FAIR TRADE

9th of May was the International Day of The Fair Trade.
For years me and hubby have been volunteers in the Fair Trade shop in Belgium and were engaged in all sorts of campaigns and demonstrations for development Cooperations with the South.
Oh, where are those days??? We have a bit calmed down on thes issues the last few years, having 4 kids and getting older :-))


Once my hubby let shave all his hair off for a campaing for the Tobin Tax .
Well, I did not go that far in my engagement!

So it's no surprise I do try to use Fair Trade supplies in my creations. It's all about suporting women in the South. I do not only try to recycle and repurpose things (into jewelry), but I do try to use stuff that gives a better live to those people from poor continents!

I use for example the Fair Trade silk that comes from Vietnam. (I bought it at Sjamma's, a fair trade shop in Ghent) The silver beads come from Ethiopea bought by my Hubby to local people in Jima and Addis...

And these are the results! New Silk Diva Necklaces

If you want to see more creations of Fleurfatale with Fair Trade supplies used in it, go here.

LAST DAYS FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING...

Mother's day (10th of may) is the last day I offer free worldwide shipping in my shop.
So, go ahead!
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La Lune Turquoise

Verdigris-Lilac flower ring

La Fleur Bleue bracelet

Jolie Louise necklace

Inspired by a movie

The last movie I saw was 'Slumdog Millionaire':
A Mumbai teen who grew up in the slums, becomes a contestant on the Indian version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" He is arrested under suspicion of cheating, and while being interrogated, events from his life history are shown which explain why he knows the answers. It's a movie that gives you a real happy feeling because it has a happy end: A poor boy becomes rich and meets the love of his life, the bad guys are death or punished....the Bollywood Dance at the end of the movie is hilarious.
It is a brilliant movie and it has been awarded in Hollywood with 8 oscars!!!
But when I left the cinema I had this thought: "how can these oscars ever change the faith of millions of Indian people living in poverty and without any expectation on a better future,...."

I found these beautiful Unicef cards with screenprinted Indian Sari motives on it, and let me inspire by them to make a little collection of 'Indian Inspired' earrings, and this is my entry for the European Street Team Challenge, hosted by Leelabijou, with the theme : inspired by a movie. Find the entries of my European friends on leela's blog here.

You can find these Indian Inspired creations in my shop.

And this is also a great way to introduce you to my Belgian Etsy friend Silvia who has an Etsy shop full of Beautiful Etnic and Indian inspired jewelry!! This is her blog and this is her shop!

My creative workspace today

I am working on my 'silk Diva necklaes' a combination of felt and repurposed silk handmade beads.
Available in my shop and still FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ;-)
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Find more creative workspaces on Kytoyoo's blog!

Meron shows her homemade birthday sweeties cake! (I'll post a tutorial soon)

Silk Diva is Back + FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

Back in Fleurfatales shop:
the silk Diva necklace:
this Cascade necklace is the perfect very feminine accessory: very comfy and lightweight and flowers up your outfit! It's a mix and match of handmade felted beads and repurposed silk beads dangling on a felted choker and closing with a button, just click on the pics to go to my shop.

Flowers for mothers

Special offer for mothers day:
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING on al my creations.
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Saturday Shopping list

My shopping list is all about teenagers, ...
This afternoon I have to attend the Holy Communion Feast of my sisters eldest daughter Marie.
She is twelve. So I've been looking for presents that she would like to get. My eldest daughter, Maia , is almost twelve too. So I let me inspire by the things she has on her wishlist!
enjoy!

Peony flower clip by pbbflowers
Candy ink Mosaic hanging ball by Sigmosaics
Blooming Vine Scarf in Cherry by Fray
Mia handbag red flowers by emmapardos
Lily studs coral by Karuski
White bunny bookmark by Krize

And I've been browsing my own shop too, to find stuff teenagers would like to wear.

It made me think maybe I make a teenager section in my Etsy shop. For creations that are a bit more whimsical and not to expensive, perfect for teenagers!

Click on the links to go to the shops.

My first polkadot earrings

Flower inyour hair headband

Alice flower choker

Jolie Fleur necklace choker

Mathilda, the rusty cat brooch

Floating flowers earrings

find more Saturday shopping lists on Fancypicnics bloglist!