This time the receipt came in this envelope..which had to be up cycled immediately of course. *winks*
Just another mish mash piece...with scrap bits and stickers...and finished with pearl mist.::)
Thursday
Wednesday
Workspace Wednesday - back to eye drawing after a break
It's been a while but guess who is back to eye drawing? *winks*
Just a few pages left in this old tan sketchbook so I thought I should quickly finish her up with some eye drawings. The paper isn't that great for layering colours so the line marks are obvious and not blended. Guess I need more practice. :)
Tuesday
Tuesday's desk - pages from the gratitude journal
This page is all about this new gratitude journal and cover. Added the floral "frame" and got it printed on the photo. Added a washi tape strip, a leaf and typewriter with florals to complete this super fast page.
This page is all about my cute little teapot strainer...which I was excited about but actually forgot to use it. *off to make a cup of tea* Don't you just love the cool effects on the printed photo?
Thursday
Tips on paper bag decorating (Part 3)
Hello friends! It's been a while since I shared Tips on paper bag decorating Part 1 and Part 2. And here is Part 3!
Especially when the paper bag is this cute to begin with. Just keep the base design and cover up the brand name with some simple elements.:)
2. Try a splattering of little elements across the bag.
Sometimes there isn't a need for a main focal point. Just place the elements in a way that would draw the eye across. On this bag, I added texture, interest and flow just by tearing the top of the patterned paper and putting small elements across it to guide the eye.
3. Repeat elements help to create a cohesive look.
Sometimes you tend to go overboard with the decorative elements (talking about me of course...*winks), but you can ensure a cohesive look and feel with repeated elements placed in a "triangle". I repeated the birds and butterflies on this bag.
4. Keep it simple.
There isn't a need to use many elements to decorate a paper bag, especially a small one. Here I only decorated the bottom half of the paper bag, using the top half as my "white space" to give the design a little more "drama".
5. Use a graphic design to draw the eye.
Here the bold patterned paper helped to ground the elements and lead the eye to the focal point. By adding elements to "close" the triangle, the overall design feels more cohesive and complete.
There you have it. Tips on paper bag decorating (Part 3).
Tuesday
A homemade spread in Penang
Few people offer to make me a home-cooked meal...usually I'm the one doing the cooking. But my Penang bestie invited me over for a homemade spread two weeks ago. :)
So grateful to have a soul sister in a neighbouring country who put in thought, effort and love in making me feel like I deserve to be spoiled a little. :)
Monday
Monday's page from the gratitude journal - seafood curry
So I've been really having fun with the new "frames" and "overcoats" features when printing my photos with my Selphy QX10 printer for my gratitude journal. It's in its 6th year and still working well. I am tempted to get the new Selphy QX20 printer which can print both square and card size photos...but I shall be good for now. *winks*
Anyway, one of the best things about doing your gratitude journal the year after is that you can really look back on what worked in the previous year that you could possibly try again this year...like this seafood curry dish...which everyone loved and it was relatively easy to make.
Anything to save a little time and my sanity really helps. As you know, I'm the primary caregiver for my folks who both have dementia (and other ailments). There are good days and bad days and it's been really really tough for the last 2 years. And I know it might get worse and I would need help. Until then. For now, I'm doing my best to keep them as independent as they can be while making sure I stay mentally and physically strong for the road ahead.
Wednesday
Let's go see some cherry blossoms
The Yams recently went to Gardens by the Bay Flower Dome to check out the cherry blossoms.:)
My sister E fractured her wrist last month snowboarding in Japan hence the arm sling.
Just little bits and bobs to "frame" the photos.
Monday
First page from the 2024 gratitude journal
Let's break into the 2024 gratitude journal. :)
First up - the loaded porridge. *winks*. Dad doesn't like to drink water...so I have to think of ways to incorporate more "soupy" stuff in his meals. These days a "loaded porridge" is on weekly rotation. It is cooked with homemade bone broth and filled with a mix of both animal and plant protein, carrots, mushrooms and served with lots of condiments.
Thursday
The one about the waterfall
There are many waterfalls in Bali and since we booked a driver for the day, we stopped by at one.
Even though we chose a waterfall that needed the least amount of climbing, it was still challenging for the folks because it was rainy season and the ground was really wet and slippery.
Wednesday
Workspace Wednesday...someone got a new toy!
Yes...that would be me! After 8 years of using the 9.7 inch iPad Pro, I finally got a new 11 inch iPad Pro for my birthday. :)
P/s: Have you gotten any new tech toys recently?
Tuesday
Dinner at Barbaroosa
One of the best things about travel is of course the food.
We ordered 4 mains to share...and it was so good. :)
Yes...still working through my Thickers stash, *winks*
Monday
Make Stuff Monday..this week's upcycled decorated paper bag
Just a mish mash of bits and pieces from my stash. Even the Stickles came into play. :)
Friday
The one about Cretya Ubud
Back to scrapbooking the Bali trip photos....this one is about Cretya Ubud.
My sister really wanted to go. It's basically a man-made day club for tourists with lots of places for photo-taking.
Like this structure that "frames" and creates a lovely photo backdrop.
P/s: Not a great place for the old folks though...lots of climbing up and down the (steep) stairs. Mum pretty much just sat at the cafe the whole time we were there.
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