Twine for gift wrapping

Tuesday, 30 November 2010

Remember this post from last week? The tutorial is ready. A fun and quick way to create twine for your gift wrapping.

Here's what you'll need - yarn (two ply works the best), beads (I'm using glass seed beads), scissors, cotton thread (any thin thread) and a pebble.


Cut two pieces of yarn in necessary length. Make a knot and put it under the pebble or some other weight.


Use both hands and twist the ends of the yarn in direction of spinning making it tighter. At the same time interchange both threads in an opposite direction. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. If the direction is right the yarn will spin together.


You can decorate the twine with beads. Thin cotton thread is of great help here.


Keep twisting the yarn until you get the twine in desired length.


Here's the result. I made several pieces - some with beads and some like bakers twine.



If you trying this out, please, share the result. I'd love to see yours turns out. Happy crafting!

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Monday moodboard - festive

Monday, 29 November 2010


Hello Monday! I'm pondering about Christmas decorations for my home, although I won't put them up until just a few days before the holidays. It's my strategy to reload Christmas mood after weeks and weeks of preparations and rush.

Preparing for Christmas 1 - fine art photograph by JKphotography
Christmas tree ornament by atelierpompadour
10 mushroom ornaments by stemellina
Frosted berries - Christmas winter wreath by kaleda

Monday moodboard is a collection of beauties made by European Street Team members. To see more moodboards and to play along hop over to fleurfatale.

Enjoy the season!

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Friday, 26 November 2010


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My creative space

Thursday, 25 November 2010


This week has taught me a lot about balance. Balance between work and relaxation. You can't have one without the other. This is why I've been absent from my blog lately. Change of activities to bring things back to order.

Meanwhile my creative space is all about Christmas. I'm working on a tutorial and the snow we woke up to this morning was just in time for even more Christmas mood. Stay tuned and visit this blog next week!

To play along and see who else is playing this week visit kootoyoo. It's fun!

Monday moodboard - turquoise and teal

Monday, 22 November 2010


Hello Monday!

Wood slice - embroidered ring by ixela
Teal Christmas bauble by AMIdesigns
Amy wool turquoise plaid. French shoulder bag by ikabags
Double round paper gift tags gold / turquoise - snowflake by HappyHuismus

Monday moodboard is a collection of beauties made by European Street Team members. To see more moodboards and to play along hop over to fleurfatale.

Have a great week!

Meet me on Tumblr

Tuesday, 16 November 2010

Heya! I've created Tumblr blog for all things inspiring and Etsy related. A treasure box for my loves from the first sight that don't make to this blog. You're welcome to stop by!

Monday moodboard - silence

Monday, 15 November 2010


Hello Monday! This morning just feels like that - silent and peaceful.

Lost in silence 1 - fine art photography - Mist by JKphotography
iPhone or iPod gray felt sleeve by portel
Pebble adjustable ring by LAccentNou
Handmade long daisy flower earrings silver plated by lightkeeping

Monday moodboard is a collection of beauties made by European Street Team members. To see more moodboards and to play along hop over to fleurfatale.

Wishing you a balanced week!

White stripes

Friday, 12 November 2010



A while a go I made Blue Stripes and thought that it would be great to create its sibling - White Stripes. And here it is! Copper discs in different sizes. Black and white enamels. Classic and fun. Listing tonight.

Wishing you a nice and cozy weekend!

Little heart

Tuesday, 9 November 2010

 
Little yet strong. Dark pink and lime enamels on copper. Listing this evening.

Monday moodboard - christmasy

Monday, 8 November 2010


Hello Monday! With all that seasonal rush on Etsy and a thin layer of snow this morning... It's not long now!

Silver green dot beadset - handmade lampwork beads by MadeByFire
Mini orange star Christmas ornaments by mychristmastree
Swirl vintage style bobby pins by glamasaurus
Pop star green and orange booties by LaLaShoes

Monday moodboard is a collection of beauties made by European Street Team members. To see more moodboards and to play along hop over to fleurfatale.

Wishing you a great week!