A little bit of collage press...

I hoped everyone had a great weekend... mine was just nice and peaceful. Although, I didn't get much done as I spent most of my time shopping & then organizing my scrapping area, but still it was good to just chill out. On a scrapbook count, I finished one project for american crafts and started another using some of the yummy basic grey - origin collection (still WIP, but hoping to be able to share it soon).

As for now... here's the close ups of my layout posted on the collage press blog today:







Don't forget to stop by the collage press blog for more details :)
TFL

ps. I know I'm overdue on my new year resolution, but still deciding!!!

just hanging out with sis...

here's another picture from my trip to bangkok... just hanging out with my sister; whom i haven't seen since the wedding (about a year and a half ago). yeap, i guess this is what happens when you work in different ends of the world.



and finally got my studio calico kits out.. if i remember correctly, i think the papers and some of the goodies are from the september kit (i know, i'm really behind; which also means that you will be seeing alot more of studio calico)... and added some glitter cardstock & the flower stems (another great find from bangkok).



this picture was taken at the chatujak market... we found this cute bar that serves the best ever caipirinha; although it was only 4pm - we couldn't resist.



TFL & check back tomorrow for my new year resolutions (i know, i know i'm pretty late, but finally decided).

ps. and just in case you haven't seen this post --> i'm having a small giveaway here, there's still a few more days left.

Experimenting...

It's been a while since I worked with sassafras papers and just forgot how fun it can be... this time around, thought I would mix in some american crafts (junior collection) and also some die cuts & flowers; that had been laying around my scrap table from another project. (my scrapping area is a major mess at the moment - papers and goodies everywhere and even on the floor around the apartment... I always love going through my stash and but the cleaning up part is a big problem *wink*)



As you can tell... I'm a major layering addict, always having to layer everything - what can i say, I'm addicted, and with these gorgeous papers who wouldn't be right? Can't wait to get my hands on the new sassafras collections (so so yummy - the sneaks are driving me crazy!!!) and oh, how can i not also mention american crafts --> have you heard the news, the amazing collections from Elizabeth Kartchner & AC - my head is just spinning, can't wait!!!). And then there's also primas!!! ahhhh, I just love and hate this time of the year: love - all the new amazing collections & hate = will be broke again. **giggles**





supplies used:
cardstock: bazzil kraft (again) & american crafts (red); patter papers: sassfras, american crafts (junior collection); flowers: prima; dew drops: robin nest; alpha stickers: sassafras (you) and making memories (small); punch: martha stewart

so what do you think? do let me know...

thanks again for dropping by & all the wonderful comments! :)

My January 2010

Finally finished the January calendar - after having worked on it for a few weeks now (on and off). I started this before going on vacation, but never had the time to complete it and also was missing a little something... flowers. Yeap, put some of the flowers that I got to use!!



Once again, I can't stop using the american crafts letterbox collection - just loving every single sheet from the collection & the colors... just so sweet!

Also for some added texture I first stamped the cardstock (and yes I'm addicted to kraft paper) with a background stamp that I got from purple onion, using distress ink - antique ink. Then started adding the different elements to the page... and putting my corner punch to good use.


supplies used include:
cardstock: bazzill basic (kraft); pattern paper, chipboard elements, brads, rub-ons, alphas and weekday stamps: american crafts letterbox collection; background stamp: purple onion; other: flowers.

thanks again for stopping by & for all the wonderful comments... i think i finally figured out what i'll be doing for my dearest for valentine (thanks everyone for your ideas), but please do keep sharing them (would love to hear more) and also don't forget about the giveaway that I'm having --> here for more details!

ps. still working on my 2010 resolution (still along way to go), but hoping to have something to share by the weekend. At the moment... being inspired by Kelly's post --> here.

**huggies**

Thank You GCD Studio!!!

Had the biggest shock just now when I hopped on over to GCD Studio blog --> OMG!!! my name was drawn for their amazing giveaway!! 5 new collections!! OMG OMG OMG OMG & thank you GCD.

The new collections are all amazing!! Love each and everyone of their collection - from the Homespun Chic to Ava... ah, so hard to choose. Which ones are your favorites?

(news break: piradee is currently in shock, not able to speak, just jumping up and down after having fallen off her chair)

Hello 2010 & Giveaway

Wow time really flies by, still adapting to the fact that it's 2010 (which also means that I will be a year older soon). I woke up today - planning to complete a few scrapping assignments, but haven't really gotten any where. Instead I spent the entire morning (and afternoon) so far cleaning and organizing my scrapping area - which is still a mess and tons of goodies all over the floor. I still can't believe how much I have accumulated over the years - and I do mean accumlated, a lot of the goodies are still in their original packaging and un-opened/un-used. So do stay tuned as I will most likely be posting more goodies up for sale on my blog or maybe creating another blog for these.

speaking of which, is anyone in need of some scrapping inspirations? I have 12 past issues of the scrapbook inspiration magazines up for grabs - all for $48 SGD (each of the magazine retails for $11.70 SGD)- please drop an email by if you are interestedj. Editions included are from: oct 07, jun 08, sep 08, oct 08, nov 08, dec 08, jan 09, feb 09, mar 09, apr 09, may 09 and spring 09.



and on another note... with the start of the new year, I haven't put together my resolution yet. Hoping to sit down with some wine tonight and get something together.

and what better way to start the new year with a little giveway... and all you have to do is leave a comment sharing what valentine surprise you are putting together for that special someone or friends (really need some ideas); by January 20th.



included are:
2 american crafts ribbon (new - 4 feet each) , 1 making memories glitter clears (new - 56 pieces), 1 american crafts mini marks rubons (new), 1 american crafts remarks sticker book (new), 1 making memories journaling book (new), 9 making memories tags and 6 maya road pins (new collection: crystal & hearts)

and for some sneaks of layout that I finished ealier, but am not able to share just yet... flowers everywhere, yeap I've gone flower crazy!



thanks for stopping by... & hope everyone is having a great weekend!

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. :)

More Flowers...

** thanks everyone for all the comments and emails - sorry to say that I do not have any more left and for everyone who has emailed requesting the flowers, you should have received an email from me confirming your reservation. thanks so much again and please do share your projects (would love to see what everyone does with them) **

I know a few of you are waiting for these... and here they are!! This time around, I also picked up some pink & reds ones, just couldn't resist with valentine just around the corner.





Aren't they gorgeous... I just keep staring at them (instead of using them) - but hopefully over the weekend, I will have something to share. There are a total of 64 flowers (in the various sizes and colors shown) and 4 leaves per pack. The flowers range from 1.0cm to 4.5cm in diameter (smallest flowers to the large pink one) and are all made from paper... and all this for only 10.00SGD per pack! Yeap that's right... drop me an email if you are interested.

nite nite everyone :)

top ten of 2009

Couldn't resist posting this either and here are my top 10 favorites (in no particular order)... and in looking through all my layouts, I can't believe how many I've done over the months and how my style changes over time and from one layout to another...

Having fun with the Cosmo Cricket nutmeg collection and using one of the rare pictures of me & Ruben in Japan - my favorite CC collection! Also used one of Julie's sketches for this... thanks so much for letting me be part of your 52 Sketches 52 Weeks design team.

Fell in love with these papers when I first saw them - so vintage sweet... perfect for these pictures that my friend took of us at the chatujak market. Did this layout for Made With Love (LSS) and little did I realize when I first saw this store - that I would be going back every week and is a start to an amazing hobby...

A big thanks to Tara for letting me work with her amazing kits from Magpie Club... just adore the old film "thing" that was included in the kit and another picture of Ruben from our trip to Japan... just chilling on our train ride from Tokyo to Nikko.

One of the most amazing thing that happened this year... is being able to be part of such a talent group of ladies and working with an amazing brand... American Crafts! Thank you - my first manufacture DT! And looks as these calendar layouts have become a monthly occurence.

This was one of my very first layout that I did... and still my all time favorite layout!

A little something about and how I was feeling during the year... hoping that the new year will bring a lot of changes, or at least more happiness.

Here's another layout from the initial days of scrapbooking... I think I did this layout for about three to four different challenges... my source for inspirations.

Experimenting with glimmer mist in the early days... and also a big thanks to BG & Kelly for selecting this layout for their monthly newsletter; super excited - my first time ever!

Experimenting again... this time with styles, as I am still searching for my scrapbook style.

Celebrating our first anniversary and a year together in Singapore. Also a big thanks to Miriam - speechless and thrilled to be part of such an amazing team - Collage Press!

and a big thanks to everyone for your support and stopping by my blog!

xoxo

Toots for January

1. Winner of GCD New Collection Giveaway (OMG OMG OMG!!!)
2. One more layout accepted for publication (yes yes yes super excited)
3.

a little bit of bangkok...

hi everyone,

hoped you guys had a great christmas and wishing everyone a very happy new year... only two more days to go before 2010!!! anyone doing something special to celebrate this year?

for me, i'm back in bangkok again and celebrating the new year with my family (sis is back from the states - haven't seen her since my wedding in 2008) and of course ruben is here with me. we spent the first few days in BKK and now we're in Hua Hin enjoying the sand and fresh breeze... unfortunately we will only be a the beach for two nights before heading back to BKK, but it's better than nothing right?

and before going back to playing around in the pool (our room has it's own pool!!!); here are some pictures from my trip so far...

sis with mango all around... that's all we've been having - a bit of mango everyday! mango ice cream, mango pudding, mango & sticky rice....

pictures of our lunch at the chatujak market - i always go to this one resturant for the papaya salad (my favorite is the type with the salty egg - it's really good if you haven't tried it yet).

yummy yummy and yummy again!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Just a little something for you...

a merry MeRrY merry christmas!!

supplies: cardstock - american crafts; pattern paper, journal stickers, flair, ribbon - american crafts merry mint collection; alpha stickers - making memories

My last layout for 52 Sketches 52 Weeks...

If you haven't heard already - December will be the last month for 52 Sketches 52 Weeks. The last 3 months on their design team has been amazing and I just love working with everyone (there's so much inspiration everywhere - from the team to all the amazing work by all the members) and thanks to everyone for all your support & comments over the time. Hopefully I will have a chance to work with everyone again... and Julie, thanks so much for this opportunity and will definitely be staking your blog for more inspirations & sketches (ps... julie's blog).

and here's my take on sketch #51 and don't forget to head on over to the 52 Sketches 52 Weeks blog for more details and the yummy goodies for this week!

supplies:

cardstock and brads: american crafts; pattern paper: collage press

thanks again everyone for stopping by & hope everyone is enjoying all the christmas preparation & shopping!!!

Flowers and more flowers...

I finally got the chance to use those gorgeous flowers (that I picked up from BKK) and can't wait to get my hands on some more... yummy!

Just love the dimensions these flowers bring to the layout...

supplies: cardstock: bazzill kraft; pattern papers: american crafts letterbox collection; chipboard frames, brads, alphas: amercian crafts letterbox collection embellishments; metal frame: K&Company; flowers and twine: Chatujak Market

Thanks for stopping by.. and only a few more days to christmas and the new year... (super excited and can't wait to see what the new year has in store for me).