Marching to March...

Busy & messy...my studio has been ship-wrecked, pieces of felt everywhere, thread spools everywhere...too many things cluttered; sometimes I have a hard time finding the scissor or the glue tube hidden under layers of felt....I've been trying to finish three new products for spring/summer which are the Conversation Birds, Tooth Guardian Angel and the Storybook PetPals Mobile (all available online now)...Being so occupied with catching up creative deadline and fulfilling orders, I didn't even notice that we changed month from February to March, time flies and now the first week of March is almost gone already. On top of that, my assignments at the Country Club (my other job) is so demanding at this time of year. High season means lots and lots of things to write for the club's magazine, the website etc. Well, I can't complain I need "the other" job in order to keep my Gifts Define running smooth! Can't wait to have the moment where I can just dedicate my full time managing Gifts Define...but till then...I work 'dang' hard to do my best to get both jobs WELL DONE!

I still have two more postponed new items to come, Kids' PetPals Berets and the Collectable Pocket Pets Dolls...but they have to wait in awhile...as I need time to breathe after completing those three new products and gotta find time to promote them too. Well, Gifts Define has big plan ahead (big smile), we're growing steadily and we think we are ready to go to the next level. I just have this warm feeling inside of me when I think how much I love what I do and what will happen next (especially with the work I've put into Gifts Define). Perhaps this is what people call 'passion', always feel positive that things would just get better in what you love doing. Ciao...

More NEWness: NEW Logo, NEW Buttons

I asked my multi-talented girlfriend, Lisa Bacon of Izabe Graphic Design and Girl Indie to create the new Gifts Define logo! Despite all the things I've asked of her, Lisa always comes out with wonderful ideas and super creativity...and see what I got... a chic, cute, lovable looking logo which I adore! I love the font she chose for Gifts Define so much (Jewels font from fonts101.com)that I've used as the signature font for all my promo items/website design need. It's just so "us"... adorable!

Oh, I just got all my square buttons of the original sketch of the Fun Animals dolls. I have 26 pet-sketch buttons to be paired with each doll as collector's items Pocket Pet which I hope to have in the store sometimes in late February (crossing my finger with the scheduling). Now, I'm in the process of designing the bag and Fun Animal mini card to go along with the collector's items. SO, there're still lot of things to do but so far I am so excited to see how good-looking the buttons turned out! More on good stuff later, now back to work!

Word of the day: "NEW"

Yay, finally we have our NEW website look on today. I am not completely done with it yet, but for the most parts -- they're all in place. I have very limited knowledge on HTML & web design so basically I learn as I do it with some help from my former web designer -- so I am pretty happy how it turns out. Check 'em out!

I am also very excited to introduce our new design wool plushie "Conversation Birds"....a little bird charm adorned with boutique ribbon printed with messages such as Happy Birthday, I Love You, Celebrate, Baby Girl or Baby Boy for a sweet shower favors, Two Peas in a Pod for twin babies, Yay! I'm pregnant... for pregnancy keepsake (which is a hit) and many more check them here.

Maybe you have a little secret...perhaps it’s time to spill the beans about your feelings for someone special?Our Conversation Birds are a whimsical and magical way to get your sentiment across to someone special. Our custom printed ribbon offers sentiments like: Baby (in pink or blue), Happy Birthday, I Love You, I'm Pregnant and more! These little treasures make perfect gift toppers, room décor, or charms to hang in a favorite spot!

2008 Year of the [cute] Mouse!

Based on the Chinese Astrology, from the Year of the Pig (2007) we move on to year of 2008 "The Year of the Earth Mouse" which is predicted to be an exciting year full of new beginnings and accomplishments as the elements of Earth and Water come together.

Get your lucky MOUSE CHARM; each is personalized with its Chinese word pendant (we'll surprise you with the choice: Fortune, Wisdom, Wealth, Love, Happiness, Health) to bring you goodness this coming year! Hang them on your bags, in the car, at computer desk or message board! You can wear the pendant as a necklace.

Gifts Define at the Geffen Family Event

Each year, the world renowned theater, The Geffen Playhouse, creates a very special holiday theater experience for the upscale families who are annual supporters of the theater. This year, we are super excited that our little handmade wonders would be part of the chic gift bags (arranged by "It's In The Bag") that will be distributed to the Geffen Playhouse Family Holiday Event on December 15th, 2007. This event take place in Westwood California -- attended by the families of celebrities, industry executives and the elites from the Los Angeles area.

Show Photos

Photos from the holiday show at the Fine Art Museum in St. Pete on Nov. 25th. I love how the new display turned out -- I designed them and asked my talented hubby Jeff to build it for me. I always want to have my booth to represent a cute little hut; where I can hang my dolls across the booth -- as well as cascading displays to show off variety of dolls I make. I'd also like to be able to organize each group of dolls in a little wooden basket. Displaying products effectively and beautifully for the art show has always been a huge challenge for me -- we have to be able to make our product and display interesting and as eye-catching as possible for the guests....but I am happy with what I got this time for my dolls... :)

Lovely Bannerama: Holiday Gift's Best

Can't tell how happy we're at GD creating these wonderful Bannerama, chosen by our friends as stocking stuffers this year...Here are some favorite banners we handcrafted for them...

Holiday Delivery Deadline

ATTENTION SHOPPERS:
HOLIDAY DELIVERY DEADLINE

To ensure on-time delivery of your holiday gifts please take a moment
to read this announcement before placing your order...

For in-stock items, we can accept your gifts order by December 15th
for Christmas delivery using USPS Priority Shipping or
by December 20th using USPS Express Shipping.
Please contact us before ordering to calculate the shipping fee and
to confirm availability of your orders.

Special order items please email irma@giftsdefine.com to confirm order's compeltion date (especially if you order after December 5th ). To guarantee delivery by December 20th we use Express Shipping. Please contact us to calculate the shipping fee.

Thank you for your attention and HAPPY SHOPPING HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

New season...new stuff....near holiday!

New Chic Pocket Cases: Pretty Snail and the Hedgehog...darn cute!
Made of Wool felt ; entirely hand-stitched....get one to cutify your look :)

We have Donkeys at the zoo as our newest family members,

soon we will also add Mr. Smarty Squirrel to the hood!

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MOST POPULAR item in the shop!
I am so thrill of these chic Fairytale Birds....
For the upcoming holiday season, I named them as the Holiday Birds...
Perfect for Holiday Bannerama, Christmas ornament, delightful gifts...

Available in amazing eye-catching color combos for only $16 each! Check 'em out...

"Fairy Angel" Custom Logo Dolls

I just finished the custom order Logo Dolls for Randoons Boutique in Winnetka, IL. Randi Lamb, the owner, asked me to create a customized "Fairy Angel" dolls to resemble her boutique's logo. She wants the dolls for hanging decorations, a lovable angel with dark brown long hair, big wing at the back (in brown and blue)with baby blue dress with white polkadots to match her gift wrapping.I had so much fun creating these for her! If you are a boutique owner and want to create a one-of-a-kind, unique and adorable custom logo doll, feel free to contact me with your fun project! Email me at irma@giftsdefine.com

Ola September!

Yay yay September..it feels like I am entering the gate into holiday season park pass! :) Well, months ahead would be big ones for me...especially in October; I finally can return home! You see, I just got my permanent resident card extended -- so that I could travel overseas. For not owning an American citizenship (thus the immigration calls me an "Alien" resident, duh) -- I need permits and all to travel abroad. I'll be returning to my homeland in Bogor, Indonesia to attend my bro's wedding in October 26th (their photo above on a red scooter, bride & groom to be: Henry & Rita..cute couple!). Can't wait to be home, seeing my family, sleeping in my own bedroom, eating mom's homemade dishes, going to my fav local restaurants, seeing my BFFs and all ....my gf just told me lots of new fancy malls to visit in town too ha ha! It was in 2004 the last time I visited home...so this upcoming journey is definitely worth the wait! Coming back home for a perfect reason & time ... my brother's biggest day in his life! can't imagine my little bro will soon get married. I am so proud of him for being what he is right now in life...wish him an everlasting success and happiness...ahhhhhhhhhhhh I am getting mushy, let's talk real thing now.

I just completed another customized Name Bannerama for Mia...little birdies with the colors that match her cute bedroom. Also, I am in the process of creating a cute customized logo doll for Randoons Boutique -- a little cute long haired Fairy Angel with big lovely wings and polka dress...so adorable!

Other update, I have a new fancy sophisticated camera which I truly in LOVE with!!!!! My hubby's gift to me for our wedding anniversary last week. It's Olympus EVOLT E-510 -- this professional camera is so great with its awesome features that will ensure you to capture great shots with it...and it's true, I got great shots of my dolls with it! But man....need time to study the drill to achieve real masterpieces though. I thought I'd read the manual thoroughly on my flight to Indonesia....go figure it'll take 25-28 hours for me to get there....yeap!

Anyway, details on the trip would be on my next blurb...let me post some pics related to the above bla bla bla :))

Just in!

Busy week!

Busy week at the club ... it's that time again to complete the club magazine for Sept-Oct issue, can't believe that I am working on Labor Day & Halloween stuff already!

Busy week at my little doll factory :) lots of wonderful email comin' my way, thanks everyone for writing! Wholesale request, I'm working on improving my catalogue....be patient, I'll get to it and send you the full-color catalogue asap with better photos!

For today, I completed these three wonderful Banneramas for a client. I post the photos and I will make the long story short for tonight and I am heading to bed, it's been a looooooooooong day today, I need my zzzzzzzzzz.............

Go back to school with INdollGENCES!!

We have delightful & adorable gifts
for your teacher this school season!
Also, accessorize the kids' school bags or your own beach bag
with cute Fun Animals charms!
Make your come back to school A FUN ONE!!!!

Featured Item

Popular Item this week at the shop...HUG-A-TREE !

Unique Party Favors for the birthday girl..

I had so much fun creating these unique party favors for a special birthday of Emily's (my youngest & prettiest customers who will turn 10 next month...yay!) Colorful cute little critters of her choice which will be a "thank you keepsake" for her friends. She particularly loves the turtles, butterflies & the chimps. I am sure her friends will be so pleasantly surprise with these sweet goodies! Happy Birthday Em...!!

Handmade Cuteness Galore....

Handmade cuteness galore!!!

wonderful, cheerful, colorful, delightful, fanciful....
everyone needs some cuteness in life ~ so take INdollGENCES!
Available at giftsdefine dot com :)

Let's go to the ZOO!!!

Available at the Shop!

Last day of May..

Can't believe that we've spent almost half of the year 2007 already. Gosh! Well, today I thought I'd play with the fabric I got from reprodepot, cotton jersey with girrafe design and the cherry corduroy. It's hard to resist the urge for not buying those cute fabric from the store. Yesterday, I bought three more fabric with even more lovable designs. Can't wait to have them with me. I am using the fabric on the new Mini Casey items I made for the shop (cases for cellphone, card holder or IPOD cozy); while the cases are made of real wool felt. So here they are....and many more to come with new design of fabric I will get next week.