Red poppy rope beaded necklace and earrings jewelry set

Hi all, Have been through hard times lately and to take things easier decided to try crochet with seed beads. Found online gorgeous necklaces and bracelets but didn't have any idea how to make such beautiful pieces of jewellery. Floral patterns caught my eye especially ones with red poppies as red poppy symbolizes remembrance of those who died in war. In Ukraine red poppy is also widely used in traditional folk embroidery and paintings. I used the pattern created by Helgla to make a beautiful jewellery beaded set with red poppies. The pattern can be found here The bead rope has 22 seed beads in circumference, one rapport (a repetitive motif) consists of 61 rows and 1349 beads in two shades of green, three shades of red, yellow, white and black. Instead of white background I made a black one.

If you are a crocheter I suggest give it a go with seed beads to create such a beauty. Thanks Helgla!

Bright 3D crochet flowers lariat

Got new variegated crochet cotton in pretty yellow-pink-green colours and decided to make a bluebell lariat for the spring season. Added some bright green balls embellishments and sparkly green leaves and here is my new addition to the collection.

Crochet cotton lariat with pretty bluebells

Have recently finished a lariat in one of my favourite designs. It features bluebells in salmon pink with pretty green leaves and other embellishments. A colourful piece of neck jewellery for spring and summer.

The Remebrance/Veterans Day Red Poppy

The red remembrance/veterans poppy is an emblem of Remembrance/Veterans Day due to the red colour as a symbol for the blood spilled in the war. We wear it to remember the members of the Armed Forces who have died in the line of duty.

Crochet poppies

Poppies are quite popular perennial flowers in England. My garden is full of them and I really like variety of their shapes and colours. So they actually inspired me to making more crochet poppies in white and peach.

Crochet flower lariat

Crochet and knitting are everywhere in fashion, especially in jewellery and accessories. 
Flower/floral lariats are fun to wear. With the mixture of colourful 3d flowers, leaves and other tiny embellishments they will brighten your day and add personality to your wardrobe.


I had great fun making them, choosing different colour combinations. And I love what I've managed to get at the end.

I like combination of dusky/hot pink with purple and mint in this one.




This lariat is really bright with lilac/purple and fuchsia colours.



Reminds me bright autumn day in the park.




Early and tender spring is coming with these pastel colours.

Crafting on holidays

Hi, Just returned from long holidays. I caught myself thinking that I could not pass by the wool shops. I have my favourite places that I always try to check while on holidays. As the result, new thread - and new necklaces. Gold and silver are always in fashion, especially for special occasions.











I like the coral one. This shade is created by combining the two strands, so looks bright and at the same time gentle. I presume my sister enjoyed modelling it.

Ideas for using crochet flowers in projects

Hi everyone. It's a long time since my last post. I've been working outside my hobby but managed to fulfil some of my new ideas. I'll show you them later.

Still I'm making my little flowers. Pansies are still my favourites and lately they were very popular on etsy and I got a lot of orders from the UK and USA. Actually I counted the quantity of them that I've sold and was quite surprised to find out that it was more than 1200. A couple of years ago when I got back to my hobby and picked up my hook and fine thread I was just enjoing experimenting with them, trying different combinations of colours and shades and textures and was delighted to find out that people actually liked what I made. But I never knew how they were using my flowers. But due to their feedbacks and orders I found out how creative people were.

So here are some ideas for the projects where you can use crochet flowers.

First of all crochet flowers are embellishments and are widely used to brighten your clothes especially for little ones.

This field of crochet flowers was made to order to embellish a poncho for a toddler girl.

They look stunning on your scarf and gloves

They can be widely used at home decor - to embellish lamp shades and duvet covers.

If you wear hair accessories these pretty handmade slides will make you look different.

They are also very popular among scrapbookers as the flowers are of the size which is suitable for small projects and will add special touch to your cards.

I hope my ideas inspire you in your own projects, if you crochet flowers but not sure how to use them.

If you are interested in purchasing my tiny pansies they are available in my shop on etsy. Or you can buy them here.

A set of 25 hand crochet from cotton mercerised thread pansies in bright colours.

Size: 0.8" long and 0.8" across.

These pansies will look great as clothes accessories, especially jeans, or bag/cushions embellishments. They are ready to fulfil any of your creative ideas. You can use them as a single item or group them together.

All prices include postage fees, just choose the quantity you are interested in

crochet pansies

15 flowers $12.50 25 flowers $18.50 50 flowers $32.50

Have you heard about Leeds Kirkgate Market?

Leeds Kirkgate Market is a market in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK. With over 600 stalls this is Europe's largest covered market. It attracts around 250,000 visitors every week.

It first opened in 1822.

It was a founding location of Marks & Spencer. Michael Marks opened his "Penny Bazaar" in the open air market here in 1884.

Since then the market has been refurbished and here is how it looks like nowadays.

Since last year it has been hosting 'How Bizaar', a big market stall, providing an opportunity for starters of new businesses to display and sell their products. Starting a new business can be risky but now having an opportunity to test demand and get market feedback before fully launching their product, service and idea, is less stressful.

'How Bizaar' provides a low risk trading opportunity for a wide range of businesses e.g. arts, crafts, clothing, food, electrical goods, toys.

You ask me why I'm giving you all this information? Because since April my crochet embellishments and jewellery are displayed in Leeds Kirkgate Market! I'm having my own display space. It's quite big but it's never enough when you start arranging it. Since it's YOUR space you can do there what you want.

This week my space is arranged this way.

I have wonderful neighbours who are displaying and selling their gorgeous products - handmade cards, clothing, bags, unusual jewellery, items of home decor. They all are of high quality and are very popular among visitors of the stall.

So please do come in to check our handmade products!

Playing with felt

I'm still trying something new. This time new type of flowers using dry felting technique. I used the same dyed in beautiful colours wool fleece as I used for my wet felt flowers. What I like in felting is that you are in total control of what you are doing and actually nothing can go wrong. The only thing is barbed needle that is used to make a dry felt. Having small experience you better be careful while punching the fleece otherwise you will stab your fingers. Yes, it hurts :(

So first I made a flower.

It is quite nice on its own and can be used as a brooch pin or a corsage flower. But I decided to use mixed media - crochet balls, rings, wooden beads - and make a necklace.

So here it is!

Show off your accessories

Summer is knocking at the door. It's time to show off your accessories. Cell phone accessories shouldn't be hidden.

These elegant crochet cell phone drawstring bags are made from cotton thread with lurex and designed to protect your phone.

They will comfortably accommodate tiny digital cameras, cell phones, iphones small to medium sized especially ones in diamond shape.

 

 

Crochet Floral Necklaces

Recently I've started a new line in my crochet jewelry based on usage of Irish crochet elements - flowers and leaves.

Irish crochet technique originated in Ireland in the middle of 19th century during the great potato famine when women had to find additional ways to support their families. With distinctive needlework traditions they created real masterpieces with complicated motifs and patterns. Quite often one piece was created by more than one person.

My crochet necklaces and chokers are crocheted from mercerized cotton thread in a variety of colors and shades. Each necklace is one of a kind and is made either in one predominant color/shade or a combination of colors for adding more brightness and life.

They seem to be quite popular in my etsy shop. Just pop in to have a look.

Meaning of Green

According to Wikipedia the word green

is closely related to the Old English verb growan, “to grow”. It is used to describe plants or the ocean. Sometimes it can also describe someone who is inexperienced, jealous, or sick.

Culturally, green has broad and sometimes contradictory meanings. In some cultures, green symbolizes hope and growth, while in others, it is associated with death, sickness, envy, or the devil. The most common associations, however, are found in its ties to nature. Green is also associated with regeneration, fertility and rebirth for its connections to nature.

My Green treasury is definitely inspired by the Nature and appeared due to amazing craftsmanship of etsy artists.

 

First row (from the top):

1. Green Forest Necklace by Daimblond

2. Two Little Birds by Enchantedpond

3. Scented Mini Tree by Kaleda

4. Deep Blue Sea - Peyote Stitched Beaded Cuff Bracelet by Mysticfibers

Second row:

1. 12 Crocheted Green Cotton Leaves by Flowersbyirene

2. Sky Cubes Earrings by TonyaUtkina

3. Knit Victorian Cape Cowl Scarf Shawl Wrap Stole apple lime green with yellow flowers by Allmadewithlove

4. Fully Reversible Modern Everyday Canvas Tote Handbag by Thebagshop

Third row:

1. Photo Print - FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURHOOD by Yuliyaart

2. Lampwork Beads Set by Britanika

3. Sweater Dress in Bio Linen by Mirthquakeclothing

3. Bella brass verdigris earrings in brass by Fleurfatale

Fourth row:

1. Purity by VaidaP

2. Felted Necklace by Galafilc

3. Pomme de pin by Anasousa

4. Pillow Case Starling by Mirthquake 

Nature Inspired Crochet Flowers

Recently I've uploaded a video on youtube with my crochet creations and want to share them with you. You might like them!

My Crochet Flowers Featured in Treasury List on Etsy!

If you happen to sell on Etsy you know the excitement while you are waiting fo the treasury to open. Once you get a chance to make your own list of fellow etsians' creations it's getting exposed to everyone who is interested in art and crafts. And it's a pleasure to find your own things in treasures of handcrafted items.
Today my crochet cotton flowers in burgundy are featured in this lovely selection of goodies in purple made by Daimblond. Aren't they beautiful?

This is my first post!

I've just created my first blog and this would be my first post as a blogger.
I was thinking about having one for quite a while as I love creating handcrafted things, crochet and knitted embellishments, accessories and jewelry. It would be nice people come round and have a look at my goodies. I would love sharing with you my crochet flowers which are perfect clothing embellishments, especially for jeans and t-shirts, also look great on you favourite bag or purse. Actually they fit in well everywhere and would definitely brighten up your day and mood.