Sewing pouches

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Hello for a new week.

Have been pinning recently and have searched for fabric over the net as I’ve mentioned in my previous post. So here is what I’ve done with the fabric and also one that is in my stash.

First I found a nice pin in the Pinterest board which brought me to Eat Craft Sow page with the pattern and tutorial.

I found the idea of bringing my hand-phone and card useful whenever I wanted to step out from my office for a while which I gonna need my hand-phone and the staff card for access to other levels.

And since I can’t wait to do something with my newly received fabric, I’ve started sewing.

Here is the first one which turn out to be a bit too tight with my Samsung S3 which I have a bulky casing. So I’ve made another one with the newly brought fabric. I also wanted to be sure that I’m able to make the pouch fully then only to use my new fabric which came in quite a small size.

So, here they are:

Flower patterned pouch with phone and cards flower patterned pouch Nesshome pouchNesshome pouch with phone and cards

 

It is a pain having to sew thick and hard lining plus flip it over, especially hard for my sewing machine to go through the thick layer of fabric, so I have to make it slow and careful so that it sewing in straight lines. As for the part of the edges, I need to pound it with my craft hammer.

I like it ‘cos it has a handle for my to hang on to my hand while I can hold other things with my both hands.

I’m planning to sew more with the fabric that I have now.

 

So, what do you think? Good enough?

What’s in the mail today – cute fabric

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Do you buy fabric over the net?

 

I’m pretty excited with what’s came in the mail today – something from CottonTouch that I’ve bought two weeks ago.

First time that I’m seeing fabric such as this one – having 6 different patterns printed together into a large fabric.

 

Yay!

Now I’m overwhelm with all the ideas on what I could do with that piece of 6 patterns fabric…

Nesshome

note: photos from CottonTouch

 

Love the feel of the fabric, they are actually from Nesshome, made in Korea. Pretty excited about this info too. So I’ve made a search over the net and it landed me in some Zakka’s site with more cute images and ideas!

Zakka is actually refers to everything and anything that improves your home, life and appearance (from Wikipedia).

It is filled up with great ideas in home improvement in terms of hand-sewing simple stuff that made a home feel more homely, which is basically what I love to do – making stuff that is useful.

 

I’ve also bought a few of the metal clip frame which I wanted to try out in making coin pouch.

Metal clip

note: photos from CottonTouch

 

I just hope I won’t mess up the fabric. Wish me luck.

 

On another thought, I’m hoping to get cheaper stuff online, especially fabric and craft tools. Any suggestion?

After a few search, I got to MayMayShop which is Malaysia base and the Zakka fabric is selling in a much lower price, actually half the price from Etsy shop!

It even show photos of fabric ideas which really help in deciding which fabric to go for.

They even carry Emily Nature fabric, ‘cos I’ve bought a book on how to use this fabric from the local bookstore recently and have been wondering how to get such type of fabric here.

emilynature

 

note: photo from MayMayShop

 

I just hope they have other series instead of the purple series which is the only one available now.

I’m now building my wish list over at MayMayShop  ^.^

Do check them out for some cute fun fabric and they carry some bag making tools too.

 

Happy sewing!

Happy Birthday my boy

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birthday cake

Yes, today you turn 11. We have celebrated your birthday earlier on Sunday with cake and candles, and of course with a birthday song. Your birthday celebration started on Friday when we went to watch The guardians of the galaxy and getting your toy from Toys”R”us with a birthday voucher. Yes, indeed you have turned 11 today.

May there be many many wonderful years ahead and may you be happy always.

me and calvin

 

Luv,

mommy.

bag oh bag

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“Mommy!! How many bags you wanna buy!? You’ve got several at home already!!”

LOL.. that was the respond from my 9-year-old when I said I want to look for bag while we were in Hong Kong.

When I told my sis, she said I should tell him “Mommy is a girl, a girl should have lots of bags..”

TRUE!!

Bags oh bags, how could a lady live without thee!

Haha.. till now I’m still looking for my perfect bag for that perfect occasion, one that at times can fit in everything that I need, another for just those time where I am wearing my red shoes, one with my casual weekend wear, one for work, one with a serious color, one which I can put over the shoulder, one that I could just carry on my hand, oh and one that is just nice for dinner, not forgetting one for my little black dress.

Now… how many would that be?!

Just one fit all!?

No way!

I mean how could you bring a bag for work and you bring that for a sofisticated dinner!? That doesn’t fit, doesn’t it?

So handbags at wholesale could really do no harm on my wallet.

Oh ya.. what about that Coach or Prada or Gucci or LV!?

Getting famous in road accident

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This is about two different road accidents that happened yesterday and this morning.

There were two videos getting viral over the FB. One got everyone shock in knowing how fierce a woman can be after a car accident. Another was also a car accident and got everyone assuming that the driver must be driving under the influence of alcohol.

The first video gone viral and got the attention of FB users. Got me thinking of all the possibilities that could happened. I mean what if another road bullied or someone that felt really sorry for the old man and wanted to do something back on her?! Another thing is how would all her friends thought of her? How would that affect her career?

What is fortunately is that at least the old man was calm or just traumatized that at least he didn’t repay her with another fierce reaction. Thank God for that.

 

As for the second video, seeing that some girls were being rescued out from a huge drain near to RTM. First impression was “what happened? were they drunk?” Then the next thing came up my mind was “fortunately they were not stuck in the car”

Just so what if they got stuck in the car which swirl into the drain? Can’t think of the consequences if so.

Their reason was the driver were sleepy..  Just thank God that nobody got hurt.

 

Both video got attention from FB users. Bot get famous a bit.. the most was the first video.

Wouldn’t want that to happen to me and and of the people that I know.

So, people, do calm down, stay alert and remember there are people who love you. Don’t get yourself into a road accident. Stay safe.

Drive safe!

Now what?

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Now that it is over, we’ll need to wait for another 4 years for this game, next will be the biggest country hosting the game. A game that everyone in the world is watching.

What do I think?

Well.. I’m not a fan of football but this year seems a bit different though I still didn’t watch a single game of it. But this year I’ve been influenced by my son who don’t know since when and from where that started to know about football and pay attention on the game.

I remember we were over in Hong Kong when the first game was on. He was excitedly telling us that he wanted to watch the game and wanted to get up at 3am in the morning with his alarm clocked set.

Unfortunately he forgot to put the alarm on and he has missed the game. Anyhow, hePlus, we have a FIFAbulous Sunday at church where everyone is encouraged to wear football jersey on that Sunday. And I’m not sure if that is coincident or what, my son got a German jersey, the exact look that they were wearing in their final game. So yah.. he is pretty much excited about his team winning the world cup.

He was even commenting on the players whom I’ve no clue about.

Anyway, now that it is over, I’m not sure if he’ll still ask to be trained in football.

So now what?  Just wait and see. .

Don’t be stupid

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Some people just don’t get it.

He did it again for being in the headlines.. but in a bad way. All news available here.

And yet this person is one of our Minister in our Malaysian Parliament for the constituency of Kinabatangan, Sabah. So ridiculous.

I mean being a public figure, you should watch what you are saying and you should know that you are representing the people, or at least you are representing your organization. Watch what you are saying and think before you utter anything. Even when he has apologize, I doubt that he is being sincere.

As the saying go “mean what you say and say what you mean”

Self reminder

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What I wanted to remember for now – some self reminder:

  • Slow down. Do one thing at a time. Be there early so I don’t need to rush. Do it well. Read a book from beginning till end. I need to practive this – read a book at a time.
  • Make the house cosy. Get the scraproom organised first. Put away stuff that I don’t need, or even give them away, make room for new and better things. Know what I want and save for it.
  • Listen listen listen.
  • Be there, be now, 100% Means I’ll need to plan ahead and stick to the plan, but do allow for changes and open for changes. Plan less things in a day ‘cos really I only got 24 hours a day.
  • Be kind, be considerate. But first be good to myself. If can’t do, just say no.
  • Plant for flowers, cactus, greens … They are the real eye candy for the eyes and it feels super good to see how they grow.
  • Get a stove grill. Wanna try eating grill up stuff, be it meat or veggie, they seems healthier as well.
  • Do the things I love. And love what I do. Do this as often as possible and remind myself to love what I do.. else.. well.. I can always choose to stop.
  • Visit Pinterest as often and get inspired. There are a lot of good stuff there where I can pin in my walls for reminder.
  • It is going to be a good day if it is not the best day. Tell myself this every day!
  • Get “Real Simple” magazine whenever possible. This magazine is really great, it has a lot of eye candy for organisation at home, space organising, decoration and stuff.

 

Good reads: Ali Edwards’ Yo Summer

“Real Simple”

The greates secret to productivity

 

“You” layout

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Weee!!! It is Friday!!! TGIF.. well.. actually today is nothing different from other days, but still I’m happy for those who are in the office.  Your weekend will official start pretty soon!!

 

I’ve actually been trying to make a page that have that old grunge vintage look. I love both the clean look of the previous layout and this one that I’m going to share today. Sometimes I feel like I wanted to jam up the page with stuff, swirls, buttons, doilies, glittering stamp ink, embossing, and the old look of paper.

Thus, this page came out after seeing those happy photos of my kiddos smiling at the camera while enjoying their food. Love that feelings whenever I see them being happy.

you

Here are some closer look on the embellishment..

you2 you3 you4

 

 

Always love Ali Edwards word stamp. They are a good reminder of the daily life, cherishing one another present, the love we share, the present moment and the positive thoughts that I should always be reminded of.

 

I’m using Basic Grey patterned papers, Prima pearl swirl, Martha Stewart’s butterfly punch, Kaiser Craft rhinestones, Melody Ross glass paperclips and Ali Edwards word stamps.

 

Hope to create a mini album for my recent Taiwan trip..

 

Happy scrapping!