a little american crafts...

interested in some more inspirations? my all time favorite... american crafts!

the spider pictures were taken in japan during my vacation a few weeks ago... and those are really big. we were walking in one of the gardens and i just looked up to see those above me... definitely not good - i hate spiders.

supplies include:

pattern paper: american crafts halloween collection - venom (34780), creepy (34792), undead (34793), friday the 13th (34797); buttons: american crafts halloween flair spooky (70028); glitter chipboard alphas: american crafts bewitched melon; rub ons: american crafts halloween minimarks cauldron (43338)

one of the reasons that we decided to go to japan during this time of year was because of the fall season when the leaves would be changing their colors (both thailand and singapore are too hot). the scenary was just beautiful... so in love... for this layout... wanted to capture all the changes that had been happening in the past year...

supplies used:
pattern paper: american crafts blue skies collection - here comes the sun (34982), wouldn't it be nice (34978); chipboard: american crafts blue skies glitter (77226)

thanks for stopping by... will have more to share also tomorrow (been a bit behind on posting my layouts.)

Weekends....

Time really flew by this week, it's already friday and so grateful for that. It has been a long long long week for me, not to mention a tiring one tooo. It's one of those times at work where the work load is piled up and people are working at 150% capacity (when we can only do 100%). I'm so happy that I enjoy doing scrapbooking, as this gives me a chance to de-stress a bit and then ... stress out again... (if that makes sense at all).

There's another layouts that I would like to share... done for 52 Sketches 52 Weeks - the current sketch challenge going on right now, don't forget to check out the details there... there's another yummy prize up for grabs

and here's my take; ); another picture from the trip to Borobudur in Indonesia. The monument is breath taking and not a surprise that it's also on the world heritage list...

supplies used:

pattern paper: pink paislee; cardstock: bazzil kraft; jewel brads: american crafts; chipboard alphas: american crafts thickers; chipboard swirls: maya road; glimmer mist: tattered angels pinecone; overlay: pink paislee

Thanks for stopping by...

Am i still dreaming???

It's still abit early here in singapore... and am not sure if I am fully awake and most of all reading thing right.... not sure if i had imagined things, but i think i saw my name on the list... (checking again to be sure)...

...i made it to the Collage Press 2009-2010 Design Team!!! --> here

The names for the Collage Press 2009-2010 Design Team:
Lynn Ghahary
Lisa Kisch
Tonya Dirk
Piradee Talvanna
Cheryl Kelly-Van Domelen
Jennifer Beasom - Altered Projects
Roree Rumph - Cards

A big big big congrats to all the amazing ladies who made the team!
And here's a little peek at one of my CP layout that was submitted:

being together traveling together

i always figured that if you are able to spend one week on a road trip with someone and survive smiling... then there must be something there, right? :)

although we didn't do a road trip in Japan... there were those moments...

are you sure we are not lost?
do you really know where you are going?
where are we?
are we there yet?

what can i say, i get really nervous when i'm in a place that i can't read half of the signs... but all in all we had a great time (as you can tell from all the smiles)! and yes... "when i count my blessing, i count you first"

supplies used include: pattern paper: cosmo cricket nutmeg collection; chipboard: cosmo cricket nutmeg collection; stickers: cosmo cricket nutmeg collection; envelop: maya road; crackle paint: tim holtz rock candy; glimmer mist: tattered angels burnt red; cardstock: bazzill

** all items can be found at MWL**

inspired for: Magpie Club Sketch Challenge

inspired for: Scrapbook.com Cosmo Cricket Challenge

thanks for stopping by!

missing autumn...

Ooooooh i've been back only a few days already and am so missing japan with all the yummy food and the beauty everywhere. also not to mention it's so nice and cool there - it's too too too hot here in singapore.

here's my first layout to share with our pictures from japan - these are taken in nikko, a small city outside of tokyo. This garden was just amazing and stunning, i just couldn't resist taking more and more pictures and standing there starring out at all the warm colors... (you will definitely being see more pictures from this garden).

For this layout i was inspired by an ad that i just received in the mailbox, does that just look yummy. it's funny how sometimes the simplicity of things are more eye catching and not to mention, definitely get the message across and this was perfect for the challenge over at my mind's eye!

supplies used include:

pattern paper: my mind's eye bloom & grow; cardstock: american crafts, bazzill; jewel brad: american crafts; alphas: maya road; glimmer mist: tattered angels harvest orange; button: american crafts; flower die cuts: my mind's eye bloom & grow; mini alpha stickers: making memories; thread: bazzill

inspired for: my mind's eye challenge #4

inspired for: scrapgal MME Challenge

inspired for: These are a few of my favorite things

thanks again for stopping by and for all the wonderful comments.

I'm back...

hi there,

finally made it back to singapore... the week in japan was just amazing!!! and i have tons of pictures to share - we took a total of 1190 pictures!! (and that was after deleting the bad ones). I haven't manage to go through all the pictutes yet, but will definitely be sharing them in the coming days. both tokoyo and kyoto were amazing... the shrines and the zen gardens; absolutely gorgeous especially with the changing of colors everywhere... and of course, how can we forget the food!!! oh, i really have to go on a diet now...



on another note... if you haven't already, do check out the new sketch over at 52 sketches 52 weeks and the yummy prize... it's my first assignment with the amazing team!!!

TFL!!!

Winner & Vacation Time!!!!

finally, vacation - yeap, taking next week off for a trip to Japan!!!
so so so so so happy, but can you believe i'm still trying to finish all my work before getting on the plane tomorrow morning. have so so so so much work still to do, i think i will be up tonight working and squeezing in last minute calls with the US. i guess on the bright side, should be sleeping through the flight...

.... anyway, on a happier note...

a big thanks to everyone for leaving a comment by... love hear what everyone is looking forward to. for me, can't wait for the year to be over, hopefully next year will be a better one and happier one.

and now for the winner (s)... yes winners, i was so overwhelmed with all the comments, that just couldn't resist giving a way a little surprise to two additional people...

first off... the WINNER of all the flowers and goodies shown (here) is......

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ROBIN CHRISTINE!!!! congrats and thanks for sharing your plans!

and two additional people that were randomly selected for a little surprise...

SCRAPPIN SUSIE & CHONG

please email me your address details... talvanna [at] gmail.com. ps. if you are able to give me the details tonight will be able to send the items at the airport tomorrow morning.

thanks again & catch up with everyone in about a week!!!

Newest family member...

haven't had time this week to do anything else but work and work and more work. also i just realized that i haven't introduced everyone to my newest family member... welcome reddy!!! i truly wish you were here with me in singapore (he's currently in the US strutting his stuff). In this picture, he's about 7 months old and looking gorgeous - i just love his coat, his structure, his adorable face... love love love him (ps. don't let my other doggies know, they'll be so so so jealous).

thank you, thank you and thank you again Chris & John, truly is an honor to have Reddy join my family; check out Chris's doggies - they are all amazing, Chriscendo Pomeranians.

and here's a little something that i made for reddy when he recently won his CAN CH title! yes!! and keeping my fingers cross on his AM CH title (received 3 points after his first two shows) and can't wait to hear the details after next week!! couldn't believe that Pam (his handler in the US) entered him in 4 shows next week! wow, he's definitely one busy doggie!

supplies used:

pattern paper: SEI, cardstock: american crafts, chipboard elements: maya road, jewel brads: american crafts, mini alpha stickers: jenni bowlin, chipboard alphas: american crafts, ribbon: may arts, glimmer mist: tattered angels

inspired for: Scrapgal SEI Challenge

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to leave a comment on my giveaway post --> here; will announce the winner tomorrow. thanks to everyone for all your comments, love reading them! thanks a ton! nite nite

Toots for October

couldn't resist sharing... and thank you to everyone out there for the support and all the comments. you guys are my inspiration!!!

1. basic grey newsletter --> Just the Basics - Oct 2009
2. winning entry on scrapgal --> SEI Contest
3. featured on sassafras blog --> being me
4. winning entry --> negative space challenge
5. made it onto CP DT --> Collage Press
6. made top 5 for CC --> Scrapbook CC Challenge

Christmas is coming abit early...

finally finished the mini album assignment, well at least what i can of it. the reason for that is basically i got carried away with all the wonderful papers and embellishment from making memories, how i would create the album, how i'm going to make my little christmas tree, all the goodies (embellishments) to add on... that i forgot to think about the pictures! yeap, only when i was done and needed to place the pictures, did i realize... well i don't really have any pictures of christmas in singapore (and to think this time i even had a title ready). oh well, found pictures and hoping that this christmas, i would definitely be able to add more to this!!! (what can i say, we didn't really celebrate christmas in thailand)...

supplies include:

pattern paper - making memories mistletoe collection, chipboard album - maya road, chipboard snowflakes - maya road, chipboard swirls - maya road, embossing powder - american crafts (leaf, mustard) and ranger (snowflakes), brads - american crafts jewel brad, chipboard alphas - american crafts rockabye, ribbon - may arts, paint - making memories

it's not all work...

for this week assignment at MWL - had to work with the halloween collection from basic grey (eerie collection). the papers are tons of fun, but didn't have any halloween pictures. i think it's been over 10 years since i celebrated halloween (the joy of dressing up, the candies and running around with friends as we hop from one house to another). I was lucky to find these pictures from the project dinner (thanks ivi) and perfect for these papers.

supplies:

pattern paper - basic grey eerie collection (freak, zombie, tombstone); tags - tim holtz, buttons - creative imagination, chipboard alphas - american crafts, jewel brad - american crafts, philosophy tags - tim holtz, metal label holder - making memories (antique silver), ribbon - prima, glimmer mist - tattered angels

inspired for: inspired blueprint sketch #31

inspired for: pile it on (3-D challenge)

inspired for: halloween with a twist

TFL & if you haven't seen, having a small giveaway - do leave a comment by (see post below).

Happy world card day!!!

hi everyone,

happy world card day!!!
so excite that there's a special day dedicated to all the talented card makers out there. there's always tons of inspirations being share everywhere!!

more details on moxie fab world

and here's a little something that i manage to put together (will definitely take a better picture tomorrow morning)

supplies used:

pattern paper: graphic 45, brad: american craft jewel brad, ribbon - maya road, butterfly stamp - purple onion, background script stamp - purple onion, chipboard alphas - american crafts

ps. don't foget the giveaway i'm having, more details on my previous posting :)

It's Already October & Giveaway!!!

it always amazes me how fast time flies by, in a blink of an eye and it's already october; and only a few more months till the end of year. it's been...

over a year since i've been married
over a year since i've been assigned to a project in singapore
over a year since i've been living in singapore all together
over a year since i've started scrapbooking and having fun everyday

and i've been blogging for about 6 months now!!! yip pee!
and a big thanks to everyone who stops by and for all the wonderful comments, you guys are definitely my source of inspiration and determination to keep going....

as a big thank you, i'll be giving away the following to one lucky reader; i think there's over a hundred prima flowers, a handful of dew drops from robin nest and some maya road trinket pins. please leave a comment on this post, sharing what you look forward to at the end of the year. the winner will be announce on next Friday Oct 9th!!

thanks for stopping by & for sharing!!!