I don’t really like the word “frugal”. Especially for “craft” and “Christmas”. I much prefer words such as “smart”, “thoughtful”, “discerning”, because these better describe why we are indeed trying to reduce the stuff in our lives and also, to live better. And if someone is telling you that a crafter’s life needs some clutter,… Continue reading
As you know, I am always saying that the best present you can give someone is your time. And with the most special time of the year coming, it is also a most special period to create. To show the people you love how important they are to you by giving your time during this… Continue reading
Iceland poppies are one of the most beautiful and fragile creatures in Earth. Imagine how surprised I was when one beautiful white flower appeared in one of my flower pots in the 7-th floor of the apartment building. Maybe a crow brought it, they often do this, hiding seeds for later, but where she found… Continue reading
I love Pelargonium flowers! Absolutely love them! Probably it is a kind of inherited addiction of the women in our family. Every one of us has always had a strong passion to grow different types and colours. In my childhood, all the terraces were full of pots with Pelargoniums, now my home’s balcony is full… Continue reading
Cotton flowers are one of the best decorations for winter, for a baby shower, for a wedding and especially for a winter wedding. Actually, they are great for every purpose – because of their soft white cotton buds, which symbolize purity, wealth and wellbeing. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to find them every time we… Continue reading
Tulips became interesting to me a little bit later age. As a child I loved roses, the huge gerberas, the tiny violets and lovely daisies. Tulips were always too fragile, too easy to break; their petals started falling the second day. And on the last day of school for the year all the kids brought… Continue reading
Spring is coming in the Northern hemisphere and my balcony garden will need more attention… There are some flowers I love very much, but don’t dare to have at home – they are beautiful, but fragile. Traveling often for long periods of time makes things difficult for flower lovers. I am always giving the keys… Continue reading
Why paper succulents? First, succulents are very “trendy”. Still. And yes, they are beautiful, tough, attractive, come in many varieties, meeting every person’s taste. Second, paper is a great craft material. Of course, you can have real ones, which is maybe the best, but they need your time and care and if you travel a… Continue reading
My husband and I travel a lot. Really a lot. And I am so excited when we stop in one place for more than a month! This is such a great time! Such a feast, such a celebration! I am meeting friends, buying new books and new wool for my crochet projects, planning home renovations… Continue reading
“How to make а fast, easy and inexpensive floral crown for my little girl’s party?”. Maybe at least once in her life every mother has asked herself this question. And not only to be easy, fast and inexpensive, but also to look good and not cheap. Paper is a material about which many people are… Continue reading
Yesterday my new paper flower cutting dies were delivered and it was absolutely impossible to resist and not try them immediately. First I cut some shapes with my beautiful Sizzix Big shot machine. And here is the tip! Very often, when using paper or felt dies, some unexpected elements will appear on and around your… Continue reading
Do you remember your childhood days’ daisy chains? I loved them! But for me’it was impossible to make them and I always had to ask the other girls to make them for me. And imagine how sad I was, when the beautiful flowers started to dry out and the chain fall apart. Childhood memories of… Continue reading