Sweet Bridezilla's diary: Sweet Little Things

Unbelievable... This is my first blog post in 2012?! Not good... yet, no, something really good is happening! 

Cassettee hasn't been very active for more than 2 years I suppose? It's good to get started again, for...... a WEDDING! Yes, I'm very excited! :)

Here's a sneak preview on what I'm working on - bridesmaid wrist corsage.
This is my second time making something "in bulk" (errmm... to me, producing more than one piece at one go, of the same kind and of the same design), I've planned out my production in stages, just like a factory, make part by part, and then assemble them.

You may be curious seeing the chosen material for this wrist corsage. It will be a rustic themed wedding, and the dress code will be white and/ or denim. Hence, denim is incorporated into this wrist corsage.

This is only the first project, more to come! I have 3 months for everything: corsages, invitation cards, ring pillow, favors, my hair accessories/veil and some decoration items for the big day.
Come on, Cass, go, gO, GO! :)

Queenstown craft market

Queenstown, a small but very beautiful town, over looking the mountains and the peaceful lake...

Other than the post-card-like scenery, I found some interesting artworks at the weekend craft market, by the wharf.

It was a warm and sunny day, perfect weather to go to any outdoor market or just chill out at the park.

This little booth immediately caught my eyes when I got there.
Heartfelt, the specialist in handfelted apparel by June & Graham Cooper.
Though they're quite busy at the booth, I still managed to talk to the artist. They're from Christchurch. Due to the recent earth quake in Christchurch, they moved down to Queenstown for the weekend market.
June & Graham can be contacted at heartfelt@xtra.co.nz

Looks good, but taste bad! Haha, that's what Shelley Trevathan told her customers.
Indulge your skin with these yummy soup cakes by Skin Indulgence, made from the finest natural ingredients. Not only for yourself, I think that they make the perfect gift too!
Shelley can be contacted at skinindulgence@yahoo.co.nz

These handmade accessories are really interesting. Almost everything made by wire & beads, Jude Breese was still tweaking a wire brooch when I spoke to her... Jude can be contacted at windie123@hotmail.com

Flower bouquets made by flax! Sorry, I think I left this contact out... :(

These colourful bowls just made my day even brighter!

Metal Art

It was my day off. Another day of wandering on the streets of Auckland.

Never really gone up to Upper Queen Street, but when I was turning to K Road this time, this shop caught my eyes.

From the out side, it's just a small little work shop, but look who's standing right at the entrance?

These are magnificent! They are all made of metal sheets, bolts, washers, various sizes of screws, metal chains, etc... It is not just an exhibition, they are all for sale! Prices range from a couple of hundreds to 9K+ (NZ$) depends on sizes and designs.

Salute!! once again to handmade artist!

Auckland Art & Craft Fair, 11th Dec 2010

It's a one-day-only art & craft fair that happened in Auckland for the 2nd time (the 1st one was in July), and I'm lucky enough to have been there! (lucky enough cause I'm off today, ha!)

Similar to Arts for Grab & Pipit Wonderful Market in Malaysia, the fair featured NZ local independent designers, artists and crafters work, selling direct to the public.

I saw jewelleries, cards, stationery, t-shirts, bags, shoes, plushies, etc. etc... they were awsome! The details, the workmanship, let alone the time spent but the love that they've put into each pieces, even the set up of their stalls...

You will find different design styles and concepts, which some, you can never seen in Malaysia.

I'm here to share these with all the fellow crafters and designers, after some careful organization of cards and contacts :)

It's a very nice venue, you don't need to worry about the weather.

Karin Jewellery. I love one of their feather pendant SO much! Unfortunately I still got to save for my trips :(

Cheek Pinchy. Nice motifs & colours with lots of varieties from earrings, pendants to brooches.

Flossys Fancy. Vintage, Vintage & Vintage!

Zooshii. The handmade NZ Monsters Inc. :)

Jewelleries & candles by 2 sisters Kellie Coombes & Ethel & Harriet.

Lovely handmade cards, gift tags, cookies... by Kate Tobeck.

The Binding Studio. Note books, dairy, sketch book with some awesome covers!

Birdspoke. They've got some very nice embroidery!

imp'ish. Haha! Match box brooches!! Reminds me about my match box collection some time ago...

Hydrangea Ranger. Oh, I must mention about their creativity on their call cards. See that bowl of B&W photos? That's their call card!! So cool!!

ZippityDooDah. Elizabeth made wonders with zippers!

Hunter Gatherer. Looking at the bows make me think of Curt in Glee :) But these are supposed to be on your head... Gem & Natheniel have some very interesting pendant too!

Don't you love that center-piece? Ferrit produces pendant, brooches and accessories, drawn on/print on fabric. My first impression was "Gun N' Roses"

A little vintage for your little ones... or you!

Plastic Fairy. The brooches are awesome!!

Honey Design. Hand bound books & photo albums.

Little owl says: "Meri Kerithmete", by Lily. Lily has some very interesting work made of map cutouts!

Unbelievable! Handmade shoes!! And I found it in an art fair!! By Spirocreations.

Tui. 'To paint with light' was printed in the card. I wonder what does it means? It's all black & white, but still, very eye catching.

Ceramics can fly. It's out of your imagination what form of ceramics you can find on that table :)