Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Tulip

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I cut this SVG or ( Scalable Vector Graphics ) files using Silhouette CAMEO®.
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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-cuts are chiefly used as decorations. They can also adorn walls, windows, doors, columns, mirrors, lamps and lanterns in homes also be used as a decoration for the gift, or even cutting themselves as a gift to others.
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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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This Tulip can be used  for  wall decorations, greeting cards, book marks, scrapbooks, or whatever you prefer. These would look awesome on a scrapbook page or for handmade Valentine or Mothers Day card or you can frame it beautifully  and decorate walls.
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Tulips are perfect for happy Springy projects.   If  you cut three tulip in different colors  (cut them in red, yellow, and hot pink colors),  they  look nice together .
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Nasturtium Flower

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Nasturtium literally means "nose-twister" or "nose-tweaker".This  flower  is extremely showy, bright, and something that people really love to have in their yards, gardens, and bouquets..  It has a very profound floral meaning that will make it a great gift for people around you.

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I download this SVG file from http://www.quillingpatch.com/2012/05/10/free-nasturtium-cutting-file-svg-gsd-knk-mtc-formats/  and I cut this SVG or ( Scalable Vector Graphics ) files using Silhouette CAMEO®.

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Work in Progress:

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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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The flower symbolism associated with the nasturtium is victory in battle and conquest.

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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Popsicle sticks or Ice cream sticks Ladder

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This is a DIY Recycled Craft Project of Popsicle sticks or Ice cream sticks Ladder and two fuzzy stick or Chenille Stem men.

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This is one of the best  recycled craft for  kids and  adults  to make with your reusing and everyday recycling items you might have around the house.

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Materials for Popsicle sticks or Ice cream sticks Ladder and two Chenille Stem men:
  • Popsicle Sticks or ice cream sticks
  • Chenille Stem or Fuzzy Sticks (any 2 colors)
  • Glue
  • Cutter

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You can create many  beautiful handmade stuffs using the free and cheap recycling materials by just spending no money and it is very easy to make.

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Whatever your tastes in home and holiday decor may run to, whether to the simple and humble, or the expressive and exotic, you can use popsicle sticks to craft up something you and your family will love.

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Saturday, July 27, 2013

Red Lever Back Earrings

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This is beautifully handcrafted sparkling red earrings /Red  lever back earrings /Red  Indian Fancy (Artificial) earrings
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This graceful, sparkling Lever Back Earrings handcrafted with  red cubic zirconia stones and red faceted round acrylic beads.
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Round Faceted transparent acrylic beads are lightweight and an affordable alternative to glass beads and gemstones. With colorful faceted surfaces, the rounds lend a touch of sparkle to jewelry designs.

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Friday, July 26, 2013

Amethyst flower and leaf Glass Beads Jewelry

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This  unique long necklace is beautifully  handcrafted with amethyst Purple  leaves and flower glass beads.

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Look graceful on any occasion with this purple glass beaded necklace. This stylish jewelry will add glamour in your beauty on the special day of your life.

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 This graceful jewelry  features round Purple Glass beads , Gold Plated medium and big sized round Spacer Beads,  gold color big bead caps / Gold color flower shaped bead caps and amethyst  leaves and flower glass beads.

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These lovely Amethyst  leaf  Glass beads are transparent with a pronounced gold color veining design on them. They are side drilled at the top . It is perfect for earrings or necklace creations or embellishing your craft projects.

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Amethyst  baby glass leaves beaded charm bracelet is a ton of fun to wear.

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The Amethyst glass leaf beads are a great spacer in any beaded design. You can use there beads interspaced with matching or contrasting colors of seed beads or glass beads to make them really stand out as a central figure or accent in your beads.

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Kovakka thoran–Tindora Stir fry - Ivy gourd Stir fry

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INGREDIENTS:

  • Kovakka/ivy guard / Tindora – 1/2 lb
  • Onion, thinly chopped – 1/4 cup
  • Grated coconut – 3 or 4 Tbsp
  • Green chili, cut into  thin round slices –  3 nos
  • Garlic pods,  crushed – 2 nos
  • Ginger, crushed – 1” piece
  • Turmeric powder – a pinch
  • Curry leaves – 5
  • Mustard seeds – 1/8 tsp
  • Oil – 1 Tsp
  • Salt to taste

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METHOD

  • Wash well and slice the ivy gourd/Kovakka into thin round slices. The essential nutrients will lose, if we wash the chopped vegetables, so wash them thoroughly and chop.
  • In a bowl combine the sliced kovakka, sliced green chili, chopped onion, crushed garlic , ginger, grated coconut , turmeric powder and salt , mix  everything  well with your clean hands. Keep it aside for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
  • When they splutter add and curry leaves .
  • Add the kovakka mix and toss it well. Cover the pan with lid and cook for 1 or 2 minutes in medium heat.
  • Now open the lid and sprinkle 4 or 5  tsps of water ,Keep everything to the center and cook it covered for 6-7 minutes, or until it runs dry. Meanwhile check the kovakka is cooked, else sprinkle some more water and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Uncover it, and  let it stand on a medium flame and stir fry it.Take care not to burn it by stirring occasionally.
  • Switch off the flame. Remove kovakka thoran  Ivy gourd Stir fry from stove and transfer it to a serving bowl.
  • Serve  warm kovakka thoran /Tindora Stir fry / Ivy gourd Stir fry as a side dish with rice.
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    NOTE:

    1. Adding grated coconut is optional
    2. Don’t sprinkle more water. It  will make the Thoran / Stir fry mushy.

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    Wednesday, July 24, 2013

    Vacation-nature

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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.  vacation-tree (4)

    Paper-cut is more for decoration. Paper-cut can be used for decorative walls, doors and windows, room and pillar, mirrors, lamps and lanterns can also be used as a decoration for the gift, or even cutting themselves as a gift to others.

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    I cut this SVG or ( Scalable Vector Graphics ) files using Silhouette CAMEO®.

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    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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