Want to help me to pick up the colors? :)

I have 3 new designs for my collection in the work... still in a sketch black and white variation. Want to help me to pick up the colors? :) Which one is your favorite?

New items in the shop

If you didnt had a chance yet to visit my Etsy shop this week, thank you may be should ;) I have just added several new clothing designs there including fashion design sketches....

http://MashenkaFashion.etsy.com

What is there new you may ask?

First of all...CUSTOMISE YOUR COAT...the wonderful warm vest that you can customise yourself by your request...buttons, lenght, application :) just go wild! LOL



Retro big collar pullover....such a great trico fabric!



And open shoulders dress....it sits completely different on a human body LOL but on this "doll" it really doesnt show...

Happy Housewife collection SUMMER 2009

When I was searching for inspiration for my new summer collection 2009 I knew what direction it was going to take. I feel such a nostalgical feeling when I think about 1940's, it is almost like I was living than once before. I was scrolling through 40's fashion and house commercials and I could finally see a "red thread" of designs coming through...

So I hope you like the result :), this is only two sketches of the many coming...

Inspiration:



And two designs:





If you would like to have one of the collection designs made exactly by your size - please contact me to info@elfies-world.com.

Both of the sketches are availiable here in my Etsy shop:

http://MashenkaFashion.etsy.com

Featuring Etsy creative people - part 2

And of course here is a second part about wonderful creative Etsy folks....

Lets talk a walk...

YONPLI

http://yonpli.etsy.com

I love mosaics, they always seems to be as a big cloud of colorful butterflies creating something amazing. And if you would like to see some wonderful examples of this colorful perfection of mosaic you definately should visit Beth's shop.





Beth writes about herself:

"Yonpli Mosaics is a one woman mosaic shop. I started mosaics several years ago because of a wine bottle problem. I have always loved glass and just couldn't bring myself to toss a bunch of wine bottles in different colors. Hoping to make something with them, I started researching what I could do and discovered mosaics. I then quickly discovered much better glass for mosaics, high quality Italian vitreous glass, so those wine bottles never got used - but I did manage to recycle them finally. Now I enjoy exploring the many aspects of glass in my work, from the different sheens and finishes to shapes I can break it into and lay it out in to, of course, the many beautiful colors it comes in."

LONDICREATIONS

http://londicreations.etsy.com

When I first time visited Londi's shop I was amazed how unique was her creations. I could never imagine that something so beautiful can be created of simple zipper and wool. Take a look and I promise you will not be dissapointed!





Londi writes about herself:

"Hi my name is Londi. I'm orginally from the U.S and I'm presently living in France.
I'm a third generation jeweler (by trade) experenced working with precious metal, stones, as well as designing, carving and finishing. For the last few years I've enjoyed felting, sewing, making jewelry, and my hand-made X-mas bulbs. I'm inspired by nature, lighting, flowers, children, anything from a rock, to a grain of sand...a piece of gold, to a piece of glitter!
I love working with color, texture, all art mediums in every way, shape and form!
I love to mix the old with the new. Precious metal, semi-precious stones, vintage, buttons, lace, wool, zippers, well you'll see, the list goes on!
So whatever your stlye, Romantic, Visionary, Adventures, Contemporary, or just fun Art Jewelry, you will find it here!"

Featured spot for Etsy creative people - part 1

And this is our second weekend of features. I enjoy it so much! Looking around at wojnderful creations, reading intersting bios and of course meeting a new people! So happy to see you here on my blog as well, welcome!

If you would like to speread the word to help the fols out - please do so! I will be so happy to see this feature mentioned on the other blogs as well.

HOT DIGITAL DOG

http://HotDigitalDog.etsy.com

Cindy has such a funky creations I end up spending a long time in her shop. Her pet portrets are adorable! I hardly could pick up a favorite because I loved them all!





Cindy writes about herself:

"I'm a photographer/graphic artist who is delighted to have figured out how to combine two of my passions - collecting old photos and (seemingly) collecting pets. I have been a photographer/graphic designer for 20 years, and Photoshop user oh, er - I mean costume maker, for about 14 years. I've also been an animal lover all my life and I go to the animal shelters once a week to take photos of adoptable animals for the newspaper. Some of those animals are seen here, but only the ones that were eventually adopted.

I live in the Deep South, USA not far from where Flannery O'Connor fed her peacocks. I have eight cats, three dogs, two fish and one husband."

PRIMITIVE PAINTER

http://primitivepainter.etsy.com


If you love cozy, warm colored and country feel home decor than you should definately visit a Terry's shop. All the things are lovingly hand painted and look wonderful.





Terry writes:

"I was born in Boston Mass. I now live in New Hampshire but have lived all over, including Colorado(my true home at heart) and Maine. I have raised three successful contributing children all of whom I am extremely proud of.
I love to design and paint functional home decor. If it does not have a function I am not interested. I believe very strongly in purchasing Made in the USA whenever possible."

HOLLYROCKS

http://Hollyrocks.etsy.com

Holly's shop gives me such a funky and fresh feel. I like bold colors and very happy jewelry creations she has there. Are you all about fresh, young and strong? Than you definately need to visit because Holly is definately rocks ;).





She writes about herself:

"I am going to school to be a teacher, I am planning to teach middle school because I have a passion for working with adolescents. My etsy shop is something I do on the side to keep me busy when I get a free minute away from my school work. I've been crafting since I was a little girl, and it became a hobby that just stuck with me into adulthood. "

Busy creating new collection

While waiting for the reply from the buisness organisation about the loan I requested for opening a shop/atelier (please keep your fingers crossed for me!) I am busy with creating a line for a new collection. I guess I would like to concentrate on Spring/Summer 2009 and Autumn/Winter 2009-2010.

Loads of ideas, loads of sketches. Trying to fit and to follow the brands, colors and lines and to remember the most important - "what you like mostly dont sells" LOL...crazy but very true.

So fitting the line in the Belgium/Europe standarts will be the most important task....

And for now just sharing some sketches from in between....very rough sketches...





And just to remind you that I have a great feature for the most creative Etsy members this weekend as usual, so dont forget to come by!

Valentin Judashkin

Just a small portion of fashion for you from the wonderful russian designer Valentin Judashkin....new spring-autumn collection...







Photos from: http://www.osinka.ru