New creation of mine called Fancy Chained Brooch. The idea has pop-up into my mind in early morning, I have been thinking of it critically. And in the afternoon, I rushed to the hardware shop nearby and bought a cute & handy drill because this idea will only work with it. Forgot to take picture of the drill, but I will next time.

All items provided by the shop like hole-buttons, flatback buttons, shank buttons, my favorite 3D flower beads, brooch pin bar and jump ring, except the hot glue gun, drill & pliers of course. I just love & getting even more excited with the out comes. With the same technique, I plan to make bracelet & earring after this.

This is how the brooch might looks like with the tudung.

I also made some rings, just attach the flower cabochon to the antique ring base. Simple & easy but practically beautiful into my eyes.

Not least, some fancy earstuds with the combination of flatback button & iron earstud. Some of my walk-in customers asked for these kind of accessories, that’s why somehow I managed to supply to the demand.

Enjoy the rest of the pictures…

My cute lady shoe earstud display…

… and tadaa!!! My modified dressing table to be a display rack.

Thanks to my dear husband for helping me with the make-over. I used the Roses Sticker to  have a bit touch of english design.

By the way, a lot of new items had been installed to the shop. And even more pictures on my FB.

I already forgot how long I have delayed this special request from Diana, a car charm in purple with her children’s name on it. An abstract theme since I just don’t find a right mood while working it. Luckily she loves it, phew!

Actually I have started sewn this LOVE quite long, and only be able to embellish it yesterday after 2-3 times or more she claimed to me. So, I just forced myself to make it once and for all.

This one, I started found the tune. I used my favorite 3D Fondant Flower Beads & Alphabet Beads as a major embellishments, together with alphabet beads & tiny round beads.

Also my good friend, Ida a.k.a the shop assistant, tried to get used with the needle & thread and sewn few hearts and leave the embellishing part to me. I guess, she does the way I expect it to be…

What can I say, I just LOVE the flower beads, so LOVEly isn’t it?

Few more HEARTS to be released on early February for Valentine’s Day… Seems she wants to sew all the pieces that been cut by me quite long ago. And I hope I have enough time & mood to put all the embellishments on…

…because you will get a special privileges such as discounts and free gift. Just click the picture above to get you straight to the point. Read carefully because you’ll find something interesting…

I just want to show my appreciation to all the supports from my loyal customers, Thank You guys!

A vintage old newspaper printed fabric… Really love to see it on my dear daughter’s pony tail. She seemed wearing a real newspaper paper, lol~

A retro sweet candy dots…

All time favorites, polkadots & gingham…

This hairclip measures 11cm x 5.5cm and attached to 5cm alligator hairclip. Sold by only RM8 per piece. Grab it now at Tamu JajaKraf because it’s a limited edition.

Finally I have decided to let go the secret of how to make my very own invention, the handmade fancy ID Card Holder to public. I have 3 reasons why I revealed this most wanted creation of mine so far.

1. I felt very sorry for so many requests on this item which had been declined. So after this, try Do It Yourself.
2. I wanted to share and inspire any one of you who interested or maybe admired my creation, specifically this Id Card Holder.
3. Just want to earn some bucks since I’m on my unpaid leave, through this passion & humble talent on crafting.

It sells at RM12 per softcopy and will be sent through email. Please don’t say it mahal or what ever. I sell my very own genuine idea, okay! Not copying or taking any advantage from any other creations or characters from any where. Beside, one finished Id Card Holder can be sold at RM17-RM25, depend on the embellishments and material used. Of course you can sell you own handmade id card holder after this, just don’t resell the ebook, you know you shouldn’t.

If you wish to try it on your own, just fill up the form at my blogshop Tamu JajaKraf.

I want to share 2 things here: 1st; I decided to take a 6 months unpaid leave from my official office work in the name of Cuti Menjaga Anak (Child Care Leave) until April next year (but I plan to forward it until the end of the year). 2nd; I have brought this JajaKraf to a new level by opening an off line shop at my home town here in Tuaran, Sabah, about 40km from Kota Kinabalu. Will share the whole new pictures of the shop next time. For those of you who live around Tuaran-Kota Kinabalu, just walk in to my shop at Pekan Tuaran.

Ribbon crimp.

I want to share the usage of the ribbon crimp to make an easy peasy handphone lanyard, or hp strap, or hp chain or anything it might called for 1 reason; attach to the handphone for accessory and security.

Here’s the step-by-step picture tutorial;

Simple and easy indeed. SELAMAT MENCUBA!!!

I made a lot actually in one night only, believe it!

Sold by pack of 12 pieces at RM24 (random) or at RM2.50 per piece. To buy this item or all the supplies needs, visit my online shop at Tamu JajaKraf or just come by to my physical shop while stock last. I just sell what I have just made, means no remake at the moment.

Even a craft needs research and development… My ID Card Holder has been upgraded!  Click here to see the older version of Id Card Holder. I have invented this handmade ID card holder some time in february last year. Here was the first post about it.

Nowadays, I discovered that quite a few crafters copied the same design, some with and without permission from me. As the times goes by, now I realized that I totally can’t stop anybody else to do the same crafts as mine. Maybe somebody needs to be inspired…

#1. The basic material. I used pvc instead of felt. So it’s more durable and long lasting. Once I have said that a UHU or hot melt glue didn’t work to pvc surface. But I have made some research to make it possible even with the hot glue. Trust me, the embellishment wont coming out as long as they not hardly pulled.

#2. A little bit different on the design. The pocket to insert the card has been transferred to the back.

#3. Ultrathin & ultralight compare to the older version (ayat kena gempak skit, hehe..)

Enjoy the rest of the pictures…

I love this one… especially the ribbon.

Gumballs. Horizontal style.

In the meadow…

More pictures at my facebook.

My dear viewers!

It’s never too late to wish Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, Maaf Zahir & Batin to my muslim viewers. To all my customers, I beg for your forgiveness if there were any wrongdoings through our deals. May our lives will be filled with happiness on this Eid ul-Fitr and always. Khas buat pelanggan saya, mohon dihalalkan segala yang terkurang dan tersalah timbang dalam urusniaga kita. Maafkan jika ada yang mengguris rasa. 

Ok, here are some pictures of a crafty things I’ve been made recently…

Another HP cozy for Liana. She asked for the same theme as her previous order.

Other side…

The strap…

The dangling…

Fabric flowers… I love how the fabric covered buttons as a center really work!

As a brooch and a hairclips for my lil’ princess.

So easy yet so fun to make, believe me! Email at jajakraf@gmail.com to purchase.

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