Rubbercutting and Monogram Making Workshop

I can't believe I wasn't able to post these photos from the Rubbercutting + Monogram Making Workshop, a collaboration with Alessa and Fozzy in June last year. :)

This papercut garland I've made has been a regular fixture in my workshops. It's one of my favorite pieces.

We had a paper buffet table - everyone could get as many sheets as they wanted!







While the participants were busy carving their stamps, I was able to make a few postcards using the stamps I made earlier.





And here are some of their works:













Thanks for joining us, ladies! :)

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PS Join our craft workshops in February! You can find the details HERE. 

Washi + Papercutting Workshop

Spending my Saturday afternoons with workshop participants having good conversations and food while making delicate papercuts, is one of the things I look forward to on weekends. :)

Here are some photos from the latest Washi + Papercutting Workshop I held:

We now have a box!

After meryenda, the participants framed their own works:

My friend Trey chose a winner.

Congrats Glensie! :)

The next Washi + Papercutting Workshops are in February! We are going to have one in QC and another one in Alabang. :)

February 1, Saturday, 2pm-5pm Moonleaf, Maginhawa, Teacher's Village, Quezon City
February 8, Saturday, 2pm-5pm, Gourdo's, ATC, Alabang

For more details and registration, go HERE. :)

Origrami x Hey Kessy Giveaway

I'd like to share to you one my favorite brands, Origrami. It's a Sydney-based husband and wife team who "creates amazing Instagram prints". They even have multiple design templates and free shipping worldwide! And that's not even my favorite part about their service. :)

The best thing about Origrami is that it's so simple to order from them - you don't even have to download an app! Just go to their website, sign in to your Instagram account from there, select the photos you want to have printed, choose a design template, and that's it! 







The prints now hang on my walls and some were given away to family and friends during the holidays. For gift wrapping, they go perfectly well with washi tapes, if you may ask me. ;)

Of course I wouldn't end this post without giving you my Monday surprise: the lovely folks behind Origrami are giving away 2 Squareprint sets, each contains 36 prints on 4"x4" matte premium cards, to our followers on Instagram! How cool is that? Come on, I know a lot of you have been wanting to have those holiday and wedding photos (there are at least 2 weddings on our Facebook feed every week!) printed. This is your chance. ;)

To join the giveaway, just follow these simple steps:

1. Follow Origrami (@origrami) and Hey Kessy (@heykessy) on Instagram. 
2. Like this photo we've posted on Instagram and leave a comment stating what you're going to do with the prints if you win. It could be, "for my walls" or "I'll frame them and gift to someone for Vday". Hehe. Be creative!



3. OPTIONAL: Repost the photo and tag @origrami and @heykessy. If you are 1 of the 2 lucky winners and you've reposted the photo, you will also get a paper product kit from Hey Kessy aside from the Squareprint set!
4. This giveaway will end next Monday, January 27. Winners will be chosen at random and will be notified on Instagram.

5. We wouldn't mind it either if you share this to your friends on Facebook and Twitter. ;)

 Origrami: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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PS Good luck and Happy Monday everyone! :)
PPS This giveaway is only open to residents of the Philippines.

Craft Party for Meghan

One of the most special events we've attended so far was Meghan's Sweet 16th birthday party. Tita Carol, her mom, asked me to host a special craft workshop during her party! Meghan and her friends were all so excited to try stamp making and designing their own tote bags.



Thanks I Try DIY for the one-of-a-kind name tags! :)







Everyone paid attention during the first half of the workshop but after that, they were minding their own totes, experimenting with different stamp and color combinations!







Even their moms joined in the fun!





Here are some of the girls' totes:











I made a special papercut cake topper and a twig-wire headdress for the birthday girl. Thanks Denise Llanos Dee Photography for the photos of the handmade topper and headdress. You can check out her blog post about the craft party here. :)







Here are the other beautiful photographs taken by Denise from the party:



















And let's not forget the yummy food we had after a whole afternoon of crafting! ;)



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If you want us to host a private craft party for you, just email email us at contact@heykessy.com.