I love mornings like this, having a purpose, listening to hymns, sitting in my room. So many scrapping ideas in my brain, storing them for usage later! I think i need an idea book…hmm..that’s another idea!

So where have i been this month?

Headed to Perth for the most wonderful family holiday i’ve had since a long time. Traveling in a big group is difficult and well, sometimes we let our emotions rule our minds. But really, the memories that stay, are those of great love and kinship! It was an amazing trip, planning for the next one soon..

And we celebrated rebecca’s birthday last Saturday, time really flies…she’s now three!

Back to designing for class and next month i will have three projects! Will show you once i’ve photos of them. In the meantime, do head over to Sharon’s blog to see what she’s cooking for Laines in October!

Back to work =)

We were all excited at the new brand Authentique Paper, when it came into our stores the first time. The one with the floral design sold out the first day!

I bought some when the next shipment came in, and here’s a layout i did. I love the small sheets of noteables, excepts, icons and all the embellishments that came with it.

I love the aeroplane! Don’t you?

Love the quotes!! =)

The heart shaped chipboard is from Cosmo Cricket =)

Even the brand stripes has quotes!!! “If you want to be happy, be.”

How do you like my real stitches and fake stitches? I finally took out my sewing machine after quite a long time. I even had to find the plug from the storeroom!

Oh! And the winner of my two cards and 4 tags is…*drum roll*

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I won the American Crafts Facebook Challenge! A gigantic Thank You to all for making this possible!

From family (especially all my fab cousins!!! Btw, check out one of my cousin’s blog shop here), to scrapping friends online and in class who whipped out their iPhones to ‘like’ my layout, from babes and boss to ex-colleagues, from friends in Indonesia to friends from the States, to Mr S who ‘liked’ it at the last minute and everyone who voted for me. A huge thank you!! Oh and especially to my 3 year-old niece for the cutest photos!

This is the first time i won a voting contest and i’m so thrilled! You guys are AWESOME =)

Time for a good night’s rest….SWEET DREAMS!

hugs, Mer

And..thank you so much all who have voted for me in the American Craft’s Facebook challenge!! 157 VOTES!!! Deadline is coming up! *fingers, legs and toes crossed* THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

And you know how much i love Harry Potter. I have got the DVDs for seven films and i watch them over and over again! Can’t wait for the last one to be out in DVD. I was searching YouTube for Potter related videos and i came across this really bittersweet one. *sob*

I love how the 5″ x 6″ album fits perfectly in this medium sized luggage. Gonna get more of these for my stash =)

Mostly Cosmo Cricket’s Upcycle papers, plus PaperMarket blooms, Prima fabric trim and Zva swirly bling.

Twined the spine…a really useful idea from Sharon. It really adds texture to an album! You can twine twine too =)

Close up. I love the bottom right the best. I was searching for an idea for the mini album and those words in the little circle helped heaps!

Accordioned the pages together..

Every page is Cosmo Cricket or yellow and pink cardstock. Easiest way to create an album is to use everything from the same brand and same collection. In this case…whatever that’s from Cosmo Cricket that is yellow or pink!

Love the mermaid =)

How can i miss the washi tape…

Hope you enjoyed the album and thanks for dropping by =) Have you Cosmo Cricketed today?

hugs, Merdrey

It has 8 cards and i could paste photos on the back of them =) Below is the top view =)

Since i was in this ‘Use It All Up’ mood, i decided to make two cards with the leftovers…

..and there’s enough for 4 small tags!

Yes…Mr S approves of this mini camera too =)

well, how about another giveaway? Leave a comment by the 12th August and i will pick a winner for the 2 cards and 4 tags!

AND AND…if you are into online shopping, do check out my dear little cousin’s blogshop at PIXIE PIRATES!

They will also be at a flea on the 20th August at *SCAPE so do check it out if you can. There will even be Discount Coupons! Details on their blog.

hugs, Merdrey

*DRUM ROLL*

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I was at her house a couple of weeks ago and i had my camera with me, so she wanted to take photos (or maybe i asked if she wanted to take photos). So she just went to stand somewhere and i took a few shots! Inspired by American Crafts’ current 5+ photos week, i decided to scrap. Whipped this up in about a hour and i love it.

Used the older Dear LIzzy collection! Still love it to bits =)

Nightie night, Mer

You know how i never like to make cards. There’re just not enough space for me to stuff everything i want! Anyway, recently there was a chance for me to make cards for a few friends whom i wished to thank, and so i decided to make use of my American Crafts stash for it. “Incidentally” there was also this!

And i realised that making cards is fun! It is not easy to make everything nice in a small area! I love the chipboards and felt embellishments!! And you will notice i love to cut them into halves =)

Will be back with more projects soon! And wish me luck!

huggies, Merdrey

(Hello Mika! I finally did it!! Sorry for the delay!)

With the Camera version 2 being taught in PaperMarket now, i think it’s time i share the tutorial for version 1 for those who missed it. I hope the instructions are clear.

First, download and print out a copy of the following as a template.

You will need to trace them out on cardstocks. Two each of the above. Like this..

Next, fold them into accordian according to the lines. All four pieces.

Once you’re done, you will need to stick them to a base. It can be an acrylic piece, chipboard for support. I’ve used a piece of paper just for demonstration sake. Stick with removable glue tape if possible as we will be kinda plucking it out later =)

Make sure the edges meet! You may overlap them.

You now need some tape. It can be my all time favourite Japanese Washi Tape or simple rubber tape (for taping wires!). You will need to tape the inside groove of the bellows. I think a picture or two might show you what i mean! *haha* Black tape is best but i’m using white tape for easy viewing.

Tape all three levels.

You do not need to be very neat here, but please make sure you join the gaps. This takes practice!

Next is the steps that will make your bellows neat. We will be taping one side at a time.

Tape, then fold down. Continue for the other sides. Gentle reminder that this has to be done one side at a time.

For the bottomest level, you will need to pluck the whole bellows out to tape.

And TADAAAAAAAAAA! You’re done with the bellows!

Now you can decorate as you wish. I did kinda like an accordian album for the back of my camera =) Do link back to me if you’ve done up your camera. I would love to see it!!

Also, leave a comment by 5 August and stand to win a Mark’s Paper Magnet Album that holds 36 photos =)

(oh no i look so tired…WHAHAHAHHA!)

So, go on…..make a camera!

BTW, those who missed the Version 2 of the camera class will be able to join us in August too! We’ll be rerunning the class twice.

Good night!

Mer