Just saw the news of the plane crash at mangalore. May the victims RIP. My condolences to the family and friends. Real tragedy. This post was written today early morning.
Its time to announce the winner of the 200th post giveaway. There were a total 40 comments.
1.ukmad on May 15, 2010 10:55 AM said...
2.Mohan on May 15, 2010 11:31 AM said...
3.lostworld on May 15, 2010 11:57 AM said...
4.Lavanya Sriram on May 15, 2010 12:42 PM said...
5.Artnavy on May 15, 2010 1:41 PM said...
6.Shankari on May 15, 2010 2:52 PM said...
7.Vidya on May 15, 2010 4:24 PM said...
8.Arundhati on May 15, 2010 5:12 PM said...
9.R's Mom on May 15, 2010 5:22 PM said...
10.Varunavi on May 15, 2010 7:04 PM said...
11.Shilpa on May 15, 2010 7:40 PM said...
12.shalini on May 15, 2010 7:50 PM said...
13.Timepass on May 15, 2010 8:50 PM said...
14.B o o. on May 15, 2010 11:13 PM said...
15.Nithya on May 16, 2010 10:07 AM said...
16.ChoxBox on May 16, 2010 11:18 AM said...
17.PVS on May 16, 2010 1:40 PM said...
18.Sudha on May 17, 2010 12:17 AM said...
19.Sudha on May 17, 2010 12:18 AM said...
20.Nithya on May 17, 2010 8:03 AM said...
21.Swaram on May 17, 2010 11:22 AM said...
22.Hema on May 17, 2010 12:17 PM said...
23.Divs on May 17, 2010 1:39 PM said...
24.Lavanya Sriram on May 17, 2010 3:03 PM said...
25.Swati on May 17, 2010 3:28 PM said...
26.Smita on May 17, 2010 3:39 PM said...
27.Smita Srivastava on May 17, 2010 3:50 PM said...
28.Priya on May 17, 2010 4:42 PM said...
29.Dolph, the author on May 17, 2010 9:09 PM said...
30.Gayathri Anand on May 17, 2010 11:19 PM said...
31.PV on May 17, 2010 11:55 PM said...
32.disha on May 18, 2010 12:37 AM said...
33.newmumontheblock on May 18, 2010 3:41 PM said...
34.NitaVin on May 18, 2010 7:38 PM said...
35.MiM said...
36.Vibha on May 20, 2010 7:00 AM said...
37.Momo's Ma on May 20, 2010 3:26 PM said...
38.Lavanya Sriram on May 20, 2010 3:35 PM said...
39.Swaram on May 21, 2010 8:54 AM said...
40.artnavy on May 21, 2010 4:23 PM said...
And the lucky winner is
No. 25 : Swati on May 17, 2010 3:28 PM said...
Anything for a hand made card shruti..they are so so so awesome :)
Happy 200th ..you are too talented to be true :) I really admire you !
Congratulations!!!! Your handmade card and Secret prize should reach you soon. :) Mail me your address asap. Hope you like them :)
Because I couldn't answer comments earlier. I dedicate this post exclusively to all my loving readers.
ukmad on May 15, 2010 10:55 AM said...
hi This is uday never good at crafts
@Uday: Welcome here. :) U r the 1 who got me all interested in this blogging process. I love your updates on belgaum and wish u continued success.
Mohan on May 15, 2010 11:31 AM said...
Hi Shruti!!
Congratulations on achieving this awesome milestone of your blog. Do I need an introduction? Well, I simply love the kind of artsy-craftsy contest stuff that is going on your blog. Though I haven't taken part in any so far, I have thoroughly enjoyed each of the entry and like the kind of creativity people put in to come up with such great things.
If I go on listing all my favorite post links here, it will hit a century for sure!!!
Wish you knock down many more such milestones in the days to come. All the best.
@Mohan: Thank you for the encouragement :) I love your blog updates too. Really informative, precise & complete. I found ur this post really useful.
lostworld on May 15, 2010 11:57 AM said...
200 ? I'm reeling in shock!!! You're faster than supersonic aircrafts :-) Congrats Shruti.
I first landed here searching for 'how to change blog template'. I found it in one of your old posts with links & steps on how to change the template. I suppose thats how I became a faithful follower. I don't have suggestions for improvement since I think the charm is lost if you take in inputs. You have your own brand, unique way of showcasing yourself through your blog & trust me, your creativity shines through!! Ok, now should I go on or will you give me the card! Heeeee ;-D
@Lostworld: LOL. I do remember both of us discussing abt blog templates. I'm still waiting for ur artsy-craftsy entry :) . I love the latest paintings that u have done and your this post is 1 of my favorites.
Lavanya Sriram on May 15, 2010 12:42 PM said...
Hey Shruthi,
Congrats !!! 200th post is indeed an achievement !
I love the artsy crafty challenges that you come up with ! And this kind of drive needs a lot of commitment and time from you. This is indeed a lot of hard work and I salute you for the same. With a regular job, a kid in tow and a hubby now in college, you find time for these as well and you indeed rock !
As for me, I am the least bit arty or crafty, never have been right from childhood, but I have started to take an interest because of my kid! She's only 2 now, but got to know something to teach her and be with her right? I love all the entries submitted by others and I am J (jealous) of people who are so creative and come up with beautiful stuff with apparently no effort! While I rack my brains and come up with nothing ! I wish I could come up with something nice and beautiful one day ! mm...sigh..Hope so!
I got to know about your blog from artnavy's blog and from then on, I have been hooked :)
You open up another world for all the moms out there. Not only do you encourage people to get creative, it also helps gain quality time with kids for moms who otherwise might be racking their brains for ideas of "what next" to engage the kid !
Superb effort ! I wish you all success in all yr endeavors! Maintain your individuality and initiatives !keep us entertained ! And keep giving us chances for awards and prizes :)
and not to mention the hand made card and surprise gift as well :)
@lavanya: you are one of my latest blog friends and I hope this friendship lasts for a long long time :) I started the artsy-craftsy because I had a few craft ideas that I & Lil p loved to make. I thought why not share it with others. I'm glad you are enjoying it as much as I do. Thank you for this lovely comment. U captured the essence of artsy-craftsy. :)
Artnavy on May 15, 2010 1:41 PM said...
I love your creativity
I enjoy all your Artsy Craftsy posts and love it that you give equal importance to all who participate though you may declare winners
good job - congrats on your 200!!
@Art : Thank you. I do try to give equal importance but choosing a winner is really tough. I love all the entries. They show the love that went in to make them. I'm glad that in a small way, I'm able to motivate people to get artsy-craftsy with their kids :)
I loved the chennai chronicles that u blogged about. It really warmed my heart. Hope u do a similar series on bangalore too. :)
Shankari on May 15, 2010 2:52 PM said...
Congratulations Shruti! 200 is a wonderful! Here's to you reaching 500 soon :)
I really don't know how I ended up on your blog. But I am hooked now :) My day is not complete without checking yours and a couple of other blogs now-a-days!
You helped unleash the artsy in me and I love you for that. I don't think I would have ever created so many things without your monthly mingles. So keep up the good work and keep inspiring us moms to work harder :)
I really don't have one particular post that I love, I love all of it! But I love one picture from your recent trip to in-laws, the one of little P sitting on the sand in the evening sun... it has such a calming effect!
Congratulations once again!
@shankari: Thank you. That pic is my fav too. My hubby is a total sunset kind of a guy. He clicked that via his 2 MP mobile phone. Can u believe that?? I loved ur first entry to artsy-craftsy & just adore ur narad prince (and princesses ;) )
Vidya on May 15, 2010 4:24 PM said...
Congrats on the 200th post Shruthi! Wishes for continuing the great work. A relatively recent visitor to your blog, I find this space very creative:)
Cheers!
@Vidhya: Hey! :) Welcome to the artsy-craftsy family. Hope to see lotsssssss of entries from u going forward.
Arundhati on May 15, 2010 5:12 PM said...
Hi! :)
I think 200 posts or not, ure a star - caring for ur lil girl, home, work and on top of all that this blog with its artsy craftsy contest. WOW.
What I like is that ur sincerity and commitment shows in every post and response. Your creativity is inspiring. Whats even more commendable is that ure encouraging those who aren't as artsy, or those who may not know they have the talent. That is truly something. To the extent that uve got an art challenged me trying to come up with something presentable.
Card or no card, I have to let u know how much I appreciate ur effort :)
Hi :) I'm no star. I just do what I love to do. Some people cook, some travel, some exercise regularly and stay fit. I am not 1 of them. If I'm able to blog thats because of a loving husband, my really calm Lil P, a regular cook and a fabulous servant *kala-tikka* Thank you for such kind words :) now that our Lil P's are in the same ilaka. We shud plan & meet soon.
R's Mom on May 15, 2010 5:22 PM said...
Congrats on the 200th post.....like I had said in one of my earlier comments..I am so so jealous that I cant even draw a straight line and here you are taking care of a kid and doing all these artsy craftsy contests with absolute ease...amazing..I so love your blog :)
Hey! I got hooked the day u compared calcutta bus to mumbai bus! LOL. That and this 1 are my favorites.
Hugsss. Thank you. :)
Varunavi on May 15, 2010 7:04 PM said...
Congrats on completing 200th post.I love ur other blog also.
Thank you. I am too lazy to start updating the other blog again. Shud do it soon :)
Shilpa on May 15, 2010 7:40 PM said...
Hey Congrats!!
I love to see the display on your Artsy Crafty Challenges. Took me back to my childhood days when I used to make everything and anything which came on the TV. Am trying to boost myself to make it to your challenge one day :)... Hope I will...
Keep rocking!!!
Thank you. Yay! I'm glad u r inspired to be all artsy-craftsy. Made my day! :)
Shalini on May 15, 2010 7:50 PM said...
Hi Shruti, Congrats.
You are writing with super sonic speed. You are inspiring so many of us out there with your multi tasking. I, being a stay at home mom, is not able to fit so much in a day and you are doing everything comfortably.
I wish you many more such hundreds.......
Thank you Shalini. I'm glad u have settled in ur new house and have started blogging again. :)
Timepass on May 15, 2010 8:50 PM said...
Hi, I have been reading ur blog for some time now. Congrats on your 200th post. I dont have the patience involved in craftwork but I appreciate ur efforts! I like ur activeness and interest in the craft challenge contest.. and wonder how u have the time to do all this!
Thank you :) Some days are good, some bad. I think urs was one of 1st blogs I started following. I've always loved punch's antics n do miss that age a lot! :)
Bo o. on May 15, 2010 11:13 PM said...
Congrats, S. I knew about your blog when Art linked it a couple of months back. Wonder why I did nt stumble into your blog before! :) You are doing an awesome job. Keep it up.
@Boo: Thanks for the kind words! :) Hope u take part in many many more artsy-craftsys :)
Nithya on May 16, 2010 10:07 AM said...
Hi Hi Hi hi.. just wondering how I missed this post of yours and glad that I saw it now. :)Congratssssssssss :) 200 is a big number and you have rocked :)
Shruthi, you are an awesome mom and you are really perfect even when it comes to blogging. I love all the events that you have done so far. They are really creative and interesting for the kids as well as grownups like me. :)
@Nithya: Thank you :) I do love all the arts and crafts u've done too esp the kolams. You are very talented & I wish u very best in all you do.
ChoxBox on May 16, 2010 11:18 AM said...
cant even remember how i landed up here - poppy mentioned it one time i think. love your creativity and warmth :)
:) Thank you Chox. I'm glad I've found ur blog too.
PVS on May 16, 2010 1:40 PM said...
Congrats on your 200th post. Landed here from your other blog, Decor Delirious. Came to it from TPL. I enjoy all your art work posts. First one I saw was the finger paint aquarium. I will put up a post soon on how we have used it.Looking forward to more such posts.
@PVS : Thank you. I will try and update DecorDelirious soon. :)
Sudha on May 17, 2010 12:17 AM said...
love ur creativity shruthi...:)...one quick mention...It would be great if you made more conscious choices in your raw materials....:)...i hope im not sounding mean or rude cos thats not my idea at all...
take care
@sudha : Thank you :) I will def be more env conscious henceforth. Arts n crafts would be a good way to teach kids about it :)
Nithya on May 17, 2010 8:03 AM said...
hi,
I love the three cards above and your surprises really are a big surprise, so here is my second comment ;)
@Nitya: Really sweet of you to leave a 2nd 1. :) Thank you.
Swaram on May 17, 2010 11:22 AM said...
Woww Shruti! U r just amazing. 200 posts already .. gr8 gng :) I am so happy for u. May u always hv much cherished moments in the blog-world and shower us with more such wonderful posts to have fun and be happy :)
U know I read so many posts of urs in one go when I landed here first .. and ur card which reached me here ... so touching that I can never ever repay in any way :) God bless all of u :)
@Swaram: :) thank you sooo much. This is 1 of my fav posts
Hema on May 17, 2010 12:17 PM said...
Hi...I wanted to de-lurk once I made something for (atleast) one of your artsy-crafty challenges, but it looks like that is never going to happen! Now you know a bit of how arty-craftsy I am!
But this is a great opportunity to say Hi! Congrats on your 200th post. I don't know how I came here but ever since (I guess 4 or 5 months back) I 've been a regular 'visitor'.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you Hema. I'm soo glad u could make something for this months artsy-craftsy. Welcome to this family.
Divs on May 17, 2010 1:39 PM said...
Howdy Shruti! Just came to say hi and wish you congrats on your 200th post. Keep up the good crafty work since that does wonders to keep moms like me inspired :-)
I'm so glad we got to know each other a little more through emails. Feels good to know there is someone else in the same boat as me living so close by. Let's plan on meeting up sometime soon!
@Divs: :) Yup same here.
Lavanya Sriram on May 17, 2010 3:03 PM said...
And, regarding a post that I love, well, its really the post, but I love all the pics that you had posted from your holiday.
http://mindfull-meanderings.blogspot.com/2010/04/perfect-holiday.html
Each one is sooo wonderful and tells its on story, oozing warmth, care, fun and sheer bliss !!!
I keep coming back to that post to look at the pics again and again :)
@lavanya : Thanks for the 2nd comment. :) Its one of my fav posts too.
Swati on May 17, 2010 3:28 PM said...
Anything for a hand made card shruti..they are so so so awesome :)
Happy 200th ..you are too talented to be true :) I really admire you !
@Swati :N YAY !! U Won!!!
Smita on May 17, 2010 3:39 PM said...
Hi :) and I loved your way of celebrating 200 posts :)
Spread more cheer & happiness :)
@Smita: Thank you. Welcome here. Just a way to reach out I guess :)
Smita Srivastava on May 17, 2010 3:50 PM said...
Hey thats a great big number . Congrats for the achievement ....
Love ur concept of the Artsy Crafty challenge ... it has put all our craft idle brains to work again !!! All the Best !!!
Cheers
Smita
Hi Smita: Ur blog is like a treasure house of talent. I'm glad I found u :)
Priya on May 17, 2010 4:42 PM said...
Hey Shruti, sooper achievement.. that too within one year!
Just love your blog.. i actually chanced upon your decor blog first and then this one. You are a mommy blogger too .. but your blog is unique! I have gone through your archives and loved the posts on kids activities :). And yes..i devour all that you post on Artsy - craftsy! So keep rocking... looking forward to more of the awesome stuff!!
P.S: Also, i discovered the blogosphere through your blogroll :P
Hi Priya. I'm soo glad u did that rangoli. :) n i love to read abt ammu n adi.
Dolph, the author on May 17, 2010 9:09 PM said...
HI HI Shruti!,
I am Wendy. I got to visit your blog through Blogging Women where I just got a mail from them today that I have listed in Blogging Women and so happen stumble upon yours.
Your blog is really really awesome. I personally love the creativity of the whole idea to share such stuff. I love these 2 post the most:
1. Art for a 3 year old (gave me some inspiration what I can teach the kids from the home) he he :)
2. Spray painting using a toothbrush!
Cheers and stay in touch!
i enjoy writing short poems and thoughts . they inspired me :)
http://inspiredcorner.blogspot.com/
Thank you wendy! :) Do keep in touch.
Gayathri Anand on May 17, 2010 11:19 PM said...
Hi shruthi ,
Congrats for the great achievement ...got to know about ur site from Nithya's art and craft blog ....
wow lot of ideas for craft work in ur site ...my son is really happy to see all ur craft work and along with him now i am also enjoying doing some ....
and so kind of you to let me know about this post ....Thanks a lot ...
@gaytri :) Thank you.
PV on May 17, 2010 11:55 PM said...
Congratulations on your 200th post !
Love all your craft related posts - especially the detailed steps (extremely helpful to the art-challenged like me) and the bright photos !
@PV: thank you. Will try n add detailed steps to all crafts whenever possible. :)
disha on May 18, 2010 12:37 AM said...
Whoa..Congrats for 200th post :) ..
Well, i love you and lil P and thats why i wander here quite often. And yeah, your blog is going to be my artsy-craftsy encyclopedia once Shreyas starts his schooling and we will have to deal with his school project..Actually i am thinking of having some Ma-beta artsy fun rightnow so i am hopping to those hand-painting entries and check what my 2 yrs old can do :)
tata
Thanks Disha :) I love u n shreyu too. For a 2 year old the best part would be getting messy. Sticking activities like this & this would be perfect to start with..
newmumontheblock on May 18, 2010 3:41 PM said...
Hey I missed this post earlier, congratulations on hitting 200! As someone who displays a remarkable lack of creativity when it comes to art and craft I am a huge admirer of your blog :) Maybe when Nikki is old enough to do some art and craft herself we can send in some entries too!
Hi . I love love love the way u write. Its soo much fun to read. :) Welcome here.
NitaVin on May 18, 2010 7:38 PM said...
Shruti,
Hi,
This comment is just with the hope of winning the handmade card from Shruti :P.
Jokes apart the artsy craftsy event held each month and the personal touch to it makes ur site worth a visit, everytime I stop by !! Heartiest congratulations.
-Nita
Thank you. Hope to see an entry from u soon :)
MiM said...
i love the way your blog is now a niche one stop shop for handmade crafts.
it can turn into a fat colourful crafty book at the end of a year...
Am in awe of absolute thoroughness and attention to detail -- pls enclose large helpings of those two qualities in your (second) card to me ;-)
@MiM: U actually inspired me to start the artsy-craftsy. 1. I won a nice fat book at ur blog & 2. I made a card after ages and u gave me the confidence to make more. :) Thank you.
Vibha on May 20, 2010 7:00 AM said...
A big congratulations to you :)
I visit your blog whenever I run out of ideas for art/craft to do with kids and always find something here.
Looking forward to many more interesting posts.
Best wishes :))
Thank you Vibha :)
Momo's Ma on May 20, 2010 3:26 PM said...
Congrats on this big achievement. was out of action for a few days hence the delay in comment. u have a fab blog and love the challenges u throw. a lovely family, a lovely person and lotsa things are lovely abt this blog. :)
Thank you Momo's ma. :) I love ur lil momo too. Thats a very sweet comment.
Lavanya Sriram on May 20, 2010 3:35 PM said...
And I love your blog categories as well! yr ideas for 2 yr olds and 3 yr old activities :) I plan to do all the craft ideas that you have put up here once my daughter grows up a little bigger :). I think I have to wait for just six more months for that :)
:) Hope u both enjoy these artsy-craftsy sessions as much as we do. Hugggss.
Swaram on May 21, 2010 8:54 AM said...
I luvvv hw u take us all into the celebrations and love to give ppl all that u can .. So sweet of u to spread love and joy the way u do :) :)
Thank you . Hugsssssssss
artnavy on May 21, 2010 4:23 PM said...
i still recall the first time i landed at your blog... thru TPL's finger print post....wonderful find!!
Here is my second comment!!
Thank you Art :)
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