It feels weird coming back to this old blog with only one entry. What started out to be a blogshop for handmade cards has been abandoned since April 2009. There was always something in the way, no time and perhaps, an excuse. Soon, it was forgotten. Now that I have gotten back my groove wanting to explore various card making techniques, here I am reviving this blog.
Over the years, I have been making cards for family and friends. Before the age of smartphones, it was tough taking pictures of my work without a proper camera. Gradually, I just didn't bother anymore. Hopefully, I will slowly get into the habit of taking more pictures of my creative works rather than useless food porn or selfies (I'm guilty here, hehe). Taking pictures of food stemmed from an innate desire to be a food critic one day, but that is another story. I am way past that silly daydream now.
Over the years, I have been making cards for family and friends. Before the age of smartphones, it was tough taking pictures of my work without a proper camera. Gradually, I just didn't bother anymore. Hopefully, I will slowly get into the habit of taking more pictures of my creative works rather than useless food porn or selfies (I'm guilty here, hehe). Taking pictures of food stemmed from an innate desire to be a food critic one day, but that is another story. I am way past that silly daydream now.
I have re-edited the entry, making it a new one. Perhaps writing about my creative pursuits is better than getting this whole blogshop thing going. A hobby-turned-business venture will always be in the horizon, but for now, I think I will focus on what makes me happy - art therapy!
Below were some of the cards I made back in 2009 using scraps of paper, which I didn't have the heart to discard. Even the card base itself was part of a clothing packaging of my purchases. Since it was a stock card, I figured I'd put it into good use. I know many people would throw away the packaging once they excitedly tear it open to get to their new purchases. I am one of those hoarders - not sure if it were a good thing or not. I have issues with storage.
I made these cards with an intention to get the blogshop rolling. When the idea waned, these cards became my back-up cards in case of emergency. Since these cards cannot be replicated, I became attached to them, never wanting to part with them. I can never fathom the kind of attachment I have with my prototypes.
Anyway, I have given one out to my then-boyfriend (now fiancé). I cannot remember what ocassion it was exactly (my bad). Hehe. However, I still have the other one with me. Somehow, I would rather make a new card to present to someone rather than part with my old prototypes. Weirdo, sigh...
In my safe-keeping
For the then-boyfriend
