Friday, September 08, 2006
Hmmm...I realised that I havent been able to update both my craft blog and own blog. Maybe its a mistake to start this blog at all!
Ok, so I ve decided to move back my crafty adventures to my original blog...LiN's Life
See u there...
Ok, so I ve decided to move back my crafty adventures to my original blog...LiN's Life
See u there...
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Well, a day after Lime Flea Market and I am still exhausted.
Started out the day at 12pm (by this time, most of the stalls were already set up and customers were already starting to browse) and quickly got into setting up the stall.
My neighbour stall (2 stalls share an umbrella) had already set up their stall earlier and I was abit displeased that
(1)They had put their table right under the shade such that half of our table was in the hot sun (to which I politely asked them if they could move their table, which they did)
(2)they hanged their earing holder right in the middle of the umbrella, blocking my view from inside the stall (to which the organizer reprimanded them and they removed it away)
Other than that, I was quite pleased with the stall location coz it was 2 stalls from the main entrance, near the traffic light, which is good as we saw crowds non-stop until almost closure time.
But it was kinda crammed yesterday, I think there were alot more stalls than when I last visited it during the "Handmade Theme" sometime back in July. The opposite neightbour was not so kind either. They set up 4tables! Almost blocking the pathway infront of us. But luckily, it didnt stop the crowd.
I would say the day went by very fast, a glance of my watch said it was already 3pm. Well maybe because it started at 1pm instead of 11am like at MAAD.
Sales, not too bad, (of course if you include the taxi fare to and fro, it doesnt make sense at all) but at least I covered the rent (especially since we split the rent and cost between us, Yanling and me) Sad thing was, I didn't sell any of my brooches!!!!! Even my Kanzashis dont sell! Sob! Sob! Infact I mostly sold off my button earstuds (which is not too bad coz i was hopping to clear my overwhelming stock of buttons afterall) and a polka dot clutch in black and white. Yanling didnt sell any of her tees too, but she's got some orders though and lots of people picked her namecard too.
I guess the crowd is not the matching crowd, just like Dorothy mentioned before. At least at MAAD, the people dont bargain a $1 earstud to $0.80 juz because of a bit of discoloration! Sheesh! Well, we are Singaporeans afterall and bargaining is just us, I guess?
However, I am glad that a lot of the people actually picked up my namecard . Hope it will bring in more traffic to my website which reminds me that I have to do something with it. Lately, when its been giving me "error" messages. So does anyone know of a resonably priced web designer who can do shopping cart and maybe my namecards too?
Oh, and here are the pics...
The overall view of the stall (tat's Yanling with her cam)
The button earstuds....
Part of my brooches (the middle grey and blue one a newly made organza Kanzashi)
Yanling's hand painted tees
And her Meow cards
My experience at Lime was "Tangy" -some sour parts -and some sweetness too.
Started out the day at 12pm (by this time, most of the stalls were already set up and customers were already starting to browse) and quickly got into setting up the stall.
My neighbour stall (2 stalls share an umbrella) had already set up their stall earlier and I was abit displeased that
(1)They had put their table right under the shade such that half of our table was in the hot sun (to which I politely asked them if they could move their table, which they did)
(2)they hanged their earing holder right in the middle of the umbrella, blocking my view from inside the stall (to which the organizer reprimanded them and they removed it away)
Other than that, I was quite pleased with the stall location coz it was 2 stalls from the main entrance, near the traffic light, which is good as we saw crowds non-stop until almost closure time.
But it was kinda crammed yesterday, I think there were alot more stalls than when I last visited it during the "Handmade Theme" sometime back in July. The opposite neightbour was not so kind either. They set up 4tables! Almost blocking the pathway infront of us. But luckily, it didnt stop the crowd.
I would say the day went by very fast, a glance of my watch said it was already 3pm. Well maybe because it started at 1pm instead of 11am like at MAAD.
Sales, not too bad, (of course if you include the taxi fare to and fro, it doesnt make sense at all) but at least I covered the rent (especially since we split the rent and cost between us, Yanling and me) Sad thing was, I didn't sell any of my brooches!!!!! Even my Kanzashis dont sell! Sob! Sob! Infact I mostly sold off my button earstuds (which is not too bad coz i was hopping to clear my overwhelming stock of buttons afterall) and a polka dot clutch in black and white. Yanling didnt sell any of her tees too, but she's got some orders though and lots of people picked her namecard too.
I guess the crowd is not the matching crowd, just like Dorothy mentioned before. At least at MAAD, the people dont bargain a $1 earstud to $0.80 juz because of a bit of discoloration! Sheesh! Well, we are Singaporeans afterall and bargaining is just us, I guess?
However, I am glad that a lot of the people actually picked up my namecard . Hope it will bring in more traffic to my website which reminds me that I have to do something with it. Lately, when its been giving me "error" messages. So does anyone know of a resonably priced web designer who can do shopping cart and maybe my namecards too?
Oh, and here are the pics...
The overall view of the stall (tat's Yanling with her cam)
The button earstuds....
Part of my brooches (the middle grey and blue one a newly made organza Kanzashi)
Yanling's hand painted tees
And her Meow cards
My experience at Lime was "Tangy" -some sour parts -and some sweetness too.
Friday, August 04, 2006
The "big project"...
SimplyLNE will be at Lime Fleamarket:
Lime Fleamarket
Saturday, 12 Aug 2006
1 to 7 pm
At *scape
(Open field behind Cineleisure Orchard)
And these are what will be on sale on 12th Aug 2006:
*Retro/Vintage button stud earings (I am a button freak remember?)
*Kanzashi felt brooches
*Kanzashi butterfly brooches
*Yarn loopy flower brooches
*Conduroy cardholder/ wallet
*Polka dotty clutch with lace
*many more...
will post pics of these soon...
I hope to see you there!
SimplyLNE will be at Lime Fleamarket:
Lime Fleamarket
Saturday, 12 Aug 2006
1 to 7 pm
At *scape
(Open field behind Cineleisure Orchard)
And these are what will be on sale on 12th Aug 2006:
*Retro/Vintage button stud earings (I am a button freak remember?)
*Kanzashi felt brooches
*Kanzashi butterfly brooches
*Yarn loopy flower brooches
*Conduroy cardholder/ wallet
*Polka dotty clutch with lace
*many more...
will post pics of these soon...
I hope to see you there!
Orders had been streaming in steadily recently. Right now, I have an outstanding order due September for 10 pcs of these in assorted colors
These Kanzashi Butterflies are for sale at S$8 ea.
And there was a rushed custom order for these
These are Kanzashi Gift Sets which comes with a nice white box and matching ribbons for sale at S$25 per set. The 6cm version without box is also available at S$20 each.
For more information do visit my shop SimplyLNE. There had been new brooches added in.
If you ask me, I still prefer working with felt in making Kanzashi as compared to satins. Felt are easier to handle and it holds. Satins are much more difficult to handle and manipulate because of their soft nature. But of course they look much more exclusive with that sheen. Other fabrics that I had tried making Kanzashis with are Organza and Cotton. Those are ok to work with.
On another note, Ive been sleeping late every night all due to my working on a "big" project. The dark circles under my eyes had been very unforgiving. At this point, I don't think any amount of concealer will work. They end up looking grey. Maybe I will take a short break after the "big project".
Will post again on the "big project"
These Kanzashi Butterflies are for sale at S$8 ea.
And there was a rushed custom order for these
These are Kanzashi Gift Sets which comes with a nice white box and matching ribbons for sale at S$25 per set. The 6cm version without box is also available at S$20 each.
For more information do visit my shop SimplyLNE. There had been new brooches added in.
If you ask me, I still prefer working with felt in making Kanzashi as compared to satins. Felt are easier to handle and it holds. Satins are much more difficult to handle and manipulate because of their soft nature. But of course they look much more exclusive with that sheen. Other fabrics that I had tried making Kanzashis with are Organza and Cotton. Those are ok to work with.
On another note, Ive been sleeping late every night all due to my working on a "big" project. The dark circles under my eyes had been very unforgiving. At this point, I don't think any amount of concealer will work. They end up looking grey. Maybe I will take a short break after the "big project".
Will post again on the "big project"
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Been a whole month since I last blog. Done alot of crafts only dont have time to post them here. How I wish I have a laptop to bring with me so that I could update my blog anywhere and everywhere.
Ok so here is wat happened to the Coduroy drawstring pouches...I sewed kanzashis to it...the other three were not done yet...
Oh and more kanzashis for sale at Stamford's Bead and Pieces...read more here
Am really proud of these polka dotted butterflies, but really hate to work with fabric...
Ok so here is wat happened to the Coduroy drawstring pouches...I sewed kanzashis to it...the other three were not done yet...
Oh and more kanzashis for sale at Stamford's Bead and Pieces...read more here
Am really proud of these polka dotted butterflies, but really hate to work with fabric...
This is Yanling's favourite...
And these will be on sale at MAAD this Sunday...
Sunday, June 11, 2006
I took part in THE PINK SWAP at craftster few wks ago. My partner *k* sent over a fabulous package in pinkwrappers and pink ribbon, full of pink stuff. I had such a good time unwrapping them!
She makes a good spy coz she made me 3 brooches!!!! And, oh, do I love em to bits! 3 more to add to my already full drawer of brooches!!!!!
She made me a bag too, she sews alot. Her sewing skills are so perfect that the seams match exactly!!!
This is the awesome card she sent me!
And to my surprise, in the pocket of the bag, I found a bracelet made of all sorts of beautiful crystals and such. I don't usually wear bracelets but I think hers will be on my wrist for a long time....
And these are what I made for her...
1. A checked tote (my very first bag made with my Pfaff) with a pink felt kanzashi and pearl button centre
2. A really simple coduroy wallet-compliments of Makewrite
3. A rattan basket pin cushion (did I mention she sews alot? I hope she would find it useful)
4. A big flower loom yarn (coz she loves fluffy yarn)
5. 3pcs of clothes peg on which I decorated them with those pasta alphabets and ribbons. ( i have a few myself which I use as paper clips)
I'm so glad *k* liked them! I love pINk!!!!!!!
She makes a good spy coz she made me 3 brooches!!!! And, oh, do I love em to bits! 3 more to add to my already full drawer of brooches!!!!!
She made me a bag too, she sews alot. Her sewing skills are so perfect that the seams match exactly!!!
This is the awesome card she sent me!
And to my surprise, in the pocket of the bag, I found a bracelet made of all sorts of beautiful crystals and such. I don't usually wear bracelets but I think hers will be on my wrist for a long time....
And these are what I made for her...
1. A checked tote (my very first bag made with my Pfaff) with a pink felt kanzashi and pearl button centre
2. A really simple coduroy wallet-compliments of Makewrite
3. A rattan basket pin cushion (did I mention she sews alot? I hope she would find it useful)
4. A big flower loom yarn (coz she loves fluffy yarn)
5. 3pcs of clothes peg on which I decorated them with those pasta alphabets and ribbons. ( i have a few myself which I use as paper clips)
I'm so glad *k* liked them! I love pINk!!!!!!!
These are what I made with the Coduroy fabrics that I bought at Spotlight last Friday. It was at S$2 off as they were clearing stocks.I took 3 hrs to make all 4 of the drawstring pouches. Quite impressive bearing in mind that I am a very new sewer don't u think?
There is a Choco Brown coduroy which is not in the pic. I've yet to sew that one up, need to buy a matching thread. If only I get my bum off this chair.....
Of course, its not complete. I intent to add on some embelishments on it....will post pics again once complete.
Rite! Wat's up wif blogger? I finished an entry and when I clicked Publish, it totally disappeared! SHIT!
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
I love craftwork.
Especially needlework.
In Primary School, it was in the form of a simple crosstitch.
At Primary 6, I embroidered a white cotton hankerchief with my Bestfriend's name "Su". It was a parting gift.
In my teens, I made my very first handsewn sling bag out of the leftover Chinese Brocade Fabric that my mum made into our cushion covers. At sixteen, I successfully finished a whole set of the traditional Baju Kurung and wore it with pride.
I guess my greatest influence would be my mum. I grew up as her "assistant", taking down measurements in an old school jotter book whenever my aunts come to make her Hari Raya garbs.
In 2004, after being introduced to a very cool craft forum, Craftster, my passion for craftwork was rekindled.
I started creating brooches out of felt and fabrics. I love brooches. Makin', Exchangin', Collectin', Wearin'. My collection started to pile up. And then I thought, why not sell them? At least I have a reason to spend insanely on craft supplies....*wink* And so with my friend's help, here is my baby:
Born in Dec 2004, it's a simple showcase of the brooches I have for sale.
Recently, I bought my very first sewing machine, a Pfaff 1536.
I am all excited thinking of the journey ahead for us. Nothing will be too daunting for us now, not even a pin prick....
Me and my Pfaff.
And SEW IT STARTED ...
Especially needlework.
In Primary School, it was in the form of a simple crosstitch.
At Primary 6, I embroidered a white cotton hankerchief with my Bestfriend's name "Su". It was a parting gift.
In my teens, I made my very first handsewn sling bag out of the leftover Chinese Brocade Fabric that my mum made into our cushion covers. At sixteen, I successfully finished a whole set of the traditional Baju Kurung and wore it with pride.
I guess my greatest influence would be my mum. I grew up as her "assistant", taking down measurements in an old school jotter book whenever my aunts come to make her Hari Raya garbs.
In 2004, after being introduced to a very cool craft forum, Craftster, my passion for craftwork was rekindled.
I started creating brooches out of felt and fabrics. I love brooches. Makin', Exchangin', Collectin', Wearin'. My collection started to pile up. And then I thought, why not sell them? At least I have a reason to spend insanely on craft supplies....*wink* And so with my friend's help, here is my baby:
Born in Dec 2004, it's a simple showcase of the brooches I have for sale.
Recently, I bought my very first sewing machine, a Pfaff 1536.
I am all excited thinking of the journey ahead for us. Nothing will be too daunting for us now, not even a pin prick....
Me and my Pfaff.
And SEW IT STARTED ...
