Hearts & Arts

Blooms & Clicks

2011-05-31T09:13:00.004+08:00

Beach Wedding shoot - Penang

Shots captured by Pixous Photography

Courage

2011-05-27T19:09:00.003+08:00

Quote from Dr. Meridith Grey

“Maybe we're not supposed to be happy. Maybe gratitude has nothing to do with joy. Maybe being grateful means recognizing what you have for what it is. Appreciating small victories. Admiring the struggle it takes simply to be human. Maybe we're thankful for the familiar things we know. And maybe we're thankful for the things we'll never know. At the end of the day, the fact that we have the courage to still be standing is reason enough to celebrate.”

Exclusively for you!

2011-05-24T21:44:00.003+08:00

Today i would like to share 2 exclusive cards designed for Smidapaper.

Using materials from MME, Webster pages, Prima & Crate paper.

Both cards available for sale at Smidapaper :)

Change is constant.

2011-05-22T11:32:00.003+08:00

Quoted from Dr. Meredith, Grey's Anatomy

"When we say things like "people don't change" it drives scientist crazy because change is literally the only constant in all of science. Energy. Matter. It's always changing, morphing, merging, growing, dying. It's the way people try not to change that's unnatural. The way we cling to what things were instead of letting things be what they are. The way we cling to old memories instead of forming new ones. The way we insist on believing despite every scientific indication that anything in this lifetime is permanent. Change is constant. How we experience change that's up to us. It can feel like death or it can feel like a second chance at life. If we open our fingers, loosen our grips, go with it, it can feel like pure adrenaline. Like at any moment we can have another chance at life. Like at any moment, we can be born all over again."

Picture captured during my trip to Chicago 2009

Smidapaper Challenge

2011-05-11T10:43:00.005+08:00

Sharing my take for Smidapaper's Color Challenge. I have always love working with colours like blue and pink... but this time around, we are challenged to create a layout or card with colours based on the following photo...

Here's a layout i have created with Crate paper portrait collection, pearls, buttons, blooms & die cut chipboard... Photos courtesy of the couple, Sharon & Aaron... :D

Do join us for this fun challenge and stand a chance to win some goodies from Smidapaper...

Heartfelt Thanks Mom

2011-04-28T19:16:00.000+08:00

Today, is one of those moody days... and my head is aching badly... probably caused by the hot weather, probably too much thinking... just want to be alone.

Been down with a series of bad luck...

1. My laptop HD died on me. I had to redo all my work from scratch due 1st of May...

2. My favorite stamps are missing (not sure if i misplaced them or not)

3. etc...

Wish that my luck will be better soon :'(

In the midst of the chaos, I manage to find solace in crafting and created a mother's day card...

P.S. : I still need to master the technique of stamping (*Cindy Lee *hint *hint)... wobbly hands

Customised DVD Sleeves

2011-04-26T11:39:00.004+08:00

Since Pixous started in 2009, wedding has been a big part of my life. To me, to be able to be part of a wedding, gives me so much joy... i love planning weddings, i love shooting weddings... i love how i can be creative and be a piece of that one special day.

When delivering the final product to my customers at Pixous Photography, I always try to incorporate a lil bit of crafting to my work... I'm happy that I'm given the ability to create something special for my customers; How much I have evolved as a crafter since then...

Back in 2009

Back in 2010

Check out these customised DVD sleeves made specially for two of my customers which I did recently. Most of them are not aware that our DVD sleeves are specially made for them until they receive their photos, and they are usually very happy that it's something they can treasure, rather than just a plain plastic cover...

It's all about love

2011-04-26T09:25:00.004+08:00

It's all about love this time around. Honestly, although this project was so much work, it was all worthwhile because I had so much fun doing it! This will be a wedding gift to my friends, Tang & Grace, whose wedding is this coming saturday. I hope they will love this gift as much as I love making them...

*wedding photos courtesy of Pixous Photography.

gotta love this vintage camera stamp from Maya Road available at smidapaper

Mummy dearest's day

2011-04-07T16:28:00.005+08:00

A really short post today...

Did some lawn mowing and gardening this morning... it's quite tiring... how i wish someone would do it for me~ but then again, i doubt i will have that luxury anytime soon... so I have to do it on my own... the result, now the garden smells like freshly cut grass... (well they are freshly cut)

and i am happy my efforts didn't go to waste... the palm tree is growing, see the sprout... :) *the plant behind isn't doing so well, hmm*

Shout out to mummy dearest, whose birthday is tomorrow, Happy Birthday! Going to have a family dinner tonight (early celebration) so i better go get ready... Here's a birthday card to share!!

Cookie layout

2011-04-04T16:42:00.009+08:00

I took the longest time to get this layout done. All because

1. I'm always occupied with something and

2. I sort of procrastinate because my bed is like my sanctuary after a busy day... Everytime, I walked pass my room, I can't help it but to get my attention drawn to my comfy bed...There's no getting up once i'm on it...

So, yesterday i told myself not to walk to the bedroom first... :D and made my way up to my scrap area. And finally, i finished what i started...

Papers from Crate Paper Neighbourhood & Embellishments from Cosmo Cricket.

*repost with better photos*

I adore everything about you!

2011-03-15T23:53:00.003+08:00

Good Morning everyone!

It's just past midnight :) and I've just finished a layout. This week, Smidapaper stocked up loads of goodies and I can't help giving myself some shopping therapy. Using MME's Lost and Found collection, I created a layout with my pre-wedding photo. New & Pretty stuff does get me inspired. :D

Photo was taken at a train station at Taiping. One of my fave photos of all time. I just adore everything on this picture. :)

Just Because

2011-03-14T20:25:00.004+08:00

Dear friends,

A short post after a long day at work :)

What a long day! I'm having with flu and sore throat... one of those things i really hate bout flu is the bodyaches~ But it's still a happy day for me~ i made a card to share with everyone! Hope you like it~

Welcome Baby Jacelyn

2011-03-09T14:23:00.004+08:00

Here's a quick share on my day off. My friend just recently had a beautiful baby girl... Her name is Jacelyn. Here's a little gift i made for Calvin & Li Juen in celebration of their newborn. I can imagine if one day i have a kid of my own, i will get to make pretty pretty things watching them grow up... :)

Here's a card cum frame cum money envelope :

Lucky Winner for Scrappin Studios - Reveal Night Giveaway

2011-03-06T14:23:00.002+08:00

Woo hoo! Doing a happy dance...

I won the Sweetness reveal night giveaway by Scrapping Studio. Don't you just adore the Pink Paislee Sweetness collection? :D

This is such a wonderful surprise~! Thank you so much.

Friends who are always there for me!

2011-03-03T10:13:00.006+08:00

Happy Thursday, my crafty Friends... How was your week?

February has definately been an emotional roller coaster for me. It was a month to reflect on love, friendship & family... I'm happy that everyone's back home for the festive season, yet sad to see them leave for home... I guess that people do come and go, even those who matter most to you... I hate to see ppl leave :'( *sob *Sob

So, I'm very much looking forward to a better March, and I hope that March will be great for you too... :D

On a happy note, I designed a card for Smidapaper, which is about friendship. Woot! My first design for Smidapaper :D

This is dedicated to all my friends and my sister who has always been there for me... MUAKS! I love all of you~

Card is available for sale at Smidapaper.

A lil bird leaving her nest

2011-02-22T12:18:00.005+08:00

Today, my lil sister will be departing back to Hobart, Tas. My lil precious is all grown up now and will be starting her career in a new place. I'm happy that the future is bright for her, but deep down inside I will miss her so much... I will miss the hangouts with her... shopping, manicures, pillow talks...

I don't know when I can meet her in person again... Maybe next year, maybe 3 yrs later... but i truly wish her all the best in her future undertakings.

I made her a lil surprise (hopefully, something she will treasure) :

let your dreams take flight

prima flowers

The back of the frame - Cindy's PTI stamps :)

I adore PTI's sentiments...

Scrap-It-Lah Valentine's Challenge

2011-02-10T10:04:00.007+08:00

Happy Thursday to all my crafty friends.

My, my how time flies indeed... It's almost the end of the week and Valentine's day is just around the corner. Scrap-it-lah is having a no Red / Pink Valentine's Challenge. No red / Pink....? guess what colour will i choose? Turquoise of course! LOL... i scrapped with photo's from our bachelor/hen's night photos. It marks the beginning of our journey as husband and wife and hubby had the greatest time ever! Using So sophie collection, OA stickers & butterflies from K&Co.

Here's my take:

Do join in the fun girls! Hope to see you. yes you... sharing your LO at Scrap-it-Lah, too...
Have a great weekend!

Smidapaper Valentine's Altered Challenge

2011-02-07T11:16:00.005+08:00

Good morning lovelies, today I have a challenge to share with all my readers and a chance to win RM50 cash voucher from Smidapaper.

All you need to do for this challenge is to create a Valentine's themed altered project, and you will stand a chance to win. Do join in the fun! Challenge ends, Feb 14th.

Here's my take :

Materials :

K&Co Patterned Paper

Sticker from October Afternoon

Lace

Sizzix Die cut - Heartshape & Flower (available at Smidapaper)

Distress ink

Fabulous February

2011-02-06T18:50:00.005+08:00

Hello fellow crafty mates... It has been a busy week for me. We just got home to Penang from Kampar (Hubby's hometown). It is a custom for us to unite at the eve of Chinese New Year, and this year I'm celebrating Chinese New Year with my in-laws. We will usually start off the new year with a chinese dish called "Yee Sang". It contains shredded vegetables, raw fish and a variety of sauces as you can see from the picture below... :) (mother-in-law's homemade yee sang). Yee Sang represents increase in abundance & prosperity. And they say the higher you mix the Yee Sang, the more abundance you will have this year!! :D

A photo from last years reunion, see how high the mix goes...

Also not forgetting to announce the winner of the guessing game in the last post... The Winner is Sharon Cornelius. :)

Sharon Corn said...

OWLS, OWLS! I heart them!!

Welcome sign? Yours is shop closed. Thats why there is owls to show night time. YEAY!

And she's right... It's a hanging sign that says CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS!!

Guess what from the Peek-tures

2011-01-25T14:43:00.005+08:00

Good day lovelies, Cindy and I did a cute project on Sunday for Smidapaper. So let's play a little guessing game here... If anyone can guess it first, you will get to win a little prize from me. :)

Deadline for this ends this Sunday, 30th January. Do play along with us. :D

Have fun!

Celebrating Love...

2011-01-24T01:08:00.001+08:00

Woa... Time does fly when you are having fun! Can't believe it's a week already... January is definitely a celebration month for me :) Yesterday, was our 1st wedding anniversary! but because i had work on the same day, we only had a brief moment to celebrate after work... Hubby surprised me by showing up at my workplace. *grin* We went to a "German Bier House" nearby my work place to chill and had some snacks and drinks... very lovely. "Happy Anniversary dear! Thank for supporting me always!~"

Hubby pen his first words on his gift - Moleskin sketchbook

Also, we had guest at our house the whole week. Hubby's cousins from Aussie came to visit and it was definitely a week of non-stop hawker food galore. What a cool bunch to have around! :D Here's the shot of the crowd during our visit to the Penang Peranakan Mansion.

Triple Celebration!

2011-01-17T11:19:00.003+08:00

What a wonderful & eventful weekend i had... :) My sister is home to surprise my dad on his birthday. We are glad our plan to surprise him was a success and he didn't suspect abit that my sister would be flying home from Aussie on his birthday. His reaction was priceless... We had Birthday noodle for lunch and Daddy blew his birthday cake.

That Saturday was filled with activities. As our dearest cousin also celebrated her 21st birthday that same day. She threw a party, attended by close friends and family. It was just lovely.

Birthday cards is definitely a must :D so this is what i did for my cousin, using Crate Paper PP, Chipboard, alpha stickers & for my dad, Dear Lizzy papers, hero art birthday stamp...

Hope you enjoyed your weekend as I did... :D

Getting my hands dirty!

2011-01-14T12:36:00.003+08:00

Happy Friday everyone! Had a flu two days ago, good thing I wasn't working yesterday so managed to get my rest. Feeling much better now.

Since that i'm now working at a Smidapaper, it has it's pros and cons... :D

Pros are that you get to see all the pretty things in store everyday & looking at them just make you wanna craft even more. Well, of course the downside of working in a scrapbooking store would be ... Temptation... yup... d' temptation... everything just look so pretty, u can't help but buy something and go "ka-ching, ka-ching" (sound of the cash register) ^_^

:) so i had to buy it... Maya road love notes chipboard *evil grin*

I got into making something with it almost immediately... Got my hands dirty and started doing some paintwork, but it's not ready just yet, so i'm going to just post one "peekture"... Stay posted to see what i'm working on :D

So much love!

2011-01-12T10:00:00.000+08:00

I used to {heart} pink and turquoise... but this time around... I'm so in love with turquoise & persian red if there's such a red to begin with... LOL :D anyways, with valentines around the corner, my creations of love seems to consist a lot of this color combination...

The following card was made using Maya Road chipboards and Making Memories -So Sophie collection.

Materials available at Smidapaper.

Summer in the land down under!

2011-01-10T16:41:00.005+08:00

During Smidapaper's Christmas Crop party, we were given a crop challenge by Jessy... :)

I didn't manage to finish my layout on time... bummer :P but then again, it was really fun...

So finally I put in some final touches and journal a bit on the side... It's been awhile since my last layout...

Tada... the final layout...Materials from Studio Calico's kit and Pink Paislee.

A new beginning ...

2011-01-08T09:53:00.005+08:00

The last few months has been filled with emotions for me... I've finally decided to take the plunge :) and do something that i've never thought i would ever do in my lifetime...

After some massive consideration, I made a bold move to work on something which is close to heart. It has been a journey for me... and this change doesn't come easy for those around me. I'm really grateful for their support and love shown to me when I told them "i'm quitting my job".

Today, I'm officially working with Smidapaper together with my crafty friend Cindy Lee. The store has so much potential and I happy to be part of it. Crafting is now part of my job... Thank you Sheila for giving this opportunity.

Some crafting I did this week :

Can I make it on time for Christmas?

2010-12-23T08:37:00.005+08:00

Seems like recently I've been playing the missing game quite often. My sincere apologies. I've been away to attend my sister's graduation in Australia. We had a swell time. It was so awesome that I think I lost track of time... I can't believe it's christmas already?

So lil time, so many things to do, so many cards to send out, gosh...I might have to resort to e-cards :S I've been a bad blogger and a bad friend... still hope I'm able to send out my Christmas cards on time to all my friends... guess I'll have to burn midnight oil tonight then. If my cards don't reach on time I would like to wish all my Friends who are celebrating this holiday season " HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR"

Here are some cards I did that I would like to share...

Christmas crop party! Dec 22nd 2010 6.30pm

2010-12-03T20:41:00.001+08:00

Hey fellow scrappers,

Join us at Smidapaper's Christmas Crop party...

There will be loads of crafting fun... Hope to see everyone there! :)

Click on link to find out more on how to be part of the fun~! Christmas crop party! Dec 22nd 2010 6.30pm

In a Christmas Mood!

2010-11-07T09:01:00.008+08:00

November it's here already?! I really can't believe how time flies... I'm here in my crafting space listening to Christmas songs from YouTube while crafting. Although usually I prefer the silence when crafting, I'm so much in the Christmas mood I can't help it... :)

Here's a Christmas Tree Card I created :

Made some ornaments with buttons

Recipe for the card:
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket
Stamps : 4Klear Stamping
Self made button ornaments
Tools : Fiskars Threading Water Punch

Also Hubby and I stopped by Rasa Sayang hotel, where IWA is having a charity bazaar.
Of course, my first stop was Smidapaper's stall :) So many christmas goodies were featured, which got me into the Christmas mood right away...

Hubby got to play with Sizzix die cut tool...
hope this will convince him to get me one *wink*

Last but not least, a group photo with the pretties, Sheila & Cindy :)

Nuts about you! (Basic Grey Edition)

2010-10-29T09:00:00.002+08:00

This time around I would like to introduce to you a card I created with basic grey items.

I actually bought the whole element sticker paper "green at heart" from Basic grey because of the cute beaver or squirrel... reminds me of my hamster...

I miss my little bebe alot...

Smida Pink Masculine Paper's Card Challenge

2010-10-27T23:53:00.006+08:00

Ah choo! Oh my gosh, it's so dusty in here... ahh... my sanctuary. It feels good to be back in my space again. I truly apologize for my absence...

My comeback card is for Smidapaper's Pink Masculine card challenge.
I had my daddy in mind when i made this card... how he's always there as our home handy man... my turn to be handy... made smudges on the sides and on the embellishments as that's represents me being clumsy at handy work :)

The recipe to my card :

Pattered Paper : My Mind's Eye Alphabet soup from Studio calico's Kit

Card Stock : Bazzil Basics, Antalis white card stock

Stamps : Hero Arts (stamped with StazOn Timber Brown)

Embellishments :

"DAD" - painted foam thickers Dear lizzy + American Crafts

1 scrapped corrugated cardboard

3 brads from Making memories

1 thread

1 Moonlight white ink to ink the sides of the card

Tools:

Fiskar's Threading Water Punch (cut to form the fence)

A colored wish

2010-10-05T11:29:00.003+08:00

Just a quick share... a card I made a while ago, with Lily of the Valley stamps. I just adore the cute bears...
It's a quick and simple card. I whipped up this card in 10 mins, did some coloring with color pencils (*feels like a kid again) and added some glitters to the flowers...

Case Study : 7th Challenge

2010-09-27T14:32:00.004+08:00

I've been a bad blogger lately... So sorry for being missing for so long. I had so many weddings to shoot for the month of Sept & Oct... In fact, Pixous is fully booked till Nov...

Last Sunday, I had the chance to make a card... A card for My Parents who's celebrating their anniversary end of this month. Surprised my mum with a bouquet of flowers and this card... :D

Also, this card is for the 7th Case study challenge by Mariana Grigsby. Here's the case :

Here's my take :

I distressed the center of the butterfly with some Broken China distress ink to give it the blue-ish look
I love how green, pink & blue blend so well together.

The recipe to my card :

Pattered Paper : Girls Paperie (love it so much) - Distressed with Tea DYe & Tattered rose ink.

Card Stock : Bazzil Kraft, Translucent Green Paper (Antalis)

Stamps : Hero Arts Everyday Sayings (stamped with StazOn Timber Brown)

Embellishments :

1 punched Monarch butterfly (distressed/tinted with Broken China)

Laces distressed with tea dye ink.

Pearls

Tools:

Martha Stewarts Large Monarch Butterfly punch

Thanks for dropping by...

A Mail from Hobart~

2010-09-09T08:58:00.010+08:00

Good morning everyone... What a wonder Thursday morning.

I checked my mailbox this morning to find a mail all the way from Hobart... It came in late but I'm still so happy to see it. A late birthday card from my sister who is in Tasmania at the moment.

LOVE THE CARD my dear... if you are reading this.

Last night, I made a card with the unlikeliest color...Brown and Black. No pattern paper. Clean & Simple :)

Recipe for the card :
1 Vintage Black lace
1 swirl of blings
1 K&Co Chipboard Butterfly
1 Bazzil Kraft Cardstock
1 Bazzil Brown Cardstock
1 Prima Rosita Stamp
1 Hero Art Sentiment
2 Pearl head pins

Ink stamps with Staz On - Timber Brown

Also I would like to share a wonderful news. I'm so happy words couldn't describe it.
I'm a proud winner of a card challenge of CASE study Challenge 4.
I won with this entry :

Another baby card!

2010-09-08T01:05:00.006+08:00

This card is for a friend who recently became a father to a baby boy... another September baby... ^_^ like me.

I paper-pieced a blue bib, simple bow and lace on the card... which goes so well with the Lush papers from My mind's eye. Walnut cream cardstock is so easy to use, thanks to Sheila (Smida Paper) for recommending.

Simple and cute take... :)

Also on the side note, SELAMAT HARI RAYA to all my muslim friends and readers who will be celebrating. Those who are traveling, drive home safe... and happy holidays.

Lots of love,
Josie

Tuesday blues~

2010-09-07T11:18:00.006+08:00

Good morning readers... It will be a busy day at work for me today... with deadlines and new projects coming in. However, I will take some time to share a short post on some baby blue creations today :)

Also, my little sister, Shamaine, made me a Birthday card last Sunday... Had to share it as it's so cute.

A Cute Creation from Shamaine (card maker in the making):

Baby Boy card:

love the cosmo cricket alphas

Have a nice day...

Love,
Josie

Case Study : 4th Challenge

2010-09-05T01:44:00.005+08:00

I'm indeed a very lucky girl...because during Jessy's last trip to Penang, she gave me a lovely RAK.

THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL RAK Jessy... She's just so sweet. The RAK was so inspiring and just right for Case Study's Challenge #4.

90% of the card was made from items from the lovely RAK :)

For the challenge, we have to create a card based on the lovely creation of Makiko Jones :

Here's my take :

Inspired by Makiko's card color (Kraft, Green, Orange) and layout of the card.

The close-up :

When I saw the butterfly die cut from the RAK, I fell in love with it immediately... and it's so precious I had to make sure I didn't spoil it while trying to distress it.

The recipe to my card :

Pattered Paper : My Mind's Eye from Jessy

Card Stock : Bazzil Kraft

Stamps : Hero Arts (stamped with StazOn Timber Brown)

Embellishments :

1 die cut butterfly from Jessy (distressed with Tattered Rose (my all time fav. distress ink color))

1 paper rose from Jessy (also distressed with Tattered Rose)

1 paper doily from Jessy

3 pearls

Tools:

Fiskar's Threading Water Punch

When they all come together, tada... A sweet card inspired by two lovely people, Jessy and Makiko.

Thanks for dropping by.

Love ya lots, Josie

My Birthday Prezzies!

2010-09-03T08:39:00.002+08:00

I have a bunch of really wonderful friends...

This year, I received loads of lovely stickers. Somehow, the trend of gifts has changed :D

Stickers (close up) from Yee Ven & Sharon:

Pretty Card made by Sharon & Rub-ons from her :

Cute Card made by Hubby (LOL, it is a very cute card, I must say) :

Love ya all loads, Josie

What's in Your Stockings?

2010-09-02T09:00:00.004+08:00

I remember how I used to believe in Santa Claus... Every Christmas eve, I would place my socks at my window and I would wake up to presents on Christmas mornings. I missed those days...

It was only when my Aunt migrated to the United States, I realized that Santa was actually my Aunt... So since, there were no more presents when I hang my socks :) LOL

The close ups:

The Recipe:

Pattern paper : Cosmo Cricket (Early Bird), My Mind's Eye (Cute, Lush)

Stamps : Hero Arts

Embellishments : Brads (Making Memories)

Tools : Fiskar's Threading Water Punch

Thank you for dropping by...

Love, Josie

A fun crafty day~

2010-09-01T23:45:00.009+08:00

Warning! This post is loaded with pictures.

Finally, Pictures of Cindy's card making class at SmidaPaper.

My bad for taking so long to post this... We made three wonderful cards, had a chance to use the cuttlebug... Lots of stamping fun...

Say CHEESE!!

Love Josie

Back On Track~

2010-09-01T09:30:00.001+08:00

I'm so sorry I have been missing for a bout a week...

Hubby was admitted to the hospital for dengue fever, therefore, I have been busy running around making sure that everything is okay... The only card i made last week, was a Get well Soon card for hubby...

He's getting well and home now :) Yeay! So this week, I manage to find time to make cards.

I bought some papers from Smida paper during the class and it was so sweet and cute that I had to make something out of it...

Here's the first card :

The Recipe

Pattern paper : My Mind's Eye Lush & Cute papers

Stamps : Hero Arts

Embellishments : Buttons, Lace

Love Lots,

Josie

{There's no one like you}

2010-08-20T09:00:00.002+08:00

Good morning everyone... Hope your day starts well... Yeay, It's Friday again...

Can't wait to attend Cindy's card making class this Saturday, at Smidapaper... Going to have loads of fun with the girls, Cindy, Sharon and Shamaine (my new accomplice)

Anyway some sharing on a beautiful Friday...

Materials used :

Paper : K&Company, Cream Cardstock, Bazzil Basics

Stamps: Hero Arts

Ink : Stazon Butter Cream, StazOn Timber Brown

Embellishments:

Fillable Frame Dies from Papertrey Ink courtesy of Cindy

Lace (local stores)

Love Josie

A patch in the eye~

2010-08-17T23:37:00.004+08:00

*you will understand what the title means at the end of the post* * grin *

When my husband got back from his recent trip to India, he bought me a gift...

Guess what? Not curry powder or spices, not a saree... but a card making kit from US sold in Delhi... LOL

It comes with a book on how to make cards (not very useful),

2 ribbons, envelopes, cardstocks, pattern paper & brads

Because of his good intentions, I thought that I would create something nice from the pack of goodies...
:) I used a really adorable stamp from Lily of the valley (it's rubber stamp) hence when i stamp, i couldn't see where i was stamping and my lil bunny ends up with a patch in the eye... oops... oh dear, now i have a patch eye bunny card :P it's not too bad right?

with lots of love,

Josie

Tis the season to be jolly~

2010-08-16T09:47:00.000+08:00

Is only August and I'm already in the Christmas mood... I've been working on Christmas creations all weekend. There are some unfinished projects on the way...but I manage to complete one. I'm really looking forward for the holidays this year... :) Recently, I have a soft side for sweet Pink... Adore the Sugar Cookies paper from October afternoon.

Hope you like the card.

Back of the card:
I realized how the back of the card is usually ignored or forgotten so I added some touch with Threading water punch

Front of the card:

Working with circles for a sweet holiday card.

Thank you for dropping by,

Josie

A birthday card for my dearest

2010-08-13T10:44:00.000+08:00

He's my sweetheart, my partner and my everything.
He does so much for me. I feel that I must have done something good to deserve him.

For his birthday, I made him a card. I included an apple which mimic the apple logo (he loves apple products), he loves ikea (i recycle the measuring tape from ikea) LOL... hillarious.
I circle twelve because his birthday falls on the 12th.
And he definitely, pass the "hubby exam" with flying colors. :D

he's indeed the apple of my eye ;)

Simple celebration at Yakiniku (never fails to bring him smiles)

Love, Josie

MFW-Card Style: Fun & Cute Challenge

2010-07-31T20:39:00.000+08:00

This card is definitely different from the first two cards i did for the moxie fab world challenge... it's because it's FUN & CUTE~!

Do excuse the jagged flower that i cut with my shakey hand... *_*

Times like this a die cut tool would have been marvelous... Also special thanks to Cindy for letting me use her circle & Sharon's for her threading water punch...

Creased the leaf to give it a 3d look.

Thank you for dropping by...

Love - Josie

Moxie Fab World - Card Style: Classy and Elegant Challenge

2010-07-31T20:22:00.000+08:00

Greetings everyone, here's another take for the Moxie Fab World challenge...

The card style is elegant & classy... do join in the fun as well...

I was inspired by Chanel handbag design (thanks to my sister) so i put the sewing machine to good use :)

I took a very classic paper i bought from British India and started running stitches diagonally.

Here's the result :

Materials used :

Papers : Black Magic Coordinations, British India Wrapping paper

Ribbons : Organza ribbon

Stamps : Hero Arts

Embellishments : Brad from Moof

Love, Josie

Moxie Fab World - Card Style Week : Shabby Chic and Vintage Challenge

2010-07-31T10:46:00.000+08:00

When Cindy and Sharon told me about the challenge by Moxie Fab World, i was eager to participate especially for the vintage category :)

I had loads of fun with this one because i got to play with my mum's old sewing machine... oh my, was that tough. I told my mum that if she can handle a machine like this, the computer shouldn't be much of a problem. So i told her, let's trade, i teach you how to facebook, you teach me how to use the sewing machine... :D

Also my first attempt to make a paper + lace flower... does it look ok?

I totally heart laces, have to put it in most of my card creation...

close up of the handmade flower

Items used :

Papers : White Cardstock (Antalis), Patterned paper (KCompany)

Ink pads : Tim Holtz distress ink - Tattered Rose (my fav), Staz On Timber Brown (also my fav)

Embellishment : Laces, Organza ribbons, pearls

Thank you for dropping by...

- Josie

Scrap-it-lah July Alter challenge

2010-07-29T22:25:00.000+08:00

Had the intention to make this for my own wedding in January, but didn't have the time to even start it :)

Oh well, since i have already bought the glass, and scrap-it-lah had just the right challenge for me to even start making my wish of completing this come true... after some sewing, sticking and embellishing... this is what i came out with...

Here's my take for Scrap-it-lah's alter challenge

Front of the glass : Lace, organza ribbons, pearl & gold bead strings, blings

Back of the glass :

Lace, gold satin ribbon, pink pearls to represent the buttons, brad from moof

Full Front view of the altered glass

Thank you for dropping by,

Love Josie

Smida paper card making class

2010-07-29T19:12:00.001+08:00

Dear readers,

Sorry that i have not been posting for a while.
Work is taking up all my time leaving very little time for me to craft.

Had a blast last weekend when attending Cindy's class...
Anyways, some pictures of the class hosted by Smida, taught by Cindy.

Cindy and Sharon (crafting sisters)

Tada! the last pic would be me with my proud cards.

Just Because... you are special in your own way~!

2010-07-17T11:15:00.000+08:00

I made two similar yet different card, I fell in love with peach and green tone, so I was inspired to create something using the 2 beautiful colors.

Why two cards you probably wonder? Because it's a gift for 2 girls who are so similar yet different and special in their own way.

Well, i think the bloom made the card stand out, and it's handmade by my "craft sister", Sharon (It's for sale!) Do drop by her blogsite for more details.

So what do you think of the card?

this is one of them (i will keep another one as a surprise):

Materials used :

Glossy cardstock : Antalis

Stamps : Hero arts, Prima

Flower : Sharon's handmade flower

Doily & Pearls : from local craft stores

Thank you for dropping by...

Love,

Josie

Smida Paper's Card Challenge

2010-07-05T23:32:00.000+08:00

design notes color=mood=CHALLENGE

When Sharon told me about Smida's Challenge, I visited their blog and saw the loveliest card embellished with buttons... the pink tone was just so soothing...

So the challenge was to use masculine tone and buttons... boy, was that a tough one.

Here's my take for the challenge :

Pop up buttons with foam tape to give it some dimension

i may give this to a colleague of mine as a gift :)

- josie

Making Weddings Personal

2010-07-05T01:24:00.000+08:00

Well, this time it's not a card :) but a DVD cover I made for our customer's wedding photos.

Every DVD we deliver to our customer at Pixous is personal and unique as each comes in a handmade cover by me. I love crafting so i thought that this would make the product more appealing :)

Love Josie...

A reason to celebrate

2010-07-05T00:01:00.000+08:00

Well, it's July again...It's kinda sad that i have been missing my sister's birthday for two years... missed her so much. She's miles away from home. I hope i can celebrate it with her next year.

Even though i can't be there during her birthday this year, i thought that i would send her a card, to let her know that we are missing her from home.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my darling~

hubby helped me cut the circle *thanks dear*...

i stick a transparency to it and place the cupcake on top looking like it's floating

Love, Josie

Mission to Create - Mission 19

2010-06-28T11:14:00.000+08:00

As usual, my weekends are so packed, i try my best to squeeze in 20 mins of my time to play around with my papers and tools...

This week is a challenge week...After seeing Jessy's beautiful creation, i attempted to create a card for Mission to Create - Mission 19.
I like to keep my card plain and simple... :) sometimes i feel it's abit too simple.
It may be too simple for some... :)

But anyways, Here's my take (Hope you like it) -

Used 2 types of ribbons - Lace ribbon & Blue Satin Ribbon
Embossed White background & Butterfly (embossed with Cindy's embossing tool)
Have "Hugs" in the sentiments...
Not sure if pearls are considered bling :P (realised i didn't have anything to bling my butterfly from my limited stash)
Die cut butterfly.
Also Punched Butterfly attached to it for a dimensional feel.

- Josie

Thinking of you

2010-06-20T19:58:00.000+08:00

Another card i made during the weekend is less sunny :) Just posting it today.

I was playing around with pastel colors... Got a lil too hard working and started beading some embellishments on the card... Here's my second take... It's quite a plain card... Hope you like it.

rgds,

Josie

Sunshine on a Sunday...

2010-06-20T19:06:00.000+08:00

Sending sunshine your way... I just love sunny days, manage to get some laundry done, gardening ... and I love spending sundays with Mr Y :) it's one of those days in the week which you wished stayed around forever...

So i thought i share with everyone a Happy Sunny Card... i did this for Hero Arts June's challenge

Thank you for dropping by,

Josie

Happiness~

2010-06-20T18:47:00.000+08:00

There are so many weddings this month... i'm feeling all lovey dovey~

Here's one of my latest card designs~ :) i know i know i can't get enough of pink these days... Made a rose from the wavy ribbon... Hope you like the design...

Wishing all the newly weds Happiness~

Materials :

Die Cut Phrase from Fancy Pants Botanicals

Translucent Rose paper from Moof

Lace

Fun Blog giveaway

2010-06-20T01:05:00.000+08:00

My lovely and sweet blog friends, Wati , Cindy and Jessy are giving out some goodies on their blogsite... Hope over to their site to check it out...

Their works are so inspiring, it's always worth the visit...

Love their blogs so much!! :D

Love - Josie

Sticky issues

2010-06-17T15:54:00.000+08:00

I'm using UHU... but sometimes it doesn't hold as well... and finishes fast...

Anybody have any idea what liquid glue is the best to use?

June Challenge - MONOCHROMATIC WHITE

2010-06-16T23:56:00.000+08:00

This months challenge at Scrap-it-lah~ is monochromatic white... Attempted a new layout with my wedding picture for this challenge... i kinda love the rose :D

Here's my humble take :

Materials used:

Papers from moof

Laces & more laces

Martha stewart large monarch butterfly

Momoyo sticker - Forever

Handmade Roses - made from recycled soft polystyrene

Netting recycled

Doily

Stamping done with Cream ink

Winning something from Cindy~

2010-06-15T14:55:00.000+08:00

YIPPEE!!! Was going to blog this earlier but was busy with cousin's wedding... Mr Y and myself were the appointed photographers so we had alot of running up and down to do...

Anyways, REALLY HAPPY when i knew sweet Cindy announce the winner of her lovely blog candy... Flower clips~ THANK YOU CINDY~ you make my day

Check out her great creations here.

American Crafts Spotlight Week Challenge

2010-06-09T18:57:00.001+08:00

Saw this challenge on American Crafts site.

Deadline June 10th, midnight PST. Click on pic to link to original post.
Maybe one of you talented people might win this :)

love always,
Josie

The 15-min make

2010-06-09T00:32:00.000+08:00

Today is my aunt's birthday. Was in such a rush that when i got home, after cleaning up had about 15 mins to spare before the guest arrives.

So i did a very quick one. A birthday tag... Here's my take. (briefly capture the tag with my camera phone)

Thank you for dropping by.

Love - Josie

Simon says Challenge blog : Father's day / Male Card

2010-06-07T08:42:00.000+08:00

Did a card with dear lizzy papers & hero art stamps. Stripes reminds me of my father's shirt so i sew a cute pocket to it :)

did some sewing on the pocket :)

regards,

Josie

A Fruitful Day~

2010-06-06T12:56:00.001+08:00

A lil in the card making mood this morning, manage to make not only one but three cards :)
It's like a sudden burst of mojo... :D

First Card : Anniversary Present for Mr Y.
A lil surprise dropped in the mail for Mr Y today :)... well not exactly through the mail.

I made a card for him this morning with dear lizzy papers. Here's the card...

3 brads from making memories & left over blue ribbon

(had the hardest time getting this tiny ribbon bow right)

the message inside :)

the big owl is Mr Y and the lil owl is me

Second Card : Father's Day card for daddy

Father's day is just around the corner so i made a card for daddy... :)

A very plain and simple card.

did some sewing on the pocket :)

Last but not least

Third Card : Thinking of You

Had some inspiration to do a more feminine and sweet card. Recently, i have been into the color pink... Used translucent flower paper from moof.

A mini gold safety pin is pinned in the center of the ribbon

Doily edge colored with Distressed ink to get the pinkish look.

Sewed around the words "Thinking of you"

Flower sticker from October afternoon.

Lace is placed layering above the words.

Materials used in three cards in no particular order:

hero arts stamps, prima stamps (owls), antalis cardstock (not sure if they r acid free), october afternoon sticker, making memories brads

Edited post to add in materials used.

So there you go altogether 3 cards :)

Thank you for dropping by... Hope you like them.

Love Josie

Maria Mena - It Must Have Been Love

2010-06-04T14:53:00.000+08:00

Been feeling abit like the song lately...

A Handmade gift for a dear friend~

2010-06-01T16:52:00.001+08:00

She's has been the sweetest girl i have known, and life would have been less colourful without her presence. She was there all the way for me during my wedding and i know sometimes as friends we take each other for granted and stop communicating with each other after a long while...

I made her a card to remind her, i do cherish our friendship and that i love having her by my side.

It's not exactly a pro's design :) but i think she wouldn't mind. :P it's the thought that counts right? hehehe

finally had my butterfly punch

XOXO,

Josie

Scrapbooking Terminology

2010-05-30T14:14:00.001+08:00

I find it fascinating when jargons are used in the scrapbooking world. Being a baby scrapper, i nv knew that i can improve my vocab with scrapbooking :D

RAK - Random Act of Kindness

(from my understanding, this is when scrapping bloggers wants to share and giveaway from kindness to others. The items known as "blog candy" usually consists of goodies from their own stash. Sometimes, RAKs are given in a form of prize for Challenges, organised by groups of scrappers such as Scrap-It-Lah, or a random draw from the list of fans and friends who comments on their blogpost.

Acid Free

Acid Free papers are usually used for archival projects such scrapbooking or crafting purposes.

The reason behind using acid free paper is because it doesn't turn yellow or deteriorate as fast as non acid free papers.

Sketches

I never really figured out what this was until i started reading scrapbooking magazines.

I found out that it's actually a drawn layout "guideline" done by some designers which specifies the placing of the photos, journal, shapes and etc... Some challenges are based on sketches and it's amazing to see different scrappers coming out with different interpretation of the design that brings out the individuality of each layout although the placing is similar... :D

I'm no expert in this at all... :) maybe i'm wrong with the terms.

There's plenty more but i think i will stop here.

First card

2010-05-29T22:20:00.000+08:00

Yippee... i'm so happy today. Attended a card making class with Sharon today at Smidapaper... Cindy taught us to make a lovely card... This shall be the first and many more cards to come i hope... :D

Cindy was so kind to let us play with her tools after the class... I think Sharon would agree that it was so much fun, playing with the Cuttlebug. More pics at Sharon's blog http://scrappernista.blogspot.com/2010/05/fantastic-saturday.html. Here's my take from the card we learnt, one of the many beautiful designs Cindy had created...

Hope i will be able to post more of my own soon... ;)

We also stayed back for a 10 mins make and take session at Smida.

Here's the lovely jumbo Paper clip we made...

A big thank you to Sharon for letting me tag along her the whole day :D muaks xxx

love Josie

A sweet surprise on a Saturday morning

2010-05-04T16:28:00.000+08:00

It was in the wee morning when we took a 4 hour ride all the way down to the central of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Was at KLCC, when Sharon called me that morning telling me that I won one of the challenge... :D

I congratulated her too as she has also won a RAK for the second challenge... 2 winnings in a row.
Yippee for her!!

It was wonderful... Shoutout to Yatie for selecting me to win the wonderful goodie...

Though it was quite a rush travelling to KL and then back home, we had a good time shopping, eating and catching up with family and friends.

Also some shots of my last blog hop challenge by jessy. Scrapped with my pre-wedding photos... the 70s themed.

Painted on Cream colored card stock.

Used a needle to punch a swirl designs on the paper

Moving pearls;

Lightly painted the pearls orange and yellow then string them with a fishing line.

Pearls on flowers to look like flower on cupcake.

Lace reminds me of whip cream... :)

There you go. A simple layout.

Spreading the word - RAK by Scrappalific

2010-04-21T14:09:00.000+08:00

There are so much love out there...

So many generous scrappers sharing their bundles of stash...

Ain't the RAK lovely and tempting?

Scrappalific is giving away this bundle of joy to celebrate their 4th blogaversary...

I would be so happy if I ever won one of these... and I know you will too.
Read more about it at http://scrappalific.blogspot.com/

SIL fourth blog hop challenge

2010-04-20T23:23:00.001+08:00

I'm blessed to be able to celebrate every birthday with my family members. It's great to be able to go out and have a nice dinner with the family and catch up on recent happenings.

I'm grateful to be able to have that opportunity.

So this time around, i did a layout on Mum's bday. She looked really happy that night. Will give her this layout as a gift.

Drew some lines on the graph paper to mimic stitching.

love the embossing sticker - a gift from Mr Y

Got inspired for this technique from teacher Jesssy.

Had some pop up and some alpha sticked alternately to the based to create a windy effect.

Items used :

Blue graph paper i journaled on from Adorn it paper

Vintage Die-cuts from Daisy D

Translucent paper from Antalis (Butterfly stamped on)

Butterfly stamp - Unknown source

Butterfly Stamp - Stewart Superior Memories Dye Ink

On Doily - Tim Holtz Tattered Rose Distress Ink

Doily - SSF

Ribbons - SSF

Smile Chipboard Sticker - Unknown source

Background - Bazzil Basic Kraft

Making Memories brads

Flowers - Prima Marketing

Birthday wordings - Teresa Collins

Gunny Thread (jut) - Recycled

Wishing Sticker - Fancy Pants botanical

Embossing Sticker - Dymo

Silver pearl strand - Recycled from mum's florist shop :P

Pearls on flowers - Recycled

Red Polka paper punched with martha Stewart doily Punch - gift from Sharon (Thanks)

I think that's 18 items. Some are unknown source... Sorry bout that.

Thanks for dropping by.

Scrap-it-lah 3rd blog hop challenge

2010-04-15T23:31:00.000+08:00

Did a layout with my pre-wedding photo...

It was taken at the Taiping train station with the help of our friends.

This was one of the picture that capture the magic moment.

I was really happy to be able to wear my mum's engagement dress for this shoot, really vintage and classic, but most of all, it's a memory passed on.

For this layout, it's all about alphas. I don't have much Alpha to use so I tried some techniques with my stamp set... :D

"Loving you" with glitter stickers from Momoyo

Butterfly stamp on some leftover red paper, then i cut

them out by the stamped shape...

Draw along the flower design to make the image of the butterflies and flowers pop-up.

Phrase Stickers are used to emphasize the butterfly lovers :D

Cut some swirls out of some paper scraps to add some design to the quote.

Quote was constructed using a alpha stamp set and stamped on a satin ribbon. (above)

Stamped more quotes on cotton ribbons and add on some "blings".

Reminds me of old shoe laces... Stamped our names repetitively on a translucent paper to create a wordy background. (below)

So this is what i did for my 3rd challenge :)

Thank you for dropping by.

Sincerely, Josie

Side project - Go green - Recycle

2010-04-14T13:46:00.000+08:00

When I first received a package from scrap-n-crop,
I was really thrilled... My first package in many years.
Love getting mails the old convention way.

Anyways, the box of the package fitted the papers perfectly, I decided to turn them into ....

*drum roll* wait for it... wait for it.... TADA........

A paper rack or holder :)
i know, i know, Looks pretty crude right? :P

That's not the final outcome.
This is the paper rack in it's initial state.

Here's how it looks like now :)

It's a hand made 2-tier paper rack
(wrapped with left over wall paper with Mr Y's help)

Now to fill it up ... Wala :)

A lil something for my lil girl

2010-04-07T09:40:00.000+08:00

Yup. I finally finished the mini album and it's ready to be posted...
Here's the preview of the album i did...

Love the miniature hanger and top (stickers from Jusco)

The front of the picture in the pocket

The back of the picture in the pocket

Constructed the quote from a alphabet Stamp set i got from a stationary store

i love the birdies...
the big one is ME and baby one is my SIS

2010-04-06T16:19:00.000+08:00

"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery.

Today is a gift. That's why we call it 'The Present'."
— Eleanor Roosevelt

Lovable furries - Tammy & Bebe

2010-04-06T09:47:00.000+08:00

I so... need some "ME" time... Been busy for the past weekends... hardly have time to do my own stuff...

2 weekends ago, i tagged along when Mr Y had a wedding photoshoot assignment at Alor Setar. Last week, we had to head back to Mr Y's hometown to pay respect to his grandpa as it's the "Chinese All Souls Day" or more known to local as "Ching Ming".

Last night I manage to do a layout for the April Hop Challenge for Scrap-it-lah by Michelle.

Not sure if I manage to submit it before the deadline... but it's ok :) i had fun scrapping about my furry cuties... Tammy and Bebe. I know my sister will be thrill to see this layout... we just love to watch our hamster sleep... However, their lifespan is really short, we had 3 wonderful cuddly years together... They will definately be dearly missed... always.
Layout for April Hop Challenge -
featuring my sister's and my Hamsters
Tammy & Bebe

They are just adorable when they don't fight over their food

She loves my teddy more than me~

* look at tammy snoozing on Janice's pillow*

Good night Tammy~ xoxo

Butterfly stamp - from Sharon :) She's so sweet always giving me something...
Alphabet stamp from Young Ones
Alphabets Stickers- Thickers

Drooling over Martha's punches...

2010-04-05T16:00:00.000+08:00

oh where, oh where, has all the punches gone... oh where, oh where, can they be?

Martha stewart large punch-monarch
(saw this in Sharon's wishlist too, but it's out of stock, weird that we have the same taste for many things)

Martha stewart Loop edge and corner punch

A little something for easter

2010-04-02T19:22:00.000+08:00

It's Easter ! I did some simple vector drawings of easter eggs to share. Just a lil something for my readers... :)

Hope you love them.

Click on picture and save to download to desktop. Print it to your liking...

Some Cute bunny Shots taken by Mr Y way back in 2007...
Bunny belongs to a friend, blue eggy was painted by Mr Y and pink eggy was painted by me...

Sharon DID IT!! Woo hoo~

2010-04-01T09:24:00.000+08:00

The results of the Scrap-it-lah Mar Challenge is out and Sharon WON with her layout!!

She's my mentor and inspiration to start scrapbooking in the first place... :) When i broke to her the news i had to tell her it's not an april fools joke~ LOL

This a deserving win for her... check out her layout! Ain't it lovely? ^_^

Courage I had

2010-03-31T18:07:00.001+08:00

"6 years ago, you did not have the courage you have today...

6 years from now, you will be even more courages"

- quoted by a friend

A lil something for my lil' girl~

2010-03-29T09:45:00.000+08:00

Lately I have been missing my sis alot... so i actually took the time to make her something. This mini album was taught by teacher jessy when sharon and myself signed up for the class last yr.

Finally I was able to take some time off my busy schedule to finish it up so that i can post it to my sis in Tassie... Hope she will be surprised! More reads HERE.

Stickers from 7Gypsies - a gift from sharon
Flowers - Random brands in my Jar ( i dunno which is which) :)
Brads from Making Memories
Pic taken - Jan 2010 - My Hen's Night

Scrappy Happy with d' girls

2010-03-26T16:14:00.001+08:00

Had a blast at Sharon's cosy home... So kind of her to allow us to mess up her place.

I'm pretty noob at scrapbooking... so it's an eye opener to see all the different techniques and tools Sharon uses to make her layout... Evelyn, my half sister (sister in law) also join in the fun.

It was a great break away from work. Thank you Sharon *hugs*.

More reads from the scrappernista herself, at Sharon's blog...

This is my humble layout so far...

Theme: Winter in Japan
Pic of Golden Temple taken at Tokyo Jan' 2010
Pic outside of the Imperial gardens and also Sapporo

Waiting for the day it blooms

2010-03-26T14:24:00.000+08:00

Medium = oil painting

Fragile heart

2010-03-26T11:23:00.000+08:00

"Please be careful with my heart; You can take it, just don't break it, or my world will fall apart."

When craft and art fills my heart

2010-03-25T17:11:00.000+08:00

When craft and art fills my heart,
it's sweet like blueberry jam & apple tarts.