CRAZY ABOUT KNITTING n CROCHET

BLACK got into the knitting and crochet craze again. This time, she'll try to work on getting her stitches better before exploring crocheted brooches, necklaces and other stuff.

Round Wooden Brooches of Domestic Pets!

Hand drawn with Ink, painted with Acrylic paint and sealed with Matt Mod Podge

https://www.etsy.com/listing/108747436/animal-wooden-brooches-in-red-yellow

 

 

The Boy with the Golden Star - Brooch

The Story of The Boys with the Golden Stars 

- a Romanian Fairy Tale -

A herdsman had three daughters, and the youngest was the most beautiful. One day, the emperor rode by with attendants. The oldest said that if one married her, she would bake him a loaf of bread that would make him young and brave forever; the second, if one married her, she would make him a shirt that would protect him from any fight, even with a dragon, and against heat and water; the youngest, that she would bear twin sons with stars in their foreheads. The emperor married the youngest, and two of his friends the other two.

The emperor's stepmother had wanted him to marry her daughter and so hated his new wife. She got her brother to declare war on him, to get him away from her, and when the empress gave birth in his absence, took away the twins and killed them, then buried them in the corner of the garden and put puppies in their place. The emperor had to punish his wife to show what happened to those who deceived the emperor.

Two aspens grew from the grave, putting on years' growth in hours. The stepmother wanted to chop them down, but the emperor forbade it for a long time. Finally, she succeeded, on the condition that she had beds made from the wood, one for him and one for her. In the night, the beds began to talk to each other. The stepmother had two new beds made, identical, and burned the beds to ash. While they were burning, the two brightest sparks flew off and fell into the river. They became two golden fish. When the fishermen caught them, they wanted to take them alive to the emperor. The fish told them to instead let them swim in dew, and then dry out in the sun. When they did this, the fish were turned back into babies. They grew up in days.

Wearing lambskin caps that covered their hair and stars, they went to their father's castle and forced their way in. Despite their refusal to take off their caps, the emperor listened to their story. At the end, they took them off. The emperor executed his stepmother and took back his wife.

The Making of.....Small Cats Inspired Brooches

  

BLACK played with black lace and enjoyed 'rounding it up' into a circular shape. Still obsessed with creating brooches and pins, she decided to explore fabric along with the cameo casings. Lace forms the base layer of the brooch with crochet or printed paper as the second layer.  Right on top as a centre piece is the image cast in the cameo casing. Not sure if others would like it but BLACK sure does! These brooches and pins can indeed spice up your outfit or be used as embellishment on your everyday bag! 

Blacky the Owl: Handmade Unique Bronze Brooch - Chain

Blacky is a chubby little owl that has very distinct big eyes (iconic of owls) and an intricate detailed body. Black designed and handcrafted Blacky so you can have him accompany you as a brooch OR a chain, or even both at the same time! Blacky can be worn on your hat, with your scarf, on your coat and many other ways!! 

Owl "Blacky" was first attached to the bronze cameo casing and details such as the chain, feather and leaves charms were added. Black fabric paint was then used to fill up the remaining areas in the casing. This is another piece of experiment that seems to have been quite successful! The fabric paint provides a shiny black finish to the brooch and accentuates the centerpiece placed in the cameo casing.  

SOLD! Perk up your day with "Wiseley": - Handmade Unique Brass Owl Brooch - Chain

"One Piece - Countless Ways!” : We designed this accessory so you can wear it either as a brooch OR a chain. Even as a brooch, you’ll have lots of fun wearing it in so many ways!

So if you’re looking for a gift or something to spice up your wardrobe, “Wiseley” may be what you’re looking for!

Our cute “Wiseley” has a facial disk, accentuated by small shiny stones, that emphasises the iconic big eyes that owls have. The intricate details, the colour of brass, finished with composed “Wiseley” perched on a tree, gives this accessory its authentic look. What’s more, we designed and handcrafted this - means it’s unique and each piece WILL be different from the other (If there is even an another)! 

SOLD! Handmade Unique Brass Owl Brooch

Looking for something to zest up your outfit? What about this owl brooch? It’s handmade! - means it’s unique and each piece will be different from the other.

Owls are sometimes spotted tilting their heads to one side, as if being curious or playful. This curious-looking owl, together with the intricate details of the brooch, brings out a simple yet exquisite look. The colour of brass further gives it the authentic flavour. With just one accessory, you can easily perk up your outfit!!