DIY Christmas Gifts - Hand Painted Mini Pads

Way back 2013 I posted DIY Budget Christmas Gifts. Last year, I did another crafty thing for my friends but didn't get to post it. Since Christmas is (again) just a round the corner, here's a DIY budget colorful gift that you can do this year!

Materials:

1. Ribbons - I upcycled mine from those used from old gifts to those that hold cake boxes)
2. Paint and brushes - whatever you have, mine was watercolor tubes that I got from National bookstore, the really cheap best buy ones
3. Pens and markers
4. Mini pads - I bought mine from Muji

For each pad, I chose a quote and a design that is based from their personalities. I painted and wrote on the front of each pad and then tied them with a ribbon.

It's a bit messy and it was the first time I used watercolor. This project was fun though! You don't only give your friends gifts but you also take time to have them personalized.

Happy crafting!

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December Is Just Around the Corner

My favorite month is coming and I'm really excited! Aside from the fact that it's a tad colder than previous months, it's also a celebration month: birthday, anniversary and Christmas all in one! Most people would say having your birthday in the same month as Christmas sucks because people often times give you gifts covering both occasions. I don't care though... cause even care bears don't care! (whut?) December will always be a time of celebrating new life to me and the Catholic celebration of Jesus's birth.

So in line with my upcoming month, I am listing all the things that I want but I do not need. LOL. In short, it's my wishlist. And since it's a wishlist, it's up to me (or the people around me, ehem, ahhaha) to make it come true. :p

Susan Bate's 6-pc Silvallium Crochet Hook Set

I love doing crochet! But I only have 4mm and 5.5 mm at the moment. I tried purchasing them one by one but the store where I always buy it ran out of stocks. I found it though at Gantsilyo Guru Selections and crossing my fingers to have future funds to get it. Plus, 100% of their proceeds go to the victims of typhoon Yolanda / Haiyan. I got my super saver yarn here at P350. I think I now know what I will ask for our exchange gift college friends edition.

Muji Round Corner Punch
Great for handmade cards but these are insanely pricey! An alternative brand would be me happy still. :)

Graphics Tablet
What do I need it for? NOTHING. Just jealous of the people who can add own handwritten messages on their photos and other needs like putting your signature on a soft copy document. No photo, I have no idea what's the best one for hobbyists.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Classic
This one would probably empty my wallet if I have. About 300 to 400 for 10 films? Please bring back the film camera days! I just love that you have an actual photo right after you hit that capture button. Preferring the classic over the colorful ones because.. well.. I think it goes with the age.

That's it! (For now?) I would also love to have front loading washing machine or Sunnex pans and other insane stuff that are not practical to ask in a wishlist. LOL. Aside from that, I need to get a 25-year old haircut style. Now what does that look like??

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Stamps the Yard!

Okay pun intended. If you were able to see the movie Stomp the Yard, it's a step show but I call it something kind of a fraternity cheering competition which involves a lot of stomping and clapping.

It looks and sounds cool, but it also looks painful at the same time. I mean, stomping and tapping that hard? :|

Anyway, the real reason why I'm into that stomp the yard movie was because I got my very first STAMP c/o my friend Kux. Checkout her blog at Kuxiemonster-licious on where she got her rubber stamp supplies and tools and and how she did them.

Excited to make handmade Christmas cards out of this. Thanks Kux! :)

Now the search for the perfect silver stamping pad starts now.

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