Papercutting Workshop by Hey Kessy

Our workstation. Photo by Mansy.

Last October 5, my friend Tin and I attended a Washi + Papercutting Worskshop by Mansy.This was held at Studio SnR in Ortigas (same studio where we had our Make-up Workshop).

Papercutting kits were already included in the workshop:

My Papercutting Kit.

The kit includes:

1. A craft knife
2. Worksheets
3. Customized glass frame
4. Personalized cutting mat
5. Your choice of any washi design from HeyKessy. (I chose the HOY washi design)

WASHIIIII!
Photo grabbed from Tin.

Here are some samples of Mansy's works:

Kinda makes us papercutting noobs insecure, yaknow. HAHAHA.
Photo from Mansy.

So, in the workshop, we were taught on the different techniques in papercutting. This is us in action:

The class.
Photo by Mansy

Kunwari candid. Haha.
Photo by Tin 

And then, after our exercises, we were given around 30-40 minutes to do our own papercut + washi design. Here's what Tin and I did:

(c) Tin

(c) Tin

Here's close-up look on my work:

The obligatory photo-with-Mansy. Hahaha. (c) Tin

And then the class photo. (c) Mansy

If you also want to join in, you can just visit here to register. ^_^

Rubber Cutting Tools from CREATE by tlf

"Life is so much easier when you use the correct tools to do specific tasks."

-Sabi ko lang :))

Rubber Cutting tools from CREATE by truelovefound.

Okay, it is official. I have a new hobby and I'm loving it! It's called rubber cutting. Rubber cutting is a process of creating your own rubber stamps by, well, cutting and carving rubber (or erasers) into different shapes and sizes of your choice.

A Crafty Evening: My First Batch of Personalized Rubber Stamps

It was another pouring Monday here in the Philippines yesterday. The streets were starting to flood as the day passed. Our president announced during lunch time that we were already allowed to go home once work for the day was already done. YAAAY!

Not really. I had to finish some stuff first.

I left the office at around 3:45PM and got home at around 4PM. Another miracle! No traffice EDSA on a rainy day! No BAHA (flood) din! I am in luck. :)) Well after a quick meryenda, I went up my room, changed clothes and sat on my bed. I had nothing to do! I saw my "CRAFT BOX" on the table and decided I wanted to do some crafting. :)

Ze Craft Box.

Officemates requested that I do their names on stamps. I initially wanted to stamp-ify their handwritings but then they didn't want to and told me that I should decide on what design their stamps should be.

I was not able to do a step by step documentation anymore ha? haha. Anywhoo, here they are:

For the stamp holders, I used this native wooden bracelet that was loooooong stocked in one corner. (I wasn't using it kase masikip.) Haha. I covered them in washi tapes to add a bit of ommph to my so called stamp holder. :))

I gave it to my officemates the next day. I think there were smiles on their faces naman. Hahaha.

Ikaw, gusto mo din? 500 pesos.

HAHAHA.

P.S.
I should've took another angle shot showing the actual rubber stamp no? :))

Tutorial: How to make your own rubber stamps

Stamp rendering of  the Monster's logo. 

For some unknown force (insert star wars-y vibe here), I have been feeling all craft-sy lately. It seems as if I have this need to create and personalize stuff. 

Back Story

This feeling started when I wanted to give something special to a friend for her birthday (aside from that of what I bought for her). I thought of a personalized card with lots of "stamped" designs. I also wanted to use my washi tapes that I have bought earlier.

While browsing through the scrapbooking  section of a famous bookstore, there were VERY FEW options available for stamps that are birthday-themed. In addition to that, I thought that the stamps were expensive considering that I have very few options to choose from.

So, I've decided to create my own rubber stamps for my personalized card. With a quick web search, I came upon a blog that teaches its readers how to make home made stamps. Now, with that, I'd also like to share the knowledge with you. :)