Hello friends!! Itsy Bitsy brings you "CRAFTER
IN THE SPOTLIGHT" – a unique way of encouraging and appreciating the
talented crafters. We recognize talented crafters week after week, turn the
spotlight on them & feature them in our "CRAFTER IN THE
SPOTLIGHT"! We love what you talented crafters create & are amazed at
each of your unique creations every single day! We love the way you use Itsy
Bitsy products & give life to those products.
We are delighted to announce this week’s Crafter In
the Spotlight – August 2016 “Anila Dikay”! An Interior Designer by profession, this talented crafter has also
taught craft at a reputed Mumbai school! Anila loves Paper Crafting &
Decoupage seems to be her current favourite! Her creations are elegant &
stunning & she seems to create magic with boxes & trays! J To find out more about her, her all – time favourite quote & what
she would do if she had magical powers, please visit our blog & leave your valuable comments.
CONGRATULATIONS Anila! Wishing you loads of success
on your creative Journey!
Here are excerpts of my interview with Anila:
Rashmi Closepet, MD, Itsy Bitsy : Tell
us a bit about yourself & your background?
Anila Dikay : I am an Interior Designer by profession. I expanded my interest towards art and craft and took up a job as a Craft teacher with a reputed school in Mumbai, along with freelancing interior projects.
Anila Dikay : I am an Interior Designer by profession. I expanded my interest towards art and craft and took up a job as a Craft teacher with a reputed school in Mumbai, along with freelancing interior projects.
RC: How did you get into crafting?
AD: I guess being from a creative background, any kind of creativity calls me.
AD: I guess being from a creative background, any kind of creativity calls me.
RC: What is your favourite type of craft?
AD: I can't really pen it down. I love papers, and enjoy paper crafting a lot. But I love others too equally.
RC: What are your favourite products at Itsy Bitsy?
AD: Now that's a real difficult question. I love all the products, though I got a very good chance of exploring the white washed alterable boxes this time.
RC: What products from Itsy Bitsy do you think are must have’s for a crafter?
AD: EVERYTHING! You never know what mood are you up to on a given day. So better to stock up.
RC: What product would you like to see at Itsy Bitsy?
AD: I think Itsy Bitsy already has almost everything needed.
RC: You draw inspiration from?
AD: Creative people around and Self.
RC: What are your other interests?
AD: Reading, blogging (sometimes)
RC: If you had magic powers, how would you contribute to the Crafting world ?
AD: Haha... I don't know about that... But with the magical powers I would make sure there is nothing which my collection doesn't have.
RC: Your prized possession in your craft stash?
AD: All my things are equally precious... But definitely I would say my tools are my prized possessions.
RC: How would you describe your style of crafting?
AD: I am at a loss for words. I think you can tell that for me.
RC: How do you organize your time for crafting?
AD: Each and every minute of my day is alloted to crafting. You should ask me how I manage my other work.. ;). On a serious note, I keep my afternoons and other times when I am alone for crafting. The remaining time crafting happens in my mind.
RC: Tips
for people who want to craft?
AD: Just go for it! Nothing like making something creative.
AD: Just go for it! Nothing like making something creative.
RC: Your all -time favourite quote?
AD: I believe in destiny. I think if things are to happen they happen no matter what.
Here are a couple of Anila's awesome creations :
Many congrats Anila for being the CRAFTER IN THE
SPOTLIGHT - ITSY BITSY :-) :-)
You will receive Rs 500/- Itsy Bitsy gift voucher
:-) :-) & a Crafter in the Spotlight badge, which can be proudly displayed
on the side bar of your blog.
Also, visit our Youtube channel to view & to
know more about this crafter – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8joQMZ6Ve04
Looking forward to many more creations, Happy Crafting!
