Monday Moodboard

After a rainy and rather chilly weekend
the sun is back *smile*
On the weekend I visited
an organic herbal garden & a gardening fair
I purchased vanilla basil
and pineapple sage
those herbs are new to me

1. porcelain ring by laccentnou
2. vintage coffee mill by lapomme
3. antique botanical prient by slinkymalinkicat
4. polymer clay necklace by pergamondo

Now off to gardening tasks before the rain comes back
Have a great and sunny week!

More Monday Moodboards over Star Of The East...


xx
minna

It's the Survey and Giveaway time!

Hello everyone,

I've been thinking to ask your opinions
about this blog of mine
what would you like to read & see
what do you find interesting
improvement is always good
and after all
I don't only want to talk to myself
but share things that others can enjoy too

So I created a survey
please take a minute to answer a few questions
I'm also throwing a giveaway!
One lucky winner will win
a pair of Karuski earrings of her choice
sweetly packaged, a perfect gift for yourself or a friend

Survey is open until 1 of June midnight (GMT +3, EST + 7)
Thank you in advance ♥ I'll share the results soon

Go to the survey

ps. I'll pick the giveaway winner from those of you who leave the email on the survey form so don't forget to fill that in. Thanks!

xx
minna

Flickr Favorites

It's a windy but sunny here today
weather is constantly changing
but no matter what
I'm in summer feelings
and I associate color red with summer season
cherry red, strawberry red, red roses...
here is what I found from my Flickr contacts today

via gretchenmist

via memmu

via mespoulettes

via birribe

What are the colors you connect to summer season?

More Flickr favorites over ArtMind...
Have a happy day!


xx
minna

Monday Moodboard

Welcome Monday!

We got a beautiful, warm weekend
I enjoyed the sun in the garden
Today is very rainy but of course
the nature loves rain so I'm not complaining

Tonight I have a chance to see Yann Tiersen
Did you see the movie Amélie?
Yann Tiersen composed the theme for this film
I loved the movie and the music as well
Looking forward to tonight's show in Helsinki!

1. vintage cake stand by teajennys
2. plant holder from recycled wood by artglamoursligo
3. recycled plastic strips bag by starbags
4. organic blouse by projectsarafan

More European moodboards over Star Of The East...

Have a great new week, everyone!


xx
minna

Happy Friday

Hello Friday!

Looks like it will be a lovely and sunny weekend here
can't wait to do some gardening and enjoy outdoors life
I've been thinking about throwing a poll so that
I could improve my blog a bit
will figure out more how to do it this weekend
and let you know soon...

I browsed my Etsy favorites and
felt like sharing some sweet prints I love

a bunny someday

by prettylittlethieves

hope bird

by naokosstoop

windy day

by ashleyg

little print

by holli

How about your weekend, do you have any plans yet?

I hope you'll have a nice one filled with sun and good times!

ps. If you're looking for some crafting inspiration with flower theme,
here's my tutorial link tips over Handmade Europe...

xx

minna

My Creative Space

Hi!

The days are running fast again...
this week I have spent lots of time
searching and ordering supplies for my post earrings
new wholesale orders are waiting
I'm so happy my little earrings are loved *smile*

This is a little bit boring but
I haven't created all that much this week
here are just my newest additions to
Karuski's Etsy shop: earrings, necklaces + bracelet

vintage velvet cabochon adorns this long necklace

these lovely Japanese stones are getting rare these days

vintage red velvet cabochon sits on a hand painted setting 

sweet brass locket is the focal point of this long necklace

large satin rose and vintage beads make this bracelet

More creative spaces over Kootoyoo's new site ourcreativespaces...


xx
minna

Weekend Hello

Dear everyone,

This must be a record
no new post for a whole week
Many things have happened
after the fair which took place
last Saturday and Sunday
I travelled to a design seminar
both Monday and Tuesday
then I got really sick
the flu gave me signs already on Sunday
I should have given up earlier

I still haven't recovered
just wanted to say hi
despite of this nasty flu
I'm feeling grateful
Thanks again for everyone who came to see me
last weekend at the Recycling Factory
Myself I purchased sweet earrings from Ainokainen
Love them a lot!

Ula watching me photographing a necklace on a mannequin

I hope you're all fine
Have a nice weekend...

xx
minna

My Creative Space

Hi there,

How is your week going?
Tomorrow I'll be setting up a booth
at the Recycling Factory fair in Helsinki
*excited*

Last night I crafted a bunch of give-away packs
If you visit the Recycling Factory this weekend
find the info desk and fill in the questionary
lucky ones will win goodie packs
which include donations from exhibitors
You may get a Karuski surprise!

handwriting exercises with ink

handmade hairpins wrapped into small notes

hand stamped and sealed with a heart 

I really hope they will enjoy these small surprises

More creative spaces on Kootoyoo's blog...
Have a great Thursday!


xx
minna

Flickr Favorites

Hello!

It's another busy week at Karuski's studio
This coming weekend there's a large green event
I'll be attending in Helsinki
Really looking forward to it

Here are some of my favorites found on Flickr
I hope they bring sunshine and comfort to your day, too

via TaylorAnn

via inmost_light

via Ros

via yiimisekiz

More Flickr Favs on Mitsy's blog...

ps. I created a new sweet jewelry display last week
You can see it on my Flickr stream.

Have a lovely day!


xx
minna