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Upcycled Plastic Jewelry Turning Waste into Wearable Art: My Wabi-Sabi Jewelry Journey There is a unique beauty in things that have a story to tell. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-sabi—the appreciation of imperfection and the natural cycle of growth and decay—I’ve embarked on a mission to transform what was once “waste” into something beautiful. From Family Business to…

Impact-Site-Verification: f532ed23-7041-41d7-8893-ab34c11a990f The moment I learned that I would be knitting an elephant dishcloth, my mind immediately went to The Little Prince. I thought of the elephant from the book—the one inside the boa constrictor, drawn from the side view. It’s such a simple illustration, yet it says so much about imagination and perspective. That image appeared in my…

Knitting has a way of connecting creativity, sustainability, and comfort all in one project. Recently, I found myself starting another Arona Raglan sweater—one of my favorite designs—this time using recycled yarn from thrift shop finds. It’s a project that blends resourcefulness with the joy of making something handmade and truly unique. I originally used this same yarn for the #23…

November 1 is coming — All Saints’ Day — but for most Filipinos, it’s really seen as the Day of the Dead, instead of November 2. That also means November 7 is near — your birthday, Papa. It’s the second year without you… Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my behavior and attitude toward you. I remember you once told me, “You’re mad at me.” But if I was really mad, then why did I still bring you…

As part of my creative journey with Whalalang Gawa, I’m excited to share my upcoming project — a simple knitted hat pattern that I plan to release soon on Ravelry, one of the most popular platforms for knitters and fiber artists worldwide. This knitted hat pattern is designed to be simple, versatile, and beginner-friendly, perfect for those who are just starting to explore knitting or looking…

Today, I received a familiar birthday greeting:“Happy birthday! Wishing you maturity, good health, and continued kindness.”Let’s break that down, shall we?Maturity? That’s a moving target these days. 😂Good health? We all want it, but there are no guarantees.Stay kind? Sure—but where, when, and how exactly, in a world like this?As I add another year to my life, here’s what I’ve come to…

It also marks the second year since we lost our father.I find myself feeling a mix of emotions—sadness, joy, and fear. After that day, the fragility of life truly sank in. How quickly everything can change… in the blink of an eye, with just one step, life as you know it shifts. And from that point on, it’s never quite the same. You lose things. You lose people.Age doesn’t make you mature. It’s…

CHAMPS season 5 IDEAS Batch 3 I only want to be a pattern designer just to have a passive income. So after years of convincing myself to start my own business.  I applied for a business in the DTI Department of Trade and Industry and tax  to BIR this year. There’s a free seminars for businesses, so I grabbed it. Without thinking, there will be conflicting schedules for the two groups that I…

Happy 40th birthday to me 😁😅. I don’t look, but I feel my age . My patron saint is St. Mary Goretti. So, i tried to make a sketch of her, especially the scene where he visited the guy who killed her.  @whalalang gawa Also started my project for the #kup2024balloondogkal. Balloon dog pattern by Kun Yin knits. Balloon dog

With two weeks’ notice for a vacation in Baguio. I found an opportunity to have a “pictorial” for my finished projects and also suitable for the weather. Day 1 It is a must to visit Burham Park. My mother brought my Senketsu that I made for her. Senketsu Day 2 My nephew is wearing Winter Dreamer Hat in Tsolateria. Winter Dreamer I’m wearing my Ranunculus in Camp John Hay. I blend to the…

Almost end of june 2024. 6 months since we lost our provider…our father… my papa. There still was times I stop… I started to cry out of nowhere. You can imagine the worst place I started to cry. My fav spots are my room and our restroom. My best friend said the “pain” will feel especially the “1st” event/s. A few days have passed the “1st celebration of Father’s day”. It stings really hard. In…

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