Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Itty Bitty Maryjanes



I'll make this a quick post, ready ?

I'm making a set of accompanies for above lonely mushroom-y baby maryjanes, maybe a nursey box, a baby hat, and a bib? any idea ?



And I made a pair of baby maryjanes using a neglected gray t-shirt and wool felt. That was originally designed plain, but my friend (thank you Ms. Rika) suggested to add fox ornaments to suit the theme of my facebook's group monthly challenge, which is about fox.


A zoom zoom image showing you the shape of the fox. Maybe they are too red ?


And the good news, from me, is I'm now accepting orders :D
I'm currently making orders of baby gift set from my close relatives, and I can't hardly believe that it is as stressful as so much fun

Note : This post has been linked up to some these fab link parties

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

The Other Side of This World



I have to put that video and this story about Yayasan Sayap Ibu Orphanage right, because I want to knock all mother's hearts, to love and care the neglected children

When we are busy dreaming and creating our future and our hopes, sometimes feeling stucked and thinking that we are the most unhappy persons on earth, remember that there are children that had passed the worst of this world since they were born. They were neglected, abandoned, almost got killed, mostly by their own parents. Our worries can't be compared even with 1% of their struggles.

If you want to help, start with an orphanage nearby, or if you don't have any idea, you can visit Yayasan Sayap Ibu Jakarta's website. You can donate by using bank transfer or by buying daily needs for the orphanage. Things they need most are : rice, milks, kids toiletries, liquid floor-cleaner, clothes softener, cooking oil, sugar, soy sauce, and laundry detergents




Idekuhandmade Winners

Congratulation !



Maya Floria Yasmin, you win the Owl Cushion, yay !!



And Nindya Karlina, you get the Baby Owl, congrats !

God heard both of your prayers, I envy you a lot ! :D
I will send a confirmation email for each of you today
Once again, congratulation, lucky girls !

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

What does handmade mean to you ?


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This is a short survey I made with my crafty friends from an FB Group, Indonesian Crafters

Handmade means ....

Self satisfaction (Sarie Padmanegara)

To prove that I can make it, just like a challenge (Citra)

Really made by hand, at least 90% worked by crafty hands not totally by machine. Non uniform, because it is not just "manufactured" (Leidi from Little Mice)

Handmade is purely made by hand, which is unique and original. The end result will reflect us, the maker, the art is..authentics (Yuka)

My way of life..
Handmade = Art
I love art, loving with art..
Detail but not perfectionist.. (Saga Amelia)

Just a hobby - n just for fun (Dyah Saraswati)

Handmade is passion of each crafter, pride and proof for ourself (Chesiria Tattia)

Handmade is a hand-crafted artwork which is made with love and full of precise. Our works will never be the same each other because we create them wholeheartedly (Arinaste Craft)

Handmade for me is my personal expression and happiness, it more refers to hobby... because when I made something, I made something soulful, which resonated what I felt that time, cry with handmade, laugh with handmade, just like a poetry... (Kiki Emeralda)

Handmade is like a finger print, everyone has her/his identity ...(Piena Mustika)

Handmade is like a signature, everyone has her/his characteristics. In a handmade thing, there are passions and loves of its maker. And now, handmade has became my way of life(Indah Apsari)

It is more about inner passion (Dian 'Dini' Kusumawardhani)

My way of life. It is like my soulmate (Dina leonard)

Handmade is my passion. I just can't live without it. My way of life :) (Rika Daniel)

I do what i like and what i love :)... (Malicka)


How about you ? What does handmade means to you ?

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Dot and Roscoe Paper Doll by The Black Apple



Happy Thursday !
In case you can't recognize the style, the gorgeous paper doll above is designed and illustrated by the one and only, my hero, Emily Winfield Martin a.k.a The Black Apple. You can download the paper doll here

Don't forget to visit her etsy shop and another blog Some Girls Wander

You will love all of her paintings, prints, and papery goods. My favorite is "Lilian and Licorice" :



In Bahasa Indonesia, I would say "Unyuuu...." that means "cutee.."

She also has published two books, The Black Apple's Paper Doll Primer and Oddfellow's Orphanage

The Black Apple's Books


Do you have any favorite illustrator or artwork that you love so much ?
Please share with me so I can add them to my pinterest

OOT :
The New Year Giveaway from Idekuhandmade ends tomorrow, put a comment there to enter

Friday, January 13, 2012

Reflections and Predictions

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Let's make a recap of what had happened in 2011, and my predictions about 2012, all about sewing !

Looking back at the 2011 sewing scene, what trends stand out in your mind?
I saw many women who return to sewing. I'm glad that sewing is now considered as a hobby for modern woman, not just for our granny
For fabrics, there are many bright and bold colors for fabrics, and birds, a lot of birds

What were some of your favorite things related to sewing this past year?
Fabrics! so many new fabrics designers come with their design

What did you make that you’re most proud of?
Maybe this baby playsuit ?



What sewn projects have you seen this year that you absolutely love?
Every submission in Project Run and Play is adorably sweet, especially this chocolate delivery dress by Katy from No Big Dill :



Do you have a favorite sewing book or pattern from the past year to recommend?
Printing by Hand by Lena Corwin

What are your thoughts about social media? How is it going for you? What do you love or hate?
In 2011, I was so into social media. I tweeted a lot, joined a facebook group of local Indonesian crafter, sold my fabrics on facebook, met new friends. I'm still ok now, ha.. I am an easily distracted person and social media distracted me a lot from my projects.So I make a commitment to make a solid filter about when, where and how should I dig into social media

Did you have a favorite fabric collection or print in 2011?
I had many, but my most favorite is Aviary 2 by Joel Dewberry

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Above : my just-arrived fabrics orders, finally I could have plum sparrows from "Aviary 2", it is in top-right


What do you predict for 2012 in the sewing industry?
I'm expecting new well-designed fabrics and patterns to be launched in 2012. I now fall in love with solids and soft linens. Simple and vintage children clothing pattern is more preferable for me, so the solids will fit me a lot.

Can you tell us what to expect from you in 2012? Any big projects or life-changing goals?
I'm expecting my self to be more organized, in both work life and creative side. I had a bad habit to disorganize ideas, so I got stucked with them at 2011. My day job is now taking more of my attentions so I have to do it efficiently so I can do more with my creative side

New Year Giveaway from Idekuhandmade - CLOSED


Hello everyone, now it's time for a New Year Giveaway !

I bet local crafters from Indonesia might know this fabulous crafty girl. Who else than Puri from Idekuhandmade. If you haven't know her before, she is an Indonesian crafter, she crafts and teachs workshops. Her owl cushions are famous all over the country. We're so lucky that she want to share her story about herself, design philosophy, and some tips and tricks. She loves to share her knowledge

1. Please tell us a bit about yourself, a crafter, a designer, and now a crafty-workshop tutor. How do you maintain your time ?

Saya hanyalah seorang perempuan dengan ambisi melakukan apa yang saya suka tanpa batasan dan ikatan. Senang sekali bisa membuat sesuatu yang ada dalam otak lalu menjadi kenyataan. Cara memantainnya dengan berusaha membagi tiap jenis pekerjaan mulai dari menggambar, membuat pola, menjahit, lalu mengajar sesuai dengan jadwal yang telah saya buat sebelumnya. Karena semua ini hobby, saya melakukannya dengan senang.

2. I always like to ask how, when and where did you start sewing?
Saya belajar menjahit secara otodidak sejak lulus kuliah. Tetapi kalau ditanya sejak kapan saya menyukai dunia craft, saya menyukainya sejak masih TK. Saya selalu gembira sekali di kelas senirupa, menggambar bentuk dengan batang pohon pisang!



3. Please describe your design philosophy in a sentence or two
Sederhana dan mengalir begitu saja. Jujur saja saya tidak terlalu bisa menggambar, tetapi saya hanya membuat bagaimana gambar sederhana itu tadi menjadi lebih hidup.

4. Where do you find your inspirations ?
Dimana-mana selalu ada inspirasi menarik. Bisa langsung melihat dalam kehidupan sehari-hari ataupun bisa dalam dunia maya.



5. You love to make dolls/plushies. Did you have a favorite plushie as a child?
Wah saya punya! Namanya Lissy, dia adalah seekor kelinci betina dengan muka yang sangat konyol dan badan yang panjang.

6. What are the differences between being a crafter and a workshop tutor? How did the challenges differ ?
Semua pada dasarnya sama, namun pada saat menjadi workshop tutor, saya harus bisa membagi ilmu yang saya punya lalu menjelaskannya kepada para peserta. Dan yang paling terpenting adalah bagaimana cara membuat agar peserta tersebut mengerti terhadap materi yang saya berikan.



7. What things do you like to make other than dolls/plushies ? Do you sew for yourself ?
Saya banyak membuat benda-benda lain selain boneka. Seperti yang saya katakan sebelumnya, saya membuat apa yang saya inginkan. Senang sekali rasanya jika di otak saya terbersit bentuk tas, lalu saya membuat tas. Atau jika otak saya terbersit bentuk mainan anak, lalu saya akan segera membuatnya juga. Saya membuat pola lalu menjahitnya sendiri. Setelah saya puas mendapatkan hasilnya, lal pekerjaan ini akan saya teruskan kepada para karyawan sehingga mereka dapat membuatnya lebih banyak.



8. What is your best advice for others who are contemplating changing their dreams into their bliss?
Lakukan apa yang ingin dilakukan. Karena ide hanyalah sebuah 'ide' jika hanya berada di otak saja. Temukan hasrat terbesar tentang apa yang kita sukai lalu lakukan sesuai dengan hasrat tersebut

Love those last paragraphs, Puri !
"Idea" is still an "Idea" if you do nothing to make it real, but it can change your whole world, if you want to "do" it

For celebrating this new year, Idekuhandmade will giveaway some of its latest collections :


- One Owl Cushion
- One Baby Owl

Two readers can win each of them. How to win it ?

Mandatory entry :
Leave me a comment telling me "What is your favorite Idekuhandmade product ?"
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Friday, January 6, 2012

Mind boosters for starting this year


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So, what's your favorite quote ? some words that can pump your heart when you remember it ?

Have a great year !!


Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Innocentia's 2011 Round Up



Innocentia's 9 (nine) most-viewed posts in 2011 are :
1. Triangular pouch tutorial
2. Balloon dress tutorial
3. Bibbee dress tutorial
4. Baby top into cute handbag tutorial
5. Leela dress tutorial
6. Hard drive cozy tutorial
7. Baby playsuit sew along
8. Chrysant brooch tutorial
9. Mini Me Shirt PDF tutorial + pattern

And the least post I wrote in 2011 is this "Splurges and Freebies May". I guessed that many people would love that resourceful roundup, but I was wrong

And the most important footstep in my blogging life came in May 2011, when I held my first blogiversary giveaway. There were 156 comments and 200 more entries for this giveaway. And the prizes were all amazing. Hope I can hold a same event this year, with more preparations and more prizes (...send me a message if you want to be one of my blogiversary sponsors this year...)

To end this roundup, I really want to say thank you much for all my blogger friends and readers for your kind comments and supports. Wish you great successes in 2012 !


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