I went to Penang!

So sorry for the sudden disappearance! But there is a perfectly good reason why I was suddenly gone...

I went to Penang that's why!! This was a trip I've been looking forward to for ages. It's been 15 years since my last visit. (I remembered because I heard of the news when Princess Diana was killed the last time I was in Penang) Although there were quite a bit of bad memories shadowing the trip towards the end, it was a trip I direly needed for a change of scenery, and fantastic food!! The company of my crafty friends were fabulous as well. Food pics will come at a later date as I need some time to sort them out. :)

Around the World - Ukraine - Zverrriki

Zverrriki's artist teddies and bunnies are super cute, I must admit. But I've always been the weird one and what first attracted me to this shop was their funny PhoneEaters! (what a cute name too) I like that she posed them in an interesting way, like giving them a scene when she photographed them. It makes them that much more amusing! But don't get me wrong, I love her artist teddies and bunnies too, they are just so adorable. They would make great gifts and keepsakes for little children. :)

More Interesting Cork Stuff!

Since I did 'Cork' for this week's Weekly Word Picks, I am finding a lot of interesting cork products lately! Meet the Corkers!

This was a Design collaboration between Oded Friedland (Monkey Business) and Reddish Studio. Basically they are animal body parts that you can pin to your cork to turn them into little animals! How cute is that? :D My favorite is the bear!

You can also mix and match, creating new creatures.

The mustache man (made from the buffalo's horns!) is really cute too!

They are available for sale on Monkey Business. I love that website, so many quirky and creative designer products. Just a few months ago I bought the Yellow submarine tea infuser from them and I love it to bits! I actually have it in my cup now!

Around the World - Ukraine - Mimimi Cards

Mimimi Cards, isn't that name just so cute? And such delicate handiwork too. Paper cutting is a craft that takes a lot of precision and patience, but the result is oh-so worth it! I mean, just look at that Rabbit in stars card (do you see the rabbit?) and the flowers butterfly card, just stunning! I'm not sure if I have the patience for these type of work, so I have a lot of respect for people that do them well. Maybe one fine day in the future, when I have the time I'll try it. One fine day~

The 30 Days of List - I am Famous for...

1. Doing awesome last minute work. My friends still remember me and my pineapple assignment.
2. Not eating my vegetables. I'm a carnivore.
3. Manning a booth at a craft market without a voice. I was sick. (this happened just last week! Lol)
4. Drawing great looking guys.

Kind of ironic that this was done in the colors of carrots and vegetables. (seeing as I hate to eat vegetables)

The 30 Days of List - Confessions

1. I am terrible at sewing.
2. I have never kissed a girl.
3. I like hairy men, they are manly.
4. I have arachnophobia. (A severe case too, eep)
5. I prefer dinosaurs over barbies when I was a kid.
6. I love eating chicken skin. It's so unhealthy but I love it!

Darker list warrants a darker color theme. ;)

Weekly Word Picks - Cork

After been on hiatus for almost a month (omg had it been that long?) Weekly Word Picks is finally back! This week's word is...

CORK

Terrarium Cork Bottle 1pc - QuillandFox // Hand Punched Cork Hearts - Decadence2artbar

Two Baskets with White Forest Print - PrintParty // Tall Glass Apothecary Jar - GallivantingGirls

Wall Garden: Air Plants on Sustainable Virgin Cork Bark - Plantzilla // Vintage Leather and Cork Slip On Sandals - abuckandabrokensmoke

For the complete treasury : Cork

This week's word was chosen by Alexandria from rexiej

So what should next week's word be? Suggest by posting in the comments below!

For a list of words already suggested, please refer to this post.

The 30 Days of List - My Care Package

That is assuming, these would be what I would love to see in my care package :D

1. A comfortable pillow. (for the good night's sleep of course!)

2. Starbucks gift vouchers. (I'm a bit of a Starbucks fiend)

3. Empty journal. (to scribble things on)

4. Basic stationary set. (to be used to do the scribbling)

5. Delicious milk tea. (I'm a bigger milk tea fiend!)

6. Yummy cake. (no one could say no to this!!)

Still playing catch up, I should have these done by... April! Wait!! It IS April already, whoops! Happy April's fools. :D (no this is not an April's fool joke lol)