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Riso Printing with Bad Student

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I often conduct workshops but very rarely do I get to be a participant these days. So I was really happy to have joined Bad Student's Risograph Workshop a few weeks back! Bad Student, founded by talented young local artists Pau Tiu and Dyam Gonzales, is the only art studio in the Philippines that provide full color Risograph services. It was a fun and interesting afternoon learning about the perks and indiosyncracies of said copy machine. In case you're not familiar, a Risograph is a high-volume copier released in the mid-eighties that uses real ink (unlike laser copiers or Xerox machines Read More

Best Mom

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This weekend, we celebrate all Mothers. I made a stamp set for the occasion which I'm sharing with you! While making it, I really wanted to portray the tender loving care of a mom as well as friendship between her and her child. My children are still small but I do wish as they grow I develop a real friendship with them. I hope they always feel like they can tell me anything or trust me with anything. I definitely have my part to work on and each day gives me that opportunity. I hope all you moms get the love and honor you deserve this weekend but at the same time, may we also take Read More

P.S. Cafe at Harding Road, Singapore

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Stunning location! Set next to the Singapore Botanical Gardens, this cafe's greenery is healthy and biodiverse. Well positioned mirrors reflect the greenery all around. Large bouquets of fresh flowers bring in the aromatics and complete the outdoor vibe even when in the air conditioning. There's harmony. Coffee was good but not stellar. However, a well designed menu of great food means that the dining experience is quite balanced. It was the perfect spot for a Saturday brunch to wind down from a very busy week. Read More

100 Days of Making

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I'm happy to be part of this year's round of Elle Luna's #the100dayproject! It's my third time to play along and even if my last project took three times longer to complete (ikr?!?), I am not discouraged. Why, you say? It's because embarking on a daily creative activity like this one has done me so much good. #The100DayProject has allowed me to explore my artistry; challenged me to be creative with the time and materials available to me however limited; and let me discover and be inspired by many other artists and makers participating in the same project. Not only that, I also get to make Read More

Areté

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It was Pablo Picasso who said, "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." By dust, I would like to believe he meant the troubles and concerns brought on by daily responsibilities -- to step out of the monotony and allow ourselves to be inspired. It makes a lot of sense to me. That's why, along with mani-pedis and full body massages, I've considered art museum visits a self-care activity. And on my birthday a couple of weeks back, as a treat, I declared a "family art museum day" and visited the new creative hub of Ateneo University. It is called Areté, which, in Read More

Inatax & Crafts: Wall Organizer

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I love coming up with cute and creative ways to organize my stuff. This Wall Organizer is definitely up that alley and will add life and color to any space. Making it involves a little bit of sewing but don't worry, cause it's super basic! Allow me to guide you through... Read More

Hope-Filled

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The last mail swap I organized was a a little bit more serious than usual. The theme I picked was HOPE. And it was because at that specific point in time I was very much burdened by many dark and dreary things happening around me — to people I know, in our community, our city, the country, the world. I felt like, in some way, I had to do something to keep the light burning and not give in to sadness and hopelessness. So I thought maybe exchanging words and images of hope and life can be a simple yet good way to do that. I'm glad many expressed interest and really embraced the message. Those Read More

December In Depth

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I hope the first week of your 2018 has been good and full of promise! While I spend the last few days dreaming, setting goals and creating game plans for this year, I also took a good look on how last year panned out and what amazing things I experienced and learned. I also made it a point to complete documenting my 2017 December Daily. In case you didn't know, this is a Christmas and year-end activity I've been doing the last three years, which I picked up from designer and scrapbook extraordinaire, Ali Edwards. It helps me reflect more intentionally on what Christmas is all about and makes Read More

Free Christmas Printable: Make Merry!

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Just a few more days left before Christmas! And as a last minute treat, we've got new printables right here for you! Perfect for those who need gift tags but don't want to hit the stores any longer or those who want to send last-minute holiday wishes to loved ones. Download these original "Make Merry!" C+V classic Christmas greeting card and gift tag sets absolutely free! Simply click on the links below and print away! Make Merry! Greeting Cards DOWNLOAD HERE Make Merry! Gift Tags DOWNLOAD HERE Enjoy! May you all have a happy, stress-free and meaningful Christmas! Background photos from Read More