A&H Project

These are the projects I'll be so busy in the next few months...

Tinghun Pins
Bridal Bouquet
 Mother's Bouquets
Principal Sponsors' Bouquets
Secondary Sponsors' Bouquests
Groom's Boutonniere
Father's Boutonniere
Principal Sponsors' Boutonniere
Secondary Sponsors' Boutonniere
Wedding Cord

Yup it's a wedding project!

...for a couple who's so dear to me.

I haven't tried doing most of it in the past, except for the lasso/cord, so other than being excited -- I am also extremely terrified that it's been keeping me up all night!

I started getting my hands on making some of the flowers... these are not the actual ones that I will be using for the wedding, I just want to get the hang of it.
I read somewhere that for someone who haven't tried making bouquets in the past, s/he must attempt to make several ones first to come up with the successful one!

the singed flowers

See those tips with burns? Nope they're not burned fabrics, they're just traces of pens haha..
Practice really teaches you a lot of things, eh?

With me is the bride herself! 

See the happy look on the DIY bride's face? Pretty!

I really hope we come up with projects she'll love!

{MTO} Zia

Date: November 09, 2013

Event: Baptismal Souvenir

Request: Baby in Pink blanket with Nameplate

What do you think of the baby girl in pink blanket? 

{MTO} Jacob Frames

Date: October 2013

Event: Baptismal souvenir for godparents

Request: 4R Clay decorated picture frame

I had fun making this project! 

Like most of the orders I received in the past, there was no particular design instruction for this project. I'm actually grateful because the customer who ordered this was not only patient but trusting; she entrusted everything to me -- from the colours, to the frame down to the design itself. 

I'm happy because I was able to find the exact frame I have pictured in mind to use for this project. And because the frame itself was really nice, I decided to keep the clay decoration simple and minimal; this way the design can easily fit into the lovely homes of the receiver.

Here's a picture of one of the frames in action...

photo courtesy of Susan. Thank you!

And a very kind message Susan posted on Facebook & her IG accounts after she received the frames: 

I'm grateful that I was given the chance not only to make another cute project; but also the opportunity to have a new friend in Susan -- not only does she have a pretty face, she is also one of the sweetest!

I still have 3 pending frames due and this time it's for her kids. 

I must go find a new set of cute frames for this project!

ArtNouveauPH Goes Steampunk

Last October, we at Art Nouveau Ph has chosen Steampunk for our October challenge. That decision was derived from the fact that most of us find creating pieces using tiny gears challenging.

Initially I wanted to make use of my Christi Friesen book but since I already made dragons in the past, why not push myself to create something I've always wanted to make -- an owl designed card holder!

Materials used:

- Nendo Flexible clays

- Nendo Pixie Dusts

- Watch gears

- Inks

- Metal chains

- Blank card case
- Texture sheet

I love how it turned out; just exactly the way I wanted it to be -- steampunk with a touch of cuteness!

Hop on to our group's Facebook page to check out the awesome entries of my guildmates! 

A & A Lasso

I got to make another wedding cord for two very close people to my heart! 

But unlike the first one that I did, I encountered challenges on this one...

Packaging

The cord

It was my first time to use my metal stamps hence the way it turned out... 

I realised the importance of using a tape. Nevertheless, it mixed well with the vintage finish and it looks cute in person, hihi.

A day after the photo has been cured I woke up with it reacting to the sealant that I used. It totally broke my heart! So I had to make another one and came up with this...

And I loved it! 

I think it was my creative angel's doing why I wasn't successful on the first photo... 

she knew the second one would be better!

I was so excited about this couple tying the knot, seeing the cord in the wedding was an extra bonus...

The light's reflection on the beads make it twinkle like stars -- so lovely!

Congrats to the very lovely couple!

Another handmade sprinkled with so much love!

Up, Up & Away...

Project: Bridal Shower Token

Date: September 01, 2013

Theme: Travel

... Finally the ❤ has found a Home.

To my dear cousin-in-law Jacqueline, 

Friends and family together as one, 

This is your day for some gifts and some fun, 

Enjoy all the lovely ladies in your life, 

As you celebrate your journey to becoming a Wife. 

I love you!

On Video Making

I've never been good with computers. I'm grateful that I'm blessed with a creative mind & hands but sadly, they're just no good when it comes to the techie stuff. 

And in the X years of my life I've yet to explore how to make a video presentation!

I guess it's never too late to start now, is it?

So here's a short video clip that I made... It's just a very simple one, nothing fancy really.

I'll explore more and hopefully learn the tricks to creating awesome videos for presentation!

For now here's a 20 seconds video from me... Enjoy!

How about some Bottle Caps?

It's been weeks since the creative moxie paid me a visit...

But since I've been sick with my 2 kulilits - we've been suffering from phlegm, coughs and asthma which started when we got back from abroad, I wasn't able to do anything but see to it that the 2 kulilits feel comfortable as much as possible while I try to squeeze in rest for my body every chance I get. 

Today since the antibiotics looks like they're doing a great job at releasing the phlegm out of the body, the kids are starting to feel better -- I was able to work in my craft room for a good 5-10 minutes! 

Finally I was able to play with my caps! 

So here's what I was able to accomplish...

A giant paper clip

and... 

a pair of hair clips

I'll have them listed in my FB and IG account. In case you're interested to order, the image can be changed to your photo or logo by the way, just let me know by sending me a message.

{Sample} Baby in Blanket

I made a female version of my Baby in Blanket...

I'm thinking of changing / adding variation to the head part -- instead of the 3-4 strands of hair... 

I'll try to make another sample on my next vacant time.

For souvenirs like this should you wish to have the celebrant's name added, if its just a 3-4 letter name, we can opt to attach it at the back of the baby's blanket like this,

Or we can still place it on a name plate and attach it with the baby.

What do you think? 

{Souvenir} Baby with Milk Bottle

Date: June 30, 2013

Event: Baby Matt's Baptism

I made them as charms attached to the Nendo key hooks. 

This very useful key hooks is designed, patented and exclusively available in Nendo Arts & Crafts.

Trivia: This project was inspired by my little China man :)

{Souvenir} Baby in Blanket

Date: June 23, 2013

Event: Baby B's Baptism

Packaging: Clear ziplock with picture label and ribbon

Photo-a-Day

photo by Fat Mum Slim

I used to join Fat Mum Slim's photo-a-day challenge but was never really successful.
I guess I got tired of it because I post the pictures I took on several different platforms. I attempted to post it in my personal, even my craft, blog but it doesn't seem to go with the theme; not to mention the fact that I wanted to see the photos posted as close to each other like a daily basis kind of thing (you get what I mean?). 

And since I couldn't really decide which platform to use, I failed. 

But in that short amount of time Photo a Day has brought me so much fun...

the challenge kept me motivated to learn how to take really cool photos and to not stop cos there's a prompt everyday! In short, it pushed me to do well in photography too!

May prompt

So I'm going to try to do it again... and this time I decided to put it on a separate blog, hence the revival of my old Tumblr account! I think Tumblr is going to be the perfect platform for this so I'm putting it up again just for this particular project. Now if you do have a tumblr account, do follow and see my interpretation of the challenge, will you? 

Also, in case I've driven you out of curiosity and would like to join, head on to Fat Mum Slim's site where the complete guidelines is posted. Let me know where you'll post your photos should you decide to join, okay?

Come visit my Tumblr account and start seeing the world through my eyes.

PS: Since it's already mid-May, I'm gonna have to start next month instead. See you then!

The Hubby Shots

As the title states, these are photos taken not by me but the Mister.

Just like me, he's also into photography -- not taking any formal lesson,  more of a shoot away (trial & error) kind of learning. 

The following are some of the unedited photos he took during his travels and some important occasions. Posted a few of them here cos I fell in love with the shot.

Aren't they beautiful? Some may be a bit blurry but for someone who's a newbie at photography and who previously never really had any interest to it, I'd say he's doing a great job!