What a surprise!!!

I know it has been a long time since I did post something over here. I just wanted to thank through this post: Jai Khalsa for the lovely packet she sent to me... In a previous post I talked about her. I got completely thrilled when I receive such a wonderful surprise. Here some pics...

While opening the package....

...I found a message...

...and many surprises...

...like two sarees...

... and two blouses...

...and a beautiful Bharathanatyam jewellery set...

Thank you Jai!!!

"torno subito"...

Dear Blog-Readers:

In the past days I haven't been able to keep my blog up-to-date. Have so much to write about and my time is so limited. Currently, I am preparing for some exams and working on a Business Plan. Would love to share more about my ongoing projects. I hope I'll be getting some time to share more crocheting, mudras, tags, etc. with all of you.

Thank you so much for visiting my Blog!!!!

Cheers,

Lyddie

(Photo courtesy of)

Caught by the 30 Tag

Today I checked Tara’s Blog and I found this thought-provoking ’30 Questions Tag’. I just couldn’t contain myself and decided to also go through it. I hope you have so much fun while reading it as I had while making it. Cheers!

1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?

“OH my God… Call the hair police”

2. How much cash do you have in your wallet right now?

“Around 17€ and some cents…”

3. What’s a word that rhymes with DOOR?

“More”

4. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?

"A fellow student who wanted to inform me that we should meet in the library"

5. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone?

"HaHaHa, the feel good song from my nokia"

6. What are you wearing right now?

"T-shirt and sleep shorts”… I suppose to be studying…. ;-)

7. Do you label yourself?

"I don’t know!"

8. Name the brand of the shoes you’re currently own?

"Owe many… but the most recently bought ones are Geox"

9. Bright or Dark Room?

"For studying and reading I need a bright room… for sleeping a dark one!"

10. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you?

"She was my first follower…and I like her blog!”

11. What does your watch look like?

“It’s pretty old… Silver color with Crystals”

See pic…

12. What were you doing at midnight last night?

"Was struggling with my MacBook and an external HD… hahahahaha"

13. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?

“Got it from a nice friend, she was thanking me for the birthday present I gave to her”

14. What’s a word that you say a lot?

"I am a language freak; I keep on saying whatever it comes to my mind."

15. Who told you he/she loved you last?(please exclude spouse , family, children)

"I can’t remember so far…"

16. Last furry thing you touched?

"My rain coat"

17. Favorite age you have been so far?

"When I was 15"

18. What was the last thing you said to someone?

“Talk to you later."

19.The last song you listened to?

"Solo con te by Eros Ramazzotti."

20. Where did you live in 1987?

"Guatemala City, Guatemala."

21. Are you jealous of anyone?

"Yes, of Barbie Dolls…They look ravishing all the time!!! Hehehe… "

22. Is anyone jealous of you?

"Nope…"

23. Name three things that you have on you at all times?

"First thing my mind doesn’t stop thinking… so I would say my thoughts… second thing my eyeglasses (I am kinda blind), and my teddy bear necklace ;-)"

24. What’s your favourite town/city?

"Have been to so many beautiful towns, cities, countries, Islands… Hmmm… Worth to mention: Barcelona, Spain and Mackinac Island, USA."

25. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?

"Last time I wrote something on paper and mailed it was a postcard… but can’t remember the exact date…"

26. Can you change the oil on a car?

"Yes, I can. I just go to a Car Maintenance Station and get it done!!! ;-)"

27. Your first love/big crush: what is the last thing you heard about him/her?

"Don't remember"

28. Does anything hurt on your body right now?

"Thanks God.. There’s nothing that is hurting!!"

29.What is your current desktop picture?

"A beagle doggie…Crazy about them…"

30. Have you been burnt by love?

"Burnt to ashes…”

Mr and Mrs Turtle Crochet

After having such a long day of exams and assignments I decided to do some crochet. I learnt first crocheting when I was 6 years old. I was taught by my mother. My mother, who has been passionate about crochet, knitting, etc., gave me the idea to crochet Mr. and Mrs. Turtle. I want to thank her for her time and dedication and more over for explaining me at such late hours in the night (I got the mood of doing something creative at around 11 pm)... So this is one of the reasons I want to share my knowledge with you.

In this blog I will try to give you some instructions on how to do a turtle. 

	The first thing you will need to is to get a crochet hook and some yarn. Get preferably lots of different colors of yarn. Please take note that it is important to choose the right size hook and thickness of yarn. (If your hook is too small and the yarn is too thick; your work will be stiff and tight - and vice versa).
	Second you have to do eight circles in crochet. Basically, for the body of the turtle bigger rounds than the rest of the turtle's body. The whole turtle is made with single crochet.  Here you can see all parts of the turtle including: head, body, and legs.
	You have to stitch all the rounds together. Remember to fill them with some foam or cotton.
You can make some extra accessories for the turtle like hat, eyes, nose, etc…	Et voilà!!!!................

Making Barbie a Desi-Ladki

Let me introduce you to Kumari Radha!

I must confess that the title of this post sounds a bit weird... or maybe too weird... Today I made my first attempt in making Barbie a Saree (a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consisting of several yards of light material that is draped around the body). 

I hope you enjoy watching the photos. And if you need some advice on how to make one; feel free to let me know.

Meaning of name Radha: 'Success'