Veltinio šlepetės iš skudžių vilnos. dublis 2. Felt slippers made of skudde sheep wool from my farm

Tos auksinės garbanos įkvepia :)

6 ryto, rugpjūčio 3 d.Šlepetės iš skudžių vilnos.Ecological felt slippers - sneakers made of skudde sheep wool from my farm

Šį rytą teko anksti atsikelti :) nieko rimto, tiesiog skyniau agurkus... ta proga padariau keletą vakarykščių šlepečių foto. Štai, tapukai ir avytės skudės, jų vilną aš ir naudojau. Vilna tikrai labai įdomi, gražios baltos spalvos, šiek tiek tviska, kaip vakar minėjau, iš pirmo žvilgsnio  primena ar tai mocherą, ar tai Wensleydale, labai maloni liesti, ją galima atskirti užsimerkus nuo kitų vilnų, nežinau kaip čia pasakyt - ji tiesiog kitokia, slidesnė? Nežinau... 

Vilną sudaro trumpi plaukai, labai plonas vilnos pluoštas, o virš jo bei išorinis sluoksnis – dengiantys ilgi storesni plaukai. Veliasi šita vilna, kaip suprantu, tų storesniųjų plaukų dėka. Pradžioje vėlimo teko dirbti šiek tiek atsargiau, žodžiu, negalima taip kaip LT šiurkščiavilnės iškarto skalbiamaisiais judesiais pradėti velti :)))), reikia naudoti tikrai daug muilo, nes veliant skudų vilna šiek tiek išslenka.  Šita vilna puikiai tiktų kilimams, rankinėms, storesnėms liemenėms ir žinoma žinoma - avalynei!!!!!!!! Manau, labai gražiai ir įdomiai turėtų atrodyti įveltos skudų garbanos.

Ecological and environmentally friendly fully handmade felt slippers made of skudde sheep wool from my farm, their growing conditions are consistent with good standards of treatment of animals.

Buying such wool items you contribute to the preservation of skudde sheep, whose population in Lithuania is ~ 40 sheep only and 1000-3000 skudde in the world.

The skudde (or skudden) sheep is an old landrace breed, currently on the endangered breed list. Up to the beginning of the 20thCentury they roamed the Baltic, Swiss alps and eastern Prussia. The exact breeding and origination of this primitive breed is uncertain, There is strong proof of the skuddes existence in this area since the iron age. In fact aarchaeological digs have found the first humans remains with wollen clothing, made from skudde sheep wool. 

About skuddee sheep: http://www.ecoferme.com/skuddesheep.htm

Suknutė krikštui . One of a kind felted Christenings gowns, slippers and mantle.

Krikšto komplektas iš merino vilnos, šilko bei įvairių priedų. 

One of a kind  felted Christenings gowns, slippers and  mantle from superfine merino wool and silk. Surface of the dress is decorated with silk, flax or other fibers and fabrics.Available all size and colors.

Dad and Me - Family slippers set special for Fisher family from Vancouver Canada. Šeimos šlepečių rinkinys.

Dear Fisher family,  thank You for You great color combination , amazing first photo and  You nice words!


Environmentally friendly fully handmade felted family slippers set made from softest merino wool. 

▫ These slippers feel like a second skin on your feet.

▫ Lightweight - pair of slippers weighs approximately 200 g (0,44 pounds).

▫ Not slippery! Soles are covered with natural latex(caoutchouc)  or with cork soles what makes wool slippers safe to walk around the house.

▫ Made from softest merino (australia) wool, they gently massage feet. Your feet will be warm on a cold day and cool on a hot day due to insulation properties of the wool fibers.

▫ 100% handmade. Felt is a natural and renewable material, made of 100% wool, using just hot water and soap - one of the most sustainable processes in textile.

Žydėjimas. Blossom

Labai švelnios bei romantiškos veltinio šlepetės, vidinė dalis padaryta iš Australijos merinosų vilnos, paviršius dekoruotas alpakos vilna bei nebalintu šilko pluoštu, jo dėka šlepečių paviršius šiek tiek blizga, o tamprūs nėriniai labai patogiai apgula koją. Ar dėl švelniai tviskančios kūno spalvos ar dėl nėrinių, šitos šlepetės man labai romantiškos, tikros nuotakos  tapkutės...

o dar tas žydinčių slyvų bei obelų kvapas lietuje...

Fully handmade felted slippers made from softest merino and alpaca wool, tossan silk .fiber and elastic lace.

Šlepetės - kedukai iš merino vilnos ir šilko. Felted slippers - sneakers from softest merino wool and silk

DIY Fashion from Etsy Artists at the Etsy Labs in Berlin

Postcard From Europe # 6

Story by Benedikta, matt Published on April 9, 2010 in Etsy News	Photo by  Julia Kneuse. Woolen bangles and earrings by Mysticfibers.

April 8, 2010
Berlin, Germany

Dear Friends,

Berlin's DIY scene was in full effect last Thursday to celebrate the opening of the Etsy Labs. People were rocking the dance floor, filling up on Bratwürstchen, and admiring our lovingly curated exhibition with fashion accessories from around the world. It was a great success!

The first of our three display modules, finished just in time, made a terrific showplace for all the accessories. Here are a few of the pieces:

New Nagy in apple green medium by Bayanhippo

       Necklace by Stavroula                                          Bloom Necklace by JLRYDesigns

Ecological Slippers by ing00te

All the beautiful accessories made it hard for the ladies to keep their hands off, and frankly, I can't blame them.

Necklush Ultra by Necklush

Silver Leather Hobo Bag and Orange Leather Clutch by Patka,
The Barrel Bag by morelle,
Summer Tote by layerxlayer

Bags were discussed and drooled over (and almost always followed with the question, "Where can I get one?"). In short, the presence of these many wonderful products created quite a stir.

Communicater and Big Bang Earrings by Conquerjewellery

Silver Lace Leather Necklace by LemkaB

Summer lapicitos necklace by corazondegalleta

Maximum Fringe Necklace by iheartnorwegianwood

Felted Dusky Pink Flower by AvaOriginal

Vespa Scooter Coin and Tweed Clutch Purse by Retrospettive

In the main space we featured a slideshow representing fashion picks from Etsy artists.

Hooray! ing00te has one item featured in The Storque!

Etsy's Guide to Selling From Europe: Part 1

Story by daniellexo Published on March 22, 2010 in How-To	Photo by  papercutsbyjoe

Did you know that during 2009 30% of sales on Etsy involved a buyer or seller outside the U.S, reaching over 160 countries? A lot of that action is happening in Europe. Setting up a shop is technically the same process for a seller anywhere in the world, but we know selling from Europe comes with its own challenges. So I went to the Etsy community with the question, "What tried and true tips do you have to share?" With the help of many of our successful European sellers, I bring you a two-part guide to selling from Europe. (These tips are actually great for most sellers outside the U.S.!) Part 1 will cover product development, descriptions, tagging, and community. Part 2 will dive into shipping, customer service tips, and legalities. Your Unique Niche Etsy buyers are looking for unique work they can't find anywhere else. As a seller in a far off land, you may just have a leg up! AThousandJoys says, "The best thing a European Etsian can do is really show off your heritage and be proud of your traditions and where you are from. That's what makes your work so unique and exciting and sets you apart from the thousands of other goodies that can catch a buyer's eye right in their backyard." Deepindigo agrees, "Be original and don't be afraid of show your country's culture. In this ever-shrinking world, it can be refreshing." The techniques and materials native to your country are not just fresh to U.S. buyers, but also to buyers all over the world who share or are interested in your country's history. Etsy seller byAMOR uses this to her advantage and says, "Try to include something unique to your country in your designs, whether it be a material or a technique. I love to use Connemara marble and Kilkenny marble. My local Irish customers love the stones and other buyers are interested in unique materials from my country!" Slippers From Lithuanian Wool by ing00te While you should embrace your differences, remember that a lot of your buyers will come from all over the world. Vilte says, "As most of your clients will come from the U.S., study their trends. There are some 'weird' obsessions Americans might have — like buying everything with owls and mustaches!"  Descriptions and Tagging If the English language doesn't come easy to you, Belgian seller ArtMind suggests letting your buyers know why your descriptions might not always use proper grammar. She says, "If English is not your main language and you’re not too comfortable with it, it doesn’t harm to state this in your profile. You can call it ‘creative English’ to indicate that you try your best." I find most buyers are very understanding. I've even heard of a buyer taking the time to help a seller rewrite all of her shop descriptions!   Etsy has a very supportive community. There are lots of ways to practice your English right here on the site. 5erg says, "Most difficult for me about the language is that no one teaches you at school how people really talk in the U.S., so for finding the best tags it might be useful to hang out in the Etsy Forums from time to time — or just read the Forum threads to see what common words people actually use. You could even start a thread to ask about the tags you might use for your craft." Great ideas!  English Etsy seller FeltandWeave suggests becoming familiar with the different words Americans may use to describe your work — thus what keywords shoppers will be searching. "Items are often called by a different name, some bags are also called a purse, a brooch can be called a pin, so try to use your tags accordingly." If you need help with this, spend some time browsing similar items in your Category. You'll probably pick up alternate terms in no time. This blog post, International Tagging, can help and has a list of common American English words translated to British English terms.  Wellies British Flashcard Shirt by charlieandsarah To appeal to American and European buyers, ErikaPrice suggests you "make sure your tags include both American and European English spellings." Make sure you let your buyers know where you are shipping from.ThongbaiTatong writes, "In the beginning of each product description I mention that this item is from the Netherlands. Further down the item description I say, 'Be well informed about the purchase as I ship from the Netherlands. Please visit my Shop Policies for more information about shipping, refunds, etc.' Then I add the link directly to my Shop Policy page for people to click easily. It helps because, firstly, a lot of people think it is nice to buy a product from overseas. They see it as something special, coming from somewhere far away and mentioning where your product comes from is a kind of advertisement. And secondly, people know that this product is shipping from the Netherlands, so they know what kind of delivery time to expect." Lastly, make sure you are using metric and imperial measurements in your listing. This blog post, How to Internationalize Those Measurements, can help. Vadjutka says, "Sometimes I have a hard time counting in inches, so this conversion site is a friend of mine." And don't forget, clothing and jewelry sizes vary from country to country as well. Here's a website to help you convert jewelry and clothing sizes. Irish Gaelic Text Glass Tile Magnets by CrowBiz Set Your Location Make sure you've set your location to City/Town, State/Province, Country, Europe. That way if a buyer wants to shop by City, Province, Country or all of Europe, they'lll be able to find you. Mirthquake adds, "If you are from Holland, don't just say Holland, but say 'The Netherlands, Europe.' Don't be mistaken for Holland, Michigan." Lamarquisedesanges has found many buyers through the Shop Local tool and says, "Make sure you're not being too precise with your location, so that people will be able to find you through Shop Local. If you enter 'Mortagne Au Perche,' which is lost in the middle of the Normandy countryside, there is little chance someone will find you." Find out how to set your location here.  Four Transportation Prints by gracehesterdesigns Community Etsy Teams are a great place to find other sellers in your area. creamrose says, "I recommend joining a European Team, or at least popping in on the UK thread or the Euro thread (both in Teams and Events Forums), for advice and good chats!" "I second joining the European/UK Etsy Teams. They're full of good advice from people who've likely struggled with the same issues you might be facing as a new person. Don't be shy about asking for help, everyone is very friendly!" saysnicolehill.  Debs102 gets lots of help from her Team: "I sell from Wales and find being part of Etsy Teams is a big help — I learned that ladybirds are ladybugs, colour is color and a stocking stitch is stockinette stitch!" Joining forces with a local Etsy Team can also help you spread the word about your Etsy shops and Etsy. ABoxForMyTreasure says, "Etsy isn't that well known (yet!) in many countries in Europe, so if you're a new Etsian, take every opportunity to tell people you meet about the site and what it's about. Spreading the word will lead to more local customers." The Etsy Forums can also provide support. SunflowerWoolArt suggests checking in with other sellers after you list a new item: "After I list something new, I often ask for advice in the Critique section of the Etsy Forums concerning the names that I use for my items. Native speakers often suggest some better or alternative terms, which I can use in the titles or tags so my items can be found more easily." Do you have a tip or resource to share with international sellers? Let us know in the comments below!

Rankų darbo pakuotės ekologiškoms šlepetėms iš devynių amatų meistrės Aurelijos. Handmade paper gift box from Aurelija

Visa mano ekologiškų šlepečių serija iš lietuviškos šiurkščiavilnės avytės vilnų gavo "apdarą",  pasistengė devynių amatų meistrė Aurelija, ji ilgai matavo, skaiciavo, lankstė, atidarinėjo, uždarinėjo ir pagaliau "aprengė" mano gaminius savo dėžėmis (neapsiverčia liežuvis tai vadinti tik dėžėmis) bei prisidėjo patarimais apie juosteles, "cedeliukus", informacinius lapelius ir pan.

Handmade paper box from d Aurelija, please visit AurelijaTurse.etsy.com