donauluft

The stripes of gold-yellow silk are from a second hand skirt (too big for me, just bought for the reason to help my Fabric-Fundus to go sky-high.....)

But I found a way to spotlight the beautiful fabric!

all packaging bags used up...new year, new sales...(hopefully!)

old and shabby!

2011-12-24T02:15:00.001-08:00

but genuine !

I guess this was before he could land that big sponsoring contract with a soft drink company!

....hope the one who is visiting you has a more stuffed basket!

Happy holidays everbody!

"folded Earrings"

2011-12-21T04:29:00.000-08:00

Some of these are finished!

They have a matt surface. Oxidized, and then treated with ground pumice stone, so the oxidation appears just in places.

Die linsenförmigen Ohrhänger haben eine matte Oberfläche, die durch oxidieren und späteres Behandeln mit Bimsstein Mehl entsteht.

The fastest fast food!

2011-12-16T07:26:00.000-08:00

..shortly we will have opulent meals, but here is one of my favorite "busy days" receipt! PIZZA TOAST !

some slices of toast, one mozzarella, tomato paste, salt and "pizza herbs" !

That´s all.
5 minutes in the sandwich toaster

...tastes delicate like pizza,

served with my favorite winter vegetables: chicoree (Belgian endive) ...and in a wonderful dragonflies-plate, I bought from the german ceramic artist Hildegard Schemehl

Have look at her Shop , where she offers impressing "Raku - ceramic"

Have a great weekend all!

Making a ........! Part 2

2011-12-14T09:42:00.000-08:00

For those who saw the preparations....here´s the solution:

a christmas present to a lovely eight years old girl: a dollhouse living room suite

What you need is: fabric scrap, a wooden strip, contact glue, wadding, cardboard,

some decorative braid....

Saw, stapler and hot glue gun...

....and taking delight in some chaotic crafting!

looks inviting, right?

This is going to be the table...

..and at the last a leather pouf in turquoise .

Voila! ...
Benni is the Tester, and he seems to be quite happy with this!

Time flies !

2011-12-12T02:44:00.000-08:00

This little guy is about 20 years old and still 11 cm tall.

I made him for my daughter, and these dolls are available still!

From all accsessoires I crafted then, I would like to show this tiny tiny sleeping bag,

lined and with a zipper, just like the big ones.
The zipper doesn´t work anymore after years in the attic !

yes, have a nap! I need you modeling for my tiny crafting project....

....to be continued!

making a .......! Part 1

2011-12-11T04:45:00.001-08:00

Browsing my material Fundus..

Curious what this is going to be? ....stay tuned!

It began absolutely perfect!....

2011-12-08T10:52:00.000-08:00

...and turned out into a big mess!

I made these..
..lots of them....

when I proceeded to the apricot rings, I had the great idea to eat some toasted bread with cheese,( you know, all the sweets !).
unfortunately the toaster caused a short circuit ..(ok, maybe I should not have tried to get the breads out with a fork!)

...blackout!!!!despite the oven was hot enough to burn my cookies .

We had this problem before, and always it was a matter of a few minutes!

But now : no chance to make the electricity work again....looks like the fault-voltage protective switch is gone. have to wait till tomorrow for the electrician.

Goodbye baking ..

So for today we are happy to have some extension cords and a working electric circuit besides....at least for the refrigerator and the computer!

creative Space....

2011-12-06T04:37:00.001-08:00

Some folding, hammering and plating!

Making some silver earrings...

I don´t know if this technique is reminiscent of smithing a Damascene sword, or more like making butter puff pastry.....which reminds me that I really should start Christmas baking !

Show what you are working on! Here you can find much more creativity!

Flickr Favorites

2011-12-06T03:31:00.000-08:00

1. Anish Kapoor- vue d'ensemble, 2. Eurasia Siberian Symphony 1963, Joseph Beuys, 3. Tate Gallery 6, 4. MiP07

It´s the first tuesday of the month so there is a theme this week : ART !

Mitsy ´s question : How do you feel about titles?

.....and I found some artwork on which not alone a title, but some further explanations would be helpful to connect with the artist´s intention, I guess.

If you like to play this week, hop over to Artmind, it´s fun.

Globe Earrings!

2011-12-01T07:55:00.000-08:00

Simple...unicolor....

...to be listed soon here or here!

SUGGESTED STYLING ! Etsy Finds...

2011-11-27T02:40:00.000-08:00

klick on the Photo for a bigger version!

1. Minus fold top in fern italian moleskin by minus

2. Lace Up Leather Boots by jessjamesjake

3. green cape trench by FM908

4. Wool/ cotton Dress with rolled Collar by 13threads

5. Green Donegal Tweed Wool Hat by 13threads

6. Zen Brooch - Green Rectangle by kylie3sheets

Creative Space....

2011-11-24T02:22:00.001-08:00

..Time to make some christmas cards!

Easy Peasy with this template from "Aluschablone" !!

They have a really big sortiment of hand sawn templates in their Dawanda Shop!

..have a look!

If you like to show what you are working on and to see much more creative spaces, hop over here !

This time I´m in black and lime!

2011-11-20T10:07:00.001-08:00

Agteam holiday-time swap

2011-11-18T09:52:00.000-08:00

lovely surprise in the morning - a parcel sent from Canada (they have really big acorns there!)

by Jen from SewnNatural

Thank you Jen!

Have a great weekend all!

Creative Space....

2011-11-16T10:45:00.000-08:00

The finished silver nuggets...

to be used as a single Pendant, or on a charm bracelet.....each unique in form and size!

listing soon....

If you like to play this week, and for some more creative spaces, click here!

Link with Love

2011-11-16T04:25:00.000-08:00

Hier geht´s um "faires Bloggen"

Gefunden bei Nauli, und sehr verbreitenswert!

Please klick here to learn more about " Link with Love"

Silver nuggets!

2011-11-13T04:41:00.000-08:00

Silver recycling :

Thats next!

I heat the silver scrap in the mold with my brazing torch to the melting point.

The charcoal is saving the generated heat very well!

At this point it is possible to shape the little liquid pure silver ball for seconds.....

After solidification the structure of the charcoal is visible on the back.

Beautybath in alum, after soldering silver jump rings onto the nuggets.

....to be continued.....

My creative Space....

2011-11-10T00:07:00.000-08:00

Silver recycling!

When I ´m crafting my silver caps, wires and closures some scrap piles up.

I will try to make some "Silver Nuggets" out of it!

This is a piece of charcoal I own for many years.....(what easily can be seen..)

I use carving tools to get a mold . Afterwards the silver scrap will be melted in it.

That´s all for now .....next time I will show the melting process ..

...and of course the finished products..( premised I was successful !)

What are you working on? Show your creative space and find others here!

new earrings

2011-11-02T05:47:00.000-07:00

Dots!

Pink Orange.... a vibrant combination . The stud pellets are made from in charcoal molten silver scrap! (have to show this sometime..)

Silver and Gold!

golden glass beads always are tricky ! They often are not abrasion-proof !

These messing colored are!

Bought from one of my favorite Bead-Shop . The owner Heidi Neuwirth is really an expert in all kinds of beads, esp. czech glass beads!

From another shop I had the opportunity to get tiny tiny tiny golden beads, have to put them to the proof, and create something, ....stay tuned for the results.....

Flickr Favorites !

2011-11-01T00:41:00.000-07:00

The theme is food this week, not difficult to find...

....... my favorite apple sort in my favorite states of matter (except the last pic!)

1. Rubinette Apple, 2. Dried Apples, 3. Grandma's applepie, 4. Rubinette

If you like to play this week in Artmind`s Flickr Favorite game, hop over to her blog for more Mosaics and info!

SUGGESTED STYLING ! Etsy Finds...

2011-10-27T05:18:00.000-07:00

Klick on the Photo for a bigger version!

Camel, Caramel, Chocolate, light brown ......

1. Handknitted Coat in pure wool by Pilland

2. camel vegan suede messenger bag by MilkandHoneyHandbags

3. Light Brown Leather Cuff-Bracelett by Justlena

4. Caramel globes by Donauluft

5. Adjustable Beaded Ring by JILLreDESIGNS

Creative Space....

2011-10-19T23:21:00.001-07:00

..busy with bits and bobs ....keine grossartigen Kreativitätigkeiten...

These little holes in the silicon security measures are mainly too small, it´s better to widen them, so to use them will not strain the ear wire .

Z.B. Die kleinen Silikon Sicherungen erweitern, damit sie problemlos über die Ohrhaken geschoben werden können.

scratching before applying the glue.

Das Zerkratzen vergrössert die Oberfläche und der Kleber hält sicher.

Show what you are working on: here ..and find some more creative spaces!

new pendants..

2011-10-08T10:09:00.000-07:00

...different styles

elegant chevron zigzag

..and multicolor

new Work..

2011-09-28T09:11:00.000-07:00

Silver necklace pendant..

..made from these old beads

My creative space....

2011-09-21T23:32:00.000-07:00

Metalwork...Components for my Ear jewelry

Pop on over here for more "creative spaces" ...and add a link there if you want to show what you are working on right now !

Flickr Favorites

2011-09-20T00:53:00.000-07:00

1. The Helferlein, 2. Ideas, 3. Idea!, 4. Ideas

I love light bulbs!

For me it is like an icon for brilliant ideas! Do you remember the little assistant of "Daniel Düsentrieb..(Gyro Gearloose ?

..If you like to play this week, hop over to Artmind !

Relevancy......?

2011-09-18T22:02:00.000-07:00

earrings-beaded-unicolor-red-crocheted-pumpkin shaped-rouge-red-burgundy-ruby-red wine...........available here or here

...relevancy....syndication...keywords....tags...

Sometimes I have the feeling , it costs me more time to be found than to create my jewelry....

Creative Space....

2011-09-14T07:41:00.000-07:00

Don´t laugh!

..This is going to be a super duper high end earring photo studio! .... (hopefully) ...

A Cardboard box, some cardboard, white Bristol carton, hot glue gun, an angle, made of wooden strips, clothespins. ..( ..just thought about what Mac Gyver would have made from these cool ingredients..!)

Due to the clothespin it is possible to change the background .

Show your creative space ! if you like to play this week, hop over here !

Olive oil and aching muscles !

2011-09-12T04:34:00.000-07:00

Back from one week in crete....(which is far too short!!!)

We made a mountain hike through " Samaria canyon " ...( If you ever make this tour you hopefully wear better shoes than I did ! )

Anyway a great experience!

Also brought a copious supply of that wonderful cretan olive oil !

September days

2011-09-03T02:28:00.000-07:00

morning glory on the wall .....and a lazy, very old cat enjoying the mild autumn sun

happy weekend !

My creative Space....

2011-08-31T13:48:00.000-07:00

wooden shapes for my beadwork....

I prepare them by myself .

I glue wooden picks in wooden globes, cylinders, drops and lentils.

Afterwards I drill again tiny holes for my silver components.........

It is impossible for me to use plastic shapes.

...and despite my earrings are lightweight.....

Show your creative space! ...and find more of creativity : here

jagged..?!

2011-08-21T00:55:00.000-07:00

I could use a little help...(my english is relatively limited)

How would you describe this pattern ? ...jagged?...is it the right term?... jag pattern?....

Big Olive shaped Pendant available here.

have a great Sunday!

suggested Styling ! AGteam Finds...

2011-08-19T04:53:00.000-07:00

back to school..... great finds from the ArtisanGalleryTeam

klick on the Photo for a bigger Version!

1. Black Bow tie for kids by beliz82

2. It´s Business Time Pencil 6 Pack in black by Earmark

3. aeiou lower case letters font hand embroidered pin brooch by Waterrose

4. Mac book Air sleeve cover felt leather by SleeWay

5. Black Messenger Bag - Vintage Photograph by BucktoothedBunny

6. Heather Gray Cloche hat with black satin roses by TeaPartyHats

......

2011-08-15T10:38:00.000-07:00

first studs finished

2011-08-14T09:46:00.000-07:00

They seem to hover on the ear, what gives a stylish, modern look.

Some more to come....

My creative space....

2011-08-10T21:26:00.001-07:00

working on new ear studs..combined with different beaded shapes.

hope it works. Stay tuned for the results!

Find some more Creative Spaces here

Chanterelle and Porcino..... Eierschwammerl und Steinpilz

2011-08-06T07:31:00.000-07:00

Chanterelle

Here is the recipe for Mushroom goulash : Schwammerlgulasch (in german)

Penny bun or porcino

Porcini recipe

...and an Agteam mushroom treasury :

Klick here to visit the shops!

Have a great weekend..(maybe collecting mushrooms!)

SUGGESTED STYLING ! Etsy Finds...

2011-07-30T02:30:00.000-07:00

Klick on the photo for a bigger version!

1. Pure Silk Tank Top by threelittleducksaust

2.Sea Urchin Collection-Flowe Cuff by staroftheeast

3. A Windswept Ring by catherinechandler

4. Silhouette Dress by JulyS

5. Vintage Dance Heels by floweronthewall

6. Orange Pool Porcelain Pendant Necklace by clacontemporary

New Tool ...and new work..

2011-07-28T13:11:00.000-07:00

I have got a new Photo Camera!

Right now I´m at the experimental stage

My son was much used to me getting started, ....but I notice it will need some time to get experienced .....

SUGGESTED STYLING ! Etsy Finds...

2011-07-23T21:14:00.001-07:00

Klick on the Photo for a bigger version

1. Handwoven Silk Ida Shawl - Burgundy - Black by AllOrganicTextiles

2. Hand Printed Navajo Tank in Blue and Magenta by thiefandbandit

3. Indian Summer beaded Pendant by Donauluft

4. Fire Catcher, a Leather Locket by LaTouchables

5. The Cottage Tote in Linen and Navy by Yokoo

My creative Space....

2011-07-13T07:55:00.000-07:00

blame it on the mail charges.....

Strikingly increased mail charges from my country made me change my Package

Now thickness is a criterium, not only weight....So Good by to my wooden splint boxes....

....and hello making use of remnants!

If you like to show your creative space hop over here!

Almost done!

2011-07-11T08:34:00.000-07:00

Only the closure is missing!

Just finished this Collier, made from Lucie´s beautiful antique beads.

The sparkling surface reminds on a snake or lizard skin.....

Flickr Favorites !

2011-07-05T06:21:00.001-07:00

1. Ocean Landscape Wave, 2. Ocean Shark, 3. Ice Diving In Lake of Myvatn, 4. Ice triangle

It´s the first Tuesday of the month, so on Mitsy (Artmind´s) Blog : Flickr Favorites, played by theme : Something you´re afraid of..

I love swimming! but the feeling of deep, endless water beneath, scares me...

I feel more save seeing the sea bed.

...and one thing I would never ever do, is: ice diving!

not to find back to the hole, a nightmare....

All in its proper time

2011-06-22T23:51:00.000-07:00

Summer - dilemma....

..should I prune the ivy and the climbing hydrangea ?

The red currants and the gooseberries are mellow !

One could make cakes and other delicious things ....

The bright sunlight makes your windows and curtains beg for a big house cleaning,

...and lots of ideas for creating to stick you to your workspace all the day!

It´s Pub garden time, time for swimming, hiking and ride the bike !

So many activities ....and the winter is long in our country!

I have to set priorities

Ok, I think I most likely can exclude the house cleaning!

Duftwicken - sweet peas, they smell delicate!

my first tomato - experiment, I´m really proud of this..

..and happy that the snails reprieved my basilikum which is flourishing this year!

She´s happy with some lettuce and lives free in our garden during the summer, there are walls around, so she cannot rebush, ..during winter she takes a big nap in a cozy box on the attic !

GONE SWIMMING !

2011-06-08T01:29:00.000-07:00

Girls only ! ..(ok, girls is maybe not the correct term for fiftysomethings...but anyway if you just hear us, it might be the right one!)

I´m going to have one week vacation in istria (croatia) with my friends.

Our husbands meanwhile take care of cats and dogs, house and gardens...

...while we are sipping cappucinos ....and Camparis..

wishing you all wonderful whitsun holidays!

SUGGESTED STYLING ! Etsy Finds...

2011-06-02T02:36:00.000-07:00

Klick on the foto to see a bigger version!

1. Constructured green dress by JulyS

2. skirt in linen by pamelatang

3. Pale grey Tote bag by byloomandhyde

4. Mandala Pendant by Donauluft

5. Olive green Oversized Batwing shrug Bolero by MoonHalo

Happy Weekend!

Workspace impressions

2011-05-30T06:54:00.000-07:00

Ostrich egg....

...sunshine - optimal working light !

..some good music..

..and a new freeform Mandala Pendant in tropic, parrot colors!

and one in a more narrowed design !

Creative space....

2011-05-25T22:56:00.001-07:00

Big project, first steps,...... uneven, antique cut beads, ... gives a beautiful surface .

This will be a pure and simple design, to accentuate the material! stay tuned for the result.

What are you working on? share your project here...

minimalistic

2011-05-23T13:13:00.000-07:00

In contrast to my last pendant I´m now experimenting with delicately patterns.

..not easy to photograph the transparent beads, maybe I will try it once more tomorrow!

Forever young

2011-05-20T02:32:00.000-07:00

His Bobness is 70!

That is worth a tribute to this great poet, I think!

The official Site:

When I was a teenager I didn´t get all the details in his lyrics! (which really is a disadvantage to this icon), though I loved his songs and attitude.

He still requires a lot of space on my I Pod !

My favorite Songs right now : Jokerman , Changing Of The Guards ......and ca 30 more....

Enjoy your Weekend !

Bob Dylan, Verona 1984

1. 004 Azkena Rock Festival 2010 Bob Dylan 26VI10

PaulaArt on the wall!

2011-05-17T12:58:00.001-07:00

I just bought these redwood art pieces from Paula! They are gorgeous! It is very exciting for me, to have that new art around.

My Photo is not perfect, it´s more a snap shot, and I guess I will have to tidy out the mess on the bookcase!

have a look at the redwood assemblages here!

....more impressing work on Paula´s blog and in her Etsy shops!

My creative space

2011-05-11T06:17:00.000-07:00

Starting a new work with these antique beads from Lucie .

...and yes, the little shovel is pure silver and handmade by me! (did I mention yet to be a tool addict?)

For more creative spaces hop over to kootoyoo´s new: creative space

Mandala Pendant Multicolor

2011-05-03T12:06:00.000-07:00

It was my intention to create a modern, suitable mounting !

Back view

.....available here

merry month of may

2011-05-01T08:38:00.000-07:00

happy happy joy joy ! ...a list, curated by me, on Etsy´s Front page!

Congrats all included!

My creative space

2011-04-27T23:01:00.000-07:00

A bigger project again...
and a new Pendant.....

...to be finished with a mounting ! stay tuned for the results.

Show your creative space and find others at kootoyoo !

Hey Rabbit..

2011-04-23T06:43:00.000-07:00

Just relax!

The worst part´s over....

Happy Easter everyone!

Here you can watch a not-so-nice rabbit

Theme and Variations

2011-04-19T08:19:00.000-07:00

Some geometric ornamentation!

Stained-glass windows, or portal bordures from art nouveau period could have been the inspiration for these earrings.

Tangerine Dream of Summer

2011-04-15T03:54:00.000-07:00

EST Challenge entry !....quite a while ago, that I participated !

This week it is hosted by creationsbyeve! from Athens,Greece ! theme : spring color trends , ....uplifting, energetic and exciting colors !

Flickr Favorites !

2011-04-12T02:43:00.000-07:00

Discovering orange!

inspired by this dress I had to create something orange too, I was not able to take a photo so far, so I will post it later and for now a little appetizer.....

If you want to play this week, hop over to Artmind

1. Orange (365/340), 2. Orange Panton Chair - from hivemodern, 3. ORANGE YOU GLAD I WENT SHOPPING?, 4. Orange

My creative space

2011-04-06T01:13:00.000-07:00

prototyping : Paper doesn´t blush !

Studs or dangles?

.. experimenting with paper, patafix and adhesive tape is great to find out how fastening will work!

See more creative spaces at Kootoyoo's

shine a light ...Etsy finds!

2011-03-31T10:32:00.001-07:00

Claylight Pendant - 8.5" , Line Pattern by lighttexture

Porcupine Desk Lamp with a touch dimmer knob by lightexture

Lampshade - White swan - by GreenWaIINL

Mariella Pendant Lampshade by kattybarac

Artichoke Phone Book Pendant Paper Lantern Shade by Zipper8Lightning

Tall Dandelion Clocks Lamp by Hannahnunn

yellow stripes umbu lamp by umbu

Flickr Favorites

2011-03-29T04:10:00.001-07:00

1. Salat, 2. Hainlattich, 3. Green Salad, 4. salat salad

...inspired by cooking, a mosaic yet again! first leaves of dandelion, daisies, stringing nettle.......

What´s your favorite spring salad recipe?

If you want to play this week, hop over to Artmind

Pastel Colors

2011-03-25T00:47:00.000-07:00

..remember my wedding theme?

Cool Colors in Sherbet - Ice - Tones ....available here...

Happy Weekend!

Good old Europe...

2011-03-21T12:12:00.000-07:00

My Treasury in the Etsy Newsletter!

I assembled this list to celebrate "Etsy´s Euro Week" and it was chosen for the Newsletter !

.... happy for all included!

discover Europe on Etsy !

My new Design - finally finished!

2011-03-19T00:57:00.000-07:00

While working on my "Mandala Pendants", I had the idea to make a necklace in that style as well.

..This is so to speak the "prototype"

The amount of work was enormous, but I think it was worthwhile.

..And it was not the last one for sure!

There already are next colors and patterns in my mind !

The next will be a color firecracker....or just black and white? ...

raspberry-sherbet

2011-03-13T09:12:00.000-07:00

...lime, kiwi, blueberry following soon......

My creative space....

2011-03-09T13:17:00.001-08:00

Sorbet - Colors...

I´m preparing a little wedding-jewelry theme...

delicate, pastel colors (some more to come, green, blue, lilac...)

These little cupcakes will turn into earrings, maybe for bridesmaids in different colored dresses?

Show your creative space ! If you want to play this week, and for much more creativity hop over to Kootoyoo !

Flickr Favorites !

2011-03-08T08:08:00.000-08:00

Don´t they look adventurous, those little claws?

1. gardening tote side 1, 2. Gardening tools, 3. instant collection garden tools, 4. Garden Tools

Hop over to Artmind for more mosaics !

My creative space....

2011-03-02T23:04:00.001-08:00

This is going to be a bracelet, wearable as a necklace too.

Hop over to Kootoyoo's to see much more creativity!

Almost spring!.....

2011-02-27T09:21:00.000-08:00

..and a pile of work to do...

The lilac tree framed pruning saw massacre!

hard to imagine, that in a few weeks we will enjoy our meals here again!

Mandala Pendants

2011-02-16T08:25:00.000-08:00

I´m not used to have a model to take Photos from my jewelry.

So I embraced the opportunity, when our daughter and her boyfriend came to visit us!

Thanks to you both!

Flickr Favorites !

2011-02-15T02:01:00.000-08:00

February ...

February is not my month... I have to admit...

For I´m not the Valentines day Person;

I´m neither the Carneval Person ! (maybe in a warm country I would!)

OK, there is some good in every season, and maybe the february could be great for creating, visiting exhibitions and concerts....and making plans ......

1. february, 2. 7th February - At the market, 3. pink balloon on sign South Molton Street London 12th February 2011 15:27.23pm, 4. February morning in Prague III

If you like to play this week, and for much more mosaics hop over to Artmind

Win this Pendant!

2011-02-09T08:05:00.000-08:00

Monthly Giveaway on Handmade Europe!

The giveaway is open to anyone!
Hop over to Handmade Europe to participate:

Ice cube Pendant by Donauluft

flickr Favorites !

2011-02-08T00:05:00.000-08:00

Con Trails, lit up by the first rays of sun
The first I saw, looking out of my window this morning!
It always leaves me with mixed feelings!
..on the one hand I have to think of all the contaminates and the environment effects,
on the other hand I really would love to sit in one of these Jets to fly right ahead towards the rising sun!

1. con trail, 2. Con Trails from Backyard, 3. con trail, 4. new and old con trails

If you like to play this week, and for much more mosaics hop over to Artmind

Creative space....Mandala - Pendants

2011-02-04T02:56:00.000-08:00

Slow but consistently...

That´s what I´m working on right now!

It will be a series of flat pendants....like little mandalas.

Some issues to solve, like the silver mounting which should not dominate and overlay the pattern,

..the inside materials, the strap or chain,.. and some more..

sneak preview:
My design inspired me also for a big necklace to make. This is a bigger project and will take some more time of course, stay tuned for the results!

flickr Favorites !

2011-02-01T04:04:00.000-08:00

..A lot of room and cozyness at the same time would be great!

1. Loft sur le toit avec terrasse à New York, 2. Pray for Ripley's Return Home!, 3. Easter lunch 2010, 4. Door

Show your dream home! ..this week play by theme!

More on Artmind! look at Mitsys mosaic and many more ...

2011-01-21T04:45:00.000-08:00

great weekend all!

flickr Favorites !

2011-01-10T14:47:00.000-08:00

Balance...

1. See Saw ..., 2. Tightrope Walker, 3. balance, 4. Balance

" Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. "

Albert Einstein

Seems to be easy, but......

Visit Artmind for more mosaics

done!

2011-01-07T06:45:00.001-08:00

...more an oversized jacket than a coat

Weights instead of pins!

2011-01-03T13:49:00.000-08:00

I have some Beading projects at the experimental stage and it will take some more time to post about....

So, in the meantime.......for something completely different....

It´s been a long time that I posted one of my sewing projects.

That one is going to be a hooded coat, and I upgraded my sewing equipment a bit with some weights for the cut. I did not see this before and find it spectacular : Weights instead of pins!

I bought them from a sewing equipment store, but maybe some really big iron washers from the hardware store will do the same!

Flickr Favorites !

2010-12-28T02:51:00.001-08:00

1. Watch Out Below, 2. Obesity strikes the Bird World - The Magic 1,000 Comments Achieved - Thank You., 3. Vögel im Winter - Blaumeise - Birds In The Winter, 4. My Winter Bird Garden with Snow ~ Worcestershire January 2010

Today I was happy to see a Flickr mosaic on Mitsy´s Artmind´s blog again after a long break!

Welcome back!

I looked out of my window and the first I noticed was the bird feeder with a blue tit, nibbling on a fat ball......

...If you like to play this week hop over to Artmind!

WISHING

2010-12-21T09:20:00.000-08:00

YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR !

If it´s freezing cold, you get clear ice ...

But now the temperature rises, and the ice get crazed.

A bit tricky to photograph, much more beautiful in real life.....I love the soft glow...for me not a patch on any electric light chain.

How to make these ice lanterns? click here:

Eislaternen... Ice lanterns

2010-12-21T09:12:00.000-08:00

Basic requirement is: The weather forecast predicts a few days freezing cold weather!

you need a few buckets one inside another filled with some water.

Be sure to have enough distance to get a thick coating of ice....and be patient....

..Stay tuned for the results..

genuineness and authentic self will

2010-12-19T01:41:00.000-08:00

Celebration of individuality......" anders anziehen " written by Smilla Dankert

One of the blogs I love to read !

The costume designer for contemporary movies, Smilla Dankert says:

" anders - anziehen means dressing - differently. It features people in their individual way of getting dressed. The Photos are unplanned shots - searching genuineness and authentic self will. "

To respect the privacy, no Photos here..... but visit her blog for great pictures and wonderful stories...in english and german...

Decoration

2010-12-09T10:54:00.000-08:00

Some of my Advent decorations.... (In fact ALL of my Advent decoration... I´m not a fan of

gold and glitter, but I do love stars)

That one I made of an old plank. The copper star in the middle is gleaming when the candle is lit

Simple branches from the garden with a chain of lights...

These two are my absolute favorites! The right one I bought on an elementary school´s bazar a few years back, and the left one I found in a dumpster! Looks like that one did not meet the expectations of its producer! Anyway a lovely angel!

hematite...vintage glass beads

2010-12-05T09:16:00.001-08:00

I created this modern clean form to use the cut vintage beads, I bought from Lucie.

It seemed to be the best way to bring out the raw and uneven surface of the beads....

Italian renaissance ..

2010-12-03T07:20:00.000-08:00

.....or chinese imperial period

..imagination knows no limits!

There´s no business like snowbusiness!

2010-11-29T10:54:00.000-08:00

It´s wonderful to do snow shoveling at 6.00 in the morning to clean the sidewalk in front of the house,.......(..for exactly 3 Days! after then it commonly begins to be annoying!)

new design

2010-11-25T12:25:00.000-08:00

festive and casual at the same time......(a little sixties too..)

available soon in my shop

Masters of elegance

2010-11-22T07:03:00.000-08:00

Their screams are shrill, but they fly and swing so beautiful...carried by the wind..

Seagulls at the danube beach close to our home.

Not the sea, but anyhow a beach...I love it!

Some soldering and sawing ....

2010-11-19T10:46:00.000-08:00

I look forward to a quiet weekend to give an earring - like appearance to this .....

...to be continued....Happy weekend !