Mother's day - hand made gift ideas!

If you don't have a gift for your mom yet, have a look at below ideas that I chose from Etsy today. Hope you like them!  

Mother's day card $4.00

Hand- made natural  soap set $17.00

Personal Journal or Diary $17.75

Home is ... framed stitch art $82.00

Honeydew Melon Soy candle $8.00

Hand printed tea towel $18.00

Soft leather ballet flats $70.00

Funny Canvas Tote bag "Mom since" $34.95 

Peach Coffe cup $12.50

Front pleated silk blouse $ 84.00

Yoga Mat bag $35.00

Shop for Mom today to get her special something shipped in time for Mother's Day! 

DIY scarf

I have loads of remaining pieces of fabrics which I only store in paper bags for "someday" craft projects. Now it's time to start using them! This time I decided to do a scarf in combination of grey leaf printed cotton and  light grey jersey.  

Instructions:

1. Choose 2 fabrics you like. I chose light-grey jersey fabric and light grey cotton fabric with cute leaves print. 
2. Cut two long rectangles from each fabric in same length and width. My scarf is made from 170 cm (67 inches) long and 42 cm (16.5 inches) wide rectangles. 
3. Pin and stitch the sides right sides together to create a long tube.
4. pull the tube right side out, and pin the seams at the two open ends.
5. Stitch both sides separately to create long stole
6. This is it! Very easy 1 hour project! 

Does this scarf look more like a circle scarf? That's because I tied the scarf ends below the front fold! Here are other ways how you can tie a scarf. Isn't it great? (source: Pinterest)

ZIP IT !! ... (Large leather carry-all bag)

I made a leather zippered pouch for Viki few days ago and as I promised I am back with a similar bag that you can also find in my shop . This chic artificial leather envelope clutch is just perfect balance between useful and stylish accessory that you can carry everywhere! Carry it during the day to transport your essentials, or team it with a glamorous outfit at night! 

This carry all pouch is made from an artificial black leather, the interior is lined with black durable cotton fabric. The bag features metal gun pyramid studs on the front side, closes with a zip. 

The Measurements: approx. 12" x 11"

Extra large white ruffled neck warmer

This is my latest creation. The extra large neck warmer.  It combines fashion and function to provide a protection for your neck and lower face in cold and windy weather conditions. The cowl is made of beautifully textured white acrylic front fabric and lined with warm furry fabric which is also very comfortable to wear thanks to it's softness.

This super cool tube neck warmer is not only fashionable accessory but it also keeps your neck warm and comfortable during long autumn/winter walks, days and nights out! 

 The neck warmer is available for purchase here.

 For more neck warmers and other products click here.

What's new at MirkaDesign?

Hi everyone,  

I would like to share some listings which I added to my shop recently. What do  you think about them? Would you like to wear any of these? Do you have any suggestions how to improve them?  Would you change material, colours, pattern?

1. Extra large neck warmers for cold autumn days

http://www.etsy.com/listing/60434079/extra-large-neck-warmer-unisex

http://www.etsy.com/listing/81783150/large-neck-warmer-flower-print-vintage

2. Accessories ( headbands & bracelets) suitable for any occasion

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65183646/polka-dot-pleated-headband-and-bracelet

http://www.etsy.com/listing/81960541/shiny-purple-bracelet-all-occasion

3. Sparkling clutch

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80984949/sparkling-silver-evening-fold-over

Find out all items at www.mirkadesign.etsy.com

Thank you in advance for your feedback!

Braided Layered scarf – DIY project

The summer is over whether we want it or not. It’s getting colder, colors are coming to the trees and it’s just a right time to replace your summer closet with warm sweaters, long pants and heavy jackets. Considering how cold it’s been lately, I decided to do a few scarves for myself.

I found a tutorial for this scarf on Internet few days ago and I just couldn’t wait to do this project. It is very first scarf I made and I am not completely happy with a result BUT I am planning to do more and improve it in future so hopefully I will be happier with those.

It is very easy project to do. All you have to do is cut as many fabric stripes as you like and braid as many ropes as you like. If you wander what fabric you should use I would recommend viscose or some lightweight fabric. You can use a fabric width as a length of stripes (cca 61 inches/ 150 cm). Fabric stripes should have different width for each braided rope ( I used only 2 ropes which I made of 3 fabric stripes -12 and 10 inches width) I am going to do more ropes for each scarf in future. I think it will look better.

Then hand sew (or machine sew) each rope's ends together. Do the same with some wider stripe of fabric, which you might also gather a little, as it will be on the back of your neck. To keep all ropes together take some remaining fabric, or some interesting fabric stripe or lace and pin it onto the seams. Hand sew the piece on all parts of the scarf.

So, what do you think? Do you like the scarf? 

More purses by MirkaDesign*

Hi Everyone,

 

Many people have asked me to do more purses and display them in my shop. So here are three new styles. Hope you like them!

I have designed these purses in a way that will comfortably fit your cash, credit cards, coupons, mobile phone and whatever else you need to carry with you. 

So these bags are basically combination of clutch and purse. It's very practical for myself. I do not have to carry any more bags! :) 

The purse has 12 pockets in total: 9 pockets for credit cards/business cards, coupons, gift cards,.., 1 pocket for bank notes, 1 zipped pocket for coins and 1 extra large pocket for your phone, keys, lipstick, make up …The purse is made of 100% cotton. It closes with black elastic band which holds your stuff inside the purse tightly.

 

The purse measures 10 x 6" when closed, 10 x 12" when opened. 

 

 

For more information please contact me via Etsy or Facebook page

 

Find out more hand-made items at www.mirkadesign.etsy.com

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Just a reminder! 10% discount is still available for all my followers (blog or Facebook). Just type IAMFOLLOWER at the check out and the coupon will apply to your entire order. Enjoy!

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Hot international picks on Etsy (part 2)

I fell in love in with so many pieces listed on Etsy for this summer. It was quite hard to pick the top items. That's why I don't do this selections so often :) So here are some hot finds which you can't miss this summer. Enjoy!

1.Accessories:

C-shaped design, lovely structure and universal colors! That's Rhizome Cuff  made by nervoussystem (Shutesbury, U.S.A.)

beautifully made multi-triangle earrings listed by yumiendo (Sydney & NY,U.S.A.)

Gorgeous snugblossom-lemon-wooden-necklace made by snugstudio (Germany)

And finally very catching, nice and funny accessory - Iphone case by Tokyoinspired (Milan, Italy)

2. Tops & dress:

Slim dress listed by Yuan123 (Henan, China)

Moon Pearl cotton sateen dress by hierapparel (Minneapolis, U.S.A)

bouquet-top made by zoranafrkic (Split, Croatia)

Hand Painted Silk Tank by ConiMatta (Milan,Italy) 

Coco dress by threelittleducksaust (Sydney, Australia)

futuristic-dress by zoephobic (Budapest, Hungary)

tunic made by isabelamyo (France, Europe)

3. Swim-suits & others:

Bathing suit made by ruffeoheartslilsnoty (Brooklyn, U.S.A)

leg-warmers by SockBox (Latvia, EU)

Swimsuit made by plhi (Barcelona, Spain)