Hello Angels,

Instagram has been a hit and used by people all over the world. I feel it is more useful for people who have hobbies like painting, nail artist, singer, bloggers,etc. It is  great platform to showcase your art and talent. 

For a learning blogger like me, it has helped much. I have got so much inspiration from others and have implemented on mine from Instagram.  Blogging can never be perfect, it is always a phase of learning. Another trending feature on Instagram is flatlay. Flatlay pictures are a great way to portray your style mainly for bloggers. You can portray an ootd, beauty products, accessories and a theme of what you are doing today.

I have started learning basic flat lay photography and implemented on Instagram. I did receive a good response and I am learning more about it. I wanted to share with you all some of the props you can use from your everyday closet to get a perfect flatlay pictures. Sharing my best top 25 props for Instagram and flatlay pictures...

From your closet: 
Bag or a clutch
Scarf
Printed clothes
Unique footwear
Outerwear
Sunglasses

Accessories: Great for flatlays ( I use them a lot)
Necklaces
Earrings
Watch
Bracelets
Rings​

Beauty products: Again great for flatlays ( I mix with accessories)
Lipsticks
Eyeshadow pallette
Perfume bottles
Nail polish bottles​

Decor items: Can be used for all flatlays to fill the empty space
Fresh flowers
Candles
wall hangings
Place settings
Decorative mugs
Notebook with prints
Decorative coasters
Small plants
Gadgets ( Phone, tablet, Laptop)
Magazines​

​Background: These are not props, but necessity to take flatlay pictures
Fur throw or blanket
Marble ( Table, Tiles, Mosaic)
Floor sampling
Hardwood floors
Wallpaper
White and black drawing paper ( white works best)
White bed sheet

These are my favorite props and some techniques I use when I shoot flatlay's for Instagram and my blog. Did you find this post useful? What kind of props do you use for your flatlay photography?

Do comment and let me know your thoughts. Happy Instagramming :-)

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Hello my beautiful friends,

With Deepavali / Diwali around the corner, we all are busy shopping  for clothing, jewelry, diyas, etc. For jewelry shopping I did blog where you can shop this Diwali. Now thinking of Diyas, we love the earthen Diyas. However there are chances that they may break and they tend to become black by using oil. So I decided why not make my own Diyas in artistic way and decorate my home.

Decorating home for Deepavali / Diwali on a budget is a great idea. I will be sharing how to do this beautiful DIY diyas and decorate your home this Diwali. As we are using candles, there is less smoke, they don't turn black and also you can reuse the candle holders. These Diya's can be used for all festive seasons. They are great for Christmas too.

Are you ready to do this DIY? Let's begin....

You will need:
- CD's ( empty  or used): $1 for each
- Candles with holders: $1 for 10
- Glitter stickers: $2 ( from Dollar store)
- Fevicol: $2
- 1 sheet of stone stud stickers: $2( from Dollar store)

​Steps: 

- Take a CD and use the glossy finish of CD as it gives a nice finish. Using fevicol  stick the candle holder in the center of the CD to close the CD hole.

​- Keep it aside about 2 hours so that the candle holder sticks well to the CD.

​-  Next I used the stone stud stickers to cover the CD in circle and also covered the candle holder with the studs.

- Leave this aside for couple of minutes so that studs sticks well to the CD and the candle holder.

- You can get these beautiful glitter stickers from Dollar store. They have variety of designs in one pack

- You need to remove the paper at the back and then stick on the CD and decorate

- That's it. you are done !!!

You have your beautiful Diyas ready to sparkle this Deeepvali.....made with lots of love and creativity :-) 

Did you like this DIY? Do comment and share your thoughts. If you create one of these, do share on Instagram by tagging #knowingmystyle

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