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

Happy Weekend

Hey everyone!

I think I mentioned before that we're still
getting snow here in Finland.
Well, today it looked almost like a snow storm.
Gosh.
I think I'll snuggle on the couch
light the fireplace and have a glass of red wine
to warm me up.

I looked through my Etsy favorites and wanted
to share some flower therapy with you.
These are so beautiful.

necklace by lindecise

pouch by zibagz

pillow by annakrycz

vintage buttons by lucietalesvintage

clutch purse by memake

Oh, and I haven't showed any pictures from my newly renovated studio yet.
Soon, I promise.

For the weekend read & see: Emma has flowers for you, too...


xx
minna

Weekend Wishlist

Oh Friday, weekend is here again!

This week I didn't spend much time creating.
I'm working on my studio renewal, it needs some extra space.
There is a loom in my studio but
I'm not weaving so I'll disassemble it.
We went to Ikea and I found nice simple drawers.
Today I'm hunting for some bargain wallpapers.
One wall will get a new look.
Busy but fun weekend ahead.

Here are a few inspiring home/office deco items found through Etsy

porcelain vase by suitonestudio

photograph by photograbee

table lamp by vintagerenewal

mail organizer by tuuni

paper garland by gretchenmist

Do you have plans for this weekend?
In any case I hope you'll have a good one!

For the weekend read & inspiration: Fieldguided...

xx
minna

Weekend Wishlist

Hi,

I'm feeling sad because of news about
earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan.
It's a surreal feel to read & watch those news
houses collapsing, cars and people floating in the water.
I heard back from friends and they are luckily safe.
I'm can't help thinking,
this could have happened when I was staying in Tokyo.
These are such unexpected and unfortunate things
that you just cannot be prepared enough.

I am hoping people in Japan can soon go back to their normal lives.
Japan hasn't yet requested financial help from the world but
The Red Cross is encouraging people to donate because
The day can come that these funds will be needed.

If you are in Finland, here's how you can do it.
Information about the American Red Cross helping
victims of this earthquake is here.

a bouquet of tulips I bought yesterday

This little birdie bookmark is a souvenir from Modeerna Museet

It looks like the spring is on its way now

There are some craft related wishes in my mind.
Have a peaceful weekend, everyone.

xx
minna

Friday Love

Hi everyone!

I thought to share a few sweet finds from Karuski's Etsy favorites.
Just because it's Friday and these are on my own wish list.
Perhaps you like them too.

Any weekend plans?
I would like to get my new pouches photographed.
Other than that I hope to relax a bit.
Last weekend turned out pretty rough so
I hope not to stress that much now.
At least the sales taxes rumba is completed and over. *relief*

printemps photograph

business card wallet

lollipop brooch

poets and writers no.1

Wishing a beautiful weekend to you!

xx
minna

Magazine Feature

Friday is here again, yahoo!
I hope your week was a good one, I feel quite content despite the cold I caught.

I met my wholesale customer and she approved my first prototypes for laptop sleeves. She mentioned about Karuski pouch having published on a Finnish lifestyle magazine 'Maalaisunelma', issue #7 with an ecological approach.



So nice to see them concentrating on eco-friendliness, fairtrade & handmade

This Karuski pouch is available in three different patterns on unkai.fi

Such a lovely magazine with inspiring styling

I decided to subscribe, can't wait to receive the next issue to my mailbox!

I'm going to snuggle on my couch with a blanket + this magazine.
Hopefully the flu will be gone by Monday [if not sooner].

Happy weekend to you!

Weekend Wishlist

I haven't been posting anything on my blog since last Sunday. It is because I've been working on a couple of custom orders + photographing new work. Also I've used plenty of time hunting for some supplies. Seems that some essential supplies like interfacing fabric is really hard to find unless you want to walk to the fabric store counter. Of course when having a business, no matter how small it is, you prefer buying in bulk if it's something you need to complete your orders on a regular basis. I already use so much extra time working on recycled fabrics I cannot afford buying some other supplies in retail prices. There must be a balance in everything you do. I used to buy from a local supplier but unfortunately they have recently shut down their business. Now I finally managed to find an agent that imports this particular interfacing fabric I need and I even got the samples in mail today, yay!

So about my weekend plans:

- testing the interfacing fabric
- checking my supply inventory, I need to stock more zippers soon
- designing the spring look for my site, update is much needed
- getting ready for a group exhibition with a recycling theme (these 'umbrellas' with doilies below will be displayed 19.3.- 11.4. in Verkaranta, Tampere)
- making linen pouches for Verkaranta exhibition, these will be available for purchase in their shop (kind of extra display by the main event)






Do you have something particular on your table right now?
I think I might need a holiday next week.
Happy weekend to you!

Weekend Wishlist

Welcome Friday!
Yesterday we had the Etsy meet-up in Helsinki, what a fun time we had together! I took some pictures there and even though they didn't turn out super great I'm going to post a few here this weekend. Come back by Sunday, ok!

We are truly in winter atmosphere here again. Snowing, snowing and H just climbed to the roof to shovel. There's about 40-80 cm deep snow up there, not good for the roof so better get it down before it starts to melt away.

My weekend wishlist looks like this:

- watching Olympics (Finland-USA hockey game tonight)
- sewing (need to finish a custom order of bridal clutches)
- shopping for a new printer (our printer refuses to print color any longer)
- making more visit cards and tags (see samples below I stamped just today)

How about your weekend, do you have any plans?

Weekend Wishlist

Brr, it's freezing over here again: almost -20 celsius. I'm sitting near the fire place while writing this post, it makes this cold day bearable!

Some of you might have visited my blog yesterday, sorry I didn't post the weekend wishlist until today. As I plan to take it easy this weekend I'm keeping it short and sweet again:

- sushi dinner is my wish number 1 (ingredients already purchased yesterday)
- sewing (custom clutches for a small local webshop opening soon)
- reading (shall continue what I have already started but I'm a slow reader)

I wont add the link widget but feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section. I'll come to visit your blog, whether or not you have a weekend wishlist of your own. Enjoy your weekend!

ps. If you haven't yet, would you please take a minute to give your opinion about my new work here? Thanks!

Weekend Wishlist

It's Friday again, how come!
How was your week? Mine was rather excited, partly because of Etsy's Voter I was honoured being included (my clutch purse got 14th place in the end, thanks everyone who voted for me). Also, I started listing new linen pouches into my shop, the feedback on my new photos was positive which makes me happy, of course. I wanted to experiment a bit with the pictures. I hope it pays off at some point.

Sad news was that a batch of stud earrings I sent to one of my resellers resulted in several broken pairs. I still need to find a way how to pack them so carefully so that all of them will survive the shipping. None of my customers never complained about broken earrings so I'm pretty sure they make it ok when there's just a pair or two in a box (I wrap tissue paper around them and place in a rigid gift box). But when there're 10 pairs or more it makes things challenging. Maybe I need to start packing them individually, that could help. Any advice is welcome!

How about the weekend...

- I might cook something delicious, it's the 9th anniversary with H (if I counted right)!
- Some outdoor activity would be nice if the weather allows
- Custom work is on my to do list. I try to find suitable materials by visiting a couple of flea markets and fabric shops in town this weekend

Feel free to share your plans and drop a link to your post. I love reading them. Happy weekend!

Weekend Wishlist

Today I woke up really tired. I don't have any spesific reason for that, maybe it just means I'm ready welcome the weekend. I try not to plan too much but a couple of things popped into my mind just now. I would like to:

- browse this inspiring site with lots of delicious recipes (mainly vegetarian dishes, natural, whole food with beautiful pictures)
- concentrate on reading a book (I had this on my wish list a week ago, got started with it)
- get the pictures taken of my newest work

That's about it. Too much planning can cause stress so I'm keeping it short. How about your plans? Please share the link to your post and I'll come for a visit. Anyone can join. Happy weekend!

edit: I just discovered my 'country love' linen clutch got into Etsy's Voter and Etsy Finds newsletter today. If you like my work, please cast your vote for me here. Thanks for your support!

Weekend Wishlist

Last Friday I started with Weekend Wishlist series so that people could share their ideas for the weekend. I really enjoyed visiting everyone's blog and reading their wish lists. Please continue joining the fun this weekend and further!

This weekend I just have a few plans:

- to get started with a novel (I visited our library this week but haven't opened a book yet)
- continue with pouches I showed you yesterday
- have a glass of bubbles (it's my birthday today!)


Enjoy your weekend!
And don't forget to link to your wish list so that I can easily find you.

Weekend Wishlist

Do you have any wishes for this weekend?

I'd love to do (some of) the following:
- go for ice-skating (last Sunday we had so much fun!)
- bake something sweet (suggestions?)
- watch a good movie (we have a pile of DVDs which haven't been watched yet)
- make soap (I have wanted to try this for so long, I even got a soap making book from my last birthday, now I have purchased the ingredients)
- sew a few new clutches (it's been a silent week in my studio)



I forgot to show you this print I bought some time ago from DearDodo. It's just so lovely, I could stare at it all day! I need to have it framed soon. Why is it that finding a suitable frame for a print is rather difficult. Have you experienced the same? I mean I have more than this particular print I haven't framed yet. It's a pity.

Anyway, I'm wishing a really good weekend to everyone!
Please share your wishlist by leaving a link to your blog post, I'll come for a visit!