Showing posts with label Anniversary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anniversary. Show all posts
Best Way to Celebrate our Knotty 6th Birthday!
"Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday to Knotty Bicsie,
Happy Birthday to you!" :)
Every year on our Anniversary month, we are always VERY BUSY. This year is no exception. Besides our ongoing workshops & usual custom orders, we've been burning more midnight oil to prepare for our Knotty Handmade-A-Fair & also for our annual "pilgrimage" to participate in Hwa Chong Institute's Sabbatical Programs.
This year's Knotty Handmade-A-Fair was quite a bit of challenge for me. A chain of events kinda hit on me at the most untimely hours... First of all was our decision to withdraw our girl from her childcare because of numerous incidences that happened obviously due to teacher negligence. Hence I had to re-schedule all my classes to Sat, Sun & Mon, so I can homeschool Edda from Tues-Fri. This leaves me with the nights to prepare teaching resources & also to work on your orders. No doubt rewarding (both working on your wonderful orders & also homeschooling Edda), there is afterall a limit to what we can do. My body finally protest & I was down with bronchitis just 2days before Knotty Handmade-A-Fair!!! There cannot be any worse timing for this to happen, right?!?! :(
All thanks to our wonderful crafty friends, Knotty Elves & hubby, who were holding the fortress on our BIG DAY, Knotty Handmade-A-Fair was yet another HUGE success! Yippee...! :) View more photos of the day on our facebook fanpage . Thankfully, I was also blessed with a very quick recovery. In fact, I was feeling so much better by the actual day, I was able to mingle & chit-chat with our Knotty Fans :)
Funky Knit
Crochet Craze
Basic Shuttle Tatting
Rubber Stamp Carving
Miniature Basket of Bread
This is the first time we are offering Crochet Craze to such a big group of participants. I was conservative & cap the class size to a max of 12participants, & provided 2instructors for the workshop. Well, some of u might have noticed by now that it is not easy to find teacher willing to teach crochet; & for those of u who only just picked up crochet, or even tried teaching crochet, will know that crochet is not easy to pick up for most beginner. Lotsa personal attention needs to be given to be able to teach crochet properly. I'm proud to say that the "success rate" of our workshops so far (including Crochet Craze who are left-handed) has been a glorious 100%! Woohoo...! :D And our 1st big class of Crochet Craze was a hit too! This surely boost my confidence & I'm so gonna propose for a bigger class next year! :)
October is definitely Knotty Bicsie's favourite month of the year! Our Anniversary month is always so jam-packed with exciting activities, & we get to meet so many new Knotty Fans, plus all Knotty Elves & our crafty friends get to gather & catch up too! Truly grateful for all the love & support from all of you. These SIX years could not be possible without each & everyone of you. THANK YOU!!! Knotty Bicsie will continue to wriggle our fingers & bring you more fantastic Knotty stuffs! ;D
Final Countdown to Handmade-A-Fair 2012!
Final countdown to Knotty Handmade-A-Fair! In store for Knotty Fans are uniquely handmade bags & accessories, hand-sewn journals, hand-carved rubber stamps, hand-knitted/crocheted pouches, accessories & more! So do remember to bring more cash with u! :P
There will also be live demos by our invited crafters, LoveSprouts (2.45pm) & CY Studio (3.45pm)! So do make sure u come early & hang around (& SHOP, of course! hehe... :P)
So hurry & RSVP to bicsie@gmail.com if u have not doen so! :)
Looking forward to meeting u next Sat (6th Oct) 2-5pm! Woohoo...! ;)
cheers,
Betsy :)
We are SIX!!!
GREAT NEWS, Knotty Fans!!! It's the time of the year again: Knotty Birthday Promotions!!! :D To show our appreciation for all your continuous support for the past 6years, we are having the following special deals, JUST FOR YOU! :)
CRAZY PRICE NOW: only S$6.00/pair!
(While stock lasts. Self-collect only.)
B) Funky Knit Beginner Special - small pouch (1pc)
Duration: 2x2hr
CRAZY PRICE NOW: only S$60.00, INCLUDES materials
C) Crochet Craze Beginner Special - small pouch (1pc)
Duration: 2x2hrCRAZY PRICE NOW: only S$60.00, INCLUDES materials
Duration: 2hr/session, valid for 6months starting from the day of STARTING your project.
CRAZY PRICE NOW: only S$120.00, EXclude materials.
All promotions valid now till 31st Oct 2012. So hurry & send in your enquiries & requests now to bicsie@gmail.com ;)
Coming Soon...
It's the time of the year again! Look out for our annual booties sale coming soon in Oct! :)
Making Some Knotty Noises
Hello, Knotty Fans! I know it's been yet another long long time... SORRY!!! Just that mobile upload to fb these days are so convenient, I find myself posting photos with quick captions onto our fb Fan Page all the time instead :P So are u following our Knotty News on our Facebook Fan Page yet?? :P
I started sending my girl to childcare since April & this sure frees me some time to get busy at Knotty Bicsie again...
Besides adding a few more sessions to our ongoing workshops, we are very lucky to get another regular corporate client at which we conduct various corporate workshops on a monthly basis. Yay...! :)
And I've also started taking in more customized orders again... So Knotty Fans, bring on all your crazy requests & keep our fingers wriggling like mad! hehe... :)
GOOD NEWS!!! By popular demand, we are bringing back our very successful Handmade-A-Fair!!! Once again to celebrate our Anniversary this October, we've invited some super talented crafters to set up "stalls" at our humble studio to bring you an extra-ordinary shopping experience! So stay tuned for our 6th Anniversary promotions... coming REAL SOON...! ;)
Also in the pipeline, we are in the process of cooking up a yummilicious Mee Suah 2013 for next year! Woohoo...! If u've been following us on our fb Fan Page, u will know about our "BIGGEST investment" & "new member" to our Knotty Family - Knotty Every :) Yup, our cute little van, which I'm doing an extreme make-over on :) His "BIG REVEAL" will be at our Mee Suah 2013 of course ;)
Here's a TINY peep at some Knotty touches on Knotty Every so far... (ps: model not included, of course! :P And yup, that's my little monster at home :P)
So u see, even though we have been very "quiet", we are working real hard to bring more exciting stuffs to you in the next few years. & we thank you for your patience & continuous support all these years! THANK YOU!!! (& stay tuned for more juicy news here...! ;))
Congratulations to 3 Lucky Winners of Our Birthday Give-Away! :)
Congratulations to Ariana, Bingjie & Kervin! Happy crocheting! ;)
Birthday Give-Away!!!
This week we take a break from my little local talent feature. Next week, we're gonna meet a work-from-home-mummy (just like myself), who sews BEAUTIFUL little knick-knacks... O, I MUST mention that she's also little Edda's "honorary dress- & hairband-maker"! ;)
okok, now for the Birthday Give-Away details :) This year, we'll be giving away 3 Japanese crochet pattern books!!! So there's gonna be 3 happy Knotty Fans at the end of the month :)))
To enter this Birthday Give-Away, simply post your Birthday wish for Knotty Bicsie on our newly made Fan Page on Facebook (www.facebook.com/KnottyFans), TOGETHER with a photo of your very own crochet/knitted item. Here's an example of what you can post on our Knotty Wall:
Happy Birthday, Knotty Bicsie! Keep those fingers wriggling & many more knotty knotty years to come! :)))
If u do not have a Facebook account, u may also post your Birthday Wish here as a comment for this post & email the photo of your crochet/knitted item to me at bicsie@gmail.com. Pls remember to include your name & email address so I can be intouch with you if you are 1 of the 3 lucky winners :)
Closing Date: 31st Oct 2011, 2359hr
Size Does Matter!
AiClay - a mini yummilicious wonderland. Founder, Jocelyn, like Leatherprince & myself, is also a full-time crafter. I do not (I prefer to say I have not yet) know her personally. So nope, I did not get to know her from MAAD, but instead, I found her on Singapore Etsy Group.
Even though I do not know Jocelyn personally, her warm & bubbly personalities literally radiate through the few email exchanges I had with her. Just go to her website now & you'll know what I mean :P Warning though: if u are a food lover, have an interest in Ball-Joint-Dolls, love admiring beautiful photographs, be warned that u'll be "stuck" in AiClay Wonderland for a looong time! :P
Jocelyn admits that she's a food lover too, leading her to start hand-sculpting these amazingly realistic looking miniatures. Interestingly, her unusual career also makes her more sensitive to the colours & textures of food. So next time if u catch a weird lady staring intensely at her food & stopping in between her bites to study her food, well, chances are u might have just ran into the crafty hands behind AiClay! :)
Jocelyn also shared her "crazy" dream with me... She dreams of opening up a miniature museum, whereby visitors will be required to literally crawl in with a magnifying glass to explore her masterpieces! Haha... what a quirky idea indeed! Reminds me of Hayao Miyazaki's Ghibli Museum in Tokyo! Definitely top on the "Must Visit List" for my little Edda! & Jocelyn, I mean your miniature museum too! Don't keep us waiting for too long though... hehe... :D
Just like myself, a good degree holder, Jocelyn also gave up her "stable" job in search of her little wonderland. It's a tough route, but definitely a joyous & fulfilling one too :) Jocelyn, hang in there, put your head up! When asked the "million dollar question" (as u put it), proudly announce that your are a crafty entrepreneur who makes a living by making beautiful miniatures that can brighten up anybody's day! ;)
Even though I do not know Jocelyn personally, her warm & bubbly personalities literally radiate through the few email exchanges I had with her. Just go to her website now & you'll know what I mean :P Warning though: if u are a food lover, have an interest in Ball-Joint-Dolls, love admiring beautiful photographs, be warned that u'll be "stuck" in AiClay Wonderland for a looong time! :P
Jocelyn also shared her "crazy" dream with me... She dreams of opening up a miniature museum, whereby visitors will be required to literally crawl in with a magnifying glass to explore her masterpieces! Haha... what a quirky idea indeed! Reminds me of Hayao Miyazaki's Ghibli Museum in Tokyo! Definitely top on the "Must Visit List" for my little Edda! & Jocelyn, I mean your miniature museum too! Don't keep us waiting for too long though... hehe... :D
Just like myself, a good degree holder, Jocelyn also gave up her "stable" job in search of her little wonderland. It's a tough route, but definitely a joyous & fulfilling one too :) Jocelyn, hang in there, put your head up! When asked the "million dollar question" (as u put it), proudly announce that your are a crafty entrepreneur who makes a living by making beautiful miniatures that can brighten up anybody's day! ;)
A Fairy-Tale in our Crafting Land
Working full-time as a crafter can get rather lonely sometimes. Simply coz u don't have colleagues to gossips with, nor bosses whom we can b***h about?! hehe... so i should say I'm so lucky to have started my crafting journey @MAAD, where I met many like-minders who have become great friends :) SO I'm gonna take this opportunity to introduce these amazingly talented friends of mine here, one at a time, over the next few weeks, in celebration of Knotty Bicsie's 5th Birthday :)
Leatherprince - a hubby-wifey-team... Every couple's dream, or at least I'm speaking for Dar & myself la... We are so envious! :P When Beon & Candy 1st came to MAAD, I thought Beon looked real familiar, & I found out that he actually appeared on TV before as the few young cobblers left in Singapore! Isn't this guy simply brilliant??? To have successfully made a traditional craft/skill into such a trendy trade! Coupled with Candy's illustration background, nothing's gonna stop Leatherprince! What a perfect match! :)
I got this leather notebook for Edward a few years back, from another fellow MAADster, Colleen, which I later asked Beon to customize this Transformer Logo onto it. Look at the details! & Leatherprince actually apologized for the "bad finishings" due to the small size of the logo & nature of leather craft!? Dear Beon & Candy, are u kidding?? Itx looking FANTASTIC! Dar & I were so thrilled when we saw the finished work! Thanx a million, Leatherprince! ;)
Leatherprince has since shifted their focus onto their online shop @etsy.com & has made truly made Singaporean Crafters very proud in becoming one of the top sellers among strong international competition in a very short period of time. Our crafty Prince & Princess have also shifted to Taiwan (Princess' hometown) a few years ago. Still never stop making me smile with their amazing work of heart whenever I "stalk" them on facebook :P O, & I'm loving their studio too! hehe... Check out these cuties!!! :D Did they make u smile? They sure did make me day :)
To My Dear Friends, Beon & Candy, promise u'll keep playing with those leathers & never stop surprising us with your amazing creations, yah? ;) I'm sure The Leatherprince Story is gonna be just like in the fairy-tales... & they live happily ever after... :)
[Coming up next week: A sweet lady who made it big with miniatures...]
We Are FIVE!!!
Yes, the time you've all been waiting for is finally here! Our Anniversary promotions are here again!!! :)
1) 50% off Funky Knit Beginner Special & Crochet Craze Beginner Special!
2) S$50.00 off all other project-based workshops!
3) 15% off all yarns order!
4) 15% off all pattern books order!
5) Anniversary Give-Away! Check back our blog on 1st October 2011 for more details! :)
Email bicsie@gmail.com now to start enjoying all these great deals! :D Promotion ends on 31st October 2011.
Yours Sincerely Making Some Noise
Hello, my friends! I hope this post finds everyone well & happy. & I sure hope my dear knotty fans are still following my blog even though I seems missing in action on this blog for a long while :( Sorry! Occasionally I will receive email, SMS, comments on my fb from u wonderful friends out there. This really brightens my day & warms my heart! Thank u! Rest assure that Knotty Bicsie will keep knitting & crocheting, & will always continue to spread these addictive hobbies! ;)
No blog post doesn't mean baby Edda has taken away all my time (even though I'm really quite occupied by my active little munchkin :P). Our crafting workshop is still busy & crowded as usual, especially on Fridays & Saturdays. There's also been quite a handful of customized orders...Interestingly, at one point some weeks ago, I had so many scarf orders, I had to activate my 2 wonderful knotty elves (my mum & funky-knitter-turn-crochet-
Then there's the usual booties orders. Here's a few of the many uniquely handmade with love ;)
There's also been a few customized wedding dolls orders. I really need help in our little cottage studio all the time, so I decided to "groom" our very own crafty Irene to be my assistant. She started off unsure of her skills & workmanship, but time & again she impresses me with her meticulous attention to details & intricate finishings. More importantly, Knotty Fans' faces lit up with joy when they finally receive her fabulous work of heart! ;) Well done, Irene! These are 2 of her masterpieces. U'll see more of her creations I'm sure ;)
Finally, one rather embarrassing (at least to me) incident happened last week. 1 funky knitter asked me during our workshop what programs I have lined up for Knotty Bicsie's Anniversary this year & she's really looking forward to it. I feel very ashamed & paiseh when I had to admit that I haven't had any concrete plan yet :( but definitely there'll be promotions la :) I know I have to plan something interesting & prepare some real good deals. I cannot disappoint you, my dear supportive fans! So stay tuned. Look out for updates on our anniversary programs & promotions here next Friday on Teacher's Day! ;)
Till then, keep crafting! ;)
URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Knotty Party Postponed
Dear Knotty Fans,
Sorry to disappoint you, but due to unforeseen circumstances, Knotty Party on 30th Oct 2010 (Sat) is postponed till further notice. However, if u are still keen on ORDERing yarns, supplies & pattern books at 20% discount, please make an appointment with me on 29th (Fri) or 30th (Sat) Oct to choose from the SAMPLES. Orders will be ready for collection by the following week.
Knotty Party - "Yarn-A-Fair"
Dear Knotty Fans,
Sorry to disappoint you, but due to unforeseen circumstances, Knotty Party on 30th Oct 2010 (Sat) is postponed till further notice. However, if u are still keen on ORDERing yarns, supplies & pattern books at 20% discount, please make an appointment with me on 29th (Fri) or 30th (Sat) Oct to choose from the SAMPLES. Orders will be ready for collection by the following week.
SOLD OUT!
As promised, to celebrate Knotty Bicsie's 4th Birthday, our Knotty Baby Booties are on sale!!! Up to 40% discount! Every pair is unique, 1st come 1st serve only. So hurry & start shopping now!!! To order, simply email bicsie@gmail.com with your name, contact number, mailing address & the name of booties :)
ps: Price listed is EXcluding S$4.00(Singapore address)/ S$7.00(overseas address) shipping fees. Postage via registered mail only.
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To order, simply email bicsie@gmail.com your name, contact number, mailing address & the name(s) of booties :)
If u really REALLY like something, but not the right size? Email bicsie@gmail.com to request for customization @S$22.00 (usual price: S$28-32.00). Shipping fees of S$4.o0(Singapore address)/ S$7.00(overseas address) applies.
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