I have been addicted... I admit it, I am.
And now it's time to pause.
Time to stop. For a while? Or longer? Who knows.
I pray for strength... to resist, to refrain.
But will I ever lay a finger, at least a finger again?
On my passion... on my craft.
But it's time for a pause. For a year? A month? A minute?
It's time... cos' my wallet's sick.
Dlam.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Of things to come with Kenner Road April Kit
Ahoy there!
Some of the pages I am working on using Kenner Road's April Kit...
Below's my sister in law's wedding photo, the one I took with our Nikon D80 camera, focusing on the embellies...
Isn't she a beauty?
And below's our office Boi-Boi... *blush*
And some peek on the all the pages I am working on using the fabulous KR Kit and some old materials... love.
Lastly a peek on my Memoir page...
Lotsa lovin... ;-)
Dlam
Some of the pages I am working on using Kenner Road's April Kit...
Below's my sister in law's wedding photo, the one I took with our Nikon D80 camera, focusing on the embellies...
Isn't she a beauty?
And below's our office Boi-Boi... *blush*
And some peek on the all the pages I am working on using the fabulous KR Kit and some old materials... love.
Lastly a peek on my Memoir page...
Lotsa lovin... ;-)
Dlam
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
New Pages Soon
I did some alterations on the previous 12"x12" pages I posted previously... with my new sewing machine I feel I can do alot of things... play with paper, fabric and a lot materials... mixing it all up with some paint... old stuff and more! WoooT!
Also, more pages to display coming real soon... still working with the Kenner Road April kit... lovin it more!
Hmmmn... but first I need some sleep...
Thanks for stopping by!
Pop like a daisy!
Dlam
Also, more pages to display coming real soon... still working with the Kenner Road April kit... lovin it more!
Hmmmn... but first I need some sleep...
Thanks for stopping by!
Pop like a daisy!
Dlam
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Tuesday Bliss
Yep... I am riding high on cloud nine!
Spidey bought me my very own sewing machine! Oh my, oh my... wooot! I got a Janome sewing machine... love!
All I can say is that my craft dreams are coming true...
Another answered prayer among thousands... :)
Love it!
Dlam
Spidey bought me my very own sewing machine! Oh my, oh my... wooot! I got a Janome sewing machine... love!
All I can say is that my craft dreams are coming true...
Another answered prayer among thousands... :)
Love it!
Dlam
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
My First Kenner Road Kit
This paper love are pieces put together from Kenner Road's April Main Kit - Central Valley. Except the gaffer(?) tape and buttons. The photo was taken last Yuletide with me luv - lubitel 166B. Savvy?
Praise be to You
My Morning Prayer for Today...
Inspired by "A word in Season" by Pastor Benny Ho's CD that was loaned to me by a brilliant mentor.
Here I am, I humbly present myself to You.
I lift up to You all that I am, all that I have and all that I lack in this life.
For You alone can provide all these things that I need.
The healing.
The peace.
The love.
It is You I seek. Do not turn away from your servant.
Let me not turn away. run away. shy away from Your Love.
Let me sense your presence always, in my heart be the warmth.
In my mind be the wisdom.
In my body be the strength.
In my life be the light and joy.
Shine on me.
Praise be to You.
Peace be in me.
No one can touch my life like You do.
There is none like You. Let me rise again in your love.
I lift up to you...
The pain
The fear
The worries
This Life, is yours take it and nourish it again.
Here I am waiting and longing for you.
Do not hide your face from me, do not let me be blind.
Shine your light and be the abundance in me.
Take over and lead me on.
Praise be to You and to You alone.
Dlam
Inspired by "A word in Season" by Pastor Benny Ho's CD that was loaned to me by a brilliant mentor.
Here I am, I humbly present myself to You.
I lift up to You all that I am, all that I have and all that I lack in this life.
For You alone can provide all these things that I need.
The healing.
The peace.
The love.
It is You I seek. Do not turn away from your servant.
Let me not turn away. run away. shy away from Your Love.
Let me sense your presence always, in my heart be the warmth.
In my mind be the wisdom.
In my body be the strength.
In my life be the light and joy.
Shine on me.
Praise be to You.
Peace be in me.
No one can touch my life like You do.
There is none like You. Let me rise again in your love.
I lift up to you...
The pain
The fear
The worries
This Life, is yours take it and nourish it again.
Here I am waiting and longing for you.
Do not hide your face from me, do not let me be blind.
Shine your light and be the abundance in me.
Take over and lead me on.
Praise be to You and to You alone.
Dlam
My Swit Sunshine
My Swit Sunshine - Alphie! I adore my little angel... this page I created a month ago... no journaling yet, but I have already posted.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Some old Angel cards...
Oh, I am quite nervous about this, as this blog is my first blog solely created for my paper art love, all handmade. Inspired by the everyday beauty around me.
I hope you will enjoy looking at some of the Angel greeting cards I made for some of my friends and colleagues... these are the cards I made few months ago, but no time to post, the photography sucks here hehe.. here you go...
I used a handmade embroidered angel bookmark that I was able to buy from Times Newslink store with some prima flowers and leftover stickers and pearl buttons. This is the card that I made for one of our colleagues, his first baby girl just arrived and he all got excited seeing this card. I hope you are too!
I fancy these little loves..
The one below is the first angel card I made, hee, I love these embroidered angels so I hoard and hoard and add them to my cards as beautiful a centerpiece.
The 3rd one's for a my friend Mavic, I love the doily on the background, which Ibought from the local fairprice grocery store, very cheap I think it's for only 80cents. It's a priceless background for this card *wink*
And finally... Jo's Birthday Card! Photo courtesy of SSGN (aka Cecilia) they're both my sweet Amigas!
Let me know if you'd like to have one and I will make something special for you too.
Thanks for stopping by, your as sweet as a tootsie!
Kisses,
Dlam
I hope you will enjoy looking at some of the Angel greeting cards I made for some of my friends and colleagues... these are the cards I made few months ago, but no time to post, the photography sucks here hehe.. here you go...
I used a handmade embroidered angel bookmark that I was able to buy from Times Newslink store with some prima flowers and leftover stickers and pearl buttons. This is the card that I made for one of our colleagues, his first baby girl just arrived and he all got excited seeing this card. I hope you are too!
I fancy these little loves..
The one below is the first angel card I made, hee, I love these embroidered angels so I hoard and hoard and add them to my cards as beautiful a centerpiece.
The 3rd one's for a my friend Mavic, I love the doily on the background, which Ibought from the local fairprice grocery store, very cheap I think it's for only 80cents. It's a priceless background for this card *wink*
And finally... Jo's Birthday Card! Photo courtesy of SSGN (aka Cecilia) they're both my sweet Amigas!
Let me know if you'd like to have one and I will make something special for you too.
Thanks for stopping by, your as sweet as a tootsie!
Kisses,
Dlam
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tim Gunn's 10 Essential Wardrobe Elements
The only fashion Guru I listen to is my mom... but then Tim Gunn comes along *woooooT!* I saw his TV show last night (Tim Gunn's Guide to Style) and got all inspired to do some inventory on my wardrobe again, and I found this site that featured his wardrobe tips, which I am also sharing with you today. The basic must haves for any women's wardrobe is in that list.
So here's the best wardrobe tips by Tim to top all wardrobe tips, hee! Hmmn... but I have already heard some of these tips from my mom too (like the little black dress, CLASSIC... oooh but i love it! must remeber to go back to my fave store, or hit the net and take a peek at Anthro or UNIQLO), I call my mom the "Gucci Girl" and she's still is :-)
Now go do some wardrobe inventory, then shop and have fun.
A sweet Thursday to you, pop like a daisy!
Kisses
-Dlam
The Ten Essential Wardrobe Elements as devised by Tim Gunn are practical pieces around which you can build your wardrobe. Tim Gunn is the star of a reality makeover television show on Bravo called Tim Gunn's Guide to Style. He became well known from Bravo's hit TV show Project Runway, where he counseled contestants on their stylish creations.
The Ten Elements are mostly classic pieces, but what's important is whether they fit you properly, are not outdated, and bring out your best features. The following is the shopping list of Tim Gunn's 10 essential items, with helpful hints from this article's author. If you would like more advice from Tim Gunn, read his book A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style or watch his show on the Bravo channel on Thursday nights.
1. Basic Black Dress - The basic black dress has been around for a long time. It is often called the "Little Black Dress", and it's true that shorter skirts on the basic black dress, when they hit you in the right place, can be more flattering than a long black dress.
2. Trench Coat - The trench coat is one of the pieces that is both classic and currently a hot fashion item. Most any store sells this piece now. It is great for fall and you can pick it up in a wide range of lengths.
3. Dress Pants - Although it doesn't say black, this is probably what you want to look for. Black is flattering on all figures and goes with everything.
4. Classic Shirt - The white shirt is a definite classic. But it can also come in many different styles to make it look trendy and not dated or like a man's piece of clothing. Find one that accentuates your best attributes and minimizes trouble spots. For example, if you have wide shoulders, stay away from large collars.
5. Jeans - Everyone has a pair of jeans, but does everyone have a pair of jeans that make them look great? The wider leg, low-rise jean style has been popular (and still is) but a narrower leg is coming back along with a higher waist, which eliminates the unflattering "muffin top" look.
6. Any Occasion Top - Find something you look great in that can look respectable under a jacket but bring on the fun after hours.
7. Skirt - If you need dress pants then you also need a skirt. A skirt is womanly and can be flirty or businesslike. Nowadays women do not wear many skirts or dresses, which makes a lot of them fall into a rut of dressing sloppily or like men. See number 8.
8. Day Dress - Women also are not wearing as many dresses anymore. It was certainly liberating to go from the '50s when women wore dresses every day to wearing more practical pants for gardening, exercising, and so forth. But the dress does not have to be abandoned altogether. They can be very flattering, and there is nothing wrong with "dressing up" for daytime.
9. Jacket - A jacket does not have to be masculine. Find one with a proper, fitted shape. Women's jackets should follow the silhouette of a woman's body and accent the hourglass curve at her waist. It is also a perfect piece to put with the skirt or dress pants, and white shirt. Or make it casual with a pair of jeans.
10. Sweatsuit Alternative - As mentioned before, women wear fewer skirts and dresses these days. But some women have taken casual to the extreme and spend days on end in sweatsuits. It is possible to be casual and comfortable without looking like a slob. Find a comfortable material (that's why this doesn't say jeans again – denim is not as comfortable as a nice soft cotton) that you would want to wear every day. It could be khakis, cords, a cotton dress, or much more.
Bonus: One Indulgent Trendy Item
(In the second season, the Jacket replaces the Blazer on Tim's list, and the Any Occasion Top replaces the Cashmere Sweater.)
Now comes the fun part. Go shopping! Use this list as a basic guide to forming your wardrobe. When you want to have fun with new styles and colors, try it in your accessories: purses, shoes, and jewelry.Read more: "Tim Gunn's 10 Essential Elements: Must-Have Basic Wardrobe Pieces for Any Woman Suite101.com" -http://womensfashion.suite101.com/article.cfm/tim_gunns_10_essential_elements#ixzz0EmzREQRn&A
So here's the best wardrobe tips by Tim to top all wardrobe tips, hee! Hmmn... but I have already heard some of these tips from my mom too (like the little black dress, CLASSIC... oooh but i love it! must remeber to go back to my fave store, or hit the net and take a peek at Anthro or UNIQLO), I call my mom the "Gucci Girl" and she's still is :-)
Now go do some wardrobe inventory, then shop and have fun.
A sweet Thursday to you, pop like a daisy!
Kisses
-Dlam
The Ten Essential Wardrobe Elements as devised by Tim Gunn are practical pieces around which you can build your wardrobe. Tim Gunn is the star of a reality makeover television show on Bravo called Tim Gunn's Guide to Style. He became well known from Bravo's hit TV show Project Runway, where he counseled contestants on their stylish creations.
The Ten Elements are mostly classic pieces, but what's important is whether they fit you properly, are not outdated, and bring out your best features. The following is the shopping list of Tim Gunn's 10 essential items, with helpful hints from this article's author. If you would like more advice from Tim Gunn, read his book A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style or watch his show on the Bravo channel on Thursday nights.
1. Basic Black Dress - The basic black dress has been around for a long time. It is often called the "Little Black Dress", and it's true that shorter skirts on the basic black dress, when they hit you in the right place, can be more flattering than a long black dress.
2. Trench Coat - The trench coat is one of the pieces that is both classic and currently a hot fashion item. Most any store sells this piece now. It is great for fall and you can pick it up in a wide range of lengths.
3. Dress Pants - Although it doesn't say black, this is probably what you want to look for. Black is flattering on all figures and goes with everything.
4. Classic Shirt - The white shirt is a definite classic. But it can also come in many different styles to make it look trendy and not dated or like a man's piece of clothing. Find one that accentuates your best attributes and minimizes trouble spots. For example, if you have wide shoulders, stay away from large collars.
5. Jeans - Everyone has a pair of jeans, but does everyone have a pair of jeans that make them look great? The wider leg, low-rise jean style has been popular (and still is) but a narrower leg is coming back along with a higher waist, which eliminates the unflattering "muffin top" look.
6. Any Occasion Top - Find something you look great in that can look respectable under a jacket but bring on the fun after hours.
7. Skirt - If you need dress pants then you also need a skirt. A skirt is womanly and can be flirty or businesslike. Nowadays women do not wear many skirts or dresses, which makes a lot of them fall into a rut of dressing sloppily or like men. See number 8.
8. Day Dress - Women also are not wearing as many dresses anymore. It was certainly liberating to go from the '50s when women wore dresses every day to wearing more practical pants for gardening, exercising, and so forth. But the dress does not have to be abandoned altogether. They can be very flattering, and there is nothing wrong with "dressing up" for daytime.
9. Jacket - A jacket does not have to be masculine. Find one with a proper, fitted shape. Women's jackets should follow the silhouette of a woman's body and accent the hourglass curve at her waist. It is also a perfect piece to put with the skirt or dress pants, and white shirt. Or make it casual with a pair of jeans.
10. Sweatsuit Alternative - As mentioned before, women wear fewer skirts and dresses these days. But some women have taken casual to the extreme and spend days on end in sweatsuits. It is possible to be casual and comfortable without looking like a slob. Find a comfortable material (that's why this doesn't say jeans again – denim is not as comfortable as a nice soft cotton) that you would want to wear every day. It could be khakis, cords, a cotton dress, or much more.
Bonus: One Indulgent Trendy Item
(In the second season, the Jacket replaces the Blazer on Tim's list, and the Any Occasion Top replaces the Cashmere Sweater.)
Now comes the fun part. Go shopping! Use this list as a basic guide to forming your wardrobe. When you want to have fun with new styles and colors, try it in your accessories: purses, shoes, and jewelry.Read more: "Tim Gunn's 10 Essential Elements: Must-Have Basic Wardrobe Pieces for Any Woman Suite101.com" -http://womensfashion.suite101.com/article.cfm/tim_gunns_10_essential_elements#ixzz0EmzREQRn&A
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