Capture MOMENT...... ...........Capture LIFE

in deep trouble!

2012-02-10T17:29:00.001-08:00

I am in seriously trouble with the 'law' in this household. I bought this cute Tim Holtz Sizzix die and thought to myself... "hmmm... I have been wanting to buy this... I really need this.."... so I grab it!!!

Guess what.... when I returned home, looking at my Sizzix collection.. horror of horror... indeed! I have the same 1! Gosh.. I must have bought it last year! Why is this happening to me?
My hubby thinks my scrapping obsession has gone way overboard... not knowing my inventory. that means bad news. I have way too much stuff!!! arrgghh...

My sin now out in the open... i feel so vulnerable! LOL

But well, I am sure one of you was thinking of buying this. Retail price is $49.95... I am giving a 35% discount. Selling this at $32. For Singapore-based residents only cos I am mailing it out to you.
email me at solouloulou@yahoo.com if you want to grab this good deal

have you seen CSI???

2012-02-06T20:33:00.000-08:00

hello friends, have you checked out the latest prompt over at CSI site. Amazing inspiration.
Come and check it out HERE.

This week I just want to play with my mediums... a free flow kind of way! No fear, no restrictions.. just let my creative flow take me! I love such freedom.... do you?

That's all for this busy week. Wishing you joy in all you do.

Chinese New Year

2012-01-23T01:05:00.000-08:00

Hello friends, i have been so busy trying to make sure the house is in order for our traditional Chinese New Year celebrations. Yes... today is the first day and it is huge in our lunar calendar. We make new year goodies.... get the fridge stacked with food to feed visitors and guests. Our house has to be clean. Everyone buy new clothes to wear (this one is not tooooo difficult, LOL)....

TO all my Chinese friends, xin nian kwai Le. Happy Chinese New Year!

Meanwhile, hop over to CSI site and check Case file 3.... soft and beautiful colors. This photo was taken on 2 Jan and gosh... my little baby looks so grown up! She is clever and smart and definitely a witty cookie. I journal about my hopes and dreams for her in 2012. Hope she can conquer the reading part more!!! LOL.

CSI case file 2

2012-01-16T17:21:00.001-08:00

Hello friends, last Sat was our 2nd reveal. we are super excited to see so many participants for Case File 1. The first launch was a blast!!! So many awesome layouts to look at.... so many new techniques to learn! Join us HERE.

I want to see you jumping in with the colors, prompt inspiration. It will be awesome!
Dusty Attic is our sponsor this month and you can win some goodies too!

Meanwhile here a breakdown of my layout:
1) Technique: I use moulding paste with my brick mask and create a subtle background.
2) Then I mist over to give it some glimmer and rub some distress ink to give a higher contrasts
3) To work witht the Colors given, i took out my paints - painted the DA CHIPBOARD with raspberry paint... yums... going into my fave color for 2012.
4) I stick with a flower cluster but move it vertical so as to give it some height
5) Journaling is hidden in a transparent Prima packaging behind the photo. I love such hidden elements so your eye moves around the page and 'search' for some surprises.

I hope you like it. Hop over to CSI site now
Lastly I want to wave "hello' to new blog followers. Drop me a note.. I like to say Hi to you. *smiley*

CSI Reveal

2012-01-06T19:40:00.000-08:00

Yes the reveal is OUT! Check it out HERE http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/forum/topics/case-file-no-1

Step out of your comfort zone and try these colors and prompts! You can win someDusty Attic goodies too.

The random RAK DRAW winner is KAREN ONG. Congrats Karen, please email me at solouloulou@yahoo.com. I will send out the prize to you.

2012-01-02T06:18:00.000-08:00

Happy new Year to all my blog friends. Wishing you joy and fulfillment in 2012.

And here's something brewing around ..... shhh.... check it out! HERE
After you chek it out, sign up and come back here to drop me a note.
You will stand to win a RAK. Draw will close on 6 Jan.

A very Peppermint Christmas

2011-12-18T06:10:00.001-08:00

Hello there, my friends. I like to 'wave' a smile to new visitors and friends. I saw new 'traffic' on my sidebar recently. To my new blog visitors, thank you for dropping by.

You can drop me a note because I love to know you.

Now back to this Peppermint project I want to share with you. Every year, I love to do a project which I can proudly display in my home or 'give' it to a loved one.

I want to share a tutorial with you. It is really easy and inexpensive to make. Join in!

Wendy's Hanging Frame

I used a piece of 12x12 Crate Paper Peppermint "Candy Cane" paper. Lovely motif. I just love its vintage feel.

1) Soak that piece in water. Yes.. please dont scream because I know water and our scrap papers just dont mix. Hang in there!

2) If soaking the paper is too much for you, just mist lots of water onto the paper.

3) Let it soak in for 1 min. We want the core fibers of the paper to get the moisture

4) Soak up excess with a kitchen towel.

5) With the moist paper, you will find it feels a lot like cloth. Soft (but not crumbly)

6) This is the best time to manipulate the paper. Crumple it. Crush it.... just put all your stress on it! LOL

Like this ball!

7) Next spread that 'crushed ball' out again. It looks really distressed!

8) Use a acrylic block (5x7inches) and put it in the middle of the paper

Tip: If you do not have an acrylic block, use a hardcover story book/metal tin which measures the same size.

9) Fold the rest of the paper toward the acrylic block to form a 'frame' or pocket

Tip: If your paper dries out and feel hard, wet your hand with water and let it the paper take in the water. The paper should feel soft and easy to fold and bend around.

10) After you work all 4 sides, you will get something like this.
11) You get folds, you get layers and a nice 4.5x6.5 area in the middle to place your photo in.
12) Leave it to dry overnight... but I am a cheater.. i used a heatgun to quicken the proces!

12) Next, cut another piece of paper (appro 7.5x9.5)....this will go under this frame. i want some other color to peek out from the frame. You can size it to show about .75' out from the frame. It really depends what size you have moulded your frame to be. Adjust as you go.

13) Next cut a piece of corrugated board and dab with white paint ( I love to mimic some snow) and this is where the frame sits on

14) Finally decorate as you like. For this project, I cut out some motifs from another Peppermint paper and rest my title (chipboard) on it. You can take the embellishing to any level you like. That's the fun part. Scrapping is about your style. Enjoy it!

Hope you like it. You can 'mass make' these for grand parents and uncles and aunts who are far away. They would love to receive a hand made gift with your family shot in it! Surely a keeper!

Blessings ... I apologise for the lousy photos because lighting is really bad with the rainy weather here. Let me see if I can get a better shot tomorrow of the frame. Will try to repost some photos.

Prima PPP

2011-12-14T16:31:00.000-08:00

woohoo... i made this some weeks back for the Prima PPP challenge and I won this month!
Yes.. this will be a Christmas giftbag to put some earrings for a friend.

I love the idea of teal and kraft. Just perfect combo!

did you see the seam binding? I love it esp for cards
If you want to buy some, i have some to sell.
see HERE

Have a good week ahead. i will be scrapping! Find time for yourself.

Chip chip chipboard!!!

2011-12-12T07:07:00.000-08:00

Hello friends, here is a showcase of my use of chipboard from various manufacturers.

what i love about RAW chipboard.... you can mist it, paint it, glitter it and my fave is to add mica flakes or embossed with UTEE... lovely added textures to suit my projects and layouts.

Hope you enjoy the following projects i did.

The key is to get messy.... ! Be playful with mediums. These chipboard can take you anywhere.

Have a great week.

I am back!!!

2011-11-28T23:45:00.001-08:00

Hello friends, I am back from my family vacation to Australia. Perth is such a beautiful place. I love to go back again. Right now, we are adjusting back to real life - cleaning, packing and washing. It never ends! After a vacation, it seems like more work to do so! Help!

Today I am hosting a Scrap challenge at my LSS. I called it a M&M challenge because it centred on 2 of my fave products: Mists and Metal embellishments

Check out HERE.

Here's my interpretation: "Amazing" -- a story of my 4.5 year old learning to ride a two wheeler. She is a fast learner... mastering it in 2 days! We are so proud of her!

the metal bike from Prima. i color it with TA Glimmer Mist, glam and glaze. Yes.. just load on the bling. I love how glimmery the bike looks now!

And I misted a circle paper with a TA mask and Glimmer Mist (Patina) ... gives it a nice background for the flower clusters to stand out.

Okie, back to more cleaning and unpacking! See you soon!

My Creative Sketch Contest

2011-11-16T19:52:00.001-08:00

Check out My Creative Sketch. HERE.

Here is my interpretation of the sketch. I love loading flowers... masking and misting.

I find it hard sometimes to scrap about myself -- you know we 'can never' be satisfied with our own photo. LOL.

But here is my sentiment for now. I am at peace with myself. I dont need to achieve or strive to prove myself... I am at REST in my heart and spirit.

Hope you like this. And go out and scrap about yourself. Have a happy weekend! Enjoy! I will be heading to Perth tomorrow. woohoo!

Christmas Presents!!

2011-11-08T01:48:00.001-08:00

This year, I am going to wrap my presents with Kraft, old music score/newspaper like this.

Then I will add some little 'frosty goodies' on them. All these frosty trinkets are altered by me.

Reminds me of snow, glitter and cool weather. I like!!!

I spray some white paint, wrap some twine and added a doily for that shabby vintage look!

If you like what I have made, you can buy from my trinket shoppe. These trinkets can be used on mini albums, tags, cards, presents wrapping or scrapbook pages! Possibilities are endless! These unique items are for sale now!

You get the following:

- 2 frosty glittered balls

- 2 frosty glittered bells

- 2 frosty angels

- 2 snowflakes

- 2 ornate plate
- 2 pieces of altered doilies - stamped and glittered

One set for $5! Good value for money

Limited stock!

Email me if you like to buy this set.

solouloulou@yahoo.com

Only to Local scrappers... postage is free!

Once upon a sketch

2011-10-31T03:30:00.000-07:00

Here is my interpretation for Once Upon a sketch challenge.

I like this sketch site because it has a journaling element.

And that's the reason why I love scrapbooking.

Checck it out HERE.

Journaling:

she is at the height where her eyes meet my middle kingdom aka tummy. One day I took her into a fitting room to try on a dress. There she exclaimed 'wow,that's a BIG tummy"... worse on.. she ran a running commentary on my tummy - flabby, wobbly. Then I heard giggles and laughter from outside. Then I wish I could float away!!!

Funny story, right? Our kids are very good at embarrassing us! I think they top that area big time.

Alright.... have fun this week. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Fairy, Pixie dust and wings

2011-10-24T17:37:00.001-07:00

Hello friends, sorry for missing in action. Some unforsee things happen. I went to the eye specialist. Guess what.... discover I had Retina Tear in my right eye. I have never heard of this before. Scedule a surgery immediately that week because my doctor said we cannot wait. I can go blind if the tear worsen. *Grasp*...... thank God ... I am fine now.

Hmm.... that's why I can type this post. LOL

But good advice for you... have your eyes checked at least once a year

I can't wait to scrap after my op but I was told to rest it a bit first.

So yesterday was the first time I scrap since 18 Oct.

A layout of Pixie Dust, Glitter and wings.

I found a old photo of my elder girl when she was 4+ yrs old.

Now then I did a comparison with my younger one who is 4+ now.

Can you spot the difference.

One is goofy, definitely chubby..... and fun

The other is soft, sweet and delicate (oh... we think she is pretending to be demure).. LOL

I layered lots of Glimmer Mist in the background. I love adding such touches.

And I took out my Glimmer Glam in Pink and load it to my Prima Resin pieces.

Look at that mushroom and bird house. I love the effect.

So how are you doing my friends. take care and have a great week!

This layout is up on Made with Love now and you can see it at the store too.

nothing

2011-10-11T07:27:00.000-07:00

So, what's up with me? I had grand plans to scrap on my off day. But well, the nice raining weather and my soft bed calling me. I slept in! Then i sleep some more! Yay... I blamed it on my resistant flu bug.

But I was not complaining .... I felt better after the zzzz............

So, nothing at the scrapping front but lots happiness at home.

We are planning for our year end holiday.

Hooray! I can't wait! This animal will give you a hint where I am heading next!!!

Good day, mate!

Some random pictures I found at Pinterest which just calls out to me. I love teal. I love vintage.

See this typewriter....... it should be called Wendy's! Anyone knows where i can get this baby in Singapore, drop me a email pleeeeaaaasseee......!!! LOL

And this cutie...

And this quote..... oh.. I love it!

But I have to cancel out the 'middle finger portion".... eeeksss... that's not my style!

I dont do that.. I dont like that.

I only like the essence of this quote.

See you, my friends. Taking a break from creating is not a bad thing.

Give yourself time to breathe, see things from a different perspective.

My Creative Sketches Contest

2011-10-07T05:11:00.001-07:00

I have to say I not the most known surfer of blogs or sites.... I usually stick to my few favorites and some days when I visited those blogs on my list... I will chance upon something nice.

Last week was one of those weeks... i went to Tomoko blog and she mentioned about My Creative Sketches. I saw a contest and fell in love with the sketch instantly.

BTW, a huge congrats to her for making it to their DT.

You do gorgeous work, Tomoko!!!

It has since inspired a few ideas spinning in my head and I finally was very happy to see the vision come to past in this layout I have created based on the sketch by MCS.

What did I do differently?

I have always loved sketches because I can pull my own spin on it!

1) I traded the circle for another shaped which i used my MS punch to create

2) I kind of tilted the sketch abit but still stick to the 2 pieces of paper behind the photo

3) I made it shabby chic--- my most happy touches. LOL
Happy to use a lot of New Primas flowers and vines

I hope this has inspired you to pull out your new stash and use them right away!
Happy scrapping .....

some good news!!! Yippee

2011-09-30T17:23:00.000-07:00

Hello friends, I have some good news to share with you. All came in this week.

I won 2 manufacturer's challenge this week:

Crate Paper Everyday Challenge .....>HERE

Bo Bunny Challenge .....>HERE

And I have a layout published here..... in my fave art magazine.

Grab your copy of Somerset Memories at Made with Love today.

Today is the last day of 45% storewide discount.

and I think I need to reveal a RAK winner...........................................

...............................

................ drumroll, please......

to............... The Scorpian Crafter .....email me at solouloulou@yahoo.com for your prize!

Congratulations!

Crate Paper Mini

2011-09-27T08:59:00.001-07:00

See my 'random' mini.... this mini is about the everyday words that take place at home. We have a certain routine... we kinda of say the same things everyday to ourselves or each other. It's rather funny but worth capturing. This is unique in every household and I think I should record it - my EVERYDAY words around the house mini!

To construct the pages - i gather many unlikely pieces - chipboard, corrugated board, cardstock, pattern papers, and even the CP embellishment packaging backing.... oh my fave has to be the peice of canvas I found hanging around my sewing machine.

page 1 - morning - it is rather the same 'wake up' call from hubby! He text me so I would jump from my bed - I am addictive to my iphone - he knows the trick!!! haha... then I wake up to coffee everyday. Love the smell in the home!

page 2- little ms piggy climbs out of bed - "milk please' - her immediate words - still hugging her pillow - then the slow morning crawl along - she picks up speed - goes into her play mode - this is where the same plea everyday in the home - "Can somebody play with me?"

page 3- afternoon comes - my elder girl comes home from school - this is when I am at work - she usually does her homework like this - but somewhere in the late afternoon - she text me "When are you coming home?" - cute girl - she does this EVERYDAY

page 4 - evening - dad comes home - time to play - couch time - talk talk talk - play play play - we love to gather in the living room

page 5 - little one winds down with books - "can you read me a story" - her fave excuse to cuddle and snuggle up to me - we bond - we connect

Ok, that's all - I still have more pages to show - next time !

Once a upon a sketch

2011-09-27T08:38:00.000-07:00

Do you like sketches? I love them for its endless possibilities. There is always something fun with different personalities and their interpretation. I love the variety on this sketch site.

Once upon a sketch ... check them out every 1st and 15th of the month.

Really cool inspiration. HERE

Anyway, this month sketch is really straight forward but I love to add some layers to make it MINE! LOL

let me share with you some techniques or my fave touches:

1. See this yellow frame... a TA chipboard. I rub some Distress Stain on it, rub some gesso and then add some Mica Flakes for added textures
2. I hand cut many many motifs from this set of Websters Pages. It's been a long while since I played with WP
3. On the background cardstock, I spray two different colours. Then I stamped with a script stamp. Hmm... or was it the other way ? Stamp or mist first? LOL
4. I stuck some cut outs on pop up glue dots to give it dimension.

Hope you find this fun and inspirational.

some Prima love + RAK

2011-09-19T07:43:00.000-07:00

Hi friends, what inspires you? Would love to hear your inspiration.

For me, nothing beats new products. When I saw these Prima shabby chic Resin Treasures, I knew I wanted them all. I love to dream of possibilities with them. For this layout, I used the 'windows' Resin, I dab some Distress Stains over it and then apply some glaze over. I love how 'golden' it looks.

Next up, I love a good color challenge. This month, Prima PPP colors are so 'autumn", browns, shades of neutral ........ yums!!! Just love it. Here's my interpretation. I love this photo of my lil sister. She is not lil anymore. She is a mother. I am so proud of her.

And finally as promised last month, I am givnig a RAK... yes.. these brand new Prima flowers and a BG stamp. Leave me a comment and I need recommendations from you. I like to know which site or who can design my blog header and background for me. I like to customize mine. Can you point me in the right direction by leaving me a link or contact? And you will be entitled to the draw for this RAK. Close this Friday, 23 Sept. thanks

Have a wonderful week!

And if you are a local scrapper here in Singapore, refer to my SALE page. HERE

some Crate Paper Love

2011-09-13T00:14:00.000-07:00

Did I post this before. I used the new Crate Paper Farmhouse to make this cute layout of my girl. She is loving writing, coloring and anything "homework".... I hope this serious learner remains like that when we start Primary school in 2 years time. haha. I love the deep reds and yellows of this collection of Crate... i like the vintage image... oh.. so cute!

I had a busy week and hope to rest and scrap more this week. :)

2011-08-28T20:52:00.000-07:00

Here is a little 8x8 frame I did for my sister. Her adorable girl.

I used Prima Pixie 8x8 paper pad. Really beautiful papers.

if you like these papers but dont want to buy the entire pad, I am looking for someone to share with me.

See HERE.

Once a upon a sketch

2011-08-26T19:29:00.000-07:00

Oooo.... you have to check out this site "Once a upon a sketch"... it combines a sketch and a journal prompt. I love such meaningful and inspiring site. it is set up by the super talented Nadia Cannizzo. this is my interpretation of it... I rotate the sketch and added mists and layered lots of my fave paper from Melissa Frances.

This song "Stubborn Love" is about God's relentless love for me. I love it. I cry when I sing it cos it has such beautiful depth to it.

Enjoy your week ahead.

CCG 205

2011-08-19T07:27:00.000-07:00

This week is another week of gorgeous inspiration from CCG. >> HERE.

I screamed with delight when I first saw these colors. YOu have to try it

I went artsy this time. I love the whole look of this layout. It has been a long time when i was really happy with the end result of my scrapping! LOL

I love playing with medium and mask (seen on the canvas heart)

I love playing with paints (splatters of teal paints everywhere)

I love misting (pink misting 'flying' over the page"

oh.. my new stamp (that brick wall stamp, you have to grab that from Prima)

And those cute chipboard and resistant canvas(dress form)

That's what made me happy.

How about you?

Wishing you a happy weekend ahead.

Dont forget to check out my SALE area... looking for people to share stuff.

For local scrappers only. HERE

Made with Love project

2011-08-15T07:30:00.000-07:00

This is my DT assignment for Made With Love. We had the most lovely of lovely new CHA Summer stuff raining on us!!! The store was full of new goodies which we went goo-goo-ga-ga! Of course I grabbed Prima papers.

see this cute canvas butterfly. From the new Prima Resist Canvas. Totally fun! You can take it to any level.. mist, ink or paint. Love such endless possibilities!

And this new Prima gate stamp. I have been waiting for this stamp. love it

Drop by Made with Love store today. And we have a contest running HERE.

CCG 204 + Rak

2011-08-13T06:54:00.000-07:00

CCG Challenge 204 is up. You will love it.

Have a look HERE.

And I promise a RAK.... my 2nd week winner..... picked from my blog followers. The winner of this Websters Papers is ...................................

........................

SALME!!!

congrats.

Email me at solouloulou@yahoo.com about your prize.

see you soon with my next RAK! 3rd week coming! August is the month of giveaway to celebrate 3rd year of my blog.

surprise giveaway

2011-08-08T09:01:00.000-07:00

Yay! Yay! Yay! Myblog is 3 years old and i am so glad I took up courage to start my blog ...... today I have made friends from all over the world. This has become my place of sharing, my rumblings... my place of meeting myself and my friends. Thank you for being part of my journey.

I like to have a special giveway.............. a RAK... an alter-able birdhouse for one of my blog followers.... you are ...............................

YOLANDE.....

thank you for following my blog.

Email me at solouloulou@yahoo.com for this prize.

I will be posting more surprise giveaways this week. Stay tune. I will be sharing with you my favorite things. What are my favorite things:

stamps- flowers-trims-fabrics- unique metal trinkets and vintage findings..... *hint*... stay tuned.

Have a Happy day!

Bo Bunny "food' challenge

2011-08-03T07:13:00.000-07:00

Here's a challenge by Bo Bunny.... i love their challenges... it changes every month. Sometimes you get a sketch, something it is focused on products..... and my fave are the topics..... scrap about your bag... and this month, it is about your food!!! Isn't that the coolest challenge?

Here's my layout about my daughter's love for Japanese food -- sushi!!!

In fact, some of my American friends think she is Japanese because of her cute small eyes! LOL

When we were living in USA, many mistook her and her daddy for Japanese or Korean! How funny!

Details:

I didn't have any sketch in mind.... this is one of those layouts I just layered and layered.

random bits of things here and there.

I didnt have the end in mind.... I just kept on going

The happy part is I enjoyed the process.

and after everything is done, I found it too neat and clean... I splattered some Glimmer Mist (black magic) and some gesso. Then after I think I miss my sewing machine... so that explains the edges. haha.

The key is to have fun!!!

thanks for dropping by!

Be Happy

2011-08-02T07:40:00.000-07:00

Look at this yummy prize package!!! you just have to take part. Worth $180!!!

3 winners will be chosen. One will win this $180 prize while 2 random winners will win $100 worth of goodies.

That sounds good really!

Made with Love is really generous with their prizes!

See HERE

Next I create this layout of my niece... i am loving this new combo of colors... turquoise, magenta and browns. Lovely bright colours!!!

You can find lots of Prima flowers at Made with Love.

Next up is Color Combo Galore #202 challenge. YOu have to try this delicious combo.

See HERE

see you friends. Remain happy! I am glad you could drop by though I didn't post as often as I used to. :) :)

winner winner of Blog Hop

2011-07-25T19:12:00.000-07:00

Hey hey hey.... the winner is ......... LYNN... you are lucky number 3.

My girl announced that the 3rd person on my comment post will win this prize.

Here is your Prima Prize!!!

Email me at solouloulou@yahoo.com

Thank you ALL for playing in this Blog Hop. Hope you had fun!

Blog Hop

2011-07-17T02:03:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Color Combos Galore 200th "Anniversary" Blog Hop! We hope by visiting the CCG Design Team members' blogs, you will be able to pick up some fun tips and techniques. Many of the team members will be offering prizes, so you will want to visit all of the blogs to increase your chances of winning some fun scrappy stuff. We are also offering a chance at a Guest Designer spot for the month of August if you visit all of the blogs in our Blog Hop and participate in Challenge 200 by uploading your project to the CCG Gallery. It's so fun to get the colors before everyone else! Plus, who doesn't love to see their name in lights! The deadline for the chance to win these prizes is one week from today, Sunday, July 24, EST.

If this is your first stop at our Blog Hop, you'll want to start at Bente's blog, and follow the hop in order so you don't miss anyone. If you've been hopping in order, you will notice I am the last one on the list.

Once you have visited all the blogs and uploaded a project to the CCG Gallery using Challenge 200, please make sure you check in at the Blog Hop discussion in the Special Announcements Forum at CCG. We will choose our August Guest Designer from that thread. Individual DT members will be choosing winners for the prizes they are offering. Good luck, and we hope you'll enjoy our blog hop!

Here is the order of the blog hop.

Bente Fagerberg - http://paperandglueheaven.blogspot.com/
Cynthia Lloréns - http://cyndiscrap.blogspot.com
Debbi Tehrani - http://debbitscraps.blogspot.com/
Eva Pizarro - www.evascrap.blogspot.com
Fi Kenward - http://allthingscreativescrapbooking.blogspot.com/
Helen Tilbury - http://helentilbury.blogspot.com
Jasmine Shea - http://www.jasminesscrapvine.blogspot.com/
Kaori Fujimoto - http://scrapgarden-kao.blogspot.com/
Kaori Watanabe - http://chelseavn.blog43.fc2.com
Karen Watson - http://stop-breathe.blogspot.com/
Kelly Holbrook - kellyrholbrook.blogspot.com
Lilith Eeckels - http://lilithandscrap.blogspot.com/
Maiko Kosugi - http://maimaipiano.blogspot.com/
Marilyn Rivera - http://marilynrivera.blogspot.com/
Melinda Thompson - http://www.minseverydaymoments.blogspot.com/
Milagros C. Rivera - http://www.paperboutiquescrapbookingstudio.blogspot.com/
Nancy Burke - http://www.nancyburke.typepad.com/
Ria Mojica - www.cakesnscraps.blogspot.com
Tomomi Nomura- http://blog.livedoor.jp/nomtom/
Susan Stringfellow - www.creativelysavvy.blogspot.com
Tanya Tahir - http://www.sweetaboutme-tanya.blogspot.com/
Tina Walker - http://adogslife-thirteen.blogspot.com/
Wendy Kwok - http://captureeachmoment.blogspot.com/

And I am offering a prize if you drop in a comment on this post.

I will post a photo of the prize soon..... :)

Double happiness + life

2011-07-14T08:48:00.001-07:00

Hello friends, I am still here. Life has been pretty hectic ever since i started full time work.
It has been a journey... learning to trust God everyday.... learning to enjoy all that is around me
I am still growing... still learning..... and sometimes I realised I may not have as much time as I like for scrapping.

It is ok. After all, it is ONLY a hobby. I do not want it to become a dread.... it started as a intent to preserve my memories for my family....and secondly a creative outlet for me.
Then as time flew by, I enjoyed perks in being DT.... the joy of winning challenges.... I am grateful for these. But in a certain part of me, I went back to my core values.... what is important to me? My family, My God, my ministry.... scrapping is not really "IT"..... not that important. Good to have but it is not necessary for me.

I had to give time for what is important........ thus I chose to stay active only when time permits.
I choose to play in challenges only when I feel like it... i dont want to feel I had to meet deadlines... scrap for the sake of it... of course, I dont believe in scrapping the same photos again and again. it says alot ... it means I have nothing to scrap and I am just doing it. So not good!

I do not want to feel upset with losing another DT...... feel lousy with those who grab every DT at every chance (whether they even like the product or use it)... these things used to irk me ALOT as i see greed in this industry. I would even cry when I lose my chance. And I will scream 'unfair' when I see people 'cheating' and not playing by the rules.
When I step in that emotional thing again, i feel I have lost the purpose of scrapping. I do not want to be in that ugly and unhappy place.

I want to enjoy scrapping again!!! and i will take my time.
I may not be able to scrap or post as often except for my 2 DT role which is fairly easy.

Hope you understand... thank you for listening to my rumbling.
I am just being real here.

Meanwhile 2 magazines/books arrived at my door last week and it was double joy.
In this Big Book of Scrapbook Pages... I have 4 layouts in there. Very honored to be there!
My girls were like 'we are on a book"... they went oh, well, mom is at it again.

and this little surprise... Australia no 1 scrapbook magazine. I have 1 layout in there.

Hope you have a happy week ahead. God bless you

Glitz love

2011-07-01T05:29:00.001-07:00

A long time wish to take part in some challenges online but never found the time to do so.

This week, I decide to dive into a manufacturer challenge this time.

Glitz design... they have a cool monthly challenge and this time A SKETCH

I love sketches because there are so many ways to interpret it and put my own touches to the sketch. I had this in mind... I want to do some pleating and ruffles with the circular sketch.

How I did up this layout?

1. I use a border punch and ruffles up some pleats for the circle

2. Next I whipped up my sewing machine and sew them the circle I cut

3. Next embelish to my delight... flowers... punched out butterflies... blings

I had this color theme in mind too.

Bright yellows with reds and moderate black.

Hope you like it!

And dont forget the SALE here. Iam selling some flowers.

I lug home BKK

2011-06-26T04:37:00.000-07:00

I am so sorry for leaving this blog for 3 weeks because I am happily having my vacation in Bangkok. My hubby prob has to cart me off from the mall and flea markets.

See what I manage to cart back to singapore.

Seriously I love the outdoor market better than the mall.

My new love:

and these scrapping goodies.... trust me... the lady selling these flowers was smiling at me the whole time cos i was putting packs and packs of flowers in my basket. I was not wanting to stop.

But a voice keep ringing at my voice: Mrs Kwok... how are you going to bring them home?

My clever answer: Buy a new luggage or suitcase~!~~

(that voice was aka the hubby)

ok, i will be back soon with some scrapping projects.

Hope your summer holidays was fun!

If you WANT to share and buy some of thes flowers from me, just email me or look at my SALE page. I will loading some for sale.

Only for Scrappers residing in Singapore so postage wont cost a lot.

cards love

2011-06-04T07:11:00.000-07:00

Some days I feel like doing small projects and today it is about cards.
Leave you with some shabby handmade cards.

A simple technique: Use your leftover threads from your sewing projects. Use your fingers to bunch them up and stick them down. Stamp a bird image (Crafty Secrets Stamps).... and layer it over the bunch of threads. You get a lovely bird nest! Simple way to add textures!
Hope you try it!

A shaped card! I love circular shape....... here's one!

Ok... vacation time next week and I need to go back to packing.
It is an amazing feat to pack for 2 adults and 2 kids with exponential combination of needs and wants.
The scrapper mommy needs clothes to coordinate so it will look good on photos.
The daddy needs order...... practical things first.
The 2 kiddos wants their stuff toy, their coloring and books.
I told them... "hey kids, you all can go on holiday, I dont mind staying behind"....... LOL

Wish me the bestest if I can pack all things into the suitcase!
And then while I am on the plane, I will be wondering if I switch off the lights or even the stove.
haha..... am I the only one???

Fluttering Joy

2011-05-26T03:13:00.000-07:00

She is a bundle of joy!!! Full of expressions and laughter!

She is my niece! My adorable love

Did this layout using Bo Bunny Sketch >> HERE
Check out this awesome sketch by Tara Orr........

I got to go! Keep it short because I am scrapping lots more this week.

hand me some love

2011-05-23T07:44:00.001-07:00

I bought some Websters Pages Yacht Club papers when I stepped into my LSS not too long ago.
I was pretty mesmerized with the blues, yellow, red and kraft.
Immediately an idea jumped at me.
I want to make a journal book for hubby.
To record his journey --- told him life is too sudden sometimes
I want him to write some letters to our daughters
I want them to know him - his real self - his faith , his struggles, his victories

So, I set out with 6 pieces of pattern papers and create this.
I am happy with the textures.

Some sample of the inner pages...... all blank at the moment but I am loving the colors ALOT

And whatever is left, I create this layout for him. These colors are cheerful enough yet not too feminine for a male layout. That's what attracted me!

I love sewing here and there on my pages!!! I love that sewn in banner.... hmm... I will try more of these in my next projects

Thanks for dropping by! And waving to my new blog followers......... glad to see you here!

Life is pretty busy now but I am still on time for some DT work...... and happy to do that!
And 2 biggie projects up soon...... one for my darling niece birthday!!
She deserve a BIG PARTY BANNER.... dont you think?
She deserve some lovely pom-poms.
She needs some layouts displayed on her birthday!!!
hahaha..... it's the Aunt's idea!!! LOL

CCG + Pencil Lines

2011-05-13T19:24:00.000-07:00

Hello friends, good day to you! Here's this week Reveal at Color Combo Galore Challenge 192.
Gorgeous soothing colors..... come over and join us. >>HERE

Here's my interpretation of the colors. Hmmm...... the paper is more greenish to me that it looks on the computer... oh well........ just imagine it is 'greener' than it looks. LOL

And this layout is also inspired by Pencil Lines Sketches HERE.

And beautiful news!!! I won the Prima April PPP....... HERE....
Happy day! Thanks Prima and Sharon.

something love

2011-05-11T17:37:00.000-07:00

I love my iphone........ in fact I am rather complusive.... I check it every sec. LOL
And I love the pink cover I bought ...... do you have an obsession?
Scrap it! I am hosting a challenge at my LSS ......... check out HERE.
if you reside in Singapore, you may want to join in this challenge. You can win Made with Love vouchers.

And this layout was inspired by a sketch found on ONCE A UPON A SKETCH..
I like this new challenge site...... why? Cos it has journaling involved.
Ever since One Little Word closed, I have been looking for a site which emphasize on journaling.
It is so important to move away from the 'decorating' of scrapbooking and go deeper into the world of writing our thoughts down.
Check it out HERE.

Okie, hope you find time to scrap and have fun!

Lots of Prima Love

2011-05-09T00:16:00.000-07:00

First up is my little contribution to Love Japan since the disaster hit them. Tomoko set up a auction thingy to raise funds for the victims>>> HERE.....
I want to contribute something and last month I made 3 sets of cards and 2 mini albums for her sale. Made these in 1 day and ship priority to her in zilch time.
Hope this auction kicks off well.
my simple way of blessing the people Japan.

Next up is my entry for Prima BAP....... I take part in this contest every month... I love their sketches and of course, best time to use up my growing Prima stash a bit more.
Ops.. then i buy more! LOL

And a relatively new contest at Prima is their Color Palette. Gorgeous spring colors and I dive into Home and Decor project for our house.
I use the Mistables and spray inks over them and made them into flowers.
My house is certainly brighter with these gorgeous colors.

And I think I owe my sister a "Welcome" signboard for her house. I found this wooden thing (what do you call this)...... anyway, I use a Prima Melody paper to cover a Maya Road Bird Chipboard and alter this for her gate.
And out comes the Prima blooms and vines..... oh... my love!
I hope no one will steal this from her house. Haha!

Hope this inspires you to go beyond the pages and dive into some projects for your house!
Brighten up with flowers, vines or butterflies.
Oh... tame my heart, this spring. I am so loving all the colors i see in magazines and books and window display..... esp Zara!!!

And finally a new RAK winnner.... see HERE..
The winner did not contact for 1 month, it is only fair I pick a new one from my blog followers
Here is for Jenneke !!!

Email me at solouloulou@yahoo.com
I want to send out the RAK!!!

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-07T23:59:00.000-07:00

I want to dedicate to all mommy all there!!
This video is for YOOUUUU!!!

Enjoy HERE......

Seriously hilarious!!! You got to watch it

A huge congrats!

2011-05-05T19:25:00.000-07:00

When my LSS, Made With Love, first opened shop, it was a tiny shopfront at Plaza Singapura . Today after much hardwork and joy, they have expanded to 2 LARGE shopfronts in Plaza Sing! MWL as we dearly call it has become a HUGE success due to its dedicated team and creative owners. The 3 amazing owners, Elvira, Sandra and Swee Ching has kept the personal touches with its customers and have wowed us again again with its trendy new arrrivals every thursday.

This week, we shouted HUGE congrats when they expanded to Indonesia!
How cool it that?
I applauded them for their continuing success and passion in bringing this craft to people in Asia.

Way to go , girls!!! I am behind you!

And this week, I kick off a new challenge at MWL
>>Here....
If you reside in Singapore, join in the fun!
A random will be picked and you get to win $20 MWL store vouchers.

Glitz Designs

2011-05-04T07:40:00.000-07:00

Here's a layout I did using a mix of Glitz Designs. I am pretty impressed with their shabby chic papers. Very beautiful indeed.
I used a mix of papers, diecuts and rubons too! Gorgeous products.

Tune to Glitz Design and have a look.......>> HERE

Color Combo Galore #190

2011-05-01T19:01:00.000-07:00

Hello friends, I am back!!! I like to invite you to hop over to CCG #190 reveal.
>>Here
Gorgeous inspiration awaits you!
And join in the fun too! A generous sponsored prize from Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker.
She sponsored the entire Design Team from CCG...... how big hearted is she!!!

Is these colors just lovely???? Here's my inspired creation "stay close"
I love the muted colors...... I went for a artsy look..... spilling paints and crackle paints here and there. I like the whole random look with lots of layers!
And I purposely 'blur' the photo a bit to give it a different feel.

My fave has to be the Sizzix die cut butterfly. I use a wood sheet from Creative Imaginations.
This products is fun! I stamped on it and inked it a bit...... I love that vintage shabby feel, like i found this butterfly in grandma's stash!!! LOL
These products are available at our LSS now.
Check out Made With Love.

If you have not tried out the challenge at CCG, I like to nudge you a bit!! Go over and try!!!
See you soon! Today will be a scrappy happy day!

just a quick one - Websters Love

2011-04-25T23:20:00.000-07:00

Yes.... leave me some Websters pages!!! I bought some last week and had to dig in. I get uncomfortable when I cannot find time to dig into new stuff!!! Today is day off so.... woohoooo... scissors, glue in one hand and the iphone on the other.....
dont ask me why I am glue to my iphone.
It is a serious disease!!!LOL
Whip this page up in an hour.

I took some photos of my niece recently.... actually my sister thinks it is an obsession of mine... cos every Tues when she brings this cutie over... I will be snapping photos of her. Click click away! The mad Auntie scrapper here!!!

But dont you think she is cute! You just want to kiss her!!!
I made this layout for my sister. see that huge journaling space!!!

Alrighty, have some happy fun days ahead!
After a well deserved rest, my voice is chirpy, my face is brighter....... Thank God for rest!
Thanks for dropping by!

Some projects

2011-04-22T18:42:00.000-07:00

I am in a busy daze now... but I am happy. I find great fulfillment and joy in my work and all I do.
So I tell other "I am happily busy"........ but my body needs a rest now. It is a good thing to pause and just let my old body recharge a little. I have not been scrapping much this week because of Easter Week. But I do have some projects to share.... now... my memory is failing me. did i show this before. haha..

This Mini Album was done in our Made With LOVE DT crop. It was sooooo long since I joined a crop! It was a hilarious afternoon with ladies chatting away, jokes shared....... i really like the social!!!

Alrighty.... I need a rest now. Will be back soon

Have a GOOD EASTER!

Bo Bunny Sketch Challenge

2011-04-20T07:22:00.000-07:00

Here's a layout based on Bo Bunny Challenge using a sketch they did.
Fun.... but I push the arrangement of photos to the corner.
Just something different but yet true to my style.

I did lots of layering....... I splatter and paint with Teal Glimmer Mist
And this new fun product I tried - Golden Mica Flakes --- totally gorgeous!

Hope you have a great Easter Weekend. This has a busy yet fulfilling week.
See ya!

“My Core’dinations Creative Frenzy”

2011-04-15T09:36:00.000-07:00

Here are some fun ways to use cardstock from Coredinations.

First up is this layout I created using a piece of cardstock. I 'moulded' it to shape like a frame.
Yes......... WATER + paper is so much fun!
I soaked the entire cardstock in water and then dry it a bit.
While it is damp, I put a acrylic block 5x7' and mould it around this block, to form the frame.
Next I ink it, distress the edges, splatter some paints and glitter.
This is a FUNNNNNN........ FUN technique.
Try it!

I created a card with this embossed cardstock.

A fun way to play with it is sanding.
But I want to share another way: the breaking down of the layers of fibers of the cardstock.
First, wet the tip of the paper. Slowly separate the layers of fibers.
I called this "paper wetting techniques"
I taught this in my classes many times and people are always amazed!!!
You will be able to peel off a bit.... leave it there to show the contrast of shades (pink in this card)
Have fun! Paper + water may not be a disaster after all

A layout using the beautiful butterfly embossed cardstock. Sanding it is so much fun!

Ok, I hope you had fun with these fun tips.

Guest Designer at Pencil Lines

2011-04-10T16:36:00.000-07:00

Happy News!!! I have been invited to be Guest Designer over at Pencil Lines this week.
Check out >>> HERE.
Go over and leave me some love!!!

I am so thrilled when Anna sent me the invitation. I love their sketches.
You can join in and use their sketches, which are so versatile.

Some techniques:
I cut the large butterfly at the left corner and apply a coat of Rock Candy to give it a clear and crackle effect
Some misting here and there on the cream cardstock
ohhh..... the box pleating.... taught by Susan Stringfellow.... underneath the row of photos.... can you spot it? I apply some white crackle paint too.

Hope you like my layout this week.
Thanks for dropping by.
Have a great week ahead

A rak winner and some projects

2011-04-06T07:11:00.000-07:00

Woohoo...... it is a fabulous week!!!

First up: Rak Winner(from one of my blog follower)

Drum roll please.................

........................................................

for Rak Winner:

brigitte_vanderlinden
Pls email me at solouloulou@yahoo.com for your prize.

Next up, several projects which I have done last few weeks but didn't get a chance to post.

Websters Pages March Challenge "Create a shaped layout" ......... here's what I did. My fave technique of using a border punch and patiently re-creating them in the circular shape.
And I just know on Monday that I won the challenge.
Yay.... yay!!!! I am so happy to win some WP goodies

Next is this funny layout about the silly 3 in my household. Using Prima .... hahaha.. you didn't know they have such strong masculine colors??? From the collection "reflections"... i did up for Made with Love (my lss). It should be up at the store now.

Finally, a simple project for my sister..... for her office desk.... to see this precious girl!
Using lots of Melissa Frances stuff! My fave too.

Ok, this has been a long post. I am still dancing around the house with my copy of Somerset Memories! haha...
I am on dental Medical Leave so i can browse all I want.
Back to work soon! Arrrggghh.......... LOL

I made the Cover

2011-04-04T17:19:00.000-07:00

This is more than happy news!!! Lucy Edson first emailed me last week.
I was still in a daze!!! Then this copy of Somerset Mag arrived in my mail and I was dancing from the door to the room to the kitchen!!!!

Never did I imagine my layout will be picked for the cover.
What an honor!
What a privilege!!!
Thanks Somerset team!

This giddy spell of happy-ness is hard to stop!
As you know, I am carrying this mag around the house.
In the kitchen counter when I am cooking,
it's beside my bed, it's on my scrapping table!
Hard to part with it!!

I made the COVER!!!!!

To celebrate with me, I feel like giving a RAK!!!
Yes... to my blog followers......... come back on Wednesday and I will pick a winner.
You will receive 20 pieces of flowers, trims, fabric bits, tulle ..etc... all my vintage loves.
It will be a surprise for you, my faithful blog followers!!! You deserve something!

The Tween

2011-03-31T00:36:00.000-07:00

That's not the name of a new show...... TWEEN is the term given to those in 10-12 years of age. They are not yet teenagers........ but possibly behaving like one! I have one like this in my house!!!! She is quirky, joyful and full of jokes Now she ditches all girly frilly pink lacey dresses for jeans and tees. Arrrggggg!!!! I guess this day will come, she has her own voice her own fashion choices!!!

This is actually my DT assignment for Color Combo Galore #185.... but I have been sick for the last few days so I haven't got a chance to post here in my blog. Check out my tutorial in making these fabric and crepe paper flowers. >>>HERE Drop me some love if you like this tutorial.

See you soon! Have a great week. So glad you can drop by.

lovely mini love

2011-03-29T03:37:00.000-07:00

Here's a mini I did some weeks back for my niece.
My sister loooovvveeee this album.
I made this with a baby girl theme in mind.
(as you can see all the pink and flowers there)

Some details:
- I dry brush white paint on this Maya Road Mini Album
- so that my papers do not have to fit exactly
- and the white shows
-next I brush some pink paints on the edges
- this method of doing Mini Album fits a time scrap person like me
- I dont have to fuss over the paper fitting in, then sanding the ends, then wishing it was more perfect! LOL

- I like that the edges of this mini can house '3D' items like those flowers and bottles
- the trims shows off the edges of this layered mini well

Can you see the little trinket/charms.... cute little shoes?

Add in a Maya Road Kraft Envelope?
Dry brush it to make it more vintage.
Stamping helps, I think!

I am falling in love with Crafty Secrets Vintage cards and stuff.

Oh......... it took me a while to part with my fave fave Melissa Frances White Resin stuff.
It is precious......... !

Alright, that's all i have to share today. Thanks for dropping by!
SEe you this week, I have some wheeeezzzing good news!!!

Color Combo Galore #184

2011-03-21T17:55:00.000-07:00

Hello friends, how is your week?
I was rather moody last week.
It has to be the PMS....... I think!!!
Or .............. whatever!

I needed to retreat to my ART and my blog for some therapy.
I whip up this card in 15 mins.
The sentiment is "Friendship"...... and I was laughing to myself that I made this for ME!!!
Yes.. you must be thinking......... "what... for yourself"......????

I was reflecting a lot on friendships.
The people who came into my life - or the ones I allow in. (*smile*)
They are precious to me.
They are close to my heart.
I dont open my heart alot to everybody else, only a few people whom I termed 'friends".
Being an extrovert, it is often mistaken I have many friends. I do but the 'inner' circle is hard to come in. These are the ones I really shared my heart, be real and seriously dont bother if they judge me or not.
With them I rumble on and on.......... it's being WENDY!

Anyway, today it will be a lot of rumblings from me.
Skip this and go straight to Color Combo Galore Challenge #184.

Anyway, one of the struggles I have with friendships is I am afraid they will move away, not stay. Their jobs or ours will move the distance.
I experienced a painful heartache when I made a great friend in 2003 when we were in USA.
She was such a great woman. Then we had to move back to Singapore.
I cried days before we depart, I cried on the plane.. I cried when I landed in Singapore.
My eyes were like puffy fish!!!

Now I hate to experience that pain again.
It is a deep loss
A painful one when proximity is challenged.

Anyway, life moved on, right.
But it will never be the same again!

Thus I made the card - to celebrate my friendships.
To thank God for them
To thank them for being there
To remember them.

To borrow a cartoon I watch with my daughters:
"I am not crying.......... I am just sweating through my eyes"
There's gonna be lots of sweat here!!!!

awed

2011-03-17T01:30:00.000-07:00

Have you felt awed by creation before?
I grasped and stood still.
Last year, we went to Penang for vacation and we hop into this butterfly farm
You know I luurrrve butterflies on my scrapbook pages.
Going into this place just send me into jittery chaos.
Totally beautiful........ they have so many types of butterflies......... just fluttering around you.

Gosh.... I love every min of it!!!

Techniques on this page:
- I started with 'nothing-ness'.... haha... is there such a word
- yap, I didn't go with a sketch... i just add and layered as i deem fit
- i went with my inner flow
- I know I wanted butterflies and flowers.....
use the Prima transparent packaging. It is fun!!!

Another good news.
Made with Love is extending their Prima promotion.
40% discount is still going on!!!
Check out HERE.

a super short one!

2011-03-10T17:55:00.000-08:00

****Please pray for Japan ****

My heart goes out to evey person who lost someone

Praying for God's grace and mercy

Here are 2 layouts I've completed for my LSS.
It is on its way to the store this weekend.
Hee..hee... this must be the shortest post I've ever made.
See you soon cos I am buried under piles of flowers, more flowers.
It is raining Prima at my LSS (made with love).

Do check out MWL promotion today.
40% off Prima products, including new arrivals.

Wait for me!!!! I promise to be good... I will be back soon!

some serious eye candy

2011-03-04T08:02:00.000-08:00

Eye candy and i dont mean these men!!!! Please!!! LOL
I mean the eye candy in Color Combo Galore. >> here.
You got to check out every DT gorgeous pages.
Jaw dropping stunning beauty!

Here's my take on this week colors.
I love my Bo Bunny new found love.
These papers from Gabrielle collection stole my heart!!!
Soft, luxurious, vintage - all rolled into 1 collection.

I went with layers. My default style.
LOL

The photos are hard to find right?
Yes... I wanted it like that.
Like a art piece. To soak in every detail.
For the pictures, I took pictures of 2 of my fave blouse - with ruffles and lace
I am a girly romantic at heart yet practical on the outside.
My fashion sense is comfort but I need little details to perk me up.

Can you spot Mango and Zara clothing tags here?
My two 'go to' clothing lines.

I like this layout for many many reasons:
- layers upon layers
- details, I went crazy on this one.
- textures, I even added some stitching
- flowers, my new Prima flowers.

Ok, that's all for now. I am working on a mini. See you on Monday.
Have a great weekend
Drop me a note and I may pick a winner of some little bits of trinkets and trims again.

The Scrappiest #109

2011-02-28T17:04:00.000-08:00

This week we have a new sketch for you. This will be my last assignment with The Scrappiest. I am not applying for the next term. So ,thank you Liz for having me on the term. Fabulous inspiration every week.
See all the inspiration>> HERE.

I decided to go 'purple' this week. Very bold colors from her favorite dress. Polka dots too! I think we are wearing this every sunday to church! LOL

These photos were taken very near her birthday and I can see the little toddler has grown and is blooming to a girlie princess. Her smile, her charming words...... steal my heart and the Daddy's too! Here she is waving so happily when she saw her daddy in the distance.

Some techniques:
1) I used a large Prima flower and cut up the petals. Can you see the 'skirting' of purple at the left bottom. I brush some white paints over it too.
Use your flowers in a creative way! Try this!

2) Flocked Rub ons - my newest fave from Prima. I love the fuzzy feel to these rub ons. What a great invention by Prima!

3) See the title "Girl"... it is actually floating... I cut a strip and instead of glueing it straight down, i only glue the end and allow the middle to float. Hmm..... do you understand me? haha...
Since that paper is white, I misted it with a yellow Glimmer Mist to allow the Teal alphas to shine.

Hope you like this week inspiration. I will be back soon for more projects and layouts.
Life is better now..... more organized but still I am looking forward to my children March School holidays.

Color Combo Galore #181

2011-02-26T06:51:00.000-08:00

This week join me over at Color Combo Galore. You will love the colors as much I do!
I created a tutorial on masking too. Find it all HERE.

Here's my take on this week gorgeous colours.

I am keeping this post short because life is really busy at this point.
Hurried a lot... .sigh... I will be back!!

take care, hugs!

Scrap and go

2011-02-21T20:35:00.001-08:00

Hi friends, how was your week? It has been a crazy 5 days......... my little one went into ER (Emergency Room) last Friday... wee hours of the morning. Difficulty in breathing.
Did we panic? Maybe I am too sleepy to be panicky. I was calmed when we were driving her there. She was not screaming.... just too tired..... bits of wheezing. The flu has quickly become bronchitis. Where did that come from?

I dont know. I am just thankful God protected her. She is safe now. Breathing better.
Thankful everything is on the mend!
And mommy found 45 minutes to scrap and quickly launched into full swing.
I am amazed how fast I scrap these days because I knew I just had that 1 hour or so.
And I need to complete 2 LOs.
Seriously fun!!! Like there is a hour glass beside me.. i knew I cannot think too much.
Yet I knew what I wanted. A vision of the end effect and emotion.

Seize the day! And off I go to zzzzzzzzzz land!!!
Here's my DT assignment for THE Scrappiest.
I will be stepping down after my term ends next week.
Thanks Liz for having me on the team! I totally enjoyed it.

And here's another DT assignment for my LSS, Made with Love.
We get to use embossing powders. Just perfect for my new Prima stamps.
You got to see those Prima stamps. I swear I can buy the entire range if hubby didn't whisper 'self control' into my ears!!! LOL!!

Beside the birdcage stamp, this chicken wire/fence(what do you call this) stamp is my FAVE FAVE now!

Alrighty, i got to catch beauty rest........ have a home made facial for the 'panda eyes' i get from lack of sleep!!!

Thank you for dropping by! Have a great scrapping week ahead.
Hugs*

The Scrappiest

2011-02-16T15:54:00.001-08:00

Hop over to The Scrappiest today. We have a new sketch for you.

Here's my interpretation using all new Prima papers and goodies!!!

I love layering, that's all I can say!!!

I am crafting more this week with the new load of Prima and it was such a breeze to use them.

I love the colors, the textures!!!

Ok, short post cos I got to run now. Daughter is sick. Flu flu flu

Share Prima with me!!!! And another RAK winner.

2011-02-14T21:04:00.001-08:00

*** updated: all SOLD ****

It has been raining NEW GOODIES at my LSS, Made With Love recently.

We received all the latest CHA stuff and it was mad buying for me!!!

I landed with this huge lot and I was sooooooo happy!

Actually there are more but I get the best picture I can!!!

LOL....

As with every mad buying, I realized we cannot possibly use up all but I still want the variety in my pages. So I am looking for someone to share these with me.

Meaning, I will sell you half or a third in these lots (yay... just read the description of each set)

Set 1: You get those in the black rectangle box I draw over the photo.

Total of 20 pieces of these Resin flowers.

Price $7

Good price cos I factor in the 25% I get in my LSS and you get a variety of these pieces.

Set 2: Madeline JOurnal cards

These came in such huge lot..... you get 6 design, 1 piece each.

Price: $2

Set 3: Flower Trim

1 yard $2

(let me share a secret, I bought 1 yard of these in another LSS and it costs me $10.90, I am so angry!!!) Today, I discovered Made with Love was selling 5 yards at $12. What a good price but I cannot keep 5 yards, right. Let's share

Set 4: Flower Trim

1 yard $2

(let me share a secret, I bought 1 yard of these in another LSS and it costs me $10.90, I am so angry) I discovered Made with Love was selling 5 yards at $12. What a good price but I cannot keep 5 yards, right. Let's share

Only for Singaporean based scrappers. I will post these to you and we will do bank transfer.

Email me at solouloulou@yahoo.com

Oh.. another matter ,the first winner Joeygirl86 did not contact me so I pick another winner for my RAK in the posts below.

The winner will be Irene Moira. Pls contact me within 5 days for your prize.

CCG 178

2011-02-03T21:10:00.000-08:00

Hello friends, join us this week at Color Combos Galore.
You will love the sweet treats!!!

I found this combo totally awesome!
I took this 'lucky' picture of my niece. She was moving a lot and it has been sooo hard to capture a good shot! But this perfect one (after a few thousands, LOL!!!) is sure precious!

"Cheeky"

Some of my process:
- I took the pink Prima paper and distress it.
- Then I cut some diamond shape out to reveal more brown
- I went with a vertical strip to pull the eye to the photo and then to the clusters of flowers
- Next, i stamp with some butterflies around her!

Ok, see you next week. I am eating too much for Chinese New Year.
I can't even tell you how much I have gobbled down!!! Goodies....

And for the 2 Rak Winners, pls contact me soon.
I will have to draw another winners by Monday if I do not hear from you.

My birthday post!!!

2011-02-01T18:28:00.000-08:00

Hello friends, it is my birthday today!!!
And I got lots of pampering today..

I chose to spend the morning by myself, reflecting, talking to God!
I guess that it important to me!
Initially I thought I want to play...... get some friends over... etc.
But I have been 'meeting' people..... I need time to be ALONE!
That's a good thing!!!

Now I feel better....... taming my mind and heart a bit!! LOL

What did I do on this special day:
- I talked to God
- I gave thanks
- I went shopping and indulge a bit
- I went for a crab feast with my darling hubby. He knows I love crabs too much!
- I had chocolates for birthday cake!! Yums
- I had a great bubble tea!!! cool!

I want to thank all of you who left blessings and wishes at my FB. *kisses*

And now, time for the RAK WINNER:

joeygirl86

Wow your layout is amazing!! Ilove all the flowers! And those pictures are so sweet! Great job..I'm a new follower and I'm so glad to find you, you're very talented,i look forward to seeing what else you create!! :)

and since there were so many comments on the RAK post and it's my birthday, I want to give another RAK to one more person:

Tracy said...

I always love your work, Wendy and already follow you on my Google Reader ...

Joey and Tracy, please send me a email at solouloulou@yahoo.com

Now, this week is the Lunar Chinese New Year! It is HUGE celebrations and feasting here in Singapore. I will post some pictures this week and sharing with you some of our traditions!!!

Stay tune! Thank you for dropping by.

Color combos Galore 177

2011-01-28T16:20:00.000-08:00

Hi friends, I am so thankful with your comments in my earlier post.
Thank you for new friends, new follower.
I will be back on Monday with the winner and a surprise!!! :)

Here's the new inspiration from Color Combos Galore.
Come and try these colors. Hop here for the DT inspiration.

My take: "Adore"

TEAL is soooooooooo soothing! I love the TEAL!!!
And the lace and metal bellies......... all up my alley!

Go to CCG and take a look and play along.

See you on Monday! Happy weekend

The Scrappiest 100 sketch Celebrations

2011-01-24T04:30:00.000-08:00

Hello friends, this week over at the The Scrappiest, it is CELEBRATION TIME.
We have reached #100 sketch. What an achievement. Congrats to Liz!!!!
She amazes us every week with her awesome sketches!!!!
This week, you have to drop by everyday, Prizes awaits you!!!

My take "You make me happy"

Now, we are having a blog Hop.
Hop over to Monique Nicole Fox now!!!! HERE
Win some prizes along the way!!!

And in case, you got lost with where to head. Here's a list of all the DT blogs.

Liz http://thescrappiest.blogspot.com/

Luzma http://luzmasscraplace.blogspot.com/

Star Rork http://starsstory.blogspot.com/

Lisa Wilkinson http://www.createfor7.blogspot.com/

Monique Liedtke http://moniquesscrapbook.blogspot.com/

Wendy Kwok: http://www.captureeachmoment.blogspot.com/
Monique Nicole Fox http://living-in-the-positive.blogspot.com/
Kylie Symons http://kylie-kyliesplace.blogspot.com/

Carrie Labani http://sydkad.com/scrapblog/

Brigitte Van Linden http://brigitteslife70.blogspot.com/

Sara Zenger http://sarazenger.blogspot.com/

Now, you can join me as a blog follower in my blog and you can win A RAK from me.
- a Fontwerks Alphabet Stamps (Retails in Singapore for $59.95)
- lots of trims, trinkets, vintage stuff (here's a little picture of some of the stuff)
- do you like the metal trinkets??? Butterflies, birdcage, heart & key!!!

3 random things about me:
- I am a lazy stamper........ I seldom clean my stamps!!! Ops
- I am known as Mrs Octopus and Mrs Millipede at home.......... cos I have way too many handbags and shoes!!!
- I hate lizards!

Remember to check out THE SCRAPPIEST every day this week!!!
Fun fun celebrations and prizes!!!

The Scrappiest #99

2011-01-17T03:30:00.000-08:00

Woohoo... it is sketch #99.... you know we are onto some great celebrations next week.
Join us this month!!!!
>>>HERE

You won't want to miss it!

This week, I decide to try a new color scheme which i saw in a Home Decor Magazine
A raspberry red and teal.......... and a little yellow and browns

I love how cheerful and bright this combo is.
And I mix lots of Websters Pages goodies. Can you guess which collection they are?
It is nice to pull things among several different lines and put them together!!

I love the results! DO you like this?

This layout celebrates my girl's achievement.
She can spell out her name and write them down too!
What a smart princess!
ok...ok.... I am very biased! LOL

Dont you think her letter 'S" is really cute.
Like a worm... she had the hardest time with that letter.

See you soon! Thanks for dropping by!!!

it is a good start!!!

2011-01-10T07:24:00.000-08:00

Things are off to a good start this month, Prima picked my layout for its DEC Color Palette!
I won! I won! I am sooo thrilled. Thanks, Prima.

Here's the layout "Wait" using greens, red and gold

Add to that........ I am invited to be Design Team Member for Color Combo Galore.
Read HERE........
Seriously I need to pinch myself that this is real! I am soooo honored to be invited!
Thanks Janet and Debbie!

Here's my 1st reveal "Where has TIME gone?"... using lots of plum, pink, peach and white!

And this week over at Made with Love *my LSS*.. we are featuring paints and distress inks.
Totally up my favorites!
Played with many colors! Just a fun LO!
And I double duty with Sketch 98 for THE SCRAPPIEST!

Snuggles!!!

Ok, that's all I have this Monday morning! Have a great week ahead!

First post of the year

2011-01-03T22:39:00.000-08:00

Hello friends, HAPPY NEW YEAR to you!
Wishing you joy in all you do!

Here's my DT assignment for The Scrappiest.
We are reaching Sketch 100 soon.
This is sketch 97.........HERE.
Using a truck load of Wesbters! LOL
Do you keep little pieces of scraps.... i do and I have bags of them, esp Websters!
Cos I cannot bare to throw them away!

Party Girl

Well, here's a happy gal who loves parties.
She can't stop gushing about the goodie bag, the cakes, the candies
and the party hat!!!

Some techniques:
If you have little pieces of scraps, use them over one another (layering) and it made it seems larger than it is.
If you have Christmas papers, take out your white paints.... dab some over the words or too Christmasy motifs and Voila! you got yourself a 'new' piece of paper.
If you have some scraps with flowers, cut them out and layer them.

In this layout, I have MANY 'holes"....meaning imperfect pieces of papers but I use cut outs to cover them and layer over!!!

I post my 2010 favorite in a page. >HERE.

Favorite of 2010 - Part 1

2010-12-29T08:46:00.000-08:00

A year has passed.... memories edged in our hearts........ beautiful moments captured!
This has been a great year! I am thankful for the journey...... the new experiences...... new skills picked up(photoshop, lol)..... I am learning to be confident in my style of scrapping....

Textures, layering, distressing.... colors....
There is a sense of romanticism mixed with whimiscal softness to most of my layouts!
Ok, so what style do you call mine? LOL

Here's a review of some of my favorite works for 2010:

Beam : New Technique I learnt.... gesso a plain CS and then play with diluted paints to create your own background.

Sweetheart: I love the bright vibrant colors on this page

Bond: My signature style of textures, layering and distressing! All so me!

Look up: A new way of playing with die cut paper.
Tilt it for a change! How fun!

Favorite things: Colors, colors and spray inks!!! All up my alley!

Tag: a fun way to create a cute border.

Dressform: I love the bodice MOST. Creating with Websters Ruffle Trim.
So Hollywood, so glam! I like

Ok, that's all for now! It is hard picking my favorites!
I realise telling the STORY is important for me! The journaling, the photo... scrapping is NOT about major 'decoration' only! It is about capturing the stories for my family!

Have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Christmas Presents.........

2010-12-29T08:40:00.000-08:00

Hi friends, how was your Christmas!
2 days before Christmas, I fell sick....... really bad flu bug and I had to lie in bed for 2 days. What a bummer!!!
By Christmas Day, I was much better and so thankful I can sit up and spend time with family and friends.

Here's a project I did with my children:
Wrapping presents for their favorite church pastors and teachers.
I used some older collection of Websters and decorate these brown lunch bags.

I used a Vellum here and I really love the sentiments on this paper.

And this cutie... my girl made this for her favorite pastor.
What a cute deer!

And this one for a special lady. Layering vellum with paper!

Simple and sweet wrappings! We put a OPI Nail Polish in each of these bags!

Hope you had a great holiday season! See you in 2011.
Happy New Year to you!

sneaking in a Websters

2010-12-21T15:36:00.000-08:00

hello friends, it is just 3 days before Christmas! I love Christmas!
Family gatherings, meeting friends...... just love it!
I have finally finished my Christmas shopping... quick and easy.....
The malls are just too aggressive......... LOL..... mad crowd..... congested parking....
I love being home......

I had time to do some craft work with my girls........ they alter a little suitcase.......... no pictures yet.

Anyway, here's one i did for The Scrappiest. Go over....... and join in!
You can win a prize!

Winter Love

I layered lots of Websters goodies on this page.... misted the background abit.
And I finally use my Maya Road chandeliers.... dont they look like ice...

I love this scene... we were at a Skiing Resort at Lake Tahoe some years ago!
I love winter:
I love the cold
I love wearing coats
I love the 'white-ness'

I know I am crazy but this is great for a Singaporean girl like me! I see sunny skies everywhere here in Singapore.... almost! haha..

To all my friends, have a Blessed Christmas! May the love and joy of Christ be in your hearts!

A post full of Webters!!!

2010-12-13T22:51:00.000-08:00

It's time for our MOnday sketch over at THE SCRAPPIEST.
>>> here.

My version "Chef"........ I use the lovely Sweet Season for this sketch and the papers, embellishments from WP just suits the story i want to tell here.
Lots of distressing, inking.... tearing.... folding...
just love adding my touches!!!

And the Websters Classes continues to inspire me:
I love Iris' Dressform challenge.
And the good thing is I manage to cart this lovely back from Penang.
What a nice treat, now i can use it immediately for this challenge.

I made a ruffle bodice toga piece with this white Websters Trim.
Love love it!

And the lovely flower bouquet from Websters. We can add our own touches to it.
I punch a butterfly from the Vellum piece and added the sparkle button.

Next challenge is Ellen's Table Setting. She has such cool and easy-to-make ideas.
I made place cards for my Christmas lunch.
Pray hard I will not burn the lunch or else everyone eats takeout pizza!!! *haha*

ok, that's all for today. I am one happy gal after playing with Websters!
And I have more ideas swirling in my head..... still wanting to create more with WP!

Back in full force........... Websters Pages!!!

2010-12-12T20:13:00.000-08:00

After coming home from vacation, a pile of work and chores awaits me!
Sigh... what do I do?
Yes... turn to Websters Pages Class..... they are running some gorgeous online classes now!

Seriously after I took 1 hour off and plunge into my stash of Websters papers...
my mood just lit up! I made this Christmas tags and presents. Just made me smile!

Anabelle's Christmas Tag.
I love this shape. i made a LO before with this technique... here's I just size it smaller to make a tag. I love playing with the Vellum from Websters. .See I dab a bit of white paint on the edges too.

Festive Wrapping by Hilde.
I made a gift bag and made some pleats and fold it up to make a fan at the top.
A nice touch for the gift.
Added some berries, bloomers and buttons.
Seriously I love all things Websters!!!

And this one... 'normal' wrapping except I folded pleats to top it off.
I just love adding textures... with the twine as well.

Hope this inspires you for your Christmas wrapping!!!
Thanks to Websters Pages for these inspiration.

I will be back tomorrow for more!!! YAY!
Have a happy week ahead!

catching up on time!!!

2010-12-10T05:35:00.000-08:00

Hello friends, how are you?
Can you smell the holiday season!!!
I walked into a mall and I hear Christmas songs and see glittering lights.
It is TIME TO BUY Presents!!! Gosh... I am so late this year!

All the travelling last month and this has been taken a toll on me!!!
I need to catch up on buying gifts!!!

On the scrapping front, I have been diligent in my DT assignments.
Now that I am back........ I want to take it a bit easier. LOL!
All DT work are on track....... and I want to play with some challenges here and there.
OPs.... did I forget my shopping???

Anyway, here's all the DT assignments for the past weeks which I did not post here.

Here's one I did for The Scrappiest.
"ALONE"
Check out HERE.

Here's one for Creative Prompts for you. HERE

And here's one for my LSS (Made with LOVE)
I love love this "newest" photo of my girl.
Her latest craze is to water the plants in my block. (apartment)
She is the resident gardener now!
Spending 2 bucks on that watering can is soooooo worth it!
Hours of fun for her.
But I am not wanting to check my water bill for now! *chucks*

See this butterfly? I rub some Distress Ink (Victorian Velvet) and then spray apply some Glimmer Glam (chandelier). It just sparkles!!! nice

That's all friends! I got to return to my daily grind now!

See you soon with my next few projects!

2010-11-25T17:09:00.000-08:00

Here's a schedule post for you.

Hop over to Creative Prompts for you.
A new challenge... a new layout!

Looking out!

See you soon when I get back to Singapore next week
For my American friends celebrating Thanksgiving this week, Happy Thanksgiving!
Blessings to you and your family

2010-11-22T16:39:00.000-08:00

Hello friends, it's been weeks since I updated my blog.
Well, I have been busy....... with good things so I am happy.

Here's one layout for The Scrappiest Sketch #91.
This is such a cool sketch...... you got to check it out.
HERE.

Some fave teachniques :
- splattering of paints here and there......... random & messy... the way I like it
- layering of colors .... don't you just love the OA papers on this page
- messing up the Kraft envelope

Meanwhile, now I am off to catch a plane!!!
Thus I am keeping it short and simple in this post.

I have scheduled a post this week for you.
Come back on Thurs for Creative Prompts for you Reveal.
It will be fun!

Take care, have a great week ahead!!

The Scrappiest

2010-11-09T02:42:00.000-08:00

Hello friends, it's reveal time over at The Scrappiest. HERE.
A new sketch, a new prize to win!!! That's really yummy! Go over and try this sketch.

I finally dig into my Pink Paislee paper..... love the sweetness of this collection.

Oh baby!!!

Here is a really nice picture of my niece. I am scrapping lots of her pictures recently cos she has such a beautiful and calm look.

Some tips:
I use the Pink Paislee stamp and use it over the Artisan Elements. Cool right!!!
I misted it with Viva Pink Glimmer Mist.
And then use my fingers to run over with Viva Pink and dot it over the background papers.
Messy but fun!!!!

I am loving this butterfly stamp from the Pink Paislee line.
What a fantastic buy!!!

See I stamp a music note underneath the butterfly and top it off with seam binding.

I guess I am happy with the overall result. Simple but layers of little details here and there.
Thanks for dropping by.
Remember to go over to THE SCRAPPIEST. HERE.

Life Swings by.................

2010-11-07T15:36:00.000-08:00

Hello friends, it seems like a week that I have disappear from this blog.

Well, in Singapore, it was 2 weeks of our Children exams...... so parents are also 'revising'.... LOL!
Yap, I am one of those parents..... I feel like I am revisiting all my Maths paper, English grammar etc... it was so tiring!!!

I am SOOOOOOO glad it is over....... moods and atmosphere at home is less tense.
My kids are out playing again....... and MAMA here is scrapping again!
Hooray!!!

And in the midst of these stress, I am grateful that 7 of my layouts are requested for a magazine. Woohooo...... can't wait to see the actual magazine next year!!!!
I am a VERY happy gal this week.

And I know November is here! The smell of the holidays dawns upon me... the mall is picking up on Christmas colors and lighting...... life swings by so quickly, is it, my friends!!!

Today I want to share this layout I did for Creative Prompts Challenge 40.
Check out our Prompt ...... HERE. You will love it, join in and you can win a kit!

"Yucks"

Have you ever observe your kids? They do the weirdest and most yucky stuff.
Like this princess of mine..... she was digging her nose in public! Totally dirty....... but.... the worst is not over. When I caught her doing that, she was eating some of the 'stuff' she dig out.
I hope you are not eating your dinner while reading my blog. LOL!!!

Yes... that's my dirty little girl...... then she turned around and offered me some!
*Fainting*.......

I love that I caught some random pictures of her.... totally hilarious pictures. love it!

one of the prompt is to create a handmade embellishment this week.....
see this white crepe paper flower.... I misted it and then use my scissors to randomly cut it here and there. Add a seam binding and it is done!

Hope you have a wonderful week ahead. I will be back on Tues for The Scrappiest Reveal sketch.

2010-10-26T17:07:00.000-07:00

Hello friends, after last week of fast and furious scrapping, I took a few days off.

Today I am back with The Scrappiest Reveal........ Sketch #87
Here's my interpretation: Did the Hair Fairy visit?

This is a photo of my girl when she was 9 months old...... (botak meaning no hair)....... and now at 3.5 years old, I am so glad the hair finally came! She was often mistaken as a baby boy when she was little. So funny!

See how fast she has grown!
So hop over to THE SCRAPPIEST and take part today!

And now another LO for you .......... Prima Sept BAP........
This LO was mentioned in the Prima blog 2 days ago....... thank you!
"Smile"...... here is a picture of my adorable niece!!!

thank you for dropping by.
For local Scrappers, remember to check out my Goodies for Sale on the top of this page.

See ya!
I have 2 classes "Magical Wishes 5" :
1) 31 Oct 23opm
2) 6 Nov 23opm
Call Made with Love today to book your slots!!!

A Rak Winner

2010-10-24T07:12:00.000-07:00

Thank you for following me on this Pencil Line Sketches.
I finished 6 by Friday......... then I was trying to push another 1 in but I guess I gave in to FAMILY time, church time which are important to me.

So, thank you for guessing .......... I am giving the RAK to Tessa..........
She has been following the last 3 posts and she first guessed 6 layouts..
Yay......... Yay........ Tessa, pls email me at solouloulou@yahoo.com.
I will send you a bunch of Seam Binding... my current fave now.

And a piece of delighful news.
My LO "Language of Love" was picked as Galley Fave over at Color Combo Galore.
HERE.

What a pleasant and beautiful surprise!!!
I am a happy girl today!
Thanks you so much!

Also a BIG SHOUT OUT to Emeline for making it to Tattered Angels Team.
This girly makes the most amazing layouts and projects.
She always has fresh ideas and her gallery is such a delight to visit.
There is such a light airy feel to her craft.
I dont get tired seeing them at all.

You go girl!!!!! You deserved it!
Check out HERE.

See you tomorrow for The Scrappiest Reveal.

CP4U + Pencil Lines

2010-10-22T01:01:00.001-07:00

hello friends, I am back with another 2 layouts.............
I went into some very productive scrapping this week!

Using Pencil Lines #41, this multi photo sketch is so fun!

My take "Language of Love"............

I kept to the grid....... but delete some elements.
Using Color Combo#163 of teal, red & white.
I kept this to my shabby chic style, distress the edges, ink with red.

Over at Creative Prompts for you#38..... this week's prompt is so fun!
Hop over!!! HERE

I also used a Pencil Lines Sketch #76 here, switched the circle element to a butterfly.
Some random stitching......
Oooo.... my fave misting.... yellow and black...
I really like how this turned out.
The yellow, black and grey worked so well.
I am loving the Pink Paislee papers and embellishments.

Can you spot my new bob hair style? I crop it shorter this time.

Ok, I had so much fun this week. I finished a total of 6 LOs using Pencil Lines sketches.
I hope to win some prizes!!! LOL....

Btw, I am giving a RAK.... remember?
To a person who can guess how many Pencil Lines sketches I will do up this week?
I may just squeeze in another 1-2 more... keep guessing!
Read my 2 posts before this!!! Check out my other Pencil Lines layouts!
Thanks for dropping by!

Have fun!

Pencil Lines Part 2

2010-10-21T00:38:00.000-07:00

Hello friends, I am having a blast with the Pencil Lines celebration this week.
Have you seen it? Hop over cos it is so much fun to see sketches interpreted in different styles.

I chose to work with this sketch #43 from Pencil Lines.
Larrissa did an amazing piece with this.

Here's my interpretation....... "fell asleep in 1 Sec"

I like the vertical stip of 3 photos but my photos just dont stack well together so I chose this piece of Websters Paper to replace the vertical photos and place my photos on the side.

This is 1 way of moving the elements of the sketch around.

This little niece of mine is totally cute. My hubby just held her in his arms for 1 second and she just dozes off like that. With both hands in 'surrender' position. So cute!

And here's another sketch I tried.... sketch #108...

Karola, another of my fave scrapper tried this. Her soft and beautiful LO just amazes me!

Love her style too!

Here's mine.......... "Spread your wings" ............

I like the circle element but I can't find any I like... so I replace it with a doily.

This doily is a treasure find!!! LOL.......

And I went with the soft theme... cos the little princess is such a girly girl!

Some close up shots:

Can you spot I stamp some butterflies on pink pp?

See my crepe paper (pink) with some stitching?

Oh, did you spot my splatter of white paints on the background paper.

My own touches........ used lots of Melissa Frances goodies here.

I am also loving my new Photo Actions. See this vintage action on the photo.

I Loooovvvveeee it!

Ok, I am done with 4 sketches as of today.

what is your guess? Saw my last post.

Make a guess how many layouts I will make from these Pencil Lines sketches.

Their deadline is 23 Oct.

Thanks for dropping by!

Celebrate with Pencil Lines

2010-10-18T00:55:00.001-07:00

Pencil Lines is celebrating their 4th birthday. This is a great feat for any challenge site.
I want to extend my congratulations to Anna and her team.
What fabulous inspiration every week!!!

On Sunday, they reveal a DT and their choice of sketch every hour.
I have to say i was stalking their blog. Such gorgeous inspiration.

I want to jump in and do some serious scrapping this week.
These are 2 i did..... all with 2 hours.

Why I love sketches:
1) They do most of the work for me. 70% done..
I just add 10% colors (choice of pp), 10% embellishments and 10% wendy's touches like distressing or inking or misting!!!
I like to do such scrapping quick and fast esp when I know I have lots to scrap

2) I like that I can add or delete elements........ so cool, right! I didn't know about this till I got a sketch book.

3) I like to see different interpretation of the same sketch. It is like friends buying the same blouse and let's see what accessories you will wear it with. I love such mystery and reveals.

Anyway, said too much.. :)
Sketch by Anna

My take "Sweet"

Sketch 148

My take "Blessings".......

Hope this has inspire you to join in!
See you soon with my next few sets of sketches I want to take part in.
Now, I want you to guess how many sketches will I complete by 23 Oct.
I will send a person with a RAK (full of seam binding) if you can guess the correct number of sketches i will use from Pencil Lines.
Just to give you a clue: NOw i have completed the 2 above, I am finishing 1 on the way.
Hmm..... how many in total will I participate in? I dont know too....... I am just scrapping as I go this week.
How fun!!!!

The Scrappiest #86

2010-10-18T00:17:00.000-07:00

"Smile" .........

Hello friends, it's happy Monday again!
This week, I bring you Sketch #86 from The Scrappiest.

I also use this to participate in The Color Room #28 challenge.
Using Purple, Yellow, Grey & White.
Sounds challenging, that's why I want to play along.
These are the colors I dont normally use! LOL.

I like these purple blooms so i use them in little dosage for this color combo.
Can you spot the seam binding I misted with Glimmer Mist Black Magic.
It turned out so beautifully grey..... with a touch of gold glimmer. Nice!!! I like!

The story:
My little girl has this sweetest smile whenever I pick her up from school.
It is a smile that speaks to me "Mommy, I am so glad to see you."
"Mommy, I miss you".... it is as if her eyes are beaming at me with that longing and 'missing me' message.
I love love my little girl so much!

So, hop over to these sites and play along.
Sometimes it just helps jump start our scrapping mojo!

See you soon!

A few of my favorite things...........

2010-10-11T21:08:00.000-07:00

**** updates(13 Oct): I just finished teaching 2 scrapbook classes back to back in a one day!
It was a blast. I will be back soon with some new projects.

Meanwhile, if you have been wanting to take my class, there are 2 slots which opened up on 16 Oct (Sat) at Made With Love. I know the wait list has been tough, it is hard to put everyone in.
So here's a little breather... 2 slots for you if you can make it. Call 62388770 today. *******

Sometimes I am attracted to brighter colors than I normally use. These color from Websters Pages "Sweet Season' just lighten up my day!

So I use these papers and embellishments for THE SCRAPPIEST #85 sketch..........

A few of my favorite things..................

I still like this picture of myself so i scrap it again.
I listed down all my favorite things like : lace, trim, vintage, flowers.... polka dots... on this page.

YOu can guess... I use lots of my fave stuff too on this page.......
See the Websters Pages Netting... I made a full skirt for the dress form.. layered another trim (which I misted)....... then I color a Tattered Angel Chipboard.. is that a mirror or magnifying glass... anyway, i added a netting there... I like such subtle touches.

- I misted the trim with Glimmer Mist Black Magic (another fave of mine)
- I also misted the cardstock with Viva Pink and Black Magic..... nice combo
- Using blings, flowers is just pure happiness for me!!! LOL

And now, A RAK..... I want to thank my blog followers.
It hit 60 followers last week so I did a random draw.
I am always thankful for you...... visiting my blog, dropping me some love and comments.
Thank you!
And now...................
My little vintage pack of surprise goes to.....................
.........................
.............................................
.................... TOMOKO!!!
Email me at solouloulou@yahoo.com !

So, what are your favorite things? Things which make you happy! Scrap them today.
Enjoy your week ahead!

2010-10-07T07:58:00.001-07:00

Hello friends, I finally figure out how to get larger pictures on blogger.
Sounds ancient, right! LOL.
Thanks to Lucy...... and her video....

This week over at Creative Prompts for you. We have a new prompt.
Come over and join in the fun! Win some goodies!

Here's my take: "Darling daughter"...... this is a recent photo of her attending a school party.
Dressed in her lovely ballerina dress and she wanted her hair pleated and nicely done.
Then she turned to me "I feel so pretty today"........ she is really charming, I have to admit!
LOL!

I used Melissa Frances papers and all of my fave stuff.
- I used a Kraft Envelope from Maya Road...I stamped randomly on it... dab some white paint to give it that vintage look
- I misted it with Latte (Glimmer Mist), initially it was too white for me... I need to ink and mist it a bit. That's me!
- and that Jenni Bowlin Butterfly..... this is my last piece. Boohoohoo!!!

I like this vintage girly page a lot!
HOw about you?

Have a great weekend ahead... I can't wait....... cos I will be more relaxed and I can scrap abit more!
Hopefully!

2010-10-04T11:40:00.000-07:00

Hello friends, how was your weekend?
Hope it was fun!

Here is this Monday's sketch over at The Scrappiest.
Join in and you can win .
Seriously I want to see you hop on this sketch! So much fun.

"Dont forget"........ I love the title because many times we forget what is important to us.
These photos are just some lazy days at Botanic Gardens... running about... laughing... just enjoying one another's company. I like such simple 'retreats'........ it is a reminder that Life has to be measured by moments... but just the big things we achieve or accomplish.

I love these photos of Ellise with her Daddy... of course she can really wiggle up to daddy and get him to piggy back her. She just has her charming ways! Of course, Daddy dont mind.
I just have to rub his back after that....... LOL!
Capture their fun together... I am teary thinking these little kiddos will one day grow up and be away from us!!!
They better not forget us, their parents! LOL!

Techniques & Tips:
- I misted with my fave Candy Apple and Tattered Leather (Glimmer Mists).
- I love love the New Wonderfall motifs... flowers.. flowers ... nice white
- since I am a 'texture' kind of scrapper, I have to add in trims and bloomers... who can resist these from Websters Pages?

Ok, that's all I have for now.... more coming on Thurs ........
Have a great week ahead!

Creative Prompts for you

2010-09-30T02:15:00.000-07:00

Need some mid week inspiration.
Hop over to Creative Prompts for you NOW!!!

HERE.

We have a new and really fun prompt.
I totally enjoyed myself on this one!!!

"Adventure"

I am in love with the bright colors....... the turquoise, red and yellow.
This reminds me of the sea... Phuket...
There's where my little darling shook me yet made me soooo proud.

She just came up to us after seeing some beach goers try Para sailing....

"Mom, I think I am ready to try this".
Seriously she is the last person to do such a thing. Usually fearful and less adventurous.

And no parents allowed (in the air) with her... she is the solo-ist here... with an instructor hanging over her...
That day is ONE huge memorable day... she did it... no fear... all full of excitement and courage.
And a beautiful smile!!!

I am one proud mommy!!!! I was smiling, grinning, cheering.... oh... a tear duct prob let out some droplets.

I love the seashell we pick.... the glass bottle.. I need to fill it with sand.

Lots of mediums used....

Remember to check out HERE!

And sneaks of my new Class!!! yay! Yay... I am so excited to teach this.

You can call Made With Love at 62388770 on 1 Oct and book a slot.

See you soon!

Some happy news too..... we are heading to Penang this Dec..... Ooooo.. another beach resort!

Can't wait for this family vacation.

I have been good!

2010-09-27T08:13:00.000-07:00

I have been away from the computer for a longer while....... and I think it is a good thing.
Because sometimes I stay glued here for too long...... browsing...... aimlessly!!! LOL.
Sometimes it is a good thing cos I stay connected with friends around the world........

But times when I am away, I get to be more efficient with time.
I have been a good girl - "Santa", pls remember me this Christmas!!!!

What did I do for the last few days?
- I finished up 3 LOs for class samples. I can't wait to teach this. It is MAGICAL!!!!
- I finished up DT assignments early so I am freed up next 2 weeks.
- I finished up 2 LOs for nobody but MYSELF........ *wink*...... nice!

This week, hop over to THE SCRAPPIEST. Sketch #83
HERE

I love these photos of my girl, picking leaves.
And those new Prima flowers... esp the pink one.. it has a feather on it! Pure magic!
And I am loving the felt ferns too much! I wish I had bought more! Aiyo!

"Sweetheart" .......... here's a random one I did.... I love those cool sunglasses.
When i made an order online at Old Navy, I asked her to choose and she had these in mind!
How glamourous!!! Hop over to Websters Pages Ning site.. thank you for featuring my layout.

And Creative Prompts for you... my turn... my turn... to choose a prompt!
I was so excited... hop over and see for yourself and play along too.!
HERE.

How much I love these shoes? I am vain... yes.. I know... 3 inches does kill me.. but I LOOOVE them!
SO much for vanity!

I will be back mid week with sneaks for my class! See ya!

DT assignments for Made With Love

2010-09-21T18:14:00.000-07:00

Hello friends, how is your week?
This week is my turn for DT to showcase the amazing wonder of Sizzix Dies.
I have to admit I am one who does not want to spend on these... but now that
I am given 1 machine...... I have to say I kept buying these versatile dies.
A good investment!!! And now with Christmas coming soon, I just bought Glitter American Craft papers.... that plus Sizzix Dies... gorgeous outcome!!!

I get to work with a Christmas theme one and a set of swirls.
Love love how versatile the swirls are.

I made a 2 pager......."Xmas Parade" .... something must have hit me.. I have not made a 2-pager in many years of my scrapping life. Today I decide to leap right in...... scrapping last Dec Disneyland photos.
Thank goodness, this 2pager turn out 'well-balanced'.... hahaha..
I was standing up the whole time, with these pages on the floor, making sure it look balanced and not 'loopy'......LOL!
With gorgeous papers from Making Memories and Prima flowers, Vines... match made in heaven!

I love this Sizzix Die - STAR!!! With red glitter paper, I LOOOOOVVVVEEEE it!

Another page: Where's Santa? ... wanted a Christmas page but not so much of it...
so i redefine "santa' in my journaling........

Journaling: I dont believe in Santa but I've met many in my life..
they dont wear red... have long white beards but their giving touched my heart.
They are the real Santas!!!

i love these branches (Sizzix Die).... small enough so it does not overpower your page...
Tuck some here and there... you get a whimiscal look!!! I added red crystals and painted them with GOLD Shimmerz.... I told you I can't live without Shimmerz Gold. You should get 10 bottles of these.... LOL!

And this cute reindeer... I give it a RED NOSE... and painted its horn(is that what you call it) with Gold Shimmerz .... again!!! Yes.... again.. it just adds that omph.... that glitz to anything!!!
And I 'made a scarf' for this cutie reindeer... see that red Maya Road Trim.

Ok, that's all the DT work now for Made with Love.

Hop over and take a look... I love love what Aida said about my style..... check it out.

She is one very kind and generous lady. Love talking to her.

I never did know how to define my scrapping style...I am usually lost cos I am such a 'go with the flow' scrapper... ie.. flow of my creative energy, flow of the products... but I guess there is 1 'default' flow I love.... distressing, inking and adding textures and dimension. A bit shabby chic... a bit 'weird'...... hahaha

Ok, I am off to make some Christmas Cards while the mojo is still there, and the Sizzie Dies are still around.

See ya soon! Thanks for dropping by my blog today! Luv u!

Random facts this week

2010-09-16T07:55:00.000-07:00

Hello friends, I am going to share some silly random facts that happen this week.

Fact 1:
I went to my 'car'....... pluck my key in but OPS!!! realised it is not mine..
Same model, same maker, same color....... how silly!!!

Fact 2:
My little 3 yr old came to the dressing room with me.
Her eyes rested on my middle portion (aka the tummy)
She said loudly "Mommy, you are so FAT"
Ok... enough said... enough damage to my ego or lack of!!!
I wish she was a little more politically correct.
But I guess with my fats at her eye level, it's hard to miss!!
A reminder I need to do my walking again!!!
But well, thank God I have enough emotional strength to ride over this fact.
Here I am, munching on chocolate!!! Guilt free! LOL

Fact 3:
I was cleaning off my nail polish and there I was distracted.
Forgot to clean 2 toe nails.
Then I had rush out ....slip on my Birkenstocks out ...... YUCKS....
On the bus......this teenager was staring at my toes the whole time.
I never felt so naked!!! LOL

Fact 4:
I applied for a manu DT call.
I was soooooooo fearful... I think I submitted my worst designs!!!
Oh... what was I doing or thinking?
Nerves got the better of me... seriously I hate submitting to DT calls.
I love their papers... I knew I could do it... but somehow the pressure.. and I dont know what came over me.
I usually do well with deadlines and pressure........
I was not myself!! Arrrggg........

Then to relax... I did this! I love this LO of hubby and my little one.
I photo edit the main pic to make it dark with just the shadow, against the beautiful blue sky
...... love the bond capture in the photo.

Well, if the manu is reading this...... I love layering... i love dimension... i love textures...
this is my true style.
LOL

BOND

A tip:
If a pattern paper is too busy for you, hide it a bit with a cardstock over.
This way, you show off the paper yet have some empty space to work around.
That's where I added my layers of canvas, corrugated board, other papers......

Hope you like this! Have a great week.
*** thank you ....... my new blog followers"*****

The Scrappiest #81

2010-09-13T17:57:00.000-07:00

Time for a new sketch over at The Scrappiest.
Come and join us... the DT inspirations are just amazing!
HERE.......

Remember you can win a $25 Gift Certificate....... wow.. that's lots of scrappy goodness!

Here's my take" Training begins at home"

I really like this photo of my girl, she is a pro at helping me peel carrots and potato.
I allow her to handle a 'not so sharp' peeler and it goes fun. We started about when she was 2 and a half years old. Now at 3+, she is really very good with that. I even give her a butter knife to cut tofu, fishcake.....
She is enjoying the 'grown up' responsibilities......... and she is enjoying her food better. A sense of achievement when she eats those food she cuts or peels. LOL!

I believe in training kids from young to take simple responsibilities so that they can enjoy the process and learn to cook, take care of themselves.......

So, what's your secret training 'program' for your kids? Share with me

Have a great weekend ahead!

2010-09-10T18:30:00.000-07:00

This week at Creative Prompts for you...... we have a new inspiration .
Remember to hop over and participate...... !!! HERE

It was a challenge for me but i love to step out of the box this week.
Using lots of sassfrass....... paints and misting... (ooo... loving the subtle white misting)

I love the sentiments behind this layout.
I asked my little girl to share that lolli with me.....
she shrug her shoulders, pout her lips ....
and said this "Mom, after I am done with this????"

That got me rolling on the floor.... how clever of a 2.5 year old!!!

Hope you can join in this prompt....... step out of your comfort zone in scrapping and try something really different.

I taught my first of "Shabby Symphony" classes on Thurs and it was a blast.... so much fun meeting many new people, new scrappers....... and my 'regular' friends....... there are 2 more dates...... check out Made With Love today. A little bird told me 2 slots left for 18 Sept...... grab that quick!!! hee...heee.....the rest of the slot are full!!! thank you so much!

See you soon!

The Scrappiest #80

2010-09-06T16:55:00.000-07:00

Hello Monday. Here's the new sketch from The Scrappiest.
Come and take part in this sketch and you can win great prizes.
"A $25 Gift Cert from Memorable Seasons"........ !!!!

"You melt our hearts" ...........

She is growing up so cute... my adorable niece... we are so glad to have her.
I am babysitting her today ......... *i hope I can survive*.... LOL

If you reside in Singapore, check out my updated "Goodies for Sale" section at the top of the page.
Added some items.

See ya! Thanks for coming by.......

Rak Winner + a Printer Tray Project

2010-09-03T21:17:00.000-07:00

Here's the Winner:

..............

Random Integer Generator
Number 9
Joanna said...
So pretty!! Thanks for the chance to win! Love your work Wendy!
August 31, 2010 5:58 PM"Joanna
(you win the big prize posted in the post earlier on)

And that's not all. My little ms princessy said we should have 2 prizes, since it is 2nd blog birthday.
So she chose Number 20....... and you are
isay said...
congratulations and happy 2 yrs blog-a-versary!!! so generous of you to giveaway great prices...thanks for the chance to win! i wish many many more years of wonderful blogging!

you will get a surprise pack of vintage trims, seam bindings, little trinkets...
Yay... yay!!! Congrats! Email me at solouloulou@yahoo.com

Now, here's a gift I did for my sister with her newborn baby.
This was one of the featured project over at Websters Pages. Thank you WP!

When I posted this over at WP, some thought I spend a lot of time working on this!.

No Way!

Let me breakdown for you how to get this project going.

Day 1 (30mins)

- cut pattern papers to fill the 'holes'.... each about 2ish by 3ish...

- I just randomly chose any Websters Papers I like and start cutting

- next I go through my embellishment containers and started picking out 10 items I want on this tray.

- then I wrote on a paper some medium I like - crackle paints, Shimmerz paints.

- then i decide on the number of photos I want on this project. 4

Day 2: (45 mins) - assembly

- Just arrange them into the holes, matching your bellis with the papers.

- I went on and played with 2 mediums,.... painted a Maya Road pacific with crackle paint and Shimmerz it.

- Voila.... after 45 mins it is done!!!

Yes.. break down big projects into smaller task. I only have 30 or 45 mins per day to work on it so I divide the tasks into smaller bite size portions to max the time I have.

So the next time you embark on a BIG project, spread it over 2-3 days. It will be done in no time.

The same goes for my Prima purse.

Day 1 - all the painting and misting work in 30 mins.... I had 2 little girls to help me. they love this! They just dab paints as they like on the canvas. This is fun to involve them

Day 2 - mommy works alone... adhering the photos and embellishing....

So, share with me if you find this tip helpful for busy parents and working career woman like you!

Schedule art or fun in your daily living... it refreshes your soul.

Prima Canvas Purse

2010-09-01T12:30:00.000-07:00

I was pretty excited when Aida gave me this assignment.
Oh.. she knows my heart.
All things pretty, shabby and a PURSE!!!! LOL...

So, I went with the prep of this canvas.
I painted it with MM and Kaiser Pink Paints.
Took out my Glimmer Mist (Turquiose), Maya Mists (Lime Metallic)...
The key is to have fun, spraying!!! Just go.... dont need to aim!!!

Next embellishing it was very exciting me.. I let out a few giggles with the pretty flowers, pearls, lace!
Oh... I am in a flower garden now!

See the tulle I added on the handles.. the pearls.. I just love the extravagant look...
Cos My little princess loves this purse, as much as she loves her bags!!!

Insides page:
I went for small photos to tell my story.
I was amazed at how many photos I can find with her holding a bag, hugging a purse....
Gosh... she is turning into a mini 'wendy"... I love bags, as you know!!! LOL

See here, she can barely walk and she is holding one already. *cute*

and little ms princessy uses her toys packaging as 'bags' too! *fainting*

She even used her daddy's and if it is not enough... she uses my 'real one"

And this one is my cute one, going downstairs our flat ..... for a short walk,

she needs a bag!!! *Someone pls help her*

And the 'glam-est' bag of all....... this cute polka dot bag.

Cute as a button.
She can even model the bag... glam it up for the camera.

*my sweetie*

What did I use to create this bag:

Prima Stamps:
These 2 sets are fast becoming my favorite!!! Small and easy to use.

Who can resist butterflies!

All supplies can be found at Made With Love.

Thanks for dropping by. I will share Part 2 of this album next week.

Remember to leave your name at the post below.

I am giving a RAK away!

Celebrate 2 'bloggy' years

2010-08-31T03:28:00.000-07:00

Hello friends, celebrate with me!!!
It has been 2 years since I first set up this blog.
I have been blessed with many blog friends....... all over the world.
It was fun 'meeting' you.

To celebrate these wonderful 2 years, I am giving a RAK here.

A bit of everything - flowers, papers, chipboards, AC thickers, Tim Holtz Mask.... even a gigantic circle punch.

Just leave me a comment in this post and I will draw a winner on Friday.
(open to all countries)
Thanks for dropping by.

And for my friends living in Singapore, I have uploaded more Goodies for Sale.
Check it out!

Before I sign off, here's sneak of my new class at Made with Love.
Call 62388770 to book a slot.
We have only 3 dates for this class. You dont want to miss this.
I want to share fun tips and techniques with you.

Prima AUG BAP

2010-08-27T17:23:00.000-07:00

I have been doing Prima BAP for some time, and I love their sketches.
Simple yet you can take it to whatever style or look you like.
It is so versatile.

HEre's my interpretation 'Precious"
A picture of calm and rest ... my little niece... she is a cat napper.. meaning she only naps for 5 mins here and there. And she is such a light sleeper that her cute little eyes open wide when we speaks.

Here, my hubby took over the job while my sister and I had dinner.
Obviously she was sleepy.... she leaned her head on his shoulder and ........zzz...
only for a little while. LOL

She is fast winning our hearts!
Isn't she cute!

I followed the sketch closely...... added my own touches.
Sewing......... inking....... ruffle the edges....
and yes.. play with new stamps....... can you see the little butterflies...
oh... 4 bucks for these stamps.. so worth it!

I wanted a soft color palette..... so I chose blue and browns... and a dash of greens from the Annalee papers.
Just a pop of yellow but these little roses were too bright.
What did I do? Yes...dry brush with white paint. my fave technique. It just tones down the color a bit.
Not the sunny yellow but muted yellow!

thanks for dropping by. Have a great weekend!

Creative Prompts for you

2010-08-26T01:07:00.000-07:00

This week's prompt at Creative Prompts for you.

I love the vintage prompts. Here's my interpretation.
"9"..... my lovely girl turned 9 this year and she has such a charming personality.

This time I took out all my beloved vintage items....... things i love and just pour them into this page.
Yes... I didn't start with any design in mind... I just went with the flow.
I didn't want to 'overthink' too much! I dont want to stress myself with being perfect.
I just want to enjoy the process. And I did!!!!

Things random:
- I stitched the pink ribbon at the bottom
- I hand sew a heart on the Bingo card
- I stamped a bird cage to this new MME paper.... you will see this birdcage stamp very often from now. LOL

Thanks for looking. Remember, check out CP4U.