Stained Glass Painting

Stained Glass is colored glass. These are used to create pattern, for windows. The same kind of patterns can be painted on glasses using glass paint. 6-7 years back ,my sister in law and I had learnt this art together, from a craft teacher. It was fun. We  made four paintings. One was broken.
Rest are here:

We used very simple designs. 

Another one is Peacock design, the frame is broken, should get it repaired :(.

These are really good for decorating walls, not complicated to make. Planning to make one more, finalising the design.

Still more to share with you , about the temples I visited. So coming posts I will share about a temple situated on Seashore.

Until then,

Love , laugh and live the life to the fullest,

-Ranjana

We three met after fifteen years

We were always in contact through mails and used to talk with one another over phone. I met Naga many times and Archu too, but separately .After  15 years we stayed together for 3days., enjoyed , remembered our college days. Who are they ?!! They are my dear friends, we stayed together during our college days! Yes, we were room-mates. (Not only room-mates,  also we are from the same place-Kumta) Those who have stayed in hostel ,will understand the togetherness of room mates. During stay in hostel room mates are everything, friends, sister and sometime parents. Such a sweet relationship!We  shared everything , happiness, sorrows, dress , roti , rice, tea.... the list is endless. Laughed together  , sometimes fought with one another, then compromised , consoled  ..... Lovely moments... can't forget!

After 15 years we again met. Archu and I decided to visit  Hyderabad to meet Naga. It was a quick decision, booked the tickets for the weekend. We were excited to meet Naga.  Naga always likes saree. So thought of giving her a saree.
 Designed this saree for her,

Blue soft silk-like material,

Printed  it with big and small  paisley motifs in Gold color on borders:

and small motifs on the upper border

Attached small ready made buttees on the Pallu

Naga liked the saree very much.  So I felt ,my efforts were rewarded!

We enjoyed a lot during our stay together in Hyderabad. Remembered our college days, our stay in hostel, shared about the happy moments of our life, discussed about the wishes which are fulfilled, consoled one another on shattered dreams in life, of course visited lots of places in Hyderabad. I can say, relived the hostel days again, but one thing we missed- The controlling hostel warden! :-)

We three with our little ones (Archu, Naga and me)

Happy moments clicked

Next time planning to meet in Bangalore, eagerly waiting for that moment.

Love , laugh and live the life to the fullest,

-Ranjana

Screen printing On Cotton sarees

Last month , I had to travel, all were unplanned. I enjoyed travelling. But it was very strenuous .In between screen printed on 3 cotton sarees.
The below one I had bought for my mother; Black with red border. Screen printed it  with peacock design.

The closer view of Peacock motif:

Similar saree I bought for my mother in law too, Golden yellow and red combination. Screen printed the saree with two colors- Red and Cream; leaf and flower motifs all over the saree.

 Here it is:

And the below one is order from my friend, Maroon and Green combination. Used Green and Gold color paisley motif on the border and small paisley motifs on the pallu;

Closer view of Paisley motif:

I liked the Maroon saree the most, which one do you like ? 

Love , laugh and live the life to the fullest,

-Ranjana