miniature store and building

one portion of my breakfast nook looks like a recycling station because of various packaging i keep. i keep them in the hope of making toys for the girls out of carton boxes, cardboard and other thingamajigs. i was feeling tired and wanted to sit and rest a bit. but i don't want to waste time just sitting and doing nothing. so i grabbed few empty medicine boxes.

before

reversed, and taped them. drew whatever comes to mind. i'm not good in drawing but who cares. my little one adores whatever i do or make for her. i painted them using watercolor.

after

she was so happy and played with it. using her toy cars and little dolls. another happy day for mommy and kiddo!

my little pink fairy

it's been a while since the last time i did pink saturday. been helper-free since middle of april. after 11 years, finally it's just "us" - our family. all five of us. yes, i asked for it. even if that would mean sacrificing lots of "me" time. blogging and sewing especially. i wanted to live simply and teach the kids to be responsible, learn to do household chores, and be independent.

anyway, on to this week's event. my entry is a thumbelina - yes that's what she said she is - costume that i made for my little one for her schools halloween party.

i managed to whip this up, 3 hours before the 8:00 am party. my plan was to let her wear one of her floral dresses + wings. but... creativity and sewing mojo came in early in the morning and so this came about...

she was very happy and been thanking me endlessly on our way to the party. the smile on her face... priceless!

she merrily joined the games like... pinning the nose on pinocchio...

 finding "under the sea" treasures...

and shooting apples inside the pumpkin...

 

thumbelina was very happy and filled her bucket with lots of treats from other parents. unfortunately she got sick after the party and mom did not allow her to enjoy the candies she got :(.

now, she wants a "purple dress with belt" for her. just like june's dress in little einstein.

Happy Pink Saturday!

it's nice to be back.

Please visit How Sweet the Sound for more pink finds.

happy birthday, little lady!

cookies and cream cake + hello kitty toy + 4 candles

=  hello kitty cake = happy birthday girl = happy mommy

pink saturday :: hoola-la!

never thought i'd use this again. the last time i used one was when i was still in grade school. my cousin encouraged me to get one. she trimmed down her abs after using it regularly. after giving birth to her 2nd child, she had a hard time getting back to shape. her SIL gave her a 3lb hula. she used it everyday for 10-30 mins. i saw the result. i had to try it! so off we went to the sports shop and bought this. 

well, of course, it has to be PINK! :D

some info links:
The Hula Hoop - a Brand New Secret Ab Toner
Hooping.org

Hula Video
Hoop Your Way to Weight Loss

Happy Pink Saturday!

Please visit How Sweet the Sound for more pink finds.

hacking and liking it

i tried hacking for the first time.

i bought a plain green tee for $2.00.

ripped the neckline and snipped the sleeves

hem was snipped too

and further snipped into several pieces

to make fabric flowers

and to play first with other designs...

i kinda liked this...

until night came...

finally did this with some tweaks to add a personal touch

 and did this to all the hems

so here's me with my take...

on this J.Crew tee.

I'm linking this to...

pink saturday :: japanese fabric

did i say i heart everything japanice? look at all these eye candies! my little miss has been bugging me to make a bag for her using this pink fab.

 these, i love!

i'm one happy crafty mammie! thanks big sis for these fabulous fabrics that you brought from japan. it's her first time to bring me some fabrics. don't forget japanese craft magazines next time, ok? luv yah!

  Happy Pink Saturday!

Please visit How Sweet the Sound for more pink finds.

beef strips

[ tongyang, megamall ]

my creative space :: hacking

making a green top for moi.

 inspired by a shirt i saw at j.crew.

Please visit  Kirsty to play along.

OW #5 :: hatchlings

remember this?

they're all gone now - flying.

Please visit Susan at A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday this week!

easter-rific

my girls are hunting for eggs...

{do you see a pink flower?}

yay! they found one!

and they are very curious...

{oops, there's that pink flower again

and did you notice? my little ones are wearing pink! how fun!}

seriously, they are real eggs from the hen inside.

we were supposed to have 10

but 2 were taken by the puppy

and the other 1 mysteriously disappeared. tsk, tsk...

so, we are waiting for the arrival of 7 chicks! yay!

the kids are thrilled! and so am i.:D

and, and... can i just brag a little?

the clothes on my little girl with pony tail were sewn by mama.

the pink top was made from a scrap fabric. really easy to make.

a rectangle fabric, elastic, and a strap and you are done!

shorts was made from the lower part of dad's pants that i cut short.

i used pink thread of course, wink ;o!

oops...i made a booboo out there!

i accidentally closed the pocket and had to rip! sigh...

oh! do you see my pink buddy?

and the finished product...

worn by my little miss.

  Happy Pink Saturday!

Please visit Bev over at  How Sweet the Sound for more pink goodies.

I'm also linking this to...

and here's s free vintage clipart easter gift for you... from the graphic fairy.

xoxo

Stay safe everyone!

Happy Easter!

my creative space

my first. hopefully not the last.

to start off, i'd like to show my very own "creative space"
- er... my organized mess.

left side...

right side...

behind the door...

floor on the kids' side of the room...

under the table on the kids' side

this is my creative space - my organized mess - my sanctuary.

Please visit  Kirsty to play along.