today...

I've been away in laa laa land the past few days... literally and to add to that, woke up with a major migraine yesterday which lasted till about 4pm in the afternoon (needless to say, I didn't get much done). ooooh how I hate those days.

but on the bright side... I manage to find this layout that I made awhile ago but haven't had a chance to share just yet and it's got to be one of my favorite! Also using some yummy october afternoon goodies from their thrift shop collection. Just loving the colors and design of this collection.



also using of the amazing goodies that I have found in various etsy stores (which I know some you have been waiting to know about **wink**)... and aren't they just amazing!
1. the ribbons are from MemrieMare
2. the flowers & doilies are from FreshVintageCrafts



and using another one of my favorite stamps from Stamping Bella "the story" memo note collection. so in love with these and you definitely don't want to miss out on them. there's a total of 9 different sayings...


supplies used include:
cardstock: bazzill basic (kraft), pattern paper: october afternoon (thrift shop collection), rub-on: hambly, alpha stickers: october afternoon, brads: american crafts, stamp: stamping bella and october afternoon (doily), mist: maya road (brown), leaf pins: maya road.

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

also a shout out to two wonderful scrappers for making the Gallery Idol Top 10........yay Sarah!!! & yay Lynn!!! Congrats guys your cards are just amazing!!!

alittle bit of this and that...

I'm just loving bright colors lately and i think this one says it all... I would never have thought to use orange a year ago (boy have I come along way since then), but just love how this layout turned out!

The various pattern papers are from the Studio Calico April kit and the gorgeous fabric flower is from this adorable online store here in singapore "Needle & Thread" selling these gorgeous fabric designs. The owner, Magdalene, send me a few sample pieces to play with and I'm just having so much fun mixed the traditional scrapbook supplies with fabric.



Also having fun with one of Stamping Bella's latest stamp releases "thoughts"; I just love these memo stamps and I think there's a total of 9 different phrases to play with and trying out the new ink pads from American Crafts (I definitely need to get all of them now - just love the idea that the ink pads are on the top, unlike other pads that are on the bottom).

And here's a close up of the flower that I cut from the gorgeous fabric from Needle & Thread and frayed the sides abit... (oops maybe I should have ironed it abit first)



And another addiction of mine lately... these gorgeous doilies from my favorite etsy store Sweet Vintage; I just love all her goodies and boy do they disappear super fast tooo (I think most of her stuff were sold out in matter of hours after being listed).



Also a big thanks to everyone for all your coments, they truely made my day and also all the recommendations! You guys are the BEST!!!

its monday...

mondays are just not my days... and I'm still trying to get use to working again (oh how I miss those days of not having to do much of anything - uhmmm although it does sound pretty lazy of me)...

also thanks for all the comments, emails and questions that you've been dropping by... I promise to get back to everyone sometime this week. I know, I've been a bit bad in that area lately... it's just after having to swim through over 50 emails a day for work and the long conference calls... *sign*

but on the happy and fun front... I did this layout last night in less than 30mins!!! Another scrapping record for me... (I usually spend over an hour and sometimes even lots more)... this time around I used a sketch provided by Creative Scrappers (sketch #103), a challenge over at Scrapgal and of course for my Lily Bee assignment...



and I know... I've used this picture before, but lately I've been trying to use up all the pictures that I have printed (the pile is almost as high as all the thickers that I have)... I just don't know why I've printed so many of the same picture.

and also having some fun with the yummy chipboards from the "hello sunshine" collection... I sanded the sides to add a bit more texture and also used one of the stamps from stamping bella for the journaling spot.


supplies used are:
cardstock: american crafts, pattern paper: lily bee "hello sunshine" collection, chipboard: lily bee "hello sunshine" collection, rub-ons: lily bee "hello sunshine" collection, punch: martha stewart, stamp: stamping bella

and my american crafts project is up on the AC Blog. I just went crazy playing with the new rose sizzix die, but looks as though I still need to learn how to glue these flowers together... they've continue to bloom ever since. Also finally using the 7 gyspies printer tray I brought a while back... although, do wish that I got the white one now.



thanks again for stopping by and all the wonderful comments
**huggies**

hellllooooo sunshine...

here's another layout that I did using the Hello Sunshine collection from Lily Bee... I just can't get enough of the fun and bright colors in this collection... and this time around, I paired it was a black and white photo.



and using another stamp from Stamping Bella for the type writter and also the saying on the page there...



and the super yummy rub-ons from the collection... I really love all the saying on these rub-ons and they're so versatile... and make the perfect titles too


supplies used include:
cardstock: american crafts; pattern paper: lily bee (hello sunshine); mist: maya road (sunflower); chipboard element: american crafts; stamp: stamping bella (type writter) and technique tuesday (everyday stamp); rub-on: lily bee (hello sunshine)

thanks again for stopping and all the wonderfull comments.

just having fun...

i'm really getting used to not having to wake up early in the morning... sleep through the showers and somehow get out of the door and into the office... and it looks as though I'll be doing those routine much earlier than I thought...

but hopefully, I'll still find the time to do abit of "free style" scrapping - meaning just doing anything I want... and here's a little something I put together using the new collection from the girl paperie.. (another one of my 30 min layouts... lol... and experimenting with the 8.5" x 11" page layouts)



and using stamping bella stamp for the memo pad...



couldn't resist adding some kind of yellow shade to the layout... went with gold (and I'm so so so addicted to these hambly dollie rub-ons)



and one of my favorite picture from australia... a truly amazing landmark!


supplies used:
cardstock: bazzill basic kraft, pattern paper: the girls paperie, rub-on: hambly and october afternoon, die cut flower: sassfras, stampe: stamping bella, punch: EK success, chipboard alphas: maya road, mist: maya road, pin: maya road, sequin center: prima, alpha glitter stickers: making memories.

thanks for stopping by and do check back tomorrow for more fun... there's a little something in store for you...

Not really sure...

have you ever finished a layout and still weren't really sure if that's how you wanted it to look like or if there was something else that you can do, can add or even change... well that's kinda what I feel about this one.



not really sure if it's finished, not really sure if that was what I initially had in mind... not really sure I like it, but at least it helped me used up my old stash of little yellow bicycle - these papers are from their previous valentine collection "love letters" (I still can't believe where all the stuff came from). And just to think, there's just so much more that I would love to have from the new CHA collections.



and if you noticed, there's a certain trend going on with my pages. the yellow theme, the misting and the twine (yes... in love with these). and check out that amazing stamp from Stamping Bella - "10 things I love about you" - super versitile too, imagine not inking the words and volla - you got a mini memo pad.


supplies used include:
cardstock: american crafts (white); pattern paper: little yellow bicycle; stamp: stamping bella and daisy bucket (circle); stickers: little yellow bicyle; chipboard letters: american crafts; mist: maya road - sunflower yellow; others: buttons; baker's twine
inspired for: Scrapgal Little Yellow Bicycle Challenge and Your Scrapstash Sketch Challenge

well off to bed now... and feel free to leave any pointers or what you think of this layout.
thanks

**nite nite**

Friends...

Hoped everyone had a sweet valentine and a super great weekend! As for me, I don't know where my days went, the next thing I know it was already dinner time today.

And also luckily I got my scrappy mood back and finally finished this layout that I started a few days back for the MME Sketch Challenge... and a little something for my friend... (hope you like this & I should be back in BKK around april for drinks again ja).



I first started out with the pink and red theme (as per the challenge) and then somewhere along the way... yellow started coming in and then the greens and bits of brown. I hope this still fits the challenge criteria - I really started with the pinks and reds.



Finally got my sizzix machine out... but first dusted the dust that has been collecting there for a long while now... and finally put it to some good use. Just love how these flowers turned out.. you will definitely be seeing more of these!



And don't you also love that stamp - another one from stamping bella - and it says it all.


supplies used include:
cardstock: bazzill basic (kraft) and american crafts (green); pattern paper: my mind's eye - beloved collection; chipboard letters: american crafts; stamp: stamping bella; ribbon: maya road; punch: martha stewart; others: baker's twine, buttons, thread, yellow felt
inspired for: My Mind's Eye Challenge #8 (sketch)

Thanks again for stopping by & nite nite everyone.

Experimenting with Mist

This month assignment for made with love, the design team got to play with various mediums; from ink, mist to paint. For this week, I choose to experiment first with mist (tattered angel glimmer mist, maya road mist and shimmer spritz - trying everything).

Usually I would spray abit of mist here and there or on chipboard elements, but for this week's project I decided to try misting the cardstock to create my own pattern paper (and had fun combining the different colors together). I've been seeing various works by a lot of amazing scrappers out there, but never got around to trying it out till now...


[Basic Grey - 2010 New Beginnings]

Misted the white cardstock with the various colors, on some I combined multiple colors whereas on other cards, kept it to one and added some embellishments/rubons.

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The picture below of us, isn't that great (not focus) but just couldn't resist using it still, for some reason the pictures of us together are really hard to find...

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You really have to see this layout in person, with all the glimmer mist used... this layout is one stellar glimmer! and finally using my basic grey nook & pantry papers (been hoarding these for a while now).

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supplies used include:
cardstock: bazzil (kraft), american crafts (white); pattern paper: basic grey nook & pantry collection; rubons and overlays: hambly; chipboard alphas and elements: american crafts; mini sticker alphas: jenni bowlin; brads and buttons: american crafts; pin: maya road; punch: martha stewart; mist: maya road mist (yellow), tattered angels (burnt red, carmel; spanish moss, forest green, marshmellow), shimmer spritz (treasured hymn); stamp: stamping bella; others: baker's twine

and here's another layout... that I did of my mother. We took this picture over the new year trip in thailand at hua hin and I think it was on the way back to bangkok that we stopped by this tourist place where old buildings had been preserved and decorated with old furniture. My mother isn't really cooking here, but maybe remembering the days when she was young and when that particular dessert was easier to find...



and finally got out my studio calico kit (october kit)... but still added some of my own goodies too, like the crochet flower below... just love love love this!




supplies used include:
cardstock: american crafts; pattern paper: basic grey (red, brown), october afternoon (yellow); rubons: hambly; flower centers: prima; pin: maya road; mist: tattered angels (artic blue, carmel); chipboard letters: american crafts; stamp: stamping bella; others: baker's twine
inspired for: Studio Calico Sketch Challenge and by Nicole Harper amazing work

Thanks for stopping by again and a special thanks to everyone for your support on my goodies.

Magpie Club February Kit

I'm back in sunny singapore, after spending a few days at home in bangkok. It was definitely good to be back home, although I didn't do much other than run some errands and play with all the adorable puppies. And then of course, I did a lot of shopping... both at the chatujuk market and also at new place that my mother brought me too... (not sure what the place is called, but it's just like another chatujuk but for fabric and all related goodies). Can't wait to show everyone what I found... so don't forget to check back in the next few days...

for now.... would like to share the layouts that I did for magpie club with their yummy x2 february kit!!

This is definitely one of my favorite layout... and having fun with the bright colors (and also the new martha stewart punches that I got).




supplies include: felt heart & bracket; american crafts paper (pink); pink paislee paper (blue); making memories (cream); jenni bowlin embellishments; stamping bella stamp

And here's another one of ruben... with the gorgeous jenni bowlin papers and that super adorable heart lace die cut (I'm dying to know where Tara got these!).




supplies include: jenni bowlin papers; american craft alphas; american crafts vinyl die cuts; jenni bowlin buttons

For this layout... I've been trying out some of the picture effects from the picasa software; black and white background with color center (what do you think?)... and also a 8 x 11 layout (I think this is the first one that I've done). Hope my sister likes this...



Don't you just love all the yummy goodies that Tara has put together? Don't forget to stop by the magpie club website for more details... I think there's still some kits left, but you better hurry - these kits have been known to sell out fast.

Thanks again for stopping by... and don't forget to check soon for all the goodies that I got from bangkok.

and a little bit of love (& WINNERS)

Hi everyone,

It seems like forever since I last blogged and scrapped. Usually during the week, I get a chance to do a little bit of scrapping after work, as a way to help de-stress myself, but lately it's been long hours and just so exhausted when I get home or when I finally shut down my computer. The only thing that keeps me going at the moment is that I only have 6 more days to go!!! yay, finally decided to take sometime off from work... to relax, rethink and recharge (and of course scrap all day... lol).

as for scrapping... here's a layout I managed to finished over the past weekend and haven't had the chance to share... using the super fun "I Heart You" collection from American Crafts.... and it's truly I Heart "this collection"... (ps. have you seen the latest AC CHA collections ... OMG!!! I love each and everyone and everything - did you see those gorgeous ribbons from the Dear Lizzy collection?)



These pictures were taken during our trip over the new years... the few days that we spent in Hua Hin (it's about 2 hours drive from Bangkok). There really wasn't that much to do there other than enjoy the beach and SEAFOOD!!! (guess which one I did religiously) lol



and don't you just love those definition stamps from Stamping Bella! i just love love and love them!!!

supplies used include:

cardstock: bazzill basic (kraft), american crafts (red, brown); pattern paper: american crafts I heart you collection; pearl swirls: primas; brads & thickers: american crafts; kraft envelop & pins: maya road; definition stamps: stamping bella; punch: martha stewart; rub -ons: october afternoon; gel heart: making memories

and now... I'm sure everyone is waiting for this... the winner for my little giveaway is...
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..... Congrats Amy Heller!!!

and I just couldn't resist stopping there....also picked another winner for a surprised pack of goodies... which goes to.....
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..... Pink Heather!!!

Congrats guys (please drop an email by with your shipping details) and a big thanks to everyone for all the wonderful comments and ideas for valentine, I just love reading them all!!
xoxo

Sketch Challenge #1 @ MWL

It's been abit busy around here as I try to catch up on work (been at the office until 10pm for the last few days) and also being sick (again). This weekend was the first time that I had a chance to do any scrapbooking and this is my first layout for the year.... which also happens to be my take on the sketch challenge going on at Made With Love (you have until Jan 21st to upload your take... can't wait to see them).



The picture was taken from our trip to Hua Hin over the new year... finally getting the chance to hang out with my sister after not seeing her since my wedding (which was about 1 year and a half ago). So happy that we decided on this last minute trip with my mother, ruben and sis... picture of mummy & sis... hanging out at the beach.



I decided to keep things simple for this layout... emphasising more on the pattern of the papers (i love love love love this collection from american crafts - letterbox, especially those glitter birds!!!) and a little bit of stitching. I am still wondering whether I should get a sewing machine, just love the effects on the papers that I have been seeing around the web... but then again, I have never sewn before. uhmmmm...



and then there's this adorable stamp that I got from stampingbella... that pretty much sums up what happiness is.

Supplies used include:
cardstock, pattern paper, pearl brads, button, chipboard frames, alphas: American Crafts letterbox collection; die cut (vintage letter): K&Company; flower dollies: SEI; vinyl appliques: Scrapworks; happiness stamp: StampingBella

thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check back tomorrow... have a few more layouts to share. :)