Day 18-28: February Calligraphy Challenge

CL's birthday is near and that's what makes me busy now. Added by her upcoming monthly exams, I have so little time to even pick a pen and practice calligraphy. I'm just glad that I made it up to the 20th day of the daily challenge. But that doesn't mean that I just have to leave it like that. Of course I have to make up for the remaining 8 days.

Cheers for the wonderful February #HappyLetteringChallenge!

Day 18 - Massage

Day 19 - Compromise

Day 20 - Friendship

Day 21-28

Gaze - Fixed - Hold - Snuggle

Pamper - Cater - Nuzzle - Trust

Day 11-17: February Calligraphy Challenge

I love to learn to doodle wild flowers, leaves, and succulents. This week, I tried to doodle one for my day-11 entry and I actually love it. I'd like to do more of this, but first.. I need to practice.

Another new thing I did was using a pencil for my day-16 entry. I'm inspired by @minortismay, I love her feed and I love how she only uses a pencil to create such a wonderful calligraphy piece. Proving that you don't need expensive inks, brush pens, and watercolors to learn and hone your skills, unless you're already a PRO on that field. This is exactly my principle when it comes to calligraphy.

Here's this week's #HappyLetteringChallenge.

Day 11 - Hope

Day 12 - Assure

Day 13 - Love

Day 14 - Valentine

Day 15 - Comfort

Day 16 - Squeeze

Day 17 - Giggle

Day 04-10: February Calligraphy Challenge

I'm currently drawn to floral and foliage. I even wanted to learn to doodle and watercolor wild flowers, succulents, and leaves. I just don't know where to to start and how to start. Although, I've tried to make a few pieces, I know I still have a long way to go.

That's why I used nature, floral, and pink for this month's inspiration. Enjoy!

Day 04 - Embrace

Day 05 - Smack

Day 06 - Caress

Day 07 - Butterflies

Day 08 - Smooch

Day 09 - Glance

Day 10 - Tickle

February Mini Haul: The Crafters Marketplace

For a crafter like me, there's nothing else that could make my heart giddy than a parcel filled with craft materials; whether it's as small as a paperclip or as big as a 12x12 paper it will never fail to make me smile.

So here's for my February mini haul featuring The Crafters Marketplace.

Studio G Rubber Stamps | Daiso Watercolor Palette

Creative Year Bella Flora Mini Planner by Recollections | Aleene's Tacky Glue | We R Memory Keepers Washi Chomper 

Aleene's Tacky Glue

• Php250.00 • 

I decided to buy one because I know using a hot glue ain't enough for my paperclips, hair clips, and fabric flowers. If I want to sell them with great quality, I have to make sure the adhesive that I'm going to use could hold up the fabrics on its place for a long period of time. And I know this all-purpose adhesive is perfect for such projects.

Creative Year Bella Flora Mini Planner by Recollections

• got this at a discounted price of Php500.00, regular price is around Php800 •

Last year's planner was all made by hand - cut, lined, painted, and designed all by hand. It's satisfying to know that I get through 365 days by doing a handmade planner. But honestly (though it's economical that way) it is very time consuming; especially if you don't have all the time for yourself. That's why I gave in and said yes to this planner. Although I'll be missing my ring binder Webster's Planner, I know I'll be loving this one. I'll have to get used to using spiral-bound planner for now, good thing that large gold spring rocks!

We R Memory Keepers Washi Chomper

• Php750.00 •

Of all the WRMK tools, this Washi Chomper caught my attention. I play with bows, ribbons, and fabrics, and if there's one thing that I'm having a hard time with, it's that perfecting the V-shaped ribbon ends. And when I say perfect, that means all the pieces should have the same size, same measurement, and same cut. I know for sure WRMK Washi Chomper will help me with it - not only for washi tapes, but also for grosgrain ribbons, fabrics, and papers as well.

Daiso Watercolor Palette

• Php80.00 •

This is perfect for storing my watercolors from their tubes. Though I already bought a palette perfect for traveling from HazelScott.ph, this one is suitable for bigger brushes - it's less messy! *grin*

Studio G rubber stamps

• freebie, yay! •

I'm a late bloomer when it comes to stamps (rubber or clear), so these freebies from TCM's busy bee melted my heart. Thanks again for the stamps, Tracy!

There you go! So if you're looking for We R Memory Keepers craft tools, sticker and disc bound planners for memory keeping from MAMBI The Happy Planner, washi rolls and pretty spiral bound planners by Recollections, Cricut machines, and all your crafting needs, please visit The Crafters Marketplace. Watch out and do join Ms. Shine, TCM owner, and hundreds of other crafters as she hold Live Sales every now and then via TCM's Facebook Page.

The Crafters Marketplace
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftersmarketplacemanila/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecraftersmarketplacemanila/

Day 01-03: February Calligraphy Challenge

I'm so happy that I finally joined my first lettering challenge for this year! Honestly, up until now, I haven't really found a new challenge to join with. I still prefer the wonderful team of Ida, Tyra & Chrystal who created the @happyletteringchallenge. 

And because it's the February, the daily prompts are all about love! Here are the daily words for the whole month.

So here are my first 3 days of the challenge of #HappyLetteringChallenge.

Day 01 - Kiss

Day 02 - Unity

Day 03 - Care

WRMK Alphabet Punch Board: Thank you, The Crafters Marketplace!

This is probably one of every crafters dream, to win a crafting tool especially if it's from We R Memory Keepers.

October last year, I joined a giveaway by The Crafters Marketplace. The prize was supposedly a WRMK Mini Alphabet Punch Board but as the item was about to be shipped, I was given a chance to choose whether I'd like to have the mini or the bigger one - and I choose the latter.

the back of the package

When I got the packaged, I never thought it would be heavy and this big; the measurement including the packaging is 12x10 inches, and the tool itself is 11.25x7.25 inches, definitely bigger than your regular textbook. It is also quite heavy as expected because of the metal for two puncher mechanism attached on the board.

this is how it looked like under the ABC Punch Board

Now let's check what's included on the package.

The We R Memory Keepers Alphabet Punch Board includes:

🗸 The ABC Punch Board - this where all the measurement, cutting, and punching done to form your plain paper into an alphabet of your choice.

🗸  Blade - used to cut your 3x5 inches paper by sliding it through it's cutting guide.

🗸  Instruction Manual - this booklet contains guides for each alphabet and numbers, including exclamation point and ampersand. This instruction booklet can also be downloaded for free from the Android or Apple App Store.

Instruction Booklet

step-by-step guide on how to punch an alphabet

I tried a few letters to punch and as promised on my giveaway entry, I punched my daughter's name, IZZA. 

This punch board is perfect for creating banners, paper crafting, and more. There also a few projects you can do with this ABC Punch Board which is not limited to alphabets and numbers only. I was able to make a bow and punched a 3" circle from this tool. I will soon make a short post on how I did it. So watch out for it!

And to my giveaway sponsor, The Crafters Marketplace, thank you so much for picking me to house this lovely WRMK tool. I'll make sure to use it and create more craft projects that my daughter will surely enjoy! Thank you!

Quick Stop at Miniso

I finally had a chance to visit Miniso when I was in Cebu for the holidays and satisfied my curiosity on "what's inside" their store.

The moment I went in I noticed how bright their store is and I was amazed on how neatly organized their shelves are according to categories. I also like the minimalist appeal of their products which made me feel I'm in Tokyo.

So I looked over and see if I can find something to give for Christmas. Luckily I have found some for my friend, cousin, daughter, and of course, for my self.

Miniso Haul

Miniso Micro Particles Building Blocks - We Bare Bears (Php179), Panda (Php99), and Violin (Php149)

This is the tiniest blocks I've ever seen!

Minio Loose-Leaf Book / Planner - Php99 each

Miniso Planner Stickers - 2 for Php99

There are 6 Sheets per pack, If I only knew I would've gotten a different design for the other one.

Miniso Adhesive Hook - Php99

Miniso Magic Slimming Massager - Php99

At this point, there were only a few stocks left on some of their items. I would've anted to get wallets and pouches too but there were only a few design to choose from. I'll just check on Miniso again the next time we'll be back in Cebu.