--- title: "Behind My Craft Desk: Handmade Custom Gifts in Bengaluru" description: "Peek behind the scenes at my studio. See how I handcraft custom scrapbooks, explosion boxes, and memory albums in Bengaluru. Let's create your gift today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/curating_crafts/handmade-paper-crafts-gift-sets/behind-my-craft-desk last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Behind My Craft Desk: The Making of Your Gifts Tribe Verified · Handcrafted in Bengaluru, shipping worldwide. By [Heeba Shafaque](https://mytribe.in/curating_crafts) · Ships across India; Pickup available in Electronic City, Bengaluru · ₹350 per item (estimate) Part of [Handmade Paper Crafts & Gift Sets](https://mytribe.in/curating_crafts/handmade-paper-crafts-gift-sets). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/curating_crafts/handmade-paper-crafts-gift-sets/gallery) Ever wonder how your handmade gifts come to life? Take a peek into my studio to see how I cut, fold, and assemble every layer of your surprises by hand. ## Photos and videos - [Video: People often see the beautiful final product, but here's a glimpse of the reality behind the scenes. This is the hard work, time, and love that goes into making each and every order special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c55c4cc4-0399-4773-b024-7edf4dc5cb3a) - [Video: Let's make a scrapbook page together! This video shows my process for creating a layered and interactive page for an anniversary scrapbook.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7e47447b-fa82-48ab-bf2b-5244eb929593) - [Video: A quick tutorial on how I create a scrapbook layout, from placing the photos to adding the final embellishments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e28cabc3-d42a-40e6-bff2-f39acde36f0b) - [Video: Watch me make these cute pun-filled matchboxes. Each one is folded and decorated by hand before being filled with a sweet, funny note.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22d10e56-624e-490d-820f-bc6f98b4114f) - [Video: I collaborated with a digital artist to create this cute album using their patterned papers. This video shows how I turn digital designs into a physical, handmade craft.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03956cf0-d95e-4e8f-9e59-009832056b6c) - [Video: Another look at my scrapbooking process. Here I'm adding a photo waterfall element to a page. Stay tuned for part two!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/533c5afd-099b-4200-999a-52897d8a80d0) - [Video: Come make a mini letter box with me! This is one of my cutest products, and this video shows how it's constructed from a single piece of paper.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9ffe589-981b-46d6-87d7-f6befd001e86) - [Video: A flip-through of a 6x6 inch scrapbook I made for a client's wife on her birthday. You can see all the different interactive elements and pages.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2c09ec7-668d-4a2d-b1b6-d8be521a3de8) - ![A mini scrapbook I customized for a client's husband.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ea217b7-ee53-4ce0-baf8-f14fe325f3ad) - ![An inside page of a mini scrapbook, showing a shaker element.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb3f8bef-dee6-49e9-a776-4eb34153bdb6) - ![An inside page of a mini scrapbook.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb2b40f1-52d3-4266-aab7-481eb6381aba) - ![A page with a photo waterfall element in a mini scrapbook.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12c4e315-de2b-47df-aaa2-3a66b935e6f8) - ![A vintage-themed mini scrapbook cover.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a59f34a-9c67-4a25-97f5-4b453cb49bee) - ![An inside page of a vintage mini scrapbook.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87c5d06f-e4d1-47f5-8cce-3bb8db814a23) - ![An inside page of an anniversary mini scrapbook.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41565525-0047-46aa-881b-ab0536d24ced) - ![An inside page of an anniversary mini scrapbook with a shaker element.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/951ff437-1c72-4950-bff4-faca5d71aa7b) - ![An inside page of an anniversary mini scrapbook.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f405ff6e-9c5e-48d2-858b-a62c3ca2ab0a) - ![A mini scrapbook page with a small envelope.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/888732c0-b120-4a7c-8e48-f837f1867d3b) - ![A mini scrapbook page with a photo waterfall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f6ca55e-c61d-489c-8ae3-6d5a8c45df6d) - ![An inside page of a mini scrapbook.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ccd73d0-bc07-463e-ab81-f56257a2b9f1) - ![An inside page of a mini scrapbook with a camera embellishment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9b378d6-d4bf-43c7-bcae-df461b65dadf) - ![An inside page of a mini scrapbook with floral patterns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/324bba00-aa09-442d-b141-0be3e49b4adc) - ![A personalized page in a mini scrapbook.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3ff27fa-2fb7-4ada-bfbf-a1f9028d287a) - ![A mini scrapbook page with a humorous note.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d19ab72e-b2a4-4cf0-a89b-91015c041db9) - ![An open view of a tiny accordion scrapbook.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/785626f9-abc3-48ec-9474-2d49549f64cc) - ![A tiny scrapbook with a pink and black theme.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/817b6dac-0b91-412b-bf41-eef39a8561fa) - ![A tiny scrapbook with a rustic theme.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef150970-8b75-43c3-ab61-faac6694974a) - ![A tiny scrapbook with mixed patterns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec55a951-c5ae-4aaa-8027-849b0996dcaf) ## About Behind My Craft Desk Most people only see the finished product, but the process is where the real work happens. I spend hours measuring, scoring, and folding each layer of cardstock by hand to ensure the mechanisms in my explosion boxes and albums function perfectly every time. ### From Paper to Memory There is a lot of trial and error that goes into every piece. When I am creating an explosion box or a shaker card, the most important part is the precision of the mechanics. If a fold is off by even a millimeter, the box might not close correctly or the pop-up element could get stuck. I test every hinge and movement multiple times before I am satisfied with the final result. ### Why I Need Time Because I am a solo artist working out of my studio in Electronic City, I cannot rush these details. Whether it is an anniversary scrapbook or a mini letter box, every item requires patience. I need at least 20 days to handle an order because I am doing the structural design, the cutting, and the assembly myself. This allows me to ensure the cardstock is sturdy, the layers are aligned, and the memories you are gifting are preserved in a book that will actually last. ### My Crafting Philosophy I believe that a gift should feel like a piece of the person who gave it. That is why I do not use mass-produced templates. I enjoy matching the pattern papers, choosing the color themes, and making sure the final item has that personal, heartfelt touch. When you receive your package, you are not just getting a box or a card; you are getting a project that was made with intention and care. ## About Heeba Shafaque I'm Heeba, the person behind the desk here at Curating Crafts in Electronic City. I am the one cutting, gluing, and adding all those tiny details that turn plain cardstock into a memory box. It is just me at the studio, making sure your surprise turns out exactly how you envisioned it. 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