{ What I MAde ~ Copic Binding Notebook }

{ What I MAde ~ Copic Binding Notebook }
I went to attend one of Siuyuett's bookbinding class last Saturday. I did make a few little journals for swaps based on youtube videos, but I would love to learn how to do it "right" so I registered a class there. The instructor, Teresa, explains things in very detailed fashion and we are encouraged to take our time to finish our notebook. ( It took me 4 hr 45 minutes to finish mine! ) Her notebooks are very lovely and very well made, take a look at her shop. Enjoy :

{ What I MAde #16 - Sept 11' }

I finally made a harder leather phonecase. This time I added a snap button and a piece of thin leather as a pulling mechanism. Definitely need to work on a better pulling mechanism. It is easier to pull the phone out when the leather gets more wore and used. Working on a pouch that can be wore with a belt. I recycled some scrap leather pieces for this. Will post finished photos of it later.

{ What I MAde #15 - Aug 11' }

I took a long break during summer to organize my thoughts and to work on my goals. 1 thing that I really want to focus on is to spend more time creating. That was what I did and I love every minute of it. :D Hope you would also enjoy seeing some of the photos on the projects that I'm working on. A leather notebook with pen holder A small leather pouch A small leather wallet that didn't work. :P A small blue wallet with compartments that can be taken apart.

{ Craft Project - Nov 10' }

To Do List - Craft Projects November 10'

Mr. C's birthday card (Graphic Design -> Sketch) Mr. C's birthday present (Craft -> Making) 1 leather pouch (Making) 1 small leather bag (Planning) 1 leather bag (Planning)

I would like to make leather bags and accessories in the future, so I need to practice more. The above photos show part of Mr.C's present and the leather pouch that I'm making. I really think it is necessary for people to find out what they're passionate about coz making things, drawing and reading are all so enjoyable for me that they help me to relax after a long day of work.

{ Russian doll craft kit - July 10' }

• I finally finished one of the many craft kits I have at home. This is a Russian doll id kit I got from Ann . I'm not good at sewing but still managed to finish it. It is really easy to make once I took the first step  to make it. :) Taking the first step is already 1/2 the battle!  Going to give to mama when she comes to visit in November.
• Finish 1 craft kit (July10')
• Recent Haul: 3 sets of stamps (perfect for stamping onto agenda coz they're so tiny!), 1 PaulF notebook, and a travel book for India. I have been thinking about backpacking India recently. I would love to go around Sept if possible but need to do a lot of research for it. 
• Has anyone been to India? How do people like it? Any tips?

{ What I did when I couldn't sleep at night ... }

I couldn't fall asleep last night, felt dizzy. So decided to get up and do something to distract my brain. Came across Kira's Puffy Heart Journal Page for Points of 2 and this wonderful tutorial about making a junk journal. Jumped right in to make my puffy heart journal brooch and the paper bag journal. Almost finished the brooch, just need to get the stuffing for it later on.

• I love how the heart brooch, the fabrics are from various craft kits I got in the past and I wrote on it with a waterproof and fade proof pen.
• I love how the paper bag journal turns out and am excited to start drawing on it.

{ DIY & Drawing Page - Apr 24, 10' }

Continue on with my drawing practice. I usually scan magazine pages into computer and then randomly pick a photo to draw.

A little DIY to spice up some boring sketchbook / notebook. I purchased the blue polka dot felt fabric from $10HKD store. Cut up the fabric and add some deco type. A few hours later, 6 new book covers and tons of fun.:)

{ Stamp Kit by Dakiki }

I just got the stamp kif from Dakiki. Absolutely love it~ and decided to jump right in and made 2 of the stamp images from her kit. Thank you Dakiki for offering such wonderful supplies :)

{ Happy Easter & Handmade Zakka Street Market }

From upper left to lower right

1) Rabbit cake for Easter. Looks like a bunny, tastes like an egg...
2 & 3) Easter handmade zakka street market. Love it! Got 2 Little Beans ( a pin & an earring.) from pinkpandamary. Her ring holders are very adorable as well. I also love the jewellery and bookmarks by mylittlething. So looking forward for the next street market!

Reading a book by Kenzaburo Oe, a great writer and thinker of our time.

{ Art Everyday Month - Nov 15 2008 }

I just signed up for a trip to Beijing for the end of November. So EXCITED! Made a mini-journal just for the trip using materials already have at home. (Photos showing the supplies and finish product.) Not very good looking but for the first try, I'm very happy with it. :)

For book making tutorial, refer to: Creativity Prompt

For journaling tips and many other inspiring journal pages, refer to: Teesha Moore

Now I just have to finish up all my work and class assignments before I leave for Beijing!! \@0@/



P.S. Hanna has just updated her etsy shop with lots of goodies.

Goals, Everyday Matters & What to do with a kaput umbrella?

GOals
Have been using Joe's Goals for around 2 week now. Time for a quick review.
The web-based goal tracking tool is designed to be extremely user-friendly. YOu only have to determine what your goals are and input basic info (such as day and points for each actions which contribute to your goals) before using the tracker. For me, I figured out where & what I want to be in the future. Break down the "Big Picture" into various smaller steps & set goals, then log the goals & my actions into the tracker. I have been using it everyday and would still be using it for a long while in the future.
For those of you who would love to use a "planner" type of GTD tool. Gtdagenda is also very helpful. (thanks dan!)

Everyday matters challenge # 3: purses, wallets and bags.

My pencil case and bunny coin purse :)

What to do with a kaput umbrella?
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I already have some plans about what to do with this little fellow ~~ will take some photos once done. :)