I remember myself drawing really neat diagrams in my Science practical files in my school days, and even did the favour of completing files of friends many a times. Still I missed that creative bend of mind that was needed to draw n paint something purely out of my own imagination :(
I might not have improved my skills anything better in all those years coz there was hardly any need to pick brush n colors as I decided to graduate in Commerce as opposed to Humanity or Science streams. Infact, this thought of being active in Art & Craft never crossed my mind until it became a compulsion to me for my junior's interclass activities every weekend. I found myself running short of ideas; be it Origami, Diya Decoration, Card Making, or Mask Making ... Thank God! we have access to mighty Google that always saved me with a positive answer to my son's usual query "
Mumma, I want you to help me in ____________ for tomorrow's activity, will you be able to help me out ?" ;)
Anyways, now I'm reasonably tolerable with my li'l better fine motor skills ;) So I thought of doing a simplest DIY today with as economical as
Rs 50 (yup, this is the total money i spent for this DIY session)...
I found a pair of old ballerinas kept un-noticed for last many months that actually used to be my favourite once, but since its top layer had chipped out a bit from sides, so I threw it carelessly in the shoe rack. Today, I decided to paint it anew and my junior quickly arranged in the required material (before I could change my mind) and bought two of his fav shades of
Fevicryl Acrylic Colors i.e
Red (Crimson 04) and Yellow (Lemon Yellow 11) for Rs 13 each and a
Kokuyo Camlin painting brush (S-52 Pony Hair 6) for Rs 25.
So here are the pics how I turned the
"Waste into Wealth" in simple steps and no major expenditure :)
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The old lemon ballerina painted in Crimson Red |
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Lemon color used to draw petals in front |
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the completed floral pattern |
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some polka dots to add up the quirk for the finishing touch |
(
Though the previous design under the crimson paint is slightly visible even after double coat, but as I wore the ballerinas with contrasting outfit the next day, there was no hint of awkward looks)
In the same groove of painting today, I used the left over paints on an old clutch also. Have a look ...
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgko_J781-qYQkij8Og9sGHoR3fPEwvYU2y_ckB-c-IeQ3KSvGHH5gVo1aDiugBa1LTHPznzOIu1bElA7AIvC1dULf2su2IQs0RHUm6eBaBQ0rHGbLaok8W2LT8pUA0bmo5IOv0YNR2pLo/s1600/20141105_160158.jpg) |
the ugly face of the clutch that was lying in trash :P |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXRXYmWRkbyShU5wWpVmZlrE1-rTHe3nF9i4DLkmMw7oCeYQ9miSnYdMujirEThtb7dvOS6UeDc89duOS3pCPXh1vetNSIcgBSJviXbxELemSnfN52yqDi99-6WC9ZEX9HwyjRB2RnSfk/s1600/20141106_181740.jpg) |
the base paint kept for drying up |
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drawn li'l stars using brush |
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used pencil to draw thinner patterns |
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thought of giving my signature :P |
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the final product, ready for use :) |
I know I should not ask for your views on this silly attempt of mine, but won't mind if you would motivate me :P Lolz ;)
With a promise to do better next time, see ya !!
They are really pretty dear and definitely not silly. Looking forward to seeing more of your creations :)
ReplyDeleteThnx for appreciation dear .. I would surely share some more exciting ideas soon :)
DeleteA big thumbs up and amazing recycling. U actually gave a new life to both the objects. I particularly loved the sunflower pattern and polka dots on the shoes. Thoroughly enjoyed thyed this post Shilpa.
ReplyDeleteI'm humbled by your kind words dear Gagan :) feeling really charged up !!
DeleteWow Shilpa.. its very inspirational and useful too. aWaiting for more innovations like this yaar...go ahead. ThumbsUP
ReplyDeleteIts really a pleasant surprise to read something from u dear Sakthi :)
DeleteI wud definitely come up with new posts soon!
thnx
wow!!! lovely diy. I love creative things, I'll be also turning my waste products into new ones!!! :)
ReplyDeleteaww, I think the purpose of sharing these ideas got solved if some of my spl readers are inspired too :)
DeleteThnx Airene !!
This is adorable my dear :) Hats off!!
ReplyDeleteWow, so good to know that sitting at home with no expense, you can create magic. Loved the idea
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton
Deletewow!!! you are so creative!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot
DeleteLoved what you did to the ballerinas.. They look fab..
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot
Deletevery very nice
ReplyDeleteThnx
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