Sometimes less is more ~

Soon available in my shop:

Sometimes less is more ~ these new diamond shaped earrings are made from matte and opaque ivory-coloured Japanese seedbeads.

The natural finish, slightly uneven beads and the combination of three different bead sizes gives them a beautiful natural and organic look and a lovely touch of innocence. I think they are perfectly imperfect!

This actually started as a test. I had to find out, how my elsewise more playful worked diamond shaped earrings would look like by using just one natural colour, as this idea came up to my mind over and over. I am really happy about the result and I love them as much as their parents.

I simply enjoy beading the diamond shape by using this technique and beads in different variations. There are such endless opportunities and I just love it!!

Absolutly worth mentioning here are the new earwires I am using! They are still Sterling Silver but no industrial-produce! These very special and beautiful earwires are meticulously shaped, filed and forged by hand and then tumble polished for added strength and shine. I purchase them directly from a small one-women-metalsmithing-business!

I hope you love these earrings as much as I love beading them!

More “Diamonds” coming up soon-soon!! So, be curious and stay tuned!

Relaxing Sunday

 

Diese wunderschöne Schatzsammlung, zusammengestellt von Kasia K ~ SeaBreezeStore, machte es heute Morgen auf die Startseite von Etsy! Ich freu mich so, dabei zu sein! Vielen lieben Dank an Kasia!!

 

 

This beautiful treasury, curated by Kasia K ~ SeaBreezeStore, made it to the frontpage of Etsy this morning! I am so happy to be included! Thank you so much Kasia!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fabric Notebook by the curator Kasia K from the SeaBreezeStore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wooden Blue Bird - Sculpture Art by Popielnik

 

Bracelet AGUAYO by LAKLAKparis

 

Pencil Holder by VENDecor 

 

 

Pôle Necklace in Black by MiLaDo

 

Zen Infinity Sheer Tank Top by XZOUIX 

 

Tree Block Print Hand Carved by QueenAndSwan 

 

ORIGINAL LINOCUT "Blue Fish II." by emeraldsnow

 

Natural Linen Necklace with Glass Beads by boorashka

  

Women Felted Scarf by AgnesFelt 

 

Blackbird Linen Handbag by Corydora 

 

Handbeaded Ring in Champagne Gold and Rainbow Cream by ariearts

 

Black women poncho by KFbyMalgorzataDrozd 

 

Wall Art Photography by AnnaKiperPhoto 

 

Grey Czech Glass Beads by MayaHoney 

 

Waikiki Sea Salt Handmade Soap by ElegantRoseBoutique 

 

Crochet Lace Bowl by oMallaMo

Thank you to Kasia K for this wonderful treasury!

 

Francisco Vargas ~ Animalia Woodcarvings

Vor einer Weile entdeckte ich auf Etsy diesen handgeschnitzten Kettenanhänger und war völlig begeistert! 

Ist er nicht süß?

Als ich mir den Shop, Animalia Woodcarvings anschaute stieg meine Begeisterung. Mir wurde ganz warm ums Herz beim Betrachten dieser wunderschönen, charismatischen Arbeiten. Die Liebe und Hingabe aber auch die Natürlichkeit mit der Francisco seine kleinen Kunstwerke herstellt, strahlen auf eine ganz besonders wundervollen Art durch. Zum Anderen kann man auch deutlich wahrnehmen, dass diese Arbeiten auf exakte Beobachtung und Fachwissen beruhen, die Francisco als Biologe mitbringt.

Ich war neugierig und habe ihn gefragt, wie er zum Schnitzen dieser besonderen Weise gekommen ist. Seine Antwort könnt ihr weiter unten lesen. 

Ich freu mich sehr Francisco mit einigen seinen unikaten Werken hier vorzustellen!

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 A little while ago I dicovered this hand carved pendant on Etsy and I was totally thrilled! 

Isn't it sweet?

As I was looking through the shop of Animalia Woodcarvings my enthusiasm rised. I felt the warmth while looking at these beautiful and charismatic works. In a very special and wonderful way all the love and devotion but also naturalness shines through of how Francisco works his gorgeous pieces of art. On the other side one can clearly notice that these works base on an exact watching and expert knowledge of a biologist. As I was curious I asked Francisco how he got to wood carving in this special way. Below you can read his answer.

I am very happy to introduce Francisco with some of his unique works here!

 

Sloth Necklace Carved From Argentinian Lignum Vitae Wood

 

 

 

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 "I was born and raised in Mexico City. From an early age I got interested in woodcarving thanks to my grandfather that gave me pieces of wood to play. He sold firewood.
When the time came to choose a major to study at college, it was not difficult to choose Biology over other majors because I have always been intrigued by nature and would love to learn more about the different ecosystems, how everything is connected and how we can protect them. I have been fortunate to work with different species of sea turtles, one of them being the leatherback.. I did this for 18 years working in the gorgeous state of Guerrero in Mexico. Currently I work in the State of Chihuahua, my “office” is a beautiful desert called Samalayuca.

My carvings show my love for nature, I mostly carve animals from different types of woods, using cut-offs and driftwood. I also use other eco friendly materials like coconut shell and avocado pits. Carving is my way of way expressing my love for nature".

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Manatee Pendant / Necklace Hand Carved From Mora Wood / Exotic Wood

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small Bolson Tortoise (Gopherus Flavomarginatus) Hatchling /

Pipping Woodcarving / Sculpture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sea Turtle Necklace / Pendant Hand Carved From Red Mangrove / Driftwood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolphin Necklace / Pendant Handcarved From Padauk Wood / Exotic Wood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lizard Sculpture / Pendant / Necklace Carved From Avocado Pit / Seed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marbled Salamander (Ambystoma Opacum) Wood Carving / Sculpture, Handcarved From Driftwood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coconut Shell Tortoise Necklace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sea Turtle Carapace And Skull Woodcarving / Wood Sculpture. Hand Carved From Driftwood

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you love Francisco's arts as much as I do!

 

 

 Hier findet ihr mehr von und über,
Here you find more from and about, 

Francisco ~ Animalia Woodcarvings

 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnimaliaWoodcarvings

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