Friday, May 31, 2013

Indian Traditional Long necklace

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This hand crafted elegant Indian long Beaded Necklace (Haar)  or double layered  Jewelry (muthu mala) is exclusively designed with Sparkling brown Goldstone beads, White oat/rice acrylic style pearl beads, gold color pipe and gold plated round beads/gold plated round spacer beads.

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Its very attractive  Pendant features sparking clear cubic zirconia stones and  brown Goldstone beads placed over gold plated base.  It is embellished with white color ghungroos .  This will give you an ethnic feel.

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This dazzling multi layered necklace is a traditional design with an artistic touch. The design follows the traditional Kerala jewelry style.

 

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Glittering  brown color goldstone beads are made from glass infused with copper flecks achieving an amazing glittering, golden effect. It sparkles because there are little bits of copper in it.

 

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This graceful long necklace is tread on a gear wire/orange or yellow color tread. Designed with long strings of pearl elegantly goes well for dance and occasions. The necklace extends into a thick gold-colored string that allows to adjust its size easily.

 

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Advantage of this fascinating necklace is, it is suitable for women of all age groups and any type of women’s clothing.

 

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How to maintain :

After use, wrap it in a soft cloth. Avoid contact with water.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Avocado Apple Banana Milk Shake

Home made juices, smoothies  and milk shakes can be a great nutritional supplement for for almost any diet and keeping body in healthy.

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INGREDINETS:

  • Ripe avocado,  halved and pitted – 1 no
  • Apple, (Peeled, cored and chopped)– 1 no
  • Ripe  Jamaican banana – 1 no
  • Fat free milk – 2 cup
  • Cardamom Powder – 1 pinch (optional)
  • Honey – 3 or 4 Tbps
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    METHOD:

    • Scoop the flesh from the avocado into a blender.
    • Add chopped apple, banana, milk, honey, and cardamom power in the blender.
    • Blend until creamy and smooth. Serve immediately. If  you want, chill in refrigerator  then pour into glasses and enjoy.

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    The avocado, also known as butter pear or alligator pear, is a fruit that is widely acknowledged to have properties that reduce cholesterol levels in the body. Avocados provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid.

    Tip:

    To ripen avocados more quickly, place them in a sealed paper bag with an apple or a banana for 24 hours.

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    1. അവോകാഡോ, പഴുത്തത് – 1 no  
    2. നന്നായി പഴുത്ത പഴം – 1 no
    3. ആപ്പിൾ – 1 no
    4. തിളപ്പിച്ചാറ്റിയ പാൽ - 2 കപ്പ്‌
    5. തേൻ – 3 or 4 Tbsp
    6. ഏലയ്ക്ക പൊടി - 1 നുള്ള്

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    തയ്യാറാക്കുന്ന വിധം

    • അവോകാഡോയുടെ ഉളളിലെ മാംസള ഭാഗം
    • മാത്രം വേര്‍തിരിച്ചെടുക്കുക.  അതിനെ ഒരു ചെറിയ Bowl ലേക്ക് മാറ്റുക.   ഇത് ഒരു സ്പൂണ്‍ ഉപയോഗിച്ച് പതിയെ പതിയെ ഉടയ്ക്കുക. അവോകാഡോയെ ഉടയ്ച്ചു പേസ്റ്റ് പോലെ ആക്കിയാലും കുഴപ്പമില്ല.
    • 1 മുതൽ 6 വരെയുള്ള ചേരുവകകൾ  ചേർത്ത് മിക്സിയിൽ അടിച്ചെടുക്കുക.
    • ഫ്രിഡ്ജ്‌ ൽ വച്ച് തണുപ്പിച്ചോ അല്ലാതെയോ ഗ്ലാസ്സ് കളിലേക്ക്  വിളമ്പി ഉപയോഗിക്കാം

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    അവോകാഡോ ധാരാളം സൗന്ദര്യവര്‍ദ്ധകവസ്തുക്കളില്‍ ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നുണ്ട്. ഇതില്‍ ആന്റിഓക്‌സിഡന്റുകളും വൈറ്റമിന്‍ എ, ഇ, ഡി എന്നിവയും അടങ്ങിയിട്ടുണ്ട്. ഇവ ചര്‍മത്തിന് തിളക്കം നല്‍കുകയും ചുളിവുകള്‍ ഒഴിവാക്കി പ്രായം തോന്നുന്നത് തടയുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നു.

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    Orange Beaded Necklace

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    This handcrafted graceful jewelry is made with Round 6 mm Shinny Striking Orange beads, gold color pipe and gold plated round beads/6mm gold plated round spacer beads. Gold plated small round spacer beads placed between each Orange beads.

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    Pendant of this chain/necklace is simple beautiful and  it is eye catching one.

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    This beautiful orange and gold color beaded long  chain/ necklace is a traditional design with an artistic touch. The design follows Kerala jewelry style.

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    Advantage of this chain is, it is suitable for women of all age groups and any type of women’s clothing.

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    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Valentine Roses

    This delicate paper cut out Roses will last forever and would make a unique gift for  special someone or a lovely Wedding present.

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    This  handmade paper-cut Valentine card, with a beautiful silhouette of  roses against red, black , blue, green  and yellow  backgrounds. It is perfect gift for Valentine's day, Anniversary, or any special occasion.

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    I cut this rose SVG ( Scalable Vector Graphics ) file using Silhouette CAMEO®.

    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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    Special occasions really deserve special greeting cards to express ones sentiments. Handmade paper greeting cards are just perfect to brighten-up ones and is much more personal and easier to make than you think.

     

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    Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Ganesha

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    Ganesha also spelled Ganesa and Ganesh, also known as Pillaiyar, Ganapati and Vinayaka, is one of the most worshiped gods in the Hindu religion. Vinayaka is the god of wisdom, scribes, learning, and the remover of obstacles. Before any undertaking is begun, a prayer to Ganesh is said to ensure success.

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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. Here I cut This Ganesha outline in yellow and Red cardstock papers.

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    I convert JPG image to Digital Cutting file and cut it 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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    Wednesday, May 22, 2013

    Swirly Greeting cards and Frames

    This beautiful paper cards are decorated with butterflies stickers and flower stickers.

    Specialty of these Swirly cards are, they  can be used a frame, greeting card , Book mark, or as a cover photo.

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    I download this Digital Cutting File  from http://www.birdscards.com/swirly-frames-5-6/ and I cut this SVG or ( Scalable Vector Graphics ) files using Silhouette CAMEO®.

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    The process of making the card takes time and effort. It is an opportunity to use your artistic skill and creativity.

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    No matter the occasion, handmade greeting cards are always appreciated.

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    In this design, in its center part of each card,  there is a space to place  your photo, or flower, trees, animals, plants, butterflies, whatever  you need, or you can write your messages like happy birthday, happy Wedding Anniversary, etc. 

     

     

     

     

     

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    Tuesday, May 21, 2013

    Happy Birthday Card

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    Creating  greeting cards is a delightful and tangible way to share your thoughts, feelings and love with family, friends and Colleagues.

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    I made this greeting card for my sister’s son. I cut this SVG or ( Scalable Vector Graphics ) files using Silhouette CAMEO®.

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    Special occasions really deserve special greeting cards to express ones sentiments. Handmade paper greeting cards are just perfect to brighten-up ones and is much more personal and easier to make than you think.

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    Monday, May 20, 2013

    Spicy Cookies

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    This  soft and tasty  Spicy -Wheat flour  Cookies  are quick and easy  to make. It's simply delicious.

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    INGREDIENTS:

    • Wheat flour – 2 and 1/2 cup
    • Baking powder – 1/2 tsp
    • Salt – 1/2 tsp
    • Brown sugar or white Sugar – 3 Tbsp
    • Garam masala – 1/2 tsp
    • Meat masala – 1/2 tsp
    • Ginger powder – 1/2 tsp
    • Cumin powder – 1/4 tsp
    • Unsalted butter, softened – 3 Tbsp
    • Egg – 1 no (optional)
    • Warm water – 1 and 1/2 cup ( you can use warm  milk   instead of water)

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    METHOD:

    • Premeasure and layout all the ingredients in your work place to make SPICY Cookies.
    • Line a large rectangular baking tray with parchment paper. Keep it aside.
    • In a large bowl sift together Wheat flour, baking powder , Garam masala, Meat masala, Ginger powder, Cumin powder and salt. Keep it aside.
    • In an electric mixer, beat butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
    • Add sugar  in it and beat until mix well.
    • Now add egg and  beat well.
    • Add flour-baking powder mixture to the electric mixer and mix everything well.
    • Make a well in the center  of dry ingredients add milk/water  and mix well. While mixing,apply little oil in your hand to prevent sticking dough in your hand.
    • Add 2, or 3 Tbsp of water if necessary . The dough must be little bit thinner than chapathi dough consistency.
    • Turn out the dough onto lightly floured surface  and knead 5 to 8 times.
    • Preheat oven in 375 degree F.
    • Take a small amount of cookie dough.
    • Roll out the dough to one  inch thickness and press down firmly from the top of each rolled dough with your palm to flatten it little bit.
    • Flatten it and then shape with a cookie cutter or you can shape the cookies even with a glass.
    • Place each of them 2” apart in baking  tray .
    • Bake them  for 20 minutes or or until the tops of the Spicy Cookies/Tea time Cookies look set and are just starting to turn golden brown. ( If you want, you can do egg wash before baking the cookies)
    • Let your Soft Cookies to cool on the baking  tray for 5 minutes until they can be transferred easy to racks.
    • Enjoy homemade Spicy Cookies/Tea time Cookies with hot Tea or Coffee.

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    • I designed  these cookies  using open star tips.

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    Sunday, May 19, 2013

    Cocoa-Wheat Sweet Cookies

    This  is soft and tasty  Cocoa Powder-Wheat flour  Cookies and is   quick and easy  to make. It's simply delicious.

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    INGREDIENTS:

    • All purpose flour – 1 cup
    • Wheat flour – 1 and 1/2 cup
    • Unsweetened Cocoa powder – 1/2 cup
    • Baking powder – 1/2 tsp
    • Salt – 1/4 tsp
    • Unsalted butter, softened – 3 Tbsp
    • Brown sugar or white Sugar – 3/4  cup
    • Vanilla essence – 1 tsp
    • Egg – 1 no
    • Milk – 1 and 1/2 cup ( you can use warm water  instead of milk )

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    METHOD:

    • Premeasure and layout all the ingredients in your work place to make Cocoa-Wheat Sweet  Cookies.
    • Line a large rectangular baking tray with parchment paper. Keep it aside.
    • Preheat oven in 375 degree F.
    • In a large bowl sift together all purpose flour, Wheat flour, baking powder and salt. Keep it aside.
    • In an electric mixer, beat butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
    • Add sugar and vanilla essence in it and beat until mix everything well.
    • Now add egg and  beat well.
    • Now add cocoa powder and mix well.
    • Add flour-baking powder mixture to the electric mixer and mix everything well.
    • Make a well in the center  of dry ingredients add milk and mix well. While mixing,apply little oil in your hand to prevent sticking dough in your hand.
    • Add 2, or 3 Tbsp of water if necessary . The dough must be little bit thinner than chapathi dough consistency.
    • Turn out the dough onto lightly floured surface  and knead 5 to 8 times.
    • Take a small amount of cookie dough.
    • Roll out the dough to one  inch thickness and press down firmly from the top of each rolled dough with your palm to flatten it little bit.
    • Flatten it and then shape with a cookie cutter or you can shape the cookies even with a glass. I used flower shaped cookie cutter.

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    • Place each of them 2” apart in baking  tray.
    • Bake them  for 20 minutes or or until the tops of the Cocoa Wheat Cookies look set and are just starting to turn golden brown.
    • Let your Soft Cocoa Wheat Cookies to cool on the baking  tray for 2 or 3 minutes until they can be transferred easy to racks.
    • Enjoy homemade Cocoa Wheat Cookies  with hot Tea or Coffee.

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    Friday, May 17, 2013

    Paper Plate Weaving

    It is very easy project.  Kids love it.

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    Materials Needed:

    • Paper plates
    • Different colors of yarn
    • Scissor
    • Markers or crayons

    METHOID:

    Cut an odd number of small slits around the outside of a paper plate. Make sure that there is an odd number, or else it will not work out right.

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    • Take about 12 inches long  yarn and glue or place a piece of cello tape  its tail on the back of the plate. 
    • Pull the yarn through to the front and get ready to weave.
    • Begin weaving in the center of the plate by going over, under, over, under, and so on.
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    • Tie the end of the first piece of yarn with another color yarn and start weaving.
    • Then begin with a new color of yarn by stuffing and tucking it under the previous color, then weave as before.
    • You can use as much as colors of yarns and make a beautiful patterns.

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    Cut the edges of a paper plate into points so the plate looks like a flower or a sun.

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