We are so excited to participate in the May 18-20 Public Garden flea market. It will be held under the Esplanade bridge, in conjunction with the Singapore Arts Festival and National Arts Council.
Do drop by our booth to check out wax seals, sealing wax, and our new owl plushies.
Here’s the map to the Esplanade bridge:
I just found out last month that there was a farmer’s market held here in Singapore twice a month at Loewen Gardens. I’ve never been to a Farmers’ Market before so I’m keen to go on the next schedule. I’d like to try the baked goodies and jams aside from the produce.
I found this great post from 365days2play. 365days2play kindly let us use her photos on our post. Check out her blog for posts on food, travel and lifestyle.
There’s going to be a fair at Fort Canning next Wednesday and Thursday called Boutiques at Fort Canning. Retailers will be selling a variety of goodies like clothes, toys, food and beauty products.
Source: thehoneycombers.com
I was thrilled when I found out that the Art and Science Museum will be bring the Harry Potter Exhibit to Singapore on June. I’ve been a huge fan of the books and movies and it would be great to see the movie props from all 8 films. There are activities like pulling a Mandrake from its pot and tossing a quaffle.
See props from all 8 movies
I can’t wait til June.
I attended the embroidery workshop by Marie of Etincelle Creative Studio in conjunction with Ruth of The Little Happy Shop at the Buena Vista Community Centre last Saturday.
We receive a sewing small kit and got to select from two different styles of the brooch design. Marie instructed us on how to lay down beads and sequins in the two hour workshop. Each bead and sequin is laid down and sewn one by one.
I just love how therapeutic embroidery is like what Marie mentioned. I’m already planning to embroider a design on a pillow and bought all the materials for my next project. Stay tuned.
We will be participating in the Public Garden Flea Market on February 18 at the Goodman Arts Centre Block B near Mountbatten MRT. This is a must see flea for those looking to score some unique goods. The organizers usually select a good variety of sellers. Click here to view our post the last time we participated at Public Garden as a seller.
The last Public Garden Flea had food, art, plushies, stationery, a travel guide and many other interesting products
We had a craft party with Etsy folks and friends at Marie’s place. Marie and I thought that it would be a fun way to get together aside from our regular meet-up where we discuss issues for small businesses over coffee with other members. With all team events, we welcome members and guests. Joining us for this event are:
1. Katrina and Lex (Katrina Alana)
2. Marie (Etincelle Studio)
3. Claire (fellowfellow)
4. Lisa (florigamigirl)
5. Melani (magsbeadscreation)
6. Susan (tiramisuzi)
We’re planning on having another craft party by January for Valentine’s Day. We will be announcing the date earlier so more people can join.
Melanie, Claire, Lisa, Marie and Katrina
Susan already left before we remembered to take the photo at the end of the session. Time passed so quickly and before we knew it, three hours had passed.
Talking about our activities for the day
We planned to make cards, wrap gifts, make tags and make tree ornaments. Everyone was busy working on their individual projects.
Craft supplies for everyone to use
We chatted a bit about business and everyone helped each other with some craft advice.
Just a few of the stamps available for everyone to use
We had a drinks, cake, biscuits, watermelon plus these cute cupcakes as refreshments
Susan's project
Susan’s stamps were so popular with everyone. I used them to make the gift tags for our Christmas presents.
Lisa's present for her husband
Marie's projects
Gift tags for presents for the family
My present for Goodie with handmade gift wrapper
Who: Etsy Team Singapore Members and Guests
What: Craft Party
When: December 10 (Saturday) from 2:00-5:00 pm
Where: Holland V Area (Condo Function Room)
Fee: SGD $10 per person
Activities:
- Card Making
- Gift Wrapping (Bring a gift you’d like to wrap)
- Decorating Gift Tags
- Making Felt Ornaments
Sign up here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PPBJNVZ
MAAD will be having another flea market event on December 9. If you haven’t done your holiday shopping yet, drop by MAAD for some unique and cool gifts. See our list of favorite vendors last month.
Go MAAD shopping on December!
MAAD stands for Market for Artists and Designers and this event is usually held every first Friday of the month. With the revamped MAAD format, the event is held at night and there are performances held at the same time. If you haven’t been to MAAD before, it is definitely worth the visit.
Suitcase Display Case
Sellers at this event are friendly and they can event give you a lot of product information for a piece that you are interested in. We met some new folks are reconnected with old ones. We were fortunate enough to be at the same spot as our friends Yen from Yen Paintings and Joyce from Chic Noir. Other friends, Sylvia from Bon Chat and Corine from Cloud9to5 got spots at the inside. I didn’t have time to take a photo of Joyce’s booth as there were always customer’s there when I wanted to take a shot.
Yen's Paintings and Photograph Prints
Yen made a cool sketch of our booth. She did it so quickly and I do love it. We were talking with her and Joyce the whole night long that I almost forgot about the humid weather outside. Great company made the experience so much fun.
Lovely bags, cards and shirts from Sylvia of Bon Chat
Corine's from Crochet Pouches made from high quality merino wool
Here are a few of our favorite shops at MAAD:
Illustrations from Wu Yanrong
Handmade Rubber Stamps from DROOL
Cute Notebooks with Smart Slogans from Epigram Books
Couldn’t resist and bought the pink one that says “I’m not sensitive. I’m in touch with my feelings.” I was told by one of the ladies from Epigram books that this notebook used to be a corporate gift for Clients and they were so popular that they decided to sell them. Cool idea.
Handmade Books from Osanpo Craft
Guide to Singapore from alter:sg
We bought this book when we were at Public Garden. It was nice to see Christine and gang at MAAD. Get this book if you’d like an independent guide about Singapore.
Happily Morbid Zines from Yah Qian
Paper goods from Cy Chen
Illustrations from Joe of Monster Gallery
Shop Directory:
Katrina Alana
www.katrinaalana.com katrinaalana.etsy.com katrinaalana.com/blog
Yen Paintings by Yen
yenpaintings.etsy.com
Chic Noir by Joyce
chicnoir.etsy.com http://chicnoirdesign.wordpress.com
Bon Chat by Sylvia
bonchatboutique.etsy.com
Cloud9to5 by Corine
cloud9to5.blogspot.com
Wu Yanrong
www.yanrong.tumblr.com
DROOL by Rachel droolstamps.wordpress.com
Epigram Books
www.epigrambooks.sg
Osanpo Crafts by Soo May
osanpocraft.com
alter:sg
www.alter.sg
Happily Morbid Zines by Yah Qian
YahQian24@gmail.com
Paper goods from Cy Chen
facebook.com/cystudio
Joe MonsterGallery.etsy.com monster-gallery.blogspot.com
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