Craft Market Preps/Displays

Hi there,

This week I've neglected my poor little blog a lot.
It's incredible how days seems to have too few hours.
I'm sure you've noticed the same, no?

Besides working on new jewelry and purses
for the upcoming design craft market
I've been thinking of how to display my pieces
I scored a sweet little scarf from a local flea
and wanted to give it a new life so
I came up with an idea to tweak my earrings display.

I've been using this old frame in the past but it screamed for an "update"

I placed the fabric on top of an recycled cork memory board
(which I first cut to fit the frame)

thumbtacks stick to the board and earrings have now sturdy hangers

This vintage cake stand is another flea market find and perfect for my button rings

I also needed some nice promo pictures

and figured I could use my chalkboard sign to display my newest earrings

The sign itself is a vintage tray which I had painted earlier

So this is what is going on here right now.
I hope you find some of these inspirational!

How was your weekend?


xx
minna

Studio News

Quick hello from Karuski studio!

I'm working hard on new bambi pouches for my reseller Joutomaa.
If I only have time I'll have the pictures taken &
share some with you before mailing them out.

My first spring craft market is coming up soon.
It is just 1 1/2 weeks away.
I'll share the booth with Tuuni.
She makes lovely home decor items.

There are incredibly many things going on now.
I try to post about the craft market preps
as some of you may find inspiration from there.

narcissus is blooming in the studio

My newest gift boxes for large earrings and necklaces

I tore some vintage cotton fabric to protect each piece

smaller boxes for stud earrings and rings

New supplies arrived today
I must get back to creating now!

Have a great and creative day, everyone!

ps. A couple of new stud earrings found their way to the shop...
pps. EcoEtsy's charity auction got started yesterday!

xx
minna

My Creative Space

Hi,

It's been a crazy busy week here.
I've been working on Team EcoEtsy's
upcoming Handmade Earth Day Auction graphics
Their online event starts next Monday.
Also, my taxes are due next Monday. Hurray.
I did finish two wholesale orders
and mailed them out on Thursday *happy*

I promised to show you some pictures from my renovated studio.
Here they come!

new drawers and some storage boxes

Three drawers placed together store fabrics

This wallpaper was a score for 5 euros/roll

Big lamp above my sewing desk is new

Old wooden shelf got moved near the window

More creative space inspiration over Kootoyoo's blog...

If I don't find a moment to wish you
a happy weekend on Friday as usual
I'm doing it right now:
I hope you'll have a lovely weekend!


xx
minna

Monday Moodboard

Hello, hello!

A new week is here again.
How was your weekend?
I relaxed quite a bit
and didn't work all that much.
There was a photography project to finish
but other than that I took it pretty easy.
On Sunday evening we had a chance
to see a great, great concert of Prince of Assyria.
He's a Swedish singer/song writer
with amazing voice and touching lyrics.

leaf brooch by bonjouralbane
owl magnet by fibrous
leaf ring by laccentnou
moth brooch by blueterracotta

I feel this week is full of promise so hopefully
this mosaic sends some positive thoughts
to your way, too *smile*

More moodboards on Fleurfatale's blog...


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

Button Love

Happy Midweek!

This week is Etsy Euro Week
and I've been hard at working on
posts over Handmade Europe
Glad to promote the European Street Team!

One of my retailers here in Finland
asked if I would make Karuski rings for them.
I looked through my button and supplies stash
Here is what I came up with

How is your week proceeding?
Wishing you well, make your day lovely & creative!

ps. For more button fun, head over here...

xx
minna

Monday Moodboard

Hello Monday!

We had a lovely sunny weekend here *smile*
I'm almost done wallpapering and organizing my studio.
Perhaps I can show pictures in a few days time.

But guess what.
It started to snow again, it's true.
I can't pack my mittens and scarfs just yet.
But I keep on dreaming of spring!

neck/head warmer by sibeldesign
necklace by notreodyssee
etching by fleurografie
mittens by warmandsoft


Did you know the Euro Week started on Etsy today?
We could expect to see lots of European features this week!

More moodboards over Fleurfatale's blog...

xx
minna