My Leather Craft Projects and a GIVEAWAY

Hello!

After countless of workshops, I just bought more leather craft tools for my projects. I've been practicing my stitching and cutting skills tirelessly. You just have to be ready to spend a fortune to master the craft. But I know it will be all worth it.

I didn't have time to go to Marikina for my supplies so I just patiently searched for websites who sell locally. I'm a bit scared to buy the cheap toolkits made in China because of negative reviews. Also, I followed the advice of professionals that I should dive in and buy top quality tools right from the start. Luckily, I found PICKandGRAB who sells quality imported tools. I'll have my adventure in Marikina next time I have a looser schedule.

I'm very excited for my handicraft business to grow. Currently, I'm working on simple laptop sleeves, wallets, coin purses and traveler's notebook for my customers. If you'd like to purchase a custom leather craft, send me an e-mail at lopezdaisyd14 (at) gmail (dot) com.

Soon, I'll be launching my website and I'll tell you guys all about it.

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GIVEAWAY
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Oh, did I mention a giveaway? It's the holiday season and business is going smoothly. What better way to celebrate than with an AWESOME giveaway on the blog this week! If you have read my previous post, there's a tote bag that I've made during a workshop. It's the very first bag I've made. It's a 10" x 16" x 4" in size with only a single large space. Great for holding your everyday essentials, laptops, tablets, lunch, water bottle, coffee traveler, journals, long documents, wallet, phone -- I COULD GO ON. The cuts aren't perfect but it's sturdy enough to carry all your stuffs.

Aside from tote bag, I'll throw in a:
- Pen and pencil holder. It's made out of full-grain leather. Size: 15cm x 7 cm * 0.3cm. Color: Burgundy Red
- Aaaand a journal notebook! Woohooo! I'm currently working on that one so I couldn't take a picture just yet.

You can win this by following the steps below. Isn't that nice?

NOTE

• This giveaway is open internationally!
• Read the instructions carefully!
• You'll be disqualified if you used dummy accounts. I will be checking your entries one by one.
• Make sure to set your account on public duringosen at random. the giveaway period.
• Participants will be chosen at random.
• Winner will be notified via e-mail. S/he must respond within 10 days. Failure to respond will result to another random selection.
• The items will be delivered via EMS (international), LBC (local).
• Pens on the picture are not included. 

HOW TO ENTER

It is required for you to subscribe in my e-mail newsletter. You can subscribe at the top-right section of this blog.  However, if you want to up your chances significantly, then there are lots of ways to get bonus entries! Subscription is equivalent to 10 points.

Bonus entries:

1) Follow me on facebook: Leather Crafts by Daisy Lopez = 2 entries

2) Tweet this post including hashtags: #leathercraftbydaisy #giveawaybydaisy #totebaggiveaway = 2 entries

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4) Follow me on Instagram: LeatherCraftsxDL = 2 entries

4) Blog about this post and giveaway. = 5 entries

5) Comment below answering "Why do I deserve to win this items?". = 5 entries

Your entries would be void if you don't comment your e-mail you used for subscribing. If you did the bonus entries, please include in your comment the IG handle, FB name, link to your twitter post, and link to your blog post.

DEADLINE: December 22, 2017, 11:59PM (GMT +8)

Good luck!

Let's be creative, Daisy.

Leather Tote Bag - Workshop

Hello, everyone!

I've attended my 2nd workshop for leather making yesterday. It's hosted by Cindel and Abby of HolyCraft! Studios. Venue: Builtable Co-Working, Mandaluyong City.

This is me try out the stitching pony.

This was a 5-hour workshop. But most of us had to extend our stay so we could finish the project. I think I've finished mine for almost 9 hours. I didn't have time to stop for a break thinking I might go home early but I was wrong... haha!

The stitching took most of my time. I had to make it straight and tight, avoiding a loose work. Teacher Cindel praised me for my nice stitching but told me that I should improve my cutting the leather and hammering of rivets. I was a  bit sloppy with it because I was tired and hungry.

Everyone is so focused in their leatherwork.

This workshop has more participants than the previous one. About 14-16 participants! There was even another group who are learning how to make leather shoes.

Attending the previous workshop has its perks. The participants are given free basic tool kits plus your work while the Leather Tote Bag making... well, you'll JUST get to take home the bag you made.

Holy Craft! Jam-packed workshop

I felt more relaxed unlike before. I guess it's more crowded and everyone is enjoying themselves. Aside from extending my creative skills, one of my purpose in attending workshops is learning to be sociable.

I'm really excited to do more projects and attending events like this!

After a thousand needle pricks, I present to you
my finished leather tote bag. **Tears of Joy**

Teacher Abby assisting one of the participants.

One of the few dudes who attended. Good
improvising!  Using the chair instead of
a stitching pony.

Ms. Nicole stitching her leather.

Middle: The first participant to finish her bag.
Left: Cindel (main host) and; Right: Abby (co-host)

If you are interested in joining one of their workshops, just check out their website at www.holycraftstudios.com. Their next one has a different topic. But if you'd like to learn leather bag making, there's a different host who will be teaching this coming weekend (November 25-26, 2017). Check it out at www.soulflower.co. I would like to attend but other plans forced me to push aside my personal activities for a short time. Enjoy!


Let's Get Creative, Daisy

Experiencing the Basic Leather Workshop

I've attended the Basic Leather Crafting Everyday Essentials hosted by Cindel and Abbey from HolyCraft Studios. It was held at the Builtable CoWorking space yesterday (November 11). HolyCraft is based in Alabang and good thing they're hosting an event here at Mandaluyong city which was an easy commute for me.

I love arts and crafts since I was child but I haven't been serious about it for almost 5 years until yesterday. I've been a busy-bee with my work as a web and software developer. Going to the office and back at home was becoming monotonous. I don't spend a lot of time outside but I pushed myself to do something different.... hooray!

At the workshop, I learned about the different kinds of leather, surface difference, leather crafting tools, and the shops where we can purchase supplies. The hosts taught us how to attach buttons snaps, make a magic braid, wallets, monogrammed bag tag, key chain and cord organizer. I gave them to my dad and he was so stoked to use them.

It was very challenging for me to build along with the others. I'm socially awkward and I'm a bit shy when asking for help. It's a good thing the hosts come to me often and offer assistance. Usually, the other participants gets their attention.. haha. 

I thought at first that paying Php2990.00 was too hefty but I was surprised that we get to bring home some free kit and I absorbed a lot of knowledge afterwards. I really like the workshop venue too.

Left: Ms. Abbey (Co-host); Middle: Tricia (Participant); Right: Cindel (Main Host)

They raffled a leather tote bag which is won by a participant named Tricia. Another one is a purse won by my seatmate... I think her name is Marie. Too bad I didn't win. I really wanted that bag so I could give it to my mom. Well, I guess I could make one for her. At least I could level up my skills by making one.

Our class photo (2nd batch). The first batch was a hit so they had to make another workshop. By the way, that's me wearing a striped white shirt and jeans (2nd from the left) and my seatmate wearing a denim jacket and pants (middle). She's really nice and warm which makes me feel a little less awkward. 

Taking part at the workshop was an amazing and freeing experience because you get to use raw material in many ways. Even my seatmate was excited and awed by everything.

So, yay for a new skill learned! I'm excited to make more so I could sell them this coming holiday season! Woohoo!

Good to know stuffs:

Instagram Pages: HolyCraft Studio / Builtable

Where to buy leather supplies? (applicable to Philippine residents)

- Marikina Public Market / Nation Shoppe / Sangra Leather Access / Lazada

I want to attend a workshop too! Where can I sign up?

-  Just visit HolyCraft Studio's website and click on the Workshops tab for future events. There's also another company that also offer leather workshops too. It's called SoulFlower and they're based on Quezon city.