Tuesday, June 30, 2009

To the Future....


Yea, on top of the hecticness we have at the studio, we 're in the process of moving from the old office space (a tiny room at our house) to the new [more spacious] office (which used to be our second living room)...yippie! We wish that 'easy button' you could buy from Staples were working!...really....in a push of a button and we're all moved to the new space with all of our office equipment, sewing tables, and the rest of inventory locked in their perfect spot...OOHH, that'd be nice!

Well, honestly we haven't even thinking of moving things out, we have to decide on how to fill our new space layout with the right cabinets and drawers for sewing materials/fabrics, computer desk/office chairs, sewing tables, tools/sewing machine corner. These are just some of the to do lists we have to figure out before putting the rest of the material/inventory in place. Are we excited??? totally!! are we overwhelmed?? very!!
We will take one thing at a time, since early this year, we finally managed to get the space cleaned, installed new carpet, new blinds on the window, plugs...at least we tackle the first bit :) and see how un-messy it is... this view will be so rare once we are fully stationed there, we'll tear the place down; tons of fabrics piles on the table and on the floor, scatterred spools, tools, papers and boxes (yea that's our common "crime scenes"). We organize our work inventory/materials in classes of bins. So as our business grows, we realized the more bins we have. To avoid having those bins stacked on the floor or working tables, we will build our own bins cabinets and tables (yeap..no IKEA cabinets dare we say - -perhaps we'll get some IKEA fabrics we'll use as interior decor). We prefer custom-made objects that will 100% carries our needs and since no stores have what we want, why don't we build it ourselves.

For our remembrance, we post pictures of the [empty] new space; how bright & uncluttered it is still [compared to our current space, see... many bins everywhere]. We're thrilled with our future space -- this much bigger space will definitelly boast more creativity, productivity and make us smiles more...ameen!! ha ha ...ok back to work...we need les moneys to support this big plan! ^^

Monday, June 29, 2009

June New Collection #3: SAFARI QUEST v.2 Deco*Mobile


Our newest Deco*Mobile design: SAFARI QUEST version 2, as adorable as the previous edition -- it's just getting better with extra dose of cuteness! SAfARI Quest v.2 features four wool felt storybook safari characters: Tiger - Giraffe - Monkey - Owl with a Lovely Tree dangles in the center of the mobile. All are handmade with love and tons of care in our creative studio here in U.S.A. using the best real wool felt material from Europe.
We accept custom colors order to match your decorating project, nursery or bedding with no extra charge. Leave your requests in the column provided below or email us at info@giftsdefine.com The dolls featured in our new mobile SAFARI QUEST V.2 are slightly larger size than other mobile design.

Monday, June 22, 2009

June New Collection #2: Critter Chatters Collection



Introduing our second newest project in June: Critter Chatters Collection! What we're so thrilled about it -- not only these darling critters are so darn cute, they can also "talk"! ... maybe not literally speaking out loud to ya, but... with that cute message balloon, you can write aaaanything on it and let them do the chatter! On top of that, these adorable critters also make a stylish pincushion and an exquisite object for chic home, cutest hostess gift ever!
Each cute critter comes with a wooden log & a ready-to-use message balloon card as shown. Visit here to find your favorite Critters and let them do the chatters for you!

Yeap, we're being productive...bringing and designing fresh new creations to our creative e-shoppe. Our mission is to keep producing unique-modern-chic-lovely and (importantly) functional handmade creations -- not just for collecting dust on the shelf! :) Stay tune for more exciting design that will surely tickle your cute bone!


Friday, June 19, 2009

June New Collection #1: Sweet Sea Maidens & Friends Name Bannerama

We have many requests to include our lovable mermaids & cute sea creatures (as seen in our AQUARIUM Deco*Mobile) in our personalized Name Bannerama design. So getting our creative juice together...ta daaaa....we're so delighted to have our latest decorative wall-art banner design "Sweet Sea Maidens and Friends" as part of our growing collection of Banner "BANNERAMA".

This new design is exquisitely handcrafted to inspire hours of magical maritime beauty, so to speak. Adorably crafted wool felt mermaids with petite body, mini bikini and flowing hair made of fine yarn. The mermaids have the company of lovable Sea Creatures in fanciful colors too.....we have Baby Whale, Gold Fish, Frog Fish, Butterfly Fish, Turtle, Clown Fish, and the gentle Seahorse. Sail to the shop and create your very own maritime inspired Name Bannerama!

Our featured Sweet Sea Maidens & Friends Bannerama shown here is especially made for one of our clients' daughter, Seanna (such a beautiful name, isn't it!) Seanna's name has inspired her mom to have this maritime theme banner as one-of-a-kind birthday gift for her.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

The winners for June's Giveaway are...

When we host a giveaway, nothing is more exciting than announcing the good news to the winners! Here are the lucky winners of our June's Giveaway chosen among all participants with comments from our Website Mailing List, Facebook, Twitter & Blogger:
Reiza M (Cute Tiger Mirror)
Cindy Hoppes (PetPal Charm)
Kathy Martin (Mushroom Pendant & necklace)

We thank all of our friends who have participated, for your enthusiastic comments and for taking the time to join our giveaway! For those of you who have entered and have not win, worry not, we' ll be hosting another bigger better giveaways for you! Make sure to follow our blog, join our mailing list, Facebook or Twitter.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Us mentioned ...in Project Nursery

We are so delighted to have our deco*mobile featured by one of our favorite blogs "Project Nursery". The article is titled (which we like) "Mobiles Made to Match". Melisa, the co-founder/editor behind all the wonderful articles I enjoy reading at PN, has really captured the design essence of what we'd like to offer with our custom-made deco*mobiles...uniqueness, charm, quality and one-of-a-kind mobile that surely 'made to match' your room or nursery project. Read the article HERE

Monday, June 8, 2009

JUNE Giveaway - Lock your chance to win!


Starts today till June 16th, WE'RE GIVING AWAY NOT JUST ONE...
BUT THREE GOODIES FOR YOU TO WIN!!!
visit our website, find which product(s) you love most from our shop and WHY. We'll pick 3 random winners with awe-inspiring feedbacks.

GOODIES YOU COULD WIN THIS MONTH:
1 Little TIGER adorable POCKET MIRROR with velvet pouch
1 HeartFelt MUSHROOM PENDANT with Diamond cut chain necklace
1 Adorable Pet Pal Felt CHARM (your choice of elephant, turtle, pig or bunny)

HOW TO WIN IT?
Leave your comment on this post or email info@giftsdefine.com; bookmark or follow our creative blog!

For extra chances to win & be in the know for future giveaways, subscribe and join all of our social network hubs listed below!
Join our Fans Page on Facebook & comment
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*Contest ends on June 17th, 2009 at 12:00 a.m. EST

Friday, June 5, 2009

PetPencils -- fun pencil topper with personality!

We adore our adorable little PetPencils the super pencil topper.... We find these PetPencils as one of the most amusing ways to encourage our creative minds; jot down our ideas/inspirations. For you at school/college -- these PetPencil will motivate you to complete your homework! :) Word for the adults who don't quite like to write anyways, make these cute toppers to highlight your office desk or anywhere needs colors or whimsy. We have 17 pet character designs for your PetPencils. Choose your favorite one HERE!
We just made several bunches of these pencil toppers for our customers and we can't resist the temptation to take some good pictures of them showing off their personality! Adorable matters ... ^__^

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

New Summer Collection #3: Deco*Wall-art the "TREE STORY"



As we're working hard behind the scene to create & launch some new handmade goodness, we are so excited to introduce our new summer collection #3: Gifts Define's TREE STORY!! Lovingly hand-embroidered and hand-constructed, Tree Story is a unique & fun way to decorate creative room in your home or nursery. Or you may remove the hanging string and display your Tree Story on the chair, bed or desk. You also have the option to personalize it with a name banner that makes your TREE STORY telling one-of-a-kind!

Tree Story plushie spans approximately 13" by 8" made of real soft wool felt; stuffed with premium polyester filling. Wood dowel pieces are inserted for construction, makes the tree sturdy and firm when hung. Flowers or leaves adornment and the Tree Story characters are entirely hand-crafted, hand-stitched. Hung on ecru natural cotton string (10" or up to your decorative needs). For more details and personalization options, visit our online shop HERE.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

New Summer Collection #2: Unique Wedding Birds



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Well, for me personally, May is the month of LOVE...the beginning of a wonderful summer season topped with blooming colorful flowers, blue clear sky....these comforts have always been sending me a cheerful bliss and so inspirational. No wonder I chose May as my wedding month, go figure! May 14th, 2005 is the most wonderful day for being the bride of such a wonderful groom! In remembrance of the day, I always dedicate the month of May as the creative month to design handmade creations for unique wedding. Last year I came up with the Wedding Bird Garland...well this year, two new Wedding Keepsake creations: "Wedding Bliss Bird" for the Brides and of course "Memory Birds" for the Bridesmaids.
Our Little Bird collection has been receiving such a warm acceptance from our clients & friends since it's launched in 2007 (THANK YOU!)....and a lot of them have been asking us to create the Bird Collection as Wedding Keepsake. So here they are, our charming and whimsical Little Birds thoughtfully hand-crafted for your Unique Weddings!! Enjoy and wishing you the very best of happiness for all of you gorgeous Brides-to-be!