Archive for July, 2009

The boombox boom


2009
07.21

Remember this Evian ads? Or better yet this what we call the boombox… it does bring back a nostalgic feeling…

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The Boombox Boom

I do miss the time when I have to turn the knob at the side of the radio to get to my favorite station… Good old memories… my radio was not that big, but it was big enough… and I remember listening to Michael Jackson during that time. His newest hit was I believe Man in the mirror or the moonwalk just hit the world… I remember listening to Janet Jackson at that time also.

Enjoy!

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The longest solar eclipse of the 21st century as describe by news… I was fortunate to see this around 9:30+ am here in Taiwan. I unfortunately did not have the proper gear, but good thing, people were gracious enough to share so I was able to take a peek. It was great seeing the sun slowly covering the moon.

Weather forecast today was sunny, but I felt tiny droplets. They said no clouds but there were thick clouds.. Guess where ever you go, weather forecast are not that accurate =D

It was a great experience….

A nice Monday


2009
07.19

400serafina1It was a busy sunday for me yesterday because I had my photography class. I was able to meet 5 wonderful people and a great teach Michael….

I really learn alot and for the first time, I get to figure how to use my DLSR.. finally! Mostly I use it in auto settings or in Aperture priority settings which Citrusbear taught me last time because I was in a hurry to take photos last year.

I will be showing the photos I have taken yesterday once Im fully rested. Standing and walking around the whole day, wow.. im so tired! hehee.. At that time, when you enjoy yourself, you have forgotten how long you been standing, but the heat sure did get to me… Yack.. hate the sticky feeling and was sooooooo good when I got home and shower…

Another good thing I was happy was last time I requst Jenny to create me a special bear like Claudine… She was able to finish it last week and I love her instantly.. At the time of request, I told Jenny Im not much of a ballerina or tutu girl =p but… slowly, it just work your way into your heart~ =D  So I asked Jenny if she could maybe put tutu for my little girl…

I named her Serafina after the witch in The Golden Compass. This is one of the girl names I love and want to name myself but hard to ask people to remember me as Serafina instead of Ming since I have been using this name for sooo long… Isn’t she perfect?!

I have also add a flickr badge on the left side… Did you guys see it? =D I’ll post more of my bears which I was not able to do last time.. but slowly im updating and putting more photos, I think it’s a improvment =p

My body ache =S

Funny news


2009
07.14

Dont you like to start your day off with this odd news? It’s always something I look forward too when I read… It makes you laugh and think, some people are just so crazy!

This one got me so curious and blush =$ This is an interesting article =p

Berlin “sex academy” offers tips for visitors

Suspected Wyoming kidnapper left ATM card at scene

Here is my job resumay

Odd Video:

Burglar leave phone behind!

Start the week right


2009
07.14

I have seen this video on the news and so glad it was on yahoo for me to share with other….

Skating Babies

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Hope you guys enjoy this one… they are just so cute and adorable hehee

Our Blue Iguana baby shoes


2009
07.09

Two things I was so happy last night…

I finish the baby shoes and have add some designs into it…

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Here is my little shoe with my tiny iron.. that small triangular thing is an iron! hehehe isn’t it sooo cute? Well, I need to iron the fabric so that it will flattened nicely…dsc010712

This is my finished product… (Wendy is in the background)

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This is the close up shot of my ” Our Blue Iguana” which I have embrodered.. It was easier the second time because I did this as well on Wendy’s hat.. Could you believe that I did it freehand? NO pencil or anything to mark it first before I saw it! Im very happy with what I did…. Did you notice the “G” in Iguana? cool?! =D

Here are more shots:

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Another reason to be happy? I have this box where I put my pending projects when  I was cleaning up my space. I never realized that the anime bear I was working on body was there! I knew I have cut 2 legs and body, but I was able to see one leg… Guess where it was hiding? It was hiding under my Japanese linen fabrics! It was sandwitch between 3 types of fabric so I was not able to find it! Silly me….

Well, Im excited to finish it I hope this weekend…. fingers cross… and did some rough sketch on what I want this bear to look like… this would be my first anime and I realized I have to make so many accessories which would consume lots of time… but it’s ok… I’m sure it wil be worth it..

Stress..


2009
07.09

Yesterday and today and actually when I think about it, pretty much stress up but just the other day, Jenny created Claudine gosh, what a sweet fairy with all those tutu and the wings! oh gosh, so brilliant!!!! I just feel in love with her… But when I read about it and went to check on her site, I was too late…. sigh… Claudine really did make me forget my stress abit =p and when I got home, looking at Rosie Belle so pink and lovely does make me smile…

For those who were not able to see her, I have posted it here…. She really is lovely… make my heart sing! Literally lol….

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Thank you Jenny =D

My little baby shoes… I hope to finish by today…. than I can start on my new project…. I still brainstorming… but nothing final is pouring on my head! hahhaa

Baby shoes, pouch & Rosie Belle


2009
07.07

I would start my first update with what I finish last night! I was so happy with the result =D

I start this baby shoes project on July 6 night trying to figure out the concept. As you know, im still new in making bags or pouches that are 2 sided so I can’t make head or tail. Are both fabric suppose to be facing each other so that when i turn it around, it would face out or in… hmmm so here is the little step by step process of my baby shoes adventure hehehe I would say it’s kind of cute! I have still to do the finishing tonight and will post it again..

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My First baby shoes…

There lots of bugs inside to keep your feet tapping! =p

Last Friday (July 3) I’m half finish this skirt for my new bear… but unfortunately, I lost the body I was sewing so left with the anime head =S Now im making a whole new anime with another mohair because I know I saw the body but cant seem to find it anywhere! I was fixing my house so im not sure if i accidentally throw it! =’(

But Wendy was nice to model it for me…. here is Wendy and the skirt. It need to be fitted to my new bear first so I did not sew it close… but I think the skirt looks pretty cute too… sooo tiny

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I purposely use blue thread.. I think it looks nice..

Near the end of June, I started making this “Asin pouch” but I was not able to take the lastest update of it… so far just need to sew 2 lines and im done.  I had to redo it bec the sewing did not look nice and it was wavy! hehe so here it is… i love the fabric! It was expensive too =p

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I took the 1st and 2nd step in making this pouch… I was afraid that I might forget so to keep track, I took photos….

Now for the cream on the pie! on the 28th of June, I finally meet my Rosie Belle… of what a lovely and sweet little thing she was… she was simple adorable hehee… sorry, i did not photo her yet, maybe tom or within this week when I plan to photo the rest of my products.

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This is how Bella arrived… so prettiey wrap

Will post more soon… =)

A lovely surprise – Blog award


2009
07.03

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Wow… I just got into my blog and found a got my first blog award! Im so trilled =D Thank you to Ellifolks for this lovely award.. Im not sure how this works but it seems your suppose to answer some questions… but first, I like to pass this award to also the following people:

Ellifolks – Ellie

Jennylovesbenny – Jenny

Love Bear Forever – Angel

CitrusBear – Yiyin

Bumpkin Bears – Catherine

Here are the questions and answers:

What is your current obsession?

hmmm this is hard, I love almost every arts & craft from cross stitch, pathwork, embroidery, to bear making, scrapbook. I love to make stuff with my hands =p

What is your horoscope and do you relate to it?

Leo. I dont feel like an Leo because they want to lead people and center of attention, that is not me.. I like being free and always lie low.

What are you wearing today?

Jeans and a blouse top.. cant find anything nicer to wear and was too tired to iron a decent shirt =p

What was the last thing you bought?

oh, just yesterday bought small fabrics for my doll dresses im trying. Hope it turn out to be  a dress!

What do you think about the person who tagged you?

Ellie is such a sweet and wonderful person. She was the one who gave me suggestions and we would exchange ideas as well. She is so supportive and always encourage me when I first started bear making. I can never forget, we got to know one another through Teddy Talk 2007 Christmas Ornament exchange and we started from there.

A guilty pleasure?

Dessert with all those yummy puff and creams… yummy! and Haggen daz ice cream of course =D

What is your must have item for Summer?

Tank top and light jacket

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would it be?

Oh I want Paris or any of those places in “Chasing Liberty”

What is your favourite piece of clothing from your closet?

hmm… Im not sure I have a favorite..

What is your dream job?

Open my own store fill with lots of different papers, crafts and hand made supplies.

What do you consider a Fashion faux pas?

short skirt and black stocking that fall below the knee! Sorry girls if you wear something short, go for pantyhose stockings!

Describe your personal style?

I always love cute stuff, unique colors, romantic and wild at times. Guess it all depends on how your life is at the moment?

What are you going to do after this?

Go home and finish the skirt im working on yesterday and post it in Elli site..

What are your favorite past-times and hobbies?

Eat, sleep =p and yes, reading books and watching movies and if bear making in between =p

What are you proud of?

For someone who live alone, I think im handling it well. Yes lots of pressure, and making end meet, but im proud that my life have been more fruitful and im more productive here. Because of teddy bear, I have met so many wonderful and supportive people who always encourage me…

Thank you to Ellen (ellifolks), Angel (Love Bear FOrever) , Jenny (JLB), Dilu and Citrusbear and Danielle (Dear Teddy).

Have you got pets at home?

Does teddy bear count as pets? hehehe