Stylish things - Elena at Elenushka

 Since childhood I’ve been longing to create.

It started with crowns for princesses, then I was remaking grandma’s dresses, sewing for my girlfriends… I practically did not notice when my hobby became my passion and profession while I was working on theater costumes for musicals like “The Little Mermaid”, “Shrek”, “Avenue Cue”, “Narnia” and some other shows.

My work demanded unorthodox solutions, combining different materials and using different techniques. I continued using all these skills when later I was working with the toy designers. From designer’s sketches and drawings the toy took shape in my hands.

This way, working on ideas of other people, I started to get my own.

Suddenly I discovered for myself this enchanting world of inventing! So today I would like to introduce to you my newest creation named “PUT&PULL.”

The name speaks for itself: put and pull and you will create a colorful handbag of your own design, an unusual toiletry bag, an original pencil case, or a notebook case.

A lot of girls see themselves as designers and take great pleasure in creating their own original accessory or making their mom’s present all on their own. Creating is simple and interesting with “Put&Pull”!

By putting together, pulling apart and combining elements you get a creation that is changeable by your wish.

As a mother I would like to mention the benefits for child's development stemming from the little one playing with this set. While your child is creating something his or her hand-to-eye coordination is improving. It is also giving a boost to your child's imagination and develops perseverance.

Playing and learning at the same time!

Elena from Elenushka

The End of the School Year

The school year is coming to the end. It’s been another year in the classrooms; another year of teaching and enlightening children; another year of stress and hard work. Someone said that a good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others.

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Teachers do not see the results of their work right away but in the long run they affect your life way beyond the school walls. This time of a year is a good time to thank teachers for all the hard work they do. You can go beyond the conventional apple which is traditionally given to teachers in the United States, Denmark, and Sweden. The Russian Artists Etsy team offers many great gift ideas.

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For some students these are their last days at school. Even though education continues throughout your entire life the moment of graduation is very special. It’s one of the first big accomplishments in your life. It’s the time of new opportunities. If you are a proud parent of a graduate, check out the gifts that the Russian Artists Etsy team prepared for you. We have some great gift ideas for both boys and girls.

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Story by Yana (WineCountryLife)   
Photo collages by Katrin (KarisaGraphic)