Floral Card

A simple, single carved flower on a card. Backed by a single piece of coloured paper, the carved flower is illuminated with shades of pink and red.



Floral Card
Size: 15 X 12 cm
Price: S$ 4

Inside the card

Card Writing

Aaron approached me for help and asked me what to write for a birthday card. I told him the cliche stuff that most would write in a birthday card (i.e. well wishes, take care, etc.) I also gave him a tip to pen down special moments he shared with the birthday friend. This would make the card more personal.

He then asked me if I could help him write the message on the card itself. I hesitated, but after knowing that the birthday friend was not a close friend to him, I succumbed to his request (because Aaron was my good friend!). This was a mistake I made! :(

Everyone likes to receive cards but a personalised card makes everything special and sincere by a notch.


Here are some tips for card writing:

1. Original Message - message from your heart
2. Plan your message - write your message on a scrap piece of paper before transferring it to the card. This will reduce your mistakes you may make on the card
3. Special Moments - for the receiver to reminisce
4. Use your own handwriting - a close friend would recognise your handwriting immediately

To everyone who's giving a card to a family or friend, I would like to say this:

The most important thing in any card is not only the choice of words that you use, but it is also when the words are written in your own handwriting. That makes the card a whole lot more special. This is because the unique handwriting on the card belongs to you! No matter how ugly or beautiful your handwriting is, use it. :) It will be loved from your loved one.

Bouquet of Flowers

An intricate piece of pop-up flower bouquet in a card.

Flower Bouquet Card



Front of Flower Bouquet Card



Quotes!

In my opinion,
No matter how imperfect, it is the intention to create something special for a loved one that demonstrates sincerity.

* Art Advice #2 *

PVA Glue
Use PVA (Polyvinyl Acetate) Glue or commonly known as 'white glue' or 'school glue' for your art work. This type of glue is a strong adhesive for handcrafted works especially paper mache or picture collage.

PVA Glue

When PVA glue dries, it is colourless. Furthermore, it gives your art work a glossy finish.

Below is an example of what my brother did for his image board for D&T (Design and Technology) in secondary school.

Image Board
Materials: PVA glue and Magazine cut-outs

Glossy finish using PVA glue

Father's Day 2012

Father's Day Card 170612

Paper-Cut, Inspired by trees.

Below is the Silhoutte of an Olive tree with a tiny dove resting on its branch.

The tree symbolises health and peace.
To my father, I wish you good health and peace.


Silhouette of an Olive Tree



 

Makings of the Olive Tree




 






Dove on Olive Tree card
Size: 15 X 12 cm
Price: S$7

Inside the card



Woven Hearts

Carefully weaved, woven hearts may look simple but it gives a classic looking kind of embellishment. To me, sometimes simply less is more.


Woven Hearts



You may even use this as a jewelry holder/packaging. Present a ring, braclet or necklace in a woven heart and give your loved one a pleasant surprise! :)

A Whale Card - Bon Voyage!

 A cute card that can be used for any occasion.

A Whale Card

Baby Blue Hand-Cut Whales

Baby Blue Whales

Quotes!

"Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous."
- Bill Moyers

* Art Advice #1 *

Reuse scrap paper
Maximise the use of your coloured craft paper.
Use a hole puncher to obtain small colored circles that can be used for future art works!



Coloured Scrap Paper

 

Hole Punched Scrap Paper



  

    

End Result - Small coloured circles :)





* Stay tuned to find out the creative uses of these coloured circles.

Mother's Day 2012

I know Mother's Day has long passed...
But heck, I thought it would be lovely to share what I have done for Mother's Day 130512.
 

Mother's Day Card 2012
Price: S$4

First Page

Second Page



One Birthday Card

Who ever said that cards must be made in the conventional and boring rectangular shape?
The simplicity of this card makes it beautiful.

Birthday Card made from a postcard

My First Post

Hey guys,

I am new to this blogger thingy and have zero knowledge about how this works. Anyway, this being my very first post, I would like to thank several people whom I know will continue to support and believe in whatever I do. So, a big thank you to my closest friends: HM, KL, CC. :)

P.S. This blog is dedicated to all my family and friends (including phrats!).