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
Galentines Party
I do believe that Valentine's is not exclusively for people in romantic relationships. It's a celebration of love and is meant for those who love and are loved. It's also the perfect time to celebrate friendships. So in Craft Party PH, we invited a bunch of our friends to get together for a relaxing afternoon of gal-time. We had it on the rooftop of Mia's parents' beautiful home. We had the weather on our side too and all the natural light one could ask for to take gorgeous, instagram-worthy pictures. And what would a party with crafters be without even a bit of handmade and DIY? Mabby of Read More
Growing In Love and In Art…
Kayo and I first met when we were about twelve years old and from that very first day, we had already been making art together. We were both part of a childrens ministry group back then and were assigned to paint a backdrop for a church event. We found ourselves working together many times since then and eventually as young adults, became officemates at a small design studio. We became really good friends and I think also recognized that we worked really well together as a team. Fast forward to a few more years, we fell madly in love, got married not too long after, had kids soon after and now Read More
A HeART-filled Weekend
Kayo and I spent our Valentines weekend very differently this year. While I would normally opt for a quiet romantic dinner to celebrate, I can't say I did not enjoy how we spent it this time. It was definitely one for the books! Kayo and I, together with a bunch of other talented and adored local (and one foreign) artists took part in Ayala Mall's Love'm Hearts campaign. It was a celebration of love and art at all Ayala Malls nationwide! Kayo's primary role was to bring in artists and direct the painting of giant heart installations situated in eight different Ayala Malls in Luzon over the Read More
Embroidered Hearts
Three days to go till Valentines Day! Have you decided what to get your special someone? Have you made plans? I think this occasion, much like Christmas, is a perfect time to share some handmade cheer. It's impossible to run out of DIY projects and ideas to celebrate this day of hearts. I know I have a long list of projects I'd like to try out but my schedule and life won't permit so let me just share this one which is very simple and easy —embroidered heart cards! I made use of what I had lying around the house: crochet thread, embroidery needle and some board paper cut into postcard Read More
Free Valentines Postcards!
Just a few days left before Valentine's Day and I've got a special treat for you! I designed four new postcards which you can download for free, print as much copies as you like and give away to your loved ones on the day of hearts. And these four original designs were inspired by classic love songs I've always liked. I grew up listening to the "oldies." Music by Louis Armstrong, The Temptations, Frank Sinatra, Al Green and the Beach Boys, to name a few, would always be playing in our car stereo or my parents' record player at home. I vividly remember being a little girl sitting on my dad's Read More
Valentines DIY: Sweetheart Piñatas
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
Papercut Hearts
One of my friends who share my love for crafts invited me to sign up for a postcard swap in time for Valentines Day. I immediately agreed because it's something I've been wanting to do. Naturally, the theme is "love," and the only rule is that you send something you made yourself. So early last week, I busied myself making my cards. I wanted them to be simple and yet look fun and pretty. So I took out my trusty craft knife and cut out different fancy hearts on the front of my blank cards. I didn't have a solid idea what to make when I sat down to work on it, but I came up with four that Read More
Happy Hearts: Valentine Printables
Valentine's day is just around the corner! If you wish to spread some love with style, I've got the perfect thing for you – printable Happy Hearts postcards! And they're absolutely free! Aren't they sweet? Each artwork is 4 X 6 inches in size and handpainted with love by yours truly. Simply click on the download links below, print as much as you like on white board paper or photo paper and write your heartfelt messages on the back. You can also frame them as decorative pieces or share the images online! XOXO: Click HERE to download Happy Hearts-Mint: Click HERE to download In Read More