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The Perpetual Spring Collection Revival!

I had initially planned to launch these updated and new pieces last week, but if you’re following my Instagram, I got totally derailed by the TraceTogether token! I started making cosies and simply could not stop, until now. I told myself I will not touch another ball of yarn until I get this done!

So I did! And decided to have some fun with it while I was at it! I found some old photos of the previous versions so I decided to do a before and after with 2 of them.

But first, Tulle Princess!

This is a Perpetual Spring Luxe piece, complete with a girly touch of tulle! Which girl doesn’t fancy a dreamy floral piece?

Tulle Princess in Nude Beige (SGD$42) is a neutral and versatile piece which can be dressed up or dressed down, okay it might just be on the dressier side but still great with casuals! This is a tweaked version of the one I posted in my previous post.

Ivory Rose!

This was “Pretty as a bride” first, before it became Roxy Rose. I decided to name it Ivory Rose (SGD$39) as it sounds more simple and well, who was Roxy?

The current version of Ivory Rose.

The Roxy Rose then —–>>> Ivory Rose now.
Tulle Princess in Nude & Ivory Rose
A really old photo I found of Sherlyn wearing The Roxy Rose!

Black & Blue

Last but not least, Black & Blue! (SGD$39) Okay I didn’t change the name for this one because, you really can’t deviate far anyway.


Black & Blue then and now.

I have lost count of how many versions this piece has gone through! There was also a felt version of this. And now I’ve brought it back and “updated” it again! Unlike the previous version which had a raw edge blue flower, this version consists of 3 handsewn fabric rosettes and 2 singed fabric flowers, one black and one blue. 

Which version do you like better?

Shop these florals and more here!

If you’ve been following The Perpetual Spring Collection all these years, you would have noticed that I lowered the prices of the pieces (Ivory Rose & Black & Blue included) and I thought I would share with you why I decided to do so…

When I “rebranded” to “Le Petit Cadeau”, we were pretty much in a terrible state no thanks to Covid19. With most people taking pay cuts, losing their jobs and struggling to hang on to their sanity, I wanted to make my pieces more affordable to everyone. After all, being in a pandemic situation doesn’t mean we should stop dressing well and wearing things that make us feel good about ourselves, right? The process of making them really makes me happy and getting messages from you when you have received your orders makes me even happier! I want to spread that love and joy as far as I can.

Remember, you don’t need to dress up for anyone but yourself, and we all know wearing floral pieces kinda makes you that much happier for some reason. :)
I’ll leave you with my latest stop motion animation short video!

Also, if you’re interested to get a TraceTogether token buddy for yourself, you can check them out here!

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I Believe in PINK.

The florals are making a comeback!

If you’re not sure how to accessorise with florals, keep scrolling…

Floral statement pieces don’t have to be kept for special occasions or for days when you are feeling a lil more fancy. In fact, they’re perfect for every day wear and can be dressed up or dressed down.

Ana wears Tulle Princess with a simple white top, jeans and sneakers for a really cute weekend look. Who said florals can only be paired with dresses?

I first made Tulle Princess as a custom order for Ana along the lines of pink and the love for ballet, hence the tulle! (Thanks to the extra length of fabric and tulle I cut off from a rather expensive dress I bought for a wedding last year.)

GET IT HERE : Tulle Princess in Nude Pink

Here is the remake version in Nude Pink! Same color tulle but paired with a slightly darker shade of pink. I paired in with a basic white crop top and denim jacket, I would wear maybe a long satin skirt in a neutral to pink tone with this and add sneakers to create a casual yet dressy look.

I’m considering doing another version in cream… Should I?

GET IT HERE : Crochet Blooms in Pastel Pink

Crochet Blooms has been one of the favourites over the years! Probably cos it is easy to match with most outfits, and it’s a floral piece that isn’t overly “loud” but relatively neutral.

The “original” 6 “petal” version is available in pastel pink.

Crochet Blooms in Pastel Pink
GET IT HERE : Crochet Blooms V2 in Pastel Pink

I also tried a 5 “petal” version in the same color. Which one do you prefer?

Check out more Perpetual Spring in-stocks in store!

15% off selected designs!

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Calm Amidst The Chaos

To say that time flies would be an understatement.

A year and 3 months later, I find myself revisiting my old self. But why? Because, life happened.

And now, in the midst of this madness caused by the COVID-19 virus, I finally feel like I have time to myself. After all, the past year and a half has been a total whirlwind, time just flew past. I remember leaving beni, taking a break and then starting a new job at Shangri-la last January which didn’t quite work out. Before I knew it I landed another job and as cliche as it might sound, yes, the rest is history.

I always dreamt about working in the wedding industry, there was just something magical about planning someone’s big day. I finally got the offer to do that, although it isn’t quite as magical as I envisioned it to be, it is worth it in the end.

Due to the current situation, I’ve gained a lot more free time and putting work aside to be creative really helps to keep my sanity in a way.

It may seem like a daunting task at first but once you see what you can create with paper, you just want to keep doing more and challenging yourself to do better every day.

I’ve been going back and forth with the idea of creating a new crepe paper flower section for the online store, speaking of which I have neglected for the past year and only started updating over a week ago.

I’m trying my best to tidy up the site and maybe start building content on the blog again, but in the meantime, go check out my new airpod cosies!

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“But the reality is, times are unpredictable.”

How long will COVID-19 last? Until when will we have to practice social distancing? When will life go back to normal?

Amidst the chaos, I guess there’s a silver lining even in the worst situations such as this.

It all depends on how you make it out to be.

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Welcome to the NEW STORE!

It’s been a long time since I’ve blogged and a really long time since I have listed new items for sale. Thanks to the few of you who have been very supportive of my craft all these years, I’ve decided to build a new online store after I ditched Shopify a few years back when they increased the prices tremendously.

Welcome to the new store hosted on Wix!

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I’m still trying to figure out how to connect the store to this domain but my tech knowledge has not allowed any success so far. It was relatively easy to build thanks to the templates and once I got the hang of it, it was really fun!

Here’s a sneak at some of the new items I have listed in store!

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I’m addicted to making these alpaccas! They’re just so adorable and everyone loves them! Check them out in store cause there’s a few different designs!

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I’m taking a long break before starting a new job in January, which explains why I finally had some time to work on this. I will still be updating the store regularly, I hope you find something you like! :)

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Crocheted Blooms Exclusives!

In this post…

Just a handful of in-stock pieces up for grabs!

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Crocheted Blooms in Baby Teal $24.90 (Exclusive) Pending payment

5 crocheted baby teal puff flowers embellished with glass pearls. 

One piece in-stock only, no remakes, please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

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SOLD Crocheted Blooms in Ecru $24.90 (Exclusive)

5 crocheted puff flowers in a unique wool blend, embellished with glass pearls. 

One piece in-stock only, no remakes, please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

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Crocheted Blooms in Peach $24.90 (Exclusive)

5 crocheted peach puff flowers embellished with glass pearls. 

One piece in-stock only, no remakes, please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

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Crocheted Blooms in Blue $24.90

5 crocheted blue puff flowers embellished with glass pearls. 

One piece in-stock with limited remakes, please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

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SOLD  Structured Blooms in Teal $24.90 (Exclusive)

A black-teal version of the previously sold out Structured Blooms!

One piece in-stock only, please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

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To order, please check the following options accordingly. An invoice will be sent to you within 24-48 hours if the item is available.

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The Crocheted Blooms!

Hey girls! Here’s a super mini collection of the previously sold out crocheted floral blooms! 2 pieces are unsticks and 1 more Ivory piece is available by remake.

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Crocheted blooms is a simple statement piece that is great for daily wear! Now in 3 colors!

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Crocheted Blooms in Blue $24.90 (By remake only)

5 crocheted blue puff flowers embellished with glass pearls. 

One piece in-stock with limited remakes, please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

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SOLD Crocheted Blooms in Coral $24.90

5 crocheted coral puff flowers embellished with glass pearls. Perfect for that weekend outfit!

One piece instock, no remakes, please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

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SOLD Crocheted Blooms in Ivory $24.90

5 crocheted ivory puff flowers embellished with glass pearls. Please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

Please drop me an email if you are interested in a remake! jeaninegabrielle@gmail.com

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To order, please check the following options accordingly. An invoice will be sent to you within 24-48 hours if the item is available.

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Floral Throwbacks!

Are you ready for a #floralthrowback?

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Many of you have asked if I still make floral statement pieces since I went back to the F&B industry close to 2 years ago, and the truth is I just haven’t had the time to sit down and really get creative apart from working on a couple of customised wedding bouquets. Now, waiting to begin a new job and adventure, I finally have some time to post items I made but have been too busy to add to the store and I have listed these at very special prices. :)

A BIG THANK YOU to each one of you for your support all these years! :)

*All items shown are the actual pieces and I won’t be doing remakes at the moment.

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(Top) Crocheted Blooms in dark blue, this design is only available in Ivory at the moment.

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Crocheted Blooms in Ivory $24.90 SOLD

5 crocheted ivory puff flowers embellished with glass pearls.

Only one piece in-stock, please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

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The Girl Next Door $36 SOLD

This one is a mix of blush/nude pink and a medium pink combination which comes very close to the original Girl Next Door!

One piece only, no remakes once sold, please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

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downtoearthDown to Earth $36 SOLD

I would consider this a toned down version of “The Girl Next Door”, made with luxe satin fabric, this petite bouquet will add a floral touch to your outfit without being overly loud.

One piece only, no remakes once sold, please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

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kaleidoscopedreams-blueKaleidoscope Dreams (Blue) $36 SOLD

A blue variation of the original Kaleidoscope Dreams ($45) from “The Carnival Collection“. Very much toned down for daily wear!

One piece only, no remakes once sold, please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

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Black and Blue $36  SOLD

A remake of the previously sold out Black & Blue V3 ($45), a versatile piece that takes you from work to weekend!

One piece only, no remakes once sold, please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

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Coral Blooms $28 SOLD

This is for the girl who loves a pop of color! Paired with black and grey fabric, this is definitely not your usual bouquet…

One piece only, no remakes once sold, please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

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Poppy Party $21.90 SOLD

 The perfect piece for the weekend! These 3 blood red poppies will add a fun floral touch to that weekend outfit. Cord length is adjustable.

One piece only, no remakes once sold, please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

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blackbeautySOLD Black Beauty $32

Maybe color is too much for you, but that doesn’t mean you cannot accessorise with florals! This Black Beauty is classy and the bow lends a preppy vibe to the piece, just don’t go black on black.

One piece only, no remakes once sold.

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Psychedelic Blooms $36 SOLD

This experimental piece is similar to the previously sold “Chunky Monkey Busy Bee”, just in my favourite color combinations. Heads will definitely turn with this one!

One piece only, no remakes once sold, please take note that colors may reflect differently on screen.

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To order, please check the following options accordingly. An invoice will be sent to you within 24-48 hours if the item is available.

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Let’s Get Cosy!

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See ya later alligator pencil case $27.90

Measures approximately 26cm x 9.5cm with zip closure. Kids would love this one!

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Adventure Time Jake Card Holder $11.90

Measures approximately 7.5cm x 10.5cm, top slit to attach a lanyard.

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Lomo Camera card holder $24.90

Measures approximately 10cm x 8.5cm, back flap with button closure and side loop to attach lanyard or keyring.

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Crocheted Strawberry Coin Pouch $11.90

Measures approximately 8.5cm x 8.5cm (laid flat), back button closure.

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Travel Buddies!

Take these cuties with you on your next trip!

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Panda Passport Travel Buddy $35.90

One piece only, no remakes. Measures approximately 14.5cm x 17cm (including arms and feet) Flap button closure, fits one standard size passport.

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Roumang Passport Travel Buddy $22.90

Handsewn with felt, measures approximately 11.5cm x 17cm (including ears), fits one standard size passport.

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*Terms and conditions apply

To order, please check the following options accordingly. An invoice will be sent to you within 24-48 hours if the item is available.

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Back to basics!

Time really flies! It’s been a year since my last blog post and I guess I have abandoned this blog for way too long. 3owls

This trio of owls will be available in a separate post.

Well, Shopify has decided to up it’s monthly rates and I am way too occupied with my day job to manage a proper online store right now so I figured why not go back to where I started? Shopify doesn’t let me access my current inventory, let alone uploaded files and product pages so I have to post everything here from scratch (unless I manage to figure something out!

Speaking of day jobs… I have left Absinthe and am currently waiting to embark on a new adventure at Beni Restaurant at Mandarin Gallery next month! Exciting times ahead!

Just to help you navigate… Just click on “shop handmade” and it will take you to different categories of products like “Apartment” or “Bags”! For a start, I have already uploaded two remaining novelty cupcake containers in the Apartment section!

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For now, I’m trying to put as many items as possible in one post so that they’re not too spread out, if anyone has any idea on how to make this more “user-friendly” please do not hesitate to let me know! I must admit I need some time to get used to blogging again after a whole year!

Until the next post! xx

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