Summer Craft Marathon 2018 - Week #6

This week's task: Use only needles, threrads, scissors for your creation. And a surface, any surface would work.
Would a disposable coffe cup work? Well, Anna, I say it would!
The geometrical pattern on this coffee cup was the inspiration. I "followed" the pattern with the needle and a new upcycle embroidery cup popped-up!
It took longer than expected (and a light sunburn, as this was an on-the-beach project) and also there was an issue with the lower part of the cup, as the needle would hardly fit in, but still I think the result is quite satisfying.
For the time being, the embroidered cup works as a pencil holder on my book case.

Have a nice & creative week!

Kat.

*remember, if you want to join the summer craft marathon, you can still subcribe and catch the 7th week's challenge.
Follow our Instagram account if you want to see what's next on this craft marathon!

Have a nice & creative day!
Kat.

Summer Craft Marathon 2018 - Week #3

Missed second's week mission, but could not miss this week's for anything in this world.

Anna from In My Closet asked us to make something, anything, inspired by the sea.

Sounds lovely and easy on Monday morning, and you think "great, i have so many days ahead to think of something special and i have sooo many ideas so i can easily accomplish this task" and then out of nowhere Sunday is here and you're in panic.
Long story short, a jar of pebbles, a bunch of driftwoods, some hemp string and my below-basic macrame skills, and here it is, a sea-inspired mobile.

Always let the sea memories be part of your happiness!

Have a nice & creative day/week!

Kat.

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Summer craft marathon 2016 - Week #11

Right after coming home from vacation last week, completely disorganized and in a nostalgic mood, InMyCloset's craft marathon was just what I needed in order to recur smoothly (if possible).

The rules were simple: we had to create a "container" for our summer memories.

I went for the nautical style. I used some rope to simply embellish and old ceramic bowl, which became the nest for my summer memorabilia and souvenirs:

Pebbles, tickets, maps, driftwoods, wedding favors, crafts, fridge magnets etc.

A little something to remind me this summer's best moments and memories during the relentless winter!

Do you collect summer souvenirs? And where would you like to keep them?

Follow our Instagram account in order to see where we have been so far on #summerinmyc!

Have a nice & creative day!

Kat.

Summer craft marathon 2016 - Week #10

Last week, InMyCloset's summer craft marathon found me away from home, on vacation actually. 

All participants were called to create "something" unique, using beach finds, such as driftwoods or pebbles or sea glasses or sea shells.

I managed to find some really beautifull pebbles on a beach up north; lacking any other craft gear however, all i could think of was creating these simple guest name tags. 

I used an envelope and some glue.

Oh, and a marker and scissors. 

No need to mention the time needed for this week's craft.

Ahem.

So, follow our Instagram account if you want to see what's next on this craft marathon, which is about to end, deadline for week #11 is ending soon!

Have a nice & creative day!

Kat.

Summer craft marathon 2016 - Week #9

While I am on vacay, I wanted to share with you last week's challenge and offer you one of my favorite summer drinks, the famous peach bellini and an easy to make version of it.

Ingredients:
*fresh peaches
*lemon or lime
*champagne or prosecco - I used a chilled sparkling rose

Easiest recipe:
Cut peaches into small pieces and then smash them in the mixer, adding some lemon or lime juice.
Strain the peach pulp in order to remove thicker pieces.
Pour the peach paste into champagne flute glasses, add the sparkling wine and garnish with a slice of peach.
Your fresh and bubbly peach bellini is ready!
Cheers!

*remember, if you want to join the summer craft marathon, you can still subcribe and catch the 11th week's challenge.
Follow our Instagram account if you want to see what's next on this craft marathon!

Have a nice & creative day!
Kat.

Summer craft marathon 2016 - Week #8

Last week Anna from InMyCloset really nailed it!

Within the frame of this summer crafts marathon, we were called to play with watercolors!

The rules were simple, all we had to do is use watercolors and create something "light" and then have our creation photographed outdoors.

I started playing around with my favorite watercolors and I ended up having four small square cards, in various colors and in abstract patterns.

I have not yet decided what do with them, for the time being they decorate my desk!

Voila!

*And don't forget, if you want to join the summer craft marathon, you can still subcribe and catch the 10th week's challenge.
Follow our Instagram account if you want to see what's next on this craft marathon, deadline for week 9 is tomorrow!

Have a nice & creative day!
Kat.

Summer craft marathon 2016 - Week #7

Sending and receiving greeting cards is something that I love for as long as I remember myself!

Creating my own greeting card is always challenging.

Usually inspiration for cards knocks on my door around Christmas, but this time I was called by InMyCloset to create a summer card or a postcard.

This task stands for super fun and of course I could not miss the opportunity of sharing this delirium with our "partner in crafts" Veronika! Scissors, colorful papers, stickers, washi tapes, cords and all kind of materials where on the table, offering a zillion ideas!!!

It was definitely hard to end up with only one creation...shoot!

Anyhow, these are our two summery cards, ready to carry our greetings to our beloved ones! 

Follow our Instagram account if you want to see what's next on this craft marathon; week 8 ends tonight and we have already submitted our participation!

So, in the mood of our cards, wishing you a joyful summer wherever you are / whatever you do!

Have a nice & creative day!

Kat.

Summer craft marathon 2016 - Week #6

Those who follow us, know that Anna from InMyCloset is keeping us extremely busy this summer!

We are happy to announce that we've complete 6 tasks out of 6 so far! Woohooo! 

Six more to go! It's and artful summer after all!

Last week Anna asked from us to prepare our own summer emergency craft kit, a box that we can carry on our vacation and serve us in case we feel crafty!

Because the worst thing that can happen is having an inspiration flare, but not the tools. Disaster!

So we really loved the idea of this kit, we already knew the content and all we had to do is create the kits, according to our needs and our taste.

Veronika had two beautiful plain craft boxes, which we transformed into our "first aid" kits, while having our wines and cocktails, tattling and moon-gazing!

A classic, our creative mess!

I've decided to fit most of my favorite coloring pencils, tubes and brushes, some tiny canvases and various craft elements in the craft box, assorted in felt compartments.

I embellished the kit's cover with paper and decorative trims and a bold yellow lace that I found in Veronika's kit (keep reading).

On the other hand, lately Veronika is having her "sewing phase" and therefore she could not leave the house without taking her sewing paraphernalia along! Laces and trims and pompoms and fabrics and sewing tools, all orderly placed in her brand new kit, which she decorated with wallpaper in the most amazing red and fuchsia shades!

Craft kits: check!

Now let's go pack our swimsuits and flipflops!

What would be your "first aid" craft kit consisting of?

Moonset over Thessaloniki

*And don't fortget, if you want to join the summer craft marathon, you can still subcribe and catch the 8th week's challenge.
Follow our Instagram account if you want to see what's next on this craft marathon, deadline for week 7 is tomorrow!

Have a nice & creative day!
Kat.

Summer craft marathon 2016 - Week #5

Our weekly appointment for Summer 2016 Craft Marathon is here!

Last week was all about hats! Summer hats!

Anna inspired a lot of restless spirits in upcycling an old hat or totally creating a new one.

My partecipation was simple but fun: I digged up an old cap - most favorite in my puberty - and subtly embellished it with a pompom trim and a handmade felt octopus squid.

I admit it took me less than ten minutes. 

Guilty - slacker of the week!

How would you transform an old hat / cap that you no longer wear?

*remember, if you want to join the summer craft marathon, you can still subcribe and catch the seventh week's challenge.
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Have a nice & creative day!
Kat.

Summer craft marathon 2016 - Week #4

In case you were wondering about last week's marathon...it was a success, despite the fact that we did not post on time. The whole week was very hectic... 
Minutes before the deadline and with Veronika's valuable help - once again, I managed to submit my participation for Anna's summer craft marathon on time!
As far as the rules are concerned, we were supposed to create something non-edible but inspired by a summer fruit.
In particular we had to chose among watermelon, melon, peach, apricot, grapes and fig.
I chose watermelon, which happens to be my favorite summer fruit. I tried to transfer its shape to a plain tote bag, using the potato stamp technique.
This is what the tote bag looks like; I find it super trendy and summery!

Last week Veronika really outdid herself chosing watermelon as well. She grabbed an old wooden tray and transformed it into the ultimate summer tray, ready to serve her ooak cool and refreshing home made lemonade!

Don't you crave a juicy slice of watermelon right now? 
Me too!

Follow our Instagram account if you want to see what's next on this craft marathon!

Have a nice & creative day!

Kat.