New Books Purchased

I had an eye on 2 of this books when I was at one of the local shop few weeks ago.

It's just that I do not want to pay the RRP! :P So, what I did was to shop online!

And I found that Amazon is selling cheaper than Fishpond.

Thank goodness for strong Aussie Dollar! :))

So it finally arrived sometime this week.

Was doing the giddyup dancing when the parcel arrived :))

Print & Pattern!! WOOHOO!!

I get to know about Print & Pattern when I started blogging, say 1 year ago?

Her collection of Print & Pattern from all around the world blew me away...big time.

This is a MUST HAVE book especially if you are a graphic designer.

I was finding hard to describe what exactly inspired me

when a blogging friend wants me to write something

about me on her blog sometime this week.

The author of Print & Pattern - Marie Perkins and I shared

similar inspiration and she described this in her book this way..

"Mention to someone that you are a surface pattern designer and you will probably receive a blank look of confusion. Perhaps they will hear the word 'pattern' and think you design patterns for clothing, or that by 'surface' you are referring to the different types of finish used in building and decorating trades. Either way, they won't realize you are a graphic designer, illustrator, textile designer and more, all rolled into one. Pretty much anything you see in the marketplace that has a printed design on it will have been through the hands of a surface designer. The plates you eat from, the fabric of your tablecloth, the design on your rug, your curtains, wallpaper, cushions, handbags, wrapping paper, birthday card, and so much more, any product with a surface print or pattern on it is part of this often overlooked form of design."

Some sneak peek

another peek

Illustration Book Pro 02

I had the 01 and loved it! Of course I will have to get onto 02 when I get the chance! :)

I have not get the chance to flip this book yet cuz my hands are on Print & Pattern still. lol

100 of Minzy Girls

Hello! I have been v busy with the preparation prior to the Fairy Floss Markets. My first market! :) I hope it will be a successful launch market!

I have been creating a lot more prints. Will unveil more over here v soon.

Found this at the doorstep. Postman did not lock the door.

The supplier stuffed up my orders. So I can only show you one of the designs.

Hopefully the proper designs be arriving early next week.

and another....apparently that is one of my best selling items.

One of the item (from Missy Minzy) to be included in the goodie bags

Time is running out. So one has to work smart. Am glad I did otherwise I would still be making all this (100 items) till 4-5ish?? Nah..don't be silly ;) The first 100 customers/families who walked into the Manningham Function Room (am talking about Fairy Floss Market) will have a chance to obtain one of the warm welcome goodie bags.

Challenge Day 116 Part II - Peanut's Surprise Parcel

I love receiving parcels especially when you are involving with handmade, say making them like I do. :) My days have been multiply ever since my challenge day 1 over here. It has been great! Most of all, I get to meet with some awesome people from blogging land! It's great!

So yeah. I have received a surprise parcel from Jo (from ChubbyHobby) in my letterbox today. Very surprise!!

A token of love parcel from Jo

For my lovely Peanut :*~

Lovely notes from Jo :)

Jo made this herself..Peanut is so lucky!! :)

The other side of Peanut's bib!

Thank you so much for this token of love for my precious one. :) Am moved by your gesture cuz I did not expect to receive anything from anyone especially from blogging land! Btw, Peanut just made a slight move to say thank you to you too! Hahaha! Cuteness :)

Challenge Day 112, 113 & 114 - Busy Bumble Bee

Well, there was a long to do list over the weekend..and I don't usually very active in my blog any of the weekend neither. It's just that my EDD is approaching and I really feel that my ME time is coming to an end. And, my parents will be with us early next week. So excited on their visiting! :)

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As some of you may have know that I have received my first order last week. I think I might have under estimate my shipping cost on that particular size. So am going to make some adjustment on that. Just so I can cover my cost in the near future. Everyday is a new learning day for me. Am not perfect. So, just learnt from the mistakes while tagging along.. :)

Boom Boom Owl was my first print being ordered. :)

DIY wrapping paper..for special occasion.

I really think my first buyer was a very lucky one!! I have been waiting for the BIG day to spoil that special someone with my first ever wrapping paper ever since I started Missy Minzy. :) I won't unveil too much of a detail just in case she decided to hop onto my blog and check me out. LOL!

Other than that, I was really having a ball wrapping them up! I hope the buyer will like it! :)

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Some of you may have received an invitation (from your circular friends) to participate invite 6 of your friends to join in the art swap project. More details from here. I read it somewhere that the drop out rate was rather high compared to other common swap. Well, I really like to receive something from the others even I may not be able to receive all 36 pieces (if everyone participating). So I actually sent 2 of my artworks out. Hoping someone will send something to me...somehow. Otherwise, it's all good. I hope my artworks/prints will cheer them up and make their day cuz I really enjoy packing it and sending it to them. :)

Alrighty, off I go for more upgrading on Etsy's listing. Check them in a few hours time (no, probably tomorrow).... Hope everyone is enjoying their Monday so far!

Challenge Day 111 - am in love ♥

There's quite a few happy things happening at my space today. :) Am so happy that I could just roll on the grass right now! Teehee!~

♥ First up, I have received my first order at my Etsy's store today! :) YAY!

♥ Next up, do you still remember I have posted heaps of cutesy and pretty masking tape of late? Guess what? 2 lovely parcels all the way from Japan just arrived today! Weeeeeeeeee! SO HAPPY!

Parcel #1

One of the packaging...thanks Karen! :)

Another Japanese Washi Masking Tape! :P

OOOO...I like this packaging by itself.

It took me minutes before opening it cuz I was spending quite a bit of time staring aka admiring them! :D

Parcel #2

My first set of rubber stamp collection ...after so many years!

I love this set A LOT! I particularly like the smell of wood in it! :)

I felt like a kid opening all of these parcels. So excited! They are all so pretty. I just wish I can leave them as it is! FOREVER :D It really bring back some good old childhood memories opening all of them! :)

Challenge Day 100 - Surprise Parcel!

Remembered I mentioned I have ordered a drop clutch from NancyBird (in this post) last Friday?

Guess who arrived this arvo?! =)

A Parcel From NanyBird! :)

This is how it looks like ... :)

Open the recycled paper..and this is how it looks like.... :))

TADA!!! MY BELATED BIRTHDAY PURCHASE FROM NANCYBIRD!!! :))))))

Challenge Day 86 & 87 - Updates

Challenge Day 86

Did some creative work on the computer but spent heaps of time in Etsy land. Trying to list the items ...and up to my surprise. It can take up a lot of time. Whoop!

It arrives this morning! ... after a long weekend

Honestly, was albeit surprised to receive my parcel like this.

Don't they ever thought it will damaged?

Challenge Day 87

These are the new stock which I have been waiting during the long Easter break. Was albeit disappointed at one of the order. It does not turn out to be what I expected. Having said that, will have to test print some of design for some color experimenting. However, am quite content with the other stock. I guess today is another day filled with color experimenting then!

Challenge Day 29 - thoughts + am sitting in my studio

Hey all! I am enjoying my Sunny Sunday today!

As some of you may know that I have been gearing up to set up my studio in the 2nd bedroom recently. So the parcels are all arrived, that including the printer. She (the printer) will be the next task, will get it going! Guess what? The computer and broadband is all set and am sitting here typing this post in my own studio!

I can feel that Peanut (my baby inside me) is celebrating with me too! Haha! She has been constantly kicking and moving within. I love all the attention she is giving me so far! :*~ She and Mr Minzy are my biggest motivation!

Some thought went through my mind this week. I have noticed that it is important to seek and hanging out with a bunch of people (especially am now staying home mum to be) who appreciate handmade and crafts or sharing the same loves on what am doing. Why so? Cuz people who going or been through similar situation KNEW what we are going through. My next task to be fulfilled is to make more new friends with various of bloggers. Hopefully to connect with some of the blogs I have been following. I think it's a good and positive thing! I am for sure a person who do and want to improve more when people giving me encouragement. :) That is the reason why I try to leave some comment or 2 at the blog which I have visited. I hope it inspired them to do more cuz there is person like me reading their post/s. Hopefully they will do the same for me. I can only hope. :)

Challenge Day 27 Pt II - 3rd Parcel

YAY!!!!!! My printer is here and so are the ink cartridges! Ok, you are looking at the parcel which fills with ink cartridges and NOT the printer. ;)

I am almost done with the unpacking in the soon-to-be-my-studio today! :) Hope to get some time draw something for the day much later. Triple YAY Yippee YAY!

Challenge Day 27 - 2nd Parcel

2nd parcel just arrived! WEEEEEEEEEEEEE! :)

Challenge Day 26 Part I - First Parcel

Remember I was talking about I would be making some serious orders 2 days ago? My first parcel has arrived..just!

There should be more raw materials be arriving in the next few days. SOOOoooOOO looking forward receiving them! :)

Oh, I have noticed some suppliers offer good price but please remember to check what are their shipping and condition terms. As they might have hidden fees say if you are paying thru your credit card or any insurance fee occur. So their fees would be adding up NOT CHEAP!