Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Awesome Birthday Gifts from My Husband

 

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My second birthday, after our marriage gave me very significant, most wonderful birthday experience. (My first birthday after our marriage also an unforgettable day). My husband, my love and my best friend, he makes me so surprised, so happy,and so excited with birthday treat and wonderful gifts.

Gift No :1 ************ Red Rose

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The most obvious and well known meaning of the red rose is deep love and affection.

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The red rose, especially, a single red rose simply expresses, "I love you very deeply".

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Bright red roses are interpreted as the ultimate expression of romantic and abiding love. Their bright red shade expresses these emotions perfectly.

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GIFT No:2 ********* Yellow Gerbera Daisy Plant

 

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The fifth most popular flower in the world, gerbera daisies can mean innocence, purity, and cheerfulness. It was named in honour of the German botanist and naturalist Traugott Gerber.

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Yellow Gerbera Daisy is an herbaceous annual bedding plant with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.

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Gift No : 3 *********** Birthday Cake

 

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My Birthday cake is just bursting with fun all over. My husband decorated this birthday cake with red and yellow candles and toy gifts.

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The tradition of blowing candles before cutting a birthday cake also began around then, partly out of superstition and partly for fun. The birthday person is supposed to make a wish, and if blown out in a single puff, the smoke would carry the wish heavenwards, and the gods would grant the wish.

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Gift No: 4 ***** Silhouette Cameo Digital Craft Cutter Machine,It’s Accessories, Cardstock papers, Vinyl Supplies & Application Tools

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The Silhouette CAMEO Digital Craft Cutter is great cutting tool, can use for scrapbook layouts, cards, custom apparel, vinyl decor, etched glass, sketch designs, and paper crafts.

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Hari,

No words to express my happiness …. my dear . Honestly, I am very lucky to get you. Each time when I saw my gifts from you , I cant stop smiling. You gave me really costly, useful and wonderful gifts. I am very cheerful not only because of these magnificent gifts but also I know that you took lots of effort to make me very happy, excited, planned to give me big surprise on birthday, and you decided to make that day very beautiful and memorable. You spend lots of time to choose unique gifts, You browsed many sites for searching gifts, took several days to select gifts which I like most and which is very useful for me. Moreover you took me to temple on that day and gave me special, delicious birthday dinner. I can only say Thanks ………Thank you so.. much for loving and caring me dear… Thanks for everything …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Good Night

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The art of paper-cutting , is an ancient and alluring, rewarding paper-craft, most often recognized as a bold black cut-out, place against a white background.  Sometimes they can also be the negative image, in its white form, set against a black background.  Both look right, so it's a personal choice as to how you create your own paper-cutting.

No wonder we love paper arts; with such a diverse range of amazing papers available to us nowadays.

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I download this SVG file from  http://www.frontiernet.net/~mardenz/BeachTropical/VacationHomeButton.svg    and I cut this SVG or ( Scalable Vector Graphics ) files using Silhouette CAMEO®.

With the Silhouette Studio® software, you're able to create and cut your own designs and use the fonts already installed on your computer.

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Decorating your home with Paper crafts are really very simple, cheap, and creative alternative ways with handmade or machine cut flowers , butterflies, fruits , animals, or anything you like.
Handmade wall decorations add style and personality to interior decorating and staging home interiors at no cost. You can decorate you walls with recycled papers, cardboards, fabrics, frames, CDs………. anything and everything.

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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Orange Butterflies- -Eco-friendly Handmade Wall Decor

Paper wall decor ideas are really very simple, cheap, creative alternative ways of blank wall decoration with handmade or machine cut flowers , butterflies, fruits or anything you like.
Handmade wall decorations add style and personality to interior decorating and staging home interiors at no cost. You can decorate you walls with recycled papers, cardboards, fabrics, frames, CDs………. anything and everything like this.

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Here I used  Orange cardstock paper to make  these butterflies.

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Use 3D Butterflies as wall décor, in floral arrangements, table décor, when wrapping gifts, to embellish your favorite layouts, card making, mixed media projects, craft projects and so much more.

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Some Ideas are here ::

  • Cutout  more paper butterflies from desired color papers and make a  heart shape or flower shape on your wall. Using  different colors of paper butterflies  and  different sized ones will enhance its unique beauty.
  • Make a rectangular,  square or  love shaped border using these paper butterflies and place family photo or kids photo or  nature pictures in the center of it. So your  paper butterflies will act as a border.
  • If you have artificial flowers in your living room or dinning area, place 2, 3 butterflies on top of  each flowers, that will increase its beauty and originality.

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Saturday, April 27, 2013

3DViolet Butterflies -Eco-friendly Handmade Wall Decor

Paper wall decor ideas are really very simple, cheap, creative alternative ways of blank wall decoration with handmade or machine cut flowers , butterflies, fruits or anything you like.
Handmade wall decorations add style and personality to interior decorating and staging home interiors at no cost. You can decorate you walls with recycled papers, cardboards, cloths, frames, CDs………. anything and everything like this.

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Here I used Violet and yellow cardstock papers to make  these butterflies.
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I cut this SVG or ( Scalable Vector Graphics ) files using Silhouette CAMEO®.
With the Silhouette Studio® software, you're able to create and cut your own designs and use the fonts already installed on your computer.
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Paper Butterfly wall stickers are a unique way to dress up nursery decor, wedding tables, and wall or door  decor.
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Use 3D Butterflies as wall décor, in floral arrangements, table décor, when wrapping gifts, to embellish your favorite layouts, card making, mixed media projects, craft projects and so much more.
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Some Ideas are here ::
  • Cutout  more paper butterflies from desired color papers and make a  heart shape or flower shape on your wall. Using  different colors of paper butterflies  and  different sized ones will enhance its unique beauty.
  • Make a rectangular,  square or  love shaped border using these paper butterflies and place family photo or kids photo or  nature pictures in the center of it. So your  paper butterflies will act as a border.
  • If you have artificial flowers in your living room or dinning area, place 2, 3 butterflies on top of  each flowers, that will increase its beauty and originality.



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Friday, April 26, 2013

Cod Fish Fry

This is a spicy fish fry which me and my husband enjoy every time when I prepare it at home. It goes well with rice, Kappa Puzhukku ( mashed tapioca) and fish curry. Usually I like to follow unique south Indian blend of spices to marinade the fish. You can increase or decrease the amount of spices to suit your taste.
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INGREDIENTS:
  • Cod Fish Fillets – 2 nos
  • Ginger – 2”piece
  • Garlic pods – 1 no
  • Kashmiri chilly powder – 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
  • Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooking Oil  for shallow or deep fry fish
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METHOD::
  • Make a solution of 2 cups water and 3 tablespoons of salt. Soak the Cod Fish Fillets in the mixture for about 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.
  • Wash and cut cod fillets into large pieces.
  • Wash the fish slices under cold water, squeeze gently and take into a mixing bowl.
  • Meanwhile grind together Ginger, Garlic,Kashmiri chilly powder, Coriander powder, Turmeric powder, Pepper powder and enough Salt to get a fine paste by adding only 1 or 2 tsp water.
  • If you want,  make gashes in the fish pieces and marinate the pieces with the ground paste.
  • Then keep it aside for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a pan in medium heat and shallow fry the fish pieces. (Place the marinated cod fish  slices on a single layer). Keep some space between each fish pieces.
  • Cook on each side for a minute or until they are medium-brown color on both sides.
  • Sprinkle oil around the fish pieces when required.
  • Drain it on a kitchen towel.
  • Decorate fried Fish with onion rings and a slice of lime. 
  • Can be served as Appetizer or as a side dish with steamed Rice.
Note:
  • Please adjust the quantity of spices to suit your taste.
  • The ground paste should not be watery.
  • Fry the fish pieces on low-medium flame.
  • If there are more fish pieces shallow fry them in batches.
  • Do not flip the fish a lot while frying as it's very delicate and it will become mushy.
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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Bird and Flowering Branches

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Paper wall decor ideas are really very simple, cheap,  creative alternative ways of blank wall decoration with handmade or machine cut flowers , butterflies, fruits or anything you like.
Handmade wall decorations add style and personality to interior decorating and staging home interiors at no cost. You can decorate you walls with recycled papers, cardboards, cloths, frames, CDs………. anything and everything like this.

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There are many different types of digital cutters in a wide price range. With most cutters you can create, buy or download cutting files and use on your machine.

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I download this SVG file from http://svgcuts.com/blog/free-designs/ and I cut this SVG or ( Scalable Vector Graphics ) files using Silhouette CAMEO®.

With the Silhouette Studio® software, you're able to create and cut your own designs and use the fonts already installed on your computer.

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The Silhouette CAMEO™ is an electronic cutting tool for personal use. There are two major hardware pieces involved with the Silhouette Cameo. One of those is the machine itself. The other is a computer or Laptop. Like a home printer, it plugs into your Laptop with a simple USB cable. However, instead of printing, the CAMEO uses a small blade to cut your designs into a wide array of materials.

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The Cameo machine will cut a wide variety of materials including...

You can read more directly from http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/

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I cut this  beautiful Home decoration wall stickers using Vinyl papers. It is really Quick and easy to apply.

  • Without much effort and cost you can decorate and style your home, especially for kid`s room, kids will definitely love it.
  • Vinyl Wall Arts are also very cute on: car windows, metal, wood, concrete or any smooth, dry surface.
  • Vinyl Wall Art decals are removable but may not be repositioned or reused.
  • So you have to be  be aware that different paint finishes or wall conditions could result in minor damage to your paint or other surface upon removal of any vinyl decal.
  • It can be applied on all smooth surfaces. But applying decals on a bumpy surface will be a bit difficult.
  • No paint, No tools, No sticky paste necessary. Just Peel carefully and Stick.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

3D Butterflies-Eco-friendly Handmade Wall Decor

Paper wall decor ideas are really very simple, cheap,  creative alternative ways of blank wall decoration with handmade or machine cut flowers , butterflies, fruits or anything you like.
Handmade wall decorations add style and personality to interior decorating and staging home interiors at no cost. You can decorate you walls with recycled papers, cardboards, cloths, frames, CDs………. anything and everything like this.


Here I did a simple decoration with blue cardstock paper cutout butterflies and placed it on wall in a specific manner. ( See below pictures)

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Paper Butterfly wall stickers are a unique way to dress up nursery decor, wedding tables, and wall decor. My 3D butterfly wall art is lovingly handcrafted. colorful butterflies (3)

Use 3D Butterflies as wall décor, in floral arrangements, table décor, when wrapping gifts, to embellish your favorite layouts, card making, mixed media projects, craft projects and so much more.

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You can decorate you wall in many ways using these butterflies.

Some Ideas are here ::

  • Cutout  more paper butterflies from desired color papers and make a  heart shape or flower shape on your wall. Using  different colors of paper butterflies  and  different sized ones will enhance its unique beauty. 
  • Make a rectangular,  square or  love shaped border using these paper butterflies and place family photo or kids photo or  nature pictures in the center of it. So your  paper butterflies will act as a border.
  • If you have artificial flowers in your living room or dinning area, place 2, 3 butterflies on top of  each flowers, that will increase its beauty and originality.
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Monday, April 22, 2013

Awesome Birthday Gifts from My Husband

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My second birthday, after our marriage gave me very significant, most wonderful birthday experience. (My first birthday after our marriage also an unforgettable day). My husband, my love and my best friend, he makes me so surprised, so happy,and  so excited with birthday treat and wonderful gifts.

Gift No :1 ************   Red Rose

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The most obvious and well known meaning of the red rose is deep love and affection.

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The red rose, especially, a single red rose simply expresses, "I love you very deeply".

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Bright red roses are interpreted as the ultimate expression of romantic and abiding love. Their bright red shade expresses these emotions perfectly.

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GIFT No:2 ********* Yellow Gerbera Daisy Plant

 

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The fifth most popular flower in the world, gerbera daisies can mean innocence, purity, and cheerfulness. It was named in honour of the German botanist and naturalist Traugott Gerber.

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Yellow Gerbera Daisy is an herbaceous annual bedding plant with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.

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Gift No : 3 *********** Birthday Cake

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My Birthday cake is just bursting with fun all over. My husband decorated this birthday cake with red and yellow candles and toy gifts.

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The tradition of blowing candles before cutting a birthday cake also began around then, partly out of superstition and partly for fun. The birthday person is supposed to make a wish, and if blown out in a single puff, the smoke would carry the wish heavenwards, and the gods would grant the wish.

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Gift No: 4 ***** Silhouette Cameo Digital Craft Cutter Machine,It’s Accessories,  Cardstock papers, Vinyl Supplies & Application Tools

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The Silhouette CAMEO Digital Craft Cutter is great cutting tool, can use for scrapbook layouts, cards, custom apparel, vinyl decor, etched glass, sketch designs, and paper crafts.

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Hari,

No words to express my happiness …. my dear . Honestly, I am very lucky to get you. Each time when I saw my gifts from you , I cant stop smiling. You gave me really costly, useful and wonderful gifts.  I am very cheerful not only because of these magnificent  gifts but also I know that you took lots of effort to make me very happy, excited, planned to give me big surprise on birthday, and you decided to make that day very beautiful and memorable. You spend lots of time to choose unique gifts, You browsed many sites for searching  gifts, took several days to select gifts which I like most and which is very useful for me. Moreover  you took me to temple on that day and gave me special, delicious birthday dinner. I can only say Thanks   ………Thank you so.. much for loving and caring me dear… Thanks for everything …

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