The Chaotic Fair

I'm still working on the detailed report on the Star Kids Fair last weekend (which went AWESOMELY WELL) aaand the Art is Enterprising Workshop that I attended 2 weeks ago, so in the meantime, this entry is a photo spam of all the lovely quilling artworks done by the kids (and their parents) during the Star Kids Fair workshop. I've spoiled myself with all the delicious quilling, so I wanted to spoil you too! Enjoy!

p/s How adorable are these kids?!! Wish I could put all of them in my pockets hahaha!

(All the pictures are courtesy of Parenthots)

 

 

Parenthots.com judges have finalised the top 10 artworks. So do your right and vote for your favourite artwork HERE. The voting closed at 12 midnight MYT (GMT+8) on 4th December 2010.

Boyya the green crocodile

Introducing Boyya, the green crocodile.

He's a small creature the size of my palm, of which I found while trekking in Bukit Antarabangsa, Kuala Lumpur. NOT. Trekking and me will never mix haha.(I encountered him while doing Art is Enterprising workshop at Bukit Antarabangsa).

He's a lost soul, and I suspected that he simply forgot where he landed his spaceship. Boyya is a vegetarian, and loves tomatoes very much. He eats a lot of figgs too, without knowing that he's allergic to them - and causes the green spots on his body.

He'sa cheeky crocodile of a unique species, and there're only a few left in the world. He's a creature that craves for attention, and a little diva in his own green-ish way. Thus, I thought I should adopt him and made him a reluctant mascot for Miyyah@Kertas haha.

Hence, meet Boyya!

Tulips for mama

I love making cards for mothers. There's something special about showing your love towards someone who gave birth to you.

Mums love flowers. At least that's the presumption people had on mothers. Personally, I think mums will love anything made/bought by their children. It's not the items, or the price, but it's the thoughts that count. Isn't it?

I'm still experimenting on the colours. I kinda like the retro look on the photos, but at the same time I still prefer the vibrant and colourful photos I normally snap.

Nevertheless, I always thought this retro photo effect is able to create the romantic mood, and in the case of mothers, I think it's just perfect. :)

Popping Green

When everybody else is still in the looping butterflies mood after the Get-Together, I'm currently addicted to this whimsical design haha.

This was made out of personal request of a dear sister from Uni whom I haven't met in ages, for her husband's birthday.



Green has always been one of my favourite colours, and being able to do a green-theme card is fun. However, the best part of making cards for ol' buddies is that cards could create reasons for us to meet. :)

Pipit, the market

It was my first time going to a craft fair. And I had such a blast!  It was packed with people, and all the designers were so creative in decorating their small booths. Some goes for wow effects, some are cute, some attracted attention from far away, some hang banners, and some others prefer simplicity and put everything on the floor (which I think is simple, but successful in gaining attention as well).

I learned a lot from the Wonderful market, especially on how I should arrange my artworks, the unique display methods, and the eco-friendly packaging. I've left the market feeling so happy and hopeful. Perhaps one day I could open a booth at Pipit affair too eheh.

I thought I could share a few lovely things that I found at the 5th Wonderful Market. So these are some of the interesting snapshots that I found in the market.

These sock dolls are totally adorable. They looked as if they're smiling to the camera. :)



I love bird cages. And this one was decorated in fluffy red and black flower. Simple, and nice.



And this one is one of the miniature houses on display at Pipit's. Amazing details!



And I brought these cute cards back. I'm such a sucker for a sad girl on a rainy day. Do visit my facebook page for more photos on Pipit's Wonderful Market.



There is one thing for sure - Malaysia surely has some talented young designers! *Standing ovation*

Invitation to The Star Kids Fair 2010

Dear my dahhling readers,

This is an official invitation from Miyyah@Kertas.

Miyyah@Kertas, together with the other 3 ACG Members are collaborating with Parenthots.com is going to hold craft workshops for kids in conjunction with The Star Kids Fair on 27th and 28th November 2010 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

The Kids Fair is opened from 11.00 am-7.00 pm and the ParenThots' crafting slots schedules are as below:

Saturday (27th November 2010)

1.00 - 2.00pm (Quilling + contest)

5.00 - 6.00 pm (recycled materials and felt)

Sunday (28th November 2010)

12.00 noon - 1.00 pm (Quilling + contest)

2.00 - 3.00 pm (recycled materials and faux mosaic)

It's FREE entrance to the fair, and it's a FREE workshop for kids. However, the places are very limited and will be on first come first serve basis. Registration for the workshop is to be done on the day itself.

Who can participate?
The CHILDREN, of course (it's a Kids Fair after all hehe). Bring your kids along! If you don't have kids, bring your nieces or nephews. If you don't have any, just bring any child that you can find. And if you can't find any, then just invite yourself, and simply join the fun with us! Children who participate in the quilling workshop will get a chance to take part in a contest organised by ParenThots. Each of the kids will be photographed with their quilling artworks and will be shortlisted for web display. The best 10 crafts will be posted on ParenThots' Facebook page and one winner will be chosen based on the highest votes and Parenthots' judges decision.

And lo and behold! Here are the yummy craft books and kits (worth RM300!) to be won by one lucky child:

Tempting right? Hehe. (Now I wish I could be kid again, so I could join the contest!)

So come join the fun, and see you there! :)