Entertaining Stories
Variety of Paper Dolls
I'm a doll artist and collector. One of my hobbies is paper dolls. As a child, paper dolls were one of my favorite hobbies.
14 Interesting Facts about Pearls
The pearl is called the Queen of jewels and it has been fascinating people for thousands of years. Despite the huge popularity, there are many interesting facts about pearls, which most of us have never thought about or just haven't heard of.
Movies and Сostumes: Cinderella. Part 1. Wicked Stepmother
What can a wicked stepmother of a Disney version be? Of course, a stylish lady with a perfect figure and manners. Only her coarse laughter betrays her ignoble blood :) Let's take a look at the outfits that Cate Blanchett wore in this film.
The Main Flower Festival of the Year!
One of the most favorite holidays!Sakura has not sloghed on Doi Inthanon mount yet, on the eve of the Chinese New Year, but Flower Festival in Chiang Mai has already started. With a luxurious parade of floral compositions!
Amazing Botanical Porcelain by Vladimir Kanevsky
Vladimir Kanevsky is our former compatriot (the USSR citizen) who works with porcelain and ceramic making incredibly realistic plants.
Kuindzhi Painting Stolen from the Tretyakov Gallery. Most Ridiculous Stories of Stealing Paintings
On 27 January, an audacious crime was committed: the painting "Ai-Petri. Crimea" by Arkhip Kuindzhi went missing from the State Tretyakov Gallery.
16 Proofs That You Found Yourself in Handmade
All creators are unique, but there is something that unites us. We have created a series of illustrations with irrefutable facts in which you'll probably recognize yourself.
Anu Kabur: A Keeper of the Mahusay Embroidery Tradition
This summer I'm going to a summer craft school in Estonia to participate in a course of the mahusay embroidery, and my biggest luck is that our teacher will be the great Anu Kabur. She is one of the brightest artists of Estonian needlework, excelent…
Funny Tea Party: 36 Tea Accessories from Contemporary Designers
This time my collection is dedicated to all tea lovers. When paying most time to masterpieces, an artist sometimes needs to relax and take a break.
Miracles are Made with Your Own Hands: The Father of the Year Has Created a Real Fairy Tale for His Daughter
Remember howyou dreamed of a cozy tree house in your childhood? A user, who was awarded the title of the Father of the Year in absentia, made a fabulous tree for his daughter right in her bedroom. 'My daughter was dreaming of a fairy tree to comfortably get settled in it with her favourite book.
Street Art by Granny Anna: Ultramarine Miracles
The most beautiful art always comes from the heart, it doesn’t need any comments or interpretations, everyone can feel and understand it.
How Brands Picked up the Trend after the Self-destructing Banksy Painting
The street artist Banksy continues to influence the world of art without even creating new paintings.
More than Crocheting
Agata Oleksiak, a Polish artist and activist, became famous because of her grand works made with a crochet hook. Agata's art explores sexuality, feminist ideals, and evolution of communication through color.
Crochet People by Liisa Hietanen
We have repeatedly seen crochet trees, benches, other household items and entire installations. I have seen knitted people, monumental sculptures from threads on the Internet . It is difficult for a craftsperson to stay indifferent.
Cat Worlds by the Artist Bill Bell
Cat worlds by the artist Bill Bell. "There is more summer than winter, There is more happiness than misery, I'm ready to fall in nirvana the day of the world mess.
Chirstmas Decorations as a Gift
Christmas toys can be given to your loved ones as a gift. Here are some handmade Christmas tree decorations I found at various platforms for sale: 1.
10 Interesting Facts About a Christmas Tree
What is Christmas without a sparkling, festive Christmas tree? But have you ever wondered where the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree came from? I have studied the topic and collected top 10 interesting facts about a Christmas tree. 1.
A History of Magic: Harry Potter World Exhibition in New York
It is unbelievable but true: the first book about the adventures of "The Boy Who Lived" was published 20 years ago.
Another Big Royal Wedding through the Eyes of Guests
On the 12th of October London hosted another royal wedding — it was the third wedding in 2018. The Queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie became the wife of Jack Brooksbank, the manager of the Mahiki nightclub.
Art Noveau Brooches: Amazing Designs of Fine Elegance and Style
Art Noveau is an art movement, which originated at the end of the 19th century and nominally ended in the beginning of the 20th century due to the…
The Story of Katy Livings, or the Woman Who Defeated the Disease for the Opportunity to Craft
I think many people unaware of the amazing toys by Katy Livings, which seem to have come from the pages of old English fairy tales, but few people know the hard history of their author. So I want to share a truly remarkable story of this talented craftswoman. So, Katy...
Bargello. Are You Sure This Is the Florentine Embroidery?! Part one
There is a lot of entertaining and fascinating stories in my handmade life. So I decided to share some of them with you?! So, story number 1. "Bargello". I saw this embroidery for the first time more than 30 years ago, in the late 80s.
The Romanians Took Revenge over Dior and Created a Brand of Folk Clothes
Fashion brands often become victims of other brands or artists when it's about original author's findings. Such 'borrowing' has not been spared by a small Romanian region of Bihor — their folk costumes became the prototypes for some Dior outfits in 2017.
How the Cup Invented the Spoon: A Super Book for Kids about Creativity and Design by Nendo Released
Japanese Studio Nendo presented its first children's illustrated book that tells a story of a Cup that tries to solve the problem of lack of the Spoon. Her father was the founder of Nendo Oki Sato.
200 Workshops in Five Days: London Craft Week Held Fourth Time
Talented London craftsmen demonstrated their products and skills at London Craft Week held for the fourth time traditionally in the first half of May. For five days, visitors had an opportunity to visit studios of artists, designers and craftsmen, watch their creative process.
The Last Preparations for the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The Royal wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle is held already tomorrow, on May 19.
Collection of Wallpapers with Images of Extinct Animals Represented by Moooi in Milan
Dutch design brand Moooi went into a kind of time travel presenting this April a collection of furniture, carpets and wallpaper inspired by pictures…
Tiny Miracles: Miniature Animals by Japanese Magician Apricot Jam
A magician from the North of Japan has a fantastic name — Apricot Jam. A fan of apricots, she creates wonderful miniatures. Many have seen her works — tiny miniatures in walnuts are recognized in the space of social networks, each picture collects 15 thousand 'likes' and 'reposts'.
Garments and Suites of Ava Gardner On Camera and Offscreen
The beauty of Ava Gardner in itself was already a rare treasure. And many fashion designers were dreaming about such a model.
10 Differences Between Normal People and Craftswomen
We know exactly how to understand that you've really found yourself in your craft, and know what unites us, so now let's look at what distinguishes needlewomen from people who are far from the world of handmade.
Crocheted Joy: 20 Incredible Works for Inspiration
I have been collecting crocheted projects in cities for a long time. It is very interesting when artisans go out and create beauty for everyone!
Pigcasso Piggy. The Only Artist Pig in the World
How to measure a creative talent? And who knows for sure if you're talented or not? And if so, how much are you talented? There are so many doubts in the mind of artists, so many obstacles in their way...
