Something new and something old

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Once this one is out, my colleague grabbed it and proudly brought to her meeting saying that it will be the trend in the office, ha! So happy to hear that.
See that little ribbon with apple figure sticking out? That is from Kaison, it is just so cute that I had to use it in my bag, just for fun. This materials is actually design from Elyza’s protected by Texgard (whatever that is) and stain repellent. I hope it serves what it has claimed. And yes I bought it from a curtain shop. I love shopping in curtain shop now since they have better materials and most imported.

As for this embroider bag, I did it using embroidery thread, fine ribbon and some beads. First time ever to make this. Am planning to make small bags with simple embroidery.
What do you think?
Happy weekend! And for those who are celebrating, Happy Halloween!

Intense Debate

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Well, I’ve just added Intense Debate into my comments area, hopefully it is working well. And in order for me to know that, please do leave me a message here.
O, about my bag sewing project, well.. it is still on going and I’m doing more small bags than bigger ones, ‘cos they are fast to put together and I’m loving that my friends totally love them! Those small bags have been useful for them, I’m so glad!
And onto my scrapbook projects, I still haven’t got our Singapore and KL trip into an album. I do have them developed in the photo shop, now just fresh and waiting for me to put them together.
I’m still a bit sad now that I’ve lost my mobile phone. Not that it is lost, it is just broken by being thrown onto the floor, don’t want to mention about it here. I just hope I’ll be able to get a new one pretty soon and this time I hope it is a smart phone that allows me to get online whenever and wherever.
For now, do me a favor and leave me some comments.
Thank you!

Getting nuttier..

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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.

Bags, bags and more bags

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First I am crazy about scrapbooking, then a bit of card making and now I’m crazy over making bags! All sort and any sort, but of course only those pattern that I love.
I wanted to refine my skill in sewing using machine, by hands and now even am thinking of doing embroidery with my bare hands.

Here are two that I’ve made today:

Yup, just got those materials on Friday and hardly can wait to use them actually. What more there are new books on bag making that came in! So I get to try out new pattern and new ways in sewing up bags. Great!
Here are those that I’ve made before this:

I’ve even made a pouch for my camera, ha! One that I should have made first thing.

I wanted to make more new patterns but for now there are 2 more bags that waiting in line for me to finish up upon request. I’m waiting for my magnetic snap from an Etsy shop, hoping to see them first thing on Monday if they do come through the mail then.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Thank you cards for charity

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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

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Scrap-it-lah October Challenge is up!
This time, the challenge is by Ella Sandberg.

The October challenge is to include:-

  1. Old book paper, sheet music or something similar downloaded off the internet & printed out.
  2. Fussy-cutting.
  3. 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!!

Goodbye baby

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I had to say goodbye to this baby after my colleague agree to adopt it from me. I’ve spent more time than the first bag for this one, as this pattern is harder to sew. What more initially I’ve used a harder under-layer.
I love this fabric and was intended to get more of it, but there is no more offer on this one. So I’ve ordered another pattern which surely will produce another baby later.

 The best part of this baby is its zipper which make it more secure to bring around.

 What more it has a zipper interior compartment and some slot for handphone and smaller items.

 It also comes with two side pockets.

The hardest part in making this make is sewing the second line around the top. I’ve actually hand sew it ‘cos it is just too thick to get into my sewing machine. I wanted to make another one in this pattern.

Some silly time

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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

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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

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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