Season's Greetings!

Merry Christmas everyone! Let me take this opportunity to thank you for your support for the past years. You give us a reason to continue what we are doing.  Again, a big THANK YOU!

Our last pop-up market for 2013 will be this weekend, Dec 28-29, at the National Library of Singapore. It is organized by the Public Garden team. If you are in Singapore and around that area, do drop by. We  will be selling our handmade 2014 planner.  There are limited stocks so be sure to come early :)  Details are in the poster below.

We're still here!

Hi there! It was soooo long since my last post. We've been busy for the last few months with orders and some personal errands. Just to let you know that we are still here, if ever you need your handmade fix ;)

Last September, the Crafty Singapore team have organized a crafty party.  It was a very good opportunity to meet and talk with the other members of the Singapore Etsy team.  And of course, the best part is the 3D papercraft, which was sponsored by Kokoru.  Head down to Katrina Alana's blog to see the details. Here is what we have done:

Happy June!

Hi there!

It's June, that means it's almost the middle of the year.  How time flies, I didn't notice that my last post was 2 months ago. :( how have we been doing since our last post? Well, a lot! We've been busy building our stocks, joining craft fairs and making custom orders. And to think that we're only doing all of it during the weekends and holidays! Aahh, part of life's surprises.  I'm happy with it, it makes life more exciting.  I treat every waking day as an adventure ;)

Our new profile photo.

For timely updates, please like us on facebook or follow us on instagram.  'Til here! Have a happy June ahead :)

Weekend at the Museum

It was a very fulfilling weekend at the National Museum of Singapore on the weekend of 23-24 February.  We were there as part of Public Garden. It was there that we 'quietly' launch a new product, the handmade paper.  The handmade paper is a product of the Value Farm and it is based in the Philippines.  To know more about them and their cause, you may visit their website in the link I provided.

Last weekend, we've brought new journals at the Flamingo Shoppe.  The shop is located at 16A Haji Lane (Singapore).  They are at the second level.  If you were not able to catch us at any of the craft/flea markets, you may still get our handmade/homemade notebooks and journals there.  Here is a photo of some of our journals.

Our journals are in the center and front.  Some designs are only available in Flamingo.

Happy New Year!

My first post for the year :)

We will be joining the inaugural Singapore Handmade Movement Craft Fair on the 19th of January, from 12 noon to 6pm.  We have lots of new stuff to share with you. So mark calendars and come down to Fort Canning this weekend.  Hope to see you there!

Mabuhay!

Greetings from Manila!

We're away for a short break. It's good to be back after so many years :)

Pictured above is the Binondo Church located in the old downtown of Manila. It is very near Chinatown. You can search it in google if you want more info.

weekend at Public Garden

It's a good weekend to spend it at Public Garden.  This time, it will be at the MICA Building, the building with colorful windows at Hill Street.  Details are here:

You may find the directions at their website here.

We have lots of new trash err notebooks for you :) See you!

SGSS 2012

Thank you for visiting our booth at the Singapore Gifts and Stationery Show at the Marina Bay Sands Expo.  You must be here (at this site) to know more about us and what we do.  You can check out our "About Us " link.

Here is a summary:
1372 designs' main aim is to make use of existing items (recycle). Transform (redesign) it into a new functional item so it can be reused.

Apologies for not having any handouts/brochures.  There are a lot of unwanted handouts going around and we don't want to add to that.  We all know where it will go, right?  Just send us a mail if you need a brochure and we will gladly send it to you.

Here is the brochure from PaTH's FB page.

See you :)

what have you done today to make you feel proud?

I discovered this song from Heather Small while searching for "opening ceremony olympics" in youtube. I learned also that this was the song they (England) used for their Olympic bid.  It was a nice song with great and powerful lyrics.

So, to answer that song, yes I did something last week that made me feel proud. I made a 'bald statement' in support of the Singapore Children's Cancer Foundation.  A lot of these kids don't have a choice (to be bald), but me I have.  For me, it's just bearing the humiliation and looks of pity from other people but for them, they're also in pain :'(  By doing this, we (volunteers) can at least alleviate their pain.  You can also do your part and donate.  Hair for Hope is still accepting donations and volunteer opportunities.

I've been sporting this 'bald look' for a week now and having a grand time.  I didn't realize that it will look okay on me. I get a lot of stares most of the time but who cares, this is my choice and proud of it.  As what one cancer patient said "i'm too sexy for my hair" :)  

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On another note, will be participating in the Singapore Gifts and Stationery Show (SGSS) on 15-17 August 2012.  It'll be at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center.  We're joining as part of PaTH/SIP.

'til my next post... have a nice week ahead :)

Singapore Arts Festival 2012

Hi there!

This weekend, May 25 - May 27, we will be participating at Public Garden.  The event is in conjunction with the Singapore Arts Festival.  The exact location is under the Esplanade Bridge, you may check the poster for the complete details.  Hope to see you there :)

Public Garden

Hiyee!

On 18th of February (Sat), we will be joining Public Garden at the Goodman Arts Centre. It will be in conjunction with an event by the National Arts Council and Noise Singapore.

Here are the details:

Sat, 18 Feb 2012

1pm - 8pm

Goodman Arts Centre Block B

Level 1 and Level 3

Nearest MRT: Mountbatten MRT (Circle Line)

Hope to see you there :)

Sisley

Do you know that there is an artist called Sisley? Alfred Sisley. Me, I didn't until last week! All I know is that Sisley is a brand of bag which is always beside Benetton in most shops. Now, I need to search if Benetton is also a person (anyone here knows?)... whoa, too much for educating my daughter, 'think I also need it... darn!

This is Alfred Sisley's work titled "Spring, Aspens and Acacias".

This is part of the Dreams and Realities exhibition from Musee D'Orsay Paris collection. It's happening now at the National Museum of Singapore. Other than Mr. Sisley's work, there are also works from Renoir, Monet and Vincent van Gogh among others. The highlight is the Starry Night of van Gogh. Another new thing I learned is that "Starry Night" is different from "Starry, starry night" (my eldest daughter told me this info >.<).... too much information for one day... no wonder my (youngest) daughter opted to wait for us in a corner...

this is her (at the left) busying herself while we are inside the museum. the boy on her right might've been thinking the same thing.

Remember the laptop boxes that we got a few weeks ago? we acquired some more (happiness :)) here is the finished product...

I call this my dumpster collection :)

Come and see the new collection on Feb 4-5, 2012 at Vivocity. We will be joining Pop and Talent Hub (PaTH) on that weekend. Details here:

11am to 10pm
VivoCity Shopping Centre, Level 1, West Court & Southwest Boulevard

Hope to see you there!

the art of dumpster diving

Hi there! Another week has zoomed and I was only able to make one journal, hay :( anyway, tomorrow's a new week :) looking forward to the long weekend ahead.

We've got new trash! It's becoming a habit now but what can we do? It's just there, waiting for the recycling truck. It's still new... so to make the long story short, we took it. And it's safe in the trash err craft room waiting to be transformed. Watch out for it!

Have a great week ahead!

2012

Happy new year!!! My first post for the year, yey :) Hope everyone is fine and feeling great. In 2 weeks' time, we will usher in the year of the dragon. World population will greatly rise this year due to this :)

First things first, I will skip MAAD this Friday (13th Jan). I am low on stocks and new designs. But definitely will be back on February. Like me on facebook will you? So you'll be updated. It's easy to put updates in FB than in blogger.

I'll leave you with this photo taken just this evening. It serves as an inspiration to me... hoping I can think of another way to use these... got these from the recycling bin ;)