The Perfect Exam Pen!
Sitting for exams can be nerve wracking-and it is. Even more so, if it requires you to come up with an essay or a thesis within two hours or less, or requires tedious calculations. Ever written a whole page, and you can't even read your writing because the ink is running dry, or if the pen smudges-well think worst case scenario!
Nevertheless, here's a quick answer to stressful times. Nope, it's not that exams are forever banished, I wish so too! =)
Stabilo, has cleverly come up with a pen, that can actually TELL YOU the "health status" of your pen. Introducing the Stabilo Exam Pen; part of the ever growing Stabilo Exam Grade family! 
As seen on TV, the Exam pen comes with a that tells you the writing length of the ballpoint pen. This writing length is derived from Stabilo Internal Testing Standards.
Green indicates that it is all ready and raring to go, with the max of 80 pages for your pen to scribble on.
Blue indicates that you have more than enough ink for 65 more pages Orange gives you a balanced reading, with still doing well, and 50 pages available Yellow has you worried with "ink running low" signal, at just 35 pages left And Red with the DANGER sign is the time to change signal!!
Available in blue and black, the pen writes really smooth and has really good qualities! Definitely makings of a great pen! Not just for exams but for everyday use:   
Comfortable, smoother, faster and cleaner. Come on by CzipLee to get your very own Exam Pen-a pen that shows you that its time to change, today! technorati tags: the perfect exam pen think worst case scenario page indicator as seen on tv how to tell your ink is running low stabilo exam grade del.icio.us tags: the perfect exam pen think worst case scenario page indicator as seen on tv how to tell your ink is running low stabilo exam grade keotag tags: the perfect exam pen think worst case scenario page indicator as seen on tv how to tell your ink is running low stabilo exam gradeLabels: Exams, In Store with CzipKid, Stabilo, stationery
Last minute Exam tips!
Well kids, the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) is next week! To be exact, 3-5 September 2007! After some extensive research (we asked some of you, our customers!) here are 5 before EXAMS dos and don'ts that we've come up with: 1. SLEEP 
Be sure to get a few good night's sleep!
You will need all the energy you can get for the exams!
2. DIET 
Eat your breakfast! If you already eat breakfast, good for you - don't change a thing.
Don't change your diet right before the exams!
3. STRESS 
It is natural to feel stressed out! Our bodies are conditioned to raise the alarm whenever something important is about to happen. So be aware of whatever stress you are feeling before or during the exams. If you are aware, then you can compensate for it! Spend time relaxing or find someone you can talk to! =) 4. PRACTICE AND REVIEW 
Be confident as you practice and review everything that you know.
Whatever you do, don't cram for the test! Its an absolute NO!
5. ENJOY YOURSELF!
Take time between the papers, do something that will help you take your mind off the exams - if you are well prepared, don't get too stressed about the next day's papers! Enjoy the exams!
Apart from that we've also got some last-minute stationery products that you may need for the exams:
These are specially produced UPSR Exam Kit by Stabilo and the local publisher of the UPSR past year papers, Cerdik. It includes a sample of a UPSR-format exam paper and a set of Stabilo's popular Exam Grade Series Stationery! Available in the Maths and Science subjects only. Its a good last-minute review practice!
Like mentioned, the Stabilo Exam Grade series is one of the most popular Exam-themed stationery product. Another worthy mention is the Faber-Castell Tri-Grip 2B Pencils.
For more on these products, visit these pages:
CzipLee wishes all our friends sitting for their UPSR Exams: All the best and enjoy yourselves! technorati tags: Last minute exam tips guide Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah UPSR Eat your breakfast Exam grade stationery del.icio.us tags: Last minute exam tips guide Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah UPSR Eat your breakfast Exam grade stationery keotag tags: Last minute exam tips guide Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah UPSR Eat your breakfast Exam grade stationery Labels: CzipKid, Exams, Faber-Castell, In Store with CzipKid, Stabilo, stationery
How do I write on dark coloured card stock?
Nowadays we get paper in all shapes and sizes, and all colours too! The trouble with that is, how to write on them...well let us help you out with that!
Re-introducing the Uni-Ball Signo UM-100 Gel Rollerball Fine , the best pens for dark pages* or any coloured pages!
(*Scrapbooking Pro)
Uni-Ball Signo UM-100 Gel Rollerball Fine is a 0.7 MM ball sized pen with ink that is waterproof, acid-free, resistant to fading and discolouration from exposure to light and possesses superior colour brightness. Comes with a cap design that eliminates the possibility of children swallowing and choking on the cap.
TIP: Stainless steel
BALL: 0.7mm dia.tungsten carbide ball
BARREL: Plastic (AS)
INK COLOUR: Assorted (But limited!)
Please note that the UM-100 Signo range has now been replaced by the Signo UM-120 range.
We do have a few of these pens left in stock - please contact us for details.
Available colours: Pastel Violet, Violet, Blue, Flourescent Pink, Silver and Creamy White!
They are ideal for craft use, especially for scrapbooking or photo albums! If you are now looking for something to use these pens on, look no further than our customers' favourites: 
Grandluxe's Urban Papier Noir
Polypropylene waterproof with pen slot cover.
120 gsm fine BLACK Spanish paper. Black twin wire bound.
Available in A4, A5 & A6. You can find these products in CzipLee today! Uni Mitsubishi Pencil is distributed by Faber-Castell Malaysia. technorati tags: best for dark pages best pens acid-free ideal for craft scrapbooking pens urban papier noir black spanish paper How do I write on dark coloured card stock? del.icio.us tags: best for dark pages best pens acid-free ideal for craft scrapbooking pens urban papier noir black spanish paper How do I write on dark coloured card stock? keotag tags: best for dark pages best pens acid-free ideal for craft scrapbooking pens urban papier noir black spanish paper How do I write on dark coloured card stock? Labels: Faber-Castell, In Store with CzipKid, stationery, Uni-Ball
From Kampung to Twin Towers!
On the 31st of August, Malaysia will celebrate 50 years of independence. The month of August has been filled with a myriad of parades, cultural performances, street shows and carnivals to commemorate the country's Independence or Merdeka Day. So what does CzipLee have to offer to the celebrations. Sorry, we don't do Merdeka Sales, we think they're all just some gimmick. Read our take on sales! =)
Well the next few posts on our blog will be our little Merdeka rally call! We'll kick start with a book
Publisher: Oxford Fajar
Release date: August 2007
ISBN: 9789833383474
Price: RM 150.00
Format: Hardback
Extent: 240pp
Size: 234x156mm
Author: RICHARD LEETE
- 10 years as an advisor to the Malaysian government in his role as UN Resident Coordinator
- UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei since Oct 2003
Features :
- Comprehensive data relevant to the subject matter is provided throughout the text : This will provide readers with a clearer picture of the information mentioned in the text, and will also support statements made by the author
- The language used is precise and clear, even amidst the sea of technical data provided: This will aid in the understanding of complex concepts and enhance its user-friendly appeal
- The book is the only one of its kind to offer a comprehensive, thorough approach in dealing with the subject of economic and social development in Malaysia over the past 50 years: It will be an interesting read, one that endears itself to a wide number of readers, as it covers all areas of economic development and social progress in the country since its birth as an independent nation
Description:
This book offers a comprehensive, thorough approach to the subjects of politics, economic development and social progress in Malaysia. It puts together an immense evidence-base, including from a wide range of primary publications and official statistics, to trace and discuss the policies and programmes that have led to Malaysia's spectacular development. This is the only book of it kind to effectively review and document the 50 years of Malaysia’s developmental advancement, since it became an independent nation. Contents:
Foreword by Raja Nazrin, Regent of Perak
Chap 1: The Beginnings
Chap 2: Growing Population and Changing Balance
Chap 3: Growing and Transforming the Economy
Chap 4: Ending Poverty and Restructuring Society
Chap 5: Expanding Education and Advancing Attainment
Chap 6: Modernizing Health Outcomes
Chap 7: Promoting Women's Advancement
Chap 8: Towards the Next 50 Years Malaysia: From Kampung to Twin Towers is available in CzipLee Kajang & Bangsar! With limited copies left, get this one of a kind book now! 
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Para para, Sakura!
We are dancing a new dance these days!
(Sorry we haven't done this up yet with the full line-ups, but we'll get there!)
Oh, our new dance? Para, para SAKURA! =)
Ok, not really 'para-ing' but we've got some Sakura products in that we can't help but share it with all of you!
For the benefit of those who don't know who or what Sakura is; simply put Sakura invented oil pastels and gel inks! Yes, the very gel ink you are using right now or the oil pastels that you are using in school?! Well, it wouldn't have been possible without the genius of Sakura! You can read more about them here!
They were out of the scene for a while, at least here in Malaysia but boy, are they back with a vengence! They've got the Gelly Rolls (gel ink pens), the CrayPas (oil pastels), the Pigma Inks (well, Pigma pens!) and a whole lot more.
But for now, we bring you our current Sakura favourite!
the Sakura KOI Water Brushes: 
Artists find KOI® Water Brushes resourceful as well as remarkable. An exclusive two-piece barrel handle contains a plug to carry water, is transparent for easy refilling, and detaches for compact storage. Water is delivered directly to a fine flexible brush tip. Comfortable grip for controlled blending, shading, and highlighting. Fine lines and bold strokes as well as excellent watercolor dilution allow versatile expression. Packaged individually in re-sealable, hanging pouches available in three round brush sizes: 
Here are some technical qualities: Polypropylene, transparent barrel and nib holder section. Nylon fibers for brush tip 4-7/8" overall brush length By screwing barrel apart, the brush collapses into two, 2-7/8" components For ages 8 + years Small parts (cap & plug)-please keep away from small children!
And the packaging for all three:
  
Come, on let's dance now!
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Saturday Nights @ CzipLee
For the past Saturday nights, we at CzipLee and the patrons of Bangsar have been treated to a very special after hours performance by this very talented group of artists. They are from the Bantus Capoeira Malaysia! They are not just any normal artists, they are CAPOEIRA artists!
Capoeira is a Brazilian fight-dance, game, and martial art created by enslaved Africans during the 19th Century [1] Participants form a roda (circle) and take turns playing instruments, singing, and sparring in pairs in the centre of the circle. The game is marked by fluid acrobatic play, feints, subterfuge, and extensive use of groundwork, as well as sweeps, kicks, and headbutts. Less frequently, elbow-strikes, slaps, punches, and body-throws are used. Technique and strategy are the key elements to playing a good game. Capoeira has three main styles, known as "regional", "Angola", and the less-well defined "contemporanea". (Source: WIKI of course!) Check out some photos: 
       
So don't miss out on Bantus Malaysia's Public Roda! Come by while they are still in the neighbourhood. For more information, you can contact them:
Academia Bantus 23-C, Jalan SS22/23, Damansara Jaya,Petaling Jaya 47400 Selangor, Malaysia
Training enquiries:
+(6)03 7710 7908 HQ
+(6)012 288 7908 Quek +(6)012 299 3600 NgeowPerformance enquiries:
+(6)012 288 7908 Quek "I've got major news for you. The world can be as big as you want it to be, or as small as your tiny little hood." -quote from Only the Strong (1993)- The COOLEST and only Capoiera movie that we know! =)Come on, sing it... Beira mar yo yo, Beira mar ya ya
Coro:Beira mar yo yo,Beira mar ya ya
Beira mar, beira mar
Coro:E de yo yo
Beira mar, beira mar
Coro:E de ya ya...
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In the mood for love...and travel!
This is a very special smidapaper-flavoured post!
When we were told of this *Love, Elsie* range by the smidapaper gang, well how could we resist them?! So here's what we're hyping about...
Apart from that we do have a range of the new Making Memories Travel too:
But its still all bout L-O-V-E! =)
Love, baby, love
This is my theme from summer
Winter, spring and fall
Love, baby, love
In July, August or December
Anytime at all
Labels: crafts, In Store with CzipKid, smidapaper
Pilot's FriXion Light!
Highlight, Delete, Repeat! After years of research, Pilot has perfected a new generation of thermo sensitive ink that reacts to changes in temperature. Supplied with this innovative technology, FriXion highlighters erase without ink eradicators or rubber erasers, the ink disappears simply by rubbing, using a debris-free end stud. 
At the moment only the Frixion Lights are available. We hope to get the roller ball ones in soon too! Check out the ad on the FriXion Ball! Frixion Light is now available at CzipLee Kajang and Bangsar! technorati tags: friction pen thermo sensitive ink innovative technology Pilot FriXion Labels: In Store with CzipKid, Pilot Pen, stationery
Sale Everyday!
"CzipLee got no SALE ar?"
"Got discount or not?"
We get asked those a lot here in CzipLee. Especially now with the on-going school holidays, the lead up to Malaysia's 50th Independence Day and the never-ending SALE all over!
In the US of A and some other parts of the world, its that time of the year that gives parents an excuse to buy school supplies. Here in Malaysia though, the fever don't really start till come end of November when the school year ends. But that doesn't or well shouldn't stop you from buying stationery or books?!!
At CzipLee, we pride ourselves with having the best price we can offer to our customers. With our marked down stationery prices, well our very own CzipCard for books (all kinds), greeting cards, board games (everything except magazines, stationery and value buys)...
Our answer to the questions asked: "At Cziplee, we are on SALE everyday!"
So go on, don't resist the temptation, you don't need any excuse to just pop by CzipLee, where we will try to meet all your books and stationery needs!
Find a great deal @ CzipLee today! =)
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Organising with colours!
Here's another award winner to add to your collection!
The Good Design Award 2006 winner: Carl Ring Index Tab is now available at CzipLee Bangsar. At first glance, Carl Ring Index Tab may look like just any normal indexing tool but its more than that! Suitable for notebooks, photo albums, porftolios, catalogues etc., it is a great help in organising ring-styled books and binding rings!
How does it work?As illustrated in the pictures below, just attach the top two hooks of the Ring Index Tab to rings of a notebook or binding ring. Then attached the remaining hooks to the rings. If you were to use index seals, put the seal on before attaching the hooks to the rings
  
Another way to use it is by positioning the Ring Index Tab upside-down and attaching it on the top of the notebook or binding ring. Voila, a bookmark!
Currently available in 3 attractive shades of colours. The Carl Ring Index Tab comes in a 5-per pack packaging. 
Start organising with the very cool and groovy Carl Ring Index Tab today! 
Labels: Carl, In Store with CzipKid, stationery
Where beautiful handwriting becomes child's play!
More PITTs! (No, no, not Brad!)
So we had that post about the Faber-Castell PITT artist pen: Manga Marker Set of 8. Well, if you have bought them and you are loving it! Be prepare for a PITT invasion -and NO, we're not talking about Brad Pitt or his army of lil' Pitts! But these:
   
A low-down on the PITT Artist Brush Pens
- Pigmented India ink that is both acid-free and archival (PH neutral)
- Smudgeproof and waterproof when dry.
- The ink contains the highest quality pigments for unsurpassed lightfastness.
- Lightfastness rating and color name noted on on barrel of each pen.
- Brush pens are ideal for graphic artists, illustrators, designers and architects.
- Perfect for sketching, journals, cartooning, fine-ink drawing, scrapbooking and rubber-stamping.
We will profile each variety of PITT Artist Pens when we get our hands on them! =) technorati tags: Artist pens Pitt markers pigmented india ink multi-purpose markers ideal for all types brangelina brad pitt angelina jolie Maddox Pax Zahara Shiloh Jolie Pitt del.icio.us tags: Artist pens Pitt markers pigmented india ink multi-purpose markers ideal for all types brangelina brad pitt angelina jolie Maddox Pax Zahara Shiloh Jolie Pitt keotag tags: Artist pens Pitt markers pigmented india ink multi-purpose markers ideal for all types brangelina brad pitt angelina jolie Maddox Pax Zahara Shiloh Jolie Pitt Labels: art, Faber-Castell, In Store with CzipKid, Manga, stationery
When was the last time you picked up a brush, or a pencil, or a crayon? How did that feel? Whether you think back to yesterday,or many many years ago, you probably recall a feeling of pure freedom and bliss. This is an invitation to feel that bliss again, and to show your art, in-front of an encouraging and supporting audience. A safe audience. This is also an invitation, to be that audience. Introducing: Artmakr Weekend! An online themed art exhibition, that YOU are invited to participate in. Stick-men and Master Paintings are all welcome to mingle with one another.
See you there! Still here? Great, help us extend this invitation, by re-posting this article on your blog, or emailing it to your artist friend (we know you have one). Is there an artist inside you? We think so. Create! Cziplee Books & Stationery sells a wide range of student and artist grade art materials. With brand names like Daler-Rowney, Royal Talens, Winston & Newton, Marie's and a whole lot more on the palatte, we've got your canvas filled! All you have to do is brush away! =) Oh, check out our little art corner: 
More @rt updates soon!
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Crocs, Crocodiles, Croquis?!
Moleskine Travel Competition Winners!
Manga Your World!
For all you budding manga artists or for everyone who's always wanted to get started with manga comics, this one's for you:
The Faber-Castell PITT artist pen: Manga Marker Set of 8 — Faber-Castell Manga markers are recommended by leading Manga artists for their performance and range of colors. Waterproof, smudgeproof, lightfast, archival-quality ink contains a high proportion of pigment. Set of 8 includes five markers in five shades of gray with brush tip, one black brush tip, one black medium brush tip, and one black superfine brush tip in a durable plastic wallet. A leaflet provides helpful hints and advice on getting started. Just to get you going, here's a Sora from the ever popular Kingdom Hearts by the artmaker himself:
Faber-Castell Pitt Manga Markers are only available in CzipLee Books & Stationery Bangsar! technorati tags: manga Faber-Castell Faber-Castell Manga PITT artist pen Sora Kingdom Hearts artmaker CzipLee CzipLee Books & Stationery books stationery CzipKid Labels: art, CzipKid, Faber-Castell, Manga, stationery
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