handmade journal/sketchbook "Blue Denim Jeans"

This soft journal is not made by me, but member of my family, who wants to stay anonymous :) He makes such journals of recycled fabric and assorted paper (white, cream, lined paper, vintage maps, pages from sheduler and others). The paper is hand torn and carefully sewn with strong thread.

He likes book buinding, but doesn't speak English. So I promised him to list his journals to my shop on Etsy. This journal "Blue Denim Jeans" is listed first, measures 11 x 15.5 cm (4.3 x 6.1 inches). It contains 120 sheets (240 pages). 

New journals and notebooks are coming soon. Stay tuned! :)

spread the Love

Something little and pretty - these are cute crocheted coasters with a heart shape.

The hearts can be used as home decorations or appliques sewed to clothes, bags, pillows etc.

Availbale on Etsy at ArtStitch.

how to make lace earrings

Art deco inspired lace earrings. I think that lace and freshwater pearls are great partners. It's easy to do yourself :) I used lace, freshwater pearls, textile glue, earwires and some findings (chain, pins, jump rings, filigree bases). 

First step: cut out lace motifs you like. Then spread the back side and edges with fabric glue. Keep pieces flat until glue is dry. Gluing makes lace motifs more durable and less fragile.
Second step: attach earwires using round nose pliers. You can embellish earrings with beads, chains, charms as you like.

Textile glue must be transparent. If you have not textile glue, you can use white glue (PVA): mix 1 part of water to 1 part of glue (proportion 1:1), spread this mix to lace motifs and let dry. 

These earrings shown on the photos are available in my shop ArtStitch on Etsy.

linen needle book

Two needle books are sewed of linen, embellished with crocheted flowers

Inner pages are white/pink blend felt

One needle book is for me, another one is for my sister

Size of needle book is about 10x13 cm (4x5 inches)

Valentines Day earrings

Some people are ready to celebrate Valentines day :) I made for order these crocheted earrings in varying shades of pinks and reds, totally 4 pairs with cute filigree hearts. They measure 5.5 cm (2.16"). Each bead is crocheted with cotton yarn over wooden bead (and each wooden bead was painted by me to pink, dark pink and red colors).

ArtStitch on Etsy

I want to represent my new shop on Etsy, where you can find crocheted-knitted-embroidered items and some of supplies for your home decoration. So the name is ArtStitch.etsy.com and all of you are welcome :) I apologize because small choice of items, but I will try to make the big shop with beautiful handmade goodies.

Many thanks to OyaStudio for including coasters from my shop into my first Treasury with an amazing name of collection This is a lace story. It's the great start for me, isn't it? :)