Where do I begin?

Where do I begin?

I feel like I've been gone from this blog forever.

I've so much to share but just lack the time and energy to do so.

Sharing some pictures taken more than a year ago.

See what good procrastinating skills I've been horning.

 My adorable cousins, Klaral & Dallen, looking forlorn with my handmade door hangers!

 She's a winner with almost everyone with her coos.

They're formidable!

 My sis was pouting because Klaral refused to let her carry!

 That's a housewarming party by the way.

Something random, but I love the mantel piece above the TV.

I've not scrapped for a long time too.

I need to get my mojo back!!

Inspiration anyone?

Merry Christmas!

It used to hold no meaning for me.

Everything changed from the moment I believe.

That's the power of the cross, and of course, our dear Lord, Jesus Christ! :)

Some people celebrate Christmas for the fun of it, without knowing the significance of it.

I was one of the lost sheep but here I am, finally appreciating the true meaning of Christmas!

It's all about commemorating the significant historical birth of baby Jesus, 

the Word made into flesh.

The atmosphere in church today was undeniably surreal.

I saw DG mates who were extremely excited to see us (I felt a tinge of guilt after skipping Sunday services and DG sessions the whole year round) without any sense of animosity.

Seriously, I'd love to spend more time with them if not for the eventful addition of Fondrey.

I saw one of my DG mate's mum, who was a non-believer, right beside us singing carol after carol.

I saw mothers holding their daughters and fathers holding their sons dancing to the beat of, the upbeat, Christmas songs.

I saw my hand slipping into the boyfriend's, pressing hard into it, only to whisper that I'll want to attend church regularly again, and let no excuse of fatigue and hectic schedule stop me from doing so.

I saw myself shedding tears of joy as I sang the song of  'Mary did you know?'.

Forget the turkeys, the blinding display of lights along the streets and crazy Christmas shopping.

Christmas is nothing but the wonderful reminder that we get to love one another because 

our unfailing God first loves us.

"Mary Did You Know"

[Originally written by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene]

Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy would one day walk on water?
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy would save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy has come to make you new?
This Child that you delivered will soon deliver you.

Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy will calm the storm with His hand?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy has walked where angels trod?
When you kiss your little Baby you kissed the face of God?

Mary did you know.. Ooo Ooo Ooo

The blind will see.
The deaf will hear.
The dead will live again.
The lame will leap.
The dumb will speak
The praises of The Lamb.

Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know
that your Baby Boy would one day rule the nations?
Did you know
that your Baby Boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
The sleeping Child you're holding is the Great, I Am.

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Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas! :)

Will definitely be back with more posts (hopefully scrapping related)!

Good luck to those applying for Websters pages Design team!

Sadly I'm not going to give it a shot due to heavy commitments with my work and Fondrey. :(

Nonetheless, I'm still excited for the reveal of the team!

Be blessed this festive season!!

I'm back!!

Seems like I've been gone for more than a week?

I was actually back last Sunday but couldn't beat laziness to get down to blog or even clear emails.

I'm soooooo in love with TOKYO!! 

Just couldn't bear to leave and return to reality.

My laptop was confiscated at the airport before my departure by my parents (no one said a word in defence for me. :( arrgh) and so I jetted off to Tokyo an angry girl.

Later I realised how wonderful it was to spend my days without Internet, just basking in the yummy Japanese food and shopping everyday!

Life couldn't be better than that!

Will be back with more photos with some deliberations written every night before I zonked off in Tokyo! :)

 

Looking forward to the weekends to catch up on some festive shopping!

I hope you are too!

God bless!!

Happpy thanksgiving!!

Today,

I'm thankful for having God in my life, having Him lead the way for me and taking care of me in every way. 

Taken during an evening drive

The beautiful sky always reminds me of how amazing God is.

Everything that is created by Him is good and awesome.

 

I'm thankful for my parents, who are my guardian angels in good and bad times. They're like Superman and Superwoman, always rushing to my aid wherever I am.

Thankful for my siblings who care for me in their own ways.

For my partners and Fondrey.

We rock! :)

Grateful for my wonderful students who show me how to love with a pure and innocent heart.

For the friends who are always watching out for me despite my lack of time for bonding sessions!

Brewerks outing every first Thursday of the month!

Thankful for scrap buddies who make cropping oh so fun!

For my amazing boyfriend who tells me that I look beautiful even when I'm in my winnie the pooh pyjamas with zero make up and spectacles. 

Whose arms are always open for me to run to and hide in when I am beaten. 

Amazingly, those same arms can also lift my worries and halve my sadness. 

Who loves my little cousins and aunt as much as I do. 

I can ramble on and on about this man!

Last but not least, I wanna thank everyone single one of you who drops by. This shows that you care.

Especially those who doesn't mind leaving some sweet-for-somethings comments to make my day. I appreciate you more than you know!

Happy Thanksgiving! :)

Remember God’s bounty in the year.  

String the pearls of His favor.  

Hide the dark parts, except so far as they are breaking out in light!  

Give this one day to thanks, to joy, to gratitude!”   

–Henry Ward Beecher

PS: Do visit me at Expo from 26th Nov to 28th Nov at Hall 3B to check out my scrapping goodies as well as Fondrey clothes. We're at the stall with cute balloons! :)

Scrappy Monday + some post birthday sharing..

Papers from Webster 6 by 6 papers (Email me if you wish to purchase one), Frame from Tattered Angels, Rose resin applique (Coming up in my etsy soon!), Tea stained seam binding (my etsy), pin from Jenni Bowlin, mirror charm (selling soon in one of my kits soon) and ticket stubs (selling soon in my etsy store), stamped sentimenets from Papertrey ink

I seem to be more of a cardmaker these days..

Not sure why, making cards give me a bigger sense of satisfaction than a layout.

I love to give cards to people I care about, letting them know how much I love and appreciate them.

So, if I ever give you a card, do know I made the card with you in mind! :)

The roses were showcased before they, like beauty, wither and die.

I love those roses no matter what..

They're the sweetest gifts I receive for my birthday this year..

It's a hush affair this year as I step into my mid twenties..

How time flies..

I feel like I stop growing at 18 though. LOL

I still do the things I did when I was 18.

Still wearing that winnie the pooh pyjamas to sleep,

still making pouty faces whenever I like it,

still a little tactless when speaking to people,

still digging late night suppers and haagen daz ice cream,

still gushing over receiving roses,

 

still behaving like a kid in the candy store when I see beautiful papers, ribbons and anything pretty,

The only thing that changes is age.

Till I see wrinkles, that'll be all.

The age of a woman doesn't mean a thing.  

The best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Scrappy Sunday #8

Hello!

Apologies for logging in late if you've been keeping your eyes peeled here!

My past weekends including this (no less) have been burnt out by my students' exams.

And the bad news is, it's not gonna end anytime soon! :(

I can't tell you how tired I am but I really look like the most lethargic girl in the world that my mum felt sorry for me and showed it for the first time in her life.

I really gotta stop the old folks from worrying about me, my late nights, workaholic nature and all.

Still, I kept something to share this post.

Something I've done quite some time ago for a class sample (again!).

This is it!

Papers from Websters pages lullaby lane collection, swirls from Prima, butterflies punched out from Martha Stewart punch, roses from prima, alphas from Websters pages, pearl string from stash, Pearl sticklers from Rangers, love verse stamped from Catslife Press

Websters pages again, with a punch of love.

I can't tell you how appreciative I am to be invited for classes and birthday parties for little kids.

To spread the love of scrapbooking is one of the best things in my life right now and I wish time could stop just a little longer for me to immerse myself in the joy of creating.

Thanks for stopping by.

Please pray for my boyfriend's faith to be unshaken in unfortunate events (he lost his new iphone despite being extremely careful with it and it happened too many times to be called a coincidence). 

I'm equally upset that there're thieves or finders keepers out there who could live without a single trace of guilt that they've ruined someone's day or even faith. 

Do keep the prayers coming for my boyfriend and the sinner who stole his phone.

Thank you and have a blessed week ahead! :)

I love this necklace!

So this happened on one impulsive shopping night.

For other similar gorgeous jewelries, visit Tamar's etsy store!

All it takes is an instant for me to fall in love with this gorgeous, cheerful necklace.

I know I'll become the most beautiful girl if I own this. LOL

I should never get to rest even for a few mins, I'll just shop anywhere, anytime!!!

Scrappy Sunday #4 (lengthy post ahead!)

Saying Hi to readers following my Scrappy Sundays!

It's the 4th Sunday and I'm so glad that I'm still keeping it up!

 Details of the baby layout:

Love this stamped image from Crafty Secrets which goes so well with what I wanna say about my little cousin!

Did I tell you this pram is my favourite highlight of the layout. 

Especially so with the pearls and tiny 'made with love' metal tag binded by my very own tea-stained seam binding!

This recent project is done for a project by Milky Way for little Vera, who has trisomy 18.

I am doing this at no cost and Milky Way's kind owner, Kay, is forking out for all the material costs!

Little Vera's family does not have problems coping with such a lifestyle but we just want to come together for an afternoon of fun to do something for her!

A way to show that we love her in a special way and to celebrate the miracle that Vera's one of the 10% of Trisomy 18 babies who live past 1 year. :)

You can read about little Vera from her mother's perspective here. 

I've to say it's amazing what scrapbooking can do.

I'd have never imagined we can have so many ladies with hearts of limitless capacities come together and create something in the name of love.

Many of those who turned up are young mothers who have their hands full (with toddlers and babies to take care of) and yet forked out the time and money to engage in this project!

I'm overwhelmed, to mention the least, and equally humbled to be able to be part of this event.

Special thanks to Kay for organizing this.

It's not easy for her to have to take care of 3 kids (without her helper for the time being) to book the venue, get snacks laid ready, take care of the funds and gather everyone up for this.

Thanks for being such a wonderful host and student too! :)

We still have a couple of kits of the above layout left, selling at S$100, of which the full proceeds go to Vera's imported bed from the States and milk powder. Kindly drop me an email (wuling_18@hotmail.com) if you think of chipping in a little love for Vera and I'll direct you to Kay who takes care of the funds. You can also chip in any amount you like for Vera's new bed and milk powder!

Kit will include 3 websters lullaby lane papers, 1 cream cardstock, tea stained seam binding, pearls, metal tag, lace ribbon, pink lace ribbon, 1 mini rose, 2 prima flowers, buttons and gems, crochet flower and tape glue.

Thanks for going throught such a lengthy post. I promise a light-hearted one next Sunday! 

I'll be posting up more photos of Scrapping for little Vera class soon, the adorable kids who helped their mummies cut scraps are too cute to be missed!

Dear God,

you have ways of getting to me.
About not spending time with you.
When's the last time I attend church?
Or read your words before turning in?
Or pray for your blessings in everything good or bad?
You know I've distanced from you and yet you love me all the same?
Who will offer me such unprecedented love but you?

So, I wanna thank you Lord..
For pulling me back to you,
to gently remind me not to give in to the worldly lusts
to show me that my Holy spirit will be tortured by ungodliness..

I can't wait to go back to church.
To get back on track with my bible studies..
It'll be good if you've any motivating messages for me ladies!
I need them so much!!

For the grace of God that brings salvation has 

appeared to all men, teaching us that, 

denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, 
we should live soberly, righteously, 

and godly in the present age.

Titus 2:11-12 

What's next?

To share this cute project I came up with for 

'Scrapping for little Vera' last Saturday.

Fondrey's first launch!

Weeks ago, Christina, James and I gathered to discuss about opening a blogshop.
Especially since Christina and I are both SHOPAHOLICS, we decided to make it a worthy passion!
I've always been crazy about fashion.
Sadly, the local scene is not very receptive to bold dressing.
So my friends are always saying that I'm TOO well dressed, I know that's an understatement. Lol

So here are some of my favourite photos from the shoot!

I got this Ice wash denim vest! You're gonna see it in an upcoming post of my shoot with Anson.

Rando-shoot-turned-good photo

I love this denim jacket which is lovely for work. Hee

No, I don't dress in bright pink stockings and hot checkered shorts with a leather jacket.

Do support Fondrey! :)

And a shout out to the loveliest ladies who bought my seam bindings: THANK YOU!

Scrappy Sunday #1

Hi!

I'm pleased that I made it here in the wee hours of the morning.
It's our first Scrappy Sunday remember? :)

The simplest layout I've done so far!
Sometimes, it's more difficult to do simple layouts than complicated ones.
Just have this impulse to pile on more pretty embellishments.
And for the very first time, I stopped and decided this is enough.
I'm amazed at the self control I have, only wish it extends to my obsession with shopping!
Papers, flowers, swirls, tag, and even the muscial notes background stamp are from Prima!


I love Sundays.
Sunday is the ONLY day my boyfriend can hang out with me since I teach every other day.
Sunday is the day I can sing praises to our Mighty Father in heaven.
Sunday is a lovely day to relax and watch the world go by.
Having Scrappy Sundays is another reason to love Sundays!

So, leave the worries of the following week and pre-Monday blues aside and enjoy your Sunday!
Denim maxi dress from Bonito Chico, denim wedges from Far East Plaza, Hat from 77th Street, Sunglass from Black Raisins
Feel like heading to the beach to chill later.
How are you spending your long weekend so far?

Ten thankful things

1
you, for being such wonderful readers.
For not forgetting this little humble blog of mine though I was MIA for a month!

2
this supportive and inspiring network that allows me to anchor my life upon.

3
every single sweet comment, email or facebook msg that shows you care.
Believe it when I say I drop everything possible to reply you.

4
having these wonderful friends who fill my life with laughter


5
having her for the whole World cup month
along with these girls and muscular boy to take care of us throughout the nights!

for the shoes which kept me awake every World cup night.

6
the photography class I attended, which is really eye-opening!
I'm the awkward-looking bespectacled forlorn-looking girl smacked right in the middle of nowhere!

7
for having these pretty cousins to perk up my life!
Ebell, 12
Kang Ling, 15
Wei Ling, 30s

8
this room that I can't live without
Messy but I love!

9
this man who loves me unconditionally, not.
He wants me to love him back. lol

10
a faithful God who loves me unconditionally.
It's a shame when people like us 'love' Him conditionally.

We may not understand God's plans for us but we have to trust His will. That we will only get stronger. Hold on for God's with us.

This song hit me real hard and if you're a believer, it should hit you too.
God doesn't give you everything you want because you're way beneath Him and his wisdom.
He knows what's best, he always does.

PS: I'm gonna do this on a regular basis too!
We should always be thankful for everything that happens in our life, shouldn't we?