Kella Studio

The 'F' word and it is really sweet.

2012-02-12T10:33:00.000-08:00

'F' word in cake decorating, fondant. I fall in love and obsess with fondant these days. It is a combination of two things i love, baking and craft.It is all started with Groupon promotion for cake decorating for valentine in Cake Connection in PJ One. My first fondant masterpiece.

Then i baked and decorated cakes for all 3 angels in my life ain, aira and maisarah.

And today's cake for my friend's daughter birthday, beautiful suri.

Graphic Goodies For Your Cakes

2012-01-18T22:58:00.000-08:00

I play around with digital graphic to create cake toppers. Here some of my masterpiece to share with you.

Baking Operation 007

2012-01-16T07:26:00.000-08:00

Last weekend i was in baking mode and luckily my niece, nurul is here, heaven sent helper. So we bake batches of brownie, red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting and carrot muffin. With over the top decorations.Fudgy Brownie

Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese frosting.

THE MUFFIN MEN

2012-01-13T06:49:00.000-08:00

Such an insipiring video, food and kindness. I pray to Allah, i'll be doing the same thing, baking, kindness and spreading love. We have one in our city where food is distributed to homeless. First time i joined, there were some difficulties but my hubby and me managed to deliver fried rice. Second time we contributed drinking water but it was not delivered. My hubby and baby down with bad cough and flu. We tried to send tonight, again something happened. Sometime it is not easy to do good but i will never give up. My love to these three handsome gentlemen, The Muffin Men.

ML Mega 2011 [Show Khas] - Jozan

2012-01-07T07:20:00.000-08:00

Love these guys so much. Enjoy peeps.

Strawberry Chocolate Pudding

2011-12-19T20:56:00.000-08:00

Introducing our new dessert, Strawberry Chocolate Pudding.

To order please contact me, Kella at 016-9707609 or email me at syakella05@yahoo.com.

Love, Kella.

Rainbow Cake

2011-11-17T00:32:00.000-08:00

Thanks to my brother in-law, nazri for these lovely cake. The cake brings memories of my childhood.

Alhamdullilah orders keep coming for the blueberry cheese tarts, fruit tartlets and tart shell.

Jaspal, Bag Addiction and Tart

2011-11-04T10:27:00.000-07:00

Announcing our new poster girl for our blueberry cheese tart, Baby Aira. She loves it so much, keep asking in her baby talk for more cheese tart. So today we delivered 50 pcs of cheesy goodness to law firm in Jalan Pahang, thank you 'daun keladi' Auntie B, a loyal customer. Another 10pcs to telco company in Taman Desa.

After the delivery, i went to Jaspal Clearance Sale. I had jolly good 'shopaholic time' of my life there. OMG! Bags all under RM80. Shoes, shoes, shoes....all at RM50. Clothing with 80% discount. So now i am the proud owner of white leopard print pant. My star buy of the day. Two new blouses that really went well with that pant. Sequined bag to match.

11 Myths About Global Hunger

2011-10-26T19:45:00.000-07:00

11 Myths About Global Hunger

Nasi Lemak

2011-10-24T08:09:00.001-07:00

Nasi Lemak, a photo by kellastudio on Flickr.

Knitting, Clackety-Clacks Fish and Tart

2011-10-20T08:14:00.000-07:00

I kinda miss knitting. So i've started again after a long while. Knitting is therapeutic and relaxing. I love knit texture. Yarn from one of my yarnie trip in far away land of Norway from a distance past. I just knit, not sure what i will made maybe scarf or maybe a bag..let it be.

Clackety-Clacks Fish is Aira's favourite books. She loves it maybe because daddy is an entertaining storyteller making all those fish sounds.

Now more tartlet pics to entice you.

Farewell Datuk Param

2011-10-19T00:51:00.000-07:00

This morning we had a farewell breakfast for Datuk Param who will retire end of this month.

Datuk with his many many gift.

Good bye Datuk....cute card.

Guess who made an appearance...ta...da...'Blueberry Cheese Tart'.

Our Tart reach KL Sentral

2011-10-18T02:02:00.000-07:00

Our blueberry cheese tarts safely delivered to our client in KL Sentral, 80 pieces of cheesy goodness with blue ribbons and card. These are another 'Thank You Tarts'.

Today, i did the delivery myself in my new pink kebaya. Feel good with my new dress. Which i can't really wait to the beading.

Sexiness of Fruit Tartlet & Cheesiness of Blueberry Cheese Tart

2011-10-13T20:44:00.000-07:00

Alhamdulillah, this morning safely delivered these heavenly tarts to my client in Jalan Raja Chulan. Mr Hubby the delivery guy (handsomest delivery guy in town). Hope they have a great moment with these tarts. Thank you.

Comment from previous client in Jalan Ipoh, 'mewahnya isi....pastu pastri nipis lak tu, macam buat untuk makan sendiri, kalau kat kedai tak boleh dapat camni'. Thank you dear.

Untuk tempahan boleh call saya, kella di talian 016-9707609 or my email syakella05@yahoo.com.

'To Order' Sticker

2011-10-13T00:33:00.000-07:00

Dear friends, if you find this interesting, you may print and use this 'To Order' sticker for your products. And just leave a thank you notes in my comment box.

Kelas Memasak Siri 1

2011-10-12T09:17:00.000-07:00

Another project with Chef Muz, Kelas Memasak Siri 1. Didalam kelas ini, anda akan mempelajari 3 jenis masakan :

Boston Cheese Cake
Tiramisu
Nasi Beriani

Tarikh : 23 Oktober 2011 (Ahad)
Masa : 9 pagi hingga 3 petang
Tempat : Bakery di Selayang
Yuran : RM100.00

Jika berminat boleh hubungi saya, Kella ditalian 0169707609 atau email saya syakella05@yahoo.com

Blueberry Cheese Tart

2011-10-09T22:28:00.000-07:00

Salam semua. Dah lama tak berblogging, baru nak mula biz bakeri dengan my guru in baking cep muz. Doing a lot of marketing for his juicy and sexy cheese tart. Alhamdullillah, today safely delivered blueberry cheese tart and fruit tarlet to a legal firm client. A thank you tart for the firm from another firm....thank you, Baini.

Kalau berminat untuk tempahan boleh hubungi saya di talian 016-9707609 atau email saya di syakella05@yahoo.com.

p/s : for crafters friends....update in my crafting life....i am so into beading embroidery. Will post some pic in my latest adventure later.

Love Lost

2011-09-07T08:07:00.000-07:00

They said, love is about giving.
Then you realized when you're the only one giving.
And never receive.

They said, love is about sharing.
Then you realized, you shared too much.
And you feel like naked and used.

They said, love is about caring.
Then you realized no one really care about you.
And it really hurt and alone.

After years of loving, i feel so alone and lost.

From the very hurt....

Frustrated with Filet Crochet 12

2011-07-05T11:06:00.000-07:00

Initially i was so happy i found crochet pattern software. Then i bought Filet Crochet 12 and all night trying to perfect my pattern. Then i have trouble to save my work as jpg. file....arrrrggghhhhh....

Aira

2011-07-04T22:16:00.000-07:00

Crochet Tissue Box

2011-04-18T18:50:00.000-07:00

Dress your boring tissue box with this lovelies.

Thank you The Royal Sisters for the lovely tutorial. My friends you can to her blog here

Baby Aira

2011-04-13T08:32:00.000-07:00

My baby girl, Aira.

I wish i could crochet all these adorable items for her from RedHeart free ebook. Download here.

Crochet Pattern Freebies from Crochetme

2010-12-16T18:55:00.000-08:00

While looking for inspiration for my baby crochet thingy, i found this adorable hat from crochetme.

So my dear crocheter, to download this lovely patterns and 4 other adorable patterns you can click here.

Rename and Retouch.

2010-12-14T19:57:00.000-08:00

Dear friends, you may have seen these earring before, i've rename with a lil bit of make-up and compile it into a presentation. Enjoy.

Tatted Earrings by Kellastudio

View more presentations from kellastudio.

My First Crochet Diagram.

2010-12-09T22:53:00.000-08:00

Maher Zain

2010-11-08T07:05:00.000-08:00

My current obessesion, Maher Zain.

Cooking Class

2010-11-07T06:07:00.000-08:00

Finally i've enrolled to a cooking class, after years of searching. It was always either too expensive, too far or the timing is just not right for me. So Seri Pacific Hotel Cooking Class just right for me in every way. A

charming and cheery hotel in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

I'm learning from the Guru himself, Chef Ridzuwan.

Qurbani 2010 through IRM

2010-11-03T19:39:00.000-07:00

Hola lovelies and i miss you guys out there. So much to share but too little time. Ok but for today i just want to spread campaign by Islamic Relief Malaysia.

Mother-to-Be

2010-09-02T21:47:00.000-07:00

Quite a while that i posted something personal and about my life in general. Ups and downs, good news and not so good news. Happy to say that i'm a mother-to-be and insyallah due in Feb, 2011. And not so good news is that i'm not feeling well most of the time and food didn't stay longer in my stomach. Emotional roller coaster to the extreme.

During the emotional time i've permed my hair for the first time in my life, now i've these crazy curls to deal with now. My hubby said i look like lady from the Red Kebaya movie period. The first week of Ramadan was a real test to me, gastric getting worse and i lose some weight.

After 3 month pregnant, two nights ago i can really feel my baby inside me and the feeling is so beautiful, touching and happy. Prior to that i was so depressed over a few incident during that long weekend. With that beautiful feeling i felt alive and the next day i am back to my normal self with the help of Kella's Feel Good Menu. I'll share with you that menu in my next post.

Pakistan Flood Emergency Appeal - Islamic Relief Malaysia

2010-08-31T08:34:00.000-07:00

Crochet Ebook For Sale

2010-08-17T00:28:00.000-07:00

Vintage Crochet Pattern for only USD2.00

Among the patterns you can crochet to your heart content are :

Crochet Work Bag ~ This bag makes a fantastic holder for your crafting supplies, yet is elegant enough to pass for a wonderful elegant purse.

Dahlia Bedspread ~ The 3 Dimensional motifs that make up this lovely bedspread are 6 sided, super easy to stitch, and also make wonderful matching tablecloths, curtains and pillowcases.

Juanita Doll ~ This wonderful doll dress is so easy to stitch, yet creates a dress lovelier than anything any Queen would possess.

Sunlight Hat ~ This hat makes a lovely addition to any wardrobe, and is oh so perfect for keeping your face shaded on sunny days.

Shell Motif ~ This lovely medallion makes wonderful tablecloths, bedspreads, curtains and even place mats for your kitchen decor.

Beaded Doily ~ We all know doilies are lovely, but when you combine elegant stitches with beautiful beads, you've created a doily that will have even your hardest guests gasping in awe.

Follow Your Fancy Bag ~ This vintage purse is quick to crochet, made to last and will match anything you have in your wardrobe.

Wedding Ring Bedspread ~ Crochet this lovely bedspread for the happy bride-to-be in your life, and never again wonder if you have the perfect gift for such a fine day. And more............

This book is in pdf format. If you interested to own this lovely ebook just click 'add to cart' button below you will be directed to my e-junkie account and payment through paypal. If you have any question please do not hesitate to email me to syakella05@yahoo.com.

Updated 14/08/2010 : Alternatively for Malaysian buyer, you can pay through maybank2u and then i'll email you the e-book. Interested please email me to syakella05@yahoo.com.

Salam Ramadhan

2010-08-14T23:24:00.000-07:00

Salam Ramadhan to all muslim especially my blogger friends and my dear readers.

Let us share a little bit of love and blessing with the less fortunate through 'Feed The Fasting' program by Islamic Relief Malaysia during the Holy Month of Ramadhan.

Kanzashi Madness

2010-08-13T16:52:00.000-07:00

My first Kanzashi flower and surely will not be the last. Thanks to Diane Gilleland for her informative book, Kanzashi in Bloom. It is an easy step by step and 20 beautiful projects for beginners.

If you want to learn more about Kanzashi and Diane Gilleland, please visit her website at :

http://www.kanzashi-in-bloom.com/

and her blog http://www.craftypod.com/

Now my clutch look much more interesting with my pink Kanzashi.

Dear Kanzashi Addict to be, just click amazon button below to own a book with beautiful bloom by Diane Gilleland

The Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page

2010-05-27T05:39:00.000-07:00

Isn't she lovely and so beautiful.

Chrysanthemum In Osaka

2010-05-25T21:26:00.000-07:00

Dear friends, i would like to share some of these heavenly chrysanthemum during Chrysanthemum Festival in Osaka Castle. I wonder how japanese grow these flowers these big and so luscious. I feel like eating it :)

Today i'm on leave from my day job. So i've promised myself to spend sometime crafting and sketch crochet diagram while listening to light and easy music. Later. i'll post those crochet diagram for you.

Back to Crafting

2010-05-24T06:13:00.000-07:00

Dear friends, i'm so sorry for so slow in updating. Currently i'm a bit busy with my new house with so many things and so little time.

But as a 'craftoholic' i do find time to craft. As mentioned earlier i crochet hexagon for my stool and work to refine my tatting skills.

Inspiration from Attic24

My own tatting design. I'm still not satisfied with the result.

Crochet, Kitchen and Bird Tray.

2010-05-06T20:26:00.000-07:00

Dear friends. Currently i am so attached to my new kitchen and spent so many happy hours there with my dearest. So many little things to do in my kitchen. Apart from cooking, i am crocheting stuff for the kitchen.

Now, i am crocheting covers for the stool in my kitchen. For this covers, i've found beautiful hexagon motif in Craftzine. Tutorial is given by attic24 in her beautiful blog post. I fall in love with her blog and can't get enough of it. Color, color and full with bright colors in her creations. I'll post my hexagon crochet covers once its finish.

By the way, i have the same tray like her. I bought mine in IKEA, Damansara. Colorful birds tray. In my current mood, i love birds motif. I tried to have birds motif curtain but my dearest disagree. There goes my bird curtain.

Still in the bird topic, picture of an ostrich from my Kuala Gandah Trip.

Cooking Time

2010-04-26T19:45:00.000-07:00

The FAQ after i got married....do you cook?

My friends and family curious and wondering about my domestic abilities. My brother, Emi have made a loud statement that among three of his sisters, he have not tasted my cooking. I guess he forgot about my spaghetti bolognese 2 years ago which like once in a lifetime experience. For my wedding he gave me cooking pot as a wedding gift... i love his dark humor.

But i don't blame them, i myself wondering the same things. In my entire life few had the privilege of tasting my cooking. Mostly i cook when i'm in love which is a rare ocassion. Now that i'm married and in love, yesterday, i cooked our first dinner. Lucky me, my hubby being very polite about it. Menu for our dinner 'soup sawi' and 'fried eggs with soy sauce gravy'.

Sorry guys no picture since the kitchen is in a little bit mess.

Dear Tatters : Simple Tatted Earring Pattern (Part 3)

2010-04-22T23:52:00.001-07:00

Dear Tatters : Simple Tatted Earring Pattern (Part 2)

2010-04-22T19:08:00.000-07:00

My dear tatter friends, this is my second tatting pattern to share with you. I used cotton yarn, plastic beads and stainless steel hooks for this earrings. It is quite simple to make. If you try to tat this, it will be nice if you could share the picture of your lola earring with me.

Happy Tatting :)

Dear Tatters : Simple Tatted Earring Pattern

2010-04-21T21:07:00.000-07:00

As promised to my tatter friends this the pattern for my tatting earrings posted earlier in my blog. This is my first experience transferring my design to diagram. I think it's not bad. I'll try to post the other two earrings.

Happy Tatting.

Inspired in Holland

2010-04-13T19:44:00.001-07:00

Flower market in Amsterdam.

Dream come true moment for me, Van Gogh Museum. Almost cried and felt his presence. Really connect with one of his lithograph, Sorrow.

My Next Crochet Projects - Free Pattern From Lion Brand

2010-04-11T19:16:00.001-07:00

My hands are itchy to start with these cutie from Lion Brand

Bella Block will be awesome for my baby nephew, Terry.

Washing dishes will never be the same with these cuties, Apple Slice Tawashi

To download these pattern just click the names.

Happy Crocheting.

Crafting is Sexy

2010-04-04T18:57:00.000-07:00

I found this lovelies free craft in Curiousity Group. I heart week one craft, 'Crafting Is Sexy'.

Pipit Wonderful Market IV

2010-03-30T19:30:00.000-07:00

This is one of the market dedicated for handmade products and crafters. I could say that they are pioneer in market for handmade in Malaysia. I really heart and support what they are doing to crafters in Malaysia. It's small as compared to other bazaar but this effort by Pipit really gave an impact to crafters here in Malaysia.

They offer fresh and unique handmade. Guys, see you all there :)

Photography Tutorial-Lighting

2010-03-07T17:19:00.000-08:00

Taking a good picture is vital for your online shop, it's the first impression of your product in attracting customers. I found these useful tips in taking pictures posted by Johanna Draper in Handmade Spark

Photography Tutorial-Lighting

Playing with Photoscape

2010-03-03T23:37:00.000-08:00

While looking for software to play and edit photos for my online shop, i found Photoscape. I love Photoscape, it's free to download and easy to use.

Photo of my fiancee and me using Photoscape.

Ex-engineer stays busy with charity work

2010-02-22T21:53:00.000-08:00

A beautiful man with big and beautiful heart. Such an inspiration.

Ex-engineer stays busy with charity work

Imagine by John Lennon

2010-02-07T07:21:00.000-08:00

This the song of love, hope and dreams. This what we need in this world full of anger and hate. You may say i'm dreamer...

Imagine by John Lennon

Something Different

2010-01-25T18:51:00.000-08:00

Dear fashionistas, do you want something different to add to your collection. Here a collection of tatted earrings, handmade and designed by me for sale. Concept for this collection is 'same same but different'. This idea introduced by my friend, Izu. It look the same but a bit different so here i played with bead colors.

*LUSH* (SOLD)

Material : I used cotton yarn, plastic beads and stainless steel hooks

Price : RM30.00 (excluding shipping cost)

*LOLA*(SOLD)
Material : I used cotton yarn, plastic beads and stainless steel hooks
Price : RM30.00 (excluding shipping cost)

*RAINY* (SOLD)
Material : I used cotton yarn, plastic beads and stainless steel hooks
Price : RM30.00 (excluding shipping cost)

Shipping cost varies on your location estimated around RM4 via Pos Ekspress. For further details and to order please do not hesitate to contact me, Kella at syakella05@yahoo.com

And to my tatter friends, i'll try to post the design and pattern later for you to try this design.

Thai Silk For Tudung Awning (For Sale)

2010-01-20T08:04:00.000-08:00

Now 'tudung awning' is a trend in Malaysia. It is stylish and easier to maintain. During my engagement ceremony, i wore light gold colored 'tudung awning'.

Below are some material suitable for awning tudung for sale. Colors may vary from photos, i'll try to explain the colors in 'Color Description' as close as possible.

Code : TS 1

Material : Thai Silk

Color Description : Light Brown with Orangey Tone

Size : 25cm x 36cm per piece

Code : TS 2
Material : Thai Silk
Color Description : Light Green (Apple Green)
Size : 25cm x 36cm per piece

Code : TS 3
Material : Thai Silk
Color Description : The photo look really blue, not sure why. But the real color is blue with green tone. Almost like Dark Aquamarine. I love really love this color :)
Size : 25cm x 36cm per piece

This item priced at RM6 per piece (excluding shipping cost). Shipping cost varies on your location estimated around RM3 to RM6 via Pos Ekspress.
For further details and to order please do not hesitate to contact me, Kella at syakella05@yahoo.com

The idea of selling these materials coming from my friend Ju, she made and sold beautiful 'tudung awning' and you can visit her blog shop at http://alimrans.blogspot.com/

Thank you girl :)

Bridezilla

2010-01-04T23:51:00.000-08:00

This is my first entry in 2010 after a long silence. My personal life is a bit chaotic but a happy one. I'm engaged to my sweetheart on 27.12.2009 in a very traditional ceremony. Now in the past few weeks i've to turn to 'bridezilla mode', tiring but exciting.

I miss my creative life and my craft.

Free Crochet Pattern 90663AD Poinsettia : Lion Brand Yarn Company

2009-12-02T19:29:00.001-08:00

Free Crochet Pattern 90663AD Poinsettia : Lion Brand Yarn Company

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This is my next crochet project. I love poinsettia. Happy plant :)

Knitting In Osaka

2009-11-17T22:16:00.001-08:00

My Favourite Characters in Universal Studio Japan

2009-11-17T21:24:00.000-08:00

I'm so in love with these Sesame Street Characters and how i wish there will be Count Dracula. Practically i growing up watching these characters.

Pictures In Tokyo and Osaka

2009-11-13T23:18:00.000-08:00

Guys, as promised i've updated my previous post with some pictures in Tokyo and Osaka. Enjoy :)

Osaka and Missing

2009-11-07T02:32:00.000-08:00

Now, i am in Osaka city. I went to Osaka Imperial Castle Museum. It is beautiful and from the top of the castle you can view the whole of Osaka. The leaves starts to change colors.

But towards the end of the day i am feeling sad, i lost my handphone, worried about my sister's second operation and i really miss my boyfriend back in Kuala Lumpur.

I really miss home.

Tokyo and Ondori

2009-11-06T14:30:00.001-08:00

Today i will depart to Osaka. After about 5 bookstores, i found crochet books. It is in, Tsutaya bookstore in Roponggi. Selection not so much, i just bought 1 book on crochet and it is not Ondori. But there a lot of books on Art & Design.

I found people in Tokyo are beautiful, stylish and polite even their cab drivers.

Greetings from the Land of Ondori

2009-11-03T15:50:00.000-08:00

I am blogging from Tokyo, Japan. This my first trip to Japan. Weather is nice and cool. 3 things in my mind second hand ipod, ondori handicraft books and Harajuku.

Yesterday, i went to Harajuku. Part of must to do list in Tokyo. The epicenter of Harajuku fashion that hit globally sometime ago. It is a vibrant place with cool people expressing their individual creatively. Partly comical and beyond our imagination. Then, i tasted their crepe, banana chocolates. It is so soft and lots of cream.

I found this beautiful crochet shawl and dress in Harajuku.

More quirky stuff in Harajuku. I love Harajuku.

p/s i will post pictures later

Talinn, Estonia 2008

2009-10-26T19:22:00.000-07:00

This was taken during my short cruise trip to Talinn, Estonia in 2008.

Their knitting is so exquisite. This lovely auntie was showing some of her snow cap. As you can see her baby suit are so adorable.

There is rare moment when you really like your own picture. For me this is the moment. I love this picture and fall in love with that traditional yellow dress.

I Love Paris

2009-10-25T19:47:00.000-07:00

One more reason to love Paris.

http://globespotters.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/25/in-paris-getting-hip-through-knitting/

Pampering Activities

2009-10-15T18:40:00.000-07:00

Dear friends. I'm sorry for the late posting and updating. My old laptop kaput again. I've not been crafting lately due to stress in some part of my life.

So i did some pampering to ease the stress. I went for facial at estee in Isetan, KLCC. Samantha, my beautician, she's very good and always had a good conversation with her. Then, i bought voucher for hot stone treatment at Kanebo for only RM58. Good deal.

Then, i went for hair treatment at a new place in UOA Bangsar, The Cut. The salon is near to LRT Bangsar. Nice place and the price is also very attractive. I'm considering to change my stylist.

I Love Doors

2009-10-12T10:25:00.001-07:00

Location : Bergen, Norway

Location : Stockholm, Sweden

Location : Makassar, Indonesia

Orchid and Cappucino Colored Tatting

2009-10-07T06:37:00.000-07:00

A beautiful photographer, Nicole bought this earrings. I hope she will have a great time with my earrings.

This color make me think of my fave, Gloria Jean's cappucino chiller. My indulgence. I love it because it tastes like cendol.

Crochet Bonding Session

2009-10-02T05:50:00.000-07:00

Bonding session with my nephew and niece. Three of us crochet to our heart content during our holiday last week at my mom's. I am so proud of my nephew, learnt to crochet from me and being so macho about it. Now he's crocheting his first hat. I will introduce him to CrochetDude. My niece also learnt from me and now she's on her third project. I'm a proud auntie.

Day 2 : Art for Grabs

2009-09-28T21:12:00.000-07:00

Day 2 got a better and bigger crowd. In total i've sold 7 pairs of tatted earrings from 20 pairs that i made. It's good start for me. I learnt a lot from this gig and met so many creative individuals.

There is hotel guy who's interested in my work and he's looking for local crafters. Then there's a lady from a big fashion house in Kuala Lumpur also interested in my work and she's looking for a designer. Now they're designing leather accesories. I hope good things will happens, wish me luck guys.

Note to self :

Please bring along mirror so that my potential customer knows whether those earrings look good on them.
Business card
Wear dress

Day 1 : Art for Grabs

2009-09-26T17:09:00.000-07:00

Dear friends, thank you for your encouragement and kind words.

I had great time there, meeting new crafter friends. They are all very supportive of each others. Really good crowd and great event. I sold 3 pairs of earrings, i'm so happy and not bad for a newbie like me.

Tatting & Garden Part II

2009-09-25T09:22:00.000-07:00

Tatting & Garden is part of my tatted earrings collection for my first creative gig, Art For Grabs at Annexe Gallery this weekend.

Tatting and Garden

2009-09-24T10:46:00.000-07:00

My mom's garden such an inspiration for my tatted earrings collection.

I Heart this Art and Craft Website

2009-09-17T00:39:00.001-07:00

I heart this art and craft website :

Lion Brand Yarn

This website is a great source for beautiful pattern especially knitting and crochet. They have thousands of free patterns and this is such an inspiration to me. I love their flower motifs and amigurumi. I subscribed to their e-newsletters, became a fan in facebook and visited their blog regularly.

They have combined both of my favourite things, charity and craft with their 'Charity Knit & Crochet-Along'. I've followed their footstep and doing it locally with my bff, Betty. Right now we're crocheting caps/hats for orphan and cancer kids.

You Belong With Me

2009-09-14T15:18:00.001-07:00

I just can't understand why did Kanye West did such things to Taylor Swift and stolen her most important moment at VMA. What West needs is a good spanking. My heart goes to Swift and in total support of her. She deserves the Best Female Video. I love 'You Belong With Me' video. Simple and yet you feel like watching a whole movie. Any girls could relate to that story and its reminded you of your school sweetheart.

Weekend

2009-09-13T14:53:00.000-07:00

For two whole day i was tatting day and night. But no workpiece really satisfy me so i guess i suffered 'crafters block'. So i went shopping with my boyfriend. I had a good time with him. I bought 2 pairs of shoes and life is so much sweeter after that. For us ladies, we never had enough shoes.

Then we went for our dinner to Tupai-Tupai Restaurant. The place was really packed. The food is really good and not too expensive. All bright and happy shiny people there.

After a really good day, now i crocheted a little flower and had some tatting design in my mind.

Art For Grabs 2009

2009-09-11T14:49:00.000-07:00

Currently, i'm so busy preparing for Art For Grabs on 26 & 27 September 2009. This is an art and craft bazaar organised by annexe gallery. What is so special about this bazaar? You can get a good bargain where everythings going for under RM100.

Besides bazaar they have line-up interesting art events and among their invited guest and act are Nurul Izzah Anwar, Farish Noor, 15 Malaysia, Filmmakers Anonymous, The Lost Poets, Troubadours and many more. For further details please visit here.

I'm so nervous, this is my first experience participating as creative vendor in such event. I plan to sell my tatted earrings, a few of crocheted items and my framed works. Hope to see you all there and have fun.

August to Remember

2009-09-10T14:33:00.000-07:00

My baby sister went through an operation when our family still in the mourning. Our family came together and being so close with each other during this hard time.

Syukur, her operation went well. While waiting for her in hospital, i crochet. It calms me during this hard time. Some of my works are here.

Daddy Dearest

2009-09-09T07:21:00.001-07:00

Zakaria Hj. Long Kasim

1936 - 2009

It was such a beautiful Sunday morning in August, my dearest was laid to rest. Sunday is his favourite day. The day where he went to Sunday Market wearing his best 'baju batik' and buying all our favourite foods. Seeing his final moment was just so heartbreaking.

The most handsome, gentleman and funniest guy in my life. No more jokes and stories of 'orang kampung'. No one to to remind me to eat oranges. When i've problem in my relationship, he was the one to cheer me up. No one to treat me the best 'Nasi Beriani' in Temerloh.

Life will never be the same without him

Secret Garden

2009-07-26T05:44:00.000-07:00

Finally, i've framed 'Secret Garden' last week before i went to Ho Chi Minh. My Secret Garden is a combination of my love towards crochet and tatting. It look aged since it took me a long while to 'grow' it.

Butterfly is crocheted and flowers and lace are tatted.

Ho Chi Minh City - Part I

2009-07-23T07:33:00.000-07:00

This is a short trip to HCMC with my friend, Yuko last weekend. Our first visit to Vietnam. We got this really good deal from airasia promotions. Swine flu fashion, wearing a mask especially at the airports.

First day, we went to Cu Chi Tunnel, the historic underground tunnel. Two hours drive from HCMC. The place is beautiful in an eerie kind of ways. You can feel the hardship and their suffering living in the small tunnels and the bombings.

bandung in 4 min 20 sec

2009-07-16T07:26:00.001-07:00

My first video project.

Tatting Oh Tatting Oh So Delicate

2009-07-16T04:42:00.001-07:00

I'm so into tatting now. I learnt tatting from an old needlework book. I tatted since high school for my crochet trimming and lace.

Now i'm designing for earrings. The sketch in the photo is slightly different from the piece.

Celebrity Collage by MyHeritage

2009-07-12T09:09:00.001-07:00

Forgive me for being so vain. As a Korean movies and series fan, i think you will understand why this result made me so happy and smile for a month :) Choi Ji-woo, Queen of Korean Drama.

Brownie Ami

2009-04-19T06:27:00.001-07:00

I'm so happy today my little baby amigurumi has found a home in Rumah Solehah, a shelter for HIV kids.

I hope my baby will bring cheers to the kids.

RedHeart.com : Charities & Creative Giving

2009-04-16T23:08:00.001-07:00

RedHeart.com : Charities & Creative Giving

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Flow in Knitting

2009-04-14T07:27:00.000-07:00

I'm in the middle of reading 'Flow - The Psychology of Optimal Experience' by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. A very interesting book. I love that he did mention about knitting in Flow.

'People were happiest when they were just talking to one another, when they gardened, knitted, or were involved in a hobby; all of these activities require few material resources, but they demand a relatively high investment in psychic energy.'

an excerpt from 'Flow - The Psychology of Optimal Experience' by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.

For The Love of Crochet

2009-04-01T01:13:00.000-07:00

I love crochet for their ease of playing with colors.

My current obssesion is bikini top. Born out of my love for the sea, sand and sun.

My Experimental Journey with Knit Stitch

2009-03-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

I've introduced my peach vest. It was actually my experiment with different type of knitting stitches and patterns. All in one vest.

Front, 3 types of stitches, namely rib stitch, honeycomb (cable pattern), braided (cable pattern) and garter stitch in between the cable patterns.

Rib stitch is just a simple stitch for waistband by working knit then purl alternately in one row. then on the next row, work in purl or knit as they come. It gives elasticity to the patterns.

Cable stitches is usually work with more than 3 needles. Unfortunately, i don't keep the original pattern of the cable stitches. But i've found honeycomb pattern in lion yarn brand website. I love their website and patterns. If you want the detail of the honeycomb pattern just drop me an email.

I chose garter stitch in between the cable patterns was to make cable pattern stands out. This is worked by making every row in purl.

Knit Knit Away

2009-03-26T01:32:00.000-07:00

Besides embroidery, my mom also knits. She made us sweaters when we were kids. But my mom said only my brother's sweater survive after all these years . Maybe one day i'll post picture of that sweater in this blog (maybe after a good long digging in our old closet)

My loves toward needlework is so much influence by her and my grandmother (later i'll talk about my beloved 'tok'). I learnt knitting from my mom when i was 12 years old. This peach sweater, i consider as my best knitting project.

Welcome

2009-03-12T06:08:00.000-07:00

Blog title is a picture of my mother's old tracing paper for her embroidery. She embroidered elegantly on bed linen and tablecloth. She is a perfectionist and i had tough time learning the art from her. I had to repeat the same stitch over and over again until it was perfect. Now i'm becoming more and more like her, my art must be perfect.