DIY Fancy Pins and Brooches

Thank you to Seventeen Magazine for interviewing me and
featuring me in their DIY column :)
Here's how to make a fancy pins to decorate your hair
and beautiful brooches for your everyday fashion wear!

Steps:
1. Measure and cut the fabric to 12.5 inches x 3 inches. Then fold it in half.

2. Sew gathers from one end to the other end.
Pull the thread at the end to compress the fabric together forming a circle.

3. Sew both ends together forming a complete circle.
Then add the button to the middle.

4. Sew the safety pin / bobby pin at the back.
Then use the super glue and apply it on the threads to seal them tight.
This will make sure the safety pin / bobby pin won’t move around.
(Apply some super glue on the thread. This will ensure the pin/bobby pin is secure.)

5. Try out different materials, mix and match things around
to spice up your fashion wardrobe!
Most importantly just go with the flow and have fun
making your fancy pins and broohes!

Above are some examples of what you can make with this DIY steps!
Hope you like my sharing :)

My flowers progress

It's gonna be a surprise :)

I'm keeping one for myself :)

Copycats saying hello to me?

I’ve already accepted the fact that there will be copycats all around.
Whatever you do is none of my business.

Just let me remind you that true artists will always have their own roots.
(helping artist growing their own roots writings)

BeaniPet Enterprise (001901844-K) website and all of its original contents are
copyright protected and archived by a WorldWideOCR SEAL™ File.

I’ll not accept any unauthorized reproduction of any
BeaniPet content or usage of BeaniPet name/logo.
Trust me when I say I will do what it takes to reclaim what’s rightfully mine.
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If BeaniPet is an inspiration - Great!
But there's a fine line between inspiration and plagiarism

Growing Your Own Roots

Needless to say, this message is for you copycats out there.
Don't call yourself designers when you don't have your own creative roots.
You did not create from your heart but by merely copying me.
I don't need your apology because I feel sad for you.
For when it comes to creating my Beanies, I put in my heart and soul.
And your replication is just a soulless item from what I've seen and heard.
I'll continue to grow from my own roots and be strong for my Beanies and myself.

For you,
If you still want to be a designer...
Then you should read this:
Pinkaland - Getting out of the Box 1
Pinkaland - Getting out of the Box 2
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Thank You for finding my Beanies inspiring.
Inspiration can lead anyone to their dreams and goals,
Only if you believe and put your heart into your work.
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Purchasing on Etsy via Direct Banking (only for M'sians)

Here are the step by step for purchasing my Beanies at Etsy
without using PayPal.
(Payment will be via Direct Banking to my Maybank Acc.)
It's really simple, just scroll down and you'll agree with me that it's simple:)
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Firsty you need to Register as an Etsy Member or sign in if you are already a member.
It's free and simple!



Step 1: Adding item to your cart.
Click Add to Cart to add the item you wish to purchase.


Step 2: Proceed to Payment Method
Check Others if you wish to pay via Maybank transfer.
You can also click Keep Shopping if you wish to cart another item.
If you have any problem you can always click Contact Shop to speak to me.



Step 3: Proceed to Check Out

When you've finalized all your purchase you may click Proceed to Check Out.
You may also leave me notes to highlight your special request and I will contact you to reconfirm all your details.


Step 4: Fill in your Shipping Address Details. Then Check Out.

Step 5: Complete!
Now it's time to contact/email me to complete your payment via Direct Banking
(Email: jun@beanipet.com)

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It's simple right ^ . ^
Now you may click Your Account to view your purchases.

Easy shopping @ My Etsy Shop!
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Now after payment is made and you've received your Product(s)
I would appreciate if you leave me some feedback(s) ^ . ^
It's very simple too~
Just click Feedback that is found on the left column.


^ . ^ I really appreciate if you would to take time and effort to leave me feedback!

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I hope after reading through the steps you'll have a better shopping experience at my shop!
Happy Shopping :)

Beani Story

Here's how I brainstorm on my BeaniPet's name ^ . ^
I dare say I'm good at coming up with weird names haha!

Even my last settled name wasn't the one I finally chosen~
^ . ^ I think the name BeaniPet came when I start typing the blog name...
BeaniPet just felt right and I think it's a very comfortable name.
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Here's some doodles!
Early stages doodles~ still fooling around at that time ^ . ^

Note to all creative people~ Never ever, ever, EVER throw your sketches away!
I did lost some of my sketches before. I sort of threw it away when I was cleaning up some mess...
Of course I regretted it!
Cos sometimes you can never draw/doodle back the same feeling... The idea/visual is in your head but the feeling... it's gone...
SO Conclusion~ Don't ever throw away any sketches/doodles ^ . ^

Recognize that?

1stly this was doodled when I was waiting for Mr.Bear @ a badminton court
(sort of hurt my leg and can't play... have to wait 2 hours!!! what else interest me most... Doodling of course!)
2ndly This was doodle I did last year~ ^ . ^
(had to borrow pen and paper from the counter... & some even think I'm a retard drawing at a corner at a badminton court!)
3rdly I've manage to sew 5 Beanies (earliest Eggie Beani & Sunny B) out of the bunch of doodles and 2 of them is my latest Beanies with pants! XD

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You see, sometimes doodling ideas may work and be realized...
And at times the doodling can just be doodles!
But do you know that after maybe a few months to a year or more~
That thrown away doodle can inspire you to recreate a new design, something never seen before and something that you can call "A Whole New Level!"
(jackpot machine making sounds ~ka ching ka ching ^ . ^)
That's why we should cherish all sort of doodles & never think that doodling are just for fun~
They can be great creations one fine day!
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ps: I've gotten myself a recycle paper sketchbook! Now my sketches won't go missing XD Hype!
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mental note to self and students:
Don't let anything be in your way when creating,
Be inspired by everything in life and
Share & Inspire others with an open heart.
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xx
Jun

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Sunflower for you~*

This Sunflower is made specially for you~*
I pray that you'll never give up hope in this battle.
May you always have sunshine days!
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With all my heart
Jun

My Embroidery Story

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Where did I learn this from?
"A Mandarin Embroidery Book with Visuals"
haha
I can't read Mandarin but I can understand the visuals so...
I just do loads of observation and put in some patience!
I think it looks ok but I'm up for comments ^ . ^
And I'll keep trying my best~*

jun is o^ . ^o listening to music

Enjoying the proccess

It's really about the process that I enjoy so much...

Hope you love her as much as I do~*

Hand sew details~*

I seriously think sewing is not easy at all...
but I really do enjoy the process of creating something 3D ~
when my 2D doodles are just so darn cute!
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It's a PAIR! Coming Soon~*

Tutorial - Piggy Cu~