Where everything is handmade…
Hello there… I am April San Pedro, a Graphic Designer by profession and a Crafter by heart based in the Philippines. Last July 8, 2009, I opened a dainty store called Artisan Craft+Design Studio. Also… I managed a family owned coffee shop named Coffee at Yellow Hauz with my sister Sandy. Once in awhile, I work as a barista …
Hello, my dear friend. This is a backlog post for me. Since I became more active on my YouTube: April San Pedro, I find it difficult to blog, update my Instagram: @iam_artisan and on Pinterest simultaneously. Kudos to all those who are creating content consistently, because it is not easy. And it takes a lot …
Oh, hello there! How I missed you. It’s been a while since I last posted here. I’ve been neglecting my blog already. Truth be told, it’s just so hard keeping up with all my socials nowadays. Aside from the limited time I have, I’ve been focusing more on my YouTube channel: April San Pedro rather …
Hello, friends. It’s July and that means it’s World Watercolor Month. Since I love watercolor, I will make this as a good excuse to join and be committed to it. If you’re not familiar with World Watercolor Month yet, you may simply check Doodlewash to know more about the details; see the daily prompts, and …
I’m starting a new journal notebook. My third volume. This time, I’m solely dedicating it to my little chubster. I’m not really into scrapbooking before but I get to learn and earn from digital scrapbooking. That’s when I started my creative studio, Artisan Paperie, which was called Tala-larawan (filipino term for photo) when I started. …
Today’s DIY printable is quite special. Why? Because for the first time, I am actually part of this occasion. And truth be told, I kinda like the feeling. It’s quite nice actually. Funny, that I’m only almost 3 months as a Mom but I talk like as if I have so much experience already, lol. …
Journaling on my traveler’s notebook is my way of keeping memories. I’m already on my second traveler’s notebook but it’s just recently that I decided to film it and share my process. Then few months ago, a friend of mine, Cham, introduced me the Junk Journal Makers PH. A page on Facebook about using junk …
I wasn’t really able to write about my planner, Blangko. Maybe because, I always prep it the last minute during holiday season. Just like now, Christmas is over, few more days before New Year and everyone is almost done with their gift giving. And most probably, everyone who’s into planners already bought their own weeks …
Okay… I’m quite embarrassed about this but I’d rather be honest with you friends than make you believe I was really that good (I wish I am). If you remember few months back. Last July, to be exact (Wow! That’s more than 2 months ago now!) I started a 30-day Watercolor Challenge for myself. Unfortunately, …
If you’ve been following around, I’ve been posting about my painting process as I was (and still am, actually) doing a 30-day watercolor challenge for myself and I’m using a book as my reference. If you want to follow along or do the same thing, I’ve listed below the materials I used for the watercolour …
Hi lovelies! This month started out of rhythm. It’s the 3rd day of July now yet, I still cannot find my grove. I hope the second half of the year is treating you differently. In the meantime, I posted a new video painting process on my YouTube channel. To be honest, I didn’t expect this …
Where did June go? Seriously? I’m cramming like crazy in catching up with my 30-day Watercolour Challenge. Sometimes, I ask myself why I’m doing this again? LOL. Then my inner self will remind me that this is pushing me to become better in my skill. True enough. It’s easier for me to understand the value …
Have you seen the big heART installed in every Ayala malls? If you haven’t noticed it yet, you’ll find it outside the malls and mostly in Manila. They had different artists painted over it and sometimes depends on the artist’s style or with a theme. When I saw it, I was hoping I’d have a chance to paint the …
Ayayay! I am working on a Sunday. As in literally, printing, cutting, assembling then turned saleslady every now and then when there’s a walk-in customer. I’m with my assistant and a trainee I borrowed from Yellow Hauz. It’s so weird. I haven’t done this for almost 2 years now {overtime on a Sunday and 2 assistants …
You know when you’re not busy doing your usual projects, great opportunities just keep knocking on your door? I think that’s because this time, I am more open to a lot of possibilities compared before that I was too pre-occupied with business projects than personal ones. If you’ve been reading along, I decided to be on a sabbatical …