Cherry Red Flower Mini Pouch Necklace

This little pouch pendant is one of a series made with natural cotton canvas and deep cherry red embellishments.

I love this combination of colours and I love the contrast of the 'plain' cotton canvas with the rich satin of the flower and the dupioni silk of the narrow bow.

I made these little pendants with the intention of having the little pouch to carry a keepsake or good luck charm with you at all times.

I'd actually also like these attached to a plain clothespin. To pin onto a jacket or top.

Etsy Favourites - Minimal

little black dress - OffOn

wire art print - FLATOWL

minimalist adjustable necklace - Cirer

mid century modern planter - HookAndStemCo

tassel leather bag - LessMoreBag

Monday Moodboard - Intergalactic

1. Misty Aurora

2. SugarDollShop

3. SilksByUmf

4. Jugosa

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.

Monday Moodboard - Passion Red Valentine

1. LiperlaHandmadeGlass

2. Happyment

3. HandyHappyHearts

4. Jewellietta

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.

Azulado Raffle and Prizes

Selection Of Azulado Raffle Prizes

Sandra -a member of the EuropeanStreetTeam- had the extreme misfortune of losing her husband over the holidays and is left to support her five year old son on her own.

Her etsy team ESTspirit has taken it upon itself to organize a raffle in support of her plight.

For a $5 ticket you will not only be in the running for over fifty prizes -only some of which are shown in the mosaic above- donated by talented and generous est team members but you will also be supporting a grieving family.

You can see the whole story, the details of the raffle and the prizes over at StarOfTheEast.

You can even see Maria's own heartrending account of her story on her blog Azulaterra.

And of course you can always visit Sanra's shop Azulado and buy one of her ceramic masterpieces.

Azulado

If you are not familiar with Sanra's beautiful ceramic creations, then the  photos above will give you an idea of her wonderful work.

Monday Moodboard - Lucky Star

.....for a very happy 2013.

1.LilyandFern

2.PinezaJewelry

3. MistyAurora

4. HappyHandy

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 - Softest Grey

1. Skrynka

2. KarmologyClinic

3. Lea'sStudio

4. SilksByUmf

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.

MondayMoodboard - Glam

1. ClaContemporary

2. SanctoLeonoJewelry

3. Eried

4. Akamatra

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 - Bright Stripes

1.AnnaWoz

2.AtelierGilet

3.PillowLink

4.XauXau

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.

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.

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.

Monday Moodboard - Blushing Pink

1. Zdrop

2. GogoKorogiannou

3. EsmeDodsworthDesign

4. Lily'sNightGarden

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 - Happy 2012!!

May the new year  bring us all much love, understanding and joy!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

1.AlbaMarina

2. QueenAndEye

3. Daimblond

4.Avgustvarjanja

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.

Monday MoodBoard - Midnight Blue

1.Varm

2.BlueTerracotta

3.AdaSuzanne

4.LeelaBijou

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.

Monday Moodboard - Angels

1.SlinkyCat

2.LazyFish

3.PamelaAngus

4.ArtMind

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 Star Of The East

Monday Moodboard - Natural Wonders

I have a thing for wood.
Especially driftwood.
I love those smooth rounded shapes and that surprising lightness.
I'm an avid driftwood collector.
One of these days I'll probably make one of those driftwood projects that are floating around in my mind.

1. LilaRubyKing
2. StarOfTheEast
3. L'Accentnou
4. Psarokokkalo

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.

Trend Report on Handmade Europe- Walking on Sunshine!

For the very first Trend Report of Fall, comes a very surprising, but most welcome colour trend: Yellow!



Blumarine-Costume Nationale-Holly Fullton-Chloe
all images via style.com



You'll see it everywhere, in every possible style, ranging from  total looks to explosive touches of colour.

1.MaaPstudio

2.Pergamondo

3.IkaBags

4.Bonzie

For the full trend report with lots of zingy yellow creations click:

 Walking On Sunshine-Trend Report-September 2011.

My Creative Space- More Leaves

I've been working on my leaves for a bit now.

The pop of the bright red thread on the starkness of the cotton canvas is in keep with the red/pink phase that has come over me lately.

Usualy you will find them hidden under one of these.

But I find them way too pretty to always be playing second fiddle.

I actualy wear a pair identical to the one in the photo above, which I love.

I should have some ready to put in the shop soon.

Linked to:

Our Creative Spaces, Today's Creative Blog, Homework, AnneMarie'sBrieblog, Petite Hermine, I Heart Naptime

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......

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.