Dala Horse free cross stitch pattern

The Dala Horse or Dalecarlian horse is a popular Swedish handicraft and souvenir. The name comes from its home province, Dalarna, in central Sweden. In the old days the Dala Horse was mostly used as a toy for children. In modern times it has become a symbol of Dalarna, as well as Sweden in general. Also now the horse has become the sign of good luck and these carvings are often given as gifts for hosts, family and friends. The authentic Dala Horse is carved from wood, but the symbol is now famous and replicated is a variety of mediums.

Mariya, the owner of LaMariaCha shop is a Scandinavian folk art lover I just couldn’t resist and had to create this Christmas ornament pattern. 

 You can use any color, not necessarily to use those in the picture. They can be embroidered on plastic canvas using woolen thread, then use this pattern for Christmas decorations or just put it in a hoop. These simple stylish embroideries can be a wonderful Christmas present for your family and friends or you can simply decorate your home.

If you use linen canvas, it’s better to begin from the middle. If you use plastic one, then began from any angle.

Giveaway - olive green leather key fob

You can win this practical and pretty olive green leather key fob! 
The olive green color is stunning and matches almost every outfit.
This giveaway is open to eveyone no matter where you may live
and this giveaway will end on April 17th, 2012!
The rules you can read here:
http://friedasophie.blogspot.it

How to manage long hairs of your daughter

Many mothers allow their daughter's hair to grow long. Long hairs can be styled in pretty and cute ways. Long hair has a number of options that are beautiful and stylish.
You can make buns, braids, pony tails and pig tails. A pony tail is made by picking all the hair into one place on the back of the head, and keeping it there with a hair tie. Pig tails are made by dividing the girl's hair into two sections. Pig tails can either poke out from the head above the ears, or they can be down and toward the back of the head, near the neck.
Here Nicole show us what you can make with hair of your daughter using elastic hair ties:

Framed embroidery from BelleCoccinelle

Long desired Easter Holiday will come very soon. This is very lightful holyday, which accompanies by careful cleaning of the home, and preparation of special holiday meals.
During this holiday we demonstrate extreme love to our close ones.
Small elegant framed embroidery from BelleCoccinelle will be great gift for upcoming Easter.
The owner of the store - Lana, she is an embroidery designer. 
She offers framed embroidery - nests with eggs, as souvenirs for this great holiday.

Blue Easter eggs

The nest is on light elegant baby blue background, and it made from natural robe, big glass pearls are great imitation of eggs. Light pink feathers are exquisite addition to the composition.
This kind of framed gift could be very elegant for mom, grand mom, or for any close one.

This soul steering nest is a very nice gift for toddle girl. 

Pink Easres eggs

Great spot could be found in her little bedroom for this Souvenir.

Promise “I’ll be back” would be elegant addition for those who are leaving for vacation or business trip for some time.

I will be back - Day

You can choose Day and/or Night version of this souvenir based on your taste.

I will be back - night

Please, come to BelleCoccinelle store, you will experience discovery of many interesting items.

New red leather earrings for Valentine's Day

St. Valentine's Day colors are red - the color of passion and sensuality, and white - the color of innocence and purity. That's why  the best gift for valentine's day is something red or white: earrings, necklace, pendant...  
Red also is on the crest of the moda. You can see it everywhere - in the collections of clothing and footwear, accessories and interiors. Red - the most dangerous and at the same time the most alluring of all the colors of the rainbow. 
Some days ago I wrote about new Red fabric necklace PASSION. Today I present Red leather earrings and Dark red leather earrings.

It will be unique and irrepetible gift!

New fabric necklace

For many time I didn't create new fabric necklaces. But in the december I bought two new fabrics - grey atlas and red atlas. With one of this I already made the necklace. Today I present it for you: Red fabric necklace. It could be perfect gift for Valentine's day as it's red. Red is the color of passion, love and anger.

Leather Moustache keychain

Haven't you heard? Mustaches are the latest must-have accessory! It comes into a style now. That’s why I present you new leather accessory – Moustache keychain. If you don’t have the moustache – this keychain is for you! It will be the perfect key organizer and will make a unique yet practical gift for any occasion. I made it in two colors: Brown keychain and Ivory keychain.

Moustache leather pendant

If you do want a moustache, you don't have to grow one, you can simply wear Moustache leather pendant! No need to look to a man for it now! It is just really quirky, cool and looks stylish. This pendant it's truly fashionable.

Deep red Shoe clips

Today I present you Deep red shoe clips.

If you have a favorite pair of practical shoes which you annoy almost. Or, this night you want to go to a party, but don’t have a time to go home and change. Or maybe you just have to cut the monthly money for shopping and you do not want someone notice it. In such cases shoe clips come to help you! They turn even the usual ballerine into exquisite evening shoes. In the morning after a fun party, you can remove shoe clips, and your casual shoes are with you again!
Shoe clips you may wear as a brooch, or as a clothing accessory. Deep red color goes well not only with the red shoes, but with shoes in shades of gray and black.

New photos of pink leather brooch with my new cowl

Today I write about new chrocheted cowl that i made. In the begginning of december I made white oversized scarf-cowl. After this I found amazing grey yarn and decided to make other cowl but not so big as the first one.
The pink leather brooch was so beautiful with my new cowl that I make many photos. If you have scarf you can pin this brooch in so may ways! It will be fabulous accessory with any outfit!
Isn't it amazing?

Brooches and my new scarf

Today I write not only about my new brooches but also about new chrocheted scarf that i made. I like very much all kind of needle and craft work. When I was teen I start to needlepoint frivolite, cross-stitch, crochet and knitting. My grandma taught me this. This is knitted scarf that i made 6 years ago. It was 2.5 m/98" long and I very liked it.

Now I made oversized white knitted scarf. And what can be better than make photos of new Cream brooch and Burgundy brooch with this new scarf? If you have scarf you can wear one of these brooches in so may ways! It will be fabulous accessory with any outfit!

You can find it in special section in my shop.

Christmas giveaway - Fabric bracelet

I'm a member of our Team of Russian Artists and I'm offering this wonderful organza bracelet “Holiday Shimmer” for the giveaway on Etsy Russian Team blog.

Can you imagine wearing this gorgeous piece at the Holiday parties? Now you can have it for free if you win this giveaway!

The rules to enter this giveaway and win this wonderful brooch you can read there.

This giveaway will run until Friday, December 10, 2010. The winner will be chosen through Random.org and announced on Saturday, December 11th!

Have fun and good luck everyone!

Crimson Leather flowers necklace

After making crimson leather brooch, necklace and earrings about which I wrote here: Crimson poppy flowers earrings and brooch I still had a few small pieces of crimson leather. But they were too small. Last week I had and idea what I can make with - necklace with small flowers! I like red color and I think many people like it. Red is the color of life, activity and energy, strength and determination, love and anger. It's the color of ardor, it excites, evokes passion, stimulates emotion and desire. What can be more beautiful as necklace with dark red flowers!








You can find it in special section in my shop.