I normally design party suite for birthdays and weddings. But most of it were based on modern and vintage designs. So when I got an email from Aya, one of the founders of Katha Magazine, that she wanted me to do a DIY party with filipino theme for the magazine, I was happy to take it. It was …
Tag: DIY
DIY: Pop Up Balloon Birthday Card
If you have someone special celebrating their birthday soon and you don’t know what to give them, why not try a different gift this year and make a handmade one just like my friend, Chef Pat, where he gave this birthday card for Chiche. I’ll show how easy this DIY birthday card is… Pop Up Balloon Materials • White …
DIY Bingo Crafts {Art Inspired by the Game}
Bingo was one of the few social games that was able to transition well into the internet age. This was made possible because bingo’s primary audience are players between the ages of 26-35, according to a poll conducted by Bingo Hideout. Here in the Philippines, we love to repurpose things in order to reduce waste. So when you …
DIY: Fabric Notebook for Sweet As Honey Blog Tour
I love making DIY‘s moreover if it’s a collaboration with other creative people. I’ve been lucky to be part of different creative people around the world this year. One was a postcard design, and another one to do a DIY for Bonnie’s Fabrics and be part of her Sweet as Honey Blog Tour. For 25 days, …
DIY: Messages in a Bottle
If you’re looking for some ideas on what to give to your special someone this valentine’s day, let me help you with this simple DIY messages in a bottle.What you’ll need: • Recycled bottle • Post-its and Pens • Twine • Label Sticker How to do it:{1} Write down some notes, reminders or sweet messages …
DIY: Chalkboard Sign
We have added a new drink and all day meals in Yellow Hauz‘s menu so I did a little chalkboard sign and displayed it near the counter. Chalk is a little bit tricky. It’s simple yet messy. So here’s a little DIY chalkboard sign if you want to make some for yourself. What you’ll need: • Blackboard {I …
Katha Magazine x Artisan Planner
I got an email from Aya of Katha Magazine that she wanted to include my planner in their next issue. Boy I feel so flattered! Remember when I was just reading their last issue? Now, my planner is featured on their 3rd one. And their latest one is super duper a must read. You can fine …
DIY: Printable Christmas List
As always, I’m in a panic mode in doing my christmas gift shopping. I haven’t started nor made my lists yet. And I’m a bit OC when it comes to this. I want an organized checklist. Thus, I came up with a printable christmas list for gifts and cards you’d like to send out. If you’re …
DIY: Wall Lamp Dressed Up
I got a little bored with my white wall lamp. Although I like white, but it needs a little tweaking. Okay the truth is… the lamp cover was damaged. It keeps on falling so I have to find a way to fix it. Nonetheless, whether you’re bored or you need to fix it, this DIY wall …
DIY: Gift Wrap with Tissue Paper and Yarn
A friend of mine bought a sketch pad and wood pen in the shop as a gift for her niece and asked me if I can wrap it for her. The pad was easy-peasy but to include the pen was a bit difficult because of the uneven shape. But then of course a crafter always finds …
DIY: Notebook
Few more days and it’s back to school already. Somehow, I miss the feeling of being excited every first day of school. New classmates and teachers, then you get to have new uniform, bag, shoes, and school supplies. Here’s a two way DIY notebook for Lieu magazine. This will probably help you boost that excitement and creativity …
DIY: Pantry Labels
I don’t spend much time in the kitchen but there are times when I check our kitchen to look for certain items I see cluttered jars or containers that I can’t distinguish what exactly it is. Or perhaps, I just want to make an excuse to put labels on everything. Either way, it makes our …
DIY: Fabric Taped Padlock
When I packed my things from my last trip, I figured out I lost my luggage padlock again. For the nth time, I bought a new one again. I guess the store didn’t have a price tag sticker, so they wrote the price on the padlock using a black marker. It was so ugly. Seriously, …
DIY: Happy Birthday Bunting
Hearing a lot of birthdays recently so I’ve thought of sharing a DIY Happy Birthday Bunting. All you have to do is print, cut and display. Easiest way to spice your party. Materials: • Desktop Printer • White cardstock or specialty paper • Scissors • Eyelet puncher and eyelets • Yarn or twine What to …
DIY: Round Garlands
Few weeks ago, my sister celebrated her birthday and I decorated Yellow Hauz with garlands. After the party, I’ve thought of recycling it in my studio and hanged it just above our perpetual calendar. This is how I did this simple DIY round garlands. Materials you’ll need: • Scrap or new cardstocks • Glue stick …