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Little Snowflakes

2011-12-31T23:48:00.000+08:00

Hi all, this would be my last post for 2011.

Same material for the tiny snowflakes but reduce to smaller size and it was done right after the previous one. Final touch up was two days before Christmas. It was done hurry-skurry in the early morning (can even see the white glue still damping in the photo obviously) before I rush to workplace and no time for the envelope, too. It's tiny yet lovely, I like it so much!

Last but not least, wishing everyone of you have a health, happiness, and prosperous year 2012!

這將會是2011年的最後發的帖。

雪花體積縮小不過依舊採用紅色珠光紙來製作。卡片是在聖誕節兩天前匆匆忙忙的清晨完成(照片裡還可以看到未乾的白膠)，甚至在沒有信封的情況下帶著去上班并送了出去。我個人非常喜歡這兩張可愛的小卡片！

最後，祝大家在2012裡健康、幸福、富足！

Merry Christmas

2011-12-16T11:54:00.000+08:00

Today, sharing another snowflake Christmas card.

今天分享的依舊是雪花聖誕卡。

Honestly, it's fun to play with quilling and I am in love with it! Red pearlescent paper (photo doesn't show the effect) used for this card and a diffirent design of snowflake apart from previous post. Hope everyone like it.

說是話，我開始迷戀上捲紙這門玩意兒！這次用紅色珠光紙來作有別於之前圖樣的雪花。希望大家會喜歡。

Christmas is just around the corner, wishing all of you a Merry Christmas in advance!

聖誕節已經一步步接近了，借此機會預先祝福大家聖誕快樂！

Little Chickadees Christmas

2011-11-26T10:27:00.001+08:00

Morning all...

早安…

A quick share today, my latest two simple cards - little chickadees from the Inkadinkado-Cool Christmas clear stamp.

今天簡捷分享我最新兩張簡易的卡片，三只可愛的小山雀是Inkadinkado-Cool Christmas的透明印章。

Have a sweet weekend!

祝你有個愉快的週末！

Snowflake Christmas Card

2011-11-24T14:52:00.001+08:00

A very good afternoon all! Today's weather is so sunny...hmm...

下午好！嗯～今天的天氣真是陽光明媚。

Still, quilling snowflake card. I used gold paper to quill the snowflakes this round, added with striped background paper and clear embossing for the sentiment which is from Papercraft Inspirations Issue 91 free stamp.

今天，仍舊是捲紙雪花卡。這次運用了金色紙來捲，添加影印的條紋紙為背景；以透明燙凸粉蓋上Papercraft Inspiration第91期送的聖誕賀詞。

The other simple card, I used snowflake & scallop punch for another card. Same striped background paper and sentiment as above card. Added a little pearl in the middle of the snowflake and completed.

而另一張卡則極為簡單的一張卡片，以雪花和扇貝圓形打洞器來設計並在雪花中間加上了一小顆珍珠。背景用紙沒有改變，跟上述的卡是一樣。

Last but not least, Happy Thanksgiving and wish you all sweet blessings for a wonderful holiday.

最後，感恩節快樂！祝福你有個美好甜蜜的假日。

Merry & Bright

2011-11-23T13:04:00.001+08:00

Here come another Christmas card.

It's simple and fun to make the snowflakes by quilling technique and hand written sentiment. I really like the result and the little sparkle of the center white snowflake.

再來一張聖誕卡。

這次採用了簡單有趣的捲紙做法來做三個雪花以及手寫聖誕祝語。非常喜歡做出來的結果與中間那個閃閃發光的白色雪花。

Felt Booties

2011-11-22T09:47:00.001+08:00

Oh no, this little booties turned out to be so cute!

這雙小靴子真的太可愛了！

Google for baby shoes recently, and found this adorable bitty booties template from Heather Bailey blog. The template came with detailed instruction which very useful.

最近，正在搜尋嬰兒鞋；結果找到了這個可愛的小靴的圖紙以及詳細的指示。

This is a trials pair, I thought the booties will be too thick and uncomfortable for baby to wear in the beginning. But it wasn't, the texture of finished booties is soft and comfy! More to come in next post.

試作了一雙，起初以為做好的鞋給寶寶穿會太硬而不舒服。可是結果並非如此，成品的質地非常柔軟和舒適喔！接下來將會多做幾雙唷。

Christmas Cards

2011-11-15T10:46:00.001+08:00

Notice a facebook event page created from a group of local handmade crafters regarding handmade card for Haiti's children. It's a meaningful and I decided to join this activity.

Initially, I was stuck in the time of process and deadline for sending is getting near. At last, I managed to finish 10 cards and sent them out early this month. There were 11 cards in this picture, the Christmas tree cupcake is dedicated to the volunteers - Dr. Winson Seow and his team for their great efforts in Haiti. All materials used for these cards are downloaded from internet and some sentiments are from alphabet stamps.

看到facebook手作族有關【情牽海地】為海地小朋友做卡片的活動號召，覺得非常有意義，心理就暗自決定要做十張聖誕卡。期間除了有點偷懶也因為太久沒有動手而卡著，當收卡截止日期一天天貼近時，就一頭栽下去猛做。終於我算盤的十張卡片在月初寄了出去。圖片裡有十一張卡，杯子蛋糕的那張卡是給偉大的蕭源盛醫生和他的工作團隊為海地兒童付出的貢獻。至於這些卡片所用的襯紙與圖案都來自於網路上免費下載以及聖誕賀詞則使用字母印章蓋的。

Little Fabric Owl

2011-09-18T21:39:00.012+08:00

Hey...hey...I was silent for quite some time and now, back again!

來嚕～來嚕～我來嚕～沈寂一段時間的我又出現了！呵呵……

It has been long time without handiwork since my last update, and sometimes, having strong feeling to create some pieces when seeing some others blogs. However, have no motive force to do so. Ideas or concepts are always fleeting from mind.
好久好久沒有動手了，有時候看看其他人的blog會有衝動想做點手工。可是就提不起那個勁。唉…再不然就是腦裡的概念總是一閃而過，真有點女人心海底針的感覺。

Let's share what I have done. Again, it's a tiny handiwork as mentioned in the subject - Little Fabric Owl. Honestly, I love miniature decos, I loved this little owl when I saw its tutoria l at the first sight. A trip to Taiwan last year, I bought one from a granny (her hand works) at a tourist spot.
不說了，來分享我做的東西吧。這次還是個小作品，如題 ─ 小貓頭鷹。說真的，我非常喜歡小小的擺飾，初此看到這貓頭鷹的教程就讓我愛上它了，只不過沒有去動手做。之後到台灣旅遊時，看到一位婆婆做的更讓我情不自經擁有了一只最小了(有點小貴，所以買最小的，哈！)。

Few weeks ago, I went to a local draper and found this printed little mushroom Japanese cotton. And today, I had my own creation - Little Fabric Owl! But my methods are slightly different from the linked tutorial.
今天，我終於動手做了。幾個星期前到布店買布，看到了這款印有小蘑菇的日本棉布(注意...又是小的)，就買了做枕頭套(不是我做喔)。不斷的交代要把剩布留給我，目的就是要做我愛的　小　貓　頭　鷹！做法和連接裡的教程有些許不一樣。
Isn't it adorable? I like it so much and would like to do more~
很可愛吧？我很喜歡喔…我還要繼續做～啦啦啦啦

Sleepy Doll

2011-04-10T21:44:00.009+08:00

This is my latest handmade after the valentine card.
這是在情人節卡片後的一個小作品。

It was not designed as sleeping doll initially. But her head slanted to the right after I finished my stitch. The back simply plain but I believe it looks better if I added a little ribbon on her scarf. Well, pardon me for laziness.
它在構圖的時並不是個睡娃娃。不過，在縫製後它的小臉蛋竟然傾向右邊，將錯就錯把它當成睡娃娃嚕。娃娃的背面沒有特別的設計，如果加上一個小裝帶應該會更棒吧？

Will do a better one another fine day, I promise! :)
看官們將就一點，往後有時間我再弄一個吧。

Surprise

2011-03-31T23:16:00.010+08:00

...from a friend...
朋友俏來的...一份驚喜！According to her, this isn't a surprise to me as she confirms my mailing address before she sent the parcel. It reaches me a day before my birthday, this really amaze me!
她說...她把原來的驚喜扭轉了，原因是 ─ 在郵寄前向我確認了我的地址。我還是非常雀躍，當這份禮物呈現在我眼前，而且郵差叔叔還非常用心的在我生日前一天送到我家！

Ta-dah!! goodies behind the package - a handmade card and handmade fabric box. :)
郵寄包裝背後的驚喜 ─ 手作生日卡和時下盛行的手作布盒。Close up for the card design...
卡片及布盒近拍……Further, let's see what have been filled in the fabric box - four pieces patterned linen!
接著，看看布盒里藏了些什麼 ─ 四塊漂亮的亞麻布！This fabric box is perfect! Spongy top covered with linen fabric throughout the box and embellished with pretty lace at the edge; inner was covered with polka dot fabric.
這個布盒真的很棒喔！全盒用了單色亞麻布并在頂部埔棉，邊緣以純白的蕾絲裝飾；盒的內部以白色圓點布覆蓋，手工真的很好喔。

My honour to own these pressie and thank you so much to you - Samantha!
擁有這份真摯的生日禮物和祝福是我的榮幸，謝謝妳Samantha！

Happy Chinese New Year!

2011-02-03T17:17:00.003+08:00

Gong Xi Gong Xi!! "Gong Xi" is the congratulatory message widely use in the 1st day of Chinese New Year. Most of the Chinese will also use Gong Xi Fa Cai, which wishing everyone a prosperous year.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my blog visitors who are celebrating Chinese New Year. Wishing you in this Year of Rabbit prosperous, abundant health and wealth!

恭喜恭喜！今天是大年初一，我藉此機會祝福大家在這辛卯年：兔躍吉祥、身體健康、氣行大運～所以幸福快樂一把抓唷！

Valentine Card

2011-01-31T23:00:00.008+08:00

Happy new year! Oh boy, this is a super belated new year greet!! XD

And, Chinese New Year is just around the corner! Two more days to Chinese New Year - Year of Rabbit. Suppose everyone has done the spring cleaning, putting on all CNY decos, cakes & cookies making and now is busying with the reunion dinner preparation!

I had a new year resolution this year, which is at least to produce one craft item in any kind. It could be felt sewing, cross stitching, card making, paper quilling or maybe something new and so forth. Hence, I came out with this very first item for this month (and this year!!) - a Valentine card. Pair of quilled hearts with stamped sentiment, inner page stamped with XOXO, simple and easy!

新年快樂！呵呵～這是個遲來得新年祝福。

再過兩天就是農曆新年了！相信大家已經把房子打掃乾淨并裝飾了富有年味的裝飾品以及製作蛋糕餅乾了，目前應該為準備除夕年夜飯忙著吧。

我在今年暗自許下願望，希望每個月至少有一樣作品完成。無論是不織布、十字繡、卡片製作、衍紙或其他手工製作等等。所以，在一月的最後天交上了今年的第一張卡片 - 情人節卡。一對衍紙愛心蓋上簡單的寄語，內頁蓋上了XOXO就完成了，極為簡單。

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-25T14:23:00.011+08:00

Hi friends
A warmest Christmas wishes to you and your family.
May all your days be merry and bright and may your Christmas be white!
Feliz Navidad!

親愛的朋友們
借此佳節遙寄我的聖誕祝福給你和你的家人
願每個人的有個快樂和平安的聖誕！
聖誕快樂！

There is no Christmas tree set up in my house, hence I made these two tiny Christmas trees for this Christmas. And my little dolly says "hi" to everyone here and may all of you have a joyous Christmas and a Bountiful Year 2011!
XOXO

家裡沒有聖誕樹，所以以捲紙作了兩顆迷你聖誕樹。我的小娃也在這裡給大家打招呼并祝願所有的人有個歡悅的聖誕節和豐盛的2011年！

Princess Whale

2010-12-13T10:29:00.007+08:00

Hi folks, my blog being abandoned for ages!

There is no crafting during this long period but still updating myself for all crafting blogs. And now, I am back to update my latest craft item.

All my needles were rusted, I'm using my cross stitch needle to finish this felt whale and my thumb & index finger were painful by pushing the needle in sewing. Ahh...I need a thimble to protect them indeed.

My sewing skill is out of practice as a result of long break, let the picture tells about my poor skill. sigh...

好長一段時間沒有更新了，終於，我又回來了……

在這段長長的時間裡，完全沒有作品，也不知道自己做了些什麼。不過，期間還是會逛逛有關手作的部落格。

繡針因長時間的休息而生鏽，技術也因此生疏。因此我用了十字繡針來縫製這只小鯨魚，拇指和食指也因為推不夠尖的繡針而非常疼痛，看來得買一個頂針了。

25 Days of Christmas

2010-03-15T21:26:00.017+08:00

Hi everyone, as promised earlier, herewith the pictures of 25 days of Christmas gifts that I sent to my partner as displayed below.

Here it goes with wrapped up presents....

and, come with 25 pressies that I tried my very best to prepare according to my partner's profile

Last but not least, she likes Studio Ghibli (so do I!), so I bought this 25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli Concert CD as a "Big Gift" for the swap and she loved it very much!

It is costly to send this parcel all the way from Malaysia to USA. I even seek my partner's opinion for sending the parcel via sea mail (it takes 2 months!) instead of air mail. But she wishes to get the parcel in December. Not to upsetting her Christmas, the parcel eventually shipped via air and reached her on the 1st of December! Just it time huh!!
You may pop over her blog to see her excitement for open up the gifts daily.

All right, among the 25 gifts, my favourite items are Studio Ghibli CD, the little angel and reversible felt monster that made by myself. How about you?

When CNY meets V-day

2010-02-14T11:26:00.009+08:00

Gong Xi Fa Cai, everyone!!

I hope everyone has a good time & lavish meals with your family last night for the Chinese New Year Eve.

As Chinese New Year and St. Valentine's day falls on the same day in this year, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone for this double celebrations. In the first day of New Year, may the Tiger brings bountiful prosperity, good health, lots of fortune and wisdom throughout the year. Also, a romantic moments with your loved ones in this very special occasion!恭喜發財+甜甜蜜蜜！

希望每個家庭在大年夜都有個非常團圓溫馨和氣的年夜飯。也藉大年初一在這裡祝福大家：祈願每個人在虎年裡虎虎生豐，闔家安康，心想事成，大吉大利！同時在這大年初一適逢情人節的特別日子；但願天下的有情人幸福甜蜜！

Unwrap Christmas Gifts

2010-02-02T21:33:00.012+08:00

Well, a little overwhelmed recently as Chinese New Year is around the corner. Spring cleaning kicked off and it's completely exhausted after all.

This post intentionally to be posted before end January but I was having connection problem in past few days. All right, let's have the glace for all the 25 little belated Christmas gifts plus an extra below, just click on each image for enlarge view. :)

I'll find time to post the 25 gifts that I sent to my partner in next post shortly.

Hey! It's arrived...

2010-01-10T21:41:00.010+08:00

a looooooooooooooong waited Christmas parcel from Germany for swap-bot "25 Days of Christmas" had finally arrived.

This parcel assumed to be arrived before or on December. Swap created in July and partner being assigned in September and parcel to be sent latest by 10th November 2009. My partner sent her parcel on 23rd October and I was happily waiting for it to arrive early so that I could open every little pressie each day from 1st day of December.

Toward end of the year, the parcel never knocked my door. As this is an expensive swap for international, my partner refused to resend me another parcel but offered to send her zine as replacement. I even contacted our coordinator for her advise about the rating because I'm not interested in zine. We had a long negotiation for the resend and eventually problem resolved.

3 days after the deal, I received a notification from local post office and I went to collect it the next day. Oh boy, it was the parcel from my partner sent on October! I can't imagine it takes around 3 months for dispatching a parcel via "AIR" all the way from Germany to Malaysia!

Cash Gift Envelope

2010-01-01T21:15:00.007+08:00

This post is supposed to post on yesterday as a last card for year 2009. Due to an unexpected duty, it was postponed to post in the first day of 2010.

這篇文章原本應該在昨天發出來為我結束2009的最後手作。但是因為工作上有突發狀況而推後到2010的第一天。
Upon receipt of my best friend's wedding invitation, I attempted to make this cash gift envelope. I make a minor mistake on the measurements, thus the size is too small and can only fit Ten Malaysia Ringgit but not bigger notes. I wish I have time to do another bigger size right before his wedding to deliver my blessing after finishing my current workload.

在收到了好友的結婚邀請卡後就動手做了這張放禮金封套。因尺寸的拿捏出了點小錯誤而太小，所以不適放入面值較大的紙鈔而只能放十元的紙幣。希望忙完工作後，並在好友婚禮前再弄一張正確尺寸的封套送上我的祝福。
Again, may all of you Peace, Joy, Good Health and a Bountiful New Year!

Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T00:35:00.006+08:00

Happy New Year, folks!

2009 is over! I hope each of you have had a wonderful 2009 and wishing you all Good Health, Happiness, Successful and Prosperous in 2010!!

新年快樂！

隨著2009年的謝幕，但願大家再過去的一年裡都過的非常精采。我亦藉此機會遙祝大家在這全新的2010裡健康、喜樂、順心和富足！

Last Minutes Cards

2009-12-25T17:28:00.023+08:00

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

2009-12-18T19:21:00.025+08:00

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

2009-12-12T23:30:00.013+08:00

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

2009-12-11T18:24:00.004+08:00

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

2009-12-09T23:05:00.000+08:00

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

2009-12-08T09:17:00.004+08:00

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

2009-12-07T22:10:00.007+08:00

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

2009-12-06T15:31:00.009+08:00

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

2009-12-03T22:08:00.005+08:00

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

2009-11-28T11:55:00.011+08:00

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

2009-09-09T22:19:00.004+08:00

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

2009-07-19T14:23:00.000+08:00

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...

2009-07-13T21:28:00.002+08:00

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

2009-07-12T14:46:00.008+08:00

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

2009-06-29T19:10:00.007+08:00

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...

2009-06-25T20:26:00.013+08:00

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

2009-06-14T13:03:00.002+08:00

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

2009-06-05T21:22:00.005+08:00

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。

Thank you...my friend

2009-06-04T20:38:00.005+08:00

This surprise reaches my mailbox while I was out of town. Thank you so much, my friend - Jiexi, sending such a lovely card to get rid of my low-spirited mood! She claimed that this card was made in the early day when she begun her making card. It's my honor to have it!

*muak*

Inchie

2009-06-03T21:47:00.017+08:00

Hi everyone, these are the inchie that I mentioned in my previous post.

Again, this is my first attempt, just an inch craft piece! It's so difficult to trim it exactly an inch without trimmer, I think I need to put trimmer in my top and first "must-buy"wishlist. hee...hee...

I'm lucky to have a kind partner, she loved my finished work. Myself not gratifying with the result, obviously there are still a few defeats, such as smear of gel pen, charaters embossing were not striking...etc

哈囉～這就是我前些時候提及的inchie。

又是第一次嘗試這只有一英吋大的inchie！真的很難裁的準確，我真的需要一台切割刀。呵呵～～多虧我的交換夥伴很仁慈，對我的成品讚不絕口！真的很意外...因為就連我自己對這樣的結果不是太滿意。因為有幾個很明顯的瑕疵，如：gel pen的顏色化開、字體凸燙糊掉...等等等

Dottie's World Party Time

2009-05-19T14:50:00.005+08:00

Dottie's World is celebrating their 1-year-old blogoversary and re-launch their blog in new look. Pop over to their lovely blog for more information and images about the fabulous prizes. Everyone is invited to participate this celebration!

Fortune Cat Mini Whimsy Jar

2009-05-18T22:29:00.010+08:00

Hey everybody, a quick post for my felt fortune cat mini whimsy jar. Initially hesitated to post this as dissatisfied with the outcome. The body of the fortune cat looks alike pear-shaped. LOL

This is my 2nd felt cat/kitten, the first one was a kitten softie; it was adopted by my swap-bot partner in Thailand last year, I missed her so much!! :P

2nd piece - Fortune cat on her way to USA. I hope my partner will like my work and the filled mini jar.

ps: my partner received my package and she loves it so much! I'm so happy that she likes my craft. :) yeah...(29/05/2009)
朋友們，今天簡短的po這個已完成好幾天的作品 - 招財貓迷你創意小罐。不斷的在考慮要不要把這個不是很理想的作品放上來分享，總覺得牠有著梨型的體型。哈哈哈...

這是我的第二只貓成品，第一只很可愛也已經在去年就送了去泰國。而如今的第二個作品正在飛往美國，我希望我的交換夥伴會鍾意我的作品和裝了飾品的小罐。

◎注：我的交換partner收到了，而且還非常的喜歡！能讓對方那麼的開心，心理也喜滋滋的。 (29/05/2009)

Short Update

2009-05-15T13:54:00.009+08:00

I am here to have a short update! Well, still...no craft to be updated. Sigh...

May...a hectic month for me. Workload increased, responsibility so. I am rushing to gather and update past several months data before attending the coming training and proceed to migrate trial database to live. It's sickening to stare on the screen more than 8 hours, daily!! yuck!! I'm about to shout "give me a break, please!" LOL

Craft making could be a solution to de-stress, but my brain was blunt after get off work. I am now doing a set of inchie (4 in total) for a beginner swap. I always love beginner swap! Will update/upload picture new post after the inchie done.

來個小更新，仍舊沒有新作品。

真是一個忙碌的五月天！工作量陸續增加，責任亦隨之而來。目前忙著蒐集和準備過去幾個月的資料，以便應用在來臨的訓練；續而把實驗數據轉移到活數據庫。就因為這樣，我每天必須盯著電腦超過9個小時，累人呀！有時候真想大聲地喊“讓我休息一下吧！”...呵呵！

做手工是放鬆心情的一個辦法，不過我的腦袋往往隨著下班而變的不靈活。我現在正在做一套4張的inchie，這是個給新手交換的機會。待我完成後再來po文和照片分享。敬請留意哦～～

Thanks

2009-04-19T20:18:00.012+08:00

It has been two months apart from my last post. I was just idling away my time and unable to rivet on crafts making. Between times, I went to Singapore to meet up a few good friends and go to Malacca for attending a girl friend's wedding ceremony! It was a great time to talk about old days!

Phew! I made a card eventually! It was in process about two months to complete, as mentioned, I was unable to focus and no idea on paper positioning, colour matching, stamp image selecting (as I've no much stamps in my collection...*sob*) and image colouring. Anyway, I'm quite satisfied with the result of my card, though there is many progressive space compare to those masters. I'll keep up with my skill.

距離我上一個PO已經是兩個月前的事了。懶散是最大的因素，無法集中在手工製作。此外，我也走了一趟新加坡，主要是和一班好朋友見面敘舊並一同前往馬六甲參加好友的婚禮！真是一舉多得之旅，呵呵！

終於，今天完成了這張卡...呼！半成品從二月拖到今天才正式把它給完成，一直沒有概念要怎麼排方位；用什麼圖案(擁有的印章太少了 T_T)和該怎麼上色的問題等等等...困擾！不過，我還挺滿意的這樣的結果，當然和高手們還有很多的進步空間...我會繼續加油的！扛八爹唷！

Gift Card Holder - Happy 1st Birthday

2009-02-12T23:24:00.010+08:00

Just back from birthday party hours ago, and this gift card holder was made in a hurry for my department head's daughter 1-year-old birthday.

I was inspired by Dawn's idea while browsing her blog yesterday, hence I decided to make my own gift card holder instead of using regular "ang pow" package (red envelope).

I trimmed the edge of A4 pink cardstock to fit the cash size and score lines according to Dawn's tutorial and sealed with double sided tape for the 3 sides. Trim & punch the side and red embossing "Happy Birthday" by Heidi Swapp clear stamp on the inner leaf. Printed "Happy 1st Birthday" cut in scallop shape by pattern scissors on the cover and tie the ribbon to complete.

匆忙的完成了這張禮卡就趕往祝福上司女兒一週歲的慶生。

點子來自於Dawn的教學，昨天無意間瀏覽到她的部落格卻激起我動手的意念。於是決定自己弄張禮卡來取代一般用紅包袋的俗氣。

Matryoshka Doll

2009-02-12T22:22:00.009+08:00

My latest finished product! Matryoshka Doll is one of my favorite figurine, but I never own any one before. Thus, I signed up for the Matryoshka Doll swap at Swap-bot.

The coordinator requested to use Maize Hutton pattern, however up to the participant's decoration the 3 nesting dolls. The little girl charm is an extra for my partner. They are now on the way heading to Australia for their new owner. Yeah! I'll have my first Matryoshka Doll soon, too! Can't wait!

這是我最新的手作 - 俄羅斯娃娃！俄羅斯娃娃是我喜歡的娃娃飾品之一，可是一直都沒有收集過。因此，趁機參加了Swap-bot的交換遊戲。

負責人指定要用Maize Hutton的圖版，但參與者可自由裝飾三個互疊的娃娃。除外，我還多做了一個小娃吊飾，這些娃娃正在飛往澳洲去會他們的新主人，希望我的交換夥伴會喜歡喔。

CNY cards

2009-02-11T22:00:00.002+08:00

Good evening everyone! Trust all of you are well.

How's everyone Chinese New Year celebration? Mine was dull. Other than visited several relatives and colleagues, I was stay at home enjoying the foods & drinks during my 2 days festive holiday. This make me feel idle, don't even bother to turn on my computer, hence neither crafts making nor blog updating.

Back to the topic, I was received 2 Chinese New Year cards this year, not bad huh! Sending greeting cards no longer a trend nowadays, most of my friends will send their greetings through sms or e-cards. Thus, these 2 cards are my precious! One of the card was from a friend in Singapore and other one was from Ciyou. I'm lucky enough to own Ciyou's handmade card without participate her giveaway. Thanks, my friends!嗨，朋友們！元宵節那天你拋柑、猜燈謎了麼？我...沒有！

呵呵...你們的春節假期過的精采嗎！我僅有的兩天假期，除了到幾位親戚家和同事家串串門子，幾乎都待在家吃吃喝喝睡睡，宅到不行亦極度墮落！也因為這樣造就了我的惰性，就連摁電腦開機鍵都嫌麻煩。

自從網路和手機發達起來後，身邊的朋友幾乎都以電子的方式來傳送寄意和祝福。想當初自己也是非常興奮地以這些簡易又方便的方式，之後也興致索然；總覺得缺少了份親切。但是，也沒有激起我跑郵局寄賀卡的行動...嘻！

話說回來，今年還不錯喔！懶懶的我還有收到兩張賀卡呢！一張是從新加坡寄來的，另一張是Ciyou寄來的唷！嘿嘿...我不必參加她的giveaway就可以收到她的作品！很高興！很意外！！謝謝妳嚕～～

Lunar Eclipse on 9th February (15th day of Chinese New Year).
元宵節那天的月蝕。

Happy 牛 Year 2009!!

2009-01-25T11:45:00.013+08:00

Goodbye to Year of the Rat and welcome Year of the Ox 2009! Few more minutes towards the Lunar New Year. Am here wishing every Chinese reader & their family Gong Xi Fa Cai! May the year flow with Ox "strength" of Good Health & Prosperity!!

金牛來賀歲，玉鼠返回宮。乙朗芳草地，丑待吉祥年。

丑時春入戶，牛歲福臨門。歲首春到戶，牛年福滿門。
新的一年，新的開始；心的祝福，新的起點。
春節，又是一個全新的開始
任世事變幻，時光流轉
幸福、平安、快樂、健康永伴隨你左右！

New Year Surprise!

2009-01-05T23:35:00.007+08:00

In order to attend my nephew's birthday dinner, I was hurried home after an hour overtime . Saw a postal package on my desk when reached home and thought it should be from Samantha for the Sakura gel pen and StazOn cleaner I asked to buy earlier.

Open the package while waiting for my brother. Oh dear! A pretty moon cake box she used of packaging! Then followed by a surprise when I opened the lid, The contents of the box are not only the items I bought but with TWO extras! She added 3 Brilliance Dew Drop inkpads and 4 paper stumps! whoopee~~~

Although she said it's an extra set she bought accidentally, thus giving it to me. I'm still thankful for her generous!! To be honest, I wouldn't be that kind though. Nevertheless, thanks a zillion, Samantha!

因為加班的關係，急急忙忙從辦公室趕回家以便和家人到館子慶祝外甥的生日大餐。抵家後看到桌面上有份包裹，心想應該是ThaTha寄來早前托她買的Sakura Tiara gel pen和StazOn印章清潔液吧。趁著還沒啟程前打開包裝…喔！很漂亮的月餅盒；再打開盒子一看，我…我…受寵若驚了！盒子裡除了我買的東西以外，她還隨手寄上了三個Brilliance水滴亮彩印台以及四根紙筆送我！

哇，雖說她是“失手”多買了，所以就轉送給我！真是太慷慨了啦！！呵呵，說句實話，換作是我，我想我應該無法那麼大方吧！愛妳唷…感恩唷！

Larger image for the contents of the box. (^^)v

Tata 2008...Hello 2009! 再會2008...歡迎2009!

2008-12-31T20:08:00.014+08:00

May you and your love ones be blessed
with good health and happiness for upcoming 2009!

感受了聖誕佳節氣息
馬上就倒數2009到來...

親愛的朋友們

...謝謝你...
讓我走入你的生活做你的朋友
或許我不是最精采的但我總盡力做到最好

...謝謝你...
願意走入我的生活扮演朋友的角色
或許你不是唯一的但卻是我生命中精采的部分

...謝謝你...
一路走來很多的包容安慰關心支持鼓勵

祝福您和心愛的人在來臨的牛年幸福健康！

Christmas cum Thank you cards

2008-12-30T19:48:00.008+08:00

Made these cards in last minute and mailed out late. I hope the recipients do not mind for my belated wishes (better late than never! ). These cards are not only conveying my Christmas wishes but also a thank you card for these friends whose help me to get crafts accessories and kits which I can't get in my town. On the other hand, these are not the only friends I want to thank but I was unable to complete so many cards in a short time. Am here to express my gratitude to everyone who guides me.

聖誕前夕非常倉卒的完成了這三張卡片並在最後一分鐘寄發。我希望收件人不介意這份遲來的聖誕祝福，遲到好過沒到嘛～這幾張賀卡不只是傳送我對這幾位朋友的聖誕祝福亦代表我對他們的謝意；多虧他們不厭其煩的幫忙我才得以買到一部分的手工配件和工具。當然，我想寄的不只是這三位朋友，可是我...我...沒有法子一下弄那麼多張...所以，我也借此感謝所有無私的分享卡片製作和指導我的朋友。我就不一一點名嚕！

Handwritten sentiment with an ornament from Hero Arts clear design "Joy of the Season" set hooked on the script.
手寫祝語掛上Hero Arts-Joy of the Season聖誕裝飾球。

Hand drawn sleigh fills with plenty of gifts with Christmas quote stamped from Studio G clear stamp.
手繪載滿禮物的雪橇蓋上Studio G的祝福詞。

Wintry owl from Hero Arts clear design "Owl Christmas" set with printed & stamped sentiment.
打印加字母印章的賀詞並以Hero Arts-Owl Christmas的冬裝貓頭鷹來點綴。

I attempted to decorate paper clip by using the ornament stamp images given by Jiexi and it turned out like this. It's fun to make this!
除了賀卡上用了之前Jiexi寄個我的聖誕主題圖像，我還試著應用它來裝飾迴紋針。

Lastly, this is the only Christmas card (except for swap) I received from friends. I met this friend from my trip to Taiwan last year and she's very hospitality! I've met a lot of great Taiwanese during my trip and it's really an unforgettable trip!
最後，好可憐唷...這是我唯一收到的聖誕卡(交換不計)。這位朋友還是我去年台灣之旅所認識的朋友！這趟台灣之旅遇上非常多熱情的台灣朋友協助，是一趟難忘的自由行！

Merry Christmas! 聖誕快樂！

2008-12-24T10:39:00.007+08:00

As the jingle bells chimes, Christmas is here! I am taking this opportunity to wish all my friends and family (my blog visitors, too!) a Merry Christmas and a fruitful Year 2009!

隨著叮噹跫音響起，聖誕在即！我乘次機會遙祝我的朋友和家人們聖誕節快樂並在來臨的2009年健康平安！

News! Magnolia New Year Blog Candy from Creative and Stamping

2008-12-20T22:30:00.008+08:00

Was awaiting for Ying's surprise from the announcement in her blog early this month. And now, she's announcing the blog candy of awesome rubber stamps from Magnolia Valentine collection including some great embellishments.

There are 3 requirements to participate the blog candy. The first requirement is to write a New Year Resolution on her post comment. Oh well, I've too many resolutions for the coming year! Firstly, I hope I'm able to stash up my rubber/clear stamps collection as much as possible and improving of my card making skill; secondly, able to travel for at least one destination; last but not least, all my family members and friends stay in good health and wealth! Actually, there are still a lot resolutions to be listed...

Second requirement is to subscribe her feedblitz newsletter which I was just done few seconds ago and the last requirement is write a post to promote this blog candy!

It's so easy to participate in this blog candy, pop over to her blog to see the rubber stamp images and write your post now!

Chrysti's 29 Days of Giveaways

2008-12-17T21:16:00.004+08:00

Wow~~this is amazing giveaways! This blog owner - chrysti is running a superb giveaways for 29 days effective on 3rd December! Her post is a lil bit long but worth reading and get to know how she spreads her love around. All giveaways are great and I especially attracted by day 13/29 yarn ornament, they looked so great and a good idea for Xmas gifts!! Pop over to read her blog, I'm sure you'll gain something from her ideas.

Small Whimsey Jar

2008-12-13T18:36:00.013+08:00

My 2nd whimsey jar is heading to Canada today! I packed it with more plastic bubble wrap to protect the jar this time, hope it reaches my partner in good condition as my previous swap to The Netherlands was broken. In this swap, it's much more easier to prepare and I decorated the jar with deco tape and keroppi sticker on the top. As this swap is for beginner and sender choice, I've filled the content with ribbons, deco tape, clips, thread, buttons, lucky star strips, glitter glue and embellishment such as brads, sequins & beads.

今天把我的創意罐子寄到加拿大去了。這次加強了包裝以免像之前一次寄到荷蘭的時候罐子已經成碎片，希望這次可以完好無缺的送到我的交換夥伴的手中。因為這是個給新手嘗試的機會，所以比較簡單；而我也偷個懶，只用了造型膠帶修飾瓶身，蓋子則以卡片貼上了keroppi青蛙貼紙加上幾顆小珠子裝飾。罐子裡我裝了緞帶、造型膠帶、造型夾子、繡線、鈕釦、幸運星紙、金蔥膠和一些小裝飾品，如兩腳釘兩腳釘、亮片和珠子等等。

Besides, I've received my jar yesterday! It was all the way from USA, I'm glad it arrived safely! My partner used the baby food jar wrapped with a nice string pouch. She even made another tissue bag with the same cloth, love it! The contents of the jar were few strips of fibre, beads, eyelets, mini clear stamp and mini clear block. Wonderful jar!

我在昨天手到了我的交換夥伴從美國寄來的罐子！非常開心它安然無恙的抵達我的手中。她用束口袋來裝飾瓶身，同時也用了同樣的布料做了一個紙巾袋，我都很喜歡喔！罐子裡裝的是幾根棉絮、大小珠子、裝飾扣、迷你透明印章和迷你印章握把。

Swap Items

2008-12-12T23:14:00.015+08:00

These are my recent received and sent goodies at Swap-bot. It's fun to swap with people from around the world, however, the international postage is a bit pricey. I've encountered receiving problems for somehow, a few packages were lost. Checking with local post office and the official said this could be custom problem as all international/oversea packages to be screening before they delivered. That's ridiculous explanation and I can only walked out from their office with a shrug. Hence, I decided to reduce my swap, perhaps only for private swap in future.

下圖為我於swap-bot裡所交換得來的東西。這樣子的交換非常有樂趣，只不過國際郵費還真的有點讓人吃不消。以此同時，最近的郵差甚少出現；我好幾回的交換包裹也沒有收到。和在地的郵局接洽後，那裡的職員告訴我說，一般的國際郵件都會經過海關的審核然後再轉交給郵差去發送。這樣的理由有點荒謬，只好摸摸鼻子掉頭就走。弄得有點洩氣，於是我開始減少交換，未來也許只會安排私下的交換。

Photos order: left - received items, right - sent items. (click on picture for enlarge view)
圖片排列：左邊為收到的物件，右邊為寄送的物件。(點擊圖片放大)

Craft Punch Swap

Mini Candy Tins - International

1 Chocolate Bar Swap (International)

News! "Woodland Elves" Candy from Tales from Pollycraft!

2008-12-09T08:43:00.008+08:00

Whee, it's so hard to resist such a fab blog candy from Pollycraft! Paula doesn't mention whether to ships internationally. I don't care! I just want to try my luck and link her blog to enter the draw. *blush* You may link her blog to yours before the entry closed on 10th December 2008 (GMT), hurry!! Let's share the joy altogether!! :)

News! Claire's Blog Candy Giveaway!!

2008-12-08T21:38:00.009+08:00

I was googling for blog candy and alluring by Claire's blog candy giveaway!

She's celebrating over 36,000 hits from her 1st blogiversary and willing to ship her giveaway worldwide. The entry will be closed on 14th December 2008 (GMT).

Dear friends, don't miss the chance to win! Please pop over to browse her awesome blog and link her blog to yours now to enter the drawing! Good luck!

Flowers and Bird/Owl ATC - Rec'd

2008-12-07T18:47:00.023+08:00

Received all these lovely ATCs quite a while before I posted my sent ATC. The reason I didn't post them out is because I'm still waiting for another partner's ATC. Such a coincidence that I did not receive her ATC for both trading. What's wrong?!

Fortunately, she's agreed to replace 2 ATCs later after the organizer consults her. Thus, I decided to show the ATCs on hand first.

在整理和貼寄出的ATC之前就已收到這些美麗的ATC好一陣子，一直遲遲沒有貼出是因為我在等待一位拍檔(心靈小品)的ATC。就那麼巧兩次的交換過程我都缺了她的ATC，真不曉得是我們的緣分不夠還是郵局出了什麼問題？！

通過論壇樓主 - 夜玫瑰的協助和聯絡，"心靈小品"同意會在遲些時候補寄給我。所以現在就先分享我目前手上美美的ATC。

Flower ATC / 花

top left to right: NiteRose (extra from her - a ribbon, flower & brad), Chun
(上排左至右: 夜玫瑰 (額外附送緞帶、小花和兩腳釘)，淳純)
bottom left to right: Gianni, Payyeek, Ciyou
(下排左至右: 輕盈，payyeek，Ciyou)

Bird or Owl ATC / 鳥兒或貓頭鷹top left to right: Ciyou (extra from her - strawberry stickers), Payyeek, Gianni
(上排左至右: Ciyou (額外附送草莓貼紙)，Payyeek，輕盈)
Centre: NiteRose (中間: 夜玫瑰)
bottom left to right: Ying, Chun , Samantha
(下排左至右: Ying，淳純，Samantha)

Which one you like more? I like them all!!
你喜歡那一張呢？我全都喜歡喔！

Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!

2008-12-03T22:55:00.010+08:00

This is absolutely a big surprise for me! Jiexi sent me some Christmas stamp images silently, I love them all and thanks so much Jiexi! Woo!! your package truly wipe off my exhausted day!

噢！這真是個驚喜！Jiexi靜悄悄地寄了幾張蓋上聖誕題材的圖案給我，我非常喜歡呢！下班回家收到這樣的意外驚喜，一天的勞累都被抹去了！感謝妳的這份意外驚喜唷，Jiexi！除了開心還是開心！我也非常喜歡她的筆跡，工整漂亮！！

Christmas Around The World

2008-11-30T23:08:00.035+08:00

Participated "Christmas Around The World" handmade card at swap-bot. And been assigned for 3 partners from Australia, US and Canada. I made these cards mostly from craft punches than stamping as I just begun my stamping journey and having very limited stamps collection at the moment.

在swap-bot裡參加了一個叫"Christmas Around The World"的聖誕卡交換。卡片必須是自己親手做，材料沒有侷限。由於我的印章非常有限，所以我的卡片都是以造型打洞器來製作。我被派定3位交換搭檔；分別來自澳洲、美國和加拿大。
First card sent to my Australian partner. I made this card from reindeer, snowflake and angel punches with Ranger Crystal Stickles.

我的第一張成品給了澳洲的搭檔，因為澳洲和馬來西亞一樣都沒有白色聖誕...所以以這張塗上Ranger Crystal Stickles的麋鹿、雪花和天使的卡片就送給她。
2nd card was for US partner, this is my favourite card among the 3 designs. I love white and blue combination. Taking this opportunity to try on shaker card as I've seen the tutorial before. I'm very happy with the outcome and I also applied the glossy accent that I just bought on the snowmen. Christmas ribbon was received from my previous swap from swap-bot as well.

第二張我送給了美國的搭檔，這張卡片是三張裡我最滿意的一張。之前曾看過類似的教程但卻沒有紀錄下來，憑感覺做出我心理期待的聖誕。而且還用上了我剛買的glossy accent！聖誕緞帶是我之前在swap-bot裡交換得來的。

Last card definitely for my Canadian partner. I must confess that this card was make in a hurry. I make a pair of winter glove for her as Ontario is cold in winter. However, the winter glove look alike pair of boxing glove instead!

最後一張理所當然是給加拿大的搭檔！有點小內疚，因為這卡做的有點草草了事。加拿大的Ontario那麼冷，所以做個手套的造型最恰當不過了。可是...乍看之下好像比較像拳擊手套...呵呵～

Another purchases

2008-11-29T22:57:00.013+08:00

Can't believe it! I have made another online purchases after my first trial few days ago. I'm really hooked into online shopping!

Local scrapbook supplies - SNC having thursday thrill promotion on their clear stamps. All stamps priced RM20 and above will be entitled for 20% discount. I was absolutely attracted by this 1 day promotion and I'll be entitled for another 30% discount for 1 item from my order list. This 30% discount only available for first timer and not on promotional items, of course.

Thanks god SNC did not have lot of selection on the clear stamps, I'm choosing only 1 clear stamp from Autumn Leave Amy Grendell-Spring set. In addition, I've added 1 each of Ranger Crystal Stickles, Ranger White Opal Liquid Pearl, Ranger Glossy Accent Mini, Inkssentials Embossing Pen and ZIG 2-way Glue Pen (Fine Tip). Selected Inkssentials Embossing Pen to enjoy the 30% discount because it's the most expensive item in my order list besides the clear stamp.

真的難以致信我竟然在短短的一個月內有了兩次的網路購物紀錄！不買就不買，一買就要人命，第一次出嘗後還真的上癮了！這次會買是因為SNC做了有關透明印章的促銷，凡舉價位超過RM20的透明印章就享有20%的折扣。我的購買慾就這樣被挑起來了，加上我是第一次購買，可以從我的訂單中任選一樣貨品來享有30%的折扣，當然不包刮一折扣的優惠價喔。

多虧SNC沒有太多透明印章的選擇，只選了一套Autumn Leave Amy Grendell的春天系列印章。除外，我還加了Ranger stickles(水晶)、Ranger liquid pearl(乳白)、Ranger glossy accent (小)、Inkssentials Embossing Pen和一只ZIG 2-way glue Pen (尖細)。當中除了透明印章價位最高以外，再來就是Inkssentials Embossing Pen了；所以我一定選最貴的貨品來享用唯一一次的30%折扣優惠。

就這樣...就這麼幾樣東西就要了我一百多大洋，買的有顫抖～～

Friday again...

2008-11-28T08:52:00.072+08:00

Well! it's Friday again, approching to the end of November too! A friend forwarded this lovely animated picture to express the emotion of every worker in a week. It's cute and appropriate, ain't you agree? ^+++^

Take this opportunity to learn days of the week in Chinese. Have a great weekend!

呵呵～朋友轉寄了這個有趣的動畫！把上班族的心情形容的非常貼切...可愛極了！祝大家有個愉快的週末～～

Flowers and Bird/Owl ATC - Sent

2008-11-26T23:19:00.032+08:00

These ATCs trading are organized for members of Malaysian Chinese Forum - Cari Forum. I'm happy to have this group of people in the same region to share our crafts and ideas and the group is expanding day by day to have more members now.

1st round was Flower theme which only 7 members participated as all of us are new to ATC and the 2nd round-Bird/Owl theme had just completed lately and we've another 2 members to join in, total 9 members.

In the 1st round flower theme, I've made 2 series in total of 12 ATCs and each partner will be received 2 ATCs. 1st creation was the waterlily filled with pastel colour dust and I wasn't happy with the result. Thus, I've been scratching my head for another idea. The 2nd creation split up into 2 layouts, each layout 3 copies and I was very happy for the outcome. I believe all my partners will love it, too!

這是在馬來西亞佳里中文論壇裡一群愛好手工的朋友組成的ATC交換。很開心自己也是其中一份子，而且帖裡頭的人數也一直不斷的再增加中。

因為每位都是弄ATC的新手，所以第一回合只有7位朋友參加，主題為「花」。而剛剛結束的第二回合的人數從原有的7位增加到9位，主題為「鳥兒或貓頭鷹」。

在第一回合裡，我弄了兩個系列共12張，每位朋友均會收到2張。因為荷花那組的效果不理想，於是心癢癢的再弄了另一系列；第二系列分為兩個設計，每個設計各3張。我非常滿意第二系列的效果，我猜想我的拍檔們也會喜歡唄！嘻～

For the 2nd round, it was really tough and stress as more ATCs to be made, some of the members even good in scrapbooking & stamping. Unfortunately, it's wrong timing for this round as I've tight schedule to be achieved in my work. I was busy like crazy to meet the deadline both on my work and ATC making. Eventually, all ATCs were done in just a week before the posting deadline. oh! it's really hastily...

然而，第二回合的交換對我來說有壓迫感。交換拍檔人數增加不在話下，最有壓力的是她們都擁有非常好的卡片製作經驗而且工具多的讓我側目。同時，工作上又有非常的緊湊的期限必須完成，兩個繼踵而來的壓力真的讓人有點吃不消。在工作完成之後便開始動手ATC，總算在截止前一個星期裡把8張完全不一樣設計的ATC完成了...呼～

Online Purchase

2008-11-22T10:31:00.017+08:00

I begun my online purchase finally! I've been observing for card making tools long ago but never placed any order before due to the price, forex, high postage and custom issues. However, I found a local online shop - Crafty Heart from Ciyou's blog and the prices are pretty reasonable and affordable.

Thus, I placed my order for an acrylic block (3"x3"x3/8") and 2 mini clear stamps. I was very happy with their service and the owner, Debbie was generously added a little pack of mini brads and flatbacks as freebie for me. All transactions done within 3 days! It's an easy and smooth experience for my first online shopping and I believe it will be a bottomless pit for my future online orders.

終於...我開始網上購物了。一直都有在網路上物色手工類的工具，都礙於價位、兌換率、郵費和海關的問題都不敢下單。這次在ciyou的格裡看到她在Crafty Heart買的東西價格還滿合理的，同時又在馬來西亞，何不試一下呢！訂了一個3"x3"x3/8"的壓克力印章握把和兩個小透明印章，店長Debbie的服務很好呢，動作非常快而且還非常大方的加送一小袋的兩腳釘和造型釦喔！整個購買過程不超過三天就結束了，有了一次非常好的網路購物經驗，這樣也開啟了我往日在網路上購物之路，將會是個無底洞啊！

Black & Pink Handmade

2008-11-09T11:05:00.002+08:00

This is my new product for swap-bot Black & Pink Handmade. As my partner is a cat lover, thus I decided to sew this lovely cat for her. The cat itself in black felt with grayish patches and a pink cushion to warm her up!

At the outset, I was lost in sewing the backing as I do not have much sewing experience except cross stitch. I figured out myself and the finished piece was not that bad though! *grin*

停頓了一段時間，這就是我最新的完成品。參加了swap-bot的黑和粉色手製品，我的交換夥伴是割愛貓之人；所以選擇為她縫製一只可愛的小貓。貓的身體以黑色為主再配上灰色的斑塊，我還附上了一個粉色的小墊供牠取暖！

最初，還真不曉得該怎麼縫合牠的背部，經過慢慢地學習還是成功的把牠給完成了，看起來還真的是可愛極了！

Back...

2008-11-07T23:57:00.012+08:00

Well, I can't believe it, I actually created a blog somehow! And I understand I'll not post regularly due to my laziness. 3 posts since the blog has been created in March and nearly forget the login ID and password. Besides, racking my brains to seek a suitable title for my blog address too. I hope "cosycabin" is the final and no change anymore, sick of it!

一直以來很享受爬其他人的格，真是難以直信我會寫部落格！
以我極度懶的個性，要我常常更新的確是件不容易的事；而事實也證明了我不是個合格的blogger。
打從三月開格以來就只po三篇不成大器的文章，就快發霉或長滿了蜘蛛網...真是的！半年後再度驅動，是該鞭策自己勤勞點...不過，我就是這樣的懶，誰也拿我沒輒...*跩*
敲破腦袋的想出了cosycabin這個名字，我想我應該不會再換了...很累唷！

First Ever Softie

2008-04-27T19:06:00.031+08:00

I have come across some of the new crafts recently. This is really new for me but may not be for everyone. I discovered this lovely scottie pattern from allsorts (it's free, thanks Jenny!!) and begun my first ever sewing on felt.

It's pretty easy to do with blanket stitch but not for the under body. I am still pondering how to sew it perfectly as I made mine with a "proud flesh" alike at the end of under body engage with its tail.I would love to make more to improve my skill...it's so adorable, aren't you agree?!

一直以來對寵物沒有很大的興趣，可是卻很喜歡蘇格蘭狗狗。總覺得他的外型非常討喜，在偶然的機緣下搜到了這不織布的圖搞；興致勃勃的就繡了有生以來的第一只寵物娃娃。遺憾的是把狗狗的身體底部繡歪了，乍看之下像極一道疤痕...吼～還真的是有待進步！

My First Matchbox

2008-03-29T19:32:00.022+08:00

I just discovered that matchbox can be so fancy!!
This is my first attempt on making matchbox! I'm recycling the self-raising flour box into a matchbox, thus no embellishment on the cover. I believe those printed confectionaries are good enough to bring out its originality.

There is some imperfections on my first workout due to inaccurate measurement. I've overlooked the thickness of the cardboard, hence the bottom is lightly tight to pull out.

Improvement needed! :p

呵呵～從來不知道原來火柴盒也可以這樣裝飾！網路上交換裝飾好的火柴盒可是很火熱，一般除了外部的裝飾盒子內也要填滿一些手工的小飾品。
廚房裡剛好有用完的自發粉的盒子，一樣畫葫蘆的也來試弄一個。不過尺寸拿捏的不是很好，留下了些小瑕疵。
第一次嘛...不過我會繼續加油的～

Kawaii Birthday Present

2008-03-27T22:21:00.029+08:00

Phew! My first entry first blog created on my birthday!
No idea how long does this blog last as am really lazy in updating!
Basically this blog gonna be about my craft blog! I like crafts, but blunt in creativity!
Another reason for create this blog is for swapping stuffs...blog members can browse and contact the participants' blog for interesting swaps. I saw lot of participants having good time and swap good stuffs. I hope I can have my first swap in near future!
Well...well...looking forward for the swap!!

The pictures shown the little present given by my little niece. One buck of Ringgit Malaysia with a small note written in Chinese. It's all her own idea, isn't it kawaii!!

Hand written felicitations "Happy Birthday" in Chinese.

Contents in of envelope - tiny greetings note & 1 buck

she likes to draw.... :)