For a long time I have wanted to create earrings with a vintage feel and incorporate crochet work somehow into the design, but I was struggeling to achieve the desired expression. But suddenly, a few days ago, just before I went to bed, a vision of these earrings popped up in my head and today was the day to try and see if my idea would work! This was the first pair I made (with two pairs of wristwarmers awaiting the last finish in the background):
I tried different types of yarn but ended up using the same yarn as for the wristwarmers - it is thin and delicate but also a bit fluffy, and I actually like the contrast between the dainty filigree flower charms, the smooth gemstones and the textured yarn. I´m really pleased with the results! What do you think?
I was sitting in the conservatory the whole day and enjoyed working on these earrings so much! It´s such a gorgeous place, especially now in the winter where there´s a lack of natural light inside the house. Great place to work!
To see what other bloggers are working on in their creative spaces visit Kootoyos blog .
Blog Give-Away
Just want to remind you that I´m having a blog give-away every sunday in advent, and the first thing you can win is this this dainty Mohair Beauty Brooch in a nice pink colour:
To play along and have a chance to win you have to do the following:
1) If you aren´t a follower of my blog yet, you have to join the follower list
2) Take a look at my Fleur de Bohème etsy shop and write a comment on either this or the last posting, telling me which two items you like best and why. You are even welcome to comment other things regarding my shop and suggest improvements concerning f.ex. my pictures or item descriptions
3) I would be pleased if you would heart my etsy shop ;-)
4) Make sure I can contact you in case you´re the lucky winner - if you´re not commenting as a blogger leave your e-mail address
You can comment until sunday evening. The winner of the first give-away is announced on monday, November 30 and the next give-away starts the same day - so make sure to pop around on monday!
And..... make sure to pop around my etsy shop - I´m participating in the Etsy Holiday Sale and have reduced lots of stuff!!
Hi, firstly I love the earrings you've just made. So pretty. Secondly, my two favourite things on Etsy are your gorgeous wristwarmers. They are beautifully delicate, with a lovely vintage feel; the second is the pretty pink scarf. I love how you used different fibres to fuse the yarn. It looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOh, by the way, can I do a little post about your blog on mine? I'm sharing some of the blogs I really like with my followers and yours is one of them!
ReplyDeleteHi Jo and thank you! Just wrote a comment on your blog, you´re welcome to write about my blog - I´m happy you like it!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the give-away and remember to pop around for the next one on monday ;-)
Hey K,
ReplyDeleteyou are on a roll here girl. Those earrings are divine, verrry pretty.x
Wow...your conservatory is gorgeous & the earings came up really well.
ReplyDeleteOh they're beautiful... I can imagine wearing them with a lovely flowing dress.
ReplyDeleteYour conservatory looks like such a lovely place to work.
Your Conservatory is absolutely beautiful, what an insanely great place to create...I love your earings too!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! I just love your shop. Everything is so soft and feminine and gorgeous. My faves would have to be the Green Gold handbag - I have a love of bags and this one is just divine! I also adore the La Vie de Boheme - Turquoise Earrings. I'm loving this colour at the moment and these are so romantic looking. What an amazing site. So glad I found it :)
ReplyDeleteKristen,
ReplyDeleteFirst, I LOVED the pictures of your house from the last post. (I am so far behind in posting.) Your house and art are ALWAYS so inspiring. The knitting machine looks amazing and I love your the wonderful arm warmers and scarves you are doing. They are so artsy yet "girly" at the same time. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Amy
PS the new earrings are so cute and original.:)
Hi Kirsten! Those crocheted earings are lovely, I love the colours. Looks like you have some great things happening there!
ReplyDeleteLovely earrings and what a gorgeous workspace. What's the view like?
ReplyDeleteWell hello there! I've been sent over to you by Jo at The Crow Road-glad to have done so!Very difficult to choose as I love it ALL! But the mauve tafetta soft knit scarf with the velvet is just luxurious looking. The button necklace and rings are so funky.Your armwarmers are very elegant ...I could go on! What talent you have eh?
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'tis ME again! Thankyou so much for the great comments on my blog Kirsten & also for the links you've put up here-much appreciated you know!
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Hi Kirsten, thanks for commenting on my blog! It was so interesting to hear your thoughts on Germany and other peoples' perceptions. I did enjoy my time there very much and would definitely visit again. It was a lovely place. I love Denmark too and have a good friend who lives north of Copenhagen. We had a holiday a few years ago and drove through Denmark on the way to Gothenburg. It is beautiful. Love your armwarmers! X
ReplyDeleteHei Kirsten.
ReplyDeleteSå mye fint du har laget, og for en fin blogg du har!
Jeg vil gjerne følge denne bloggen og skal inn å se på alt du holder på med!
The picture with the earrings round the glass is so pretty.
ReplyDeletevery good woolen collection for decoration you show me and I have some of them at home too.. Thanks.
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