Have you seen the November issue of Crafts Beautiful? They have a bit on Diwali cards.
I've got a copy somewhere --- somewhere being the key word here!! been looking for it since Tuesday, and not found it yet Will look again later, but sod's law says I'll find it on 22nd
But I'm so pleased I asked on here --- nothing like the 'insider information' from Shilpa..... especially about printing the message in red
Can't wait to see the stamps when they come out I already have a few stamps in my collection which won't get regular outings, and it would be wonderful to have a few I can use for this -- especially as I also work in a very multi-cultural department/company
Shilpa - would the same type of card apply for Eid cards ?? I need to make some for teachers in my school, and for a couple of the children in my class, and I would hate to make a faux pas !!
Shilpa - would the same type of card apply for Eid cards ?? I need to make some for teachers in my school, and for a couple of the children in my class, and I would hate to make a faux pas !!
Thanks for any help.
A while back I was looking for some clip art to use in class ( I teach English to refugees) about different religious festivals, particularly Eid, as about half the class at the time were Muslim, however there seemed to be so many pitfalls about non-Muslims using them (i.e. potential to cause offence) that I didn't dare in the end.
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Aum is widely used as a symbol in Yoga studios, meditation studios and all hindu religious celebrations. Hindus would not mind the "elephant god" - Ganesh symbol being used either. He is the remover of all obstacles and is at the forefront of all our celebrations. I have some adhesive Ganesh 2d embellies, i can list them on the website tomorrow as an assortment if you want. - A goodie bag of indian Bollywood embellies......?????
As long as our deities and symbols are not being used on toilet seats and shoes - hindus are prety lenient. (Believe me it has been done)
The nazi's hijacked one of our most sacred symbols - the SWASTIK and turned it into the SWASTIKA.
you would not offend Hindus by using the SWASTIK the right way up - LOL we use it everyday.
Shilpa - I used some bindis from India that someone brought back for me (very cheap). I guess they're only in specialist shops here - but that might be an idea for your shop, no craft suppliers seem to have caught on to that one.
Was so pleased to see this thread (only just realised that UKS has a cardmaking board - been lurking around the craft robo boards for months!) Thanks especially to Shipa for all her help. I made some Diwali and eid cards last year which my mum sold to friend at work, they went down really well. I designed and made the Diva lamp stamp myself. Been a bit stuck for new ideas this years though!
I have added a few more designs at the top of my gallery - all of which i use for my friends and family - They are pretty open and can be used for any hindu occassion..
One thing to remember all you cardmakers is that at diwali - we dont give presents as such but MONEY. This is usually given in lovely decorated envelopes or cards. So use these ideas to sell cards to all your Hindu friends who will be happy to purchase unusual cards to present their money gifts in.
Actually this works for weddings as well. Do personalised money cards for asian brides - we give out money to various people at weddings for different parts of the ceremony. The cards are more of a talking point than the money sometimes. LOL
got to go - back later this evening
Promise to upload the Ganeshes etc - for all those that have asked me.
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Will look again later, but sod's law says I'll find it on 22nd
I already have a few stamps in my collection which won't get regular outings, and it would be wonderful to have a few I can use for this -- especially as I also work in a very multi-cultural department/company
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