I've been busy with threadwork the past half year so I've really missed stamp carving. This is why I made it a point to include Christmas rubber stamps in our 12 Crafts for Christmas! These festive rubberstamps will be used in the next few weeks to make gift tags, greeting cards and to decorate wrappings. I'm loving the poinsettia stamp. Which one do you like best? 😊 Read More
I bought this bare Christmas wreath a few years back which I decorate differently every few years. One time I used book paper pages and the next year, I used fabric scraps. I really prefer upcycling things I find around my home instead of buying new ornaments. As an Advent Calendar activity the other day, the girls helped me dress up the same old wreath. This time, we used leftover felt and glitter tape I had in storage! Each of the girls made two felt ornaments which I helped assemble using hot glue. We added the starburst cutouts later on using glitter tape from Craft Easy Read More
Six years ago, I did a project called 12 CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS where I worked on twelve different holiday projects accompanied by blog tutorials counting down to Christmas day. Some of the things I made were a cozy pillowcase, bottle cap photo ornaments and oreo cake pops. Here's the full list! Click to go to project: No 12: Paper Crafts on WreathNo 11: “Oh What Fun” Paper MobileNo 10: DIY Advent CalendarNo 9: Christmas Themed Art DisplayNo 8: DIY Fabric Wrapped Christmas BallsNo 7: A Joyful, Joyful PillowcaseNo 6: Bottle Cap Photo Frame OrnamentsNo 5: Five Cheap & easy Gift Read More
On Oct 31st, I completed my 100th embroidery as a sweet ending to my 100 Day Project this year! I've been joining this creative challenge for five years now (but only four projects in total because one took almost two years to complete!) and every year has been such a big learning experience for me, helping me grow in courage, skill and creativity. It has definitely become a highlight of my year. It is never easy. I get lazy sometimes and I always reach a point when I question myself why I'm even putting myself through it. But no matter how long it takes (because I always go way beyond Read More
This year's Halloween has turned out to be a blast, for the kids most specially! I think it's our most eventful Halloween to date and has been quite meaningful because we got to spend it with people we care about. Here's a round up of what we did over the last few days leading up to November first... QUICK COSTUME DIYMy girls like to dress up. Each year, I try my best to put together the costumes they want to wear. It may take quite some effort on my part but I don't mind because I do like dressing them up and I enjoy the challenge of coming up with something out of stuff we already Read More
This year seems to be slipping by so fast and the season has definitely shifted. We seem to be getting more rain than sun these days and while I do very much enjoy the cooler weather, I'm missing carefree summer days outdoors. So in an attempt to hold on to our family's sun-soaked memories, I put together a mini album featuring our top 10 summer adventures. I could actually add some more but for this post, 10 seems like a good number to start with. I'm so very fortunate to partner with one of my fave brands, Everyday Explorers Co, for this mini project! Most of the materials I used Read More
This summer, I'm sooo thrilled to be working with Craft Easy Philippines to share with you some fun DIY projects. First up is a Mother's Day activity that I put together with my three bouncing balls of sunshine -- Summer, Emma and Jo! Watch this video to find out how you can create fun summer scrapbooks with your kiddos using Craft Easy products, of course. https://youtu.be/owUFY_CctVg I hope you enjoyed that! If there's one thing my girls and I love to do together, it's arts and crafts. This is how we normally are at home -- gathered around the dining table, drawing and gluing Read More
Two sleeps left days before Valentine's Day! If you and your kids are in search of a craft activity for the ocassion or are in need of some ideas for presents and giveaways, I have compiled 5 easy projects my girls and I have done in the past which you can easily make in your own homes within just a few hours. Take your pick and let's spread some love! Marbled Cards If you have nail polish in your dresser you haven't used, it's time to get them out! This marbling project is fun to make and have delightful results that's why it's quite popular online! All you need are two to three Read More
For this year's Advent Calendar, I let the girls have complete artistic control. We used scrap cardboard and toilet paper rolls which they turned into a mini Christmas village with trees, houses, shops, lamp posts and cars -- so cute! The very last, for the 25th day, is a little nativity scene. Then I was the one who came up with each day's surprise or activity. Kayo and I were away on a trip last week so we haven't been able to open them up with them. Now we're back and the kids are happy we get to do the activities together. Last night was movie night and we watched a classic -- Read More
Making ornaments with my kids during this time of year has become one of our much-anticipated family traditions. I enjoy it and treasure it simply because it helps add more life and meaning to our Christmas preparations. We all know how chaotic this season can be so setting aside a few hours to just sit down together as a family to make things with our hands, help us slow down and meaningfully savor it all somehow. So when Quriocity -- a one-of-a-kind space in Quezon City that encourages creativity and imaginative play -- reached out to me a few months back asking if I was interested in doing Read More