[GIVEAWAY] 5 Pairs Of Tickets To The No. 1 Single’s Event Of V Day: Valentine Vendetta

Calling all single ladies and gents! If you haven’t found the love of your life and you’re up for some fun this Valentine’s, Valentine Vendetta might just be your cup of tea!

Bitter No More

As we’re nearing V Day, it’s hard for us single people to not get bitter.

Your Facebook news feed is probably full of Valentine’s Gift Guide, Valentine’s Date Ideas, Valentine’s Flowers, etc. And everything starts looking as if it was curated for couples.

If you’re planning to take a day off from social media this Valentine (no thanks to streams of lovey-dovey photos on Instagram), here’s a better suggestion:

Put the envy and bitterness aside and let’s all mingle at Valentine Vendetta!

Valentine Vendetta

Specially planned for singles, Valentine Vendetta is back for the 6th year with a Masquerade themed party.

This time round, the party will be held at the newly opened SKYLINE in Singapore Land Tower on Valentine’s Day.

We can’t guarantee that you’ll find your soul mate here but you’ll actually have the chance to win up to $10,000 worth of prizes!

There will also be ice-breaker activities including curated games that encourage interaction between single gents and ladies!

No harm expanding your social circle or making new friends with the potential to be your V Day date next year.

Party With A View

Nestled comfortably on the 45th floor of Singapore Land Tower, the swanky Skyline presents a unique concept, combining outdoor rooftop experience with an indoor party-centric ultra-lounge.

While the faces of party guests may be covered by masks, the 360-degree view of the Central Business District will surely impress.

In Good Hands

Now in its 6th year, Valentine Vendetta has become one of the parties of the year.

Their event last year boast a whopping 1500 single peeps attendance! They’re not bragging when they say they’re the No.1 Single’s Event Of The Year.

Early bird tickets are available at $35 on Eventbrite while tickets at the door will cost $45. All tickets are inclusive of two drinks.

No roses, no cliched romantic declarations of love and no dates needed. We say, go have a good time!

5 Pairs Of Tickets Up For Grabs

Yes, that’s right.

We’re giving away 5 pairs of complimentary tickets (worth $70/pair) to 5 lucky readers!

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Simply LIKE and SHARE this post on Facebook by 12th February 2017 to stand a chance to win a pair of tickets to Valentine Vendetta!

Valentine Vendetta
Date: 14 February 2017
Time: 6pm till late
Venue: Skyline Club & Lounge Level 45 Land Tower, Singapore 048623

For more information on Valentine Vendetta, click 10 Gorgeous Valentine’s Day Flowers That Every Girl Secretly Wants

Klook x KopiPass: Enjoy Free Coffee While Planning Your Holiday Activities!

The year-end festive season is fast approaching! Planning for holiday activities and weekend getaways will be a headache. However, there is no better place to brainstorm for your vacation plans than in the comfort of a cafe over a FREE cup of coffee! This festive season, Klook has teamed up with KopiPass to present ‘Grounds for Exploration’ Giveaway!

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From now till 31 March 2017, be instantly rewarded with a complimentary cup of coffee at selected cafes!

All you have to do is simply use the Klook mobile app to plan your upcoming holiday getaways!

Hold On, What’s Klook And KopiPass?

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Klook is an online travel activity platform that helps savvy but busy travellers (like you and I) beat the crowd while on holiday.

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KopiPass is Singapore’s ultimate café hopping pass!

There is no denying that cafe-hopping is one of (most) Singaporeans’ favourite pastime.With KopiPass, you can now cafe-hop with your friends and other half without burning a hole in your pocket!

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The ‘Grounds for Exploration’ Giveaway is valid from 10 November 2016 to 31 March 2017.

The festive season is all about spreading love and joy.

Thus, Klook and KopiPass have decided to partake in the season of giving by combining two of Singaporeans’ favourite pastimes – cafe-hopping and planning for getaways.

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More information on this fantastic giveaway can be found here!

Sounds Fantastic! I’m Sold – How Does This Work?

Here is what you have to do to get your complimentary cup of coffee:

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  • Download the Klook iOS / Android mobile app
  • Tap on “Redeem A Free Cup of Coffee” banner and select the participating cafe of your choice
  • Enter the promo code GROUNDSTOEXPLORE upon check out
  • Receive your redemption e-voucher instantly in your account
  • Retrieve your e-voucher from the “Bookings” tab and head to the cafe
  • Show them the voucher to redeem your free coffee!

Do note that the promo code is valid from 10 to 30 November 2016.

However, redemption of the coffee is available from 10 November 2016 to 30 March 2017.

Awesome! How Do I Get Started?

Easy!

All you have to do is download the Klook mobile app here (for iOS) or here (for Android).

There is no time left to waste!

Remember, this giveaway is only limited to the first 100,000 redemptions. So hurry download the mobile app and start Klooking today!

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Also, read Attention Coffee Lovers: Here’s Your Chance To Savour 30 Cups Of Coffee At Only $30!

[GIVEAWAY] GETAI – The Musical: Getting Behind The Glitz & Glamour

If you think Getai performances can’t get any louder, colourful or dramatic, think again. With its colourful sets, over-the-top costumes and everyone’s favourite Hokkien classic songs, GETAI – The Musical promises nothing but to dance its way into your heart.

That’s right, our humble Getai is going to Broadway.

GETAI – The Musical

Starring renowned local Getai performers and international celebrities, this quirky musical tells the story of an amateur performer.

Upon meeting a seasoned performer, he was inspired by how his senior overcame obstacles that were plaguing his career .

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Shedding light on three decades worth of triumphs and trials of Getai performers, this performance reveals exclusive behind-the-scenes look of a Getai stage.

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New songs and familiar classics like Cupid, Passionate Desert and, Fight to Win will be featured.

For the slightly older audience, this musical serves as a trip down memory lane as it showcases Getai in the ‘80s.

Blending the essence of grassroots Getai with theatrics, this musical seeks to play a part in preserving the popular indigenous art.

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Set in Resorts World Genting, GETAI – The Musical’s stellar cast includes Hao Hao, Desmond Ng and the Bao Bei Sisters. In anticipation of the musical’s first overseas debut, we will be giving away…

2 pairs of tickets + accommodation at First World Hotel

Oh yes, you heard us right.

Not only will two lucky readers win a pair of tickets to the musical, but they will also enjoy a one-night hotel stay. Tickets for the giveaway are for the period of 8th – 11th October 2016.

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Simply LIKE and SHARE this post on Facebook to stand a chance to win a pair of tickets to Getai – The Musical by 6th October 2016!

Yes, it’s that simple! So if you’re looking for a short weekend getaway, you know what to do.

For more information on Getai – The Musical,

This article is awesomely brought to you by DiscoverSG X Resorts World Genting.

Also, read Top 5 Events You Cannot Miss: 1 October – 15 October

Attention Coffee Lovers: Here’s Your Chance To Savour 30 Cups Of Coffee At Only $30!

This year, the National Coffee Movement has teamed up with KopiPass to bring a unique experience to all coffee-lovers out there! Touted as the ultimate café-hopping pass, pass holders will be able to enjoy up to 30 cuppas from 30 different cafés islandwide at just $30!

Sounds like your cup of tea coffee? Then read on.

Tell me more about this.

If there’s one beverage that’s beloved the world over, it’d be coffee. We Singaporeans are no exception – from your kopitiams to the sheer number of cafés littered around the country, it’s not too much to say that kopi is everywhere in Singapore.

Credit: KopiPass

To make café-hopping more accessible to everyone, KopiPass allows you to café-hop with friends and loved ones without burning a hole in your wallet (because café food isn’t exactly cheap, we’re sure you know!).

So, when will KopiPass launch?

On September 29, which is National Kopi Day, of course!

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How does it work?

You buy a KopiPass for $30. With this pass, you can visit 30 participating cafes and drink 30 different cups of awesome coffee! What a great bargain, since a cuppa often costs upwards of $4 at just about any café!

KopiPass

Of course, we wouldn’t expect you to be able to drink 30 cups of coffee in a day, would we?

Not to worry, because your Kopipass is valid for 6 months, from 29 September 2016 to 31 March 2017. That’s a super decent amount of time.

If you find that you’re unable to make full use of it, fret not, because the pass is transferrable/ shareable! No worries about not fully utilising your pass!

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Passes are available for purchase either What about the participating cafes?

The cafes will stamp your pass when you redeem your drink. Only one drink redemption per cafe.

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“We want to deliver a superior cafe hopping experience, which means being very selective with our participating cafes and ensuring overcrowding will not happen…” shared Kathy, co-founder of KopiPass.

Sounds great! Where do I buy the KopiPass?

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Image Credits: The pass is currently available for purchase online Otherwise, you may purchase the pass at any participating outlets from 29 September.

If you’d like to have a KopiPass and savour 30 cups of coffee goodness, you can stand a chance to…

Win a KopiPass!

Simply LIKE and SHARE this post on Facebook to stand a chance to win a pass! Yes, it is that simple! That’s all you need to do for a chance to savour 30 cups of coffee at 30 cafes for free.

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This giveaway ends 28 September. There are 10 passes up for grabs! Lucky winners will be notified through Facebook.

Pssst! We also heard that some cafes will be offering 1-for-1 coffee on 29 September!
Follow us on facebook for the details!

KopiPass
30 cups of coffee for only $30!
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(Header image credit: KopiPass, words by editor. All picture credits: KopiPass, unless otherwise stated.)

Also, read Korea Town In Singapore? Satisfy All Your Kimchi Cravings Near Beauty World MRT!

[WIN] An Extravagant Dinner Buffet For 2 At The Line, Shangri-La!

 

This National Day, get ready for a huge treat! The Line (at Shangri-La Hotel), one of Singapore’s best international buffets, is taking Singaporeans on a journey through our unique food culture!

You can expect innovative twists of our local favourite dishes! Exactly what kind of twists? We’re talking about out-of-this-world bizarre creations.

Have you heard of Chendol – but served in bubble form? What about Tau Huey Popcorn, or Oyster Omelette served on an Oyster shell? As weird as these dishes sound, you need not fret!

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We’ve gone ahead to taste and savour these not-to-be-missed unique creations. They’re as good, if not, even better than the originals of our local favourites.

The best part? You can enjoy these local delights alongside the best international selection. That’s right – there’ll be fresh cuts of sashimi, seafood on ice, beef, and not to mention, a wide selection of desserts and pastries, including the best chocolate lava cake (we had 2 servings, guilty as charged).

Image Credits: Alvin Ho

Without further ado, we’ll quickly take you through a few highlights. There’s just so much good food, that we can only pick and choose the very best. Keep reading, because you will stand a chance to win this dinner buffet for two as well!

Flavours of Singapore at The Line

Image Credits: Shangri-la Hotel

In celebration of National Day, Shangri-La’s famous buffet dinner at The Line will transform into a traditional food street from the 1960s.

Local Delights

Chef de Cuisine Vincent Wong is a figure you won’t miss at the buffet – passionate, tattooed, and engaging, he stands out among the others. The brains behind the delectable and innovative dishes, he brought us through the story behind each dish he conceptualised.

Chendol Bubbles

Take, for example, the Chendol Bubbles. Deftly and expertly, these bubbles of goodness were scooped into this cup. It looks deceivingly bland, but trust us, this is full of flavour. Its intriguing appearance is due to pockets of Chendol-infused air. There’s red bean mousse, and standard Chendol toppings waiting at the bottom of the cup. This is the epitome of guilt-free dessert – all the flavours you want in a Chendol, but without the guilt.

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Tau Huey Popcorn

If you’re in the mood for another dish that’s out of this world, try the Tau Huey popcorn! You heard us right! Here’s a hint: the futuristic kitchen at The Line uses nitrogen gas. Our local soya bean beverage will be chilled to a point where it solidifies.. and resembles popcorn! Its extremely light and delicate texture will melt in your mouth in mere seconds, only to leave you begging for more.

Keep a lookout on our FB and IG for videos of Chef Vincent preparing and explaining these dishes!

Other Creations

There are more favourite old-time delights that are sure to bring a smile to your face. Think Chicken Rice Maki Rolls (with the best chicken rice chilli), Chilli Crab Brioche, Kaya-flavoured Arabic Bread and Nasi Lemak: canapé style!

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Our local Oyster Omelette takes on an imaginative twist with deep fried egg artistically placed on each fresh and tender oyster. We couldn’t help filling our plates with these mini crowd-pleasers!

Image Credits: Rebecca Ong

A Durian Alfresco Fruit Stall!

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Durian lovers will be ecstatic to note that there will be an alfresco fruit stall full of specially-imported tropical fruits! When we were there, we were treated to D13 and Pheonix durians, all opened fresh in front of you by a charming and jovial Durian Master. So rich, creamy, sweet, and good, we had a few servings each! There may also be other tropical fruits like mangosteen, rambutan, longan, and jackfruit.

All the durians you see in the picture were wiped out at about 9:30PM! Yea, that’s how good it is.

Other Delights

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Besides all these, there are stations serving Satay, Laksa, Drunken Prawn, warm food dishes, childhood snacks and drinks, and local pastries and desserts – the coconut durian cake was the best!

International Spread

Marine Harvest Seafood

The Line is well known for one of the largest buffet spreads in Singapore. Its fame stems from its generous selection during the Marine Harvest Seafood nights (Tuesday & Thursday). You name it, they have it! A few types of lobsters, oysters, clams, mussels, shrimps, crab claws, prawns, are served on a cold bed of ice.

The Oysters are also shucked live and fresh in front of you!

Image Credits: Vanessa Chin

Other Stations

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In addition, there is also a Roast Station offering salmon, and different kinds of beef. The Japanese station serves up a wide selection of sashimi; Salmon, Tuna, Yellowtail, Swordfish, Octopus, and more!  If you like to have some greens for every meal, you can count on the Salad Bar. Lovers of cheese, we counted at least 5 different types of cheeses to go with biscuits, bread, or ham!

Tip: You can request for salmon belly at the sashimi station.

Unlimited Wines, Beers, Juices, & Drinks

Only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, for Marine Harvest night, enjoy a selection of unlimited sparkling, red and white wines, beers, soft drinks, and juices!

Dessert

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Our best advice? Always save space for dessert. We adore the delicate toffee and nut tartlets, chocolate lava cake with matcha ice cream, and durian coconut cake. There is even a selection of local sweet treats such as kuih and traditional cream cakes for those who want to take a walk down memory lane.

Tip + food hack: Drizzle olive oil, and sea salt (from the salad bar) on their vanilla soft serve for a delightfully sweet treat with a salty crunch. Our initial scepticism about this combination melted away the moment we took a bite.

We Never Wanted To Leave

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The Line undoubtedly remains one of the best buffets to be found on our island. We loved how approachable the chefs were at their stations. They entertained the crowd as they cooked on the spot, engaged and explained the dishes, and served up hot and fresh food along with a joke or two.

If you’d like to enjoy Shangri-La‘s The Flavours of Singapore dinner buffet at The Line, make a reservation here and revel in old-world charm, makan-style! You could also stand a chance to…

Win a dinner buffet for 2 at The Line, Shangri-La!

Simply LIKE and SHARE this post on Facebook, and LIKE Shangri-La’s Facebook to stand a chance to win The Flavours of Singapore dinner buffet* for two! Yes, it is that simple! That’s all you need to do for a chance to feast at The Flavours of Singapore dinner buffet. This giveaway ends 4th August, and the lucky winner will be notified through Facebook.

*Not valid for use on the eve of and on public holidays

The Flavours of Singapore dinner buffet will run from 18 July to 14 August 2016.
Monday, Wednesday, Sunday: $79 per adult, $39 per child
Friday and Saturday: $92 per adult, $46 per child
Tuesday Marine Harvest: $98 per adult, $44 per child
Thursday Marine Harvest: $108 per adult, $44 per child
The Marine Harvest dinner buffet includes an enhanced seafood selection, and a selection of unlimited sparkling, red and white wines, beers, soft drinks, and juices.
Click here to book a table.

All prices exclude 10% service charge and 7% GST.

This was an invited food tasting session. Thoughts and opinions are our own.

This article is brought to you by Discover SG x Shangri-La Hotel

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Also, read [WIN] Tickets To A Romantic Movie With Your Date Under The Stars!

[WIN] Tickets To A Romantic Movie With Your Date Under The Stars!

What’s better than catching an award-winning film at the natural amphitheatre of Fort Canning Park against the backdrop of a gorgeous sunset? Doing all of that whilst tucking into a gourmet picnic basket and sipping away at your favourite wine as the sunset fades to a sky full of stars. How romantic is that?

If you haven’t already heard, Singapore’s premier open-air cinematic event, Films at the Fort, is back! Whether you’re planning a date night or just looking to chill with your khakis, this novel cinematic experience will surely do the trick.

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Films at the Fort – Singapore’s outdoor film festival

Held from 11th – 21st August, the outdoor film festival this year will boast a showing of eleven quality films.

Film programme

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Forrest Gump – Romantic comedy drama

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“My momma always said, life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get”

Amongst the selection is Forrest Gump, a movie classic probably even the most reluctant cinema patron has heard of. Starring Tom Hanks as the slow-witted Forrest Gump, this feel-good ’90s film shows one man’s epic journey through significant historical events without him actually knowing their significance. Full of funny anecdotes and stories, this film will be sure to warm the cockles of your heart.

Brooklyn – Romantic drama

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If you’re into something more recent, we’d recommend the recent award-winning Brooklyn, a film featuring a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Despite falling into a new romance, the Irish maiden gets homesick trying to assimilate into the Brooklyn culture. Watch as she struggles with the decision between the two countries and all that exist within. Do note that this film is NC16.

Fans of The Theory of Everything on the other hand, will appreciate The Man Who Knew Infinity, a story about a self-taught mathematical genius discovered by a Cambridge professor. Other film selections include AmyThe Nice Guys, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, A Hologram for the King and more.For more details about the film programme at Films at the Fort, click here.

We’re going to go out on a limb and say that this year’s event is going to be pretty kickass!

Gourmet food selection at Films at the Fort

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Food wise, fans of Shakespeare in the Park will find the options familiar. Helmed by the team from If you’re feeling fancy, feel free to indulge in an Antipasti Platter ($24.50) or even a Cheese Platter ($24.50). Pair them with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir ($10 per glass/$48 per bottle). Snacks such as Gourmet Popcorn ($5) and non-alcoholic sparkling juices and soda will be available. Of course, you’re welcomed to prepare your own picnic basket but do note that all alcohol must be purchased at the event.

For the full menu, click here.

Get your tickets

A different film will be screened each night of the event. We recommend you get tickets to this sell-out event fast or you know, weep. Hurry before there are no tickets left. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

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All psyched for Singapore’s only open-air cinematic festival? Here’s your chance to

Win a pair of tickets to Films at the Fort!

There are two pairs of tickets up for grabs!

First pair: Brooklyn
Screening date: Tuesday, 16 August

Second pair: Forrest Gump
Screening date: Saturday, 20 August

All screenings start between 7:30PM and 7:40PM. Gates, bar, and food stalls open at 5:00PM. Arrive early to secure your favourite spot on the grass and watch the sun set with your date!

Here’s how you can win

  1. LIKE and SHARE this post on Facebook
  2. COMMENT to tell us which film you’d like to catch, and who you’ll bring with you!

That’s all you need to do to stand a chance to win a pair of tickets to the showing of either Forrest Gump or Brooklyn! It’s that simple. Giveaway will end 3rd August and the two lucky winners will be notified through Facebook.

Already bought tickets? Don’t forget to bring along a nice picnic mat and an umbrella! We’re not going to jinx anything, but we’ll be praying alongside with you for great weather.

This article is brought to you by Discover SG x Films at the Fort

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Films At The Fort presented by Casillero del Diablo is Singapore’s premier open-air cinema event, combining award winning films with gourmet food and wine. Set in the natural amphitheatre of Fort Canning Park from 11th-21st August 2016, this is the perfect place to unwind with friends over a sunset drink before enjoying a quality film under the stars.

(Header image by Films at the Fort)

Also, read [WIN] An Extravagant Dinner Buffet For 2 At The Line, Shangri-La!

[GIVEAWAY] Maketh Project – It’s Time To Get Crafty!

What maketh a man? Manners or leather? Sure, manners are crucial, but what’s more impressive? Spending three hours handcrafting and stitching your own leather product or pulling out a chair for the lady?

Okay seriously, if you’re as much a fan of leather products or into crafts as we are, you’ll love what we’re bringing you today. With the recent swing towards handcrafted artisanal goods, we’ve had the privilege of getting our hands dirty with Maketh Project by attending one of its leather crafting workshops.

Maketh Project is the brain child of three friends Adlina Adil, Addynna Azlinor and Rozeryna Rothma, who share the love of leather crafting. Located on the second level of a shophouse, the unmistakable whiff of leather and hammering sounds echoing throughout the studio will have you feeling like a craftsman in no time.

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For this workshop, we’ve chosen to craft a key holder and have informed Maketh of the chosen design in advance. For potential leather crafters, your first task after confirming your design will be to choose the type of leather. If you’re as anal particular as we are, expect to spend a fair amount of time going through the selection. We recommend taking your time to make the decision because well, it is your product!

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After a quick introduction, we were shown a short demonstration on leather cutting and were just a teeny bit terrified after knowing how we could cause irreparable damage to our products. Funny story, almost immediately after the demonstration, we’d accidentally sliced through the leather meant for the key holder’s strap. Heh.

But worry not, because the friendly leather crafters of Maketh will be there to guide and assist you! We swear cutting in a straight line is tougher than it looks. Much kudos to Addynna who stuck with us throughout our mini panic-attacks!

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Following this, we were told to glue the two leather pieces together before punching holes in the almost finished product. After meticulously marking out the holes, we proceeded to preform the task with our hearts in our mouths. One uneven punch is all it takes to ruin all your previous work so y’know, no pressure here.

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The stitching was up next and after choosing the color of thread we wanted, we were all set to complete our key holder! After completing the stitch, we had Addynna put on some finishing touches and we were done! We think it looks great so it doesn’t matter if you think the button is slightly off center. It’s not.

The finished product!

We must say, despite the self-imposed pressure to perfect our product, the experience of crafting a leather good we can call our own is nothing less than fun. The level of satisfaction is pretty insane and we can’t help showing our handcrafted key holder to our friends. We cut and sew one hor.

Itching to craft a product of your own? Here’s some good news; Discover SG, together with Maketh Project, are delighted to offer one lucky reader a

COMPLIMENTARY LEATHER-CRAFTING WORKSHOP AT MAKETH

That’s right, here’s your chance to experience the joy of crafting your own product. You get to choose from a range of small leather crafts – a cardholder, key pouch, coin pouch, or a braided bracelet!

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How to win:

Simply comment on our facebook post with which leather product above you’d like to craft – card holder, key holder, coin pouch or braided bracelet (not pictured). Proceed to LIKE and SHARE the post and you’ll be good to go! The reader with the craftiest answer will walk away with a free pass to Maketh’s leather-crafting workshop. Winner will informed through Facebook.

The giveaway will end on 2359 26th April 2016. So what are you waiting for? Comment and stand a chance to win the opportunity to be a craftsman for a day now!

Brought to you by Discover SG x Maketh Project

Maketh Project
Address: 
751 North Bridge Rd #02-02
Contact: [email protected]

Also read: A Festival You Won’t Want To Miss – Super Japan Matsuri!

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