APAD 288: Sun-drying
I was watering plants in our veranda the other day when I saw these giant cushions in vibrant colours out for drying.
The sun’s up – let its rays do the wonders for the cushions.
I love the colours! I want cushions for my living room, too. I wonder now where my neighbour got them. If only one of them goes out of their house more often then I would’ve the chance to ask her.
I would like to take this opportunity to greet you all, my blogger friends, a happiest holidays! May we all have a brighter, happier and more prosperous 2015!
APAD 287: Golden
The first batch of my handmade holiday cards. Hope they reach their intended destinations.
Holiday cards on their way to their respective destinations around the world.
I made use of my metallic pens and black card stock that I already have.
And, because I do not have proper calligraphy tools, I cheated! I call this faux-calligraphy. At least I tried and I think they kinda look the nice, lol. And if you’re not really convinced, well, it’s the thought that counts! *wink-wink*
Living in a Buddhist country where Christmas is not celebrated doesn’t mean we can’t join in the celebration in this most wonderful time of the year. Happy holidays everyone!
APAD 283: Still life
When I first arrived in Cambodia, I noticed how Cambodians love eating fruits. They have them for snacks and after-meals dessert. Back in the Philippines, snacks usually is composed of starchy, sugary fares like cakes and pastries, burgers, pizzas, you get the picture. And wash them down with artificially-flavoured fruit juices and/or carbonated drinks. So imagine my surprise when fruits, especially local fruits, were served to me for snacks, along with water and tea.
Still Life. Apples and oranges, and a can of beer.
When I went to the Philippines along with my Cambodian colleagues for a workshop, they were also overwhelmed by the snacks being served. Which led one colleague to comment about why many Filipinos being fat; that we are eating too much sweets. Of course, that was true.
APAD 276: Card
Every school day, my husband tasked me to take care of his students, 9-11 year olds, who wait for their parents to pick them up after their class. So what I did to prevent them from getting bored (and noisy) is to engage them in a variety of activities. My craftroom now doubles as a playroom for these kids. There, we have two desktop computers for those who like to play games or use the Internet. But for some who don’t, I introduced them to crafting…
Last week, was making simple cards.
I made a sample for them to see, lent them my paper punchers and coloured pens, and leave them to develop/make their own. And this is one of the finished cards.
A simple card made by my husband’s student.
My favourite was this one – I love how simple and yet visually pleasing it is to the eyes.
I do wonder though if arts and crafts is part of the Khmer educational curriculum.
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