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A Craft Lover in Hong Kong. My best tips, DIY & free patterns for craft supplies, if you like sewing, knitting, crochet, leather works & home decor.
DIY How To Make A Montessori Ball
2017-03-16 09:39
I am sure you have already seen this funny ball on social media, wondering what is its purpose? As an engineer my question was actually how do you make this?This ball is well known by parent… Read More
DIY Knitted Cushion Cover
2017-02-19 09:00
Winter freezing temperatures are an invitation to cocooning! I have chosen these winter pastel colours to create a decorating object that will be both soft and warm: a cushion cover knitted… Read More
Sew An Art Deco Zipper Pouch
2017-02-13 13:00
I am a big fan of the Art déco architecture: order, colour and geometry are its main characteristics.  As I love geometric designs, I wanted to add a bit of art déco&rsquo&hell…Read More
Crafty Chinese New Year Freebies
2017-01-29 04:00
Happy Chinese New Year everyone! I wish you a wonderful year of the Rooster. CNY is such an important event here in Hong Kong that I wanted to make a special post about it and give you some… Read More
Knit The Perfect Mini Trendy Shawl
2017-01-15 11:00
What I love about winter is that it gives the best excuse to buy and try some new yarn for your knitting projects. As I wanted to find an easy project to restart knitting after a year, I mus… Read More
DIY Waves And Soumak Weaving Wall Art
2017-01-02 10:32
To prepare this weaving, I have used three specific techniques: the Rya knot, the wave weaving and the soumak weaving techniques which makes these pretty braids. To learn more about the ba… Read More
DIY Beaded Triangle Flags Long Necklace
2016-12-11 16:41
The end of the year is fast approaching and I wanted to make a festive jewel that you can wear to these special parties to style your outfit. This long necklace is made of elegant beaded… Read More
Freebie Beaded Christmas Trees Grid
2016-12-04 09:31
As this pattern has been quite popular on my Instagram account ( you can see my account here), here is the grid and the reference of the colours of Miyuki delicas 11/0 that I have used.This… Read More
DIY Felt Christmas Ornaments
2016-11-27 10:47
Preparing Christmas is always a great moment of the year for some crafts activities. I guess you remember well the ornaments that you used to hang every year on your Christmas tree as a chil… Read More
DIY Beaded Ginko Leaf In Brick Stitch
2016-11-21 15:12
Autumn is here and leaves are now displaying their beautiful colours. The ginko tree has amazingly shaped leaves that I could not resist turning into a beadwork. This necklace is made with M… Read More
DIY Create Your Own Chain Collar Brooch
2016-11-14 14:11
As a creative, I am always looking for some new ways to wear or use my creations in my daily life. Styling your clothes or shoes is one of the possibilities to do so. I made a tutorial this… Read More
DIY Crochet Star Stitch Potholder
2016-11-06 10:08
It has been a while since I spotted this beautiful crochet stitch on Pinterest for the first time (I know it sounds a bit like a love story…) I finally found recently the opportunity… Read More
How To Make Your Own Personalised Notepad
2016-10-16 11:44
You will be surprised to learn how easily you can create your very own personalised notepad in a few steps. I am a big fan of notebooks and notepads as I always need to take notes throughout… Read More
DIY Felt Leaves Cushion Cover
2016-10-09 09:59
Autumn is one of my favourite season of the year. Lovely colours outside and a great opportunity to make crafts indoors! Ok, I know, here in Hong Kong the temperature is still above 25 degre… Read More
Petite Boutik - My New Shop
2016-10-03 12:36
Today's post is a little bit special.Firstly because it is my 60th post and time flies way too fast... I honestly wasn't expecting such positive feedback about the blog. Actually I wasn't ex… Read More
DIY Flower Shaped Felt Basket
2016-09-26 12:48
Felt is one of my favourite material to work with as you can give it any shape you like and it doesn't fray. Follow me in this easy and quick DIY to learn how to make these pretty felt flowe… Read More
Miyuki Bead Loom Cuff Bracelet DIY
2016-09-11 06:33
I have started the bead weaving technique last year with a homemade loom. I was actually hoping to prepare you a great tutorial about this shoebox loom but as it sometimes happen with DIY, i… Read More
DIY Beaded Chevron Dangle Earrings
2016-08-23 06:24
Chevron is one of my favourite geometric shapes. Using the brick stitch technique,  you can make very nice chevrons by weaving miyuki glass beads and create your own pieces of jewellery… Read More
Watermelon Beaded Bangles Bracelet DIY
2016-08-14 10:30
Summer in Hong Kong comes with incredibly high temperatures this year and I wasn’t against a little bit of freshness when I designed this bracelet. I have to admit I couldn't resist th… Read More
DIY Laotian Inspired Earrings
2016-08-08 09:05
It is finally time for a good rest, a lot of excellent food and many crafts: summer holidays, yeah!An occasion to teach and share one of my favourite techniques to a very special person: my… Read More
DIY: Creole Dragon Fruit Earrings
2016-07-31 05:37
Summer in Hong Kong is a great season to eat many kinds tasty of South-East Asia fruits. One of the most colourful and beautiful one is the dragon fruit. I love the bright pink colour of its… Read More
DIY: Quiet Book - Under The Sea
2016-07-25 11:09
Discover how to make one page of my future quiet book on the theme: "under the sea". Quiet books are quite popular among parents as they not only attract baby's attention but also allow them… Read More
DIY: Custom Summer Shoes Embroidery
2016-07-10 11:36
Summer has for sure reached Hong Kong by now and temperatures in the city reached their highest levels for July in half a century this Saturday! What a perfect timing to give your dressing a… Read More
DIY: Summer Mini Tassel Earrings
2016-06-26 11:41
Hello Summer! As the temperature is rising and the sun shining bright here in Hong Kong, I was in the mood for some summery accessories creation.  I have to admit I couldn't resist this… Read More
DIY: Baby Owl Miyuki Beads Pendant
2016-06-19 16:01
After seeing beautiful Miyuki beads creations on Pinterest, I was really curious about discovering this interesting beading technique to make pendants and brooches. The stitch used to make t… Read More
Hong Kong Inspirational Getaway: South Bali
2016-06-15 12:10
Is a 4-day getaway from Hong Kong to the South of Bali a crazy idea or worth the trip? Short answer is yes, go for it! You won't be disappointed but make sure you actually spend at least 3+… Read More
DIY: Stuffed Felt Owls Magnets For Kids
2016-06-05 12:10
I wanted to make some cute animals as a birthday gift for my friend's daughter. I know she likes owls so I prepared these little stuffed felt magnets so she can play with them as well on her… Read More
DIY: 10-Minute Natural Homemade Lip Balm
2016-05-22 09:07
I am convinced that making your own beauty products is the only way to really control what substances you are using on your body. But as many of you I guess, I do not have time to make my ow… Read More
DIY: 10-minute Felt Clutch Bag
2016-05-09 13:40
This week I wanted to make an easy accessory for sewing beginners. I have recently started using wool felt to make some accessories. I like the fact that it doesn't fray. It makes it so easy… Read More
Washi Tape Frame DIY
2016-04-17 12:44
How come I did not have this idea earlier! I was thinking about some wall art to decorate my desk wall (which is quite empty and sad at the minute I must admit) while I was planning my futur… Read More
Travel Journal And Planner Printable
2016-03-27 12:33
Since I live in Hong Kong, I have been lucky enough to travel all around South-East Asia. As I am currently planning my next trip to Japan, I thought it would be a great occasion to prepare… Read More
2016-03-27 00:26
As I am a big fan of travels, I am always looking for a pouch to store things in my luggage... I made this pouch a few months ago. I use it as my wash bag to go to the gym and love it s… Read More
DIY: Spring Amigurumi Baby Mobile
2016-03-22 12:16
As mentionned in my previous post on these adorable kawaii amigurumi flowers, I am finally done with my spring amigurumi baby mobile and pretty happy about the result! If you want to make on… Read More
DIY: Tissue Paper Plum Blossom Branch
2016-03-20 13:21
Spring time is finally coming but the weather is not really keen on following the calendar this year in Hong Kong! So in order to bring a bit of spring spirit in our houses, I have prepared… Read More
2016-03-14 14:54
Who said you can do crochet but you cannot do it with style?As I always bring my crochet projects with me during travels, in the bus, in the waiting room or basically anywhere I go and I kno… Read More
2016-03-11 14:45
I have recently discovered a wonderful Japanese book binding technique on Pinterest called stab binding (as the holes used are going through all the pages at once). No gluing, nor special sk… Read More
DIY: Washi Tape Monthly Planner
2016-03-09 11:34
I have been recently studying new ways to schedule my posts for this blog more efficiently. An editorial calendar seems to be a must-do so I started looking for a great monthly planner on th… Read More
DIY: Japanese Paper Envelope Styling
2016-03-08 13:32
I have been thinking about this post for a while. As you may have noticed already I LOVE Japanese papers! They are so pretty and original that I think they are perfect to accompany special o… Read More
2016-02-21 15:38
Following my first sea friends baby mobile done with amigurumi crochet technique, I came to the idea of making a new baby mobile for spring babies!I will use several patterns related to spri… Read More
DIY: Ikea Chair Makeover
2016-01-25 09:48
Lately, I have noticed how dull my IKEA chairs covers look like. They are the original color which is a pale beige. Also, after a few years of usage, there are some ugly stains on it which i… Read More
DIY: Bobble Stitch Crochet Basket
2016-01-25 09:33
I have recently spotted on Pinterest the gorgeous & fun bobble crochet stitch and decided I would try this stitch with my newly bought colorful yarn.Don't panic! This is really easy to d… Read More
DIY: Triangles Beaded Necklace
2016-01-25 09:24
Hi everyone, for summertime I have prepared this insanely easy DIY to make this elegant sterling silver necklace with beaded triangles. The printable pattern is free and you can download it… Read More
2016-01-16 12:17
When I published a picture of this mobile on one of my facebook group called Crochet Addict, I was not expecting so many positive comments! Some of them were actually asking how did you… Read More
DIY: Japanese Style Adjustable Book Cover
2016-01-10 14:31
If you are a big reader, I guess you always have a book in your bag to spend some time reading in the public transports. The problem with this is usually that your book ends up being damaged… Read More
DIY: Super Soft And Colorful Baby Blanket
2015-11-12 14:49
As I am back to France for a few days, I came with a handful of gifts for my bestie's baby boy.You have already seen my foldable changing mat DIY post, this one is an easier one: a supe… Read More
2015-11-05 20:32
This month I am going back to France and visiting my family and friends. As my best friend just had a baby boy, my new project is a gift idea I wanted to share with you. I am sure you all kn… Read More
DIY: Vanessa B. Style Bag With Sequins
2015-10-24 03:07
Some time ago, when I was a student in Paris, I remember Vanessa B. was the It bag. All the French girls had one of those in every possible color...So that's maybe why, today (hum hum a few… Read More
DIY: Cute Star Crochet Basket
2015-09-05 15:08
I am a big fan of crochet and since my friends have started having babies, I have been looking for nice crocheted gifts for them. You may tell me that crochet is old-fashioned and mainly gra… Read More

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