More and more about Christmas: Felt Ornaments

Lala Golovata is Ukranian artist and she lives in Hmelnyckiy. Mostly she is working in dry felting technique but embroidery and beading also are her passion. Today I would like to show you Lala's Christmas ornaments. They are cute and tender. Felt boots are my favorites:

Huge variety of colors, sparking beadings....

They are worm and cozy and looks great on the Christmas tree:

Except boots I definitely love biscornus that Lala is making as well.  Biscornu is a small 8-sided, stuffed ornamental pincushion. Embroidery, beadings and a lot of others techniques are used for their decorating. Lala's biscornus are delicate, soft and looks fragile like snowflakes. Gorgeous!

This time of year any post cant be done without a Christmas tree. Today we have three and they are felt brooches. 

More Lalas art works can be found in her LiveJournal blog - lala-golovata.livejournal.com. Visit Lala's online store www.fintiflu.com/lalagolovata/ to buy amazing things you have seen above or contact her via e-mail golovata@gmail.com 

Advent calendars

What comes up in your mind when you're thinking about Christmas? Christmas tree, ornaments, snowman, Santa Claus, Rudolph, stockings, and advent calendars. Advent Calendar is a special calendar. It is used to count the days of Advent. In our days they are mostly are made for children and have many "windows". One window is opened everyday. Opened windows reveal poems, pictures, stories or small gifts. 
These calendars are known from beginning of the 19th century and since that time they changed a lot. Now you can find calendars made from wood, fabric, paper. Any form, any size. 
I found these amazing calendars in the HanHan's Stitching etsy shop. The artist has passion for embroidery by hand and always enjoyed all needlework. 
This calendar will provide enjoyment for your family for years to come. It's a perfect gift for children!  

Next one is even more lovely and cute. I LOVE it. Just take a look:

There are a lot of great handmade items in HanhansStitching shop. I am definitely sure - you can find something that was made just for you if you click here.