Getting Ready for InCoWriMo 2018

Hello!

I'm very excited for the InCoWriMo this coming February. This will be second time participating. I was only able to send a few letters last year. But I was able to gain a few penpals to write with throughout the year.

My love affair for writing letters started when I was very young. It started with exchanging letters with close friends. Eventually, I sent letters to hospital patients and soldiers. I also enjoy writing letters and give them to random strangers. It was only last year that I exchanged mail internationally.

Fun fact: I'm still writing to one of my first and longest penpal. We're now communicating thru email. He was complaining about the hassle in writing and the fees... haha!

So, what is InCoWriMo?

It stands for Interntational Correspondence Writing Month. Every day at the month of February, you get to pick someone (living abroad or a local) to exchange letters with. You make a HANDWRITTEN letter - no computers, no email, no tweets, no typewriters or any ccmputer generated letters. Let's go old school, pretend it's the 1970's.

Count me in! How do I start?

According to Eric over at InCoWroMo.org, you should first recite this pledge:

“I, [insert your name], clearly see the benefits of InCoWriMo participation, not only to me personally, but also to those who will receive my correspondence. InCoWriMo is a beneficial endeavor and worthy of my full attention. I hereby pledge to hand-write and mail/deliver one letter, card, note or postcard every day during the month of February.”

Supplies? The basic items are nvelopes, simple or fancy paper, pen and mail stamps. You may get creative about it - seal your envelopes with wax, decorate your letters with glitters, stickers or whatever. Although it's not mandatory, you can send flat items likes like stationeries, stickers, cards, journaling items, candies, drawings, local tickets, etc..

Where can I get addresses?

Here are different sources to find that someone:

Facebook Groups

- InCoWriMo on FB 

- Boho Berry Tribe

- Innovative Journaling

Websites

- InCoWriMo-2018.org

- Instagram (search for hashtags: #incowrimo and #incowrimo2018). Some people post invitations if they want to exchange leatters.

I want to join but I'm a bit hesitant to give my personal details...

Have you tried renting a PO box at your local post office? If that's not an option, you may also write an alias with your home address. Write only about your general info. Make sure to keep sensitive information to yourself.

Can I send a letter to you?

Of course! Just shoot me a message: lopezdaisyd14 (at) gmail (dot) com

Write the subject: "InCoWriMo 2018: Be my penpal"

Good luck and have fun!

We'd love to hear about your plans on InCoWriMo!

Let's Get Creative,

DAISY

Leather Crafting Workshop - MANILA

Hello!

I am planning to host a workshop in Leather Crafting this entire year of 2018. If you are here somewhere in Metro Manila and wish to learn a new crafting skill, you may be interested in booking a private workshop with me.

The workshop is for beginners who has no experience of working with leather. You will learn the process of handmade leather work: making a mock design, pattern, cutting, punching holes, sewing and attaching hardware.


How much is the workshop fee?

One-on-one: Php3500 inclusive of snacks and drinks
Group (maximum of 5 participants) : Php3200 per person inclusive of snacks and drinks


How do I book a workshop?

Please notify me 15 days in advance before the actual date you want to set a workshop.
You may contact me thru e-mail: lopezdaisyd14 (at) gmail (dot) com

DATE: Saturday and Sunday
TIME: Morning or afternoon. Time interval depends on project chosen.
VENUE: You may choose a venue of your chose (living room, garden, or any public space where we can't bother too much people because we'll be making a lot of noise by hammering hardware).
Can't decide a place? It's alright. I'll book a co-working space within Metro Manila.


What will I learn?

You can choose a project...

• Simple Tote Bag
• Leather Sleeves for your gadgets (phones, laptops, tablets, etc.)
• Traveler's Notebook / Journal Cover
• Everyday Essentials 
• Cord Organizer
• Coin Purse
• Braided Bracelet
• Hand Stamped bag tag
• Have a certain leather project in mind? Feel free to discuss it with me.

Comment down below to ask for a brochure complete details) for each project I offered. 

Let's get creative,
DAISY

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Goodbye 2017, Welcome 2018!

Hi guys, Welcome to 2018! I’ve been so excited to get rid of 2017, for me personally it was a rough year but also a year of accomplishment. Did I hit my goals for 2017? Lets recap shall we!


2017 GOALS

• Go out and mingle with new people. - I have been a homebody for the longest time. I have reached the point where I forgot how to socialize. Haha! I've pushed myself to attend arts & craft workshops. I was able to talk with participants and instructors with a bit of awkwardness. Although I didn't make new friends, attending the workshops is a huge achievement for me.
• Start a home-based business. - I have 8 siblings who already living their own lives. Either raising a family or working abroad. My parents asked me if I could stay with them at their home because they are feeling lonely and getting tired due to old age. It was a tough decision for me but yeah.... guess what, I agreed! Now I'm a part-time leather worker and freelance web developer/graphic artist.
• Finish internship and graduate from college. No words to describe I feel. Just happy... very happy.

2018 GOALS

"When it feels scary to jump, that is exactly when you jump, otherwise you end up staying in the same place your whole life." - Abel Morales

1. Speak your mind often.
2. Be responsible in your actions and decisions.
3. Write more in your journal.
4. Don't forget to take a me-time even just for a few minutes.
5. Host a workshop
6. Learn how to advertise business better

I keep my list limited because I don't want to overwhelm and stress myself too much. I want to enjoy things that I do. 2017 was a very difficult year, but it’s made me stronger and better.  To everyone reading this - have a happy and blessed new year!

Let's Get Creative,

DAISY 

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