Alex Went to #ER360 at #MITC

.. and so, on 12th September 2015, Alex (as per named by one of the consultants) had gone to #Er360, a programme under the Women Entrepreneur Network Association Malaysia (WENA) at Malacca International Trade Centre. Alex met more than 8 specialist consultants there.

Picture : Alex and Nini at counter 4 consulting about online marketing :)

‘Er360′ is where entrepreneurs come to learn and to get onsite, immediate help with their business concerns. It is also an entrepreneur wellness centre designed to assist entrepreneurs achieve balance in their work and life through personal development and counselling, business and personal health check, networking and sharing platform. (from NEF.org.my)

We had fun being there the whole day and we gained a lot on marketing, business plan, branding and all about setting up business.

Guess Alex had become accidental mascot for SeriHandmade eh?

Learn to Crochet - Absolute Beginner Class

We've been asked quite a lot of time already about whether or not we offer classes for those who interested to learn how to crochet. For that, thank you very much. Previously, we don't really get to manage our time very well so no class available. 

After giving a deep thought, we now decided to offer classes. For a start, we offer class for beginners - for those who has never pick up a hook and also for amigurumi making. For amigurumi, a basic knowledge in crochet is necessary. 

so,

We are so excited to announce that a class for beginner is as per tentative :

Date : 29 August 2015

Time : 10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m

Venue : Mc Donald's Bandar Baru Bangi

Level : Beginner ; you will learn

- Introduction to Crochet

- How to Start a Project

- How to Read a Basic Chart Pattern

- How to make Basic Stitches

Fee : RM60 inclusive beginner kit

We take only 4 person per session for effective learning :)

Please contact us if you'd like to join.

Email : seridewi@live.com.my

FB : SeriHandmade

Instagram: cikseridewi

Thank you

Happy Frog Pattern in Finnish

Remember my Happy Frog Free pattern? I'm so happy it was a hit .. and I feel so proud to see lots and lots of the happy frog made with love everyday and make others smile too. Ninna has done a good job on translating my pattern into Finnish. So if you are well versed in Finnish you can follow her instruction here :

Happy Frog in Finnish translated by Ninna

thank you Ninna!

I will soon link some other translated version of this pattern. So, keep visiting and have a wonderful day!

thank you :)

Ooops..

How could I missed this one out?

He's so soft and looks like cotton candy - says my little man :)

You can find him here at my etsy store:

Yellow Cotton Candy

Thank you for looking!

Have a nice day!

How Fast the Time Flies and Another Bear

Oh my God! It's already mid of December? Can you believe it? I can't because it's just feel like yesterday I put that 2013 calender on the desk... and it still shows October ... hee hee hee..

I've been busy with a lot of thing lately .. started work again, school holiday, not being very well, and a lot more .. so I haven't make a lot of progress at my etsy store too ... but I do have a few bears still on listing. I know it's way too late to make a promotion for Christmas but I believe we don't have any specific day to give out a gift ... everyday is a gift day ;)

So, here are some bears I've put on my etsy store a few months ago ... :)

you can find this baby here :

Red Padded Bear

this baby is to be found here :

Brown bear with Blue Eyes

another darling , my personal favourite

can be found here :

Choco Bear

this rainbow coloured sweetie can be found here :

Rainbow Sweetie

and for those who love vintage look :

she can be found here :

Vintage look Honey

Should there be any questions about adopting these sweetheart, please feel free to convo me. :) I will ship them in a cute bear box and if you like to send them to their new home as gift, I'll put in a cute bear card as well.. :)

Thank you for looking!

Have a wonderful day my friends!

Yellow Bear in the House :)

You can see him here :

Yellow Bear

or visit my store at etsy :

SeriHandmade

thank you for looking :)

In the Store Now

available for adoption here :

Beige Bear

Feel free to browse other siblings at :

SeriHandmade

thank you for looking :)

New Bear in Store

Please feel free to visit my shop at etsy:

SeriHandmade

to see further detail on the above sweetie here:

Pink Bear

Thank you for your support :)

Second Listing

.. with free shipping ...

feel free to visit my shop at :

SeriHandmade

and shower us with your love

thank you for looking 

It's Been a While

... and I had came up with these!!!!! This picture was taken during our photo shoot yesterday. I plan to re-open my etsy shop : dazzlingdewi . I will keep the updates here and please give it some love...

Thank you for your support and love ... ;)

Selamat Hari Raya

Syawal datang lagi. Selamat menyambut Syawal buat semua, semoga kita dilimpahi rahmat dan keberkatan untuk bertemu Ramadan tahun hadapan. Terima kasih kepada semua atas kehadiran anda; maaf zahir dan batin. 

Syawal is h

ere. To all, have a blessing eid, may we "meet" Ramadan again with barakah. Thank you everybody for your "present"; 

taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum (Semoga Allah SWT menerima amal kami dan amal Anda)

kullu 'amin wa antum bi khoir (semoga kita semua senantiasa dalam kebaikan)

Bear for Hire 2

Perlukan sesuatu istimewa sebagai tanda ingatan di hari yang bermakna?

Ini mungkin pilihan yang terbaik ;). Hadiahkan si Comel ini kepada yang tersayang sebagai tanda ingatan, pemberian tanda terima kasih, sebagai iringan ucapan tahniah atau apa sahaja keraian yang disambut. Diperbuat dengan penuh kasih sayang dari benang luar negara dan mata dari butang yang dijahit dengan teliti. Terdapat beberapa lagi yang telah siap menanti untuk dibawa pulang (akan di upload satu persatu kemudian). Kami juga menerima "customised order" mengikut warna kegemaran anda. Kami sedia menambah aksesori dengan sedikit bayaran tambahan.

Kepada yang berminat, sila hubungi kami :D Terima kasih

Need something special to mark the memory of the day?

This may be the best choice;). Send this cute bear to the loved ones as a token of memory, gratitude, as congratulations or whatever the reason may be. Made with love and care using imported yarn,  and perfectly stitched eye buttons. There are several more ready made and waiting to take home (will be uploaded one by one soonr). We also receive "customized order" with your favorite color. We are willing to add accessories with little additional cost.

Those who are interested, please contact us: D Thank you

Bear for Hire

Kepada yang berminat, bear ini adalah untuk dijual. Kami juga sedia mengambil "customised order" mengikut warna yang dikehendaki. 

Untuk makluman, bear ini bukan mainan (toy). Ia dibuat (dengan penuh kasih sayang gitu) sebagai hadiah (gift) atau tanda ingatan (keepsake) sempena kelahiran (birthdays), hari istimewa (graduation, wedding, declaring love, proposal ..anything that come to mind) dan sebagainya. 


This bear is crocheted with imported purple acrylic 8 ply yarn and stuffed with new  poly fiber fill.
She is sitting approximately at 6 inches and standing tall at 9 inches top to toe

This bear is for sale. We also offer customised order to suit your choice of colour.

This bear is not a toy and not suitable for kids below 3 because we used buttons and safety eyes. She is made with love as gift or keepsake for any occasion - birthdays, special days like graduations, wedding, proposal or anything that come to your mind. Feel free to contact me should you interested.

Thank you

So Much to Thank...

38 years ago, at 8.43a.m, I was born by Cesarean. The scar is still on my mom's tummy. 38 years is a very long time. At least it is to me. So many things had happened. I met so many people; some are still with me, some already gone. Born with nothing on, I have a lot now. And for that, I thank Allah.

Goodbye 2011, Welcome 2012

I had never write a lot before. Actually I want to write longer for this entry but I don't know, let's just see. ;)

Today is the last Friday of 2011, 30th December. Another day and it's New Year of 2012. 2011 taught me loads of things. About life, about love, about happiness, about sadness, fear, joy, friendship, and the list will never end. Maybe I just recap some big events happened to me in 2011 that makes me move forward to 2012 (not in particular order).

1. I got a new boss. A lady boss. She's a bossy as a boss can be. At first I thought it was her who makes my day a hell at work. But someone told me that it's me who has the power to make the day bright and happy.With this, I learnt that happiness lies inside us; but where we are do contributes. ;)

2. I was sick and warded for almost 2 weeks. God knows how painful it was and how scary it's been to have to be in the operation theater for 3 times in 10 days time. With it I learn that Allah listens. And He is Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim. With it too, I learnt about human character. I met the loving, the caring, the selfish, almost everybody and I learnt where I was in some of people I called "important".

3. I was featured in an article in one of leading English newspaper in Malaysia - the Star. My hobby that I love so much - Amigurumi has been acknowledged. With that, I found new friends, I found self confident, I got inspirations and I am happy. :D. I was featured in the same newspaper again recently, on "personalised presents". No face but the thoughts was publish. Makes me want to speak out more and contribute.

4. I took action to what I've been wanting to do all these while - pursuing my study. September 5th was the day I register for my Master Degree and I'm struggling right now (age factor - LOL) and I found that I love learning. I love the knowledge and I started to wonder if I had enough knowledge doing my work all these 13 years.

5. I went to a school reunion. I always had inferiority complex - that's what I always said about myself. I feel embarrassed to meet my classmates, the other kids from other class, I don't know why. But things happened and I was COINCIDENTALLY being at the resort ON the very day the reunion was planned. Actually I planned not to attend but hey! there I was. I learnt that I'm not bad at all. I am good and all my fears are nonsense.

6. I lost a friend to ovarian cancer. She was a joyous friend until the very end. She even laugh and make me laugh during her most painful time. Let's pray for her; may she be blessed. I learn that life life is short and I have to live it to the fullest.

7.All and all, I am happy and blessed with my family; loving husband and three kids that keep me busy and occupied. They make me feel important.

.. and so, for 2012, I wish:

1. I can express myself more in writing, verbal and through my crafts.

2. I want to cherish every moment I have, enjoy every second of the day, being off the office and do what I love to do.

3. I can fulfill some of my dreams that I wrote in my private journal.

4. I can knit ;)

5. Most of all, I am blessed with health and happiness and loved.

Ameen

Thank you for reading. Have a year full of happiness and joy!

Another Feature Made

...but this time only the amis .. in The Star on Personalised Presents article. :D

thank you for reading

Adeeba is 7 today!

Hapy Birthday, Princess!

Salam Aidil Fitri

Ahlan wa Sahlan ya Ramadan Mubarak

May all be blessed and we'll live in peace, happiness and prosperity

ameen

I've Been Featured In The STAR

It's been a while since my last update. Poor blog. :( . But today I really have to update because ... I've been featured in the STAR.. yay! Thank you to Ms. Lee Mei Li for writing the article. I never thought amigurumi will make a stand here. ;) So, without further ado, this is the snapshot from my humble phone camera ...

and here is the link to the article. :D

CROCHET DOLLS, NOT DOILIES

thank you