Monday MoodBoard - Spring Rain

1. monocerus

2. VeraCreations

3. laPerlaA

4. KarmologyClinic

Monday Mooodboard is a game played by the members of the European Etsy Team every Monday.   The moodboard is a selection of items from the team that reflect your mood on that particular day. Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game Star Of The East.

My Creative Space - Journal Cover

I tried something new for me this week and had my first attempt at a journal cover.

This was the result and I'm kind of happy with it -though I see areas for improvement.

I raided my lace stash and used some lace scraps but also some of my grandmother's vintage crochet lace for the first time.

The polka dot fabric was just begging to be added

...so I caved in.....

I couldn't resist adding some vintage scraps and ribbons...

and a couple of black organza flowers...

Linked to:

Our Creative Spaces, Homework, AnneMarie's Crochet Blog

Monday Moodboard - Neutrals and Naturals

1.MariaStudio

2. Cynammon

3. LilaRubyKing

4. Nafsika

Monday Mooodboard is a game played by the members of the European Etsy Team every Monday.   The moodboard is a selection of items from the team that reflect your mood on that particular day. Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game Star Of The East.

February Trend Report - Velvet

This month's trend report brings an old classic to the forefront, but served in a new, chic, modern way.
The trend is, of course, velvet. Warm, cosy, rich textured and luxurious, it's perfect for the relentless winter weather.





Christian Dior-Ralph Lauren-Roberto Cavalli-Tory Burch
all images via style.com

 

Handmade items with velvet from the talented European Street Team:

1. AdaSuzanne

2.bOmode

3.SatyrikonLab

4.LeBoudoirNoir

For the full report and pictures visit: Velvet Touch-February Trend Report on Handmade Europe.

New Reversible Fabric Box with Heart

I've recently discovered that you can never have too many of these little fabric boxes.

I use them to store make-up, supplies, socks, toys, and just about anything that needs storing really.

This one is reversible -as most of my fabric boxes are.

The heart is one of my lavender lovehearts and it's a detachable brooch that I just couldn't resist attaching to it.

   I like hearts regardless of whether it's Valentine's Day or not, so it's going to be sitting on my desk even after the 14th.

Linked to:

Homework, Gingerbread, Today's Creative Blog

Tickle Me Tuesday - Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here are some of my favourite Valentine inspired creations -all from etsy.

1.Sweet little hearts on bobby pins.....by DamsonTreePottery 

2. A Valentine card for every day by RowHouse14 .

3.Minimal chic red cord bracelet with silver heart by FingerPrince.

4.Another cute card for Valentine's day or any day, from  LetterHappy.

5.And no Valentine's Day should be without flowers.....

Perfectly pink ranuculus flower by GoldenSection.

For more Tuesday favourites visit Yes,Teacher!

Pink Addiction Update

My Creative Space - Pink Addiction

Here are some pictures of what I'm making right now.

 A custom order for an organza flower that's right up my alley. Pretty rose pink organza with tulle in complimentary dark pink,neon pink and a deep, vibrant magenta.

The biggest yet....

Linked to:

Our Creative Spaces, Homework

Monday Moodboard - Sweet Valentine

1.QueenAndEye

2. ThePurpleBalloon

3.Schalle

4. PatchworkMill

Monday Mooodboard is a game played by the members of the European Etsy Team every Monday.   The moodboard is a selection of items from the team that reflect your mood on that particular day. Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game StarOfTheEast.

I spy...Lemony Lemon Bread.

This week, I spy this spectacular-looking lemon bread by Glorious Treats.
I have discovered a thing for lemony baked goods I never new I had and this one looks so very delicious and tempting....

And the presentation is flawless too!

For the full recipe click: Lemony Lemon Bread.

(found via Anastasia Drawing and Dreaming)

Spring Flower Daydream

With the cold and the snow and the freezing temperatures of late, I find myself dreaming of spring flowers.
Ever so dainty and delicate but with a strong promise of the summer heat.

bomobob

raceytay

see life shine

lola's room

amelia kay photography

carolyn cochrane




matthew bull

  

alekaki

ylk photography

Denim Notions Bag - Take 2

Here are some better pictures of my entry for the Naughty Notions Bag Challlenge by Rikka of Ricochet and Away and Keren of Sew la Vie blogs.

This one I actually made for myself.

I don't make many bags for myself. I make about one a season. If it turns out the way  I wanted, I keep it. If it's not, I give it away and make another one. If that's a hit, I usually carry it around for about a year -at least.

That's why I embellished it with many of my stashed away notion keepsakes.

And that's why there are pockets just about everywhere -though I usually have more on a larger bag.

 There's three deep pockets on the outside and three flat ones on the inside.

The back is left much plainer, though I couldn't resist some shabby vintage material scraps and a ribbon from my stash doubling as key-ring.

The flower is one of my black and white organza flower brooches and it's detachable.

And a couple of close ups.

All the challenge entries are here, where you can also vote for your favourite bag.

The Naughty Notions Bag

Yes, once more I find myself uploading the pictures of my bag challenge entry at the last minute -and vowing I will not do this again next time....

The good news is that, while,, literally finished at the last minute, it is exactly what I had imagined.

The pictures weren't the best -at the setting of the sun, it was no wonder

...but I hope you get the idea....

Most of these labels, buttons and various notions have a sentimental value and have been lurking in dark places for a project such as this.

For example, the little white daisy with the hanging beads adorned my mother's wedding dress....

I'll get some better pictures tomorrow, but for now, here is the front and below is the back of my entry.

Here is were you can see the rest of the bags in the challenge.

Linked to:

PetiteHermine,Homework