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Remembering One

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It seems like a very long time ago when I think of it, but it's only really been three months since One, a week long art festival that took place at Bonifacio Global City. A fantastic mix of both international and local contemporary street artists amazed us as they took over walls and painted murals all over the city last May. Kayo and Honeycomb Communities, in partnership with Le Basse Projects, organized this event which is the first of its kind in the Philippines. And because Kayo was deeply involved in the event, busy attending to its many details, the kids and I had to uproot ourselves Read More

Party People

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Amazed. Overwhelmed. Grateful. Excited. In four words, it's how I basically feel about this little craft movement Mia Sison and I started just a couple of months ago. Before our first ever Craft Party, which happened in May, we hoped it would turn out well enough so people would, at least, be interested in joining another one. And to our surprise, the response has been wonderful! So, yes, we did a second run on July 4th, and this time, a fun, quirky and craft-friendly Korean restaurant at Estancia Mall, called I Am Kim, was kind enough to let us use their space, as well as feed us their yummy Read More

An Art Party For Alonzo

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I'm not a professional party stylist or event coordinator, but kids parties are one of my favorite projects. I only really do it for my children, nieces and nephews but on occasion, friends ask for my help and if they could hire me for their children's birthday parties. Just like a few months ago, when our friend Viva Guzman asked me if I could facilitate some craft activities for her son Alonzo's first birthday party, I most gladly obliged. And eventually, as we exchanged emails, she decided to have me make some decoration as well. It was great that she brought it up with me months in advance Read More

I Am Crafty at I Am Kim

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My next Craft Party with Juice Hut is happening this coming Saturday! Yes, we're excited to craft, but aside from that, we're also very excited because the newly opened quirky Korean resto at Estancia Mall called I Am Kim is gracious enough to sponsor our event! So allow me tell you a little bit more about our new Craft Party venue and what to expect. At I Am Kim, they want you to feel Korean and have a good Korean dining experience. They named their restaurant I Am Kim because Kim turns out to be a very common name in Korea. So for a few hours, as you enjoy your meal, as far as they Read More

The Juice Hut Craft Party

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Yes! I get to update my blog! Ha! The last month has been amazingly crazy and ultra busy that I have been having difficulty squeezing in some writing time. But I finally got to make it happen, so allow me take you back to a month ago and tell you about my first ever event in collaboration with Juice Hut — The Juice Hut Craft Party! It's actually funny how this came about. It happened one afternoon when Mia, JH owner, and I were exchanging emails, talking about work, as usual, but also sharing with each other our hopes and dreams for our respective passions and creative pursuits. We do Read More

A Summer Art Class in Accolade

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Summer and Emma are fortunate to have a lot of playmates at the condominium where we live. Many of them enjoy arts and crafts too, and once in a while, a handful of them would come over our unit to join me and my daughters work on some art projects. They always enjoy our afternoon craft sessions and I'm just as pleased to share with them the things my daughters and I love to do. At one or two occasions, I bump into the moms of some of these kids down the hall or at the building lobby and they thank me for giving their daughters a fun afternoon with my kids. Of course, I eventually get to Read More

A Birthday Craft Party!

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Crafts make me happy (duh)! And I have mentioned countless of times how making things in my own personal time, alone in my home, is therapy to me. But through the years, I have also discovered by joining workshops and, more recently, holding my own, how arts and crafts shared and done in a group setting can also be very enjoyable and fulfilling. So for my 31st birthday, I decided to gather together new and long-time friends for an afternoon of coffee, cakes and crafts. We held it at our very own space, Honeycomb: Manila Coworking , located in Edsa Beverage Design Studio, which Read More

Create

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Crafts can be a very calming and therapeutic activity. Even more so when done at the beach! On Feb 28-Mar 1, Flotsam and Jetsam Artist Beach Hostel is hosting a fun and inspiring arts and crafts weekend at La Union and I'm so excited cause I get to be part of it! I'm holding a 2-hour craft workshop where you can create a one-of-a-kind decorative mobile for your home, bedroom or any space at all using seemingly useless items, some paint, miscellaneous art materials and a dose of imagination. It won't be hard at all and anybody can do it, even kids! Aside from me, two other artists Read More

DIY Toys: The Workshop!

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  Yes, I'm finally holding a workshop! And it's going to be a fun and playful toy-making, arts and crafts session for parents and children! My daughters and I have become fond of making their own play things out of everyday discarded items at home. We've made several toys, decor for their room, even props and costumes. And aside from it being a creative expression for them (and me!), it's also a wonderful bonding experience every single time. Not only do they learn to put pieces together and make something out of nothing, they also get to learn and practice good values, such as Read More

Valentines DIY: Sweetheart Piñatas

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Who says piñatas are only for children's parties? I just made a couple of cute heart-shaped piñatas which I think is the perfect craft project to work on this Valentines season! It's also a fun and unique way of packaging those Valentines treats for a special someone. What makes it even sweeter is that it's very easy and inexpensive to make! Here's how: 1. Prepare your materials. You will need the following: a cardboard box, red or pink Japanese paper, red or pink paint, glue, glue gun, glue sticks, scissors, string, candies or chocolates 2. Cut some cardboard into two heart shapes, both Read More