Crafter In The Spotlight 10 - Itsy Bitsy

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.

RC: How did you get into crafting?
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.

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!