Kaye and I had great of fun sussing out a card for her mum. What better card can a mother receive than one that is made by her dd. Good for you, Kaye
Kaye
Kaye and I had great of fun sussing out a card for her mum. What better card can a mother receive than one that is made by her dd. Good for you, Kaye
Hamper Labels
"I want hamper labels with a difference"
It was like, "Wow! How different can labels be?"
Challenged, I took on the task. Uphill at first as this time, I had to work on a space smaller than a bookmark! KT was pretty adamant that the label should attract yet not overwhelm the hamper.
Again, another pleasurable journey in crafting.
It was like, "Wow! How different can labels be?"
Challenged, I took on the task. Uphill at first as this time, I had to work on a space smaller than a bookmark! KT was pretty adamant that the label should attract yet not overwhelm the hamper.
Again, another pleasurable journey in crafting.
PaperBag Album
DD and I decided that we would do something nice for a friend. She was receiving treatment for an illness, her sons were away studying and her husband, on a new overseas posting. We wanted something that she can participate in. That was a bit tricky as she was in Chicago. So this project came to mind.
We would do the album and once it gets to her, she can fill them in with photos and others journals.
It was awesome.
Thank you Teresa for the handmade papers. Those papers suited our friend perfectly.
I have never been so challenged .... venturing into glitters.
This is what we finally came up with. We're so glad Sunanda liked it.
Wee are Stamping
Chee Mek visited from KL to spend some time with our Sa Chim. Chee Khuan
too, flew in from Kuala Terengganu. We had a meaningful time with our much endeared aunt who at this time of writing, is safe in the arms of Jesus.
Meanwhile, I just wanted to get my sisters involved in this therapy called paper crafting. Being very practical people, I thought bookmarks would be best sincethey have never been card collectors.
After much persuasion, they got started. Before long they were on their way .....no stopping them!
Here are some bookmarks they made.
too, flew in from Kuala Terengganu. We had a meaningful time with our much endeared aunt who at this time of writing, is safe in the arms of Jesus.Meanwhile, I just wanted to get my sisters involved in this therapy called paper crafting. Being very practical people, I thought bookmarks would be best sincethey have never been card collectors.
After much persuasion, they got started. Before long they were on their way .....no stopping them! Here are some bookmarks they made.
My Scrapbook Story
EnHui planned a sleepover with some friends. They planned to make cards. That was fine with me.
I knew that they will be a box of birds right into the wee hours of the night. After all ... been there, done this. I know what it's like.
The morning (11 am is still morning, right!)arrived and they dished out scrapbooking paper! They decided to make a scrap page instead!
HORRORS!!! I have never done that before!!!
My protests were not heard in the midst of their chattering. Perhaps, ignored even.
Well, they made some really lovely scrap pages as you can see. I was inspired!
I knew that they will be a box of birds right into the wee hours of the night. After all ... been there, done this. I know what it's like.
The morning (11 am is still morning, right!)arrived and they dished out scrapbooking paper! They decided to make a scrap page instead!
HORRORS!!! I have never done that before!!!
My protests were not heard in the midst of their chattering. Perhaps, ignored even.
Well, they made some really lovely scrap pages as you can see. I was inspired!
Where else should one learn but from the Master Craftsman Himself? Which artist is able to blend the colours of the rainbow ever so perfectly? Surely, the One Who made them!
As you read on, I am sure you will not miss pictures taken by my family of the works of the Master Craftsman. These are but humble samples; a fraction of the beauty He has bestowed us with.
So here I am, trying to apply what He has taught me in His marvellous creation.
As you read on, I am sure you will not miss pictures taken by my family of the works of the Master Craftsman. These are but humble samples; a fraction of the beauty He has bestowed us with.
So here I am, trying to apply what He has taught me in His marvellous creation.
My A-Cardion Story
I was inspired by my dear cousin Florence (again!!).
She made an absolutely gorgeous journal-cum-photo book as a bon voyage gift for my daughter. She used scrapbooking paper designs which I wouldn't even give a second look and churned out an exquisite piece of art. It is a class of its own. It took my breath away.
It is one of those not-so-daunting projects. The journal flips like a accordian. There's plenty of space for journalling and photos. Both the front and back can be used.
Now, I am into it!
She made an absolutely gorgeous journal-cum-photo book as a bon voyage gift for my daughter. She used scrapbooking paper designs which I wouldn't even give a second look and churned out an exquisite piece of art. It is a class of its own. It took my breath away.
It is one of those not-so-daunting projects. The journal flips like a accordian. There's plenty of space for journalling and photos. Both the front and back can be used.
Now, I am into it!
Siew Hiang and friend
Siew Hiang brought Mei Kian, a sister from her church who has an outreach ministry in East Asia. We had a constructive time discussing the various crafts that can be used in the ministry there. After a lunch of soup and bread, we wrapped up the day with each of them making a bookmark. 
A few weeks later, Siew Hiang came back to make a gift for a friend's baby.
Free standing frame... perfect for that small space; Folds like an accordian, music not included!
My Gift Tags Story
Debbie asked me to make some gift tags. Another challenge!
A really great way to make use of those little scrap papers.
Finicky little things!Made a few but did not go very far from there.
A really great way to make use of those little scrap papers.
Finicky little things!Made a few but did not go very far from there.
My Brag Books Story
I bought some "Beyond the Pages" stuff a long time ago. Every time I tried to pull myself together to work on it, I just freaked. I had seen Angie's creations. They are so lovely.
Two months ago, with three little additions to my extended family, I decided that I should make some keepsakes for them. "Beyond the Page" waved out to me again! Like the Charge of the Light Brigade, I treaded into these:
They are pretty much like mini Scrapbooks except that they are smaller. The covers are thick and sturdy. Deoupaged and embellished them. Added several blank pages, stamped some journal lines and there you go.
Ahem, the added pages need to respect the shape of the cover.
I thought that I should not deny the mothers, the pleasure of filling in the album. They don't necessarily agree with me. Well, its the thought that counts
Two months ago, with three little additions to my extended family, I decided that I should make some keepsakes for them. "Beyond the Page" waved out to me again! Like the Charge of the Light Brigade, I treaded into these:
They are pretty much like mini Scrapbooks except that they are smaller. The covers are thick and sturdy. Deoupaged and embellished them. Added several blank pages, stamped some journal lines and there you go.
Ahem, the added pages need to respect the shape of the cover.
I thought that I should not deny the mothers, the pleasure of filling in the album. They don't necessarily agree with me. Well, its the thought that counts
Neat Knit
Ok, I am gloating.
It was history in the making!
It was a major achievement to be able to get EnHui to even pick up the knitting needle.
She started well early. Many dropped stitches (not to mention, needles) later, she got the hang of it. She really wanted it to be something she did all by herself ..... until the countdown was in hours! Mum to the rescue, of course.
After all, what are mothers for, huh?
It was history in the making!
It was a major achievement to be able to get EnHui to even pick up the knitting needle.
She started well early. Many dropped stitches (not to mention, needles) later, she got the hang of it. She really wanted it to be something she did all by herself ..... until the countdown was in hours! Mum to the rescue, of course.
After all, what are mothers for, huh?
Frantic (EnHui) Craftin'
No easy feat to get EnHui to do nifty things. She is actually pretty good in crafting, but ... to do it is quite a different thing altogether.
She wanted small tokens to thank her colleagues at Pharmacy, NUH. I pretended great disinterest. It worked!!
Two days before her last day at work, she was frantic! Panic button on, she worked into the wee hours of the night. As you can see, it really paid off.
See how generously she used my precious Dark Brown chalk ink! Grrr...rrr
She wanted small tokens to thank her colleagues at Pharmacy, NUH. I pretended great disinterest. It worked!!
Two days before her last day at work, she was frantic! Panic button on, she worked into the wee hours of the night. As you can see, it really paid off.
See how generously she used my precious Dark Brown chalk ink! Grrr...rrr
Monique Craftin'
Monique from Hamilton South Baptist Church, New Zealand was in Singapore. Now, Collin was posted here for 6 months. Now, Monique and I went back a long, long way. Our friendship was sealed when she studied in Waikato University and her family moved to Hillcrest.
The Currans opened their home to the overseas students, to rest, talk, and not excluding food. Guess what! In all the years I have been to their home, it has always been through the kitchen door that we made our way in. Don't even know where the front door is! Now, that's what I call an Open Home!!
I was nervous at first. Now, this Monique
comes from a very talented family. Fine that they are musically talented; no threat to me. But they are crafty (in a nice, art-y sense) too, you see. Her sister Heather made a puppet using an old, dried up apple for its head!She came over to make a card for Collin's sister. An oriental touch by a Kiwi. 1st time by bamboo stamp was used. I was very pleased. So was she
Boy, we had a great time!
Farewell with Craft
Annette and Gerdine came over a couple of weeks ago, to make cards. I was supposed to be the "si fu", to show them the tricks of the craft ......since they came saying they haven't the slightest clue how to make cards.
They were very quickly on their way. All too soon, the aspiring teacher became redundant and sought sought solace with the camera.
Such crafty lot!
They were very quickly on their way. All too soon, the aspiring teacher became redundant and sought sought solace with the camera.
Such crafty lot!
Stocking Up Time
Saturday, 15 November 2008 found me bright an early at Jatujak Saturday Market, Bangkok
The market was massive ..... and crowded!Vendors don't even know what was sold in the next alley. There I was frantically flashing samples of the embellishments I was looking for.
I was greeted with rows and rows of mulberry papers, recycled papers with really pretty flowers and leaves. Pretty is of course an understatement.Believe you me, much restrain was executed. I drooled.
Finally ... the shops selling mulberry posies. It was like "Wow!!" (another understatement). I was like a kid in a candy store.
There are only two words to describe my state here:
TOTALLY CONFUSED.
And why not? The heaps and heaps of paper posies in a kaleidoscope of colours.I must say I was rather impressed by the long suffering of by KSiang, EnHui and EnYi.
As the crowd grew and I mean visibly ballooned and the heat set in, I knew it was time to leave .... sob, sob!
Need I say more?
The market was massive ..... and crowded!Vendors don't even know what was sold in the next alley. There I was frantically flashing samples of the embellishments I was looking for.
I was greeted with rows and rows of mulberry papers, recycled papers with really pretty flowers and leaves. Pretty is of course an understatement.Believe you me, much restrain was executed. I drooled.
Finally ... the shops selling mulberry posies. It was like "Wow!!" (another understatement). I was like a kid in a candy store.
There are only two words to describe my state here:
TOTALLY CONFUSED.
And why not? The heaps and heaps of paper posies in a kaleidoscope of colours.I must say I was rather impressed by the long suffering of by KSiang, EnHui and EnYi.
As the crowd grew and I mean visibly ballooned and the heat set in, I knew it was time to leave .... sob, sob!
Need I say more?
My Bookmarks Story
I agreed to my darling daughter's request for about 20 bookmarks for an NUH Pharmacy function. Piece of cake! 3 days before the actual event ( and I had not even got started), the numbers hiked to 50!!! Adrenaline pumping I set to work.
Personalized? I resorted to the computer! The printer played up as usual when you're on 911! After much persuasion, it obliged.
As usual, my ribbons turn out quite the wrong way. Darling daughter solved the problem by starting with the wrong way. It worked!! Gotta do it wrong to get it right. Hmmmm...
3 days of intensive labour and unkept house later, I got the bookmarks all out. Phew! It was like by the skin of my chinny chin chin.
Told myself I would not make anymore bookmarks, but ....
Personalized? I resorted to the computer! The printer played up as usual when you're on 911! After much persuasion, it obliged.
As usual, my ribbons turn out quite the wrong way. Darling daughter solved the problem by starting with the wrong way. It worked!! Gotta do it wrong to get it right. Hmmmm...
3 days of intensive labour and unkept house later, I got the bookmarks all out. Phew! It was like by the skin of my chinny chin chin.
Told myself I would not make anymore bookmarks, but ....
Shalom BZBeez
24 August 2008
It's that time of the year.... Shalom Eye Screening 2008. Some sisters tried their hands at card making. You know, to say "Thank You" to the staff of SNEC (Singapore National Eye Center).
See their labour of love!
We all had a great time... colouring, pasting, tearing papers, a little comment here and there not to mention tearing our hair out.
"Necessity" truly is the mother of invention" Many skills surfaced. ... and they say they are not creative! Are they modest or what?
Moral of this story: If anyone can make cards, it has to be you!!
It's that time of the year.... Shalom Eye Screening 2008. Some sisters tried their hands at card making. You know, to say "Thank You" to the staff of SNEC (Singapore National Eye Center).
See their labour of love!
We all had a great time... colouring, pasting, tearing papers, a little comment here and there not to mention tearing our hair out.
"Necessity" truly is the mother of invention" Many skills surfaced. ... and they say they are not creative! Are they modest or what?
Moral of this story: If anyone can make cards, it has to be you!!
My Photo Frames Story
Darling daughter's capping.
Photos were taken, courtesy of a brother, Tian Keong, an avid photographer.
We wanted to send some of the photos to relatives. Bought some frames .... Ugh!! It did not do justice to the good photography
Took a trip into town to get those really nice thick 300gsm papers with wood texture.
Scoring it was a pain in the neck! Actually, it is the shoulder!
I thought it did more justice to Tian Keong's work than the bought frames.
Photos were taken, courtesy of a brother, Tian Keong, an avid photographer.
We wanted to send some of the photos to relatives. Bought some frames .... Ugh!! It did not do justice to the good photography
Took a trip into town to get those really nice thick 300gsm papers with wood texture.
Scoring it was a pain in the neck! Actually, it is the shoulder!
I thought it did more justice to Tian Keong's work than the bought frames.
My File Box Story
2007! It's Teachers' Day again!
I have seen teachers' tables heaped with the standard gifts.. photoframes, pencil holders, etc etc. They could set up a co-op shop if not for not wanting to hurt the kids' feelings.
Thought I should think outside the box ... look into file boxes. Teachers will of course have good use of them. After all, they made us parents invest in these stuff with all the worksheets they give (with good intentions, of course) our "bao bei" to work on.
And I wanted it to be unique. I had to!
While the idea was good, by the time my dear son lugged them to his primary school teachers, I think they probably didn't know which score line to follow!
Ah well, it's the thought that counts.
I have seen teachers' tables heaped with the standard gifts.. photoframes, pencil holders, etc etc. They could set up a co-op shop if not for not wanting to hurt the kids' feelings.
Thought I should think outside the box ... look into file boxes. Teachers will of course have good use of them. After all, they made us parents invest in these stuff with all the worksheets they give (with good intentions, of course) our "bao bei" to work on.
And I wanted it to be unique. I had to!
While the idea was good, by the time my dear son lugged them to his primary school teachers, I think they probably didn't know which score line to follow!
Ah well, it's the thought that counts.
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