Altered Projects | A Peek Into My Fauxdori / Happiedori As Travel Journal

Hello there, as mentioned in the previous post, I have uploaded a video, walk you through how I made my Happiedori (Fauxdori / Midori-inspired traveler's notebook). And this post, I would like to show you some of the pages in my Shanghai traveler's notebook.

Here's the video and remember to leave me a comment / give me a thumbs-up! That would mean a lot to me for making more and more videos.

Here's a pic of my travel essentials:

1. Midori Traveler's Notebook /Fauxdori / Happiedori 
2. Freckled Fawn pouch + Oh Deer Me kit
3. Pens (I used Pilot Coleto & Uni Style-fit here)
4. Fujifilm Instax Share printer (which can print iPhone photo wi-fi) (Related blog post on how to edit your Instax photo)
5. M&M's (I can't travel without these!)
6. Washi tapes - I use them to decorate my journal, seal my M&M's bag, paste receipts to my journal etc. Sky is the limit when it comes to how to use Washi tapes.
7. Stickers

I also love how the Frecked Fawn Oh Deer Me kit August pouch actually match the neon yellow Happiedori.

I added a love charm that I got from a gift shop in Shanghai.

First page: Travel Itinerary and self made pockets with Project Life cards. And also love the colourful rainbow tabs.

Things to pack / bring:

Daily Itinerary which I stamp the list using this Freckled Fawn stamp sets.

The rest are some of the daily pages that I added my journaling, instax photos, memorabilia, train tickets  etc. I do it in a Smashbook way and just journal down my thoughts on how I feel about the places, weather, food and people. I like that I actually did most of my journalling on the spot (right in the restaurant, on the train or in the hotel at night) so I could remember and jot down my thoughts immediately.

Met my Instagram friend @abshanghai (Arlyna) in Plaza 66, Shanghai. The Dining Room is such a cute restaurant with yummy Shanghai food!

We went to The Dining Room 3 times just because my hubs loves the food there! I ran out of Instax film so I drew the food here. The blank inserts from midori (not the water-colour paper type) actually holds the water-colour painting quite well!

I initially bought Malaysia Airlines air tickets to Shanghai but decided to asked for a full refined because of the tragedy that happened to MAS recently. So we switch to Thai Airways and transit at Bangkok to meet my Instagram bestie - Golf. So glad that I got to meet her just a day before she gave birth!

She brought me to a Thai Cuisine for lunch and a cute cafe called Mr Jones for some pastries and tea.

In love with creative lettering recently and considering taking an online class to work on it. Just wish I would have more time to do more things creative. I haven't been creative or crafting much lately and that makes me sad :(

And this is a pic showing the side tabs. I added diary stickers to the side tabs to prettify them. They are really pretty, aren't they?

XoXo,

Altered Projects | Fauxdori for My Shanghai Trip *Freckled Fawn*

Hello there,  I am sure some of you knew that I have just joined Freckled Fawn creative team in August onwards. I am so so so thrilled and can't believe I got picked to join this amazing team. When I got my happie mail from Freckled Fawn this month, I wanted to use it to set up my new Filofax Calipso in Bright Blue.

Here's a few photos of the super cute August kit. I know I am late posting this up, but sharing is caring right? I just love the cute transparent stickers that I could use it in my planner or journals!

>>>>>>> Warning: This is a photo-heavy post!! <<<<<<

Then I changed my plan on how I want to use the August kit. I decided to make a Fauxdori / HappieDori (Happie Scrappie's version of fauxdori) and use it for my Shanghai Trip in end of August. (was meant to post this blog post before I left for my trip, but never mind ;))

Some of the goodies that I plan to bring with me so that I could do some journaling during the trip.
1. Tape glue and washi tapes are travel necessity. Even my hubs agrees.
2. Weather & Travel themed Stickers that I made myself using the June & July stamp set. I stamped them on white label stickers and cut them out.
3. Papers clips, stickers and some Project Life cards as embellishments.
4. Was thinking if I should bring s roller stamps with me. But stamping while I travel is so messy.
5. Pens pens pens >> Even picking the right pens would be a tough decision ;P

Then I slot in some PL cards into a sticky pocket (available in my shop) and also some random Freckled Fawn goodies into the PVC zipper pockets from Midori.

Here's the cover page that I embellished using goodies in the Oh Deer Me kit. I especially love how cute the fabric tag that says Adventure Time and also the Foam Alpha-stickers.

I also divided my journal book into 3 sections - using Martha Stewart tabs and decorate it with the transparent stickers in Oh Deer Me kit.

Inside of the cover: I machine stitched two sides of 2 PL cards. Then glue it down to the kraft cover to use it as pockets to keep receipts and what-nots. 

First page of the journal: my travel itinerary / flight details.

This page is a notepad from Target that my friend, Evelin sent to me. I used it to write down things that I need to pack. 

Using the stamp set in August kit here, to list down things / presents that I needed to pack for my Instagram bestie - Golf.

I used the July stamp set (travel-themed) to make my own list for things to be completed before I leave + my travel itinerary.

P.s.: I have completed the travel journal and also filmed a video to show you guys. will make another blog post showing the updated photos soon! Stay tuned ;)

XoXo,

Tutorial⎪Stitch Your Stamps *Evalicious*

Hello there! today I have shared a simple project with a simple step-by-step tutorial on how to use your stamp as stitching template at Shop Evalicious blog. And guess what? Stitching on paper is very therapeutic and way easier than stitching on fabric. So have fun and enjoy the mini tutorial!

And these are the two Moleskin Cahier that I stitched the cover with and I always use these mini notebooks as my travelogue.



In this tutorial, I use Moleskin Cahier which I love its size, just the right size to doodle and small enough to slip into any of my handbag.



I used the little Instagram camera from Evalicious Oh Snap! Clear Stamp Set  on the cover. You can use any stamp set that you like.



You will need very basic supplies to stitch you cover:
1. Paper pierces (or any sharp needle) preferably with a piercing mat
2. Embroidery floss
3. Stamps
4. Inks ( you can use VersaMark or any light colour ink, do not use dark colour ink as it might peek through your stitches)
5. Scissors

Start stamping with Versamark on your book cover and pierce holes along the line. 

I use 3 strands of embroidery floss for my Instagram camera and 6 strands for the word 'smile'. Stitching the word 'smile' does require quite a bit of patience because I pierce the holes very near. These are sew using back stitch which you can check out the video tutorial here. 

And here's how it looks like once you are done stitching.

Do not worry if the back part doesn't look pretty. I use washi tapes to secure the ends and knots. And cover it up with Hello 2014 SnipSnip Large Tags.

Then I added some tabs to the book by using Snip Snip Labels. All you need to do is cut out the Snip Snip Labels, fold it into half and attach it to the edge of the pages using tiny attacher / tape glue. 

 And here I am showing you some of the pages from my Ampersand notebook that I used as my Japan travelogue in April. I printed the map on photo paper and add  it to my book.

Thanks for looking! I hope this post inspire you to use your stamp sets in a fun & creative way! 

Evalicious Product used:

• Just Us Snip Snip Page Tabs
• Hello 2014 SnipSnip Large Tags v3
• Everyday SnipSnip Labels
• Oh Snap! Clear Stamp Set
• Ampersat & Ampersand Stamp Set
• Hello 2014 Puffy Stickers

Xoxo,