Crochet Pattern Freebies from Crochetme

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.

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.

Maher Zain

My current obessesion, Maher Zain.

Cooking Class

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

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

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

Crochet Ebook For Sale

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

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

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

Isn't she lovely and so beautiful.

Chrysanthemum In Osaka

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

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.

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

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)

Dear Tatters : Simple Tatted Earring Pattern (Part 2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pipit Wonderful Market IV

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

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

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

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


Ex-engineer stays busy with charity work

Imagine by John Lennon

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

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)

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

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.