Tag Archives: candles

In Candle Times

Posted on 2013-12-15 by iHanna

It’s candle times around here. Stay warm, be good. xoxo /iHanna Related PostsMerry December! Valborg in the countryside Time for introspection and Creative Dreaming Please follow and like:

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Luminaries

Posted on 2013-10-08 by iHanna

Mom’s latest embroidery are these beautiful candle holders, inspired by Carina’s book Stitched Blooms. I think she has already finished at least ten of these! Please follow and like:Related PostsLemonade or as we say blandsaft Freeform Embroidery that Glitters Embroidered … Continue reading →

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A house in the dark

Posted on 2012-03-18 by iHanna

I have had this white metal house for years, but not until tonight it occurred to me to open the bottom and stick a candle inside it. I’m so glad I did. I have an endless fascination with the lit … Continue reading →

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Embroidery is so Captivating

Posted on 2011-12-20 by iHanna

Captivating, free form embroidery by iHanna, a.k.a. Hanna Andersson, 2011. I created this embroidery for a challenge with the theme “captivating” (fängslande). I got my idea rather late and only had a week to stitch this up, but I worked … Continue reading →

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Advent

Posted on 2011-12-11 by iHanna

Advent (from the Latin word adventus meaning “coming”) is a tradition almost everyone honours here in Sweden. It’s a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christmas. However you choose to celebrate the holidays the count down … Continue reading →

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All Saints’ Day

Posted on 2010-11-08 by iHanna

All Saints’ Day (also called All Hallows or Hallowmas), often shortened to All Saints, is a solemnity celebrated in November, in honor of all the saints, known and unknown. In Sweden it is tradition to visit the cemetery and light … Continue reading →

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Candle holders with buttons

Posted on 2007-11-09 by iHanna

– Hands up, I’ve got a glue gun now! Ho-ho-ho! Ingredients for this craft; Candle holders in glass from IKEA that I found in a thrift shop and buttons, also bought at a thrift store. Tool; The amazing glue gun! … Continue reading →

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Enlightened as an Owl

Posted on 2006-11-05 by iHanna

This owl collage of a Tawny owl (cat owl in Swedish) is one of my first art in quite a while, and I really like how it turned out. I’m really crazy about creating my own collages right now, that … Continue reading →

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Live with a smile

Posted on 2005-12-12 by iHanna

I just want to finish my Christmas cards, but now it’s time to got to bed. But first something I did today: Yes, I tied red silk ribbons around the white candles I made in school. Nice, huh? And then … Continue reading →

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