POPPINETTE MAGAZINE - N°2 - The Bright Issue

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THE BRIGHT ISSUE 2013

9 DIY ideas for baby’s room

amsterdam shopping secrets pretty pink

flowers a touch of

neon

Poppinette - Bright Issue 2013

despite the forecast...

live like it’s spring!

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welcome!

It’s been a while since our Jolly Winter Issue, but here we are again, just as proud to present our brand new Poppinette Magazine to you.

This Bright Issue is all about bright colours, fresh flowers and new life.

And about us, enjoying this new way of sharing our creative enthusiasm with you.

Poppinette Magazine hopes to inspire you to go a little bit crazy - the creative way, that is - in your own home. Or you can just sit back & have a look at what Poppinette likes & makes.

With this Bright Issue, we are proud to launch our brand new Poppinette App for iPad & iPhone. But of course you can still read the Magazine on your laptop or computer as well.

Read & enjoy Poppinette Magazine for free. That’s what we like to do for you. Is there anything you can do for us, you say? Don’t hesitate, it’s easy: share the good news with your creative friends, of course!

With love,

eva & siska

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in this issue:

add a touch of neon diy ideas for baby’s room pretty pink flowers web shopping irresistible design secret city guide to amsterdam life @poppinette’s

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clothes: Prinses op de Erwt – wooden hangers: Hema

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create...

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add a touch of neon

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Spray paint a hairbrush & use it as a card holder

Coffeetable: Slowwood via De Huiszwaluw

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Paint the edges of a plain grey table

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Revamp a dull old vase

Coffeetable: Fer & Dubois via De Huiszwaluw poppinette – bright issue 2013

9 DIY ideas for a heavenly baby room

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Sweater & shoes: Prinses op de Erwt – hanger bird: Kidslab Antwerp – wallpaper: Tislifestyle

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ikea.com

1: C hanging table makeover

USE SOME CUTE BABY BLUE WALLPAPER TO UPDATE A PLAIN CHANGING TABLE

YOU WILL NEED

Changing table 'Hensvik' (ikea.com) – wallpaper (tislifestyle.com) – wallpaper glue – scissors – ruler – yellow ribbon – double sided tape HOW TO

1. Remove the shelves from the changing table and measure the backing. (If the cabinet is new, it is a good idea to line the backing before attaching it.)

2. Cut out a piece of paper to size and glue into place.

3. Decorate the front of the top shelf with a piece of colourful ribbon.

Glue into place with double sided tape. (Or use masking tape in a pretty colour or design.)

SHOPPING

changing table: Ikea - clothes & shoes: Prinses op de Erwt – hanger: Kidslab Antwerp – wallpaper: Tislifestyle – stool, towels & onesies: Hema

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2: sunny felt mobile SEW YOUR OWN FELT MOBILE FOR BABY

YOU WILL NEED

white felt – blue & pink pom pom ribbon – printed fabric leftover – needle & thread – metal ring – white cotton yarn – stuffing – Mod Podge (fabric) – brush HOW TO

1. Cut out 12 circles out of white felt. Make 6 ornaments by each time sewing 2 circles together, and filling the shape with some stuffing.

2. Measure the contour of the circles & cut pieces of pom pom ribbon to the right size. Sew them on to the white felt shapes.

4. Sew a piece of white cotton yarn to each ornament. Use different lengths every time.

3. Cut out a detail from a piece of printed fabric. Glue it to the felt shape using Mod Podge. Allow to dry.

4. Cover the metal ring with white cotton yarn. Attach the 6 ornaments to the ring using the pieces of white cotton yarn already attached to them.

SHOPPING

fabric & materials: De Banier

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Some velvet, some ribbon and a few fabric leftovers make a great mobile for baby.

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ikea.com

3: washi tape house CHANGE A PLAIN WALL INTO A HAPPY SCENERY FOR A BOOKCASE

YOU WILL NEED

Japanese masking tape – bookcase (eg. ‘Expedit’, ikea.com) – scissors HOW TO

1. Change a little bookcase into a ‘house’ using masking tape: paste some tape next to the sides of the bookcase & build a ‘roof’ in a contrasting colour. A little ‘chimney’ makes it complete.

2. We added a little ‘tree’ to finish things off.

SHOPPING

bookcase: Ikea – masking tape & toys: Hema – storage boxes, stuffed animals & ‘mushroom’ lamp: Prinses op de Erwt

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ikea.com

4: baby bed makeover

USE WALLSTICKERS OR CUTOUT SHAPES TO UPDATE A PLAIN WHITE BABY BED

YOU WILL NEED

Plain white baby bed ('Hensvik’, ikea.com) – wallpaper with figurative print, or wall stickers (tislifestyle.com) – wallpaper glue or 'Mod Podge’ (paper) – scissors – brush HOW TO

1. Cut out some nice figures from a bit of leftover wallpaper.

2. Glue the figures to the back of the bed & add some to the wall. ! Wall stickers are an even quicker way to update a wall or baby bed.

SHOPPING

baby bed : Ikea - wallpaper: Tislifestyle – pyjamas: Kidslab

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n i u g n e p n o n o ir : 5 YOU WILL NEED

hotfix foil in black, white & orange

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HOW TO

1. Use the template to cut out the penguin shape out of black hotfix foil.

Make 2 round holes for the eyes.

2. Use the template to cut out the white shape for the tummy & the orange beak.

3. Glue the black shape onto a onesie, using a hot iron. Glue the white shape & the beak on top of the black figure.

SHOPPING

materials: De Banier

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6: fabr ic c oated hangers COVER PLAIN WOODEN HANGERS WITH COLOURFUL FABRIC LEFTOVERS

YOU WILL NEED

fabric leftovers – wooden hangers – Mod Podge (fabric) – brush HOW TO

1. Cut out the fabric to the size of the hangers. Use a little bit of extra fabric for the sides. You can easily cut off the excess fabric later.

2. Cover the hangers with the piece of fabric & glue into place with a couple of layers of Mod Podge. Allow to dry in between layers.

SHOPPING

onesies & hangers: Hema

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ikea.com

7: adorable magnet hook

A SIMPLE MAGNET CHANGES A PLAIN METAL HOOK INTO A LITTLE GEM

YOU WILL NEED

Hooks ’Grundtal’ (ikea.com) – illustrated magnet (froydind.be) HOW TO

1. Attach a plain metal hanger to the wall. Make sure you choose one with a flat front side.

2. Stick any pretty magnet to the hook: ready in seconds!

SHOPPING

hooks: Ikea – magnets & dress: Prinses op de Erwt

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w o l l i p it p y r r e h c 8:

YOU WILL NEED

blue, white, brown felt – fabric leftover – 2 white buttons – cherry pits – needle & thread - scissors

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HOW TO

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1. Print templates & use them to cut the pieces of fabric to size.

2. Sew the fabric leftover on to the piece of white felt.

3. Add some decorative stitching to the felt ‘beak’ & sew it on to the ‘body’ of the owl. Now is also a good time to add the white buttons using red yarn.

4. Sew the white felt on to the blue felt. Fill up with cherry pits before sewing it all together.

5. Add some decorative stitching to the feet & wings of the little owl. Attach them to the body.

SHOPPING

materials: De Banier

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9: c osy c or ner USE COLOURFUL ILLUSTRATIONS TO CREATE AN INVITING CORNER IN BABY’S ROOM

YOU WILL NEED

postcards with pretty prints – wallpaper or wrapping paper leftovers – wooden boxes in different sizes & shapes) – scissors – paper glue 'Mod Podge' (for paper) HOW TO

1. Choose a set of postcards & paper that make a perfect match. Cut out a couple of wallpaper squares.

2. Have a couple of the cards enlarged (at a copy shop) & have them printed. Thin paper is easier to work with than the thick postcard paper.

3. Cover a couple of wooden boxes with the prints & some of the paper. Cover the locks as well. Use normal paper glue to keep the paper from wrinkling.

4. Arrange the cards, paper & boxes into a nice collection. Try this out on a table first.

5. Glue the collage to the wall using wallpaper glue or ‘Mod Podge’.

The boxes are easily attached using double sided tape.

SHOPPING

wooden boxes: De Banier – teddy bear: Prinses op de Erwt – stools: Hema

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dream...

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pretty in pink Pink f lowers not tasteful? Says who? Here’s Poppinette going pink, all the way!

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RIBBON UPON RIBBON Lighten up plain wrapping paper using ribbons of different kinds, colours & sizes.

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ALL WRAPPED UP Natural linen and dark blue make a perfectly stylish canvas for a pink flower to shine. Wrap a flower in a napkin for your guests at a summer party.

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LESS IS MORE Use only one or two flowers in a white bowl to make a stylish statement.

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BOLD & BEAUTIFUL Wreaths only for Christmas? Why not use them to celebrate summertime?

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Thanks to Rewind Design, Bazar Bizar, a.puur.a, Van Uytsel, Serax, Espoo

FLOWER ON A PIN We love this kind of crazy design by Dutch artist Jos van der Meulen, the so-called ‘schrijfknijper’. A flower makes it all the more festive.

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cage: Prinses op de Erwt - wallpaper: Tislifestyle

shop...

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shop the web livinginthegarden.be

iobjectstore.com

kleinezebra.be

bee house € 12,95

toiletry bag € 15,50

storage box set € 29,95

woonwinkelsiep.nl

wonenmetlef.nl

buitendelijntjes shop.com

house € 39,95,-

pencil case € 3,95

notebook € 6,95

moodadventures.nl

designlemonade.com

melkstore.nl

pillow € 49,-

money bank € 31,-

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poster € 9,95

irresistible design

Acacia wood & copper paper pendant lamps (restored.n l, € 89,-)

Dutch designer Mae Engelgeer plays with textures,

bright

colours and playful motifs,

creating

a

collection we can’t help

but

adore....

(mae-engelgeer.nl)

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Love, joy and memories in a trendy box: fill your Time Capsules with the perfect keepsakes for your nearest & dearest.. .

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time capsules! buy onli ne

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les.co

Time is never as attractive as when it seems to stand still. Exactly this is what Time Capsules help you do: create the perfect time-out for someone who’s dear to you.

This is how it works: you buy the box & get a ‘goodie bag’ with paper, labels and tape for free. You collect the perfect keepsakes for the person you wish to surprise.

You wrap and label everything. You write a perfect little letter or card. You seal the box, only to be opened on the date you mark on the seal. It’s time in a box. Just the kind of personal gift we like.

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secret city guide...

Poppinette caught up with an old friend in Amsterdam & got a free inside-out guided shopping tour.

Feel free to shop along!

webshop

kleverin

g.nl

THE PERFECT GIFT SHOP FOR THOSE WHO HAVE IT ALL Need a gift for a child, friend, sister, husband, wife, father, mother, yes even for the most critical sort of mother-in-law? We’re sure you can find it here among the toys, books, jewels, accessories and other stuff that doesn’t really fit in to any of these categories, but is still nice to look at, give or get. Poppinette bought a first little gift for – back then – yet-to-be-born niece Louisa: milestone baby cards! Results to be seen soon @poppinette.com &Klevering Amsterdam - Haarlemmerstraat 8

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to amsterdam!

HAND CRAFTED DESIGN If you like unique designs with personality this is your place to go. Restored sells interior design items, clothes, books, magazines, jewels and more

webshop

restored.nl

in a terribly cosy shop. We had a hard time saying no to the raw wooden cutting boards and the complete textile collection of Dutch designer Mae Engelgeer. Luckily our Amsterdam-based friend Anouk already gave us one of Mae’s tea towels for Christmas: a true angel, she is!

Restored – Haarlemmerdijk 39

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TREND SETTERS You just need to stop by this trendsetting store ‘for lovers of beautiful things, fun, handmade, good design and interesting stories’. And while you’re there, taste a smoothie at the café, like we did; or stay in one of the hotel rooms, designed by creative

talents

of

the

Amsterdam

Fashion Institute. Don’t tell us you need more arguments...

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e-blog shop-hotel-caf am.nl optionsamsterd

webshop vliegerpapier.nl

PAPER HEAVEN Vlieger has been selling paper and artist’s equipment to creative souls for over 140 years. A history you can literally feel when you enter the ‘Walhalla’ of creative materials. We couldn’t help buying some more washi tape and illustrated paper... Quite sure you wouldn’t be able to resist either...

Vlieger Papier – Amstel 34

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EAT, DRINK, LOOK, BUY This store combines wellknown design brands with new trendy items, fashion with interior design, a café with a shop and an interior design studio... Let’s just say they have all we like in one big room. So you get it: it was hard for us to head home after this one. And even harder to not buy those Haypendant

lamps

in

bright

colours that would perfectly brighten up our hallway...

Maybe next time...

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webshop & blog

fridaynext.com

toys: Hema

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life is in the living, not the telling, anyway...

(Tom McRae)

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Life @Poppinette’s..

When your mom’s a stylists, or a lifestyle journalist, what can you do? Poppinette’s daughters @work..

Proud of our newest, tiniest & cutest family member: our newborn niece, Louisa ‘Loulou’ Ines!

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Siska @W or k

Eva’s O f f ice

Here’s where we work. One of us stuck to the computer, the other creating non-stop..

Spr ing is finally in the air!

We love new discoveries, like this recycling design shop in Liege..

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Have you seen our brand new blog?

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! s a e id e iv t a e r c e r a h L et ’s s We like sharing our thoughts, finds & ideas with you, so we’ve given our blog, poppinette.com, a refreshing spring update.

Above all, we made it a lot more interactive.

Feel free to share & tell us what you think!

We’re more than curious to hear your thoughts & comments.

eva & siska

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N°3

THE UPDATE ISSUE 2013

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coming up: the update issue

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R e a d m o r e?

Enjoyed this issue? You’ll be happy to hear we’re busy preparing the next, THE UPDATE & UPCYCLING ISSUE Check your iPad or iPhone newsstand, our blog, or subscribe to our newsletter & we’ll be delighted to keep you posted!

See you soon,

eva & siska

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a b o ut POPPINETTE BLOG

& ONLINE MAGAZINE

the story of a stylist & a journalist, mad about crafts & interior design

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WE ARE: Eva De Geyter: writer, blogger, graphic designer Bram De Geyter: technical & creative engineer Siska Loraine: stylist, art director

SPECIAL THANKS TO: ... new team member Bram: for inspiring ideas, technical know-how & lots of time & effort ... Coco Vega @ palapa.com.ec for creative technical vision & clever design ... Tine for friendship, coaching, tips & tricks, and inspiration ... Anouk for a great day in Amsterdam ... our families: they know why ;-)

ADVERTISE

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Link to your brand, or custom made interactive ad with a splash of Poppinette?

Check our blog, or contact us: eva@poppinette.com

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frog: Prinses op de Erwt

That’s it for this issue.. Hope you enjoyed it!

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june 2013 – poppinette.com