Mini Album - Scott's Dorset Vacation

Janine, my good friend in London must be credited with always prompt and diligently updating me with her happenings. She puts me to shame as she never forgets my kids' birthdays and there will always be a present early and in time for my kids' birthdays, unlike moi.


She has recently sent me some photos of her very recent vacation to Dorset. I have chosen to make her a ring album of the vacation and I am happy that it has turned out quite well. For most of the layouts, I employed a simple technique of stamping for embellishment.

Materials used : Bazzill Paper, American Crafts - Travel paper, Hampton and Technique Tuesday Stamps and Sizzix lettering.

Mini album - Callum's 7th Bday

I feel very guilty because I forgot Callum's birthday this year. Callum- if you are reading this - Auntie Michelle is very sorry. However, to make it up to you, I have made an accordion album of your 7th soccer birthday. Hope you like it.

Materials used:

Momoyo - Soccer Epoxy Sticker, American Crafts Vellum Birthday Sayings, Chatterbox Papers and Brendan Walton Chipboard Sayings.

I first made the accordion album. Then added the pages. Thereafter it was page after page of sticking the photo on and then the coordinating stickers. I am rushing to send this in the mail so that they will receive it soon. Hence, wishing you a very belated birthday from the Ku clan. Love, Clarissa, Sean, Aunt Michelle and Uncle Ku.

Ooh, before I end this post, must say that Paul, Callum's dad was the one who made the birthday cake. I must say that I am suitably impressed! Well Done Paul! The cake looks amazing!!! Does that mean that we should nominate you as the official birthday cake designer now??? ;-)

Journals - Impossible Xmas Lists

I have just asked the kids for their Xmas wishlists today and they both came up with impossible wishlists. Just look at the items they requested -

1) Laptops

2) Digital Cameras - Yes, the DSLR kind (mummy just bought 1, so I need one too)

3) I-pods (hmmm, under consideration)

4) New phones (snicker - yeah right - like that will happen)

Anyway, will wait for the moment to pass and will ask again and ask them to be reasonable. Sigh.. as if they know the meaning of that word, LOL!

I am leaning more towards a WII Nintendo, mummy is looking forward to a workout with it. Heard that the games on it makes one run around and you really do sweat whilst playing it. Perhaps I can convince the 2 monsters. Later....

Journal - Happy Birthday Malaysia

Today is the Malaysian National Day. This will mark our 50th birthday since our independence. Happy Birthday Malaysia. We certainly pray for better things to come. May all of us be constantly reminded that all of us are Malaysians and we will live in harmony.

Altered Can - Scrappingville

Sharon passed me a watering can the other day. That got me thinking on how to alter the can for her shop. I wanted the words to reflect on Scrappingville and I have decided to do 2 different things on the 2 sides of the watering can.

On one side, I decided to use the title "Creativity blooms and grows at Scrappingville". This will be my tribute to Scrappingville. I have also decided to adapt a recipe towards a "Recipe for a Great Layout" on the other side. Very satisfied with the results from this alter. Hope Sharon likes it!

Journal - Batik Painting Cushion

We had a nice surprise today. Grace has sewn one of Clarissa's batik painting into a cushion. It looked great! Thanks very much Grace! The kids went for batik painting last week and they all did their own painting. Finally, Grace turned their treasured work of art into something functional. That is really resourceful and clever.

Journal - Me Watch Movie

I finally did it! I brought the kids to a movie all by myself. Those who know me would probably know that I hardly go to the movies. I guess I always associated malaysian movie theaters as dirty, people speaking loudly on the phones, smoking - not a very pleasant experience.

We were passing through KLCC yesterday when we saw the Ratatouille movie poster. I just decided to buy to buy the tickets and we went in. Surprisingly, it was very pleasant. We were able to watch the whole movie sans interuption and it was a really funny movie. Sean laughed out the loudest through it all. Hence, I stand corrected - it will be more movies for us soon.