Monthly Archives: February 2015

Learning shapes

Posted on February 27, 2015 by alinakelo

A nice way to add a bit of secret learning to a fun craft session with the kids is this: I gave my daughters some scissors and colorful papers where I had drawn different shapes and let them cut them … Continue reading →

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Leather feather

Posted on February 25, 2015 by alinakelo

As some of you may have noticed I like to use leather in my jewelry. Last week I was trying to arrange my craft room and I bumped into a large box full of scraps of leather. My mother (luckly) … Continue reading →

Posted in Jewelry | Tagged botswana agate, crystal quartz, feather, jade, leather, leather jewelry, metal, Necklace | 2 Comments

Ginger beer

Posted on February 23, 2015 by alinakelo

I’ve only had bad ginger beer. I guess the reason for this is because it isn’t that common here in Finland and therefore the chances of getting good homemade ginger beer is small. I was going through my recipes last … Continue reading →

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Spring colors in ceramic beads

Posted on February 18, 2015 by alinakelo

I ordered some ceramic beads and I noticed that I was clearing waiting for spring. I left out all the autumn and winter colors. I created a few bracelets from the beads. I did not get to the yellow yet … Continue reading →

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Wear your heart around your neck

Posted on February 16, 2015 by alinakelo

Aren’t just simple and long necklace wonderful? I had this 25 mm sized foil lined heart bead that found a home at the end of a crystal quartz necklace. I just love the simple look of this necklace and I’m … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2015 by alinakelo

Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember to give at least a little treat to your loved ones. Everyone loves to be remembered – Alina

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Where does inspiration come from?

Posted on February 13, 2015 by alinakelo

Have you heard of WeWork yet? It is a co-working company that provides platforms for creators. I love the idea how they provide these space that surely connect and inspire people. To find out more, check out their site. This of course made … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Muffins

Posted on February 10, 2015 by alinakelo

I know, Christmas is over but one flavor I will not let go off even in the summer. I love cinnamon. Just before the most hectic Christmas times there was a piece in the news here that cinnamon has been … Continue reading →

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Fairies are home

Posted on February 6, 2015 by alinakelo

I had a string of little lights which I hadn’t used since I actually did not like the color of the lights. They are a little too orange like for my taste around Christmas and there for I don’t seem to find … Continue reading →

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Dress = bag

Posted on February 4, 2015 by alinakelo

My eldest daughter has found the world of sewing and she asked me if I could find a bag for her that she could use to carry all her sewing materials. One evening I was going through their clothes and … Continue reading →