Photo frames with Krishna theme

Sorry, I have been busy with the construction of our studio.  I haven't got any time to  post anything for the last month or so.  Here is one of the photo frames I had done in the meantime.

This one was quite a challenge and I really enjoyed designing this one.  While the inner photo was of the standard size, the outer frame was not standard.

The line drawing of the Krishna was given by the customer.  The image was smaller and I had to enlarge it to fit the width of the frame.  The challenge was maintaining the relative size and distance of the lines intact.  A little deviation and the Krishna would not look good.  The frame size is cut just so that the end of the flute sticks out of the frame.

The peacock feather was easy to design, but took considerable time in preparing.

This is another frame with Krishna and Rahda's with parijata flowers.  Again, I had to maintain the line drawing thickness, length and relative position.

The customer wanted a frame for a child's picture.  This one gives a impression that a naughty baby Krishna just left the building...

I just loved working on this theme.  It was challenging both for designing and working.

Preparing for Sunday Soul Sante

  Its close to a month and I haven't updated anything on my website.  Well, I have been busy preparing for Sunday Soul Sante.  As you may know the Nov 6th event was postponed.  The new date is most probably on Dec 11th.  I've prepared a whole bunch of photo frames, earrings and gift boxes.  I have also prepared recycled bags so that my customers can carry it away easily after shopping.

  Well, its a good thing the event got postponed.  As most of my products are made with paper, I was really worried the rain would spoil everything.

  I'll upload the pictures of all the new products I have prepared soon.

Tomato box

Here is a cool way to store your accessories.

The tomato's stomach is made up of a plastic box.  The lid of the box was broken and I decided to reuse it.


Kids would love to have one.  This can also be used as a return gift in birthday parties with some chocolates or other goodies.

Also the dressing table looks so neat and stylish.

Designer hair clips

I prepared some designer hair clips:

The crochet flowers have a bead sewed in the middle.  These clips can be customized to match the dress and accessories.

Frame with quilled flowers

I made this frame to give it as a gift to a friend I was meeting after a long time.  I had to travel overnight and I wanted to make sure the 3D quilled flower survive the journey.  I reused a fillair airbag and put this in a box.  That saved the day...

Here is the frame:

Another 3D quilled butterfly fridge magnet

Here is one more picture of a 3D quilled butterfly:

And butterflies seem to attract more butterflies.  I am happy to say, they are selling faster than my production speed.

Bouquet of paper flowers

Made this small bouquet of flowers.  I think the carnations are too few in the bunch.  I'll add some more.  The vase is made from a recycled tissue roll.

3D Quilled butterfly fridge magnet

Looks like its butterfly season.  There is a steady rise in the number of butterflies in our garden since the last one week.  Inspired by this, I created this butterfly.

Butterfly on my fridge

Raised double frame with fillers

As I had mentioned in my previous posting, the raised double frames made with handmade paper is too delicate.  This frame is approx 13"x13".  I used paper fillings in this.  This is still lightweight but sturdy.  It does not crumple with normal handling and can be easily packed as well.

3D quilled flowers in a raised double frame

I had got one of my quilled work framed from Van Gogh Frames. (See my earlier post here).  I liked the raised frame that they did.  I decided to create my own double frames with handmade paper.  I tried it out and it turned out to be really good.  I decided to add some quilled flowers in it.  Here is the result:

This is a small frame, just 6x4 inches.  I have another picture which I received as a gift which is ~ 12x12 inches.  I'm creating a raised double frame to it as well.

These frames are hollow and very light weight.  They appear to be voluminous though.  Now that I am making these frames, I have all the customization options.  Only issue is that they can be easily squished.  A little pressure and they'll easily crumple.  I am trying to use fillers in the hollow space for the next frame.  I'll post those pictures when I am done.

3D quilled bride and groom

The bride and groom are not bigger than my thumb.  I had some difficulty in drawing their faces.  Well, its evident from the picture below..

The brides hair was the most difficult part.  I guess, thats true in real life as well.

My first photo frame

This is one of my first photo frame.  I just wanted to try out photo frames and it turned out to be quite good.
Thought, I'll post it as well.

Quilled art wall hanging

Framed another quilled art work.  This has little bit of 3D work with the flowers and buds.

Quilled art on raised frame

The frame is raised off the wall which gives it a magnificent look!

Window view

3D Quilled flowers within a photo frame made of handmade paper.

Bookmarks with dried flowers

Bookmark made with dried flowers on handmade paper.  Of course, this cannot be used directly as touching the flowers would spoil it.  This has to be either have to be covered with a plastic case or laminated.

Photo frames of handmade paper

These photo frames are made of handmade paper.  The design is placed in a corner.  That way a photo in both landscape and portrait orientation would look good.

Wall piece with simple embroidery stitch

Although the stitch is simple, the amount of stitching in this piece is quite a lot.

Ambari

Table cloth embroidery

Lace work on table cloth

Framed cross stitch

Framed cross stitch work:

Getting this framed is a bit tough.  As you can notice, the borders are not straight when framed.  I guess, this kind of has its own beauty.  It looks handmade.

Pillow cover with Navara stitch

This type of embroidery stitching is called Navara Stitch.

Navara Stitch - Red

Navara Stitch - Blue

Butterfly on the pillow

Hmm.. of course, its not possible to have a real butterfly on the pillow.

Hence these stitched butterflies.  The top butterfly is made with chain stitch and running stitch.  The bottom one is completely chain stitch.

Quilled motifs

These quilled motifs can be used for gift bags, bookmarks and envelopes.

There are flowers, buds, insect, kite and general geometric patterns.

Pen Stand: Best out of waste

Input: Old carton, cardboard and plastic cup.  Some nice quilling paper and handmade paper
Output: Pen Stand

Added a Quilled flower in the front
And a provision for notes pad at the back

Quilled frame

I got this framed after assembling this flower on a handmade paper.

A closer look:

Another 3D quilled flowering plant

Well, this took some time.  Creating individual petals, assembling them into flowers.  Then there were leaves.  Finally, assembling them onto the handmade paper to give a raised look.  Looks amazing after framing!

Flowering plant

Raised leaf and flower

Closer look at the bookmarks

These pictures give a closer look at the bookmark designs

Bookmarks with quilled designs

Bookmarks can be made with handmade papers.  Attaching a quilled design makes it look beautiful.  Of course, these design have to prop out of the book when in use.

Quilled Butterfly

Snail

Leaves

3D Quilled bowl

Here is a 3D quilled bowl.  The idea seemed easy, but it required quite some patience and stable hands.

Top view

Designer Envelopes

Some designer envelopes.  Envelopes are made of handmade paper.  I then created a 3D design on it.

The design is made of quilling paper and fancy ribbon.

This can be used for gifts for special occasions.