Oh Deer... + Keys and Venetian-like Motif

The weekend spent in Sarikei was not unfruitful, in terms of crafting. I brought along some cross-stitch fabric, and embroidery threads.

Cross-stitch was one of the first crafts that I took up, and it was during my secondary school days. I started out too big - I wanted to do an A4-sized flower bouquet, which had almost every square filled. It was so complicated that I abondoned it after only covering a quarter. ^-^" I guess I wasn't ready to take crafting seriously back then.

Back to what I made the other day.

{ Deer stitch on recycled faux black leather }

This deer pattern was from Cotton Time, a Japanese craft magazine. It didn't include the black outline. I thought the outline would make it more striking. I guess it looks ok, but perhaps the original would have been better. There's sponge between the fabric and leather, so the circle is slightly raised. I wanted to make this into a pin brooch in the first place. But then, it turned out so big that I doubt anyone would want to wear it. ^-^" So, it's just being a 'piece of craft' at the moment. :P Maybe I'll attach a string and make it into an ornament. :P

{ Skeleton key + Venetian-like motif mini pillows}

These two patterns were from the same magazine (Cotton Time). I like the motif (on the right). It'll look good on a bag or pouch. :) Both pillows have a silver string attached, though not shown in the photo, so that they can be hung like ornaments.

'What's with the fake flowers in the photo?' --> Well, these were scavanged from some of the bouquets my parents got from events, dinners and such. There's an idea to incorporate them into something I'm planning to make.

Rainbow Funk Necklace Reborn --> Rainbow BRIGHT~

Ooops... Holidays should see my blog with more posts. Instead, I went missing for the past 2 days. Was dragged by my parents to go to the little town - again! No internet, no TV, nothing to do, except cabut rumput! Ahh!

Eheh... Actually, it wasn't that bad la. I just like to complain. *bleh*

Before the trip, I actually finished up a necklace I'd wanted to try making. This is another version of Rainbow Funk Necklace. The latter consists of embellished felt squares with a pin attached to the back of each, and these are all pinned onto a back zip-turned-necklace.

{ ♥Rainbow Bright♥ }

This one here has the felt squares linked by antique silver jumprings. I'm quite pleased with how it turned out. :) It's really sparkly and eye-catching, though it doesn't quite show in the photos. T-T

{ Oh. Purin-san loves rainbows too~ }

Since my lil sis is not at home, I have no one to model the necklace. I can't possibly ask my mum. She'll whack me and say - You got nothing better to do ha? ^-^" Ahaha... So, I was forced to the last resort - I modelled it meself la.

{ I shy la~ }

Even if you're not familiar with jewelry-making, I'm sure you have no doubts that if one wants to market it well, a necklace needs to be worn on a slim, fair and beautiful neck. Neither of these are near suitable for describing mine. T-T I have a fat pouch, if you'd noticed. 0_o Gah! The consequences of wolfing down cheesecakes and chocolates all these years. -_-" I really should exert some self-control already. And I've been saying this for the past how many years already. -_-"

Will probably list this on Etsy later. :)

Purin + Doughnuts + Enormous Purin

Oh... These few days, I've been lazing about at home. Watching korean drama series. Flipping through those boring channels on Astro. :P And starting making stuff with felt again.

Received a custom order on Etsy to make doughnuts and purins (puddings). Though they look simple, but I spent quite some time to get them done. ^-^"

{Little purin + doughnuts}

Oh, and the customer requested a large puring plush. It's not that big, but as I've never made anything this big, I found it a challenge. Not in a bad way - it was more like a learning experience. But to get the correct measurements, and the amount of sewing it went through - fuuu.... ^-^"

{Ginormous purin-san ♥}

I finally got those polyester fiber fill usually used in pillows and toys. :) A l-a-r-g-e bag of it (I think 1 kilo) costed RM14.90. :) I think it'll last me for the rest of my crafting life. XD Well.... if not, then maybe for the next few years or so.

So, the 'gigantic' purin plush is soft and squeeshay.... XD I love to squeeeeeze eet.

{I had nothing better to do. Hence the camwhoring without showing my face, with purin-san.}

{Oh purin-san. How I wish you were edible.}

{Le purin. Eeet eez mine.}

Back Home! + Feb '08 Sampler!

Halo halo! I'm finally back home in Sibu! :D

Woke up at 4.30 this morning. Did some last-minute stuffing about my luggage, and preparing the Vista apartment for a month's rest. Took the cab at 6, and arrived at KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) at around 6.40. My flight was due at 8.15. I'm always anxious when I take the plane, even though it's MAS. I have this need to be at the airport at least one hour before the departure time.

Normally, I take AirAsia. But this time, my dad redeemed his Enrich points for my flight tickets. When I stepped into Gate B6's waiting area, I felt a bit strange. There were too few people, although there's only a few minutes left till boarding. But then again, since AirAsia's bloom, I guess MAS has been struggling to keep up it's previous score of customers.

I entered the Airbus A330 (or some number like that). The flight was from KL to Kuching. There were just too few people. I've never been on a plane with so few passangers. It felt really strange. Yet I enjoyed the freedom of reclining my seat as far as it'd go, without worrying about the person at the back, because there were none for about 4 rows to my back, and a hell lot of rows to my front. And my seat was numbered '40K'. There were a total of 44 rows. Each row's got 8 seats.

{You see what I mean? This is when everyone's in already. -_-" It seemed like I owned the plane! XD}

{Woohoo! I shoulda danced down the aisle to the front. And back. And again on the other side. :P}

At first I thought the plane was for Enrich members only. But I thought it over again, and concluded that shouldn't be the case. MAS would go bankrupt if lidat. Siau eh meh? 20 people in an Airbus? 0_o

Oh! And I got the pack breakfast. :P I kept it for my lunch as I ate before I left for the airport.

{Croissant + salmon tart + packet of biscuits + strawberry yoghurt drink}

And to take advantage of the people-less-ness, I contented myself with some picture-takingks. :P

{The sky was like nothing I've seen before... *dreams*}

{Aw... You puffy wushi mushi itty bitty teenee weenee little clouds~}

Arrived in Kuching at about 10 something. Had to get the other ticket - Kuching-->Sibu. That left me about 6 hours to wait at the airport - the flight was due at 3.55pm. T-T I prepared for that - I had my laptop with me, and brought along a few korean movies my friend lent me. So, passed 4 hours without much boredom. :P The rest of the time passed while Iread The Subtle Knife.

I got reached Sibu at about 4.30pm. My parents were there to pick me up. :) I felt a twinge of sorrow for them, because all us siblings are away from home. But nevermind, at least I'm back to keep them company for one month.

As expected, I found a package from The Sampler. It contained goodies from February's Sampler.

{The whole schwagg - packaged}

{My favs - decoupaged necklace from Wasabi Brooklyn, and zombie pins from re-conceived.com. I think I struck jackpot with Wasabi Brooklyn. :D}

{Absolutely love this LippSchitt from The Lote Tree. Smells like cookies, caramel and freshly baked cake. Mmm... =9}

Am happy to be home, though it is very obviously missing my lil sis. The house is so quiet that I wish nothing more than to have her back here.

Later tonight, I'm going down to Sarikei with my parents. Have to help clear the rumput-rampai and lalangs from our house there. *bleh*

Going home tomorrow ~

I started packing yesterday night. For most people - students I mean - when they go back to their hometowns during semester break, they'll probably just bring some clothes and some other things that they want to bring back.

But in my case, I'm shifting my shop stock and crafting supplies to and fro each time. That's why my luggage always almost go over the limit. -_-" This time, the load will be much more - wire findings, pliers, polymer clay, glass pieces and goodness knows what else. -_-"

{The dining table at Vista, which has become my polymer clay worktable + computer table}

Oh. And that's not a bottle of beer or soju, in case you're wondering. -_-" That's turpentine, for cleaning the glass piece where I work my polymer clay, and to clean fingers. The hell it smells. -_-" But it's an excellent cleaning and mixing agent.

{My normal study table is now happily free of books and notes. Now piled with gajimajigs.}

Yes, my study table is situated in the center of the room. I don't know why, but I don't like it against walls. Maybe it's because of the poor lighting in my room. In the center, the light is best la. Somemore if put near the window, cannot study at all one la. Can feel dust particles flying at my face one. -_-"

{I have too much junk. Just can't bear throwing away those tissue boxes...}

By tomorrow night, hopefully I'll be safely home already in Sibu.

See you then. :)