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Forest Dwellers by Whispering Grass

Forest Dwellers by Whispering Grass

It’s time to reveal to you my recent obsession with ball jointed dolls (BDJ). These dolls are articulated with ball and socket joints and can bend their limbs and torso just like real human beings.   Usually bjd doll makers create anthropomorphic dolls from various polymer clays, porcelain or polyurethane, but...
DIY Square Knot Bracelet

DIY Square Knot Bracelet

  Since it’s getting warmer and sunnier here, people start wearing less clothes and open their hands for more accessories. Spring and summer is a great time to wear different bracelets. This can be a bracelet made from combination of textile, beads and chain, like the one I made last...
Lampwork Beads Earrings

Lampwork Beads Earrings

I always buy beautiful and unusual beads and stash them for the future DIY ideas. One of the most beautiful type of beads is a lampwork bead. Lampwork beads are glass beads made in a torch and they all look really beautiful. So here is a quick tutorial how to...
DIY Floral Headband

DIY Floral Headband

My friend Veronka asked me if I could help her make a floral headband similar to the one Lana Del Ray has in some of her videos and to those Frida Kahlo wears on her paintings. We found some nice looking and cheap felt flower hair elastics of radiant blue...
DIY Wool iPad Sleeve

DIY Wool iPad Sleeve

  Are you looking for a quick and lovely holiday gift idea? Here’s one for you a wool iPad, Kindle or Tablet PC sleeve. This great accessory suits both men and women, children and grandparents. The cover or sleeve protects the device from scratches, chips and other damage. Materials: -...
DIY Mirror Key Holder

DIY Mirror Key Holder

Do you have a lot of keys in your hallway? Here`s an interesting way to orginize them by making a handy key holder from a wooden mirror.   Materials: - Wooden frame - Mirror - Coat hooks - White acrylic paint - Bronze acrylic paint - Triangle ring hanger -...
Leather Cover for Kindle, iPad or your favourite book

Leather Cover for Kindle, iPad or your favourite book

Hey guys! I have noticed recently that the key inspiration for me is the material. The idea of sewing a warm infinity scarf came to me after I bought gourgeous wool fabric of  mustard color. Having roughe jersey in my closet I came up with noodle necklace and braided summer...
Easy T-shirt Makeover

Easy T-shirt Makeover

I`ve got a vacation planned and can`t wait to relax on the beach with a tasty cocktail. I thought that I might need a t-shirt with some cool print to wear on the beach. Of course there`s plenty of t-shirts with deep neckline and loose fit perfect for the summer...
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Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Dear readers! Wish you a sunny, happy and amazing Mother’s Day ever! Card by designgreen
Mommypage Interview

Mommypage Interview

Hello everyone! Glad to share with you the our interview that came live lately at Mommypage website – the one-stop spot for mommies everywhere! Through this site, mommies can share their own delicious recipes and learn new ones, catch up on mommy-related news, get craft ideas and advice from featured mommies. Please read our interview...
DIY Rope Wrap Bracelet

DIY Rope Wrap Bracelet

It’s time to do a quick follow up to the Square Knot Bracelet tutorial and show you a really simple rope bracelet tutorial. Here’s what you gonna need: Materials - Rope or a Cord of two colours - 6mm end caps - a clasp - xtra strong glue Step 1. Measure your wrist and the rope of the double...
May 2013 | Free Printable Calendar

May 2013 | Free Printable Calendar

One who waits patiently will catch a big fish. Japanese Proverb   In the asian culture Koi (Carp) is a symbol of the strength, courage and patience. As one Chinese story says, a carp which courageously climbed up the waterfalls was turned into a dragon. That is why on  Children’s Day (May 5th), families with boys fly carp-shaped...
April 2013 | Free Printable Calendar

April 2013 | Free Printable Calendar

Here is the new printable calendar for the second month of sping – April. Spring is the time to reach to the sun, grow yourself and prepare to blossom! Doing so requires inner fimness and calmness. Japanese used to gain this state by observing the flowers grow. So you can download this month’s printable calndar...
How to Wear Camper Peu Shoes

How to Wear Camper Peu Shoes

I wanted to tell you today about another shoes brand I really love. Besides Clarks Desert Boots I really like Camper Peu shoes. Camper is a Spanish family shoe business which was established in 1975, but roots its values and core skills back to more than 120 years. As the Camper official website states Camper was born...
Happy Easter, Everyone!

Happy Easter, Everyone!

It’s Easter and I hope you have a lovely Sunday with your family and friends! Click on the poster to view it fullsize. Love, Lucy