out with floral prints

this is the clutch bag 

which I've designed to pair up with my little black dress in a wedding banquet

some of my friends would shake their head when they see it

I get a little perplexed 

I wonder why I am expected to content myself with

clean lines and monochrome palette 

stay with only one style 

once in a while, I admire something sweetly feminine and glamorous

there's nothing wrong with embracing a moment of thought 

and reflecting it in my design 

DIY brooch with rubber stamp

I came across a great collection of rubber stamps from 

a scrapbooking store on the last trip to the US

since then I have become a huge fan of stamping
question on my mind:

the craft isn't just for making card and wrapping gift

it can be fashionable as well 

- its intricate design can turn into pretty cool brooches 

supplies

 super glue
glue stick

scissors

ink pad

bar pin 

rubber stamps

paper board or card stock

paper of your choice

step 1

tap the rubber stamp to the ink pad
after make sure that the stamp is evenly coated with ink,
gently press it to paper

step 2
once the image is perfectly stamped,
carefully cut around the shape

step 3
for card stock, cut out same size shape
then adhere it to the image with glue stick

step 4

attach bar pin to the back of the card stock using super glue
leave it to dry off

Ta Da,  there you have a brooch
as you can see, it is quite simple to make
have fun!

available at Kubrick apm

admittedly, I'm thrilled to have Cotton Car's collection at Kubrick
it is one of those stores which care about cultural experience

I'd like to have something different every time
in this collection, small items become my primary focus
wallet, zippered pouch, cosmetic bag, iPhone case and iPad case

think about how often you change those items?
once a week? once a month? or even longer?
however, hardly stick with one handbag in a week

we tend to be loyal to these individual organizers
they not only make our lives
easier, simpler when switching up looks
but also reflect who we are

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I like black, white, blue

but sometimes I'm in the mood for other colors

when I came across this indigo fabric,

I couldn't pass up the chance to hand paint it with red

it kind of reminds me of the coloring projects in my childhood

fun and inspirational

on simple ensemble

indigo-dyed fabric can be quite versatile

just waiting for us to explore more

its floral print is my thing, subtle yet beautiful

I have been eager to design something other than handbags with it

here's the new item

madras and garden variety make up the brooch

mix and match with other fabrics as well

it could turn a crisp white shirt around

Fringe Club moment

I work in collaboration with SOIL to participate in the mini exhibition “Creative Ventures into Publishing, Crafts, Design and Coffee Farms” at HK Fringe Club

four new tote bags with Chinese indigo fabric are featured for the occasion

they are all born out of my deep appreciation for traditional eco-friendly dye

as you can see on the photos below, I turn my attention to appliqué this time

collage pieces come from indigo patterns blended with other textile prints

images of nature and garden appear on the composition

the bag with octagon-shaped print demonstrates the idea of 

taking fabric pattern into account when designing handbags

 this fabric astonishes me since I found out that its patterns were hand painted

it is my way to show respect for the fabric

also, I’m dipping my toes on 3-D forms built into a vivid color/pattern mix

because sculptural design always captures my heart

frankly, I am pleased with the end result

Thank You to my incredible photographer, Chee Haur!

DIY Jumping Jack

I made those DIY toys for charitable project HAPPY MAKERS
the result really conjures up the kid in me