Sometimes when we are working on a project, we got blank mind. We just need some sparks and inspiration. Below are some links that trigger my mind, hope it works on you too:
http://abduzeedo.com/2007-graphic-design-inspiration
http://justcreativedesign.com/2007/12/12/101-places-to-get-design-inspiration/
http://www.lysergid.com/project5.html
http://www.medesignlab.com/inspiration.html#
http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/articles/graphic-design-inspiration
I’ve met a few handmade guru through the net. They are extremely skillful. I always wonder how they got the time to do all those beautiful stuff and why can’t I. Only realized that they are full time crafter. Of course they have time! Below are some links to their website:
http://blog.xuite.net/kenny581118/bolg/12570369
http://www.wretch.cc/blog/bonnygb/3312261
http://www.wretch.cc/blog/Evangelione/11408111
I dream to open a shop which combines crafts, workshop, cafe, and handmade goods under one roof. I will help sell handmade stuff from all crafts and handmade lovers i knew from the internet. Of course my handmade stuff will be selling in the shop as well. Ideal location will be at a single storey bungalow with large compound. One room will be used to sell craft materials and tools as I hardly find a supplier in KL provides all sorts all craft tools. Another room will be act as a workshop. Every weekend I will invite craft teacher to teach their skilled handmade stuff. Workshop can be for adults or kids. The living hall will be selling handmade stuff. A cafe will be set up to sell snacks, light food, coffee and beverages to provide a relaxing place for visitors to have a chit chat or chill out after their shopping.
I started to collect ideas and inspiration from my surroundings, books and magazines. I bought a magazine just now which I find it quite inspirational for my decor of my crafty shop:
I always wanted to try on different kind of crafts. I found out a shop in One-Utama yesterday-Craft Haven. They are a craft shop selling tools and materials for crafts. Also, they provide craft classes such as Glass and Porcelain Painting, Fabric Painting, Polymer Clay, Faux Finishes & Effects, Scrapbook Basics, Candle Making, Decoupage and Fol Art. They also PEBEO Certification Program which is an internationally recognized Certification endorsed by Pebeo, France. This certification is useful for me as I always wanted to become an art teacher. =)
Craft Haven is located at:
Lot S211 & S211A, 2nd Floor, Promenade
1 Utama Shopping Centre.
tfx: 03 7727 3541
email: getcrafty@craft-haven.com
website: craft-haven.com
