custom order

Yay, this was such an exciting project. Working on a custom order for the Etsy Berlin office. I made this huge (2m high and 1.15m wide) birds mobile. I think it turned out awesomely.
I'll be making bigger mobiles more often. Well, maybe not as big as this one, but bigger than the regular ones in my shop. 

Shop re-opening

Nooo, is it October already?! I've meaning to talk to you guys for weeks. But well, I'm back! 
And I have a few things I want to share. I've re-opened my first Etsy shop, Babongo with new designs. 
I've been making brooches from felted woolen sweaters. In the second and third picture below I used stamping techniques with stamps I designed and handmade myself. Fun!

They are available at Babongo. From the same felted sweaters I've made this necklace below.

Yay for already existing, endlessly available, ready for upcycling supplies!

Of course I've been continuously working on upcycling plastic bags too. More about that soon. 

O, and I'd love to hear what you think about the new designs! 

Ingermaaike

Hi again,

Just can't believe it's September.
I've been meaning to show you the present Ingermaaike has sent me a couple of weeks ago. It's supersoft and warm, it's gorgeous, it's original, it's handmade, it's colourful and I love it. Thanks a gazillion, Inger. 

Frontpage

This treasury I made hit frontpage on Etsy yesterday

Noorderzon!

Vandaag is Noorderzon van start gegaan. De kijkdoos en containerwinkel van Grun(n) Gemaakt zijn vandaag geopend. En morgen beginnen de workshops voor kids. In de containershop kun je handgemaakte zaken van Grun(n) Gemaakt bewonderen en kopen. Grun(n) Gemaakt is er iedere dag van 16.00 tot 21.00 uur tot en met 28 augustus.  

Ik probeer er zo vaak mogelijk bij te zijn. Kom jij ook?

In de kijkdoos kun je je eigen decor samenstellen en een polaroidfoto van je laten nemen, als aandenken.

Today Noorderzon started. The show-box and containershop have opened and we've already welcomed visitors. Tomorrow kids workshops are starting. 

You can admire and buy handmade goods by the Grun(n) Gemaakt artists in the containershop. In the show-box you can create your own decor and have a polaroidpicture taken. Grun(n) Gemaakt is ready for an incredible ten days at the festival! 

Noorderzon!

Van 19 t/m 29 augustus vindt Performing Arts Festival Noorderzon in Groningen weer plaats. Tijdens het festival zullen mijn mobiles in de containerwinkel van creatief collectief Grun(n) Gemaakt verkrijgbaar zijn. Heel spannend en leuk!  
Grun(n) Gemaakt bestaat onder meer uit de dames van Werkpost en nog een aantal vormgevers, kunstenaars, levensgenieters. Lees hier meer.

From 19 to 29th August Performing Arts Festival Noorderzon is taking place again in Groningen, my hometown. During the festival my mobiles will be available for sale in the containershop of creative collective Grun(n) Gemaakt. I'm very excited about this!

Skating

Today I went skating with a friend. I so enjoyed it. Wind in my hair, sun on my face, excersise, nature. I've been an enthusiastic skater for many years, but this year somehow I never got around to it. Today I thought, what has kept me? This is so relaxing. What do you do to relax?

Cosa Verde finds

What I really love about Cosa Verde is the fact that you don't get lost in their website and it's easily browsable. And of course that it's all about earthfriendliness! Today's favourites.

Porcupine tree neckwear by eveldasneverland

Large plush trout by Leftz

Rocket in my pocket by Usefulbooks

Organic cotton washcloths by Zummi

Patterns and colours and prints

Just like Marlous from PlanetFur I just love patterns and colours and prints. She gave me the idea for this blogpost. Thanks, Marlous.
I find patterns and colours very inspirational and they make me feel really happy and crafty and hopeful.  

Ecofriendly Hemp Bangle by hippiekingdom

Spring hearts by Thaitied

Hello Notecard by papersquid

One million short stories by inaluxe

Custom hand painted quilted silk patchwork pillow by crrysstall

Why choose organic cotton?

Click here for the answer. Thanks, Liesbeth, for sharing.