June Gloom

The mornings has been gloomy and makes it so comfy to be tucked-in under the sheets and just stay there... it takes a lot of willpower to get my a*s out of the bed. Yes, I struggle to get out of bed... it's a daily affair.. haha....

Made this layout with a photo taken in Werribee Park, Melbourne. haha... I am still not done yet with the photos from that trip. I love that park and we took a lot of photos there  :)

Am trying out the 'banner' design on this layout... just some simple banners I cut out and assembled. I added hidden journalling on this layout too. Cut the tag out using a puncher and I 'divided' the photo into 3 as well just for some added dimension. 

I am needing those moments where I need to write down my plans on paper and prioritize again. They are all scrambled in my mind again... LOL... running around and making me dizzy.. haha. 

Eve

i.spy

Sometimes we craft so much faster and then we get lazy to take pictures or blog about them.... at other times, Mr. Mojo decides he needs a break and suddenly goes on leave and we're left with no ideas to craft and that said, no posts to blog about... 

I was on a roll about a week ago when I managed to scrap 3 layouts in one day! That is a big achievement for me because the reason I took so long to delve into 12x12 layouts is because I find them daunting. I am so glad that it's getting easier and I am beginning to love the 'white' space I sometimes get with the layouts :)

Here's a layout I made last week :)

I actually ran out of patterned paper to scrap before my June kit from Studio Calico arrived... LOL. But I think I have a lot of patterned paper to last me the entire month this round as I have 2 kits this time around.... and I managed to get my hands on my Mr. Huey's.... so, I can dress up my plain 12x12 paper now! wheeeeeee...!!! :D

Quirky

Just Cute

This week past by so quickly! It kinda just whizzed past me and it's almost the end of the week... ! I don't really know how this week went by, actually. haha... but hubby was ill on Tuesday and he spent the day resting and erm, I kinda rested too :P

And then the photos I took of the layouts turned out blur and I didn't want to post them blur. But I still think they are kinda blur. hmmmm.... Not gonna be too bothered by it for now. 

When I saw the leaning branch in the park, I so wanted to take pictures on it... I've seen many pretty pictures of couples taken on leaning branches like those and I wanted some too :P Good thing, my hubs was nice enough to indulge in my goofiness. haha....

You know the splattering of sparkles you see on my layouts? Those are rhinestones and I 'splatter' them because I don't have any paints with me yet... LOL... and I loved the splattered effects I've been seeing on layouts, so this is my version of it. And the folded doily is an inspiration taken from my friend, Jessy's tutorial :)

Hope you guys had a great week! It's Memorial Day weekend for us here in US. And oh, the Sketchbook Project 2012 exhibition is down in LA this weekend. I hope to make it there to check out all the arty sketchbooks sent in from all over the world!

Quirky

Lovely Day

It's official... I l-o-v-e Studio Calico. Something about their kits and choice of paper jives with me... There are many beautiful kits out there too but sometimes it's just which strikes a cord on our heartstring, yes? :)

The layout I made here is scrap-lifted from Jessy and she's the featured artist for this week over at Studio Calico. She made such a beautiful layout and I just love how she effortlessly cuts out pieces of patterned paper to use. I'm learning to do that now too. Afterall, they are supposed to help me make a pretty layout, not stay in the paper pad :P

Photo was taken on a very lovely day in the Rose Garden @ Werribee Park. I must say, that is one of my favorite places in Melbourne now. Considering the fact that it is quite a drive away but it is very much worth it! I would want to go there again whenever I drop by Melbourne :)

Close up.... I've seen these twine inspirations on blogs a lot and finally decided to try it for myself!

I love the twirls they make, actually. I think I will use them more in my future layouts :) Oh, and the doilies are inspired by a tutorial over at Jessy's blog too. I am loving the scrunched-up effect. As you can see, they are subtly inked too :)

And here's the full layout. How's it? I think this is one of my favorites so far! 

Quirky