How many days has past? Hmm.. I have had a tiring trip, not one but two. I went to Malacca and Kuala Lumpur from Monday till Wednesday, then to Kudat and Banggi Island from Thursday till today. First one is 100% learning trip, as for the 2nd, it is more like a community service trip after our meeting in Kudat. Will share more in my other site – Glad2bhere.

As for now, I wanted so much to share what I’ve done before going for the Malacca trip and on Wednesday night, but I forgot my camera’s USB cable. I’ve actually took some time to visit Valerie over in Scrap-n-crop, got myself some scrapbook stuff from her store. So glad to have finally met her face to face! Thanks for her sister Penny, I get to browse the shop earlier before Val arrived from work.

There were just too many beautiful things in there, I have to remind myself not to get any pattern paper, I’ll just have to wait for my monthly kit from Color Me Daisy and Scrapbook Deals 4 you. Still I’ve got some “essential” things like glue dot, chalk marker and stamp set.

While we were over in Kuala Lumpur, I didn’t do much shopping. There were still some sales going on, lots of Girls’ clothing, boys’ clothing and for adults too. But I wasn’t into getting any clothes for now, so I’ve just got myself some undies. Will do the shopping during my next trip to China if possible.

Signing off now, will update again next week.

Phew.. I’m discovering more and more new sites about scrapbooking, stores and online challenges sites! Can I really take these all in? There are so much going on. There are weekly challenges which shown very interesting layout and sketches, or scheme.

These are a few sites that I discovered today by some other people’s references:

Creative Scrappers
Dream girls challenge site
Beary Box
Your scrap stash
Scrap schemes

All these sites offer either of these: gallery, shop, forum with challenges, blog with updates. Need to keep this list with me in case I forgot, or probably I’ll put them up on my site bar.

Did a lantern by corrugated board last night with the instructions from Scrappin Kids‘ online tutorial. Absolutely thankful for that, else I won’t have learn how to do the lantern show below. I don’t like the cutting part though ‘cos I’m using raw corrugated board from a big box and it is thick! I love the embellishment part where I get to decorate it as how I like. I’ve used part of the kits from ColorMeDaisy for this.

This is how it looks like when hang up:
I’ve only used 4 photos for this project, two of them which I wasn’t sure where to put in my album and two are newly taken during Chinese New Year. I think I’m going to use the picture above again for a layout, will see.



Didn’t use much embellishment on this project. I’ve just used up 2 pattern paper, some rub-on, some transparent tag from HOTP, flowers from Prima, eyelet from Making Memories and ribbon from Stamper corner.
TFL.

Can’t believe what I found last night, something that I’ve totally forgotten about, something that I did during my senior high school years on Art Club, something that needed patient.

Yupe, I did those. Wonder if I’m able to do that again with my craft knife.

I can’t update this post as what I wanted, such as putting up my project 365 and those cards and pages that I would love to do. I’m not in my usual place now where I can have access to my scraproom. This PC that I’m using has just got a new hard-disk with the minimal software.

Oh well, let me just enjoy my holiday now and will update this blog after this week.

Gong Xi Fa Cai!!

Following a sketch in 2peas – A year in cards classes, I came up with these:

On layout, after seeing how Devos_mummy did a page for Happy Hour over in SoCalScrap, I came up with these:

Notice the way I used those letter stickers? Yup, I’ve run out of “s”, “u” and “e”.

These photos were taken while we were over in Hong Kong Avenue of Stars on new year. I’ve distressed the photos and part of the layout.

The page below is one that I tried using color and B&W photos together. I don’t want to make it too fancy too, so came up with this clean photo blocking page.

My little nephew pointing a toy gun at me when I took his photos.

Products used: Mixture of things from Scenic Route, Maya Road, American Craft, MaxMillan, Bazzill Basic, Daisy D’s, My mind’s eyes and of course my Fiskar puncher and Marvy shape punches.

Jornal: Cal can do his own homework but with a bit of push sometimes. I’m happy with his hand writting. I have got ready the computer table for him to do his homework and he likes it there with the good lighting and also of course the view of TV conveniently.

Jornal: Bug lover. Cal doesn’t fred a bit in seeing this little creature. First thing he wanted to show me when I got home and he brings this bug wherever he goes that night and left it on the table when he got to sleep with some bread and water!
Note: two photos for the day but only showing one here.

Jornal: Exploring day for the boys. They even climbed up to where the water tank is. Cal kept on encouraging Mer to climb up there and later taught him how to climb down too.

Journal: 年糕 making day. Grandma and grandpa got busy preparing the dough and the fireplace to steam the new year cake. This was the first time the boys saw the whole process in making the 年糕 and they got excited in helping to put fire on the stove too.

I’ve got a tag from Ratna, someone new I met over the net who loves scrapbooking too!

RULES:~ Bold the statements that are true for you. Italicise the statements that you wish are true. Leave the fibs alone. Then, tag 5 people to do the same test.
I miss somebody right now. – I think I always do, he is over in China – my hubby.
I love vacation. – Of course!!
I bake a cake. – Yes i baked but well.. it depends on my mood, sometimes jadi, sometimes not.
I do not watch TV these days.
I wear glasses or contact lenses – (nope, I’ve my lasik 2 years ago. )
I love to play video games.
I am married.
I have tried marijuana.
I still love with my ex-boyfriend/girlfriend.
I have been in a threesome.
I believe honesty is usually the best policy.
I have changed mentally over the last year.
I carry my knife/razor everywhere with me.
I curse. Especially on the road *LOL*
I’m totally smart.
I’ve broken someone’s bones.
I’m paranoid sometimes. Ya, over certain things that I can’t explain.
I don’t like staying at home alone,
I would get plastic surgery
I need money right now. Everyday actually!
I would lurve a Hot yummy chocolate cake with ice cream on top
I love sushi.
I talk really, really fast.
I am a millionaire.
I have long hair. – well.. kind of just over the shoulder
I have lost money in Las Vegas.
I have at least one sibling.
I have worn fake hair/fingernails /eyelashes in the past. – I do, during the photo shoot of my wedding photos.
I couldn’t survive without Caller ID.
I like the way I look.
I am usually pessimistic.
I have a lot of mood swings.
I have a hidden talent.
I have a lot of friends. – Don’t know if this is true.
I am currently single .
I have pecked someone of the same sex.
I enjoy talking on the phone.
I practically live in sweatpants or PJ pants.
I love to shop. especially over scrapbooking things.
I don’t hate anyone.
I am a pretty good dancer.
I love sex.
I have a cell phone.
I believe in God.
I watch MTV on a daily basis.
I have passed out drunk in the past 6 months.
I’ve rejected someone before. -and I’m married to him now *grin*
I want to have children in the future.
I have changed a diaper before.
I’ve called the cops on a friend before.
I am not allergic to anything.
I have a lot to learn.
I’m shy around members of the opposite sex.
I have made a move on a friend’s significant other or crush in the past.
I have tried alcohol before.
I own the South Park movie.
I would die for my best friend.
I love to chat (YM/MSN/etc..)
I think that Pizza Hut has the best pizza.
I have used my sexuality to advance my career.
I love Michael Jackson, scandals and all. Halloween is awesome because you get free candy.
I watch Spongebob Squarepants and I like it.
I am happy at this moment.
I’m obsessed with girls.
I’m obsessed with boys.
I tie my shoelaces differently from anyone I’ve ever met.
I study for tests most of the time.
I am comfortable with who I am right now.
I am what I am.
I have more than just my ears pierced.
I walk barefoot wherever I can.
I have jumped off a bridge.
I love sea turtles.
I spend ridiculous money on scrapping.
Plan on achieving a major goal/dream.
I worked at McDonald’s restaurant.
I hate office jobs.
I love sci-fi movies. Yes! X-Files!!
I went college out of state. – Yes, UK.
I like sausages.
I love kisses – ya.. especially from my sons
I fall for the worst people.
I can’t live without black eyeliner.
I don’t know why the hell I just did this stupid thing.
I usually like covers better than originals.
I can move my tongue in waves, much like a snake’s slither.
I have ridden/owned a horse.
I still have every journal I’ve written in.
I can’t stick to a diet.
I talk in my sleep.
I wear a toe ring.
I can’t stand at LEAST one person that I work with.
I am a caffeine junkie.
I have kids.
I feel sad sometimes.
I’m an artist.
I only clean my room when necessary.
I am an adrenaline junkie.
I love being happy.
I am on diet.

Well.. not going to tag anyone.. but if you would love to share, why not? Go ahead!

A page that I did for fun for the numbers challenge over in SoCalScrap. I won’t have thought of to do a page like this. It seems messy with all those numbers. I’ve used the Color Me Daisy past kit.

I don’t really understand my title. All I want to say is that Aunty J has written about me and showing what I’ve done for her as a birthday present to her hubby.

It is a layout that I’ve scraplifted from a layout in Scrapbook Trends last year issue.

I’m glad that she appreciate what I did and even shown those cards that I’ve made for her.

Thanks Aunty J.