lia's crafty journey

a big boy's birthday

2012-05-24T23:38:00.002+07:00

Before I left Bali, a rush order came...it was an order from a friend whose son is turning 7 and he does not want little children's theme goodies. The mom likes my house pouch but asked for an owl applique and since she likes Toriq's applique, the boys got the tools kit :). Happy Birthday, big boy! Wishing you all the best :) and I love how these turned out

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a beautiful wedding in paradise

2012-05-24T23:28:00.000+07:00

It has always been my dream to be married in Bali...alas, it was only a dream :) but my beautiful sister in law got to realize her Balinese wedding and it was a very wonderful event. I'd say she's the most un-bridezilla bride I've known...the most relaxed bride who took it easy when things don't always go as planned...such as the rain that made a grand entrance on her wedding decor!...your brother and I wish you a wonderful and happy marriage. I love weddings with tear-jerker moments and it's always hard to let go of your little sister...who's been the baby in your eyes, but I know they're happy and that's all that matters :)...I have one more sister to go :) and I don't think I'm ready to let go of my youngest one just yet :).

Sewmanics made her wedding favors...they're yellow striped and blue flowers pouches but I didn't take any pictures of them due to the rain. This was the other favor some of the out of towners received. I have to admit we sewed the red pouches wrong! the inside was supposed to be for the outside...so it was actually inside out :'( it's supposed to be plain navy blue canvas...but it was too close to the wedding date and there's nothing we can do...sorry, Pat!

White and Blue tote bag by sewmanics

The children loved Bali as usual...they had so much fun playing with their cousins but too bad the little misfits came home with HFMD :(. More days off from school!

The Misfits and their cousins

Some of the wedding pictures done by the talented Mono and yes, I stole these
from their facebook site :)

xoxo,

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toriq's fifth

2012-04-16T10:42:00.000+07:00

Last week I have just finished an order from Sofie for her son's 5th birthday. She ordered radio, truck, wrench + screw driver, bag, Maryjane shoes and ballerina. For the teachers, she ordered matroyshka pouches...I made some spoon and fork thank you tags and oven mitten tags as well....but I didn't have time to take pictures of those...We do hope Toriq had a blast on his 5th birthday!!!

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diaper pouch sets

2012-03-24T22:26:00.001+07:00

for 3 dragon babies :). I guess there will be a big baby boom this year. Congrats to the new parents and happy sleepless nights.

diaper pouch sets for 3 baby dragons

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and the seaside home winner is....

2012-03-24T17:07:00.002+07:00

number 39 :) (out of a total of 48 participants). Congrats to Annisa Pratiwi, I'll be contacting you soon :).

the paper that jumped out of the bowl

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hello kitty pancakes and donut holes

2012-03-15T16:43:00.003+07:00

Remember my post on making butter and buttermilk?? Well, I finished up the rest of the buttermilk last week and made these buttermilk pancakes for the kiddos...I bought the small hello kitty pan from Gandaria City's Metro Dept. Store. It was a bit hard flipping it, but I finally mastered it using an extra small frying pan. Then a few days after the pancakes, I tried making these fried donut holes...I got the recipe from my favorite youtube channel...cookingwithdog :D. I really think it tastes like Indonesia's kue cubit :D...I shouldn't make too many of these, really...

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a book and a giveaway

2012-03-15T10:53:00.000+07:00

It is finally out! I was sitting on my table and I saw this strage package...and I wasn't expecting any :D...then I got excited....and yes...the Book is out! Seaside Home is finally out! Yay yay yay...I've been waiting for a year for this book :D and I am truly HAPPY....I got 2 copies, since I haven't got the time to order extras and I'm giving away 1 book to my beloved readers :). I love the projects in this book, done by so many talented crafters...and I certainly am proud to be given this chance...so, thank you Susanne, for including me in this.

Now, to win this book, simply leave a comment saying what animal do you like for 2012 and why. Don't forget to leave your email address!!! I'll close this competition on Friday, 23rd of March 2012.

Seaside Home

xoxo,
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penguins invasion

2012-03-08T21:14:00.000+07:00

Last minute, Josie ordered penguin pouches for her son's first birthday...sorry, Jos...I didn't have time to make any other things...not even the penguin applique type of pouches....luckily I bought some penguin patterned fabric before...I was planning on making matching pyjamas for me and my man :). I did manage to make a special drawstring for Ethan...a birthday gift from us to the little guy. I hope the party is going to be a blast!

Penguin tags, penguin pouch for Ethan
The little Penguin and the penguin patterned drawstring bags

xoxo,
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misfits in painting

2012-03-02T10:37:00.004+07:00

A couple of weeks ago, I ordered these wonderful surprises from Amalia...I know she's really talented and I've been admiring her drawings :) through her wonderful blog...I love love love how these turned out...Thanks, Li! You are very talented indeed :D.

The package
Little M and Big M (who loooooves dogs)+cookie

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a day with my new toy

2012-02-27T22:05:00.000+07:00

My classic kitchenaid is dead and currently being fixed and I don't know when I'll get it back...and I've been wanting to get a kitchenaid professional, but I don't really have space for it...but I just gotta have it :D...I don't think I can wait till we move to our new house...no can't do. So, yesterday I've decided to make small fried doughnut....I've let it rised over night and popped it in the refrigerator this morning...and it FAILED miserably hahahahhahaha...somebody please give me a pointer!!!

Left to Right, Top to Bottom: The "Toy", the doughnut
Big M helping me cut the doughnut into shapes :D

I love this KitchenAid, it does not give me any electric shots (which I got from my US classic KitchenAid, since I had to change the voltage). So, I decided to make my own butter! My sister encouraged me to do so...she said she's been making her own butter and it tastes good! I googled and youtubed and finally decided to do it. I used greenfields' whipping cream and voila! my very own butter! From butter, I couldn't get enough of the mixer and decided to make chocolate coffee loaf using MY OWN BUTTER! A good cuppa chai and a slice of chocco loaf to end my day....yum :)

Left-Right, Top-Bottom: Whipped cream being churned, butter and buttermilk, Butter!
Chocolate coffee loaf being baked
Done!

xoxo,
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flower pouch from handkerchief

2012-02-12T15:29:00.001+07:00

I got this beautiful batik from a college friend's wedding. I think you can use it as a bandana or a little scarf or a handkerchief. But I don't think I'll use it for any of the above...so after staring at it for a few days...I've decided to just turn it into a flower pouch. The fabric is soft and has 2 color tones and I did it in less than 10 minutes, while Li'l M's fever is down....oooo don't you just hate sick kiddos? :'(

Top-Bottom, Left-Right: Square handkerchief with 2 colours. You can make it into an envelope pouch or you can just sew it into a flower pouch...easy!

Finished flower pouch

xoxo,
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frilly cupcakes apron

2012-02-12T11:01:00.002+07:00

I guess this is going to be her last project during this holiday :). It turned out nicely...I think the cupcakes fabric suits this apron...good job, sis :). I'm sure you can do your own sewing in Melbourne :).

xoxo,
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faux envelope clutch

2012-02-07T18:45:00.004+07:00

Last weekend, my youngest sister came to my house, took a picture of the fabric she had chosen and asked if she could use it to make an envelope clutch. While I was away, she made her pattern from a paper bag, cut the fabrics and voila...when I came home she was almost done sewing and complained she had to adjust the pattern a bit and started using the dreadful seam ripper :D. Before she left my apartment, I asked her to leave the bag and took some pictures of it :). Nicely done! Now, I'm not sure if this is the correct pattern she used :)...but you can definitely try sewing your own envelope clutch.

Jj's version of envelope clutch

her pattern

xoxo,
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reversible multi pockets tote bag

2012-02-06T14:24:00.001+07:00

I've finally finished an order from Amelia...a very persistent reader :). She still wants a face wallet, which I haven't had the time to make :). But...at least I was able to complete this bag for her :)...I hope you fell in love with it!

reversible tote bag with multi pockets

xoxo,
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aye aye pirates

2012-02-02T14:18:00.003+07:00

Matt turned 4 years and his Mommy wanted a pirate themed birthday...I got this leftover nautical fabric! The last of it!...Made eypatches for the little pirates...The girls got the tutu bags and I hope the children had a blast today!

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duck duck giraffe

2012-02-02T13:58:00.002+07:00

Another order from a friend for her son's baptism :). Ethan loves ducks and I suppose his Mommy likes giraffe....hence the applique :)

giraffe and duck

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a balinese musical instrument

2012-01-31T18:37:00.002+07:00

I'm not 100% sure if this instrument is originally from Bali....but I think it's called a coconut karimbu. The Misfits got this from their grandparents today...they just got back from Bali and bought it at Ubud Market. It has a very soothing sound :) and it looks pretty...It's made from half a coconut shell.

Balinese coconut karimbu

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elephant drawstring

2012-01-31T17:08:00.001+07:00

A friend ordered these for a baby shower in February :)...The theme is elephant, with cute elephant invite cards :). Happy baby shower!

elephants everywhere

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clay baskets

2012-01-30T20:24:00.003+07:00

I went to the misfits' art lesson last Saturday and found these clay baskets they made :). I think my kids got talent! *says the doting mommy :D*

Big M - happily holding her creation :D

Flower basket by Big M and Butterfly basket by Lil M

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cross stitch

2012-01-28T21:05:00.002+07:00

is definitely NOT for me :)...I don't think I'd have the patience to stitch each and every single one of those crazy small boxes! I'd definitely go blind and lost my temper somewhere in the beginning of my project :D. However, it is my best friend's new found hobby in Hang Zhou....So, last night I told her I want a bunch of pillows for my new house :)...she easily agreed...all I have to do now is cut fabrics for the pillows and copy the designs I want *greedy me is definitely working!*

Cath's creation...and those boxes are so very small!

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yummy red velvet

2012-01-27T16:36:00.002+07:00

Last night I was invited to a dinner at my good friend's house and she provided these adorable red velvet cupcakes in a jar :)...yummy!

yummy red velvet in a jar

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they made these

2012-01-26T20:47:00.000+07:00

and I am SO VERY HAPPY and PROUD when they came home and bring these to show, but they had to return these for their end of term exhibition. I've been sending them to art class every week and each week they do different activities...clay, paint, etc. So far they love the classes and they seem to enjoy it :).

Little Misfit's clay creation

Big Misfit's clay creation

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happy breastfeeding

2012-01-23T22:14:00.002+07:00

A few weeks ago, Vania requested a breastfeeding cover for herself using her own fabric...so here it is! Finally done! :) Happy breastfeeding!

After much protests, my sister modeled it for me :D

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a pretty red dress

2012-01-22T13:36:00.001+07:00

I bought this beautiful red fabric last week when I had to accompany my sister on her fabric hunt trip...she's very hooked into sewing lately :). At least she could start using up my mountainous fabric stashes, but isn't this fabric just lovely? It has a liberty-ish feel to it...the material is flowy too.

Big M posing for me in her new red dress

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very domesticated

2012-01-22T13:31:00.003+07:00

I was being a very good wife and started trying a bunch of recipes from my new vietnamese cook book. This time I tried its pate recipe for Vietnamese sandwich....I also tried the pork satay to go with the sandwich. It really was a BIG success :)....I simply have to brag that my pate tasted really good...superb :D and super easy, though the result of eating it showed in our yearly medical check up last Monday :p.

My vietnamese sandwich version

My other favorite food has got to be gyoza! I've been wanting to make it...after much conversation with Big M's friend's Mom....I finally tried making these yummy gyoza! I also youtubed the how to and ended up picking the recipe from my favorite cook Cooking with dog hahahhahaa...I love all of her cooking shows! Very simple, easy and VERY DELICIOUS!!! The kids love them too.

The gyoza turned out well too!

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