Looking for Singapore hand made crafts

So much to do, so little time! My mind has been swirling with ideas on how to 'refresh' Cartoon Lagoon. As many of you will know, we've been selling our hand painted shoes more out of passion than money. The encouragement we have received from our customers and friends are enough to keep us going (hopefully for a long time coming). So, what have we been up to and what do we have in store?

It's a vicious cycle of sorts. We don't make enough from painting on shoes to do it full time so we continue to have our day jobs. Because we have our day jobs (and of course the kids), we have little time to participate in flea markets etc, much less market our website or products! But there's so much we want to do! Thank goodness I've tried my very best to update this blog though.

Mike and I talk all the time about what designs would look good on shoes. What themes we should base our painting on etc. Our recent Australian trip (yes, I will try to upload more pics soon) has also inspired new designs into our minds. Now to only find the time.
Since our return, we've been busy unpacking, developing and sorting out our photos. Did up a new wall of white photo frames at home (which we've been wanting to do for so long). Finally did it! Then the school term is starting. That means homework for 'us parents' again.....

Hey! Did I say that we've bought some genuine PC programmes which will probably allow us to finally do up our website properly ourselves. All this time, I've depended on a third party company to design and maintain it for us. They've done a pretty good and decent job but I'm keen to take over. IF and WHEN I do it, you'll definitely know. Hopefully it's soon since genuine programmes aren't cheap to come by!

On a personal level, I intend to write. My family and friends would probably know that I've wanted to 'write' for the longest time. Some very cheekily ask me when I'm ever going to complete my book. Hmmph! I keep telling myself I'll start in October (once my son's PSLE is over) but it's really just poor time management. It's what I've wanted to do since I was young. I'm not going to say what I intend to write. It's too confusing. My mind jumps way way too far ahead of myself sometimes! I've got an idea brewing in my head but will keep it to myself for now. Too 'malu' (ashamed / embarrassed) if it never surfaces.

On a business level, we'll definitely be coming up with more shoe designs.

Ok, to the nitty gritty. I know there are many of you fellow Singaporeans out there who also hope to sell your hand made stuff online. We're looking to showcase your stuff. I'm not looking for the usual bought trinkets commonly found. I'm looking for creativity! The unusual! Sickeningly cute stuff. Best if you're creating it with your own hands. Get my drift?

Drop me a line and we can explore further.........
fiona@cartoonlagoon.com.sg

Hope to hear from you!