Creative Blog Hop

You might have seen the Creative Blog Hop going around lately....

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I was fortunate enough, that my dear friend Ros nominated me as one of the crafter that inspired her, thank you Ros, you are a great inspiration to me as well.

Here are the answers of the questions being asked -

What am I working on
I usually get my DT work done as soon as we have the theme set up, they includes work for City Crafter Challenge Blog and LESSology monthly challenge. Besides the DT work, I took part in a few challenges regularly, like Papertrey ink make it monday, My Favorite Things color palette challenge and Moxie Fab World whenever they have a challenge.

How does my work differ from others of it genre
I don't know, you tell me, LOL!
I only know that I like trying different thing, I love shabby chic, lots of layers but I also love clean and simple, especially now that postage are so high, I tends to do more flat, envelope friendly cards.

Why do I create what I do
Simply one word - JOY

How does your creative process work
Not sure if it sounds weird to you, most of the time, when I see something that inspired me, it could be a magazine cover, it could be window display, it could be something I see from blogland, images from tumblr etc.... I need to get to my craft room like right away.... when it doesn't allowed, it bothers me even in my sleep, I will keep thinking about it and just can't wait for get into the craft room first thing in the morning. But.... a lot of time, the project just didn't come up the way I had in mind, it revolves along the way.... and it might turn out something completely different from what I had in mind at the first place, weird?

Alright, so much of me, I better stop here.

To keep the Creative Blog Hop going, I have to pick two crafters that I admire, here you go....

Audrey Pettit from A Peek Into My Scrappy World
What I love most about Audrey's work is.... she is just amazing in everything she does, she has an eye for colors, her style is sweet and feminine and very eye catching, besides all her paper crafts, she also great at sewing, every time she posted a sewing project, I just want to run into my craft room and pull some of the fabrics out and start working, haha.. but my craft room is so packed and I had to put the fabrics in a big plastic box at the bottom of all the paper, that makes it hard to get them out, whew...

Audrey is good at holiday decor, especially halloween, if you haven't seen one of Audrey's haunted house tour, you gotta to check it out.

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Ira Huberts from Ira's Crea Corner
Ira's work is like a beautiful display in an art gallery, a museum..... every of her projects looks like it needs tons of hours, it is complex and it always come with a story, but most importantly, it is always unique and beautiful.

Thanks for the inspiration Audrey and Ira, I hope you keep the Creative Blog Hop going in this great place we all shared - THE BLOGLAND!

Pink Post

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Today's card......

all you need is to have is PINK on your creation....

to enter the challenge over at

CCEE STAMPERS 

because it is National Pink Day

how cool is that!

Join in for the fun if you are a PINK girl like me....

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And a BLOG AWARD

I received this yummy award first from

LINDA B ~ Hands to work, Heart to love

and also from

STELLA ~ A little bit of things I enjoy

2 of my blog buddies, who often visit my blog and leave such sweet comment, THANK YOU Linda and Stella, for being so sweet, and for thinking of me!

Now the rules......

1. Send a THANK YOU to the person who nominated you and include their link. 

THANK YOU Linda and Stella, for this sweet award but most of all, thanks for being a super sweet blog buddy

2. To accept this award, you need to answer seven random facts about yourself.

So here are my 7 random facts about ME!

1. I am a night owl

2. I am constantly on a diet plan but keep drinking soda and eat potato chips on the side, LOL!

3. I love FOOD, glorious FOOD

4. I used to love traveling, but now I hate to leave Vegas!!!

5. Although I grew up in the sunny island called Singapore, but I never like the sun, I am more of a LUNA girl.

6. I slept in almost every movie I've ever watched, and that includes Harry Porter and The Simpsons. I think I can count only a few of the movies I stayed awake, and that is Toy Stories and Finding Nemo.

7. I rarely cook these days, Vegas are just too great for food!

3. Pass the award on to at least eight other awesome blog buddies.

This is always tough, but guess I have to do it anyway, don't get mad at me if you are not on the list, I try my best not to repeat, AND don't get mad at me if you get this from me. : ) 

1. Elbogi ~ Elborgi's Stempelwelt

2. Deepti Aggarwal ~ My Creativity

3. Julie Tucker-Wolek ~ Life with the tucker and wolek

4. Jacira ~ Jacira Scrap

5. Christa ~ Scrap Mom

6. Joanne Leddy ~ Creative Stamping

7. Lynnda Hosni ~ Arty Scrappy

8. Angi ~ Angi and Cokie designs

Do visit these ladies if you have time, you' see some amazing creation there!

Pixie Dust Paperie December Kit ~ Release Day

Have you seen Pixie Dust Paperie December Kit yet?

Here you go....

Pixie Dust Paperie December Kit

"Time Square Twenty 11"

Closer look.....

You'll received a whole bottle of this, how cool can that be...


Love the kit? Now ready for the Kirsty's Special?


For every purchase of the December Kit, I am giving away the November Frugal Kit
Yes, buy the December Kit and get the Frugal Kit for free!!!!
All you have to do is to shop at The Pixie Shop for the December Kit, type in "KIRSTY" at the comment box when you check out, and I will have the Frugal Kit sent together with your December Kit in the same package. (Cannot be combine with other coupon code)
Wait no more, offer ends Dec 10, 2010




Don't forget to hop over to The Pixie Blog and see what our talented DT had created for you with this fabulous kit, a new project each day!!!




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Next is a few awards I received over the past weeks


From Stella

Thank you Stella, for thinking of me!


From Denise

Thanks Denise, so sweet of you, and thanks for being the best spoke person for Giveaways....


And from Lori, my Pixie Designer

Thanks Lori, for being so sweet, and also being a super great help at The Pixie Blog


Since I am super stylish (x3), LOL! and versatile....
Here's my duty.... LOL
Tell the world 8 things about myself......


1. I am camera shy
2. I love shoes..... don't tell me you don't?
3. I love to eat
4. and sleep
5. I am thankful for my family, my love ones, my blog buddies, without all of you, life wouldn't be this much fun!
6. I am a collector of bed linen, towel, kitchen ware, LOL!
7. well, I don't have to tell you this one, everyone here knew that Purple is my favorite color, I love all shades in purple!
8. I used to love traveling, but ever since I moved to Vegas, I just lost the interest and feel so tough to leave here, can someone tell me why?


The next step is pass this along...... to how many? I forgot, never mind....
these are the beautiful blogs and familiar faces to me (don't get mad at me if you get this from me, and please don't get mad at me if you don't, sometimes I just can't remember who I've given these awards to, and who haven't yet,  must the age thing!)


Here you go, the stylish and versatile awards go to


Lynnda Hosni


Victoria


Janet


Linda


Angi @ Cokie Pop


Saskia


Amelia Khalik


Enjoy Ladies!!!!!!


Before I go, don't forget to enter the GIVEAWAY, last day to do so!!!!


Will be back tomorrow for another new challenge at City Crafter Challenge Blog

Project 365 ~ Picture from Albuquerque ~ and 3 blog awards

I know I am so behind with my project 365, here you go

Day 42 (Oct 9, 2010)

Broken heart in the desert.......(not mine though)


Day 43 (Oct 10, 2010)

Some pictures from my trip to Albuquerque and Sante Fe this past weekend


Day 44 (Oct 11, 2010)

 I just love these South West colors, so rich, so festive!


Day 45 (Oct 12, 2010)

Day 46 (Oct 13, 2010)

Day 47 (Oct 14, 2010)

I took a lot of pictures this time with my new lens, so I'll be back for more picture from the South West trip.

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{BLOG AWARDS from lovely sweet blog friends....}

Ok, I have been holding these back for a few days by now, my blog is usually pre-scheduled, like 3-4 days in advance, so when I received these, I really need to find a slot that is much later.

Lovely Sonia pass this along to me, thanks Sonia!


the rules -
1. Thank the person that passed this to you
Thank you once again Sonia, you are so sweet


2. Copy the award to your blog
yes, posted and on the side bar as well


3. Share three things that you enjoy doing
Crafting of course!
Sleeping
LOL! (I am serious, just love doing this)


4. Pass the award to five others
Well, you all know this is the hardest part, because sometime we just don't want to make anyone upset as we really cannot keep up with all the records, you know, the old age thing..... but I am going to be sporting and join in the fun anyway. So don't get mad at me if I did not mention your name, I might have earlier on some other awards, this doesn't mean I don't care for you. And please don't get mad at me if I pass this to you now, it is just for fun and please don't feel obligated to do anything, remember, this is just for fun.


Ok, the five blogger I can think of now are


Helen Tilbury - back at you my dear friend! thanks for the other award


Lynnda Hosni - love her beautiful LO


Steph - love her shabby goodness creation


Ira - wonderful creation and one funny gal, fun fun fun!


Lori Hairston - my Pixie gal and lovely vintage goodness creation


Five already? why so fast, I have a longer list....
never mind, one more chance

Isn't that a cute award? BLOG BUDDIES, don't we all have a long list
Thanks Helen, for this cute one!


Well, great, this one I get to chose 6 blog buddies


1. Tracy - I wanna build a memory


2. Sonia - Sonia Studio 60


3. Stella - A little big of the things I enjoy


4. Joanna K - Under a creative spell


5. Lauren Bergold (my pixie gal) - All the good blog names were taken


6. Colleen Dietrich - Dietrich Design




Don't go yet, one more.....

Just received this from Ira, so I am adding this on to the above two (which was pre-scheduled)
Thanks Ira, and I am passing this on to the girls with attitude (good one!)
June and Janet


Alright ladies, take it, keep it, pass it along (only if you wish), or just smile and know that you are a great blog buddy to me, thanks for visiting me, and always leave sweet comment, that means a lot to me, thank you all!!!!


Just got home late last night and have no time to craft yet, maybe tomorrow I'll have a little new creation to show here at this little blog of mine!


Some links that you might be interested


My GIVEAWAY post
(till Nov 13)


Pixie Dust Paperie 
(a new project everyday)


The Pixie Shop
(November kit "snow shoe" and other new items)


City Crafter Challenge Blog
(This week's theme is THANK YOU)

I am thankful for.....

I am thankful for..........

A Blog Award from a dear friend - Ros Crawford

Thank you Ros, for being a great blog friend

There are some rules to follow....

1. Thank the person that awarded it to you

Thanks Ros!!!!!

2. Copy the award to the blog.

3. List 3 things you love about yourself

(1) I love that I have been blessed with a loving husband, and 3 precious children.

(2) I love that I am easy to adapt to new environment and changes in life, even it has been very drastic.

(3) I love that I am able to see that there is a sunny side in every situation.

4. Choose a favorite photo

hmm.... this is not easy.... but rules are rules

guess this is it! I am doing this behind my husband's back, LOL! Don't tell him that he is viewed by many on the internet!

5. I have to pass this to 5 more people..... (Dear friends, as you know this is always hard, please don't get mad at me if you get this from me, and please don't get mad at me if I did not pass this to you, there are so many people but I can only pick 5, in no particular reason)

Here you go....

Jessy Christopher

Lauren Bergold

Cheryl Nelson

Sylvia Nelson

Sandy Ang

Don't go, I am not done yet (LOL!)

I am thankful for.......

A gift in the mail from a thoughtful friend - Lynnda Hosni

Look at this beautiful card

and all these beautiful handmade flowers

Thanks Lynnda!!!!!

I am thankful for all my blog friends, who leave love here at my little blog!

THANK YOU ALL!!!!!


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FOLLOW ME contest over at Pixie Dust Paperie

Pixie Dust Paperie is giving away this lovely Melissa Frances 6x6 Kitschy Kitchen paper pad to one lucky follower, pop over to Pixie Dust Paperie for a chance to win!

Back to my little space!

Whew........ finally, back to my little space, back to creating.... 

Got home late last night, way past midnight, and woke up by the gardener from Moon Valley Nursery at 7.30 AM : (   they are here to filled up our bare backyard, so no sleeping in on a Saturday morning : (

Oh well, at least I get to craft this morning, here's what I come up with

And I think I can make it in time for COLOUR Q challenge # 46

Here's the inspiration photo from Colour Q

I started making this card on Tuesday morning, thinking that I can squeeze in a little time for the challenge, but fat hope, I need to pack my bag and run to the airport, and I can only complete the card this morning, so to say, this card took me more than 4 days to complete, LOL!

DP are from October Afternoon and The Girls' Paperie

Cardstock is from Bazzill Basics

Seam binding is my first try, hand-dyed at home

Stamps are from PTI

Flowers from recollections

Buttons are from PTI too

Good to be back here.... my husband is going to New York City next week and asked me to go along, I think I'd have to say NO this time, I hardly spend any time in my craft room this month, sorry dear!

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I have one more thing to share, I received this award few days ago from lovely Elena, but was away from my desk and can't do anything till I come home.

It says - You are the coolest person on earth, LOL, no, I am just kidding, I don't know what it says but I am sure it's lovely things, however, I do know that I need to past to 10 lovely bloggers, so here you go, my speech -

Thanks Elena, for this beautiful awards (the picture is beautiful, the words can't go wrong right?) I am so honored that you picked me!!!!!

and my list of 10 lovely bloggers are (it is hard to just pick 10, but rules are rules)

Ros Crawford

Steph

Tracy

Linda Robinson

Jessy Christopher

Lori Hairston

Lauren Bergold

Stella

Koralee

Saskia

My First Blog Award ~ Creative Writer Blogger Award? LOL!!!!!

I received my very first Blog Award from a very sweet blog friend Joanna today, what an honor!

Thanks Joanna, for passing this award to me! It makes my day!

Here's the price to pay for receiving this award, LOL!!!!!! (just kidding!)

Since I am a "creative writer", this little bit of writing is just easy peasy for me! (LOL! I am kidding again!)

Be serious!!!! Here you go!

1. Express gratitude to the blogger that bestowed the award unto you........

Dear Joanna, thanks for your kindness and thoughtfulness, and thanks for laying your eyes on tiny little me, I am so honored to be picked by you, and thanks for doing this to me! : )

2. Display this picture proudly on your blog....

3. Be nice and provide a link to the person who gave it to you....

Sweet Joanna's blog can be found HERE!

4. Tell 6 outrageous lies about yourself and one truth, or switch it about and tell 6 truths and one lie........ you will have to decide for yourselves what you believe....

5. Nominate 7 creative writers who might be into doing this (this is a tough one!)

6. Post links to the 7 you nominate and let them know......

Alright! Here are my lies/truths.........

1. I love potatoes cooked in any way.

2. I've been to over 70 cities in the world

3. I moved from one place to another 5 times in 7 years

4. I never spend more than $100 every month on paper crafting stuff

5. I play the piano

6. I sleep till 2 PM every Saturday and Sunday

Make a guess, truth? lie? 

(Don't ask me to explain the 6 truths/ 1 lies or 6 lies/1 truth thingy, I am just following instruction here, LOL)

And now, I am passing this award to 7 of my blog friends, (in no particular order) please don't get mad at me, and pleassssse continue to stop by my blog and leave sweet comment, that's the strength to keep me going on.... (LOL!)

Note to Linda - I spare you for this, 'cos I saw your name on Joanna's list, other wise, you will be top on this list, LOL! don't want to load you with another one! LOL!!!!

1. Ros Crawford

2. Koralee

3. Mona

4. Irena

5. Steph

6. Lynnda

7. Cheryl

Have fun playing and passing the award along........