A Cute Welcome to My Little Candy World

As far as my brain functions, I realized I just simply couldn't create something without a story behind... And as I progress further, I notice I've been taking longer than usual to complete a piece of work...

Over here, I'm sharing one of my sweetest imaginations - the Candy World of my own with a little candy house sitting on top of a candy floss mountain... Yes, I'm using a ceramic watering can here, and made the candy floss mountain from scratch as though the candy floss is overflowing within... The inspiration comes from the fable of Hansel and Gretel's candy house... Instead of just building a candy house alone, I've created a Candy World instead using various chippies and mixed media goodies from my ScrapFX and Shimmerz Paints DT pack... This is actually part of a WIP (work in progress) project, which I'd be combining the idea of Jack and the Beanstalk to create a different story for my completed artwork... While I'm trying to piece up the chapters together, I just can't wait to share my little Candy World here...

I hereby extend my cutest welcome to everyone to enter into my little Candy World... 

My Official Return as Graphic 45 DT and A Crafter's Card Holder

Today is the day I come back to the Graphic 45 DT for the 2nd year. My first year with them was indeed a heavenly one and it's an experience that I'll never forget. Though there's a lot of changes in my life this year, it also means I'll have more work to do and there's a lot of adjustments to be made. While I'm "transcending" and adapting, I'm working hard to crack my brain cells more bringing more exciting artwork and projects in the near future.

As a start for my 2nd year with Graphic 45, I'm sharing here a tutorial for Father's Day or any other day which may deem fit for any other special occasion - a Crafter's card holder for the exquisite, rare and unknown. Beware of its size, it only holds a minute amount of cards exclusively where cards are only given to a few which make them uniquely rare.

Alright, I'm not exactly sure how many cards are usually given daily unless you are a salesperson. But in my previous work as a Innovator/Researcher where I held different level of position, sometimes I don't even issue one card within a day. I'd have to warn you that these card holders can only hold a maximum of 5 typical name cards and they are indeed for the rare and exquisite people. If you've gold plated or diamond cards, these are probably ideal.

I Won A Challenge

It has been a seriously long time I ever send in my projects for challenges... So somewhere in May, I decided to submit one of my Pion's ATB project for I Am Roses Blog Challenge... And I won!!! Here is my winning entry... More details about this project can be viewed here... If you love to one of these ATBs, I've listed them in my Etsy store for sale...

ScrapFX Tips & Tricks Blog Hop

We have reached 1000 likes on our Facebook Page and to celebrate this, we are having a "Tips & Tricks" Blog Hop! Each and everyone of us in this wonderful talented Design Team have been busy creating a special little something for your inspiration and we will share a special tip or trick! So why not join us for the creative ride? I can assure you that everyone of us will not disappoint you! What's best of all is that you could win yourself one of these fantastic ScrapFX prizes! 

Check out these goodness:

Foam stamps prize pack...

Chipboards prize pack...

Stencils prize pack...

So how do you get in the running for a prize? All you need to do is:

• Visit EVERY blog listed below...
• Leave a comment to let us know you have been...
• Head back here, and tell us what prize pack catches your eye! As easy as 123! 
• For another chance to win, visit, LIKE and SHARE ScrapFX FB page HERE! 

The hop is open for everyone, world wide! The hop starts 12 Noon Friday 5th June till Tuesday 9th June 12 Noon (Eastern Australian time). 

So what you've got to loose?!? Let's get Hopping!

Arantzazu 

Bec 

CindyB 

CindyP 

Claire 

Elodie 

Irina 

Katie (You are HERE!)

Riikka 

Song

Alright here is my take for this Blog Hop, and I'm having a little tweak on these chippes. Instead of using them as they are on layouts, cards and such, I built this little candy house for my candy world. The trick here is to break apart various chippies to create something else. All you need is to break the conventional barrier and think out of the box. I know the chippies look too lovely to be break apart, all you need is a little courage to do that in order to create something new. With all these various laser cut chippes, creating become endless and fun.

I hope this has been an inspiration and happy hopping. A list of supplies follows by at the end of this post.

List of Supplies:

• ScrapFX Chipboards (Heart Strings, Floating Pacifier, Padlocks & Keys, Mini Alphabet)
• Shimmerz Paints (Inklingz - Pink-A-Boo, Miner, Miner, 49er, Creameez- Berry Hot)
• Lindy Stamp Gang Embossing Powder (Sweet Treats)
• Graphic 45 Precious Memories Paper Collection

Love Beautiful Friends Butterfly Chest Box

When Prima release their Winter CHA collections, Butterfly is the only collection that caught my eye... After much planing, finally I've done up a mixed media project with a little flutter and whim... Presenting here Love Beautiful Friends Butterfly mixed media altered chest box... Happening this end June and early July at Made with Love and only opening for a few seats due to the nature of this class...

You will get to learn how to transform a plain wooden chest box into a rich vintage purplish wash-out texturized box, as well as building some small little stuffs within the box... There will be lots of mixed media involved and you will get to learn not just how to apply the colours, but also how to creature texture and distressing using various colours and mediums... But be warned, this class has a lot of fussy cuttings and if you were someone who has a concern in cutting, it may not be suitable for you... However, that's where all the details are...

Below is the promotional collage and additional pictures of the project... I hope to see some of you around... Cheers!!!