You know you’ve made the extra mile and will earn super points for going extra when you don’t just buy your presents. Thoughtfully making them for loved ones truly makes them feel that extra dose of love. Handmade and personalized presents tend to be more meaningful. From a sea of gifting options this season, why not opt for a truly special one that has your unique touch?

In a WGSN trend report, venture capitalist, Howard Tullman is quoted, “In case it’s not abundantly clear, assembly line gifts that you purchase at the last moment can’t replace the time you spend with your kids, calls or visits to family members… This is not the time to show off or stand out; it’s the time to make real contributions to what’s going on around you.”

Those in Metro Manila will be glad to know that popular online website The Happy Station recently opened its first brick-and-mortar store to cater to more arts and crafts enthusiasts in the Philippines.

Located at the Santolan Town Plaza, The Happy Station is a one-stop shop for crafters, filled with everything and anything they need to create and make their customized crafts.

An array of essential crafters’ tools are readily available -- from cutting mats and blades to pens and markers; it’s really the perfect place for crafters to bring their customizing and DIY crafts to the next level.

The Happy Station, which is owned by Happy Creative Ventures, Inc., and under Xarion Industries, is the sole and official distributor of Cricut® products and accessories in the country. With its 20 years of experience, it has made it its mission to bring crafting to the next level. Thus, helping ensure that world-class Cricut® machines are made available in the Philippines for crafters to use and enjoy.

According to Cricut®’s website, the smart cutting machines work with an easy-to-use app that enables crafters to design and personalize almost anything, from cards and mugs to shirts and just about any everyday item.

The Cricut AutoPress machine in use at The Happy Station Courtesy of The Happy Station

Related Story: 5 Brew-tiful Gifts For People Who Need To De-Stress

Aside from Cricut®, The Happy Station carries top-of-the-line equipment from renowned brands sought after by crafters, including Flux laser cutters, Epson sublimation printers, other specialized printers, Hansol inks, and the Minc foiling machine.

Heat Press Station at The Happy Station Courtesy of The Happy Station

Die-cutters, laser cutters, heat presses, foil applicators, including printers and inks for stickers, packaging, and t-shirt printers are also available.

The Crafting Station at The Happy Station Courtesy of The Happy Station

“After our collective experience working in various industries, we now ventured into the crafting world via distributing a vast array of crafting products and tools from leading brands in the field,” shared Catherine Dy, owner of The Happy Station. “We believe everyone has a creative spirit and we want to get them inspired by seeing what’s possible by using the machines here as well as seeing the various tools and equipment available.”

Catherine Dy, owner of The Happy Station believes that everyone has a creative spirit. Courtesy of The Happy Station

The Happy Station will definitely be a happy destination not just for serious crafters. Beginners who want to get into crafting, or those who want to build a small business selling customizable gift items will find the store the perfect place to get everything they need to get started.

Visit The Happy Station at the 3rd Floor RS 305 Santolan Town Plaza, Col Bonny Serrano Ave., San Juan City. You can also check out their website at https://thehappystation.com.ph/ or follow @thehappystationph on Instagram.