Another Handmade Bag

Salam all,

This bag was suppose to be ready long time ago. I couldn't find the time to actually sit down, cut and sew, but Alhamdulillah, it materializes last week. Since the sewing machine broke down towards the end, I had to take it to my tailor to sew the mast touch. So, here how it looks like.

I have to admit, I did not do a very good job. Just come near to the bag and have a peep at the stitches. No, I'd rather not say. However, it's my first so, I'd say Alhamdulillah. More room for improvement, insyAllah.

This bag's idea came from the DIYDish and below is the link on youtube.

Enjoy trying!

An Excellent Tip

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How are you doing? It's a loooongg weekend so I hope to make something out of it. Before posting anything, I would like to share a tip posted by Cards magazine on the Facebook. It's an excellent tip, money saving, hence it's called Friday Frugal Tip.

I can't seem to upload the video so, here's the link.http://www.mycraftchannel.com/?omedia_id=881

Handmade Book

Salaam all,

Alhamdulillah, finally my second and last project for the holidays is done.

I have longed to make a book on my own especially for sketching, and after going through so many videos and blogs, I made it. It took me three days.

So, here are the pictures, during the process of making the book.

Also, as usual, the videos I learnt from. Try it out yourself.

This video, shows on how to cut the signatures. I f you want to know what signature is, watch the above.

Above, the video shows the details of sewing the book.

Enjoy watching and enjoy trying.  

Long Lost Card

Salam all,

Yes, above is a card I made long, long, long time ago. Recently, as I was reorganizing my room, this card came out of the stacks of art books I kept above the cupboard. It has been embellished with lots of sequines  and the white flowery shape paper is actually doily. The three colourful sticker in the middle is the sticker 'pottu'. Young Hindu ladies wear them instead of the traditional black 'pottu'.

I still need to add things to this card and layer the inner part with white paper. E-mail me if you are interested in purchasing this card.

Handmade Bag

Salam all,

During the break, I decided to make a tote bag. While working, I checked out some informative youtube videos which I can learn and take inspiration from. So, above is the result of a two days work. Yes, I need a lot of improvisation. While working I realized that I need to organize and watch the video at least 3 times so that I don't go back and forth, between sewing and learning.

The bag has only one handle and made of saree cloth which I had extra after sewing my baju kurung. InsyAllah, I am planning to make another one after this first experience. Attached is the video where I learnt the technique or shall I say the 'how to'.

Try it out yourself!

Inspiring video

http://vimeo.com/31746096

Salam all,

Here is a very inspiring video. I hope everyone will make their life more meaningful. Yes, there will be a time where things in life doesn't go as accordingly, but move on. Make a difference in life.

Chocolate Nestum Gana'che

Salaam all,

This recipe was modified from Coco&Me's, Basic Gana'che Truffles. Here's the link http://www.cocoandme.com/index.php?s=Basic+Ganache+Truffles

I added instant cereal before putting the mixture of cream, butter, honey and chocolate into the fridge. It tasted real creamy and chocolatey...rich chocolatey taste. YUMMMMMMMYYYYYY........

Mine turned out the chocolate being very soft. That means I added more cream than the chocolate. So I have to scooped it in the paper cups and pour white chocolate to solidify it.

Gana'che is a mixture of chocolate and cream. So, if the cream is more than the chocolate, then the chocolate will be loose or soft and is actually suitable for filling according to http://candy.about.com/od/candyglossary/g/def_ganache.htm

So, here's some info of the chocolate I made for our family reunion tomorrow. If you have the time, go to Coco& Me and try out the owner's recipe. She is so generous to provide us with so many tips, ideas and recipes. God bless her.