Mondays Blues...

mondays just aren't my days!
and would like to say that that picture pretty much summarizes it all... (sorry can't go into the details of why at the moment, but there was once upon a time when I actually looked forward to mondays.)

and now, back to scrapbooking... here I used one of pattern papers from the Mix & Mend Collection from Sassfras, as the layout base (and pretty much that was all I needed; the details on this pattern paper is just amazing).



to add a few touches to the layout, I used Studio Calico - Classic Calico Mist to create the effect on the top, by misting over a circle cut-out and within a specific area only; which I emphasised with the boarder scallop punch and the turquoise strip of pattern paper.



and then adding bits here and there... couldn't resist, even with all the details already, but did try to keep things to a minimal as to not overwelm the layout. lol! also put my Making Memories Slice Machine to good use again and using vellum paper for the butterfly die-cut; to give an airy feel.


supplies used include: cardstock: american crafts; pattern paper: sassafras and we r making memories (turquoise); sticker embellishments: studio calico and ki memories (white twirl); metal leaf pin: maya road; metal flower: making memories; die cut machine: making memories slice; mist: studio calico (classic calico color); stamp: studio calico, punch: ek success

thanks again and again for stopping by guys and all the sweet comments!! really appreciate your support & nite nite!

reminders...

every now and then, I think we could use a reminder... to remember those things, those times and the reasons why...

here I finally got out the gorgeous Curio Collection from Basic Grey and really wished that I had discovered this collection much earlier, as its just gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous and need a spare one, you know... just to look at.



I also used the metal frame from pink paislee, but removed the center sticker and replaced it with one of the pattern paper...


supplies used include: cardstock: american crafts; pattern paper: basic grey; metal frame: pink paislee; die cut embellishments: basic grey; die-cut machine: making memories slice; brad: pink paislee; buttons: studio calico; pearl: prima; metal leaf pin: maya road; ink: tim holtz distress ink; alpha stickers: october afternoon; other: string

& thanks for stopping by everyone...

Celebrating Christmas...

this was one of the best christmas ever (although it would have been perfect if our entire family was there - wonder what it would take to get everyone to fly to Halong Bay, Vietnam - to spend christmas night on the boat???) yeap, that's what we did.



I created this layout as part of my guest DT assignment for My Minds Eye - using the lovely Lost & Found Collection. Oh I just can't get enough of this collection - its absolutely gorgeous and the glitter, its perfect for capturing our christmas celebration is past year.

Also once again, my crepe paper flower (which I thinks goes perfectly with this collection). This time around, I used distress ink to distress the edges of the flower and completed everything with a die cut from the collection.



Still drooling over this collection... the design, the details, the glitter, the everything... lol



And as part of the assignment, we had to create a journaling spot... for which I create a flap book on the page... for the extra pictures and allowing me to capture details about the trip...



A big thanks for stopping by everyone and don't forget to drop by the My Minds Eye blog for more eye candy from their amazing designers. Nite Nite!

if only...

yes, if only everyday would be as calm and peaceful as the still waters of halong bay, vietnam. to be honest, at first i was abit skeptical about going there but was really happy that DH finally convinced me. I loved it!!! spending christmas night on the boat there, was one of the most peaceful experience ever (and a much needed one, since awhile now).



For this layout, I used Sassafras - Count Me In collection and the matching embellishment stickers (always love these and are perfect for layering). Also got out the friskars cloud punches for some action and finally tried out the Sew Easy Tool from We R Memory Keepers (love love love love - and its super easy to control where you want the holes to be punched!!!).



And also trying out another new stamp set from Studio Calico - what can I say, I have a major soft spot for their stamps... wouldn't you?



Also added some rub-ons stars from Studio Calico... and check out those details on the pattern paper... love it!


materials used include:
cardstock: american crafts; pattern paper and sticker embellishments/alphas: sassafras; rub-ons and stamp: studio calico; envelop and leaf pins: maya road; punch: EK success; stitching tool: sew easy

thanks for stopping by everyone!!!

a little bit more domestic bliss

I know everyone is dying to see the new lily bee collections in action, but couldn't resist sharing these layouts that I created using the domestic bliss collection first; that I've just posted on over at the Lily Bee Blog. Hopefully these would inspire you to scrapbook those collections and therefore also making more room for the new ones... **wink**



and of course, there always need to be some maya road goodies!!! these are their window chipboard that I misted and assembled into a door and also mixed in some chipboard flowers from the domestic bliss collection...



and one more... also using the domestic bliss and lovely collections, plus some hambly for a vintage/shabby feel (or so I was hoping). I created this layout to capture the little something that adorable hannah had created for me... isn't that bunny too too cute. thanks so much sweetie!! it was definitely wonderful to be able to meet some of DH's relative when we went back to brussels late last year.



and don't you love that chipboard tree?? I received this as part of my guest DT for magistical memories last year, and they have the cutest chipboards ever!! I left the chipboard as-is and pasted some of the pattern paper behind the cut out hearts to emphasis them.



and as always, thanks so much for stopping by guys and hopefully I've inspired you a little bit. **wink** nite nite!

my first pink paislee post

its a new year, its a new beginning and it always amazes me how fast time flies by. 2011 has definitely crept in and took me by surprise; I'm still trying to get my 2010 resolutions checked off. which pretty much says... I haven't done (well more like completed) my 2011 resolutions, but in my defense, I managed to get the first item on my 2011 done when the year started! it's definitely going to be a new year for me... (sorry can't share the details just yet, but am dying to scream it out loud - and nope, its not scrapbooking related).

also as the new year begins, so did my term as a design team member with Pink Paislee and this my first assignment for them... using one of my favorite CHA-W 2010 collections - Sweetness. The theme for my assignment is to incorporate four photos into the layout, whereby I opted to use the same picture but highlighted one of them through the different placement and color composition.


I also used the clear cards from the collection to add more dimensions to the layout and also its the perfect way to add journaling without really have to write on the pictures themselves...



oh and don't forget to also grab the doodads (felt embellishments) if you haven''t already... they're gorgeous and also easy to alter to fit with anything...



and yellow, yes yellow, favorite yellow, also glittered, its yellow and oh those hearts are too too cute!





Thanks for stopping by guys and don't forget to stop on over at the pink paislee blog for more inspirations with the sweetness collection and also the CHA 2011 sneaks are starting soon!!!

My CHA 2011 Wishlist (part 1)

I have to admit that I've been drooling all over my computer the past few days... who wouldn't with all the new and amazing collections out there... and here are just a few of my favorites and must have thus far in no particular order... (oh, I think my budget for this year has just gone out the door!)

My Minds Eye - Stella & Rose Collections
The collection just speaks for itself, everything here is a must have...


Cosmo Cricket - Salt Air, Social Club and Upcycle
I just adore all their collections this time around, the colors are just amazing and aren't those doilies and butterfly die cuts too cute!!!


Studio Calico - Countryside
Love the patterns, the colors, the wooden chipboard pieces, tags and MIST!!!


Glitz Design - Lady Grace and Afternoon Muse
Aren't these just gorgeous, loving the mix of colors and that vintage feel...


Maya Road - EVERYTHING
Nothing more needs to be said... need everything; there's no such thing as too much maya road! & don't forget to check out their blog for the full eye candy experience...


Crate Paper - Emma's Shoppe & Portrait
They have done it again... amazing collections for me to drooling all over!!

well... what are your favorite so far??? and stay tune for more of my favorites to comes. there's just too too too many out there!! thanks for stopping by guys.

Looking back at december...

Not sure if you guys had seen this yet, but had to share here this fun layout that I created as part of my guest DT assignment for My Minds Eye this month. I had used the Lost & Found - Market Street Collection and feel totally in love!!! I just adore the sweet and vintage colors and especially that shade of turquoise and the stamp set from this collection is a must have!



and here is how it looks when the tags are pulled out. I used the tags to capture the highlights of each of the pictures...

• our trip to halong bay, vietnam
• watching the new year fire works along the marina bay, singapore
• having lunch with Tania Tahir (with two other amazing scrapbookers also), when she visited singapore

and loving those die cuts from the collection, just the perfect amount of glitter and glam!



and yes, this stamp set is a must... aren't those details on the stamped image just gorgeous...





thanks for stopping by guys and do check out the My Minds Eye blog for amazing projects by their designers (still can't believe that my layout is there!!! & please do leave some love for me there too **wink**). and please do check out my post below on the winners to the giveaways.

thanks again everyone!!!

Winner details

hello? hello? is anyone there?
I know I've been really bad lately in keeping up with my blog posts here, although I do have tons of things to share... but before else, here is the winner details for the Creating Keepsake - Best of Digital Scrapbooking Magazine....

Congrats Jacquie!!!!

(thanks to random number generator)

And unfortunatley one of the ladies hasn't gotten back to me for my new year giveaway, so plugged the numbers into the random generator again and a big congrats to SOPHIE!!!



Please email me your address details ladies and will get the goodies out to you (FYI - the magazine will be mailed from CK office). Thanks again everyone for stopping by and promise to have some layouts to share later this evening and also what's already on my CHA 2011 Wish List (have you seen all the new collections...oh my oh my!!).

Creating Keepsakes Giveaway!!!

Anyone interested in a copy of the latest Creating Keepsake Magazine - The Best of Digital Scrapbooking ??? There's tons of tips and tricks in here around photo editing and of course about digital scrapbooking. I have to admit, I haven't had a chance to try digitial scrapbooking and only starting to try out more enhanced photo editing techniques. I usually hit the auto color correction button and vola... print pictures. I'm just hopeless sometimes, lol, but learning about photography, picture enhancing techniques and trying out digital scrapbooking... are definitely part of my resolution for this year.



and here are some sneaks of what is included...





Interested yet??? If you are, do leave me a comment on this post by midnight Sunday Jan 16th and I'll be drawing one lucky person on Monday. Also the wonderful folks at CK have a free shipping coupon to share with everyone here... so don't forget to grab this code: DS25DT (free shipping on orders of $25 or more) before heading off to the store here to grab some goodies or your own copy of the magazine.

Thanks for stopping by everyone!

checked, checked and checked (& winner details)

Checked, Checked and Checked!!! It's only mid-month, but so far I've managed to complete everything that I had planned for the month and a bit more...

• acted on a long over due item
• all scrappy assignments are done
• class details for MWL are (finally) done
• tickets are booked: SG --> BKK --> LA --> IL --> LA --> BKK --> SG
• hotels are confirmed
• US visa is still valid
• going to CHA!!!

Oh Yes!! In about 18 days I'll be on a plane heading to the States, with the first stop over in LA for the CHA convention. I still can't believe that I'm actually going to be there!!! I'm just super excited and also not really sure what to expect at all.... and if you happen to see me there... please do stop to say !!!

and then... I'll be heading on over to Chicago for a few days to catch up with my sister. It's been awhile since I've seen her (given that we are usually living in different parts of the world) and super curious of her new place. I wonder if she would have any furniture by then (FYI - she moved into her new apartment about 4-5 months ago and heard that she's still missing alot). yeap, that's my little sis. and also... is anyone interested in coffee? and any recommendations on must visit scrapbook stores? **wink**

and in the mean time... I have a new class over at Made With Love for this month!!! A little bit of Enchantment - using the gorgeous "enchantment" collection from american crafts dear lizzy to create 3 fun filled layouts.







hopefully I've tempted you a bit with these sneaks... and due head on over to the store for the full details and hopefully will see you at the class. and before calling it a night, here are the two lucky winners from my new year giveaway. also a big thank you to everyone who left me a comment and especially for sharing your stories with me... love reading them all. thank you... you've definitley made this a super great year (so far)!



and a big congrats to ....





ladies... please drop me an email with your address details and will get the items mailed out asap! **wink**

and thanks again everyone!!