Using my Scarlet Lime Kit

This is a wooden chopping board that I covered with MM papers. Then I stamped the swirls at the corners with MM foam stamps and MM paints. Then using MM glitter, I quickly poured some over the paint. I didn't want too much glitter. Then I painted part of the paper and added crackle to give it a shabby grunge look.

Next was a box that I found. Coincidentally, it was the exact shades of my Scarlet Lime kit for March! Talk about lucky! I cut out the gorgeous flocked leaves and lined the side of the box, then layered it over with the remaining MM papers. Then I decided to go round the sides of the box with more MM papers. It worked out really nice!

Here's another cute one!

I made this one for a challenge. It was fun to do and really eye opening to ask someone their favourite thing about yourself!
Journalling reads,
I asked,
So Brandon, what is your favourite thing about me?
He said,
You cook nice food
You buy lots of books and stuff for me
You bring me out to have fun
You teach me how to do my work
By now, he was sweating a little!
"What else do you want, mummy?"
"No, no, YOU tell me what is your favourite thing about me."
"Hah! Ok loh. Let me think."
He paced around and looked into his toy cabinet.
"You buy lotsa toys." No more.
Then finally, after a long silence, he finally said,
"Because you love me, Mummy!"

An Old Photo

I just found this photo that was taken way back in 2003. Here's Wai Leng and Brandon "encased" in the little house that I made from the washing machine box. I bought the fabric from Spotlight and then glue gun it onto the box. Then I took his wall charts and stuck them on the inside walls of the box. It was a well loved box!

My Favourite Layout of Brandon

This was actually completed some time back. I kinda like only got around to loading it now! Hee hee!

Life in Black & White (Hambly Transparency)

This mini album used Hambly transparencies exclusively. I cut the 12x12 into quarters and I used about 3 sheets. Then I Zutter-ed the whole lot into place!

I also slotted in some caardstock to give the album more bulk. Ribbons were tied to the sides after I used the Zutter to punch a row of holes. There was of course some problems with the transparency being transparent and showing off the unsightly back sides. So there was some challenge there to make it less obvious when turning the pages.

More Bintan pics.....

Seeing the way these 2 fellows are digging, you may be forgiven for thinking that there are hidden treasures underneath!!

Our Bintan Trip

Ooooo..... Bintan.... Brings back the memories of the sun, sand and sea. We went with Wai Leng, Mike and Megan. It was a little stressful cos Megan was not feeling too well and she made quite a lot of fuss there. But overall, it was quite fun. Here's some lovely pics!

It's been such a looooong time!!

There was actually something wrong with my computer. I have been trying to load my page for the longest time and nothing on the page worked. It kept telling me error on page!! Luckily I have a computer whiz for a husband! He finally made it work..... after 5 minutes!! It took me 5 days!! Arghhh!!

Miracle

Okie, here's one of my 13th week detailed scan. It was so clear, I was surprised. But bb moved around alot and doc says bb very active. Me? Personally, I just think bb was hungry cos mummy hadn't eaten breakfast yet! Hee hee!

My Christmas Gift Exchange

Here's the front and back of the little tray that I scrapped. I got it from Daiso and just slapped on the papers and bellies!

Altered Ikea Frame

Here's my altered frame. There's actually no need to pay for expensive shadow boxes. Ikea has them in various sizes, though not in the 12x12 size. But smaller makes it easier to scrap, ain't it rite??!! This is about 10x10 in.

Updates......

Finally, I sold tat kit to a good fren of mine. Took some time but... phew, sold!
Okie, I'm onto my 15th week now, going to 4 months! Yeah, nausea is slowly going away. Hopefully, it stays away. I still get slightly car sick so the drive into Malaysia still has to be put off for later.
Yesterday, Daddy decided that son should skip school to go...... CYCLING!! Hahahaha! So we went cycling at East Coast. Daddy taught son to cycle on 2-wheeler and Mummy was sitting on mat, sanding next scrapbook altered project!
Then, believe it or not, we headed to the other side of Singapore, Science Center! Mother and son slept on the way there and was fairly refreshed. We had not been to the Science Center for a long time and there were some changes. We were quite lucky cos yesterday was the 1st day the Mummies of Egypt display was opened. It was quite small though. And Petrosains from KL was invited over to give a talk on energy and that was really interesting. Brandon enjoyed it throughly! After that, we roamed almost the whole center and then we began to droop. So tiring!
Finally, it was dinner time. We decided to go IMM (cos Mummy remembered there was a HUGE Daiso there!) for dinner. As usual, Brandon ate a whole adult meal. Look at his size! Where in the world does he put away all that food??!!
List of what we ate : 1) Mid morning at 11am, East Coast food center, Daddy, Western set with rice, mummy, Laksa, Brandon, a plate of Hokkien noodles.
2) Late afternoon at 2 plus, MacDonalds, Daddy and mummy, drink and fries (shared) Brandon, Kids Value Meal with youghrt, burger and drink.
3) Night at 7pm, Daddy, Japanese salmon rice, Mummy, 2 pumpkin croquettes (not really hungry), Brandon, almost a whole bowl of adult portion Miso Cha-Shu Ramen!
Can you believe that list??!! Mum and Dad could not take lunch cos breakfast was at 11am, but son ate a whole Mac meal! Then again at dinner, son ate a whole adult meal again! What an appetite! Phew!

Extra SB stuff packed as kits (SOLD!!)

Finally! I've done it! I've decided that I'm not gonna be a "karang guni" anymore! I've got so much stuff it's time I sold off some at lowered prices! I have only 1 kit now, but if the response is good, I'll put up more kits. But the kits are going to be one of a kind only so if you really like it, leave a comment on my blog and I'll sell it 1st come 1st served. Leave your email or msn (if you have) and I'll get in contact with you. Singapore orders only please.

Kit Price : SGD$38 (Market Value SGD$45)

Kit Contents :

1) 6 X K&CO Designer Papers, Wild Safforn (These are cardstock weight double sided papers)

2) 1 X K&CO Designer Paper Box (Precut paper boxes)

3) 2 X Old World DCWV cardstock pattern papers (single side)

4) 1 X A2Z Delightful Sugar Candy cardstock pattern paper

5) 1 X Senic Route Word Stickers
6) 1 X Daisyd's Rubons
7) 3 X Square card sayings
8) 10 X Assorted buttons
9) 12 X Assorted bling from Queen & Co and Swavroski Crystals
10) 2yards X Mesh Ribbons
11) 3 X Bazzil Cardstock

What's Up really?

Weird title, even for me. I'm not really sure what's up but the weather's been playing havoc on my moods. I have not scrapped in ages and I don't feel like scrapping. Hope this doesn't mean that I've 'checked out'!! I do have a tendency to give up hobbies after some time and I hope that this is not one of the times! (The most important reason being that I've spent a tiny fortune on it!!)
I really wonder what is wrong. I can't even step into my SB room! I feel so sick and tired. The moment I try to start SB, my nausea starts. OMG! What a miserable 1st trimester!

My Scrapbook Room!

Finally!! I've finally taken a couple of shots of my "newly" redecorated scrap room. It's "new" cos it was actually done 2 months ago and only now have I gotten to taking a few shots of it. It has gotten rather messy!


My Table of Completed Works!
I love this metal trolley from Ikea! It is sturdy and strong and I can really dump alot of stuff into it. It's also fairly inexpensive. I bought the side hanging thingy from Japan. Inexpensive too! Surprisingly! It's made of really good quality cloth and is well sewn and the best thing about it? It says, "Made in Japan"!

My Adorable Little Niece!

Check out how adorable Baby Claire is!! She was only 7 months when these photos were taken, but she actually smiled on demand! I kept the camera on her and encourged her by saying, "Smile Claire, smile!!" And she obligingly smiled! Sooooo CUTE!

Machines 'R Us

Check out this new idea that we have! We're offering you the chance to play with all sorts of die cut machines and different dies. We are offering 3 pieces of plain Bazzil Cardstock, 1 Bling Bazzil and 1 lucious felt! You will have 2.5hrs to get hands on with all the different types of dies and their machines!
All this for only $20! What a deal! Plus, you will get advice from owner, Justina and me, Shirley on how to use them and what best can they be used for. There'll also be samples of how the die cuts can be used! Sign up quick as places are limited to only 4 per session.
Time : 1pm to 3.30pm
Venue : Ponggol
Date : 29th and 30th September 2007
Drop me a comment and leave your email/HP for me to contact you with more details!
Thank You!

It's September!

Here's September rearing its rainy head. And yet I'm still out of a job! Sigh.... well, I asked for it! I resigned of my own accord! But then again, this leaves me free to do what I love best..... Scrapbooking!! I know recently there's been no posts on pics of my projects. But that doesn't mean I'm not scrapping! I still am!
Recently, I'm hooked up with Our Craft Place to start conducting classes. We have come up with simple and fast yet gorgeous projects for the busy scrapper/crafter. Our ideas and teaching styles are uniquely our own. We have plans to invite guests designers and teachers to come and teach classes too.
Plans are on the way. I'll be putting up pictures soon of what we're offering in the way of classes! Do check back often!

Car Fetish!

Let's start with.... Disneyland!!

Astro Blasters! Brandon's fav ride!
Here's everybody's fav place! The happiest place on earth!














Family shot
Even the handles on the train are Mickey shaped!

More Pics of Japan!!

Check out these 2 cuties!! Palm sized only!!

Row, row, row your boat....

The Water Bus in Disneyland. It was so hot, they sprayed water everywhere to cool the people down!

Hello From Japan!

The busy Sunshine Street 60
















Tokyo Disneyland

There's a never ending supply of vending machines!








The Shoji Temple (Lei Men) in Asakusa.

I'm BACK!!!

Before I load any pics, I really gotta say this..... Japan is terribly, horribly, fantastically HOT!!!
HOT HOT HOT!! The temperature hit 36 deg when we were there! We trudged around in that terrible heat and now we're completely TOASTED!! I'm so tanned now that my friends think that I've gone to a beach resort for a holiday!
With that out of the way, I have to say that Japan is a country worth going to. But you have to learn how to speak their language. It was a frustrating time trying to find someone who understands you. However, they really go out of their way to help you and make you feel welcome. The crowds are terrible, there are so many people in Japan and yet, they don't push, shove, yell at you or pick your pockets. Japanese have made courtesy and honesty a beautiful form of art!
They have so much pride in whatever they do. Presents, food, desserts, toys, everything; are so beautifully packaged! It is said that in Japan, you can't find lousy food. That is so so true. Everything we ate wowed us. It was not as expensive as we expected and we paid the money willingly because the food was so wonderfully palatable.
Japan is a self sufficient country. Why do I say that? Their people support their own economy so much that there is practically no need for foreign tourists to come and boost their economy! Other countries build theme parks to attract more tourists to come and spend money and therefore make these parks tourist friendly. Not to say that Japan is not friendly. It's just that everything, just about EVERYTHING, is in Japanese! There is no translation, absolutely no translation at any of the 3 theme parks I went!!! They see no need to translate anything because I guess most of the people who visit the parks are Japanese! It was slightly better this time round (compared to 10 years ago when I went) as we found more people who could speak a smattering of English at Disneyland and Sea. Universal Studios had less staff who could speak English. Disney had more signboards in English, Universal Studios had less. Their maps in English were also not as comprehensive as the Disney ones. That could be because Disney was in Tokyo and USJ was in Osaka. There were also less English speaking Japanese in Osaka than in Tokyo.
All said, it was an exhuasting trip. We walked everywhere and took the subways and buses all the time. The cabs were simply too expensive to warrant a ride. The weather was so hot, it took a lot out of us.
It was a fantastic learning experience though. The different cultures, habits (good ones) lifestyle all served to open our eyes (especially Brandon). There was so much I learnt from this trip compared to my other trips. I've enjoyed this trip even though it was exhusating.
After 10 wonderful and exhausting days, it is now back to Singapore and reality!