What's in store

We'll be having a private sale in November. These are some of the magnets that we've made in preparation. Fabric-covered with a mixture of cotton-linen blend, quilting cotton, flannel or oxford cotton (some with lace). The magnets were E6000ed so you know they won't fall off even in the washing machine, LOL! Packed in sets of 4 by colour scheme for easy gift-giving.

Fun and colourful scrunchies. These are large ones, about 15cm across when fully opened up. Mini ones available but will post pic later. 

Christmas 2012 orders will be taken till 23 30Nov and then we'll be taking a longer than usual break after finishing these orders. Some new items coming up so watch this space.

Have a blessed day!

How do you draw flowers?

I like the contrast of this ring. It's a simple flower design, like the type I used to draw when I was in primary school, paired with intricate silver tone filigree adjustable ring base. I stuck the base on with E6000. I accidentally washed a previous ring and it survived a full cycle intact. Not only did the fabric stay on the button, the base was still very firmly stuck. I used to use super glue. Not any more. :-)

Have a blessed day!

Huggable for a Rilakkuma fan

This is one very huggable bolster and case for a Rilakkuma fan. I had to jump queue to make this 'cos the fan's birthday is this Sunday. Sorry! To those whose orders are still pending. I'll be able to craft more next week when DD goes back to school after a 2 week break.

Refill pack for someone who already has the cover button mould and pusher. This is a mix of normal buttons and 'flat' backs. I removed 12 shanks out of the 21 buttons so that the magnets can be stuck behind. E6000 is not included but these magnets come with a sticky patch that can be used instead. I prefer E6000 'cos the bond's much stronger but for a normal magnet, the sticky patch should be ok. 

This is a starter kit for fabric cover elastic hair ties. Another Rilakkuma fan (not the same one as the bolster owner though). 

Have a blessed day!

Magnetised

We're in a fabric-covered button kind of mood.

These are the latest twist on the button...magnets!

Very simple to do, just remove the post at the back and stick a magnet behind. I used magnets from Daiso which came with a sticky patch but I removed this sticky patch and stuck the magnet on with E6000 (industrial glue).

Oh, if you want to remove the post, you can cut it but DD suggested to remove the post before even making the button.

I used two pliers, one to hold the post, the other to twist the wire on the other side so that I can pull out the whole post. It's a bit tricky at the start but it's much easier (and lesser effort) than cutting.

Have a blessed day making these!

Quick update

So the PSLE's over and we're in spring-cleaning mode. I managed to squeeze out some items though.

Antique bronze shepherd's hook bookmarks with full Persian chainmaille weave and charms. The squirrel and dolphin were a gift from a supplier so I only have 1 each. The Sue Bonnets and bunnies I bought from South Bridge road.

We finally bought E6000, the industrial strength glue for sticking the ring bases to the fabric-covered buttons. I like the filigree ones though DS said it looks too fat for the ring. I think it's so pretty that it can be worn on its own. :-) DD has claimed the butterfly, by the way, LOL!

More stuff coming, after the spring-cleaning. That's for sure. The postlady's been here quite often with packages for us that we'll be making into some pretty items in time for Christmas.

Watch this space.

Have a blessed day!