Sunday, February 27, 2011

Toto's new strawberry squeaky plushie!


Toto and I was specially invited to Modparade Haji Lane's studio yesterday to celebrate their toy poodle's NANA's first birthday. It was our first time meeting the people and they are really fun loving! More pictures on the next post. Pictures are in Corde's cam! That strawberry was one of the gifts that was packed in a goodie bag for Toto. Really very sweet of them.

We are deciding to start up a Toy Poodle Club called.... Poodleclub? HAHAHA.
We are gonna hold regular poodle meet-ups/gatherings along Haji Lane for poodle lovers and their poodles. SO JOIN THE CLUB!! I think I'll set up a page so that you guys can leave a comment if you wanna join k! Look for the icon along the right side.

That aside, I just cut all of these!!! Gonna be producing 20 clutches in exciting/ contrasting colours during the coming week. This season is alllll about colours! Also, think velvet, genuine leather, quality canvas, corduroy.

Brought the one I made the day before to the poodle birthday party and the peeps at Modparade loved it!!! Was also asked to bring some over for them to choose when I'm done making :)
Finally! People who appreciate fashion, appreciate my work!

Alright that's about it. Gonna go continue with my work now.
Good night world!


Saturday, February 26, 2011

Premium Clutch


Done with this yesterday.
Did many prototypes and several alterations before I finally settled with this look.


FEATURES
:
-Full velvet both on the outside and inside

-Coloured pipings and black fabric loop on the top part to attach your velcro pieces!

- YKK Zipper closure

-Matching clutch strap.
(Love how the strap stands so steadily. HAHA.
Needn't me tell you that how sturdy the entire thing's right!!)

-10.5" x 7.5"

A RANGE WILL BE AVALABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT theblogshop FROM 5TH OF MARCH
Do check it out cause the actual thing is much nicer both visually and to the touch.


Thursday, February 24, 2011

A true friend beats a million acquaintances.


Corde and I!
For one reason or another, most our pictures taken together are all in the restroom.
HAHA. Prolly the best place for us to vainpot right!

Okokok found one which was taken at Manhattan Fish Market some time ago.


Love this girl lah omg.
So many things to talk about whenever we meet.

The funny thing is that we are quite different in nature. I'm kind of more reserved and tend to give off a "don't come near me, I don't wanna talk to you" aura around people I totally don't know or don't need to know. On the contrary, she's very out-going and can be so bubbly around strangers. She is also really passionate about making friends.

Speaking of which, one of the issues we were debating about was whether a pair (or more) can consider themselves as good/close friends when they can't talk about absolutely anything, e.g sex. It's such a meaningless debate to be engaged in I know, but we talk about everything? Yes friendship isn't all about sharing with each other your sex life. But what on earth is going on if you have to be untruthful about whether you are sexually active or not?
Sex: TABOO. Virginity: TABOO. Blowjob: TABOO. Just naming a few...

Doesn't it create a really awkward and uncomfortable environment if you find that you always need to hide about something, when the other party probably already knows the truth? No one's gonna judge you please. What era already?

I'm sure all of you have got such a friend. Bff, but not so bff after all.
Sometimes being genuine and open about your private life in a more humble manner, can really open up doors for the friendship. (If you treasure this relationship of course! I'm not saying you should share your private life with the whole wide world. It's after all termed private for a reason.)

Well.. just something to ponder upon.

Anyhow, spot Corde with her poodlecraft macbook sleeve!



Corde's colleague who was my JC gossip khaki, Elisa, saw and ordered one too.
Macs are the way to go!
Everything on the site looks so much better and makes so much more sense in actual.
It's a pity that there's a "touch-screen" but no "touch-texture/content" invention of some sort.

The only way to resolve this issue...
is to go down to 35 Haji Lane now!
HAHAHA


Oh by the way, check out Toto's new short bob hair cut.
Cut the ears really short above chin level. SO cute!
And the white thing in between Toto and I is a 3cm high(low) soft Styrofoam barrier which is used to forfeit her from entering the kitchen. It's so low she can just walk over? But she never enters. HAHA. She'll wait for us/ look at us patiently behind the white line. Even when her toy has been accidentally thrown into the kitchen, she wouldn't barge in to get it. She'll whine for us to get it. How not to love? :)



Wednesday, February 23, 2011

"Avant-garde, experimental, minimalistic crafts"

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Velvet X Velcro Oversized Zipper Purse


Made this using velvet in mustard, red and dark brown for myself!
Cover is made of black fabric loop so that velcro pieces can be attached to it too!!
Closure is made of velcro snap.
It has a hidden contrast colour zipper, and a inside partition for smaller items!

11" x 9"

Will be producing this with a clutch handle in other printed fabric for you guys!
Think colour colour colour colour COLOURS :)
Will experiment more tomorrow!
Gonna sleep now, good night.


(Toto hugging one of her fish fish to sleep)

Monday, February 21, 2011

Some updates for the week..

Was soooooo busy preparing for the shelf at The Blog Spot Haji Lane that I couldn't update at all! Barely had any sleep as well!!

So... here's a snap shot of Toto taking numbers for Friday's $10m prized TOTO!
Unfortunately, none of the numbers she picked came out.
HAHAHA.

I'll post a video on how she picked the numbers another time.
She knows how to pick 4D numbers too.


Toto found sleeping totally twisted again. She does that everytime.


Last week, a customer who got herself a Poodle Rubber Stamp sent me a picture of her poodle! Introducing.... KAY KAY!!
Beverly wanted the large stamp so she could fill in the collar for Kay Kay in pink!
Kay Kay is also a toy poodle but bigger than toto.. about 5kg.
Toto is only about 3kg at her matured size. :)
For your info, Toto is smaller than a usual toy poodle because she is a
tea-cup-and-toy in-between.


Specially made this pair of satin pink pillows for Melanie on request. She loves pink.


And this for jing!
Make yours at $4/ pair!


My shelf at The Blog Shop at 33 Haji Lane.
I have 6 large velcro journals, 6 13" velcro mac-book sleeves, 6 15" mac book sleeves, 3 pairs of velvet red pillows and 40 packs of velcro accessory on display.


Am experimenting to come out with new products, with colours, now. The cons of having my products made in black are that they're easy to match, they will not get dirty easily, the colour is unisex, and most importantly, black is timeless. However, I realized that when these plain-coloured items go on to the shelf, they seem rather unattractive. People are more attracted to colours, blings and what nots when walking around a store.

Presentation for my items are really the most crucial because they are not the common rings, purses or necklaces. People who don't bother to take a closer look at them wouldn't know what they are for! That really doesn't do justice to my items!

For those who know about the versatility of my velcro products, and who loved them, thank you!!! :)

For those who want to take a look at them before getting them from me, do make a trip down to the store! Also feel free to tell me how i can improve in my layout and presentation. Any customizations are also welcomed!

I'm looking to update new products every week or 2.

Those who came to the store yesterday, Toto love you all!!! She was so excited to meet so many people!! Many of you also took picture with her. Send me!!


We left the store for NEX!! Met Jing and her Maltese, Butter,
Melanie and her Yockshire terrier, Yuki.

This is Yuki chasing after Toto non-stop at the K-9 enclosed area I think he is totally love-struck!!! He kept running after Toto and kept attempting to hump her!!! Lucky thing Melanie pre-amp ted that he will do so and wore on pampers for him prior to meeting us. haha!


It was so wierd because onlookers were crowding around the area to look at the puppies in it. Owners of the puppies are also walking around or sitted in the area, so it really made all of us look like animals in the Zoo. It's so funny (not that funny actually) because dogs aren't exactly uncommon in Singapore, right? Why do people stand around our dogs or point at them when ever they walked pass????? It really made the dog owners feel very uncomfortable.

Even when we were in the pet's cafe, people were crowding outside the glass door, pointing and staring and all the dogs inside and would stay there for like a good 5 - 10 minutes looking totally amused.

Speaking of which, the pet's cafe, called the Doggie Style Cafe, served REALLY BAD food. They probably get patrons only because they allow pets and serve dog food. Dog lovers would definitely patronize because they either wish to dine with their dogs, or they want to let their dogs play with the other dogs inside. Other than that, I dont really see why anyone else should or would go there. Pricey, and not exactly pleasurable for the taste buds.

Toto sitting on my lap because she didn't want to get chased all around by Yuki. She's probably also sulking because she knows that the plate of burger and mashed potatoes in front of her taste horrible.


However, if you would like to get something for your dog, you can try the doggie ice cream. It's in a big cup and cost barely $3.90. Quite a fair portion. We decided to buy one to be shared among Toto, Butter and Yuki because many other owners also got for their dogs and they seemed to like it!!! Jing tried and said it was slightly sweet. Butter didn't like it. Butter is a very health conscious dog who EATS RAW VEGETABLES!!! Jing fed her the salad (without the sauce) and she happily gobbled them up. Toto will never eat raw vegetables hahaha. Toto and Yuki loved the ice cream though! Both of them licked till their spoons were super clean!

One other funny thing which happened, was that a father actually asked his daughter to "go ask auntie whether she wants to sell her dog." OMG? WHY WOULD WE OWNERS EVER SELL OUR DOGS TO YOU? Especially when we took them out with us? Doesn't that show that we love our dogs? If we didn't love our dogs, we wouldn't even bring them out already!! Secondly, no owners would ever ever ever sell their dear pet dog to you IF IT IS SO SUPER DUPER ADORABLE, like Toto!!!

See how adorable Toto is?


How much would you pay for her? $500million????

Thirdly, I'M NOT AUNTY PLEASE. So rude loh!!!
Which part of me looks AUNTY to you?? omg.


Really very aunty???

You have no choice you must say no!! hahaha.

Alright so today I finally had time to do some other stuffs.
Prepared this set for Corde so I can pass to her tomorrow together with a Macbook Sleeve that she ordered from me some time ago.
Meeting her for dinner!!

That's all for now! Gonna go back to work :)

You all go down to the store k!!
Made this guide for store shoppers.

See you there!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

poodlecraft X theblogshop

2 days ago, the blog shop invited me to have my stuffs sold in their store.
So... unique crafts will be available for purchase from this Sat (19 Feb) onwards!

Accessories downstairs, Garments upstairs!
Go down to check it out k!!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Box full of surprises!



Been working on this box full of surprises for the past few days.
Love the pink and blue coupl-ish twitter birds!



Toto went for grooming today :) Xiang and pong.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Back in Service! + New Designs!

For those who know me (Toto) well enough,
(or those who read my "ABOUT ME" on the left panel), you ought to know that
"When no one is at home, I sleep with my four legs facing up and snore."

Here's a snap shot:



Yesterday, I had the luxury of taking a break from work and nap the ENTIREEEEE day!! (Because Goldie wouldn't celebrate Valentine's Day with me. Sigh.)
You know Goldie? The Golden Retriever next door?

Oh well, at least I get to nap.... (Self consolation)



and I think i even dreamt of myself having honey paws...





Other than that, I can't seem to explain why I have my paw in my mouth!
HAHA!



So... after a long day of awesome break yesterday, my friends and I are back at work!
Yes pillows are still available for purchase in a limited quantity
so you all can still place your orders :)

I'll also be launching new designs.
Thinking of having (velcro-nalized) personalized velcro tees and dresses.
You know like patches you can stick onto your garments' pockets,
shoulder areas (think military) or as simple frontal or back designs?

Getting real excited on the thought of it!
Gonna get back to work now.
Have a nice day and check back for more new arrivals!


p.s. Hope you guys (and girls) have had an awesome V'day with you loved ones.
Remember to send me snap shots of yourself, your crush/bf/husband with your decorated pillows to WIN something! :)


Those who bought the pillows after V'day, fret not!
You can also send me the pictures and qualify for "BEST PICTURE AWARD"

Monday, February 14, 2011

SNAP YOUR PILLOWS AND WIN!!!!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

Girls (yes my customers are all girls!!! Wonder why?) who bought the pillows, snap a picture perfect with your boyfriend and the decorated pillows and send to me!!

BEST PICTURE WINS SOMETHING!! Haven't decided yet but promise it'll be something nice!

Sunday, February 13, 2011

INCENTIVE!

For people who are dropping by my place to collect their pillows
today (Sun) from 7pm-11pm, or tomorrow (Mon) from 10am to 11.00am...

GOOD NEWS!!

You'll get to see Toto :)
Please make a request to see her before you come k!!

See you all!


*UPDATES!!*
Keep your orders coming in.
In order to facilitate orders, please state the colours (pillow and accessory pack) when you leave a comment or email me. I'll send you the invoice and get your stuffs prepared concurrently :)

*UPDATES!!* 10.45pm
I'm left with 1 set of black pillows, 1 set of red pillows and 3 sets of yellows. For people who wanna collect tomorrow (Mon) morning, first come first serve okay? I'll only make more starting from Wed :)

Get the pillows for the newly weds! Best gift ever!

Friday, February 11, 2011

Love Set *NEW COLOURS*







Love Set includes:
2 Velcro Loop VELVET RED/ VELVET YELLOW Love Pillow Covers
2 Soft and Cuddly Square Pillows
1 set Accessory Pack
1 set Expansion Pack


* Measurements (L x H): 13.5" x 13.5"

ALSO AVAILABLE IN BLACK HERE




Includes 112 individual VELCRO HOOK pieces
~2cm x 2cm

1) Numbers (0 - 9)
2) Punctuations and symbols (30 pcs)
3) Abbreviation of months (Jan - Dec)
4) Capital letters (A - Z)
5) Small letters (a - z)
6) Heart shape (1 pc)
7) Poodle motif (4 pcs)
8) POODLE LOVER tag (1 pc)
9) POODLECRAFT tag (1 pc)
10) POODLEDOODLE tag (1 pc)


Includes 15
individual VELCRO HOOK surprises
~5cm x 5cm

* Hand-painted
* Standard, neon, glow in the dark, glitter and metallic colours



$69

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

V'Day Last Minute Orders

LOVE PILLOWS FOR YOUR VALENTINE

Thank you for the great support so far!

From now on till Sun (13 Feb), I'll only be taking max
20 Love Sets.
All sets to be collected at my place (near Kembangan) on Sat (12 Feb) and Sun (13 Feb) only. Or Monday onwards if it's for birthdays, anniversaries, living room deco. haha!

First (payment) come first serve!


After payments are made, please email to poodlecraft@gmail.com
1) Name (and partner's name if you want special gifts!)
2) Transaction Details
3) ACCESSORY PACK COLOUR


HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!


Toto's wierd posture


Face is a tad blur cause I had to rush to get my cam when I spotted Toto in this position!!
Toto is a puppy who can't stay still haha.

That aside, CHECK OUT HER NEWLY ACQUIRED SITTING POSTURE!
OMG her hind legs in between her fore legs?

It's SUPER CUTE! But so wrong!!!
It looks like she's preparing for some gymnastics.

I have to compile a post on Toto's sitting postures!
Shall do that when I'm free!! :)

Does your pup sit in a weird manner too?
Snap and send me!


For Jessica :)


Branded Pack *Preview*

Toto Tricks! HH V.S FF!



Toto knows her tricks (Hand-hand & Five-five) well enough...... only

WHEN THERE'S FOOD!

My brother and I sound damn spastic we know!! Trying to sound toy-like to accommodate Toto. Who doesn't talk in a wierd manner when "speaking" to little animals or babies? HAHAHA

Pink Cube


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
6 x 9 little squares all in pink.