VARious Things

My Ruffle Passion. Part II

2012-01-06T22:26:00.000+02:00

I'm really still in love with ruffles... This time - a passionate one...

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T22:25:00.000+02:00

My Ruffle Passion. Part I

2011-11-01T21:26:00.000+02:00

I'm still in love with ruffles...

....

2011-10-12T14:46:00.000+03:00

Minimalism

2011-09-13T22:15:00.002+03:00

Felt, metal, leather. That's all. Simple bracelet.

Attacus Atlas, Part II

2011-09-08T22:03:00.003+03:00

So, they came to our house in February. Following the instruction we stored the pupae in the refrigerator until April. Then they were place in a special corner, we cared for a proper humidity and temperature. And waited. Waited. Waited... The spring ended. We still waited... The summer was almost gone, and finally, in the very end of August two of them came out. Finally!

So.... Here it is - a beautiful female. Though her wings have not spread enough, she is so impressive!
These wonderful creatures are so fragile... And so huge... And so beautiful! Even with broken wings. Don't you think so?

Attacus Atlas, Part I

2011-08-28T22:29:00.001+03:00

Last Christmas my son wanted just one gift. And it was quite special. Attacus Atlas, the largest moths in the world. Just it! So... They came to our house only this year, in February. They looked just like this:

to be continued.... ;)

Summer's Gone...

2011-08-26T09:24:00.000+03:00

Yes... Summer's almost gone... Just crying in the rain...

Giveaway - And the Winner Is.....

2011-07-01T09:46:00.003+03:00

And this is a day for the giveaway! How sad that I was not able to include all that left a comment on my blog or all that just follow me into the list of participants (as usually all the giveaway rules have to be followed). But I can assure that this is the first but not the last giveaway on my blog! Just follow me ;)

So, here is the list of participants:

Rita alias alatvian
aureliaLT
Vilma M
Zivi
Dawn Edwards
Lucy
Kirsten Elise Lund
Inger Weidema
Cynthia
Aldona

And the winner is......

Cynthia, congratulations! Hope you like this little gift ;)

Huge thanks to all for my birthday greetings!
Huge thanks to all who follow my blog!
Huge thanks to all who shared!

If you ever wanted to purchase something from my shop on Etsy you are welcome to use 10 percent discount coupon code: TOTHELOYAL

Giveaway

2011-06-15T14:57:00.001+03:00

Today is my birthday and as birthdays can be not only for receiving gifts but for giving them as well, so... This is the time for my first giveaway in this blog! I would like to present you a simple yet elegant pair of earrings. If you like them - just do not hesitate and take a part in this game!

The rules are very simple:
- follow my blog,
- post about this giveaway (with the picture of earrings and an active link) either on your blog or on your FB,
- leave a comment here, on my blog, with a link to your post.
That's it! Nothing more to do, just those three things ;)
The giveaway will take place on the 30th of June.
Good luck to everyone!

Pay It Forward 2011

2011-06-07T22:38:00.000+03:00

This year I participate in one inspiring project - Pay it forward 2011. The project takes its place on Facebook and the rules are:
"I promise to send something handmade to the first 5 people who leave a comment here. They in turn must post this and send something they make to the first 5 people who comment on their status. The rules are that it must be handmade by you and it must be sent to your 5 people sometime in 2011."
So... All the five gifts are already sent!
And here is one of them - my work for Cristina Pacciani

I'm Back

2011-05-26T08:51:00.000+03:00

I've been here long ago... Alas. This spring was quite a difficult one. With lots of events, lots of work, etc. New theory course - algorithms, flowcharts, Matlab.. Really time consuming work. My grandmother died on the 17th of March. My father is in the hospital for a month waiting for the operation - his heart... Just not enough time, not enough strength, not enough capability for the creative part of my life. But.. The life must go on. Always. So - I'm back.

Don't Worry Be Happy ;)

2011-02-10T13:37:00.000+02:00

Can you imagine? Bobby McFerring is coming to Lithuania! Just can't wait to hear him singing on the 1st of May here, in Kaunas Jazz Festival!

And here goes his old old song....

"In every life we have some trouble
When you worry you make it double
Don't worry, be happy......"

More Arm Warmers and.... Stylish Blogger Award

2011-01-07T22:52:00.000+02:00

Some more arm warmers: this time - warm, cozy, soft -G- version. And the earrings. With real vintage buttons that were found among my grandmother's "treasuries" :)

I have to tell that I had a huge surprise several days ago - I have been given the Stylish Blogger Award by Sandra Rosa, aka azuleterra!
Thank you sooooo much, Sandra! I love your work - absolutely! (You can check beautiful Sandra's jewelry and pottery at her Etsy shop )

The Stylish Blogger Award is passed from one blogger to another. It works just like this - you have to:

thank and link back to the person who awarded you;
share seven things about yourself;
pass this award to other 15 blogs you like;
contact these persons about the award.

So.... Seven things about myself...

I love diversity. In everything. Even my education is quite a strange mix :)
I don't know what is boredom, tedium or however you call this strange feeling.
Felting is my passion and this passion grows constantly...
I must confess - I have too much passions, and felting is not the only one :)
I try to live slow. As much as I can.
Neutral, earthy, natural colors are my favorites.
And I'm definitely not a writer :)

And here are some very stylish blogs I love:
http://elzesworld.blogspot.com/
http://viltefelt.blogspot.com/
http://domesticstorieswithivy.blogspot.com/
http://rikrakstudio.blogspot.com/
http://decor8blog.com/
http://kristinamagic.wordpress.com/
http://vadjutka.hu/blog/
http://victoriaaltepeter.blogspot.com/
http://gourmandeinthekitchen.com/
http://evelynswonderland.blogspot.com/
http://betsyoffoundling.blogspot.com/
http://postcardsandpretties.blogspot.com/
http://style-files.com/
http://itsprettylight.blogspot.com/

Happy New Year!

2011-01-02T22:46:00.000+02:00

Just wanted to thank you for being together and wish you warmth, happiness, love, coziness, unity, patience, joy, peace in your hearts, creativeness, and everything you need in your daily life. Be happy!

So Warm So Cozy

2010-12-09T21:35:00.002+02:00

Just was kind of away for a while. At least away from blogging. And here is my new addiction - arm warmers... Love their making process ... And the result... So warm... So cozy...

Notes

2010-10-20T22:20:00.004+03:00

Wedding

2010-10-10T21:06:00.002+03:00

Once there was a wedding... So beautiful and bright... And so emotional...

My first attempt to take wedding photos. Thank heavens - just for my pleasure as this was my friends' wedding day.

Golden Autumn

2010-09-30T17:57:00.001+03:00

So beautiful autumn is here...

Red Evening

2010-09-25T07:42:00.003+03:00

Really beautiful song, beautiful words, beautiful fulfillment...

Subtitles: Lithuanian
Song: Ieva Narkute - Raudoni Vakarai
Dance: Agne Ditkovskyte & Povilas Vanagas
Show: Led i Plamen (Russia)

...

2010-09-24T15:17:00.003+03:00

It's really autumn...

Friday I'm In Love

2010-09-10T15:09:00.002+03:00

Just some music which reminds me the days I was a student.....
The Cure - Friday I'm In Love

Eco

2010-09-09T22:39:00.003+03:00

Last year, inspired by a very talented felter, Vilte, I've tried eco dyeing with plants.The process took itself in my parents country house, where it is more than easy to gather the desired flowers - you just have to spend some time for this. So, my first experiment - yarrow (Achillea millefolium).

And the result:

This summer I used this gentle piece of silk for felting - only undyed, natural wools.

Fall...

2010-09-08T21:30:00.000+03:00

The fall is here...

Our Journey

2010-09-07T22:56:00.000+03:00

Just several words about the things I'll never forget...

Driving through Hungary with its endless fields of sunflowers...

Visiting Budapest's Zoo & Botanical Garden, one of the oldest in the world.
This is the place where some of the animals are so near that you can touch them...

Having fun in the lake Balaton...

Enjoying the waterfalls in Plitvice Lake National Park, Croatia...

Watching the fishes there...

Travelling through the regions where peaches, fig trees and other goodies grow...

Visiting one of the most beautiful cities near Adriatic Sea - Dubrovnik...

And perhaps the southernmost land point of Croatia, Prevlaka, with its fortress

And those small islands in the Adriatic Sea... They are so beautiful...

Driving along a narrow road near the Lake Skadar in Montenegro was difficult, yet worth it.

And the River Tara...

Then - back to Croatia, to take some rest...

Split City with Diocletian's Palace: just a detail of sewerage remains:

Walking through the narrow streets of Split...

.... with their everyday life...

Visiting Postojna Cave in Slovenia...

Having a small evening brake in Vienna, Austria...

That's it.
One more journey is over.
And now - back to reality, to work, to our daily life....

Back to Reality

2010-08-29T21:43:00.000+03:00

Nearly 5300 kilometers, nearly three weeks away from Lithuania.... And now - back to reality....

Holidays

2010-08-11T00:54:00.003+03:00

So - now it's the time to leave for a few weeks.

Goodbye, computer,

Goodbye, handcrafts,

Goodbye, my everyday life...

Hope to reach Montenegro ;)

Forest

2010-08-11T00:34:00.000+03:00

Just a few days ago I wrote about my time in the countryside - being there, enjoying the slow life, walking in the rain, gathering chanterelles.... Alas.... No more chantarelles, no more other mushrooms... No more walking in the beautiful forest.... The storm made it:

And this was the road...

Friday Music

2010-08-06T15:34:00.002+03:00

I'm still in love with this song....

Summertime Life

2010-08-05T15:46:00.001+03:00

Just came back to the city life for a while...

After spending a whole month in the country-house...
It was a perfect time....
Being ...

Playing with water....

Having a cup of coffee...

Walking in the rain....

Gathering chanterelles...

Watching the nature...

Or being just a little bit crazy...

This is my life :)

Notes

2010-07-07T16:18:00.001+03:00

You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.

Mark Twain

It Was My Day

2010-06-29T09:30:00.001+03:00

It was just an ordinary day... Well, it was my birthday.
Spending the time at the country house...
Making a cake nearly out of nothing, without any recipe...
Getting a perfect buch of beautiful flowers of the field from my son....
Just a perfect day...

Monday Moodboard

2010-06-28T13:00:00.001+03:00

Some strawberries for this sunny summer day from European Street Team on Etsy:

Beautiful painting on silk by SilkStory (Lithuania)
Crocheted strawberries by sofiasobeide (Finland)
Juicy strawberry earrings by MistyAurora (Sweden)
Strawberry fine art photograph by starrybluesky (Scotland)

Notes

2010-06-25T19:32:00.000+03:00

My treasuries

2010-06-22T10:31:00.004+03:00

Just some perfect works of Lithuanian artists.

All can be found on Etsy - follow this link

Friday / Penktadienis

2010-05-14T12:43:00.002+03:00

Thanks to VaivaNat I've found this wonderful song.
Just watch it ;)

Only scissors and paper... Let's go create, friends!

And the weekend begins....

Notes

2010-05-12T14:34:00.003+03:00

reposted from e-Klaser

Sun Thirst: Continuation

2010-05-07T16:00:00.000+03:00

Sometimes life is really interesting. Yesterday morning I've written about sun, about spring and about these beautiful sunny flowers - sunflowers. And... My Mother came to visit me in the evening. With a small gift. With a sunflower in a yellow flowerpot :)
Life is really interesting....

May Flowers: Sun Thirst

2010-05-06T14:23:00.013+03:00

photo by me

So the month of May has begun. Together with a month long flower festival coordinated by artist Roxana Villa. Huge thanks to her for the invitation to participate! You can follow all the entries by various artists from the whole world here, at the Illuminated Perfume Journal.

Sunflowers... Maybe it is not the right flower for May. Maybe. Anyway, I've chosen it. Why? The main reason is this cold spring in Lithuania. Just too much rain, too many cloudy days, too much piercing wind and too little sunshine. Any person can feel thirsty for sun and warmth… And sunflower is the one that over the course of the day follow the sun from East to West.

So - sunflowers.... Some information about them:
"Sunflower plants are of the genus Helianthus, of the family Asteraceae, and are native to North and South America. They are an annual plant with availability year round, but the peak period of enjoyment is from June to October. The blossom is actually a composite of multiple flowers crowded together, with “ray florets” forming the outer petals that surround a large brown or yellow disc. Their thick, leafy and hairy stems often grow more than 4 feet in height, although dwarf varieties are available for ornamental gardens." (found here)

This flower is often used as a symbol of green ideology, as well it is the simbol of Vegan Society. This flower was the subject for many paintings, including one of the most famous still life paitings of Van Gogh.

It is said that sunflowers are the happiest of flowers, that they have the ability to provide energy in fhe form of nourishment and vibrance. It is bright, it is cheery, it is warm, it is just like a small sun and its petals are lilke bright yellow rays of sunshine, which evoke feelings of warmth and happiness.

So it is not surprising that people enjoy this flower - as a gift or as a source of inspiration. It sends us cheerfulness and sunny thoughts.

Just have a look and enjoy what forms of art can be expressed using this beautiful flower...

Sunflower earrings by bunnylogic
Sunny felted slippers for a small child by me

Sunflowers Field reprint by rebeccascreations
Handmade satin flowers for crafting by JujaCrafts

Sunflower inspired bolero by bonzie
Sunflower pendant by donart

Sunflower fimo ring by fanoulala
Sunny contrast earrings by me

Notes

2010-04-22T15:11:00.003+03:00

reposted from quote-book

Monday Moodboard - Perfect Violets

2010-04-19T16:21:00.000+03:00

Just some perfect violet impressions ....

Nuno Felt Wrap Skirt by AureliaLT

Beautiful and delicate earrings by LeelaBijou

Small box for jewels by Sybillinart

My Slippers

2010-04-18T10:30:00.002+03:00

Finally I've made something for myself!

Treasury East

2010-04-17T21:54:00.001+03:00

Etsy has launched a new type of treasury - Treasury East. This will change the treasury creation process, as here one can create as many treasuries as one wants, with no limits and no expiration. So here goes my selection - all the items are created by Etsy EuropeanStreetTeam members!

You can find it here

Notes

2010-04-16T18:26:00.006+03:00

reposted from kniepuder

Just Nuno Felted Ruffle Shawl

2010-04-15T09:16:00.003+03:00

Some words about my nuno felted ruffle shawl:

"... I was impressed with the couture quality look of the shawl and styling of the photography...."
Thanks to Morningbird collective for featuring!

To say the truth the photosession was a little bit extreme...

place - my balcony
weather temperature -about 10 degrees of Celsius
photocamera - on a tripod, connected to the computer
more than 40 shots without seeing the result (me - as a model)...

But it was worth it! I'm quite satisfied with the result: both felting and taking photos.

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Monday Moodboard - Spring

2010-04-12T08:05:00.001+03:00

Something natural, something earthy, something green, something cosy, something just perfect -

that's all I need for a beautiful spring day....

Very natural spring wreath by Kaleda

Super comfortable fingerless gloves by heiditheartist

Practical and useful tissue pocket by btaylorquilts

Eco-chic shoes by TheGeneration

WORK

2010-04-11T21:10:00.003+03:00

reposted from Design by Shira

One Rainy Friday...

2010-04-02T15:43:00.004+03:00

It was just one more rainy Friday in this cold spring season...
Rain rain rain...
Everywhere...
She felt a little bit lonely and sad...
She searched for something that could brighten up her day – some flowers, some accessories, something special...
She searched for happiness...

Search for those beautiful items that can give you at least a drop of happiness on Etsy:

onstail, TheBroochBoutique, anakim

moonovermaize, vilte, vart (me)

PaulaArt, kaleda, carlossantiago

kraplap, nauliknits, AureliaLT

Monday Moodboard or Just a Rainy Monday

2010-03-29T18:13:00.001+03:00

It's raining today....

Photo print by VaidaP (me...)
Impressive minimalistic cuff by Pulguinha

Smoke Flavour Herring handbag by Onstail

Large hoop earrings by OooohShiny

Dog's Life

2010-03-27T08:27:00.007+02:00

Sometimes it just happens...
One rainy Saturday my parents' dog had an accident running somewhere in the fields...
It could be an unsuccessful cat chasing through the barbed wire fence...
The wound was so deep that the visit to the surgeon was unavoidable...
Hence this hunter is smartened up with a beautiful white collar...
For 10 days...
Dog's life...

Notes

2010-03-26T22:06:00.003+02:00

EVERYTHING WILL BE OK IN THE END.

IF IT'S NOT OK, IT'S NOT THE END.

Sweet Friday

2010-03-26T09:03:00.001+02:00

I really love Fridays! The day when you can feel the weekend coming...And this Friday from European Etsy Week I want something really cozy, something sweet, something just beautiful...... Enjoy...

Feel wild! - nuno felted bracelet by jezek from Ukraine

Yummy miniature by PetitPlat from France

Handsome cat by DonataFelt from Lithuania

Gorgeous corsage flower brooch by amoronia from Greece

Passion in Pink

2010-03-25T22:38:00.001+02:00

True passion in pink! Perfect femininity, perfect romance...

For more information look here.

Another Day in Europe

2010-03-25T08:45:00.003+02:00

Another Day in Europe - pink, light and beautiful!

Magical peony print by JKphotography from the Netherlands

Timothy doll by Elze from Lithuania

Perfect tote that will brighten your daily life by iragrant from Switzerland

Beautiful pearl bracelet by AMIdesigns from Ireland

Enjoy....

Secret Box

2010-03-24T22:10:00.007+02:00

Just can't stand without sharing one of small delights of my life. The story is that one cold day of an early spring a small secret package came to my house. I opened it, and....

It feels so good to have such a mysterious living thing ...

Even with wishes that hided inside... :)

Huge thanks to Kristina Magic for such a wonderful gift!

P.S.

Now my small earrings have their own home!

If Things Go Wrong....

2010-03-24T16:54:00.002+02:00

IF THINGS GO WRONG (AND THEY WILL),

DON'T GO WITH THEM...

Roger Babson

Wednesday in Europe

2010-03-24T07:44:00.001+02:00

Let us celebrate another day of European Etsy week!
With all the tenderness, coziness and elegance of handcrafted items from different countries.

Nice and useful shopping tote by JBWorld - from Lithuania
Fabulous ring with coral by Jealousydesign - from Sweden
Funky Space Age earrings by amoronia from Greece
The feel-good apple by lapomme from France

Tuesday in Europe!

2010-03-23T06:50:00.009+02:00

If we can have Monday Moodboards, so why not to have Tuesday Moodboard! Especially when we can celebrate the European week on Etsy! So just wanted to share some great finds.

Print "Signs of the Zodiac - Gemini Boys" by Krize

Green Ceramic Buttons by potglasshande

Beautiful Leather Book , Diary, Journal "Swirl Tree" by Kreativlink

OSLO Everyday Purse by ikabags

Monday Moodboard

2010-03-22T06:48:00.005+02:00

Beautiful photo by Trotalo

Fabulous top by lamixx

Simple yet gorgeous ceramic vase by NewMoonStudio

Very classical earrings by RosemaryManufacture

Tulips from my Son

2010-03-21T22:11:00.004+02:00

I was really surprised when my nearly ten years old son bought me these wonderful tulips! And these are really special and extraordinary!

For the Cats

2010-03-20T14:40:00.002+02:00

Give your cat a comfortable place for sleeping, resting, or just watching you....

Calvin Klein Spring / Summer 2010

2010-03-20T06:42:00.004+02:00

Just found these ....

So light, so soft, so beautiful...

Look for more here
and here

Yearn for Green

2010-03-18T15:40:00.002+02:00

Just can't wait for the spring to come....

I miss the smell of grass after the rain so much...

Monday Moodboard

2010-03-15T12:14:00.004+02:00

Just an ordinary Monday...

Keep warm ;)

And have a nice week...

Original handpainted card by CynART, beautiful, impressive, artisan scarf by LeshasWorkshop, warm fingerless mittens by Karolija, just perfect felted slippers by ing00te.

...

2010-03-09T22:03:00.001+02:00

Jewelry and water drops...

Royal blue...

Let There Be Light!

2010-02-15T21:59:00.003+02:00

Playing with felt. With light. With forms. Just an experiment in lamp creation.

Which Fashion Item Rules the Runway

2010-02-13T18:43:00.005+02:00

This is the first time when my creation is in the voter - Which Fashion Item Rules the Runway. It feels really interesting!
So if you like my scarf please vote for me in the VOTER!
Thanks in advance!

Dream Angel

2010-02-05T12:04:00.008+02:00

Just wanted to show the most beautiful, perfect, stunning felted angel I've ever seen. Have a look:

You can find more of Ieva's work at her blog: http://vaje-atelje.blogspot.com/

Dyeing Experiments

2010-02-04T11:24:00.004+02:00

Winter

2010-01-25T19:41:00.005+02:00

Last week... A cold and frosty day... Sitting at work and looking through the window...

And again - featured in...

2009-12-09T20:52:00.003+02:00

what a week - a second time in two days when I'm featured in blogs!!!!
Thanks a lot to the RIKRAK STUDIO !

Featured in...

2009-12-08T20:50:00.005+02:00

It is really wonderful when someone likes my work...
Thank you, Lindsay!

http://www.mysolitaryconsignment.com/

Just citing:
" Soon-To-Be Surprises!
12.08.2009

Not that any of you have a problem navigating Etsy yourself...but I figured I'd post a few of my fave finds to celebrate the imminent gift-giving season!
If you're a bigger spender (or want to buy me something REALLY nice), this felted shawl by Lithuanian designer Vart is spectacular. Be warned: this is only for the fashion-focused girl, but if purchased correctly, it's a sure-fire way to get a squeal and a few tears. Trust me."

Mad about Scarves /

2009-12-06T09:22:00.007+02:00

FOOD FOR THE SOUL [CHRISTMAS]

2009-11-28T09:19:00.010+02:00

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

[CHRISTMAS]

Felt exhibition

An exhibition of functional felt objects – as a collection of traces of traditional meanings in this modern world of globalization.

At first glance it is just a simple game of eight felt makers - Daiva Morozova, Viltė Kazlauskaitė, Ramunė Toleikytė, Inga Samušienė, Donata Dumčiuvienė, Aurelija Masiulionytė, Jurgita Migonienė, and Vaida Petreikienė. Felters, playing with felt surfaces and colours that remind you of a smoke spiced herring or “kūčiukai” – traditional Lithuanian pastry served with poppy seed milk, or cranberry jelly, or hemp salt with boiled potatoes… A subject of Christmas food and variations of common fashion accessories.

However, after getting deeper into every exhibited object and its story that underlie simple lines of felt, you realize the meaning of collating felt and Christmas food by the felt makers of this exhibition.

Christmas food symbolizes respect and consonance, it is food that unites all living family members and guests from the world beyond – souls of our ancestors. Authors of the exhibition refer to a belief that souls of the ancestors hold onto plants, hair and wool…

Drawing their inspiration from ancient traditional meanings of Christmas food, authors complement it with modern touch of this celebration, symbolically connecting wool as a sacred shelter of souls and blessed food for all living and dead, wind, cold, and bees. Authors of the exhibition, using modern felting techniques, invite us to “feast” and rediscover the meanings of this holly period of time even in such (at first glance) common and casual cosmopolitan fashion accessories – felt objects with special purport.

Just a small dress

2009-11-21T22:49:00.007+02:00

Just a small dress for a cute little girl...

Necklace

2009-11-09T22:23:00.005+02:00

Sea Reminiscences ....

Treasury Time!

2009-11-09T22:20:00.001+02:00

And again here comes one new treasury.... Hope you will feel its warm and coziness...

Christmas is near...

2009-10-25T15:52:00.003+02:00

Treasury!

2009-10-25T09:05:00.005+02:00

And again here comes one new treasury. I just have been out of the active life on Etsy for some time... But I'm back again. And I really hope to keep up with the pulse of Etsy world!

2009-10-10T20:08:00.006+03:00

Passionate...

2009-10-08T12:28:00.004+03:00

Our Sun

2009-10-07T17:49:00.010+03:00

Just a sun created by eight felters!

photo: Victor Morozov

Straipsnis Delfi

Some words about FELT UNITED Lietuva

2009-10-05T21:44:00.024+03:00

Huge thanks to everybody for everything...

Thanks to the spectators, to Vaiškūnai, to Kaikaras, to my colleagues, to everyone.
Many many thanks to Inga for the warm welcome in her cozy house.
And many many thanks to Vilte for organizing, for gathering us, for everything!

Some photos:

More of my photos can be found here

Photos by Viltė Kazlauskaitė
Photos by Armidas Pronosovas
Photos by Kęstutis Migonis
Photos by Victor Morozov

Just some impressions from FELT UNITED Lietuva - our felt installation!

Pasiruošimas Felt United / Preparation for Felt United

2009-10-05T21:18:00.013+03:00

I'm not a writer... And surely I don't write so good as Vilte does. So I asked her and... I will just use her blog for a little bit. The main thing is that after discussions and considerations, which were very long, with different moods, sometimes consistent and sometimes not at all, we decided - let's do it!
Read more in Vilte's post below.

Preparation for Felt United by Vilte (placed on September 29, 2009)

"As you might remember I blogged about international day of felt Felt United once. Finally I can announce what Lithuanian group of felters is going to make and where.
There has been lot's of discussions, many beautiful ideas, many ups and downs until we found IT. Summarizing the long path we walked: Felt United colors for this year yellow-orange-red suggested something warm, like fire, shining and bright like the Sun or stars in the sky. We also wanted to make something very Lithuanian, very Baltic... And show it in a symbolic place...
The answer to all this was - recently reconstructed Baltic Zodiac and the Sun that is going through all the signs during a year. You can read a very interesting article about Baltic Zodiac here and I am going to mention just the names of those signs:

1. Fishes (Pisces)
2. Sheep skin (Aries)
3. Rider (Taurus)
4. Twins (Gemini)
5. Bird of the Moon (Cancer)
6. Bird of the Sun (Leo)
7. Crane (Virgo)
8. Scales of the sky (Libra)
9. Deer with 9 horns (Scorpio)
10. Spearman (Saggitarius)
11. Goat (Capricorn)
12. Horse (Aquarius)

The installation will be made in a symbolic place - Ethnocosmological museum in Moletai, under a big glass dome with an idea that the felt installation is to be seen for people on Earth as well as the whole Universe.

There is still a lot of preparation work to be done until the opening of the installation on October 3d at 4pm at Ethnocosmological museum in Moletai but there is a little preview of the sign I was making - sheep's skin - with an idea of mythological golden wool. Dyed with plants of course :)"

More of Vilte work can be found on Etsy - vilte.etsy.com , on her Flickr, and on her website

Felt United

2009-09-30T12:29:00.010+03:00

Jungtinės Tautos 2009 metus paskelbė Tarptautiniais Natūralių Pluoštų metais. Būtent šiais natūralių pluoštų metais pirmą kartą pasaulyje bus švenčiama Tarptautinė Veltinio diena - spalio 3-ioji, kurios metu visame pasaulyje bus vykdomas projektas „Felt United“. Šis projektas įtrauktas į oficialių JTO Tarptautinių Natūralių Pluoštų kampanijos renginių sąrašą.

Veltinis – seniausia, archajiškiausia ir viena iš ekologiškiausių tekstilės rūšių tiek savo tekstiliniais komponentais, tiek technika. Veltinis – tiek amatas, tiek menas, kurį spalio 3 dieną veltininkai visame pasaulyje stengsis atskleisti plačiąjai visuomenei. 2009-ųjų pirmosios Tarptautinės Veltinio dienos spalvos – geltona, oranžinė, raudona spinduliuos visame pasaulyje rengiamuose Veltinio dienos renginiuose, instaliacijose ar akcijose. Veltinio dienos projektai, patvirtinti Felt United iniciatorių tinklapyje, vyks daugelyje pasaulio šalių, tarp kurių – ir Lietuva (visų šiame projekte dalyvaujančių šalių vykdomi veltinio projektai „Felt United“ iniciatorių bus jungiami į vieną fotoreportažinį pristatymą, kuris pasaulinės žiniasklaidos bei virtualios erdvės pagalba ir toliau pristatys bei propaguos vieną seniausių tekstilės rūšių žemėje).

Įsiliedamos į pasaulinę Veltinio dienos šventę Lietuvos veltininkės – Viltė Kazlauskaitė, Inga Samušienė, Jurgita Migonienė, Daiva Morozova, Donata Dumčiuvienė, Kristina Bajorienė, Ramunė Toleikytė, Vaida Petreikienė, Aurelija Masiulionytė ir Renata Kraus, ieškojo to, kas ne tik atskleistų veltinio grožį, jo meninę ar amatinę išraišką plačiajai Lietuvos bei viso pasaulio visuomenei, bet tuo pačiu išsiskirtų lietuvišku unikalumu, siektų senąsias baltiškas mūsų tautos šaknis.

„Felt United“ projekto spalvos – geltona-oranžinė-raudona kužda apie šilumą, ugnį, liepsną, saulę, visus dangaus šviesulius, o 2009-ieji taip pat paskelbti Astronomijos metais, taigi veltininkių akys nukrypo į dangų. Siekdamos prikelti iš šimtmečių užmaršties bei propaguoti baltiškas visatos suvokimo žinias „Felt United“ projekto objektu jos pasirinko neseniai rekonstruotą baltiškąjį Zodiaką (pagal etnoastronomą Joną Vaiškūną). Zodiako ženklų zoomorfinė prigimtis archajiškame mitologiniame mąstyme – savotiškas kodas, padedantis žmogui suvokti save ir savo santykį su jį supančiu pasauliu.

Veltinio instaliacija sudaryta iš 12-os baltiškų Zodiako ženklų bei per juos keliaujančios Saulės simbolio. Instaliacijos vieta – Molėtų Etnokosmologijos muziejaus stiklinis apžvalgos skliautas, kuriame išdėstyti baltiškieji Zodiako ženklai bei spindinti Saulė – simbolinė, skleidžianti baltiškąjį suvokimą šiuolaikiniame pasaulyje, atnaujinanti sąsajas su protėvių baltų turėtomis žiniomis bei atverianti veltinio grožį, įkūnytą į baltiškuosius simbolius, ne tik Lietuvos, pasaulio visuomenei, bet ir visai pro stiklinį Etnokosmologijos muziejaus skliautą atsiveriančiai Visatai.

Ekspozicijos pristatymas vyks 2009 spalio 3 dieną 16:00 valandą Molėtų Etnokosmologijos muziejuje.

Norinčius dalyvauti pristatyme prašome registruotis el. paštu: inga@surf.lt

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This is about... FELT UNITED! International Day of Felt!!!

You can read it here

A group of Lithuanian felters will be making a very ethnically exceptional installation of ancient Baltic Zodiac symbols that were recently reconstructed and a big Sun that travels around the signs of Zodiac. The installation will be made in a symbolic place - Ethnocosmological museum in Moletai, under a big glass dome with an idea that the felt installation is to be seen for people on Earth as well as the whole Universe.

The presentation of the installation will take place on October 3d at 4 pm Lithuanian time, in Ethnocosmological museum in Moletai.

Gentle Wind

2009-09-17T22:12:00.008+03:00

Just a small game with various materials: Merino wool, young camel wool, banana fibre, silk fibre, soya staple, etc... So gentle and soft... Like a wind...

Etsy Frontpage, Blogs and similar

2009-09-15T08:13:00.011+03:00

Thanks to Intres!!!

And huge thanks to http://www.honeypielove.blogspot.com/ / Thank you!!!:

Just citing:

"Monday, September 14, 2009

seasonal affect disorder

I'm depressed. It feels so good to say it! I feel free. Alright, I'll stop. I am just feeling a bit affected by the weather-TO SAY THE LEAST. ...
Nonetheless, it's been cold. And these beautiful finds look very warm! And that makes me happy! And it's all about me, right?"

Bracelets, Bracelets. Everywhere

2009-08-26T15:07:00.009+03:00

Just having fun in creating them....

Several more...

2009-08-10T08:24:00.006+03:00

And again here come several more treasuries created by me. This process of selection is really similar to art creation... It's fun!

Paula Art. Featured by Paula Mccullough

2009-08-05T08:00:00.015+03:00

Recently I have got acquainted with Paula Mccullough, a wonderful artist who creates very contemporary pieces of art. Her work is very impressive and outstanding. She creates art really out of nothing, using such items that sometimes are of no value for ordinary people. Her art is so organic, so suitable for modern interiors. Just have a look:

More of her work can be found at her Etsy shop PaulaArt.etsy.com or on her personal website PaulaArt.com
As well she has the blog for treasuries and people on Etsy. And I was really honored to be featured there. Thanks again, Paula!

"Monday, August 3, 2009

treasuries and work by Vaida P

I've met and made friends with another etsy person, Vaida. She has two etsy shops, one features fine art print s, and the other handmade items made from wool, silk, gemstones and glass. Things such as bracelets, brooches, interior, necklaces and scarves. Vaida's photography is very textural and natural, there is an interesting correlation between her handmade items and her photography. Both of her etsy shops have a similar feel; when I visit her work I feel like I'm in a different world...a universe that is a bit icy and barren; I feel a starkness that somehow stimulates my senses on a new level.

Vaida has recently featured my work in a few of her treasuries (see top photo), I've enjoyed them so much...they too have her flair for earthy textured goodness. Some people are just naturals at making treasuries, she is one of them! Thanks Vaida for including me in your beautiful T's!
Posted by self taught artist at 5:46 AM "

Treasury Time!

2009-08-03T00:15:00.007+03:00

And this time - purely Lithuanian treasury!

And again - a new treasury on Etsy!

2009-08-01T22:23:00.006+03:00

And again again... Here comes new treasury for all of you!

Treasury!

2009-07-31T09:00:00.010+03:00

Just a treasury placed yesterday...

Check for the items on Etsy by the seller's name under the picture of the item.

getting started....

2009-07-30T23:00:00.010+03:00

At last.... My first steps in blogging... Maybe not the lasts ...
I'm not a writer. I just live, do various things as we all do. Create. Take photos. Explore. What more can I say....
Welcome if you feel this is a place you can enjoy yourself...
Let's start!

Vaida P.