Apr 26, 2013

wander with Mansy of Hey Kessy

Happy middle-of-summer, friends. Since April is my new year, I have decided to revive my old series featuring crafty bloggers from The Philippines. We start with the genuinely delightful Mansy, of Hey Kessy fame. She blogs over at MANSILLIANA SUNDAY and is also responsible for the re-ignited craft movement in Manila.

What do you make?
Stoneware plates and pots, brass, and ceramic jewelry, hand-carved stamps, rubbercut prints, papercut artworks, and washi postcards and pendants.

Favorite craft tool?
My craft knife.

Favorite craft supplies to buy or hoard:
Hey Kessy Washi Tape and craft knives. I make sure that I use them and not just hoard them. ;)

Favorite local craft stores:
Hey Kessy and NBS.

Project you’re most proud of:
Stoneware plates, a papercut of Baguio’s map, and washi wedding invites I did for my friends, Iona and Pao.

Music you listen to while crafting:
Jens Lekman. I also listen to poems from the John Giorno Poetry Systems.

Crafts that you want to learn:
Dress making and calligraphy.

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Thank you, Mansy!

Visit her shop of gorgeous washi tapes and other craft supplies HERE.

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Apr 23, 2013

tutorial: DIY zipper organizer

Up until the week before last, I stored my zippers in this basket. But when I started sewing corner tab pouches, I realized that rummaging through the basket looking for the type/color of zipper I need gets old fast.

And so this:

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This DIY zipper organizer is very easy to make. And quite versatile, too! For my non-bag-sewing friends, you can use this type of wall organizer to store many other craft materials. Pens, spools of thread, rubber stamps, etc, etc.

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Apr 18, 2013

i am a pledged bannerman of your house

As long as your house has coffee.

And if you let me, I will sew you a banner. Like this one that I made for Krissy:

“Peace, Love, & Lipgloss” is the tagline of Krissy’s blog. And yes, there is an unfortunate wonky look going on in there but in my defense, I was going for a handwritten vibe. Defense #2: I can only do back stitch embroidery.

Defense #3 (somewhat): The banner looks kind of charming up close.