more magpie club & lily bee

just a quick post to share another layout that I created with this month kit from Magpie Club..... and mostly using the Lily Bee Catching Fall collection & a bit of other goodies included in the main kit (note that the white cardstock & string are not included).



and yes, I'm still addicted to these butterflies - just can't get enough of them...lol



and don't you just love those rub-ons from the lily bee collection - another must have!!!


thanks again for stopping by everyone!!!
ps. will be posting the winner for the magazine tomorrow.

Magpie Club - October Main Kit

hi everyone... interested in seeing what's included in the main Magpie Club October Kit... well there's some american crafts, lily bee, sassafras, abit of webster's pages goodies and of course, much more.

and here's one of my layout, using mostly the american crafts (city park collection) and one of those super cute sassafras cards...



also finally putting that martha stewart butterfly punch to use, to add some character to the borders and having fun with circles everywhere. I cut some of them from the pattern paper included, while others (the larger ones) were cut using the circle cutter from WRMK and used to frame the title.



here I clustered the patterns together to create a small flower/circle bouquet, but hopefully its not to girly to go along with the picture of DH's nephew - that we had a chance to hand out with for the day! wow, I really have to admit that a lot can change in 2 years (yeap, haven't seen him in a long while). just look him now, all grown up!


supplies used: magpie club october main kit (includes: pattern paper: american crafts; pearls: prima; embellishments: sassafras; alphas: american crafts and sassafras).

thanks for stopping by and do check back later in the week as I have a few more layouts using the kit to share. also the magazine giveaway below is still open - don't forget to leave a comment if you are interested in getting a copy of the book. you don't want to miss this one, its filled with tons of ideas!!!

my addiction... (magpie club july sketch challenge)

ready for some more magpie club love? here's another layout based on this month sketch by Julie Bonner... using some more studio calico and girl paperie goodies.

and here's julie sketch for this month magpie club sketch challenge (you can use any goodies for this, it doesn't have to be magpie club kits and remember your layouts are due by the end of the month.) good luck!



and my take on the sketch... couldn't resist adding a bit of misting too. also finally did the topic that I've been wanting to do for a while now. Everytime I go back to bangkok the one thing that I always do is stop by the chatujak market (not only to buy the flowers and other goodies) but to get the MUST HAVE drink... CAIPIRINHAS!!

Yes, I am super addicted to these, especially the cachaca that is used. I still remember the business trip to Brazil awhile back - some of my collegues there introduced me to this cachaca bar in curitiba where all they served was the different types of cachaca (over 100 types and its cachaca only, not mixed as caipirinha). there was this type of cachaca that you could drink as is... straight... and it's soo soo good and super sweet tooo (and it was more than 15+% alcohol). love it and wish I could find it again... calling out to all brazilians out there... could you please let me know what it's called... please.

supplies: Magpie Club July Kit (note the vanilla and red cardstock and twine are not included in the kit).

thanks for stopping by and there's only a few more of this kit left if you haven't gotten one (more details here) and also a big thank you to everyone for your support with the flowers....

and guess what I saw on 2peas today (06.07.2010) - thanks everyone for making my day!

Magpie Club July Kit

I just love this month kit from Magpie Club and had so much fun working on the layouts. I had gotten the goodies on Monday (as they arrived when I was in Bangkok over the weekend & yes, I did get more flowers) and once I saw what was included... couldn't stop. The next thing I knew.... volla!

Here are two of the layouts using the super fun cosmo cricket joyride papers and stickers... I just love this collection, especially that super cute helicopter...



and when I saw these purple flowers... I couldn't help laughing as purple is just not my color, but when it's mixed with this collection... oh I just love them! and yes, again yellow clouds... lol

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and here's another layout using more cosmo cricket goodies in the kit... and all through out, I was so tempted to do a bit of misting... but surprisingly, I like how the raw chipboard letters turned out on this one... and you can pretty much tell that I made this one right after the first one... I just couldn't let go of my latest punch from EK Success... so in love with it at the moment.



although Tara put the kit together with a travel theme in mind... who says, you had to use them for a travel layout right? for this one... mixed abit of the studio calico and the girl paperie goodies together for something a little different... everyday life.

I didn't think much of it when we took this picture, but the more I look at it... I realize that it's the small little things in life that make us smile (the big ones are the ones that either makes us laugh or cry); and it's these little things that we should be more aware off - or atleast I should. Also another thing I noticed is that the butterfly isn't perfect... bits of its wing are missing, but it doesn't stop it from living. Nothing in life is perfect, I guess it's what you make of it that really counts.... (piradee ranting on...)



also... finally gave in to the misting desire and I did try very very hard to avoid the banner (hence the star), but then... couldn't resist. (fyi - the vanilla cardstock and twine are not included in the kit).



well hopefully, I've inspired you abit... and better head on over to Magpie Club before these kits disappear (last month kit was sold out in two days!). thanks again for stopping by =)

ps. I should have my take on this month Magpie Club sketch challenge up after the weekend

one more for june... (and magpie club sneaks)

squeezing in one last post for June... a little bit of American Craft love and Magpie Club July kit sneaks!!

first up is this layout I did using the "I Do" collection from American Crafts - I know, it might be a bit strange and the journaling isn't really readable (did that on purpose). But was really inspired when I first saw these monkeys... how the small little one clings on to his/her mother and how protective she is... a mother's love... maybe its time to discover....



and still in the banner craze...



and a close up of the adorable two...



.... and just in case some of you were wondering what's included in Magpie Club July Kit... well here's a little something to tempt you until the full reveal tomorrow. You'll just love all the super yummy goodies that Tara has included in the kit!!







thanks for stopping by and don't to stop by again tomorrow for all the details =)

ps. and just in case so of you are curious about the flowers and other goodies I brought back from Bangkok... please check back on the weekend as I haven't had the time to through everything just yet. But there's lots of flowers, leafs and more ribbons. =)

Magpie Club June Sketch

you'll just love the sketch that Julie has done for Magpie Club this month... banners, banners and more banners!



and here's my take using Magpie Club June Kit (which unforunately is now sold out - if you are interested, would recommend to subscripe as these kits are disappearing like hot cakes).

using some of the pictures taken from my japan trip late last year... taken in the small and gorgeous town of nikko.



this time around, I tired the double banner look - hoping to give a bit more variation and fun.



and just love the milk bottle cap that Tara has included in the kit, I really don't know where she finds all these amazing goodies...



Thanks for stopping by and don't forget, you guys have until the end of the month to submit your take on the sketch over at Magpie Club (you can use any scraping supplies that you like, not restricted to the kits).

and more magpie club...

here's another layout I did using the magpie club june kit - which is now sold out, within 2 days of being launched (congrats Tara)! I really recommend that if you are interested, do subscribe @ Magpie Club as these kits are disappearing like hot cakes!

for this layout, I went with a picture that I've been holding onto for a while now - it was taken during our trip to australia - for me, it really captures that fact that sometime its the simple things that makes us most happy... a book and a glass of wine...



once again, working with 8.5 x 11" pages, I really can't get enough of these and also noticed that when I'm stuck on ideas - working on these size pages really help in getting my creative juices flowing again.

also here's another stamp from the latest release by Stamping Bella..."the facts"... I've been addicted to their journaling stamps lately, just can't stop using them and are definitely a must have! and also finally getting a chance to play with the studio calico rub-ons, been wondering if I should have gotten these and vola... Tara has read my mind (again).



I also used the rub-on packaging to mat the photo (the blue pattern paper). I have to say, I'm really impressed with the manufacturers now a days - making everything usable.



Thanks for stopping by and do check back for more magpie club samples, still have my take on this month sketch challenge to share (but currently waiting on some details).

Magpie Club June Kit...

you'll just love the mix of goodies in the Magpie Club June Kit... there's yummy jillibean soup, lily bee, american crafts, studio calico, a bit of pebbles, cosmo cricket and even some 7 gyspies. It's just amazing what Tara has included and definitely one of my favorite thus far!

first is this layout that is long over due... the pictures are from a BBQ that we had last year at our apartment complex with my collegues from work. this was the first ever BBQ that we had since we moved to Singapore and honestly I don't remember when was the last one that I put together. It was really wonderful to just hang out with everyone (including the clients) and laughing over some yummy food and beer! (and these are only 6 pics out of over 50 pics we took that day)...



and finally having a chance to play with those jillibean soup flowers and loving that gorgeous tag that Tara stamp for us!


(string is not included in the kit)

and here's another layout I did using jillibean soup and lily bee (for the background)... and yes, that is my number one destination - Granada, Spain. The view was just amazing!!!



and just loving the sticker labels and lettering from jillibean soup (I need more of these)...


(string and thread are not included in the kit)

don't you just love all the goodies... do check back later in the week for a few more projects using the magpie club june kit and also the june sketch challenge...

thanks for stopping by!!

and some more magpie club...

thanks so much for all the comments and sharing your scrapbooking journey, I really love reading your comments and its really interesting to hear how everyone got started... and also great to learn that I'm not the only one who tends to buy more than scrap... lol

also I just realized that I haven't share my magpie club layouts from this month kit yet (unfortunately the main kit is already sold out - just two days after going live, but the crunch kit is still available and boy does it have some super yummy goodies... more details here at magpie club)

... and here's a pick at all my scrapbook goodies that I've been hoarding... and to think, this is only a fraction...



and this is one is for my sister (younger sis) who has also recently completed all her exams for her master degree... a big big big CONGRATS... and definitely wish I was in the states now to help celebrate (and of course do a bit of shopping toooo)...



and last but not least... one for dear hubby... I just couldn't resist taking pictures of him and his new bag. I know it doesn't sound like much, but believe me... he hardly buys anything in the first place and since I have known him for 5 years now... this is the first bag (any type of bag) that I have ever seen him buy...



thanks again for stopping by and do check back tomorrow to see if you're the lucky one (ones); also don't forget to stop by yourscrapbookstash gallery for some more inspirations in the coming days...

Magpie Club Sketch Challenge & LB

guess what!!!!! I won the 6 month subscription over at Studio Calico!!! thank you thank you thank you and thank you everyone for all your help, really appreciated it and just super happy at the moment... and you won't believe who was the other lucky person... it was Ann!! (the same Ann that also won the little RAK from me, talk about luck!)

and onto more scrappy news... here's this month sketch for the challenge over at Magpie Club (made by none other than the super talented Julie Bonner)



and here's my take on the sketch... using the Magpie Club May Main Kit (which is sold out, but the credit crunch kit is still available)



I used a really old photo in this one... I think that was taken about 5 years old when I was on an assignment in europe, visiting the black forest area in germany.





Thanks for the stopping by and hope you join in on the challenge. The winner will receive a credit crunch kit and/or guest designer spot. More details will be posted soon on Tara's Blog.

ps. my first blog post for Lily Bee is up...yay yay... please stop by there too for somer more inspiration...

sneaks from Magpie Club May Kit

this definitely is another kit from magpie club that you don't want to miss... there's yummy goodies from studio calico, american crafts, lily bee, prima and much much more! and just in case you haven't had a chance to grab the april kits, the credit crunch kit is still available with just as yummy goodies as the main kit.

and just to give you a few more reasons for getting the May main kit...









thanks for stopping by!!!