What Love Is

Yesterday, ScrappinKids' DTs held challenges at the forum. I originally decided to take part in all the challenges but due to time constraint, I only managed to finish only one. It was also because my photo printer decided to run out of ink leaving me with no suitable photos to scrap.

The one challenge that I participated was hosted my Michelle and we were to scrap about the meaning of love:
"You are going to ask any one of your child/children the meaning of Love and scrap the very first answer that you get from he/she. No answer is right or wrong - its the memories that is important"

Target: 100 LOs
Done: 69 LOs
To do: 31 LOs

Gifts for a dear Friend

It is seldom that I get to see my closest friends and it's even seldom when one of them lives in another country. Since Wina is back for Easter holidays this month, I made a little something for her and her darling daughter, Dania.

The first is a layout of Dania which I later had it framed. And the second is a mini album of friendship of which I made three, one for each of my bestest of friends and two I have already given to the others.

Target: 100 LOs
Done: 68 LOs
To do: 32 LOs

Exploding Box Giveaway Result

Hello, hello everyone.

I am so very sorry for taking so long to post the result of the Exploding Box Giveaway contest. Getting connected to the internet has been a real trial lately that it's making me crazy.

Anyway, before I announce the winner, let me just take this opportunity to thank every one of you who took the time to leave a comment here in my blog. I really appreciate it and feels very honoured that you would do so. Even if you don't win this time, please do try again in future months because I have lots more to give this year.

Ok enough with the ramblings. I'm sure you're not that interested anyway and so I'll get a move on announcing the winner.

And so.... after randomly picking the one name out of the 13 who commented, the winner is......

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Congratulations, Iza. Please email me at yatiedin@yahoo.co.uk and let me have your address so that I can mail out the box to you ASAP.

Thank you, everyone and have a wonderful weekend ahead!!

Bloom n Grow

Where have I been that I did not realize that there is new sketch challenge blog?? It's called Scrap-It-Lah and founded by my dear friends Michelle and Jessy. Ladies, you've done great and I am proud of you for stating this blog. And in my show of support, I have made a layout for this month's challenge.

Here's the sketch:



And here's my take:




Materials used:

Cardstock: Core'dinations. Patterned papers: Pink Paislee Fascinating collection. Letter stickers: GDC Studios. Journal sticker: Bazzill Basics. Chipboard element: Maya Road, Pink Paislee. Rubber Stamp: Stampington & Co. Inks pads: Tim Holtz Distress ink, Versa cubes, StazOn Opaque. Others: Ranger Inkssential Glossy Accent.

Target: 100 LOs
Done: 62 LOs
To do: 38 LOs

P/S
Don't forget you still have 2 days to go for a chance to win an Exploding Box. Please go here and leave a comment after the post.

10 Things I Love About You

Hi everyone!

I have been working on this album for 3 days now and I am glad that it's now finished. This was made for a challenge in ScrappinKids for this month which is to make a mini album about 10 things that we love about something (kids related) and to incorporate playing cards in each page.

And so, I'm finally done with it. I gave it a grungy, vintagey and shabby kinda look to the album. And it's on 10 things I love about Nadiah, of course.

So here's my take (sorry, picture overload):

Some close-ups

Materials used:
Heart chipboard mini album: Maya Road. Patterned papers: Stamp It, Crate Paper. Flowers: Prima Marketing. Rubber Alphabetical stamp set. Chipboard numbers: Maya Road, Basic Grey, Tim Holtz Grungeboard. Ink pads: Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Tsukineko Brilliance, StazOn. Brads: Making Memories. Stamps: Stamp It rubber stamps, Autumn Leaves clear stamp, Technique Tuesday clear stamps. Ranger Inkssential Crackle Glaze. Tim Holtz Grungeboard Elements (Stripes). Playing cards. Adirondack Alcohol Inks. Ranger Perfect Pearls and Perfect Medium. Alpha acrylic paint. Mirror squares.

Target: 100 LOs
Done: 61 LOs
To do: 39 LOs

Live In The Moment

Hey everyone!

I have another layout that I made some time last month and I totally forgot to post it up here. This one has a red, black and white theme to it, which I made myself stick to.

I love this picture of Nadiah just rolling around on the grass on a beautiful sunny day.

Materials used:
Cardstock: Core'dinations. Patterned papers: KI Memories die cut paper, Cherry Arte. Flowers: Prima Markerting, Queen&Co. Chipboard frame: Maya Road. Chipboard heart: Bazzill Basics. Alphabets: American Crafts, Delish. Journaling card: Cosmo Cricket. Inks pads: Tim Holtz Distress ink. Others: Buttons and lace trim from local shop.

Target: 100 LOs
Done: 56 LOs
To do: 44 LOs

Exploding Box To Win

Hello everyone!!

I'm back with something to giveaway again. This month's prize will be an Exploding Box. Together with the box, I am also giving away loads of embellishment for you to personalized it and make it most memorable.

Here's what you'll win






How's that? Are the pictures tempting enough for you?

What are you waiting for? Come and try your luck. As usual, all you have to do is leave a comment at the end of this post. You have until the 23rd of April @ 11.59pm (Malaysia time) to do so. I will then randomly pick out a name for the winner.

Here is where you can see an example of a finished exploding box.

All the best to you!!

Altered Tags for a Reunion Party

Hello everyone!!

Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Mine was a blast because we had a mini reunion of sort with my ex-schoolmates. It was a fabulous night with great company, yummy food and rocking karaoke. It was great to see those I haven't seen in almost 20 years.

As a little token for the night, I made some altered tags for my friends. Just a little something to remember by.







There were four designs and I made about 25 altogether. Two designs had backgrounds painted with acrylic paint and the other two I used Maya Road Mists. Then all were embossed with either normal embossing powder or distress embossing powder.

Everyone was happy to get their personalized tags and I'm just glad that they love it...

These deserve 5 LO points.

Target: 100 LOs
Done: 55 LOs
To do: 45 LOs

Creative Crew with Scrap Inspire Create

Hello everyone.

I have a fantastic announcement to make. I am happy to tell you that Jazz has selected me as one of the Creative Crews for Scrap Inspire Create (SIC) for the duration of 6 months (Apr - Sept '09).
Thank you, Jazz for your trust and faith in me and I am looking forward to working with the other Creative Crews who are:

* Eirnna
* Yvonne
* Janiah

For my first assignment, I had to do 2 layouts for March/April Creative Crew Challenge 2. The first LO is to incorporate tearing and stitching techniques in the layout. So here's my take, entitled: Pinwheel Magic

Materials used:
Patterned papers: K&Co, Prima Marketing, My Mind's Eye. Cardstock: Bazzill Basics. Flowers: Prima Marketing. Journaling card: Luxe Designs. Lace trim: Scrappingchix. Blings: Kaisercraft. Crystal leaves: Local shop. Alcohol ink: Ranger Inc. Sticker: Daisy D's. Metal heart: Making Memories. Chipboard heart: Bazzill Basics. Brads: Making Memories, Scrappingchix. Chipboard letters: American Crafts.

For the second layout, we have to use cupcake paper cups in the LO any way we can. And my take:

Apple Pie

Can you spot the paper cups??

Materials used:
Patterned papers: Prima Marketing, Autumn Leaves, Making Memories. Journaling card: Cosmo Cricket. Flowers: Prima Marketing. Blings: Prima Marketing, local shop. Lace trim: Local shop. Felt letters: American Craft. Brads: Scrappingville, Scrappingchix. Stickers: Creative Imaginations. Cupcake paper cupes: Local cake store. Ink pad: Tim Holtz Distress Ink pad.

Target: 100 LOs
Done: 50 LOs
To do: 50 LOs

50 LOs more to go!!! Wohoo!!

Weekend Projects

Over the weekend, I have been working hard to finish off 2 layouts and a CD album wall deco. I'm happy to say that these are all commissioned work from friends whom I'm very thankful for for loving my work. And I can't stress the gratitude enough. It's such an honour.

Deeja






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Enjoy Life





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CD Album Wall Deco













I'm now up to 48 LOs done for this year. Almost to my half way mark. Quite well, I should say since it's only April. I just hope I can keep the pace going...

Target: 100 LOs
Done: 48 LOs
To do: 52 LOs