{ Happy new year ! }

Mr. C and I decided to visit Cambodia at the very last minute. So been busy getting the trip ready and packing things up. Will post about it when we get back. Happy 2012!

{ My Notebook got Published! }

My Notebook got published!!  My Traveler's notebook got published! The one with the pink tab at the upper left corner and the one with a room sketch at the bottom right.

{ What I MAde # 22 - Star Pouch }

What I MAde # 22 - Star Pouch.

Determine the design you would like, draw and cut out a shape for the leather pouch. Trace the shape and cut out the leather. I use leather scrap, around 0.5mm thick, from my previous leather craft class. Punch holes for snap button and other design onto individual leather pieces first. Then stick the front and back together and punch holes with leather craft tools. Sew pieces together. Add ribbon as a decoration.

I use this as a decoration and I put a bunch of Christmas tradition print outs into it as well.

{ What I MAde #21 - Ribbon Wreath }

What I MAde # 21 - Ribbon Wreath

Draw circles of sizes you want on thick cardboard Cut out and use double sided tape to add the ribbon onto the cardboard. Continue to wrap ribbon around the circle and remember to add a loop at the top. Decorate the wreath with stickers or anything you like. I think this ribbon wreath idea can also be used a decorative frame for photos.

I have been reading a lot about DIY Christmas decorations lately and finally decided to make something myself for a greener holiday. So I found most of the materials I have at home and only buy 4 items from store. Here is a list of Christmas related craft I'm working on.

Snowflake - made of thick magazine page I have from home. (done!) Ribbon wreath - made of ribbon, fabric, cardboard, and stickers. (done!) Star pouch - made of leather scrap and can be used as a pouch and decoration. I'm almost done with the pouch, still need to print out a list of "Christmas traditions" to be put inside. (done!) Christmas journal.  Ipad pouch for Mr. C - Mr. C's Christmas gift.

Inspiration from: gala darling, and paper bag wreath by Giddy Giddy.

{ Happy Tuesday - Dec 13, 11' }

Happy Tuesday - Dec 13, 11'

The Little Prince play going on here in Hong Kong! I bought some Christmas decorations for my apartment and I'm going to make some more later on. :)

{ What I MAde # 20 - Christmas Journal }

What I MAde # 20 - Christmas Journal & Envelope.

The Journal Part: I use the hard covers and paper from a Muji sketchbook. Cut wrapping paper into the right size and leave around 1-2cm margin on each side. Cut the four corners as well. Glue the paper on the front and fold the four sides onto the back of the cardboard. Cut another piece of paper to cover the back side.    Decorate the front with labels, pictures, or masking tape. I got this beautiful roll of MT for a long time and finally decided to use it. (It has pictures of wax seals on it!!! :D) Do the same for the back cover of the journal. Punch holes on the cardboard since I will put the whole journal inside my leather binder.  The Envelope: Cut open an envelope as a template. Moderate the size to fit the journal.  Cut, fold and glue the paper to form an envelope. Make sure to use thick craft paper so it would not bend easily. Decorate it anyway you like!

I'm going to use this as a Christmas journal and a sketchbook. The envelope will be used to collect all the beautiful shop leaflet, other bits and pieces during Christmas. Now I have to go sketch up some Christmas decoration ideas.