Reflections and Glitter Links Before Christmas Ideas

Big Time out and about sent us away from updating our blog and we are just back here to throw some glitter links.

KINOMANIA has already started.

Our favourite WINNER :)

What about a piece of KEKS? 

Vintage Earrings selection straight from the 80s and 90s.

Want to HELP? Become a volunteer and be part of the Heroes!

Are you ready for a doze of classy Haute Couture?
Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2017/2018

Happy New Week and Don't forget the Sunscreen!

Happy New Week! For inspiring start of this week we made a selection of few links that really impresses us. 
Grab a cup of coffee and have fun while exploring! 

Always in our hearts! Tomorrow on 18th July 2017 turns 180 years since the birth of Vasil Levski!

Burgas International Film Festival takes place this year from 22th till 29th of July at Open-air scene “The Snail” and at the “Sea Casino” Cultural center, Burgas.

In case you have missed Absolut Crop Circle.

What about sleeping inside of artwork? 

Star Wars: The Last Jedi  Behind the scenes...

Gift Ideas for The Special One here.

We want it all  and we want it NOW!

Enjoy Exclusively Gucci  Cruise 2018 Full Fashion Show!

Plus don't forget the sunscreen! ;)

SeaTalesSwimwear Epic Swimwear with Designer Illustrations - Digging for Treasuries #July Vol. 2

What is a must for ultimate summer look no matter if you are on the beach or close to the swimming pool, or just walking on the small streets of a beautiful island? Here comes our suggestion for you girls. Feel free to comment here and to make the list below bigger  :)

1. Straw hat
2. Sunglasses
3. Swimwear
4. Sunscreen 

Today we want to share with you a great online store for one piece swimwear design .

SeaTales Swimwear Etsy Online Shop  will make the experience being at the beach more than exciting. All the swimwear  illustrations are made on Bali island. Absolutely unique, beautiful illustrations as if coming straight from the fairy tales. You can be sure that with the swimsuit what you have from SeaTales Swimwear you will  definitely be stunning on every beach. What is more you can have swimsuit for you and your little one with one and the same design or why not just different one. No matter what you will choose swimwear with floral details, tropical illustrations or just swimsuit with dreamy elements your senses will be overwhelmed with watercolor art and pure beauty.
Make sure yourself from the pictures below!

Sailboat one piece swimsuit, Girls swim suit Blue star sky Exclusive beach swimwear by SeaTalesSwimwear

Digging for Treasuries is series of posts dedicated to Etsy shops and their unique items.

Check out more from the series Digging for Treasuries- unisex sunglasses design by KaiveDesigns.

Colorful Wooden Bracelets at CraftFields Etsy Shop

As promised here is the latest update in our Etsy shop - Wooden Handcrafted Bracelets from our studio. 

If you need sizing help as it comes to bracelets here is our advice: the best way is to take out a bracelet that you already have and measure the inside diameter and compare to the measurements shown.

Lavender and Amethyst Color Bracelet

Blue and Copper Bracelet

Upcycled Yellow and Blue Bracelet

Rainbow Geometric Bangle

Find more colorful bracelets from our Online shop here. 

You know that our biggest passion is creating jewelry and handcrafted accessories and we cannot hide it the items in our shop are highly influenced by the 80s and 90s lifestyle and music.

We ship Worldwide by Registered, Priority Mail. 

Buy two or more items from our shop and save on shipping cost! 

Feel free to request your special custom order form our shop!

Thank you for visiting our shop and buying handmade items :)

KaiveDesigns Unisex Sunglasses - Digging for Treasuries #May Vol. 1

Creating treasury lists at the platform of Etsy has been always fun and pleasure for us. Recently we wanted to collect our favourite items in one list but you know the news at least for us here is that making a treasury as an option is no more available. In case you want to learn more why here is the full info. 

Anyhow we have already liked several products that we are in love with and these products are really a-must-have for the upcoming hot days and a guarantee for ultimate look no matter if you party hard on the beach or you are out and about in the city.

Today we start with KaiveDesigns - Riga based brand for high quality handmade polarised wooden sunglasses. All of their products are 100% handmade with high durability. The creative team behind KaiveDesigns pays attention to the quality, design and price.
Explore, find and buy your perfect wooden sunglasses from KaiveDesigns online shop. Straight from the shop you can also request your custom order or be inspired to make personalised sunglasses as a gift for you or the loved ones.

Follow KaiveDesigns at Facebook or Instagram

Keep an eye on our blog because later on we are going to show you incredible swimsuits!

Cultural Calendar Events Not to Miss This May

Happy Monday! Let's bash the beginning of this week with some fresh air, tons of coffee and some cultural program.

Find the events for you here

European Literature Nights 2017 - on 10th May from 6 pm to 10 pm Bulgaria is again part of big reading society in Europe. All about the places, authors, the readers and books find here.

Exhibition Geniale Dilletanten - Subculture in Germany in the 80's from 9th May until 31st May organised by Goethe-Institut in collaboration with Transformatori Association.

New York based Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum upload into their archive more than 200 books and catalogues from their exhibitions for free download. Go for this exceptional experience here.

21st May is near, are you waiting for the upcoming new TV series of Twin Peaks? 

We do like the Campaign of 1BIKE. It ends on 31st May so hurry up if you want to take part in. Full information and details how to do it read here.

2017 - Zero Year for the Festivals One Design Week and One Architecture Week organised in Plovdiv by One Foundation for Culture and Arts.

Meanwhile if you dream for the beauty of the seaside find some inspiration in one of the most mesmerising beaches on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.

April Weekend Easter Things-to-Do-and-Experience

Hello all! How is going? Here the holiday vibe is all around. Meanwhile we found for you few fresh must-visit-links what brings full and unique experience no matter if you go for them online or offline. Just keep reading..

Everybody likes pizza, right?! :) Watch the documentary about the true story and creation of THE PIZZA BIKE.If you are based in Bath, UK or just tripping around you have the chance to visit the smallest pizzeria in the world. And don't forget Life is a pizza!

From the smallest pizzeria in the world based in Bath back to Bulgaria latest hot news out here the first issue of SVEMA - independent Bulgarian magazine for art and culture is out from March 2017.

A brand new festival White Rabbit is just about to take place on 22nd April right in the center of Sofia and starts from 2 pm until 10 pm. During the day program different media meet at the scene of the event -  music, fashion design, contemporary visual art. After 10 pm the night program continues at Tell Me Bar where the Berlin based disco DJ Hara Katsiki will bash this Saturday night with classy dance selection.

H&M Conscious Exclusive 2017 is out there and apart from buying new clothes for the new season we want to remind you to be conscious and active and to bring Your old clothes on to the closest H&M store right next to you. #RecycleforFullCycle

Plus spring is the time when you can refresh and add some art into your home or office and here we found for you 5 ways to update thrift store art. Have fun and be creative!

Hope you enjoy our selection of April links. 

Happy Spring Holidays to all!

Sunday Food for Thought

We are happy to share with you couple of things what really impressed us during the last month and we think it is just worthy checking them out.

Jewelry Give-a-Way hosted by exPress-0.The winner will be announced on Monday,27th March and you'd better hurry up!

You can support Urban Saints these days:) 

Eager to read the book Transformations. The Hidden Art of Christo and Jeanne-Claude by Zornitza Kratchmarova.

Enter the brand new Lab for totally cool hand printed t-shirts. 

We are happy we found Nimmo hope you also enjoy their music.

Plus keep an eye on our Etsy Shop. New one of a kind jewelry and handcrafted objects to come!

Have a great Sunday and a glorious start of the new week!

Interview with the Jewelry Artist Lucía Laredo

Today we are really happy to introduce Lucía Laredo, jewelry artist based in Lima, Peru. 
This is an article on the fascinating art creation process of Lucía. 
Let's dive in the creative atmosphere of her studio. 
Here we go, read the full interview below.

(CRAFTWOMEN Studio)How did you start everything? What is your art background?

(Lucía Laredo) In 2006 I graduated  the Jewelry and Metalsmith Institute SENATI, the first school in Peru to teach Jewelry as a technical discipline. Before the school was open jewelry in Peru was a job learned only by practice or taught from one generation to the next. I develop my skills working at Ester Ventura workshop, a famous jewelry designer in Peru. And working at Lima Museum of Art improves my knowledge of art, art conservation and restoration. I also studied Artistic Jewelry at the School of Fine Arts and Graphic Design. I have constantly taken courses related to jewelry or related topics. 

CW Is there such kind of material that makes you to express yourself the best while creating pieces of jewelry? 

LL Metal is my favorite material to work, because it has various properties, many different manufacture processes and surface treatments.

CW Do you fancy listening to music while creating? What tunes are you up to?

LL Yes, music keeps me company while I am working. however it has to be in low volume otherwise I get distracted. I like almost every kind of music.

CW Could you tell us something about the source of your inspiration in both work and life?

LL Daily life, what I see, what I hear, what I read...whatever that generates something on me. Today I could work with some material, tomorrow I could develop a theme...this makes the contemporary jewelry a diverse and endless world. That's why I enjoy jewelry a lot. It gives to me freedom to create what I want...

CW Do you think the city you live in has to do with shaping your artistic sense and taste?

LL Definitely yes. Lima is the center of Peru, where different cultural expressions and different customs converge and interact. Sometimes this city can be friendly and sometimes it can be aggressive.

CW  Could you name some of your favourite jewelry designers and artists in general?

LL I admire the skill of the metalsmith pre-Columbian and Jack Cunningham, Karl Fritsch, Tessa Rickard. I love their work because they really seem to enjoy making jewelry.
In Art, in general, the surrealism and the installations are my favorites.

CW Could  you tell us more about contemporary craft communities in Lima?

LL Contemporary craft in Lima has a few exhibition spaces and these are, most of the time, exclusive. I would love it if more places existed in Peru where jewelry designers could show and spread our work and get the recognition that it deserves.

Thank you, Lucía! 

Find and shop online jewelry by Lucía Laredo at the following links: lucialaredo.etsy.com and lucialaredo.dawanda.com plus follow her at Facebook and Instagram

Hope you guys to be inspired by this meeting with Lucía and her creative space.
If you need some more inspiration or gift ideas learn the details around the story of Giardinoblu organic jewelry.

Handmade Dreams Exhibition + SoBazaar in the Heart of Sofia

  Winter is already here and the biggest proof is the first snow outside. Just two days ago Sofia was covered all around with snow. You can sense the festive spirit and the upcoming winter holidays everywhere - in the nicely decorated shops, cafes, local bakeries and bookstore. 

  What we really liked and we attended these snowy days is an exhibition that takes place in the Czech Institute called Handmade Dreams - Contemporary Czech Jewelry. The closing of the exhibition is on 2nd December and we strongly recommend to have a closer look at the pieces of jewelry exposed at one of the halls of the institute. 

 The project itself is curated by Petra Nového from the Museum of glass and Jewellery in Jablonec. 
In the exhibition are also featured students' works as well as works crafted and finished during the contest Master of Crystal.

 Apart from the glass, Czech jewelry is an established traditional brand of relatively small country in Europe and definitely it is worthy to get closer to examine its gorgeous collections and artifacts. 

  One more event grabbed our attention and more precisely this is the Christmas Edition of SoBazaar is going to take place on 3rd and 4th December at the space of SOHO. Plus we cannot hide we are in love with their beautiful poster for the event. Meet all the artists and participants in advance at the Facebook event here and of course in person right at the spot you can have the opportunity to have a chat with them and will get to know more about the creative process, the materials or to choose something special for yourself. 

And the rest you know just take your time and pick up the best gifts for the loved ones.

Summer Events to Visit in Bulgaria This June

June is already here and this is a fact. Apart from the sunny days what we were really waiting for daydreaming is on the schedule and at the same time plans how to spend summer time in the best possible charming and delightful ways. 

Here are our suggestions for events that take place this June in Bulgaria. Do not miss them out it is worthy or at least this is what our experiences shows. 

Kapana Fest in Plovdiv from 1st till 5th June

This festival takes place for the third year in Kapana at the very heart of Plovdiv. The program of the festival contains various events, kid's workshops and different bazaars.

Rose Festival in Kazanlak from 3rd till 5th June 

Rose festivals in Bulgaria definitely have traditions especially this one in the town of Kazanlak. 

The full program of the festival you can find here.

Week of Spanish and Ibero-American cinema from 1st to 9th June in Sofia

17 movies from 8 countries during the cinema week in Cultural Centar G8, Kino Lumiere and Euro Cinema. Just be sure that you have tickets in advance. 

Festival of Colors 25th June, Sofia

Let the colors and music to take over your senses.

Recycling Quiz - Win a Reusable Tote Bag by CRAFTWOMEN Studio

We were really inspired by the World Recycle Week events and campaigns that took place in April this year. For two of the events we already wrote in our previous posts and hope you also took part in the big recycling.

Keeping this spirit of sustainable consciousness we would like to give you the chance to receive for FREE a reusable tote cotton bag crafted in our studio.

How you can win a reusable tote cotton bag by our studio?

Just fill in the Recycling Quiz bellow, the deadline to take part in the quiz is 12 May 2016 and the winner will be announced on 13 May 2016 here in the blog and in the Facebook page and will be contacted within 3 days via email.

This is the bag what you can have for free - Green Heart Reusable Tote Cotton Bag by CRAFTWOMEN Studio. 

Quiz start date: 02 May, 2016

Quiz closing date: 12 May, 2016

Thank you for your participation!

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#WorldRecycleWeek 18th - 24th April 2016 - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Today, 18th April all H&M stores around the globe unite powers to collect 1000 tones of unwanted garments for a week.

If you have not participated in the collecting garment campaign this is your time to contribute the process of recycling unwanted clothes. 

If you have not cleaned up your wardrobe recently seems like during the World Recycle Week from 18th to 24th April is the perfect time to do it.

Get to know more about the campaign here and be ready to reduce, reuse and recycle. 

Keep also an eye on our blog because we are about to make a special give-away dedicated to the World Recycle Week. 

Full information and conditions about the upcoming give-away follows in our next post.  

Five Good Reasons Why to Use Tote Bags

Lately we have finished two of our favorite tote bags designs - one with geisha head and the other one dedicated to the heart shapes.
Here we give you five good reasons why to use tote bags:

1. Good for the environment - having a tote bag more or less will help you using less plastic bags in your daily life

2. Durable - tote bags, no matter what  size or style, can be re-used again and again 

3. Variations - actually tote bags are quite practical - you can use them as shopping bags, gym bags, work bags, beach bags,  picnic bags, school or uni bags, knitting bags, laptop bags, 

4. Reusable - tote bags are very durable and long lasting, if taken care of they will last you for years and years

5. Save money - by using a fabric bag you will avoid having to buy plastic bags both in shops and supermarkets and what is more having your customized fabric bag with you, you will not have to pay for another bag every time you go shopping

Spring and Summer Tote Bags

Spring Affairs and Boho Spring Ideas - Treasury Lists Spring 2016

Keeping the idea that warm days are on their way to come we just picked up colorful items that can make your daily life more vivid, fabulous and full with happy vibes and the final result is these two treasury lists highly inspired by the shiny and dreamy spring time. 

Have a closer look and pick up your favorite items and explore + discover great more stunning products and ideas how to refresh and update yourself for the new spring season.

'Spring Affairs ' by CraftFields

lampshade, Green lamp shade,... ShadowbrightLa... $17.99	Linen Purse English Romantic... chocolatecreat... $27	Ceramic coasters, Turquoise ... ThreeWishesFis... $24	Tulle Skirt | Champagne Tea-... 2live2love $118
Premium plastic Scratch map ... 1DEAmeShop $39.99	Exquisite and rare, collecta... PoshandSeducti... $30	Leather backpack, rucksack b... ArtLeatherDesi... $124	Cactus print, cactus wall pr... Ikonolexi $9
Mouse Pad - Fabric mousepad ... GaranceCouture $12.5	Woven Wall Hanging / Geometr... jujujust $280	Heavenly (VS) Sented Soap Ha... SouthernBelleS... $4.5	SALE . . . STITCHES painting... aprilawakening $25
Purple Chevron Washi Tape - ... pinkdotsetc $2.55	Tulip photography - Fine Ar... BlossomingDrea... $20	Silver yarn, sparkle yarn, g... ColorificThing... $3.6	NEW Cotton Quilting Fabric S... TheFabricScore $7.5

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'Boho Spring Ideas' by CraftFields

Hair Clip 2.8 inch (70 mm) ... MELODIshop $28	Silver wrap ring with Coral,... ArtisanFeel $151	Solid Perfume Amber Rose Pat... Aromawakening $9	Ukrainian linen dress, tunic... EmbroideredDre... $390
New 200x30cm Ukrainian Tradi... Rushnychok $54	Cellphone Wallet iPhone 6 Pl... NingsSilkWorld $88	Vintage Set of 2 Large Red C... BelleBloomVint... $24.95	Heat therapy rice bag, Micro... License2Craft $29.95
45" x 60" Geometri... NesrinArt $99	Set Of Seven Horses, Horse F... EverlastingCer... $80	Folk plate, white ceramic di... GlinianaKonicz... $32	Trippy Cushion, Trippy Pillo... CannabisInteri... $34.98
Kindle Paperwhite Cover, Kin... LisasBagstoRic... $32.95	bridal flower hair wreath,He... VarVaraMay $35	Gold Buttons, Ridges, 17 mm,... BeadsButtonsSh... $2.49	Adult headband women- Wire h... AccessoriesAni... $9

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