The Joy of Scrapbooking

One of the most common ways to capture memories is through photographs and scrapbooking has become a safe, fun, creative method to preserve the photos. It also brings out the wonderful story through the art displayed. Most importantly, your photos and mementos can be kept and viewed by future generations.

Scrapbooking doesn't need you to be a skilled artist in order to produce a creative unique layout. A simple cut and paste is all you need to complete one scrapbook. Just remember, there is no boundaries and  limitations for creativity. Even if you simply paste everything in one page, you will get something out from it. To me, the parts or pieces that you gather bring to the completion of your work. So, don't be afraid to mix and match.

If you prefer to use a a pre-made layout for your photos, you can try scrapbooking.wikia. Below is an example of their pre-made layout. Ready your art papers, scissors, and some embellishments to go with it. Then, just put your photo in and you're done! Have fun with scrapbooking!

Congratulations Red Velvet Cupcakes

Ordered this cupcakes from cakecupboard to congratulate both newly-wed couple. It was a last minute order and thanks to cakecupboard for taking my order and making it according to the design given. This is a red velvet cupcakes and I like that the cupcakes are not too sweet (with combination of icing cream and pretty fondant)... Just nice to have them with a cuppa. Feel free to see so many other cute cupcake designs in her blog at cakecupboard blog. Nyummay!

Sneak Peek: Pearl Bridal Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings

Congratulations again to sis and Alex! Here goes the debut of my Swarovski Pearl Bridal Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set. Snapshot photo taken from the slideshow. Photo by Jeremy Tsen from All About Love  (FB link). More photos coming. :)

Using the Sizzix Sidekick

My Sizzix Sidekick has Arrived!

Suprise, suprise! I have actually forgotten about this and when the parcel arrived yesterday...I was like..Ooo...Woahh... Thought this thing won't make it to my address. As requested by Ms-(soon-to-be-Mrs) -Neppiaw...this for your view~~~ tadaa!! my Sizzix sidekick (Hello Kitty version). The Sizzix sidekick is perfect for beginners and for those who are eager to try, this is a good start.

Here is the link from Sizzix website for the instruction.

Sizzix Sidekick Machine is exactly what crafters have been looking for - a portable, affordable and adorable crafting system designed for detailed shape-cutting with Sizzlits (small and medium) and 12" Decorative Strip dies, and quick, quality embossing from Textured Impressions and Texture Fades Embossing Folders (small only). (Source: Sizzix.com)

I've been a big fan ever-since I knew scrap-n-crop and have been buying non-stop (oops... ;p) for craft supplies (stamping, papers, inks, etc.) from them. So, my next purchase from scrap-n-crop for my first trial with Sizzix Sidekick is the Ellison design Easy Emboss - Heart with Swirls by Scrappy Cat. Let's wait and see what we can do with it after the thing arrive my doorstep. Can't wait!

I found links below from youtube for Sizzix beginners. Hope it helps and it's a good introduction as well, for those who are not familiar with this machine. The embed code somehow doesn't work here... Hmm.. You can try click the link below.

• Using the Sizzix Sidekick

• Die Cutting for Beginners - Sizzix Sidekick

Inspired: DIY Wedding Card Box

Hello there!

Today, I am inspired to do a wedding card box for my sis' wedding which is just around the corner. That's fast! I thought I have more time to add-on more wedding stuffs to it. Hopefully I can make it. Yikes... Below are few of the creative ideas diy-ed by other bride-to-be from all around the world. You can click the link in the 'credit to' to view their page/original site. I'm pinning it here for own view and for inspirations. The first two wedding card boxes look elegant with satin-finish look. I like it but I am not really good at making round box and I don't want to spend on a plain round box. So, I will probably stick with square boxes.

  Credit to: diy.weddingbee.com

Credit to : diy.weddingbee.com

This is polka-dot inspired wedding card boxes with round boxes and green polka dots.

Credit to : diy.weddingbee.com

Simple and neat with elegant feel of a square-type wedding card boxes.

Credit to : weddingbycolor.com

Another polka-dot inspired wedding card boxes added with 'character' to it with some monograms and polka-dot ribbons.

Credit to : forums.onewed.com

Ok. I'm ready for my next project - DIY Wedding Card Box! 

Are you inspired yet? You better be  :)

Have a great day ahead!

Happy Momma's Day!

Hey lovelies,

Hope you all had a wonderful Mother's day yesterday. I am late one day sending my wishes but anyway, everyday is a Mother's day right and this special day is celebrated on different days and dates around the world but commonly takes place on the second Sunday in May. Mother's day falls on 13 May 2012 (second Sunday of the month) in Malaysia and majority of the other countries. So, here's a short wishes for all mommies out there. 

Happy Mother's Day

Special thoughts are being sent

and many wishes, too.

for all it takes to make

a Mothers Day full of joy for you.

Because you're lovingly thought about

so often throughout the year.

This loving greeting's being sent

now that Mothers Day here.

Source: say-it-in-verse

Thinking of sending a DIY Mother's Day card? I just made mine. Stay tune for the pics. ;)