I spy.......Babiekins Magazine

Yep, it's out!

Babiekins, Issue 6.

One of the cutest online magazines for kids and everything kid.

In it you will find fashion, decor, toys, accessories, recipes and more.

It's 333 pages long, with something for everyone.

Fun filled and colourful, it's a great introduction to fall.

Tickle Me Tuesdays - The Bold And The Beautiful

It's Tuesday again and I've got some fun, colourful items selected that have been making me smile over the last few days.

1. NaughtyShorts. The blog, colourful and fun to read, with lots of fabulous vintage-inspired dresses as well as a tutorial on how to make your very own long people (pictured).

2.This spectacular orient-inspired Australian Vogue picture via Anastasia Drawing and Dreaming.

3.The Gyo Fujikawa illustrations for Fairy Tales and Legends via Vintage Books My Kid Loves.

4.Cutest Red and Main elephant in greys and purples.

5. This wonderful, delicate Red or Gray Art bird.

There are more of these wonderful creations in the lovely Elaine's shop and a blog where you get to see them first, as they are created.

Yes, Teacher! is where you can see what is tickling people's fancy this Tuesday or join in with your own collection.

Monday Moodboard - One Fish Two Fish....

.....red fish blue fish.

1. Tres by Gomez
2. Cherry Time
3. La Marmota
4. Psarokokalo

I have some lovely, colourful fish today.
 Fresh and so perfect for summer!


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 at that particular day.  It's lots of fun!
Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game: StarOfTheEast

Girl In The Shower

Isn't she just the cutest?

Juime by Manuela Olten - Girl In The Shower.

Finishing Touches - Canvas Leaves

Today I'm finishing off these mother-daughter brooches with summery, canvas leaves.

The veins of the leaves are in my favourite bright red thread.

If they look ready to fray at the edges, that's because they are.

They're going to slowly fray to a pretty dishabille edge.

I'm toying with the idea of attaching the next lot already frayed to their ultimate shabby glory.

In various other colours too.

The next challenge is to actualy list them -at some stage- in the shop.....

Linked to:

 Homework, Our Creative Spaces,  SkipToMyLou, AmelieAndAtticus, FabricFascination, AnneMarie's Brieblog, Day And Age Design , I Heart Naptime, Petite Hermine

Tickle Me Tuesdays! - A Fine Romance

This week I'm overcome with the beauty of things romantic :

1.This is a fairytale 1997 Vivienne Westwood creation.

Found via Abundance

2.A satin and lace dreamy fascinator by FloralWorld.

3. A tutorial on how to make these little beauties by Style Me Pretty blog.

4.This heavenly picture  by Daily Reflections.

5.This picture of the ultimate romantic destination by MaGalerie

+1.Because I couldn't help it.....This extravagant white swan feather corset dress by Glamtastic.

 

Yes, Teacher! is where you can see what is tickling people's fancy this Tuesday or join in with your own collection.

Monday Moodboard - European Tour

1. Paris Rooftops Print by EmelePhotography
2. Thassos, Greece - Set of 3 Fine Art Photographs by Starry Blue Sky
3. Dusk in Siena- Original Fine Art Photograph by Stephmel
4. Urban Peace over the Brussels Roofs by  MyMonography

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 at that particular day.  It's lots of fun!
Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game: StarOfTheEast.

Mermaid European Street Team Challenge Winner

The very first thing I must mention is- and anyone who has already seen the entries for this challenge already knows- that picking a winner out of these beautiful listings  was a very hard job indeed.
After a lot of deliberation (and the invaluable input of a little assistant), the winner of the Mermaid Challenge is:

Mermaid balsa wood earrings by Fishes Make Wishes 

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The rest of the truly inspired mermaid listings are:

-in order of appearance-

1.The Little Mermaid, Wooden Earrings with Tassels by Amoronia

2.QUEEN Of THE ISLANDS Handpainted Wood Art Necklace by AnnukCreations

3.The Little Mermaid Necklace by Star Of The East

4.Song to the siren - flower embroidery  fascinator by Ethereal Flowers

5.Mermaid- Leather Sandals by Ergani Weaving

6.Mermaid Bracelet with lava and coral beads by AntigoniCreations

7.Victorian Mermaid Fabric Pendant by Queen Of Cuffs

8.Stella wants to be a Mermaid by A Wish For You

Thank you all so much for participating in the challenge.

I loved each and every entry but, unfortunately could pick just one......

I spy......Her Majesty Queen Anne

This week I spy this fabulous apron by Apron Anatomy.

I am a secret lover of aprons -all kinds.

And though I have a soft spot for all those vintage cuties....

who could resist this phenomenal, ruffled apron?

Aptly named the Queen Anne.

Green Circle Brooch

Here is a green version of the Circle Brooch .

It was a request from a friend.

Who specified the colour.

I have a very similar set of two that I wear all the time.

I'll take a picture of the frayed version and post it one of these days.

Here is the tutorial on how to make these brooches for yourself.

And here is the last minute pouch it ended up in.....

Linked to:

Carolyn's Homework, Our Creative Spaces, Somewhat Simple, A Creative Princess, AnneMarie's Brieblog, Day And Age Design, Petite Hermine, I Heart Naptime, Homemaker On A Dime, The More The Merrier Monday

Print It! - August Trend Report

The trend report for August over at Handmade Europe is all about the print craze that hit the runway this season making this summer a kaleidoscope of quiky patterns and explosive colour.




Mary Katrantzou-Acquilano.Rimondi-Carven-Chris Benz
all images via style.com



The items of the European Street Team featured in this month's report lack none of the vividness or verve of their celebrated counterparts.

1. amoronia
2. lindecise
3. anek
4. sister batik

For the whole August Trend Report with many more fashion designs and etsy inspiration, click Print It!

Monday MoodBoard - Not Just Paper

1.Mini cards with mini envelopes

2.Hummingbird Notebook - Let Your Imagination Set You Free

3. Blossoms after winter- rice paper necklace

4.Colour In Collaboration No. 3 - Printable Colour In Pages

For more Monday Moodboards click Star Of The East.