Gosh! I’ve been too into bag making that I’ve neglected my scrapbook! I still haven’t scrap those pictures that we took during the trip to Singapore in August! And now is already October. End of October that’s it.
OMG!! Where did my mind goes?! To those bags definitely.
Now I’m looking at embroidery bags, they look so nice, so original and one thing about handmade is, you’ll never get two bags exactly the same in the world! Yes, it is totally unique. That’s why handmade worth more than mass produces bags. What more handmade always made out of love. There is always some personal touch in the bag and stories for each bag. I love that.
I’m not going to stop scrapbooking, but I wanted also to make things that I can use and others also can get them for themselves.
Let me find the balance in between. I just hope that this new craft thing won’t die off once I run out of fabric.
Category: Paper & Craft
Thank you cards for charity
Here are some of the patterns that I did as thank you card for those who has donated to a charity drive that my colleague did. They’ve visited a local orphanage, brought food, joy and laughter, all thanks to those who gave willingly and generously. There are 110 thank you cards needed!
I have used the simplest design for those cards, below are some more with different pattern papers.
I hope those who are getting these thank you card are truly felt appreciated.
Happy scrapping and happy giving!
SIL October Challenge
Scrap-it-lah October Challenge is up!
This time, the challenge is by Ella Sandberg.
The October challenge is to include:-
- Old book paper, sheet music or something similar downloaded off the internet & printed out.
- Fussy-cutting.
- Hand-stitching using embroidery floss.
Here is my take on this challenge:
I’m using September kit from My Creative Scrapbook. Have cut out the flower from one of the pattern paper and sew on the side of the photo. I’m so glad that this kit has given me all the things that I needed for this challenge.
I’ve been lacking behind on scrapbook layout. I’m been busy making bags! Will share more about this in other post.
As usual SIL will be offering a Studio Calico Kit as a RAK. However, photo is not available at the moment.
Please note that conditions do apply:
5 Simple Rules for playing along at Scrap-it-Lah Challenges
1. Please create a NEW layout for each challenge but you are welcome to combine with other challenges, as long as your layout was specifically designed with Scrap-it-Lah in mind and created AFTER the challenge details were posted!
2. Please remember to mention Scrap-it-Lah somewhere in your blog post; create a link back to the correct challenge post at Scrap-it-Lah.
3. Please include the challenge requirements within your blog post – you are welcome to copy; paste these off the Scrap-it-Lah blog.
4. Please also mention the deadline the challenge ends and let everyone know what prize is up for grabs!
5. Remember, you must be a follower of the Scrap-it-Lah blog to be “in with a chance to win”
All you would have to do is to send in your submissions (we only accept layouts) via the link above by midnight 12pm, 31st October 2011 (Malaysian time). If you have any problems with the link submission, please notify us at chowchow138@gmail.com. Kindly note that we are unable to entertain any project that is sent after the stipulated time and please note that the project sent should solely be submitted for the Scrap-It-Lah challenge and not for any other challenges. Yes, we welcome international submissions as we would love to see Scrap-It-Lah grow.
Happy scrapping!!
Some silly time
We were waiting in the parking space like usual when hubby got things to do in the bank. From this bank to the other in settling his bills. We were waiting and got nothing to do, while wasting on the petrol, we might as well off the engine, open up the car doors and let some fresh air in, what more is it more environmental free, right? So the boys got bored and they got out of the car and started doing some silly things, so I quickly grab my camera and ask for some silly poses, ha! This is what I get.
This is definitely worth to capture and recorded down. Though we had so much of these silly times from time to time, but it had been more fun with the camera and a story to tell. Hopefully when the boys are older, they’ll still laugh about it
Have pulled out my stash of doilies, Prima flowers, My Mind’s Eyes paper, Making Memories journaling pad, mist and Martha Stewart butterfly punchers, plus a swirl die-cut from MM’s Slice machine.
Would I let them do those silly pose again? Yup, definitely!
Have you join in the challenge over at Scrap-it-lah!? Go and have fun!
Happy weekend you all!
Something that I’ve made
First thing that I wanted to share, a bag!
Yup, one that I’ve managed to copy and made from a book. I’ve changed a bit on its front design since I don’t have a magnetic button. One that my colleague said “See first la.. if you can make it.”
heheh… I did! And I was even using it today.. well.. , though the sewing part is not perfect, still .. this is my first handbag!
It has a zip pocket and space for hand-phone inside:
Okay kah? Can bring out to the street?
I think I want to add another two button on the side though, to make it more secure, else people can easily grab things out from my bag!
Anyway, definitely going to make more and I’ve already got some encouragement from my sister to do so, yay!!
ScanDigital
Have you heard of ScanDigital?
They are base in the States and offer to preserve all your memories in digital forms, even online gallery.
You can send them hardcopy of your photos, scarpbook pages or in digital format, which then they’ll help you to transfer them into high quality digital forms in compact disc, DVD or hard-drive. They can even help you to load it in digital display photoframe!
I know most of us just put our photos into albums and albums, pages of scrapbook into huge albums that we stuck it somewhere in the house and never see the light again. Or maybe if they are lucky, they get to display in some part of our house, but how many that we can display?
Now with ScanDigital, you can have your photos display in the digital photoframe which can hold up to 1000 photos!
Now when you order from ScanDigital and key in this code fmdigitalscan2011 during check out, you’ll get 10% discount on your order. You can use some extra money, right?
Start preparing and maybe you can use this as a gift to someone special as Christmas gifts!
Have fun! Don’t forget to key in the discount code: fmdigitalscan2011
Lost his tooth
Mervin lost his first tooth on 17 July this year. Yup, it was being pulled away by him school’s auntie (the caretaker) and later he lost it. Of course he was so proud in having his little tooth pulled off ‘cos he’s been trying to do that and I was also helping him to do that without success.
Glad that the auntie able to pulled it out and save me RM50 for dental visit..hehe..
Here are some close-up of the layout:
Using a few chipboard buttons with embossing powder and mist, plus a few die-cut brads from My Mind’s Eye lost & found line.
Punched out a few butterflies using Martha Stewart punchers, mist them and using gel medium.
Have used Technique Tuesday Ali Edward’s stamp for “today” and some Basic Grey letter stickers.
I was trying to use mist, embossing powder, stamps and gel medium on my layout. Trying to relive the Iris Babao Uy’s challenge in Scrap-it-lah before.
Talking about challenge, have you tried out this month challenge over at SIL yet? Try it and stand a chance to win a RAK.
Have fun!
Loving this idea
Get to see how to make a pin cushion made from a cute little photo frame.. Am really loving the idea and don’t be surprise if I come up with one pretty soon. Enjoy!
It is UP!!
Yes!! It is up! The September challenge over at Scrap-it-lah is up!!
The challenge:
Create your own mixed media background, using printed paper as a base. Be sure to include at least 3 different paint colours in whatever effects you fancy. This can be using stamps, bubble wrap, etc etc – its all up to your imagination.
Also ensure that you have at least twelve words on your layout, which can include the title, date (if you want to include one) and the journaling (or even be one REALLY long title if you like!)
The rules:
5 Simple Rules for playing along at Scrap-it-Lah Challenges
- Please create a NEW layout for each challenge but you are welcome to combine with other challenges, as long as your layout was specifically designed with Scrap-it-Lah in mind & created AFTER the challenge details were posted!
- Please remember to mention Scrap-it-Lah somewhere in your blog post & create a link back to the correct challenge post at Scrap-it-Lah.
- Please include the challenge requirements within your blog post – you are welcome to copy & paste these off the Scrap-it-Lah blog.
- Please also mention the deadline the challenge ends and let everyone know what prize is up for grabs!
- Remember, you must be a follower of the Scrap-it-Lah blog to be “in with a chance to win”
Another thing that I just wanted to share here and super excited about is..
I’m getting the stamp in this video!!
Ali Edwards | August Studio AE for Technique Tuesday from Ali Edwards on Vimeo.
Of course I’m also getting some other things from 2peas:
I know.. it is still a bit too early for Christmas paper, but hey, everyday could be Christmas, right?
Have fun on the Scrap-it-lah challenge and don’t forget to follow my blog to stand a chance to win MyMemories Suite for free!
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Welcome to the Family! from Lisa Jurrens on Vimeo.
Here’s what’s on the video –
- Software Screen Tour – finding your papers and embellishments.
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- Beginning information on album creation
- Introduction to SOME of the tools (and references to the other video tutorials that are available)
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Hannie Craft - Finding Joy 