It's Magic...

This is one of my favourite paper from Maggie Holmes Flea Market collection. I don't quite remember when was the last time I worked with a full pattern paper for a layout. Actually, I scrap this photo sometime ago... in fact, it's one of the first few layouts I did when I started scrapbooking. You can see it here :) You will notice some difference in my previous & current layout.

It's amazing how our conscience & feeling is reflected when creating. I added a lot of glitter to this layout... because glitter is like magic dust to me. How nice if glitters are really magic dust that could just whisk our problems away... Lots of fussy cutting & I love how the flowers are "falling" down gracefully...

A close-up of the glitter catching the sunlight...

Pop up dots are always a must. I love layering and creating dimensions with pop up dots.

Life.Paper.Scrapbook - January Mood Board Challenge

I've been staring at this mood board from Life.Paper.Scrapbook Mood Board Challenge, for a few days now & I'm itching to create something with it. I'm so drawn to the happy colours of this board.

Here's my take. I was inspired by the mood board & the fussy cutting layout done by Jen for her take. 

As you can see, I used a lot of Echo Park products here. Love their boyish collection. 

Patterned Paper from Brothers Collection 

Stickers from Echo Park - All about a Boy Collection, MME Tiny word stickers, Dear Lizzy,

Printables from Two Peas

Thickers by Amy Tangerine.

If you are inspired by the mood board, do join in the fun as well!

Project life 2014 Updates

Hey there, can't believe it's almost nearing the end of the month already. Time really does swoosh by nowadays. I'm doing quite okay with PL. Pretty much updated till the recent weekend :) How interesting the month has been. Lots of ups and downs... This is what life is about & This is what project life do... documenting my everyday events. Appreciating little moments. Loving it.

Supplies Used : 

Project life Kit : Jade Collection & Maggie Holmes Flea market (mini kit)

Stamps : Elle studio & Kellie Stamps, Love Elsie

Embellishments : Maggie Holmes Ephermera Pack, Stickers from MME, Amy Tangerine, Basic Grey Alphas, Dear Lizzy, Freckled Fawn, Studio Calico, Crate Paper, Pink Paislee Sentiment Series, Elle Studio tags, Teresa Collins.

Mist : Heidi Swapp Color Shine Gold, Mister Huey's Black, October Afternoon Sprinklers Santa's Hat

Work in Progress. More updates coming soon :)

Updates & A Card...

How has the new year been for you? The past week has been quite a tough one for my family, as mum was admitted for more than a week due to pneumonia & we are prepared but feared the worst, due to her existing conditions. We prayed and try our best to keep ourselves hopeful. Finally, after a series of test, a minor op & many days of worries, she finally has clearance to come home. Although, still recovering with fever lurking daily, she's happier to be home. Thank you all who knew who kept us in your thoughts & prayers.

So having all that happening, & work piling up, I choose to remain positive. Despite having said so, I can't help but having so many thoughts in my mind. So every time I feel like I have too much to think, I would sit, take a break at my crafty area & work on Project Life.

So last night, I was doing my thing, flipping through paper pads & trying to make some progress with Project Life, & all of a sudden I have the urge to make a card! A Chinese new year card to be specific… Digging in, I became more excited & worked on the card. Who knew Maggie Holmes & Crate Paper could look so Asian? I'm am surprised myself :) I love how this card turned out!
Thanks for dropping by… Hope you have a great week ahead.

Mini Proposal Album

Last month, a friend approached me and asked if I could help him design a mini album which he can use for his proposal. I took up the challenge & this is what I did… :) (Note : Pictures are blurred as per requested by my friend due to privacy purposes). At the very end of the album, there's an envelope with a card that says "Will you Marry Me?" & the ring is tied to the ribbon provided. He did some journalling on some of the blank areas provided but it's not captured here :D
I'm happy to know that his proposal was successful & his soon-to-be wife really loved the album…

2013 in Review

Dear readers, how have you been? As the year is coming to an end, work & events are piling up, my calendar is filled up almost to the brink! Such joy… :) Have you been naughty or nice? I'm a little slow in blogging but I have not forgotten this blog. As I am blogging with christmas songs in the background, I would like to close the year to blog about the year;  rewinding back & reflecting on the good times & bad times, happy times & sad times, about the people we journey along with.

2013 is indeed a very unique year. It is filled with joy and unexpected sorrows. It was a year of Friends losing friends, friends losing siblings... I pray hard that those who are trying to move on, will find peace and let go of those who have left.  A sweet girl and a dear friend of my sister was one of the people I will remember. Though a life is lost, memories of her still remains.

I have also learned very much about HOPE & FAITH, experiencing how fragile life can be first hand & how life can just change it's course, at any single time. I've learned to live life to the fullest & appreciate everyday spent with loved ones. Life is indeed UNPREDICTABLE. How insignificant our little rants are compared to others who are fighting to live on & move on. I pray that my mum & my aunt both find strength & hope to continue fighting on.

I now learned to rant less… (not that I have anyone to rant to… :) but as long as I give it my all whole heartedly, I believe the reward is just around the corner, work more, complain less…). This year, I have been blessed with great opportunities to improve and grow in my passion & career. Though I'm still taking baby steps but I remain hopeful that all things will fall into place.

Although, financially, this year has been a tad challenging for me, I'm grateful that Lucas & I are blessed with lucky stars throughout the year. This year, by far, must have been the year for most won giveaways & challenges as well being featured. How awesome is that ?! So despite all the sad things that happened, there are also the good things I look forward to :)

Last but not least, we would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year! May the new year brings you new hope, new joy & new adventures… xoxo, yours truly.

Quick Sharing - Retirement Card

Hi all, I would to just quickly share a card I made for my Dad, who has recently retired. :) Using goodies from mostly October afternoon, I managed to pull off a masculine retirement card. Yeay!