Fair Schedule

Hello :)

Here are the arts and crafts fairs we will be joining in the weeks to come:

1. October 31, Xie Xie Arts and Crafts Fair, The Collective, Malugay, Makati, 10am.
We won't be able to go but our washi tapes will be there! You can find our Pop-Up Shop manned by our friend from Moonleaf.

2. November 10, 10a Alabama Arts and Crafts Fair, 10a Alabama St., (near E. Rodriguez and Tomas Morato).
Please come after lunch as we'll be coming from a really important exhibit we'll soon blog about :p

3. November 15-17, Rockwell Christmas Bazaar, Rockwell Tent.
It's our first time to join this fair. Can't wait!

4. November 22-23, Pop-Up Shop, Bliss Cafe, Gibraltar, Baguio 
Aaah finally, to my favorite city in the country. This is our 2nd pop-up outside Manila. Craft workshops will be held as well. More details here.

5. November 24, Balik Bukid: Country Fair, Sta. Elena
To all the washi lovers and crafty folks from the South, we hope to meet you! We'll be holding project-based craft workshops as well. More details soon.







See you! :)

Weekend Craft Challenge: Mr. Pumpkin Paper Straw

Here's a simple paper straw project that you can make for Halloween. You just need paper straws, glue, scissors, and a cut out of the shape that you want. We're working with a pumpkin since it's treat or trick season. :)

INSTRUCTIONS: 

1. The first thing you need to do is to choose the colors of straws that you want to use. We picked orange stripes and black polka dots.



2. Draw the shape you want to make on a piece of paper, then on the opposite side, one by one, stick the straws to the paper using regular glue.





3. When done gluing the straws side-by-side, wait a short bit to let them dry then get your scissors to trim them along the shape you've drawn on the other side of the paper. Add other paper cut outs of different colors to add character to your work.

Tadaah! 

Happy Halloween!

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PS You can also try letters to make monogram art pieces :)

Pop Up Shop at Commune

We were so lucky our friends from Commune gave us a spot at their coffee shop to have a pop up shop! :)

Mikko and I stayed their the whole afternoon talking and exchanging ideas with the owner, Ros, meeting new friends, and crafting. Here are some photos from that fun day:







I super loved their interiors and food.











Thanks to their super talented staff for this coffee art ♡ It made my day!

Thanks too to everyone who dropped by! :)

Seatizen's Festival

Last September, we joined the Seatizen's Festival where there were different activities during the day - short talks, fun run, and Sunday market.

Our booth had washi tapes, baker's twines,paper straws and Mansy's papercuts, handmade stoneware plates, and washi jewelry as well.

Here are some of the crafters - mostly, my booth neighbors - who participated:

1. I TRY DIY - Friendship Bracelet Book, scrapbooking paper, paracord bracelets and craft kits, and wire jewelry.



2. Play Wood - Trixie and Des love to put photographs, drawings, and designs on wood. Their mini wooden table with floral print was so cute I wanted to take it home!



3. Orig.Kami  - origami jewelry, hand-painted bottles and egg shells



4. Luntian Bags - tote bags



5. They had Art Shack - a booth which showcased artworks of different artists like Googley Gooeys and Fozzy. Happy to see Wiji again! :)

I didn't get to buy anything but I wish I bought this giant-bubble making kit! The kids, and adults, were so entertained and I'm sure, a lot of them imagined being inside the bubbles.







Thanks so much to those who dropped by our booth despite the weather ♡

Total Girl July Feature

Hey Kessy washi tapes are included in Let's Get Crafty section of Total Girl's July issue :)

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PS Thanks for the photos, Mikko! :)

Washi + Papercutting Workshop, October 5

Mansilliana Sunday held another Washi + Papercutting Workshop last October 5. The participants used our washi tapes to make their papercuts :)



















You can find more photos here.

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PS If you want to join a Washi + Papercutting Workshop, you can see the schedule and registration form here :)

Finally, a Filipino-designed Washi Tape Collection :)

Last Sunday's washi launch was so special because finally, we now have Hey Kessy original washi designs! :) Yes, the washi tapes are designed by our resident graphic designer and illustrator, Paul Imbong. We worked really hard for these for months and now they're here! 

First washi designs by a Filipino artist!

To celebrate this, we had a Craft Gathering and Washi Workshop at Moonleaf where the participants decorated their 3D monograms with washi tapes and baker's twine.

 

We started with the introduction of Moonleaf's Craft Corner. They carry our products - washi tapes, baker's twines, and tote bags - as well as other handmade goodies from local crafters and artists.

Papercut place cards by Mansilliana Sunday

After the participants had introduced themselves, they were given instructions and tips on how to decorate their monograms. They were free to use all the washi tapes they could see on their tables! :p

Everyone took a break and had milk tea and cupcakes, all provided for by Moonleaf! Thanks for making the event extra sweet!

Congratulations to Arriane, Macy, and Meghan for winning! Thanks to I TRY DIY for sponsoring the prizes, Moonleaf for collaborating with us, and to everyone who came and celebrated with us last Sunday!

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PS Stay tuned for more original washi tape designs and other products as we collaborate with more Filipino artists, crafters, and designers :) If you want to collaborate with us, send us an email at contact@heykessy.com.

PPS You can read about the Craft Gathering preparations here.