I've always enjoyed flowers - both receiving and giving them. We've recently just moved to a new residence so I had this secret wish that somehow, somewhere I could buy (or better still, make my own) fresh floral wreath to adorn the home for the festive season. Well, Santa must have heard my wish and granted me an invite to Poppy's Christmas Wreath Workshop! Poppy Floral Studio is not new to us. David and I used to buy flowers from them when they were still in our … [Read more...]
Lifelong Learning, Active Ageing at the PA Senior Academy
Growing up under the loving care of my maternal Grandmother, senior citizens have a special place in my heart. I was very heartened to learn that the People's Association (PA) has launched the ‘Senior Academy’ with the key mission to encourage more seniors (50 years old and above) to pursue lifelong learning aspirations and lead an active, happy lifestyle. Through the Senior Academy, they can pick up new knowledge, skills, interests, and make new like-minded friends. This will enable … [Read more...]
Mothers’ Day Blocking Printing Workshop at Fox Fashion
The Mothers' Day Weekend was also my Birthday weekend. It kicked off to a great start when we attended the Block Printing Workshop organised by Fox Fashion in collaboration with Fictive Fingers. As Mothers, we don't expect gifts of any kind but a handcrafted gift warms the heart like none other. What made the workshop even more special were the distinctive pattern stamps that first originated from hand drawings then painstakingly crafted by the pair of sisters, Hani and Aishah behind … [Read more...]
Design your own Christmas Photo-Cards
I find it hard to believe that we're bulldozed into November. Where has this year gone? Although the tradition of sending greetings cards wishing a Merry Christmas (and a happy new year!) is considered old fashioned in this internet age, but hey, you know what? That feeling of joy and warmth when you found an envelope in your mailbox from someone who loves you and wishes you happiness? Irreplaceable. ;-) If you would like to send personalised Christmas cards for that purpose, I've rounded up … [Read more...]
Guest Post at Canon: Upcycled Jar Lid Photo Magnets
This is a simple but really meaningful craft that you can do with your family. With Fathers' Day round the corner, you can surprise Daddy with these homemade magnets to display in his office or thank your kids' teachers on Teachers' Day. I like the fact that we are recycling jar lids into beautiful magnets, teaching kids the important environmental message of Reuse, Reduce and Recycle! It's also a craft where you can put all your selfie shots to good use and print directly from your … [Read more...]
Guest Post at Canon: DIY Family Photo Collage Board
There are so much possibilities one can create with the Canon PIXMA Photo Printer. Since Mothers' Day is approaching, we decided to put the lovely photos we've taken with Great Grandma to good use and turn them into a DIY Photo Collage Board as a gift for her. This is a simple craft which is easy enough for young kids to make and provide meaningful bonding time as a family. Supplies Needed Canvas Board (45cm x 30cm, available at Art Friend and … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Canvas Photo Art with Canon
Crafting buddies with their photo art pieces! Photo credit: A Juggling Mom We attended a special #myfamilywcanon event hosted by Canon Singapore at the Eat.Play.Love Café last Friday. It had been an exceptionally hectic work week and a thunderstorm was looming. I was contemplating on staying home but I know Dana would enjoy the crafts. So we hopped into a cab, made our way to town in the peak hour traffic. I am glad I made the right choice. The warm hospitality … [Read more...]
Make it AMAZING with 3M®Scotch Expressions Tapes
I couldn't hide my excitement when I saw the invitation to an afternoon of parent-child crafting to celebrate the launch of 3M®Scotch Expressions Tapes. I've long been an admirer of washi tapes - those small little (read: expensive!) rolls of Japanese masking tapes with 'oh-so-pretty-I-want-them-all' patterns. While friends around me hoard rolls of them and show off crafts after crafts of washified stuff, I held my ground. 'Let's not go there...' I restrained myself, 'it's dangerous'. This … [Read more...]
5 Easy Mothers’ Day Craft Ideas for Kids
Next Sunday 12 May is Mothers' Day. If you like to do a craft with your child, here are 5 easy ideas to try. What's good about these projects is that they can be easily adapted for Father's Day too. Have fun crafting with your kids!Mothers' Day Newspaper Printable - Martha Stewart1. Forget me Not Tote BagsSource - Paint, Cut, PastePaint tote bags to carry small bottles of water or snacks for an outing. Dana did something similar at her Kindy's Fun Carnival Day; it's a handy little bag and … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day: Simple ‘I Love You’ Garland
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. I decided to rope in the Princess to make a simple V-Day craft for Daddy. I explained to her that she would first have to think of 10 reasons why she loves Daddy...then we will use these reasons to make the perfect Valentine’s Day surprise for him. What I like about this project? It’s simple and easy enough for craft-nerds like me! Little hands can do this on their own or with minimal scissor help from Mommy.All you will need is some red paper, … [Read more...]