being inspired...

It's been a quiet but crazy week here, as work is winding down and am now trying to catch up on some overdue emails and scrapping... I have to admit that I haven't been scrapping that much lately and at times, was a bit lost on where to even start. There was one assignment that I finally managed to finish after starring at it for 4 days... uhmmm.

So to kick start things again... I grab my studio calico kit and one of the sketches from PageMaps and set to work... challenging myself to use the items in the kit and drawing inspiration from the sketch... and vola, I had this done in 2 hours! I think I'm back!

Using goodies from the Studio Calico November Main Kit & Add-On Pin Cushion along with this sketch from PageMaps. And as you can pretty much guess, I'm still not over these flag banners... going a bit crazy here!



And close up of all the layering details, I just couldn't resist piling things on and also loving the new button pin trinket from maya road (need to get double of these)!



Thanks for stopping by everyone and hope you have a bannerterrific day!

And for those in Singapore, I just updated the Goodies for Sale page with more yummies...

Crate Paper Color Challenge *updated*

Hi everyone, looks as thou I must have been day dreaming when I first created this post and had scheduled the post instead of saving it as a draft... oops. but a big big thanks for all the sweet comments and this is by far one of my favorites....

I created this layout for the current crate paper color challenge (more details on the challenge and the amazing sample by Tara here). Not only do I love the colors that Tara selected, but was totally inspired by her in mini album and created this layout with a focus on space.



and also got out my silhouette for some added details... loving this script!



When I created this layout, I really wanted a lot of white space but at the same time I still wanted to utilize all the areas of the page. Therefore I selected two areas on opposite ends where then I started working on... adding bits and boobs (in order to keep my work area small and thus the effect of the white space - or so I hope)...



and also adding some scraps here and there (negative punch out of the butterfly)...



A big big thanks everyone for stopping by and hoping your week is off to a great start!!

Fancy Pant Share, CK Winner & Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Hi Everyone, I can't believe that the week is almost over. The past few days have honestly just zoomed by and am definitely looking forward to a quite weekend. Although as tired as I am at the moment, I had tons of fun in KL the past weekend - scrapping away with a group of wonderful ladies (more details here scrappingville) and now, having a fun time working with my colleagues in Jakarta this week.

I haven't had a chance to do much scrapping the past few days, but had done this layout a while back and couldn't resist sharing. Using the beautiful Baby Mine Collection from Fancy Pants, I created this 2page (8.5x11) layout for my best friend. I was just speechless when I met Baby Lanna - she's absolutely gorgeous and adorable...

with the cutest smile ever...

... and sorry for being late with this... but the lucky winner of the CK Special Issue - Holidays & Celebrations is....

Congrats Grace!!! Please email me your address details, so the wonderful folks at CK can mail out your copy.

And a big thanks to everyone for stopping by and all your comments. Appreciate them always and am thankful for all the support from everyone!! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

Lily Bee Heads Over Heels & CK Winner

Hi Everyone, sharing my project that was recently posted on the Lily Bee Blog yesterday using the gorgeous Heads Over Heels collection (aren't the colors absolutely yummy?) Also if you haven't heard - Lily Bee and Maya Road have teamed up this week to bring you guys tons of inspiration and also some giveaways too (ps. head on over to the Lily Bee Blog for more details).

In addition to the pattern papers from the Heads Over Heels collection, I also used the cardstock stickers throughout the album and also as the title "You & I".

It's no secret that I love maya road products, as this picture frame mini album that I had purchases is one of my all time favorite designs. I just love the mix of the raw chipboard color against those of the pattern papers and embellishments.

Also in creating this album - I had used both the Memorandum and Heads Over Heels stamps set (the LOVE here is from the Heads Over Heels and another favorite is the number set used on the first page - from the Memorandum collection).

And sharing a few more details on the other pages...

... and now onto the more important part of the post **wink** - the randomly selected winner of the Creating Keepsake Special Issue - Fabric & Notions is..... Adeline!!!!

Congrats Adeline - please email your address details so that the wonderful ladies at CK can get this out to you.

A big thanks everyone for stopping by and all the comments!!! You guys are the best!!! Also do check back tomorrow for another fun giveaway **wink** more fun!!

Christmas Gift Tags

its that time of year again when I need to start figuring out how many christmas cards and/or tags I need and also start creating them NOW! although it seems that no matter how far in advance I plan, I end up sending them after christmas. hoping this year I'll make it in time.

and starting first with the new christmas collection from Crate Paper - Peppermint; having fun with their tags, phrase stickers and chipboard elements!

and here are some close ups of the various elements used (couldn't stop myself from adding more and more)...

thanks everyone for stopping by and there's still time to enter the CK magazine giveaway --> more details here! thanks guys.

Get Picky 1st B-Day Blog Hop

Welcome to the Get Picky 1^st Birthday Blog Hop!

We are celebrating our first year with a very exciting reveal as we unveil our 13^thSketch with you today and share the beautiful creations of both present and past designers from our first year! Some of the team members will be offering prizes so you will want to visit all of the blogs to increase your chances of winning a prize. We are also offering a major prize along with the chance at a Guest Designer spot for the month of November if you visit and leave a comment at all of the blogs in our blog hop and participate in Sketch Challenge #13. The Blog Hop starts today and will remain open until midnight (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on October 28^th so this will give you all plenty of time to visit everyone’s blogs and create a layout for the sketch challenge.

Here is Sketch #13

And here is my layout - using the fun Random Collection from Crate Paper (with a touch of peppermint also):

As we mentioned, there are lots of great birthday pressies up for grabs along our hop today. Some of our designers will be offering a RAK of their own and of course there is the chance to become our Guest Designer for November....but what's a celebration without that very special gift.

We are so very excited to also announce that Imaginisce have been kind enough to sponsor us with an awesome prize for our very special birthday celebration.

And in addition, I'm also offering a small RAK of yummy goodies. Just leave me a comment on this post and once the hop is over, I'll choose one random winner who gets to play with these.

Get Picky is the first stop of our birthday journey where you will find the complete list of all blogs in case there is a glitch along the way. If you would like to play, just follow along the blog path in order so you don’t miss anyone.

Remember, if you want to be considered for the Guest Designer spot in November, once you have visited all the blogs and uploaded your entry for Sketch Challenge #13, please make sure that you go back to the Get Picky Blog and leave a comment on the challenge post.

The blog hop begins here: Get Picky Blog

Your next stop is here: Samantha Hauzer

Thank you so much for joining us for this very special birthday celebration and for your continued support!

AC Love & WCMD 2011 with Pink Paislee

I'm just having so much fun with the Amy Tangerine collection from American Crafts - everything from the fun colors to the awesome design and mix of images. I can't get enough of it and also the collection is perfect for all my travel memories!

and here's the second installment of my trip to Ghent... just having a fun time walking along the canal and enjoying the sun as I take in all the amazing architecture....

I wonder if one of the reason I love this collection so much is because of all the fun embellishments - aren't these dimensional stickers, die cuts (which are must have) and fabric brads just too too cute!

and most importantly, hope you join us this weekend over at Pink Paislee (@ Live Pink Forum) for some fun card challenges to celebrate WCMD 2011 - and the funner part - you'll have 7 chances to win one of the 7 prizes up for grabs. so mark your calendars and see you there!

thanks for stopping by everyone!

Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue

Hi everyone,

just wanted to share this layout that I created for the Pink Paislee blog today - using the retro vintage vogue collection. I'll be honest, I wasn't too sure about this collection when I first saw it online - I think it might be the purple color. But once I saw this collection in person - I'll say it again - I LOVE IT!

The colors are just perfect - with that little touch of purple here and there and the embellishments in this collection are fun fun fun.

and here's a close up of the paper rosettes that are today's product pick - did you notice that there are 3 different flower designs (different borders)?

and here's a close up of the smaller rosette and I also used one of the spool buttons for some spinning fun - love these (I'm just crazy about anything wood at the moment)...lol

thanks for stopping by and don't forget to also check out my blog post on the pink paislee blog for a bit more details.

also have you been hopping along with American Crafts blog hop? if not - then you definitely don't want to miss the array of inspirations that everyone has lined up for you and also my giveaway is still open until midnight Friday Sept 23rd. more details on my previous post here.

and you won't believe what I just read on the CK Blog today - interested in winning a free one-year subscription of the magazine? I thought you might want to know. Check out the details HERE.