My CHA S-11 Wish List (updated)

**updated with even more goodies, keep on going down...*


I'm back with a super long (long) post of some of the goodies on my wish list; there's just so many gorgeous collections this season and so so so many to choose from. I do wish that money grows on tress and that my storage area was a size of a football field (although not sure if that would be big enough, but would be nice to have a scrapbook room that size... i think?).

Kicking starting the list (and in no particular order) are the new pink paislee collections. Although I'm on their design team (and trully thanking my lucky stars); I've always been a collector of their collections and this new release are gorgeous!! in addition to the mistable collection... these are my other must haves: nantucket, vintage vogue and phantom!



and for those of you in singapore, do stay tune for my new class coming in August & September using the new Pink Paislee Nantucket and Mistable Collections. you're going to have tons of fun!!

and so happy to see another collection designed by collage press... I've always loved their fun with a touch of vintage designs and now, with these colors - don't think I've ever taken on to purple this much...lol


and then there's the halloween collection... I have to admit at first, I wasn't too thrilled about this as I don't really celebrate halloween, but then after looking more closely at the products and designs. it's really versatile - just look at those stamps and the colors!



and in addition to the paper collections, aren't these the must have of the season?? wooden alphabets!!! I really do love how you can alter the colors of these wooden shapes and still have that wood texture shine through...



and then there's lily bee... sigh. this collection Heads Over Heels ... had me at "H". adore the colors, the vintage feel and the mix of small and large patterns... everything!!!



and their other collections are just filled with that vintage feel that I've always loved about Lily Bee... and have you seen their new note/tab cards. oh my oh my.







and when it comes embellishments, Jenni Bowlin really does know just what I need (and want). I'm still so so addicted to her stamps (just bought another seal and butterfly yesterday) and can't wait to get my hands on these super cute chipboards...



and this will probably be the death of me. don't know why or how I manage to get myself addicted to this distress stains... but I'm going to be in so much trouble now. can't believe he came out with 24 colors (in one go). it would have been great if he could have spread out the releases, that way - I wouldn't feel as thou I would be spending so much when I grab them all. lol



and a new manufacture (for me) - simple stories - that has recently caught my eye... I think it was their current releases that I had noticed that vintage fare in their collections and will definitely not be able to resist their new "generations" collection.



ok when it comes to Studio Calico - I don't think there's much to be said other than. BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY (clear as mud right?)









and then there's crate paper. i'm sure as you can tell from the number of layouts that I create with their collections, I just adore their collections and have been hooked ever since restoration made its debute. their new collections are no exception either and will probably be buying all 3 of their collection packs. sigh.




and loving everything that October Afternoon does. I'm having so much fun with their current collections and drooling all over these two... I need I need I need I need. SOS.



and another new comer favorite of mine is Echo Park.. and these two are just calling my name!!!



and then here's the collection that had me dropping to the floor the last time... My Mind's Eye Lost & Found 2. definitely will be buying a lottery ticket and praying!!!



and finally, glitz!! I'll definitely be getting the beautiful dreamer and most likely bits and pieces of their other two collections - sunshine and vintage blue!!



ok, I thought I was done but then realized (thanks to those reminders) that I missed out a few more... how could I not include prima and more prima!!








then of course there's maya road and I'm just loving their wooden embellishments (anything wooden here I come)...





and yes american crafts - amy tangerine! I really need need everything!!!





and then there's bella blvd with their chipboard alphas... this are a must have and have been addicted since their current collections/release.





and have you seen these two collections from fancy pants... need I say more. i don't have kids and I still want that school collection...lol





ok... now, I really really wonder if I need this given that I probably have thousand and thousand of yards of twine... but then again, knowing me, these are just too too cute to pass... (from doodlebug designs)





I'm still deciding on this one, but am pretty sure that some of it will find it's way into the basket eventually.... from Bo Bunny





now, please do convince me that I don't need these stamps from WRMK as I really do have these sewing heads..... uhmmm





and my recent love... crafter's workshop template... this chicken wire one is to die for (among the other new releases they have)....




Wow... that's a long list and to think that this might not be everything yet... well for sure, I'm in trouble! however I did say that this is my wish list right? guess the finally decision will be on what the $$$ says... lol (off to dreamland now, to dream about fields and fields of gorgeous pattern papers and flowers that are actually embellishments...)

today...

I'm back to share a layout that I created for Made With Love this week - using the sketch provided by My Mind's Eye for their current challenge (more details about the challenge here). I first started with the major building blocks of the sketch, but then somewhere along the creation process and in between all the gorgeous embellishments from MME... well, I then ended with this...

actually doing a tiny bit of "flussy" cutting here and love those vintage metal buttons...

and of course, how could you not love all those sticker embellishments, how could you not be addictive to them. honestly these are the first things that I go for (even before the pattern papers themselves...lol)

and last but not least, in keeping with the metal theme, I finally decided to use these metal butterfly charms from pink paislee (their butterfly garden collection). I opted to pin the charm with the dimensional sticker, so that I didn't have to glue the butterfly down and plus, this way it looks as though the butterflies are flying as I'm able to swing them around....

thanks again everyone for stopping by and hopefully photobucket will be working for me soon (cause i'm going to be bald soon -this S@#!$@# D@#$$ F#@$$ thing! - sorry getting really pissed and they are not replying to me), so that I can get my CHA S 2011 wishlist up (its going to be a long post for sure...lol).

nite nite everyone!

experimenting with textures...

hi everyone, just wanted to share this layout that I created for the lily bee blog today; using a mix of older and new collections (trying to make room for all the new collections to come - aren't they gorgeous!!!). and also doing a small experimentation... contrasting the different effects (see here for more details on the rationale - however please note that it might not make the most sense)....uhmmmmm.

and putting these gorgeous blooms from pink paislee to good use...

and also got out my hamblies too...

thanks for stopping by guys and stay tune for my round of CHA must haves!!! was hoping to get this posted sooner, but photobucket is acting up on me again. (does any have problems with the upload button missing???) thanks.

Get Picky Challenge #10

hi there... the latest Get Picky Challenge is up and I had a super fun time working on this month's sketch and also using the Studio Calico June Kit - Paper Moon (with some random other bits). (click here for the original sketch)

I've been holding on to these pictures for awhile now (almost a year - can't believe how fast time just flown by and it'll just be a few more weeks until we see them again)...

Also this month sponsor at Get Picky is Purple Pumpkin and Samantha (the owner) has been so kind to provide some of her handmade goodies for us to work with and on this layout, I couldn't resist adding in that gorgeous orange fabric flower. LOVE It!!! I really need more of these.... And in case anyone is interested - Purple Pumpkin is currently having a guest designer contest; do check out their blog for more details!

And I've just discovered a new love, using twine for stitching... doesn't it have a fun effect?

And I have now fallen in love all over again with THICKERS! Aren't those chipboard alphas a must have? I definitely need another pack of these (which I am unable to find at my LSS... sigh).

hope you guys will join in the fun and don't forget to stop by the Get Picky Blog for the full details and also more samples from the amazing ladies there.

thanks for stopping everyone!!!

catching up...

finally this weekend, I had the time to do a bit of catching up. I must have started on this layout about a month or two ago and was inspired by a sketch challenge on the studio calico blog then (and using the may lawn party kit - my favorite thus far).... well, it just kinda sat there till now...

the sketch provided was based on the grid concept and honestly, how can you go wrong with grids? I just love working with them as it allows you to do something a bit different in each square and yet, everything still fits together (or at least I like think so **wink**)...

also got out my Lawn Fawn stamps (alphas) for a bit of fun and putting those jenni bowlin stamp pads to some use. did you know that the lawn fawn alpha sets are cut in away that you are able to line up the individual alpha stamps without having to worry whether it's straight or not...

check that out.... in love with these alphas now....

thanks for stopping by everyone and how's your wishing list for CHA-S 2011 coming along? as you can tell, my list has gotten (much) longer since the last post and just in awe with everything!!! and if you're interested in getting your hands on some lily bee and pink paislee goodies before anyone.. do check out their blogs for more details!!

just for fun...

i'm just loving June's kit from studio calico and couldn't stop creating with it. This is the third layout that I've created with the kit (sorry can't share the other two just yet) - and it think there'll be another one in the works soon... (and also did this for the current challenges happening at studio calico to celebrate their 4th anniversary. Happy Anniversary Studio Calico!!

i also got out my crafter's workshops template for some fun misting (and of course using studio calico white for this)... and addicted to these circles now. lol

and going for that "raw" chipboard look again with these american crafts alphas that were included in the kit. aren't they just fun and also the size is perfect (will definitely be buying another pack of these)!

thanks for stopping by everyone and hope you guys had a wonderful and relaxing weekend.

New Class, Pink Paislee & CHA Wishlist

just wanted to let you know that I have a new class out this month over at Made With Love. we'll be created a mini album using a maya road album as a basis and also creating our own vintage inspired pages with distress ink. in addition, you guys will get to try out those must have distress stains and also have fun embellishing your mini ablum with some of the latest tim holtz dies cuts. don't forget to drop by the store to see the class sample in person and hope to see some of you guys there.


and instead of scrapping, I've just been drooling all over my computer as sneaks of the new CHA-S 2011 collections are popping up everywhere and I just want everything (more of daydream statement rather than an action, as my wallet is not going to be able to afford everything! product donations are welcome and yes, I'm begging...lol... what can I say? this seasons collections are just amazing from the collection color combination, to the vintage shabby designs, the soft color pallet to the fun and innovative embellishments). all the manufacturers have out done themselves and we are so spoiled for choice. I've been scrapping now for 3 years and with each and every season - the products/collections are more interested with twist and turns (in terms of design and product types) and there's always something that is a MUST try...



such as the NEW Mistables Collection from Pink Paislee! honestly everything is die for, from the mistable pattern papers (yes!!), to those gorgeous flowers and how could you not love that wooden frame. how you could not love anything that pink paislee does *wink*. (piradee's recommendation: get these asap because it has predicted that they will disappear in a blink)





and it doesn't stop there... have you noticed the wish list that I have started on the right hand side (it'll definitely be interesting to see how much I can stick to this list and not buy the whole wide world again...lol)

starting with the infamous American Crafts Amy Tangerine Collection. how you can not love her, not love her collection....




and then there is the new kid on the block Authenique by Margie & Co and it's just as amazing as her previous collections with Girl Paperie (which I'm still addicted to and just can't stop scrapping and hoarding it - what can I say, it's a collector item...lol). i'm taken by all the new collections, but if I have to chose just one (unless I win the lottery) it would have to be Uncommon with the mix of pink and grey. In LOVE...sigh...




then there's that one manfacturer that never fails to deliver... Echo Park!! and their Victoria Garden Collection is just rocking it with the gorgeous pastel colors and victorian elements... no further discussions needed. just buy it!



and in case you are wondering why I'm going to be super broke this season, well gotta blame My Minds Eye for their jaw dropping Lost & Found 2 Collection! sigh... fainted... (ok getting myself off the floor now)



and another manfacturer that has recently caught my attention is Glitz - all 3 of their collections are a stunner and definitely their Beautiful Dreamer Collection will be in my shopping basket (and I'm sure bits of their two other collections will sneak in too)! and the wonderful folks at Glitz are currently having a giveaway for this collection --> don't forget to drop by their blog for more details here.




and finally (but not the last) is Studio Calico. I've always been in love with their kits and their collections are no exception. the Autumn Press is absolutely gorgeous... everything from the soft color combination, to those butterfly chipboard pieces and yes MR HUEY! how can you not LOVE him (ps. don't tell my husband)!

and now that I've drooled all over my computer... I really need to get back to scrapping. lol... thanks for stopping by everyone and what's on your wish list for this season?


and for those interested, i've updated my "goodies for sale" page with even more yummies.

i miss my doggies...

one of the down side in being singapore, is that I don't get to see my dogs that often... and I really do miss them (and can't help wonder if they miss me). sharing some puppy love... with this layout that I created for lily bee focusing on blue...




and couldn't resist getting out my sizzix die for a little flower power too... (and just in case you are wondering what die this is... here for the details)




thanks for stopping by everyone!!!


...also wanted to let those in Singapore know that I've updated the "goodies for sale" page with some additional items (more to be added tomorrow also) and that I'm having another garage sale at my apartment this coming Saturday July 9th starting @ 11am. please do drop me an email if you are interested in coming... more goodies at a steal!!!