Gift Ideas for Mother's Day: jewelry, bags, accessories

Here are some more great gifts from the Russian team:

Antennae Galaxies necklace by MagicGlowJewelry

Women Silk scarf by galafilc

Blue Leather Notebook Cover by TwoStarlings

Knitted wool shawl by NatkaLV

Owl Pendant Necklace by Reginao

Crochet lace shawl by socksandmittens

Faceted Golden Rutilated Quartz pendant by Arctida

Knitted tote bag by GalaKnits

Silver pendant by OlgaKolymaWireWrap

Crossbody knitted bag by LaCigogne

Beaded pendant by CrazywoolByElena

Hand painted Umbrella by AnnaWeissArt

Green bead crochet necklace by FromFirstHand

Happy Mother's Day!

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Leather pendant how-to

You can make a beautiful and stylish pendant with your own hands. It's easy if you'll follow this tutorial from Katrinshine

You will need:
a.. A piece of genuine leather 1/32" to 1/16" thick
b..A thick needle or an awl
c. Scissors
d. A drafting compass
e. Flat nose pliers
f. A charm
g. A ring 1/4" to 1/2" in diameter
h. A chain with lobster clasp closure (or a cord)

1. Draw 2 identical circles on the back side of the leather, cut them out. It has to look like this:

2. Join the edges as shown. Sew circles together keeping the distance of 1/8" from the edge. If the edge of one of the circles overhangs, trim it with scissors.

3. Pierce circles once with a thick needle a little more than 1/8" from the edge, a little further in than the seam. Pass the ring through the opening.

4. Take a charm and put it on the ring. Close the ring with flat nose pliers.

5. Pass the chain (or cord) through the ring.

Stay Warm and Look Cool!

I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that Fall is the best season of the year - from the golden foliage to pumpkin-flavored everything and cool weather, Fall gives us many special things and one of them is new look. Fall Fashion shows were presented in Spring and we had a good six months to prepare for autumn dressing.

In our collections you can find all what you will need in this season: chunky knits, sweater dresses, felted and knit scarves and many other accessories to stay warm and look cool. Bright, eye-popping colors make a statement this season - favor the bright and don't be shy to pair different shades of the same color.

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All these would complete your winter look and more would also keep you warm in the windy and freezy days.

Accessories all year round can transform a boring outfit into a stylish look. In another words, accessories can revive an old dress and turn it into a fashion masterpiece in a matter of a moment. The bottom line: selecting and using accessories tastefully is an art that pays back.

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Here's a summary of all big trends of the Fall/Winter 2012 with from Vogue Magazine for F/W 2012:

Mood/Style:
layering is the starting point for a collection that consists of many pieces that are also mix-and-match and purposefully crafted to combat the winter temperatures. The source of inspiration, then, is the book The Stonemasters and its images of the California climbers of the Seventies. Sporty details mix with very masculine pieces and feminine dresses. It passes from the checked shirt to pieces in oversized knits, from touches of fur to ponchos with decorations that bring to mind the typical graphic prints of Native Americans. But also trapeze tops worn over undershirts, skirts that look like shirts or cardigans, flower-printed dresses and ankle-length skirts

Lengths:
midi and maxi

Colours:
black, bordeaux, army green, red, cement, khaki, anthracite, sandpaper, white, ivory, dove, camel, pearl

Fabrics:
fur, woolen knit, cotton, nylon, woolen cloth, satin, lightweight wool, silk, cashmere, sweatshirt, lurex, chiffon

Shapes:
flared, sarouel, oversized, A-line, loose, layered

Accessories:
knit berets, cloth belts, robust patent leather lace-up high-top shoes, pearl necklaces, wool gloves, fur stoles, lightweight knit collants, wool stockings, maxi woolen scarves, fur busbies, knit muffs, charm necklaces

Vogue.it

To find all new listings for upcoming season use "rusteam fall fashion" key words in Etsy search.

Story by Lyudmila (WoolSolution)

Mustache keychain

You can make а beautiful and stylish mustache keychain yourself. Yes, it's possible! Katrin from Katrinshine will show you how.

You will need:
a. A piece of genuine leather – thickness 0.03-0.06” (0,7-1,5 mm)
b. A thick needle or awl
c. Scissors
d. Flat nose pliers (2 pairs)
e. A key ring
f. Thread
g. A sewing machine
h. Mustache pattern

1. You can print and use the pattern included or draw your own.


2. Outline the mustache pattern twice оn the back side of the leather. Also outline a rectangle measuring 0.8x2.4” (2x6 cm).

3. Cut them out. It has to look like this.

4. Pass the strip into the ring and bend in half. Join the edges as shown. Position the strip with the ring between the two cut-out mustache pieces as desired.

5. Sew together at a distance of 0.1" (2-3 mm) from the edge. Sew through twice where you put strip with the ring.

6. If one of the edges overhangs, trim it with scissors.

Your key-chain is ready!

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is approaching and you are looking for a special gift for that special man in your life. We know it’s not an easy task. Dads are hard to shop for. It seems they have it all. The Russian Artists Team have put together a Father’s Day gift guide to make it a little easier for you.


Is your Dad all business? Does he work in an office? Does he prefer the elegant style? Does he wear a tie? If you answered yes to any of those questions, your Dad will probably like one of these wonderful Etsy finds:

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Is your Dad a man who lives an active life style? Does he dress casually? Does he work a lot out of home? If he does, he’ll love one of these gifts:

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Is your Dad a man of fashion? Is he a trendsetter? Does he appreciate modish accents and accessories? Here are some great gifts for your stylish Dad:

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Is your Dad the life of a company? Does he have a great sense humor? Does he like a good joke? A Dad like this is going to love one of these gifts:

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We hope we were able to help you find the right gift for your father or at least gave you some interesting ideas.


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

Go Against the Flow and Grow

Russian Artists on Etsy is a group of talented artists that is very vibrant and diverse. Among their works, you can find something for any taste. But today I’d like to share some works that truly stand out for their uniqueness and unprecedented wow factor, those that will surely turn heads.

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Imagine all the moments when you were asked: "What are you wearing?" Most often than not, you were asked about something unusual, extraordinary. Let's face it – uniqueness attracts the eye, it challenges our taste and imagination. If you choose to wear a piece that clashes with what we consider a classic, it will carry a piece of you in it, your style, your dareness, it will speak volumes about your personality. Why? Because You chose to wear it. Most often than not, it would be a conversation piece, so if you aren’t eager to open yourself to a complete stranger and make acquaintances, stick to a classic string of pearls or stay home.

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That "step further" in a design world is called avant garde. Avant-garde in the artistic sense of word means experimental, innovative, pushing boundaries. Because avant garde can be over the top, you don’t really need to embellish yourself head to toe in it. You can take just one piece and it will give any classic outfit a fresh spin.

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Story by Yulia (whyzee)
Photo collages by Irina (IrinaPhotography)

Wonderful things wednesday - New Year Resolutions

Every year at the end of December I am thinking of the main things I'd like to accomplish in the coming new year. I am trying to be realistic and not set goals that are too high for myself. So traditionally it is something simple like eating more vegetables or finally organizing our garage.

The other question is, will I follow my new year resolutions or will it become next years resolution?

I am sure all of you are doing much better than I am in this department, so please share with us what your New Year resolutions are. What goals did you set this year and how do you plan to make sure you accomplish them? We'd like to know!

Meanwhile please enjoy our Wednesday collection of items!

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Story by Tanya Socksandmittens
Collages by Katrin KarisaGraphic

Russian Artists team treasury was featured on Etsy Front Page

Happy holidays for all! We happy to write that today Russian Artists team treasury was featured on Etsy Front Page. "Winter morning" was created by NinasBeadFun in winter tones: iceberg blue, white and grey colors with little splashes of teal and red.

The following Russian Artists team members were featuring in this gorgeous treasury: Avistudio, beautyspot, VitalTemptation, CityCrochet, JaneBoFelt, AleksandraRoo, TomBjornDesigns, katrinshine, yevgenia.

Congrats curator and featured artists!

Wonderful things Wednesday - Fashionable Youth Jewelry

There are some rules for youth jewelry. It has to be:

* Affordable * Colorful * Unique * Fashionable *

Please feel free to add something to this list :)
Thousands of jewelry designers are working on new projects in this area and you can see their new lovely seasonal collections in their stores. Thousand of artists creating new masterpieces and are selling them online or through the wonderful little shops on main streets in charming little cities everywhere... aaahh, you know.

So many young people are very talented and often creating really wonderful pieces of jewelry for themselves and their friends to wear. Like this 14 years boy: Don’t you think he is doing a wonderful work?

So keep your eye on your own child, she or he might be a talented growing artist!

Here is some affordable, colorful, unique & fashionable jewelry creations from the Russian team – enjoy!



1. White Leather Flower Ring by Justlena
2. Red poppy fabric flower snap hair clip by Lightkeeping
3. iPhone / iPod touch Crocheted Cozy Cover - Green Apple by CuffeShop
4. Black hemp jewelry dangle earrings by GiftsUnder10




1. Blue Petals Pendant by AroundBeads
2. Thin Scarf by Bumblestore
3. Crochet flower ponytail cotton purple green set of 2 by FlowersbyIrene
4. Earrings Star's light by Vikulya



1. Earrings wood energy by Beautyland
2. Yellow gentle flower brooch pin by Cushyadornments
3. Red felted Bracelet by JuliaFelt
4. Raising money Mandala wooden necklace amulet by ArtHarmony