More Mermaid Inspiration

While the loveliest mermaid entries are coming in for the Mermaid Challenge of the European Street Team, I feel there are more of you out there just waiting for a little nudge....
So I rounded up some mermaid inspired items that might inspire your very own version for the challenge.




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rabbit dog prints

  



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My Creative Space- Leaf Experiments

I've been working on my mother-daughter organza flowers a lot lately.

I've already confessed an addiction to making them.

Now I have to confess to yet another one....

It's the leaves...

I can't stop making those either.

I've been experimenting with different colours,  textures and sizes.

Different silks, denim, canvas, cotton, jersey and lace have all being given a go.

I have to admit to being slightly partial to the shantung silk but I do love them all.

These are the very latest version. Silk on denim.

I can't wait to see them fray....

For many , wonderful creative projects just click on Our Creative Spaces.

Also linked to Day and Age Designs

I spy.....Small Magazine

Yes, issue 18 of Small magazine is out.

Full of those wonderful trademark images that stick with you hours after you've viewed the actual magazine.

Full of fresh ideas,

full of fun suggestions;

full of inspiration.

You've got to check it out.

At The Circus Bag Give-Away Winner

...and the winner of the fully reversible 'Circus Bag' with detachable brooch  is....

Number 79: Rebecca -who will be notified by email.

Thank you all so much for participating.

I will be having another special give-away for you in the month of August.

Hope to see you then.

Mermaid Challenge - Entries




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Entries to the European Street Team challenge Mermaids can now be linked below.

All details can be found here.

Closing date: August 7

Monday MoodBoard - Down By The Sea

Continuing with the maritime theme, this week's Monday Moodboard is inspired by the sea.

1.MaGalerie

2.LePetiteFoyer

3.Balanced

4.Cyberwezz

For more Monday Moodboards click on StarOfTheEast.

Mermaids - New EuropeanStreetTeam Challenge

I am thrilled to be hosting the new European Team challenge this week!
The lovely Estella of StarOfTheEast has graciously turned over the honour of choosing the new theme to me, which I gladly accept.

So, without further ado, the new challenge theme is : Mermaids

This is a collection  of some beautiful vintage mermaids I found - for inspiration.

The rules for the challenge are simple.

1.You must be a member of the European Etsy Street Team.

2. Your entry must be a new creation inspired by the current theme.

No re-listings please.

Entries will be accepted until the 7th of August and the winner will be announced on the 8th of August.

The way you interpret the theme is according to your own taste, style and inspiration.

Maybe thinking of the deep blue sea, sparkling scales, seafoam, starfish , shells and other sea-creatures, female sirens and mythical beauties will help....

Just click on 'Mermaid Challenge- Entries' to link up your listing and join the challenge.

I hope you enjoy playing around with the theme.

I can't wait to see what you come up with.

I'll be posting some great etsy mermaid-inspired items in the next few days for even more inspiration.

My Creative Space -More Mother-Daughter Accessories

I've started a new batch of mother-daughter organza flowers:

You can see the bigger-smaller sizes here.

I'm so very happy with the outcome. I love the layers of colour and texture.

Now I have to decide on the centres.

And whether they will be corsages, headbands or sashes.....

For many, fascinating creative spaces, click Our Creative Spaces

Tickle Me Tuesdays! - Sultry

Following is yet another collection of Tuesday favourites.

1. KarolinFelixDreams

2. L'AccentNou

3.mabo

4.Crafts2Cherish

5.ElleMoss

For more Tickle Me Tuesdays hop over to Yes, Teacher!

--To enter the current give-away click: Circus Bag Give-Away--

Monday Moodboard -In The Mood For Poppies

1. NancyvdBoom
2. Baymut
3. Danfe
4. Honeycase2

To see even more moodboards, visit StarOfTheEast.

Give-Away! 'At The Circus' Fun Bag

As promised, the "At The Circus' mini tote bag is now up for grabs.

One lucky reader will win ONE fully reversible fun little bag with detachable brooch.

(The pictures show both sides of the bag simultaneously and what they look like with the brooch attached.)

All you have to do is visit OnePerfectDay on etsy and leave a comment telling me what your favourite item in the shop is.

And you're automaticaly in the draw.

If you would like any additional entries, here are a few other ways to get them:

1. 'Favourite' or 'Heart' OnePerfectDay on etsy .

2.Twitter or facebook about the give-away .

3.Follow this blog.

4.Blog about this give-away.

NOTE:

Please leave each entry as it's own, seperate comment .

This give-away is worlwide.

The winner will be drawn randomly on Wednesday 27 July.

Make sure you have left a way for me to contact you in case you are the winner.

If I cannot reach you then I will draw another winner within two days.

For more pictures of the bag as well as additional info and measurements ,click on 'At The Circus Bag' post and At The Circus. Mini Cotton Tote on etsy.