangements. I have used Baby pink Roses with Cypress. Simple, yet elegant. Materials required: Shallow container Ikebana Oasis 5 Roses Few stalks of … [Read more...]
Pedestal Flower Arrangement – Cascade
Pedestal flower arrangements are very popular arrangements and add a splash of color to the decor. Materials Required: Pedestal Stand A piece of Oasis / Sponge 7 to 8 Asparagus Stems 15 to 20 … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Lake in a Jar
This arrangement takes few minutes. I got this bunch of freshly cut Water Lilies off the Lake and slid them into a tall pickle jar (Bharni) with a complementing Green branch. Materials … [Read more...]
Palash Leaves Cup Making
During festivals and pooja, friends and family are given the Arishina and Kumkuma (Haldi and Kumkum) and the prasada (blessed food) like Kosambari, Gugri, Sathyanarayana Prasada (sooji halwa) are … [Read more...]
Head Ring making – Simbi – Support for head loads making – Suggan Pad making
The head rings played a very important role in the earlier days to carry loads on the head. Even now, many vegetable vendors place the basket of vegetables on the head and use a head … [Read more...]
Palash Leaves Plates Making – Muttala Yele – Traditional Leaf Plates
During festivals and family occasions, guests are served a sumptuous meal on a Banana leaf or a plate made from the Palash tree (a.k.a. Dhak, Bastard Teak, or Parrot Tree). Palash … [Read more...]
Carnation Lily Bouquet
Here is a simple fresh flower bouquet idea for the holiday season. It is a bunch of Carnations and Lilies in Orange and Yellow hues. You can include color paper around each flower to … [Read more...]
Jackfruit Leaves Spoon Making
As the Jackfruit tree leaves are sturdy, they are used to make many containers since a very long time. One of the things you can make is a spoon. The shape of the leaves are appropriate to … [Read more...]
Summer Fruits Arrangement
I have noticed in weddings, the buffet hall has one corner dedicated to fruit arrangements. They are grand and done by professional vegetable and fruit carvers. I am sure at the end of the … [Read more...]
Rangoli 18 – Flower Bunch
Flower Bunch is a simple rangoli. Children can easily try to create this rangoli. Method: Dots 15 to 8 Middle Join the dots as shown in the picture below. … [Read more...]
Plants in Bottles
Plant in used bottles and save the environment. Sounds preachy?!, but try this to decorate your balcony or peripheral wall. You can hang them vertically or horizontally in various patterns … [Read more...]
Flower Arrangement – Elegant
This flower arrangement is a composition using driftwood and Gerbera flowers. Materials required: Driftwood A piece of Oasis / Sponge 3 Gerbera flowers 3 sticks 3 Large dark green … [Read more...]
Sphinx Flower Arrangement
Sphinx Flower Arrangement is composed using a driftwood. When wood and flowers come together, it is appeasing to the eyes. The ruggedness of the driftwood along with the sturdy Philodendron leaf … [Read more...]
Up In The Air Flower Arrangement
A flower arrangement hanging in the air gives a sense of freedom to the room. Materials required: Flowers Foliage A hanging flower basket or bamboo Method: Keep a small container with … [Read more...]
Roses made using Crepe paper
Making roses using crepe paper is another fun way of being creative. Materials required: Crepe paper Cutting pliers Wires for stalks Leaves Scissors Glue Thread Green glue … [Read more...]
Artificial Rose Buds Arrangement
If you have a dozen artificial red rose buds stems. Just arrange it in a brass long vase. A simple, yet eye-catching arrangement is ready to woo your guests! … [Read more...]
