this morning, i have attended my first papercutting workshop, ably conducted by super crafter Mansy of Hey Kessy. i went in with mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety. the only paper cutting i have done were the ones using scissors! once, i have tried doing something intricate with a craft cutter but... let's move on … Continue reading washi+papercutting
Tag: crafting
crafting an outfit
do you ever have episodes where you say "i don't have anything to wear" while staring at a closet full of clothes? well, i've had that this morning. eventually, i've ended up with my favorite tee-jeans ensemble and wore a chunky piece of necklace just for kicks.inspired by this fashion dilemna, indulge me as i … Continue reading crafting an outfit
early morning craft
i woke up.. its the first day of July... i skipped by usual 5-minutes-more and sped to the washroom and freshen up. i immediately ran to my corner table and got crafting. it's a special day today.i've brought out my carving kit, my heykessy washi tapes, paper, bakers' twine.i've spent a few moments taking a … Continue reading early morning craft
crafting on a rainy afternoon
somethin's crafting today at the workroom. something that smells sweet... and looks sweet... care to guess? UPDATE: finished crafting. it's a keychain (or bagcharm - depends on your mood), handcut, handsewn, with dried French lavender buds sandwiched between the fabrics. this one is going out to a lady from Maryland. i craft for my etsy … Continue reading crafting on a rainy afternoon
washi love
ever since i have seen one of these on etsy and got one for myself, i haven't stopped getting more. it has grown in to a hundred or so rolls now... i love washi tapes! they're colorful, they're beautiful, they're easy to tear, and they don't leave ugly glue marks when you change your mind … Continue reading washi love
post Mothers’ Day post
when my family and i were getting ready for a day out last Saturday, i was wondering what was taking my 7 and 9-year old daughters so long to get dressed. we have pampered them quite too much and they are just learning how to do things on their own. so i have figured they … Continue reading post Mothers’ Day post