Good thoughts, new projects, old projects

Soon I''ll celebrate a year since I've shared my creations on this blog; I hope you enjoyed and I'll invite you further to watch my posts, because I have a looooot of stories to say ;)
Until then, I will tell you the story of crocheted accessories, fluffy and warm, perfect for the cold winter days; some time ago, looking for materials for my new projects, I discovered the natural wool, or roving wool and I was so charmed by the many colors and gradients I've found that I've got everything I found.
Once the yarn got home, I began to looking for what to do, thick and abundant, soft and fluffy, bright colors .... initially I thought to have a coat, but because I didn't know the material so well, I gave up. After a long network research and because winter was coming, I decided to realize a set of circular scarf and matching mittens, a brilliant idea for the outside grey. And so, here are the sets "Fantasy", and of course I kept for myself the most colorful .... the orange one;), which I wear it daily merry.

For more pictures and other details, please visit my FB page, in the Ready for winter album; I hope you like them and they will inspire you.

I would have like to enrich the colour palette this year, unfortunately it was no way to find something to inspire me. Instead of this, I came up with a new proposal, the same material, which is found in a large variety of colors .....lucky me;) .... a set of crocheted scarf and mittens, uni-color this time, but with small tones of color......... the SPINY set.

These three proposals were meant for a dear Buticul's friend, if you like them, I can make similar models, you only need to choose the colour; for more detailed photos and other information please visit my store on ETSY website.

Thank you for stopping by and don't forget..............keep calm and love handmade!!!

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.

Halloween jewelry set

I don't like to celebrate, but I'm always like to accesorized ;)
I've seen these days pro/contra opinions about this holiday; .... I'm somewhere between, I can not say that I don't like it, but I don't dislike it so bad; what I don't like ...... well, those hideous costumes  of skeletons and vampires full of blood and disfigured faces, brrrr .... look terrible; instead, I like pumpkins carved and decorated, even to eat them, they are so tasty in any form of cooking .... yummii.
But I'm not talking about this holiday, and about SWEET PUMPKIN set, a necklace with assorted bead earrings, made to a mothers' whish who wanted to wear something in tune with the Halloween kids party.
So, the necklace can be worn by any breastfeeding mother, the little ones will surely be delighted by the contrast between the two colors, bright orange and duck egg color (I don't know how to say in english).
Like all of my babywearing necklaces, not only breastfeeding mothers can worn it, but anyone who loves art and especially handmade crocheted accessories; that's why I've made also, assorted earrings.

Set " SWEET PUMPKIN"

I hope you enjoy my new items and I'm expecting your proposal:)

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/

" 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