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discover :: packaging for foodies

July 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment

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They say the taste test is the most important. True enough. But with food packaged these beautifully, you really can’t help but add brownie points for presentation. I’d like to say that the Japanese have honed the art of food presentation down to a T but these pretty pictures are proof that just about anyone [...]

Jul

29

Discover :: Kraft

July 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment

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Don’t you love the little garland of hearts wrapping round the package? Following through from yesterday’s experiments in packaging, I went on a search around the world wide web and here are some nicely wrapped up packages. All using the humble brown paper product we call Kraft.
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Jun

19

DIY Weekends :: Happy Father’s Day

June 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Father’s Day is tomorrow. Have you got anything planned?
Nothing? Well, maybe you could fold a couple of napkins or (money) notes. Keep the kids occupied and spruce up the table a little.
Tutorial and image from How About Orange.

Mar

27

DIY Weekends :: Easter Celebrations

March 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Perfect timing. Lace dyed eggs for Easter.
I actually managed to watch the episode these eggs were featured in. I remember sitting there in amazement and thinking it would be wonderful if I could get them done. With the Easter season approaching, I googled for the how-to and was pleased to find it still archived on [...]

Mar

24

Carousel — a WIP

March 24, 2010 | 1 Comment

in this mix:-

gold vermeil headpins
14K gold filled wires
faceted orange garnet rondelles
carved smooth smoky quartz lanterns

I really like how the colours came together in the picture on the carousel and I tried to translate the magic of the moment into this latest piece. I cannot draw and when Muse struck, I cajoled the small one for [...]

Feb

22

PIF

February 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment

PIF — Pay It Forward
I got some queries as to what in the world was PIF. Well, if you remembered (good grief, 10 years ago?!), there was a movie back in 2000 titled Pay It Forward. A touching film with a stellar cast (ok, I love Helen Hunt and Haley Joel Osment), it immortalised and [...]

Feb

22

spring is here!

February 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Not that Singapore has 4 distinct seasons to speak about but spring cleaning has finally struck home. Went completely bonkers preparing items for destash (oh the work! checking to make sure they are worthy of a new home, counting to repack them in ‘desirable’ quantities, costing, snapping pictures, listing… GAH) and decided to do a [...]

Jan

18

destash : spring cleaning

January 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Spring cleaning in progress…!
If you have been around for a bit, you’d have noticed that there have been subtle changes in Sparkle Thots. Over the past year, there has been a gradual shift towards the semiprecious stones and charm / momento series, and a lessening of the ‘odds and ends’.
I still have mountain loads of [...]

Nov

28

DIY Weekends :: Cup Wrappers

November 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

A lovely, yet simple idea, this printable cup wrappers help to add a touch of festivity and cheer to your Christmas parties. Print print away! Available from How About Orange.

Nov

21

DIY Weekends :: Gift Tags

November 21, 2009 | 1 Comment

Its that time of the year again! Break out the gift tags or make your own. Download and print yours. Available from Eat Drink Chic.

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