A Happy New Year 2009

A Happy New Year 2009 to all of you.

This is the chinese character "FU" means "Wish you all the best". We usually use it at New Year period.




My shop : oriental flea

Reading - Marshmallows For Breakfast

Marshmallows For Breakfast by Dorothy Koomson



Kendra Tamale is looking for a fresh start and a simple life when she rents a room from Kyle Gadsborough. But against her better judgment Kendra soon finds herself drawn into her new landlord’s household: a young father in way over his head, a beautiful mother out the door, and six-year-old twins, Summer and Jaxon, with hearts full of hurt. Kendra has plenty of issues of her own, but this family seems to need her so desperately that she’s soon falling in love—with Summer’s constant chatter, Jaxon’s soulful eyes, and the sugar-laden Saturday breakfasts she invents. But when a secret from Kendra’s past resurfaces and the children are taken away by their mother, the only way to fix things is to confess to the terrible mistake she made many years ago—and the choice she makes now could break more than one person’s heart.

Seal Stickers - Chinese Style

These stickers are now available in my Etsy shop.

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These sticker sheets with Chinese character of "Hei" meaning "DOUBLE HAPPINESS". This word is used during wedding ceremony. It simbolised happiness and well wishes for wedding couple. You can use it for wedding's invitation envelope / scrapbooking / gift packing / decoration, etc...



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These sticker sheets with Chinese character of "Fu" meaning "BLESSING". It means wish you good luck, good fortune, wealthy and a happy life. You can use it for invitation envelope / scrapbooking / gift packing / decoration, etc....



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The Gold Heart sticker.

Reading - Shakespeare's Kitchen

Shakespeare's Kitchen by Lore Segal



The story treats Ilka Weisz, who accepts a position at a think tank called the Concordance Institute, and her struggle to form a new family out of friends and coworkers (in particular the director, Leslie Shakespeare, and his wife, Eliza).
Most of the action takes place (or is retold, properly discussed and drunkenly digested) in the kitchen Leslie Shakespeare, while Leslie's wife alternatively entertains and lambastes their friends.

Reading - Plum Lucky

Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich



Stephanie Plum's kooky Grandma Mazur finds a duffle full of money on the street and hightails it to Atlantic City. When Stephanie learns that the money was stolen from Delvina, a notorious Trenton mobster, she and her friend Lula head off in pursuit. In Atlantic City, the Jersey bounty hunter discovers she's not the only one after Grandma after meeting Snuggy, an ex-jockey who originally stole the money and is convinced he's a leprechaun. With her on-again off-again boyfriend Morelli tied up with a murder case and the sexy Ranger otherwise occupied, Stephanie turns to the mysterious Diesel for help. As she tries to keep Grandma safe and fend off the advances of Diesel amid the slot machines and craps tables, Stephanie realizes she may be in over her head.

Reading - In Her Shoes

In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner



Twenty-eight-year-old Maggie Fuller relies on her looks and size zero body to flirt her way through life while working dozens of dead-end jobs and dreaming of stardom. At the other end of the spectrum is her older, larger sister, Rose, who relies on her intelligence and is an accomplished attorney at a large Philadelphia firm. The only things that these two seem to have in common is their shared history, a loathing for their "stepmonster," Sydelle, size six feet and a passion for luxurious shoes. When Maggie is evicted from her apartment and loses yet another job, Rose takes her in and tries to endure her closet raids and endless insults. But her patience abruptly ends when Maggie crosses a line so sacred that Rose kicks Maggie out and all but terminates their relationship ("Her sister was like a fucking Weebel, [Rose] thought. She'd wobble, she'd screw up, she'd steal your shoes... but she'd absolutely never fall down").

The sisters go on with their lives and Maggie discovers that she has a brain and a will to learn, while Rose learns to loosen up a bit and finds that there is more to life than work. The two sisters also get to know their maternal grandmother, Ella Hirsch, who they haven't seen since their mother's funeral more than 20 years ago. With Ella's love and support, Maggie reaches out to Rose and the two begin to repair their relationship. In the end, these three remarkable women learn that they are stronger than they thought they were, that family ties are worth preserving, and that there are perks to sharing the same shoe size.

Oh, Christmas is coming

Are they very colourful to celebrate the Christmas ?

Please check my ETSY shop

Supply of Magnetic Snap

I am now supplying a new craft material in my ETSY shop, that is the magnetic snap which can be used for making bag, purse,.....




Also, my partner's shop is supplying the Japan Tensha Bead, please visit the oriental flea shop for more detail.

Japan Quilting Fabric Brooch

I am using the Japan quilting fabric to make these brooches. The centre is a crochet 2 layers of flower using lace crochet cotton thread.

All these are now available in my ETSY shop : handknit is fun

Semi-Precious Stone

We have seeked some semi-precious stones in different sizes in my ETSY shop : Oriental Flea. Some more will be coming.

Woven Jacquard Trim-2

Some more woven jacquard trims have been listed on our new ETSY shop : Oriental Flea

We have bargained with at least more than 5 suppliers to obtain a better price to offer to our customers. It is really a hard job. Hope the customers like the trims.

Woven Jacquard Trim

My friend and I have opened an ETSY shop recently selling anythings that can be found in our oriental cities. The belowed woven jacquard trims are the first thing that we are going to sell. More will be coming.

All the details, please visit our ETSY shop : Oriental Flea

2cm Silver Plated Brooch Pin

Besides of selling 2.5cm and 1.75 cm of Silver Plated Brooch Pin, I am also selling the medium size - 2cm long of brooch pin.

Silver Plated Brooch Pins

Recently, I have read many blogs of crafters that they are really doing great stuff. So, I have an idea of selling of the silver plated brooch pins in my ETSY shop.

Big Size - 2.5cm long with a special lock for safety.



Small Size - 1.75cm long with a hook lock for safety


I will keep on searching any materials can be supplied for crafting. Any idea ??

Crochet Flower Brooch

This is a 4 layers petal of flower (with 3.5cm diameter) with 2 transparent leaves. I always like to add 2 string balls to the brooch to make more elegant. ONLY MY THOUGHT. RIGHT.

Crochet Sunflower Brooch

Does it look like sunflower ?? I hope.
I crochet a plated circle to support the crochet flower and sewing a brooch pin on it. It does take me quite a lot of time to place them in a right position and sewing them altogether.

Crochet Flower Appliques -3

These appliques are crochet by using lace crochet cotton thread and 0.9mm hook needle.
I think these can be used for necklace, earrings, and/or ring. How about you ?

Crochet a Cross

I use a lace crochet cotton thread to crochet this. I think this can be used as a pendant.

Another picture - flower appliques

I think this would be nice after framed.

Crochet Flower Appliques -2

Do you think these can build as a pictures and then frame them ?