Where everything is handmade…
One thing about crafters is, we love wrapping gifts. There’s a thrill when you can play with your creativity by using different materials. From kraft paper, ribbons and laces, trinkets, pressed flowers and pretty gift wrappers. And that’s why I wanted to design my own gift wrappers, and finally here it is. I wanted to make 3 sets with …
Earlier this year, I designed rubber stamps for my own brand, Artisan Paperie. They were displayed in one of the craft fairs I joined in Manila and when I got back home, I forgot to pack and display them in the store, and that was already few months ago. Whew! Talking about procrastination! So yesterday, …
I did a little packaging change for Yellow Hauz this week. Since our printed plastic cups run out, I need to reinvent and DIY it. In the meantime, we’re using stickers for both cold and hot drinks. Apart from the packaging for the drinks, I also changed the design for our take-out bags. Before I used three …
Another time of the year where Oh Hello Friend conducted Lovely Package Exchange. I always enjoy her package exchange not only because of getting nicely wrap gifts and goodies but the swap partners are from your same country so you get to meet crafter friends in your . Like last year, my partner was Patchi and she’s …
I get giddy everytime I have an order outside my city… I just love preparing packages, write some notes and add some freebies to my orders. The big one will be sent to Manila and the small one to Atlanta. I just love the feeling sending my designs to other places. I wanted to add …
Alright… so my being hands-on to my business; especially when it comes to costing and the DIY person I am, can be very helpful and it had gain another creativity to our coffeeshop- Yellow Hauz. Why didn’t I think of this before? I got inspired with Twig and Thistle idea for the Valentine DIY and …
I have to say, gift wrapping is really not my thing, despite I love packages. Anyway, since this season, I’m experiencing a little financial crisis, I’ve thought of something handmade, less costly and yet still crafty for my gifts and gift wraps. Manila paper has been one of my favorite materials in gift wrapping, even …
One of my weaknesses is definitely packages… My eyes get bigger and there’s always a smile on my face everytime I see a pacakge. So recently, I joined my favorite daily blog read, Danni of Oh Hello Friend‘s Lovely Package Exchange. I wasn’t expecting to be part of it, because the swap must be on your …
So sorry for the lost of update… my days fly so fast I can’t catch up with it… but I’ll be keeping up with the post for the Christmas Handmade Craft. One dilemma we occur during gift wrapping is boxes. It’s so hard to find a box than can fit our gifts. Luckily, Sarah of Create …
Not all gifts can be wrapped or boxed, right? So, if you have some gift certificates or small notecards, pair it with a DIY envelope instead. Emily Pitts, one of the designers of Simple Stories has a cute tutorial on how you can make a simple and cute envelope. Image from Simple Stories I’m sure, whoever will receive an envelope …
Sorry I wasn’t able to update the Christmas Handmade Crafts. But here’s another way you can save yet creative for your gift boxes. Image from The Gifted Blog Charissa of The Gifted Blog is a go-to for your all occasion resources. But this printable pillow box with matching gift tags is totally appropriate for your christmas gifts. Add some lace or …
What I love about handmade is you can feel how special the gift was made. No matter how simple and not so expensive, you can always see so much effort and love with it. Well here’s a nice thought if you’re still looking for a DIY holiday gift idea… who can ever resist a hot …
What better way to mix and match the pretty gift wrappers I shared yesterday but another beautiful printable gift tags from The Black Apple. Although, these illustrated gift tags were from her 2008 post, Emily Winfield Martin illustrations never get old, and I’m totally sure you’ll love her style. I’ve seen her book in our local bookstore and you can’t …
Maybe some of you were able to buy some christmas gifts by now. So next step is to wrap them up. Oh you’ll totally love this one… Found via Ruffled Gift-Wrap it has a wide variety of not just printable gift wrappers but even gift cards for all occasions as well. That’s why this is so perfect for the holiday …
Few months ago, I joined a swap held by creative collection and I can’t believed, I totally forgot to share this… if you love snail mails like me, I thought you might like this simple packaging that I did. The mail could be anything that will surprise your partner, so I packed some goodies from Artisan Paperie, like postcards, gift …