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Mysore Dasara is the Nadahabba (state-festival) of the state of Karnataka in India. It is also called ( Nava-ratri = nine-nights) and is a 10-day festival with the last day being Vijayadashami, the most auspicious day of Dasara. Dasara usually falls in the month of September or October.

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Celebrating Dussehra in Mysore with Arjuna the elephant

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The highlight of Dussehra procession - the magnificent elephants who are beautifully decorated and walk in dignified splendour. Chief this time is Arjuna, the elephant chosen to carry the golden howdah with the idol of goddess Chamundeshwari.

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This super cute garland is a simple way to decorate your house! It's made from scrapbook paper and string! I couldn't find the tutorial but I guess it's pretty easy.

1. Make a template for your elephant (or any other animal of your choosing) maybe about 15cm in width and 10cm (ish) in height. Is up to you really, if you want it small or giant to full up an entire wall.

2. Using all patterned scrapbook paper (or decorated by you) use the template to cute each individual animal.

3. Cut your string to desired length and so all of the animals fit onto it and so you can make a loop onto the top.

4. Using a glue gun, or PVA, draw vertical (or horizontal if you prefer a bunting like garland) line onto the back of the animals and then stick the string onto it!

5. Make a loop onto the top of the string.

6. Find a spot for you mew garland and pin it up!

Thanks and I hope you enjoy it 🙂

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DIY Elephant Garland Made From Scrapbook Paper

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This super cute garland is a simple way to decorate your house! It's made from scrapbook paper and string! I couldn't find the tutorial but I guess it's pretty easy. 1. Make a template for your elephant (or any other animal of your choosing) maybe about 15cm in width and 10cm (ish) in height.

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Shruti Bhat | |

My daughter loves Elephants. She loved them when she could barely pronounce them. Ele, Elu, Elefun, and finally Elepant.

Back in 2008 when she was just a year and a half, my parents took her to the Mysore Zoo. They know someone who works at the zoo's in-house veterinary hospital and could get a free pass to see a newborn calf. Lil P talked about baby ele for days. Each time an elephant came on the TV, she would scream, giggle and shake her bum, the only way a toddler could and smile with glee.

Another year passed and we reached Dubare elephant camp in Coorg. The camp is a lovely place to take the kids. We can bathe the elephants, observe their habitats, what they are fed, take a ride and even play with the baby elephants. This was the first time LilP touched an elephant. Have you ever felt the skin of a baby elephant? Wrinkled soft folds, covered in parts by a thin layer of mud from its last visit to the waterhole and very bristly with sensitive skin. It's like touching sandpaper but sandpaper that's squishy on the inside. It's a weird feeling and Lil P would touch the elephant, pull back, stare at her palm and then repeat the process again. It was amazing to watch all the sensory processing that was taking place. As a mother, I really enjoy letting Lil P explore her surroundings and make her own impressions. It's so much better than sitting in a classroom and studying about elephants.

Fast forward to another few years and we ended up at Mysore. Now, Elephants are an integral part of the Mysore Dussehra Festival - the Jumbo Savari on the 10th Day of The job begins on the eve of Jumbo Savari. Colour mixed with natural gum extracted from trees is used to paint the pachyderms. The decoration is magnificent and so elaborate that even the tails are beautifully painted. The first time Lil P saw them, she fell in love.

To celebrate Dussehra artsy craftsy style, we decided to make our own

Blue, pink, orange construction paper in A4 sizes

Scissors - fine tip

Pencil

Black marker

Glue stick

Lots of embellishments - Rhinestone stickers, Lace, Sparkly accessories

Materials -

To make -

Draw an elephant shape on the blue construction paper using a pencil. Cut out the outline carefully using scissors

Using different colored papers & embellishments, decorate the Dussehra elephant to your heart's desire.

We first made the decorative rug for the elephant's back using Orange & pink construction paper. Then a Pink and Orange art work for the ears and the head. Stuck it in place using a glue stick.

We had these gorgeous transperant golden lace from Itsy Bitsy . Cut them up to form the golden trim of our elephant back and feet.

Using Rhinestone stickers we decorated the trunk, the ears, the feet and Lil P even added a necklace.

Finally using a marker we added hair to its tail & drew eyes.ƒ‚‚ Oh! Isn't he gorgeous. We later added a tusk using white paper. Sorry the images don't have them.
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You can make this out of thicker cardboard and use it a wall hanging or decorate your porch with a drawing like ours. What do you think? Doesn't our Dussehra elephant look mighty grand? Is your Child elephant crazy too? Or some other animal perhaps?

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Shruti Bhat | | My daughter loves Elephants. She loved them when she could barely pronounce them. Ele, Elu, Elefun, and finally Elepant. Back in 2008 when she was just a year and a half, my parents took her to the Mysore Zoo .

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I'm a big fan of Mid-Century ceramics, I especially like the textures and vibrant colours that came out of the Bitossi* studio in the 50's and 60's. I'm yet to acquire an piece for my growing mid century ceramic collection, but I think these Bitossi inspired hand shaped dishes Emma has created for me are much better than any original. This little dish makes a great momento or gift as it captures a moment in time, the size of your child's hand.

School aged children will be able to handle most of the process with only a little guidance.

You will need:

Air dry clay (white)

Assorted clay tools or skewer, knife and textured items for stamping

Rolling Pin

Acrylic paint (colour of choice)

Mod Podge

Plastic container for paint mixing

Paint Brush

Protected surface to work on

How to:

1. Knead clay to soften and get rid of air bubbles
2. Roll out a slab of clay to about 5mm (1/4″) thickness
3. Trace around hand with pointy tool or skewer

4. Cut away excess clay
5. Smooth edges (if the clay is getting a little dry, smooth edges with wet fingers)
6. Don't forget to sign the back at this stage - I wish I'd added a date too.

Now it's time to get creative!
7. Use assorted shaped tools to stamp shapes into the clay. I marked out the fingers and nails and Emma designed the rest.
8. Curve the edges of the hand shape up slightly to create a concave dish shape
9. Leave to dry for at least 24hrs(Drying time will depend on the weather, ours took 2 days to dry fully)
Tip: To maintain shape whilst drying, place on a curved surface, I've used the edge of a plate and wooden tool to make sure the dish doesn't flatten.

The clay is fully dry when it's all turned white and there are no damp grey spots.
Now it's time to paint.

10. Mix one part paint to one part Mod Podge, this will give you a glaze effect.
11. Paint dish, try not to overload paint brush or you will flood the pattern details.
12. Gently wipe off excess paint on surface(at this stage Emma lost interest)
13. Allow to dry and then coat with a layer of Mod Podge to seal and give a shiny finish. Mod Podge will dry clear.
Don't forget to paint the back.

All done!
I love how these little dishes turned out and Emma is very pleased with her 'handy' work (pun intended). They would make a perfect gift for a parent or grandparent on Mother's Day or Father's Day, especially if they are fond of mid century design.

They make a beautiful and meaningful addition to my ceramic collection, and now take pride of place on my sideboard.

Browse Bitossi Ceramics on Etsy (*aff)

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Kids Craft: Mid Century Ceramic Hand Dish - My Poppet Makes

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I'm a big fan of Mid-Century ceramics, I especially like the textures and vibrant colours that came out of the Bitossi* studio in the 50's and 60's. I'm yet to acquire an piece for my growing mid century ceramic collection, but I think these Bitossi inspired hand shaped dishes Emma has created for me are much better than any original....