Friday, November 20, 2009

Freshly baked..

with vanilla pod on vacation;)

I baked cupcakes yesterday from German marble cake recipe from here. I just love the aroma of the freshly baked cakes..

Freshly baked

and with a cup of hot tea or coffee this is just perfect to kick start a cold day!!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Pen & pencil holder

I stitched this pencil & pen  holder from my old jeans..

denim pouch

Then painted a sunny summery picture with acrylics ..

denim pencil holder


I have hand stitched it and you can see the stiching there..


I think I must learn to use my tiny sewing machine..will search youtube for videos for instructions..


Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Golden Leaf

Playing with polymer clay again..I made a leaf as big as the palm of our hand..made veins on it with a blunt knife ..


Golden leaf


Then baked it for half an hour or something..let it cool and then painted it with golden colors..


goldenleaf


It makes a perfect candle stand and with its glitter it looks stunning in the evening light..


golden leaf

Monday, November 16, 2009

Cactus Monday: Cactus Cake

For cactus Monday today I would like to share with you a cactus cake. Isn't it mouth watering!!




*(Image courtesy:Beach wedding themes)

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Weekend Wrapup

It is almost the end of the weekend.:) I spent today relaxing and chatting with friends it was so good ! Thanks J&K!

Here are the highlights of the weekend!!


Dazzling Christmas tree with stunning ornaments..

Xmas  already!


Coffee and books ..a perfect combo

Coffee


Perfectly sharpened pencils in a architect's office..


Graphite


Tiny old fashioned scooter and a car in a toy store..


Tiny world


Last not the least made this necklace


sunshine


How was your weekend?!

Friday, November 13, 2009

IF: Unbalanced

Elephant ride

Though the birdie got a free ride she complained about the unbalanced bumpy ride..


Have a nice weekend everyone!!!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Blumen on Porcelain

Porcelain  painting

















There seems to be no end to the dull rainy cold days or maybe it's just the beginning ..brrrrrrrr..


So to brighten up my day I painted another porcelain plate ..


This time it is blumen theme with pinks, red's and yellows..

Porcelain painting


Baking it gave a shiny gloss to it ..adding sparkle to my table and room..



Wednesday, November 11, 2009

A table setting in the making...


Table setting



A easy and instant way to make a stylish table setting...


Thread a pretty button on to ribbon to make an inexpensive alternative to a napkin ring

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Remedy for a gloomy rainy cold day..

Leaves

Read books.. Drink hot tea and make some art/ craft .. plus some day dreaming and you will get instant pleasure and will be transported to different sunny world..

So here is what I made. Two Betel leaves from polymer clay..baked it and painted them with golden veins. Betel leaves are important in Indian culture as Ayurvedic medicine and  breath freshener.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Fall

fall colors

Enjoying fall while it is still here...


fall decorations

Kussnacht am Rigi

 
 Today on Cactus Monday I present you with a link of a cute cactus necklace :)