Holiday Gift Guide 2017: gifts for book lovers, iPhone owners and great handmade jewelry and accessories

Thanksgiving is almost here and so is Cyber week sales. Shop November 20 through December 1st to receive great deals on your purchases! See great gift ideas by typing "rusteam2017 " in the search window on Etsy or click here to get there right a way!

Our picks for today are for book lovers, iPhone owners, some great handmade jewelry and accessories gift ideas!

The electronically inclined:

Black personalized iPhone 5 - 7 case, custom name floral plastic case by ReStyleGraphic

The book club MVP

Bookmark Golf ball vintage gift for golf lover by agardencottage

Niffler bookmark by houseontheclouds

The eternally best-dressed

Personalized ladies sterling silver signet ring by KristinaKjewelry

Frida Kahlo wooden brooch by miopupazzo

Handwoven scarf with merino wool and tencel in gradient colors by katerynag

Book necklace by AVworkshop

Have fun shopping!

Holiday Gift Guide 2017: jewelry, clothing, accessories and home decor

Are you looking for some great gift ideas for the coming holidays? We are glad to offer some ideas! Take a look at these and see more by typing " rusteam2017 " in the search window on Etsy (or click here).

The eternally best-dressed

Grandmother mother daughter necklace from SilverJewelryElena

Men's fingerless gloves by socksandmittens

Men's necklace "Ancient sword" made of bronze by ModernancientShop

Felted flowers necklace by VeronikaWoolFlowers

Zodiac constellation stainless steel necklace by MagicGlowJewelry

The vintage time traveler

Vintage sugar bowl by J B Rogers Silver Co from agardencottage

Vintage warm dress with long sleeves by anothernewbreath

November is a great time to shop on Etsy so please enjoy!

Amethyst, February birthstone

Amethyst is a semiprecious stone and the February birthstone. It occurs in beautiful hues from a light pinkish violet to a deep purple. The ancient Greeks believed the stone can prevent intoxication so amethystos means “not drunk” in ancient Greek.

Amethyst is a beautiful stone therefore there are many stunning jewelry pieces made of it. Just take a look at our Russian Artists team members' amethyst  modern and vintage creations, we are sure you will like some or all of them!

 

1. Raw crystal amethyst necklaceby agardencottage

2. Tree-Of-Life amethyst andcopper pendant necklace by  JewelryFloren

3. Lavender amethyst and sterlingsilver necklace by LenaMer

4. Amethyst & citrine goldfilled necklace by Arctida

5. Raw rough amethyst bysmallparadise

6. Amethyst cufflinks by daimblond

7. Amethyst earrings by MyDreamBox

8. Amethyst pendant beadednecklace by SoMeJewelryShop

9. Sterling silver and amethystbracelet by NeroliHandmade

Button necklace to crochet this summer #etsycraftparty

 Do you have a lot of buttons sitting around? Here is an idea how to use them from Tonya (CityCrochet): crochet this cute necklace with colorful buttons. Perfect for a summer outfit!

This tutorial is a part of our virtual Etsy Craft Party 2016. See more on our blog!


So, here is how to make the button necklace. We will need a mercerized cotton thread, a toggle clasp, a crochet hook and about 30 buttons of different sizes and colors.

To make crocheting simple and to safe us some time we will start with beading all out buttons on a thread first. Once all our buttons are ganging there nicely we can start crocheting.

Crochet a simple foundation chain adding buttons with 1 or 1 and 1/2 inch. intervals. In case you would like to make your necklace longer you can add some more buttons or make a space between them larger. Mix and match hues of green and blue buttons and your necklace will looks unique and stylish.

With 34" long necklace you can wear it either around your neck or your wrist. But of course, you can adjust the length to wear this necklaces on your waist instead of a belt or on your ankle.

The necklace crocheting shouldn't take more than 15 minutes. When the thread is ready we will attach toggle clasp to it and our summer bright necklace is ready to wear. It's a perfect summer accessory and will make you look beautiful and special!

How to make a nautical knots bracelet #etsycraftparty

Today Katrin from katrinshine will show how to make a wonderful knotted bracelet nautical style. She choose a pale pink color to make hers but you can always make it in traditional white, red and blue nautical colors. 

Materials you need:

• pliers
• cord about 0.5-0.7m/20-30"
• cord ends
• 2 jump rings 5mm/0.2" diamete
• lobster clasp
• if it's possible, the chain-extension
• ruler
• scissors

So, lets begin. Take the cord and divide it into two halves. Then, from one half make out the knot shown in the figure below.

Pass the second cord besides the first one. Here's what you should have.

Tighten the knot.

Measure your wrist. Cut out this length from the the cord with knot wrapping the place before with scotch tape. You can put a drop of glue. Do not be afraid that the bracelet will be small - we are still going to add the lobster clasp and chain extention, at the end the length increases.

Attach cord ends to both ends of the bracelet.

At one end attach the lobster clasp, at another end - the chain-extension.

Your bracelet is ready! Happy crafting!

Pumpkins

Autumn is a season of falling leaves apple cider and pumpkin patches all over the country side! In countries of Europe to North America people grow their own pumpkins for yummy pies and to carve out for Halloween. Jack-o-lanterns will meet you by each door very soon, but even before that you can pick some great pumpkin items from these shops.

Here are a couple of pumpkins for home decor:

 Halloween pumpkins decor by katuasha

Farmhouse Pumpkin box by alenahandmade

Pumpkins for your baby:

Baby teething ring Pumpkin by MiracleFromThreads

Coconut ring nursing pendant by bysiki

Pumpkins for yourself to wear:

 

Polymer clay bracelet Pumpkin by YaTomkaStore  

 

Felted scarf cobweb by Roltinica 

Knit hat pattern honeycomb by katerynaG

 

Going to visit someone? Bring your wine gift in a stylish pumpkin wine bag:

 

Knit wine bottle cozy pumpkin by socksandmittens

or just stroll in the park with the pumpkin purse on your shoulder!

Wool felted purse by crafts2love

Written and item collection by Nadia from LuNaViFelt

Autumn Treasures

Autumn – for many people is a favorite time of year. The autumn months are always a rich and intense palette of luxurious colors. September, October and November give us the opportunity to delight in our physical existence in this world. To harmonize with the autumn mood is not hard, just feel the charm of autumn with special things full of autumn spirit.

For this time of year nature gifts to people the authentic colors of harvest – of red apples, golden onions, pumpkins,  orange mushrooms and the myriad colored leaves of deciduous trees in gardens and parks. The seasons palette - warm, rich and earthy shades.

Autumn appropriate jewelry is made ​​of copper, bronze and gold. Beautiful gems - coral, jade, agate and amber combine perfectly with the autumn months.

 

Autumn Leaves fine photo - by Yulia Kazansky Art Studio, Fine Art Picture - by Kitty Fine Art, Cocktail Ring - by Albina`s Jewelry, Amber Earrings - by Aqvatali

You can not go wrong by choosing a rustic but elegant style in which to dress up - coarse materials in clothing – cable knitting, suede, felted things, velvet and linen. Very welcome will be large and fine patterns. Scarves and a shawls of boucle wool and rough silk with vintage jewelry in the autumn palette make the perfect addition for any look.

Knit tunic - by All Made with Love , Wooden Sign - by Shimmer Place,Scarf - by Tetiana Otruta Designs  , Vintage Brooch - by Kissed by Age

A cozy autumn house in its interior design demands such colors like khaki, olive, tomato, yellow, orange and plum-purple, but avoid using colors that are too bright and light.

Plush toy - by Cherry Garden Dolls, Suede Clutch - by Meu Shop , Slippers - by Crafts2Love , Nursing Necklace - by Yarny Wishes

 Bring  into your  home decor brass vases, woven bowls and baskets, bronze candlesticks, terracotta pottery and wood sculpture.  Wool blankets, rugs, velvet and satin interior house wares are great also. Wall décor and art prints - large natural motifs.

Blanket - by Nataly`s Pretty Things, Art Print - by Studio Fantasies, Metal bowls - by A Garden Cottage , Lamp Shade - by Belle Coccinelle

Live in harmony with nature - it is not difficult or expensive and can be very exciting. 

Story by Sveta CherryGardenDolls