Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
A few more dandelion piccies ^^
The lawn's been mowed so have to wait a bit before taking more photos XD
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
birthday wishes
Some cards my sister made after the workshop we went to since it inspired further craftiness from her :)
She dropped that orange piece under the table and I had to go retrieve it! >.<
I also picked this up around two weeks ago at Regent Place, it's one of those free publications you can get but this edition was really cool because it was about chocolate e.g. places to go to; chocolate and fashion; recipes; spa treatments; interesting facts and other non-chocolate stuff. On the front was a chocolate scratch-n-sniff panel, lol!!It's in both English and Chinese.
She dropped that orange piece under the table and I had to go retrieve it! >.<
I also picked this up around two weeks ago at Regent Place, it's one of those free publications you can get but this edition was really cool because it was about chocolate e.g. places to go to; chocolate and fashion; recipes; spa treatments; interesting facts and other non-chocolate stuff. On the front was a chocolate scratch-n-sniff panel, lol!!It's in both English and Chinese.
P.S. Please don't scratch your screen ;)
Saturday, June 11, 2011
butterfly dancing
Craft
Made a few changes to the flower card I made a few days ago as I thought it was missing something! I realise I did actually make it incorrectly according to the instructions, you're supposed to cut strips from the card (that are next to each other) at different lengths so that the "flower garden" looks a lot fuller.
I added two butterfly stickers, these are made for cardmaking so have a clear backing and they're really nice!!
I added a tinkerbell sticker to the bottom, it's hard to spot!
Also found a cute quote online to add as a P.S.
Some cooking adventures!
Made some M&Ms cookies for the birthday girl. I substituted half the M&Ms with choc chips because (1) I wanted to eat the M&Ms and (2) thought I might as well finish the pack of choc chips! Tip: If you're using crispy M&Ms, the chocolates will stick to your teeth if you eat the cookies hot!
I also made some Coca Cola flavoured jelly, as Aeroplane Jelly have a new product where instead of just cold water, you use 200ml of a soft drink or fruit juice, and I had a spare mini Coke can which was just the right size! :)
Nom nom spotting for the day ^^
Cargo bar/lounge.
Azuma Pâtisserie.
strawberry layer; chocolate mousse
green tea latte
white hot chocolate
Ton Ton.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
flower garden card and some new craft items
Cool way to view the blog ^^ http://garmidesign.blogspot.com/view/sidebar
It's been a very long time but I finally made some cards, I made a cupcake card which I'll post about next week ^^ and I also made a flower card! The idea came from one of the new books I bought called Paper Pop Up (Dorothy Wood). This is one of the cards where the inside is the main attraction.
I really love that stamp in the top left corner!! I'm going to write the message around the edge, usually don't make cards where the inside is so elaborate!!
I have to say, I'm a bit sick of cutting out flowers at the moment, I cut out around 6 and only used 3 because the original flowers were too big and then I chose some that were too small >.<
The card took a lot of cutting and glueing, so not sure when I'll re-attempt it, I'll see what ideas I can think of using the pop-up strips like that.
Items used:
Craft shopping ;)
The week's just started and I've already gone shopping *sigh* but the good thing is I finished buying some birthday gifts for some upcoming events :) but onto the craftiness and cookingness!
Some more paper tape "washi tape", they still had the same designs I bought previously.
Ribbon lace - on sale from Riot!
Scrapbook paper (29c each at Riot!, and some of these were double-sided too!) The two on the right have non-straight edges.
From Big W, I bought this set of plain coloured cards, they were $5 down from $15 for a damaged box and I checked that all the cards were still there =D although some of the envelopes had little creases!
Some green string, good for tying gifts and also Chinese knotting.
Cake decorator
Nori (seaweed puncher) - I've been looking for one of these!!! ^^ although I actually only noticed this because it was on the wrong hook
And here are some bikkies that my aunt brought from Disneyland for us!~
It's been a very long time but I finally made some cards, I made a cupcake card which I'll post about next week ^^ and I also made a flower card! The idea came from one of the new books I bought called Paper Pop Up (Dorothy Wood). This is one of the cards where the inside is the main attraction.
I really love that stamp in the top left corner!! I'm going to write the message around the edge, usually don't make cards where the inside is so elaborate!!
I have to say, I'm a bit sick of cutting out flowers at the moment, I cut out around 6 and only used 3 because the original flowers were too big and then I chose some that were too small >.<
(outside)
The card took a lot of cutting and glueing, so not sure when I'll re-attempt it, I'll see what ideas I can think of using the pop-up strips like that.
Items used:
- Paper: Fiskars 'heidi grace designs' Garden Flowers Decor
- Stamps: Black flourish from grace taylor 1242 fancy corner; daisy with sentiments from kaiserscrapbook CS701 Flowers; small flowers from packs from Paper Xtra and SandyLion
- Ink: Versa Color 24 Opera Pink; Bazzinks black; Dew Drop Brilliance Pearlescent sky blue & orchid & thyme
- Also some rhinestones and foam stickers
Craft shopping ;)
The week's just started and I've already gone shopping *sigh* but the good thing is I finished buying some birthday gifts for some upcoming events :) but onto the craftiness and cookingness!
Some more paper tape "washi tape", they still had the same designs I bought previously.
Ribbon lace - on sale from Riot!
Scrapbook paper (29c each at Riot!, and some of these were double-sided too!) The two on the right have non-straight edges.
From Big W, I bought this set of plain coloured cards, they were $5 down from $15 for a damaged box and I checked that all the cards were still there =D although some of the envelopes had little creases!
Some green string, good for tying gifts and also Chinese knotting.
Nori (seaweed puncher) - I've been looking for one of these!!! ^^ although I actually only noticed this because it was on the wrong hook
And here are some bikkies that my aunt brought from Disneyland for us!~
Monday, May 16, 2011
Autumn draws to a close and we welcome the white snow...
With both blogger and my internet down, I haven't been able to work on posts... and I also started a new food blog with my friend Penguin which has taken up some of my time XD
http://curiouschopstix.blogspot.com/ TA-DAA!!!
Other than that, last weekend I made Japanese cold green tea somen noodles with dipping sauce :) I should have made carrot cake muffins today but ended up being too lazy because of the cold weather (you would think I'd want to use an oven) but I will make it tomorrow earlier in the day ^_^ I wanted to make red velvet cupcakes but the Coles I went to ran out of 600ml buttermilk
and only had the 1L which I didn't want to buy!
On another note, here is one of the cards I made for one of the volunteer coordinators who left last year.
It is quite simple, made with an origami flower and then decorated with ribbon, a ladybug, rub-ons, stickers and rhinestones. I mentioned that another card was also sort of based on it.
I really like this sticker too, I bought a set of them from Riot! Art & Craft and since they are clear stickers, they are quite versatile on different coloured cardstock :).
I should really get more rub-ons like that or maybe a more delicate stamp with a similar flowing design, as the stamps I have now have quite thick swirls.
http://curiouschopstix.blogspot.com/ TA-DAA!!!
Other than that, last weekend I made Japanese cold green tea somen noodles with dipping sauce :) I should have made carrot cake muffins today but ended up being too lazy because of the cold weather (you would think I'd want to use an oven) but I will make it tomorrow earlier in the day ^_^ I wanted to make red velvet cupcakes but the Coles I went to ran out of 600ml buttermilk
and only had the 1L which I didn't want to buy!
On another note, here is one of the cards I made for one of the volunteer coordinators who left last year.
It is quite simple, made with an origami flower and then decorated with ribbon, a ladybug, rub-ons, stickers and rhinestones. I mentioned that another card was also sort of based on it.
I really like this sticker too, I bought a set of them from Riot! Art & Craft and since they are clear stickers, they are quite versatile on different coloured cardstock :).I should really get more rub-ons like that or maybe a more delicate stamp with a similar flowing design, as the stamps I have now have quite thick swirls.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
CHOCOLATE gingerbread house kit YUM
My sister made a chocolate gingerbread house at work last week :)
Took some photos while it was wrapped up as she was taking it on a trip... and although she brought most of it home, we took it apart pretty quickly to eat it XD
The kit is available from Gingerbread Folk and there are details on their products and where to buy them on the website :)
I also went to the botanic gardens on the weekend, it was a rainy day but the water drops gave some of the photos something different.
On the way back, also bought this apple pie ;)
Took some photos while it was wrapped up as she was taking it on a trip... and although she brought most of it home, we took it apart pretty quickly to eat it XD
The kit is available from Gingerbread Folk and there are details on their products and where to buy them on the website :)
I also went to the botanic gardens on the weekend, it was a rainy day but the water drops gave some of the photos something different.
On the way back, also bought this apple pie ;)
Friday, April 15, 2011
hello, my name is...
Anyway, Monday Mob has started some team bonding sessions where each week someone will introduce themselves and talk about their interests or anything they want really. I was somehow chosen to be second (after the day leader's talk too -_-)!!!
I thought that I might slip in a little about my interest in cardmaking so I prepared some cards the morning before to showcase my interest and here they are :)... [Took me about an hour and a half including the photography. ;)]
Random-'have a nice day' card :)
Birthday card 1
+ the inside using the paper tape I just bought - lace pattern
Birthday card 2 (the photo didn't turn out well in the light outdoors because of the light colour and all the shiny sequins!)
My brother liked this card but he said the bird needed a rhinestone eye.
Note: Actually, I haven't presented my piece yet, we ran out of time the first week, and the second week was the holiday period so there are more things to discuss at the meeting... which tempts me to make more cards lol :)
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