Project Life + Etc.

Here are some little projects down in between pockets of time over the past week.

My Project Life system is simple. My preference highlights some memory-worthy moments in the specific month.
For Feb, it has to be the Lunar New Year which we celebrated a couple of weeks back.
Adore Gossamer Blue's Life Pages Kit. Exclusive stamp sets and great products in each month's kit!
Stamps are always my weakness… buy me over with great stamps anytime.



My other weakness - it has be Maggie Holmes' collection! LOL.
These pictures taken from CHA a couple of years back still hold close to my heart.
I find myself taking these out, looking through them fondly and documenting them. These are really some wonderful moments to cherish….

WEBSTER'S PAGES - NEST

SO Great to be creating again =)
This time, using Webster's Pages newest collection.
Light teal, Home theme and the mix of cool and warm tones.
Perfect in every way.
Check out the entire product range HERE.


Seems so difficult to stop making beautiful things with this range.
Can't wait to move on to other fabulous collections from WP.



Each motifs were cut and layered one on top of another. Teal is such an easy color to work with. Pair it with white - my perfect combination.



Here's another random project created with cut outs.
A couple of vellum white envelopes. The sheerness of vellum makes any project look so feminine and elegant!



Thanks for popping by!

Em.

Neon Colors

Been a long while since I've seen products thet made my heart skip a beat! =)
You'll see why with the brilliant combination of solid colors from Felicity Jane's debut kit "Charlotte".
It's Fabulous! - A Dash of Fushia completes the polished look.

Did I tell u I love the stamp set too?! haha. =)

*LONG OVERDUE* Post

Do forgive if you've been checking in every now and then …. but disappointed from the lack of post.
It has been the most tumulous period in my life and while I get the hang of coping, I might just be a little more diligent in posting.
Hook up on my Instagram for frequent updates !

It decided to stop hoarding and start creating with my favorite products.
My Mind's Eye's Market Street was right in my bucket-list of NEED craft items and I'm well glad to put these beauties into good use.
Inspired by MME'S July Sketch Challenge.







Here're a couple assignments using Melissa France's products…

Simply love glitter and mica flakes! Silver is my new LOVE.






Another couple of projects using Webster's Pages...



Take Care!
xo
Em.

Tattered Angels and Glitz Designs

Hi there!

My post will be short (and scheduled for the remaining days ...) with creations for Tattered Angels and Glitz Designs...

You must have noticed now that each month, we are challenged to use Tattered Angel's paint and glimmer mist onto different surface. This month, it's time to reach out for FABRICS. Great it seems for me, tonnes of fabrics! Love it!



these above (and bottom) items, were misted onto kitchen towels. folks, those kitchen towels are durable and really good in catching inks, paints and mist! AND the wonderful thing is i CAN do my favourite Ruffling with these with great ease!
Details and colors can be found in my blogpost for Tattered Angels HERE.



and a layout inspired by one of my favourite artist Stacey Young
. One amazing scrapper!





and lastly, items using Glitz Designs .... check out their blog for more inspirations!

a reversed canvas shadow box with a spring theme in mind...

and hope to catch you again on Friday...
Stay tuned for The Color Room's Blog Hop in a day's time, ok!

Friday Blues and other stuff...

Hey ho!

here's another item using Tattered Angels and using glass as our medium in contact. i found this test tube (so glad. ha!) and filled it with some fairy dust (glitter).
painted with crackled paint, i sprayed on purple, blue glimmer mist and i'm amazed how it stayed on the glass surface. so cool !

here's my gift topper (u have a name for that?) for a ultra sweet person with an initial T.




and I'm glad i managed to squeeze in time for this week's palette; using The Color Room's palette #37.
SO Feminiely Sweet isn't it!



re-using a photo, i just love this picture... which was taken like so long ago. this mom can't seem to move on. LOL !


and a Big Thank You to Getpicky Challenge site for asking me to guest for them this month. super cool site ; so pls check it out.

again, i'm getting hooked on this kinda misted-ink blended layout. i'm hooked on these mediums.


this layout was based on this sketch :



onto real life... our home-moving plans are painfully slow.
not only slow but bumpy too ; so much so we're getting snappy... boo!
things which are beyond our control (red tape and stuff) which will definitely not interest you. anyway so glad the year is ending soon....

ah right ... i need to let you know Melissa Frances is doing a giveaway over at the blog > HERE. CHECK IT OUT !! U'll love her NEW-est Stuff which will be out next year.

"When life inspires our home; our home will inspire our life."

how true .
I've been so inspired by regal, bohemian and decisive colors i'm bursting to get the act in place. But first, i need a place and a bottomless pocket for me to materialize these pent up inspirations...

These have been my constant inspiration ....










*sorry, no photo credits here; most have been saved and stored in my files for donkey years*
what a feast; i'm on a color-high...
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i shall leave you with works done using Glitz Designs:





Ornate Frames in black and neon green ... my heart goes skipperty-skip...



blurps and briefs on these can be found HERE.
and do drop by PixieDust Paperie for some pixie fun ! > LINK
thank you so much for your wonderful comments on this Sweet Surprise !

Be Blessed...

My RUFFLE Addiction - Double Ruffle Tutorial

is still going strong :)





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here's the tutorial i did for Scarlet Lime a few weeks back.
A Ribbon Garland.
(i am too lazy to post my tuts most of the time, but here you go... just because this could be my current fave - a slight twist to my usual ruffling).


Supplies
Jenni Bowlin crepe pink paper pack (Scarlet Lime Frugal kit)
Pink Paislee Bayberry Cottage Pleats (Scarlet Lime Main/Frugal kit)
Lily Bee Audrey Tulle Flowers (Scarlet Lime Frugal kit)
American Craft Lively Dear Lizzy Ribbon (Scarlet Lime Frugal kit)
24 inch piece of wide ribbon (about 1" wide)

Crepe Flower Instructions

Step 1: Remove crepe paper from pack. Each pink stream measures 2 yards.
Cut a 2.5" diameter circle from cardboard. This will be the base.




Step 2: Fold the stream into half and halve them again. You should get 4 stripes each measuring 20 inches.




Step 3: Use running stitch along the entire length. Ruffles will be formed. Tie a knot at the end. Fluff the layers of ruffles along the edge by gently pulling the crepe paper away from each other.




Step 4: Encircle the cardboard circle with the ruffled crepe. Use hot glue for a permanent bond.




Step 5: Attach a smaller flower at the centre.

There you go , a scallop double layered ruffle flower.
Read on HERE. If You are interested in knowing how i assembled the whole garland...




okie.... you might have noticed the frequency of bloggin' this week.
staying home and indoors and ...taking it easy. THANK YOU SO much for your kind thoughts and asking after us, wer're on the road to recovery ...

God Bless,

boo boo boo

call it an unpleasant week ....
dealing with complex stains, blessed with the finest technicolor yawns (aka regurgitation).
o man... the stomach flu is here to visit and i just want to dig a hole and go rest my stomach.

October is such an auspicious month and weddings are aplenty! we're glad to be part of a few weddings and really looking forward to contribute in our little ways...
Here's a frame to accompany the tiered cake stand... (E, hope u'll like this!)






the bacteria is acting up again... eeewww totally totally unpleasant.
Hope your week is doing good!

Dainty Pretty Things ....

i know i shouldn't even be here ... just gimme 5 min and i'll get out of here and get more important things done.

two and half more months before the new year and i think we've got lots to do. (*aaakkkk*) things that need to be sorted out before the new academic year and i think i'm going into panic attack soon .... O Lord, help me!

temporal help came in the form of these ...
serious treasures i found along the way while in Bellingham, Washington ....



vintage paper patterns, milk cups and plates, linen and vintage baubles made me go very weak in the knees! believe it or not, my hubby came along with me to pick these stuff :)



and lastly , did this cake stand for a friend's wedding. Flowers never fail to perk me up ... while these delightful beauties bring temporal relief, real life issues 're egging me to get moving ...



till another time ....