Leather Bound Book vs Photo Album

At last I managed to finish this project...and I am quite please with the output. It kind of tricky whenever I dealt with leather material. On top of it is very costly,  it required certain level of confidence to ensure all are cut precisely. I am happy with my buckle new closure which look nice and practical at the same time. I am gonna explore more of this on the future...yippie..yippie )-_-(

RM200 postage included (within Klang Valley only)

Paper Thick paper, 180gsm, Beige colour

Measurement approximately 8"(height) x 7.5"(width)

Finishing Leather/Cow Skin, Buckle with metal charm page mark.

Happy Saturday

I had spent a great Saturday with Arissa and Syamil at Creative Muse organised by CutOut Magazine. Eventhough a bit quite for the first time event, but I am sure it going to be as competitive compares to other handmade bazaar. The Weld provide ample cheap parking space, only RM2 on Saturday. Met with many familiar faces, students from workshop & crafter friends.

Creative Muse had a full support from artisan, very good starting and more for the future. I hope to join them the next time around:)

Here I would like to share cute stuff that I bought from our talented local artisan.

1) Natural cotton printed tape from http://fabricfanatics.blogspot.com/

2) Key chain felt figurine, elastic band & sticker tape from YinZ

3) Adorable crochet from Pei Chuey

4) Fabric button badges from Mei http://www.facebook.com/iheartbadges

Hello All:)

Little Syam random products from books, dolltopias, tote bags, hanging mobiles, wind chimes are now available at PIECES amongst gorgeous furnitures they have. They are happily transit at their new home start from today before being adopted by new owner.

This is where my bookbinding workshop will be held another 2 more weekends. If you interested to learn book binding skill email me at littlesyam@gmail.com and for further detail kindly visit this link http://little-syam.blogspot.com/p/book-binding-workshop.html.

Been keeping myself busy which involve loads of thinking; new products, KLDW 2011, custom order, graphic commission work....small work that keep me moving and make me happy...


Some pictures that I would like to share here during my balik kampung...Time are never enough of being there, visiting Mak and Abah...

mom thumb green, she just can plant anything, anywhere and all will grow happily

Arissa wanted to see real perigi, so I brought her to see one...
Belongs to our neighbor's used to be tempat mandi whenever there are water shortage

emak tanam...all menjadi...

I will be happy to be able to visit them as much as I can but my weekends seems too much occupied with events, bazaars and workshop nowadays...even they are being so understanding but it still make me sad:(

Small little things does make me happy...the size does not matter to me anymore....random things that significance. 17 timeless secret of happy people:

Forget the past Take responsibility for your life Build relationships Develop multiple passions Build your character Be who you are Live your life purpose Count your blessings Have positive mind Work creatively Start with what you have Change Use your talents Beware of small things Distill your ambitions Make others happy Practice compassion

♥ love//syam

Glowing Nourishment Lamp Made From Plastic Bottles by Carolyn Joan Lau

Carolyn used to attend my book binding workshop. She's lanscape architect and a great light designer. I always thought she's a genius magician that turned wastage to become precious creations such as bag, jewelry etc. So this is her story:

Designer Carolyn Joan Lau uses materials produced by her own kitchen -- her family's center of nurturing and nourishment and the source of the most household waste. The Nourishment Floor Lamps are made of yakult bottles and plastic ties. The plastic bottles are kept in their original form but perforated at their ends and simply assembled with the ties. The effect achieved is a soft diffused glowing sculpture. The plastic bottles will eventually degrade, but as a lampshade the beauty of the material can be experienced and viewed long after its contents have been drunk. Instead of being buried immediately in a landfill, the ephemeral quality of the material is illuminated and appreciated, encouraging us to think about how we consume. The simplicity of the lamp is such that it can be made out of any suitable plastic container that allows for clean perforations and some translucency.


copyright of http://inhabitat.com/

nutritiously awesome lamp:)

Support her by checking this link and VOTE at http://inhabitat.com/bright-ideas-competition/glowing-nourishment-lamp-made-from-plastic-bottles/

See You Soon:)

I am taking a short break...see you soon//syam

ooooooh Birdie..birdie..birdie

I feel like a tiny bird with a big song! - Jerry Van Amerongen

Custom Made Photo Album:

Size: 18cm width x 20cm height

Paper: Sarbel Cream 180gsm / 48 sheet / 96 double sided

Binding Technique: Coptic 

Finishing: Metal Corner, Elastic Band + Custom Intro Page

Price: RM80 (inclusive postage) within Klang Valley

Leather Fabric/ Patchwork

Silkscreen

Intro Page