I'm broke!

Hello,

I'm broke broke after spending a lot of money on shopping. It has been soooooo long that I spend money uncontrollably after getting married :) Well, it's a bonus & a year end sales month.

Image from my Instagram here

I went to Setia Alam City Mall with my husband to check out the new shopping place. Unfortunately, this shopping mall was a fun place for shopaholic. Lot of brands suitable for my style, age and like. We only walked 1 1/2 floors because along the way I've spent around RM300++. Duh!

Some of the items that I bought are:

Basic tee and cardigan from H&M

Flats from Charles & Keith

Man watch strap from Fossil

My 2013 resolution is to reduce 7kg of my weight. Maybe the resolution was created only to have an excuses to shop more. Training gears that I newly bought are:

Long sport bra by Reebok - it's only RM55 from Al Ikhsan Factory Outlet.

Yoga mat by Nike - it's only RM59 from Al Ikhsan (Alamanda)

Dumbbell 2lb (800gram) only RM9.20 from Fitness (Alamanda)

My husband comment "gear dah macam professional tapi setakat aerobik je boleh kurus ke?".. Grrrrr

The most unexpected purchase is this Sony A290 (second hand item). I got this for RM450. Cheap meh :) It was so irresistible even though I've never plan on getting any DSLR. For a long period maybe I should only use the auto settings. Hehehe

When I'm broke, the best option is to stay at home every weekend. I got a list of pending craft projects such as sewing a new basic curtain, sewing a new pajama trouser and learning more on how to crochet :)

Enough rambling for today

Until next time

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

x

by M

We Love Basic, new tapes in the house!

We Love Basic

New masking tape/ washi tape ranges in the house!

Hello babe :)

Now we have We Love Basic ranges in Cempaka's Art and Craft :) It's all plain basic colors and every color is EXCLUSIVE for you. First come first serve yeah :) Only RM9.00 per unit (not inclusive postage cost)

Size I Width 15mm I Length 10m
Weight I 0.02kg
Material I Washi Paper

*Please take not that we have tried our best to post pictures with nearly similar color to the physical products. The actual products color may be slightly different when compared to this blog.

Available: ABDEFGHJP
Sold: C, I, K, L, M, N, O, Q, R, S, T

Purchasing steps:

1) Email your name, product code (A - T) and quantity to cempakasac@gmail.com and wait for a confirmation email.
2) We will get back to you as soon as possible if the product is available inclusive the postage cost. Free delivery if you are at Putrajaya :) .Together with the said email, we will provide a Maybank account for you to pay.
3) Make payment and email back the reference number.
4) We will check the payment and once confirmed, the order will be posted. Once posted, we will email the tracking number and you can track the parcel here.
5) Posting activity via Post Laju is only on Tuesday and Friday.
6) Please keep all the email history for references.

Postage cost:
*via post laju
A: Peninsular Malaysia = RM5.00
B: Sabah/Sarawak = RM7.00

Please take not that we did not take any profit from the postage activity.

Return steps:

1) Notify us via email that you want to return the product. Please take not that we will not bear the postage cost for returned product.
2) We will email back to you the address for returned product :)
3) Once we received the product, you will be refunded.

Two first customers will get 20% discount as an appreciation for supporting us :)

Please email to us at cempakasac@gmail.com if you have any further queries. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Click here for every posting related to Masking Tapes :)

Happy shopping and happy crafting !

x

by M
cempakasac@gmail.com

Mint Lemonade

I remember about this Mint Lemonade recipe by thesnailandthecyclops.blogspot.com (click here for the recipe). Since I've deleted my personal blog, I shall posted something that I need to remember here. For future references and sharing is caring :)

x

by M

Fabric Bracelets

Cool tutorial from LBG Studio here

One Piece

Original picture from here

Hi dear darlings,

Currently I'm super obsessed with anime One Piece. Most of my time was consumed watching this series without fail which now, I've reached episode 100 within fortnight. This anime really.. really.. really.. funny which I can't stop laughing watching it. I can't stop crying too when watched the sad part especially episode about Nami, the navigator. I'm not going to talk about this anime summary as you can Google about it. What I wanted to touch here is about the characters, i.e. starting from whom I like most to the lesser. :)

Roronoa Zoro

I like Zoro because he is a bad-ass (pardon my word) and handsome (big point on this criteria) man. Fierce, no fear and brave. He fight seriously and damn (pardon my word) it's so smart :) ngeeee. He is a swordsman in the ship and a second fighter among the crew.

Ps: He's number one because of his super good look :)

Monkey D. Luffy

Luffy is the main character of One Piece which act as a captain of his nakama (crew). He's a simple minded man and funny but most of the time he's so stupid,careless and burden to the crew. However, he is the strongest among his crew, an understanding friend, helpful when needed and firm when making his decision. This is the funniest character of One Piece.

Sanji

Another good look character in the house! This is Sanji, the cook of the pirate ship. He love to cook and really cared about his foods. He cooked for the crew members especially for Nami and any other beautiful girl guest on board. He's strong and his main fighting skills is lower part of his body, to preserve his delicate hands. I love his kicking fighting style. Fuyooo!

Nami

I love Nami after watching her special episode which involve the Arlong and Arlong's crew. She's the navigator of the ship and her dream is to draw world map. She's an important key person in the ship as she is the one to hold all the crew together and keep them well behave. Well, what can you expect when boys traveling together?...it's a mess! She hold and control the ship money too but so stingy to spent it. It's only for the ship supplies and ..... HER CLOTHES.

Tony Tony Chopper

OMG...! Chopper was so kawaii. He's the most cutest character in One Piece. His look, his voice, his character, his everything was so cute.. A crying baby but at the same time so brave to take care of himself. I can't stop laughing watching him :) ps: he is a doctor in the ship.

There are another ship's crew in One Piece that is Usopp and Nico Robin. However I'm not into these two characters. Usopp is a big NO while Nico Robin has the potential, but maybe after she's open up her heart to express more of herself.

More about One Piece here.

Watching One Piece make me stop doing a lot of things especially crafting and reading. But I can't stop it and I don't want to miss it. To make myself productive (so pathetic), I create a rewarding program for house chores. Every house chores I did, I can reward myself with up to three episodes. With that program, my house is super clean and well organized :) Hihihihi

I managed to slot in some diy projects along the way while watching the series. It's a simple projects where you can do while watching TV. I'll post it later yeah babe :)

Fuh... ok let stop the rambling here.

bye
M

December 2012 Blog Giveaway by Lin Handmade Greetings Card

Hi,

There's a giveaway by Lin Handmade Greetings Card. Click here for more details :)

ps: I never win any giveaway in my life. I'm really really really not a lucky person :(. In fact, for my whole 28 years, I win less than 10 for a lucky draw... huhuhu

x

Shop fabric & masking tapes before it's finished :)

Fabric tape: 1 unit available for this pattern. If interested click here for more detail :)

 Fabric tape: 1 unit available for this pattern. If interested click here for more detail :)

For Polka Dot masking tapes/washi tapes, only these two colors available. If interested click here for more detail :)

3 units available

SOLD OUT
1 unit available

For other masking tapes/washi tapes, only these patterns available. Click here for more information.

 1 unit available

2 units available

1 unit available

Stay tune for a new tapes :)

Simple Skirt Tutorial by Sweet Verbena

I want to do this skirt :)

Picture & tutorial from here

Blogs highlight: Tote Boutique Studio

Hi,

Today I found great blog that I need to share with you guys.

It's  Tote Boutique Studio :)  that sells handmade bags. Obviously, I love this blog because it's handmade....and the fabric selection and combination was super great.

I love their mouse pad. In a way of ordering it and I hope it's still available :)

OMG I love their iPhone wallet but it was sold out :( Hopefully the new batch will come soon for me :)

Urggghhhh their passport sleeve is cute too but sold out already. Never mind, I don't have any passport yet :) hehehe.....

Ok, looking at a creative people works really make me excited and energetic. I should take a breath slowly now... fuuuhhhh

See you later.
Don't forget to visit Tote Boutique Studio :)

xoxo
by M

DIY Polka Dot Pattern

Click here for original picture and tutorial.

Recently I found a plain cotton fabric and this tutorial really give me an idea on what to do with the fabric. Oh my why am I not buying it on the spot?

x

Flushies by Leonie's Creation

I want to make these flushies :)

A great gift for my husband since he love cats so much and he stay most of his time in front of his PC :) Great deal!

Visit Leonie's Creations blog here for tutorials and more :)

x

by M

I have Cath Kidston's bag too

Hello friends,

Finally I have my own Cath Kidston's bag! Hoooooray..but, it is a HANDMADE! Yup finally I managed to sew it by following the instruction from the Cath Kidston's book as posted here.

The materials are from the book itself which consist of duct cotton, buttons and Cath Kidston's label. It was my first time using duct cotton and damn, it was so thick and hard to sew. It's my first time too, to sew a circle with sewing machine which was so tricky. At the end, I hand sew all the circles area. Hahahahaha.... Anyway, here is the result :)

For a meanwhile, my friends and I have engaged into a sewing class and the subject is 'Baju Kurung'. This class was held at our office every Friday lunch break. One way to consume our break time with a great activity :) Hopefully, I'm able to sew a decent cloth for myself (at least!).

Our teacher was great too. She bought the essential tools for us like below. Yup she bought it all since it was hard to find a any sewing store near our office or my home. Lucky us! Can't wait for the next class though.

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Pssst... my Picasa account finally full! I never thought that I've posted so much pictures in here :(. So, every month I need to bear the storage cost to maintain this blog :(

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Stay tuned for new masking/washi tapes girls!
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Before I end this posting, let me share with you cloth that take my breath away. It's a simple denim shirt with embroidery details on the pockets. I want! I want! I want!

Picture from my Instagram here

X
by M

Organizer Wallet by LBG Studio

Organizer Wallet by LBG Studio

Original posting here

This wallet is super cute!

Hope that I can make this too :)

x

by M

Waist Dress by Runway DIY

Waist Dress by Runway DIY

Tutorial from Runway DIY here

 

I'm in a mode of what to sew next!

x

Christmas is coming to IKEA!

I love IKEA Christmas ranges :)

Lots of cute thingssss! Grrrrrr

It's not mine :)

Hi peeps,

I love beautiful objects. I adore cute things. I appreciate great patterns. I dreams lots of colors. That's how I enjoying my life.

70% of my browsing activities are looking for a great articles, news, images, diy ideas and tutorials of these kind of things. Of course I posted most of my findings here as this is my blog and I called it as a personal creative directory. The posting is for my references and kind of appreciation which I should re-read it from time to time.

It's great if this kind of posting will get acknowledgement from readers. I would say that 99% of posting that shares some other creative people works or products highlights will come with links. People from here will go (should go!) to the original posting and of course they will get higher visitors (hopefully). So I believe that I contribute something to the original writers or the posting owners. I don't have the intention to get credits from other people hard works. I love them. I love creative people. I'm dying to be like them. They are my inspirational!

What I wanted to say here is that, read carefully and it is advisable to go to the original posting. Credit them if you like it at the original website. Don't credit me for other people works. I'm not worth I'm only sharing. There are great people behind the said posting and we really need to appreciate them.

x
by M

Cath Kidston's Craft Books Box Set

Hello,

Hoorah... I got myself a very cute sewing book set that is Cath Kidston's Craft Books Box Set from Kinokuniya KLCC (RM119.90). Please noted that I bought it because it's super CUTE.

You may think it was expensive but it's not because in one set, you will get Sew!, Patch! and Stitch!. In the market, every one of it will cost you around RM50++. Apart from that, they give all patterns drawings for Sew! and a fabric with button and Cath Kidston label for one of the sewing project. Wow, I'm so excited!

Ok going through Cath Kidston's website is killing my heart. I wish that they have outlets in Malaysia :(..

Tata
x
by M

Tutorial: Simple Throw

Simple Spring Throw 

Tutorial from Design Mom here

Singer 2259

Hello there,

Yay finally I got myself my own sewing machine.. hoooray! Well actually it was a gift from my dear husband. 

One evening he urged me to get ready as soon as possible to go for a dinner. It's weird because usually if we agreed to have our dinner outside, we will go late. It's around 8.30 pm and he drove me to Alamanda. At the shopping complex, he said that he wanted to buy me a sewing machine! Of course I'm shock. So we surveyed around the complex but I can't make any decision. I'm afraid in making a wrong purchase.

I called my mom and she said that for a beginner, it's better if I go to Singer. They have great sewing machine and easy to reach for a customer service.

On the next day, we went to Singer Bangsar Branch. It's Saturday afternoon and surprise, surprise... they have sewing class on that day and Sunday. Wallah! Perfect day!

So I got a hand to hand tutorial by the shop owner. She teach me how to use the machine in general. Apart from that, she explained about all the basic stitches one by one. Wow, lots to learn in one day. A short visit become so long due to the impromptu class :)

My machine of choice is Singer Model 2259 and I love it!

To try it out, I'm making a table runner. This is the only fabric I have and yup I need to have a new one. 

I've tried four kind of stitches and so far so good. :) Do you like my new table runner?

Oh what next should I sew? I guess it gonna be lot of projects coming to momma :) Oh yeah!

x
by M

Polkadot Galore - New Masking Tapes

Hello dear :)

Cempaka's Art & Craft brought to you a new collection of polkadot masking tapes or most known as Washi Tapes. Only 5 colours available in limited quantities. The price is only RM10.00 per unit :)

Size I Width 15mm I Length 15m
Weight I 0.02kg
Material I Washi Paper

*Please take not that we have tried our best to post pictures with nearly similar colour to the physical products. The actual products colour may be slightly different when compared to this blog.

 Code: MT001

SOLD OUT

3 units available

 Code: MT002

1 3 units available

Code: MT003

SOLD OUT

3 units available

Code: MT004

SOLD OUT

3 units available

*the pink is like a lipstic pink, it was so hard to make the picture display the correct colour :)

Code: MT005
SOLD OUT

3 units available

*the red is like Merilyn Monroe red lip, it was so hard to make the picture display the correct colour :)



Purchasing steps:

1) Email your name, product code and quantity to cempakasac@gmail.com and wait for a confirmation email.
2) We will get back to you as soon as possible if the product is available inclusive the postage cost. Free delivery if you are at Putrajaya :) .Together with the said email, we will provide a Maybank account for you to pay.
3) Make payment and email back the reference number.
4) We will check the payment and once confirmed, the order will be posted. Once posted, we will email the tracking number and you can track the parcel here.
5) Posting activity via Post Laju is only on Tuesday and Friday.
6) Please keep all the email history for references.

Postage cost:
*via post laju
A: Peninsular Malaysia = RM5.00
B: Sabah/Sarawak = RM7.00

Please take not that we did not take any profit from the postage activity.

Return steps:

1) Notify us via email that you want to return the product. Please take not that we will not bear the postage cost for returned product.
2) We will email back to you the address for returned product :)
3) Once we received the product, you will be refunded.

Two first customers will get 20% discount as an appreciation for supporting us :)

Please email to us at cempakasac@gmail.com if you have any further queries. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Click here for every posting related to Masking Tapes :)

Happy shopping and happy crafting !

x

by M
cempakasac@gmail.com