" Shabby chic" necklaces

"Shabby chic" is a style that I really like, whereas combines hamoniously the old and the new, by highlighting forgotten things ..... another passion of mine;)

Coming back to my collection, I named so because they are made of recycled fabrics, indian sari silk and I could say ... .. they look 'tres chic'.

Since I was a little I liked to " play " with different type of materials and do stuff, such as flowers, brooches, ribbons or clothes for dolls. Lucky me I had a stock of recycled fabrics, at that time my grandfather worked at a textile factory and was gathering material samples all the time; not to mention the clothes cut and modified, so many things have passed through my hands  ....

Recently, all these actions merge in a single word: recycling, nothing throws away, everything changes; Searching on net for recycled textile ideas, I found all kind of wonders, made from scrap materials (yarns, strips) left over from the manufacture of the famous indian tunics, Sari type ... .and it was love of first sight ;)

How many things you can create with these materials, from brooches and necklaces to jackets, bags and other decoration items.

Their beauty is that they are full of texture, rich and vibrant colors and no one is alike to each other.

That's why, the Shabby Chic jewells are unique and I invite you to admire my unique necklaces. 

Among them you will see a necklace made from strips of recycled jeans, why not?

 " Shabby falls "     

                                             
                                                                " Almond strings "

                                                           " Shabby flowers, no2 "

 
                                                           " Shabby flowers, no1 "

                                                               " Shabby silk "

                                                                " Shabby jeans "

If I gave you ideas and you have two skilled hands, I invite you to share them,  unless I'm looking for your "eco-friendly" proposals......... I can not wait to shake my hands :)) 

Lately, I laid my eyes on my scarves collection .... I'm just wait to see what will lool like the new recycled items.

Until then .... keep calm and enjoy recycling !!!

                                                                 

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 " Autumn bouquet "

It's autumn outside, but not in my soul
Only the rustle leaves that fall gently, always saddens me
But no I'm no sad at all, because autumn brings with it
Thousands of warm colors and wealth everywhere.

Yes, according to calendar, it began the fall season and we take full advantage of what offers us this charming season.
From beautiful landscapes and multicolored harvest, to the first day of school with all kinds of emotions. Because nature and flowers were always, my best source of inspiration,I created a beautiful necklace for fall collection; a multicolored  bouquet with the most representative autumn flowers, aster or callistephus.

I'm in love with these flowers since I was a child and I was playing in grandparents' garden, a garden full of colors and many flowers as asters and dahlias.
Known as the aster (star) or Callistephus (the most beautiful crown), this flower symbolizes fidelity, grace, strength and love.
There are so many legends about the appearance of these flowers on earth, considered sacred flower for Greek and Roman gods; one of this legends said that Asteria (goddess of stars) started to cry, being upset that earth didn't have stars; so, her tears turned into aster flowers.


From legends since today, it says that this flower could be offer to someone you love and appreciate her elegance, but also patience ..... an essential element when creating something.
So, with great care and patience, from my love to flowers and colors and from my handmade passion, it appeared necklace "Autumn bouquet"; a necklace that will brighten any dreary autumn day;
very important thing, as all my creations , this necklace is unique and original;)

Necklace " Autumn bouquet "

I hope you liked the story behind this necklace and I'm always waiting for new proposals 

Mariuca si Maya - BFF

La inceputul verii am primit o propunere, foarte interesanta, in prima faza am fost tentata sa renunt, dar dupa ce am primit si alte detalii si in special mesajul acestei propuneri, am acceptat, iar acum la final, sunt foarte incantata de rezultat.

Tema era asa : doua papusi crosetate, cu alura de bebelus, dar stilizate intr-un anumit fel; cuvintele cheie : prietenie, amprenta personala, doua bebeluse superbe Mariuca si Maya, un wrap cu balene ( la final balena a fost delfin ), pantalonasi indian style si un tutu turcoaz; acesta din urma l-am ochit eu cautind indicii ;), iar mamica a fost de acord.
Mi-a luat ceva timp sa ma gandesc cum sa incep, de unde, avind in vedere ca n-am mai crosetat papusi pana acum, iar modelele crosetate de pe net pur si simplu nu m-au inspirat; dar ca de fiecare data, mi-am lasat imaginatia sa zboare si cu cateva idei gasite ici de colo, am ajuns la final.
Asadar, iata-le pe cele doua papusi, prietene, ce vor sta departe una de cealalta, dar pe care distanta nu le va desparti.

Papusa balerina Mariuca, micuta si sfioasa, ce in curind va incepe o noua viata undeva prin America de Sud.

 Si micuta creola Maya,  papusa exotica ce va ramane pe plaiurile romanesti.

Am facut prezentarile, sper ca cele doua papusi sa transmita mesajul de prietenie pe care si l-a dorit mamica uneia dintre fetite si va las la final niste versuri frumoase gasite pe net, potrivite pentru tema ce-am avut-o.

" Prietenia-i ca o floare/Si poate rezista in timp,
   De are apa si mult soare/Traieste-n orice anotimp.
   Prietenia-i o poveste/Miracol fara de sfarsit,
   E raza blanda, sus, pe creste/ Lumina-n visul nesfarsit.
   Prietenia-i un tezaur/Pastrat in inima pe veci,
   E bulgare de tainic, aur/Si foc nestins in zile reci"

So.....keep calm because friendship is magic !!!!!

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 " Ocean beauty "

Am mai spus ca-mi place vara si motivele pentru care iubesc atat de mult acest anotimp. Dar cel mai mult iubesc vacantele la mare, nu conteaza unde, doar plaja si mare sa fie; O sursa continua de relaxare si incarcare cu energie pozitiva, marea si frumusetile ei mi-au dat si de data asta inspiratie si astfel am realizat acest superb colier " Ocean Beauty "

Este un colier statement, acel accesoriu impresionant care face diferenta.

La realizarea lui, am imbinat cateva stelute de mare, melcisori si o scoica, toate crosetate in stilul freeform. Pentru un plus de culoare, dar fara.....savoare ;), am adaugat si niste alge de mare....pam pam. 

La baza colierului am adaugat un sirag de scoici naturale. 

Colierul are lungimea reglabila, snurul se leaga la spate. 

Asadar, pentru toate cele ce indragesc marea si arta handmade, acest colier poate fi cel mai potrivit cadou; Poarta-l si marea va fi mai aproape.

Si cum am spus mai sus, fiind un colier crosetat in tehnica freeform, este imposibil de reprodus, ceea ce-l face unic si original. La cerere se poate realiza un model similar.

Daca v-a placut colierul, va invit sa admirati si alte modele cu iz de mare, pe pagina mea de FB https://www.facebook.com/buticulcolorat si orice propunere este binevenita.

Wild flowers crowns - part I

Flori de camp viu colorate
In coronite le-am impletit pe toate
Mini-roses multicolori,
Cu miros imbietor
Maci gingasi, ispititori
Cu al lor simt ametitor

Margarete alegrete
Cu petalele cochete
Albastrele frumusele
Curative, mititele
Floarea soarelui ce rasare
Dimineata pe racoare

Daca va plac florile de camp
Eu va astept cu un gand
Orice propunere de- a ta
Cu drag o voi realiza :)
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I love flowers, I love to make flowers crowns and I like playing with words, so I've made also a little poem, unfotunately I found the rhyme only in Romanian language, but I'll detail the meaning of my poem below :




Colorful wild flowers
I braided all in wreaths
Colored mini - roses,
With their tempting smell
Fragile poppies, attractive
With their dizzily sense
Suave daisies
With chic petals,
Artsy cornflowers
Little tiny curative
Sunflower which rises
Early in the morning.

If you like wild flowers
I will look for your thoughts
Any proposal
I will be gladly carry it :)





Because my first creations I gave to my daughters, I attached a photo collage with the little ones.

For other creations, please visit my FB page also https://www.facebook.com/buticulcolorat/

And never forget......." be sure to wear flowers in your hair ", if you miss hippie days :)