Diwali Snippets & DIY Festive Decor With 3D Neon Liners

The most exhilarating and joyous time of the year is here. 

 My Diwali is literally incomplete without the DIYs and I wanted to do something unique, extraordinary and that's easy on the pocket too. I am completely bored of the very common yellow, orange, pink, purple, gold and silver color palette. I was dreaming of a whole new color palette this year and that's when I heard about Fevicryl's newly launched 3D liners and guess what now I can #AddExtraToTheOrdinary and my color palette problem is sorted too because the 3D liners come in neon colors. So this Diwali #TurnOnTheNeon

Below is the video where I have shown how you can spice up your room decor without burning a hole in your pocket using these 3D Neon Liners. 

Now let's check out how I decorated my home for Diwali using 3D Neon Liners. I jazzed up some plain and dull looking stuff and it was super amazing to see how beautifully they turned out. 

These 3D Neon liners come in four vibrant colors and can be used on various surfaces like metal, wood, glass, fabric, terracotta, plastic etc. Here is how I used these 3D neon pens on various surfaces.

Since Diwali is incomplete without the diyas (earthen lamps), I thought of jazzing up the plain terracotta diyas using 3D neon liners. 

The pen shape of the neon liners makes them super convenient to use. I made some easy designs on the diyas and let them dry for 2 hours. This Diwali DIY was so easy that it took me only 10 mins to add the extra to the ordinary and below is the outcome. Tell me how do you like it. 

Next, I tried the 3D neon liners on a clay surface. I had some small clay pots or matkis and I wanted to do something with them So I painted the matkis using acrylic colors, added some acrylic stones and perked them up using 3D neon liners.

I love how neon colors just pop against the contrasting background and create a lively and cheerful ambience.

I placed some beautiful tealights on matkis(Clay pot) and here is how I styled them with a string light and some fresh marigold. 

The third surface I tried 3D neon liners on is glass. You know I had stained lots of glass bottles and jars so I thought why not add an extra dimension to these plain bottles. I made some fun patterns on the bottle and voila!! 

You know what the ink of these neon pens is waterproof so I can wash these bottles if they get dirty. But of course, it can't be scrubbed. I placed string light and flowers in the bottle and gave it a company of serene Buddha figurine and the whole setup created some mesmerizing effect.

Here's the next surface, a cardboard. I cut out the circle of 7 inches diameter, fixed a tealight in the centre, stuck some acrylic stones and glammed it up with 3D neon pens. 

Here is how I styled them. I placed the tealight on a bamboo placemat, spread some tuberose(rajnigandha) randomly around the tealights and this vignette appealed not only to visual senses but also to olfactory senses. 

It is always so exciting to receive the gifts on any occasion but if the gift box also has some personal touch then it just doubles the joy. So here's my tip, take any gift box and wrap it with a wrapping paper (you can use brown paper too. Believe me it looks good) and make any design of your choice or a monogram with 3D neon liner and let it dry for 2-3 hrs. Your unique gift box is ready!!!

See how it makes a world of difference. These 3D liners are so useful that I am planning to give them as a gift to all my creative friends this Diwali. Isn't it a good idea.  

So grab your set of Fevicryl 3D neon liners from HobbyIdeas website before they are out of stock.
Also, you can participate in an ongoing #TurnOnTheNeon challenge by Hobby Ideas that ends on 30th Nov. Just take anything ordinary and add extra to it to make it look extraordinary using 3D Neon Liners. Share your picture on Instagram or FB and tag @hobbyideasindia and use #TurnOnTheNeon hashtag. Lucky winners get a chance to win gift vouchers from Hobby Ideas.
Wish you good Luck!

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Last Minute Diwali DIY & Home Decor Ideas

This is the first time that not only I shot and edited the video but also published it in just one day. I worked really hard (well 18 hrs in a stretch) to bring this video to you because 

I had promised I'll share some easy Diwali DIY and Home Decor Ideas. 

So below is the video and I really hope you all like it. 

Happy Diwali To 3D Family!!!

I am already late in sharing the ideas but these are some really very simple and last minute Diwali DIY & Decor ideas. You can involve your family too and make the most of these holidays.
Crepe Paper Marigold Flowers:
I know you can't keep any flower fresh and bright for long. That's when we need faux flowers. Instructions to make crepe paper marigold flowers are given in video. If you can't get crepe paper then you can use colored tissue paper or paper ribbons. I learned this craft from my mom when I was little and still cherish those memories and this is one of my favorite flower crafts.

I made them in great numbers and loved decorating my home with these paper marigolds.

Dried Branch Dining Table Centerpiece:
I love it when things are done differently and with some personal touches. And rather than indulging in splurge I love to make things my own. That's what I did when I threw a party at home. I created a beautiful dining table centerpiece that looked totally festive. I saw this beautiful string light somewhere and when I found it online I ordered it without the second thought. It is so so awesome that I am using it in almost all my Diwali vignettes. The best thing is that it is LED string light that comes in various lengths and it is waterproof so you can use it outside in the garden, in aquarium and in urn too. If you are intrigued then click here to see and buy this string light. Instructions to use it are given in video and below is the image.

Once the party was over I gave some twist to the dried branch and placed it on the side table in my living room and what a festive ambiance it created in my living room. How did I do that you ask. Well, you can see the steps in the video.

Seashell & Conch Candles:
Now this is the best thing I have ever tried and no, this is not my idea, I found the inspiration on Pinterest and liked it instantly. All you need is just some seashells, conchs, paraffin wax, wicks and ready to use glitter. You can watch the video to see the steps. Here I am sharing the images of these magical and oh so cool seashell & Conch candles.

Making seashell candles was such an easy DIY that I spent only 15 mins and it was ready. Don't they make an amazing and unique Diwali gift. I will be making more to gift my friends and family. 

With these cute little seashell candles this post comes to an end. I have some posts pending so you'll be seeing few more Diwali DIY ideas in coming days and then I'll definitely be going on a vacation.
I hope you liked the ideas and will be giving them a try. Click here to see some more Diwali Decor Ideas. Happy Diwali once again and I'll see you soon.

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Crafts In A Jiffy- Easy Ways To Decorate Tealights

I love doing crafts and you all know that!!

I keep experimenting with new ideas so added a new section on my blog and YouTube channel where I'll be sharing crafts & DIYs that can be done in a jiffy. 

Since festive season is here, I thought of starting this series with festive craft ideas that are extremely easy and take 15 minutes or less. Watch the video below and see how in a few minutes you can jazz up plain and dull tealights.

As you must have noticed, all the ideas I shared in the above video require minimum supplies, are super inexpensive and can be done in a jiffy. Isn't it what we all want in a world that is so fast-paced.
Here are some shots of all those DIY tealights gracing my home.

Let me know which one you liked the most and did the video inspire you to jazz up the tealights!!
That's all from my side. I'll see you soon with one more makeover video. Stay Tuned!!
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Diwali DIY- Tealight Holder

Hello dear readers!! How are the preparations for Diwali going on.

 I am almost done, I designed and sewed lots of cushions, painted and decorated few pots, my Indian art gallery wall is ready and I am beaming with pride, house is clean and sparkling, furnishings have been changed, all my silverwares are out and shining, fairy lights are being given their right places and my home is basking in the warmth of the lights. 

I am sure you are all set for the biggest festival. But let 3D bring some more light and happiness around your home. I am here with the easiest DIY for Diwali. My last year's Diwali DIY on my YouTube channel is about to cross 2 lakh views (Click here to watch).
This year's Diwali DIY is quite an easy craft. So without much ado here is a tutorial for you to make beautiful tealight holders.
Supplies:
Hard plastic disposable cup (in any shape)
Flat back pearls
Acrylic stones/rhinestones (in your choice of color)
String of tiny beads
Glue

Tutorial:
Below is the video tutorial of DIY tealight holders. I love vlogging (video blogging) as much as I love blogging. Hence I have decided I would be vlogging more often now. Watch the video below and let me know your views. If you have any query please leave a comment and will try my best to answer it.

Here are some images how I styled these tealight holders. 

In a decorative tray or platter place some colorful beads or water gel beads. You can fill the tray with petals also for perfect festive ambiance. Now place the tealight holders and admire the beauty because handmade is more precious than the stuff you buy. 

You can keep one tealight holder on a wooden box or any colorful glass votive to add some dimension. 

Hope you enjoyed watching the video and will be giving it a try. In my next post, I'll be sharing some sentiments on how my home inspires me.
For more posts on Diwali decor and DIY, click the links below.
Diwali DIY
Diwali Decor 

P.S. Recently I found out that many images from my blog are being stolen. Some people even removed the watermark and posted images from my blog blatantly without giving proper credits and one person used the image from my blog as her brand logo without my knowledge hence the watermark is bigger and less faded from now on. Please seek my permission if you want to use any image from my blog. Thank You!!

Stay tuned and have a very wonderful and safe Diwali!!

Diwali Craft Idea: Origami Lotuses

Today we have a very special guest on 3D who will be showing us how to make origami baskets.

I said special because he is a cute, charming adorable kid joining us all the way from Australia.

Dear readers, please welcome Ishaan Ganguly, a cute little boy with twinkling eyes, tons of confidence and oodles of patience. I stumbled across his Youtube channel Ishaan Tube and instantly fell in love with him and his cute little sister, who is always there to assist him. No matter how many times she interrupts in a video, Ishaan looks at her lovingly and waits patiently for her to finish. You can subscribe to his Youtube channel to check out more such lovely videos.
Over to Ishaan now,

I am Ishaan from Melbourne! I live here with my parents and my sister. I love playing with toys and also enjoy making things In crafting I like to make an envelope when it's my friend's birthday, I also love to make gifts for people I love. It is also important to recycle and reduce waste, so I make RECYCLING CRAFTS. I like to do it because it's fun!
Below is a video where Ishaan has explained very well how to make origami baskets.

My son and I tried our hands at making these origami baskets and it turned out quite well. Though we added some personal touches later and decided to use it in our Diwali decor as origami lotuses instead. I asked my son to fill the petals with glitter and this is how he did the job. I gave a second coat of glitter later.

Theses origami lotuses can be made in a variety of colors and can be styled in many ways too. Place a flower into it or a LED tealight to add the festive charm. We made origami lotuses in different shapes and kept smaller one inside the larger lotus to make it look more like a lotus with lots of petals. 

We can't thank Ishaan enough for such a lovely and well-explained tutorial. It was great fun doing this Diwali craft with my son. He showed equal enthusiasm in styling and photographing the lotuses. These origami lotuses have sure added a festive bling and warmth in our living room. 

You can fill the lotuses with chocolates or nuts. These can make a unique and lovely gift for kids this festive season. 

Now below is a teaser of Diwali DIY idea that is coming up next on 3D. Yes, you can make these beautiful tealight holders at home. 

 

Stay tuned!!

Diwali Decor With Brass Lamps

After the grand success of last year's "Diwali Decor Ideas" blog post,
 this year also Design Decor & Disha in association with Shalu Prasad of Templebells bring to you Diwali decor ideas and inspirations to make your Diwali decor even more special. Shalu's home tour(click here to see) has already crossed 15k views (and counting) on my blog. Now you can imagine what this passionate decorator has for you in store.

Today's post is dedicated to the festival of light- Diwali and is all about lights and lamps.

Shalu has impeccable taste in home decor. Her ever growing collection of brass oil lamps can make you weak at the knees. She is joining us today with her dramatic and spellbinding cornucopia of brass lamps. Brass lamps collected over the years in all possible sizes and delightful shapes are Shalu's proud possession. Let's take a look at her stunning collection of various brass lamps and pick up some inspiration to incorporate this gleaming metal in Diwali decor. Now you really need not worry if you don't have such beautiful brass oil lamps. I have good news for you, let this Diwali be the special one for you and your home too. Below the image of every brass lamp you can find a link that will take you to the shopping destination where you can buy exactly the same brass lamp on heavy discounted price. DIWALI BONANZA just for you dear readers.!!

Brass Hanging Lamps:
Brass has its own charm and elegance. The amazing shine and texture of this metal can easily add the much-needed drama to your decor this festive season. Hanging brass lamp when lit adds the warmth and the gleam of it is a sure thing to bring in the festive cheer.
Hanging brass lamps can be hung anywhere inside the home or even outdoors to make the place look cheerful. Hang the brass lamp, light it up and add some petals or flowers (preferably marigold or rose) for the easiest way to create a perfect festive ambiance.

Click here to buy this beautiful hanging lamp

An antique brass lamp in a company of folk art of India or any beautiful artwork with India inspired theme for that matter makes an unparalleled combination of grace and beauty. 

Click here to buy this peacock hanging brass lamp

Whether lit or not brass lamps are the sure shot way to add the vintage charm. These lamps are used for ornamental purpose too for their attractive appearance and hence can be hung outdoors without even lighting them up. Mix them up with terracotta and clay hangings for a sophisticated and elegant look.

Click here to buy Brass Hanging Peacock Diya with Bells
Click here to buy hanging brass oil lamp 

Hang them in an entryway, patio or garden and pair them with some greens for an appealing to the eye display.

If you have brass lamps/diyas that can be hung on the wall then possibilities of styling them are endless. You can place flowers, petals, colored powder, pearls, pebbles or tealights. Seen in below image Shalu has styled her Lakshmi brass lamp with a single bright red rose. Red and gold have always been a perfect color combination for festive decor.

Click here to buy the variation of this Laxmi brass lamp

Traditional Brass  Lamps:
Traditional brass lamps encompass a rich south Indian culture and have been used as a decor accentuating element for ages. Brass along with bronze is an unusual but aesthetically appealing combination. See yourself how these two exquisite metals are creating a pleasing vignette and wall behind in warm color is setting a perfect background.

  
Click here to buy standing lady brass lamp
or here

The mystical bronze diya/lamp below is called Esha lamp and is considered very sacred. Shalu is absolutely lucky to possess one as it is very unusual and rare bronze lamp. It has Shiva and Sheshnaga and along with diya it also has a pot to fill holy water. 

I am a big admirer of Shalu's sense of styling. She has styled this sacred Esha lamp with her handmade coaster (which is actually a framed kolam hand drawn by her) and a brass Ganesha idol. A brass pot filled with pothos and peach rose is making the vignette lively. To complete the look of the whole set-up a canvas in warm colors is placed in the background. 

I couldn't find the Esha lamp anywhere on the internet but I have something similar for you to buy.
Click here to buy bronze parrot lamp.

Niche in a wall in Shalu's home has given her the opportunity to not only showcase her proud possession of brass lamps but also to style it differently on various occasions. She followed a simple rule of 'less is more' here. 

A bunch of flowers in a brass pot can be placed along with the brass lamp to make the vignette more cheerful.

Click here to buy Nine Avatar Goddess Laxmi Diya in Antique Brass
Click here to buy dancing peacock brass lamp
Click here to buy peacock brass oil lamp
Click here to buy Annapakshi brass oil lamp

The brass lamp in below image is called Annapakshi sakhi lamp. In Indian mythology, Annapakshi/Annam/Hamsa is a bird which is described as pure, divine, eat pearls, can separate milk from water from a mixture of both and said to possess the knowledge of brahmin. Owing to its purity Annapakshi has acquired a special space in brass and bronze lamps hence it is considered auspicious to light such lamps on festivals and celebrations. 

The lamp itself is so magnificent and pure beauty that it needs no other objects to enhance the beauty of it. 

This Annapakshi Sakhi lamp is also a lucky find but something similar you can buy here. 

In below image, the three sakhis(friends) have been replaced with a mystical pattern but the lamp is quite rare and can't be found easily. Shalu has paired this lamp beautifully with a lovely combination of bougainvillea and Amaltas (golden shower) flowers. 

A dancing Ganesha brass lamp with parrots in below image is surrounded by colorful glass tealights and lanterns for a warm and pleasing display. Rajnigandha or tuberose flowers placed here are making the display uncontrived. 

Click here to buy this exquisite dancing Ganesha brass lamp

Traditional brass lamps are clubbed together with brass pots and a peacock wood carving in the backdrop is making this display an eye pleasing one. Shalu has filled all the brass pots with flowers and greens. A framed kolam art is serving as a beautiful stage. 

Click here to buy left most Annapakshi brass oil lamp for Diwali
Click here to buy right most brass oil lamp

A collection of traditional silver oil lamps (silver lamps are a thoughtful gift to Shalu by her mom) and brass tealights with chrysanthemum and marigold strings in below picture is creating an apt display for the festive season. 

Click here to buy the lamp in the middle
Click here to buy small lamps

If you have kids in your home then you should not be lighting these brass oil lamps inside your home. What to do with them then. Well, you can club them together just like Shalu did and fill them with colorful petals. A perfect festive vignette in no time is ready to please the guests. 

Click here to buy left most peacock brass lamp
Click here to buy the right most brass Kerala Lamp

Stone, Terracotta And Moroccan Lamps:

Not only brass and bronze, Shalu has a stupendous collection of stone, terracotta and Moroccan lamps. The soapstone lamp in below image is mostly found in south India and is quite unique. It has a dual purpose of floating flowers and lighting lamp too.
Draw a beautiful kolam or rangoli and place this lamp on it. You can place some terracotta lamps around it.

Check out some interesting and contemporary soapstone oil burner here

Moroccan lamps are paired with some greens and figurines. Colorful Moroccan lamps never fail to add a style quotient to your decor.

Browse through some Moroccan lamps here and
some decorative lamps here for Diwali

A terracotta peacock diya in below image is painted and decorated by Shalu. She has styled it beautifully by lighting it up and placing flowers alternately. A mat below in color that coordinates with the color of flowers is creating a cohesive look. 

You can buy beautiful terracotta diyas here

In the last, we have a collection of the images that show how beautifully Shalu has styled her proud possession of brass, terracotta and Moroccan lamps. To pick her style sense you need to give attention to the platform also on which you will be displaying your lamps. Shalu has used numerous objects as a stage to showcase her knick-knacks like a tree trunk slice, carved wood, wooden box, mat, framed artwork, beautiful table runner and many such eye-pleasing things.  Once the platform has been chosen, place the lamps and pair them with stylish vases filled with fresh flowers or greens. Place a figurine that creates a pulled together look. 

I am utterly thankful and grateful to Shalu for sending such cheerful and spellbinding images of her lovely(need I say enviable) collection of lamps. 

Dear readers! I hope you were able to pick some Diwali decor inspirations from this blog post which is a joint effort by Shalu and Design Decor & Disha. Keep watching this space for Diwali craft idea and Diwali DIY. Also, my Indian art gallery wall is almost ready. Will be sharing the complete details shortly. Thank you for being patient!

Happy Decorating!!

P.S: All the images are provided by Shalu Prasad and subject to copyright. Please seek her permission before using them!!