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Huge updates are coming - new amigurumi dolls, animals and crocheted scenes

7/7/2024

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Already there

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So I put here only two pictures and deliberately don't show you any crocheted scene. Believe me, they are gorgeous, they are just like snow globes, captured moments, but without glass - crocheted from soft and cozy yarn.
If you don't have enough patience, you can visit our RubyLane shop, they are all there.  Or wait until I create a new sub-category under 'Amigurumi Dolls'.
What else should you expect? The 'FROG LOVE' collection showcasing all Yanka's arts and crafts featuring frogs.
​The summer promises to be hot, stay tuned!
During the last months we put all our attention into shaping our RubyLane shop and now, when people ask where can they buy Yanka's new amigurumi dolls, we find ourselves in kinda awkward situation. Well, it's OK to sell on RubyLane, but they take fees, they collect sales tax, etc. and all this makes our buyers to pay more.
Thus we have our site, no less secure, but managed solely by Yanka and me, where we offer free shipping, and all our customers pay the price they see on every product page.
But the site must be updated.
Yanka works fast :-)

Coming soon

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Written by Yanka's husband and site manager RF
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No news is good news

4/18/2024

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Hi there! Yes, I know that you could think that we disappeared from the scene, especially if you don't follow us on Facebook or Instagram. The site news blog ain't getting updated, but there is a reason and it's a good one: we are terribly busy.
Yanka is crocheting, and you won't believe what cuties she makes! It's just like every new one is cuter and funnier than the other. Only yesterday she finished a so funny amigurumi hen that I smile every time I remember it.
When will you see it? I can't really tell. Look, I have to take pictures of each new cutie, fix them (pictures), to post a new product on RubyLane (so far it's the place we got sales) and only then I am ready to post it here but by this time a new product is ready, and the circle commences.
So don't be angry with me, have trust, and better yet - follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Yes, also: AM ISRAEL HAI
War won't stop us, and luckily our Post Office works as usual.
Here few pictures for you that you still can't see in our shop. If you like something, write us a message soon. It happened already that a product was sold on RubyLane before I had a chance to upload it to the shop.
Hope to talk to you again soon!
RF.
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Grattage, Yanka and her new artworks inspired by Medieval Art

5/8/2023

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​Written by Arf
Yanka started to draw again!!!!
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I am happy to share with you that Yanka has recently started drawing and painting again and has even learned a new technique called 'grattage'. Grattage is the process of creating texture and patterns by scraping or scratching the surface of a painting using various tools such as sandpaper, wire brushes, or even the edge of a coin or a toothpick.

Many famous artists throughout history have employed grattage in their works. Max Ernst, a surrealist painter, used it to create abstract textures and shapes, while Joan Miró used it to add texture to his paintings and create interesting patterns.

Yanka always loved Medieval art and she finds it deeply inspiring. She decided to use grattage to create would-be woodblock prints and produced a series of colorful fantasy artworks inspired by Medieval animal art. The use of grattage in her paintings enhances their texture and provides an added layer of depth, which brings her Medieval animal art to life.

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With only wax crayons and a toothpick, and with her fine skills and her talent, she created these artworks that are a testament to her love for Medieval art. Each painting tells a story, and her technique creates a unique texture that elevates the experience of viewing her work.
These three artworks are already framed and ready to ship. They are sold together as a tryptich, and you can buy them here or in our RubyLane shops (choose your option below).
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More art is coming soon! Yanka doesn't like to show her unfinished projects, but I can tell you that there  will be another Medieval dyptich 'Night and Day' featuring fantasy animals, a couple of whimsical cats and much more. So wait for it or write in the comments if you want to see it now.

Grattage used by Max Ernst and Joan Miró. Max Ernst was even considered the creator of the technique.
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Max Ernst 'The Forest' 1927-28
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Joan MirĂ³ 'The Gold of the Azure' 1968
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A warning to all men that stay beside genious women - don't ever make them suffer! You will regret it but it would be too late!

3/23/2022

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I said in my previous post that I shouldn't show you the picture of unfinished Japanese Cat, the latest and cutest Yanka's project. Now it doesn't matter. This is Japanese Cat, a little embroidery that I was so fond of and run to check on the progress every day after coming home from work. This is the Japanese Cat​, bright, cheerful, full of character, so special.
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I killed it.
I made a mistake. Again. I tried to avoid bigger trouble by cutting conversation in midair, and made it worse. Again. I tried to calm Yanka down and used wrong words. Again. I made Yanka furious and left her alone when she stormed out of the door to the bedroom. I hoped to give her time, and indeed there was silence for a few minutes.
Then Yanka came back, took sewing scissors and cut this little embroidery in front of my eyes.
It had to have yellow belly, pink ears and teeny-weeny green eyes, and roses all around it, but it is dead now. Yellow belly, pink ears and teeny-weeny green eyes.
I don't know if there would be any more news on our site. I don't know if there would be a site. There weren't any sales here anywas, but at least there was hope to start selling, and we both worked for it.
There ain't us anymore, and I don't know what to do in order to change it. Too many mistakes for too many years, over and over again.
Men, if you hear me, don't do it, by any means, don't make them suffer, don't make your gals angry. They create marvelous things, when you bring them pain, and sorrow, and when you disappoint them, and when you fail them, you destroy all these things, everything.
Don't forget the Japanese Cat. Yellow belly, pink ears abd teeny-weeny green eyes.
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Prepare for very small but extra powerful cuteness attack - Yanka makes a new cat hoop art!

3/21/2022

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Yes, I know, I shouldn't show it to you, but I just fell in love with this project, and I'm sure that you will love it too.
Some time ago we bought two rice bowls online from a nice Japanese man, and when they arrived, we found several Japanese postcards inside, all featuring hand-drawn cats, one cuter than another. It was such a nice surprise!
(Wish we knew who was the artist that draw these cats. If you recognize it and know the artist, please, tell us, and we will gladly credit him or her here.) Ever since Yanka wanted to bring these images into her craft. We tried several things including papier-mache sculptures, but it wasn't very successful, so I almost forgot about the Japanese cats, and then... A few days ago Yanka told me that she started embroidering a cat, but she didn't tell which one, so I was almost unprepared when she let me see this:
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He will have green eyes, you know? Teeny-veeny green eyes.
I have no illusions, I know that no one ever reads my blog, but if you see it, and if you like this awesome Japanese kitty and want to buy it, please, check if we already listed it for sale and use our contact form if we still did not.
Best regards, till the next time, my imaginary reader!
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Product photos - ain't they the most irritating part of creative process?

1/26/2022

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{Written by Yanka's husband}
How do you take your product photos?
Everybody says that my pictures... are a failure and the main reason why Yanka's arts and crafts don't sell as they should, and you know what? I tend to agree. I can't take pictures indoors, it's always too dark, so I have to wait, and wait, and try to catch the perfect weather - not too sunny, not too overcast, and the perfect light - not too blue, not too yellow, etc. Naturally, it doesn't come everyday, but...
But when it comes, when it actually happens like a few days ago, I can take great pictures, so this time I took three Yanka's new wood burned projects outside, and I made this:
First of all, this picture of Hindu goddess Lakshmi wood burned on smooth plywood plaque. You can click on it to see it in a larger size. Finally, I can say that my picture doesn't destroy the beauty of Yanka's craft.
This wood burned plaque is already posted for sale, and you can click the button below if you wanna see additional pictures, read full info and buy this beautiful piece.

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Then, secondly, I took pictures of these two small round plaques. They are so cute (the plaques, I mean), they will look wonderful on the wall of some eco-friendly kid's room.
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I will post them for sale very soon, and in meantime, you are welcome to tell me in the comments what do you think of my new photos and Yanka's craft!
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Mixed media art, and more new products coming!

1/18/2022

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 {Written by Yanka's husband}
First of all, I am sorry. I promised to write more often and to inform you of all Yanka's new projects and new skills learned, but instead, I went down with severe flu and out of our life for two weeks.
Anyway, I'm back, and Yanka is already learning another skill, and it's called decoupage.  So far she tries it on a small mason jar, and it turned out darn cute and beautiful (she used 'Hello Kitty' pictures for it).
​Yet she didn't stop creating new mixed media art, and I had posted two of her artworks (Persephone and The Green Man) here for sale:
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while there's the 'Stars' diptych waiting to be photographed and posted, and Yanka is currently working on a Celtic Wolf mixed media artwork (she-wolf, yes) that yesterday looked like this:
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So she was busy, and there are many new things coming! Stay tuned and leave some comments, your opinion is greatly appreciated.
​Personally, I love that she-wolf!
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New! Mixed media art for your home

12/24/2021

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{Written by Yanka}
​I'm constantly learning new skills and recently I took a course in Mixed Media art. When I studied in Art College I loved sculpting, so it came rather naturally to me, and soon my first piece was finished! Here it is:
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Naturally, I am selling it for the minimal price, so if you like it, click the picture!
But I didn't stop at it and now I already have several projects drying here and there all over my apartment, so I decided to create a new category in my NEWS blog and inform you of all my new works in progress!
Meet my new project in Mixed Media art - The Mother-of-Pearl (the title can change).
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Please, tell me in the comments what do you think of it!
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