Crushed tissue art

This is my best attempt so far. I loved making these and you can sail through a bring movie or a TV episode making this one. All you need is loads and loads of patience.

Things needed

1) Tissue paper ( Cut equal squares of tissue paper)
2) Hardboard
3) Stencil
4) Fevicol

Method

1) Stencil the pattern on the hardboard

2) Crush the tissue paper and sort them according to their respective colors

3) Apply fevicol on the stencil pattern and place the crushed balls close to each other

4) Repeat the same to complete the pattern

Flowers on bloom

I am here, re visiting the art of flower making which I had abandoned over 15 years ago. As a child, I would make bunches of flowers of varying sizes and decorate every vase I had at home. Now, with hardly any formal training in flower making, I attempted my best at creating these bunch of flowers using stockings and tissue paper.

Here you go

Some videos which will helps you with flower making crafts

1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqXBDCuKC7c

2) http://www.ehow.com/video_4429494_make-tissue-paper-flower.html

Personalised photo frame

My fascination with photographs began as a child. To this day, I have my room walls adorned with pictures of my childhood days. Photographs has a magical way of telling a story, reminding you of 'those days', memories and emotions associated with a phase in life.

Now you an decorate those table tops, fridge tops , kitchen counters, bedside tables with as many photographs with personalized calenders. You can choose the color of the wrapping paper to suit the interiors of your room and surroundings. It would take you only a couple of minutes to recreate that photograph into beautiful photo frame of your choice.

Things you require

1) Card board pieces - 2 nos

2) Matt finish wrapping paper

3) Sequins

4) Scissor and scale

5) Your favorite photograph

Method

1) Cut a rectangle shape in the cardboard so as to form a frame. You may do this with a blade so as to keep the corners in tact

2) Wrap the wrapping paper on the frame. Take the second cardboard and wrap the paper on it as well.

3) Place the photograph in between the two cardboard sheets and glue the inside bottom of the first cardboard to the second cardboard.

4) Allow the frame to set. (Note: You may insert the photograph after the two card boards have been set as well)

5) Fix sequins or beads as required.

You customized photo frame is now ready to use.

Personalized clock

This is one project I could not have done without the support of my hubby. We had just moved in to a new house post marriage. We were settling in with the basic necessities and furniture and had completely missed out buying clocks for our rooms. ( To be honest, we did expect to get those as gifts like most couples do)

It struck upon me to create a clock and have it personalized to match the wall and curtains in our bedroom. It wasn't a bad idea and the result came out to be a huge success. 

My hubby bought the mechanism from a watch store which cost us Rs.125. I used some cardboard and matt finish wrapping paper from a craft store.

It took me a couple of minutes to assemble the clock and by the time we finished, we were all smiles. Mighty proud of ourselves I must say.

Things you require

1) Cardboard - 2 pieces (Can be from a shoe box, carton or even a cake base board as well)

2) Colored matt finish wrapping paper

3) Clock mechanism ( You get to buy these at local clock hardware stores including the needles as well)

4) Hook holder ( You get buy these at any hardware shop. These are used to adhere the clock on to the wall. A simple holder would do as the clock is light weight)

Method

1) Mark the center of the cardboard and create a hole. Mark the 12, 3, 6 and 9 positions on the board as well.

2) Wrap the cardboard with the matt finish wrapping paper. Cut out portions of the cardboard and paste on the positions respectively.

3) Now paint the cut out with the bright color in contrast to the color of the wrapping paper.

4) Once it has dried, paste the second cardboard behind the first cardboard. This is done for the cardboard to stay strong and not be pliable.

5) Fix the mechanism on to the cardboard. Adhere the hook on the back of the cardboard and install it on your wall. Your personalized clock is now ready.

Tissue paper pom poms

Believe it or not. I am in love with these pom poms. These are easy to create, and gives your room interiors a vibrant brilliance. I have hung them for over six months now and is very well in shape.

You can create these pom poms of varying sizes and it fills the room space as well. Be it a kitty party, a baby shower or even a romantic surprise, these pom poms are a must to have in your room.

Things you need

1) Tissue paper ( You can go for paper napkins of different colors. The colored tissue papers are available in most craft stores.)
2) Colorless twine
3) Cello clear tape
4) Scissors

Method

1) Take a set of 15 - 20 tissue papers and place them one below the other.
Note: The more the number of tissue papers, the fluffier the pom poms.

2) Cut the set into a perfect square .

3) Staple at the center and tie a twine in the center. Remember the twine is to be suspended from the ceiling. Make sure the twine is long enough.

4) Now start folding the tissue paper like you would make a fan. Click here for detailed info.

5) Cut the edges of the tissue paper like an arrow

6) Open the leaves of the tissue paper one by one. Make sure you do this carefully.

7) Suspend the pom pom on to the ceiling using the twine wire.

Egg Mosaic Name Plate

Ola! This easy to make name plate is a fun project and saves you a deal on time and money. The requirements for this project are easily available in the market, most of which are  scrap.

Egg shell mosaic is a brilliant way to utilise the left over egg shells and it imparts a fine 3D look as well.

Things you need

1) Plywood - Any desired shape, I chose 45 cm length x 10 cm width

2) Egg shells - Broken to varying sizes

3) M-seal - You get to buy these in any hardware shore or a craft shop. 

4) Acrylic Colors or Poster Colors

5) Old Bangle

6) Twine for installation

7) Hooks ( You can get these hooks at any hardware store)

Method

1) Color the plywood with your color of choice. Apply two to three coats and leave it for drying.

2) Make alphabets out of the M-seal and allow it to set.

Note: You need to work quick with the M-seal. M-seal tends to harden fast and you need to be quick with creating the alphabet shapes. To clear out the wrinkles, dip a brush or your finger in water and dab on the mseal creation to create a smooth surface.

3) Paste the broken egg shells on the convex surface so as the concave surface faces the outside. You can create a pattern with the shell pieces as well. Allow the shell mosaic to dry.

4) Once the M-seal has dried completely, paste the M-seal using fevicol on the plywood. Paste the bangle as well.

5) Now its the fun time Color the shells and the m-seal creations using your favorite acrylic colors or poster colors. Let it dry

6) Screw in the hooks and loop the twine through these hooks and install it on your door.

Total time required - 30 minutes to 1 hour