Charming Handicraft with Retro Sentiment

The weather is almost coming at the end of summer. I am already knocking on the door of Autumn and preparing for a colorful festival in my mind. My anticipation for the new season made me indulge in charming crafts such as crochet slippers, hair bows, felt baskets, rattan trays, and fabric key-rings ahead of Autumn. The handmade process with retro sentiment brings tranquil and meditative moments to digital life. Whatever I put my effort into with sheer passion would be valuable for me, as if people would look for luxury brand stuff to satisfy themselves.

Illustration - "A Girl on The Moon"

I illustrated a girl in a tranquil moment on the moon with a trustworthy companion. A girl is growing a star tree with a sincere heart. Her space fills in colors and twinkling stars in peace.

Fabric Key-rings (charm) - Ballerina Torso and Butterfly

A ballerina and a butterfly represent passion with pure heart. I often come across a theme of a ballerina and a butterfly. This time, I made a key ring and a charm made of fabric.

Felt Storage Baskets

I made storage baskets with felt fabric. Felt baskets have a warm texture in vivid colors.

Crochet Slippers

I always wear slippers at home. So, I made crochet sippers with thick purple yarn for the Autumn and Winter. Crochet slippers are durable and give me a comfy feeling. It will warm my feet during the chilly season. Frankly, it is so good for me to wear. (I referred to the crochet tutorial on the YouTube channel.)

In the photo below, the cushion printed with my artwork, a handmade bag and a fabric flower basket I made, and a sample book-'storytime' I wrote & illustrated & designed.

crochet slippers, arty cushion, handmade bag, illustration book

Hair-bows and Accessories

I made hair-bows to wear in the chilly season since I have long hair. In the photo below, I displayed some silver earrings and necklaces, gemstone earrings, and a black pearl necklace I designed and made. Ironically, I don't enjoy wearing jewelry except earrings. So, I stopped jewelry making.

Rattan Trays

For the first time, I made trays with rattan wicks. I enjoyed working on the rattan weaving. Rattan gives a warm and retro feeling to it. I have plans to make a storage bowl and an Italy basket. (I referred to the rattan tutorial on the YouTube channel.)

Korean Thanksgiving is coming soon. I will cook hard to make several traditional dishes. "enjoy moments of days!"

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