PLAYING ON THE BEACH

I've just returned from holiday, full of energy and a good amount of inspiration.

I could count a few years, about 6 ...... since I haven't laid on a sunbed all day long, admiring the sea and now the time spent is all about playing, playing and again playing.
Of course, the sand and the sea are the basic tools that invites you to play and combined with the creativity of my energetic twin girls, it results the perfect getaway for me and my family.
When I make the holiday luggage, besides bathing suits and sunscreens, what I never miss....... obviously, the beach toys,  the inflatable balls and swimmimg rings, that I want to tell you below.

PLAYING ON THE BEACH, it is an accessory inspired by the little ones activities the the seaside; there are so many sand molds as sea creatures, castles, beach buckets and shovels, so many....... but I stopped only to four of them, because I find them most amusing; the red crab, the green turtle, the pink sea horse and the blue star; colorful and smiling, they always accompany us in the beach bag; for the central piece I was thinking of a swim ring-sun shaped and inflatable balls, colorful and playful, rounding out the whole ensemble.

PLAYING ON THE BEACH

Now, let me tell you how can you use this; it's not by chance that I chose the theme marine, it was a friend's wish who just went on holiday with her baby; and because she wanted to enjoy her necklace with the same theme, she asked me to do something similar for her baby, but only for him .....
So, here is  the accessory, perfect to play, hanging and chew on, a multifunctional accessory for any playful baby, you can hang by your baby pram, clip to your wrap or decorate your baby bed.
It's also a convenient and fashionable alternative to travelling with many bulky toys.
It helps your baby to focus their attention and develop motor skills.

All the parts are cotton crocheted type, felted on the back side, the beads and rings are natural wooden type and all pieces are well fixed for the safety of your baby, but please, don't leave the baby alone with the chain, it could be dangerous, because of the very long cord !!!! It's about 150 cm long, so you can adjust it even to a twin pram;)
I hope my friend and her baby enjoy their holiday and because I've just whet my appetite for crocheted baby toys, I'm waiting for your proposal.

Don't forget.....keep calm and play with your kids !!!!!!

Set babywearing

Because I like to play with colors, and crocheted beads are so loved by my dear carrier mothers, I thought to enrich a little the collection of necklaces for breastfeeding with new color mixes; also, I've added an accessory that can be worn as a bracelet or just a teething toy for the little one.
The first set was inspired by a green and refreshing lemonade, perfect for the hot summer days.

                                                        Set " FRESH LEMONADE "

For the second, I chose some light colors inspired by the fondants candies; some of the few candies I enjoyed with pleasure when I was a kid.
SWEET FONDANTS makes your relish for something sweet and good, every time you wear it ;)

Set " SWEET FONDANTS "

A bit of romance in my collection with PERFECT PINK. You may wonder why " perfect", well..... "La vie en rose",  cherry blossom, the blushed cheeks of the children are just a few of those perfect things that make me smile and enjoy life.

                                                          Set " PERFECT PINK "

Another beautiful color mix ...... AUTUMN AVENUE inspired by the colors that autumn season delights us. From golden yellow to coppery red, warm colors which nature garnishes us the most beautiful paint.

                                                           Set " AUTUMN AVENUE "

The last finish, but not the least.....one inspiration and 2 color mixes, which I called UNDER THE SEA.

I hope you enjoyed my proposals and I'm waiting for yours.

Crosetam povesti vikinge

N-am mai postat de ceva timp, dar revin cu noutati frumoase, acesta fiind si principalul motiv pentru care am lipsit o perioada; Acum la sfarsit de octombrie sa va arat ce-am mai lucrat ;)
Azi o sa ma laud cu o " familie de vikingi ", asa am denumit eu ultimul proiect, o frumoasa provocare pe care am acceptat-o acum o luna si care mi-a luat ceva timp de gandire despre cum va arata; eu sunt foarte incantata de rezultat....ca de obicei :), sper ca si " vikingii" mei sa fie.
Tema, evident despre vikingi, iar subiectul trebuia sa contina o papusa - printesa razboinica, pentru o bebelusa, un colier de alaptare pentru mami si in premiera, un colier pentru tati.

Nu stiam prea multe lucruri despre vikingi, decat ca erau un popor de navigatori si bravi razboinici, bine...nici acum nu pot sa spun ca stiu prea multe, dar am selectat cateva idei care m-au inspirat in proiectul meu.





Ca sursa de inspiratie pentru papusa, am avut-o pe Astrid, o razboinica isteata si neinfricata, personajul principal din "How to train your dragon " ( film de animatie ); draguta inspiratie nu-i asa ?
A mea papusa n-are tinte si alte metale, nici blanita....desi mi-ar fi placut, dar fiind destinata unei bebeluse, am creat-o cat mai baby-friendly, doar fir bumbac si umplutura hipoalergenica.
Am pastrat cromatica si bineinteles am adaugat si celebrul coif de viking. Sper sa o incante pe micuta si sa-i fie un prieten de nadejde.








La coliere a fost ceva mai greu pana m-am decis cum sa le fac, in primul rand ca nu am mai lucrat pana acum pentru tatici, in al doilea rand ca trebuia sa le dau colierelor ceva influente vikinge; si uite asa am descoperit simbolurile din mitologia nordica, simboluri f des intalnite in bijuteriile vikinge sau in tatuaje.

Pentru colierul mamei am ales ca simbol, spirala tripla, ale carei origini nu le cunosc, avind in vedere ca apare si la vikingi, dar si la celti, dar se pare ca este unul dintre cele mai vechi simboluri ale spiritualitatii umane; De ce l-am ales pentru colierul mamei : pentru ca este legat de simbolul cercului  ( simbol antic al zeitei, al pantecelui femeii, al fertilitatii, al fortei feminine si evolutiei universului ); am adaugat si niste bilute de lemn imbracate in bumbac, precum si un cerculet de lemn, numai bune de descoperit si molfait, fiind totusi un colier de alaptare ;)

La colierul tatalui, evident m-am legat de un simbol masculin, the Helm of Awe, unul dintre cele mai misterioase si mai puternice simboluri in mitologia nordica; des intalnit in echipamentul razboinicilor vikingi, se pare ca inducea frica si oferea protectie impotriva abuzului de putere.  Si pentru ca si tatal bebelusei este implicat in procesul de babywearing, i-am adaugat si acestui colier un cerculet de lemn, foarte usor de prins de manutele mici.





Cam asta a fost povestea despre " familia de vikingi ", sper ca v-a placut si astept noi provocari din partea voastra.
Pozele mai in detaliu, le puteti gasi pe paginea mea de FB https://www.facebook.com/Coliere-alaptare-798515636863777/

Nursing necklaces - part II

About this time one year ago, I've creted my first necklace for breastfeeding and this thanks to my sister, who recently became a mother and she was very curious to test a necklace like this.
Having an eternal passion for flowers, of course I didn't have great confidence that something will come out of those crocheted balls, yeah ..... I thought, a necklace with colored balls, whatever, do it and move on with my flowers................but it was not so;)
After a little research about how it should look, their functionality and after I've seen the miracles from russian hands, the project began to take shape and one by one I imagined what can I do with these wooden beads; you must know that each necklace has a story, there are not simply strung beads, stories that you'll find in this blog; here is the beggining of the story, part I
I am very excited about this project, I proud myself that almost all of my nursing necklaces are original, with a few exceptions where I inspired and not copied, as others do.
The ideas came and inspired me by moment, most of them from what I like most: live nature with flowers, fruits and butterflies, sweets of all kinds, specific themes for every season, but I must say that I received also, beautiful ideas from moms and I thank them for that.
Also colors, I have to say something about color, if I brag myself now; I always liked to mix colors  ..... in my outfits, decorating my house (who has been there, knows that;)),  in food,  anywhere and anytime, colors are part of my life. I can not say that I've studied a colors theory, but my artistic spirit helped me every time :)
So, my necklaces are not just breastfeeding necklaces, they are creations with soul, passion and love for handmade art.
Enough bragging, let's post what I worked in the meantime:

"Fresh lemonade"

" Summer cocktail "

 " Ocean dream "

 " Rainbow kitty "

 " Teddy bear "

"Summer Mood"

 " Watermelon "

" Icecream "

" Sailing fever "

Colier " Chip & Dale "

The story of my nursing necklaces will continues, I still have many colorful surprises for you, and of course I'm waiting for your proposals.
Being an anniversary post, I would like to thank all those who appreciated my creations, with some of you we met face to face, others only virtually, but even so, my dear moms, you are great for what you do and give away !!!!
SO ... keep Babywearing and go on !!!!

Necklace Watermelon

" Full of water/ Full of sweet
Juicy, messy / Treat to eat.
Dessert of summer / Picnic jewel
Ruby red / and oh..so cool !! "

Guess what........ it's about the star fruit of August, the watermelon.
There is no other fruit for hot summer days, than watermelon; full of antioxidants and vitamins, excellent hydration source, but also the inspiration for my necklace;)

"Watermelon" created especially for breastfeeding mothers, but not only ....;)
 It's a baby friendly item, made with natural wood beads and cotton yarn, accessorised with flowers and a slice of watermelon;
Yummmi, cheerful, colorful and just perfect for the little ones to chew on......don't you agreed ?

Well.......I hope you enjoyed my new necklace, full of flavors and vitamins, which is my own design.....by the way; now, I invite you to enjoy some of the curiosities less known, about watermelon collected from the internet or "connoisseurs"
1. We know that it's a fruit, watermelon is actually a vegetable related with melon and cucumber.
2. We eat it as a dessert, but it's so delicious as an appetizer, with cheese or salads ...... our parents and grandparents know best;)
3. We use to eat only the core, but all parts are edible, core, shell and seeds; I recently learned from a friend from USA, who told me that they don't throw anything from watermelon and she prepared an excellent salad with watermelon shells. Also, Asians have some food recipes with watermelon shells ..... they look very yummmi
4. Shell can be used also as a snack, especially for those with blood pressure problems or obesity; the active ingredient, citrulline, improves blood circulation.
4. The seeds, full of benefits and what is more interesting, they could treat the diabet type II; however, keep attention how you eat, milled or tea, I think it's best
5. Also seeds improve libido and virility, so they are a good source of natural viagra;)
I hope I convinced you by watermelon beneffits and don't forget to appreciate of what Mother Nature gives us, for me.............................always an inspiration source.

For orders please visit my etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/listing/243331002/watermelon-necklace-teething-toys?ref=shop_home_active_74

Colier Teddy bear

Ursuletul de plus, probabil cel mai indragit personaj al copilariei, a aparut si in colectia mea de coliere destinate mamicilor. Asadar, sa-i uram bun venit lui Teddy bear, varianta albastra.....de ce nu, la dorinta mamicii purtatoare ;)

Acest accesoriu minunat va fi prietenul de nadejde al micilor poznasi, care stim cu totii bine, cum incep ei sa exploreze mamica in timp ce sunt alaptati ;) Tocmai de aceea m-am gandit sa-l fac mai atractiv si l-am creat pe un inel de lemn usor de prins cu degetelele. Pentru un plus de armonie am adaugat si o floricica, astfel ca atunci cand vrem sa renuntam la ursulet, ramanem cu un colier vesel si colorat.
                                                                          

Si iata colierul Teddy bear in varianta finala. Culorile si posibilitatile de asortare sunt nenumarate, asa ca va astept propunerile.....sa facem o colectie intreaga de ursuleti.

 Intre timp va invit sa cititi si istoria ursuletului de plus Teddy, ale carui origini se pare ca sunt in America, dar si despre aparitia lui in Europa, mai exact in Germania. Citind aceasta poveste, mi-am adus aminte de calatoria mea la Berlin, cand am descoperit o multime de vitrine cu ursuleti, cu o parte dintre ei m-am si pozat ;) La vremea aceea nu stiam ca exista o poveste, dar mi-a placut ideea, se pare ca e chiar un simbol al orasului.

Povestea ursuletului Teddy

Coliere de vacanta

Pentru ca vara si-a intrat in drepturi de ceva vreme si gandul imi zboara doar la vacanta.....m-am hotarat sa realizez cateva coliere cu iz de mare.

Va invit asadar, sa visam impreuna la o plaja insorita cu nisip fin, sa privim valurile ce se sparg de tarm si pescarusii jucausi. Nu-i asa ca ceea ce va apare prima oara in vis este albastrul-turcoaz infinit al marii?Acum sa ne cufundam si mai mult in vis si sa cautam comorile marine, nu de alta dar trebuie sa ne completam colectia de scoici si stelute de mare ;) Auuuch....dar ce-a fost asta??!!! O meduza jucausa printre valuri ascunsa? Nu se poate......si ce frumos visam :)

Summer breeze

Daca tot am ajuns cu gandul la malul marii si deja simtim briza, haideti sa ne aventuram intr-o scurta croaziera in largul marii. Ne imbarcam pe un yacht, ne luam colacul de salvare si pornim la drum alaturi de timonierul ce pare sa stie unde-l duce vantul :) Marea e din ce in ce mai frumoasa, ici-colo, insulite salbatice......e timpul sa ne oprim un pic si aruncam ancora

 

Sailing fever

Intorsi la tarm, ne asezam confortabil pe un sezlong si savuram un minunat cocktail pregatit special sa ne revigoreze. Ce sa alegem oare, un Mojito, Blue Curacao, Cosmopolitan, Mai Tai......   hmmm, greu de decis, asa ca le-am adunat pe toate si am servit un "Summer cocktail"

Acum........ deschide ochii si trezeste-te la realitate :)
Nu avem yacht, nici briza marii nu o putem trimite prin posta dar suntem convinsi ca unul din colierele noastre te poate ajuta sa-ti recuperezi starea de spirit de vacanta. 
Pentru mai multe informatii, va astept pe pagina mea de FB  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coliere-alaptare/798515636863777, unde va asteapta si un concurs, premiul fiind unul dintre aceste 3 coliere.

SO, keep calm and......dream on!!!!!!!

Colier alaptare " Blue Symphony "

" Cand spun albastru
Spun vis, speranta si dor
Cand spun albastru
Vad visele cum devin adevar "

Am citat un fragment dintr-o frumoasa poezioara gasita pe net si cred eu ca se potriveste de minune acestui colier, realizat la comanda, pentru o mamica ce iubeste albastrul. Simfonia de culori poate continua.....asa ca va asteptam propunerile cu preferatele voastre.

Pret colier : aici 

Necklace " Spring petals "

Today is spring in my soul, a gentle little girl was born and I'll dedicate her this necklace "Spring petals". Such as news of childbirth brings you joy and smiles, also the appearance of stems, leaves and flowers with wonderful colors, talk about a new beginning....the spring one.
This spring necklace, could be a "must-have " accesory for every nreastfeeding mothers and their babies, Completely safe for your baby to touch and chew on, ideal for its first dental pains, for capturing attention while babies are breastfeed or while walking outdoors......your baby will love it.

Made with 10 natural wood balls, crochet covered, 100% cotton. The lenght is adjustable, crocheted type also. The model from picture was made by order and it's not for breastfeeding, as its cord is ribbon type.
The masterpiece of this necklace is a yellow daffodil, one of the spring herald; the balls complete the picture, being crocheted in fresh shades of yellow, orange and spring green.

Price here 

Colier alaptare " Rainbow "

" Vrei sa faci un curcubeu?/ Nu-i usor, dar nu-i nici greu,

Fii atent copilul meu,/ Fa-l asa, cum te invat eu!

Ai nevoie de culori/ De la fructe, de la flori,

De la soare, cer, legume,/ De la ce-i frumos in lume!

Ai nevoie, draga frate,/ De sapte culori surate

Cand le strigi sa vina toate/Curcubeul sa-ti arate!

Peste campuri si razoare/ Prima dintre surioare

De-i chemata alearga-ndata/ Vesela, imbujorata,

Cu rochita infoiata/ Rosie toata, minunata,

Cum e macul sau bujorul/ Ca tomata, ori ca marul....

Din Tibet apare lin/ Un calugar saolin

In haina portocalie,/ Vrand alaturi sa ne fie,

Invitat de-o majestate,/ A doua dintre surate,

Oranj ca o portocala,/ Mandarina cea regala

Mandra si impunatoare/ Cum pe cer e sfantul soare,

Tuturor ea ne zambeste,/ Ca o luna straluceste

Sus pe bolta instelata,/ A treia surata,

Galbena, scantaietoare,/ E din aur toata!

A patra dintre surori/ V-aduce de sarbatori

Bradu'nalt, verde si falnic,/ Mosul bun - batranul darnic,

Multe daruri, bucurii/ Pentru voi iubiti copii,

Iarba cruda mieilor,/ Frunze noi copacilor!

Albastrita cea frumoasa/ Este a Cerului Craiasa.

In par poarta albastrele,/ Ochii sunt de peruzele.

A cincea dintre surioare/ Vine acum pe-un val de mare

Si ne ajuta bucuroasa/ Curcubeul sa ne iasa.

Toamna aseaza pe mese/ Roadele-i alese :

Flori, legume, fructe mii/ Din gradini, livezi si vii

Iar in rochia-i de matase/ Cu volane indigo, surioara sase

In brate ne pune/ Un cos plin de prune!

Parfumata si cocheta/ Vine sora violeta,

A saptea dintre culori,/ Cea mai mica intre surori.

Ea ne ajuta sa-naltam,/ Ochii sa ni-i bucuram,

Podul nostru fermecat/ Curcubeul minunat! "  ( Cum sa faci un curcubeu - de Silvia Miler )

Pentru un plus de armonie si culoare, am adaugat colierului meu " Rainbow ", inca trei culori, un norisor pufos si un soare zambaret. Toate cele 10 bile din lemn natur, sunt imbracate in fir bumbac, la fel si accesoriile crosetate. 

Nu stiu ce efect are asupra voastra, atunci cand isi face aparitia pe cer......mie imi aduce bucurie si zambetul pe buze :)

Pretul colierului aici

So.....taste the Rainbow !!!!!

Colier alaptare " Candy colours "

Colierul Lollipop, usor modificat la dorinta unei mamici :) 

Am pastrat aceleasi culori si am adaugat cateva bile si inele din lemn natur, numai bune de molfait. Lemnul impreuna cu bumbacul ii vor oferi bebelusului texturi diferite ce i-ar putea alina durerile dentare. 

Puteti unge bilele de lemn si inelele, cu ulei, si pe langa faptul ca vor avea un aspect mai frumos, vor avea si efect terapeutic. Atentie insa, la ce ulei folositi, sa fie comestibil si sa-l testati pe manuta celui mic. Nu va pot da sfaturi despre tipul de ulei, dar naturistii va vor recomanda cu siguranta ce e mai bun. 

Modelul acesta poate fi realizat in orice culoare doriti si orice propunere e binevenita.

Pretul colierului aici

Necklace " Citrus "

"You know us at once by our thick, dimply skin.
  In the family of citrus, we are all kin,
  The grapefruit, lemon, the orange and lime,
  The mandarin, kiwi and clementine.
  Peel us and section us, and take out each seed,
  then slurp us right down....we're juicy indeed.
  Our acidy tartness can make a nice drink.
  Maybe tomorrow at breakfast....
  .............what do you think ?
  We grow where it's warm;
  We're no friend of frost.
  One sudden cold snap and our fruit could be   lost.
  Farewell, runny nose!
  Common cold, wave goodbye!
  On our vitamin C you can safely rely."



Vitamines cocktail and a good inspiration source, here is my Citrus.

Price here