the hungry caterpillar bibs

This was actually an order from a couple of months ago.  My college friend's daughter celebrated her first birthday in Singapore, so she requested these bibs as part of the goody bag.  I do hope these bibs become useful :).  The party's theme was "The Hungry Caterpillar".  

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a big boy's birthday

Before I left Bali, a rush order came...it was an order from a friend whose son is turning 7 and he does not want little children's theme goodies.  The mom likes my house pouch but asked for an owl applique and since she likes Toriq's applique, the boys got the tools kit :).  Happy Birthday, big boy!  Wishing you all the best :) and I love how these turned out

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aye aye pirates

Matt turned 4 years and his Mommy wanted a pirate themed birthday...I got this leftover nautical fabric!  The last of it!...Made eypatches for the little pirates...The girls got the tutu bags and I hope the children had a blast today!

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duck duck giraffe

Another order from a friend for her son's baptism :).  Ethan loves ducks and I suppose his Mommy likes giraffe....hence the applique :)

giraffe and duck

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a balinese musical instrument

I'm not 100% sure if this instrument is originally from Bali....but I think it's called a coconut karimbu.  The Misfits got this from their grandparents today...they just got back from Bali and bought it at Ubud Market.  It has a very soothing sound :) and it looks pretty...It's made from half a coconut shell.

Balinese coconut karimbu

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they made these

and I am SO VERY HAPPY and PROUD when they came home and bring these to show, but they had to return these for their end of term exhibition.  I've been sending them to art class every week and each week they do different activities...clay, paint, etc.  So far they love the classes and they seem to enjoy it :).

Little Misfit's clay creation

Big Misfit's clay creation

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happy breastfeeding

A few weeks ago, Vania requested a breastfeeding cover for herself using her own fabric...so here it is!  Finally done! :)  Happy breastfeeding!

After much protests, my sister modeled it for me :D

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seaside home is coming out soon!

As  I have mentioned previously, Seaside Home by C&T Publishing will be out this March!  I'm pretty sure I'll be giving a book or two away to my lovely readers or maybe an ebook ;)....You'll just have to  wait and check back once in awhile.  My seahorse pattern will be featured amongst other beautiful seaside themed hand crafts.  I'd like to thank my readers who had tried the seahorse pattern over the years and I hope these little seahorses bring smiles to the recipients :).  Do let me know if your seahorse below needs to be linked to your blog :).

From left to right, Top to bottom:
Anja Wilder, Fiona, Treann
Daniela Bird, Martina Lotter (musical seahorse!), Lucy
Beth, Martina Lotter, Filipa Fernandes

From Top to bottom, Left to right:
Valentina, Yuli, Amelie, Werner

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tea party bag

Darryl turned 2 years old last weekend and we were given the pleasure of making her tea party themed bags :).  Well, as for the boys' bags, D's mom preferred the boat applique :D.  Hope you had a blast, Darryl and wishing you a wonderful year ahead :).

and a little something for the birthday girl

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happy halloween!

I had a lot of fun preparing little things for our Halloween party yesterday.  I was looking for bowls big enough to hold candies...and decorated them with my knk-cut cards :D.  No, they're not originally designed by me...I actually bought the designs from Silhouette SD and traced over it...I think I should be able to replicate most of them next time for my KNK software.  I stayed up really late cutting these cute little creatures :D but I had so much fun!  I'm looking forward to our Christmas party next :D.  Chia and Ana did a marvelous job decorating the Halloween table and the children definitely had so much fun.  Misfit waited impatiently for the magic show...because she wanted a fish!  So fish, she got :).

Various things cut using knk :D

Chia made the Strawberry Shortcake Dress for her daughter, Caramel apples by Chia, Cupcakes
Cake pops, assorted chocolates with my decorated plate, chocco cinnamon rolls by Chia
The Candy Halloween Table, Misfit participated in magic show

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happy birthday, ma belle

Wishing you many happiness in life and may you grow up to be whatever your dream may be and know that you will always...always be our precious little princess :).

The Special Agent OSO party is finally over.  Last night, my cousin delivered the beautiful cake!!! I was pleasantly surprised with the result...thanks to her and her friends at Cookienary.  When Isabelle woke up this morning, I asked her if she likes the cake....and she said..."Why is it so cute, Mommy??".  Her sister wished her a happy birthday and when we came to her class this morning, she was all shy :).

Little misfit was so very shy...she didn't even want to blow her candles, but she was willing to cut her cake :)

The goody bags were of course done by us :D...assorted PJs with some snacks for each child.  I played around with my knk last night and made the children's names.  It was a lot of fun playing with knk :), it cuts like a pro...very clean and fast too...I love it :).

Assorted PJs and snacks for the children

The bento box was ordered from my meal box and I guess I was lucky Lukman was still able to receive my order :D.  I opted for the non fried foods for the children and they seriously looked good :).

Lil Misfit giving away her cupcakes and goody bags.

I love birthdays...though I will always complain during the preparations but seeing the smiles on my little princesses' faces make all the hard work worth while :).  Last night they helped me putting in the snacks into the plastic bag and they had such a blast doing so.  I still remember the excitement I used to feel during my childhood...the night before my birthday was always exciting and happy, and all thanks to my Mom :) and I am now oblige to give the same happy experience to my children...

Lil Misfit's first birthday present :D

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special agent oso for misfit and my lovely knk

Tomorrow is little misfit's 3rd birthday and since her birthday never falls on holiday (LUCKY ME!), we'll celebrate it at school :)...she's been requesting a lollipop birthday, but she finally gave up on the idea and sounded happy enough to have it at school (pheeeww..).  I've been asking her many times, what sort of theme she would like for her birthday and on all of those occasions, OSO is her only answer....I've tried persuading her towards a more "princess" theme but nope...she's headstrong :).  So, OSO it is....I was looking for an OSO image on the web and there's one free invitation template from Disney Junior but the link was broken :(...so I stole the color scheme and idea and use it for Belle's invitation and gift tags.  

Gift tags and invites

My husband and I played with my latest cool toy...a KNK Maxx 24" machine...I must admit that it was HELL trying to set it up!!!!  I'm very bad at reading manuals! and after a few phone calls to their technical support, the machine was finally up and running.  Yesterday, I pestered my hubby to sit with me and read the rest of the thick manual...So far, I'm able to print and cut using registration mark....though it is still not as precise as Silhouette SD, but it is able to cut through thicker materials...such as the 220 gsm card stock for Misfit's birthday...so, overall I'm happy...I am yet to play more with it...it truly is a powerful machine...just not as user friendly as some of the plug and play machines.  I need to figure out its other functions.... 

KNK Maxx 24"

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cherry apron set

About a month ago (or maybe more), my friend Diana requested an apron set for a birthday present.  Good thing she reminded me about 2 weeks ago :p, else I'd totally forgot about it.  I like the fabric combo for this set, and we've embroidered the name of the birthday girl as well :).  Happy Birthday, Alanna...happy cooking ;).

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apples for a newborn

Finally finished this last night!  These will go to my sister's friend who just had a baby girl in Australia...hoping baby Vera and her Mum will like them :)

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tutorial: diaper pouch

I've been wanting to do this but I've been too busy and lazy :).  So, alas! here goes...(it's about time...I know....).  Let me know if the link is broken or you need to ask a few questions about it.  Good luck!  Here is the link to diaper pouch

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a glimpse of my sister's wedding

Steph had been asking me all the little things for her wedding (headache)...such as these beautiful flower clips for her, her bridesmaid and the flower girls (the misfits) by sibebo (thanks, Nel!!! They're beyond my expectations)....then Sewmanics did her screen printed tote bags (for out of towners), screen printed draw string pouches...her sash!!!!....and I have bow ties left to do!!! *fiuuuh*...her beautiful red cheongsam was done...I can't wait for the wedding...it's going to be in Duluth, MN (yeah...some Kampung about 3 hours away from Minneapolis...sigh...).

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little sofa

I've been wanting to order little sofas from Dreamesh :D....but you all know how small my apartment is...but, I couldn't help it anymore and bought 2! (the other one was a present for Misfit from tante Amesh). Aren't they just pretty?!!!!

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the princess' lunch bag

Remember my old posting? I've decided to use oliver+s pattern for the bento bag :) but instead of using fabric, I used plastic canvas.  I kinda like how they look...simple and happy :). 

When opened, it could be used as a place mat :)

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big m's birthday prep

Last week was Princess M's birthday.  We decided to just invite her classmates and cousins and since she's been nagging me to have a birthday at lollipop, so it was only natural to celebrate it there.  I'll post some pictures soon :)...been extra busy with life...

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green rabbit bag

Lieve, my little customer, loooooves rabbit and the color green.  For her birthday, I designed this bag with a carrot pouch.  I hope you have a blast today, my little bunny!  And we wish you a very happy birthday to you!

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