a little bit of magpie club...

ready for the sneaks on the magpie club april kit... (ps. don't tell Tara that I'm posting this before April 1st, but just couldn't resist - the kit will be available this thursday here). the kit is packed with super yummy goodies from american crafts, little yellow bicycle, prima and so much more...

and here's some sneaks of my first layout...


aren't those bunnies so so so cute... i really love the gorgeous finds that Tara includes in her kits...





and some pics from my second layout...



and still in my banner craze mode...





and stay tune... there's more to come in the coming days....
thanks for stopping by everyone :)

and the RAK goes to....

ooops a day late in posting this.... but a big big big CONGRATS to...

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this time around, I asked my DH to pick a number from 1 to 81.... and he randomly choose 25

and the 25th person is....

CONGRATS PEARL!!!

and I couldn't stop there...selected two more random numbers... whick are 12 and 48 for a small little surprise.

ladies... please email me your mailing address and will get the goodies out to you and thanks so much again everyone for all the wonderful comments and wishes... love you guys!!!

ps. and if you are interested in knowning a little bit more about me... check out the details on the lily bee blog.

more AC love...

funny how when I first started this layout... I never thought it would end up being a 2pager. I just had too too many pictures to include... and once again, lovin the gorgeous bright colors of this collection - heat wave - from american crafts!!! I really want to go back to that beach... it's been along along time since I've seen something that crystal blue and gorgeous.... @ "squeaky beach"



I know that clouds aren't suppose to be yellow - but I'm still addicted to that yellow maya mist and got out my embossing powder for this too...



and another gorgeous stamp from stampingbella for the note pad - I think this is my favorite one - added abit of burlap string for more texture... isn't it cute!!


supplies used include:
cardstock, pattern paper, embossing powder, flair, leather embellishments, buttons, chipboard alphas: american crafts; brads: bazzill basics; punch: martha stewart; mist (sunflower), chipboard accents: maya road

and also... I just got the creating keepsake magazine yesterday.... and guess what (although I think everyone has seen it except for me) but I got PUBLISHED!!!! YES! YES! YES! This is my FIRST time ever getting published!! (and double published tooo)

... and hope you guys don't mind if I share this... newbie excitement!!!

in this issue: creating keepsake march/april 2010


here...


and here too...


thanks again for stopping by and all the wonderful comments! thank you thank you! sorry if I haven't stopped by your blog yet, it's been a busy week for me and also I just finished teaching my second class yay!!!

Interested?...

just a quick note to let you know that I have finally finished listing all my goodies for sale. I have been spending the last few days going through my stash (intially started out as just cleaning up my apartment and ended up with purging my stash).

and just in case you are interested... you can find the details here (I know, I was surprised - didn't even know that I had some of these)...

http://piradee.blogspot.com/p/goodies-for-sale.html

(the link is also located under the blog banner)

***due to the high international shipping cost, sorry but won't be offering international shipping***

thanks again and also for all the wonderful comments and wishes, will definitely be stopping by your blog in the coming days (love seeing your work!)

flower craze...

who doesn't love flowers? and who could resist these gorgeous blooms? so this month assignment for Made With Love , we got to focus on flowers and misting.



It has been awhile since I worked with prima pattern papers and once I finished this layout, I just fell in love with their new collection "Flights of Fancy" and also can't wait to start working on some of their other new collections "Raspberry Tea" and "Pastiche". Aren't the colors gorgeously dreamy?? and yes, couldn't resist adding abit of yellow (using maya mist sunflower) and twine (yellow this time).






Supplies used include:
cardstock: american crafts (white); pattern paper: prima; mist: maya road (yellow, brown); flowers: prima; flower centers: prima; chipboard frame: american crafts; chipboard alpha: prima; ribbon: prima; pearl swirl: prima; stamp: prima; distress ink: tim holtz (tea dye)
Inspired by: Prima March Sketch

thanks always for stopping by and all the wonderful comments.

AC love and give-away

sharing some american craft love... and it's heat wave! I remember when I first got this collection, I wasn't sure what pictures I would use and also the colors are so bright and strong. But once I saw these pictures from my trip - perfect - and had so much fun working with this collection. Love Love Love the bright and fun colors - I have already started working on a second layout with these papers!



and isn't that cutest little crab you ever saw?



and yes, more twine. I've gone twine crazy and even with all that I have - I'm still ordering more and speaking of scrapbook goodies... do check back as I will be selling off some goodies at a fraction of the price (spent the last few days - cleaning and clearing my scrapping area). I can't believe how much I have accumulated over the year - new untouched and unopened paper packs, duplicate stamps and it goes on forever....


supplies used include:
cardstock, pattern paper, brads, ribbon, chipboard alphas, felt embellishments, rub-ons, sticker: american crafts; chipboard, mist: maya road
inspired by: sketch from yourscrapbook stash

and THANK YOU everyone for all the warm wishes - can't believe I'm another year old, although if anyone asks - I'm forever 25!!! lol and to celebrate with everyone, I thought I would have a small give-away...



interested in some yummy american crafts goodies (the journal book has one sticker missing, otherwise everything else is new), lily bee - flowers (new), purple onion design - alphabet stamp set (new and un-mounted) and techique tuesday - stamp set (new). if you are, just leave me a comment on this post by Sunday March 28th.

ps. would love for you to become my follower (if you're not already). Txs!

and also a big thanks Amy and Cosmo Cricket for featuring my layout - was truly surprised and honored when I saw it. Thanks so much!!!

thanks again for stopping by and nite nite...

thank you

ooops may have posted this tooo sooon and jinx myself...lol.... there's still a spot available if anyone is interested for today's class at 6:30pm.

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I dropped by the MWL store yesterday to check on the class supplies for the very first class today and was surprised to learn that all the classes are full!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

everyone for all your support, it really means alot and hope to see some of you guys tonight.


supplies used: all american crafts goodies

and on another note... THANK YOU Lara for featuring my layout on the CK Blog. It's truly a surprise and an honor. YAY!!!, this is my first ever publication anywhere!!

made with love...

had a bit of scrapbook block this morning when I first sat down to work on an assignment for made with love... couldn't get started, although I had already sketch out the layout the night before... but just sat there... starring out the window, day dreaming... (lol that's me)

anyway, finally got around to creating this layout....



awhile back we were given this adorable stamp from Maya Road to work with... the catch is... the stamp is design by none other than KELLY!! Yay! Yay! Yay! and will be available for sell at MWL later this week.



the idea that I had for this layout was to use the various pictures to form a heart shape... and to help emphasize the shape, I added little photo corners...and then a little of stitching too (still haven't remove the sewing machine from the box yet - I really should do that and then also learn how to sew).



and just loving the colors in this collection...


supplies used include:
cardstock: bazzill basic (kraft), american crafts (chestnut); pattern paper: cosmo cricket; stamp: maya road; trinket pin: maya road; kraft envelop: maya road; mist: maya road; chipboard heart: maya road; button: jenni bowlin; alpha sticker: jenni bowlin; punch: EK Success; others: robin nest dew drops

Thanks for stopping by... and can't wait to start scrapping with my australia pictures.

I'm Back!!!

Just dropping a quick note by ... I'm finally back in Singapore after long long long hours on the plane and a shopping and eatting day in Bangkok! Yeap, couldn't resist stopping in BKK - what can I say - missing the fooooooooood! (and of course my mother too).

Here are a few photos from the trip.... (still haven't a had chance to go through all of them yet).

the main highlight from Sydney:


an absolutely stunning view of the blue mountains:


yummy yummy cupcakes... oooh haven't had anything this good for a long long time (wish I knew how to bake):


a little moo moo along the way (I think we spent over 25 hours in the car as we drove from Sydney to Melbourne and then back):


the gorgeous squeaky beach:


dinner along the lake/coast:


and for now off to MWL to prepare the kits for this thursday class... just so so so excited & hope to see some of you there.

I Made It!!! I Made It!!!

Thank You Kristen for this amazing opportunity to be part of the Lily Bee Design Team... I'm just over the world (is that how the phrase goes?) with this - speechless and super excited to be working with an amazing brand and an unbelievable team. It stills feels as if i'm dreaming... (warning: this could be the side effect of long hours of driving through australia and hours and hours of walking around towns and cities).

Thank you again and again and a HUGE congrats to all the other amazing ladies!!!

and the winner is...

thanks everyone for all the wonderfull comments and will definitely have tons of pictures to share (we've taken more than 600+ pictures in just one week!!! YIKES)

and now for Shimelle's Online Class Giveaway.... the winner is...

and that is....

Congrats Salene Yati!!!

please email me your email contact details so that I can pass them to Shimelle. Thanks again everyone and there's still time to sign up for the class if you haven't already.

hello from down under...

hi everyone,

Just dropping in to say hello... currently i'm somewhere between Sydney and Melbourne... Not sure where I am (left ruben to do all the planning), but looking outside the B&B and I see cows... lots of cows. Well actually I think that's all I've been seeing the entire day today, was hoping to catch a glimpse of some kangaroos, but lucky or unlucky we didn't see any today during the drive (been in the car for over 8 hours).

But honestly, have really been enjoying myself so far on the trip. It's definitely a nice and relaxing one (and long over due) as we drive through the wilderness/blue mountains and then along the coast - the view is just amazing (give and take the rain abit) and will definitely try to share some pics the next time I have a chance to get online.

Also wanted to thank everyone for all the comments and sharing your latest addictions... and definitely have to agree with everyone, those are mine too... from misting, to punches, brads, buttons, flowers... and the list goes on and on... for those, who haven't a had chance to leave a comment for Shimelle's Online Class: Something From Almost Nothing - you still have one more day --> please see my post below. You definitely don't want to miss this class and just in case you are wondering who are some of the other guest artist... well have a look at my blog roll on the right... you might be able to triple your chances of winning (check for the ones with giveaways).

And for singapore scrappers... my class details at Made With Love are out and the samples are also at the store. Please do stop by and have a look and hopefully will get a chance to meet some of you there.

"Its Graphic" - mini album class is on March 25th and April 4th
"Days of Our Lives" - layout class is on March 18th and 28th

Thanks everyone for all the wonderful comments and support.
**huggies**

Guess what... (and a giveaway too)

I've been wanting to share this for awhile now... you won't believe this (at least I still can't believe it) but guess what... I've been asked to be one of the guest artists on Shimelle's newest online class starting on March 10th!!!! Just super excited and can't wait for the class to start - you definitely don't want to miss this!

and here's a little peak of the layout that I will be sharing with you...



and the class details...



Something from Almost Nothing Class includes:

• more than 60 pages of full-colour class materials, including work from guest artists and illustrated steps for more complex techniques
• 3 video tutorials
• a live chat session
• bonus journaling and photography prompts for your Celebrate Life album

and much more --> for more details please check out Shimelle's Blog. But before heading off, I've got one more good news to share with you. I get to giveaway one spot in the class!!! So leave a comment sharing what your current trend addiction is by March 8th (I'll be posting the winner on the 9th - so please stop by again then). At the moment - mine is misting - can't seem to get enough of it.

Thanks for stopping by.