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Happy New Year 2011!!

2011-01-01T02:03:00.000-08:00

Crown ATC Received!

2009-05-28T09:00:00.001-07:00

I received this ATC from cooperboots, Alaska, USA.

Cheers from one coffee junkie to another and the sweet gift that she has included in her envelope to me is awesome! Thank you so much for the lovely pair of socks it is so... me hahaha pink, brown, coffee, polka dots aahhh..lovely...Thank you so much dear.

Buy Yukata, Summer Kimono available in Malaysia!

2009-05-14T03:09:00.000-07:00

I was blog hopping and saw this link selling Japanese Yukata and accessories. The price for the kimonos are quite reasonable.

Here's the link in case you are looking for yukata to wear for your next bon odori festival in Malaysia or party.

http://www.ohjapan1.blogspot.com

Cherries, Lollipops & Ice Cream-Sent!

2009-05-05T10:04:00.000-07:00

Cherries, Lollies and Cupcakes

2009-04-15T20:24:00.000-07:00

Received these wonderful swaps on cherries, lollies & cupcakes from Angela all the way from Ohio, USA.

I love everythings that she sent. She is an amazing swapper.

Thank you so much Angela for the wonderful swap.

handrawn ATC-sent!

2009-04-14T17:43:00.000-07:00

sent all to U.S.A.

Friendship Poem-Sent

2009-04-13T17:15:00.000-07:00

I was so late in sending out these poems to my 3 partners. Someone just forgot to get it posted on time for me. Well...better be late than never.

quotes of the day

2009-03-25T00:38:00.000-07:00

"You can fall in love at first sight

with a place as with a person"

*credits*

free vintage clipart from aisling

background-personal collection of vintage paper

and fabulous photoshop manipulation

Currently in...

2009-03-25T00:16:00.000-07:00

1. ATC (Handrawn) Swap -sent to 2 swapbuddies in the U.S.
2. Poem (friendship)-sent to 2 swapbuddies in the U.S.
3. ATC (Rose is Bloom)-sent to Rita U.S.A
3. Garden Swap- starting in one week time!

In the meantime please don't forget the Earth Day 2009 by joining the whole world to turn off electricity for just 1 hour. Vote Mother Earth by simply switching off your lights.Malaysia Earth Hour will be on Saturday, March 28, 8:30-9:30pm.

Happy International Women's Day 2009!

2009-03-08T09:38:00.001-07:00

Applaud to all women out there for spreading good inspirations , hopes, courage and happiness around the world! Happy International Woman's Day to all my lady friends.

. "God gave women intuition and femininity. Used properly, the combination easily jumbles the brain of any man I've ever met." ~ Farrah Fawcett

3. "If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman."

~ Margaret Thatcher

Creamer Foil Packet

2009-02-26T22:45:00.000-08:00

creme' a cafe foil

Some creamer foil packet/lid that I have collected through the years and this is one of my favourite. Painting entitled Modes by Burra and I have quite an extensive collections on advertisement, teddybears, vintage french film actor/movie, roses and Venice Mask . I know it is kind of quirky and odd to collect this kind of stuff even my late mom used to say that to me but I just love it. Will posted more when I got the time to do it.

Congratulations to dear sista!

2009-01-23T08:47:00.000-08:00

Credits

graphics from msn clipart

ribbons & embelishment

flower clipart by adeyeo

and photoshop manipulation

To my sister and her wedding day.

Today 11.01.2009 is a new beginning, for you and your new life.

You are much wiser and are now somebody's wife.

I love you with all my heart, and hope that the special bond we have will never depart.

You are my sister and my best friend,

and you'll always be until the very end.

Congratulations on you wedding day

and I guess there is truly nothing left to say.

A Big Hug to my sister soulie & her hubby cheep! Congrats once again.

2008-12-30T05:57:00.000-08:00

Will be on blog hiatus till Feb 2009. Happy New Year 2009 everyone!! Muahh! Enjoy this funny clip.

New Years Resolutions! -- powered by flowgo.com

2008-10-15T20:39:00.001-07:00

For Shinycrystalballs -USA

2008-10-05T23:13:00.001-07:00

Private swap received from Caffeaulait
Originally uploaded by shinycrystalballs

Sent her these kawaii goodies & some stationeries for her daughter Mackenzie. I'm so glad that she likes all the stuff.

Swaps received from ShinyCrystalballs

2008-09-18T22:51:00.001-07:00

Private swap with Caffeaulait
Originally uploaded by shinycrystalballs

Received from ShinyCrystalbalss aka Kathy. She has an etsy store selling handmade beads. Thank you so much Kathy for all the lovely goodies on scrapbooking items. We exchanged kawaii stuff with scrapbooking stuff.

Goody giveaway from Allen Designs Studio!

2008-09-10T16:47:00.000-07:00

*squel* Oh my goodness...just look at these stuff it totally make me smile!! So fun and lovable. I love whimsical design and I am so thrilled to share that the wonderful Michelle from Allen Designs Studio is having a new amazing giveaway at her blog, where you can win the following GORGEOUS goodies:

The Pretty Girl Hand Mirror, Heart Picture Frame, Purdy Birdy Box and a Hold onto Love magnet card! Wohoo! I looikk sooo much and she has lots of other stuff on etsy too! Come on lets play 'Goody Giveaways' round #3. Who knows you might be the lucky gal. It totally blew me away.

In Love with Polka Dots

2008-09-08T18:19:00.001-07:00

mosaic monday: polka dots
Originally uploaded by she.likes.cute

Busssyyy..

2008-09-06T19:29:00.001-07:00

Funny Pictures / Myspace layouts

My first real rubberstamps & stickers!

2008-09-04T23:37:00.000-07:00

I placed my order from MANGOSTEEN right after seeing her advertised about this rubberstamps & stickers at her blog. Her handcarved rubber is super neat and her service excellent!! Now I am using all these to perk-up my swap envelopes to my swap buddies around the world and greetings cards to relatives (hehehe) I dislike e-greeting cards!! I just love the way she combined the colours (pink, brown & yellow). It is all just so pretty & sweet just like the rubberstamp artist herself ^0^. Thank you so much Manggis! You' are the best!

Lost your mojo?

2008-09-03T22:49:00.000-07:00

Try this scrapblog. It is soo easy...signing up is free. Lots of cool features. Well this works for me. Sooo lazy to do digi scrapping nowadays heheh.

black & white ATCs

2008-09-03T01:41:00.001-07:00

I love vintage photos and there's often a story behind it. I make these atcs using photoshops for my personal collection . Well you can find more vintage photos at squidoo.com look for vintage black and white photographs. Some of the photos were truly amazing and it just took your breath away. My late mom kept lots of Hong Kong's actress vintage photos & magazines (late 60s). Her idol back then was Chan Poh Chee or Connie Chan. I don't know who she is but she sure is pretty. Well when I have the time I would love to do more vintage B & W on P-Ramlee, Saloma or perhaps Zaiton and Connie Chan. Their features are just so exotic.

Private Swap Yume & Caffelatte (sent)!

2008-09-03T00:50:00.001-07:00

Private Swap Yume & Caffelatte (received)
Originally uploaded by *Yume*

Sent to Yume-Brazil.

Happy Ramadhan!

2008-09-02T23:08:00.000-07:00

Salam Ramadhan to all muslims friends and families. It has been a whirlwind roller coaster ride since I last blogged, with my kids, with my internet connections problem (4x the stimix guy came to fix the error and I almost gave up), with my small hamper & cookies business jv with a friend and at the same time preparing bit by bits wedding favours for my younger sis & pet brother, my staff resigned and 'balik kampung' and there's so much in my 'to do list' that I need to cope . Well I do hope I would be able to shed off a few pounds in the process too (heheh). Okay that's all for now. Have a happy Ramadhan to all dear friends and it is never too late to start afresh and give life a new direction.

Kickass Cupcakes

2008-08-28T07:40:00.001-07:00

Kickass Cupcakes2
Originally uploaded by LaLaLove...

This is really a kickass store! LOL

LuLu's Bake Shoppe

2008-08-28T07:38:00.001-07:00

LuLu's Bake Shoppe
Originally uploaded by LaLaLove...

Eye-candy for the day!

Sweet Boston

2008-08-28T07:36:00.001-07:00

Sweet Boston
Originally uploaded by LaLaLove...

The Cupcake Boutique

2008-08-28T07:31:00.001-07:00

The Cupcake Boutique
Originally uploaded by LaLaLove...

Spotted these chic photos of cupcakes store at one of my flickr contacts-miss lalalove. Enjoy & drools! So pretty and a total eye-candy =)

Postcard swap

2008-08-14T09:50:00.001-07:00

I have kept these postcards for more than 5 years and I am so glad that Allison asked me for a swap. Do take a look of her movie postcards collections. Everythings are amazing!

*Take a peek peep by clicking at the Kirsten Dunst photo*

from Piaa-RAK

2008-08-13T09:52:00.001-07:00

Received this RAK thoughtful gift from Piaa all the way from Finland. She sent me a beautiful postcard of Finland and marked the place she is from, she sent heavenly scent Nescafe assorted coffee sachets and things that I cherished most is this book on ATC '20 ideas and More of Artist Trading Cards' (ATC)-Leonie Pujol'.

She makes my day today. Thank you so much Piaa! Huggles!

from Fliffy-MY

2008-08-13T08:40:00.001-07:00

Received these cute goodies from fliffy Pahang-Malaysia for our summer theme swaps. Fliffy sent me lots of stuff cute foodie erasers, pooh & girlfriend stickers, cute pink foot notepad, strawberry little notepad, kawaii stickers, adorable little jittbitts on butterfly, flower and snail for crocs sandals or anything that resembles crocs, origami stars paper sheets and decotapes. Everythings are so adorable and cute. Thank you so much fliffy and pls take a peek at her blog *here* She did lots of pretty digitalscrap LOs and also a CT (Creative Team) Member in Matahati & Scrap Matters n' Scrap Orchards. Fliff is so friendly and sweet. Thank you so much dear and consider yourself hugged! -Nana.

My first Award !

2008-08-08T11:19:00.000-07:00

My first award from Cik Farah

The rules of accepting are as follows:-

1) Put the logo on your blog.

2) Add a link to the person who awarded you.

3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs.

4) Add links to those blogs on yours.

5) Leave a message for your nominees on their blogsim sending this award to: 7 other bloggers who see this first! Merci!

Swaps received from Pikaboo

2008-08-08T11:07:00.000-07:00

Received these yummy swaps from jessie aka pikaboo, NY, USA.

She sent me my favourite all time chocolates almond joy, reeses, skittles, twix and nerds. My kiddos loves the Nerds cherry flavour so much and she is so generous to include one of my favourite Magazine BHG (Better Homes and Gardens-August issues), a postcard, a swap-bot ID card and a personal note. Thank you so much Jessie! You're such a great swapper.

#Swaps Sent!

2008-08-08T10:59:00.000-07:00

Here are the current swaps pix. Swaps with mass & fliffy. One on Kawaii theme & the Summer Fun theme. I sent Mass some Kawaii stuff and Fliffy...I sent her a whimsy jar and a handmade frame. OMG! I can't remember exactly what I put inside the jar. What I can remember is I did include one sticker sheet, an instant coffee and other stuff. Hope she will like what I sent (hehehe). So much to do...so little time!

Swaps from Mass Moosoozoo

2008-08-01T21:28:00.001-07:00

Received these cute stuff from mass or leesa. She's a kawaii girl. Even her blog is kawaii too *here* She sent me keropok /fish crackers (she works in Trengganu) so I managed to persuade her to send me some (*I spoiled the kawaii theme) hehehe, keropee frog large sticker, assorted chocolates n candies, coaster, cute sandal erasers, kawaii band aids, decotapes, hello kitty tin with keychain, handmade tag stickers (I love the cupcakes tag) it is soo cute. Thank you so much Mass. It is all good. Thanks for doing this small swap at the moment. Next time we can do a bigger swap (I promised! )- Love Kak Nana.

Clothespin & Spool Dolls!

2008-07-14T05:15:00.001-07:00

Penelope
Originally uploaded by sweetimaginations

I was flickr hopping today and thought would like to share some cute peektures of handmade items. Just look at this pretty wooden dolly by sweetimaginations. I was droolin' just by looking all her spool treasure boxes. Each box are so unique. I love pastel colours. It is really a charming colour.

Isn't she pretty? I love her pink basket, her blond hair & matching floral headband & skirt, red lips, blue eyes and her sweet summer dress. Oh! and her name is Penelope.

VENDIDO

2008-07-14T05:06:00.001-07:00

VENDIDO
Originally uploaded by rement_brasil

aahh so delicious! Spotted this at one of my flickr's contact photos.
Just look at the delicious petit cakes. All made from polymer clay.

Swap updates for July 2008

2008-07-14T04:50:00.000-07:00

TO DO LIST

1.Yume-Brazil - sent!

2. Monika-Hungary-sent!

3.Mass (moosoozoo)-Malaysia - sending out parcel by this week !

4. Pikaboo aka Jessie- USA- in progress! no exact date yet.

5. Fliffy-Malaysia-in progress! no exact date yet.

All things red swap-received!

2008-07-13T05:50:00.000-07:00

Received these from betr14u-USA. She sent me luscious red scrapbook papers, embellishemtns, frames, ribbons and all the cut-out patterns for scrapbooking projects.

Thank you so much!

Vintage ATC -received from Timmetje-Netherlands

2008-07-13T04:45:00.000-07:00

Received this round 2 vintage atcs from timmetje-Netherlands. She's 56 years old. That's why I love swap-bot. You can make instant friends across the world meeting people of your age and sometimes so much younger like your teenage daughter or son or so much older like your aunts or parents.

I really love ATCs and beginning to appreciate this little piece of art.

Another Blog Candy Giveaway from Ying!

2008-07-06T23:03:00.000-07:00

I love to visit Ying's blog from time to time and loved all the cards that she make and how she described various techniques using rubberstamps. Today I noticed that...she's giving away another blog candy and this time it's a four brand new stamps from High Hopes Collections to give away!!!!! Which are: Findley, Clammy And Pearl, Sea Weed ,and Polly .
To participate and win all these yummy stamps is easy just go to her *blog* here and leave your comments. Quick the blog candy giveaways ends on 11th July 2008. Don't miss the chance!

Blog Candy Winning from Wan Shafarina~Loverscrap

2008-07-06T03:31:00.001-07:00

Oh.. what a joy! I won this wonderful handmade card & bookmarker from Wan Shafarina. Never won anything and this is my first blog candy winning. I am so happy *big big smile* Thanks so much dear Wan or Ina-I really feel so honoured. She is so kind and generous and has included lots of extra things for me like the magnetic buttons, title tag, pretty paper flower embellishments, circle chipboards, lovely postcard and not in pix the lovely plastic bottle container to store craft items in a lovely blue fabric casings. Thank you so much and hope to do more swaps with ya! Muahh!

stars, hearts & rainbows erasers

2008-06-21T03:37:00.001-07:00

*pix from monikabedo-flickr*

stars, hearts & rainbows erasers
Originally uploaded by iron lace

Recently I participated in a swap erasers and I also received a response from a swapper in Hungary about these erasers. I didn't know that some people can actually collect erasers and somewhat has become an obsessions. Some erases fan has an amazing collections. Some of these erasers can be found almost everywhere in the bookshop in the 80s . Looking at these erasers rekindle some childhood memories. Wished that I've collected it and now it will be vintage. I love looking at erasers that in the form of foodies. It is just so pretty!

Swaps Update for June 2008

2008-06-19T07:22:00.001-07:00

* Swap with Wan Shafarina-Malaysia
Wan is sending Nana handmade card. Nana is sending her some embelishments for cardmaking.

* 30 best memories in life - journal swap
Nana is sending to Bobbi-USA

* swap with Yume-Brazil
Yume is sending Nana some coffees n' other stuff. Nana is sending Yume some kawaii stuff.

* Coins from my Country IV
Nana is sending some foreign coins to New rule-Malaysia & Malaysian coins to someone in Poland.

all things red!-sent!

2008-06-17T10:04:00.000-07:00

This is my second time to have Northernborders-USA as my swap-partner. I sent her 4 pcs of cushion covers, 1 tissue box cover, 1 batik coin purse & 1 ladybug fridge magnet cum paperclips n' a handmade card from aeiou,Malaysia. All in the shades of red!

3 pcs Fridge Magnets-sent!

2008-06-17T10:01:00.000-07:00

sent these magnets to Lola-Canada. Hope she will like it.

kawaii fun erasers-swap-sent!!

2008-06-17T09:59:00.000-07:00

Erasers Swap Int'l-received!

2008-06-17T05:13:00.000-07:00

Cow ATC-Received!

2008-06-15T00:32:00.000-07:00

Organza Bag Surprises-Sent!

2008-06-12T21:47:00.000-07:00

This organza bag surprises was hosted by Adrienne. We need to sent to 2 partners based on their profiles and I have encountered some problems with the postal lately. Not sure whether Malaysian Postal Service or Overseas Postal Service. My partner in Italy claimed that she still hasn't received anything from me. I have sent her stuff out ages ago. If not I will have to replace and re-sent to her again!! This makes me cringe because I have a bad experience with my swaps. My partner from US sent me lots of stuff in an envie but when it arrived at the point of entry to Royal Mail UK, the envelopes containing stuff was torn apart and when it reached Malaysia...I only received a totally torned envelope with nothing inside, empty plastic wrap that I believed could be the letterset/paper napkins and 3slightly damaged photos. I was horrified!! and my envelope to her that contained Batik print blouse/kaftan were missing instead she only received a nice empty wrapping paper and 2 sachets of coffee. Thank God my other box filled with other goodies remained intact. All these I did not asked for replacement because I know how much postage she had paid and our first initial swaps were photos only and the rest is just a bonus. I really hate it when it happened to me. So that's why I am asking all my swap partners to be patience because it is not my fault. I always sent my stuff out on time..unless something came out and unavoidable I will pm my partner so that they'll know. Recently I received an email message from a swap partner in Brazil saying she hasn't received her stuff. I have posted her lots of stuff on Jack Halloween Black & White items) on 15 January 2008 and I still keep the tracking receipt from the P.O. Little that I know that it will take 4 months or so for a parcel to arrive in Brazil. I think I'm having a terrible headache already..this is way too much. If the parcel is confirmed lost then I think she will have to wait till the next replacement and the stuff I'm going to re-send gonna be different taking into consideration the stuff values, postage and time spent as well as my budget at the moment. I need a caffeine fix right now!

2008-06-11T07:26:00.001-07:00

2nd Package to Kathy-Australia! re-sent!

2008-06-09T19:26:00.000-07:00

Oh! Don't you just hate that? You get a swap done and out early just to have it go MIA!

I have to re-do another package to my swap partner and she was the coordinator for this swap. I really hope that the first envie would show up eventually! Thank you for your understanding Kathy. So sorry that you have to wait this long to enjoy your candy swap. Usually it will only take 2 weeks or so for an envie to reach Australia. But this is more than a month and my envie to her gone MIA. This package already sent and hope you will received everythings in order and lets hope nothing is missing!

Vintage ATCs-sent!

2008-06-09T18:44:00.000-07:00

sent these two ATCs to Lavendarpretty & Karen K for another fun round of vintage ATCs. Hope they will like it.

Candy International Swap-Received!

2008-06-05T07:53:00.000-07:00

From Finland to Malaysia

2008-05-23T22:33:00.000-07:00

I was overjoyed when I opened this package from Piaa all the way from Finland. She sent me lots of stuff like the coffee, the finnish chocolates, candies, yummy scrapbook papers, luscious ribbons, vintage stickers, scrapbook stickers and three beautiful vintage ATCs. Wish can give her more than one hearts. I love everythings that she sent me. Paljon kiitoksia [Thank You] Piaa!

# 2nd Swap with iamred aka mandy

2008-05-23T22:08:00.000-07:00

Received these lovely goodies from iamsored aka Mandy. She sent me some paper napkins for my decoupage and scrapbooking stuff and I have sent her a panda coinbank, some lettersets, and food theme decotapes. Thank you so much Mandy! and she also shared some cupcakes napkins from her swap when she got to know that I like it too! *grin*

word of wisdom!

2008-05-23T10:22:00.000-07:00

Comment Graphics and Myspace Layouts at pYzam.com

Cutest Profile found on swap-bot!

2008-05-22T20:39:00.000-07:00

I was checking out the swap-bot forum and stumbled upon this cutest profile. She's a designer and her blog is so pretty as well. Do check her out!! *here* It just makes you want to do swaps with her *grin* everythings are so pretty girlish and cute.

Hiatus!

2008-05-16T13:30:00.000-07:00

I've received wonderful & delightful swaps from piaa, iamsored, rachel-singapore, some atcs as well as organza bag surprise from fellow swappers. I know that I owe you ratings . Just give me some time till next week. Have a wonderful weekend everyone!! and thanks for being so patience. Currently I am renovating my old bathroom , my kids are having their midterm exam, my bedroom wall need fresh coat of painting, I need to loose some weight and stop my coffee drinking habit coz' it is now causes water retention to my body *grin* I'll be back soon.

Vintage Atcs Sent!

2008-05-16T13:20:00.000-07:00

Vintage atcs. The first one was done in 'old skool' way just cut & paste. The second one was done in photoshop.

ATCs sent!

2008-05-16T12:46:00.000-07:00

I was so late in sending out these ATC to my swap partners. I relied on my sis to do all the posting at the P.O for me and she is really busy with her work so everythings are pending. Just imagine going off to work at 8.30 am and come home around 12 midnight. I can't go to the P.O coz' the P.O Office is located in the same building where she works besides I am doing all bits of jobs for her like laundry, folding her clothes, engagement stuff, etc..and so often she needs to go to work on weekends (she's in the telecommunication industry btw)! Oh boy! What a life. I pity her really. Sometimes she came back home with a face like a 'sour taffy' even sour taffy taste and looked better (lol). Oh! Whatever!

Happy Mother's Day!!

2008-05-09T22:07:00.000-07:00

Just to wish everyone a Happy Mother's day!! I got very sober everytime this special day came. Because I keep on thinking about my mom and how much I missed her. My mom passed away 7 years ago after 3 years battling with cancer and I still remember that we would celebrate this mother's day every year. She would received roses and a card from us then we went out for dinner and now when I have become mother myself...it is an indescribable feeling when your childrens celebrate this mother's day. Buying mushy valentines sorts souveniers from the school bookstore with their own lunch money and a handmade card can just make you feeling on cloud 9 already *he he he*

PRETTIEST MOM
Before I was a Mom-
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom-
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom-
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put them down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom -
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a mom.
Send this to someone who you think is a special Mom.
I just did!
Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we should dance....

*poem from allthingsanderson*

Private Swap with Sweet-Sya-Italy Sent!

2008-05-09T22:03:00.001-07:00

private swaps-sweet-sya~Milan,Italy
Originally uploaded by caffeaulait

sent her large HK stickers, panda pinfu black notebook, hk pen, hk little purse, keroppee keychain, some decotapes, bookmarks, cute liquid paper, teas, candies, erasers, rocky stick & mamee snacks.

#Kids Stickers-International Swaps!

2008-05-09T00:42:00.000-07:00

There have been so many generous, thoughtful swap packages that have been sent and received. One of the swap I received and I think my kids would remember was these generous amounts of stickers sent to them. This package came from Kantorka aka Yvonne Neiss all the way from Germany. My kiddos were elated and excited! (^0^) She sent more than 100 stickers in total. The whole lot shown in the pix are only for one kiddos. Just imagined 3 kiddos.
Looking at the amount of stickers... I think I can open a sticker business! *lol* Thank you so much Yvonne!

MY whimsy Jar-received!

2008-05-09T00:08:00.000-07:00

This swap was hosted by phatelara. Received this whimsy jar from latte. She sent me lots of embellishments, ribbons, hairclips, craft paper puncher with my initial, cute wooden pegs, hairclips, hot cocoa drinks, cupcake cases, cloud 9 candies, beads, decotapes & fridge magnet! Thank you so much coz' she must have read my profile *grin*

Whimsy Jar-Sent!

2008-04-17T23:35:00.001-07:00

Sent these whimsy jar to phatelara. This is my first making a whimsy jar. Sent her some assorted teas, a sachets of coffee, a wrapping paper, some pattern papers & a bottle of assorted buttons. Hope she will like it and sorry for my horribly late of sending you this swap.

Party Bags From Chic-City-Girl!

2008-04-17T21:49:00.000-07:00

We swapped 3 items. Milahmi sent me 3 party bags and I sent her 3 chic bag-magnet for fridge.
I like the party bag it is so sweet and adorable. I just love the little bunnies and the cute colourful eggs.

Buon Giorno! from Milan, Italy

2008-04-17T21:36:00.000-07:00

We met thru flickr and so happened she was on swap-bot too. Received all these goodies from sweet-sya aka Silvia. I received her stuff super-fast way before I sent hers. Here's what I received from her: Plain Wheat Biscotti, Kinder Muesli Coffee Bar Chocolate, Assorted Teas, Assorted Candies, Assorted Chocolates, Magnet with a bottle cap opener *so heavy*! a postcard from Milan and a fashion magazine in Italian language! Grazie Silvia for all the lovely goodies.

Private swaps caffelatte & adrianne

2008-04-17T06:57:00.000-07:00

Adrianne sent me some lovely pucca envies and I sent her these 4 chinese fabric handphone pouch or littly cosy!

Red Envelope-International-Received!

2008-04-17T06:37:00.000-07:00

Received these from Bluegrassgirl for the 'Chinese Red Envie-Int'l Swap' Love the image that she did on the envelopes. She couldn't find any chinese angpow packets at her place in U.S so she has to created her own version of chinese envie. Other stuff that she sents are some stars and moons embellishments, ribbons, ready-stamped on card, address label stickers & some stickers. Thank you so much Bluegrassgirl!

Cow ATC-Sent!

2008-04-17T00:16:00.000-07:00

Sent these ATCs one each to 3 partners. Sent to Rillaith-UK, Craftaddict02-USA & Darleneh-USA together with a milk project pen! I really had fun making these cow atcs. They're just so cute!!

Coffee & Life!

2008-04-04T23:36:00.000-07:00

COFFEE AND LIFE

A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got
together to visit their old university professor.
Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in
work and life. Offering his guests coffee,the professor
went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of
coffee and an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic,
glass, crystal, some plain looking,some expensive,
some exquisite - telling them to help themselves to hot coffee.
When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said:
"If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were
taken up,leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While
it is but normal for you to want only the best for
yourselves, that is the source of your problems and
stress.
What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup,
but you consciously went for the best cups and were
eyeing each other's cups.
Now if life is coffee, then the jobs, money and position in
society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, but the quality of Life doesn't change.
Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to
enjoy the coffee in it."
So, don't let the cups drive you... enjoy the coffee
instead"

Spring is Here!

2008-03-28T03:36:00.001-07:00

Received these lovely goodies from mandy aka iamsored on swapbot. I was overjoyed when I opened up her package. She sent me colourful plastic easter eggs, easter reese peanut butter chocolates, assorted yummy scrapbook papers, glitter stuff, luscious ribbons, word ink stamp ( I love it!! I can use it over n' over again), pretty felt cupcakes (she made these!!), hologram circles and star embellishments, pretty handmade clay beads,alphabet stickers, decotapes and reese's pieces candies. Can't wait to use the scrapbook materials. Thank you so much Mandy. You make my day!

Happy Ichigo's Unazukin family

2008-03-28T02:55:00.001-07:00

my unazukin family
Originally uploaded by happy_ichigo

these dolls are so adorable. I saw these dollies at happy ichigo's flickr. Awesome isn't it? i thought it is a russian doll.

Just click at the peektures to see more from happy ichigo.

#Chinese Red Envelope Swaps-Received!

2008-03-28T01:50:00.000-07:00

This swap is hosted by phantom beauty. In this swap we are required to send the red envies to 3 partners inside the envelope we will place a letter, poem, picture, or some sort of treat we think that our partner will like. And I have received all these wonderful goodies from Cmhatcstamper aka Chris from U.S.

From the envelope I could tell this swap is special because she decorated her envie according to the theme and the U.S postage stamps on lunar new year is so pretty.

She sent me 2 chinese coins-from her trips to Taiwan, charms necklace (health in chinese words), rubber stamps, 2 pretty asian papers, a card, 2 red envies (angpows packet) & chocolates. Thank you so much Chris for the artistic stuff.

Tag-O-Fun!

2008-03-25T17:55:00.000-07:00

I've been tagged again. This time by soulie.

Rules of the tag:-Pick the month of your birth.
-Bold the 5-10 things that most apply to you.
-Strike out everything that doesn't apply to you.-Place the list of all the months under a cut.
-Tag 6 people from your friends list to do the same.

JANUARY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people's flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very stubborn and money cautious.

FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizes dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

MARCH: Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.

APRIL: Active and dynamic. Decisive and hasty but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people's problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving. Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their lover can see.

MAY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.

JUNE: Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.

JULY: Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people's feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.

AUGUST: Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride in oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends.

SEPTEMBER: Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people's mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal but not always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.

OCTOBER: Loves to chat. Loves those who loves them. Loves to take things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn't pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Touchy and easily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.

NOVEMBER: Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciate praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable.

DECEMBER: Loyal and generous. Sexy. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egotistic. Take high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical.

* ha ha ha looking for other victims I am tagging Missy Carol, Mrs life-muses !

I want hearts postcards-received!!

2008-03-24T02:19:00.000-07:00

"I want hearts postcards" hosted by yarntails. Received these postcards from scowlette, aimeejanie, yarntails, aerochick & teraBAcat

Happy Easter to all friends & Swappers

2008-03-24T00:23:00.001-07:00

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swaps update!

2008-03-16T20:39:00.000-07:00

Currently in swap-bot:-

*sweet 16 postcards
*all about babies postcards
*cow atcs
*magazine collage atcs
*candy, candy, candy (international)
*kids stickers (international)
*malaysia whimsy jar
*fridge magnets

Private swaps currently with

*mustxbexfate (USA) -sent!
*craftycrab- (USA) -sent!
*cooniebabies-(Germany)-sent!
*adrieanne-(USA)- sent!
*iamsored-(USA)- in progress by next week to sent out!
*milahmi-(USA)-in progress!
*piaata-(finland) -in progress!
*incey wincey (UK)-in progress!
*ko kitsune (USA)- in progress!
*sweet_sya (Italy) -in progress!

Tag-O-Fun!

2008-03-16T00:58:00.000-07:00

Tagged by Debbs aka Phatelara

My Name is
R~ good gf
I~ loves to laugh
N~sexy
A~gorgeous

My Nickname is
N~sexy
A~gorgeous
N~sexy
A~gorgeous

3 times sexy and 3 times gorgeous (AM I??? AM I?? *lol* this is ridiculous) he he he. This is wacky and fun...

Name Meaning Here:
A: Gorgeous
B: Loves people
C: Really easy to fall in love with
D: Is great in bed
E: deeply in love with his/her gf/bf
F: People wild and crazy adore you
G: Never let people tell you what to do
H:Freakin’ beautiful eyes
I: Loves to laugh
J: Makes people laugh
K: Really silly
L: Best smile
M: Makes dating fun
N: Sexy
O: Has one of the best personalities ever
P: Popular with all types of people
Q: A hypocrite
R: Good bf/gf
S: Lives life for fun
T: Great kisser
U: Gets blamed for everything
V: Not judgmental
W: Very broad minded
X: Never let people tell you what to do
Y: Loved by everyone
Z: Lives life for fun

(I am tagging soulie, ciyou, latte) never play tag before!!

Chinese Red Envies Swaps (International)-Sent!

2008-03-14T23:17:00.000-07:00

This swaps is hosted by PhantomBeauty.

Guten tag! from Germany

2008-03-14T23:08:00.000-07:00

Received these items from Veri aka Cooniebabies from Germany. Danke! Veri. I loovee it!! She sent 2 atcs ( butterfly & handsewn fabrics), lots of vintage & butterflies stickers for my crafts, luscious pink laces and lovely handsewn halter-neck blouse for my daughter. Everythings are lovely. Thank you once again! And here's a peek of her blog of what she sent to me*here*

Cakes at Nono shop ^^

2008-03-12T21:16:00.001-07:00

my cakes at Nono shop ^^
Originally uploaded by megi_pupu

I love looking at all these cakes from megi pupu at flickr. She makes delicious looking polymer clay. Would love to learn this polymer clay one day!
Visit her at etsy too.

What are U droolin' today?

2008-03-12T01:58:00.001-07:00

femme fatale
Originally uploaded by Piiata

I was flickr hopping today and stumbled upon all these lovely atcs by piataa that makes me drools. I am so hooked with ATCs now. Wish can learn the techniques and make beautiful atcs. These are some of my favourites.

Private Swap Caffelatte with Pensivega!

2008-03-06T19:49:00.000-08:00

Received from Pensivega aka Selina from Switzerland for our chocolate & candies swaps. This is an express swap! I love the coffee milk chocolate. Thank you Pensivega!

# World of Tea-Received!!

2008-03-06T08:17:00.001-08:00

PIF CANDY! Blog Win!

2008-03-06T07:52:00.000-08:00

I won this PIF (Pay It Forward) blog candy from Ying. Thank you so much! I got two rubber stamps (*my first rubber stamps!), 1 blue inkpad and some pictures to play with. She make lots of pretty cards!

Movie Magnets from Crafty Crab!

2008-03-06T03:27:00.000-08:00

Received these lovely handmade magnets from stephanie aka craftycrab. I am so happy & excited coz' it is beautifully done! Thank you so much Steph! You make my day!! ^0^

I'm Backk! Sorry everyone!!

2008-03-06T01:36:00.000-08:00

Whew! What a week. My internet modem wasn't working so I had to get it replaced and here I am. Anyway I 've received lots of stuff from my swaps (the world tea swaps, the what is your job atc, vintage atc, private swaps etc). Will update real soon with lots of pix and one of the swaps came from Crafty Crab aka Stephanie. I truly adored her handmade magnets. She sent 6 pieces to me. Thank you so much and I hope she will get her swaps from me real soon too!

And the winner for the ' Vintage Body Dress Miniature' goes to Phatelara aka Debbie-Malaysia. I'm sending her stuff by tomorrow. Thanks for taking part ladies! Karen & Lesha! Will hold this blog-candy again just for fun and hope to receive more responds.

Whimsy Jar

2008-02-22T11:33:00.001-08:00

Mini Whimsy Jar - Sent
Originally uploaded by blissfulmama

Currently participating in Phatelara's Swap 'MY Whimsy Jar'.
I am looking forward to it coz' its a challenge to fill-up the jar with lots of fun stuff. I love this whimsy jar from blissfulmama.

Wow! Swapbotters friend in a Magazine!

2008-02-22T06:19:00.001-08:00

I'm famous(sort of!)
Originally uploaded by feltfinland

I was browsing all my flickr friends photos randomly today and my eyes caught this Craft Magazine 'TAIKA' and there's Amanda (one of my swappers friend on swap-bot).

I was so thrilled for her and excited too...! to see her in print with all her gorgeous felt.

Cheers! Accolades! Congratulations! Bravo! on your achievements.

Way to go Amanda! Err..maybe you want to translate the Finnish language articles to English? *giggles*

Some Fun Giveaways!! Vintage Body Dress Miniatures!!

2008-02-20T22:12:00.000-08:00

Giveaway!! This is a fun Giveaways. Only 1 winner. Simple enough to win this lovely wooden body dress miniatures with jewelry holders with a jeweled base. Intentionally aged for a vintage look and there's tiny rhinestones on the base of the stand. The sprouting arms are to hang jewelry. Size: 10-1/2" Tall x 4" Wide. Willing to ship everywhere else.

I didn't paint this or make this. Someone give it to me and I don't think I would like to keep 2 of the same patterns? So...I decided to giveaway 1 body dress miniatures to ONE LUCKY WINNER!!

To win this just add a comment or just say HI! and please leave your bloglink so that we can visit you as well and please, please check back on this blog by end of February to see if you've won. Then from there I need your real name & address to send you this gift. It's a lucky draw gals!!

The freebies poll starts now and end by 29th February 2008. Have fun!!

Vintage ATC-sent!

2008-02-20T21:49:00.001-08:00

This Vintage ATC is hosted by Celestialfreak in swap-bot. Two ATCs each for 3 partners. I had fun making these! My partners were Vee, Devon & Ryan. Sent all 6 to USA.

Handrawn Kawaii ATC for Phatelara!

2008-02-20T02:59:00.000-08:00

Sent these handrawn kawaii ATC & other stuff for Phatelara. Hope she will like it. Sorry for the delay dear! My missy postlady aka my sister is so busy lately. This past few weeks I've to depend on her to do all drop-off parcels & letters at the P.O for me (*giggles*) and with some extra charge for that.

# 5 pcs jewellery grab bag

2008-02-18T03:45:00.000-08:00

Received these 5 pcs jewelleries in a grab bag from the host herself zoltan aka tattyteddy all the way from Hungary. Thank you so much.

Happy Valentines Day!

2008-02-14T17:03:00.000-08:00

# Tea for-2 - Received!

2008-02-13T19:36:00.000-08:00

This 'quick- e-tea (2)' was hosted by Elotopia *see her blog here* see her flickr here* .

I didn't know that collecting teabags & get to try all new teas can be addictive until recently!

Some people even have blogs & flickr to share their passions on teas. Cool! http://www.teabagonline.nl/magazines/T%20Collectors%20Magazine%209.pdf]

These are some of the teas that I received recently that I can't wait to try. Thank you to poggy123, szreader,chinita,e11enT, lunaria & soulie for all the lovely teas received!!

# Private Swaps with Debbie aka Phatelara-Received!

2008-02-13T19:28:00.000-08:00

Received these from Debbi aka Phatelara-Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia yesterday evening! I was so thrilled! She make pretty handmade tags. I love all the handmade tags (the hearts, the flowers) and 2 extra ATCs. Thank you so much Debbie! I hope you will received yours pretty soon. Muahh!

# in luscious lips swap-received!

2008-02-07T09:03:00.000-08:00

This swap was hosted by TeraBAcat. Need to send 2 lipbalm/ lipglosses to 2 partners. I've received mine yesterday from Colorfizz . She sent cappucino flavour & hint of cherry lipglosses while TeaNi sent me a lip gloss from Avon and a lip balm from Savannah! I love it all. Thank you so much. Muahh!

2008-02-07T08:17:00.000-08:00

Sent these 2 lipglosses and 1 bubblegum for Shirley in Costa Rica & Bev Poong in Canada last Friday. Hope
they will like it. I've received 2 cool lipglosses flavours from other swap-bot members. The lipgloss

were cool coz' one of it has a cappucino flavour. Mmm...can't wait to try!

swapsthing

Happy New Year 2011!!

Crown ATC Received!

Buy Yukata, Summer Kimono available in Malaysia!

Cherries, Lollipops & Ice Cream-Sent!

Cherries, Lollies and Cupcakes

handrawn ATC-sent!

Friendship Poem-Sent

quotes of the day

Currently in...

Happy International Women's Day 2009!

Creamer Foil Packet

Congratulations to dear sista!

For Shinycrystalballs -USA

Swaps received from ShinyCrystalballs

Goody giveaway from Allen Designs Studio!

In Love with Polka Dots

Busssyyy..

My first real rubberstamps & stickers!

Lost your mojo?

black & white ATCs

Private Swap Yume & Caffelatte (sent)!

Happy Ramadhan!

Kickass Cupcakes

LuLu's Bake Shoppe

Sweet Boston

The Cupcake Boutique

Postcard swap

from Piaa-RAK

from Fliffy-MY

My first Award !

Swaps received from Pikaboo

#Swaps Sent!

Swaps from Mass *Moosoozoo*

Clothespin & Spool Dolls!

VENDIDO

Swap updates for July 2008

All things red swap-received!

Vintage ATC -received from Timmetje-Netherlands

Another Blog Candy Giveaway from Ying!

Blog Candy Winning from Wan Shafarina~Loverscrap

stars, hearts & rainbows erasers

Swaps Update for June 2008

all things red!-sent!

3 pcs Fridge Magnets-sent!

kawaii fun erasers-swap-sent!!

Erasers Swap Int'l-received!

Cow ATC-Received!

Organza Bag Surprises-Sent!

2nd Package to Kathy-Australia! re-sent!

Vintage ATCs-sent!

Candy International Swap-Received!

From Finland to Malaysia

# 2nd Swap with iamred aka mandy

word of wisdom!

Cutest Profile found on swap-bot!

Hiatus!

Vintage Atcs Sent!

ATCs sent!

Happy Mother's Day!!

Private Swap with Sweet-Sya-Italy Sent!

#Kids Stickers-International Swaps!

MY whimsy Jar-received!

Whimsy Jar-Sent!

Party Bags From Chic-City-Girl!

Buon Giorno! from Milan, Italy

Private swaps *caffelatte & adrianne*

Red Envelope-International-Received!

Cow ATC-Sent!

Coffee & Life!

Spring is Here!

Happy Ichigo's Unazukin family

#Chinese Red Envelope Swaps-Received!

Tag-O-Fun!

I want hearts postcards-received!!

Happy Easter to all friends & Swappers

swaps update!

Tag-O-Fun!

Chinese Red Envies Swaps (International)-Sent!

Guten tag! from Germany

Swaps from Mass Moosoozoo

Private swaps caffelatte & adrianne