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Style: Simple floral

2013-05-18T09:00:00.000+08:00

Simple floral by heyladyspring featuring flower print pants

I want to dress like this but ugh the heat is excruciating. ( T_T) Frankly I don't care what I wear these days. As long as they're short and breezy, I'll wear them!

I think it's time I invest on proper shoes. I can't wear rubber shoes all the time :3
Oh and where do I buy floral leggings???

Larry the bunny

2013-05-17T16:00:00.000+08:00

Well here he is, finally "done". Not sure if I'll add a nose or mouth :3 I kinda like how weird he looks. He looks creepy. *lol*

Actually the reason Larry looks so-not-finished is because I want to start making another type of doll - the one on the sketch. *heh* The scanner in me is acting up again. （￣◇￣)ゞ

I plan to make a collection of dolls out of my "Larry" prototype. I need to work on it more though. I think I should start on the face first. The face makes or break a doll (in my opinion) and I haven't found a signature look for my doll. I was practicing Konata eyes but my embroidery skills are really horrible! I need to practice more.

Life recently... #30

2013-05-12T08:00:00.000+08:00

I think this kind of life is not so bad. I'm never going to be the kind of person who's out there socializing, attending events and going out with friends. I'm always going to be this person who likes indoor activities. When I do go out because I get a sudden desire to experience things, then good. The point is, I decided I'm not going to stress about life. I'm going to do everything I want, someday, tomorrow, today. I'm going to be happy for today and view my future as a guideline. Things change, people change. :)

What I'm currently working on

2013-05-10T16:00:00.000+08:00

Since I got this I can't stop cutting wire. *lol* I also thought of several crafts using wire. I need to start working on them soon. Summer is almost over! What happened to my summer craft list! hurr

C A N T S T O P M A K I N G D R E A M C A T C H E R S （￣◇￣)ゞ

natural style dreamcatcher + diy dreamcatcher tutorial

Meanwhile I'm studying a new craft. I'm working on a new series for Luna Fancy. Can you guess what this is? :3

Yep I'm studying embroidery. Look at my ugly attempt! *wahahaha*

Luna Fancy x Oh My Little Girl giveaway

2013-05-09T16:00:00.000+08:00

Summer crafts: DIY dreamcatcher tutorial

2013-05-07T16:00:00.000+08:00

This is so addicting! I don't know what I'm going to use these dreamcatchers for though :/ should I string them up to make mobiles, garlands...or simply make a necklace?

Materials:
Yarn, crochet thread, leather, nylon cord etc.
metal / wood hoops*
charms
beads

*Mine is diy-ed from wire. Form wire on any cylinder object, wrap twice, remove, then twist them together. Make a final twist to seal the ends.

Check out my other Summer crafts:
Natural style dreamcatcher
Drying Flowers

Excuse my ugleh nail polish! ( >.<)/

Pretty things: Regalong Pambahay vintage suitcases & trunks

2013-05-05T09:00:00.000+08:00

Look at this! More suitcases & trunks from Regalong Pambahay. I already own 1 chest of drawers, a key chest box and 1 vintage Paris suitcase. But I want more. ( >.<)/ I want all of these!!!

I hope they make romantic style trunks too. I love this skin. They remind me of Valerie Chua's watercolor paintings. <3

oh and look they have the same bunny figurine. My favorite white bunny <3

More photos from Regalong Pambahay or EGG facebook page.

Summer Crafts: Natural style Dreamcatcher

2013-05-03T16:00:00.000+08:00

As much as dreamcatchers fascinate me, they also seem spooky. They are, don't you think? Especially the traditional ones with feathers and native charms. :/ I know they have their purpose. Supposedly the feathers guide good dreams down while various charms protect the person sleeping. They scare me much the same way wind chimes do. (Or maybe I just read too much. *lol*)

I might add them later if I find ones that don't scare me

But I would prefer dreamcatchers in happy colors or made from doilies! (Where do you buy doilies btw?!)

Hear my prayer
let me sleep peacefully tonight

I'm not plagued by bad dreams but I can feel my mind getting heavier. My condition is acting up again. I'm taking meds and busying myself with reading and crafts. Hopefully I'll feel better soon. :( What do you do when your own mind/body betrays you. *sigh*

Still...I will fight!

grit /n/ Firmness of mind and spirit. :)

Life recently... #29

2013-05-02T16:00:00.000+08:00

from where I stand - Iron Man movie night!

Book 4 of A song of ice and fire is excruciatingly difficult to read. I'm tempted to skip Jaime & Cersei's chapters yet again which is half the book! I like the characters but I just don't care what happens to them tbh.

I made this layout for Michy. I love the colors she chose - dark gray, coral and mint. :)

Making dolls

2013-04-27T16:00:00.000+08:00

I have been making these little things but it's not going so well. This always happens though. When I start to create, also comes the frustration. Maybe because I count the days. *sigh*

My days recently:

listening to A Song of Ice and Fire audiobooks by George R. R. Martin so I can work and focus
made a new layout for this blog and for LUNA FANCY
also made some digital downloads
Have you heard? Multiply is closing. Just when I was starting to like it. :(
Maybe I could move to ebay. Any other suggestions?
watching Iron Man 3 in a few hours! :3

Spring fabric or washi tape set

2013-04-25T16:00:00.000+08:00

Two more sets for download. I'm quite proud something productive came out of my laziness. :)
Also, there's a new look for Heyladyspring! It's summer-y orange (not used to it still) but it's only until June - then I can pinkify my blog again. *lol*

Spring social icons / buttons

2013-04-23T20:20:00.000+08:00

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Semicolon day

2013-04-16T15:40:00.000+08:00

I never pay attention to viral stories on Facebook but this one struck home to me. I'm not joining this because it's cool. I've been there, I know how it feels. In fact, if I had read this some years ago I would have told myself to just mind my own business. This message therefore is for the person I am now and the future version of anyone who feels there is no way out. Life doesn't suck as much after a while. :) Try not to struggle so much. Try to be calm and wait for the waves to let you up. It always does and it's going to be ok. Also! Ask for help!

New from Luna Fancy 04.08.13

2013-04-11T16:00:00.000+08:00

As much as I want to make a Fancy Letter out of the entire alphabet. Unfortunately each one takes me 2 days to make so....I decided that letters will be available for customized orders only. :)

I will focus on making ampersands because its my favorite logogram. v(￣ｰ￣)v

Fascination with Workspaces #2

2013-04-10T16:00:00.000+08:00

Lately I find myself writing/planning on my project journal more than actually doing work. (^-^;")ゞ As usual I get easily sidetracked. I just wish my ideas relate to each other. It's quite stressful when I want to work on something and find I have to buy a whole arsenal of tools. :/

Tonight (I wrote this last night *lol*) is another such (stressful) night. So here I am ogling at pretty work spaces. Daydreaming that someday I'll have a huge space to stash my stuff.

Love this space with its huge table and tall windows...

And I think I'm gonna be needing lots of baskets and jars for paintbrush, scissors etc.! (This is the studio of one of my favorite clay artists Sweet Bestiary ♥)

Style: Shorts and stockings

2013-04-06T09:00:00.000+08:00

I recently purchased a week's worth of black stockings. This is to hide my horrible looking legs. (T-T) And so I can bravely wear super short shorts. It's so hard to find denim shorts in a decent length these days. :/

Anyway....I hate summer!!! *cry*

Bird puzzle blocks / Luna Fancy

2013-04-05T16:00:00.000+08:00

Summer Crafts: Drying flowers

2013-04-04T16:00:00.000+08:00

Honestly, I hate summer! I get sunburns, horrible migraines and a very expensive electric bill! To distract myself, I wrote a long list of summer-themed crafts. Hopefully, by the time I finish them it's rainy season once again.

Materials:
Drying rack (Hanger or long stick)
Thread or ribbon, yarn and the like.
Flowers

I had this impression that decorating with fresh flowers is a luxury. But if you know where to look, they can be quite affordable. I bought these from DB Express, in a stall inside SM North, and they're only 35php! Of course you can also get them for free, I grab wild flowers when I find them. (^-^)v

If you're like me who don't mind the look of old and dried flowers this is a cool craft to spend your time on. The process is exactly as you see in the picture. The idea is to maintain the flowers' form - petals in an upright position. That's why you hang them upside down. :)

Apparently you need to choose a flower with sturdy structure, like roses, if they look delicate the flowers might fall off during the drying process. :( Not sure if Alstroemeria flowers belong to the latter. Oh well, I'll find out in the next few weeks. :3
Remove excess branches and leaves then tie the ends with thread. Arrange the bunches on a drying rack. I used an old metal hanger and wrapped it with my favorite washi tape (from Hey Kessy) to make it a little interesting. *lol*
Place them somewhere they won't be disturbed. Wait 2-3 weeks.

This project was inspired by this image from MonmonMori:

Time

2013-04-02T16:00:00.000+08:00

Past: I miss rain!

Present: a makeshift photo studio for Luna Fancy

Future: Planning at least one beach vacation. Dreading the heat though.

This house #1

2013-03-31T13:36:00.000+08:00

Crafty Friday: Washi tape wall art

2013-03-29T17:16:00.000+08:00

When I feel scared or confused, I read. I love words though I'm not a gifted writer. I love how different words are stringed together to help inspire and change a person. I love how one word has the ability to lift someone up from a deep and excruciating pain. And very slowly, bring back someone's courage.

Grit. \noun\ firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship

Luna Fancy: wall decor

2013-03-28T09:40:00.000+08:00

i. Opened up a multiply shop, it's so different from what it used to look like. I think I like it this way. It's clean and less complicated. Plus I don't have to share my bank details because all payments happens on Multiply's side.

ii. I'm on break from crafting. I can't stop watching In Plain Sight!!! The lead character is so bad-ass but really unfortunate at the same time.

iii. Also I made a lightbox thanks to Eula's tutorial but twisted it a little bit so I can photograph large objects. It didn't go as well as I planned ( >.<)/ I need to buy another lamp for the top. Well it's not that bad, I just found it to be too much work to set up so I might have to make another one that follows the tutorial to a T.

Handmade Fancy letters

2013-03-26T16:00:00.000+08:00

I built the core with sturdy materials so that it won't budge even if it gets tossed around the house. *lol* The fabric is from my collection of Japanese cotton. I finally had some use for them. :) Which means!!! I can shop for a new batch! *yey*

For orders / inquiries: email lunafancy@gmail.com

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It's funny how a few days ago I was talking about being frustrated with my current projects. Now that I finished something, I'm pumped and ready to make more! I guess I really just have to keep on creating. I don't know...maybe in the next few days, I'll be here ranting again. *lol*

At least tonight, I'll be able to sleep soundly knowing my struggles and mistakes helped me get to where I want to be. :)
Today I'll finish the final versions of my Vintage deco blocks.

Frustration

2013-03-24T11:18:00.000+08:00

I'm feeling a huge amount of frustration and disappointment. I'm struggling with my current projects. I'm a scanner. When I've tried out something I usually move to something else. This is (maybe) the first time I ever spent so much time on just one craft.

I'm actually close to finishing the first batch, I guess I'm feeling scared because I would have to start all over again for the next batch. All the frustration and long process.... *sigh* ( T-T)

Also I'm working on another project and it didn't go so well despite all the hard work I put into it. Oh well experiments are a learning process!

I know I need this pain and struggle. I know I need to learn patience. I need to love the process. This is a fight I must never give up on! Fight!!!!

Tiny house movement

2013-03-20T16:00:00.000+08:00

While working on these I occupied the living room so my only form of entertainment is the tv. I finally learned to use the built-in YouTube function! I'm currently looping several videos about tiny houses or tumbleweed houses .

Its got a bedroom (loft), kitchen, bathroom, shower, living room and storage areas.

I have always been fascinated with the idea of a tree house or a tiny shed in the province. A comfortable sized space for my books and craft stuff. Also since I got into woodworking, I decided to really dive deeper into it. I can't do that working in my living room. Only solution is to stay a week or two in the province. I'm thinking maybe it's time I start planning for this house for real. :)

Architect Anonymous: Tiny house movement
Box of Stars
More images on tiny houses