Death Valley and City Crafter Challenge Blog Week 436 ~ Zig-a-Zag-ah

I went to Death Valley National Park over the weekend.....

it is the biggest National Park on the lower 48 states of America...

just look at the rock formation, no wonder Star Wars movies staged here...

although its already end of October, but it was still hot after 10 AM

Badwater basin is pretty cool though, it is 282 below sea level, one of the lowest spot in the world

one of my favorite hike is Natural Bridge Canyon, not only it was partly shaded, the view was amazing....

here's another one of my favorite - Artists Palette, pretty cool huh?

now back to this week's card for City Crafter Challenge Blog

The theme is Zig-a-Zag-ah.....

I am not the most patient, and really having problem lining up these cross-stitches pumpkin...

they are too difficult for me, LOL! I started with the stitched peonies and finally gave up, the stitched peonies stamp set is now on sale on my Crafty Stuff for Sale Page, if you are interested to pick it up, hop over there now, I tried on the petals and it doesn't work for me so the rest of the stamp in that set was totally new.

Products used -

Waffle Flower Crafts

Hope you come play along with us this week at....

City Crafter Challenge Blog

I'm Back and Enjoying Life....

Hello all, I'm back from a long trip, this is the longest we have been in Singapore, my hubby loves Singapore so much that he extend our stay every year, to be frank, by the 9th and 10th day, I am longing to come home for my Papillon and tomatoes in the garden.... LOL!

Singapore, my beautiful sunny island from the top!

I will post some photos if I can find time to blog, but for now, I am enjoying life, sip by sip.....

this is to participant in Coffee Lovers Spring/Summer Blog Hop

both the cups image and sentiment are from PowerPoppy, and before I go, I would like to say THANK YOU for those who sent me lovely birthday cards and gifts I received in the mail. THANK YOU SO MUCH for thinking of me on my birthday! : )

Happy Spring

Happy Spring!!!!!

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I just found a drafted post that I haven't hit "publish", I guess I was in Tokyo when Spring arrived, so here you go, with some beautiful Sakura from Tokyo as well!

We went to Tokyo March 16, typically is a little early for Sakura. Flower viewing is a big thing in Japan during Cherry blossom Festival, which is spring, it is peak traveling season for Japan, mid March is early but we were lucky enough to have some early bloom, even on the street.

when I am in Japan, I love visiting Shrine, it always makes me feel calm and peaceful...

Nezu Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrine, nearly all its structures are extant from they were build or rebuilt in 1706.

The best part of the Shrine that I love is the landscape, don't you think the layers of green are just beautiful?

The custom in Japan is that you purify yourself at a Shrine with these wooden ladle at the Chozuya (or some called Temizuya, which is like a little water fountain)

and always remember, hold the ladle with your right hand first, cleanse your left hand and then switch hand.

more beautiful Sakura at Nezu Shrine....

With these beautiful cherry blossom, I am wishing you a wonderful Spring again!

Thanks for stopping by!

City Crafter Challenge Blog Week 405 ~ Tag It!

I am back from Tokyo, I had so much fun, before we leave, I knew that we too early for cherry blossom, but we are lucky enough, this year, it came earlier than usual, although it is not full bloom until March 26, but we are able to caught a glimpse of it in most places....

This week at....

City Crafter Challenge Blog

The theme is "Tag It"! Check out challenge details HERE!

My project is a tag on the gift wrap for birthday boy Charlie!

Hop over to City Crafter Challenge Blog for more beautiful work by the CCCB Designers!

City Crafter Challenge Blog Week 400 ~ Polka Dots

Last week, I went to San Francisco to spent some time with Clare.... we went to my favorite place for clam chowder of course!

the weather was wet but it didn't take away the fun....

by the way, if you celebrate Chinese New Year, Gong Xi Fa Cai to you!

Can you believe City Crafter Challenge Blog is into week 400 this week!

Wow, seems like a loooooog time!!!!

Our challenge this week is Polka Dots, check out challenge details HERE!

there is a bottle of glossy accent sitting on my craft table, the cap is broke and I am afraid it is going to dry up soon, so I pour a ton on this.... LOL!

Do you like it? : )

Come join us at City Crafter Challenge Blog.

O'ahu - Did I tell you I LOVE Hawaii?

After spending a few days in Kona, we flew to O'ahu!

Unlike Kona, Honolulu is very crowded, a lot of people everywhere, but we don't really care....

strolling along Waikiki everyday, or go deep into the neighborhood scouting on zillow for prices of the apartments few blocks away from the beach

take a few steps from our hotel to Royal Hawaiian Center for nightly Hawaiian music...

taking Ukulele lesson...

eating Sushi everyday, I mean good Sushi... and I am not the Sushi Connoisseur here, the non-Asian guy is, I am the opposite, I love SPAM!!!!!

so we had to find myself the best Musubi cafe in Honolulu. Spam Musubi is definitely the marriage of American and Japanese..... I love it!

Life was perfect until Saturday morning....

Ok, I got up from bed and get dressed, grabbed my backpack, which I know I have my wallet and passport in there, and then I throw the car keys and house keys into the bag, put on my shoes and off we go, out of the hotel room to the lobby, it was a mess, some people were crying, probably cannot find their loved one, most people followed the hotel staff and went to the basement, DH insisted to stay outdoor, he thought it would be safer, I remember texting my girls back and forth, and then 20 something minutes later......

Seriously? Someone push the wrong button that morning?

I need more "clicks" to change the password for my email account then to sent a missile threat alert to the whole state of Hawaii!!!!! seriously????

after that, I asked DH what did he grab when we first got the alert, guess what? Not his wallet, not his passport, it was his diet mountain dew!!!! LOL!!! : 0

Well, his explanation was, if we get into the shelter, it could be hours, he needs a sip of soda of course, or he would be thirsty! LOL!

Despite the missile scare, we had the nicest vacation ever. Every minute of it was amazing! I loved it!

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Before I go, just another card I made a while ago for CCCB that requires Mushrooms, I wasn't happy with this one so I made another one to post for that challenge instead, so tell me what you think about  this one!

Bye for now, have a great weekends everyone.

Stay warm, stay safe wherever you are!