The Freebie Jubilee//Free Printable Giftwrap Sets:Readymade!

Today's post doesn't need a cheesy intro from me, because I think the pictures speak for themselves! :) So, anyone up for some really cute gitwrap paper for free? =)

 Your gifts are now outrageously easy to assemble with these sets, just as outrageously cutesie they'd turn out. Each set consists of a giftwrap base, a decorative side trim and a co-ordinating label to round up this definite gorg look.

The first set has an aqua stripes giftwrap base, a vintage floral trim and a gift-tag that I know even dummies can match with the rest of the set.

The second set has a black polka dot giftwrap, a mod floral chain trim and a matching gift tag with hints of sunny yellow!

Great for parties and I also think they'd make a darling surprise to a loved one even when there's no real occasion! Just that touch to make their day extra special!

You can download the two printable giftwrap sets right here!

Do tell me how you find these sets;  adorable, silly, plain jane, can do better? I'd love to know! =)

Till next time,

Nash, xoxo!

Craving Ravings// Juicy Chicken Shaslik!

I don't know about you but nothing in the chicken category beats juicy,oozing with flavor and barbecued chicken on skewers!

Well, faux barbecue works too.. I guess; which is why today we have Chicken Shaslik (also pronounced as Sashlik sometimes).

I have no idea whether this dish is Indian, from Pakistan or Bangladesh, I couldn't trace the exact origins, however, we had a restaurant here (we still have it but I consider it to be insignificant now) which had this grand dish brought sizzling on the table, it was the star of their menu I tell you, until, they revamped the whole menu and the next thing I knew was the waiter telling that they don't do that dish anymore.
What? What did he say?! 
I can't even tell you how amazing it was, so I began searching online of course and couldn't find one that came out the same but decided to pick one out with the best reviews and give it a go!

And ta-da, they turned out terrific, except for the fact they weren't the exact same restaurant style cuz' I'm pretty sure the hotel didn't use barbecue sauce!

I did this with 500 gms worth chicken breasts and that delivered 10 big sticks with four chunks of chicken each. You can adjust the quantity as you want of course!

To download and print the recipe, simply right-click and save it as an image.
I had a mental tragedy (sort of) goin' on since the past three days since I'd lost my Nikon's memory card, so I had just a skewer left by the time I found it and took a snap!

Merry dining folks,
Take care, Nash :)

The Decorista Chronicles//DIY Floral Deco Tape!

 Ahoy there, matey! 

I daresay that you must have a beautiful paper napkin stash in you DIY trousseau if you are a craftypants like me because, okay, don't get me started on everything you can do with napkins! Decoupage? Yes please! But when you combine that with the mighty warrior of crafty supplies, washi tape, here's what you get. 

A very vintage, a very floral, a very classy deco tape that can be used in a  jabillion ways.

DIRECTIONS:

1.Get your supplies ready, masking tape, scissors (in two different sizes, big and small for normal and delicate cuts), cute printed napkins and glue.

2.Cut out the pattern on the napkins. Of course , mine had to have vintage roses on it given I have a retard obsession for 'em.

3.Glue down the cut-outs onto the tape. I would suggest doing a clear finish of modpodge on top too; but I didn't have that handy at the moment.

4.Voila, wrap fabulous presents, update blah decor or restyle mediocre accessories to fashion statements. You've got your very own gorgeously florastic masking tape for cheap!

And because it's masking tape, you can untape it when you're feeling a different trend hottening you up.

But really, I don't think I would ever tire up of my tape. Look what I made with it!

Onto the drawer of my side table, it looks so refreshingly spring, not to mention 13198089829 times better in real life than in the picture.

Eternal spring in my bedroom, yeehaaa!

And if you are into scrapbooking this is just as fabulous for that too.

I got this napkin pack from Ikea, and I think I might end up making more of my tape from a riot of colors and patterns.

What would you do with yours?

Happy inspirations and pin this if it sparked your next idea!

-Nash

PS: To see other alternatives for Washi Tape, click here!

The Freebie Jubilee//Free Printable Earthy-toned gorgeousness!

Because it's been raining cats and dogs over here in India, and the wi-fi effortlessly gets cranky, I've been waiting about a week to actually do this post for you guys.
On one hand, I'm smitten by the glorious weather with chilly winds and monsoon blooms, I've been dying to launch my newest collection which turned next to impossible with the electricity cutting down at the most random times!

Annyyywayyy, all that climate inspired such a drool-worthy earthy-hued collection. This collection is going to be nostalgic to me later on because it was born out of the rosy buds that sprung this season by our Villa's courtyard and the chocolatey tones of the rain-sodden soil, add to that the lush green of the leaves springing everywhere!

So cheer up a loved one with some uber-sweet giftwrap or scrapbook your fav memories on these sheets. If not that, use it to hip up any of your other creations!
And lastly, if you find the papers too printer-heavy, then download the co-ordinating labels to dress up your gifts and accessories!

Happy creating!

Download and Print the complete set here!>>

I would have loved to put up a snapshot of the my courtyard over here, but I guess I'll keep that for the next post!

What are you gonna use these papers for? Do share!
Thanks for dropping by & don't forget to pin if you heart this!
(Psst, tune into my other freebies here!)
-Nash

The Freebie Jubilee//License to Thrill Printable Digi Papers Collection!

Hey you,

Your hard disk will be happier two minutes from now, cuz' this collection was meant for just that!
I'm actually sorta happy I don't getta say the *satisfaction guaranteed or money back* quote because I'm proud to give this away for free, a collection that has swirls of one of my fav color combos on earth-hot pinks, lime greens and juicy orange! I'm hoping this does stick to its claim and thrills you!

You can download this collection right here!

I've been super-busy this vacation, (I've been in India) which is why I haven't been updating the blog as much, I just really, really wanted to make it up to you lovely folks with this collection!
Don't forget to pin it if it captures your heart! 
Lotza Love, Nash
(to feast your eyesight on some more collection eye-candy, go hop here!)

The Freebie Jubilee//What's on with your dreams?

So I was sorta toying about with my trusty warrior Photoshop and came up with a nice poster to remind me of this quote every time I forget :D

Sneak it in your diary, pin it on your bulletin board (or if the pinterest disease has claimed your routine, pin it there!), hang it on your fridge, or frame it, all as long as the message speaks out to you!

                                                      Click to download!

Stay cheerful and have some pancakes!

Nash

(Oh, btw, it's gonna be Freebie week here at Craft A Doodle Doo, be sure to check out

the rest of my freebie collections!)

The Freebie Jubilee//Probably the Prettiest Floral Printable Party Invites!

Ah well, what can I say, I'm about to leave for vacation, and before that, DIYs aren't exactly on the bloggie map right now, although I've thought tons of them. You know the drill, you think up of something fantastic and then,
" I should really darn make that sometime in the near future!"
What do we have today? 
Today we have the most delicious floral party invites that'll pop a grand ol' smile on yer pretty face!

And because I'll be vacationing, I'm not gonna abandon this sweet lil' bloghabitat of mine but there is gonna be a whole big fat month of freebies, probably the whole of June, there won't be DIYs.
Just loads, and loads and loads of...

Freebies.

Printables.

and all that jazz.

So keep in tune!

You can download these here!

That goes on the front^...

This goes on the back^..

There, I'm one happy teenager now after sharing this sweet printable with you! <3 <3 <3

 Let your guests feel special! 

If you loved the design, do drop me a comment below!

 Plus, remember to pin n' share if you adore 'em! 

Summer wishes n' hugs!

Nash

(psst, impressed? Then you'll love my other freebie collections!)

The Freebie Jubilee//Just about the Cutest Social Media Icon Set!

        Let's just say that when I don't find something I want on the web, I make it myself!                                   
         Hm,not too bad for a teenager I think, though maybe I'll make a cuter media set next     
         time,buuuuut, you guys will have to do this one for now!

        This is how I started designing all my freebies, one fine day I popped up Mr Google on my
        lappy to see if there were some cute, vintage floral patterns up for grabs and free which  
        didn't exist, at least none that I liked so much that I screamed (in my heart) with joy like an   
                                                                   idiot. 
                                                          Yup, I'm fussy.
                                And probably a million other adjectives like that. (*wink) 
          Anyway, questions for you guys- Did you like this set, want me to make another one?
                                        Share your preferences, your wish is my command!*
                                                           (*conditions apply)
                         Ahem, anyway..
                                                                               Click to download!
           PS:If you're new to this social icon thingy, & wanna learn how to do it, here's an esp.
                                                           helpful tut for you!
          Annyyyyhooooowww, if you liked this freebie, and you're new here, I promise you're
                                               gonna be charmed by my other ones!
                                             which you can peacefully relish here :)
                  Don't forget to pin, share, tweet n' stumble if you happen to drool over it!
                                                   (oh, what am I saying, drool?) lol.
                                                        Till next time, take care,
                                                                   Nash :)
         

Cravings Ravings//Spicy Tandoori Bites! (Indian Street Style!)

Oh dear, it has been an enormous time since I actually penned down a recipe here, but that's because I always wanna share the best with you guys, and if something came out tasting THAT good from my kitchen, it's here. So then,

Here for the love of Indian Spicy food is a mouth-watering appetizer, Tandoori Chicken Bites and this is so very easy, you can whip it up for parties in a jiffy, or you can actually have all the guilty pleasure solo, or... (and this is my style)you can plomp down outdoors with your family or with a nice ol' book and go munchin'!

Inspiration Nation + The Freebie Jubilee//Free Facebook Cover Pictures!

This is a specialty for all you facebookers! Grab your free collection now!

Just click the button below & it'll redirect you to the facebook page ready for your download!

xoxo, Nash

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The Freebie Jubilee (and a lil' crafting)- Free Summer Crush Collection!!

 Helllooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! 

Well, introducing this cute, free (as usual) summery collection of free printable papers to you makes me THAT^ happy! It has lots of bright patterns of florals and pretty shapes! 
                                                  Bring on the sunshine!!

Do you think I have just 8 luscious papers? Heck no! I have one more totally pretty one hidden in  the download and 4 coordinating envelopes, great for party invitations and the likes!
You can use these in so many places, scrapbooking, giftwraps, even as strips to add a touch of color, as web-page backgrounds, favor boxes, pretty much on any project that looks like it needs a lil' bit of razzle dazzle!
Since I had fallen in love with the two-tone trend, I ended up using these for the while for making a two-toned cup for organizing moi hair clips/ bands and a few accessories (cuz' you can never have enough of glittery accessories!) *winks*

                                   
You can download the awesomeness right here,here n' here!(the files were too hi-res to be uploaded as a solo folder, sorry!)

Or just right click and sive the images below :) (if you're having trouble downloading anything.)

Which one of these digi papers is your fav?

How are you gonna use 'em??

Do let me know dahlins!

You see how I stuffed my headbands in, boy-oh-boy does it looks killer cute sitting with the rest of my decor!

 PS: Find these freebies yum? Wanna get your hands on my previous ones? Grab the irresistible bunch here!

Seen my latest freebie yet?

Click to head over there!^

Have a wonderfulicious summer guys!
(and don't forget to pin if you loved this!)

xoxo.NASH

Pretty Me Up//DIY Chunky Braided Bracelet!

I  know I told you guys in the last post I'll show you all the brilliant ways you can use your very own customized ribbons..right, about that, I have no idea how this DIY just creepily snaked it's way into my afternoon! Anyway, so for today's easy-to-do DIY , we have chunky braided bracelets, out of socks! *Hawwww, yeah, I know, check it out*

First things first, 
My recommendations:
-Choose a dark colored ol' sock you've never worn
-or a sock that had suchaaaa crazy pattern that you never wore it n' it somehow found it's way in your home (yeah, those funky patterned socks will do fine as bracelets!)
-or if has to be light colored make sure it's fresh
-Finally, don't use a fuzzy fabric kinda sock (I learnt my lesson)

Like I said, this somehow wormed it's way in this afternoon,so I don't have any pictures of the steps, but here's what you do in layman's terms:
(Oh please, please, pkease don't step away from making this cuz' I didn't take pictures, because I'm sure this project is so easy, you'll get it right from the steps!)

1.Place the sock on a planar surface, along the vertical end of the sock, section it into three parts diagonally,and then cut through, BUT NOT ALL THE WAY THROUGH, good.

2.The rim of the sock where it goes around the ankles, you wanna keep that portion safe n' sound (so from the top of the sock keep up about two cm uncut.)

3.Braid the three sections you cut.

4.After braiding all the way to the end, gather all the three strips and use scotch tape to cluster them together.

5.Take the start (uncut portion of the sock and loop it over the clustered (taped) end.Use scotch tape again to fix the start n' end together)

6.Use a ribbon, in a bright color (or actually one that co-ordinates with the sock's color) and wind it over the taped part.

7.Finish off by tying the end of the ribbon in a mini bow.

Becuz' you guys know I'm sorta bananas for florals, I used some sharpies again to deck up the plain white thing,the thinner the fabric of your sock and the brighter and cuter the color, the prettier the bracelet according to me :)

^the finished product :)

^The side :) :)

^the back :) :) :)

So there you have it cupcakes, upcycling socks, maybe not the most terrific thing to do, but crazy anyway ;)

Do you like making weird transformations like me?

Check ou this DIY Envelope Clutch made right out of a cushion cover!

 Loved these? Don't forget to pin, tweet and stumble! 

Million jabillion hugs,

Nash

The Decorista Chronicles- Hack your ribbons into gorgeousness!

So today class, we shall learn to create our own custom-designed ribbons!

Uh-oh, of course,Aloha!

Dudettes, I had a really hectic week this time, so that meant I couldn't do a post in all this while which by the way is basically why I have something very fun and simple for you today, but wait, wait, ask the end result!

Freakin' pretty! Take a look yourself!

And I tell you what, with this tutorial I give you a bonus freebie, but you have to wait for that till the end, buhahahaha!

Ahem, anyway,
as I was saying, on those days when old Mr. Washi Tape is finished, or maybe suddenly it's too expensive, apart from those cute designs which are hard to do on ribbons, you can actually create endless designs in practically minutes on ribbons that are already probably dangling somewhere in your pretty lil' nest or (congratulations!) if they are neatly arranged in your nook prolly' waiting to smothered in loveliness!

Ima show you crafters how to do a few designs right now, and gonna top on a few other designs you could try yourself, so here goes, we're doing polkas, dye-effect stripes, floral n' herringbone!

Inspiration Nation // The 2013 Ultimate Spring DIY Guide!

 Springspiration anyone? 

Here's a generous lowdown of the best of Craft A Doodle Doo's Springworthy projects.

They're incredibly thrifty, surprisingly simple and pure chic, so take a sip of of some heavenly fruit punch, losen up your kicks and cuddle in your favorite spot to load up your week with some real fun DIY projects and tons of freebies.
And to dazzle this Spring, all the beauty potions and tricks you'll need are included!
Plus, tons of inspiration, ideas and creativity spills at the end of the post just.in.case.you can't have enough ;)

The Freebie Jubilee // Incredibly Pretty Organizing Labels You'll Definitely Love!

 I'm here to make organizing fun, heck yeah!           

It's time to gather your stores and play dress-me-up, with them of course!

I've made eight super-cute labels for you ranging from makeup to snacks and a whole lot more to get you organized this spring!

You can download them below!

The Decorista Chronicles // Super- Pretty Storage Solutions You Can't Miss Trying Out!

 Ahan, 

I get you, I get you, the clutter's piling up , no wait, overflowing you say? Don't worry your pretty little mind, I've got just the the thing for you!

There used to be a warzone underneath, above, to the left, to the right (you get the gist) my craft corner, well, it's not really a corner, otherwise it would've been worse.

Then I was rescued, by myself.

This post is really gonna speak out to you. Why? Because I'm not gonna show you the two solutions I did, I'm gonna give you alternatives.
I think you guys deserve alternatives, cuz' not everyone has the same stuff handy, some of you hoard (wink) on other things, so I'm gonna give you a bunch of other clutter busters that'll rock, bigtime.
Even if you don't hoard, if you buy this stuff, it's gonna come cheap, ready?

Beauty in A Nutshell // The Beauty Face Pack You've all been waitin' for (without even knowing it)

Hey, pretty.
Check this out.

I don't know about you, but if any face pack meets these three requirements in my check-list...
-Cheap
-Effective
-Time-saving

...I NEVER hesitate to give it a try!

Good news! This classifies! And tell me who doesn't wish for a radiant gleam every now and then, or ahem, forever? ;)

Pretty Me Up // DIY Pastel Hoop Earrings For Dummies!

 Hola! 

I've got a quick one for all of you today...

I've tried my hand first time at making jewelry and here's the result!

So you get what a less-than-amateur like me would start with, simple hoops and beads! Since I'm not a jewelry makin' maniac, I took the simplest route and if you have never tried makin' jewelry (like dumb ol' me), this may just get you started!

The Decorista Chronicles//DIY Cross-Stitch Wall Art (without the stitching!)

Well, hullo there wall-art lovers united!
Lookie here! 

Let's start with the behind-the-scenes of this wall-art adventure tale.
It all began with a cute idea to use a stamp to punch in some cross marks using inkpads to create a beautiful rose *cross-stitch" wall-art.
Problem #1 encountered: I don't own stamps, in fact, I don't even own a single stamp. I'm not that aaaahhh-such a pretty stamp! kinda girl...no offense.
Problem #2 encountered: I don't own inkpads,refer to problem #1.

So now what?
Nothing to worry about, I thought. I can make my own (stamp), with a pencil eraser topper!
Wow, that's brilliant, I was almost pleased with myself to begin working on it when I thought, hmmm, why not make it easier?
Great, the only "cross-mark" thing I could come up with was a + sign screw driver. Hmm, sounds good, until I actually tried it of course. It came out a horrible mess.
So much for the old rusty screw-driver fiasco.
Wait, there's still hope! What about the rubber topper idea? So I tried that too, maybe it would've worked if I had inkpads at hand, but with paint? Nope, it looked like some kid's finger nail marks drenched in paint.
Ugh! 
There was a way, but I was determined to think of an easier way until I finally gave in, to the hard way..
which, (btw), hardly turned out hard at all, you could set your little ones to do it once they get the idea!
Just get down sketch pens in your fav colors and some canvas!
Don't have a canvas? Use an old-shoe box lid, carton lid any lid for which you can cut a white sheet to size and glue it on. Then start on a cross-marking spree like me,

Oh, you wanted to know why I was so grounded to do this stuff and hang it prettily on my wall in the first place?

Here, look at this mouth watering inspiration!            

Here are snaps of my progress with my lil colorful weapons:

Beauty in A Nutshell- 7 Amazing Things you can do with your Foundation!

Hey there, gorgeous! 
Spring cannot be a more demanding season to look fresh-faced! Wait, what's that I hear? You're tight on cash? You want multi-tasking products? Mr. Time is going very fast?

Here are seven fabulous ways you can use your foundation or tricks you can play with your foundation to finally make it listen to you!

Enjoy (and pin!)!