Thursday 30 September 2010

Our Creative Space...


Today it caught my attention that we have always weird tools and materials hanging around in our workspace. A glue gun, clothes-pins, sand, a sieve and a funnel are just a few examples.


Also some toothbrushes to clean delicate surfaces.

You can see more workspaces at Kootoyoo's blog!

Wednesday 29 September 2010

Button Wednesday


This came today in the mail! It is the result of a trade with the  lovely Etsy seller, EyeSigh, and if you love buttons and sewing notions like I do, you will agree that it can get any cuter than this!


This little sewing bag has a whole dutch peasant family pictured with paint and thread and all the little faces are made with painted  buttons!


And it came full to the brim with embroidery floss! It is something to cherish for ever, thank you Regina! Please check her vintage shop EyeSigh, Regina also has a photography shop, blueskyclouds.



I've never been in the States, but I'm sure that if I ever go I will spend more time in garage sales and auction houses than visiting the touristic highlights, oh bliss...



To see more buttons, check P8's blog!

Monday 27 September 2010

Monday Moodboard


1. atelierpompadour  2. matilou  3. piktoland  4. sabahnur

Those who have known me for a while will know that I love rain. The main reason is that we live in a place where summers start in april and end in october sometimes even november,  long long hot summer makes yo miss rain!
We had our first rain after months! So a happy rain dance from me :)

Wishing you all a great week ahead!

See more moodboards at FleurFatale's blog!

Friday 24 September 2010

My Friday Night Outfit


Abanico for your ears - fan earrings made of lace in blue by Vadjutka

The Mimi Bag- Dark Blue with Off White Leather Strapes and Vintage Doily by StarBags

white leaf shift dress by 13threads

Vintage Blue and White Saddle Style Short Heels by fringevintagepdx

Refreshing blues and whites, perfect for any season! A little playful and elegant, comfortable and chic.
Have a great weekend everyone!

Thursday 23 September 2010

Our Creative Space...


This week I'm a bit better but mum is in bed with fever, guess we share our Flu's too...
I've been playing around with new material combinations, and am pretty pleased how these turned out, or better said, will turn out as they are not finished.


Before mum was caught with the Flu she started some urchin flowers wich I will finish, I really like the combination of fabric with the sea urchins.


You can see more workspaces at Kootoyoo's blog!

Monday 20 September 2010

European Street Team Challenge

Yaaay, we won another challenge of the EuropeanStreetTeam!
Now time for something fun, not too easy but not too difficult either :)
I had alot of fun hosting the Dots challenge a few months back, so this time we will go with...

>>>>>> S T R I P E S <<<<<<<

Stripes are fun in fashion, Decor in everything! It can be colorful or serious, many possiblities :)
Looking forward to your entries!
Deadline is 27th of September, monday night. Only new items will be accepted!

The Entries:

Panda Hearts and Stripes Kawaii bracelet by dinafragola:



Stud Earrings - Green Stripes by SoleDeVita:



Mia zippered makeup pouch by loddelina:




Upcycled 5 Star Shoulder Hobo Bag by ginaregina:




La Perle - Eco Friendly Bag with Leather Flap by iragranteco:



Stripy Unisex Apron by P8Accessories:



 

Red and gold Neck piece by lucietales:




Target Pendant by FebystanDesigns:


 

Contemporary organic Labradorite hoops earrings in oxidized sterling silver - Electra by Arctida:




STRIPES Knitted purse with bamboo handles by sexyhandmade:



Blue Zebra Necklace by staroftheeast:


 

Set of two black ethnic knitted and felted bangles with colorful stripes-shapes by creationsbyeve:




Innocence Earrings - Black And Pink Murano Crystal Gold Plated by LeelaBijou:



Tiger Stripes Men's necktie pure silk hand painted pink and black by ColoursandTextures:



Blue Stripes, Enameled Necklace by happyment:




Tiramisu striped earrings by Donauluft:




Stripes - Journal, Diary, Notebook by Kreativlink:




If Coco was here Brooch by VixLpCreations:



Diagonal Stripes Beadwoven Ring by gr8jewellery:



wrist warmers & head band/neck warmer by alatvian:



Monday Moodboard- Searching for Good Karma


I know a fairygirl, her name is Frances. She lives with Snow white, Pinocchio, the Frog Prince, Thumbelina and many more...
She captures her friends with her camera and shares it with the world...
She has been having a dream for 10 years, and now it came to her. But as money is not the main importance in Fairyland she has a problem. She needs money to go from New Zealand to Italy where her dream will come true. Another problem is that time is limited and that in a few days the door to her dream will close and won't open again.
There for she is having a BOGO sale, when you purchase a photograph you will recieve one of the same value for free. Each sale will help her for her dream to come true, so I really hope that you are a Karma believer and help her. She has the cutest ACEO's you can imagine (I can tell for sure as I have a few).
Both her shops, MatchStickGirl and EnchantedPond are having this sale, make use of it, I'm sure you'll get some great Karma back from this sweet fairygirl!

See more moodboards at FleurFatale's blog!

Friday 17 September 2010

My Friday Night Outfit


Water Lilies - Earring Studs by annarubyking
Vegan Brown Equestrian Back Lace Up Boots by italianpostcards
The Chelsea Jacket in Pink by ileaiye
Cherries and Chocolate Bag - Leather and Linen by StarBags

Warmer colors and materials will hopefully be needed soon here too :)
Have a great weekend everyone!

Thursday 16 September 2010

Our Creative Space...


A pile of unfinished projects is waiting for me while I'm busy fighting a heavy Flu. Mum started a new line of bags, they are now waiting for me to finish them off. Many more projects are waiting for my attention, hope to be back on track very soon!

We listed the first of the new bags yesterday in our bagshop.



You can see more workspaces at Kootoyoo's blog!

Monday 13 September 2010

Monday Moodboard


Donated by: 1. deepindigo 2. matilou 3. sexyhandmade 4. Kosmika
These and many more items are donated by amazing artists and crafters from the European street team for humanitarian relief. This time all the proceeds (i.e. item price - Etsy fees) will go to the flood victims in Pakistan. So if you want some shopping fun and do a good thing, you can shop in the EuropeforCharity shop!
Wishing you a lovely week!
See more moodboards at FleurFatale's blog!

Friday 10 September 2010

My Friday Night Outfit


Art Necklace Lady with Poppies original oil painting in Art Nouveau Sterling silver frame by NancyvdBoom
Curiosity Bag- Cotton, Leather and Vintage Key by StarBags
Handmade nunofelt merino wool poppy wrap by ingermaaike
Leather 70s Vintage Patchwork Colorful Pumps Shoes by SassySisterVintage


Can't believe it is Friday already!
Some Poppy love this week, colorful and different.
Wishing you a great weekend ahead!

Thursday 9 September 2010

Our Creative Space...


This week we have been busy with prepairing a wholesale order for a shop in Istanbul. The bigger the project the bigger mess we make in our workspace. This week was extraordinairy and I'm not showing you everything here :)


Among the order we also had some projects going on, like always, creativity is always bursting at our place.


The shop owner asked us if we could send some sea themed decorative stuff, like starfishes, along with the order to display the jewelry. That made me thinking and I looked through our big driftwood pieces to see if I could make some real displays.


With some matching and glueing I made this tree to hang earrings and necklaces on, I love it!

We also had some big starfishes which will be nice too. And I drilled out a big piece of driftwood to hold rings. I love the result as it is playful and natural, perfect to make our pieces stronger.



And an other interesting shaped driftwood to hang necklaces, I didn't change anything of it's natural shape except I carved spaces so that the necklaces won't slide off.


The shop owner will send us pictures of the result in the shop, hope to share that with you too, among with the address in case you might visit Istanbul :)

You can see more workspaces at Kootoyoo's blog!

Monday 6 September 2010

Monday Moodboard



donated by steinschmuckdesign
donated by stellakim
donated by DonataFelt
donated by stephmel

These and many more items are donated by amazing artists and crafters from the European street team for humanitarian relief. This time all the proceeds (i.e. item price - Etsy fees) will go to the flood victims in Pakistan. So if you want some shopping fun and do a good thing, you can shop in the EuropeforCharity shop!

See more moodboards at FleurFatale's blog!

Friday 3 September 2010

My Friday Night Outfit


Antique pink leather/vinyl purse with bow by carpetbagaccessories
Nuno felted eco dress - Wonderland by Vilte
Sea Urchin Collection-Three Urchins in a Row Necklace by staroftheeast
NINE WEST kitten heel sandles neutral colors by carboncopy


A very romantic outfit this week, soft pinks, perfect for a wedding or a very special date...
Have a great weekend!

Thursday 2 September 2010

Our Creative Space...


You all gave such good vibes last week, that mum didn't only finish that bag, but made a second one too!



Both bags only need some finishing touches before we can show the end results, but the main thing of these are the embroidery with felt. I love how this one turned out with white and pale pink, very romantic!




You can see more workspaces at Kootoyoo's blog!