Something Growing

Instead of saying "something brewing" we came up with, Something growing (because paper comes from trees)...

Want to know what we're talking about? Well, we've got something up for you! For the last month of this year we will be selling something for you guys truly handmade by yours truly... We are going to make notepads that are not your usual. We are very traditional people and sometimes good old pen and paper is a better way of reminding us of things that are ahead instead of the hollow stylus for our iPads. Let's face it, doodling is what gets us through our boring classes. Right? So here are some samples of things we'll be selling....

These are just prototypes. The notepads we'll be selling will be neater :]

Why buy them?

1. Because you'll have something unique because we'll only make one per design (and per size)

2. We'll be selling them for cheapskate

3. You'll be getting something handmade. Made with all the love in the world. We're serious.

4. They're perfect gifts for your loved ones for Christmas/New Year

5. You'll make us, a raccoon and a squirrel, real happy!

On December 10 we'll be launching our designs so save the date!

XX,

Aya and Arabella

P.S.

I'll also be releasing a little something that I blogged about a couple of months ago :) - Aya

Halloween 2012

This is so late but hey, who cares? Arabella and I spent our Halloween apart but that doesn't mean we both didn't party it out!

I had a little bash with my friend's from high school at my best friend Jaymee's place. Drinking games left and right plus, snacks that could probably end world hunger. Also, our deal was we had to come in costume so I went back to my 90's kid roots and went as a Power Ranger. Yeah, the red one but not that red one if you know what I mean *ehem* anyway...

DIY costume

Cake balls by Jaymee :)

Cookies still by Jaymee

Customized shot glasses. 30 pieces for 66 pesos!

Left to right: Tony Stark at home, the Red Ranger, Jasmine, a Native American and Adele
Jesus approves.

As for Arabella... Looks like someone stayed in and had the party to herself....

Tryna be a vampire!

Her trusty ol' shark pose!

When girls get bored, sometimes they just have fun on their own!

But the long weekend didn't pass without her spending it with friends and a teeny bit of alcohol... Happiest Birthday to her friend!

To a greater Halloween next year, hope you guys had fun!

next year we shall bring it!

Book Binding Workshop

Thank you so much to Craft MNL for the amazing workshop! We actually had this back in September and forgot to blog about it tee hee. Sorreh. At any rate, it was worth it because we learned a new unique skill that we'll definitely be continuing to do. I mean how many people can say that they know how to make a legit  notebook, huh? Not that many, mind you but WE CAN. 

We were able to learn different kinds of binding and all and we can't really explain how we made them, you know how you learn certain things, and this is the kind where you have to do it yourself(we can't be saying put this thread into that hole then loop it to the below... nah). So if you're feeling crafty why not enroll yourself in one of Craft MNL's workshops, they hold different kinds from rubber etching to glass etching to silver clay making and the list goes on...The possibility of you learning a new craft is one click away: Craft MNL's facebook page for more info on upcoming workshops that you might enjoy :) 

Also thank you to Nikki(who was our instructor check her own lovely creations here: Junk Studio) and Marielle for being so accommodating and patient with us. We just love their place, an ideal workplace just gets the juices out of you the moment you enter the place! 

 Lo and Behold...

With Marielle founder of Craft Mnl

produce!

Arabella's creations that reflect her mind's innermost workings :) Can you tell what she's at?

Arabella's Artefact notebook with "A Clockwork Orange" on it, a definite must read and must watch!
Also, a pair of vinyl shelves from Junk Studio:)

Tools. We feel capable now.

My handiwork plus a notebook from Artefact with a sticker from Ina Jacobe :) - Aya

An obligatory doodle by me - Aya

Can't wait for our next workshop!

      

 From your friendly, crafty old bastards,

                 Aya and Arabella

P.S. there is a great chance we'll be selling handmade notebooks soon!

Opposite Day

Hiyaaa

As you guys have noticed we've always been unexpectedly match matchy err Monday so surprisingly we wore totally different styles last Monday!

Arabella's Monday Mood: back to her roots! Boho!

Was really stressed out this day so I opted to wear my mum's hand me down skirt not so fresh from the 80s, this so far is my favorite maxi skirt!

Was able to wear the same outfit all day, this was taken at Ritual which is my favorite organic store, which we'll try to blog about soon!

Aya's Mood: Black and Polished

The funny thing is I got inspired by a kid, my little cousin Gab! I swear she's got taste and almost better clothes than me, runs in theee blood!

Although wearing black can be a drag if you're wearing it head to toe but try mixing different textures, I think it works just fine!

Favorite blazer in the world! Power dressing without the hassle!



 What was your mood last Monday?
XX,
Aya and Arabella