♥ Missy Minzy ♥

Sneak Peek + Update

2012-02-18T01:38:00.001+11:00

Because of Print Pattern and it led me to this great site studying Surface Pattern Design via here.
It has been a full on course. Lots to learn. Some of the students' works are real good!

In case you don't know, I'm a big fan of Surface Pattern Design.
If I were have to change major.
I would ditch advertising and adopt my new love playing with Surface Pattern Design.

There has been heaps of new work at the backscenes during the break.

Yes! You are expected to see more surface pattern design in the new designs.

New materials will also be introduced for the Y2012.

However, we are still at the experimenting stage. So stay tuned.

took this shot from the computer screen at night

It has been proven challenge to work during daytime, my 21m/o is fills with energy.

She seems to undergoing another growth spurt & NOT wanting to sleep!

Please note that there will some changes for Missy Minzy this year.

- We will be doing lesser market this year. If we do, it will be very selective markets.
- Goal for this year is to remember to enjoy MORE of the happiness of creating.
- There's some new changes in personal life
eg: selling our house, Mr Minzy starting uni soon
so I will spend more time taking care of my family and myself.

Do you know that this post just marked Post #400 being published on this blog today?
Thank you for taking time reading my blog.
I am humbled and honour for sharing my adventure with you together.

New Print: I Love You Long Time

2012-02-10T13:08:00.003+11:00

It is now available at Etsy & Madeit

It somehow has a very different feel from how my usual work isn't it? :)

{ Be willing to stop punishing yourself for your mistakes.

Love yourself for your willingness to learn and grow. }

The great resource via Louise L. Hay's sharing.

Love is happiness. Love sets you free.

Love is patient. Love is kind.

Well, here wishing you an early Valentine's Day.

Love Life Every Moment.

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 29 - 31

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Day 29: Inside Your Fridge

One side of the fridge

Top right Shelf: Some medicine for Peanut
Middle Shelf: Varieties of chillies & sauces
Bottom Shelf: OJ, 2 different types of milk

Milk wasn't part of daily meal where I grew up until I met Mr Minzy.
My daughter drinks a lot of milk.
We are in the midst of weaning her from drinking cow milk.

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Day 30: Nature

Love the beach!

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Day 31: You, Again

That's me with Friends Are Angels' Removable Fabric Wall Decal

Looks like the January's Photo A Day Challenge didn't go quite smooth as how I wanted.

But I did managed to find time completing this challenge.

I have learn something along this little journey of mine.

Still finding difficulty to open up. The fear of opening up that people might reject me.

I sometime wonder am I the only person think like that?

I have noticed it could be one of the past from the dark side still haunting me...

calling my name "Irene...remember the hurt that so pain and left the scars in your heart

when you open up and trust? Remember?"

Have you experience something like that too?

How do you overcome your fear?

I hope you enjoy following my journey :)

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Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012

1. You
2. Breakfast
3. Something You Adore
4. Letterbox
5. Something You Wore
6. Makes You Smile
7. Favourite
8. Your Sky
9. Daily Routine
10. Childhood
11. Where you sleep
12. Close-Up
13. In Your Bag
14. Something You're Reading
15. Happiness
16. Morning
17. Water
18. Something You Bought
19. Sweet
20. Someone You Love
21. Reflection
22. Your Shoes
23. Something Old
24. Guilty Pleasure
25. Something You Made
26. Colour
27. Lunch
28. Light
29. Inside Your Fridge
30. Nature
31. You, Again

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 24 - 28

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Day 24: Guilty Pleasure

Bought this from Aldi few days ago. Not bad I thought.

I hardly eat chips, chocolate until I met Mr Minzy.

He is all about dark chocolate, ice cream and potato chips.

It was insane cuz our weight had been going up and down like a yo-yo.

So to date, I have made the decision to have the daily walk

pushing Peanut in her pram on daily basis.

Just so I won't be feeling huge guilt eating all these temptation.

It's about time to loose those baby fats and get the healthy body back.

Healthier life, Happier soul I say.

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Day 25: Something You Made

I can't sew but I can hand-stitched.

These are some of my hand-stitched soft toys I made when I started Missy Minzy.
Somewhat meditating activity..easily dwell into own world for hours.
You like? I'm thinking of making more. What say you?

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Day 26: Colour

Smiley face for you

We have been playing this for the last few days.

So colourful and great fun! :)

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Day 27: Lunch

My favourite: Maggi Mee Goreng with Sunny-side up egg

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Day 28: Light

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Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 20 - 23

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Day 20: Someone You Love

2 loves of my life

they both means the world to me and they make me feel complete.

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Day 21: Reflection

Reflection from one of the wall art

Taken this shot inside of Taj Mahal, India last year

I miss traveling.

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Day 22: Your Shoes

So I have show you my girlie girl's shoes. How about my hiking shoes?

They are very reliable and they have not fail me so far :)

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Day 23: Something Old (work)

Limited Edition LinoPrint: Tree Of Life

So glad how the prints turned out. Each print has its uniqueness.
Too bad I won't be making any of them...unless I have my own working studio
where I get to work away from Peanut cuz of the material I was using.

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Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 15 - 19

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Day 15: Happiness

Happiness

Showing you something different. Print above is one of my work.

Something different from being mushroom and Minzy Girl.

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Day 16: Morning

Morning Coffee with a girlfriend
A very sweet friend who I am blessed to met at one of the handmade market
and we have became close friend..where I can talk and be myself.
Always nice to have great companion with some great cuppas!!
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Day 17: Water

Taken this in Kyoto this time last year.

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Day 18: Something You Bought

Just in time replacing the old one!

Also, just received some new materials (in case you wonder, it is not the Sensodyne;)
for Missy Minzy's new print some time this week.
New experimenting! Exciting moment!

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Day 19: Sweet

Cadbury: Marble

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Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 14 - Something You're Reading

2012-01-14T12:30:00.001+11:00

Day 14: Something You're Reading

Having a creative mojo strikes after not being able to create for more than 6 months.

Hence the pile of reference books. Top reading at this moment is

Conversation with Creative Women and Toddler Taming.

The 19.5 m/o is undergoing next phrase. We are trying the controlled crying.
The going to bed without a fight. Ahh, not an easy challenge.

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Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 12 & 13

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Day 12: Close-Up

A Close-Up view of my Christmas Jar

I got this inspiration from one of the picture here.
So I decided to make a washi tape craft with one of my neglected coffee jar.

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Day 13: In My (Messy Nappy) Bag

In my messy nappy bag

Will name a few basic essential in case you wondering what are they:

Dry crackers, Nappy Wipes, Soft Toy, Toilet Roll, Emergency tops,

Muslin Wrap, Bibs, Water bottle (for adult and bub)

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Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 10 & 11

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Day 10: Childhood

I like Garfield. Little Twin Stars. Snoopy. Hello Kitty.

I grew up collecting cute stickers/items since young.

The cute one. The pretty one. The colourful one. You name it. I will take it.

Old memories: I used to hand draw them and make it into a card of some sort and post them to a Singaporean Penpal. We still keep in touch after almost 28 years of friendship.

I happened to blog about what I used to collect when I was a kid in one of my old post here.

Have a look if you would like to know more.

ETA: I somehow overwrite the Day 10's post by accident. Hence the 're-post'.

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Day 11: Where You (Peanut) Sleep

These are the wall decals where Peanut sleeps.

I like wall decals hence the reason I have designed my own.
The designs you are looking were not designed by me.
I have it nice and neat for her few months ago.
Thinking, oh yeah, she will be very pleased when she sees that.
How wrong was I! She tore most of the decals and left the odd bits for me to stick them on.
Mind you, she was only 12 m/o back then. Destroy monster from early stage. Haha!

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Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012

1. You
2. Breakfast
3. Something You Adore
4. Letterbox
5. Something You Wore
6. Makes You Smile
7. Favourite
8. Your Sky
9. Daily Routine
10. Childhood
11. Where you sleep

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 9 - Daily Routine

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Day 9: Daily Routine

Part of my daily routine:

2 visits to the playground or park or duck pond on daily basis, if possible.

Peanut has a lot of energy. She is always on the go, non-stop.
We are always looking for new things to do and explore. Everyday.
I let her Run. Play. Climb & Chase. Laugh. Explore.
Play and Play and more Play! What fun!

It can be time consuming but it's all worth it!
Cuz I will be coming home with a tired happy girl :)

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Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012

1. You
2. Breakfast
3. Something You Adore
4. Letterbox
5. Something You Wore
6. Makes You Smile
7. Favourite
8. Your Sky
9. Daily Routine

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 8 - Your Sky

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Day 8: Your Sky

Left shot: around 2pm Right shot: around 7.30pm ish

Missed out the gloomy sky this morning but managed to take 2 shots of the sky at different timing.

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Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012

1. You
2. Breakfast
3. Something You Adore
4. Letterbox
5. Something You Wore
6. Makes You Smile
7. Favourite
8. Your Sky

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 7 - Favourite

2012-01-08T00:13:00.001+11:00

Day 7: Favourite

Believe it or not. This is my 3rd attempt drafting for the topic of the day - Favourite. I have a lot of favourite{s}. But this is my latest favourite. Emily Green's jewellery. It's my Christmas gift from Mr Minzy :) You should see the smile on my face and the non-stop excitement jumping up and down when I saw it.

I felt like a little girl again...at 30+ years old ;)

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Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012

1. You
2. Breakfast
3. Something You Adore
4. Letterbox
5. Something You Wore
6. Makes You Smile
7. Favourite

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 6 - Makes You Smile

2012-01-07T14:46:00.001+11:00

Day 6: Makes You Smile

Instead of showing you photos of Peanut (my 19m/o) wearing funny goofy sunnies...making funny face. I thought I like to show you what usually makes me smile. So, I like accessories and they make me smile when I saw something I like and love. My handbag. My jewellery. My brooch. My watches. These are just some of my collection. I have to hide most of them away as Peanut is still young and she pretty much chew and grab it {tight} and not let go.

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Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012

1. You

2. Breakfast

3. Something You Adore

4. Letterbox

5. Something You Wore
6. Makes You Smile

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 5 - Something You Wore

2012-01-05T21:20:00.001+11:00

Day 5: Something You Wore

I like stripey. Smart Casual is me. I don't make up. I'm comfortable going out without any lipsticks.

That is one of the reason why I created Minzy Girl (the character illustration in this blog) wearing stripey and red is my favourite colour. I also like to wear grey and black. Very Melburnian colours I have to say.

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Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012

1. You

2. Breakfast

3. Something You Adore

4. Letterbox

5. Something You Wore

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 4 - Letterbox

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Day 4: Letterbox

I doubt there will be many of us posting our REAL letterbox for today's challenge. So I decided to show you my REAL letterbox and another shot inside of the letterbox too. The only good thing about our letterbox is that no snail living here..looks like the cobweb is gone too. Thank God! Haha :D

I happened to do some homework while drafting this post. If you would like to see how others' letterbox look like..click the 2 links right ---> this and that. Enjoy!

Please leave your link to your blog/page if you are also participating the challenge as I like to follow your journey and get to know you too :)

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 (Day 3)

2012-01-03T14:54:00.000+11:00

Day 3: Something you adore

A few clips of goodness from Print & Pattern images are for personal blogging purpose only

One of the things which showing from my works are colours and plenty of them!! Another most important thing is surface pattern..imagine - texture & textile design. I attended a short course (Textile design) at CAE 2 years ago. I was blown away by the whole process. Thad had led me to more research about more Surface Pattern. Textile Design etc...and I found Marie's blog..and the Bowie Style. OMG! OMG! Am in love.

I bought the version 2 for my Christmas pressie and I knew it's going to be a late arrivals. Guess who just arrived in the mailbox when we got back from grocery shopping just now? YAY! The current issue has some of my favourite artists. Double bonus I say! Off I go to flick the book in Bowie Style! :))

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 (Day 1+2)

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I bumped into this from one of my FB's newsfeed. It got me all curious and excited. I like challenge. I did a few of them over here, especially the 3 months challenge here - An art a day, Multiply my day last 2 December ago (how time flies!). That was something I look forward to write something here on daily basis. It was very good for me.

Anyways, I want a change and let you know me better. So I have decided to join this Photo A Day Challenge at Fat Mum Slim. Have a look at Chantelle's site if you are interested to know more :) Or you are very welcomed to follow my journey as I share that little bit of me. Comments. Thoughts are very welcomed. And this is how it plays...

Day 1: You

This is me.

I was having a DIY facial done at home when I read about this challenge.

Hence the white clay mask on the face..:D

Day 2: Breakfast

I had coconut jam (Kaya) with butter on toast

No, I don't meant to show you a plate of breadcrumbs but I have honestly

forgotten that I have to take a photo for the challenge today.

Of course, my breakfast has to finish it off with a cuppa. Yeah, was very thirsty.. ;)

As we entering Y2012...

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Happy New Year everyone! Images resource

So much had happened since the last post and wish I could find the time sitting down blog about it all.

I am not a person who set some what New Year's resolution simply because I not good at keeping them. So I go without having any for years.

These are a few highlights for Missy Minzy in Year 2011

Year 2011 has been a great year for Missy Minzy. Image resource

We got into retails, both online stores and real storefronts. Image resource

To all retailers who stock Missy Minzy's products.

Big Thank you for believing in my products! It means a lot to me!

We also made it to the first Mathilda's Market last August.

Made some really good friends in the handmade industry.

We managed to launch a few NEW product range into our current range in Year 2011.

Removable Wall Decals is one of them.

8 Missy Minzy's signature mushroom sticks

in Removable Fabric Wall Decals

More Mushroom.....singing carols

One of the mission when creating this range is to make it affordable

for others to purchase and being creative in their living/nursery rooms.

Oh, we have sold out our Y2012 Mini Desk Calendar. :)
We are hoping to launch something different for Y2013.

As some of you who follow me on the blog and FB's like page...and know me quite well.

I am not much of word person in real life. But I can be a chatterbox once you get to know me.

Considered I have warned you so ;)

To me, I prefer to let my products speak for itself. So I prefer to stay behind the scene.

And guess what? Someone had contacted us recently and wanted to write story about us!

Yup! We were in the press (Progress Leader-Boroondara) recently

I know I have said that am one of those protective mum/wife who prefer not to unveil too much of my personal life (names etc) on biz page. Don't get me wrong as I am very proud of my family members, totally. But hey! This is the moment hard to come by and she is indeed one of the reason how Missy Minzy was born.

Now that I have your attention. Please note that I am currently stepping back from my FB's like page until 1st February but will hope to spend some time hanging out in blogging land instead. My head is buzzing with lots of new ideas and goals to be achieved for both personal and business in Y2012. There will be lots of Big + Positive changes at Missy Minzy. I look forward sharing them with you more, like old days..but with a new twist! Am getting the feeling that Y2012 is going to be a great year, for everyone!

+ Removable Fabric Wall/Decor Stickers

2011-11-20T11:25:00.002+11:00

Anyone fancy Removable Fabric Wall/Decor Stickers?

I have meant to give these 'format' a go for awhile as I like wall stickers.

A pile of sample..testing on size and designs

All of my Removable Fabric Wall/Decor Stickers are hand cut

Hungry Ducks Removable Fabric Wall/Decor Stickers
on BigCartel & Madeit

My first attempt packaging design..still tweaking and tweaking

one of the mission when I create this is to make it affordable for others to purchase

and have some fun playing with & moving some of my work around on their wall

Some designs which I get to play with this exciting new product range

Friends Are Angels in Removable Fabric Wall/Decor Stickers

What A Day Removable Fabric Wall/Decor Stickers

Will have more design made available very soon. So stay tuned!

As you know Missy Minzy's works are all about magical mushrooms and Minzy Girl.

So you have to have some mushroom range in the Removable Fabric Wall/Decor stickers!

Mushroom Goodness Removable Fabric Wall/Decor Stickers

8 different Mushroom Goodness

Removable Fabric Wall/Decor Stickers

They are now available to be purchased (BigCartel & Madeit).

New: Minzy Girl Mini Bunting

2011-11-20T09:54:00.000+11:00

This is it! My new mini party bunting, the Minzy Girl version of course!

Looks like Year 2011 is all about Minzy Girl.

First was Mini Desk Calendar,

and now, is the mini party bunting

This will be made at small quantity, as I won't be making a lot of them.

So get in quick if you like the look of it.

It is now available on Madeit and BigCartel's store.

I now offer FREE SHIPPING for any Madeit's buyers.

So, have a look when you get the chance...

Something New

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Are You Happy Now? - part of Happyness Collection

all of the shapes were hand drawn.

btw, do you like the title of the print?

personally found it a bit funny. but will sit on it for few more days.

it is also available in gift /craft paper.

Have a look at my BigCartel's store for more details.

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New business cards!

I will be busy doing some revamp across all media.

Also, this new product line which I mentioned awhile ago is taking a bit too long to be executed.

Will hope to unveil more. Sorry but thanks for being so patient with me while I'm scratching my head :)

New Stockists: The Coffee Apple & Kids Style Hub

2011-10-20T13:45:00.001+11:00

Today, I like to talk about 2 talented stockists I have been priviledge to stock my product range at their stores. They both have similar concept. A cafe and a gift shop.

The Coffee Apple - A café & gift shop based on the concept of being genuinely family friendly.

Store front of The Coffee Apple

Helen, the owner of The Coffee Apple is the key person behind this big dream she is having who happened to be based in Ringwood East, Melbourne. You have to meet Helen in person if you haven't, you should! She is one genuine & a very honest personality I ever met. I have been lurking watching over her FB's like page from the very first day on The Coffee Apple's progress making its way slowly.

Currently, Helen has managed to have a little shop in Ringwood East. She is hoping her dream will take off and to find a place where she can own her own genuine family friendly cafe & gift shops very soon. To me, I believe in her and really think her dream is very achievable. So obviously I'm very happy to have Missy Minzy's range at her store. The thought of being able to sell some of my products at her store made me happy. Simply cuz I'm also supporting and help reaching her dream one step closer, and quicker : )

Do swing by her store if you are local and would love to support handmade and other working at home mums too. Or you could visit her online shop. Even better, follow her on FB's like page.

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Kids Style Hub is a bit different from The Coffee Apple. Apart from having a fabulous retail space for over 100+ Aus and NZ designers. It has activities room available where you can book for your kids to craft, to host parties, run classes or any events and seminars. It has some art and photographers gallery and lots more!

Missy Minzy's range is now available and stock with Kids Style Hub (KSH), Hawthorn. Best thing is it is very close to home. Nicole, the woman behind the business. A very brave woman, who actually pull everything up and running within 2 weeks after she got the key to this property.

There's a cafe at the back of the shop. A very inviting environment which is held and run by Rubble Art. Will have to take Peanut have babychino there one day :) If you like to know more about Nicole's dream, have a read on her concept of her dream, here. Best part of being involved with KSH is that there are also many talented WAHM behind all these fantastic products in store.

436 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn, Australia 3122

ahhh...a bit of self thought while writing this post made me wondering will I also own a shop like Helen & Nicole. Mr Minzy and I have been tossing around the idea of moving to the country and live. Just that I have been a city girl myself. Not sure how well I will get used to it. But who knows what the future lays ahead us?

Hello

2011-10-19T13:23:00.001+11:00

Hello. How are you?
I posted something here early September on my mini break but felt awkward and took it down. I then meant to follow up another post right after that but my days been carried away with my 17m/o and of course, my break has since begun. Thank you some of you who spent time writing emails and left me comments right after the post. It really warm my heart knowing that people do care and the supports from like minded like you!

So here's a little update what I have been up to while I was looking for my creative mojo (self seeking really) during the time I was away. I have spent many quality time looking after myself. I am feeling alot better now. I strongly recommend everyone should do that some time! Have a good break and feel recharge!

I have been to Creative Women Circle's recent talk at Frankie & Swiss' venue.

everyone is getting ready before the talk starts

Guest Speaker: Shelley Panton!

Look at the crowd. So concentrating!

Click here for more on what Tessa got to say on CWC's blog! Yeah, I know this is such a late update but it's better than never being blog ;)

My parents who are living o/s came to visit and stayed with us for 3 weeks. We had made a plan traveling to Tasmania for holiday when they are here. These are some of the beautiful Tassie shots we have gathered.

Sheffield

Enchanting Garden, Cradle Mountain

Will hopefully be back for more walk at Cradle Mountain when Peanut is older. Mind you, we did the Dove Lake (2 hours walk) with her. She was so tired and fell asleep on her dad's shoulder.

Ross

Hobart - Please note this is not Salamanca Market

Get to visit the infamous Salamanca Market. It was a pity the 3 of us had gastro when we were in Hobart. So we ended up staying low key throughout the 4 days stay here. On the positive note, I think I like Hobart. :)

First experience of snow at Mt Wellington! :)

The view on the way back from Mt Wellington. How stunning!

Street Art? at Elizabeth Street, Hobart ;)

A visit to Mona Museum

It was a quick visit and may I say. Do Not Miss This if you ever have a plan visiting Hobart!!

I think I will finished off this post here. Will hope to write a few more posts in regards some news. Once again, thanks for hearing me out and supports! Enjoy the sun especially if you are from Melbourne :)

Oh, before I go. My Madeit's store is offering FREE POSTAGE for any giclee prints this month. Don't forget to visit my BigCartel's store too. I have finally made the plunge, pay the monthly fee just so I can get more products listed with them. So, Happy Shopping will ya! Irene xx

and the winner is...

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Congratulation Anne Tse! :)

You have won one of our NEW Year 2012 Mini Desk Calendar!

The winner please send me an email to irene{at}missyminzy{dot}com

with your snail address' detail as to where you like to receive your mini calendar.

Name will be draw again if the prize has not been claim for the next 3 days.

Missy Minzy Giveaway : Mini Desk Calendar Y2012

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It's giveaway time!

How to enter?

Leave a comment over here and on my FB's like page on

why you would like to win yourself one of my Mini Calendar Year 2012.

Oh, I'm having a Facebook Sale at the moment.

So anyone who have purchased something during the FB sale

your name will also be included into the lucky draw bag.

All entries will be closed on 3rd September 2011 (Melbourne time).

Winner will be announced on 4th September 2011.
Good Luck everyone! x

Mini Desk Calendar Year 2012 Are Ready for Pre-Order

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Mini Desk Calendar Year 2011 were all sold out last year.

If you have missed out last year's Mini Calendar Year

then you most probably do not want to miss out

the next Mini Desk Calendar Year 2012.

The new mini calendar will be featuring

Minzy Girl's series throughout Year 2012, in style.

Woohoo will be featuring in February

January ~ December Overview

All of the elements you are looking will be hand cut by me.

Of course, I don't produce the CD cases ;)

It makes an unique handmade great gift to your love ones for

Christmas, Upcoming Birthday gifts, or just because gifts ;)

It will be selling at RRP A$25 (including P&H).

But we will have an introduction rate at A$23 (including P&H) for the next 2 weeks.

Click here if you would like to know more details in regards this product.

The best thing is they are now ready for pre-order.

Please note that ALL Mini Desk Calendar will be made to order.

Hence limited edition only.

So get in quick by sending your order to irene{at}missyminzy{dot}com.

Thanks for looking!

Post Wrap Up for Craft and Design as a Career: Emerging

2011-08-24T22:00:00.000+10:00

So I have subscript myself to be the member of Craft Victoria recently.

This is my first event via Craft Victoria. I don't usually get the chance to go out

(it's rare by myself these days). No, not true.

Actually, paid event has always been a struggle for me

as am eating my own saving doing Missy Minzy.

It was my first time going to Melbourne Museum

Almost missed the stop hopping off the tram, hah!

Surprisingly quite a big crowd

hello shoes!

pardon the dim light shot as they just switched off the bright light

in the museum

I actually like this tropical forest

Made me feel like home looking at them

I think this talk will help those who is in transition on establishing their own labels.
Heaps of great tips and great network to begin with.
Really glad I went cuz I was ticking away
what I have done and what not.
It gave me a new perspective (ie: sustainable area) on
how I should work on my other projects.

Come and visit us at Mathildas Market tomorrow!

2011-08-20T13:52:00.000+10:00

Missy Minzy will be at the Mathildas Market tomorrow!

You will find us at the foyer just when you walk into the Hawthorn Town Hall tomorrow.

I have been looking forward to this market since the first day I started Missy Minzy.

Mathildas Market organiser will giveaway first 500 tote bags

(I got mine from the previous event in Malvern recently).

Let's hope am having enough stock for tomorrow!

Click here if you would like to see which retailers will also be there too :)

Sneak Peek of one of the new product.

A perfect Christmas present or Birthday gift to your love ones.

Will blog about it at later stage.

Stay tuned for some news & giveaway soon.

Adios!~ (see you tomorrow Melburnian)

Mushroom Finds via Madeit

2011-08-15T11:54:00.000+10:00

This blog post is dedicated to people who adore mushroom just like myself. Enjoy!

Mushroom Goodness from me ;)

Market Invitation For You

2011-08-14T11:29:00.001+10:00

Hello Hello! This is an early invitation to you.

Please come and see us at Mathildas Market NEXT Sunday.

It will be our first time with Mathildas Market..

And I'm truly super excited for that!

There will be quite a few new products (well, apart from giclee prints).

I'm also working on some last 'ad-hoc' goodies

to be included to showcase for you next week.

Let's hope the new market display will looks good on that day!

So mark this fabulous market invitation into your diary

and visit us with your families and friends! :)

New Prints - Giddy Up (Happyness Range)

2011-08-09T23:54:00.000+10:00

Happyness Series
{Correct Spelling if you wonder}

Giddy Up - Happyness Range
Continue playing with happyness colours and shapes.

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That's right. Happyness Range has its own Gift Wrap set too.

I have more than 6 designs and

these set is by far one of my favourite.

Pardon the shot as it has been pretty gloomy here of late.
I guess that is one of the reason why taking so long
to blog about this exciting new range..

What do you think?

New Product Range - Gift Wrap Paper Set

2011-08-09T23:44:00.000+10:00

Tada!

I have been trying to find the time to take

a fresh and bright looking photo shoots..and blog about this.

New Product Range - Gift Paper

(Sample Only)

We here in Melbourne been having some gloomy weather...

and Peanut's room is the brightest spot in our living space.

Little Missy seems to have morning nap

when the best morning sunlight is ready to be captured.

Come ready in either

The Merry Christmas Theme

throughout the gift wrap paper

or/and

The Mushroom Happiness Theme

throughout the gift wrap paper

Great paper materials for any of your gift wrapping.

It is also very versatile for any crafty projects.

The measurement of each gift paper sheet is 13"x19"

It is approx. 25~30g each sheet

I'm selling them in set of 4.

They will be mailed in round post cylinder

to prevent from damaged and/or bent.

For more details in regards this gift wrap paper

Click on as it is Now Available on Madeit

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Mushroom Goodness

New ideas for gift tags, bookmarks, home or nursery decor

it can be anything you want.

Best thing is they are very affordable.

Hop on over to my Facebook's Like Page for more detail.

New Prints

2011-08-04T11:57:00.001+10:00

Minzy Girl's Series

Minzy Girl - Roll Roll Roll A Pod

Had this weird idea of having Minzy Girl rolling in a pod hence this finished work.

It is now available on Madeit

I Love Red Shoes.
I have a few pairs of them.
Guess what?
My daughter's first pair of shoes were in red too!

Both will be made available to be purchased as an option.
Yes, Every Girl Should Have A Pair Of Red Shoes.

So which option do you prefer?

New Stockist

2011-07-22T10:54:00.000+10:00

Happy to announce that Missy Minzy giclee prints and paper goodies

can now be purchased at Red Birds Book in Seddon :)

Red Bird Books is also our first stockist (in a proper store) in Victoria!

Thanks Anna for having us in your lovely shop! :)

Red Bird Books

Shop 3, 107 Victoria Street

Seddon, Victoria 3011

Trading Hours:
Wednesday to Friday 12 - 5
Saturday 10 - 5
Sunday 10 - 2

New Stockist - Cultiver

2011-07-20T10:44:00.000+10:00

So yeah! I had been busy sorting selected prints

to be stored at Cultiver not too long ago.

YES! My first stockist in Queensland! Woohoo!

Photo Courtesy from Cultiver's Like Page
I have to say this shop is cool.

I wish I live closer just so I could stop by and shop there.

Photo Courtesy from Cultiver's Like Page

Must be feeling oh so good to hangout there too!

So many lovely handmade goodies :)

Photo Courtesy from Cultiver's Like Page
Well, if you living in Ipswich and you like handmade goodies like I do.

Please remember to check out Cultiver in person:)

Photo Courtesy from Cultiver's Like Page
Will definitely like to meet Bec and Kyla and visiting the shop

when I make my way up there one day! :)

Oh..have I tell you that Cultiver is the first lucky store

selling some of my new Happyness series? :)

Cultiver Shop

2/126 Brisbane Street

Ipswich, QLD 4305

Trading Hours

Mon - Thurs:	9:00 am	-	5:00 pm
Fri:	9:00 am	-	6:00 pm
Sat - Sun:	8:30 am	-	1:00 pm

New Range - Happyness Collection

2011-07-20T10:37:00.000+10:00

Oh Wow! This is taking me too long to do the come back.
Did you really think I have forgotten this space? No, I have not!

I figure to kick start the come back...
it is fair to share with you
some of my latest range
-
Happyness Collection
{correct spelling}

Happiness
is now available on Madeit
These are my current favourite colours.
They are so happy to look at.

The Unfolding Series No.1

is now available on Madeit

This image was locked in my mind when I was traveling in Japan recently.

It was such a relief when I finally find the time record it down

and sprinkle it with Missy Minzy's signature look.

Happy Tear Drops

is now available on Madeit

Everyone bound to have tear drops in any stage of your life.

For this illustration, it is meant to capture the happy tear drops once shared.

I have been spending lots of time doing some preparation

on some of my new product range.

Also spent a bit of time on planning and searching

for more market which suits Missy Minzy.

Ahh...just in case you like to follow what I'm up to on daily basis...

do check out my Facebook's like page..cuz I often hangout there.

Just easy for me. Log in and type or share a link or 2...with a few tagging tricks.

Stay tuned for the next few blog post as am unveiling some exciting news.

Thank you for giving me the chance sharing what I love doing with you.

Irene xo

My ModCloth.com's Finds

2011-06-08T11:38:00.000+10:00

Chic Chocolatier Heel

Good Ol' Daisy Dress

Sweet Simpli-city Mug

The Kind Kitchen Canister in Tall

Short Story Society message Doll in Eve

Shining News

2011-06-07T09:30:00.000+10:00

You would have known all this if you were one of the liker on my Facebook Like Page.

Photo Courtesy from Pinterest

I have been spending some time ticking off a few boxes on my 'to do list'.

So it came back with some positive feedback and response {finally}

...which is important for my business.

Dream Big on Madeit

I am a dreamer and so am an achiever.

Just like anybody else,

I have dreams and lots of goals to be fulfilled for Missy Minzy.

As some of you who have been following my blog

since day 1 would have known that the job lost

during recent global recession have changed me inside out.

It somehow pushed me and made me crawl & hide in the cave.

I somehow felt isolated and lonely.

Given am not 100% locals, friends are not always there for me.

Mr Minzy encourage me to do something I love.

So I started drawing again.

That is one of the reason how Missy Minzy was born,

where I like to see the result of my creativity go places..

I want people to give me a chance to shine.

I want people to shine {smile} when they look at my work...

I want people to support me because they like my work.

This is the place where I get to do the things I love (on daily basis)

from home while looking after Peanut.

I'm doing this is not because 'another project' nor hobby.

My current aim is hopefully one day, earning enough and being able

to contribute some $ into our mortgage...just like old days.

I know all these meaningful dreams might be simple {to some}

but I'm working on it to make it achievable soon.

The joy of watching my 12.5 m/o growing up

makes me wanna see my baby #2 --> Missy Minzy grow as well.

They are both very important to me...as Missy Minzy has been with me

when I started dabbling and doodling away during the pregnancy.

So what are the good news then?

Having stockists to sell my work have always been my top priority.

So I am very chuffed to know when these 2 fabulous retailers

are able to have Missy Minzy's work to be sold on their shops.

I can now announce that Little Indigo and Rudy & The Dodo

are my first 2 stockists selling my work. Woohoo!!

Now the next good news means a lot to me too!

I have been accepted as one of the stallholder

with Mathilda's Market in Melbourne this August!

Woohoo!!

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sneak peek

After all the hoo haa....tears, ~~sweats~~, planning and patience...

We will soon be introducing a new product range to you.

I'm hoping to get them ready to be sold on my next market

with the North Melbourne Market end of the month.

Will let you know when they are in store ready to be purchased hey.

My Weak List

2011-06-04T09:19:00.000+10:00

Modernist Mugs

Awesome mugs. Made in Japan.

if you have been a follower of West Elm..good on ya!

if you haven't, please do so now!

Cuz they have some really gorgeous thing :D

Just watch out.. you might ended up broke

when you are done shopping there...;)

Animal Hands - Glow in the dark

Wolf, bear & tiger

hang on, did you say it glows in the dark? Yes!

And this is one of the major reason I want all of these.

Ya ya ya. I like all things glowing in the dark.

just too cool not to have them!

Mercury Mushrooms

What do you think about this sets of mushrooms in these format?

I WANT! I WANT! I WANT!

Triangles - handmade porcelain necklace by depeapa

New Prints

2011-05-30T21:59:00.001+10:00

I think this is a great combination..

to have Minzy Girl hopping around

with my little mushroom. Aha!

Minzy Girl Series - Hop Hop

Available on Madeit now

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I created this by doodling on my sketchbook when I first started this.

It then develop to linocut block. Click here to see how it looks like.

I then moved on playing them in digital form on computer.

Below is one of the 'format' how it turned out to be.

Feels a bit like pop art to me hey :D

20 Mushrooms

Available on Madeit

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Another set of bird in store.

I just realized my drawing

has a lot of ducks and birds

for some reason :D

Well, Hello!

It will be available soon..

Sale Sale Sale!

2011-05-29T00:32:00.000+10:00

I knew I have been very quiet on the blog...not much of updates. The reality is that I have been busy in real life. No, it's NOT about Peanut but with this baby - Missy Minzy hah :D

I will be revising my current prices and start selling all of my giclee prints at a newer price as of 1st June 2011. So, I am having a sale via my FaceBook's Page or should you need a direct link to the Sale's photo album, click here. I like to encourage all of my dear likers, followers, visitors of my blog to grab this opportunity to purchase some of my prints at current prices (in AUD).

This is what you pay when you buy....
Within Australia (Normal postage)
1 of 8" x 10" = $20 + $3 P&H
2 of 8" x 10" = $35 + $4 P&H
3 of 8" x 10" = $50 + $4 P&H

For International Buyer (Normal postage)
1 of 8" x 10" = $20 + $5.50 P&H
2 of 8" x 10" = $35 + $7.50 P&H (up to 250g)
3 of 8" x 10" = $50 + $7.50 P&H (up to 250g)

Please remember to read the Sale's album description for more information on how to go about purchasing some of my prints. All sale will be ended on 31st May 2011.

With a lot of positive things been happening for Missy Minzy for the last few weeks. I can't wait to share more details with you but you have to wait until mid next week hah :D So stay tuned! x

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-08T09:05:00.002+10:00

It's my first Mother's day today.

I felt with joy..was looking at some old pictures

which Mr Minzy took throughout the whole labour process.

Never get bored looking at them I say! :P

Here's something which created with my soon-to-be-1 y/o daughter..

she has been busy practising her walking skills for more than 5~6 weeks.

It can be tiring (they said wait til they run! oh-oh)

but loving every moment watching her growing up!

Here's wishing you all wonderful mummies, mummies-to-be.

Please have a Fabulous Mothers' Day! xo

Illustration Friday - Bicycle

2011-04-29T11:46:00.000+10:00

Hello!

This is my first time participating Illustration Friday.

Bicycle was the weekly theme.

Drew 2 different types but I have decided

this one is more light and bubbly to play with.

Click here to view from my Flickr.

Enjoy your Friday!

Latest Print - Dream BIG

2011-04-19T16:08:00.000+10:00

I have spent days pondering, staring and playing with this illustration.

I just couldn't get it right no matter how much I tried

(I have at least more than 5 different execution for her).

And I wish you could see the beautiful pattern texture on "Dream BIG".

I still think simple suits the whole Minzy Girl's series.

Minzy Girl Series - Dream BIG

Will be available on Madeit soon

Mr Minzy and I like to talk about dreams when we first met.

Dreams as in goals and dreams when we were asleep.

Quite often we have spent time together analyzing

our dreams when we awake.

We tried to understand each of them.

We believed that each dream (most of them)

tends to carry a message to us.

Are you into dreams like us?

Do you dream of dreams?

Have you been dreaming your Dream BIG?

No matter what your dream is.

Remember that there's always hope when you dream.

Don't loose your faith! x

Win a whimsical Missy Minzy's Giclee Print on BabySpace

2011-04-19T15:36:00.000+10:00

I colour test print all of my hand drawn illustration

when am done with the digital colouring process.

I usually have to adjust each colour from my digital file.

Close up shot of "Hungry Duck" Giclee Print

But this print was shockingly beautiful

when it came out fresh from the printer.

First round effort? I love them all!

It is now available on Madeit

Due to the restraint promotion guidelines from Facebook

and I do not want them to delete my page

by posting the details on my FB's wall.

So if you have been a follower of my blog,

my Facebook's page or

wherever you get to know my work.

And you want to win a print of your choice..

please head over to BabySpace

or click here for more details.

International participants are very welcomed.

Click here if you like to read about

my previous post on this giveaway.

The Creative Talk Wrap

2011-04-18T16:24:00.000+10:00

Spent a bit of time having some fun
with the camera on my way to
Creative Women Circle's talk
at RMIT Brunswick last Saturday.

Flinders Street Station Melbourne

talented women in action

Nic MacIsaac, the founder of Magnolia Square

It is always nice to put a face behind the name.

Nic was a great speaker. She shared about her passion.

She talks about her journey when she first started.
Some to do's and dont's tips.

I have learn that Nic is a strong mind woman.

Her determination to succeed.
She knows what she wants.
Its truly a goal get it girl.

That could explains how
she gets to where she is now.

RMIT Brunswick Building

Heading home looking forward

to give Peanut a cuddle snuggle!

Oh, for those who were unable to make it to CWC's talk.
Tess, the even organiser was so kind.
She had jot down some of the words of wisdom from Nic.
Click here for the notes.
Or join their Facebook's page for more details.

BabySpace : Missy Minzy Giveaway

2011-04-15T23:38:00.000+10:00

So you want a funky, unique, whimsical and

quirky interior spaces for your wee ones.

But you do not know how (& where to start) are you going

to decorate your little miss and/or little mr's room.

Image Courtesy of BabySpace

How much time have you spend browsing online

hunting for ideas in order to achieve

that perfect look for them!?

Image Courtesy of BabySpace

or...wait wait..where can I find that gorgeous piece of work

(think of Missy Minzy please! :P) to hang on the wall or

something special and unique......ra ra ra...

if you do, I have a solution for you!

BabySpace has the answer for you!

We are pleased to inform you that

Missy Minzy is involved in BabySpace's giveaway this month!

If you like to win yourself a FREE whimsical original giclee print & something extra,

then head over to Bron's fantastic blog for more detail here.

Good Luck to you in advance! x

New Prints - Minzy Girl Series

2011-04-15T12:09:00.001+10:00

It has been raining in Melbourne for the last few days,

maybe Minzy Girl has some fresh idea which

she could take us to a sunnier place and hide.

"Up Up & Away"

is now available to be purchased on Madeit

"Finally Came Through"

will be available to be purchased on Madeit soon

"Is this good enough?"

"How can I make it better?"

Some basic questions I asked myself often.

I usually spent a lot of time pondering,

looking at my work

before I share it with all of you.

I have some positive progress on my work desk of late.

Yes, my creative flair is at the peak.

(Yeah, more prints to be unveiled!)

I spent more time creating what I like to do

and not doing what others are loving.

Be original (like I always!) and

not get sucked into what trend and what not.

I hope your day is fulfilled with lot of this positive energy.

Enjoy your Friday!

New Prints - Hungry Ducks

2011-04-13T14:55:00.001+10:00

We are blessed to be surrounded by

a few well maintained parks near where we living.

I like to take Peanut to this particular park which they have a duck pond.

We get to see lots of people come and go feeding the ducks.

She was fear and do not know what to do when we first took her to the duck pond.

Please meet one of my new print -
Hungry Ducks at Madeit

It is now available to be purchased on Madeit.

They seems very hungry everytime we get to the park. Haha...

They are always walking towards you just when you sitting down and have a drink even!

Late Night Finds

2011-04-10T00:54:00.000+10:00

What do you do when you are bored? Shopping

What do you do when you have had a weird day? Shopping

What do you do to make yourself feel lighter? Shopping

I spent a bit of time looking through Madeit awhile back.

I found these 3 sellers who have very outstanding

art and craft which worth sharing with you.

French Doily Pendant by elmdesign on madeit

Retro Porcelain Lace Pendant by elmdesign

Patchwork Doily Brooch by ShadeOfABonsaiTree

3D Cube Owl Necklace by bRainbow

3D Retro TV Screen necklace by bRainbow

bRainbow's necklace was a surprise finds.
I like things which looks different, weird and quirky.
Her works are cool. It has the wow factor in it.

Hope you are enjoying your weekend! xo

My Creative Space - sneak peek

2011-04-07T10:04:00.000+10:00

Thank God for we women are made to be able multi-tasking!

The time well spent watching my 10.5 months old daughter growing up,

did actually gave me the opportunity to reflect (brainstorming!)

what I should do with Missy Minzy (now & future etc) and myself.

conceptual drawing (doodle really ;) ) like this

my inspirations come and go

catch and jot it when you can

Sold out my Minzy Girl series

and now..working on some mystery print(s)

The frequent of having markets

help to understand your products.

Which products are your best selling.

How to have the perfect market displays.

Try to have as minimum conversation

with the customer because they tend to walk away

when you greet them and do the talking ;)

So I tend to look down and pretend flipping those magazine? lol

Looks like April is a month

which will be filled with creation.

I have been having breakthrough for days.

working on my 5th illustration for the 2nd night last night.

Was thinking to share the finished ones with you.

But I guess you might have to wait until I have a title for each of them.

Interested to have a good browse on

what other talented women are up to at their studio?

Please head over to Kirsty's My Creative Space

with your cuppa ready. Enjoy your Thursday!

Sneak Peek & Mini Sale

2011-04-06T01:08:00.000+10:00

April will be an interesting month as am working on some

new works, new style and new theme (huh? hehe).

I am now focusing on Minzy Girl's series.

Now that I have sold out most of

the Minzy Girl's series at the market.

So am looking forward to showcasing what else

has Minzy Girl been up to in Missy Minzy's world.

Had some breakthrough doodling this by accident this arvo

I have to admit I haven't been very active on Etsy as a seller.

I have made 2 sales so far. So, I have decided to have a mini sale

on my Etsy's store...hoping to increase the number of sales.

Please use code "MINZY15" to get 15% off your entire purchase!

All to celebrate my upcoming 2nd anniversary

(I missed out celebrating my 1st anniversary this time

last year cuz my parents were here to visit from oversea!)

since I have registered Missy Minzy. Offer valid till 6th April only.

Hey, any big plan for Mother's Day?

I have something ready. So stay tuned for more...

Creative Talk & Post Market Wrapped Up

2011-04-05T00:51:00.002+10:00

I have been a member of Creative Women's Circle (CWC) for awhile.

So far I have been to one of their creative event
(Emily Wright, Owner of Nancybird)

when freedom and time were under my wing last year.

I was very pregnant and ready to pop back then ;)

Embossed Purse by Nancybird..to be released mid April

I was so mad at myself for missing out Ink & Spindle's talk last June!

Cuz my mom was staying with me for the whole culture confinement month

when Peanut was born. Culture confinement month basically means

you don't wash your hair for whole month and you cannot shower.

You can only drink particularly date drinks
and NO water drinking for a whole month.

Ginger is the key ingredients in most food......ra ra ra..

Do a google if you want to know more in details.

Anyways, where was I? ;)

So you see..CWC will be very beneficial for you
if you were a designer/artist/makers.
Then I would encourage you to sign up!
For those of you who are into market or stallholder yourself.
Please do not miss their next speaker event
as Nic MacIsaac, founder of the Magnolia Square design market
will be on, 16th April 2011! Please click here for more details.

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I have been slack when comes to updating my blog recently.

The truth is most of my time have been occupied by Peanut.

I used to think that "Oh, poor me...there goes my ME TIME".

Now, stuff that thought! I am enjoying being a mum.

Once a mum, forever a mum I say!

Hey, I think I just saw Peanut made a basic 3 steps walk

without any supports this evening. I was so impressed!!

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It was the first time by myself at
the North Melbourne Market last 2 Sundays.

You can now Mix 'n Match your own!

I thought it would be a horrible experience where no mocha,

no toilet break, no accompanion ra ra ra..

neighbour in front of me....

selling vintage dresses...at $5 per piece..I kid you not!

Aha! I managed to walk over and touch a few pieces.....;)

right next to neighbour - Jubly-Umph

a very quirky designed jewellery range

and up to my surprise,

it turned out to be a great fine day! :)

Photo Post: Japan

2011-04-04T22:09:00.000+10:00

Things are just a bit busy in real life as I have now
spend more time with Peanuts but here.
It is quite impossible to squeeze 1000 pictures into this tiny post.
So, this will be a simple photo post (not in proper sequence)
in order to make things moving along.

As you know, we went to Japan during our recent holidays.
Glad to be there after talking about it so many years!
My love for their Japan's art & culture are more intense!

These are some of our personal photo shoots

which we took during the recent trip in Japan.

As you can see, I am into surface texture
as well as pattern design.

The outlook of the shrine after another..

but this one is very unique in my opinion.

at Muji!

Love this shop! Too bad there's none in Australia.

Bookstore in Matsumoto

A very relaxing stopover

before heading off to Kiso Valley

Ahhh! Linocut Print of the previous owner

of the Tajimaya Inn, Magome

Spotted some geisha in Gion, Kyoto

Monkeys at work ;)

after work...not as packed

Roppongi Hills

There are too many highlights in Japan:

the trip in Kiso Valley (Tsumago n Magome) and the hiking track!

Love the people in remote area than in the city's.

Friendlier and simple life.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiso_Valley

grasshopper on the food tray, anyone?

public toilet (one of the kind) ..in Kyoto

care to join this little fella at the naughty spot? ;)

Handmade in Japan Finds

2011-03-30T09:31:00.000+11:00

The recent tragedy in Japan had become everyone's topic.

But this post is to talk about their design, their art,

their handmade, their packaging (!)....etc.

Confetti Jimbei in Pink by iumi on Etsy
So cute! I can imagine how cute Peanuts in this!
Kawaii! :)

You have to check PataPri's work
if you like screenprinted homeware.

Hand Printed tea towel by PataPri on Etsy
One very talented lady who happened to move back
to Japan after living in Chicago for many years.
Her tea towel is soft and light, 100% cotton Japanese imabari towel.
Hence it absorbs great and drys quickly, which always a plus.
She is currently donating $5 to the earthquake relief efforts in Japan
for every tea towel she sold on her shop until April 13.

10 pieces of assorted colours of Fabric set by Kalla on Etsy

Reversible bag houndstooth/yellow ochre by verypurpleperson
Yum! :)

Original drawing by chanabean on Etsy

New Talent Finds

2011-03-25T11:18:00.000+11:00

I was introduced to Napkitten via My Owl Barn

(follow her blog if you are into owl!) recently.

Oh. So colourful! Oh. So cute!

Am in love with this one!

Beautiful handmade felt coin purses

Madeit Found

2011-03-23T11:07:00.000+11:00

Spent a bit of time (was just browsing only ;) ) looking around Madeit

while sorting the piles of emails last night..{still}.

And guess what I found.....

Mushrooms Tote Bag by Pannikin

Oh-so very tempted to purchase this!!

Am a sucker when comes to all types of mushrooms!

Felt Toadstool Garland by radishandruth

Love this! So cute!

Handpainted Princesses/Fairy. Wooden Peg Doll toys by Twinklekids

This wooden peg doll reminds me of the wooden doll I saw in Japan recently.

Purple Square by JapaneseCreation

Look at that beautiful rice paper!!

Heart Brooch by NeekieNoo

Love the colour combination!

Shops & Market

2011-03-22T18:08:00.002+11:00

It's time for serious business after a long holidays ;)

Both of my online stores - Etsy and Madeit have opened for business.

I am in the progress on having new prints made available very soon.

So stay tuned for future work in progress news and newer masterpieces.

Anyone fancy hand craved linoblock prints (see previous post)?

It is surprisingly selling fast! and it's only AUD25 for an original lino print.

Be sure to grab a copy of original Lino Print before it's all sold out.

"What's For Breakfast" had gone to good home recently.
It was one of the first sales I made after a long holidays. Good starts!

We will be at the North Melbourne Market, 27th March 2011

Just in case you like to browse, look and feel at the prints and you happened to live in Melbourne.

Do pop by at the North Melbourne Market this Sunday. From 10am ~ 3pm.

So, we will be there with bells on! Come and say hello when you get the chance would ya? :)

So am back from the long holidays

2011-03-22T17:38:00.000+11:00

We have been back to Melbourne for approx. 2 weeks now. It's just crazy reflecting about the whole adventure. The jet lag, the tiredness (oh, it's not easy traveling with little one in the plane), the running around (my 10m/o is so different now that she had spent 5~6 weeks living with my parents' during our travelings) with my daughter. I love spending time with her as she slows down my day. She reminds me what a beautiful life I have.

Spending more time with her which means quietness here too. I used to feel bad for what I should have done and what not. Now, I look back, with no regrets. Anything can wait but family will always come first. Peanuts is growing up so fast and I am worried 'what if' I might miss out 1 second watching her growing up cheekily. :D

So this is the come back post. And would like to share with you a few photo shots which I really like.

So we went to India. Traveling to India wasn't one of my plan this year.

Hence it was an unexpected adventure for me.

One of the market stalls in front of the temple in Orchha

India is very confronting.

You will understand what I meant looking through my photos.

Do you know the roof were made from cow's poo?

It's dirty, chaotic, messy, colourful (yes) and crowded.

One of my favourite shot - The slice of life in India

People are hungry and desperate there.

I felt stressed and not relaxed traveling in India.

That, is something which I did not expect to experience.

You see mostly men on the street and shops.

So..where are the women?

One of the food stalls

Morning market

at the Taj Mahal

All in all, we have a very mixed experience traveling around India.

Just wondering was it got to do with the driving-us-nuts-driver we hired?

Or is it because it's India we are dealing with?

Our highlights of the trip in India will have to be all the erotic sculpture temples in Khajuraho.

Khajuraho, India

Another highlight was a very precious moment that we spotted just right in front of the temple in Orchha.

I was very moved when we saw a young family having a stall just like everybody else.

The dad was holding his naked bottom newborn baby girl cooing away side by side with his wife.

They looked so happy together. Life seems to be simple and content for them.

It reminds me do not take for granted on any circumstances in our life.

How many times have we whinge about owning things we do not have

but forgotten to appreciate the things we are having? I cried instantly.

Will finish this post with my favourite shot amongst all

So you may ask will I go back to India again? I thought I wouldn't.

But I actually told Mr Minzy that I would last night.

Vacation Mode is On!

2011-01-23T18:42:00.002+11:00

Mr Minzy and my 8m/o usually tag along with me to whichever market I go. I like to have them with me. It was a long day for the 3 of us today. Not sure it got to do with the weather or the waiting time for 3pm to arriving or the thought of going away?

I did not get the chance to take any picture. It's ok but I met a few nice neighbour actually!

Uhm, not much happening to report other than updating you that I have decided to have my online stores on vacation mode (a few days earlier than planned) as of today until mid March or later. We tend to rest a few days (sometime a week or even longer :P) after the market. Just so you know, doing market is tiring if you are a newbie to all this. :)

Watch this space if you fancy Missy Minzy's early works as I have decided I won't reproducing them. So, yeah..they are now limited edition. Hoping to bringing you a lot more new stuffs when am back from our holiday! Btw, our next market will be on 27th March. Catch us then.

Oh yeah, in case you wondering where am I heading for holidays.

We are going to India

Original resource click here

and Japan..

That's right, J-A-P-A-N! It's going to be amazing!
Original resource click here.

and Peanut is going to be at her grandparents' during our holidays.

Yuppity! See you sometime! x

To Market, To Market!

2011-01-22T11:23:00.001+11:00

This will be our first market for Y2011 before we jet setting to our holidays to India & Japan :) So, catch me at The North Melbourne Market at Lithuanian Club (44 Errol Street, North Melbourne) from 10am until 3pm tomorrow. As mentioned in previous post that I may not reproduce some of my early work in the near future, so hope to see some of you there!
Oh yeah, we will be at the ballroom section :)

{long update} where the hell have you been?

2011-01-15T23:31:00.004+11:00

ahhh...finally get the chance to come on here after my previous post from last year!

It's a long update but will promise to keep it simple.

1> Hello! Hope you had a fantastic Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Made this for Christmas dinner

Mr Minzy and I had a cooking challenge recent Christmas..we cook a dish ourself. Most of our family are not living in the same state. That gave us a reason don't have to spend too much time in the kitchen. Given am from a background where I get those amazing food like Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, Yum Cha, Curry Laksa, Popiah..this is an effort from me.

It actually taste better than it looks.. ;)

I baked this sour cream cheesecake..yum

2> So the December Challenge was unsuccessful..was stucked on Day 12 and was busy (still do) watching over how Peanut growing up. She will turn 8 m/o this coming 19th. How time flies!! To those who know me well will knew that am a low key person who would prefer to keep personal life away from my business. Well, I happened to be the sort of person who don't feel comfortable showcasing my family picture or mentioning their names on blog (that's consider public, yes?). I like to know I am protecting them as you will never know what other people will do and use it to against you in the future.

Peanut's attempt to being creative..like the mum

3> You can imagine my ME TIME has been diminishing as Peanut grows older everyday. She basically started crawling and chewing everything she could in the house. I even saw her trying to self-support standing..of course ended with crying (poor girl not strong enough yet). Mr Minzy and I were discussing how a determine girl she is even when she is so young! I can keep on going with my Peanut talk and it might bored the hell of you. So I won't! ;)

It's so hard to hop online to just spend a minute here. I sometime felt that as if a jinx to even touch the keyboard cuz Peanut will cry..she wants mummy. Aww, sweetie. Looking at so many business posting what they are doing on FB can make you feel depressed (to the point considering shutting down the whole thing) especially when you are having ZERO creativity. Seriously.

Sometime it's good to walk away get some fresh air..have a bit of thinking what need to be done and all. I thought I should be concentrating creating and not spending so much time on updating the FB's page. I think I will spend some of my ME TIME on blogging from now on. Being an artist/illustrator like me, inward thinking cap helps the creative juices flows..and the inner soul. And when that happen..inspiration sparks and voila!

Love receiving useful parcel! :)

4> Remember one of my earlier post was saying I like all things wall plaque?

oh WOW!!

Guess who had made it to the doorstep recently?? :))

little instruction leaflet

this is the end result..

and is hanging on our fireplace wall

It's my deer!! :)) Groovy ain't it?

one of the concept drawing

5> I started Year 2011 with a bang. Seriously. Happiness & New Hopes and wishes. I knew this year is going to be a very different year for Missy Minzy and my personal life. Of course I hope for more opportunities and supports from everyone!

aha! spend some ME TIME doing some of this of late!

Having said that, I will be going away for a long holidays end of the month. Both of my online stores will be closed while am away. So do pop by my online store if you want to purchase anything, especially my early work. Just leave a message on the comment box stating "where the hell have you been? and you will have 15% off from your purchase order. I believe my style and ideas on how I want to run this business will be very different once am back from the holidays.

ETA: addition description underneath of the Christmas dinner

Pardon The Mess

2011-01-15T10:11:00.000+11:00

Pardon the mess while am making some adjustment on the blog the next few days. Cheers!

Flood Appeal Auctions - QLD

2011-01-15T09:57:00.008+11:00

Hi. I was away for too long and I do not know how to make the come back with a bang like I wish I could. So I thought I should just do it!

You would have known there was/is a flood happening in Queensland, Australia. According to the local news reporter that almost 75% of QLD was flooded. How sad. Some lost their home..that can be replaced. But how about the love ones? I can't help but to feel sorry and worry for those who affected in QLD. Meanwhile, the rain has been pouring here in Melbourne too. Look at what had happened, click here.

Minzy Girl - What A Day

That said, I was very happy to see a few business pages are doing the Flood Appeal Auctions for the affected people in Queensland. I felt my contribution seems small after winning a bidding auction from one of the FB's page. I wanna help, more than this. So I have decided to donate one of my work. Hopefully Minzy Girl will make raise lots of money to help those affected by the floods. Click here for more information.

This will be added once the bid reach AUD50 or/and more!

Given I am a full time working at home mum. Money is always an issue for us. Mind you, am eating my saving doing all this Missy Minzy's business. But this is the little achievement of my dream. To some, they need to start all over again. So if you have the time sitting in front of the computer reading this..why not duck over have a look at other albums and do some bidding, help a cause. Together we make a difference. x

December Challenge - Day 12 with early masterpiece

2010-12-19T14:12:00.003+11:00

Another early masterpiece

December Challenge - Day 11 with Christmas Tree

2010-12-19T08:14:00.004+11:00

You would have know that most of my illustration were drew when I was pregnant with Peanut.

if memories serves right..I drew this during the first trimester.

One of my early work when I first started drawing again.

Do you fancy my signature patterns christmas stocking hanging all over the tree? :)

December Challenge - Day 11 mini wearable art

2010-12-19T07:59:00.004+11:00

Do you know that you can now collect some of my hand illustrated whimsical illustrations in mini wearable art?

It's cute and mini. :P

Minzy Girl set is one my favorite badges collection

Click here to purchase if you like

Mushy Character in mini wearable style!

Click here if you like them

Click here if you also like this

Hop onto my Madeit store for more collection. Have been finding a bit hard

to follow this challenge but I have not give up yet...

December Challenge - Day 10 with My Wish List

2010-12-15T15:51:00.006+11:00

Sweet Foxy Brooch by beautyspot

Bucky Large Deer Trophy White by CardboardSafari

I love all things wall plaque and this is very close to what I would imagine of.

L-O-V-E! Oh deer, please arrive safe and sound!

Yupper! Bought that sometime last week !! WooHoo!

Miniature Anime artist Teddy Bear - Brandy Wine

Fancy whimsical Art Dolls and Bears? Try Greenie Marie's etsy store

December Challenge - Day 9 with the bird toy

2010-12-15T15:23:00.005+11:00

I like this colour scheme

So I have been browsing all of the sites for some bargains (some really have 40~50% off). Gotta love that!

I came across there's this online store..it has almost every stock is OWL. I know owl is popular but almost every stock in that store is owl?? Hrmm......am looking forward the next popular items is something NOT owl. lol

No offend to any owl lover out there :)

In order to tie in with the bird theme..so why not a bird in Christmas Spirit hey!

December Challenge - Day 8 with Santa Hats

2010-12-15T15:14:00.002+11:00

Aha!~ Looks like they are celebrating Christmas in Missy Minzy's World too!

December Challenge Day 7 - Catching Up

2010-12-15T10:55:00.005+11:00

OK, am struggling keeping up with this December Challenge.

All I want to do is shopping and holidaying :P

Mushroom dancing with snowflakes

I can see that I am on some semi holiday mode..

bah bah bah...don't want to work! :P

Mushroom #2 dancing with snowflakes

You are looking at some Christmas Gift Tags which I have in store.

Mushroom #3 flying in the snow

I like this

I don't sell them but I gift tag it for you when you purchase from me.

Flying Duck has a santa hat!

More to come..the santa hat ones

Are you done with your Christmas shopping yet?

Please link me back if you want to showcase them on your blog or etc.

and the winner is drum rolls please

2010-12-12T21:46:00.003+11:00

First of all, thank you so much for participating on my giveaway (via here and/or FB's page).

I have decided to let Peanut (my 6 m/o girl) picks a name since she was up late tonight.

Lucky draw at night, hence the darkness photoshots ..:P

Lost & Found - the representer

So Peanut had gone to bed and "Lost & Found {the horsey} is her representer

First winner is Krystal from Felix and Lily

Uhm...dunno where should we place the name..test shot #1

Second winner is Leah Reynolds!!

Congratulations to Felix and Lily & Leah R. !

So instead of 1 but 2!

Kindly send me your detail via email to irene{at}missyminzy{dot}com

A little bit here and there

2010-12-10T11:39:00.006+11:00

This is just one of the packaging shot I wrapped for one of my customer

by using one of my limited edition hand printed linocut wrapping paper

Hey...have you thought I was really gone with the wind (all the rain and wind in Melbourne) after not hearing from me for so many days?? No, I have been very occupied by Peanut. She is approaching 7 months. If you are a mum yourself..you would be very familiar that baby this age gets more clingy..which is something I did not really experience when she was alot younger. Yeah, lucky me. Anyways, Peanut is growing very pretty and content (healthy and happy, main thing!). So you can imagine, more of her time during the day and less of the me time for me. I get so tired by the time when the dark and the moonlight arrives.

Catch me in action at the Fairy Floss Markets tomorrow

Anyways, I 'd manage to steal some time play with some design whenever I can..for the December Challenge. I think I will have some of them up for sales at my upcoming market with Fairy Floss Markets tomorrow. It will be our last market for the year. Do pop by and introduce yourself if you happen to swing by at the market tomorrow. I like to meet you there. And if you like Missy Minzy's illustrations then may I suggest you to purchase one of the Mini Desk Calendar Year 2011 when you still can. It has been selling like hot cake on Madeit and my parents in law (my top supporters) just bought 7 of them from me few weeks ago. *waves*

It seems to be doing me good when I am away cuz

I made some sales when I return to the computer. Noice!

Mini Desk Calendar Overview

Before I go. Have you join the giveaway fun yet? The closing date is this Sunday, 12th December 2010 (AEDST). International likers/commentors are very welcomed to participate. I will draw a name (who knows, 2??) that evening. Winner will be announced here. So just comment something, anything (but no spam please). It gets easier to my giveaway now. Cuz I really like you to win it. :)

December Challenge - Day 6 (Giveaway)

2010-12-06T18:45:00.008+11:00

December Challenge Day 6

Loving this challenge so far. Had a fine day at the creative space today. Peanut went well with the doctor's appointment today. Loving all the positive results. To celebrate the happiness on the 6th day.

How about a giveaway on one of my Mini Desk Calendar?

All you need to do is

1. be one of the follower of this blog

2. leave a comment under this post

3. be one of the liker of my Facebook's page. (ETA)

It's that simple and I hope you join in the fun too!

Giveaway dateline will be closed by 12th December 2010 (Sunday) AEDST. Good luck!

P.S: (International likers are very welcomed to participate!)

Madeit Online Found - all things woods

2010-12-06T07:53:00.009+11:00

Woodland friends by Run Wild Horses

So I was browsing through these collection of All Things Woods few nights ago.

A dejavu thing happened. I bumped into Run Wild Horses

at my 1st visit to Modish Creators Market last Saturday.

Sharee was one of the stallholders who also happened to own a Madeit store.

Btw, I think I saw at least 4 of the stallholders who also own an online store with Madeit.

Custom Made Wooden Letter Blocks by Hummingbird's Song

This is beautiful. I love.

I like all things in woodland.

And feather is another thing am into, not quite sure why.

That Vintage feather by That Vintage

A bit of Deer & doilies brooch

That Vintage Deer by That Vintage

Enchanted Forest Whimsical clock by Snowfawn

New (Kinda) Prints

2010-12-05T22:12:00.008+11:00

Minzy Girl - Friends (will be available on Madeit, soon)

Sometime it's good to step back and review your own work even it's done.

I quite like this execution, a lot better than the previous version.

This execution was inspired by friends who made time

to catch up over yum cha with us this late morning.

It's all good. :)

Hand illustrated this pair of ducks for Mr Minzy this Valentines.

But I have made some amendment on them since..

just so they would look a bit more chic.

We're happy being mushroom

Yeah, the execution of this illustration is slightly different.

Wanting to muck around with some new surface design's texture.

December Challenge - Day 5

2010-12-05T21:43:00.002+11:00

A bit of fun having the toadstool falling down from the sky..just like the snowflakes.

I have been making time to get things done when Peanut is with Mr Minzy. I'd managed to get out from the house spent some Q time by myself. Was out and about wandering at some handmade markets. Ahh, came to realize my price of my hard works (my work!) are underpriced compared to most of the players out there. Still back to the question of the art of pricing. Always a struggles.

The right price to attract buyers OR the real price to survive.

Which will you opt for?

December Challenge - Day 4

2010-12-05T21:27:00.004+11:00

December Challenge - Day 4

Snow flakes and the toadstool for tis Christmas!

December Challenge: Day 3 + Treasury Found

2010-12-03T09:48:00.009+11:00

So was staying up late multitasking with a lot of things last night. Partly due to the caffeine too *uh hem*

Simple and Sweet

* * * * * * * *

Some very lovely Etsyian had included one of my items on her Treasury Find.

Here's the theme:- Have a colorful day Treasury Found.

And woke up this morning to receive another notification on another work of mine

was also included in one of the Treasury Found on Etsy too. WooHoo!!

Theme: - Pattern Treasury Found

For more of my work. To Look. To Buy. To Browse.

Click on my Etsy Store. Or my Madeit Store.

♥ Missy Minzy ♥

Sneak Peek + Update

New Print: I Love You Long Time

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 29 - 31

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 24 - 28

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 20 - 23

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 15 - 19

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 14 - Something You're Reading

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 12 & 13

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 10 & 11

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 9 - Daily Routine

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 8 - Your Sky

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 7 - Favourite

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 6 - Makes You Smile

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 5 - Something You Wore

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 : Day 4 - Letterbox

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 (Day 3)

Photo A Day Challenge: January 2012 (Day 1+2)

As we entering Y2012...

+ Removable Fabric Wall/Decor Stickers

New: Minzy Girl Mini Bunting

Something New

New Stockists: The Coffee Apple & Kids Style Hub

Hello

and the winner is...

Missy Minzy Giveaway : Mini Desk Calendar Y2012

Mini Desk Calendar Year 2012 Are Ready for Pre-Order

Post Wrap Up for Craft and Design as a Career: Emerging

Come and visit us at Mathildas Market tomorrow!

Mushroom Finds via Madeit

Market Invitation For You

New Prints - Giddy Up (Happyness Range)

New Product Range - Gift Wrap Paper Set

New Prints

New Stockist

New Stockist - Cultiver

New Range - Happyness Collection

My ModCloth.com's Finds

Shining News

My Weak List

New Prints

Sale Sale Sale!

Happy Mother's Day

Illustration Friday - Bicycle

Latest Print - Dream BIG

Win a whimsical Missy Minzy's Giclee Print on BabySpace

The Creative Talk Wrap

BabySpace : Missy Minzy Giveaway

New Prints - Minzy Girl Series

New Prints - Hungry Ducks

Late Night Finds

My Creative Space - sneak peek

Sneak Peek & Mini Sale

Creative Talk & Post Market Wrapped Up

Photo Post: Japan

Handmade in Japan Finds

New Talent Finds

Madeit Found

Shops & Market

So am back from the long holidays

Vacation Mode is On!

To Market, To Market!

{long update} where the hell have you been?

Pardon The Mess

Flood Appeal Auctions - QLD

December Challenge - Day 12 with early masterpiece

December Challenge - Day 11 with Christmas Tree

December Challenge - Day 11 mini wearable art

December Challenge - Day 10 with My Wish List

December Challenge - Day 9 with the bird toy

December Challenge - Day 8 with Santa Hats

December Challenge Day 7 - Catching Up

and the winner is *drum rolls please*

A little bit here and there

December Challenge - Day 6 (Giveaway)

Madeit Online Found - all things woods

New (Kinda) Prints

December Challenge - Day 5

December Challenge - Day 4

December Challenge: Day 3 + Treasury Found

and the winner is drum rolls please