Why I don't send my "older" cards out....

This year, I've been making fewer cards AND sending those I make out as soon as possible. It's a much better system than before.....which was essentially making as many cards for challenges as possible and keeping them in a box *winks*. I feel weird about sending my "older" cards out though...they seem like I was "trying too hard" to find my style...*LOL* 

Just wanted to share my card for the latest challenge at Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps. Come play along! :)

Supplies: Sassafras patterned paper, Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps image, Copics, SRM sticker, Fiskars border punch, twine, button, plastic confetti.

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No more diapers for littlest nephew J!

So I've been trying to get littlest nephew J to stop wearing diapers including restricting him from staying over....and last month, he finally told his parents that he was done with diapers! When he came over, he proudly told me that he can stay over now because he wears underwear and not diapers! *LOL*

Went a little crazy with the misting and then masking with some fiber paste and glass bead gel.

Playing along with the challenge at ScrapFriends.

Supplies: American Crafts patterned papers and thickers, My Little Shoebox patterned paper (cloud), Maya mists, Prima and Crafter's Workshop templates, Golden fiber paste and glass bead gel, Adorn It stickers, white pen, buttons, ribbon, paper clip, brads, photo turns.

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The most layered card ever...

The starting point of any project of mine usually starts from the strong urge to use something. In this case...the layered paper butterflies...[courtesy of Kenzo....who had a new fragrance launch]

This must be the most layered card ever...burlap+journaling card+ glittered plastic embellishment+ 2 layered butterflies + 2 layered buttons. 7 layers! :)

Playing along with the Journaling cards challenge at Moxie Fab World.

Supplies: GCD Studios patterned paper, Making Memories glittered plastic embellishment, EAD Designs sticker, layered paper butterflies, buttons, burlap, kraft cardstock.

P/s: Happy weekend friends! Come play along with LESSology Challenge #19: Mirror, mirror on the wall...it ends on Sunday.

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How has your style evolved?

It is interesting how one's style can evolve over time. This was a canvas I did back in April. When my mixed media arsenal was pretty much Maya mists and whatever Tim Holtz made me buy [yes, that man's such an enabler! *LOL*]...

Some wrapping tissue and doilies...lots of mists, stickles and Graphic 45 patterned papers.
[This card which features the use of  doilies was first shared in the Three Cool Chicks' Let's Get Trendy Now! workshop held in May.]

Then I discovered Golden mediums....and these were the results...

Tell me, how has your style evolved?

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Googly eyes to the rescue!

I used to be a perfectionist. Until I started crafting. Then I became a "cover-up" agent....*LOL*

Googly eyes to the rescue! *winks* Happy Halloween friends!
Playing along with the kraft challenge at CAS-ual Fridays.

Supplies: Some Odd Girl image, Ranger stickles, Copics, Martha Stewart edge punch, googly eyes.

P/s: A shoutout to my bloggy pal Rose Miller...Two weeks ago, I casually commented that she should stop using this spider web punch because she was tempting me to get the punch. Guess what came in the mail last week? Yep, she sent me the punch set! Thank you so much Rose! You are so sweet! :)

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The horse brand story...

The other day, we took a different route to the playground and walked past a house with a snazzy yellow sports car parked in front of it.

Nephew #2 pointed to it excitedly and shouted to me,"It's the same car as yours Aunt Y! The horse brand!"
Nephew #1 corrected him immediately, "That's a Ferrari silly! Not horse brand!"

Guess only Nephew #1 was paying attention when I talked about my Ferrari. The toy one I have in my bedroom. *LOL* 

Linking up to the canvas, cork or burlap challenge at Moxie Fab World. 

[This card which features the use of woodgrain was first shared in the Three Cool Chicks' Let's Get Trendy Now! workshop held in May.]

Supplies: My Mind's Eye and Bazzill patterned papers, Sizzix embossing folder, Ranger distress inks, glossy accents and crackle paint, EK Success punch, burlap, brad.

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You hold the key.

Today's post is dedicated to all my bloggy pals who have offered their couches and guest rooms to me if I ever visited them. Special thanks to those willing to make their kids sleep on the couch/floor so that I can get the bed. *LOL* I should start planning my itinerary for my round-the-world trip. You hold the key...[err...I would need you to unlock the door to let me in...hehe] *winks*

Yep. Yet another canvas. I love how working on canvas makes me feel like an artist. :)
Love the effect of the Golden glass bead gel with pearlEx. Lots of shimmer without any mess. :)

Supplies: 6x6 canvas, Jenni Bowlin stickers, Crafter's Workshop templates, Daler-Rowney acrylic paints, gum arabic and gesso, Maya mists, Golden fiber paste and glass bead gel, PearlEx,Claudine Hellmuth gloss gel medium, wrapping tissue, pearls and lock.

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Single photo or multi-photo layouts?

This year, I find myself doing fewer single photo layouts and incorporating more photos on each layout instead. My rationale is simple...

1. Multi-photos help to tell a story better.

2. I do fewer layouts per event.

3. It takes up less space.

[This layout which features snippets from my cousin's wedding, was first shared in the Three Cool Chicks' Let's Get Trendy Now! workshop held in May. It highlights the use of baker's twine.]

Nobody talks about this...but while I want to preserve family memories, I am also mindful not to accumulate too much for future generations.You know the adage...one man's treasure is another man's junk? *LOL* 

What about you? What kind of layouts do you gravitate towards - single photo or multi-photo layouts?

Supplies: GCD Studio patterned papers, The Twinery twine, American Crafts thickers, SRM sticker, Ranger crackle paint in rock candy, corrugated cardboard, tulle, button.

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Did someone say seafood?

Ahhhh...nothing beats the taste of fresh seafood. Especially after a long scenic drive along the coast, smelling the sea all day. :) Definitely an indulgence. Let's just say one should not be taking a cholesterol test after a meal like this. *LOL*

I was inspired by the challenge at Sketchbook 365 and Bird is the Word (the word "winter" is in my journaling).

Supplies: Sassafras patterned paper, Graphic 45 patterned paper, Jenni Bowlin patterned paper and stickers, Crafter's Workshop template, Maya mists, SRM stickers, American Crafts thickers, EAD Designs sticker, 7Gypsies sticker, white pen, black pen, washi tape, brads, ribbon, metal embellishment.

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Cold begone!

 

Ahhh...if I were a witch, I would cast a "Cold Begone" spell! *LOL* Really though, I'm into Day Four of The Nasty Cold epidemic which is seeing little signs of reprieve. :( Will you come help me chase this evil cold away? *winks*

Just wanted to share my card for the latest challenge at Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps. A little paper piecing and colouring with copics. Love that I found this cool journaling block that is perfect to "frame" my cute little witch.

Supplies: Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps image, Graphic 45 patterned paper (paper piecing), Jillibean Soup patterned paper (frame), Copics, SRM sticker.

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I have a serious addiction.

Yes friends. I have a serious addiction to mixed media canvasses. I have 3 in-progress and I completed 2 over the weekend. And everyday I'm wishing my craft supply store would have a sale on canvasses so I can stock up! *LOL*

This one's the last of the 4x4 canvasses I did featuring my 3 nephews and 1 niece. Now, it's sitting pretty on a wall in the living room along with the 3 I did previously.

Supplies: October Afternoon patterned papers, Golden fiber paste, Daler Rowney acrylic paints, Prima canvas letter, ribbon, clay embellishments [from my friend Mirjam], lace.

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Calling all couch owners...*winks*

This week, I went to collect my new passport. And now I embark on a 5 year journey to get as many pages filled as possible. With many interesting stories to tell. :) So, my bloggy pals, if I come visit you in your country, will I at least get to sleep on your couch? *winks*

An album cover made from an A4 cardboard and lots of Crate paper goodness.

Supplies: Crate Paper patterned papers, stickers and chipboard, Ranger Glossy Accents, MT tape, pearls, buttons, ribbon.

P/s: Happy weekend friends! Come play along with LESSology Challenge #19: Mirror, mirror on the wall. :)

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The bliss of having a pram...

So I met up with bloggy pal Lavina and her lovely daughter Saachi when I was in Melbourne. And after 3 nephews and 1 niece,I finally experienced the bliss of a pram. Yes, I have a super mean brother who never provided me with a pram. *winks* I had to carry all of his children until they could walk [I have decent biceps to prove it...haha!] Of course little Saachi wanted to be carried so the pram conveniently became the "trolley" to haul our craft supplies..*LOL*

No prizes for guessing why this is a composite layout. *winks* Lavina and I had so much to talk about, we forgot to take a photo together. So she sent me a photo of her and her daughter, and I pulled out whatever pictures I had of the malls to put the story together. :)

Supplies: Bo Bunny patterned papers, Crafter's Workshop template, American Crafts thickers and stickers, Jenni Bowlin stickers and pearls, MT tape, Golden fiber paste, Maya Road stamp, brads, paper clip, white pen, brown pen, twine, tag, washer, photo turn.

Playing along with the sketch challenge at Artful Delight.

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Do I need more washi?

 

So I recently bought some washi tape, bringing my collection to a grand total of 9! *LOL* Don't be mistaken, I love washi tape. I just use it soooooooo sparingly, it seems wrong to have copious amounts sitting there, looking pretty and collecting dust. *winks*

My washi tape collection! :)

I have yet to finish a single roll of washi tape. Have you?

A CAS card. A little scoring at the edge. Washi tape. Sticker sentiment. And a heart bling. :)

Playing along with CAS-ual Fridays and Runway Inspired.

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The "yes" story.

So my niece's first and only word is "yes". Yeah, you have to ask a lot of questions to know what she wants. *LOL* The other day, when we were out for a walk, she stopped walking and started some incomprehensible baby talk...which was very puzzling.....till I looked down and saw that her shoe had come off her foot. "Oh, you want me to put your shoe back on?" And she replied, "Yes.".

This is currently her fave pose for the camera...straight at me with a little pouty smile. :)

Enjoying a little mixed media on watercolour paper. :)

Supplies: American Crafts patterned papers, Crafter's Workshop template, Golden fiber paste, Maya mists, Jenni Bowlin stickers and pearls, 7 Gypsies stickers, black pen, ribbon, brads, wrapping tissue.

I was inspired by the sketch at Scrapfriends.

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