Warped to Washi

Warped to Washi

What am I going to do with the warped cover of a new day trip planner?  Ok, I bought it a year ago so it’s not totally new. The glue could have succumbed to our humid weather here. My first thought was to glue it back. But in a snap of a second, like a … Continue reading

hello sandwich’s JAPANESE CRAFT BOOK

hello sandwich’s JAPANESE CRAFT BOOK

Hello Sandwich has released her JAPANESE CRAFT BOOK with 40 craft projects recently.  It has 5 parts: Stationery, Items for Bag, Lifestyle, Gift Wrapping and Photo & Journal. Although the book is in Japanese language, there are many ‘how to make’ photos for each project and should not be too difficult to follow. Most important of all, … Continue reading

Scrapbooking Techniques

Scrapbooking Techniques

Oh well, there’s no way for me to attend hello sandwich’s Scrapbooking Techniques workshop though I would love to. Not to lose heart, I will be inspired by the images of the yummy delicious scrapbooking pages and stamped labels in her blog.Check out hello sandwich: Scrapbooking Techniques Workshop!.

Happy New Year Again – Two New Years in a month

Happy New Year Again – Two New Years in a month

This year Lunar or Chinese New Year is early. It falls on January instead of the usual February. While most countries celebrate New Year’s Day on 1 January, China, Taiwan, Vietnam and Korea celebrate their New Year according to the Chinese/Lunar calendar. Japan used to celebrate New Year’s Day by the Chinese calendar but from 1873, they … Continue reading

Hello 2012

Hello 2012

2012 has finally arrived! There are a few things to begin the first day of the year. First, I want to start a 365 daily photo project so that I can fulfill one of my 12 resolutions for 2012, i.e. use my cameras once a week. I’m using my Digital Harinezumi Triple Plus for today’s photo, … Continue reading

Twenty12 Resolutions

Twenty12 Resolutions

Are you done with your 2012 resolutions. Only ONE day left! But you may be busy tomorrow, partying or counting down to 2012. Previously, I’d make not more than 5 resolutions but most of time, they are forgotten after 1 month! It would be good to keep it simple and manageable so that these resolutions are … Continue reading

Retrospective

Retrospective

The week after Christmas and Boxing Day could be slow-moving for most of us at work and at home. Yet, it could also be a busy week for reflection, making new resolutions and spring cleaning to usher in a brand new year. Today is the last 4 days before 2011 ends. As our new vintage … Continue reading

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you a MERRY CHRISTMAS! I’m almost ready. Gifts wrapped and given out most of them. Need to decide what to wear for Christmas lunch. Will be attending Christmas Service to celebrate the birth of Jesus with fellow Christians. In tropic Singapore, Christmas is also celebrated as secular events in homes, malls and restaurants. It’s a … Continue reading