Last Minutes Cards

Merry Christmas, friends!

Hope each of you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas.

朋友們，聖誕快樂！
但願每位都有個平安愉悅的聖誕假期。

These three cards were made in last minutes, really a last minutes card as two of them are made on the eve and the last one completed this morning.

在最後一分鐘完成了這三張聖誕卡，其中两張是在平安夜完成而最後一張則在今早完成。

The first card I made - Snowman card. Image and background patterned paper are downloaded from Cuddly Buddly Craft and Paper Craft Inspirations respectively. I decorated the snowflakes by glitter glue to make it bling, however it doesn't reveal the sparkling effect in the picture. I like this chubby snowman, he is so lovely!

最先完成了這張雪人卡。圖像和襯紙也是跟先前小綿羊卡同樣由Cuddly Buddly Craft以及Paper Card Inspirations下載的。我很喜歡這個可愛的胖雪人，很可惜照片裡顯示不出雪花運用了金蔥膠閃閃的效果。

I love this second card, it is mother bird and little birdie from Cocoa Studio Digital Stamp at My Grafico. Isn't it a very warm graphic? Again, used of Paper Craft Inspirations' free background paper as a frame for the card and stamped the Merry Christmas sentiments from Paper Craft Inspirations issue 67's free clear stamp to complete the card.

第二張卡是一對母鳥和小鳥的溫馨卡，圖像屬Cocoa Studio Digital Stamps。框框是由Paper Card Inspirations免費下載的襯紙裁剪出來，最後蓋上銀色Merry Christmas的字體是Paper Card Inspiration第67期的免費透明印章。

Christmas Tree Cupcake is the last card for this Christmas which was made this morning. I can't remember where I got the candy cane background paper but the polka dots background paper was downloaded from Paper Craft Inspirations and the Christmas Tree Cupcake image was a freebie from My Grafico.

這張杯子蛋糕是今早剛完成的卡片，棒棒糖的襯紙忘了是從那裡下載的；不過圓點襯紙還是採用了Paper Craft Inspirations免費下載圖。杯子蛋糕的圖也從My Grafico免費下載的。

Last but not least,

may the Christmas season fill your home with joy, your heart with love and may the coming year fill your life with laughter and happiness!

最後，

祝願這個聖誕節日讓你的家庭充滿愛和歡樂並在來臨的新年裡填滿了喜悅和幸福！

warmest wishes

Glitter Graphics

Sheepy Christmas

Happy New Year to Muslim readers! Today is Awal Muharram holiday in Malaysia, how is everyone's holiday?

This month, we're having 3 continuous long weekends, weekend in conjunction with Friday, which are Awal Muharram, Christmas Day and New year. Yippee! I love December, always!!

Christmas is around the corner; however I've no mood for crafting. Besides a little busy on job, the main reason is I'm too lazy and addicted on facebook. heehee...

A few free digi images were downloaded and printed in past few days and still no movement. Finally, I did a little colouring last night. And, do the final touch up based on Card Positioning Systems' weekly sketch (CPS146) for my first Christmas card today.

今天是回歷新年假期，不知道大家過的如何呢？這個十二月假期非常的多，而且都落在星期五：今天的回歷新年，下星期的聖誕節和後個星期的新年。加上週休二日就是連續三天的長假喔！

聖誕跫音一近，一直有想動手做卡片的想法，可是就無法理出心情。除了工作上一點小忙，罪魁禍首應該懶蟲作祟和沉迷於facebook！

幾天前，在幾個網站下載免費圖像；打印出來後一直沒有進一步的動作。終於在昨晚開始了一小部分的上色。今天繼續前進並以Card Positioning Systems最近一期的卡片設計草圖(CPS146)完成了……第一張聖誕卡片！呵呵～

This pair of adorable sheeps was free digi from Cuddly Buddly Craft, and the snowflakes background paper is from Paper Craft Inspiration Issue 67, it is available to download at their official website either. I appreciated there are plenty of free sources online for download for people like me without much stamps to make cards.

這對可愛的小綿羊是由Cuddly Buddly Craft 免費下載下來的，卡片紅色背景雪花襯紙也是由第67期的Paper Craft Inspiration雜誌的官網下載打印出來。非常感恩有這些免費下載的資源，至少在沒有印章和襯紙的情況下還能夠DIY卡片。

Here is another gift tag I have done, image also downloaded from Cuddly Buddly Craft. I trimmed the little birdy out (cut off its tiny feet and tail) and then glued it on the circle tag. Stamped "NOEL" (anyone discovers the "E" is inversion? heehee...) at the edge and match a "JOY" inside the tag. It is simple, right? This gift tag is made to enclose to a little present for a friend.

還有一張小標籤卡，圖像也是來自Cuddly Buddly Craft。我把鳥兒裁了出來(取去了牠瘦小的腳和尾巴)然後黏貼在圓形標籤卡上；隨後在邊緣蓋上"NOEL"，卡的內頁則以"JOY"來配合。就這樣完成了一張簡單的小標籤並用來點綴即將送出去給朋友的小禮物。

Day Twelve - The Final Day

Evening folks! Trust you have a great Saturday!

Well, I am a little laid-back today as this will be the last present to open. Thus, I did my weekly household cleaning ahead and only then unwrapped the final TWO presents for the Day 12. I am very thankful that my partner prepared all these little pressie attentively according to my profile and it is fun and enjoyable to unwrap the packaging everyday!

Day 12 - Art Felts and Colored Pencils

Initially, I thought it is a towel when hold the packaging. But it was not, they're colourful art felts and I love all the colour and the texture also a little different from what I bought here. My mind begins to think how to make use of these lovely felts in my next projects.

Next, the coloured pencils. I haven't tried on it but I believe it is good as the cover printed "preferred by Teachers"...hahaha...Anyway, I will definitely use them for my card making in future.

Below is the "group" photo of the 12 days. :)

Time for bed now! see ya & sweet dreams!

Day 10 & 11

Happy Friday, everyone. Yeah~it's weekend again!!

I was out and return home late yesterday, thus, 2 pressie for today's posting. :)

I always wanted to have nice cotton print fabrics into my collection 'cos it's so difficult to get from the place I reside. Hmm...today's present really bright me up like its colours!

Day 10 - Pre-Cut Cotton Fabric

Present for Day 11 came with a dozen, this item also a craft tool that I would like to add into my purchase list. Do not be shocked by the quantity, they are slim and tiny. LOL

Day 11 - 12 Pieces Brush Set

Oh my, tomorrow will be the last pressie! My partner is generously prepared 2 on 12th day. So, stay with me for the surprise!

xoxo

Day 9

I am truly excited and enjoy to open these little presents everyday and today's present also verrrrry lovely! Love it!

Day 9 - Collectible Puzzle Erasers

I've an idea to convert these cute erasers to magnet to decorate my refrigerator...yay!

And, I've finished my Day 2 Reindeer ornament! It is cute, isn't it?

Well, I left only 3 presents to open for following three days, how I wish I have more till Christmas day! :)

Day 8 of December Morning

Good morning, friends. How's the weather at your side? Here...rain daily, it's monsoon season now.

Apart from my daily routine while arriving office, washing my cup and checking both office and personal emails. Today, I made a little change - unwrap my Day 8 present because I grabbed the little present and put it into my handbag before heading to workplace.

Day 8 - Studio G Pigment Inkpads

I love inkpads and the more the better...LOL

Thanks so much to my partner who has read my profile accordingly.

xoxo

Day 7

Good evening, everyone. I hope all of you have a good Monday!

The 7th Day present is yellow wired ribbon. Never used wired ribbon before, would appreciate if you leave a comment for its technique.

Day 7 - Decorating Wired Ribbon

I'm working on Day 2 present - Reindeer stitchery ornament. Perhaps it done by tomorrow. So, stay with me for the finishing and day 8 present.

TTFN

xoxo

Day 4 to Day 6

Good afternoon, everybody!

Once again, present #4 and #5 were opened together on Day 5...hee...I'm forgetful! *shy*

Here's the piccie

Day 4 - Studio G Alphabets Clear Stamp

And

Day 5 - Self-Stick Notes

Oh my! I love these little notes so much, it's sooooo cute! hmm...should I use them in office or at home? In fact, I'm reluctant to use 'em!

Today, Day 6...the tiny present had just opened few minutes ago...let's see a pair of lovely ladybird in the photo.

Day 6 - Iron-on RhinestudsI hope everyone has a great weekend and see you tomorrow with Present #7!

Day 1, 2 and 3

Happy December, everyone!

Well, I have forgotten to open my 1st present due to hectic workload. Therefore, unwrapped two presents in day 2. Hooray~~

Day 1 - Santa sticker sheet

Day 2 - Reindeer stitchery ornament

And, today...

Day 3 - Royal blue pigment ink pad

12 Days of Christmas

Couple months ago, I signed up to participate in this marvelous swap - 12 Days of Christmas. I understand this gonna cost me a lot on postage especially posting parcel to overseas, but I've no regret and it would be my first ever 12 days of Christmas! How wonderful to unwrap the little present daily from the first day of December!

Parcel to my partner in USA was arrived early and my partner opened all presents at once on the day it arrived on October 24th, 2009.

Whereas, my partner sent out her parcel to me on October 16th, and I got a message from her on November 8th, telling that the parcel she sent was returned to her door step due to a small error in the address, and she promised to be sent out the parcel again the next day. I was a little worry as this may delay of delivery. However, it wasn't! The parcel reached me today, November 28th, 2 days before December!! yay!!!!

Count the day to December from now on!!!

Cute Dress Card

It has been more than a month from my last update. Well, I'm totally lazy without reason.

Today - 090909...what a special date! Thought of doing a small update, I purposely make this cute dress card. It's a free template from Stampington, print, cut and covered it with patterned paper and embellished to complete.呼～一個多月的時間沒有更新了！除了懶還是懶。

今天是一個很特別的日子 ～ 090909，所以心想著要來點小更新。因此，著手弄了這張/件可愛的娃娃裙。一張非常簡易的卡片，裙子的型版是從Stampington網站免費下載。裁出型版襯上小花紙以及小裝飾點綴就完成了。

It's a boy

June...always rumbling! Apart from lot of June brides, there are a lot of new life coming! Having 4 of my friends "upgraded" to parents, such a broody season! haa...

Initially, I was intent to do a card to my girlfriend, whose gave birth a baby girl. But with no reason, I've made "it's a boy" card instead! Perhaps I like blue colours, do not say that I am old fashion. heehee...As for baby girl card, didn't know when will I begin to make, the little girl is full month soon.

六月...總是鬧轟轟的，除了眾多六月新娘，還有很多的新生命的降臨！身邊竟有四位朋友在六月升格當媽當爸的，還真是個多產的季節唷！呵呵～～

我也被這些喜悅感染，動手做了這張卡。最初的原意是要做一張給我的好朋友，祝賀她誕下了女寶寶；可是就不知道什麼原因做起了男寶寶卡。也許是我比較喜歡藍色吧，不要說我重男輕女喔。至於女寶寶版，也不知道什麼時候會動手弄，寶寶都快彌月了！

Update...

The card I posted yesterday had actually arrived and my friend had forgotten to tell me. heehee...

Alright, this card is to convey my regards to her registration of marriage and appreciation of our friendship as she plays an important role in my craft making journey. She helps me to stash some of the tools & supplies and even share her knowledge in card making & felt sewing.

Thank you my friend and wishing you happy ever after!

呵呵...今天接到通知昨天po的那張卡其實已經安全抵達目的地了！呼～郵局總算沒有讓我失望，只是朋友以為之前已經通知我了！

這張卡的實質意義是遙送我對這位朋友的結婚祝福以及感謝我們之間的友誼。她在我手工製作的道路上幫了我不少忙；並且分享和交流有關卡片製作和不織布縫製的知識。

謝謝妳～也借此再度祝福妳幸福永遠！！

A Simple Card

I've kept this post 3 weeks ago as I wanted to have a surprise for my friend. Well, it seems the card has lost its way to reach the destination. Can you believe it takes more than 3 weeks to post a card within Malaysia, this is ridiculous and what's wrong with our postal service??!!!

I've been experiencing lot and lot this type of problem, okay...fine...forget about it! I rather don't demolish everyone's mood.

Here it goes the pictures of my "lost" card...heehee

In this card, I used Martha Steward Heart punch on corrugated paper in different direction and overlapped on colour cardstock as we as the Leaf punch from Carla, I scraped the vein by using back of the craft knife. Lastly, I embellished with ric rac and stamped sentiment for the final touch up.

The inner is simple, I stamped the "congratulation" in between the bracket.

This is handmade envelope for the card...

因為想要給朋友驚喜，所以一直把這則寫好的帖收存快三個星期了。但是沒想到郵局再度的讓我失望。寄出快三個星期的卡片好像石沉大海般，難不成國內發送也需要多過兩個星期的時間？我們的郵局到底在搞些什麼呀？這樣的服務未免讓人心寒...吼～

算了，對遺失郵件這事我早已經麻木了，沒什麼大不了...只要習以為常就好！

還是來看看我這張卡的“遺照”吧...呸～呸～呸～這是好兆頭的卡片唷！哈哈哈...

這是一張非常簡單的卡片，主要工具是心型和葉子造型打洞器。我以不同方向在瓦楞紙上打出心型並黏貼在另外的心型色卡上，葉脈則以刀背劃；再以緞帶點綴並蓋上祝語。內頁也非常簡約，只是在括弧裡蓋上了"congratulation"罷了。

對了，卡片的封套也是我自己做的...(臭屁ing...) :Þ

PS: I'll update this blog if the addressee received this card.
注：我會修改這個帖如果手件人收到了這張卡片。

Elephants ATC

Herewith, my recent creation again. Love elephant, especially cute & chubby elephant like Disney animated cartoon Dumbo with two huge ears! Signed up immediately whilst seeing this swap at swap-bot.

My initial idea on the blue elephant was plain, just blue. Then, I found it's dull and I begun doodling swirls on it, however, the ball is really piece of flaw on this ATC. I hate it! Nevertheless, I love its ear, as I said, I like big ears like Dumbo! I stamped tiny flowers image with silver ink and cut a heart shape and glued it. Simple yet lovely, right? heehee...

2nd ATC, big ears again! Feminine elephant decorated with a flower gem and I filled the tusk with liquid pearl (it doesn't look clear in this picture). I applied the wide-spreading joke "elephant scared of mice" on this ATC, thus, I drew the little mice with long tail connected to each other as frame on the edge.

這是我近期的ATC，可愛又胖胖的小象。一直以來非常喜歡迪士尼動畫裡的小飛象，特別是它那對大大的耳朵！看到swap-bot裡有這個ATC就好不猶豫就參加了。

藍色的小象最初的概念只是純藍色罷了，完成後覺得有點單調而隨手劃上了漩渦狀圖案；不過，那可球卻是這張ATC的敗筆。恨死了！至於它的耳朵就如我喜歡小飛象的大耳朵，我裁出心型造型並蓋上銀色印台的碎花印章，然後再黏貼。非常簡單又可愛的，不是麼？

第二張ATC是一張非常女性化並帶上小花的粉色象，它的象牙則填上乳白色liquid pearl(照片拍的不明顯)。最後，我運用遠古流傳“大象怕老鼠”的笑話而劃上長長尾巴的小老鼠來點綴ATC的框框。

Inchie again...

My 2nd batch inchie for swap-bot! Woohoo...I was gradually hooked on inchie, it's so challenging to work on this tiny craft!

This is free theme inchie and my partner likes cupcake & cat, thus I take these two to make 2 inchies. Then, doddle the elephant and paisley and I like them most. Which one is your fave, eh? Besides, I also recycled card board to make a mini holder to fit these inchies and tied with ribbon.

再次製作inchie。我想我已漸漸迷上了這項迷你手工，非常有挑戰性。

這次也是自由主題，而我的交換夥伴喜歡杯子蛋糕和貓，所以我就以這兩個為主題做了兩張；其他兩張則自由發揮也是我的最愛 - 大象以及渦紋圖案！你比較喜歡那一張呢？

我還利用廢棄的紙盒裁出一個小套子並栓上絲帶來放這四張inchie。

WOJ Women's Delight Candy

Whiff of Joy Stamps will be releasing the fabulous Women's Delight today, 14th June 2009! These stamps are exquisite, please pop over to WOJ store to have a look or place your order.

In addition, Katharina is holding a blog candy for this new released stamps and the candy will be drawn on 15th June 2009.

Felt Owl Magnet

Aren't these felt owl magnet cutie? I'm totally fell in love with them! Reluctant to send to my partner.

I drew the owl template and cut into felt pieces and sew, simple yet cute!

This is mini owl, just 1.3 inch. I'm thinking to make more, not magnet, perhaps fill up with fiber.

這兩個小傢伙很可愛吧！它們是磁鐵喔！我對它們可是愛不釋手，非常不請願地把它們寄給我的夥伴！

它們只有1.3英吋大，而且製作非常簡單。自己起草繪圖再裁不織布以及縫合，就那麼的簡易又可愛！

心理還想著過些時間要多縫幾個，不過會以纖維取代磁鐵。