DIY fabric covered glasses case

Occasionally I  wear glasses and this means that almost everyday I have with me my glasses case. As a firm believer in making things prettier, I couldn't not pretty-up this simple red case. You can choose a case in any shape you want or even recycle an old one and cover it with fabric or paint it. I choose fabric because I really like the texture and the pretty print. 

It's best when the interior of the case is removable or when you can lift it's interior margins so that you can  neatly tuck in  the edges of the fabric. 

Cover the outside of the case with glue (I used transparent glue, that when dry will leave no marks) and smooth the fabric over it (make sure that it's wrinkle free, you can even iron it before use). 

Trim the fabric to about 2 cm over the edges of the case and then carefully glue the fabric inside the case. 

Repeat it all for the other half of the case. 

I wanted to add some polka dots too, so I used a pretty pink ribbon to cover the hinge of the case. It's neater and prettier this way! 

And ta-da, it's all done!

It's such an easy project! You can make your own for yourself or offer it as a gift, the important thing is to have fun!

Hugs,

Anca

Update

Even though I was quite busy lately with language courses, trips and some sewing projects I am quite happy that I got to play with beads and make some new spring inspired pieces. I found some really wonderful beads and gems that I know you'll love too: coral, the popular and always cute heart shaped glass beads and my beloved pearls (this time teardrop shapes); vintage inspired beads and charms; snow white textured quartz beads and yellow melon glass beads; vintage plastic ones with floral engravings.

Thank you for the visit and if you can check out more pictures and information about these lovelies in my shop.

Have a great week!

Hugs,

Anca

Easter time!

Easter for me always meant dying eggs the Friday before the holiday, making yummy appetizers, a very festive Sunday breakfast and an even more festive family meal. 

I've always believed in the importance of traditions. And, while living at home (near our parents and families), all came natural, just being there was enough to get us in the right mood and it was great! 

Now we live in another country, we are starting our own family and I believe it's important to make our own traditions, based on the ones we grew up with, but also adding our personal touch. 

So, we kept the dyeing of the eggs on the Good Friday, we also prepare some yummy appetizers for the Sunday lunch, but we've added our all time favorite cupcakes (red velvet - I'm sure you saw that one coming!) and we've upgraded the Sunday breakfast to a brunch with sparkling wine, cheeses, grapes, fresh season veggies and, of course, the beautiful colored eggs. 

This year I used an egg carton to display the Easter eggs. I wanted to make it prettier, so I painted it in green and added pink polka dots. It's really easy and quick to make and you could use them for all kinds of things and storage.

We used turmeric powder and raspberries to dye the eggs. The ones with turmeric came out with a most gorgeous yellow color, and the ones we dyed with raspberries turned out in a faded shade of pink, but still pretty. I really love the natural dyeing process, and the results are always great!

The postcard is illustrated by the very talented June.

Have a very Happy Easter (if you will be celebrating it tomorrow) and enjoy a great weekend!

Hugs,

Anca

Fun and practical

Fun meets practical. The result are these very cute lingerie bags. They are perfect for when you're travelling and help keep your clothes and lingerie more organized. 

I used a natural looking linen for the bags and pretty fabrics and lace for the embellishments. Pretty cute, right? Oh, and as you have already guessed, they are super easy to make!

Enjoy a creative weekend!

Hugs,

Anca

The Spring Swap

...or how to start Spring with something made especially for you.

Swaps are all about generosity and creativity and I strongly believe these two very precious qualities go very well together. This is why I really enjoy organizing the swaps for Revista Atelierul. Yes, it's a lot of work, but when I read the emails from all the participants and see them returning swap after swap, it's all worth it!

This spring I got to know Adina (aka Vera) from vera kraft and I'm happy for this. Also, it was such a treat to open the package she prepared for me - a wonderful black and neon pink crochet pillowcase, cute symbols of spring, a color block statement necklace and all came in pretty wrapping. :)

As for what I created for Adina - a lovely bracelet with black agate stones, a cute small pouch and the pretty wrapping with vintage lace and paper pom-poms.

Enjoy a creative weekend!

Hugs,

Anca

Update

Lately..

Bo3mia got new business cards - still pink, still feminine.

I've bought new glass beads and I'm waiting for new pretty beads and gems to arrive. Isn't the rose stamp just wonderful?

I've been working on a special order and new wrapping, still using glassine bags (I just love them!)

Lovely jewels are being wrapped, while keeping pretty flowers by my side.

As I'm taking part in the Spring Swap organized by Atelierul, I made something special for my swap partner and I really hope that she'll like it.

Hugs,

Anca

A day in Strasbourg

We had a few free days and off we went to visit some very dear friends and we all ended up visiting the charming and romantic Strasbourg. Just as we passed the German border we knew we were in France: the enchanting architecture, the aesthetically pleasing decor of shops and restaurants, the very-very delicious food!

One of the many highlights of our short stay was the boat ride along the canal on river Ill, which I highly recommend you try when in Strasbourg. 

I really enjoyed the trip, even though the weather was not so nice, and I'm looking forward to visiting it again and again!

♥ Strasbourg's historic city center, the Grande Île, was classified a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1988, the first time such an honor was placed on an entire city center.

♥ It is the birthplace of pâté de foie gras.

♥ Strasbourg's most picturesque and romantic quarter features narrow streets, the banks of the Ill, and half-timbered houses along the canal. 

♥ The city has always been torn between Germany and France.

♥ Here Rouget de Lisle first sang "La Marseillaise" - the French national anthem.

♥ In addition to being the site of the Council of Europe, Strasbourg is home to the European Parliament, which convenes at the Palais de l'Europe.

 

 

Hugs,

Anca