Papercutting Workshop in Singapore

My sister and I spent most of our October in Singapore. Although we've been to the there before, it was only during this trip that we really got to enjoy being there. We loved taking walks around the Beach Road-Haji Lane area, and the Tiong Bahru neighborhood was a favorite, too! :)

Mondays Off

a bike shop along Haji Lane

Cat Socrates

Shop Wonderland

I couldn't be happier when I found out that we'd be able to return to SG in December and I could even hold a workshop at the The Letter J Supply studio! Joanne, the calligrapher who owns it, was accommodating and helpful.

 

The participants' projects

Izra's papercut was chosen as the best project by my sister Germee and Joanne

Thanks to everyone who joined the workshop!

Just before we left for Manila, my sister and I met up with the talented, Singapore-based Filipino calligrapher, Pauline, and crafter Diana! I enjoyed listening to their stories about the SG craft scene. I hope I can go back this year! :)

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PS We'll have different craft workshops in the coming weeks! You can sign up below:

DIY Paper Fortune Cookies

Happy New Year everyone! The holidays are over but that doesn't mean you can no longer celebrate and enjoy fortune cookies, right? I know everyone's still on vacation mode, so I made sure this project is fun and easy to do!





To make your own paper fortune cookies, you need the following tools and materials:

1. Circular cut outs with a diameter of 4 inches.

2. Paint and paint brushes
3. Washi tape
4. Scissors
5. Fortunes
6. Double sided tape (optional)



Steps:

1. Decorate the circles using paint or washi tape. Don't hesitate to combine different colors and pattern combinations.



2. Make sure you have enough fortunes printed or written on small strips of paper. There's no limit in terms of what you want to write - it can be a piece of advice, line from your favorite song, quote from a movie, riddle, or good 'ol prediction of the future. Fold the strip of paper and put it inside a circle.



3. Hold the circle just like in the photo below. Push the center of the circle while your thumb and index finger are pulling the upper and lower sides. You might need to use double-sided tape to keep the two ends together.



Give them out to friends for good luck! You can also make fortune cookies for birthday parties, weddings, or actually whenever you feel like it. :)



These particular set are for  those who will visit the shop today. :)

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PS I'll be making more  for the Chinese New Year and will definitely be needing more fortunes, if you have suggestions, leave them on the comment section below!