Crafty Birthday for Katie

If I could hangout in this awesome place all day I would. If I could adopt all the creative souls who work there as my own brothers and sisters, I would. If I could take all the craft workshops they offered, I would. :)Since I discovered Craft MNL  several months ago, I’ve treated myself to a class, met up and collaborated with the owners, worked with them and their team on three Mommy Mundo events, and learned the art of screenprinting, making handmade dolls, and received heavy doses of inspiration and creativity. One of my memorable visits to Craft MNL was also during the birthday celebration of one of my fave nieces and Reese’s BFFs, Katie.Katie's mom, my cousin and Nurture Nook/ Mommy Matters partner Candy planned an intimate afternoon for her little one, choosing Craft MNL as the venue.  With just a few of Katie’s closest friends, it was a well thought-out charmer of a day, and it  turned out to be such a memorable treat for all.Craft MNL's handmade decorHandmade nametagsThere were three craft activities planned for the girls (and moms too!) that afternoon.Paint a UnicornTote bag decoratingDecoupage treasure boxJust seeing the hand-brushed calligraphed signs instantly got me in the creative zone!Look at the smile on the birthday girl's face Bella's having funwhile Reese is  busyCreative cousins...Reese and i as we finished our treasure boxThe tote bag creations hung up to dryWith Marielle and her team personally supervising the kids (and moms!) we came up with crafty creations while having loads of fun! Katie with friends, Meiji, Bella, Chloe and Reese with the Craft MNL teamMy workspace...After that we went upstairs to the comfy room where Candy prepared some snacks for everyone.Feasting soon followed by cake blowing (and some chika of course)...Katie surrounded by cousins Bella and Reese-- The nutella sandwiches, pandesal and macarons served with teaAnd the kids got to make Katie a poster greeting complete with handprints and paint.While the moms got festive too (me, Candy and Sandra)As we left the space, we went through the Collective which is  also home to a lot of indie shops and businesses such as art shops…This Ukelele store! Charming!RitualEven Offbeat burgers! home of the famous Krispy Kreme burgers of Mercato!Hocus BicyclesI want this bike!Love the energy in this place! It was a perfect venue for some simple creativity, clean fun and happy celebrations.Happy birthday dear Katie! and good job on the labor of love Candy!Craft MNL is on Facebook! Follow them at www.facebook.com/craftMNL and get info on their workshop schedules. It is located at Makati’s creative hub, the Collective, located on Malugay st. Makati. Vist the Collective’s fb page here.