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Paper-baked with Love Project.

mellomouse — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:28:40 +0000

The husband’s birthday was around the corner. I’m usually not a last minute person, but ever since being a Mommy, there’s been many firsts in my life so there’s no complain. Hubby has unfortunately taken the backseat *hehe*

I had a week and I was at lost because I didn’t want to Buy — penniless with no regrets — so that means I would have to Make with whatever that I have. And I have lots of fancy papers since college days to begin with. Choosing to make a pop up surprise was just pure genius

Day 1: Whipping out my Gadgets
Took 2 hours to get all the parts right

Day 2: The Baking Begins
The simple cover design that became as I went

*Peekaboo*

*Drumroll*

*TADA*
The cake successfully stood tall!

At 3am last Wednesday, I placed the card inside the husband’s laptop, kept everything “un-suspiciously” into his bag and tiptoed back to sleep. If the surprise went as planned, he should be at work when he finds his cake.

So was he really surprised? I wished I had a hidden camera to immortalise that discovery

Feast for the Body, Heart & Soul
No birthday is complete without yummy in the tummy!

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mellomouse — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:57:04 +0000

Indulge without the guilt
Hope you liked this deliciously sinful popup treat

♥ Hugs & Kisses ♥
Mellowifey, Natey and Scubby

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Novice Sewing Adventure, pt 1.

mellomouse — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:52:28 +0000

I embarked on my first ever sewing ~~with machine~~ adventure last month after the husband recovered my Mother’s older-than-me mini sewing machine tucked away in our storeroom.

Since then, I’ve been busy polishing my crafts-person skill after not sewing — altering pants and sewing buttons not qualified — since my Form 3′s Kemahiran Hidup Project for the Penilaian Menengah Rendah Examination. If only I kept a photo — I was quite proud of that outcome! *beams*

Here’s what I’ve been up to for the past 2 weeks. Not a bad start for a sewing machine newbie

Simple-to-do coin pouches for warm up
The Butterfly and Heart shape was hand stitched

Handphone pouch with side zipper
Made from my Ikea curtain ends and inside lining with Barnslig cloth

A tiny cushion for my needles
The word Pillo was also hand stitched freehand

A Bow Bag made with my very own hands! ♥
There’s 2 pockets inside for your handphone and keys

And finally, a top view shot of everything
What is your verdict?

I’m currently having problem finding “decent” looking fabrics because everything I found was ~~scary, shinny and flowery~~ not to my liking.

I’m deciding to get another sewing machine — one that can actually sew without me cursing. This antique machine is pretty incomplete to expect it being able to do anything more. It doesn’t have or needs a bobbin, and it’s not sewing on anything thinner than the husband’s jeans *$#@%^&*

Before I ~~manipulate~~ beg the husband to buy me a new sewing machine, I have to solve the fabric issue first. So if you know of any shops — yet to try those at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman — that sells nice designer fabrics, please drop me a comment below, ok? Thanks!

Until then, you’ll be seeing more of the Red fabric

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mellomouse — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:13:18 +0000

The husband’s worn out jeans
With zipper surgically removed for recycling purposes

Blue, Green, White Zippers
Every colour to match my Barnslig cloth ♥

What do you think I am making?
First attempt with my new old toy *fingers crossed*

Oh btw, I took this little baby for a test run on Sunday and it was fun! My very first sewing experience with a machine after 29 years *LOL* So I finally sewed up my curtain ends, because I was too lazy to do it with a needle last year.

I wonder how long would this new found plaything would last?

Psst… I’ll be away from this screen until I’ve successfully completed what I’m starting above. Wish me luck!

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mellomouse — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:35:58 +0000

This compact toy — not any bigger than your toaster — was my Mother’s. It has to be at least 30 years old going 40, because she had this way before becoming a mother *heh*

I don’t think the brand exist anymore because Google couldn’t find it. But we can trust anything that says Made in Japan

My Mother handed this down to me 2 years back — when I moved into my own Nest — but unfortunately, it has been forgotten in the back of our storeroom. Along with other junks…

Finally last Saturday, while reconstructing our study area, it was recovered. And it almost went into the recycle box! *phew*

I’ve yet to test this little baby out. First I’ve got to go buy batteries! It operates on two C2 1.5v batteries. And when I do, look out for Part 2

I hope it can still work! *fingers crossed*

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