Trending Now! - Secret Garden Corsage

By Hapy Friends Shoppe

Handmade with porcelain flowers and infused with beads, ribbons and pearls. The sweetness of the colour and purity like a natural garden reminds pain and sacrifices of love. VLOG for this collection is here

Project: How to Make Rio from Felt Sentimental Circus Plush

Thanks to our contributor of the day, crafter Aiko Chan, she has generously submitted a tutorial video of a felt project.
To visit her blog, click here.



Project courtesy of Aiko from Hapy Friends Shoppe
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Creativity: Intuitive Painting

As a writer for this creative blogazine, I've longed to share a post on intuitive painting. Reason being is because, I have experienced the refreshing creative magic of painting intuitively, and only wish to be able to share it with you.

Like the previous post on Mandala drawing, painting intuitively is another form of art therapy, because you are illustrating the subconscious part of your mind. Intuitive painting also connects your mind, body and soul as well as to help you understand your inner self better.

"Sleep" an expression of a bodily rest required
    http://portfolio.shialynn.com/2011/06/sleep-in-peace.html 

While people paint for many reasons; to relax, to destress, to express, as a hobby, to heal from within, to manifest, etc.; all in all, painting is considered as a form of meditation or to express your deepest feelings or even a thought / idea / epiphany.

A painting of intuitive colours seen during meditation state

In some situations, some people find that painting intuitively is a form of expressing emotional feelings such as anger, sadness, anxiety or depression. Painting helps a person to communicate through its painting or drawings if a person finds it difficult to share verbally. Besides visiting a psychologist, individuals may find that art therapy helps them heal from within since painting is a form of therapy.

Painting entitled "Gemini Moon" by Shia Lynn on  the balanced-self of outer & inner-world    http://portfolio.shialynn.com/2011/10/gemini-moon.html 

Of course, therapy doesn't just come in a form of painting or drawing. There are many other types of therapeutic activities such as crafting, singing, dancing, clay and more. Like myself, i find that painting and drawing are the most comforting therapy that suits me the best. Maybe even for you too!

"Ego & Emo" by Shia Lynn, on a balanced-mind    
http://blog.shialynn.com/2011/08/ego-emo-new-painting.html 

What If I can't Paint or Draw?

You don't need to be an artist or be skillful in the arts to be able to paint intuitively. The purpose of painting intuitively is to be able to tap into your subconscious mind to unlock the answers of what may be the cause to your issues now or simply to unlock and allow creativity flow naturally. Think of it as your body as a vessel that is facing a blockage like a hose that just needs to be unclog for you to be creative in everything and anything you do. The idea is to be unconscious when you paint and be as free as you can because there is no right or wrong when it comes to painting intuitively.

Remember, you are creating beauty and manifesting your abundance when you paint. Your thoughts matter so why not channel it to some positive thinking through painting.

So, if you'd like to give it a try and start painting, here are some tips to start with:

• If you are facing an issue; paint a picture of yourself free from worries
• Ask yourself; what does happiness feels like or look like to you, paint it!
• Keep a sketch book to carry around with you. You can practice 'direct-sketching'. See sample here
• Move freely when you paint and do not stop or limit yourself with the colours. Paint the first image that comes to you.
• Paint with music. Allow yourself to immerse into the music and its lyrics and unwind.

Guides:

• Some reference to refer, see here or here
• If you'd like to try a Creative Conscious Coaching session, inquire at this link

Happy painting!

With light and love.

*Photos of paintings courtesy of the artist, Shia Lynn

Fabric Fanatics - Going GAGA over Fabrics!

The tagline says it all; "Whimsical fabrics and everything beautiful"

At Fabric Fanatics, you can find the best quality imported fabrics with the most unique design a crafter can ever find. Fabric Fanatics offers linen fabrics, cotton to canvas material too as well as other sewing/craft-related supplies such as cotton tape, buttons, lace, iron-on batting, zippers, button covers and even inter-linings.

For the Bag-makers, you can even purchase your supplies with Fabric Fanatics too, offering bag handles, leather buckles and more! Other than sewing-related supplies, their other supplies include hairpins, ring bases, brooch pins and wooden-plaques that says 'Handmade'.


It is a Crafter's Haven as it is The Artsy Craftsy's too!
Fabric Fanatics highlight are their fabrics! You would surely be able to find your choice of fabric. Fabric Fanatics definitely tries to meet their customers' requirements. You can find from soft pastel coloured designs with cute child-like graphic characters to vintage ones ala newspaper, ones with interesting typography elements and the rest is fashionable and chic! Some of its designs mimics the famous Japan Zakka concept, and the material that comes with it, you will be able to get the kind of the result you are aiming for if you're crafting with Fabric Fanatics's fabrics.

Fabric Fanatics welcomes:

1. Fabric crafts bag-makers

2. Plush toy crafters

3. People who sew for fun

4. Mommies who loves sewing hobbies

5. Mommies who loves making clothes for toddlers

6. People who likes to make clothes for dollies

7. Applique and embellishment crafters

8. Patchwork lovers!

and more.

Reasons why you should purchase from Fabric Fanatics:

1. Friendly customer service

2. Imported fabrics

3. Wide range of designs from vintage to kiddy ones

4. Have cotton, linen and canvas

5. Other things to choose from too  from sewing to non sewing related goods

SHOPPING AT FABRIC FANATICS
Some of the renowned crafters in Malaysia are residing in locations like Penang or Ipoh; if you would like to purchase from Fabric Fanatics, you can visit their website to choose your choice of fabric and supplies. However, if you're in town (Selangor) or if you're a local, you can pay them a visit and check out their amazing products yourself at their shop in USJ, Subang Jaya.

Learning at Fabric Fanatics
Fabric Fanatics are not just your ordinary retailer; the owner Kelly Koo provides the space for other renowned local crafters to organize classes. The classes offered ranges from natural handmade beauty products, doll-making, kettle & copting techniques to other sewing lessons. With the appreciation for the art of craft growing, this is how Fabric Fanatics upholds the love for creativity.

To know more about Fabric Fanatics:

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Shop Owner: Kelly Koo
Address: USJ 19 Mall
RL2-096, Level 2, USJ 19 Mall, Jalan Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 19, 47620, Selangor
Opening hour: 11.30am - 7.00pm (For visiting after 7pm, please call to notify)
Email: fabricfanatics@gmail.com
Website: http://www.fabricfanatics.com.my
Contact: 012-6222074

*Photos courtesy of Fabric Fanatics
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The Best of Both Worlds- Craft and Fashion.
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Painting at Art Jamming

By Art Village: Art jamming is a painting session with individual or group participants paint using professional art materials and take home their own piece of artwork. No rules or artistic skills are needed to participate in an Art Jamming. No qualifications or experience in art making is required.

You don’t have to worry about rules; curiosity, imagination, creative, playfulness and fun are the keys to enjoy. It is free play painting session that inspires everyone to unleash their individuality and creativity. Participants are more often than not surprised and amazed at what they can produce in this fun environment.

This Art Jamming will be held at Art Village Gallery on every Saturday starting on 1 March 2012 .The fees is RM 120 per person for 1 session. Don’t miss this great experience. Just bring along your family and friend together and experience the fun and joy moment in our great art jamming environment. 

Venue : G13 Gallery GL13, Ground Floor, Block B, Kelana Square,
Jalan SS7/26, 47301 Kelana Jaya, Selangor.

RSVP : 03-7880 0991 (Kenny), 011-15782127 (Fadli)

For more information, please visit our website:

www.g13gallery.com

www.artvillage.com.my

*Information and photo courtesy of Art Village

Project: Easy 123 Earrings

Thanks to the wonderful team at Handmade Jewelry Club, this time we are featuring an EASY PEASY as 1,2,3 Earrings-Making tutorial. Now you can whip up your own unique earrings before a big date or an elegant dinner to match your outfit! Or maybe a gift for a best friend or mommy dearest. Click here for tutorial.

Project courtesy of Handmade Jewelry Club
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Kabuki Performance

The Masseur & The Thief

The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur, together with ASWARA Faculty of Theatre presents a demonstration and performance of kabuki, “The Masseur and the Thief (Anma to Dorobo)”


(As seen on on JFKL link)


Date & Time:
9th March 2012 - 8.30pm
10th March 2012 - 8.30pm


Venue:
Experimental Aswara,
464, Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur

For Reservation (via Phone & E-mail):

03-2284-6228 (The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur)

jpcc@jfkl.org.my (Cultural Affairs Department)           

03-2697-5327 (ASWARA Faculty of Theatre)             

wongoimin@aswara.edu.my (Dr. Oi Min Wong)      

Admission:

Free (Reservation is required)