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During the weekend, I couldn’t help but pop by Daiso for that quick fix of crafting materials. I spotted some foam-based A4 cases in our favorite colors, and picked them up with a customization idea in my head. Upon rushing home, I whipped up one of the above for each of the girls in the office, and can’t wait to give it to them!
Here’s what you need to make your own customized name A4 foam case:
1. A plain foam case from Daiso (they have quite a great variety of colors!)
2. Styling tape that’s generally used as draping markers on mannequins
3. A needle and thread
4. A fabric chalk
If you’re a newbie in sewing, don’t fret… this one’s a pretty easy starter to the fun of sewing, and if you’re really afraid to try, then you can opt for a glue gun to assist with the work instead. I didn’t want to use glue for fear of smudges, and I do find sewing rather therapeutic (although I did bleed from a needle wound on one of the girls’ case, but I hid it well enough that they’ll never know ;p). You can purchase styling tape – also available in an assortment of colors – at any haberdashery.
  
First, draw a draft of your font on an A4 piece of paper. Once you’re satisfied with your layout, draw the same onto the case itself with a fabric chalk. Pin the styling tape all through the design (you can also use regular cello tape for this because the foam case tends to run even when pinned), and just hand stitch your styling tape over the lines with a matching color thread. I wasn’t planning on using buttons, but since two names in the team (excluding mine) included ‘i’s', I decided to adorn theirs with some gorgeous fabric buttons I had purchased from Hong Kong.
And that’s about it! You can use this idea on baby onesies for those adorable customized shower gifts, or even on your man’s tees for that added love, or even better, on one of our Tom the tote as party packs for kids and adults alike! Of course, a Sharpie could be as easily used to draw designs right onto any of the above, but I like having textures on my things… it just feels so right. ‘Til next Wednesday, happy DIYing!
Tags: diy, diy wednesday, gift ideas, gin & jacqie, kids, mommy stuff, party ideas
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As the mom in the group, I tend to find holidays more of a hassle than a calming relaxation. While I can’t control how the kids would react to new environments and different situations, I can, however, try my best to keep organized and lessen the chaos that will ensue. Hence, when the new travel stocks arrived in the office, I did all but dive right into the boxes to dig out my favorite colors to bring to me on my short weekend away for a quick test run! I decided on two products: the revamped Tidy Anne with new prints and colors, as well as our latest Bailey Travel Kit, a multifunctional group of bags that makes traveling that much easier.
  
The Bailey Travel Kit comes in a compact pouch of its own, and in it consists of three separate bags of three different sizes. The smallest of the three drawstring pouches is for toiletries, which came to good use when I had to hoard all those toiletries that came with the hotel room! The second is a shoe bag, which my husband gladly used to keep his new shoes clean. And the third is a huge laundry bag, which I used to store all out wet swimsuits since all three bags are waterproof. The Bailey Kit was useful in a sense that I had everything in its place, and the minute I got home, I managed to unpack within minutes!
  
The second product that I brought along with me on my mini trip away was our Tidy Anne undergarments bag. It has pockets on both side, and its netting insert buttons into place and is easily removed to be thrown into your washing machine, keeping your undergarments safe. After thirteen years of marriage, I don’t own any sexy lingerie that could use careful handling, but I liked having a place to keep all my used undergarments, as unglamorous as that may sound. Again, it made unpacking so quick, and because of the netting insert, I don’t even have to transfer my underwire bras into my usual washing netting. And I’m so in love with the bright colors they came in!
So yes, while I barely got any sleep thanks to the two kids not getting along, I managed to ease a little stress with a bit of trendy organization. To keep updated on when these yummy stocks will be available on our online store, don’t hesitate to follow us on Twitter, Like us on Facebook, stalk us on Instagram, or register for our newsletter!
Tags: gift ideas, gin & jacqie, kids, local loves, mommy stuff, prints, recommended links, travels
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We know that most of you are madly in love with Sereni & Shentel headbands, therefore we decided to customize an organizer just for them! Introducing the S&S Headband organizer, a neat travel buddy in a classic and convenient design! With two large compartments that easily fit up to 10 headbands, and an adjustable strap to secure and carry, this little baby can also be used as a toiletry bag. For all you moms, this organizer can also be used to house diapers, baby cream, wet wipes, all of which are easily transferable from handbag to handbag.
For more on this product, or to purchase, click *here*!
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If you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift for that manly vegan man of yours, check out these vegan soaps from ILoveSnackfood. A set of four dashing scents – Gin & Tonic, Whisky Sour, Spiced Rum, and Screwdriver – go for RM100, and can also be purchased individually at RM29 each. So if your lad isn’t for all that metrosexual crap, grab a pack for that old-fashioned man of yours today!
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If you’re looking for that something special for your tech-y travel guy, the Charlie Organizer’s a perfect fit! Suitable for travel and light convenience, this mini pouch – made of waterproof nylon – will keep wires and accessories organized neatly in a bag or briefcase. Fits most digital cameras, iPods, and laptop accessories, and is also available in peach and berry!
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Our dear friend Amy of Pikaland compiled a great selection of artists for a 2013 calendar that seems to me to be the perfect companion for anybody’s office wall. Aptly themed “On My Desk”, this calendar is filled with illustrations of each artists’ view of their work desks. As you sift through the pages, each month brings to life a new perspective of an otherwise mundane day at work.
To stuff a stocking with this baby, purchase your copy of On My Desk 2013 Calendar today!
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Since Christmas is just around the corner, you might want to take advantage of all the promos we’ll be having from now ’til then, starting with the Hotty Anne! For four days only (9-12 November 2012), we’re marking this baby’s price down from RM99.90 to RM49.90!! Also available in a sexy leopard print. Hurry, while stocks last!
Tags: gin & jacqie, sale
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