My favourite hydrangea...

Went pass a florist on the way to dinner and couldn't resist stopping over to take a look at the stalks of different coloured hydrangeas displayed in the vase.

The last time I saw big balls of hydrangea was during my trip to UK in Sep 2012. The flowers were blooming from a bush and they were of different colours even though they were sprouting out from the same plant. And it was really lovely! How I wish I can have a hydrangea bush in my garden :) The potted ones I have in my garden have really small petals, like a mini version of the hydrangea.

Interestingly, I read that most species of the flowers are white, but some can be blue, red, pink, purple etc depending on the soil pH. An acidic soil will usually produce flower colour closer to blue while an alkaline soil will produce flowers that are more pink. Now I need to find out how to change the soil pH!

This was what I bought yesterday. And I think it looks so pretty in the can I bought from Plymouth :)) Totally vintage <3<3 Gonna brush up my painting skills and attempt to create this effect with clay soon.

"Anytime is a perfect time to receive such a lovely gift"

A pot of roses I created for a client who wanted it as a gift to a special someone. As we discussed over whatsapp on how best to surprise that special someone, I could sense the excitement on text! It makes me really happy too :) And her kind words complimenting my work made my day. It's really nice communicating with my clients like we are friends. Some of them have been really supportive and sharing my creations with their friends. Not forgetting my friends who have been really encouraging since Day 1. It has been an awesome 8 months since I created my first clay flower piece - a wedding box - for sale. Looking forward to create more interesting works in the months ahead ^_^

We are OPEN on Etsy!

Dawnut's Factory is finally open on Etsy! The items you see are just one of the many craft possibilities we can create.

Have always loved unique statement necklaces and brooches. So I thought why can't I have both at the same time? So for the launch, we have created a few unique Brooch Necklaces for those who like statement items but would like to have the best of both :))

New Year, New Creations!

Happy 2013! The past year was awesome and I think it will get even better this year :) Looking forward to more interesting and challenging projects this year. As I continue slogging to finish up my clay flower course, I hope to launch some new creations on Etsy some time in Mar/Apr this year. Preparations are on-going but I wish I have more time! So watch out for that.

I recently conducted a fun clay class for my girl friends. If you are interested in customised private workshop for your tea parties, bridal showers, drop me a note to find out more. Have a fantastic year ahead!

Fancy a handmade clay table floral arrangement?

Thinking of getting a floral piece for your home or as a housewarming gift? A lovely table arrangement will definitely brighten up the home. We are taking orders now :) Drop us a mail (dawnutsfactory@gmail.com) to find out more.

The First Christmas Fair

The 2 days fair over the weekend is finally over and I must say I am exhausted! The last 1 month was pretty crazy prepping and creating stuff specially for the fair. I really have to thank my family and friends for being so so so supportive. Especially my parents who chauffeured me to and from the fair. My mum chipping in to help with little things like preparing the price tags, namecards etc. And my friends, especially those who were so encouraging since day 1 when I started Dawnut's Factory in 2010. Some of them even braved the heavy rain on Saturday to head down support the fair.

It is really no joke doing this while holding a day job. But crafting is what I love. I got to know other crafters who were at the fair, they too are juggling crafting with their day job. Have to agree with what one of them mentioned, "no more social life". Because most weekends are spent crafting and that is the most valuable time we have. It was great meeting all these like minded people. Albeit tiring, overall it was an awesome experience :) Will I participate in another fair? YES! But probably with my new creations "BUTTONS by Dawnut's Factory" that I am gonna work on after I complete my customised orders for December. Will tell you more in the next update.

In the meantime, check out the photos from the fair ^^

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Lock + Store Christmas Market 2012

Ho Ho Ho! It is the festive time of the year again! This year is gonna be extra special because Dawnut's Factory will be participating in a Christmas Fair for the first time :)

My instructor Nora from FloraClay invited me to participate Lock + Store's Christmas Market 2012 and I said YES! 

There will be clay crafting workshops conducted by Nora if you are looking for something to do over the weekend. And I will be showcasing some of my original clay creations which you can bring home for yourself or as x'mas gif

ts for your loved ones.

Check out the event page for more details! 

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