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The Significance of Children’s Parties

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Emma turned four. She's been eagerly awaiting this day since August. As the last birthday of the year, she has to watch her sisters get their parties first, steeping in the mild jealousy that only a middle child could truly understand. My dad came to me two weeks before and said to make sure that Emma got a birthday party too, as her sisters did. The truth is that we were always going to have one, but organizing these DIY parties really takes the steam out of us parents who already work hard on the weekdays. Nica gives up several hours of sleep to make all the drawings for decor, the craft Read More

Josephine Turns Two

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I seem to have to constantly remind myself that my youngest, Jo, is not exactly a baby anymore. Sure, she's MY baby but she really is no longer a baby. I guess that's really a thing with youngest children. Because there's nobody after them they get to keep the "status" and the special treatment that goes with it. Well, Jo turned two exactly a month ago. And I really feel like that was so fast. Yes, I'm definitely ecstatic and thankful that Kayo and I are going this long without getting pregnant again, but at the same time, I'm wondering, where did all that time go? Then I look at Jo, watch Read More

The Emma Strikes THREE!

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Anybody who knows Kayo well enough would think a Star Wars themed kiddie party is bound to happen somewhere along his journey as a father. I did. Except I didn't think it would happen this soon! But Kayo has a point. Star Wars fans who are currently parents of young children live in exciting times. With the new movie coming out, preceding many others in the works, we get to relive our childhood AND at the same time, share it with our own brood. So, when our dear sweet Emma told us she wanted a Star Wars party for her birthday, we were thrilled... Kayo most specially. She and Summer recently Read More

Partying Hard! (Part II)

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As a small budding business and creative community, Mia and I of Craft Party PH get to experience a lot of firsts. We're like funny little toddlers learning to walk more steadily, giddy and excited as we cross milestones. The last month has been about firsts — our first mall event and our first time to share our story as passion pursuers — and oh what a ride it has been! Please spend another minute or two with me and let me tell you how we've been partying during last two weeks of November... Craft Festival at UP Town Center UP Town Center and Ayala Malls invited us, through Karla Pasion Read More

Partying Hard! (Part I)

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It has been a couple of exciting months for us at Craft Party PH and we are really grateful for the support we are getting from so many different people. We've been working very hard putting together monthly events and workshops and it's all been worth it because of the relationships we are building and new things we are learning. So here is an update of what we've been up to lately...Also, taking this opportunity to thank the many people and wonderful brands who have shown their support to our little crafty community. SPOOKY STAMPS Mia and I, being Moms, have always wanted to do events Read More

For The Love Of Art and The Pursuit of Bliss

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It was raining hard that day but as I stepped into the charming and cozy restaurant, I was greeted by fresh and pretty smiling faces. I knew I was in for a lovely afternoon. It was, once again, the Blissmakerie, put together by Martine de Luna and her team at Make it Blissful last September 13. This time, it was held at Mateo's, a Spanish-inspired Filipino restaurant that recently opened in New Manila. Blissmakerie is designed to get women of different crafts, careers and walks of life together in one place so they can share their stories and inspire one another. What Martine is really 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

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