A run up to NNC’s 8th Anniversary Meet

NNC’s 8th Anniversary Meet almost got cancelled when initially we couldn’t get enough members to join us this year.

With only 3 more weeks to go before the Meet, the number of members confirming their attendance was only 5 numbers. 

Initially I felt like it was not worth the trouble and time to proceed with the Meet with such a small number, considering that we have 20 local members out of 46 members from all over the world.

What with my constant travelling for work, making it not possible for me to come online often enough to encourage the members to come to the Meet, I was at wits end as the date draws near.

But, after having an online discussion with the Moderators combined with lots of persuading, enticing and sneak peeks of what’s to come, we finally managed to get 11 members to come, with one pending member still undecided.

Like what Margaret said, the show must go on, despite she herself not able to join us as she has a family commitment which cannot be avoided.

So, once it was decided that the Meet will go on with 11 members coming (I was still hoping up the the 11th hour that Erin and Sabariah would join us, but, it was not meant to be when they had other commitments to fulfil. Maybe next time......), it was a mad rush to get everything ready and done for the Meet.

The Anniversary Gift Exchange to do! The Tag Challenge to do! The goodie bag items, all 14 of them, to do or buy! The tags for the goodie bags to do! 

At the same time that I was busy preparing for the Anniversary Meet, I was also busy trying to finish the Card Trick Quilt which I was helping to make for Zarina’s book. 

I also promised my niece that my hubby and I would sponsor the doorgifts for her wedding reception, and I had this great idea that I was going to make heart shaped sugar cookies, glaze them, decorate them, wrap them and pack them up in cute little bags up to be given as doorgifts. 

Like I had all the time in the world to make them! LOL! 

Work at the office was so hectic and I was travelling for work so much, compounded with a flu that does not seem to want to go away, I was starting to get so stressed out with so many datelines to meet for the other things that needed to be done for the Anniversary Meet and the quilt, that I needed to start thinking of quick alternatives for my niece’s doorgifts which would still be just as nice, though not as unique.

I had to settle for what is the next best thing when time was no longer on my side. But, first things first, I had to prioritize what needs to be done so that I don’t miss out on anything. So I came up with a check list which I posted here a few weeks ago to keep myself in check.

I felt a big load off my chest when I put up the list as I could finally see what needs to be done, how much is done, and how much more needs to be done.

It was a great relief when I got the Card Trick done, and my niece’s wedding reception doorgift out of the way. 

There was no option of burning the midnight oil this year as I had to complete the Anniversary Gift Exchange, the Tag Challenge, all the goodie bag items plus the tags for the goodie bags and anything else related to the Anniversary Meet done 2 weeks before the date of the Meet as I had to be outstation for 3 days until Friday. 

I felt another burden off my shoulders when my niece’s wedding reception was finally over and I managed to get the doorgifts ready with the help of hubby and my two nieces, Kuyana and Kuyasmin.

Thanks, girls. Thanks, Dia!

Congrats, Kuya and Felix! May you have a long and happy marriage!

Now for the Anniversary Meet........ posting coming up!

NNC 8th Anniversary Teaser - Part 4

A couple of the items you see in the basket will be included in the AGE.

Can you guess which of these items will be part of the AGE? ;)

Hint! No, it is NOT one of the gadgets!

Those are MINE! Only Mine! LOL!

Spotlight at IPC is opened!

Yup! I now have a Spotlight closer to home! 

Well, ok, closer to my MIL's home actually! But that is close enough compared to the one at Ampang Point!

It would be nice if they open one in Subang Jaya though! LOL!

So, last Thursday, I took leave to spend time with my son who is home for the school holidays, and included in the outing a trip to Spotlight IPC!

Boy! I was like a kid at a playground as soon as I entered the front entrance! LOL!

I spent about an hour there.

Don't you just love all these vibrant colours?

I went there with a list of things to buy. I needed to get some things for the upcoming NNC 8th Anniversary celebration. 

However, I noticed that even though Spotlight IPC is a lot bigger in terms of floor area, but there are certain items I know Spotlight Ampang Point carries, but I could not find it at Spotlight IPC.

I think I went around 3 times but could not locate the items I was looking for.

I did not bother asking for assistance because I think it would be too difficult to try to describe it to the shop assistant if they have never been to the Spotlight at Ampang Point.

For one, I was looking for a needlecase that comes in the shape of a Russian Doll. I bought one at the Ampang Point outlet. I gave it to a friend. I thought I’d get another one to add it to the NNC Anniversary Gift Exchange (AGE). 

But since I could not find it at the IPC outlet, I had to decide what other things I can add to the AGE. 

Members of NNC attending the Anniversary Meet next week will have to wait to find out what exactly did I finally decided to buy to add to the AGE. *wink*

Here’s a photo of the basket of things I bought at Spotlight IPC. 

 

A few of the items you see went into the AGE, all packed up, wrapped and labelled (see previous posting on the teaser).

By the way, to those who have yet to drop by Spotlight IPC, they were having an Opening Sale when I was there last week.

I was so tempted to buy the washi tape selling at 50% off the original price.

If not for the fact that I don’t really know what to use the washi tape for, I think I would have bought a whole load! LOL!

But I simply could not resist buying the rick racks and colourful ribbons all nicely packed up, also selling at 50% of the original price. 

I bought 3 gadgets.

One is an envelope maker and the other a gift bag maker.

I have tried out the envelope maker and love it! It makes such cute envelopes!

I have yet to try out the gift bag maker though.

I also bought a die to make tags in several sizes. 

I thought this would help me get moving and motivated to start making the tag for the Tag Challenge for the NNC Anniversary Celebration. But, I just found out just now that the tag can’t be paper base!

Ok. Now I will have to rethink how to make my tag. Time to go to Pinterest again for ideas!

I also bought a few pieces of cottons to match the HST blocks I am currently making before I had to stop to focus on the Anniversary Celebration.

I also could not resist a pack of fat quarters in red and white. *grin*

Don’t ask me yet what I intend to do with them. I just bought them for the just in case moment! LOL! *wink*

I am very happy with my just acquired stash and gadget. I can’t really play with them yet though, until the 2 major events – my niece’s wedding reception this weekend, and the NNC 8th Anniversary celebration have passed.

Only then can I heave a sigh or relieve and have some fun playing with my new toys! *wink*

NNC 8th Anniversary Celebration Teaser - Part 3!

Heheh...I am enjoying this!

Here's another teaser......

This is from me......

It is in a box all wrapped up, and labeled.

Can you guess what could it be?

Hint! - no plastic bags required

NNC 8th Anniversary Celebration Teaser - Part 2!

ooohh! I love teasing members coming to the Meet next week!

Here's another teaser.....

This is from Diane coming all the way from the US.

Her hint - Hardanger! Some assembling required.

And oh! Another hint - it's a beautiful piece!

Have fun guessing what it it! *wink*

NNC 8th Anniversary Teaser

I just have to put this up!

I am hoping to get more members to come join us to celebrate our group 8th Anniversary to be held this 4th April at Yee Button House!

I am hoping that Anna will change her mind about coming. I am also hoping that Sabariah will come join us too!

I truly hope that Usha can take herself away from her busy life to join us even for a short while.

Looking forward  to meeting up with everyone!

Getting there......

I have been super busy the last 3 months.

I am going to get even super busier as 2 big events will be coming up, one this coming weekend - my niece, Kuya's wedding reception, and next weekend, NNC's 8th Anniversary Celebration!

Just so that I don't forget anything or miss out on anything, I am going to list down my check list here. That way I can organize my thoughts better! LOL!

1. Kuya's doorgifts - bought, but still needs to be packed 

    up. Will be doing that this week. 

    Having my nieces over to help me out.

2. Zarina's Card Trick Quilt - done! 

    Phew! Glad that I finally got that out of the way!
3. Diane's goodie bag contribution - All done! 

    All packed and labeled! Phew!
4. My goodie bag contribution - All done too! Yippeee!
5. Diane's Anniversary Gift Exchange - all wrapped up 

    and labeled! *grin*

6. Goodie bags (adults) - bought!
7. Goodie bags (kids) - need to go shopping! 

    What shall I get?
8. My Anniversary Gift Exchange - done! Packed up, 

    wrapped and labeled! 

    Really glad that I finally got this done and out of 

    the way!
9. Tag Challenge - oh! oh! Nothing done yet! 

    Maybe this weekend?
10. List of previous partners - still sorting out
11. Tasks on who is to do what - assigned -
      a. Mel - AGE;
      b. Bee Ee - assisting me with the goodie bags;
      c. Food - Zarina;
      d. ModPodge Demo - Vivian
      e. Tag Challenge (to choose/draw the winner) - Paul

I now have the Tag Challenge to do and some other last minute preparations to do.

I still need to drop by Yee Button House to discuss details on the Meet.

Yes, we are having it at his place again this year.

Hoping everything will turn out great!

To all NNC members, PLEASE go to the board for more details so that you don't miss out on any important messages/announcements!

Am I having a writer's block?

I use to be able to blog all the time, but now I can hardly find time to even think what I want to blog about, even though I feel like I have lots to blog about.

Have I got the writer's block?

Whenever I am travelling, on the plane, in the car, driving to work or just on my way somewhere, I have lots that I want to write about.

But as soon as I get home, I am either rushing to get dinner done, household chores to do, or just plain tired, mentally and physically, to even switch on my laptop to write anything.

I love writing. Always have since I was a young girl. But now, being so busy, I can't even find time to sit down and put into words what I want to say......

Maybe it will come back to me when I am more relaxed.

Maybe it will come back to me when I really have something to say or have something to get off my chest. For now, I am just staring at the computer, not able to recall what was it that I wanted to write about....

Maybe it's time I sleep early, have a good rest, wake up early when all is quiet, something will come up.

For now, it's good night. Sleep tight! 

Pink Pouch from Zarina!

I received this so very cute pouch from a good stitching friend, Zarina, when I met up with her and her hubby for breakfast a few weeks back, during one of her trips to KL.

I just love the fabric, inside out! 

And, the fact that it is PINK makes it even more adorable! LOL!

Thanks, Ina!

You just gave me an idea what to make as gifts!

It does not look too difficult to make. 

Maybe I can get them done in a jiffy...if I can find time to try making it, that is.... *grin*

Hexie Sew-A-Long

Wow! It's been ages since I updated my blog. It's been a busy start to the new year. Before I know it, it is already almost coming to the end of February 2015 already!

I have not been in the best of health since the start of the year, but I have been keeping myself busy with lots of things. Rather, I have been kept busy with many things, both at the home front and work front.

Anyway, I am down with the flu again. The 3rd time this year.

Despite waking up with a bad sore throat this morning, however, I told myself I needed a break from doing household chores and have some Me Time. So today, after breakfast, I managed to sit down for a while and work on some hexie blocks. 

I managed to finish stitching 3 blocks this morning.

We are doing this as a Sew-A-Long at the NNC group, but I have been very much behind. I hope to catch up soon. I think Margaret is already far ahead of me.

I had to take many breaks before I could finally finish the 3 blocks because I tired easily due too much coughing.

I just made myself a mug of lemon honey and ginger drink. Sipping it as I write this.

I hope to keep posting my progress on this SAL. Let's hope it gets done by the end of the year.....

We could not be there..........

Today, our eldest niece, Kuya, got married. It was held in Kota Bharu. 

Despite the flood crisis and all, the ceremony itself went on smoothly. We wanted to be there to lend support to her. Her own mum could not be there. We wanted to surprise her (our niece). 

We have been performing the “Sembahyang Hajat” every day, ever since we made plans to fly up to Kota Bharu for the wedding. We prayed that the floods will subside, and the rain will stop, so that my niece can go through with her akad nikah, and we can fly up for the ceremony. 

My sister Adura has been keeping us informed of the flood situation daily, and as the flood worsens, we kept praying for a miracle. 

Our flight was supposed to be at 3.30pm today, 28th December. Her original date for the akad nikah was supposed to be on the 29th morning. But due to unpredictable weather conditions and rising flood water levels, they decided to have the ceremony earlier, throwing our plans to surprise her off tangent. 

Even as late as 11.00am today, we were all (hubby, son and I) still set and ready to catch the 3.30pm flight with the hope that the akad nikah will be held after 5.00pm so that we can still make it on time, even if we have to take the lorry to the ceremony, like my mum did. 

But at 12.00noon, my niece told me that the akad nikah will take place before Zohor, which means that it will take place before 1.00pm. She said that it is starting to rain again, and she doesn't want to take any chances. She has every right to be worried. The weather is so unpredictable.

My heart sank. I am going to miss my niece's wedding. My very first niece’s wedding. It felt like it was only yesterday that I was bringing her and her sister Kuyana around to family gatherings. Now she is getting married. 

I do so want to be there for her, but how? I have no private jet... 

It was too late to change our tickets to an earlier flight. 

By then, she had already known of my plans to fly up to KB for her ceremony. I told her about it the night before to give her moral support. I told her that I will try my very best to be there. 

I felt restless all afternoon today, during the time that I assumed was the time the ceremony took place. 

I feel sad that I could not be there for my niece. I so wanted to be there for her, but the worsening flood, and unconfirmed time of akad nikah due to unpredictable weather conditions just wasn't working in our favour to make the trip. 

So it was nice to finally see photos of the ceremony my sister posted. I cried.... 

Congratulations, Kuya, and Felix. You look so very pretty today. 

Sorry we could not be there on your big day. We tried...... 

May you have a long and happy marriage with lots of kids. Big hugs!

I finally got it!

Well, sort of! *grin*

I still have to perfect it further, but at least it is getting rounder.....

What is getting rounder, you might ask?

My cake pops are getting rounder and more...err.....well...ok....almost perfect....

After 3 attempts, I finally managed to get the right batter that would rise up to the top of the cake pop maker and making the top rounded.

Why this sudden craze for cake pops, you ask?

Well, blame it on my sister, Adura, or more fondly known as Chik, for getting me into this craze! LOL!

It all started with her attempting to make cake pops for our mum’s 75th birthday celebration (yeah! Still need to blog on that!) just over a month ago.

It was a 1st time for both of us trying to make cake pops. It looked easy enough. She shared videos on YouTube with me a few days earlier in preparation to make the cake pops just the day before the celebration.

Trust my sister to come up with such madness timing when we have 1001 other things to do! LOL! 

It wasn't as easy as in the video, I tell you! My sister ended up sleeping early out of sheer tiredness, stress and frustration from not getting the cake pop to turn out the way it should, leaving me and my niece to finish making them late into the night. 

We slept at 2.00am that night before the celebration, trying to finish up everything and get things organised!

After the birthday celebration, I could not help but feel that there must be some easier ways to make cake pops instead of baking the cake beforehand, crumbling a perfectly nice cake, adding butter cream frosting to act as glue to the cake to make them easy to form balls.

The butter cream ended up making the cake too sweet, and that’s even before you dip them in chocolate!

When you dip the cake pops into chocolate to coat them, it was like you just got a huge dose of adrenaline! LOL! 

Forming the balls was easy once you have the right amount (or shall I say, huge amount) of butter cream added to the cake crumbs. Making the ball stay in that form was the difficult part.

When we tried sticking the lollipop sticks into the balls, we sometimes ended up with the balls breaking apart.

When we succeeded in getting the stick into the ball without breaking it, the ball would still end up breaking apart or crumbling the minute we dipped them into the melted chocolate. 

So, not willing to give up on this new found craze, I googgled cake pops for days, watching video after video on YouTube (goes to show you how much time I spend at the airport waiting for my flights! LOL!).

That’s when I discovered the cake pop maker!

After further research, I decided that I am going to get one of this awesome gadgets that will once and for all, take away the stress of making cake pops! LOL!

I thought only my job was stressful! LOL!

I ordered my cake pop maker from an online shop called BarangOverseas. You can find them on Facebook.

My cake pop maker finally arrived after some initial disappointment of not being able to play with it over an extended weekend when the courier service closed for the weekend due to the public holiday. 

Anyway, as soon as the package arrived, I immediately opened it and wanted to immediately try making some cake pops. But when I checked the gadget, I noticed that the top cover was swaying from side to side. Thinking that it might be a faulty appliance and not wanting to have the warranty forfeited if I start using it, I consulted with the supplier I bought the gadget from.

Unfortunately the supplier has never used the gadget before but has never had any complaints from customers regarding it. She suggested that I give it a go first and if it causes problems, to have it returned. However, she no longer has the 12 hole cake pop maker. She only has the 7 hole maker. Bummer!

Anyway, as suggested, the following weekend, I decided to give the cake pop maker a go.

At the 1st attempt, I had some that were round, some that were flat. 

I tried the recipe that came with the cake pop maker.

The taste was nice though. 

Despite all the lopsidedness, I ended up eating everything up over a span of a few days. No wonder I have gained so much weight! LOL!

Not satisfied, a week later, I made a 2nd attempt using the same recipe which came with the pop maker which I had used in my 1st attempt, but this time I tried using self-rising flour instead. 

So much for self-rising flour, instead of rising high, I ended up with all my cake pops turning out flat! Only one or two pieces rise. I just don’t get it!

Since the taste was nice, though it did not look good, I decided not to waste it and instead went ahead to dip them in chocolate, put them into small gold coloured paper cups, which made them look really nice, and have some of them wrapped up in lollipop wraps.

I think no one noticed that they were supposed to be round like a ball. 

I gave them all away to friends and relatives as taste test. 

No one can complain when they are free, right? LOL! *wink* 

Not willing to give up on making the cake pops, I posted on FB asking for some advice. I also spent whatever spare times I had, again, waiting at the airport for my flight, googgling for other cake pop recipes.

I came across 2 sites and they have the same recipe. One even had a step by step photo, which really helped.

You can find the recipes here and here.

Not all the balls came out all nice and rounded. Quite a few did not rise high enough to reach the top of the cover, causing the balls to crack slightly at the top.

At the 1st round of this 3rd attempt, I only filled up 5 holes. I did not want to waste my batter if the attempt fails again.

I did a few tests by either adding more or lesser batter into the holes with each try, and also adjusting the timing. By the time I got the amount and timing right, I ran out of batter! LOL!

Anyway, I am quite satisfied with this 3rd attempt. Although not all of them turned out perfectly round, I like the taste from this recipe. It is very nice. Not too sweet. 

The texture is also just right. Not too light. Not too dense.

I guess this is a true and tried recipe. Even my son who usually does not eat much of any of my baking, except my Carrot Cakes, loves them.

He finished 4 sticks in just one sitting! Now that’s what I call being appreciative! LOL!

I went ahead to dip the cake pops into melted chocolate, and even went further ahead to add some decorations to the cake pops for this photo session taking just to show you that at least I have found the right recipe to make these cake pops.

I think I prefer the cake pops in a cupcake rather than just on a stick. It makes decorating easier. It is easier to serve too. I don’t need any special plate or Styrofoam box to serve them. 

Don’t you think these cake pops look lovely and yummy?

You can order them from me if you want to *wink*, but just don’t expect 100% perfectly round balls. But I assure you the taste is nice. ;)

Next, I am going to try other recipes like chocolate cake pops, red velvet and others.

I am also going to try other forms of decorations. Keep checking back!

Finally got my ribbons organised!

I have loads of ribbons!

I think many of my crafting friends know that. Heheh.....

Each time I need a certain colour ribbon, I'd be looking high and low for them. They are upstairs in my craft room, or downstairs in the dining room cum craft area.

When I can't find the colour I need, I would go out a buy a new roll only to come back and find that I already have one in that colour! LOL! *grin*

So, a few months back, I chance upon this Tilda ribbon rack at Kelvin's when I went over  to get some supplies for a quilt I am doing.

I just can't resist buying it and immediately came back to organize my stash of ribbons! 

Don't they all look neat all organized?

But this is only 1/3rd of my ribbon collection!

I need to go and get maybe another one or maybe 2 more in order to have all my ribbons neatly organized! *grin*

For now, I will just have to be satisfied with this one rack. 

Zippered pouch by Uniquely Aznique!

Need a pouch for all those little things you carry around? 

Need a quick gift that is small and cute but can pack in a lot of small items that is absolutely necessary to carry with you? 

Why not buy a pouch specially made by Uniquely Aznique! 

Check out our collection at

http://uniquelyaznique.blogspot.com/2014/09/zippered-pouch.html

New Little MIssy at my blogshop!

I have uploaded 2 new Little Missies at my Uniquely Aznique blogshop!

If purple and yellow is your favourite colour, then this adorable Little Missy is just perfect for you!

Made from 100% American cotton material in purple and yellow, this little bag will get your friends admiring it each time you go out slinging it over your shoulder or across your body!

The next one is a must buy to those who simply loves anything black and white and handbags!!

Made from 100% cotton material in black with white polka dots for the flap and side pockets and cotton linen for the rest of the bag.

Check them out at http://uniquelyaznique.blogspot.com/http://uniquelyaznique.blogspot.com/ for more details!

My first ever craft bazaar!

Yup! It was an exciting experience, albeit very tiring! *grin*

I joined my very first ever Craft Bazaar, organised by Azarine at Yee Button House at SS2, on Saturday, 6th September 2014. 

When Vivian first asked me if I’d be interested to join the bazaar, I immediately said YES! without giving it much thought. It was only like 2 weeks before the bazaar that I suddenly got all panicky when I realized that I don’t have much to sell and I was heavily travelling for work almost every week! I was even travelling right up to 2 days before the bazaar, coming home too tired to even pick up a needle!

There were also the weddings to attend at almost every weekend. So, how am I to work on the craft items to sell? 

I had plenty of WIPs (Work in Progress) which I started months ago but never fully completed any of them. I had started making Cross Body pouches, Little Missies, pincushions and other smalls, but they were all half done. 

So, 2 weeks before the bazaar, I forced myself to make a list of things I needed to make and complete for the bazaar. 

I came up with a quite a long list and it got me all nervous and anxious! LOL!

I was nervous because I don’t know what to expect. I was anxious because I wasn’t sure if I am ready for the bazaar. I am pretty much still very shy about selling my craft items publicly. But I told myself and hubby that I am just going to go ahead with the bazaar, at least to have some fun!

I was glad that my first ever bazaar was going to be held at an almost enclosed space where if I can’t get over my shyness, I can still hide in one of the rooms available at the shop! LOL! *wink* 

Anyway, in between heavy travelling for work, I managed to spend a few nights, late nights, I might add, before the bazaar to finish up all my craft items and to print labels and business cards as well as other things I think I would need for the bazaar. 

I wasn't sure what I would need to make and bring, and so I made plenty of assumptions. I kept telling myself that this is a learning process and I should not be expecting too much. 

Anyway, the day came, and despite planning to get there early so that I would have plenty of time to get the table, which I shared with Zarina, ready, I ended up getting there later than plan when my cat decided to spill his pooh bin that morning.

So we had to get that cleaned up first before we could have breakfast and I could make my way to SS2.

When I got there, Zarina had already set up her side of the table and Vivian was already halfway in getting her table ready.

I quickly set to work getting my side of the table ready, getting all hot and flustered in the process! LOL! 

I managed to get the table ready in the nick of time when the organizer announced that customers are starting to come in! 

I had my first customer an hour after the bazaar was opened to the public. She bought a pair of scissor pouch. My first sale!! Yippee!

Soon after that, my Cousin-in-law, Idah, dropped by. She has always been a strong supporter of my craft works and also a strong supporter of works by Artisans. 

She bought an Owl Sewing kit and a pouch which she said she was planning to gift it to her mum who does lovely cross stitch work. So sweet of her! So sweet of her too for coming over to lend me support! I really appreciate it, 

Idah, thank you so much for your support!

While I was entertaining Idah, hubby dropped by. Yes, another strong supporter of mine, always encouraging me to go for it! Thanks, Dia! Love ya! Hugs!

Both hubby and Idah stayed awhile. Idah went on to visit other stalls while hubby left to get some drinks.

Soon after, my mum, sister and niece dropped by. Despite getting lost finding their way to the shop, they made it!

My niece, Kuyana, is also a very talented and creative crafter. I think she is even more talented than me because she can come up with creative items just by looking at them in photographs.

In fact, after visiting my stall and the other stalls at the bazaar, she was so inspired that she went home and made herself a backpack using old jeans belonging to her ex-boyfriend. My mum said now my niece will always have her ex-boyfrined on her back! LOL!

My mum, sister and niece stayed awhile and my mum, after much hesitation and haggling (LOL! *wink*) finally bought a maroon cross body pouch from me!!

Thanks, Ma, for your support! It means so much to me to have you support me in this other venture of mine. I really appreciate your trouble coming, despite getting lost!

Thanks, Lin and Kuyana, for driving over and bringing Ma along. 

I may not have made that much sale that day although I had some people interested in my items. Zarina had a lot of inquiries for her HDTs though.

Since I had prepared myself for this eventuality, I wasn't too disappointed. I may not have made that much that day, but enough to cover my overheads, but I gained a lot of new friends, crafty friends who were more than willing to impart their knowledge and advice when they found out that this was my first ever bazaar.

I made a lot of connections to widen my networking into the craft community. I also gained lots of experience and exposure by joining the bazaar. It was a very good experience and I am looking forward to the next one sometime in November!

This time, I hope I will be far better prepared for it! LOL!

The rest of the day, while waiting for customers, I went around chatting up with the other stall owners/crafters.

There was this sweet guy, Ali, who was selling bags made by his mum, sent all the way from Sri Lanka. He is working as a Lawyer here in Malaysia.

And then there were two stalls selling everything owls.

I bought a owl keychain from this stall.

There was also a stall selling art T-shirts or something and a stall selling hand-painted postcards.

There was also a stall selling Juki sewing machines.

This is Faridah. A very friendly lady selling some soaps.

I just love all her bags!

Vivian has a table next to ours...

Here's me with Nicole, a very nice and helpful lady.

She gave me lots of tips and advice and gave us ideas on how to make our table look more interesting.

She gave us the idea to put up Zarina's quilted table runner as a background for our stall to make it more attractive.

Thanks, Nicole!

I just love Nicole's table! So vibrant and colourful! I bought a pair of chicken pincushions!

Here are the rest of the stalls selling all things crafty, just to give you an idea as to what were being sold.

Overall, it was an exciting day! I truly enjoyed myself!

I had some flustered moments when I had people inquiring about my stuff all at the same time! I got so anxious that I was sweating all over! LOL! *blush*

Thanks, Vivian, for inviting and suggesting me to join the bazaar. Thanks to Zarina for willing to share a table with novice me when she could have taken a whole table to herself!

Thanks to Azarine for organising the bazaar. I am looking forward to the next one. Hopefully I will be free to join the next one.

Thanks to cousin-in-law Idah, my sister Lin, my niece Kuyana and my mum for your support. 

Big hugs to hubby for his continuous understanding and support. Love ya! Muaah!