We have been busy, but being busy is no excuse to stop having fun with work and what makes you smile, yes? We’ve got new rubber stamp!

The rubber stamp image is heavily based on the ‘Love Story – School Sweethearts‘ dolls. It kind of warms my heart whenever I see the couple.

Now, it is true that everything could be about me (come on, that’s one of the perks to run your own business, don’t you agree?). My hair length changes rather frequently, long hair, cropped bob, messy long hair, bob gone disarray etc. Now? I have long hair, only because I am hardly out of the apartment, and sitting in the hair salon for hours is a kill-joy.

So, since the original ‘Love Story – Bus-stop lovers‘ is based on my personal story, and I had short bob back then, hence the girl’s short hair. Now that I have long hair, it’s only reasonable to let the girl in the image wears her long hair too.

The cats, you ask? We don’t have cats yet, it is disallowed at home now. We are expecting to keep 2 home cats when our apartment is ready. We are thinking perhaps a Scottish Fold (the breed with distinctive folded ears, not by design, by it’s really a genetic mutation) and a British Shorthair, or just a domestic cat.

If you have ordered items from us to be shipped to you, you should find this familiar. We stamped this on the back of the envelope/package.

The Japanese girl (based on our Amigurumi girl, Shintzu) and Dotty (based on our Amigurumi devil, Dotty) will retire from their positions as Ambassadors, and hand over the baton to the Love Story couple and the house cats.

I guess, it’s about time, they have worked hard since beginning of 2009. I can’t believe I have been doing this (running Simple Arts Planet) for the 6th years now!

Thank you for supporting us all these years!

Know that we are working hard on the website upgrade. It is taking longer than we would love to. At this point, it will not affect your shopping with us, as we are still working on the codes and examine the changes, codes to codes, files to files, folders to folders.

This is quite a major upgrade, so it’s very taxing to the eyes and brain. Fun is always part of what we wish to accomplish in this crafting business. While this is a tedious process, it doesn’t need to kill the passion of what we do.

My coping mechanism is to add fun when the going gets challenging. I have changed the system/application/folders icons on my iMac with some superheroes icons. My HDD icon is now a Captain America icon.

This should not come as a surprise to you, I am a grown (that is a subtle term) woman who makes adorable Amigurumi toys for a living, and I play with plush cat, that’s the cue that the child in me has not outgrown the age! I pretend that the superheroes are looking out for me, so that I don’t make a big blunder and kill the website. Simple pleasure helps make the process easier.

I hope you find small fun in the daily work routine, which can be stressful, overwhelming, or just mundanely bored. This way, we don’t waste a whole day entertaining negative energies, instead, we embrace everyday with a little joy of playfulness, almost trying to keep that innocent child in us alive.

Have a great Tuesday!

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[20% DISCOUNT CODE FOR FACEBOOK FANS]

2 discount codes are now available for use on SAPLANET ORIGINALS™ facebook page. Both codes give you 20% discount* for purchases of ePatterns and Read-Made products such as amigurumi dolls, baby booties, coasters etc. Not eligible for supplies.

Simply click on the ‘Specials for Fans’ tab under our Timeline cover to gain access to the codes. These discount codes are only offered to our fans.

*Some conditions apply; regular shop policy applies.

[NEW SAFETY EYES / RESTOCKS]

We have put up requisition to bring in some new safety eyes/noses as well as to replenish the sold out supplies. The order is in production now, and the shipment is expected to arrive late May-mid Jun.

#Check out our Closeouts section for great discount. Limited quantities left. Products will discontinue once sell out.

[VACATION NOTICE]

We didn’t think we are going away for this year, but we are! It is an impromptu decision. We will be away from 10th July to 19 July, our official shop will be open during this period, however, we will not be sending out any orders, including ePatterns during the vacation period. Our shops on other venues (etsy and DaWanda) will close, therefore orders cannot be accepted on those venues.

Existing orders are not affected, we will fulfill the orders and deliver in the timely fashion as committed.

Plan ahead if you wish to receive your orders before we leave for our vacation.

Please refer to the VACATION NOTICE for details on cut-off dates.

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This day, we celebrate, remember, and rejoice the greatness of Mothers!

We wish all the mothers a wonderful Mother’s Day!

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The upgrading works on our eStore has begun. Most of the maintenance works are carried out at the backend, and during this period, you might experience intermittent downtime – from 10am to 6pm (GMT +8hrs). The website will be up and running from 6pm onwards till the next morning. (We work very hard, and nearly everyday, but not that hard, we do sleep too. )

We apologize for the inconvenience, but the upgrading is necessary to bring to you a more secured and stable shopping environment on our eStore.

If you wondered, this is what stays on the computer screen during those hours. It’s almost like playing the game ‘spot the difference’, except that it’s not remotely as fun.

As this is a major upgrade to the cart, we want to be absolutely sure that it will function properly, so we will be testing the upgraded site separate from our live store. This way, you can be assured that the ‘construction’ works are done away from the compound of your virtual shopping mall.

As orders go, everything is still processed normally like before.

Have a great weekend, while we get overdose with decaf coffee, organic teas, and try to uncross the frequently crossed-eyes from staring at the codes.

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It’s noteworthy that we rarely give discount on supplies, especially that our BULK packs are already factored with discount up to 40% off the regular price, if you were to buy the small packs separately.

Special note: Most of our items on Etsy shop are listed in 01 quantity, if you plan to purchase more than one quantity per item, please contact us in pior, so that we could create a reserved listing for your purchase. We regret that once the transaction is complete, changes to the order will not be entertained.

:: Limited Time Offer
:: Can only be used on our Etsy Shop

Here’s the step-by-step guide on how to activate the discount.

Step 1:

Click on the tab ‘saplanet @ Etsy’ on our facebook page timeline.

Step 2:

The product pages will load, browse through the catalogue (click on the pages to load other products)

Step 3:

Click on the product that you are interested to purchase. (Actually, it won’t matter, you may click on any product, you can’t buy on our facebook page, you will still need to complete the transaction on our etsy shop, but you MUST ACTIVATE the code first)

Step 4:

Product page details —–> scroll down to the bottom of page

Step 5:

It shows that you will get a saving of S$0.94, but it is NOT ACTIVATED yet, click the ‘Coupon’ button.

Step 6:

The confirmation page reveals after clicking the ‘Coupon’ button. Note that you MUST allow us to post about our item on your facebook wall, in order to receive the discount code. It’s part of the deal.

Click the ‘Yes, it’s a Deal.’ button.

Step 7:

Close the pop-up window in order to generate the code

Step 8:

The discount code is now generated for your use. You may either copy the code and use it later, or simply click through the ‘here’ button to be directed to the product page on our etsy shop.

NOTE: the code expires in 24hrs upon activation.

Step 9:

Add item to cart

Step 10:

+ Check to make sure that the discount code is captured (you may return to the facebook page to copy the code again if it’s not automatically captured)

+ Check that the discount value is reflectd

1. To maximize the discount benefit and enjoy combined shipping, it’s more cost effective to add more items in one order. Simply click the ‘Keep Shopping’ to add more items from our shop

or

2. Check out with PayPal and complete the transaction

Step 11:

If you have chosen to Keep Shopping in the previous step, once you are satisfied with ordering all the items, check that the discount code is still reflected, and that the discount value is updated correctly. Now, you may complete the transaction by checking out.

FRIENDLY REMINDER:

+ Our eShop is scheduled for site maintenance from tomorrow (02 May – Singapore Time), and estimated to complete in 7 days*.

*subject to change depending on the progress of upgrading works.

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What not to love about coaster?

Coffee breaks are life savers, always, yes? In my line of work, when I am not rushing to get all orders packed and ready for mailing in the morning, I would be crocheting like bionic woman, as friends said, when the hands are transformed into crocheting machine to fill orders. Other times, I would be squinting my eyes after hours of staring into the monitor to edit tons of photos and working on patterns. Not to forget the times spent cracking the head to work on new stitches and techniques to achieve specific design that I have in my head for custom orders.

Coffee breaks refresh the day, and unclog the mass of mental blockages. I always have coasters for my mugs, and I adore colorful coasters. Colors are mood-lifting.

Not a coffee person? I have teas too!

It is during these small breaks, our thoughts process renew and sometimes great ideas pop up out of nowhere! Perhaps, if you wish upon the lucky star… coaster, things will just work out in your favor.

Colors, colors, make some wonders.

All coasters are sold in set of 2 pieces.

Product reference:

Lucky Star Coasters

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The Royal Tortoise is coming through!

So, we know that generally, tortoises live for a long long time. That is possibly one of the reasons why we, particularly the Chinese, regard tortoises as very auspicious animal. Tortoise is also a symbol of longevity, and it is believed to bring prosperity and luck to the owners.

That, aside, aren’t they just so cute, smooching away!

We have once again closed the sections for Made-to-order, custom order, and finished products (that need to be reproduced) as our order schedule is filled through September.

As promised, we will start expanding the ready-made products. This time around, we have added 10 ready-made amigurumi tortoises (one of the best sellers at all times) in assorted colors. Only one unit for each color, so grab them while you can!

Product reference:

Amigurumi TorGri Tortoises

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Edit: Since our last announcement to open up the MTO sections, our order schedule has filled through September, therefore we are closing the sections until we clear the orders.
Thank you for your support.

We managed to clear most of the big orders, and we are now opening some categories of the MTO dolls for your purchase.

Made-To-Order

1. Wedding Dolls – Large size

2. Huggable Series (including Jaja Ninja, and new addition – Indian Saint, Sai Baba)

3. School Sweethearts dolls

#Note that fully customized service for new designs is currently not available. We are offering only existing designs of our own, but with options to customize colors, and to choose to change hairstyles, and groom’s suits, and even to switch/add between hand posy and heart pillow.

Prices: Color customization is offered at no additional cost; most hairstyles switching is free, but some styles involve a fee due to the complexity of the style; heart pillows and hand posy involve a fee too.

[Limited Time]

We will stop accepting MTO orders again once the order schedule fills through to August. Currently, the earliest slot to start new order is July.

Reference: Order Schedule Chart

Ready-Made

Of course, we also have some ready-made items for your purchase. We will be adding more stocks to the ready-made section by end of the month though.

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The very happy couple. Stitched eyes always give a sense of euphoric happiness, yes?

There is a Chinese expression, ’见牙不见眼 – see the teeth, and not the eyes’ – literal translation, is an expression that the person is so happy, when they smile/laugh, the eyes are squinted so tiny, we can’t see the eyes at all.

Indeed, the couple looks like they are in cloud nine.

Classic pose for Picture Perfect!

The groom was so happy and nervous, he barely slept. He may look like he just got out of the bed, but really, this is still the hottest out-of-bed hairstyle that is well-liked by men. Almost felt like a dream, he smiles his way through the wedding, and thinking just how lucky and blessed he has been.

This day, they pledged their eternal love for each other.

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Addison and Gina Wedding Dolls

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The proud and blissful Mrs.

The fortunate and blessed Mr.

Today, they are husband and wife.

Together, they will start a new and happy journey.

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+ Kyle & Adele Wedding Dolls

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