frilly cupcakes apron

I guess this is going to be her last project during this holiday :).  It turned out nicely...I think the cupcakes fabric suits this apron...good job, sis :).   I'm sure you can do your own sewing in Melbourne :).

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faux envelope clutch

Last weekend, my youngest sister came to my house, took a picture of the fabric she had chosen and asked if she could use it to make an envelope clutch.  While I was away, she made her pattern from a paper bag, cut the fabrics and voila...when I came home she was almost done sewing and complained she had to adjust the pattern a bit and started using the dreadful seam ripper :D.  Before she left my apartment, I asked her to leave the bag and took some pictures of it :).  Nicely done!  Now, I'm not sure if this is the correct pattern she used :)...but you can definitely try sewing your own envelope clutch.

Jj's version of envelope clutch

her pattern

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cross stitch

is definitely NOT for me :)...I don't think I'd have the patience to stitch each and every single one of those crazy small boxes!  I'd definitely go blind and lost my temper somewhere in the beginning of my project :D.  However, it is my best friend's new found hobby in Hang Zhou....So, last night I told her I want a bunch of pillows for my new house :)...she easily agreed...all I have to do now is cut fabrics for the pillows and copy the designs I want *greedy me is definitely working!*

Cath's creation...and those boxes are so very small!

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yummy red velvet

Last night I was invited to a dinner at my good friend's house and she provided these adorable red velvet cupcakes in a jar :)...yummy!

yummy red velvet in a jar

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seaside home is coming out soon!

As  I have mentioned previously, Seaside Home by C&T Publishing will be out this March!  I'm pretty sure I'll be giving a book or two away to my lovely readers or maybe an ebook ;)....You'll just have to  wait and check back once in awhile.  My seahorse pattern will be featured amongst other beautiful seaside themed hand crafts.  I'd like to thank my readers who had tried the seahorse pattern over the years and I hope these little seahorses bring smiles to the recipients :).  Do let me know if your seahorse below needs to be linked to your blog :).

From left to right, Top to bottom:
Anja Wilder, Fiona, Treann
Daniela Bird, Martina Lotter (musical seahorse!), Lucy
Beth, Martina Lotter, Filipa Fernandes

From Top to bottom, Left to right:
Valentina, Yuli, Amelie, Werner

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more on sewing

Today, Jess made this cute bag from a fabric she bought in Japan last year.  I must say it's pretty nice :)....a simple bag, nicely proportioned and just the right size :)

Jess' bag #2

Then from the bag, she made a scrunchie while Rub made a flower pouch, but the fabric she used was too thick...hence the hat on M's head :p.  I'm just happy they're hooked on sewing :).

Top: the crafters, the scrunchie in use
Bottom: the scrunchie, the misfit in flower pouch :)

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jess made a bag

My youngest sister and her friend are home for the holiday and she told me they wanted to learn how to sew...so I let them play with the sewing machine...I must say they're both quite talented for a first timer.  Here's my sister's first usable bag :D...a reversible shopping bag...not bad, Je!

Jess and her reversible shopping bag

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color of life by diana

My friend, Diana....won a partial scholarship in Italy, but she decide to turn it down....We both went to Lasalle's classes together and she's one very talented lady :).  She sells her kimono creations too :).  I love her new creations!  I do hope she'll grow to be an aspiring new designer.  Good luck in chasing your dream, Di!!!

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one park bazaar and a competition

Baby Bean Portrait has been very kind to us :)...Feity always asks us to join her booth for free and this bazaar went well...thanks to her :) and her lovely decor!  Baby Bean is a great children and family photographer...come and check her web!  She's having a competition at PIK and the winner will get 2 tickets to Singapore!!  There will be fun games for Kids, too...cooking show by Blueband, etc.  For more details, go to Baby Bean's facebook page.

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personalized quote leather bound books

I saw this posting via Amesh and I hurried down to Tarlen's blog :) and ordered some for me! :) I'm so happy when they finally arrived!!! Thank you, Tarlen!

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lace making

Last Thursday, I came by Mrs. Hermani's house.  She is one very talented lady...she can sew, crochet, tatting, quilting, knitting...you name it...recently, she started doing lace!!!  She demonstrated a few moves and it's definitely NOT for me :)...it game me headache hahahahaha :)....she's currently taking lesson from a West Sumatera's lady :)...ooooo so beautiful :)...thank you for your time, Bu!

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character pineapple cookies

Big M's friend's Mom is a baker and she came out with these cute pineapple cookies in the shape of Mickey and Minnie!  Aren't they adorable?!  I bet you can ask for other flavors too.  I ordered some lidah kucing cookies before and they tasted great too :).  You can email Astrid (astridtanudisastro@yahoo.com) if you're interested in these...I think they're great for party flavors.  They also come in lilo and stitch as well as winnie the pooh :D. 

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surprise gifts from Belgie

Last Friday, I came home to a white envelope...I was so eager....I wasn't expecting anything in the mail...but there it was...a package, for moi!!! All the way from Belgie :).  When I tore open the envelope, I found these cute handmade things by Nat of by night.  I've known her for quite some time now, I think I was one of her first blog follower :) hehehehehe...She has talent, as you all can see :)...she now has a shop and a great blog! Nat, thank you sooo much for these lovely presents!!! I really do love them all!!!  They're OH SO CUTE :).  I haven't even personally thanked and emailed her...ooopps :)...but THANK YOU SO MUCH muach muach

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freddy the seahorse

Diana Montes from Mexico sent me her seahorse creation...Isn't it just ADORABLE?! :) I love what she did with the fin!!! I think it's a wonderful idea!!!  Thanks for sharing, Diana :)

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seahorses everywhere

My seahorse had just gained its popularity back, thanks to the talented faberminx.  Here are some of the wonderful seahorses I took from their websites :).  I just love their combinations and varieties...at least I don't have to sew them! :)  Thank you for sharing!!!

Here is one from an email I received, done by Dave and Tammy...I like how she used felt for the fin and the fin lines look good too :)

Here's the one faberminx did ... I looove the fabrics...so happy and cheerful :)

The talented Franziline made this version of the seahorse...I simply love the seahorse tattoo, though :) hehehehe...cute picture :)

And this is Skemommle's creation...she has a useful tip regarding to the tail's turning procedure :)...It would definitely saves you a lot of headaches!!!  Thank you all very very much for making my day(s) by sharing me your beautiful beautiful creations :)

Note: All pictures were taken by each of the seahorse's maker :)

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can i have something like this, chia?

I'll even give you the fabrics :D...but you do the rest...a King Sized one would be good...oooo and I'll even supply the cotton batting ;)...so, what do you think???  You want to make your friend happy? :D hehehehehehe.  Isn't this baby quilt just absolutely gorgeous?! I love everything about it...well done, Chia!

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no, it's not a matte stephens'

It's a Matte Stephens' knock off by me! hahahhahaa...sorry Matte...I took a drawing private lesson on Sunday, and we were told to bring a photo of a painting we like and try drawing it.  Naturally, I picked my favorite painter's painting...the talented Mr. Stephens :D.  This is the result of my copy cat hahahhaha.  I didn't know painting on a canvas using acrylic can be so much fun and relaxing :).  I guess that adds to my list of hobbies :).

My buddy, Chia...chose a harder and more complicated object to draw, an Iwan Soelistiyo painting...and turns out very very nice :)...you've done a great job, Chia!!! :D

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another year to my age :)

I dreaded today...because I turn 3 - 0 but I still feel like I'm in my 20s hahahahhaa :)...you'll read me dreading the day when I turn 4 - 0 and hopefully, by then I'll still be blogging and you'll still be reading :D.  It's quiet today...my husband had to leave to the US to attend his grandma's funeral, who passed away on Monday...so tonight, we'll just have dinner at my parents' house.  

This morning, Chia dropped me a loaf of bread she baked herself...a yummy raisin bread...THANK YOU...I LOVE THE BREAD!!! SO SO SO SO MUCH.  Big M kissed me and wished me happy birthday this morning and she said she wants to celebrate Mommy's birthday :).  Although my better half isn't here, I'm very happy and thankful to spend it with my lovely misfits and family :).   

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the readers seahorses

I love getting emails from my readers :)...specially emails with their projects from my tutorial :) makes me happy :).  Here are some I've received from Tara and Mary.  I hope these lovely seahorses brightens the day of the receiver :).  Thanks for sharing, peeps...

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wedding ring pillow: done!

Remember I posted my wedding ring pillow crochet top??  Well, it's finally done!  I'd say it looks awfully pretty :D...Chia made it for her best friend's wedding :).  Lucky friend... :p