D decodes DIY

I am a hands-on person. I love to do things my way. This skill was acquired from a modest upbringing. My parents believed in setting the right example. ‘Best out of Waste’ was a mantra we lived by. We were taught to adapt and apply. As a result of which, art and craft was something I took to naturally. Do it yourself remains my all time favourite hobby.  
A T-shirt bag made for a school donation drive
A Winning Trophy with a difference
 If it is an occasion to celebrate, I have to make a memory to cherish. Don’t ask me to cook! Over the years, I have dabbled in art, craft, cakes, chocolates, cards, poetry, frames, candles, backdrops, window displays, home décor, so on and so forth. The sheen of a finished  product made by you, is like no other. A little crumpled, a  little stained but with a lot of heart. A handmade gift comes with a secret tag that says, ‘Because you mean the world to me’. 
  
An anniversary bottle for a friend.                                              The Dora Wall Mural for my daughter

A hobby/ lifestyle/décor store is my all time fav place in the whole world. My husband has standing instructions, “when in doubt what to gift, buy me an art and craft book”. Believe it or not, he can trust me in a diamond store, but he holds my hand at IKEA. I just love that place! I seriously could live there. I can’t wait for them to start their chain of stores in India. Their accessories and DIY range of products are a steal. Easy to assemble, great to look at and value for money.
 

Tea Cup Candles made for my girls
Votives made for the Annual Mission Sunday Sale
I also feel homes reflect the people who live there. Hence they need to come together to make it. Did I mention that I am very house proud? Every inch of space ideated and executed under my watchful eye. Will save that for another post though. However, I will leave you with this lamp that I made under Rs 200/- ($4) that adorns my living room. Gorgeous, ain’t it?



An empty bird cage with fairy lights entwined in a plastic leaves garland…..Voila!

PS : Martha Stewart is my rock star. Someday, I hope to have the quintessential boutique that encourages DIY art and craft and houses quaint accessories from around the world.  


   Tally-Ho
 
 

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49 responses to “D decodes DIY”

  1. Kajal Kapur avatar
    Kajal Kapur

    Very nice art, indeed. I am absolutely a dumb bomb as DIY projects and I dread doing little minute work here and there too. But of course, that’s just me.

    However, I am indeed so glad to see the pictures of your projects. Kudos to the work!! Good luck!

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Thanks Kajal. The way you feel about art, I feel about cooking. Lol.

  2. Suzy avatar
    Suzy

    Loved your lamp and I love handmade gifts. I hope your dream comes true. Lovely post.

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      thanks Suzy, fingers and toes crossed.

  3. Corinne Rodrigues avatar
    Corinne Rodrigues

    As I started reading this, I had a vision of your owning your own store, Vini and then I found that you said exactly that in the last line! I admire you for your creativity which shines through in so many ways. ♥

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Awwww Corinne, hugs. And amen to that!

  4. Bhavana Shankar Rao avatar
    Bhavana Shankar Rao

    You are so full of life..
    I wish I will develop a little bit of enthusiasm for a start in arts and crafts.. It should be so relaxing..
    The only arty thing i did all my life was singing and that had stopped. Now started practicing. Hope that I can sing here in Czech Republic one day..

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Sing, sing Bhavana….and then we will come and watch. Some reason to visit the CR 🙂

  5. Laxmi Chundi Addanki avatar

    Very impressive 🙂 I am a DIY diva myself and Martha Stewart is my hero 🙂

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Glad to find more of the DIY tribe.Hail Martha!

  6. JANU avatar

    You are a star! Loved them all.

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      You just love me too much. <3

  7. Shilpa Garg avatar

    OMG!! You are so creative! Loved all the pics! I am terrible at DIY… can barely manage to sew a button! 😛

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      All this I love. Don’t ask me to enter the kitchen, 😉

  8. Smita avatar

    wow!!! You are very talented. I have never been an art & craft wala person. My hubby is very DIY type person. You know he had made a table for son? He enjoys this kind of stuff.

    That lamp reminds me of Wake Up Sid 😀

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Wake up Sid is where I saw it too. Found a lamp like it for 8K. Decided on doing it myself. The results are for all to see. 🙂

  9. serenelyrapt avatar

    You inspire me Vini..! My daughter and I are also experimenting with DIY. Our medium is mainly fabric… used fabric. I’ve made rugs, I’ve made decorative pieces, I’ve made pen-stands and desktop organizers. I am so excited about it all… 🙂

    Dagny

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Oh, would love to exchange notes. Yup, the daughter out here also loves the craft. Glad we connect on yet another level.

  10. Cuckoo avatar

    I am not very good with my hands, actually can do DIY if someone else is with me! And no sewing, anything but!

    Btw the empty cage turned lamp…i have been COVETING that ever since i saw one like that in “Wake up Sid”. Anyplace that sells ’em?

    And you’ll be surprised, there are non-DIY fans of Martha too. Like me!

    Meera

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Meera, I saw one like that at an exhibition and the price reminded me why I love DIY! I made this in less than Rs 200/- The lady at the exhibition quoted me Rs 8000/-

      I should get into business….lol!

  11. Preetilata【ツ】 avatar

    You are so Creative. So full of life.

    You are like my mother. She made us famous in school and colleges by her DYI projects. My school teachers still remember her. Some of my relatives were inspired but sadly most of them were/are jealous of her.

    More power to you Blogwati Gee. <3

    May your dream to have your own boutique encouraging DIY and Art & craft gets fulfilled soon

    loved the mural painting and the Bird cage lamp a lot. Given a chance i could have steal that lamp. 😛 and i am serious about it.

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      You can make the lamp at home Preetilata. Look at the caption below the lamp picture, it is all there 🙂

  12. Damyanti avatar

    I have loads of ideas, but no action to follow it up. Kudos to you on your DIY projects 🙂

    Damyanti @Daily(w)rite
    Co-host, A to Z Challenge 2013

    Twitter: @AprilA2Z
    #atozchallenge

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Thanks Damyanti. Hopping to your blog now!

  13. sridevi datta avatar

    I wish I wa slike you Vini . Although I admire the others do it and I really make many attempts , I simply lack the skill and dexterity to get through it 🙂 Here’s wishing you tons and tons of creativity ahead . Loved the lamp post absolutely 🙂

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Sri, I am sure you are a fab cook! I am not….see, now we are even 🙂

  14. Nandini Deka avatar

    Wow…u made all those stuff urself?? pretty cool…I do love art ( more into music n writing kinda) but hats off to those who makes such cute creative stuff.

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Yup I did Nandini. Thanks for the accolades.

  15. Ruchira avatar

    My god amazingly creative you are !! I suck at DIY stuff ! I love the birdcage lamp and T shirt Bag !

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      They are my fav too Ruchira 🙂

  16. Priya Sreeram avatar

    woooooooowwwwwwwwwww vinita; the empty cage with fairy lights has my attention. I am not a DIY person but would sure love to make this one 🙂

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Do it. Really simple actually. Then post pics, Priya.

  17. Vidya Sury avatar

    DIY is one of my favorite pastimes. Loved your post – I enjoy making things, stitching stuff and turning waste into wealth. 😀 Grew up in a very frugal household and learned to value everything, no matter how trivial. The happiness of a finished hand made product is total! Thanks!

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Thanks Vidya and yes I hear you. I guess we all were brought up the same way.

  18. Shail Mohan avatar

    The bird cage with lights is simply awesome. Astounding creativity!

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      It is my fav accessory of all time. Thanks so much 🙂

  19. kirti avatar

    wow! Amazing creativity. T- bag is lovely.
    *clap clap clap *

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Yup, the organisation it was made for said the same 🙂

  20. Roshni AaMom avatar

    That blue bottle and the lamp are exquisite!! You are so talented, my dear!

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      I love them too! God has been kind, I’d say.

  21. The Wicked Writer avatar

    I really do hope you get that dream, your DIY is spectacular. Thank you so much for sharing.

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      I am so glad you think so. Every bit of encouragement counts.

  22. sharmila k avatar

    Not only creative,I see a very very enterprising person in you.It is just a matter of time Vini, pretty soon all your ideas and dreams will come true.The birdcage is beautiful.

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Getting there Sharmila, one day at a time…..hugs 🙂

  23. rhondaerb.com avatar
    rhondaerb.com

    You are very talented! Enjoyed reading this!

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Thanks for dropping by Rhonda 🙂

  24. prateek mathur avatar

    Apko Chandigarh ka rock garden design karna chaiye tha! 🙂
    Very pretty pics!

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Well, that is masterpiece. Maybe, I’ll recreate it in Bombay, someday.

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