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Drawing with Kuya Robert

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It's always exciting to be in a room full people who are passionate about art and making.  I always come out of it fuller. And that's exactly my experience last June 28 when I attended Hey Kessy's newest washi tape launch designed by the very talented Robert Alejandro at the Hey Kessy studio. A specific mix of people where there — designers, crafters, letterists, illustrators, art lovers, some were Mansy's long time friends, others she only very recently met online — but every single one eager to learn and to grow. I believe I'm speaking for every one of us there when I say that we learned Read More

Flowers For My Moms

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For Mother's day, I decided to make small paintings for my Mom and my Mother in law. Both of them have been asking me for an artwork for some time now but I haven't been confident enough to do it. I always feel like I need more practice or I don't really know what I can paint that will be good enough. Kayo said I should just do it and start small. Make something that is not so complex so I can make it really nice. Thanks to #The100DayProject, I have been able to practice sketching and drawing the last five weeks. So a few nights before Mother's day, I decided to just go for it and make our Read More

100 Drawings By Nica

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Yesterday was the 25th day of The 100 Day Project – an online challenge on Instagram pioneered by Elle Luna and The Great Discontent, which celebrates the process of making and encourages people to devote 100 days of their lives exploring something new or doing something they are passionate about. I had never heard of Elle or TGD until the day before the project began. I just heard about it from Kayo who thought we should join so we can both work on our drawings. But when I read more about what the story behind it was and the reasons why one should do it, I got excited about playing along. So Read More

Free Valentines Postcards!

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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

The 2014 Christmas Gift Card Collection

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Rejoice, rejoice! Christmas is just around the corner and our new Christmas gift card collection is finally here! We introduce four beautiful watercolor designs inspired by chilly December nights, mistletoes and classic Christmas hymns. Php 100 for a set of 12 pcs (3 pcs each design) Specs: 2.5" x 2.5", 220 GSM vellum paper, single fold These gift cards will surely cheer up your wrapping and make your gift giving colorful, fun and extra special. Get yours now! To order, kindly email nica.garcia@gmail.com or text 09228307784 with the following details: full name, contact Read More

The Girls’ All White Gallery Wall

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You have probably noticed it by now, but I really enjoy my daughters' room. I like being in there with them and I like fixing it up for them (okay, maybe I do it for myself too). It's probably the effect of seeing too many cute little girls' rooms on Pinterest. But aside from decorating it with their own artwork and craft projects, I also like to make art myself to put in their room. So recently, I put together a small wall gallery of illustrations, paintings and photographs for their room. I really like the idea of an all white gallery and thought it would be perfect for the girls Read More

Blooms and Happy Days: Brand New Greeting Card Collections by Carlos and Veronica

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We are delighted to introduce two new very lovely collections of paper goods on sale here in Carlos and Veronica, which can be used for just about any occasion! Send heartfelt messages and spruce up your gift giving with these postcards and gift cards, which have been carefully and lovingly handpainted and designed by us. Collection 1: BLOOMS Say hello and express how much you care with floral patterns and sweet hues of pink, blue and orange in these pretty watercolor designs.       Blooms Gift Cards: Php 100 for a set of 12 pcs (3 pcs each design)Specs: 2.5" x 2.5", 220 GSM vellum Read More

Craft Catch Up + Watercolor Delights

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The last few days, I've been working on small, simple craft projects during my free time. Some of them I do with the kids, some I do by myself to wind down. I guess you could say I'm trying to catch up on my crafting. After that first trimester of my pregnancy when I was feeling too sick to zone in on making art, I now find myself full of ideas and my hands just itching to make and create. So I'm taking it one afternoon at a time, carving a little here and painting a little there.   I realize when you immediately act on an urge to create, more creative ideas are birthed until you find Read More

Papercut Hearts

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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

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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