Alchemy!

I'm in the midst of preparing things for tomorrow's Market in Edinburgh (still a lot on my TO DO list, snap!), and in the meantime carrying out mysterious and smelly experiments - I have no aspirations to turn metals into gold, but discovering a perfect verdigris patina formula would be neat!

Currently trying out the apple cider vinegar and salt solution - I guess it's more suitable for larger pieces, as it didn't turn out that nice on small ones, but maybe it's just me, being crappy chemist...

Cachée dans la forêt shoes #3: "Chasing Time" & The Market in Edinburgh

I am happy to present you the third pair of One Of A Kind shoes by Cachée dans la forêt.

This pair was commissioned, and the person who ordered them, really liked the little clock images on the 2nd pair, hence the clock motif again. I had a lot of fun making them, even though they are quite time consuming!
You can check out more photos on my facebook page.

4th pair, also a commissioned one, is on the way! In the meantime, you can have a peek at a previous one that is still available in my etsy shop.

I am also glad to inform you that Cachée dans la forêt will be visiting Edinburgh on Saturday and taking part in The Market, design and makers market organised by lovely Amelia from Little Red and her friends.

It takes place in St Columbas-by-the-Castle on Saturday, 28th April, at 11am to 5pm.
You can find all the details here.


I will be most happy to see you there!

Cachée dans la forêt shoes #2: "The Time Traveller's Wife"

This is the second pair of limited collection of One Of A Kind shoes by Cachée dans la forêt.
I really enjoyed making the prototype pair you could see on a teaser photo some time ago, and I have decided to continue the project.

Each pair of shoes will have totally different design, and there will be one pair of each design only, in a random size, so I can guarantee you'll never have to worry about meeting someone dressed the same as you at the party! ^-^
Of course it's also possible to commission the shoes in your size with your own design - I love making bespoke pieces for you!

Those gorgeous Mary Janes are adorned with filigree brass rosettes with images of ancient clocks hidden under magnifying glass domes, ribbon bows and roses, and brass bows on the heel parts, those shoes are romantic but with a bit of a twist.
Perfect for time travellers, sentimental souls or steampunk adventurers!

Suitable for everyday wear & certain to suit a wide range of outfits, the canvas shoes feature a buckled strap to the top of the foot ensuring a secure fit, and a gorgeous floral patterned inner. Textile upper and inner, synthetic sole.
They are really comfortable - I have been wearing the prototype pair #1 for a long time now and I have to say the quality of the shoes is superb!

The pair is size 7 UK / 40 EU.

They are available for purchase in my etsy shop.

Cachée dans la forêt shoes!

Here's a new idea: how about Cachée dans la forêt shoes?
Comfy black mary-janes, adorned with retro-style ribbons and old photographs, each pair one of a kind.
Would you like to see them available for purchase? Cause making them is a lot of fun.

Facebook giveaway!

Time for a wee giveaway!

To win the fabulous ring in the picture, just:
1) like my facebook page and...
2) ...like & share this picture on your facebook wall.

The deadline is next Thursday (1st March) at noon.
I will ship worldwide, so everyone's invited to take part!

Packing etsy orders.

 I've been packing etsy orders recently and took few photos.
All the wee boxes are hand made by awesome me - took ages to sort out the template and then assemble them, but I'm pretty proud of the result.

I have already chosen the prizes in the giveaway I'm planning, so stay tuned as there will be some cool goodies up for grabs!

A wee update ♥

I had a really swell weekend, meeting friends and taking part in wonderful as always Granny Would Be Proud Fair. Got a marvellous owl themed print from gifted Libby Walker, three vintage hand-coloured postcards and ate a truly gorgeous lemon and white chocolate cake by Lewa Thomas from Lewalicious Cakes.

You can meet me next Sunday (5th February) at Gin in Teacups in Chambre 69 by Nelson Mandela Square in Glasgow. I'll be happy to help you find a gorgeous gift for your Valentine.

In the meantime, I've updated my etsy shop, so head there if you're not in Glasgow area - there are keychains (very practical!), earrings, pendants and much more.
Remember about the code "FREESHIP" - enter it during checkout to get free shipping on all my products!

And yet another thing: I'll be organising a GIVEAWAY pretty soon! Hope I'll manage to make it this week, but it's all up to my working schedule right now - anyway, keep your eyes opened! Great Cachée dans la forêt gear is awaiting the lucky ones! ♥

Have a great week!

‎"O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!"

My etsy store, http://www.etsy.com/shop/cacheedanslaforet is full of new, fantabulous items, and every day new ones are listed!
Here's a little gift to all my lovely customers (and Yes, I have to credit Lewis Carrol for the inspiration):
Enter the code FRABJOUSDAY upon checkout to receive a 15% discount on the whole order ♥
hurry up - it won't last forever!

New shop section: Rings

On the request of my friend I added rings to my jewellery collection, so you can head to the new section in my etsy shop to check them out - I think they came out really nice.

Of course, like all the other things, they can be customised with a photography or motif of your choice.

Four-legged girl pendant.

Ever felt worse because of being different than others?
I think that's how Josephene Myrtle Corbin might have felt in her childhood.
Born on May 12, 1868 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, she had not two, but four legs due to her body axis splitting while in early development. She had two pelvises, and each outer leg was paired with another, smaller inner leg.
She was soon a sensation throughout the country, and while touring with her family she managed to support the whole family with her earnings, which supposedly way exceeded the average income by that time.
According to the sources I've found, she grew up to be a beautiful woman, she has happily married by the age of 19, and raised five healthy children.*
An example, I daresay, that being different does not mean being worse, or does not necessarily bring misfortune.

Here's a pendant I made with an early picture of Josephene Myrtle Corbin - it's available in my etsy shop.

I love her striped socks and her Victorian-style shoes.

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*source.

New bookmarks

Hello there,

How is your summertime passing?
I've added some new bookmarks to my etsy shop (visit it to view more), so that you can use them to mark pages on summer books you're reading in gardens and parks.
I hope you like them!

New items in my etsy shop

Here's a quick note to tell you I've added some earrings (that's a whole new cathegory!) and pendants to my etsy shop ^-^

this and that, and some other things.

Z radością informuję, że będzie mnie można spotkać na imprezie Kramy 2011 - Materia twórczo przetworzona w Krakowie, w Klubie Pauza na ul. Floriańskiej 18, w sobotę 28 maja.

Od dziś można także obejrzeć i nabyć moją biżuterię i zakładki do książek w sklepie Awangarda na Piotrkowskiej 87 - serdecznie zapraszam!

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I'm happy to inform all of you who would like to see (or maybe even buy) my creations, that I'll attend the artistic fair called Kramy 2011 in Cracow, at Klub Pauza on Floriańska 18 street, on Saturday, 28th May.

Also, from now on you can get Cachée dans la forêt creations in Awangarda, a shop on Piotrkowska 87.

bookmarks.

I made some metal bookmarks with vintage photos, and I pretty much like how they went out. They hold on to the pages firmly and there's no way one can lose them.
They should be available in my etsy shop soon.
Also, they're available custom made, with a photography of your choice.

I'd be happy to hear your opinion!

discount code, yay!

here's a little gift to fight the winter gloom: 

enter the code AGAINSTWINTER upon checkout in my etsy shop to get a 5% discount!

(also, remember all my doll pendants can also be worn by humans, they're just a bit smaller - if you want a human-sized chain please contact me before purchase)

New pendants from now on on etsy.

I've just made a listing with first of them - the others are on the way.
Here's a few photos of my Zooey so that you can check how they fit the MSD size (she's actually a bit smaller than MSD).

New pendants on the way.

I made some new locket pendants with vintage photos this weekend. Kittens, flappers, pierrots and all you could wish for. I dig those filigree chain clasps - they are just gorgeous.
All those pendants should be available in my etsy shop pretty soon.

Unicycle - retro brooch with magnifying glass.

Available in my etsy shop.