January 17, 2010

Challenge Time


Sometimes it's essential to break your boundaries, think out of ordinary. When making craft as a business it's not necessarily easy though. I mean a lot of things need to get done, get them ready and get them out to the world. Everything takes time, often you need to take care of it all just by yourself. Even though every self-employed person probably nods her/his head with me, the best part of this whole game is being independent but it is also the hardest part all the same: want it or not producing part can sometimes (or should I say often) be greater than the creative part.

I'm so grateful for Renate of Kreativlink! She's hosting a weekly challenge theme of my Etsy team this week. She wanted us to make something we haven't made before by using other technique one usually uses. I assembled a little object that can be used as a fridge magnet. It's made from a vintage metal coaster. I have added a layer of chalkboard paint on it, tied a bow with a piece of lace, sewed a few beads these and adhered them on the coaster and of course added a magnet on the back. It measures just about 9 cm in diameter so only essential things can be written in this small space. What do you think about it? This project made me really happy! You can see all entries right here.

January 12, 2010

Handmade Olympics


Here are fun news: RikRak's lovely eco-friendly blog is hosting handmade olympics! It's a game about a good will and giving, you can nominate your favorite artists and crafters in different categories, show love and appreciation towards their work & win gift certificate prizes too. There are 8 events you can place nominations:

{ event 1 } :: our favourite handmade goodie with an innovative design
{ event 2 } :: our favourite handmade goodie for kids
{ event 3 } :: our favourite handmade eco friendly goodie

{ event 4 } :: our favourite handmade item that inspires lovelieness + wellness (in our homes, for ourselves, etc.)
{ event 5 } :: our favourite handmade personality/group forwarding kindness thru handmaking
{ event 6 } :: our favourite thrifty-forward, sustainable-minded blog, shop or site.
{ event 7 } :: our favourite FUN-FILLED handmade OR vintage goodie

{ event 8 } :: our favourite handmaking-focus blog


So if you have someone special in your mind that fits any category above, go ahead and join the fun. Nominations can be made until January 31st, voting runs February 8th-17th.

PS. If you nominate someone for event 4 you get chances to win gift certificate to my Etsy shop, worth 50 USD. So great!

And here are two other photos I mentioned yesterday. New clutches are now listed. Thanks H again for helping me out with photo shooting...


January 11, 2010

Monday Moodboard


pattern tray by birribe
pink cobalto calcite ring by nafsika
our gardens bag by thongbaitatong
french art calendar by matilou

Here's little bit of color to boost the energy levels up. Maybe this helps us to get it going with a new week again. By the way, I'm loving Birribe's other trays as well. I bought a small one with tiger stripes for H, he liked it too.

Today I started listing new clutches in my Etsy, these two below. Will post rest of my new pictures on my blog tomorrow and continue with the listing process.



And more Monday Moodboards at Greet's blog... Happy new week to all of you!

January 09, 2010

Beautiful Things




I received a beautiful package a little ago, Japanese inspired earrings from Fleurfatale. Her packages are treats themselves, I really enjoyed opening this one. The earrings have lovely washi paper with a strong seal on the top, hooks are handmade of sterling silver, a perfect combination for my taste. She even added tasty Belgian chocolate for me, isn't that super thoughtful. Thanks for your kindness Greet, I'm loving your earrings!

And here's a little idea for you who make & sell jewelry. I purchased a sweet heart shaped tin box to hold things but I figured, it could be used for shooting jewelry photos too. I'd add a few dried flowers and it would create a nice vintage feel. Of course fresh flowers would make a nice alternative if you wish to choose so. Maybe you have some tins around your house or can spot one on a flea market or a store...

Happy weekend my friends!

January 07, 2010

My Creative Space




Yesterday I mentioned about my new tags. So here they are now, I'm so happy about them! They are made from a printed digital file I ordered other day this week. I added my stamp on them and after some cutting they are ready for being used. I think I will add them to embellish my packages but they also seem to be useful to hold earrings when cut in half. I've planned to have them as my new visit cards as well. Who knows if I'll make sheets from the scratch one day but now I wanted to give a try this way.

January 06, 2010

New Earrings Coming...






Here are some samples of my new earrings. A whole lot of picture editing still needs to be done but things are proceeding. I've planned to start listing new stuff in my Etsy later this evening. I also got the idea of making new giftbox decorations by adding a butterfly die cut on the top of the box. The punched paper part I'm using as a gift tag. It's such a simple and cute way to make personalized packages, I think. You can punch all kinds of left over papers and cardboards, material is usually within an easy reach. I also purchased a digital sheet to print new little tags for myself, those can be used as small thank you cards as well. Will make a bloggie about those soon to show you.

Now back to the sewing machine, quite a few purses need to be finished. Be well, everyone!

January 04, 2010

Monday Moodboard


earrings by littlellama
printable postcard by missusdpaperie
heart brooch by homelab
photo album by nauli

Nice to be back blogging! Christmas was good but now it's about the time to look for the new year. I've started making new items but they are not quite ready yet. Hopefully I have something to show you in a few days.

I'm loving white and red combination, it sort of belongs to winter season, don't you think? H's Mom made me a pair of woollen socks and mittens in bright red for Christmas, they're gorgeous. And I just figured, Valentine's Day is approaching soon. We don't celebrate it much here but it's good to remember for the customer's sake. Maybe make some thank you cards in heart shape to send along your orders, just an idea!

More moodboards on Greet's blog...
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