Crazy!

Yes. The last month and a half has been crazy indeed. Art, exhibition prepping, gallery opening, interviews, birthday, work, comic artist get together, parties, secrets and plenty of other events.
Finally things are slowing down a little. Or wait. Whom am I kidding? Now preparations for the annual Christmas markets begin. I have so far signed up for two. Thinking about what to craft at the moment..
I already have some things left from the last fair, so I'm not in the hole yet. But what else? More christmas-y things?

• Ornaments?
• Cards?
• Prints?
• Plushies?
• Jewelry?
• Buntings?
• Zakka?

Do you have any suggestions? A source of inspiration you'd like to share?

Please leave a comment! 

Cheers!

Em

October Craft Fest!

Throughout the month of October, Green Melon Creations and I are feeling festive.
To celebrate the wonderful season of fall, we are offering reduced prices on the Petite Patisserie series. 

Take a look:
Let the October Craft Fest begin!


Who doesn't want to stay inside with a hot cup of tea, keeping your hands busy with a cute crafting project like this?

Å-draget 2012

On September 1st, I was setting up shop together with Edge at Å-natta. A reoccurring cultural event celebrating the arrival of fall. It's evolving around the river Gavleån, which gets lit up by massive amounts of huge candles. It was really pretty and the weather was nice!

I was selling some of my own creations, together with products by Green Melon Creations.
Here are some pictures of my table and its contents.

And now for a little DIY-tip!

See the price tags? They're really easy to make!
All you need is:

• Washi tape
• Thread 
• Marker 
• Scissors 

Cut pieces of thread, about 10 cm long. Knot the ends together to create loops.
Cut pieces of washi tape, 3 cm long. Fold the tape over the middle of the tread loops.
Trim tape if necessary.
Write your price on the tape and wrap the tag around something pretty you made.
Voilá!


I will make a tutorial on the pincushion teacups next.
Have a great weekend!

A Green Melon Creation

Hej hopp!
I know, I know. I've been away for quite some time now. A lot has been going on trying to get our company, Green Melon Creations, on its feet. Alas, both our website and store are now up and running. Shipping worldwide too!
Green Melon Creations website and Boutique.


Enjoy!

She's a doll!

It was fun sewing something after a sketch. Making something 2d into 3d. And she does look like my dear and talented friend Sabina Larsson 
Check out her stuff! 

Treasures

I've been away for a little while. Illness plus participation in a public art project in Bollnäs. When I get my hands on better pictures than the ones I have now, I will share them with you.

So, what am I working on right now? An installation with text and string that's due next week. Plus filling in applications for scholarships and exhibitions. I have a great idea for some drawings and I have this massive urge to paint. So yes, a lot of art now, and not so many crafts..

These are some of my crafty little treasures I keep around for inspiration. Six glass jars with vintage metal buttons, ceramic dogs and Japanese ribbons.