DIY Inspiration - Desi Gift idea!!

Wondering what to gift your friends and family this festive season? Do you want a touch of unconventional and personal to your gifts this year, instead of spreading cheer with the random and benumbed gifts spun out of the big-box retailers?

Or maybe you want to add your personal design stamp to your home or work space? Maybe create a conversation corner around your "desi" style?

Then - here's your perfect recipe! A DIY inspiration post by a guest blogger - Divya, owner and author of The Craft Angel. Divya and her inspirational ideas, which we love, can be found at http://creadivya.blogspot.com/. Read on!!

Feeling crafty today? Have an hour to spare? Then make these fun photo frames that add a dash of desi colour to your home. Nothing depicts India better than vibrant colours and some good old bling! These photo frames are easy-breezy and look so chic and artsy. They can instantly dress up a wall, like they do here in our home...and if you’re a picture-crazy person like me, they are the perfect accessories to personalise your home with your most favourite memories.

Let’s get started then. This project is super simple, as easy as 1-2-3! Here’s a photo tutorial for you...

Gather your supplies –

And get crafty!

The possibilities to decorate them are endless!

And your handmade photo frames are ready!

Here are a few handy tips –

·         I use frames from Ikea. But you can get them at your local craft store too.

·         While painting the frames, make sure you go over all the sides, even the back, to achieve a more finished look. Get into all the nooks and crannies J

·         And you could go all crazy with the colours, or stick to a more conventional colour scheme. That’s the best bit, these are so easy to customise!

·         Allow the paint to dry completely before you get on with decorating further.

·         I find that hot glue holds sequins quite well, but you could also use any other strong glue. Especially if you don’t like stringy glue all over the place J

·         If you have more time to spare, get creative and use string, Popsicle sticks etc. to add texture to your frames.

·         Once you’re done with the decorating bit, seal the frame by spraying (or coating) a thin layer of acrylic/water resistant sealer.

 

These would look great in your home. But they also make wonderful handmade gifts. Simply make a few, stack and tie them with jute string and add a little handmade tag. Rustic, elegant and oh-so-special – the recipient is sure to love the thought behind it!

Hope you try this quick ‘n’ easy project! For more handmade projects and ideas please see my blog – www.creadivya.blogspot.com.

Happy crafting!

Divya