Sisterly Love (Digistamps4Joy Challenge #109}

Hi everyone! I'm back again with my new layout I did as part of my DT work for Digistamps4Joy. My fellow design teammates from Team B love collaborating with each other in using DS4J images in our designs for your inspirations. Please visit DS4J blog to have a closer look.

This month's challenge is all about Valentine or Love hosted by Julie Odil. The challenge runs until 28 February and you can make any paper projects using any digi images or rubber stamps.

I have used two digi images: Wisteria Splendour and Birdhouse to create a scene on my layout. I hope this will inspire you to design your layout or any projects using digital images because you can size the images to your heart content. There are variety of interesting digital drawings you can choose at DS4J shop.

This is a layout of my two girls when we spent a day at Cameron Highlands in 2010 during Anis's pre-school excursion. Because a chaperon must come along, I brought Afza so my other half can take care of the other two school kids. While we had lots of fun picking and eating strawberries, visiting the tea plantation and enjoying the cool breeze on the high land, the ones at home had jolly good time after school watching a movie at the cinema and eating out! A win-win situation huh?

 Supplies: DS4J digital images, Kaisercraft patterned paper/stamps/wooden flourishes/rub-on/stencil, Tattered Angel Glimmer Mist, Webster's butterflies, Copic Sketch, Tim Holtz distress pen, Carla Craft punch, watercolor, Alpha acrylic gesso and texture paste, alpha stamps, alpha felt, pebbles and flowers from my stash   

Some up close photos:

 

My inspiration comes from Scraps of Darkness February Inspiration Board Challenge. This is the first time I enter their challenge!

 I am inspired by the rustic door so have colored the door image with Copic and tried my best to make it rustic. I'm such a sucker for shabby style so distressed the designed paper to please myself and created an English looking garden. I also love that nest and instead of creating one but opted to add in the birdhouse image. Those flowers are just so beautiful thus I chose some shades of paper flowers to adorn the Wisteria Splendour hanging over the front entrance of the brick building made from texture paste.

I am a sketch person and loves the sketch from C'est Magnifique which I rotated to design my layout. Finally I get the chance to partake in their challenge also for the first time!

Lastly I added some small pebbles to make a pathway. I used pva glue and they are doing fine there so hopefully the pathway will stick on forever. 

I am excited to see your work in this month's challenge at Digistamps4Joy. Until next time, take care and have beautiful moments always.

Hugs and smiles,

Dreams {Finnabair: Sparkle & Shine}

Hi everyone! I am not feeling good these days probably due to the extreme hot and humid climate since the arising of the New Year. That however doesn't stop me from creating. I took a moment to make this canvas work I've been meaning to work on for so long. When I saw Finnabair: Sparkle & Shine blog hop and challenge a couple of weeks ago, I thought this would be an opportunity to step out of my comfort zone because I am not really a sparkle and shine kind of person. Believe me, I don't even wear my gold and diamond wedding ring!

 I set to work yesterday evening and considering this is my first canvas work for my sister's birthday present, I hoped all goes smoothly because time was running. I had intended to make a layout but changed my mind because I would like her to place it on her desk at work because she spends all day long there and only comes home to sleep {chuckle}.

Supplies: canvas, acrylic gesso, acrylic modeling paste, gauze, lace, handmade flowers, seed beads, flower charms, rhinestones, faux pearls, Tattered Angel Glimmer Mist, Tim Holtz distress ink, Brilliance ink pad, Carla Craft leaf punch, water color, gold paint,  , 

  As the process took off step by step, I wasn't sure what I was doing! I do not have many of the products the dt ladies used {I mainly used some of the things in my stash}. I swear I visited their blog many times to oohhh-ing and aahhh-ing their stunning work to get some inspirations. 

The creations by Finnnabair's design team are so gorgeous and very inspiring:

 Some up close photos:

That is my sister Lili in her early 20's during a cultural show at Universiti Malaya where she studied geology yet active in the culture society in campus. She had no idea I stole and crop her photo that being kept in a dark box for years. I figured it would be more appropriate to display her charming smile on a canvas so she can look at it while working and reminisce the old times once in a while {smile} without distracting her too much from working that is {hihi}. I decided to leave the white space around the photo to let the eyes rest and admire the 'dancer' for a while {lol}. Well, I really hope she will like it!

Thank you for dropping by. I am so glad to have your visit and until then, may all your dreams come true.

Hugs and smiles,

Follow Your Dreams & TTCRD {Feb 3-9 Challenge}

Hi everyone! It's time for another challenge at Through The Craft Room Door {TTCRD} and as always the theme is Anything Goes. My fellow teammates at TTCRD have designed various inspirations for you and looking forward to your participation this week.

I have come out with a page of my little one when she was almost 4 years old. I have printed the photo some two years ago but never find the right mojo nor perfect paper. When we at Team A were sponsored by Fitztown with some gorgeous digital images, I fell in love with the roses name Valentine #12 and knew they would look beautiful on my layout {click here if you wish to purchase}.

 Supplies: Digi Image Valentine #12 by Fitztown, Kaisercraft patterned paper & stamps, Heartfelt sentiment stamp, VersaFine black ink pad, Tim Hotlz distress ink pad, Micia ink pad, Carla Craft punch, Sunlit punch, watercolor, twine, gauze, texture paste, gesso, drywall tape, black gel pen, my trusty sewing machine, blooms  and lace from my stash

I used watercolor for the digital images. I'm really a big fan of roses! Some three years ago I purchased a pot of yellow roses and gave to my Mother who adores roses too.

My choice of colors was inspired from a moodboard from Scrap Around The World. I love the shades of green, such dramatic earth colors, the yellow flower in the girl's hair and the tranquility of each picture to create a dreamy layout for my little girl's album. 

I knew I needed a sketch to work it out so when I found a sketch by Denise at Scrap Africa, I couldn't resist the temptation to combine both challenges.

Some more close-up photos:

 I sparkled up the blooms with gesso and tucked in gauze.

 I enjoyed fuzzy cut the printed digital images with precision knife then applied watercolor and put under the sun for super quick dry.

A quick and short but meaningful journaling from mother to daughter :)

Oh! I must share this story when my sister Lili, our children and I went shopping at The Pavillion in Kuala Lumpur last November. We spent {{{maybe}}} an hour at Daiso; too many stuff at MYR5 each and very crowded as well. I can't stand the crowd but took my time eyeing for something I may not get at my place. From row to row I looked up and down, left to right and my eyes narrowed down to a roll of brown paper twine! It's not what I was after but pretty much an intention! You see, the day before while relaxing on a couch in Lili's living room, I borrowed her Japanese craft book and 'read' it front to back.....oh yes in Japanese but I only understand the step by step photos. I saw how lovely a wreath made with brown twine adorned with little pink roses. That's why I bought the twine and Lili asked me, "...that is what you bought?" I smile nodedly. Ha, now she can read my answer {smile}. And last month while visiting my in-laws in the capital city, I found Daiso! I am so thrilled they have opened up a new branch near my place now. {So thankful}!

I am glad you stop by today and thanking you so much for visiting me. I shall be back soon and meanwhile, happy creating and don't forget to submit your creations to TTCRD blog by February 9.

And a few more challenges I entered:
1. Digi Sketch : Any Sketch & For The Girls
2. Imagination-Crafts : Always Anything Goes
3. Scrapbook Stamp Society : Anything Goes + Option Thinking Of You/Valentine 

Until I see you again. Have a nice week.

Hugs and smiles,

A Day of Thanks & Digistamps4Joy Sunday Releases 25 January

Hi there on a beautiful Sunday! Here's once more showcasing my creation for DigiStamps4Joy newest digital images in the e-shop today. Check the link for more drawings. 

My center step card used Fruit Bowl image drawn by the shop owner Margaret Kieser. Click here to purchase it. Margy has also drawn a colored version {click here}.

Supplies: DS4J digi image, Copic, Tim Holtz Ideology patterned paper, Close to My Heart sentiment, Micia brown ink pad, VersaFine onyx black ink pad, Tattered Angel Glimmer Mist, Marta Stewart border punch, modeling paste, lace and rhinestones from my stash and my trusty sewing machine

Thanking everyone of you who have been visiting my blog, being my followers and supporting my work with your lovely comments. You always shine me up every day.

These are the challenges I'm joining in:
1. Feeling Sketchy : Sketch #113

2. Sister Act Card Challenge : Anything Goes
3. Paper Creator's Crafts : Anything Goes
4. Suzy Bee's Bloomin' : Anything Goes with a twist Add Layers
5. Aud Sentiments : Anything Goes

Until the morning after. Always look at the bright side of life.

Hugs and smiles,

You Make Me Smile & TTCRD {Jan 20-26 Challenge}

Good day everyone! It's so hot and humid where I am. I wonder how the weather is like at your place? Hoping you are in good health and enjoying the ending of January in ten days more. Hey, where did the time go I wonder. Aaah, enough blab, {smile}. 

Moving on to my favorite subject is this layout I designed for Through The Craft Room Door (TTCRD)'s newest challenge. The theme is Anything Goes starting today until the 26th day this month.

Supplies: Digi image 'Whootie Owl Set', Kaisercraft patterned paper 'What A Hoot' collection and stamp, Copic Markers, Alpha Markers, Sunlit circle and flower punches, DMC thread, VersaFine Onyx Black ink pad, Micia brown ink pad, Tattered Angel Glimmer Mist, Antique Stamp alphabet, rhinestones, handmade paper rosettes, drywall tape and my trusty sewing machine. 

 Our sponsor this week is Limited Runs and I am thrilled to be given the Whootie Owl Set digital images to create my project. Click here for the cutest owls ever!

I used a beautiful sketch by Heather Waldron to create this page. If you are sketch lovers, take a peek at Heather's sketch designs at Home & Scrapped.

Here are some close-up photos:

 Last month I bought three different sizes of circle punches so been playing wild with them making rosettes since then. Previously I used circle cutter and that took longer time. So please don't be surprise if you keep seeing me making paper rosettes because I have gone crazy at the moment {chuckle}.

 I love using the alphas above. My recent toy as well.  

 I love stitching and had the urge to sew the trees by hand to make it pop.

So there you have it from me this time. I hope my layout inspire you to create your own using digital images. I look forward to see your submission at TTCRD.

Off I go into these challenges:

1. Home & Scrapped : January Sketch

 2. Crafting From The Heart : Always Anything Goes

3. Craft Your Passion : Always Anything Goes

4. Dream Valley : Anything Goes

5. Imagination-Crafts : Anything Goes

6. Love To Scrap! : Anything Goes

7. Not Just Cards : Always Anything Goes

8. My Craft Creations : Always Anything Goes

9. Perfectly Rustics : Animals

10. Scrapbook Stamp Society : Ch#58 Anything Goes

11. The Paper Nest Dolls : Anything Goes

Until next time. Always look at the bright side of life.

Hugs and smiles,

The Best Time of the Year {Digistamps4Joy Challenge #108}

Hello everyone! It's my pleasure today to bring you a new challenge from Digistamps4Joy which I am hosting a game type; BINGO is the name! My fellow design teammates have made wonderful creations to inspire you. Please visit DS4J blog to know more about this monthly challenge. 

For my shabbiness center step card, I have used an image Teacups from DS4J store. Click here to get them. 

I have chosen the 3rd vertical row from the chart below:

 Supplies: DS4J digi image, Copic, Kaisercraft patterned papers and stamps 'Fancy Flourishes', Close to my Heart stamp 'Sentiments My Acrylix', Tim Holtz distress ink pad and my trusty sewing machine.

I hope you will play along in this challenge that ends on January 31 to submit your work. Please state the row you have decided on so we know. 

I would like to take my card into these challenges:

1. Stick it Down : January Card Sketch

2. Squigglefly : Anything Goes
3. Sister Act Card Challenge : Ch#88 Anything Goes
4. Penny's Paper-Crafty : Ch#210 Anything Goes 
5. DL.ART : Anything Goes
6. Craft-Dee Bowz : Anything Goes
7. Cards Galore Encore : Ch#13 Anything Goes
8. Cutting and Stampin : Coffee
9. Fan-Tastic Tuesday : Ch#68 ATG+Use Something Recycle (I used brown backing cardboard to make the window frame)
10. Party Time Tuesdays : Ch#194 Anything Goes
11. Try it on Tuesday : My Favorite Things (my sewing machine because I luv sewing)

Thanks so much or dropping by today and I shall do my best to return the favor.

Hugs and smiles,

My New Journey and Through The Craft Room Door

Hi everyone! I am serving the first week of the year by doing varieties of chores to keep the house shining once more and tackling the never ending laundry as well as unpacking travel bags. All this because I was away for five weeks holidays putting my blog to a deep sleep for a while. 

I hope all of you have had a good start into 2015. Wishing all of you nice moments and happiness as you walk on the path and reaching the height of your dreams.

I am happy to share my news for today which I have been sealing my lips tightly.

Last October I was invited to join the fabulous Through The Craft Room Door {TTCRD} design team. It was such a delight to read the invitation email from the administrator. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

First I would like to take your attention to TTCRD new January/February Magazine that was released on Sunday. Full of ideas and loveliness!

Also there are lots more inspirations to keep your juices flowing at TTCRD blog. We are challenging you with Anything Goes this week.
Here is my center step card using sponsored images by Deedee's Digis. Do play along and stand a chance to win a $15 gift card from the sponsor.  

Supplies: Deedee's image, Copic Sketch, Kaisercraft 'Honey Chai' collection, Tim Holtz distress ink, flower papers from scraps  

I'm taking my card into these challenges:

1. Crafting From The Heart : Anything Goes
2. Crafty Boots Challenges : Use Something New (my new circle punch to make the flowers)
3. Love to Create : Anything Goes
4. My Craft Creations : Anything Goes
5. Not Just Cards : Always Anything Goes
6. Scrapbook Stamp Society : Anything Goes

Thank you for dropping by today and keep up your good work.

Hugs and smiles,

Happy Holidays ~ Digistamps4Joy Mid-Challenge Reminder

Hi everyone! We at Digistamps4Joy is now into mid-challenge and this is hosted by Berni. The challenge theme is Preparing for Holidays or Fall. Take a peek at my fellow design teammates' creations at DS4J blog for some inspirations.

For my center step card I have used digi image Houses (click here for purchase).

Supplies: DS4J digi image, Kaisercraft patterned paper and brown ink pad, Carla Craft punch, sentiment made & printed by myself

Until I see you again. Thank you for your cyber friendship and have a nice day.

Hugs and smiles,

First Snow ~ Digistamps4Joy New Releases

Hi everyone! Wish you a happy weekend. It's new digi time at Digistamps4Joy! There are variety of new beauties in the shop this Sunday {click here to take you to DS4J online shop}.

I applied gesso, splashed some paint, water and combined with modeling paste to create this mixed media art journal pages in my old book using DS4J images namely First Snow and merged with Windy Day. There are colored versions of both images at the shop as well {click here for First Snow daylight, here for First Snow dawn and here for Windy Day}.

Supplies: DS4J digi image, watercolor, Copic Sketch, gesso, modeling paste, tissue for texture, pencil, sentiment from Ginger's House

I hope you are having a great time with family and friends today and every day. Thank you for dropping by today and wishing you a good walk in your living.

Until then. Take care and stay safe.

Hugs and smiles,