Red Flower Bangle

My newest floral bangle/bracelet with a large flower in the deep burgundy red satin fabric that I have come to love.

 This red hue is so rich and deep that the colour surprises me with it's intensity every time.

I sewed what seemed to me to be innumerable black lustrous glass beads in the middle of the flower to make a big black centre with a delicate shine.

It can be worn low on the wrist or higher up on the arm as a cuff.

If worn low on the wrist, it can fit the wrist exactly, so that it gently hugs the wrist and stays where you choose (but doesn't restrict the wrist or the circulation of blood) or in a larger size, as a bangle that moves around freely).

Just in time for Christmas!

March Bracelet

Today is the first day of March!

Starting today, tradition has it that folks wear red-and-white twisted string bracelets.

The wearing of such bracelets has its roots in ancient Greece and is always connected with the welcoming and celebration of Spring. It also acts as a talisman of sorts, as it is said to protect the sensitive faces of the young from the harsh rays of the sun.

 It's worn for a month and upon the close of March you put it on a rose bush or tree for the newly arrived swallows to find and use it in building their nest.

Mine are made of waxed cotton cord and I've added some red and white beads to two of them. I've used adjustable knot ends that make the bracelet easy to wear and secure. You can see them here.

See traditional and non-traditional March bacelets here.

Etsy Favourites - Dramatic Leather

Red Poppy Bangle

This is my very latest: a red poppy flower bangle.

Twin, petite, fabric poppy flowers with lustrous black glass bead centres on a heavy duty elastic cord.

I made this bangle specificaly for me. And I LOVE it!

I've been wearing it since it was finished yesterday morning and I've already got a couple of orders for it!

It's really easy to wear. You just slip it on.

I like it to rest fairly low on my hand but since the elastic cord is so rigid and sturdy, there is no fear of it falling off.

I'm planning on making one in black with an extra sparkly centre and one in lilac with the same black beads as the red one, also for me.

I have a feeling that they will be easy to wear in both winter and summer.

Linked to:

Annemarie's Haakblog, I Heart Naptime, The Dedicated House, The Silly Pearl, Homework

Monday Moodboard - Dreamy Blues

1. OhPrettyShiny

2. Balanced

3. Daimblond

4. LumiereDuMatin

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.

Monday Moodboard - Morning Mist

1. DueAlberi

2. Matilou

3. ByMarianneS

4. FarizaSedek

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.

Monday Moodboard - Natural State

1. PillowLink

2. Kosmika

3. Andrea0503

4. Raori

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.

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!

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 

--!--

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......

Monday MoodBoard - Feeling Vintage

1. PetiteVillage
2. MyMonography
3. ZenZPhotography
4. EtherealFlowers

For more Monday Moodboards visit StarOfTheEast.

Monday Moodboard - Red And White

How I've missed these Monday moodboards....

1. ByEsa
2. FleurFatale
3. Kraplap
4. DeEstraperlo

For more moodboards visit Star Of The East.