Just a quick note to mention that I’ve moved all my crafts to one store now at Big Cartel. Thus, this blogshop is now closed. To purchase stuff you see here, please go to http://andrealism.bigcartel.com.

I’d mentioned before that I had planned to gradually move everything here to my Big Cartel store as I eventually upgrade my account there. This move makes managing the store a little easier and allow shoppers to purchase items in a secure manner via PayPal (The FAQs on my store explains the details. You can easily contact me through the store too). So I hope you will get a better online shopping experience there.

Oh. Do note that I didn’t increase the price of the items or anything that moved from this blogshop to Big Cartel. No change in that. No worries.

However, do check for new stuff on the store as I plan to bring new things there. And yes, but something please!

Thanks so much!

/andrea

My Be Square Owl Garland is featured on Cuteable today, thanks to Lynsey. Go check it out here.

Oh. P/S: Keep an eye out on my Big Cartel shop early next week. More things will be added and there will be a new banner up as well.

I’m excited!

2009 ended with a nice publicity piece for andrealism. I hope that will open it up to a bigger market as I’m sure there are a lot of people who likes handmade crafts and support such small businesses like mine. But before I add any more new items to the stores, I hope the current items will find its way to new owners soon.

If you’re here for the first time, “Hello!” Do have a look around. If you’ve been here a few times already, have you decided what to buy yet? Most of andrealism‘s creations are one-off items only. So be sure to grab it fast before someone else buys it!

Here’s a quick run-through of the items I have for sale:

I made three hand-stitched felt clutches: something bright and cheery, something sweet with ribbons and something retro-ish. Each is priced at US $12 (which is approximately RM40). The hand-stitching are done neatly and tight, and yes, it can actually hold stuff in it.

Looking for a pouch to keep your loose medicine or small amount of first aid items? Keep them in this el neato ‘envelope‘. It’s only US $6 (approx. RM20).

Love owls? Now you can hang ‘em in your room with this cutesy owl garland! US $14 (about RM47).

I made a few other garlands too. Like these pom poms one and this Santa booties one for next Christmas.

If you like badges and buttons, perhaps you’ll like these doll-faced felt badges. It comes in three different looks and several ‘hair’ colors: facing forward, right and left. Each is sold at US $3 (RM7).

And here’s an old favorite, the smiley Devil Bookie bookmark, which is still sold at a special low price at US $2 (RM5).

Shopping is made easy with the help of Paypal on my Big Cartel store. If you’re buying from this blogshop on WordPress, read how to shop from the Shop Info. Otherwise, you can always contact me at andrealism [at] gmail [dot] com and I can guide you along, no problem.

Happy shopping!

Oh, andrealism has a fan page on Facebook too. Be a fan, ya!

– Andrea

andrealism makes its debut in the press recently when it was ‘Spotted’ in Blueprint Asia Dec 2009/Jan 2010 issue. Thanks to the now former editor of the Asian regional architecture and design magazine for the feature.

andrealism 'Spotted' in Blueprint Asia Dec09/Jan10

Works featured on this page are (clockwise from top): Candy Striper felt clutch, Be Square Owl Garland, custom order Puffin Bird Badge and Emergency Envelope. All are available for sale except the Puffin Bird Badge, which is now in the hands of the happy new owner.

Do check out more crafts for sale on this blogshop and the main online store on Big Cartel. Happy shopping and Happy New Year to all!

Bird Badges

I just completed the custom order above – Bird Badges meant as Christmas presents for bird-watchers.

Left: White Throated Kingfisher (top) and Hornbill (bottom)

Middle: Eagle Owls

Right: Puffin (top) and Olive Backed Sunbird (bottom)

The birds were sketched based on actual photographs. Then felt pieces were cut by hand and hand stitched together. Pin clasps at the back.

Check out my other stuff on this new shop:

http://andrealism.bigcartel.com/

Yes, bookmark that link and check back often for new stuff.

I may or may not move some of the products I have on this blog-shop. The price won’t change, of course.

Anyway, with Christmas coming next month, do check out both my shops here and on Big Cartel for your gift-shopping.

Thanks!

Go bid for it now!

My thanks in advance for your support. And whoever the bidder who gets this card holder, I hope you like it.

Emergency Envelope, front

Name: Emergency Envelope

The Story:

I came up with this last year, made as part of a care package for a friend. This pouch, modeled after a paper envelope, is made of felt and is used to store first aid/meds – i.e. band aids, aspirin, tubes of mosquito repellant, balms and various medication.

It is hand-stitched with red thread and is fastened with a length of braided red thread loop around red buttons.

Measurement: 5.5″ x 6.9″

Product Code: PSC0001

Status: 1 

Price: RM 20 (USD 6)

IMPORTANT: This item has been moved to my BigCartel shop. To purchase, please click here. Thanks.

Emergency Envelope, back

My thanks to all who bid for my cardholder, and whoever eventually got it in the end. Hope whoever you are like it a lot and know that your money is going for a good cause.

Just an advanced FYI, I’m going off for a long awaited holiday this coming October 29 to November 2, 2009. This means I won’t be around to respond to any emails during this time and there won’t be a delivery this Saturday, even if you ordered something just before those dates. But that doesn’t mean you can’t order anything, of course. Just that I can only deliver your order out a week later.

In the meantime, Happy Halloween and All Hallows Eve to all!

Take care and hope you find something you like here.