vintage tags to share...

Hi there.... I'm back to share my assignment that I recently did for Made With Love and this time around I opted to create some vintage tags (which are now hanging in the store if you would like a closer peak); using the gorgeous vintage whimsy collection from girl paperie and also mixing in some crate paper too (the brown pattern papers).



And also trying out a new sizzix die - Fringed Flower #657115 - that I just bought (I was testing this at the store and couldn't resist coming home with one). Isn't that flower just gorgeous, you have got to try this... (ps. and this is also the same flower that is also used in the "Enjoy Today" class).



Also putting all those prima flowers to some good use...



And finally breaking in the new maya road chipboard collection - these little circle chipboards are just too too cute. Also I'm thrilled beyond that Jenni Bowlin finally came out with the butterfly stamps (I've been in love with that image since they were rub-ons) and can't wait to see what new stamps they'll have in the next collection.



And here a picture of another stamp from Jenni Bowlin - the starburst ones (I think that's what they are called) and these are super fun to work with and really love how the 2in punchouts fits perfect in these circles.





I really do love how these tags came out and will definitely be creating more of these....



Thanks for stopping by everyone and do check back later in the week as there's more projects to be shared!!!

CK Winner & Pink Paislee Yummies

helllo there?.... anyone there?
I know its been a bit quiet here lately, but the past week in Bangkok, then Laos and finally Cambodia.... well, I guess you could image. I didn't get much of anything else done other than a lot of sight seeing and eating (oh yes, we ate our hearts away and at the moment I'm to terrified to weigh myself on the scale - eeek).

but before I go on and on about all the things that we saw, the amazing temples, the trek through the juggle, a refreshing swim in the waterfall....

a big CONGRATS to Christa - the lucky winner of the CK Fabulous Flower Issue!!! Please email me your address details, so we can get the magazine out to you! & a big thanks everyone for stopping by and leaving me a comment, sharing your plans with me! thank you - love reading them!



also wanted to share this layout that I created for the pink paislee blog last week sharing a really simple tip that you can use your circle punches for... and also having some fun using up all those scraps that I've saving (and refusing to let go)!



and yes, making good use of the sewing machine again!! yeah (finally after 8 months after buying it, I'm actually using it)



also made this super cute flower with the tissue paper - I think there'll definitely be more of these soon. really love how they turn out.



and loop them up for a bit of added fun!! lol



thanks again for stopping by everyone!! and promise to not be gone too long this time. :)

lily bee - it's a fun affair

just a quick note to let you know that I have a new layout up on the lily bee blog today. it's alittle something I created to capture the time that we had spent with DH nephew this past fall. It was great to be able to see everyone again during our trip to Belgium then and also take the boys out for a day or two.

for this layout, I used lily bee picket fence and stationery collections. and I know I say it way too many times, but LOVE the stationery collection!!!



and a few more close up shots of the layout.. this one focusing on the Studio Calico wooden stars. another up and coming favorite of mine. I really do like the texture and also the variations of the wooden embellishments and especially when you color them, they give that added character that you don't find in chipboards pieces.



and now using the banner stickers from the picket fence collection to make little flags, just like the ones that we saw at the amusement park.



also {and saving the best bits for last} don't you love that polaroid look on the pictutes. yeap, that's done using the super fun polaroid stamp from the Say Cheese stamp set from Fawn Lawn {and oh you've got to check out the camera stamp from the same collection, it's even cuter!!!}


supplies used include:
cardstock: american crafts (white and brown) and bazzill (kraft); pattern paper: lily bee designs (picket fence and stationery collections); wooden star embellishments: studio calico; white mist: studio calico; chipboard elements: lily bee designs (domestic bliss and lovely); button: jenni bowlin; pins (for the flags): maya road; stamp: fawn lawn (say cheese stamp set); alpha stickers: lily bee design (picket fence collection); punch: ek success (circle and edge) and fiskars (butterfly)

thanks for stopping by everyone and the CK Magazine giveaway is still open, please leave me a comment on this blog post by midnight Friday May 20th for a chance at a copy of this issue.

CK Fabulous Flowers Giveaway!!!

hi guys, i'm back with another giveaway from creating keepsake and this time its for the latest tips & tricks issue of fabulous flowers!!



this issue is filled with tons of ideas for flowers, from the do-it-yourself ones to how to embellish with ready made ones. definitely not an issue that you want to miss if you're like me where there needs to be atleast one flower {somewhere, anywhere}. and here's amy layout that was published in the issue... highlighting how you can mix and match various textures for a fun looking flower. and for a sneak peak of the magazine, head on over here!



and of course, the amazing ladies at CK are letting me give one issue away - so if you are interested please leave me a comment on this blog post {and would also love to here what plans you have for the month of may - promise to be back soon with some pictures of Luang Prabang, Laos - please leave your comments by midnight Friday May 20th.

and for those you who just can't wait to get this issue, you can also grab it over here at the scrap and paper store and don't forget to enter in this free shipping code FLOWERBB (for orders over $25 USD - US only and valid till June 3rd.)

Thanks guys and especially for stopping by and will be sharing some inspirations soon. nite nite!

CK Creative Spaces Magazine Winner!!

hi everyone, hope you guys are having a great weekend so far!!! as for me, well just just landed in Luang Prabang, Laos from Bangkok, a few hours ago and am getting ready to explore the {small little} town for the next few days before heading over to out next stop Cambodia. but before starting my little adventure here... here's the lucky winner of the CK Creative Spaces Magazine!!! {randomly drawn} CONGRATS Heather!!! {please email me your address details so that we can get this in the mail for you}



also could Heather {photochic} and Cassandra Chen, please also email me your address details and will be sending a little something your way {once I'm back in Singapore}. thanks guys for playing along with the CK NSD challenges. hope you guys had fun!!!





well.... off now to do a little exploring. {ps. don't forget to check back soon for another giveaway} *wink*

Creative Space: CK Giveaway!!!

hi everyone!! I know its been a bit quite here lately, but I've been busy with work and also finishing up a few DT assignments... as I try to complete everything before the weekend comes around... coz this time next week... oh I'll be somewhere in Laos and then Cambodia! yeap!! vacation is starting early this year!!!

but on a scrapping note.. just wanted to share that the much long awaited Creative Spaces issue by Megan Hoeppner & the amazing CK team is finally here!!! and I had the honor of sharing my {little tiny} space in here too.... and the best part... the wonderful ladies at CK have given me one issue to giveaway here!!! So if you are interested, please leave me a comment on this post by Saturday May 14th and will randomly draw one lucky winner on Sunday!!



and here's a little sneak here of what you can find in this amazing magazine. honestly you're going to love this - I couldn't put it down and just love seeing everyone's amazing space and how we all store our goodies, in the various ways!!

Open publication - Free publishing - More craftroom

and just in case you're curious as to who else is in this magazine...
Allison Kreft (Hambly Screen Prints), Aly Dosdall, Amanda Probst, Amber Packer (My Mind’s Eye), Amy Coon (The Paper Life), Angela Magnuson (Unity Stamps), April Foster (Studio Calico), Becky Higgins, Brooke Walker (Studio 5), Candy Rosenberg, Celeste Rockwood-Jones, Cindy Tobey, Deena Wuest, Elizabeth Kartchner, Ginger John (Glitz Design), Holly Jones (My Cute Stamps), Jana Eubank, Jennifer McGuire, Jodi Sanford (Fancy Pants Designs), Julia Nomichith, Kelly Marie Alvarez (Lawn Fawn), Kelly Purkey, Kim Watson, Laura Vegas, Linda Barber, Liz Hicks, Maggie Holmes, Mandy Douglass, Margie Romney-Aslett, Megan Hoeppner , Mou Saha, Nikki Sivils (Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker), Piradee Talvanna (me), Renae Curtz (Paper Crafts magazine), Reyanna Klein, Sara Douglass (Stampin’ Up!), Sharon Kropp (Little Yellow Bicycle) , Sharon Laakkonen (Prima), Shelli Gardner (Stampin’ Up!), Stacy Cohen, Stephanie Hunt (Bella Blvd.) , Suzy Plantamura, Teresa Collins (Teresa Collins Designs), Trisha Ladouceur, Wendy Sue Anderson

and if you simply can't wait to have this issue in your hands, head on over here to get your copy; and for those in the US, don't forget to enter this code "SPACESBB" when you guys checkout to enjoy FREE SHIPPING on your issue (free shipping offer expires 5/27/11).

and here's some extra pics of my space... my garden of trinkets pin!


my latest addiction of tissue tape - using those honey stirers


and a simple way to figure out which day of the month it is... using those oversized clips


thanks for stopping by and don't forget to leave me a comment on this post if you're interested in this awesome book!!

Chipboard Challenge @ CK

Hi everyone, as part of the national scrapbooking day celebration with Creating Keepsake... I'm hosting one of the challenges that we have this week. It's all about CHIPBOARDS (well almost all about it lol)!!! I hope you guys stop by on over at Club CK --> HERE to check out the full details and hopefully join in on the fun too!!! (Prizes also includes magazine subscriptions). and to add to that I'm having a small GIVEAWAY here too!!!!

And just to tempt you a bit more... here are some close up shots of the layouts highlight the various ways that we can decorate those chipboards (and of course me loving that raw look..lol)

a little bit of stamping....


a little bit of dry embossing (ok - maybe alot on these chipboards)


well hope to see you guys there and also to add in a bit more fun and of course to celebrate (Inter)National Scrapbook Day - leave me a comment here (on this post) that you had played along with the challenge and will randomly draw one lucky winner to win a juicy pack of embellishments!!! Please leave a link by Saturday May 7th by 6:00pm MDT!!

Have fun scrapping!!!

sometimes....

sometimes life has something else planned for you
sometimes things don't work out the way that we wish it would
sometimes it feels like everyone is out to get you
sometimes I wish.....

... but through out the times, I am always gratefull to have you by my side. through the good and all the bad times... thank you for the support, this is all I really need.... it's been one of those days (at work again) that I wonder why I'm doing what I am doing...

I haven't been scrapping as much lately but felt that I need to do some therapeutic scrapping last night and therefore grab the "Love Nest" collection from Glitz that I had gotten awhile back but haven't had a chance to cut into it yet (till now that is). I was hoping to have this done in time for their first challenge that they are currently having, but looks as thou I didnt make it...lol either way, here's a little something I create for DH.



included a bit of misting... (using studio calico - classic calico color, which matched perfectly with the color scheme of the collection). and also playing with various textures on this layout... from the paper doily, to the wooden hearts, string/twine and also some tim hotlz tissue paper tape (I've been totally crazy about all these tissue paper tape - loving them).







and on a happier note - have you guys been following long with all the activities and fun over at CK Club??? you definitely should check it out if you haven't already and especially all the challenges that we are having (they're giving away magazine subscriptions!!!). And also please don't forget to check back later today - as I'll be hosting a challenge over there too!!!

thanks for stopping by and hoping that my day will get better soon

embossing mishap....

sharing a little card that I made for the lily bee post today... a little something to celebrate mother's day....

I used a mix of pattern papers from the happily lost and stationary collections - the later being something that I always reach for when working on any project. I just love the range of colors and that vintage touch that they have (perfect for mixing with other brands). Also using the cameos chipboard set from maya road. I opted to cover two of the pieces with the coordinating pattern paper and for the portrait piece - I went for the embossing look. And in the mist of heating the embossing powder, there was a small mishap which resulted in the perfect vintage look that I wanted for the card (will definitely be having more of this distress embossing look in the future...)

thanks for stopping by everyone... and have you guys created your mother's day card yet?

a new class for may...

a quick note to let you guys know that the class details and sample for my new class are now available at Made With Love. for this mini album class, you'll get to work with the gorgeous pink paislee "butterfly garden" collection - which includes their gorgeous pattern papers, wooden cuts, their butterfly clear pops accents and an entire pack of their fun ephemeras....



& the class dates for may are saturday the 7th and 28th...
hope to see some of you there!!!