Prosperous wish and crochet

Incorporating crochet in handmade cards is not a new thing. I bet lots of card makers have thought of the idea and done it albeit they're a crocheter or not. It's just a matter of being creative and exploring because when there is that two factor, there is no limit as to what shall be done. So I would not pride myself for having done so. But I shall be very proud for myself for conquering the art of crochet like I want to since forever. From a young age I've gazed with awe at my mother crocheting. Reason being it's so artsy and the outcomes is really beautiful. One day I'm going to try venture into knitting as well. Wow, that would be a real challenge to use both hands. For the time being, I still need to practice crochet a lot and finish my first big article.

The first time I blend crochet and cards, it was with the first pattern I managed to complete. I gave the card to Fazrul to share with him, proud I was. Hehe. For this CNY card, I crochet sweet daisies in red using embroidery floss. I love it. Embroidery floss are great and the choices of colours are endless. I had fun choosing them. But obviously I couldn't buy the whole lot. They're much more expensive than embroidery yarn. If it was up to me, I want each of every colours!

 

It is for Dr Ng, my head of department. Just a nice way for me and my colleagues to wish her. After all, she showered the whole department with yummy juicy mandarin oranges! Yummies!

 

Express visit to Kuching

Some might already know by now but here's announcing a very good news for us and the family. Fazrul already got his posting transfer letter and we will start living together very soon. Aye, couldn't be more excited! Alhamdulillah.

Anyway, with him leaving Kuching there's shipping and cargo to transport his six year's worth of life there. So this calls for an unplan trip to Kuching. For a shopping spree! Wee~ It was a short trip. Really short trip. I went on saturday morning and came back on sunday evening which is yesterday. My colleague said, 'macam balik kampung sebelah je'. Ngeehee.  

Boy, given the time it was a really hectic shopping spree. Back and forth to various outlets in Kuching, and the process continued to Serikin. I must have exhausted the sole of my shoes.

In the midst of hecticness, we still didn't forget to fulfill our gastronomical voyage. After all, it might be a long time before we would set foot in Kuching again. Remember that last time I was disappointed because the best restaurant with mi kolok was closed for renovation? Well they're back in business again and it's the first place we head to immediately after I arrived. Slurrppp.

So very satisfying. The next is of course the mouth watering ayam penyet. But we were too late. Because they were totally sold out! It was only 9 pm though. Oh well, maybe that's a calling for a trip next time. Hehe.



While on the plane I keep myself busy with crocheting. It's been a while since I crochet and then I found this really nice, cute and easy peasy pattern of flower and heart. I need the crochet fix anyway. Just to ease my mind and keep me happy. It's weird how it affects me. Heh. Anyway, I don't fancy bringing a half done tablecloth or blanket on a trip so this one is really great. I can make plenty and these are really awesome to add as embellishment on handmade cards, frames, tablecloth or any other projects. I'm planning to buy more yarns and hooks soon to make it in different sizes.

If you're a crocheter as well, check it out. They're one of my favourite crafter on the net. I absolutely think the owner's a genius for creating all the stuff.

Ah well, I better get going if I want to get those yarns. Ciao!

It is hard to understand addiction unless you have experienced it.

~Ken Hensley

Do you know how addictive Twisties is? Yeah, I'm talking about the curly-squiggly-worm-like crunchy yummy . Whenever I had the craving for it, there's no hesitation in dragging my *ss to the nearest store. My favourite flavour has to be curry and cheese. Yummy.

Do you know how addictive Space Shot is? Yeah, it's the ride at the outdoor theme park of Genting Highland that I'm talking about. I squirmed in my seat at the very last second on top and cursed myself over and over the first second it drops down but I find myself eagerly queuing back in line for a second ride immediately after.

Do you know how addictive watching a movie at the cinema is? Especially a really really good movie. An awesome picture quality and sound is all I need. I could totally get absorbed with the movie and oblivious to my surroundings. It's just me and the story.

But then, do you know how addictive watching a movie at the cinema with your other half is? 2 in 1 addiction. Definitely one of my favourite activity.

Do you know how addictive watching AFC Ch703 is? I could totally be a couch potato all day long feasting my eyes with the cooking, recipes, foods around the world, beautiful kitchens, and great chefs. Oh my, I wish to adorn my OWN kitchen and cook and bake to my delight.

Do you know how addictive reading blogs is? Most of the time I do not know the blogger in person. It could be their awesome life or their out of ordinary life. It could also be just their simple everyday life but with that something that couldn't be point out. The humour or the way of writing or the unique style of story telling. It got me hooked.

Do you know how addictive watching hindi movies is? Yeah I'm not ashamed to admit that I love hindi movies. I've been watching it since I was a kid, and that has made hindi language not a foreign for me. I could understand the dialogue without translation. I could even point out the mistakes made in translation by local tv station. Hehe. There's various things to love about hindi movies. Some with powerful stories, great acting, superb cinematography, beautiful songs, heart wrenching scenes, lovely romantic scenes or hunky heroes with gorgeous actress. There's great non-commercial indie films too. You have to be a fan to know what I'm talking about. Not a fan of love songs and dance? Try Black or Taare Zameen Par. I bet you'll have a different view on hindi film afterwards. But I don't favor the 'modern' western wannabe movies. Too much flesh showing and unnecessary censored scenes. Urgh.

Should I even begin on the addiction of reading?

Lots of things could be addictive to us. We couldn't expect other people to understand them. These are just a few of mine. I wonder what yours are?

 On arts and crafts

I've been sharing the outcomes of my passion in arts at this blog http://missmaiefacards.blogspot.com. But lately I've been thinking that I just want to share all of it here. This is me and my life. And this art thingy holds a significant place in my life. So why not here? Besides it ain't just handmade cards there anymore. I have some other stuffs too. Plus I think I could really simplify my life by maintaining only one blog from now on. Reasons, reasons, bla, bla. Hehe. So here goes my first DIY art sharing this year:  

It's a guestbook I made for my sister in law's wedding last month. It's not much, I know. Really simple. This is my first time trying to make one and it was at the very last minute. Like two days before the wedding. I didn't have that much time to layout the ideas and find the materials. So hopefully I will come up with greater ideas next time!

:: Can you believe that it's already mid January of a new year. Wherever did the time flies? Fiuuu~

2011: Sneak peek


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