Congratulation to winners of Summer Wedding Essentials team contest

Thank you to all Russian Artists team shops for taking part in our Summer Wedding Essentials team contest. The contest was a huge success! Fifty six team shops participated in the contest submitting their amazing and beautiful summer wedding themed items. All these unique and special creations hand made by Russian Artists team members are just gorgeous! Each and every item submitted will glam up any summer wedding and help make it an unforgettable and special event!

Although all the items submitted by Russian Artists team shops were outstanding a few of them received the biggest number of votes. The voting took place on Russian Artists team Facebook page. Everyone is welcome to check out beautiful handmade creations by Russian Artists team shops!

The winners of the Summer Wedding Essentials team contest are:

1. White Wedding Wool-felt coat by marinaasta


2. Wedding White Crochet Flower Barefoot Sandals by
Lasunka


3. Nuno felting white ivory baby dress by Baymut


4. Event Decor for the Wine Glass by MamaTita


5. Nuno felted wrap shawl for wedding and special occasions by JaneBoFelt


6. CUSTOM MONOGRAM for Weddings, Proms and Celebrations by BelleCoccinelle


7. Sterling Silver Earrings with Swarovski Crystal Beads by AroundBeads


Congratulations to our wonderful winners!
Thank you to all our amazing Russian Artists team shops that took part in the contest!!!

Count of votes by TonyaUtkina

Inteview with Nataliya HansHolzkopf

Today we persent enother talented member of our Russian artists Team Nataliya. She has amazing shop HansHolzkopf.

Please tell us a little bit about yourself…


Hi! My name is Nataliya and I am 41 years old . I'm originally from the Crimea (Ukraine). 15 years ago I moved to Hamburg, Germany where I now live with my husband and our 11 year old son.
During the day I work at a high school and in the evening I am an artist :)))
I like to create something with my hands, paint, take photos, sew, decorate..
My hands are like a magician. They can make wonderful things.

How long have you been creating? How did your journey in art and creativity begin?

I grew up in a creative family. My father was a great photographer, scientist and entomologist and my mother was interested in Asian art. So I grew up between the complicated technical equipment, photos from around the world, butterflies and reproductions of Japanese and Chinese artists.


As a kid I painted a lot. As a teenager I started to make jewelry and gave away much of it to my friends. I have done a lot of experimenting with different materials. My first jewelry I made from wood. But the fabric has always fascinated me with its different colors and textures.


My first flower I made for the wedding of my friends.
After that I have received many requests for these flowers for the other weddings. So I started to create wedding accessories and jewelry from silk, organza, satin and lace. I opened my shop on Etsy three years ago and I am very happy to meet here so many talented artists from around the world.

How did you come up with your shops name?

"Hans Holzkopf " is a person from the fairy tale. "Hans" is an old German name, like Russian name Ivan.
"Holzkopf" means "wooden head". We all know the adventures of Pinocchio. He was not particularly clever, but he had a dream and a big heart. I love this story!

What is currently inspiring you?

I am inspired by the colors of nature, by the flowers in my garden, by children, simply by people, by travel in the other countries..

Do you take custom orders?

I love it!!! I love to realize the ideas of my customers. I love this process - from an idea into something what you can touch. If my customer is happy, I'm also happy.

What is the best reaction you have gotten from one of your pieces?

I have a regular customer. She has already ordered many flowers from me. And once she has written me... she suffers from a disease and depression..but if she gets my colorful flowers, then they make her happy and she feels better….
It means a lot for me..

Name 3 things you can’t live without?


Hmmm…Only three? :)))) Ok.. My son, my family and the colors of nature..and I can’t live without creating something with my hands.