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Let's buy a sewing machine!

Those who are reading my blog for a  longer time may remember that I was sewing this and that two years ago. Last year I put all my attention to other hobbies, but desire to sew is not vanished.

My currant sewing machine

As we all need some motivation time after time to do something new, I have made a decision! As soon as one more tie from my Etsy shop will go to a new home, I will buy a new sewing machine!
Earlier I have had some custom made sets with bow ties, but as soon as I get my new machine, I plan to increase offer in the shop with some brand new items! Sounds like a plan!
Now I have made this public speech, so I have no other option as fulfill it!  :)


Have a great week everyone!

Hand felted brooch from ZumZum


A few weeks ago I shared on my Facebook page great news about giveaway from ZumZum.lv where I won a great brooch!
I felt like I should show you it, because I didn't get just a handmade brooch - I got a wonderful package, one of those kinds where you are smiling while opening it.

I really like how Diana - girl behind the Zumzum.lv  - created a beautiful pebble look brooch from wool and embroidered it with little seed beads. And more -  paper where she attached brooch was not a regular cardboard, that paper is her handmade paper, where you can try to find some grass or flowers.
Ps. ZumZum is on Etsy too (link)

Package of brooch

Handmade by Zumum

Brooch made by ZumZum


Bears and rabbits made by ZumZum /photo credit - ZumZum

And finally - Diana from ZumZum with her felted dolls
 (you can find them in her Etsy shop)
 /photo credit - ZumZum




Tool to create HTML code of Etsy treasury

There was a great guy who wrote a script to all those Etsy addicted who wanted to post treasuries to their blogs in kind of fancy way. This men was Martin from White Shark websites. Then something mysterious happen and script stop working and I was really sad. I asked my boyfriend to check this script Martin put out in Internet to everyone who could find the problem on it. And my boyfriend did it- he fixed a bug! YAAY! So now I can create a HTML code of all Etsy treasuries and easily put them in blog not just as static picture, but with all links to each item and shop! You can see below how cool it looks! I am so happy Martin made this tool and my boyfriend fixed it! So, if you want to create HTML code to insert treasury in your blog or website, you can do it at THIS link, while Martin hasn't updated this tool at his page.

'Warm Sunny Week Ahead' by fancystuffdecor


Pansy flower silk blouse for...
$110

Sunshiny and lime Bracelet w...
$13

Romantic Summer Pendant &quo...
$96

Yellow & Green Kentucky Derb...
$149

Zipper pouch coin purse - Te...
$14

clock mosaic / yellow green ...
$125

Summer scarf. Sunflowers sca...
$109

Hand crochet Lariat Scarf Gr...
$20

70's Floral Dress - Mini...
$29

Vintage Earrings - Yellow D...
$20

Ipad Mini Case, Ipad Mini Sl...
$24.5

yellow flower art photograph...
$20

Crocheted Barefoot Sandals -...
$12

Linen Yellow Pillow Cover wi...
$18

Box "cottage garden&quo...
$95

Hand painted tie Mens neckti...
$35

5 questions to Baiba

I am not used to featured posts, but I really want to share with you my discovery - Baiba and her Etsy shop BabitoKids.
I met Baiba via Etsy School and I was so happy to see all those colorful and cheerful kid hats she sew! I decided to ask her some questions and share them with you.
psss.. Can you spot her hat models from shop in her photo with her kids?

- How did you start to sew? Do you like any other crafts too?
Actually I sew already from school times. My father was sewing clothes for me when I was a kid and later obviousy I start to sew what I like by myself. My memories are - I open suitcase with old fashion, but in the same time stylish fabric pieces from my grandmother and start to sew dresses, skirts and other garment pieces. My school graduation dress also was handmade by me.
About other crafts, I have second Etsy shop - PetalGirly :))) I also like to knit, but it takes too much time to knit something.

How did you went to newborn and kid hat sewing?
I have 3 kids and I love jersey fabric to sew for them. I started with hats, for my little ones and that's how become the shop. They love to try them on and they wear my hats in everyday!

- What inspires you most?
Fabric, colors, fashion and good reviews about by crafts in local markets and Etsy.


- What are 3 things you can't live without?
Kisses for goodnight from my kids and husband, coffee in the morning and hobbies (craft, sport and trips).

- If you could meet one person, dead or live, who would you like to meet?
I would like to meet my friends more often, than I do!


In Baibas shop BabitoKids you can find slouch beanies, pilot hats, balaclava and different kind of hats for kids from new born to already bigger ones. 

Thanks Baiba for this mini interview!
All photos are made by Baiba

We have winners!

Just like I told you earlier, my 100th Like for my Facebook page giveaway has closed at Christmas time and it's time to announce the winner! I won't talk much, but a small change from previous information. I decided to pick two winners this time.

Congratulations Kristīne L. and Molly M.! You both have been picked as lucky giveaway winners!
Both winners please contact with me within a one week to specify address where to ship your gifts!

Giveaway to celebrate my 100th Like in Facebook!

I have decided to host not only my very first swap this year, but make a next step - to host a Giveaway! At the moment I write this, my Facebook page has 94 likes and I feel that moment of 100 likes is so close! I still think that 100 likes is a lot, so I would like to give a gift at least to some of my friends! I am giving away a surprise package with handmade goodies. I will tell you something more about a gift little bit later, I want to keep it more or less a surprise :)

And now, short about rules:
1) Giveaway is open till the 100th Like in my Facebook page (or if it comes too early, I will keep a giveaway open till the Christmas night);
2) To take a part of this giveaway you need to use a widget little bit lower and sign in with your Facebook account (trust me, it will help you to take a part in other giveaways based on rafflecopter in the future) or email;
3) There is only one mandatory point to be in - you need to LIKE my Facebook page;
4) If you want to get some extra points, you have some more options (but - fill the mandatory first);
5) When giveaway is closed, I will contact a winner trough email or Facebook account which was provided in sign-in process.
6) Have fun in this time of the year!


a Rafflecopter giveaway Can't wait to see who gonna be the 100th liker ;)

TOP 32 Christmas greeting cards

To make it easier to greet your friends and relatives this year, I want to show you some really inspirational greeting cards from all over the World! December has just begun, but I am sure, you have friends as much as I have and you want to greet them all with the sweetest, the most beautiful or just really funny Christmas card!
Here is collection of Top 4 cards for different recipients from Etsy, but my Christmas cards Pinterest board waits you with a lot of creative ideas how to make the best greeting card this year by yourself or where to find a card for the last moment!

1. Santa Gets All The Credit But we all know Mom Really Deserves The Milk and Cookies by Katndrewcards
2. To my deer mum and dad by Helloclacky
3. Mum, Thank you for still buying me an Advent calendar (please never stop) by NaughtyLittleCards
4. Personalized Merry Christmas card by PikakePress
1. Duck holiday card by NickiNickiGallery
2. Set of retro Santa and black cat cards by vpauld
3. Pop-up Christmas card with jingle bells by Yesterdayunknown
4. Set of 6 hand illustrated cards by indieBerries



1. With Love To Grandma by TheVintageGreeting
2. Quilling Christmas tree by SbirOtak
3. Especially for Grandma at Christmas from pinkneonvintage
4. Grandma Gets Run Over By A Reindeer by  DivaGoneDomesticToo













1. Christmas Camper by rachelink
2. Hipster deer with matching temporary tattoo by pepperink
3. Set of 10 Christmas tree cards by BubbyAndBean
4. Decorating Deer by SweetBellaStationery












1. HO-HO-HO Merry Christmas by Mashkamanart
2. Set of 10 personalized stationery cards by letterhappy
3. Pretend you're drunk and tell your co-workers how you really feel by IllKnowItWhenISeeIt
4. Funny Robot Santa by HappyDappyBits












1. Wishing you a very silly Christmas by EyeshootPhotography
2. You were expecting some other bearded guy in a red hat? by ArtyDidact
3. Ho! Ho! Ho! Bitches and Hos! by dewlawdees
4. Son of a Nutcracker!  by UrbanPrey












1. The weather outside... by JThoem
2. Printable "Happy Holidays" card by SamOsborneStore
3. Good things come to those who Bake by stephsayshello
4. Embroidered Christmas tree by KotoDesigns














1. All I want for Christmas is you...naked by JulieAnnArt
2. 'Tis the season by  RowHouse14
3. First base under the Mistletoe is soooo last year. by FunGirlsCards
4. Merry Christmas Sexy by FayeMoorhouse

Christmas ornament guide

Every day I receive at least a few emails about Christmas decorations or gift guides. This evening is my turn to show you some of my finds which made me think - "That's it, I NEED it!"  :) If you are not so good or crafty, like me, out there are people who will be glad to make these beauties for you. Just hurry up, Christmas are so close already!

Scroll down to see links for each of these ornaments and shops where you can find more treasures!











Felt angel with a heart by dagmarsdesigns
Origami crane by 3DCranes
Sea glass angel by Thecaptainswife
Crochet ball by NatkaLV
Shabby chic sheep by SwinkyDoo
Custom handpainted ornament by rachelschutt
Origami Christmas tree by paperinthepocket
Bell shaped ceramic by BlueMagpieDesign
Tiny mittens by NonnaDea
Acrylic birds by PrnceDesignUK
Crystal snowflake by MsBsDesigns
Handpainted pine cone by GlassSlippers
Hand embroidered pine tree by EarthyMamaGoods
Felt Cardinal bird by 162PENS
Miniature hats by lauraprilltoo
Fused glass tree by wishartglass

Mentor month in September

I thought this would be the best moment to tell you what I was busy with last month. This September was filled with different works and jobs because for the first time I took a part in Etsy activity called "Mentor Month". I have a lot of work ahead of me in my shop and it was so great that my teammate Linda from shop retrospectrovintage helped me the whole month to get my shop in order.  Thanks a lot to her! This September I had 2 sales with short time between both, which makes me really happy :)
We were a pretty big group of mentors and mentees and today I would like to show their great items in my social networks, so don't be afraid of the spam which will continue all of Friday :) Let's start with some picks which I like most:
from above, left: 1. Girl Hand Knitted Slouch from SweetMeadowSweet 
2. Grey necklace from ColoursAndThings
3. Grey felted mittens from HandmadeByDorothea
4. Christmas decoration from KuKuHome
5. Fabric rosette necklace from Valerunka
6. Round copper pedant from WindCityTreasures
7. Bolero sweeter from SandrasMagic
8. Knit cowl from WoollyFamily
9. Knitted dress from Gitasknitwear
10. Eiffel tower earrings from sweet4flower
11. Boy felted bow ties from Rozinite
12. Crocheted girls hat from dejuscraft
13. Tarot bag from Karytaga 
  14. Women crochet hat from ievasshopcrochet
15. Cotton handbag from Vivicreative
16. Linen scarf from AriZaDesign

These finds and more you can find here in Etsy or in my Pinterest board Etsy finds
Feel free to check out Etsy team Latvia Pinterest boards as well www.pinterest.com/etsyteamlatvia/!

Geometric mood

Hey my friends,
Like I started last week, it's Monday Mood-board day!
This week theme is Geometric, so I have found my favorites from Etsy and here they are:


Proud to be Latvian!

"Latvia love" by Elisabeth  from Poppyandpinecone
I come from a little country called Latvia (it's in Europe). I have always felt proud that I have this tiny place, which is hard to see on globe, because.. it is like hidden treasure. Some other time I will show you my favorite places here, but now - I would like to share some masterpieces made here in Latvia. I really enjoy all effort put in these works by their authors!
I could add much more artists to this list, but I will let you find them by yourself. Here will be a hint:  www.facebook.com/EtsyTeamLatvia


Latvian artist's masterpieces with American blue color


Blue and White Leather Bib N...
$44

Teething toy Teether Wooden ...
$16

Crochet Flower Appliques, Ti...
$2.48

Knitted Tube scarf in dark t...
$30

Modern Aqua Blue Enamel Earr...
$30

Childrens hand knitted wool ...
$38

iPad stable table or Laptop ...
$46

Turquoise necklace - turquoi...
$22

Family sock set Knitted wool...
$30

Black Blue Necklace. Beaded ...
$29

Blue Leather Rose Flower Bro...
$20

White with beige grey cat - ...
$16

R O Y A L - royal blue 80s d...
$42

Wool felt acorns - Needle fe...
$25

FLORA / dark purple floral p...
$59

Lapis Lazuli Ring in Sterlin...
$128