So What?

This fantastic piece of art is created by Victor Tan. Click here to read about him.

It's titled "So What?" to show that, you may encounter so much good and bad, but in the end of the day, you could just shrug your shoulders and go "So What?" so what if people say you aren't good enough? So what if you had a bad day? Just shake it off and be at peace with yourself :)

He has a solo exhibition at the Sculpture Squre (155 Middle Road) from 29th Feb till 3rd March. Trust me, you wouldn't regret making a trip down to see his works.

He's a friend of my uncle, and he knew my sister and I since we were little girls. I've only visited him at his workshops a few times before, (the above photo taken just yesterday) but every time I chance upon his work all over Singapore, I feel humbled and awed.

I hope you can make the trip down to the exhibition and see this for yourself.

love, n

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Something that made me smile.

Last year, I made a pouch for a friend who lives on Railay, Krabi (Thailand)

She was our rock-climbing guide, a few years back, and we became friends. We've always been going back to where she works whenever we're there to climb.

She made these chalk bags for us!

We haven't used them yet because they are just too pretty...

So when we went back a few days back to Railay, I noticed that she was using the pouch everyday! She carried it everywhere she went. It made me really happy :)

See how dirty and worn-out it got to! Haha

Needless to say, I'm making her another as a gift!

love, n

Cute Plush!

so i saw this one day...

and it was TOO CUTE to be ignored!

and so... i made myself one!

Because it was so adorable, I gave it to my Valentine :)

love, n

Stamping madness!

Hello people!

I've always wanted to try making my own stamps from wooden blocks and rubber pads. Yesterday, I found a rubber pad from Daiso meant to carve out your own stamp!

I grabbed one right away and brought out my tools...

Tools, you say?

Well, you need a sharp knife (not too big, depending on the size of the stamp) and alot of patience :) Those curved knife meant for carving would be awesome too.

First, I drew the picture I want on the rubber pad with a pen. I chose something real simple.

Then you start carving!

I wanted the entire bird outline, so I had to carve out the inside too. The eye part was a little tricky.

Just carve out the rest cleanly so that the ink doesn't get on unwanted parts of the stamp.

Then, find an ink pad, or you could just paint it... or even run your marker (that doesn't dry too quickly) over it and stamp away!

This birdie is my first attempt.

(Whale) you be my valentine?

My 2nd attempt! I'm trying lots more, so I need more rubber :) to save money, you can always buy erasers in bulk. Look up on craft blogs for inspirations on what to carve.

When I get better at this, I'll carve a "love, n" stamp :)

love, n

Button Up!

Hi Guys!

I recently bought a blazer online for an event and I quite like it! However, I'm not too crazy about the tacky buttons...

I have this collection of random buttons, and sometimes I treasure-hunt, I find awesome vintage buttons like these...

I think the whole blazer looks more posh now!

love, n

Ready Made Items Giveaway #1!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this Giveaway!

This is the list of those who qualified:

1. Joyce Lye

2. Deepali Gupta

3. Marj Lau

4. Jasmine Lee

5. Sonia Tan

6. Zay Yar Lynn

7. Mark Chan

8. Chan Fong Ying

9. Jess Koh

10. Jana Sin

11. Tan Keith

12. Jamie Yeo Suat Hui

13. Jolene Kong

Just a quick recall on the rules, to qualify, one has to:

1. Like our facebook page.

2. Tag 2 friends in your comment in one of the photos from Ready Made Items.

So let's get on with it!

Congratulations to Marj Lau :)

Looking forward to your reply on facebook! However, if no reply is received within the next 3 days, another winner will be drawn.

In addition, I would like to throw a little surprise to my supporters! Those who are in the above list are entitled to a 15% discount for the next purchase, up till end of Feb'12!

Thanks everyone! Keep a lookout at our page for updates on the next Giveaway.

love, n