50 Dongeng Aesop - Fabel Flanel unik dan seru

Fresh from my editor's desk.. 
Available at Gramedia this June.. alhamdulillah, really such a hard work.

This book contains 50 stories from Aesop.. including City Mouse Country Mouse, Rabbit and Turtle,  Dog and Wolf and so on.. My collaboration with my dearest friend Watiek Idoe, a productive children book writer ^^

Front Cover

if you wanna see the story behind how to make this illustration go here, 

and if you wanna see the whole ilustration go here

Happy Reading everybody ^^

How To Make a Felt Illustration?

Today I will share how to make a felt illustration..

this is how i process my works...

First, Cut out the remaining pieces. You can pin or trace (with pencil on the wrong side) pieces onto felt and cut out. Using either a pencil or pen, but remember to do it on the wrong side, and carefully clean up the ink.  Then I will place every elements onto the fabric (background)

for simple step/easier technique you can click here

Attach your felt pieces to the fabric using a multi-purpose glue or fabric glue. whipstitch in the coordinating thread color, according to the finished photo. You can use icon stitch or roll stitch, make sure that you do your stitches small and as even as possible.

But then, my editor give me some suggestions (a lot of suggestions :D) that forces me remove some items. 

Oh nooo...!!! i said :D 

but you will see, she got the point. 

for the final touch i give some embelishment using buttons

and Violaaa... (see the difference??)
this is the final result of the illustration.. and she feels really satisfied :D alhamdulillah ^^

Hopefully you will be able to find this book on book store soon ^^

[sneak peek] 50 Felt Illustration for Children Book

Happy Friday everybody..

As I said before...
I have been busy doing some crafty stuff lately..that is sewing some Illustrations of a children book ..

some? no.. not really.. :D there are 50.. yes fifty illustration to be sewn.. and alhamdulillah all of them are done!! I spent almost 6 month to design and finalize the details. I am writing and illustrating this illustration ^^b... yes I did it finally..

Hopefully it will come up in book store soon..

keep on dreaming, keep on crafting, illustrating and writing . . .

Salam..

Dini Capungmungil

My fifth craft book #5: Inspirasi Kain Spunbond

Alhamdulillah.. 
here we come... my fifth craft book Inspirasi Kain Spunbond ^^
I am working on it for almost 8 month, and here it is.. hopefully it will be available on book store in November 2012

the best part is.. I got 2 beautiful endorsment from 2 beautiful lady 

mrs. Asteria Elanda -Editor in Chief Good Housekeeping Indonesia- and  mrs. Ratih Sukma Pertiwi -Editor In Chief Tabloid NOVA-

these are what they said about my new book..

"Satu lagi buku tentang eksplorasi kreativitas diterbitkan. Selamat untuk Dian Kusuma Wardhani.  Buku ini bisa menjadi inspirasi, baik bagi pembaca yang ingin mengisi waktu senggang, atau bagi  pembaca yang ingin menekuni hobi untuk membuka bisnis. Ide-ide dalam buku ini masih bisa dikembangkan dalam berbagai bentuk. Membaca isinya justru bisa memancing kreativitas baru. Kelebihan lain buku ini, step by step-nya sangat mudah diikuti. Sebuah karya yang berharga."

Asteria Elanda 

Editor in Chief Good Housekeeping Indonesia

"Terbukti, hobi bisa menjadi kekuatan besar untuk menghasilkan karya yang kreatif dan bermanfaat. Cocok untuk pecinta craft atau yang ingin berbisnis. Menarik dan lengkap dengan langkah-langkah yang mudah diikuti."   

Ratih Sukma Pertiwi

Editor In Chief Tabloid NOVA

Kain spunbond saat ini hanya dikenal sebagai bahan pembuat tas suvenir, harganya sangat terjangkau. Ternyata kain spunbond dapat diolah dan dikreasikan menjadi berbagai produk yang unik dan cantik.. Menarik, bukan?

Dalam buku ini, Anda akan mendapatkan banyak ide baru mengolah dan mengkreasikan kain spunbond. Tak hanya itu, Anda juga bisa mengkombinasikan spunbond berdasarkan gradasi warna, aplikasi, hingga patchwork. Sebagai pemula, buku ini sangat cocok, bukan hanya menghadirkan desain yang menarik, tetapi juga teknik dasar, pola, hingga tip menarik yang mudah dipelajari.

Tunggu apa lagi, ayo kreasikan kain-kain spunbond menjadi berbagai barang yang unik dan cantik. Happy Crafting all!

wanna see inside..??

Salam

DIY - Sweet Pink Birdie Felt Applique

Dear Crafty Friends, today I will share a little bit of felt appliqué technique..

I get inspired by Melissa  from littlepinkhouse, she had shared her tuto here

She is very talented person, you will love her wonderful works.

we have another exclusive make over in August project today from Flanel Make Over

 Ok then.. are you ready for our pink birdie?

1. Cut out the remaining pieces. You can pin or trace (with pencil on the wrong side) pieces onto felt and cut out. Using either a pencil or pen, but remember to do it on the wrong side, and carefully clean up the ink. Do the same for the bird's eyes and beak.

2.  Attach your felt pieces to the fabric using a multi-purpose glue or fabric glue. Position the body on the center of the hoop.

3.  whipstitch in the coordinating thread color, according to the finished photo. You can use icon stitch or roll stitch, make sure that you do your stitches small and as even as possible.

4. Use a small, neat running stitch with green thread to attach the wing.

5. give some details with pink thread for the tail.

6. Give some leaf's petal, brown steam stitch and simple running stitch.

to see other home decoration projects, grab my  book fast ^^

Happy Crafting All ^^

Ribbon Embroidery on Felt

I always love to try and experiment on new craft technique. So far I learn how to crocheting and I learn Ribbon Embroidery and my first trial was on felt.

I made a simple pouch with a ribbon embroidery touch on it
satisfied? not really.. ^^ so I decided to buy a ribbon embroidery book and made another try

not on felt actually.. but combine with felt ^^

Old Mug Pads Make Over - 2nd Crochet Project

Dear my crafty friends.. how are you doing?
I have a simple -make over- project to share.. 
an old mug pad make over with crochet. 
I am a beginner on crocheting , but I always love to try something new. 


here they are.. my old mug pad from felt

I made a little crocheting touch around the mug pad.. 
very easy for beginner like me ^^
all you need is :

• a hook no 3/4
• yarn - cotton / rayon
• scissor 

Beginning crocheters usually start out by learning the chain stitch first, single crochet, double crochet and picot. 

It is really easy and simple project

I named the project as " a cup of happiness.."

aren't they supper cute and lovely?

Me on Aulia April 2012

Dear All..

alhamdulillah..again and again..

Me on AULIA MAGAZINE for muslimah -April 2012-.. 

a ton thanks to mb Santi Soekanto, mb Mutia dan mb Tya for interviewing me and give me a chance.

I am so honoured it is a dream come true. 

me on AULIA

Aulia Crew

Salam

Me and BeMyBean Bag

It is always be wonderfull things if we are able to create networking and collaborate with other crafter. Capungmungil were asked to create an felt appliqué on bean bag by my lovely friends from www.bemybean.com. And these are the result.. they will be attending INACRAFT 2012. 

Batik Kawung on Jeans

Underwater on Velvet for kids

Retro on Velvet

So comfortable, so chic, and also so personal..

and the good news is.. you can win 5 free bean bag if you buy my book. Don't forget to submit the form to Kriya Pustaka before June 2012

hope you like it