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Hello it's ME and my birthday games.. :)

2011-09-14T21:36:00.000-07:00

Hello.. hello all my bloggie friends.. i miss you so much, it's been a loong time ago since my last post.. apologize for my inconsistency blogging... but i really miss you all!
Today i celebrate my 30th birthday.. can't believe that time flies so fast.. hee hee.. and here i am, want to share my happiness with all of you my best friends all around the world by having a quiz and lil challenge game.
Below is the rule of the game:
1. You can choose to participate on the quiz or the challenge, one is enough but if you wanna try both is also welcome.
2. if you choose the quiz, here is what you need to do.. Please guess as many as you can think of the supplies that i used for my latest cards below, supplies here is include: stamps (image and sentiment), ink, coloring tools, paper, embellishments, etc.

3. if you choose to participate on my challenge, i would love to see your creation (one card) that inspired from one of my cards above, you can choose the color combo, or the same stamps, or the theme, anything from my card that inspiring you.

I will pick each winner for quiz and challenge game on Friday, Sep 30. So you've two weeks to play along.. :) The winner will get one set of prize below: (1st pic is for quiz and the 2nd pic is for challenge prize):

Thank you soo much and i just can't wait to read your answer or see your creation.. :)

xoxo,
Fika

"Hoppin' into the Holidays" Blog Hop

2010-11-30T07:00:00.000-08:00

Can't believe it had been two months since i open my blog.. i miss YOU all my bloggie friends..
This started when accidentally i open my email and saw the reminder in TGF post for Holidays Blog Hop, i just can't stop myself to be part of it.. as for looong time i have not create any cards..

December is coming, i can smell the holiday season, lots of joy and happiness coming soon (i hope i will have more free time for making Christmas card again) :)

To celebrate the Christmas season, i made card for category"Santa, Baby" (cute Santa-inspired cards)
Hope my Santa is cute enough to brightening the beginning of holiday season..

Supplies:

My favorite stamps: TGF-Xmas Sweeties, My House; Hero Arts F5448-Starry Sky, F5444-Baby Reindeer, CL357-Holiday doll.

Paper: all are my leftovers

Memento tuxedo black ink and Ranger silver ink, colored by copics sketch top coated by Korean Pen and White silver stickles for the snow effects.

Embellishment: red bell on the deer and skateboard sticker :)

Another close up pics :)

Thank you so much for visiting my blog, in case you forgot the next stop please visit TGF blog here.
Now i'm rushing back to work again.. it's quarter close here.. so busy! Ciao.. and have a nice day :)

big huge HUGS to all of you,
Fika

Belated anniversary game and giveaway

2010-10-04T07:21:00.000-07:00

Hello all.. i miss you!!
Can't believe that it's already October and i missed September posting to celebrate my birthday and anniversary. Even my blog posting is not regularly, but i want to give you a little giveaway to share my happiness on my birthday & anny :)
Since last week is world card making day, I made two cards for my brother and my nephew's birthday using TGF stamp Roll call kit and Hero Arts stamps S5290 and LL761.
Now here is the fun part, as i really love game, i made two similar but not the same cards and let you guess what are the differences between them.
Now here is the first card:

And this is the second card:

I count there are 15 differences in both cards, and the winner is the one who can identify the most differences. You'll have until Oct 7 to play this game :).The lucky winner will be announced on Oct 8 and will get these sets: birthday anya from TGF, Cling snowman stamp from Hero Arts, four colorful ribbons, and lots of snowflakes sequins :)

Have fun!! I can't wait to see all of your comments.. :)

Big huge hugs,
Fika

TGF's Two Year Anniversary Blog Hop

2010-08-01T18:41:00.000-07:00

A big hello to all of you my dear friends.. :)
Today i'm celebrating TGF 2 YEAR BIRTHDAY, please visit TGF Blog here, they are having lots of surprises for you including Live chat on TGF PCP page from 7pm CST to 8pm CST, lots of prizes in celebration BLOG HOP!!

Even at the first time, i'm not so sure whether i can join the blog hop or not because i'm super duper busy at my work (everyday i come home almost at midnight) and it's impossible to me to create, check emails, blogging etc but TGF announce this celebration very early.. so i can prepare and now i'm so glad when Jessica Diedrich confirmed that i'm part of the blog hop.

Back to the old days, I still remember more than one year ago, Donna Mikasa introduce me to TGF stamps, she sent me Geisha Anya and Flutter Anya.. and since that time I've been hooked and falling in love with TGF stamps and start collecting them.. as I really.. really.. really love TGF stamps.
TGF brings lots of happiness in my life, i still remember the excitement of TGF Royal Battle challenge, at that time, i'm so lucky can join with two of super talented flickr friends: "Kathy Racoosin and Deirdre Horgan" in our team called "The Dream Team". I really missed all of the chats, super great ideas, emails, supports, and votes from all of my dream mates/flickr/blogger friends/relatives etc.. That is one of my precious moments!!

Now here i am, on this SUPER SPECIAL day as now TGF turning TWO, I decide to use my favorite stamp which also reflecting The Greeting Farm's name.. It is ROCK the FARM set.

and here is the inside

Supplies:
TGF stamps: Rock the farm set.
Others: HA woodgrain stamp, HA notecard, PP from my stash, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Tea Dye Ranger distress ink, green ribbon from Vera, ice cream sticks, colored with Copics sketch, add some glittery nail polish.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TGF, wish you all the merriest, happiest, lots of cutie stamps in the future!!
Thanks for visiting my blog, and to continue the blog hop just swing back to TGF Blog. Hope you have a wonderful day!

xoxo,
Fika (farm's fan)

Welcome Lilly "Bug" - Paula's Blog Hop

2010-07-17T06:35:00.000-07:00

A month ago my friend Paula was giving birth of her daughter Lilly (aka "Bug"), she born on Friday June 4th and weighing in at 7 lbs and 13 1/2 oz.

Hannah, Deborah and Helen came up with great idea to celebrate it with a BLOG HOP.. and I'm so excited to join it as my first blog hop.
If you came here from Heather's blog, that means you're on the right path.. :)

A little ray of sunshine has come into the world,
A little ray of sunshine in the shape of a girl.
Each time a child is born... the world lights up with new possibilities.
Babies are bits of stardust, blown from the hand of God.
~Barreto

Congratulations Paula & Doug, Lilly is super sweet and adorable!!
Having new baby born is one of the best things in life :) So happy for both of you :)
Supplies:
Stamps: Hero Arts-CL265, CL264, and S5369
Paper: Hero Arts-PS568 and PS570
Ink: Ranger distress ink, Hero Hues, Memento
Cuttlebag distress stripes
Embellies: flower button, gingham & stripe ribbon
Colored with copics and top coated with glittery nail polish

Baby tips for the day:
Do you know that if you put the baby down while they’re awake is better than if you put down after they are asleep?
When a baby is put down after they are asleep, they’ll eventually stir and will probably wake up.
If they aren’t being held in your arms anymore, they might get upset and want to be back in your arms. So they’ll cry until they are.
But if you put them down while they’re awake and they fall asleep on their own, they won’t be startled when they wake up because they’ll be right where they were before they fell asleep. If they sleep well, then you'll have precious time for yourself perhaps doing craft things, who knows? :)

A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.
~Isadora James

Congratulations Emily, you're now a sister. Always take care your little one and be a role model for her :)
Supplies:
Stamps: The Greeting Farm-Fleur Anya and Hero Arts-S5341, CL391 (a bit modify for the sentiment)
Paper: pink linen cardstock and My Mind's Eye frame
Ink: Hero Hues and Memento
Colored with copics sketch and add some glittery nail polish
Be sure to check my awesome friends blog, and please start the hop from Deborah's blog if you come here not from Heather Maria's blog. Here's the order in case you get lost:

Happy hopping and congratulations again to Paula & family, big big HUGS!!

xoxo,

Fika

long time no see

2010-07-16T09:50:00.000-07:00

It's been a month or even more since my last post.. In case you've been wondering why i've been mia for such a long time.. I've been super mega ultra busy with my new job.. Thought changing job will make me happier but we are not always get what we want, and this is happening on me.. so i just try to do my best and I really hate that i need to hang on my stamps and tools for... errr i'm not so sure until when.. :(

I'm so sorry if i missed lots of things from update in Hero blogs, Hero winners, all of my flickr friends cards and updates from all of my blogging friends.. plus some emails which i have not reply it yet.. i'm very sorry my friends!

To catch up several things i've been missed i put it all into this post :)
First is June CCC, my favorite challenge other than Hero Arts.. host by Deborah.
I got an elegant and beautiful card from my dream mates Deirdre and she also sent me several yummy goodies (stickers, ribbons, gems).. soo adorable!! Thank you so much Dee :)

I sent two cards to Anette in Norway

Supplies: my new HA stamp from Sue aka Stampersuzz CG171, Hero Hues & memento ink, blue linen cardstock & kraft paper.

Supplies: TGF stamp roll call kit, PP from my stash, Memento ink, kraft paper, colored with copic

The second is my meet and greet with my best friend Vera Rhuhay. Can you believe that after a year and half we've been chatting, emailing, calling each other, we are never meet in person?
When she texted me that she would go to Jakarta last week, i'm so surprise and excited!! I think that's my happiest moment during this month.. LOL. We met each other on last Saturday Jul 10th. We went shopping together in Mangdu and both of us introduce the guys in our life (my DH Widya, Vera's DH: Viva and DS: Steven).. I especially adore Steven, he's so cute saying that i'm still young and he likes me.. LOL :)
Vera is soo sweet, she brought me special food from Surabaya (the famous Ms. Rudy's shrimp and super hot chili sauce.. mmm yummy) plus lots of new stamped images from Hero Arts Summer edition.. woow i just can't wait to color them all :)

A day before we met, I made her a card... to express my excitement for finally able to meet her in person :)

and here is the detail

Supplies: Hero Arts stamps-CL153, CL382, CL417 and S5215; Paper-PS570; blue linen and green cardstock, Memento tuxedo black and Versa ink blue sky ink, Nestie label 8, red string, white pen, and copic sketch :)

Thanks Vera, you brought smile in my face again.. can't wait to meet you again :)
Will post our photos tomorrow.. :)

big HUGS,
Fika

I believe I can FLY..

2010-06-01T10:40:00.000-07:00

"I believe I can fly
I believe I can touch the sky
I think about it every night and day
Spread my wings and fly away
I believe I can soar
I see me running through that open door
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly
I believe I can fly.."
(R. Kelly)

I love this song and I really feel like the refrain on that song.. I'm so happy finally I got a job at Nike. I will start on next Monday, June 7 :) Thanks God and thank you for all of your prayers, finally i have a job again.. YAAY!!
To express my happiness I made this card using TGF stamp: Flutter Anya, Fly Away (for the clouds) and combination of Hero Arts CL129 and MSE-Y539 (for the sentiment).

I submit this card to three challenges (hope it qualifies all of them), first is CA&F Monday Mania Amy's Song Inspired, TGF June Release Party_Shabby Chic and since i used my favorite GLITTERY NAIL POLISH i submitted to

EBTKS Challenge #16.

Other supplies:
Paper: PP from my stash, kraft paper
Ink: memento black, Ranger distress ink tumbled glass
Embellies: clear gems by Hero Arts
Colored with copics, Korean pen for white cloud accent, and glittery nail polish :)

And i also create a card using my Chinese Anya design in my previous post..

Supplies:
Chinese Anya (my design for TGF Contest Design Your Anya)
Stamp: Hero Arts CG121-Chinese Thank You
Paper: Basic Grey-Porcelain
Ink: Ranger distress ink wild honey, tea dye, sugar spun and worn lipstick.
Embellies: flower gem and pink gems
Colored with copics and add some glittery nail polish

Thanks for looking and have a great day :)

Xoxo,
Fika

Chinese Anya

2010-05-30T01:10:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone.. I have not made any cards yet since last Monday. My days were too busy with the job's interviews and also taking care my DH. He got an accident, he fall out from his motorbike and got second degree burn injured on his leg. And until now he barely can walk.. :(

Today i sneak out a while in my craft room because i had this idea for a week in my mind.. I created Chinese Anya for TGF Design Your Anya contest. I'm not so good in drawing her *sigh*

Thought it would be nice if Geisha Anya got a friend so she can hang out together, attending tea ceremony, watching Chinese/Japanese movies, go to the Lantern Festival, etc :)
How about you? Do you have a close buddy that share so many wonderful things together? Well I hope so because true friendship is a precious thing in the world :)

xoxo,
Fika

Happy bearday :)

2010-05-24T09:50:00.000-07:00

I feel like i'm taking leaves.. Day seems longer when i'm at home.. the good things i have 3 interviews in a row starting from tomorrow until Thursday.. Finger crossed it would be fine :)

Today i finished two cards, one is for my sweet friend's upcoming bearday.. she loves bear (well me too!!), then i got this idea to give her a happy bearday card :)

Supplies:
Hero Arts stamps: F5170, LL761, CL340, S5290
Paper: PS572, leftover from my PP and BG
Ink: Hero Hues Latte, Memento rich cocoa
Embellies: buttons and ribbon
Colored with copics sketch

I also made this belated birthday card for my DH, Widya. Don't laugh but i really have no idea to create a manly card T_T

Supplies:
TGF stamp: Skater Ian
HA stamp: CL340, S5215
Paper: kraft, some leftover from my stash.
Ink: tuxedo black memento
Embellie: button
Colored with copics sketch

Thanks for looking and i hope your day is wonderful!
Off to catch my sleep now! God Bless You!! :)

xoxo,
Fika

May CCC

2010-05-22T01:25:00.000-07:00

One of my fave challenge is following the Card Chain Challenge (CCC) host by Deborah.
Guess what Mr. Postman deliver to my home this morning?

Two wonderful May CCC cards by Kelly Booth. The first card she used TGF-Cuddle Anya stamp, friendship theme and Deborah's sketch.
And one more purpalade card using WS-Ebony.
As you may know, her coloring is GORGEOUS!! The real cards are even better than the photos.
I LOOOOOVE them so much.. and thank you for the extras Kelly, big HUGE hugs to you!!

And here is my May CCC sent to Vera Rhuhay:

I was afraid when sending this card to Vera. I'm afraid she did not like this card because it's not my usual fun style.. I still learn how to create an elegant card using hydrangea as I saw so many super talented flickr friends and Hero Arts Artist use the hydrangea stamp so beautifully!!
And i was relieved when she said she like it :)
I used friendship theme and the color palette (not exactly the same with Deborah's palette)

Supplies:
Hero Arts stamps: K5376, CL342
Paper: blush notecard PS544 by HeroArts and my pink linen cardstock
Ink: Ranger distress inks and Memento tuxedo black
EK success punch
Colored with copics add some pearls and gems :)

Thanks for looking! :)

My graduation day, goodies and souvenir :)

2010-05-22T01:01:00.000-07:00

Happy weekend to all of you my friends.. Flashback a little.. from Mon-Wed i was so busy at my office doing my daily job and reviewed the audit report, Thurs is my last day at the office, but till 5.30 pm i was soo busy handover my job, review the audit reports again (because my Boss wanted me to review it until the last second), and i did as best as i could to finish all of them.. at least that is my last goodwill for one last time :)

Then i was so surprise got this "souvenir" from my colleagues, actually i almost drop my tears.. but no.. i still can hold it.. i want to be happy on my last day :)

Feels like holding the academy award trophy but this is my graduation trophy plus the cute certificate, here is what they said:
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU'VE GRADUATED
We knew you could do it!

Dear Fika,
Finally the day has come..
Congratulations on this day and good luck for your future :)
We gonna Miss you..
"Reach for the moon; even if you miss, you will land among the stars"
Love & hugs,
Citra, Leli, Dessi, Mba Ade, Kaka Ria, Mba Yani, Bandi, Mba Mufie

That's soo sweet :)

I would love to share my RAK goodies from lovely Sue (Suzanne C.):

I won this prize from QOTW posted by Sue in flickr thread about a month ago :) Lucky me not only i got the fab HA stamp but also i got the famous tag made by Sue herself, and she knew exactly that my fave color is PINK!! How sweet!! Thank you so much Sue :)

Plus one more goodies that just arrived today is my prize from TGF Royal Battle Challenge, remember the whole voting things several months ago.. our team: THE DREAM TEAM won the second place at the battle, and that's because of your generous votes and my fellow dreamers Kathy Racoosin and Deirdre Horgan, they are the BEST mates ever!!

Hope you all have a great weekend..
xoxo, Fika :)

Birthdays in a row..

2010-05-16T21:14:00.000-07:00

Hi gals.. How are you doing?
I feel so happy today.. it's just because soon i'll be graduated from my current job. After 3 years and 5 months been there, finally i have courage to move on even though it's a tough decision for me. Thanks to my DH, families and friends who support me through the difficult moments, and encouraging me everydays, you're the angels in my life!!

Now i would like to share some birthday cards created to my sister Rosalia and my best friend Meilani. Meilani's birthday is May 13 and my sister Rosalia is May 15 same with my DH, Widya. But until now i still have no idea how to create a birthday card for my DH, isn't it weird?

When i chat with Meilani couple days ago, i asked about her favorite color(s)? she said red-blue-yellow. Then i asked her again elegant or fun style? she answered fun!

Then i come up with this card.. I add other colors too such as green to match with her scooter, black in one of her gifts as i love the black and red combo.. and it match with the candle. Hope it's not too much and i hope it's fun enough.. :)

Happy birthday Meilani!! Wish you have wonderful days with tons of fun and happiness and gifts :)

Supplies:
Hero Arts stamp: CG167, K5316, S5215
Ink: Tuxedo black memento
Paper: blue linen cardstock and brown PP for the road :)
Nestie label 8
Embellies: stickers
Colored with copics sketch and top coated with glittery nail polish

My sister's fave colors are blue-black-white.

I'm so inspired with Sally's card holder and i decided i wanna create a pocket card using my new hydrangea stamp. The stamp is so versatile and i love using it again and again.. Then i put the happy birthday tag inside the pocket.. :)

Materials:
Hero Arts stamps: K5376, CL181, CG119
Ink: Tuxedo black memento, Ranger distress ink-broken china and tumbled glass
Nestie label 8 and cuttlebug distressed stripes
Paper: white linen cardstock and PP for the black flourish
Embellies: white pearl colored with copics B05, blue stripe ribbon
Colored with copics sketch and added some glittery nail polish

Thanks for looking and have a great day :)

Mother's day and hello cards

2010-05-02T19:15:00.000-07:00

Just want to say thank you so much for all of your supports (aka votes) during TGF battles. I really appreciate it :)

Supplies:
TGF stamps: Cheeky Cherry Rockabilly
Hero Arts stamps: AR170, CL315
Paper: red core'dinations, PP from Vera and Thai's tissue paper.
Ink: memendo tuxedo black, ranger distress fired brick, worned lipstick
Others: glitters, Kaiser pearls, copics.

After a month i have not played with my Hero Arts stamps.. finally i got time to play with my new poppy.. I made a mother's day card using Card Pattern Sketch #62 here and also submitted to cards challenge.

Supplies:
Hero Arts stamps: CG140, AR169, CL129, CL388
Hero Arts digi: flutterbies
Ink: memento tuzedo black, zing embossing powders white and black.
Paper: soft blue linen cardstock & color core'dinations
Others: lace, glitter, copics.

Have a nice day and thanks for looking :)

TGF Royal Battle week 5 (FINAL)

2010-04-26T00:06:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, do you have a great weekend? Me.. YES!! on last Friday me and Kathy made projects for TGF battle. After we did group vote, the winner is Kathy's project. She made AWESOME project and i admit it's better than mine :)
Then on last Saturday, me, my SIL and my niece went to Indonesian craft exhibition called INACRAFT, and we shop till late.. (actually until it's closed).. LOL.. I bought several items such as flowers, beads, buttons, recycled papers, traditional handbag, recycled strings, etc.. Sorry i have not take any photo of it.. Will post it later.. :)

But now i really want to share Kathy's project for TGF Royal Battle week 5 (FINAL) here:

It's pretty easy to vote..just click on the link below and you will see my teams project we are "The Dream Team".

1. CLICK HERE: http://splendidstamping.blogspot.com/2010/04/tgf-royal-battle-finale.html
2. VOTE (only one time please but, you can pass along if you like)
IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER IT SAYS "VOTE FOR YOUR TEAM HERE"
AND if you would like to vote CLICK IN THE CIRCLE for THE DREAM TEAM

Your vote really mean a world for me.. thank you soooo much my dear friends :)

Have a nice day :)

Hugs,
Fika

April CCC

2010-04-20T20:48:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone :) It's sunny and hot here, and i'm at my office preparing all the things before i bury myself into tons of works, better i share my happiness first :)

I took part in April CCC hosted by Deborah Nolan. This is my first experience and i LOOOOVE it ;) From 3 option that Deborah offer i choose my favorite which is Asian Theme. Why? because i'm asian girl and i looove all things about asian especially Japanese and Chinese. Here is my card:

I combined three stamp companies: Hero Arts, The Greeting Farm and Inkadinkado. Well let me introduce you to Kaoru (she's altered, her body is made from CL373-good fortune and her face & hair is made from TGF-Anya Geisha). Her kimono is paper pieced from Japanese origami paper. And she brings her fave Japanese's fan (from CL373) everywhere.
I used Inkadinkado-Bamboo stamp and Hero Arts LP163-three paper lantern for the background.

Here is the closer look:

Other supplies are Memento tuxedo black ink, ranger embossing powder, glossy accents, gems and fancy pants paper.

I sent my geisha's card to Simone Naoum. I'm so glad that she got it and she like it :)

Then i would love to share these stunning cards created by Jette Pedersen for me as her April CCC. I love love love her butterflies, the rich colors against the kraft paper and red pearls/clear bubble gems are perfect touch. Thank you so much Jette, you really made my day!!

TFL and have a nice day :)

birthday lolli..

2010-04-17T20:47:00.000-07:00

A birthday card for my friend who loves purple so much.. This is out of my fave colors but I try to make it. I have an eye for this sweet lolli Anya since her first debute.. but never had time to color her.. now i think it would be sweet when i found purple lollipop in nearest store.. I knew i need to pair it with her. When i found about Copic Creations challenge #26: coloring the black hair, i want to participate, i love black hair.. coz it's common hair colors in my country.. :) I used sketch from Moxie Fab World Get Sketchy below: Supplies: TGF stamp: Anya-lolli Sentiment: CL340 Hero Arts and BG wisteria sticker. Embellies: gems and lollipop. Paper: gingham purple from Twopeas, white and purple cardstock from my stash. Ink: Memento black Colored with copics sketch and top coated with glittery nail polish. Thanks for looking and have a nice day :)

Happy birthday.. sha la la..

2010-04-17T20:39:00.000-07:00

I love this cutie ~~Savannah~~ errr it's Chelsea stamp from TGF, since i really need a quick card for my SIL's birthday.. i create this card.. without put much layers on the image.. this time only one layer :) I love faux stitching since it is faster than handsew.. :)
Love Lucy's challenge #9:stitching here and decide to submit my card.

Supplies:
TGF: WS-~~Savannah~~ Chelsea (thanks for the info Vera, i'm so sorry i'm not so good in remembering name)
Cuttlebug: music note, label 8 nestie
Paper: Kraft, pink linen cardstock.
Ink: Memento black and distress ink worn lipstick.
Embellies: red string, button, Doodlebug flower.
Colored with copics sketch and top coated with glossy accent by Ranger.

Thanks for looking and have a great weekend :)

TGF Royal Battle week four

2010-04-17T18:44:00.000-07:00

Now we are here in week four, thanks for all of your supports/votes that make us through to week 4. This week theme is candy packaging and Deirdre create this sweetie "Dream Team Sweet Shop". Don't know why the large picture can't be seen in TGF Galleria.. maybe too much gremlins.. but I hope if you do like our sweet shop and willing to help us through, please vote for us here. Thank you so much and hope you have a great weekend :) xoxo, Fika

TGF Royal Battle week three

2010-04-11T07:27:00.001-07:00

This week challenge is so hard (at least for me), it is a layout! I think we are so lucky, the one who did this challenge is Kathy Racoosin(aka masterpiece stampers). Fasten your seatbelt, hope you're not fallen from your chair when you see this STUNNER: When i saw this layout, i stop breathing for a while.. oh MAN, the color combo, the photo, the stitching and the patchwork landscape is beyond my word!! Dunno what you think, but for me doing layout is soooo difficult, it much much bigger than card size and it's not easy put all the element together (photo, stamp, color combo, embelishment and sentiment/journals).. KUDDOS for you Kathy.. you DID it amazingly!! If you love the layout just like me and willing to give your vote to our group please leave your comment here no later than Tuesday, April 13th. Thank you soo much for your vote and hope we will make it to the next round.. :) Hope you have a great weekend!! Off to watch my favorite serial movie '24' season 8 :) BIG hugs, Fika

Winners and Wonders

2010-04-07T09:17:00.000-07:00

Today i have three happy news to share with you my friends.. :) First, we (The Dream Team) are through to the next round... Thank you so much for all my friends and family who voted for us. I'm so happy and super excited as the next round is creating scrapbook page which will be created by our team leader Kathy Racoosin (aka MASTERPIECE stampers that is what i called her)!! Just can't wait to see what she come up with.. pretty sure will be amazing like always. Second happy news that i want to share with y'all is today i'm featured at Deborah's Wednesday Wonder. I'm so thrilled and so happy, it was two months ago when she asked me to do this interview, and I think I'm so lucky that she offered me this opportunity and said YES, I would love to! And now i'm amaze that she even knows about all the diversity in my nations include with the unique ethnics, languages, island, etc.. Man, are you a walking wikipedia Deborah?? Her funny comments and sweet compliments about me with details made me smiling so big, hey Deborah.. i DON'T have a glass desktop, LOL!! It's funny when i think exactly the same when i look at her simply stunning onelayer "GUPPY LOVE". I keep in my mind, i wanna do that too.. but then when i try to do it, i keep adding more and more embellishments in my card, it's become so far away from simple!! Anyways, thanks a lot Deborah for featuring me, you really made my day :) And at last, i keep the best for the last.. heehee.. i run the random generator to pick one lucky winner of my giveaway and here is the lucky girl: Donelda said... Congratulations on being picked by Lisa! What an honour!! You are so creative!! CONGRATULATIONS DONELDA, please email me your address and i will send out your prize :) Here I share some of my cards for WAD but it were not chosen: Have a happy day and thanks for visiting my blog :) Hugs, Fika

TGF Royal Battle week two

2010-04-04T04:31:00.000-07:00

Hey friends.. :) First of all, Happy Easter to you who celebrate it today. Me and my DH, Widya went to the morning mass today and it was the KIDS's Easter Mass.. but we really enjoy it as i love seeing all the pure innocent spirits praise the Lord. Next i wanna share my take on TGF Royal Battle challenge week 2. First, thanks so much to Deirdre and all of my friends who vote for us.. and making our team went to the second round. Next, the challenge this week is creating an Easel card. I have never created any easel card before, so this is my first attempt.. got little accident in cutting templates, but it inspired me to create unusual shape. I followed the advice from our wonderful team leader Kathy R., who suggested me to create a scene..so here is my little scene.. Supplies: TGF stamps: Me time Anya and Prince Ian Paper: Basic Grey lemonade and June bug. Ink: memento tuxedo black. Embellies: gems, stickers, felt heart Colored with copics sketch.. i'm using Lisa Spangler's PDF tutorial in coloring their face and hair. Add some glittery nail polish, stickles (thanks Alice!), Ranger glossy accents and korean pen to make the bubble bath.. Now, here is my little wish, i hope if you do have some free time and willing to help our team, please vote here :) Also here is the little guidance on How to Vote: 1. You must be registered to vote. 2. Go to thegreetingfarm.com/galleria/ 3. Click on Register and fill out the form. 4. You will be sent confirmation info to your email and you must click the link to officially be activated. If for some reason you do not recieve it, just email Marie (thegreetingfarm@gmail.com) and she will manually activate your registry. 5. Once you are activated, go back to thegreetingfarm.com/galleria/ and login. 6. Once you are logged in, go to Contest/Challenges > TGF ROYAL BATTLE > Week 2 7. Vote for your top 3 choices. When you comment, that counts as your vote. So Comment on your top 3 choices. Your generous vote means a world for me.. Thank you so much, and have a wonderful day :)

Giveaway "sharing the happiest day"

2010-03-31T03:59:00.000-07:00

I'm so happy today as i've been chosen by Lisa to share a day in Hero Arts Blog. YES today they share my WAD card/projects here My happiest day will be completed if i could share it with you my dear friends by giving away some yummy goodies below: 1. CL410-You're the best 2. CL178-You hoo owls 3. CG107-floral garden 4. CL283-scroll frame and message (this is brand new without the plastic cover) 5. Handmade from the hearts-Stamp it 6. 6 roll of dotted ribbons 7. 10 pcs of pattern paper (size 4x6") 8. 6 pcs of pearls embellies 9. A pair of magnetic "ARIGATO" cute chinese boy and girl (made it myself) I will draw randomly on next Wednesday Apr 7, for whoever leave comment in my post today or if you don't have blog please comment on my flickr picture here. Being a follower on my blog is appreciated but not a must.. as i'm not a regular blogger either.. (my big confession) LOL!! Special thanks to Lisa Spangler who really made my day and all of my HA flickr friends and bloggie friends who always cheer me up and giving everyday inspirations!! :) Big huge hugs, Fika

sweet donuts

2010-03-30T01:48:00.000-07:00

Do you love donuts my friends? I do love donuts, my favorite are oreo donut from JCo and blueberry donut from KrispyKreme. I knew one sweet artist who loves donuts so much, even she did some pool in her blog related with donuts flavor. I thought it would be sweet if I send her donuts card. Supplies: Hero Arts stamp: CL403-Have a donut Paper: soft pink and brown linen cardstock CB dies: spot and dots Ribbon: pinkish stripe Embellishment: pink gems Colored with copic sketch and add glossy accents on its topping. Thanks for looking and have a sweet day.. ;)

Happy Easter

2010-03-30T01:35:00.000-07:00

Wanna share easter card i made two weeks ago. This card inspires from egg hunting contest in Hero Arts flickr group. Supplies: HA stamps: H5291, CG139, CG123, S5316. Inks: HA soft sand, Ranger distress ink shabby shutter, memento tuxedo black, memento cantaloupe. Paper: yellow linen paper, white cardstock, border from Tracey (thanks a lot!) Embellishments: local dotted ribbon, some glossy accent by Ranger Colored with copics. The next card is created for my wad but i did not submit it, so i thought i would like to share it here: Supplies: Stamps: Hero Arts H5291, CL387, CG118 Paper: PS570, origami papers Ink: memento, HA soft green and zing embossing powder. Embellies: japanese string, gingham ribbon, and pearls. Colored with copics sketch and top coated with ranger glossy accent Thanks for looking and Happy Easter everyone :)

a little hello :)

2010-03-11T19:21:00.000-08:00

I knew it's quite a long time since my last post.. Dunno why but it's hard to keep my blog update. Maybe it's good to mention all of it in one post :) * I made some cards here. First i would love to share my valentine cards for: my DH and Vera Birthday cards for my sweet niece Gloria and Grace * Two weeks ago i took an online scrapbook class called Beginnings by Kelly Purkey. Her tutorials are awesome and i create my very first page here * Yesterday i read about TGF Team on splendid stamping blog and already email some of my friends, asking perhaps we can build our team together.. Dunno what challenge will be given but i'm so excited with this, coz i really love TGF images especially Anya and friends :) * I plan on doing my first giveaway at the end of this month.. You'll know when it happens coz i will update my blog on that day, still collecting all the yummy things :) * Have some ideas on springy cards, hopefully i have enough time to start creating it so it won't stuck only in my head, LOL!! * Feeling so sad because my nephew is sick now, his leg is injured badly and doctor advices an operation to fix the bone position, and i can't imagine how it would be as he's so young.. he's just 8. * Again i feel so sad because my mother is sick, she barely can't walk because her knee is so hurt and also she has high rheumatic, two doctors suggest for operation but my mom is soo afraid.. all i can do is just praying and hope a miracle will come. Hope all of you who read my post can pray to my mom and my little nephew.. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day everyone! Hugs, Fika

How big is your love?

2010-01-29T19:49:00.001-08:00

I love the new Hero Arts stamp ocean of joy... they are soo cute.. :) Supplies HA stamps: CG129, CL372, CL417, S5215 Ink: memento tuxedo black, memento rose bud, distress ink broken china and shabby shutter PP from my stash and c'bug paper from a friend. Colored with copics and add glittery touch.. TFL!

Thank you

2010-01-29T19:38:00.000-08:00

A card for the last working day of my boss.. Thank you for everything you do, Mrs. Dinda!! i'm gonna miss you :( Supplies: HA stamps: CG102, CG120, CG132 Cardstock from my stash Ink: ranger distress ink shabby shutters and tea dye Zing embossing powder leaf and gold Colored with copics sketch added with glittery nail polish and some gems TFL!

Lets dance!!

2010-01-27T06:20:00.001-08:00

Knowing that Lucy has threw glitter challenge on her blog, I just can't resist to play along! Coz i really really love glitters.. :) I submit this card to Copic Challenge no. 26-Black Hair, i'm so excited since i love coloring the black hair and i love using TGF stamps on my card :) And this is my first blue card.. haa!! This card will be sent to my sweet friend Alice..:) Supplies: TGF stamp: Flapper anya Nestabilities blossom PP: color coredinations, digi pp from Vera (thanks Vera!) Ink: ranger distress ink broken china Embellies: butterflies buttons, gems and blue yarn, gold thread. Colored with copics sketch, sakura souffle white pen and add lots of glitters and my fave nail polish :) Thanks for peeking!

THF CHA day three

2010-01-27T01:56:00.000-08:00

On the third day, we got Toby Cub super cute image.. I made a birthday card for my friend's DD.. :) Supplies: TGF digi stamp: Toby Cub HA stamp: CL382 Ink: ranger distress ink tattered rose Embellies: green gems. Colored with copics and top coated with glittery nail polish TFL!

TGF CHA Relay Contest day two

2010-01-25T14:28:00.000-08:00

So happy i still can play along with the contest.. even i need to stay up late finishing my card :) Charlotte-GIRL things Supplies: Stamps: TGF digi Charlotte, HA-CL265 and CL182 for the sentiment. PP; girly girl from Vera (thanks a latte), Amy butler Ink: memento tuxedo black Embellies: groovy buttons and ribbon :) Colored with copics sketch and top coated with glittery nail polish TFL!

TGF CHA Relay Contest day one

2010-01-25T14:24:00.000-08:00

One quick card for TGF CHA relay contest and Virginia's beat the winter blah challenge My wow factor is my nail polish.. i love using my glittery nail polish to my stamped image... it adds a wow factor to me.. :) Supplies: Stamps: TGF-digi mermaid ian, HA-CL272 Papers from my stash. Ink: memento tuxedo black, ranger distress ink broken china and shabby shutter Embellies: red heart buttons Colored with copics sketch and add some glittery nail polish. Thanks for peeking!

I won my First Place on Hero Arts Challenge

2009-12-17T16:32:00.001-08:00

I wanna blog this since my first won on Unexpected Colors challenge 5 weeks ago.. Here is my winning card.. At that time I chose friday's color combo: soft robins egg-purple-pink-green-turqoise blue to make this birthday card for my dear friend Mary who will celebrate her 55th on Nov 25. I did not have any internet connection at that time and I only take a note for the color combo from what i saw in office. Even i'm not sure what is the turqoise color. When i uploaded to HA pool, and saw other cards are holiday theme, I realized I made a mistake. I'm so ashame and willing to off my tag but then I saw Tiffany already left one. So I thought let it be.. maybe maybe nobody knows my mistake.. And then a week later, I'm so surprised when I got called from Vera. She said I won.. woow can't believe it my card got recognized. Supplies: HA stamps: CG114, CL340, LP156 and HA digi-friendship definition. Ink: memento black and distress ink shabby shutters. Paper: local cardstock, PP, vellum. Embellishment: gingham ribbons, string, gems, and paper flowers. Colored with copics sketch. Now, I got surprised again when I got another call from Vera.. My card is honoured as first place in 2010 Catalogs Sneak Peak Challenge.. I'm so thrilled, Lisa Spangler choose my card among so-many-wonderful-entries in the pool last week.. I do believe in miracle.. This is a Christmas miracle for me.. I created this card based on Lisa's sneek peak#6, i love her color combo, all cute girls in Sweet Wonderful You set. Even i love her frame shape and decided to make my own frame shape... I only use CL357-holiday dolls set, stamps all the snowflakes to create the background, colored the dolls with copics, paper piecing and layers the doll's outfit 2-3 times.. At last i drew the hair line in her piggy tail with copics, so sorry if my photo could not show it clearly here. This card will be sent to my special friend which always support me with her warm emails. She loves pink and so cute like this doll.. Supplies: HA stamps: CL357-holiday dolls Paper: all from my stash Ink: memento dark cocoa Colored with copics sketch, white dotted by Sakura souffle pen from Vera (Thanks Vera!!) Embellies: gems, glitters and nail polishjavascript:void(0) I can't wait to see the reveal of all 2010 Hero Arts Stamps today on blog hop.. Thank you Hero Arts, and all my Hero Arts friends.. you're all so talented, so kind, so generous and I learnt a lot from all of you. I'm so lucky I found this group and being part of it.. it feels like I found my home. So thank you from the bottom of my heart.. :)

skating with you..

2009-12-06T07:21:00.001-08:00

This is my first time using stampavie.. also the first time I participate on SAV challenge #18 - Kittie's Bows I love this cute image.. and i love imagine as i can play skating with my DH on Christmas's Eve.. wooow!! Supplies: Stampavie-skating Hero Arts-K5256 Paper: blue and pink linen cardstock from my stash. Ink: memento black, distress ink broken china, shabby shutter Embellies: star sticker, ric rac, glitters. nail polish. Thanks for looking and have a great day ;)

Take a peek on Jenn's blog

2009-12-04T02:35:00.000-08:00

Hi all of my stamper friends, our friend Jenn is so generous and giving these yummy-licious stamps and other goodies below: WOOWzers right? If you're droolling (like me heehee!!) please take a peek on Jenn's blog here for more details.. Who knows you might be the lucky person.. :) Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Wedding Sparkle

2009-11-28T21:32:00.000-08:00

Created this card for my friend's wedding and would love to participate on two challenges below: Caardvark color it and TGF Mistery Mondays Ice ice baby :) I followed Kelly B tips for hair colors here Thank you for your tips Kelly.. it makes me easier to choose the color for Anya and Ian.. :) Supplies: TGF stamp: cake topper HA stamp: CL233 for little snowflake in background Ink: memento black Colored with copics sketch Lots of sequins, silver glitters and nail polish to make glossy accent on Anya's wedding gown, Aqualip clear pen. Maroon ribbons Thanks for looking and enjoy your weekend :)

Birthday card for Virginia

2009-11-28T20:49:00.000-08:00

After more than 3 months i've been off blogging, so now here i am. Would love to show my take on Lucy's color challenge using colors palette: pale pink-aqua and kraft :) This card is created to a very special friend who lives in Canada, she's so funny, supportive, super talented and a very cool mom.. toast for Virginia Lu!! She will celebrate her birthday next week, hope you will have a wonderful day and spend unforgettable moment with your family.. :) Supplies: HA stamps: S5215-cloud, CL277-birthday frame, CL252-merry always. TGF stamp: fly away (the parachute) Kraft paper, blue cardstock from my stash Ink: memento black, broken china distress ink, versacolor-sky blue Embellies: button, string (for twine ala Lucy) Copics sketch. Thanks for looking and happy sunday :)

Beautiful Blog Award

2009-08-02T21:48:00.000-07:00

Hello all my friends, I just open my blog today and guess what? I received this Beautiful Blogger Award from my lovely friend Anne Gaal. This is my second award I’ve received from her, thanks Anne, you’re brightening my day... I would like to pass on this award to my lovely friend’s blog (in no particular order) below: ~ Vera ~ Arlene ~ Kathy ~ Alice ~ Cathy This award is dedicated to appreciate their beautiful artwork (cards, pages, videos) which I admire so much. Thank you for all of you who always inspiring me in many ways. I would be glad if you could visit each of the blog and leave some words, including Anne’s blog…  Thanks all and have a great day!!

birthday tag

2009-07-29T20:58:00.000-07:00

When i saw the HA challenge "tags" on Monday, i think this is perfect for creating simple card for my best friend's son.. So i make this card using my scrap papers.. and use my Robot stamp (as i knew that boy loves robot). I knew he love tank but i don't have any car or tank stamp, so i just use my on hand stamp.. :) I would love to color it with my new copic but i still not sure and worry that it will bleed like the previous image. So instead of trying my copics, i colored it with my prismas.. i do love my prismas.. they are creating gorgeous color ;) I use masking technique while stamping the cloud and hill on my white scallop paper. Then I stamped the robot on orange paper so i just colored the edge and add more shading on the edge, cut it and attached it into my scallop circle paper. I cut little tag with happy sentiment on light blue paper and give it a faux stitching and put it on little guy's hand with lil orange ribbon. I layered my scrap paper from dark blue-orange-light blue and the last is my scallop circle with robot image and add gems for last touch.. :) I'm so happy i can finished it on 2 hours, this is my fastest card i've ever create.. (you know i'm very slow at crafting.. usually it take a whole day to finish just one card) Enjoy my card and have a wonderful day!

blog candy

2009-07-28T00:50:00.000-07:00

Come and visit our friend Beverley's blog here She created wonderful monochromatic card as a thank you card for i heart Hero Arts blog hop. Also giving us these yummy eye candy.. Thanks for your generousity Bev.. ;) Hugs, Fika

celebrate with style

2009-07-28T00:00:00.000-07:00

It's so hard for me to create a monochromatic card, so i decide to play with my stamp using my favorite color "pink".

For the bottom card i cut my pink pp following QK's pattern, using my raindrop stamp and tsukineko moonlight white i stamp on it and cover the edge with pink lace.

I stamp the dress twice at white cardstock and distress it a bit using my pink colorbox ink, and once again at vellum, i cut the vellum and use only one piece from waist to the bottom and attach it into my white cardstock.. Then i add gems, flowers and stickle pink, and last i twine the fuchsia ribbon and place it on the waist.

I add more embellies (fuchsia flower and dotted pink-butterfly, i applied Laura's technique added the flower bud as my butterfly antenna).

At last i stamp the sentiment "Celebrate with style".

Also submitted to caardvarks challenge here.. hope it meets with bridal shower theme ;)

HA supplies: K5112, S5101, S5218, CL139

Embellies: wire, lace, ribbon, flower, gem, pom2, brad.

Inks: Colorbox

Thanks for looking!

hip hip whooray

2009-07-27T23:56:00.000-07:00

This is what i feel when i heard about our new Hero Hostesses and new look of the website.. :) I've inspired by Hero Arts website here, i love the owl with pom pom and micropone.. :) Supplies: HA stamps: CL309, CL182 and CL183.

Papers: PS543 long note kraft by HA, cardstock, PP.

Embellies: handmade pom2 and microfone, flower gem by HA, brown ribbon, owl's eyes.

Ink: Colorbox, Brilliance

Colored pencils: Prismas

Thanks for looking!

enjoy!

2009-07-27T23:39:00.000-07:00

I create this card two weeks ago, dedicated to my lovely brother and submitted to HA challenge "website".

I'm totally in love with Shari's card here, i love her hanging idea.. ;) Supplies: HA stamps: CL151, CL280, CL309, S5215

Ink: Colorbox and Brilliance Sky Blue.

Colored by: Prisma

Embellies: red ribbon as ellie's hammock and heart gems

And.. the best news is i won as one of the 3rd place winner.. i'm soo surprise and doing my happy scream and dance that nite.. LOL ;) thank you Hero Arts and all of my wonderful friends in HA..

Beyondpaper and CPS challenge

2009-04-09T22:57:00.000-07:00

Yesterday i created a birthday disc for Monika's birthday.. i stamped on a disc and color it using markers.. it's so slippery and jammed some of my markers.. really hope that she will like it.. ;)

Today i've just created one card for my first entry to CPS110 challenge.. using the bear image and yellow polkadot paper given by Vera, I stamped a flourish on brown ribbon and also stamped the sentiment from all occasions messages (CL272) on a button.. then i followed the CPS sketch put all of them on a half of light kraft long note paper (PS543-my blinkie giveaway from HA).. ;)

Enjoy my cards and thanks for looking.. ;)

Hugs,

Fika

Window card..

2009-03-28T07:33:00.000-07:00

Just finishing another window card today.. :)

I combined both shaker, acetate and curtain in my card.. (actually this is my first stamping on acetate).. I used my new stamps one from my winning on HA blinkies giveaway CL273 (i care message) stamped on acetate using Black StazOn.. and S5099 (design block misty swirl pattern) from Gaby as background i stamped on white cardstock using Limone Tsukineko..

I cut greenie stripe cardstock (try to made a window) and stick it with an acetate.. and add the CL273 stamped acetate, fill the inside with some beads..

The hardest thing is placing the curtain on my window.. i choose eyelets to join between the curtain & acetate window & the background cardstock.. This also my first try on using eyelets.. ;)

I change the knot twice, first using the yellow thread coz i can't find my green one.. then after looking deeply on my stuffs finally i found my green ribbon, i change it and love the whole appearance after changing.. ;)

Thanks for peeking.. ;)

Hugs,

Fika

My cards submitted to HA challenge

2009-03-27T05:52:00.000-07:00

Hi friends, just wanna sharing several cards which i made to people who i love and care it the most and also i sent it out to HA challenge.. I knew i was so lazy to start blogging.. *sigh* but i'll try to updating my blog.. after a quite a long time not post anythings here..

The last pic is my latest card for my sister in law b'day

also submitted to HA challenge "window" which i made based on Lisa's inspiration of shaker's card.. i adore her cards & ideas..

Thanks for looking..

Hugs,

Fika

1st spinner card

2009-03-07T09:18:00.000-08:00

Today i made a spinner card.. yaayy.. i did it!!

A week ago when i browse on Deborah site, i'm so interested with her card and asked her how to made the spinner card..

She is so sweet & telling me about http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0Whfqpxktc video

After watching the video twice, i really want to create it myself.. however i need to wait until weekend first before starting the card.. But I carried my stamps everyday to my office, so i could stamp the mouse & bike after my working hours (usually late at nite) & my office quite empty... ;O) However I had some confusion how to make the bike, fortunately Vera helps me with sending the bike pics (arigato Vera-san!!) So i made the wheels of bike with combination of several stamps: CL139,CL297,CL275.

I woke up early this morning and started stamping as i'm too excited to create a spinner card. I tried to use as much as tiny stamps in my cards.

The elephant, mouse, grasses, and sentiment are using CL280.

Heart balloons & leaves are using CL272.

Flowers & ladybug are using CL261

I also put some embelishment gems & MS punch fence from Vera, making memories ribbon & ink by Tsukineko. I use 2 tiny coin and attached it at the back of the wheels and it really worked!! my card can spin.. yoohooo..

At noon, I got a call from Vera, she said that i won the HA blinkies giveaway.. woow i'm so surprise & very happy as i never won any candies or giveaways before..

Thank you Hero Arts.. thank you all of my friends.. i really enjoy stamping.. and find lots of fun on it... ;)

TFL gals.. ^__^

HA Challenge

2009-03-04T20:09:00.000-08:00

I just wanna share several cards which i've been made so far... Joining HA group especially their weekly challenge encourages me to create at least one card in a week, i'm so happy i could meet so many new friends there.. thank you HA.. =)

Hedgie birthday

2009-03-03T00:07:00.000-08:00

I created this card for my little niece: Edita. She had her birthday on 20th Feb..

I use Penny Black stamp: 30-008 every which way, creme, polkadot orange & blue cardstock, origami paper, ribbon, & some handmade sticker.. and Tsukineko VG-91 ink..

Happy birthday sweetie..

xoxo

~Aunt Fika~