A Tote For You {And Me}

 Strike a pose

Strike a pose

Bags! Bags! Bags!

Look around everywhere you turn is a bag,

Handbags, shoulder bags, evening bags, messenger bags.

From Coach to Louis Vuitton,

Females, young and old, just can't get enough.

So, what is a crafting girl to do?

Be inspired and create.

Over The Top

Ok guys! It's been almost a week and I'm pretty sure you've come up with some smart guesses on what my special project is. But wait a minute...I think I'll keep you guys hangin' just a wee bit longer by telling you how I stumbled upon this clever creation.

Around three weeks ago my sorority sister Bing-Bing texted and asked me to put together a souvenir to be given to friends and relatives on her hubby's 50th. She emailed me all the details she wanted incorporated in the design which facilitated in getting my creative juices going. Through the amazing wonders of technology we were able to brainstorm and refine the initial bookmark design I made without having to see each other in person and finally came up with...


stainless steel bookmarks with the image of an Arapaima and Arcus's name in blue on them.


As the bookmarks were on their way to being mass produced in our factory I found myself toying with the idea of incorporating our company's product with my papercrafting. After several trials and errors, look at the result...


I never thought I could pull it off and yet, I did!


By combining soft materials such as felt and paper with cold hard metal the outcome is gentler and more delicate.

Am planning to make these metal bookmarks in brass and copper. So, watch out for them. Kindly email me at jtons1203@yahoo.com if you're interested in getting a hold of some for your personal projects.

What Could It Be?

Today I am going to give you a little teaser on a project I've been busy developing since last week.


Here is a butterfly layered with smaller butterflies made from two different shades of pink felt and embllished with rhinestones which I sewed onto a piece of pretty paper.


Whatcha think it is?

Awrightee! Here's a teeny weeny hint for you guys: It will always help you find your place.

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Don't forget to drop by again to find out what it is =)

Glittery Wings

Hello there! Hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend. I sure did! Spent it in San Fernando, Pampanga -- my parents' province. It was a bittersweet reunion for our family. Everyone was there to show their love and support for my Uncle Bong. We also celebrated my eldest son's 19th birthday there yesterday. It was truly a memorable holiday for us.

Today I'd like to share a favor box I made a while back.


Sweet treats or small pretty little items can be put inside this box. It measures 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 6/8. I used a printed cardstock and wrapped a thin purple satin ribbon around it. As a finishing touch, I topped it with a glittered butterfly.



Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.