Layout⎪ So Loved*

Hello there! I am posting another layout of Baby Ivan. I completed three layouts of him in 2 days time. My instgram bestie Evelin is right, being a mum makes us a fast scrapbooker. Don't ask me how I manage to scrap and craft so much even with a 2 weeks-old newborn. The truth is I have a supermom who helps me take care of baby while I nap. Sometimes I steal time in between feeding sessions to scrap or work on my Project Life. Sometimes I forced myself to scrap because I have some DT assignments to work on, but most of the time I scrap to keep myself stay awake and de-stress. All moms know how demanding a newborn can be right?

Here's 3rd layout of Ivan. I think I would need to run to our local scrapbook store to get two more new album dedicated for baby's layout. 

A simple layout inspired by Maggie Holmes & Janna Werner's layout of creating banners in layout. I also stitched a layer of white crepe paper on the background to create dreamy effect as Ivan was dreaming away in the photo. 

Loving this Amy Tangerine semi-transparent alphas. They look yummilicious when stacked together. 

Using lots of Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm here. The papers are just perfect for a baby boy layout. Keep layering the arrows, banners and stickers. <3

Love this 'Hello, my name is' tag. Too cute!!

Oh by the way, I have completed my Week 15 spreads yesterday and made another layout today. Super proud of myself being so crafty. And super blessed to have mum to help taking care of baby when I craft away. Next month when I go back to Singapore, I am on my own again.

Thanks for looking, XoXo.

Finally Week 7

Hello there! I have a very very productive last week by completed 2 weeks project spreads and 2 12x12 layouts. How awesome is that? I have a few good news to share you before showing you my Project Life spread. 

My layout was a featured project in Two Peas on last friday. I was literally doing *happy lion dance* (just because it was still Chinese New Year) after being informed by my awesome Instagram friend - Evelyn. It has over 6500 views as of today. 

Then I also have another layout that I made a while ago (inspired by Wilna's video again) featured on TwoPeas blog.

And I also won a spot from Wilna Furstenberg's Art Class at TwoPeas right? So I have been indulging all the great news from TwoPeas last week! I have been spending a few nights watching all the video tutorials from her Art Class and I tell you.... it's AWESOME and super duper worth your USD25!! A lot of videos to show you how she created her beautiful pages, pages from guest DT, PDF and also a lot of cut files! I have drafted a few sketches and ideas on my planners after watching those videos. Once I am done doing laundry and bathing my dogs I will start creating again. 

Alright, enough of my ramblings and here's the title card I made for Week 7. 

Using a lot of Pretty Little Studio - Sand Castle here. Loving the soft pastel color scheme. And I have realized I mostly use Thickers for my Project Life title card now. Not so much on my layouts or mini albums though. 

As usual, I am working with my Blue - Pink - Yellow scheme. And pretty much stick to this color scheme for this week spread. 

It was Chinese New Year so as usual, a lot of gatherings, dinners, meeting-ups and catching-ups over the week. I am so blessed to have so many lovely family members and friends celebrating New Year with me. 

Then we came back to Singapore and we were on our own. Celebrating our last couplehood - Valentine's day together. So I use some Crate Paper Fourteen collection for this page. And as usual, I would need to include a picture of my baby bump to record my pregnancy journey.

I have received a few comments asking on how I do the flip-flap pockets to store my extra photos which is inspired by Scrappin Love. There isn't any rocket science here. I just use my well-loved washi tapes to tape the extra journalling card. So most of my flip-flaps are on the right page as the opening of the pockets to slot in the cards is always on the right. 

Sometimes the extra card is just a single sided paper

Some of the pockets are double sided flips so I can store at least 2 more photos. 

Hiding some of the food pictures with the flaps! I do not want my project life to look like a restaurant menu with tonnes of food and drinks photos. 

Okie dokie, That's all for my Week 7 spread and I gotta catch up on my Week 8 real soon. Thanks for looking and I hope you have an awesome week ahead! XoXo.

I Love You A Bushel & A Peck

Again, when I was browsing Pinterest for some inspiration for scrapping my next layout, something caught my eyes.

Source: Pinterest

I made the cut file and uploaded it to my instagram. Someone told me it's a song. So I googled and realized that this is such a cute song to tell someone I Love You A Lot ;)

You can download the cut file here. The font I am using is KG The Last Time (from DaFont)

Again, me and my cameo is inseparable. I am loving the huge title for my layouts currently. The blue-green-yellow impasto is a new technique I learn from Wilna F's video tutorial in 2peas. Mixing acrylic paint & tacky glue to create this thick and shiny texture. I have this random photos of Ethan printed for a long time and have no idea what to do with it. 

I actually cut the title twice because my ink splatters was all over the title and did't quite like how it turn out. I would prefer to have messy background but clean title. So I layered another title to create more dimension.

Still using my bits and pieces from Studio Calico January kit. Yikes, I didn't kill much of my kits after using it for 3 12x12 layouts and 2 PL spreads. Maybe its my habits of just using random bits of patterned papers here n there. But I do use a lot of embellishment from these lovely kits.

And these are my random photos of the day:

Ding Dong! And its a happy mail!!! I won the RAK goodies from Jaime Leija (paperheARTproject).

I was thinking of that cute typewriter wood veneers the night before and I got it today! Lotsa stamps and American Crafts goodies that make me a happy girl today.

And then someone turn her bed into a war zone. 

She looks pretty innocent here right? She is the face behind the crime scene. Yikes.... I guess that's part and parcel of having a puppy huh? yea... she is only 11 months old.

I made some easy-peasy Soy milk with lotus seed dessert today. They say it's good for skin and I hope it helps my pregnancy acne!

Love love my husband who woke up early in the morning make me some yummy ABC soup (my favorite potatoes, carrots and tomatoes soup). Yumm!!

Chalkboard ❤

It's been a while since I last scrapping 8.5 x 11 layout. Love how fast I could fill it up and complete the layout under an hour or so. This layout is inspired by Wilna Furstenberg tutorial in 2peas for using chalkboard paint as background. I have been dying to try my hands on chalkboard paint as I really really love all the chalkboard art that I see from Pinterest over and over again. So Wilna's video gave me a push to try the chalkboard paint. It is as easy-peasy as painting the background with acrylic paint or watercolor. 

Here's my layout inspired by a quote: You Are My Sunshine. I took the picture of my pretty breakfast. A hearty breakfast (yummy & sweet) never fail to make my day as I am never a morning person.

The main feature would be the chalkboard background and the huge-ass handwritten title. I know I don't have the best handwriting and I am so gonna practise my handwriting more. I just tucked some bits and pieces under my photos, added a few cut arrows and brads then I am done with the layout. 

I wrote the title with white color pencil as I do not have any white chalks at home. I supposed chalks would work much better with the background. You have to make sure the tip of the color pencil is real sharp and if you would prefer the white color to stand out more, then just add a little water to the pencil.  No worries and just give it a try as the chalkboard background is really forgiving! if you do not like what you have written, just wipe it off with a piece of wet tissue and start it all over again. I applied two layers of chalkboard paint to have a darker and smoother background as opposed to Wilna's grungy/textured background. I guess the textured background makes the writing a little easier too!

Been hoarding on this cute little badge since I saw it in my Studio Calico November kit. One of my new year resolution is to use the supplies that I love on my layout, projects, cards and albums + most importantly, stop hoarding!! I know old habit dies hard but I will try! 

I am still debating with myself whether to start doing Project Life 2013, I know it's fast and easy as compared to doing a layout. But but but.... with a newborn baby arriving in April, I doubt I would be able to keep up with any of scrappy projects. Anyway, I can't wait to make some little project life cards and cards with this chalkboard paint! 

Thanks for looking. XoXo.

Key To My Heart

I remember watching this amazing videos from 2peas a while back and I love the rosette layout by Shanon Tidwell. I love these series of tutorial by Shanon as it really inspires me to use more of my hardly-ever-reach tools. I am a tools junkie & scrapoholic (shoppaholic when it comes to any scrapbooking items). I love trying out lots of new tools and I have so many things in my endless wish list. 

Very inspiring tutorial huh?

I made this layout because I was in rosette-making madness. Couldn't decide to use the pink / teal side of the Pink Paislee paper, so I just cut it into half and use both! I'm so brilliant! =P This layout is basically inspired by the Kaisercraft stamps and thus the title of the LO. 

Love the picture in this LO although it's kinda out of focus. It was taken in Penang on 10.10.2010. I only realized the date was triple 10s when I checked my Aperture library. 

Added some KI Memories Hot Date tape on the photo. It's superb and looks like i have printed some random 'I-Love-You' quotes on the photo.

Completed the title with a keyhole embellishment & key stamp

Spotted the cute bottle caps? It was collected by my alcoholic husband. Never failed to bring home some after his outing with buddies  

I realized this LO is perfect for MWL Scrap This & That #7 by Esther a day after I finished the LO. This challenge is to create a 12x12 layout using at least a stamp & washi tapes. Oh my, how could I resist not using washi tapes in my projects? They're so perfect for layering and adding textures. The challenge ends on 20 February 2012,  do visit the forum for more info & play along with the challenge.

Thanks for dropping by & leaving me a comment. I would love to hear your thoughts =) XoXo