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Recycling.... and adding colours :)

Hello Craftser's

:) I'm back after almost a months gap, was kind of held up into dont know what :O... but I'm back and with some colors added to the bored life... I always love it when someone add some shades of colors onto something which otherwise looks mundane and boring....

This time around, I made a bangle box out of a mithayi box (Sweets Box), There's been a lot of trading of sweets between our families lately... for there were soo many marriages, mine being one of them :) (though it's almost 8 months now ;) ) but still, the thing which rules in Indian Marriages is ... the sweets and bhajjis circulated to celebrate... Wow.. and so.. I had these loads of boxes and was wondering what to make outta them, when an idea clicked... why not a bangle box.... I had 2 already but then, I do get a lot of bangles on each festivals (which I totally love... I'm a bangle freak).
So here's what I made !!!

The original box did not had a see-through center, so I cutted out a portion and made it look like this... this also is helpful when I'm frantically searching for bangles... see through box helps in quickly scanning to see if the bangles I need are in this box ;)

I loved creating a vibrant color pattern here :) for it really compliments my collection of bangles as well :)

Here's another view...




Putting up my entry for the following challenges

1) Lulupu's challenge : http://lulupu.blogspot.in/2012/09/challenge-3-this-used-to-be-cereal-box.html
2. Itsy Bitsy : http://itsybitsyindia.blogspot.in/2012/09/weve-hit-100-followers-time-to-celebrate.html?showComment=1348552102719#c5924577258657004064
3. lessology.blogspot.sg
4. Creative Challenges : http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.in/2012/09/anything-goes.html
5.Anything but a card challenge  : http://anythingbutacard.blogspot.in/2012/09/anything-but-card-challenge-2-texture.html
6. fabnfunlychallenge: http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.in/2012/09/challenge-140-starts-with-f.html
7 for the love of crafting: http://kalalayaa.blogspot.in/2012_09_01_archive.html
8: MIM: http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.in/2012/09/mim-108-with-digi-doodle-shop.html



Happy Arting and Craft'ng

PS: If these posts inspire you to bring out the creative best in you, that would be the bestest thing that will happened to you, and I'll be flattered. But, kindly do respect the hard work and thoughts that goes into these works and please give a direct link to my work when you are inspired by mine. Thanks!!!
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  1. ShylaashreeSeptember 28, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    it is so colourful manu

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    1. Manu GuptaSeptember 28, 2012 at 10:05 PM

      Thank You!!!
      it's always a pleasure learning new things... and m still a newbie in here.. got to learn a lot more !!!

      Thank you for following my blog!

      Hope you will have fun times here !!!

      Love
      Manu

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  2. JudithSeptember 28, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    This is such a good idea - love the bright colours - thanks for playing at Fab'n'Funky challenges this week hugs Judith x
    Ps sorry if some other strange comment came through before this - my iPads doing its own thing!!

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    1. Manu GuptaSeptember 30, 2012 at 11:00 PM

      Thanks Judith,

      Loved playing with the challenges on Fab'n'Funky Challenges and the concepts.

      Thank You for dropping in to appreciate.

      Love and hugs!
      Manu
      www.hands-ful-of-art.blogspot

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  3. Itsy BitsySeptember 29, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Wow so happy festive and gorgeous! Really well done!
    We're so kicked you decided to enter this into our Big B Challenge over at ItsyBitsy. All the very best!
    ItsyBitsy - The Blog Place

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    1. Manu GuptaSeptember 30, 2012 at 11:01 PM

      Thanks Sunehra,

      I loved playing on Itsy Bitsy, it has become my fav site for now !!
      Love all your creations there..


      Thank You for dropping in to appreciate.

      Love and hugs!
      Manu
      www.hands-ful-of-art.blogspot

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  4. yyamSeptember 29, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    Wow! Such a pretty box! Love the vibrant colours! :)

    Thanks for joining us at LESSology.

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    1. Manu GuptaSeptember 30, 2012 at 11:02 PM

      Thanks Yyam,
      Loved being there on Lessology.

      Thank You for dropping in to appreciate.

      Love and hugs!
      Manu
      www.hands-ful-of-art.blogspot

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  5. LynndaSeptember 29, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    wow this is so pretty and colorful.... Love it... Thanks so much for joining us over at LESSology.... hugs...xoxo

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    1. Manu GuptaSeptember 30, 2012 at 11:03 PM

      Thanks Lynnda...
      Love being there at Lessology
      Thank You for dropping in to appreciate.

      Love and hugs!
      Manu
      www.hands-ful-of-art.blogspot

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  6. Desire FourieSeptember 30, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    {Lady Anne's Paper Crafts DT Member}

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    1. Manu GuptaSeptember 30, 2012 at 11:04 PM

      Thanks for giving me the link.. hope to come up with smthing soon!!

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  7. SandySeptember 30, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    What a fab idea to recycle your sweets box. Lovely vibrant colours too, Thanks for linking up with MIM this week.
    Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!
    Hugs, Sandy

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    1. Manu GuptaSeptember 30, 2012 at 11:05 PM

      Thanks Sandy,

      Loved being there on MIM and the concepts.. I always enjoy there..


      Thank You for dropping in to appreciate.

      Love and hugs!
      Manu
      www.hands-ful-of-art.blogspot

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  8. Manu GuptaSeptember 30, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Thanks Desire..Glad that you liked them

    Thank You for dropping in to appreciate.

    Love and hugs!
    Manu
    www.hands-ful-of-art.blogspot

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  9. ChristyOctober 1, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    How awesome and the colors are so bright!! LOVE IT :) Thanks for joining us at ABAC :) :) :)

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  10. NancyDOctober 1, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Great project and a good way to store your bangles. Thanks for joining us at Creative Craft Challenge for "Anything goes". NancyD

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    1. Manu GuptaOctober 4, 2012 at 11:18 PM

      Thanks Nancy...
      I loved being there on Creative Craft!!!
      Glad that you liked the project!

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  11. Suman PanditMarch 21, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Hi Manu, you have such a nice blog full of vibrant colours and happy images. am your new follower. hope you'll pop in for a lil visit and a few tips esp how to link with challenges etc. I would also like to invite you to join my blog

    http://kalasirjana.blogspot.in/

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